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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW COMMITTEE
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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
July 5, 2000
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2000-013
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
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.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes for June 7, 2000.
BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Case ........................
Applicant .................
Location ..................
Request ....................
Action .....................
SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-047 AND SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-680
JDD, LLC/THE 3S Company
Southeast corner of Highway 1 1 1 and Washington
Street.
Review of landscaping and architectural plans for a
5.65 acre shopping center development.
Minute Motion 2000-
ALRC/AGENDA
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VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS
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ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
June 7, 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 Planning Manager Christine di lorio who led the
flag salute.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and Frank Reynolds. It was
moved and seconded by Committee Members Reynolds/Bobbitt to excuse
Committee Member Cunningham. Unanimously approved.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Principal Planner Stan
Sawa, Associate Planners Greg Trousdell and Leslie Mouriquand, and
Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
A. Committee Member Bobbitt asked that the Agenda be reorganized to take
Item #B first as he would have to abstain to Agenda Item #A due to a
conflict of interest and therefore, they would not have a quorum.
Unanimously approved.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Planning Manager Christine di lorio asked if there were any changes to
the Minutes of May 3, 2000. There being no changes, it was moved and
seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Reynolds to approve the
Minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 2000-678; a request of Michael Shovlin,
Washington Plaza Associates for approval of architectural and
landscaping plans for a 4,649 square foot building for First: Bank to be
constructed within One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center, north of
Highway 111.
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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 Reynolds asked where staff recommended the
sign on the west side be located if the proposed design feature
was removed. Staff stated the Planing Commission would make
that recommendation, but it could be placed on the right side of
the west facing fascia.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the framing on the windows
was the same as the other buildings in the shopping center. Staff
stated it was. Committee Member Bobbitt asked staff where they
were proposing the ground mounted mechanical equipment be
located. Staff stated on the south side with a wall around it.
Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the back of the entry arch and
raised parapet would be seen from the street. Staff stated only a
portion could be seen until you reached the signal traveling south.
Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the applicant could finish the
top band to match the front so it would appear to be finished on
both sides of the arched parapet. Staff stated they could be
conditioned to do so. Committee Member Bobbitl: stated his
concern was to make sure all the details are attended to as it is
one of the entrances to La Quinta. He also asked how this project
would impact the traffic currently entering the gas station/center
on the west side. Planning Manager Christine di lorio stated they
had met with Public Works staff and they did not have any
additional conditions regarding circulation for this project.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked how many employees the
applicant intended on having. Mr. Donald Rich, the applicant,
stated they would have 8-10 initially.
5. Committee Member Reynolds stated the parking will have to
overlap between the uses. Staff stated the basic: use has a
minimal number of users at any one time.
6. Mr. Donald Rich, Desert Cities Development, stated they disagree
with staff's recommendation to eliminate the raised element on the
west elevation as the A/C equipment is to be hidden there. It
would be their preference to not encroach into the landscaping
plan with the mechanical equipment. They have no objection to
finishing the southeast facing parapet on both sides and can add
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the stucco band. In regard to adding of windows on the west
elevation, they would prefer to add landscaping or some other
detail as those rooms are for the restrooms, employee lounge and
mechanical equipment room. They are proposing large trees to
hide the area. Mr. Rich stated they would have no objection to
revising this design element. Planning Manager Christine di lorio
stated the objection to the detail is that it appears to be an added
feature for a sign instead of making it an integral part of the
building. Mr. Rich stated they would like to resubmit a different
design for the west elevation as they prefer to keep the
mechanical equipment on the roof.
7. Committee Member Reynolds stated he preferred the mechanical
equipment remain on the roof as well, but the parapet should be
redesigned.
8. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that in regard to the west
elevation wall, if the flat wall contains restrooms they could add
screen with vines, or some other treatment. Starff stated a
condition could be added requiring the applicant to add articulation
on the west elevation. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that in
regard to the square parapet on the west elevation, this element
tends to be Southwest instead of matching the rest of the Center.
Staff recommended changing Condition #3A to have them
redesign the 22 foot high west elevation parapet element.
Condition #3.C. be modified to have the applicant provide
articulation on the west elevation; Condition #3.D. deleted. Add
Condition #3.H. requiring the rear of the arch parapet on the rear
elevation to be finished to match the front.
9. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members Bobbitt/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion
2000-012 recommending approval of Site Development Permit
2000-678, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval of
the Conditions, as submitted. Unanimously approved.
Committee Member Bobbitt excused himself due to a possible conflict of interest and
let the room.
A. Site Development Permit 99-647 Amendment #1; a request of Century -
Crowell Communities for approval of architectural plans for two new
design options for Plans 3 and 4 of the Tournament Collection to be
constructed along Canterbury and Riviera in PGA West.
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1 . This item was continued due to a lack of a quorum.
