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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW COMMITTEE
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
January 3, 2001
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2001-001
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 December 6, 2000.
BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Item .......................
Applicant ................
Location .................
Request ..................
Action ....................
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-687
Lyons, Warren & Associates
Northwest corner of Highway 111 and Depot
Way in the Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center
Review of architectural and landscaping plans for
a one story Jack in the Box Fast -Food Restaurant
with a drive-thru lane.
Minute Motion 2000-
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B. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-649
Applicant ................ Country Club of the Desert
Location ................. North side of 541h Avenue between Jefferson
Street and Monroe Street within the Country
Club of the Desert
Request .................. Review of architectural and landscaping plans for
a club house, main entry guard house, and golf
course maintenance facility.
Action .................... Minute Motion 2000-
C. Item ....................... VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2000-005
Applicant ................ Santa Rosa Plaza, LLC
Location ................. North side of Calle Tampico, between Avenida
Bermudas and Desert Club Drive within Santa
Rosa Plaza
Request .................. Review of architectural and landscaping plans for
a hotel and plaza.
Action .................... Minute Motion 2000-
D. Item ....................... CAPITAL PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
2000-006
Applicant ................ Colonel Bill Schmid for Phyle Properties
Location ................. East side of Avenida Bermudas, Plaza de la
Fuenta across from the Post Office
Request .................. Review of a request for funding to construct a
screening wall and remove and replace
landscaping.
Action .................... Minute Motion 2000-_
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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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
December 6, 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, Dennis Cunningham, and Frank
Reynolds.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Management Analyst
Britt Wilson, Principal Planner Stan Sawa 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 November 1, 2000. There being no corrections, it was
moved and seconded by Committee Members Reynolds/Cunningham to
approve the minutes as submitted.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Develop nent Permit 2000-686; a request of Century -Crowell
Communities for review of ten single family prototype architectural plans
for a subdivision of 206 homes on the west side of Jefferson Street
between Fred Waring Drive and Miles Avenue.
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 Dennis Cunningham asked if the applicant
would like to address the Committee. Ms. Marty Butler,
representing Century -Crowell Communities, explained how her
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project would blend in with the adjacent and surrounding tracts
with the use of wrought iron and split face block wall. She stated
Ron Gregory, their landscape architect, suggested using a lighter
beige color than the other developments with the split face to give
it some identity. The perimeter wall would be split face and the
interior would be precision block with no cap.
3. Committee Member Cunningham stated he likes the proposal as
submitted. It gives it a softer exterior look.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the use of drought tolerant
plants is good. The Mesquite trees are beautiful, but in the long
term they blow over, and are a high maintenance. As it is a
privately maintained development he is concerned about the use
of decomposed granite as a lot of developments become unsightly
due to the lack of maintenance.
5. Committee Member Cunningham stated the use of the Palm
Springs Gold is interim until the landscaping fills in.
6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that if it is maintained until the
groundc:over grows in, it should be all right. Coachella Valley
Water District will eventually require this type of landscaping to
conserve water. He then asked if there will be a wall between the
commercial site and the residential. Ms. Butler stated it will have
to have a wall for sound attenuation.
7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Member Bobbitt/Cunningham to adopt Minute Motion
2000-026 recommending approval of the architectural plans for
Site Development Permit 2000-686, as amended. Unanimously
approved.
B. Commercial Property Improvement Program 2000-002; a request of
David Cetina, El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant for a funding request to
install new landscaping fence, and awning with illuminated sign for the
property located at 78-040 Avenida La Fonda.
1. Management Analyst Britt Wilson presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Committee Member Reynolds stated he was glad to see this back
and that the applicant was able to achieve his desired architectural
style.
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3. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Member Bobbitt/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion
2000-027 recommending approval of the funding for a patio cover
and concrete work for Commercial Property Improvement Program
2000-002, with a score of 98. Unanimously approved.
