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1998 12 03 ALRCF OZ o s rFb OF A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California December 3, 1998 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 98-014 I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. I1I. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the November 20, 1998 Minutes. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Case ........................ Applicant .................. Location ................... Request .................... Action ...................... ALRC/AGENDA SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-636 Shannon Communities Within PGA West on Weiskopf, west of Winged Foot Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for five prototype plans Minute Motion 98- I.r.� � - 001 B. Case ........................ Applicant .................. Location ................... Request .................... Action ..................... C. Case ........................ Applicant .................. Location ................... Request .................... Action ..................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-641 Southern Hills, LLC (Roger Hobbs) East side of Southern Hills, at Oakmont and at the north end of Laurel Valley in PGA West Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for three prototype plans Minute Motion 98- SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-634 Rielly Homes, Inc. East of Madison Street, south of Airport Boulevard, in Tract 28838 in Specific Plan 83-002 (PGA West) and part of Specific Plan 90-017 to the south Approval of preliminary landscaping plans for six prototype residential plans. Minute Motion 98- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS VIIL ADJOURNMENT ALRC/AGENDA MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA November 20, 1998 9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Committee was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di lorio who lead the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and Dennis Cunningham. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di Iorio, Principal Planter Sawa, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. 11. PUBLIC COMMENT: None III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of October 20, 1998. There being no changes it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEM: A. Site Development Permit 98-631; a request of Mainiero Smith and Associates, Inc. for A. G. Spanos Corporation for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for 160 condominium units on 10.17 acres. Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. There being no questions of staff at this time, the applicant was asked to address the commission. Mr. Jack Lucas, Project Manager f'or the Spanos Corporation and this project, explained the architectural detail changes that had been made. He further explained the building fascia was drawn incorrectly by the architect. It will be tight to the building, compatible with the rest of the project, and will be a plastered overhang. Committee Member Cunningham stated that the overhang was an excellent added detail and asked what material would be used on the garage doors. Mr. Lucas stated metal. C:AMy Documents\WPD0CS\ALRCI1-20-98.wpd 1 �•: •.0 u 0 0 Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 20, 1998 Committee Member Cunningham asked if the notch over the garage could be taken straight across. Staff stated this was one of the recommendations. He stated that as this was a multi -family area with single family residences across the street, that by not bringing a lot of attention to the buildings by use of the hips on the ends, it is better to keep it clean to create subtlety to the building. This will blend with the neighborhood as the applicant is not building stacked rows of condominiums. There is some variation between the roof elements. In regard to the exterior colors shown on the color board, they are lighter than the color elevations and he has no objections. Committee Member Bobbitt agreed with Committee Member Cunningham's architectural recommendations. He would prefer to have the lines cleaner to fit in better with the existing single family homes. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that in regard to the landscaping, he has no problem with most of the plants proposed. The Phoenix Date palms that are being proposed, from a safety standpoint, have a certain inherent propensity for crown breakage as compared to the Washingtonia Palms that do not. This can create a safety concern and he is only making it known that they can be a problem. He would suggest using a less mature palm. 7. Committee Member Cunningham asked about the use of landscaping in the parking lots where there are small planter areas as these palm trees do not work well in the planters and can be a problem. 8. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that any type of tree in a planter in a parking lot does not have enough room to grow. Upon installation it can look beautiful, but ten years down the road the homeowner's association has responsibility and are stuck with hardscape replacement that is very costly. He would like to work toward altering the guidelines dealing with trees and where to plant what species. Trees that are planted around residential units need to be of a variety that the full growth width of the head of the tree is acceptable for the area in which it is planted. Date Palms should be located at an entrance, not in highly populated recreation areas. 