Committee Member Bobbitt rejoined the Committee.
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 July 5,
2000. This meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m. on June 7, 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:
CASE NO.:
APPLICANT/
PROPERTY OWNER
ARCHITECT:
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
ZONING:
SURROUNDING
ZONING/LAND USES
BACKGROUND:
JULY 5, 2000
SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-047, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2000-680
JDD, LLC/THE 3S CO.
CONWAY ARCHITECTURE
JOHN VOGLEY & ASSOC.
REVIEW OF LANDSCAPING AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANS
FOR A 5.65 ACRE SHOPPING CENTER DEVELOPMENT.
SOUTHEASTERN CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND
WASHINGTON STREET.
REGIONAL COMMERCIAL/NON-RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY
NORTH: CR/SHOPPING CENTER
SOUTH: MDR/SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL; RC/VACANT
EAST: CR/SIMON MOTORS
WEST: CC/SHOPPING CENTER
The proposed project occurs immediately west of the existing Simon Motors property,
on 5.65 acres. The applicant proposes a total of 54,385 gross square feet of
commercial space, in four separate buildings. The site is currently vacant desert land,
heavily impacted by infrastructure improvements which have occurred on adjacent
streets.
No significant native landscaping elements currently occur on the project site.
REQUEST:
The proposed project includes 4 buildings, varying in size from 4,500 square feet to
28,000 square feet. All buildings are proposed to be one story, with a maximum
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building height of 22 feet. A post -Modern architectural style is proposed, utilizing
canted, staggered roof lines, anodized aluminum trellises, and slate wainscotting.
Building #1, to be located at the "point' created by the Washington Street/Highway
111 intersection, will include a rotunda on the corner, and a plaza on the 'Washington
Street side. Another plaza treatment is proposed on the west side of building #2.
Enhanced paving and trellis work is proposed to provide pedestrian access through the
middle of the project. Aluminum trellis work is proposed on all building frontages.
Equipment located on building roofs will be screened. The site layout maximizes
building exposure to Highway 111, and creates a centralized parking area.
Landscaping for the Highway 111 has been designed to conform to the Rghway 111
design theme. A broader landscape palette in proposed for the Washington Street and
interior landscaping plan. The broader palette, however, is compatible and
complementary to the Highway 111 design theme, and should integrate well with it.
FINDINGS:
The Committee is required to comment on the following findings:
Architectural Design - The architectural design of the project, including but not limited
o the architectural style, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof
style, and other architectural elements are compatible with the surrounding
development and with the quality of design prevalent in the City.
The building architecture provides visual relief through the use of varying colors,
recessed store fronts, and varied roof lines. Innovative materials, including aluminum
trellises through all building elevations and parking lots. Building mass is balanced with
windows and architectural detail. A wide range of good quality materials, including
slate and tile accents, aluminum trellis and enhanced paving materials will be provided
for the project. The proposed color scheme is one which in recent years has become
popular, and provides a rich complement to the desert environment.
Although the building styles somewhat different from the typically Mediterranean or
Spanish styles found in La Quinta in general, and along Highway 111 in particular, the
post -Modern architecture will make a statement at this important corner, and not
detract from the style of neighboring properties.
Site Design -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 in that the site design complies with applicable site design requirements and
is designed to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
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The proposed project centralizes parking areas, and screens them from street frontage,
particularly on Highway 111 . The use of paving enhancement and trellis •work within
pedestrian areas defines these spaces and provides shaded areas for walking. Plaza
areas also provide relief for pedestrians. Outdoor furnishings, such as benches and
bicycle racks, are not specified on the site plan, and will be conditioned through
Specific Plan approval.
All equipment will be roof -mounted and screened. Trash enclosures have been located
in unobtrusive areas of the site, and do not negatively impact architectural style or
detail.
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 landscaping plan and landscape palette for the proposed project are integrated
for all areas of the site, with specific exclusions in the Highway 111 corridor area. In
this area, the applicant has used plants allowed in the Highway 111 design theme.
This plant list is supplemented for the balance of the site, both on the Washington
Street frontage and within the site itself.
Landscaping elements have been thoughtfully laid out, and will provide both visual
relief and shading. Proposed landscaping is of a size and quantity which will
complement and soften the architectural style. An irrigation plan has not been
provided, but is conditioned below.
In conclusion, the findings needed to recommend approval of this request can be
made.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of the architectural style and
landscaping plan for Specific Plan 2000-047 and Site Development Permit 2000-680,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit an irrigation plan
for all landscaping on the site, for review and approval by the Community
Development Department. The plans shall also include hardscape details
including special pavement treatments. All plans shall be consistent with the
adopted Specific Plan.
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Attachments:
Site Development Permit materials
Prepared by:
Nicole Sauviat Criste, Planning Consultant
Submitted by:
Christine di lorio, Planning Manager
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