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2000 05 03 ALRCLa QC F BEM OF REVIEW COMMITTEE, A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California May 3, 2000 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2000-010 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. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the Minutes for March 1, 2000 Minutes and April 5, 2.000. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Case ........................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PEIRMIT 99-648, AMENDMENT 1i1 Applicant .................. Century -Crowell Communities Location ................... Approximately 100 feet south of Desert Stream Drive, on the west side of Dune Palms Road. Request .................... Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a new prototype residential unit. Action ...................... Minute Motion 2000- ALRC/AGENDA B. Case ........................ Applicant .................. Location ................... Re'auest .................... Action ...................... SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-042, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2000-048, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2000-394 La Quinta Arts Foundation West side of Washington Street, 'between 47i' Avenue and 48`h Avenue Approval of Washington Street landscaping plans for an art and education facility. Minute Motion 2000- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT ALRC/AGENDA 9 O O r 4 MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA March 1, 2000 CALL TO ORDER 10:00 a.m. A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di lorio who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and Dennis Cunningham. C. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to excuse Committee Member Reynolds. Unanimously approved. D. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. Il. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Planning Manager Christine di lorio asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of February 2, 2000. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to approve the minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2000-667; a request of M & H Realty Partners for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a 6,600 square foot commercial pad building located at the southwest corner of Highway 1 1 1 and Washington Street within Plaza La Quinta. 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. C:AMy Documents\WPDOCSVALRC 3-I-OO.wpd ��. 00� Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes March 1, 2000 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked the applicant: if he would like to address the Committee. 3. Mr. David Geiser, representing M & H Realty Partners, owners of the Plaza La Quinta Shopping Center, stated they have gone to a great extent to see that this building matches the, rest of the Center. It is their intention to maintain the architectural integrity of the existing design. To them, the issue is that staff is asking them to put a tile mansard roof on the south elevation. In their opinion, the Center itself has a lot of different architectural features; especially where the tower is located and the plaza opens Lip. The idea is that as you look at the building from Highway 1 1 1, it will match the rest of the Center, but from the Center, looking north, they want the outdoor plaza look with an outdoor sitting area to be the focal point. The arcade as suggested by staff, would create an area that would be more of a travel through than a sit down plaza. In contrast to staff's opinion, the flat trellis look does present the human scale which adds to the architectural character of the Center and increases the connection between the two buildings. They strongly want to keep the trellis as it will be a selling point. The use of the blue tile around the doors is to match the existing Center as well as the exposed wood. They do riot object to changing the doors on the trash enclosure to metal. They can change the windows as recommended by staff. Regarding the recommendation of staff for a wood storefront, they are requesting to use some of the newer building material technology to create a newer storefront system. They would be willing to use a plaster bullhead, but wood mullions are difficult to maintain. He went on to list the architectural details of the building that matched the Center. A second issue in staff's recommendation is Item #1, where staff is asking them to resubmitted their plans to the Community Development Department for review prior to submitting for a building permit. They have submitted their plans to Building and Safety and want to be able to continue with the plan check process. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated it is hard to create a rendering that will give a true description of what the project will look like, but in this instance the only item that appears to match the rest of the Center is the lamppost. This particular Center has a. lot of texture that this building is missing. By not using mullions you lose the texture look. This building gives the appearance of a contemporary Spanish take off; more like the Albertsons Plaza C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC 3-1-OO.wpd 2 1 S.v ; 0041. Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes March 1. 2000 across the street. Plaza La Quinta had the higher and full mudded tiles. The tiles on this building will have to match the rest of the Center exactly. When the Plaza was built, the developer created a more Spanish look. This store should be a continuation of what is there and appears to be going the wrong direction. He is not opposed to the trellis idea, but the rest of the building looks like a box store. Mr. Geiser stated that on the north elevation the details are the same. They are trying to combine all the: elements of the Center. 5. Committee Member Cunningham asked if they agreed with all of staff's recommendations. Mr. Geiser stated they did. Committee Member Cunningham reiterated they do not want the storefront look. For the windows, they could use a composite material that looks like wood and use true divided lights, but to stay close to staff's recommendations. This building is an in -fill that does have a distinct style. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he agrees with Committee Member Cunningham. The east and north elevation are fine. The windows are not the same as the rest of the Center, but do resemble the Downey Savings building. The detail that is missing is a tower element which is a key element. This building is all flat. The south elevation lacks architectural detail. On the rest of the Center you can see tile from every angle. Mr. Geiser stated they too wanted to have the tower element, but there is a height restriction on Highway 1 1 1 that prohibits the tower. Their original design did have the tower and mansard roof. Mr. Geiser stated you would be able to see bits and pieces of tile from different angles as you traveled through the Center and he agrees the building would be better with a tower. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the walls are straight and the Center has a lot of variations. 7. Committee Member Cunningham stated that if this was done in a rendering form you could see how the tile would be used. He reiterated the problem is this Center has so much texture and these elevations do not give a true feel for how the building will look and if it will blend in. This building is to be a part of the group. A tower would be great, but it would be difficult with the regulations as they are today. Mr. Geiser stated this building will be located next to the focal tower element of the Center and if they did add a tower, the two might fight with each other. C:WN, Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC 3-1-00.wpd 3 r1 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes March 1, 2000 8. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that as you enter the Center you will see the effect. He does like the doors on the north elevation. As long as the south elevation has the same window effect he wouldn't object. Mr. Geiser stated the building may change with the addition of tenants who may want additional windows on the south elevation; could thus be approved administratively. Staff stated yes. 9. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if this piece of property takes LIP the entire pad area. Staff stated yes. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if staff was willing to give on the tile mansard roof. Staff stated this was the first building that would not have the tile. In addition, the applicant was asking for an amendment to the sign program to use all wall mounted signs instead of the hanging signs that are used in the multi -tenant part of the Center. Also a concern is that this building faces south and will need more shade than the trellis will provide. Mr. Geiser stated they would use shade cloth and plants. In regard to the signs, the way the building is designed there is no place to put the signs, except on the building fronts. 10. Committee Member Cunningham stated the Center was designed to create a "Village" atmosphere. He likes the trellis because it opens it and is in keeping with the Center. The only issue he does not want to drop, is the storefront. The windows and front application should be the same as the remainder of the Center. 1 1 . Committee Member Bobbitt stated he did not dislike the building and he too likes the trellis treatment. As far as the signs, the Center does have buildings with wall signs as well. His recommendation would be to approve the building with staff's recommendations with the deletion of the mansard roof and tile for the south elevation. He asked if there was anyway to get the tower element without the full mansard roof. Mr. Geiser stated it will look like you are just trying to add tile. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the building would have the popouts around the windows. Mr. Geiser stated they will, be the same as the existing tile popouts on the Center. 12.. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2000-005 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2000-667, subject to conditions as amended. C:AMy Documents-\WPDOCS\ALRC3-I-OO.wpd 4 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes March 1, 2000 a. Conditions 3.A.: deleted. b. Condition 3.D.: Storefront windows and doors shall use brown wood frames or similar composite materials. C. Condition 4: Materials, colors, and stucco finish shall match those used in the multi -tenant portion of the Center. Unanimously approved B. Site Development Permit 2000-669; a request of the James R. Paul for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a multi -tenant industrial/office building located at the northwest corner of Dune Palms Road and Corporate Center Drive within La Quinta Corporate Center Specific; Plan. 1. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked Mr. Bob Ricciardi, architect for the project, for his presentation. Mr. Ricciardi stated that due to the La Quinta Corporate Centre Specific Plan requirements the buildings are not the typical industrial style. However, they did need to accommodate the cost element. Therefore, the southwest look was selected with as much storefront glass as possible. They are using wood beam lintels and smaller windows to create the southwest look. With the landscaping they are trying to meet the Specific Plan requirements. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt questioned why some of the trees on the original plans are not on the revised plan for the elevation that faces the High School. Mr. Ricciardi stated the trees will be there and were overlooked on the revised plan. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that as you travel south on Dune Palms Road you will see the flat rear wall and this is why the trees are so important for screening. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated his biggest concern was the landscaping on the back wall. A second issue would be to have the trash enclosure at the northeast corner moved more toward the center of the project rather than next to Dune Palms Road. There needs to be some type of landscaping statement at the corner of the site rather than a trash enclosure. Mr. Ricciardi C:AMv Documents\WPDOCSVALRC3-I-OO.wpd 5 ;, a 007 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes March 1, 2000 stated they tried to place the trash enclosure out of the way of the trucks that would be traveling through this area and keep them close enough for the tenants to walk to them. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the air conditioning units would be placed on the roof. Mr. Ricciardi stated they would be on the roof and should not be visible from the street. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to adopt Milnute Motion 2000-006 approving Site Development Permit 99-669, as submitted. Unanimously approved. al. The trash enclosure area at the northeast corner of the site, shall be moved over 30± feet west so as not to be seen from the Dune Palms Road. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None V. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None ►�I�J11Li1�J ��IJil���i There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Babbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to the next regular meeting to be held on April 5, 2000. This meeting was adjourned at 11:23 a.m. on March 1, 2000. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California C:AMy Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC 3-1-00.wpd 6 ". J_,, 00�C_' MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA April 5, 2000 CALL TO ORDER 10:00 a.m. A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called to order at 10:09 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di lorio who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Dennis Cunningham and Frank Reynolds C. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Reynolds/Cunningham to excuse Committee Member Bobbitt. Unanimously approved. D. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Associate Planners Leslie Mouriquand and Greg Trousdell, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Planning Manager Christine di lorio asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of March 1, 2000. Committee Member Reynolds noted he was not present but, under Adjournment the date shoulld be changed to April 5, 2000. There being no quorum, approval of the minutes was continued to May 3, 2000. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2000-671; a request of Toll Brothers for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for eight new prototype residential units located adjacent to the Greg Norman signature golf course on portions of Kingston Heath and Tiburon Drive in Tracts 29349 and 29348. C:AMy Documents\WPDOCSVALRC4-5-20.wpd I i..