9. Mr. Jose Estrada, RHA Landscape Architects, commented on the Phoenix Palms or Phoenix Canariensis (Canary Island Date Palm) in that he thought the problem was mostly due to disease. Discussion followed as to problems that had been found in the Date Palm trees. Committee Member Bobbitt believes trees should be kept away from the concrete due to its root growth. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\ALRCI 1-20-98.wpd 2 1'0-6 00� Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 20, 1998 10. Committee Member Cunningham asked for additional information regarding the proposed trees on Dulce Del Mar and if the existing Oleanders will remain. If they are not destroyed by disease, the proposed trees will be dispersed throughout the site. Staff is recommending they be more cylindrical. 11. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the proposed trees were a nice mix to give a variety of shape and colors. 12. Committee Member Cunningham suggested there be more and spaced better. Mr. Lucas stated the engineers had done a line of sight drawing which showed they needed to be sensitive to the location and size of the trees to mitigate the line of sight and insure privacy. They will add more trees as needed and some of them will be site specific. The existing Oleanders are healthy and 14 feet in height which will help mitigate the issue of privacy. Discussion followed as to plants that could be used. 13. Committee Member Cunningham recommended the landscaping proposed for the five foot wall along the Dulce Del Mar be increased. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio suggested additional trees be planted along the perimeter wall on Dulce Del Mar to better buffer the view of the residents. Trees could be relocated and added to better screen the project from the adjacent residences. Increase the box or tree size. 14. Committee Member Bobbitt suggested the removal of the Agapanthas unless used on the north side and suggested the removal of the Date Palms from the pool area. 15. Committee Member Cunningham asked if there was anyone in the audience that would like to speak regarding this project. Mr. Bill Hansch, 78-175 Dulce Del Mar, asked when this project would be referred to as rental apartments, which they actually were. 16, Committee Member Cunningham clarified this meeting was for architectural and landscaping purposes only. Mr. Hansch stated that in front of his house he is going to have a 32-33 foot building. It only has a 20 foot setback and something needs to be done to change that setback. He suggested there be greater setbacks and/or move the building closer to Adams Street. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell clarified it was 20 feet to the street and then the street width. Mr. Hansch stated he would like to see the building heights reduced. Mr. Lucas stated they had met with the homeowners and they had requested moving the building, lower the heights, etc., and it was the opinion of the Spanos company that they had mitigated as many of their concerns as possible and still create a usable plan for the land use. C:AMy Documents\WPDOCS\HLRCII-20-98.wpd 3 . , 005 Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 20, 1998 17. Committee Member Cunningham asked the height of the buildings. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell stated they were 30 feet. Committee Member Cunningham stated the Oleanders were currently 14 feet high. The view from Mr. Hansch's property would only be affected by the loss of a small portion of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The applicant has created a good land use plan. Mr. Lucas stated there was no view from the buildings within Lake La Quinta. The second floor windows that face the lake are all glass block which you cannot see out of or into. 18. Mr. Dutch Dilsaver, 78-835 Dulce Del Mar, stated his property is Lot 200. He was an owneribuilder and had to go through the City process to build his house. Across the street from him is a single family house that sits back 30- feet. Their windows look down into his yard because of the pad differentials at Lake La Quinta. The oleanders on Dulce Del Mar currently stand at 14 feet high from curb level. The builders stated the pads will be built up five feet. Add to that the 30 feet to the ridge line. This will be 36 feet above curb. Put 38 feet on top of 14 feet and now there is 24 feet extending above the Oleanders with a 20 foot setback. The buildings will be twice as high and closer to the curb. Something has to be done to prevent this oppression created by the buildings. He suggested helium balloons be placed at each of the building locations to determine the impact. It is up to the City to stop this at the beginning and consider the existing homeowners and those who have built up the City. 19. Mr. Ben Rosger, 47675 Via Montessa, stated he did not live adjacent to the project, but several hundred yards away, but he can see this will be an architectural monstrosity. People who have moved into an affluent community who are basically retired and want the beauty of the community are being asked to accept this project. Lake La Quinta is a gem for the La Quinta community. It should be noted that architecturally speaking this project does not fit next door to the existing community. Why would the City want to do this to a community that has built a pleasant community. Open car garages adjacent to their homes is not acceptable. He was told this was going to be a condominium project, not apartments. It is bad architecture to place this project next to single family homes. 