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A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
June 7, 2000
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2000-012
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 May 3, 2000.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Case ........................
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-647,
AMENDMENT #1
Applicant ..................
Century -Crowell Communities
Location ...................
To be constructed along Canterbury and Riviera in PGA
West.
Request ....................
Approval of architectural plans for two new design options
for Plans 3 and 4 of the Tournament Collection.
Action ......................
Minute Motion 2000-
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B. Case ........................
Applicant ..................
Location ...................
Request ...................
Action ......................
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-678
Michael Shovlin - Washington Plaza Association
46-100 Washington Street within One Eleven La Quinta
Shopping Center, north of Highway 111
Approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a 4,649
square foot building for First Bank.
Minute Motion 2000-
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
May 3, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
10:00 a.m.
A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called
to order at 10:06 a.m. by Principal Planner Stan Sawa who led the flag
salute.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, Dennis Cunningham and Frank
Reynolds
C. Staff present: Community Development Director Jerry Herman, Principal
Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, and Executive
Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Principal Planner Stan Sawa asked if there were any changes to the
Minutes of April 5, 2000. There being no changes, it was moved and
seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve the
Minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 99-648 Amendment #1; a request of Century -
Crowell Communities for approval of architectural and landscaping plans
for a new prototype residential unit located approximately 100 feet south
of Desert Stream Drive on the west side of Dune Palms Road in Tract
27519.
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.
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2. Committee Member Cunningham stated that since it is internal to
the project and does not affect any other project, he has no
objections.
3. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell stated the proposed two story
unit will give a break to the single story roof lines. It had been
used in the City before and this developer is bringing it back.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked why the two story unit was
proposed. Committee Member Cunningham stated it was because
there is a market for it.
5. Ms. Marty Butler, representing Century -Crowell Communities
stated they needed to increase the square footage of the houses
to meet market demand.
6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he had no issues.
7. Committee Member Cunningham stated it was attractive and
brings diversity and asked how many two story units there would
be. Ms. Butler stated that in Phase 2 there would be six and in
Phase 3 seven, for a total of 13. Staff stated some of the two
story units backs up to the proposed City park. Discussion
followed regarding plotting of two story units.
8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members Cunningham/Reynolds to adopt Minute
Motion 2000-010 recommending approval of Site Development
Permit 99-648, Amendment #1, subject to conditions as
submitted. Unanimously approved.
B. Specific Plan 2000-042 Conditional Use Permit 2000-048, and
Environmental Assessment 2000-394; a request of the La Quinta Arts
Foundation for approval of Washington Street perimeter landscaping
plans for an art and education facility.
1. Community Development Director Jerry Herman p resented the
information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file
in the Community Development Department. Staff noted the
landscaping plan does not identify the location of the plantings by
species.
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2. Ron Gregory, landscape architect for the project, stated he would
submit an updated plan. This plan was a preliminary plan to
identify the number and type of plant material. He was unaware
that he was to identify each plant on the plan. Most of the plant
material is native to Sonora desert and he has indicated the size
range of the plant materials.
3. Committee Member Reynolds stated his concern is the problem
with drainage and how it could affect the landscaping. How can
you approve the landscaping plan when it is not known whether
or not the grading plan will conform to landscape plan. On the
plan there are two little retention basins located on the north side
that will not accommodate the water. Staff noted the parking lot
will all be used for retention. Committee Member Reynolds asked
where the water would go once the parking lot fills up. Staff
stated the basin is designed to hold the water. Committee
Member Reynolds noted that a problem exists now as the church
did not install any drainage when it was constructed. Mr. Ron
Gregory asked where the water would be corning from.
Committee Member Reynolds stated it would come from the
church, street, mountain, and this project.
4. Committee Member Cunningham asked if a hydrology report was
prepared. Staff stated it had been and will be reviewed by the
Planning Commission.
5. Mr. Bob Wright, representing the La Quinta Arts Foundation,
stated parking lots will be composed of gravel and will be three
feet below the level of Washington Street. It was designed to
handle a 100 year flood. In addition, there are retention basins on
the southwest and northwest ends of the site and will handle the
churches runoff as well.
6. Mr. Gregory stated this was a preliminary landscaping plan and if
the grading study shows something different, they will modify
their plan accordingly.