=.I I r' , V ©q Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes April 5, 2000 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked the applicant if he would like to address the Committee. Mr. Gary Lemon, Regional Manager for Toll Brothers and Mark Kiner, architect for the project, stated they had no questions, but were available for any questions the Committee may have. 3. Committee Member Cunningham stated he likes the exclusive use of the hip roof rather than the gable style. 4. Committee Member Reynolds stated he had no objections and approved the project as submitted. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2000-007 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2000-671, subject to conditions as submitted. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2000-674; a request of the T.D. Desert Development for approval of architectural plans for two new prototype residential units located within Rancho La Quinta Country Club. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell 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 we are getting more and more of the Moorish style architecture and sometimes the mass of the exterior overwhelms the size of the interior and does not work well. 3. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the guest house was added to the Plan 1, would that not give them two elevations. Staff stated the Code specifies that for each floor plan there are two elevations. Committee Member Cunningham asked how many units would be built from these elevations. Staff stated approximately 300. These units are to be used for the last phases of development within Rancho La Quinta. Committee Member Cunningham stated that if they were going to use 40 or 50 of C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC4-5-20.wpd 2 ;,y_ .; n i c Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes April 5, 2000 these elevations it wouldn't be too much, but not 300 was too much of a concentration. He agreed with staff that more elevations were needed. Staff did remind the Committee that they do have approval on plans that are existing. 4. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2000-008 approving Site Development Permit 99-674, as submitted. Unanimously approved. C. Site Development Permit 2000-673; a request of the Bill Hobin, c/o La Quinta-SPC, LLC for approval of architectural and landscape plans for an expansion to a self storage facility within La Quinta Corporate Centre located southeast of the corner of Adams Street and north of Corporate Centre Drive. Associate Planner Leslie Mouriquand presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the applicant had any questions. Mr. Bill Hobin stated they were trying -to duplicate what is there and carry it on into the new section. 3. Committee Member Reynolds stated his only objection was that if someone pulls in to the stacking area at the gate that does not belong there, they have no way of turning around to get out without backing into Corporate Centre Drive. Mr. Hobin stated that was unlikely as the storage center would still be operated by the front office in the same manner as the existing and that the volume of traffic would be very low into the project. In addition, they have added a 35 foot stacking distance at the entrance. 4. Mr. Rick Bollis, architect for the project, stated that to mitigate this problem they usually add signs to refer everyone to the front gate and office. 5. Committee Reynolds asked why the key pad to exit was only at the entrance and not on the exit side as well. Mr. Hobin stated it was due to the lack of traffic and to make it easier for the person exiting without having to get out of their vehicle and walk around to push the button to open the gate. C:AMy Documents\WPDOCSV/�LRC4-5-20.wpd 3 ; !11 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes April 5, 2000 6. Committee Member Cunningham asked what would be happening on the Storm Channel side. Staff stated the bike path is proposed for the future. The applicant is required to install the pilasters, planting, and trellis treatment as required on the original complex. Mr. Hobin stated there is about 100 feet from the back of their property to the edge of the Channel. 7. Committee Member Cunningham stated the Channel has always been in someone's back yard. Some of the earlier projects were not required to landscape the area as we are now requiring. He questioned if we were looking to the future to make sure that what was being required now would compliment the bike path and what is proposed for the future. Need to look down the road to be sure what is put in now ties in with the bike path. 8. Mr. Hobin stated the existing landscaping has taken off and does have a nice appearance. 9. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2000-009 approving Site Development Permit 99-673, as recommended by staff. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None V. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None VI. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Reynolds to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to the next regular meeting to be held on May 3, 2000. This meeting was adjourned at 10:44 a.m. on April 5, 2000. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California C:AMv Documents\WPDOCSVALRC4-5-20.wpd 4 !. 1 01 BI #A ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: LOCATION: MAY 3, 2000 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-648, AMENDMENT #1 CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET SOUTH OF DESERT STREAM DRIVE AND ON THE WEST SIDE OF DUNE PALMS ROAD REQUEST: APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR A NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENCE IN TRACT 27519 (ALISO DEL REY) ARCHITECT: BENJAMIN AGUILAR AND ASSOCIATES BACKGROUND: On January 5, 1999, the City Council approved the subdivision of 17.6 acres into 70 single family lots located south of the Topaz development on Dune Palms Road (Attachment 1)• The subdivision map has been recorded and site construction is ongoing. On April 27, 1999, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 99-031 for Site Development Permit 99-648 approving three single story prototype housing units (Plans 2, 3 and 5) for this development ranging in size from 1,500 square feet to 2,008 square feet. Proje,ct_Pr4_pQs_l The applicant proposes to add a two story prototype house for this project (Attachment 2)• Plan 5L (Loft) has a base square footage of 2,136 square feet (four bedrooms) with a three car garage, excluding bonus options. Overall, height of this unit is approximately 20 feet. Two facade alternatives are offered. A Mediterranean architectural style is proposed, utilizing exterior plaster walls and concrete S-tile roofing. Desert color tones (e.g., various shades of brown and grey) ALRC SDP 99-648 Century2 - 40 a, a.f 1 i, Q 1,. Page I of 3 are proposed for the exterior building surfaces. The material sample board will be available at the meeting. Proposed building sides and rears are similar in design. The typical front yard landscaping plan was approved for this project last year consisting of shade trees and numerous shrubs highlighted by mounded lawn and/or groundcover areas. Shrub types vary based on location around the houses and exposure to the sun. MANDATORY EI)yD__INGS As required by Sections 9.210.010 (Site Development Permit) and 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) of the Zoning Code, the Committer; is required to review and comment on the following architectural and landscaping findings: 1 . The architectural and other design elements of the new residential units will be compatiblle and not detrimental to surrounding developments. A minimum of two different front elevations, with structural changes (roof type, height, etc.) is required. Respon,se: The applicant proposes two facade alternatives (Elevations A and B) for this new house plan. The house plan is compatible with the previously approved houses and surrounding Topaz homes because similar architectural 'features are utilized such as tile roofs, exterior plaster, sectional garage doors, etc. This new plan provides architectural variety for the development. Staff recommends the number of garage parking stalls comply with Chapter 9.150 (Parking) of the Zoning Code fe.g., three parking spaces when four or more bedrooms are proposed.) during plan check consideration. 2. Project landscaping shall provide visual relief and complement buildings and parkway areas. Response: The approved plans for this Tract require a varied plant palette for the prototype houses. An 'adequate number of trees and plants are provided to accent the lawn and groundcover areas. Staff Comments - The new prototype plan proposed by the applicant has distinctive architectural features that are attractive and compatible with proposed Tract houses ALRC SDP 99-648 C:entury2 - 40 Page 2 of 3 and existing houses in adjacent developments. The varied streetscape design creates aesthetically pleasing housing unit, subject to conditions. Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 99-648 (Amendment #1), subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall eliminate bonus room options, as a three car garage is required. Each required garage parking stall shall measure a minimum clear space dimension of 10' wide by 20' long. 2. Decorative chirnney caps shall be provided. Attachments: 1 . Site Plan Exhibit 2. Large Exhibits (ALRC only) Submitted by: 'fanner Christine di lorio, Planning Manager ALRC SDP 99-648 Century2 - 40 �,,a.l� ii 01 Page 3 of 3 j"S.0 " �) -L t� ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: MAY 3, 2000 SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-042 LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION 10iP►[el lXciel l'/_ ► A _-YeZy/_110K REQUEST: REVIEW LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR WASHINGTON STREET FRONTAGE. LOCATION: BETWEEN 47TH AND 