20. Ms. Terry Tasso, Lake La Quinta resident, stated her concern was the second story balconies facing the single family yards and being able to look down into their bedrooms and yards. Mr. Lucas stated there are architectural details that are proposed that are higher than the allowable height of the rear yard fencing. It would be an architectural barrier that would not be as attractive as landscaping. Ms. Tasso asked why there have to be two story units. Mr. Lucas stated the entitlements for the property allow two or even three story C:AMy Documents\WPD0CS\ALRCI1-20-98.wpd 4 006 Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 20, 1998 units. The land use plan that was developed to utilize this property is for two story units. Ms. Tasso asked how this was allowed in an upscale community. Mr. Lucas stated that if the property entitlements allow the property owner to do this, then they can do so. 21. Committee Member Cunningham clarified that this is not the place for these type of comments. We would like to keep the comments to architectural and landscaping issues. The project has already been through the Code review process of determining what uses can be allowed. If the Lake La Quinta people want to change those uses, they need to address this under a different forum. Due to those property entitlements it is now this Committee's responsibility to make sure the plan complies with all applicable architectural and landscaping requirements. As a property owner he has the right to develop his property within those guidelines. The complaints that are being raised are not valid at this meeting. As to balconies, this Committee believes that with the use of landscaping and additional trees, based on the zoning and entitlements, this plan is valid. If the balconies are negatively impacting the surrounding neighborhood, they need to look at this. 22. Ms. Tasso stated that to use trees as camouflage does not keep out the noise. Mr. Lucas stated that in regard to the balconies a sound mitigation measure could be used similar to that used for the balconies that face Adams Street or 47th Avenue. A plastic or glass sound mitigation shield could be used to go on top of the balcony wall. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked how many balconies are proposed that will face the residents to the west. Mr. Lucas stated there are two buildings or a total of four balconies. All others have windows that face the street consisting of glass block which prevent view into the adjacent yards. 23. Committee Member Cunningham stated there is a substantial distance between the yards and the units with balconies. There is also the fact that there is a line of sight into the backyards. However, he does believe this could be mitigated by the use of trees that are substantial in size. Otherwise you can move the balconies. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio asked if garages were proposed to be constructed in front of the units with balconies; what is the height of the garages. Mr. Lucas stated their height would be 12 feet. The balcony would be above the roof. Committee Member Cunningham suggested the applicant be required to plant full grown trees to block visibility from the balconies and he would like this added as a condition. 24. Mr. Jay Baden, stated his concern was regarding the five foot wall that it would not be sufficient, especially if they were to lose the existing Oleanders. The raised grade on the Spanos side would reduce the height of the wall. The wall needs to be placed on the raised pad or berm to maintain the five C:AMy Documents\WP!DOCS\ALRCI 1-20-98.wpd 5 007 Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 20, 1998 foot, and he would prefer a six foot. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell stated it was a five feet wall proposed above curb height. Discussion followed regarding the pad elevations. Mr. Lucas stated the wall could be placed on the berm. Commissioner Cunningham stated this should be added to the conditions. 25. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 98-010 recommending approval of the architectural and landscaping plans for Site Development Permit 98-633 as followed: a. Specimen trees (24-, 36- and 48-inch boxes) shall be used for planting purposes around the project perimeter and adjacent to open parking spaces. The overall height of the recreation building shall be reduced to 22 feet to comply with Section 9.50.020 of the Zoning Ordinance. This design change shall be made before building permits are issued. C. Prior to issuance of building permits, subject to the Community Development Department approval, the building elevations shall be modified as follows: 1) remove the middle gable eave-end from garage elevations; and 2) modify eave mounted architectural popouts on side building elevations of Buildings 6, 7, 9 and 10 to match other buildings. d. Detached garage structures shall be architecturally compatible with other on -site buildings including stucco walls and hip, and tile roofs. e. Relocate and add landscaping/trees per the view analysis to best screen the adjacent residences along Dulce Del Mar. f. Relocate the Date Palms and use a different species in the common/pool areas. g. Provide trees large enough to block the view into the single family homes from the balconies that face to the west. h. Provide berm and wall combination along Dulce Del Mar at six feet high from the pad deviation of the project. Unanimously approved. G. Site Development Permit 98-638: a request of Citrus Development, LLC (Peter Jacobs), for approval of architectural plans for a new prototype residential unit. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC I 1-20-98.wpd 6 OOF Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November20, 1998 Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham stated he had no concerns as it appeared to tie in with what is existing. 3. Committee Member Babbitt stated he had no comments. He liked the units and hoped the flowers will look that good when planted as they do on the exhibit. 4. Mr. Peter Jacobs, representing the applicant, stated the minimum number of front yard trees is four 24 inch box trees and they go up to six tree. They also have different walkway and driveway schemes. Probably will have two different elevations for each plan. 5. Principal Planner Stan Sawa suggested another facade be submitted for approval by staff. 6. There being no further discussion it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 98-011 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 98-638 subject to the following modifications to the conditions: a. An additional facade be submitted and approved by staff. Unanimously approved. H. Plot Plan 94-543, Amendment #1; a request of David Chapman for approval of building elevation modifications for a 550+ square foot expansion of an existing building (formerly Sesame') for use as a restaurant 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham stated the modifications enhance the building and enclosing the patios makes it more inviting. 3. Committee Member Bobbin asked if the arches would remain. Staff stated they would remain and a window would be added against the inside of the arch. 1 _!_'i!t'oq C:AMy Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC71-20-98.wpd 7 Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 20, 1998 Mr. Fedderly, representing the applicant, stated they would add a tree facing Washington Street to hide the two utility doors. Staff asked Mr. Fedderly what restaurant would be going in. Mr. Fedderly stated it would be called "Tire Back Tee" and it would contain some personal furniture of Arnold Palmer along with his name. 5. It was moved and seconded by Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve the Plot Plan 94-543, Amendment 41 as recommended by staff. Unanimously approved. Capital Improvement Project 98-09; a request of the City for approval of median and parkway landscaping. Assistant Engineer Marcus Fuller presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Commissioner Bobbitt questioned how many lanes would be provided across the bridge. Staff stated three lanes, sidewalk and bike lanes on each side of the median and proceeded to explain the traffic flow on Washington Street and 501h Avenue. The landscaping plan was prepared for the City by Ray Lopez, landscape architect, and is consistent with the approved median and parkway landscaping plans. 3. Mr. Wayne Nystrom, representing the Homeowners' Association for Duna La Quinta, stated they approved of the plan, especially that portion that goes over the bridge. In addition, they stated their appreciation of staff and how they have been working with them. They have two problems remaining they would like to address. If possible, the HOA would like to take possession of the 13 Palm trees which the HOA intends to plant at locations of their choice and expense. Half are to be relocated onto 50'h Avenue and the remainder distributed throughout their compound. They would like to request that small dwarf Palm trees (Mediterranean Fan Palm) be planted in the five foot setback adjacent to Duna La Quinta. Committee Member Bobbitt stated they were not called out on the plans, but he would have no difficultly approving them. Mr. Wayne Nystrom stated secondly, they have 13 fluorescent light fixtures lighting the existing wall on the outside. Staff has stated they will be replaced with 90 watt halogen lights. His question was why do they have to be replaced with such high wattage bulbs. The City's Dark Sky Ordinance does not allow the flourescent. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated landscaping lighting is allowed and the lights mentioned on the plans are to highlight the landscaping per the City's Ordinance. C:\My Documents\WPD0CS\ALRC11-20-98.wpd g C Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November20, 1998 6. Committee Member Bobbitt commented the difference is accent lighting versus spot lighting. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated landscaping lighting with a wattage under 160 watts is exempt and the other lighting has to be shielded. 7. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the Country Club has been using the 13 watts which cast a smaller highlight. What needs to be considered are the lumans and not the wattage. Thirteen watts is 625 lumans. Some of the Country Clubs are going to the 13 watts which last longer and produce better accent lighting. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated staff would look at the wattage and review this in accordance with the City's landscaping lighting regulations. 8. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what treatment would be given to the west side of the sound wall. Assistant Engineer Marcus Fuller stated that all is available to them will be grass due to the existing street. It will be reduced to about two feet. Their major concern was the treatment of the concrete used for the retaining wall. 8. Mr. Wayne Connell, also with the HOA, stated his concern was the height of the wall above grade as it gets closer to 501h Avenue for sound mitigation. There is a direct line from road grade against the houses to the existing wall. The proposed wall will be higher than the existing wall. It is his understanding the wall can be raised if the sound is a problem. They would appreciate the City's consideration that as the grade raises going up the bridge, the houses will be less impacted by the noise. First they will be set down, but the houses closest to the street will be affected by the noise. They would like to have the wall raised a foot as long as the footings are called for. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated the City has done the sound study and the wall proposed does meet the sound mitigation requirement. If the level of sound goes above what has been mitigated, the City will raise the wall. 9. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the wall would have a top cap that would be 12-inches to look like a band so it did not appear hke an add on. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated this is an issue for the City Council to decide as they do not want to raise the wall any higher than is needed. 10. Mr. Connel stated his concern was that sound is raised due to the speed of the vehicles traveling on the street. Since it is difficult to lower the speed limit, they discussed having a round -a -bout to reduce the impact on the speed. Committee Member Cunningham stated the only issues this Committee would discuss are the landscape and architectural plans. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\HLRCI1-20-98.wpd 9 0.1 '?.j � Architectural & Landscaping Review Committee Minutes November 20, 1998 11. Senior Engineer Steve Speer stated the round -a -bout. was discussed at meetings with the HOA. Presently, however, staff is not comfortable with the a round -a -bout concept at this location. This project will be going to the City Council for approval of the geometric layout and if the HOA wants the round -a -bout, the HOA could suggest the idea to the City Council. Discussion followed regarding round -a -bouts. 12. Planning Manager Christine di Iorio stated the Zoning Code allows the unshielded outdoor illumination of any building or Landscaping plan is prohibited excepted with incandescent fixtures less than 160 watts. Discussion followed regarding what light fixtures could be used. 13. Committee Member Cunningham stated he would like to suggest that when room is available around a proposed bridge, landscaping be used to make a statement. One site where this could be used is the area on either side of the bridge on Washington Street north of the Whitewater Channel to soften the appearance. 14. Assistant Engineer Marcus Fuller explained the art design that would be incorporated into the bridge as the railing. Discussions followed as to the design and detail work that would be used. 15. There being no further discussion it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion 98-013 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 98-639 as submitted. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: V. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: VI. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee to the next regular meeting to be held on December 3, 1998. This meeting was adjourned at a.m. on November 16, 1998. C:AMy Documcnts\WPD0CS1ALRCI 1-20-98.wpd 10 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: DECEMBER 3, 1998 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-636 SHANNON COMMUNITIES COLBOURN CURRIER NOLL ARCHITECTURE, INC. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR FIVE NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL PLANS UNITS ARE PROPOSED WITHIN PGA WEST ON WEISKOPF, WEST OF WINGED FOOT The proposal is for approval of five new residential prototype plans for Tract 28444 within PGA West on Weiskopf, west of Winged Foot. PROJECT PROPOSAL: Proposed are five floor plans (1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, and 3) which are similar in concept to the Masters Collection units that are being built in PGA West. The units vary from 3,579 to 4,621 square feet and are Spanish/Mediterranean in nature, utilizing plaster walls, some wood beams rafters, metal railings, metal awnings, and clay tile roofing. Colors of the plaster are white to tan, with wood colors light tans to brown, and roof tile a red/brown blend. Roof height and types are varied and used in combinations. The maximum height of the tallest plan is approximately 19'-9", with a variety of lower heights due to the roof variety within each plan. Special features include, decorative concrete columns supporting an