7. Ms. Christi Salamone, representing the La Quinta Arts Foundation,
stated they have agreed to retain whatever drainage comes down
Washington Street. Mr. Gregory stated they will have three to
four feet of mounding to screen the lower grade parking.
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8. Committee Member Cunningham asked what the area in the center
left of the site were for. Staff stated it would be used for the
festival and will be turf.
9. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he liked the layout and asked
who will maintain this. Mr. Gregory stated the Foundation will put
it out to bid. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the Foundation
would see that whoever is hired is trained on the correct method
of pruning this type of native landscaping to see that they are
maintained properly. He does not want to see balls and circles.
Native plants shouuld not to be pruned in this manner. Mr. Wright
stated the festival grounds will be developed first so the
maintenance will be a major concern. The landscaping will not
look like a poodle clipping. Mr. Gregory sated they too, have been
disappointed with some of their projects where native materials
have been used and the landscape gardeners prune the plant
material like any other plant. On this project the spacing between
shrubs is far apart to hopefully avoid this from happening. From
a design aspect they can address this problem. Shrubs will grow
to a full size before pruning to keep them from being pruned in
funny shapes. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the tendency is
to over plant for immediate impact. The City allows the building
to cover a maximum area and that does not leave a lot of room for
plants, but the developer is required to plant two trees.
10. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that from a tree standpoint, the
use of decomposed granite as paving for the parking lot will be
good for the planting of trees. Tree wells in parking lots do not
provide space, irrigation, and aeration to allow tree growth.
1 1 . There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members Cunningham/Reynolds to adopt Minute
Motion 2000-01 1 recommending approval the Washington Street
perimeter landscaping plans, as submitted. Unanimously
approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
V. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None
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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 June 7,
2000, This meeting was adjourned at 10:39 a.m. on May 3, 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE: JUNE 7, 2000
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-647 AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES (MARTY BUTLER)
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR TWO NEW DESIGN
OPTIONS TO BE ADDED TO PLANS 3 AND 4 OF THE
TOURNAMENT COLLECTION
LOCATION: TO BE CONSTRUCTED ALONG CANTERBURY AND RIVIERA, IN
PGA WEST (SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002)
Currently, the Applicant has approved four prototypes (the Tournament Collection),
each with two facade options, for construction within PGA West. The Applicant is
requesting to add two facade design alternatives to Plans 3 and 4 for a total of four
facade options each. The original units were approved for construction along
Tanglewood Drive, within PGA West, a private master planned golf -oriented resort
community. The two proposed alternate options for each plan feature side loading
garages. The units may also be built in other areas of PGA West should the applicant
purchase additional property. This review is for architectural design compatibility with
other units within PGA West.
The floor plans for the proposed design options are generally the same as the original
plans, except that the two proposed design options for Plan 3 have 2,525 square feet
of liveable space, where the original Plan 3 has 2,418 square feet. The two proposed
design options for Plan 4 have 2,879 square feet of liveable space, while the original
Plan 4 has 2,809 square feet. Both plans are one-story, with each a maximum height
of 18 feet, excluding the chimney projections. The roof heights vary due to the
different roof planes and sizes. Both plans are laid out with a side entry and side
loading 2-car garages (484 and 446 sq. ft.), with front loading golf cart storage (88
and 82 sq. ft.).
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A Mediterranean architectural style is proposed for the new design options, utilizing
the same plaster wall finish and colors, and concrete and/or clay tile roofing as found
in the original units. The primary difference between the original designs and the
proposed options lies with the changes to the front elevations by turning the garages
to side entry. The side -loading garages provide for enhanced architectural detailing
by allowing for more windows, arches, decorative vents, and trims along the front,
as well as additional roof area and lines visible from the street.
The typical front yard landscaping plan will be the same as approved for SDP 99-647.
Front yards are to include a minimum of two shade trees, palm trees and numerous
shrubs highlighted by lawn. A varied plant palette is proposed. Vines and ground
cover are used to complement the landscaping design.
The community pool facility will feature a pool, spa, and a restroom/maintenance
building. The Landscaping for the community pool is compatible with other pool
facilities within PGA West.
Existing Unit Description
As of January 1, 2000, approximately 2,044 residential building permits have been
issued in PGA West for various developers. The size of the constructed and approved
units varies from 1,290 to 4,830 square feet, excluding custom-built houses. Houses
are primarily one-story with some two-story units. PGA West offers a blend of
Spanish/Mediterranean- style architecture with houses having clay or concrete tile
roofing, exterior plaster walls and plaster or wood fascias. Other features used
include, but are not limited to, arches, shutters, stucco window and door surrounds,
and earth tone exterior colors.