48TH AVENUES, ON THE WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON. ZONING: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: LDR/ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISSI CATHOLIC CHURCH SOUTH: LDR/LAGUNA DE LA PAZ EAST: CR/CURRENTLY VACANT WEST: OS/SANTA ROSA MOUNTAINS BACKGROUND: The La Quinta Arts Foundation has made application for a Specific Plan of Land Use to govern its future development. Most of the site planning will occur at a future date, and will be processed through the City in separate Site Development Permits. Only site landscaping plans are being considered at this time, in order that they can be implemented immediately upon grading of the site. REQUEST: The Foundation has requested they be allowed to mass grade the site immediately after Specific Plan approval. The Specific Plan will therefore be conditioned to require the installation of all landscaping along the Washington Street frontage concurrent with the mass grading effort. In addition, landscaping is planned for the parking areas and the property boundary on the south, west and north sides. C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC StfRpt LQArts.WPD i- j 017 FINDINGS: The Committee is required to comment on the following finding: Landscape Design - Project landscaping, including, but not limited, to the location, type, size, color,, texture, and coverage of plant materials, has been designed so as to provide relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between development and open space, provide an overall unifying influence, enhance the visual continuity of the project, and complement the surrounding project area, ensuring lower maintenance and water use. A landscape palette, conceptual landscape plan and landscape concept are included in the Specific Plan (please see attached materials from draft Specific Plan). The landscape plan submitted for the project does not include a legend which would make it possible; to identify plantings by species or by size. Statements made in the Specific Plan indicate that boulders will be placed at the primary entry of the project, at the mid -point of the property. Further, berming is proposed along the Washington Street frontage and the boundary with Laguna de la Paz, ranging from 3 to 4 feet in height. These berms will provide the required screening and buffering from the future parking areas, planned immediately to the west. A 6 foot curvilinear sidewalk is also included in the ,plans, within the 20 foot parkway for Washington Street. The landscape palette includes primarily drought resistant trees, including palms, acacia, palo verde and mesquite. The Specific Plan also includes a requirement that 60% of all trees in the parkway be 24-inch box. The balance will be 15 gallon plants. As stated above, the landscape plan does not provide a legend, so the mix of materials cannot be determined. Concentrations of palm trees are assumed based on the symbol used, both north and south of the main entry drive. Shrubs and groundcover along the parkway are proposed to also be representative of the desert landscape, and are to include saltbush, cassia, Texas ranger and jojoba, in one or five gallon size. The mix of landscaping cannot be determined from the plan submitted. In conclusion, the findings needed to recommend approval of this request can be made provided the recommended conditions of approval are imposed. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of the landscaping plan for Specific Plan 2000-042, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit a properly identified landscaping plan and accompanying irrigation plan for all landscaping on the site, for review and approval by the Community Development C:\My Documents\N/PDOCS\ALRC StfRpt LQArts.WPD ��- i 01 t'� Department. The plans shall also include hardscape details for the main and secondary access points, including special pavement treatments. All plans shall be consistent with the adopted Specific Plan. 2. Landscape materials adjacent to the western property line shall be limited to native plants only, and shall be designed to transition with the adjacent natural terrain. Attachments: 1 . Landscape Palette, revised Specific Plan 2. Landscape Plan Prepared by: Submitted by: Nicole Sauviat Criste C, �" Christine di lorio, Plan ing Manager 010 C:\My Documents\WPDOCS\ALRC StfRpt LOArts.WPD La Quinta Arts Foundation Specific Plan No mansard roofs. No visible roof -mounted equipment, unless grouped and concealed in structures that are an integral part of roof and/or wall designs. Flashing, gutters, and downspouts to be minimized; if used, to be of durable materials, i.e., copper which will weather to colors that blend with adjacent walls and roofs. If used, skylights and solar panels are to be located, detailed, and/or screened, so that reflections from their surfaces are not visible either from on -site or off -site. No color lights, except as temporary event and holiday decorations. Mixing of cladding materials, unrelated to structural expression are to be. avoided. Where different materials adjoin, there should be a clear break in the plane of the surface. Stones used for walls and/or foundations to be designed with a structural appearance rather than a veneered look. Natural bedding planes are to be laid horizontally and horizontal and vertical joints should be frequently interrupted. 