entry tower, metal awnings, decorative wrought iron accents, and exposed wood rafter tails. Prototype plans 1-1 , 2-1 , and 2-2 propose two facades, plan 1-2 proposes one facade, and plan 3 proposes three facades, with building sides and rears being the same within each plan. Some garages have off -set doors, while sectional roll -up doors are proposed for all garages. Preliminary typical front yard landscaping plans have been submitted for the plans, along with conceptual landscaping plans for the common areas. A plant pallette for this landscaping has also been submitted, indicating plants to be used. No specific plant locations or size ranges has been indicated. Plants are those typically used in PGA West. C:alrc rpt sdp 98-636 QA,� A preliminary partial site plan layout without dimensions has been submitted showing the first three phases and model complex areas. EXISTING UNIT DESCRIPTION: The existing unfits have been built by a number of developers. To date, approximately 1,800 dwelling units have been constructed in PGA West. The size of the constructed and approved units varies from 1,290 to 4,830 square feet. All of the units are Spanish or Mediterranean in nature. The units are primarily one story with some two story units. All units have clay or concrete tile roofing, exterior plaster walls and plaster or wood fascias. Other features used include but are not limited to arches, shutters, popout window and door surrounds, earth tone exterior colors, and sectional garage doors. FINDINGS: As required by Section 9.60.300 (Compatibility Review) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following findings: 1 . The architectural and other design elements of the new residential units will be compatible and not detrimental to the other existing units in the projects, provided the recommended conditions of approval are complied with. 2. The proposed single family residences will be compatible to existing dwellings with respect to architectural materials such as roof material, window treatment, and garage door style, colors, .roof lines, and lot area. Response to#1.and #2: The proposed units utilize similar architectural design, colors, and materials to other units in PGA West and is similar to the Masters Collection units. The units utilize similar architectural features such as varying roof heights, arches, metal accents, etc. 3. At least one specimen tree (min. 24-inch box size (minimum 2.5" caliper), and minimum 10 feet tall, measured from top of box) shall be provided in the front yard or street side yard. Response: The proposed landscaping plans will be required to provide a minimum of one 24" box size tree in the front yard area. All units will have at least one additional tree and other shrubs and groundcover. n.f C:alrc rpt sdp 98-636 STAFF COMMENTS: The architectural and landscaping plans are well designed and will be compatible with the existing development in PGA West. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 98-636, subject to the following conditions: 1. The preliminary landscape plans shall be submitted to the Community Development for approval prior to issuance of first permit for these unit types. The plans shall include at least one 24" box size tree on each lot shall be at least 10 feet tall, with all 24" box size trees having a minimum caliper of 2'/2 ". 2. Prior to issuance of first building permit for this unit type, the building plans shall be revised to show stucco surrounds on side and rear elevations where appropriate, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. Attachment: 1. Plan exhibits Prepared by: �v ti b, -5Aw i - Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: ristine )di lorio, Planning Manager C:alrc rpt sdp 98-636 0; 5" DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: REQUEST: ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DECEMBER 3, 1998 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-641 SOUTHERN HILLS, LLC THE WOODS GROUP ARCHITECTS APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR THREE NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL PLANS LOCATION: TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TRACTS 28776,290045, AND PARCEL MAP 28805 IN SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 (PGA WEST) The proposal is for three new residential prototype plans for Parcel Map 28805, and Tracts 28776 and 29004 within PGA West in south La Quinta. PROJECT PROPOSAL: Proposed are three prototype floor plans varying from 2,780 to 3,372 square feet in size. All plans are one story at 18 and 19 feet in height excluding the chimney. The roof heights vary within each plan due to the different roof planes and sizes. All plans are have a similar footprint which includes three bedroom units and a two car garage with Plan 3 providing a guest suite and single car garage under one roof. The units are Spanish/Mediterranean in nature, utilizing exterior plaster walls, wood and stone fascias, and clay tile roofing. Colors of the exterior plaster range from white to light brown, with wood colors light tans to light brown, and roof tiles solid red and red blends. A total of nine elevations with differing color schemes is indicated. Each of the three floor plans include three different facades, with building rears being the same within each plan. Garage doors are sectional roll -up doors. Conceptual landscaping plan identifies