B. Commercial Property Improvement Program 2000-005; a request of
Charles Dunn Real Estate for Leroc Partners - Plaza Tampico for a funding
request for landscaping and irrigation for the property located on the
north side of Calle Tampico, east of Desert Club Drive.
Management Analyst Britt Wilson presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Planning Manager Christine
di lorio stated the landscaping proposed will bring it up to
conformance with the originally approved landscaping plan for the
site.
2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if this was for the entire site.
Mr. Ed Wise, representing the applicant, stated it is for Buildings
1 and 2 as the vacant land is not part of the proposal. All
perimeter landscaping will be included. Mr. Wise went on to
describe the landscaping.
3. Committee Member Cunningham asked what happened that the
landscaping had not been maintained over the last ten years. Have
there been different property owners? Mr. Wise stated there had
been two previous owners. The buildings are 13-14 years old. It
was originally owned by Landmark Land Company. Committee
Member Cunningham stated his concern that if they had owned
the building for ten years and have not kept it in shape, what is to
guarantee it will be maintained now. Ms. Marge Almond, Charles
Dunn Company, stated it was due to an absentee owner.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated it will return to its current state
if it is not maintained. Ms. Dunn stated there were some inherent
problems with the original irrigation which caused the problems.
They are rectifying the problems with this funding request. Her
office has been hired to maintain the building and it is closer which
gives her the ability to oversee the site better.
5. Management Analyst Britt Wilson stated they have to enter into a
rebate agreement which is in effect for five years which requires
them to maintain the site.
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6. Committee Member Reynolds asked where the property lines were
located. Mr. Ed Wise explained the property lines. Committee
Member Reynolds asked if the covered parking was included. Mr.
Wise stated yes.
7. Committee Member Bobbitt asked how the areas would be
distinguished. Mr. Wise stated everywhere there is asphalt would
be included in the upgrade work.
8. Committee Member Bobbitt questioned one of the contractor bids
as he believes any funds given by the City should go to a licensed
California contractor. He is not familiar with Quality Maintenance
Service as to whether or not they are licensed. Also, the costs are
not broken down as to what work will actually be done. He would
like to see a comprehensive plan that indicated what plants would
be used and the location of the planting.
9. Committee Member Cunningham stated a preliminary landscaping
plan should be submitted. Discussion followed regarding funding
criteria for a commercial development.
10. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the applicant would be
replanting what was there originally. Mr. Wise stated they would
be following that plan.
11. Committee Member Bobbitt went over the bids that had been
submitted.
12. Committee Member Reynolds stated the benefit to the general
public is limited to Calle Tampico only as the interior work would
not be visible from the street. Mr. Wise stated there were
originally flower beds along Calle Tampico and over the years they
have been grown over with grass. They are wanting to bring
these flower beds back.
13. Committee Member Cunningham stated he is comfortable with
what is presented and as there is substantial foot traffic by the
general public on the interior, he has no objections.
14. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Member Bobbitt/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion
2000-028 recommending approval of the funding for landscaping
and irrigation for Commercial Property Improvement Program
2000-005, with a score of 70. Unanimously approved.
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VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members
Bobbitt/Reynolds to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping
Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on January 3, 2000. This meeting
was adjourned at 11:08 a.m. on December 6, 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 NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY
OWNER:
JANUARY 3, 2001
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-687
LYONS, WARREN & ASSOCIATES, INC.