2.1.3.2 Landscape The objective of LQAF's approach to the site and building design will be to harmoniously incorporate "human settlement" with nature into a healthy sustainable ecosystem, by blending with the natural setting and responding to the climate. The landscaping of the site will incorporate native and non-native desert - hardy plants and 'trees to present a memorable lush appearance reflective of not only the unique and inviting architecture of the buildings, but also typically found in some of the Valley's most popular destination points. The provision of natural tree canopy shaded areas to provide solar protection will be achieved by the generous planting of trees as well as to serve as another means to differentiate and define various areas of the site. Native boulders will be incorporated into the site landscaping, including around the main entrance, to add a natural appearance to integrate with the adjacent mountains that flank the site to the west. Trees and shrubs within the berm areas along the south side of the project site will serve as an additional visual buffer between the artists' parking area, the festival grounds, and the southern portion of the general parking area from the adjoining homes located south within the Laguna de Is Paz residential development. As viewed from Washington Street, there will be a 20 to 30 feet wide landscape parkway with berms extending across the entire site frontage adjacent Washington Street and, parts of the public right-of-way. These areas will be planted with shrubs, groundcovers, and shade trees to partially shade the sidewalk, with the intent to visually buffer the main parking lots (Reference Exhibit 2-13). Reflective of the types of plants that thrive in the Coachella Valley, the following Conceptual Landscape Palette presents the varieties and sizes of proposed landscape materials to be used throughout the site: 38 Apd 7, 2000 0 2 C La Quinta Arts Foundation Speck Plan CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PALETTE SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE I REMARKS •••TREES — ACA ACACIA ANEURA MULGA TREE 15 GAL - 24" BOX NOTE 1: ASM ACACIA SMALLI SWEET ACACIA 15 GAL - 24" BOX 24' BOX - MIN 1.5' AST ACACIA STENOPHYLLA SHOESTRING ACACIA 15 GAL - 24" BOX CALIPER; 15 CDM CERCIDIUM HYBRID 'DESERT MUSEUM' DESERT MUSEUM PALO VERDE 15 GAL - 24" BOX GAL -MIN 1' CALIPER. CF CERCIDIUM FLORIDUM BLUE PALO VERDE 15 GAL - 24" BOX NOTE 2: CHI CHILOPSIS LINEARIS DESERT WILLOW 15 GAL - 24" BOX TREES IN PARKWAY & LY OT LYSILOMA THORNBERI OLNEYATESOTA FEATHER BUSH IRONWOOD 15 GAL - 24" BOX 15GAL -24' BOX PERIMETER TO AREAS-2 BE 60%-24' PRA PROSOPIS ALBA'COLORADO' COLORADO MESQUITE 15 GAL -24"BOX BOX &40%- 15 GAL PTE PIT ECELLOBIUM FLEXICAULE TEXAS EBONY 15 GAL - 24" BOX ••• PALMS ••• CH CHAMAEROPS HUMILIS MEDITERRANEAN FAN PALM 24" BOX WF WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA CALIFORNIA FAN PALM 8 -12' HIGH MIN. ••• SHRUBS ••• ATS ATRIPLEX SPECIES SALTBUSH 1 -5 GAL BAL BAILEYA MULTIRADIATA DESERT MARIGOLD 1 - S GAL BL BOUGAINVILLEA'LA JOLLA' BOUGAINVILLEA 1 - 5 GAL BOO BOUGAINVILLEA 'OOH LA LA' BOUGAINVILLEA 1 - 5 GAL BUM BUDDLDIA MARRUBIFOLIA BUTTERFLY BUSH 1 - 5 GAL CA CASSIA ARTEMISIOIDES FEATHERY CASSIA 1 -6 GAL CAC CALL.IANDRA CALIFORNICA BAJA FAIRY DUSTER 1 - 5 GAL CHM CHRYSACTINIA EXICANA DIMIANITA 1 - 5 GAL CN CASSIA NE:MOPHILA BUSHY SENNA 1 - 5 GAL COP CORDIA PARVIFOLIA LITTLE LEAF CORDIA 1 - 5 GAL CPU CAESALPINIA PULCHERRIMA RED BIRD OF PARADISE 1 - 5 GAL EF ENCELIA FARINOSA BRITTLE BUSH 1 - 6 GAL JSM JUSTICIA SPICIGERA ME XICAN HONEYSUCKLE 1 - 6 GAL JUC JUSTICA CALIFORNICA CHUPAROSA 1 - S GAL LAR LARREEA TRIDENTATA CRFASOTE BUSH 1 - 5 GAL LFR LELICOPHYLLUM L'RIO BRAVO' TEXAS RANGER 1 - 5 GAL LFT LELICOPHYLLUM C. THUNDERCLOUD' TEXAS RANGER 1-SGAL LPT LEucOFHYLLUM P. s ERRA BOUQUET' TEXAS RANGER 1 - 5 GAL LZ LELICOPHYLLUM Z.'CIMARRON' TEXAS RANGER 1 - 5 GAL MEA MUHLENBERGIA L-'AUTUMN GLOW YELLOW DEVILS SHOESTRING 1 - 5 GAL MER MUHLENBERGIA L.'REGAL MIST' RED DEVILS SHOESTRING 1 - 5 GAL MRN MuaENBERGIa RICIDA WASHVILE' DEER GRASS 1 - 5 GAL PEP PENSTEMON PARRYI PARRY'S PENSTEMON 1 - 5 GAL PES PENSTEMON SUPERBUS SUPERB PENSTEMON 1-5GAL RK RUELLIA'I(ATII' RUELLIA 1 - 5 GAL SAN SANTOLINA CHAMAECYPARISSUS LAVENDER COTTON 1 - 5 GAL SC SIMMOND131A CHINENSIS JOJOBA 1 - 5 GAL 39 April7, 2000 021 La Quinta Arts Foundation Specific Plan CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PALETTE I continue SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE REMARKS TC TECOMA SiTANS YELLOW BELLS 1 - 5 GAL TL TAGETES LUCIDA LICORICE MARIGOLD 1 - 5 GAL XCC XYLOSMACONGESTUM Y:OMPACTA DWARF XYLOSMA 1 - 5 GAL ••• CACTI ••• AAC AGAVE AMERICANA CENTURY PLANT 5 -15 GAL CE CEREUS PERUVIANUS PERUVIAN APPLE 5-16 GAL 3-6STEMS DL DASYLIRION LONGISSIMUM MEXICAN GRASS TREE 5 -15 GAL DIN DASYLIRION WHEELERI DESERT SPOON 5 -15 GAL Ed- ECHINOCACTUS GRUSONII GOLDEN BARREL CACTUS 12 -18" DIA EUM EUPHORBIIA MILII CROWN OF THORNS 5 GAL FEB FEROCACfUS SP. RED BARREL CACTUS 12 -18" HTS FS FOUQUIERIA SPLENDENS OCOTILLO 5' HT 6CANE MIN. HP HESPERALOE PARVIFLORA RED YUCCA I GAL HPY HESPERALOE PARVIFLORA'YELLOW YELLOW YUCCA 4 - 5 PADDLE CFI OPUNITIA FICUS-INDICA THORNLESS OPUNTIA 4 - 5 PADDLE OPC OPUNITIA CHLOROTICA PANCAKE PRICKLY PEAR 4 - 5 PADDLE OS OPUNITIA SP. 