a pallette of materials for trees, shrubs, and ground cover. The planting complies with the plant pallette in the approved Specific Plan for PGA West. C:alrc rpt sdp 98-641 EXISTING UNIT DESCRIPTION The existing units have been built by a number of developers. To date, approximately 1,800 dwelling units have been constructed in PGA West. The size of the constructed and approved units varies from 1,290 to 4,830 square feet. All of the units are Spanish or Mediterranean in nature. The units are primarily one story with some two story units. All units have clay or concrete tile roofing, exterior plaster walls and plaster or wood fascias. Other features used include but are not limited to arches, shutters, popout window and door surrounds, earth tone exterior colors, and sectional garage doors. STAFF COMMENTS Because each of the of the units has a guest suite and garage, the elevations are varied in shape and height, creating an attractive streetscape. The units are attractive and compatible with the development in PGA West. Two car garages need to be 20 feet wide by 20 feet deep. Plan 3 has a two car garage which is too small because of the placement of a water heater in one corner and a doorway entrance area to the unit. This plan needs to be modified to create a full 20 X 20 garage. FINDINGS As required by Section 9.60.300 (Compatibility Review) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following architectural findings: 1 . The architectural and other design elements of the new residential units will be compatible and not detrimental to the other existing units in the projects. 2. The proposed single family residences will be compatible to existing dwellings with respect to architectural materials such as roof material, window treatment, and garage door style, colors, roof lines, and lot area. Response to #1.and #2: The proposed units are the same architectural design, colors, and materials. The units utilize similar architectural features such as tile roofs, exterior plaster, sectional garage doors, paned windows, and arches, etc. The plans will be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 98- 641 , subject to the following conditions: C:alrc rpt sdp 98-641 017 Plan 3, with the guest suite , shall accommodate a three car garage, in which the two car ,garage area is a minimum 20 feet wide by 20 deep, or its equivalent. Attachment: 1. Plan exhibits (Montecito by R. C. Hobbs Company) Prepared by: it Fred Baker, AICP Principal Planner Submitted by: ristine i lorio nning anager C:alrc rpt sdp 98-64'1 9_ Od cq DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: REQUEST: ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DECEMBER 3, 1998 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-634 RIELLY HOMES, INC. BASSENIAN/LAGONI ARCHITECTS APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR SIX PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL PLANS LOCATION: TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN TRACT 28838 IN SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 (PGA WEST) AND PART OF SPECIFIC PLAN 90-017 TO THE SOUTH BACKGROUND: The architectural plans for these prototype plans was originally reviewed by the ALRC on October 20, and approved by the Planning Commission on October 27, 1998, subject to conditions. As required, the applicant has submitted landscaping and irrigation plans for the units. PROJECT PROPOSAL: The applicant has submitted typical planting and irrigation plans for front yard landscaping of the six prototype plans. Generally, each lot will have two 24" box size shade trees or one 24" box size shade tree and several 10' to 14' palm trees. Five gallon shrubs and vines and ground cover complete the front yard planting. Plant material includes many of those included in the Specific Plan plant pallette, as well as others which are compatible and used in PGA West. One unique design feature is that for Plan 1 the golf cart garage, which is separated from the two car garage, uses lawn for an approach instead of concrete. STAFF COMMENTS: The landscaping plans are well designed, use attractive plant material, and will be compatible with surrounding development. C:alrc rpt sdp 98-634 amend d 9 FINDING: As required by Section 9.60.300 (Compatibility Review) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following landscaping finding: 1. At least one specimen tree (min. 24-inch box size (minimum 2.5" caliper), and minimum 10 feet tall, measured from top of box) shall be provided in the front yard or street side yard. ResponsE_: The proposed landscaping plans will be required to provide a minimum of one 24" box size tree in the front yard area. All units will have at least one additional tree and other shrubs and groundcover. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of the landscaping plans for Site Development Permit 98-634, subject to the following conditions: 1. Planting shall be adjusted for sun exposure as needed when planted. Plans and/or notes to ensure adjustments shall be added to the final plans and approved by the Community Development Department prior to any planting beginning. 2. All 24" box size trees shall have a minimum caliper of 2.5 inches. Attachment: 1. Plan exhibits (large plans for ALRC only) Prepared by: �JGlq,�ni�- Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: lorio, Planning Manager C:alrc rpt sdp 98-634 amend U'