HOME DEPOT USA, INCORPORATED
REQUEST: ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A ONE
STORY JACK IN THE BOX RESTAURANT (2,869 SQUARE
FEET) WITH SINGLE DRIVE -THROUGH LANE
LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND DEPOT
WAY IN THE JEFFERSON PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
(SPECIFIC PLAN 96-027)
GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE
DESIGNATION: MIXED/REGIONAL COMMERCIAL WITH NONRESIDENTIAL
OVERLAY
ZONING: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL WITH NONRESIDENTIAL
OVERLAY
SURROUNDING
LAND USES:
NORTH: VACANT JEFFERSON PLAZA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
WITH STORMWATER CHANNEL BEYOND
SOUTH: ACROSS HIGHWAY 111, VACANT COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY
EAST: VACANT JEFFERSON PLAZA COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
(PAD SITE #2) WITH IHOP RESTAURANT BEYOND
WEST: VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY (NOT -A -PART OF SP
96-027) WITH COMMERCIAL BILLBOARD
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Site History
The Jefferson Plaza Specific: Plan (SP 96-027) permits approximately 218,300 square
feet of office/retail development on 20+ acres at the northwest corner of Highway
111 and Jefferson Street. Home Depot, an approximately 129,802 square foot
building (Phase #1), was built in 1997. Phase #2 of the Shopping Center, of which
this project is part, is planned for various retail and restaurant buildings on over nine
acres. Off -site infrastructure improvements in the 28-foot wide parkway were
installed during construction of the Home Depot facility. Home Depot designed and
installed the landscape setback along Highway 111 in conformance with the approved
Highway 111 Design Guidelines. The existing landscaping is in disrepair due to the
accumulation of blowsand and lack of maintenance.
Phase #2 of the shopping center has been subdivided into four lots under Parcel Map
28573 in 1998. All parcels are vacant, excluding Parcel 3 which is partially developed
with the IHOP restaurant (SDP 98-623) and ancillary parking. Prior to the IHOP
building being built in 1999, the site was planned for a similar Jack in the Box
restaurant in 1997 under Site Development Permit 97-606 (Planning Commission
Resolution 97-054).
Project Proposal
The applicants are requesting approval to construct a 2,869 square foot restaurant
building, measuring 35 feet wide by 80 feet long, at the northwest corner of Highway
111 and Depot Way, a signalized intersection. Pad #1 is approximately 171 feet wide
by 230.5 feet long and elevated an average of three feet above the height of Highway
111 at this time. A setback distance of 50 feet is being provided between the
proposed building and front property line abutting Highway 111, a Primary Image
Corridor.
The main building entrance is located on the east side of the building facing the parking
lot. A wood trellis supported by decorative stucco columns is proposed over the pick
up window of the drive -through lane on the west side of the building with 9'-6"
clearance. Proposed textured plaster walls and split -face masonry block (8" X 8")
wainscot to match the materials and design used for Home Depot and IHOP is
proposed by the applicant's architect. The wainscot is three block courses high unless
located under the floor to ceiling plate glass dining room windows. A stucco plant -on,
measuring approximately 10 inches wide, highlights the top of the wainscot and is also
used on the mansard roof in two areas. Color tones for building surfaces are in shades
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of brown with darker shades used to accent lower and upper portions of the building
elevations. Service and trash areas are proposed on the northeast side of the building
abutting the 90 degree parking stalls. Outdoor dining is not proposed.
The overall height of the building is approximately 17 feet for the main structure with
a mansard roof covered in flat gray concrete tile. The proposed roof structure
conceals mechanical equipment behind 4.5' high parapets. Proposed are three 22'-4"
high tower elements, one is capped with a gable (7:12 pitch) and two have arched
roofs. Tower elements are actual complete structures measuring approximately 7 feet
deep by 12'-8" long (i.e., west side) and larger. To accentuate the building entrances,
these tower features are inset approximately one foot from the stucco fascia which
measures X-8" wide.
Proposed on -site landscaping for the site consists of shade trees (24" box containers
with 2.5 inch calipers) for the parking lot and around the building (e.g., Swan Hill
Olive, Thornless Mesquite and Crape Myrtle) in planters ranging in width from 4'-15'.
Mexican Fan Palms in varying heights from 6' to 20' accent the northern -half of the
development. Desert climate groundcover and shrubs are provided throughout the
project site. A three foot high screen wall is proposed to buffer the visibility of the
drive -through lane along the project's south boundary. A shrub hedge consisting of
Texas Ranger is proposed between the wall and Highway 111 to provide vertical
screening above the wall and to soften the hard visual edge. Lawn is used sparingly
on the north side of the building (approximately 200 square feet) between the drive -
through lane and the parking lot; rock boulders are also proposed throughout the
project.