'SANTA RITA' PURPLE OPUNTIA 4 - 5 PADDLE YG YUCCA GL.ORIOSA SPANISH DAGGER 5 -15 GAL YTO YUCCA THOMPSONII NCN 5 -16 GAL YUB YUCCA BACCATA BLUE YUCCA 5 -15 GAL ••• VINES ••• AN ANTIGONON LETOPUS QUEEN'S WREATH 1 GAL BBK BOUGA1NVILLEA'BARBARA KARST BOUGAINVILLEA 1 - 5 GAL CI CALLIANDRA INAEQUILATERA PINK POWDER PUFF 1 - 5 GAL MU MACFADYENA UNGUIS - CATI CATS CLAW 1 GAL PTV PITTOSPORUN T. VARIEGATA' VARIGATED MOCK ORANGE 1 -5 GAL PY PYRANCANTHA 'GRABERII' FIRETHORN 1 - 5 GAL RSB ROSA 'BANKSIAE' LADY BANKS ROSE 1 - 5 GAL ••• GROUNDCOVER ••• ACR ACACIA R. 'DESERT CARPET' I TRAILING ACACIA 1 GAL @ 5' O.C. ADS ANTIQUE GOLD DECOMPOSED GRANITE FINES (1/4" MINUS) FOR APPROVED EQUAL TO BE APPLIED ALT A 2" DEPTH IN HIGHER TRAFFIC AREAS AND AT A 1.5" DEPTH IN LOWER TRAFFIC AREAS. AGG ANTIQUE GOLD GRAVEL (314" TO 2.5") FOR APPROVEE EQUAL - AFTER INSTALLATION OF DECOMPOSED GRANITE FINES, ANTIQUE GOLD GRAVEL IS TO BE HAND BROADCASTED IN OPEN AREAS BETWEEN PLANTS WITH A GREATER PERCENTAGE PLACED IN HIGH VISIBLE AREAS. DESIRED AFFECT TO BE APPROVED BY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT A TIME OF INSTALLATION. BCH BACCHARIS P. 'THOMPSON' BACCHARIS 1 GAL @ 5' O.C. CGP CARISSA G. 'PROSTRATA' PROSTRATE NATAL PLUM I 1 GAL @ 4' O.C. HYDRO HYBRID BERMUDA 0 328 - APRIL 1 - SEPT 31 OVERSEEDED WITH PERENNIAL RYE OCT 1 - MARCH 31 FROM HYDROSEED LAM LANTANA IMONTEVIDENSIS PURPOSE PROS. LANTANA _ 1 GAL @ 5' O.C. LNG LANTANA 'NEW GOLD' SPREADING YELLOW LANTANA 1 GAL @ 5' O.C. OBM OENOTHERA BERLANDIERI MEXICAN PRIMROSE 1 GAL @ 4' O.C. RR RIVER ROCK 1 - 3" COVER AREA AS SHOWN 40 April 7, 2000 0 2 La Quinta Arts Foundation Specific Plan CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PALETTE i continued SYMBOL BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME SIZE REMARKS VG VERBENA GOODDINGII IVERBENA 1 GAL @ T O.C. VR VERBENA RIGIDA IVERBENA 1 GAL 3' O.C. 2.1.3.3 Irrigation For water conservation purposes, only automatic and drip irrigation systems will be permitted for landscaped areas, median islands, with automatic sprinkler systems for lawn areas. Landscape irrigation systems will be designed according to proven application methods and rates to minimize or eliminate potential runoff, and to operate at times when wailer evaporation is minimal due to the effects of wind and intense heat. The irrigation systems will be permanent, underground, automatically controlled, and adequate for establishing and maintaining plant materials while minimizing water requirements. Emphasis will be to install durable irrigation equipment with components that are easy to imaintain, repair, or replace when necessary. Pop-up heads will be situated in such at manner so as to minimize overspray onto paved surfaces and non- plantable areas, and parking areas where calcium and mineral build-up can damage motor vehicles. Consideration will be given to minimize breakage and reduce maintenance costs for irrigation heads placed adjacent trails, walkways, streets, driveways and paved parking areas. The final landscape plan will provide for appropriate screening of various cable and electrical boxes where applicable, with the proposed planting plan subject to specific review during the Site Development Permit process. Maintenance of the irrigation systems will be addressed as part of the Guidelines for Sustainability (Reference Exhibit 11) as established for the project. Irrigation plans and equipment will be subject to review by the Public Works Director and the Coachella Valley Water District prior to installation. 2.1.4 Utilities The Coachella Valley Water District ("CVWD") has a 12 inch water main in the Washington Street right-of-way capable of providing for a looped local distribution system to the project area. Gravity flow sewer collection by the CVWD is also feasible to mains and manholes located to the southeast without extensive off -site improvements. Electricity by the Imperial Irrigation District ("IID"), natural gas by the Southern California Gas Company, and telephone service by General Telephone are all available in accordance with Public Utility Commission rules and regulations. Desert Sands Unified School District public school facilities are also available approximately 1 mile east of the site. For major events, LQAF will contract for fire and sheriff services. 41 Apn17, 2000 n 2,