MANDATORY 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 and
landscaping 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 PGA West.
2. The proposed detached single family residential condominiums will be
compatible to exiting dwellings with respect to architectural materials such as
roof material, window treatment, and garage door style, colors, and roof lines.
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Response to Item Numbers 1 and 2:
Plans 1 through 4 were previously approved for SDP 99-647, and are under
construction along Tanglewood Drive. The two proposed design options
incorporate many of the same architectural features while introducing side
loading garages, a feature found in other existing units within PGA West. The
proposed units are the same general architectural style, colors, and materials,
as other units in PGA West. The units utilize similar architectural features such
as tile roofs, exterior plaster, fixed pane windows, arches, and gated side
enteries, etc. The new unit plans will be compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood.
3. At least one specimen tree (i.e., a minimum 24"-box size with 1.5" to 2"
caliper, as measured 6-inches from the finished pad elevation, and measuring
a minimum of 10 feet tall from the top of box) shall be provided in the front
yard or street side yard.
The proposed landscaping plan does not indicate the sizes of proposed trees,
but will be conditioned to provide a minimum 24" box size tree (1.5" to 2"
caliper) with the yard completely landscaped.
4. The single family dwelling units proposed within a partially developed
subdivision shall not deviate by more than ten percent from the square footage
of the original units by the original developer which have either been approved
or constructed.
The two proposed alternate unit plans have 2,525 and 2,879 :square feet,
which is within the range 0 290 to 4,830 sq. ft.) For existing units within PGA
West.
5. Residential units with identical or similar front elevations shall not be placed on
adjacent lots or directly across the street from one another.
The precise plan for the proposed project indicates that no units with identical
front elevations will be located adjacent to each other, or across the street.
The proposed community pool facility will be across the street from Units 1
through 11, and existing detached single family units will be across the street
from Units 12 through 17.
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Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2000-
679, subject to the following conditions:
1. Final front yard and pool facility landscaping plans shalt be submitted for
review by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of the
first building permit for these units. The plans shall provide for, and indicate,
24" box trees sizes with 1.5" to 2" caliper as measured from 6-inches from the
finished pad elevation, and measuring 10 feet tall from the top of box as per
Section 9.60.300 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Garage doors shall be constructed of composite or metal material and be
sectional roll -up style if located less than 25' from the front property line
pursuant to the requirements of SP 83-002. Lites are optional.
3. Entry gates and perimeter walls shall be decorative matching other PGA West
houses.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Application portfolio
Prepared by: Submitted by:
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
CASE NO.:
APPLICANT/
PROPERTY OWNER
ARCHITECT:
LANDSCAPE
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-678
MICHAEL SHOVLIN (WASHINGTON PLAZA ASSOC.)
STOFFREGEN/FULLER AND ASSOCIATES
RONALD GREGORY AND ASSOCIATES
REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS
FOR A 4,649 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR
FIRST BANK
LOCATION: 46-100 WASHINGTON STREET, WITHIN ONE ELEVEN -LA
QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER (APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET
NORTH OF HIGHWAY 11 1)
ZONING:
SURROUNDING
ZONING/LAND USES
F-fMCK *81-110A-1
CR (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL WITH A NONRESIDENTIAL
OVERLAY) AND SPECIFIC PLAN 89-014 (AMENDMENT #2)
NORTH: CR / ARCO GAS STATION
SOUTH: CR / EXISTING PARKING LOT AND
AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA BUILDING
EAST: CR / EXISTING PARKING LOT
WEST: CC / VACANT (ACROSS WASHINGTON
STREET)
Building Pad "G-1" is part of the One Eleven -La Quinta Shopping Center, a 60 acre
commercial center located on the north side of Highway 111 between Washington
Street and Adams Street (Attachment 1). This pad site was approved for a
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commercial building of approximately 6,800 square feet under Specific Plan 89-014.
Currently, major anchor tenants of this center are Stater Brothers and Wal-mart.
Design characteristics include plaster walls, decorative tile, plaster and stone pier
accents, and various styles of parapets, with and without masonry tile. Specific Plan
89-014 encourages setback variations for freestanding pad sites.