MANDATORY —FINDINGS
As required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permit) of the Zoning Ordinance,
the Committee is required to review and comment on the following architectural and
landscaping findings:
1. 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 surrounding
developments in the City.
Response: The proposed building is architecturally compatible with existing
commercial buildings in Jefferson Plaza through the use of materials and colors
as required by SP 96-027. Building elevations provide interest by varying roof
heights, enhanced building entries, window sizes, wainscot locations and
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horizontal plant -on banding. The width of the roof elements on the tower
features emulates the width of the proposed mansard roof given architectural
consistency to the project. Roof elements, as proposed, will also screen all
mechanical equipment behind a 4.5' high mansard parapet as required by the
City's Zoning Ordinance.
2. 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
visual 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, and
provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the
project.
Response: On -site landscaping improvements will accent project features and
are sized to provide visual appeal once installed. Shrub hedges are proposed to
screen the drive -through lane and parking lot. Various trees are proposed in the
parking areas and around the building to provide shading consistent with the
Section 2.90 (Landscape Concept) of SP 96-027. Staff recommends in
Condition #113 that the Olive trees not be used in the parking lot to be
consistent with Phase #1 of the shopping center; therefore, the Swan Hill Olive
trees should be either replaced with Crape Myrtle or African Sumac trees. To
comply with the City's Highway 111 Landscape Guidelines, Palm trees shall
replace the proposed Crape Myrtle trees at the southeast corner of the project
per Condition #1C. The proposed Pepper trees shall be removed from the
Highway 111 corridor as it is not consistent with the Highway 111 Design
Guidelines (Condition #1D)•
Existing landscape and irrigation improvements along Highway 111 shall be
repaired and/or replaced during construction of this project to comply with the
provisions of Specific Plan 96-027 per Condition #1A.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2000-
687, subject to the following conditions:
1 . Prior to building permit issuance, the following landscaping changes shall be
made:
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A. Existing landscape and irrigation improvements in the parkway shall be
repaired and/or replaced prior to a final inspection.
B. Crape Myrtle and African Sumac trees (24" box with 2.5" caliper) in
place of the Olive trees to match the existing parking lot trees at the
Home Depot facility.
C. A minimum of three California Fan Palms, averaging 20 feet high, shall
be installed at the southeast side of the parking lot to conform with the
City's Highway 111 Landscape Guidelines in lieu of installing new shade
trees at this location. These parkway palm trees shall be uplighted with
fixtures mounted eight foot above the finished grade level to deter
vandalism. A minimum of two palms shall be lighted for decorative
purposes.
D. The proposed California Pepper trees in the Highway 1 1 1 parkway shall
be removed and replaced with a Sweet Acacia or Crape Myrtle trees.
Attachments
Large Maps (Committee Members only)
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Submitted by:
Christine di lorio, Plannin k
Manager
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE: JANUARY 3, 2000
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-649
APPLICANT: COUNTRY CLUB OF THE DESERT
ARCHITECT: BBG ARCHITECTS
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT: GMA INTERNATIONAL
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF 54T" AVENUE BETWEEN JEFFERSON
STREET AND MONROE STREET
REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS
FOR A CLUB HOUSE, MAIN ENTRY GUARD HOUSE, AND
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE FACILITY IN A COUNTRY
CLUB
ZONING:
SURROUNDING
ZONING/LAND USES:
BACKGROUND:
RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
NORTH:
RL /FP (FLOOD PLAIN) / COACHELLA CANAL;
RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) / VACANT,
WHOLESALE PLANT NURSERY; RVL (LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL WITH A RURAL
RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY / RESIDENTIAL, AND
AGRICULTURAL USES IN RIVERSIDE
COUNTY
SOUTH:
RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) / PGA RVL
(LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL WITH A RURAL
RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY / AGRICULTURAL
EAST:
RESIDENTIAL USES IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
WEST:
RL (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) / VACANT
LAND (THE RANCH)
These facilities are for the 819 residential unit Country Club of the Desert project
which was approved by the City Council on November 21, 2000. Rough grading of
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the first phase near Jefferson Street has begun. The clubhouse is located in the
northwest corner of the project northeast of the Jefferson Street entry. The main
entry guard house is on Jefferson Street, midway between 52ND and 54T" Avenues.