The subject pad is located to the south of the existing ARCO gas station and shopping
center entry drive, and approximately 100 feet north of the existing 8,000 square foot
Automobile Club of Southern California building. The site is surrounded on the east
and south sides by an existing parking lot and landscape improvements along
Washington Street. The pad is currently turfed for dust control purposes.
REQUEST:
The proposed one story commercial building will have a flat roof with parapets at a
maximum height of 22 feet. A decorative cornice treatment (rust color) to match
existing buildings in the shopping center is proposed. An arched entrance (23'6" high)
is proposed at the southeast corner of the building, with 8-inch diameter wood post
outriggers at 12' height. On the west elevation is an additional "pop -out" stucco
feature extending 22' above the main roof line. Outriggers are proposed around the
top. A proposed covered arcade will wrap around all elevations and will be supported
by heavy squared stucco piers, with one exception, at the northwest corner where the
building will be stepped back from Washington Street. Fixed pane windows are
proposed with metal frames. The window panels on the north and east elevations are
inset six inches and flush on the other elevations.
A conceptual landscaping plan with a plant pallette has been submitted. The existing
Sonoran Palo Verde trees along the west perimeter will be removed, while those next
to the parking lot will be retained. Plant materials include some of those used in the
center, as well as others compatible in growth patterns, water needs, and appearance.
Colored concrete is proposed for pedestrian sidewalks. A trash enclosure is proposed
in the parking area to the southeast of the building site.
FINDIMS.:
As required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Code, the
Committee is required to review and comment on the following findings:
Architectural -Design - The architectural design of the project, including but not limited
to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details,
roof style, and other architectural elements are compatible with the surrounding
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development and with the quality of design prevalent in the City provided the following
issues are addressed,
The proposed design of the commercial bank building is architecturally compatible with
the existing commercial buildings in that colors, materials and design features emulate
features that are used in the shopping center (i.e., tiers, parapets, etc.). The building
is in scale with other freestanding buildings along Washington Street and Highway
11 1 . The building setbacks comply with Condition #14 of SP 89-014, which requires
a minimum setback of 30 feet from Washington Street. Additionally, the building
square footage is less than that allowed by the Specific Plan.
The west building elevation "pop out" design feature does not appear integral to the
overall building design. It's design more closely assumes a Southwest architectural
style due to its massing, rounded corners and outriggers. Whereas, the remainder of
the building is representative of the Mediterranean style with the entry arch, arcade,
and decorative cornice. The proposed building design would be better served if this
element was eliminated and the mechanical equipment was ground mounted. To
further enhance this non -storefront side of the building, the stepped walls at this
corner are recommended to be designed with stucco banding at the bases to match
the 12 piers surrounding the building's exterior and the addition of windows (Condition
#3).
Site Resign - The site design of the project including, but not limited to, project entries,
interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities, screening of
equipment and trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are
compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in
the City with minor revisions as recommended in Condition of Approval #3, regarding
the trash enclosure and on -site sidewalk.
Landscape_Qe_sign - Project landscaping, including, but not limited to the location,
type, size, color, texture, and coverage of plant materials has been designed 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.
In conclusion, the findings needed to recommend approval of this request can be made
provided the recommended conditions of approval are imposed.
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Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2000-
678, subject to the following conditions:
1 . Final architectural working drawings for all structures, substantially conforming
to this approval, including all revisions required by the permit shall be submitted
to the Community Development Department for approval prior to submission of
plans to the Building and Safety Department.
2. Preliminary landscaping and final landscaping, hardscape, and irrigation plans,
substantially conforming to this approval shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for approval prior to submission of plans to the
Building and Safety Department.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following revisions shall be made to
the architectural plans, subject to the approval of the Community Development
Director:
A. Delete the 22' high west elevation parapet design element.
B. Add horizontal stucco banding to west elevation piers.
C. Add rectangular storefront windows to west elevation.
D. Mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted and screened by a
combination of masonry block walls and landscaping.
E. The pedestrian sidewalk on the east side of the building shall be extended
north to connect with the existing curbing along the entrance driveway
into the shopping center.
F. Trash enclosure gates shall not swing into parking aisles.
G. Sconce light fixtures shall be used on the outside of the building
matching the existing shopping center.
Attachments:
1 . Location Map
2. Large Plans
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