The maintenance facility is located at the southwest intersection of 52ND Avenue and
Madison Street which will be extended from 52ND Avenue to 54T" Avenue.
PROJECT REQUEST
Clubhouse
The clubhouse is designed to be the dominant architectural feature of their "village"
which is intended to serve as the "center of town" for the project. The village will
include the recreational facilities, such as tennis, swimming pools, and a spa. The
applicant describes the design as Spanish Colonial with an early California influence.
The structure has three levels, with the ground floor covering the most square footage
at approximately 66,000 square feet. Due to grading, the main valet entry area is on
the middle level with the side facing the golf course at the lower level.
The clubhouse uses a two piece clay barrel roof tile, ivory stucco, brown wood trim,
black wrought iron, and tan stone siding. As approved by the Specific Plan, the
structure uses multiple roof heights of 40', 48", 52' and 72' for a tile capped tower.
The roof uses a combination of hip and gable types to create the varying heights. The
exterior features include covered arcades, wood trellis', inset windows, exposed wood
lintels, wrought iron railings and accents.
A preliminary landscaping plan with a plan pallette indicating sizes has been submitted
for the clubhouse and adjacent parking area. The plant material conforms with that
approved in the Specific Plan. The minimum tree size is 24" box with 36" box size
used also. Tall palm trees species are shown at 12' to 45' brown trunk height. Date
palm trees are proposed at 12' to 35' high.
Entry Guard House
The guard house adjacent to Jefferson street is the main project entry and is setback
approximately 196 feet from the Jefferson Street curb. The building, which has a one
car garage, is two stories high (25 feet) on the exterior but will only have one interior
floor. A porte cochere is provided over the vehicle entry area. An alternate uncovered
entry lane is provided along the south side. The building materials and colors match
the club house and the exterior design is similar ,with the exception being the exterior
walls of the guard house are covered entirely with stone.
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The preliminary landscaping plan uses some of the same plant materials and minimum
sizes as those used at the club house. A decorative fountain is used in the center
median in front of the guard house.
Maintenance Facility
The proposed facility at the southwest corner of 52ND Avenue and Madison Street will
contain a 100' by 200' (20„000 square foot) building near the northeast corner of the
irregularly shaped parcel. The building is a flat roof tilt -up concrete building 23' 6" in
height with arched tile covered arcades over the office area and overhead doors facing
west and south towards the interior of the site. Except for a cornice treatment and
an overhead door facing east near the north end of the building, the balance of the
east wall and the north wall is flat and void of architectural treatment.
The tilt -up concrete panels will be stuccoed and painted tan, with bronze storefront
windows and brown rain gutters. The roof tile will be the same material and color as
that used in the club house and guard gate.
On site facilities include open storage bins, a washdown area, fuel tanks, a nursery
area, and parking for 79 employee vehicles. At the northwest corner of the site is a
Coachella Valley Water District water well site. The plans indicate the maintenance
facility site will be surrounded by a slumpblock wall matching the color of the building.
The landscaping plant pallette includes some of those used at the club house.
Relatively heavily planted 24" and 36" box size trees are used around the perimeter
of the facility.
FINDINGS:
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 Desian- 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
development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city.
RESPONSE - The club house and guard house are well designed and use their colors
and materials in a manner which will be compatible and establish a theme for the
balance of the project. The maintenance building uses some of the colors and
materials of the other structures, but lacks design articulation on the north and east
sides of the building. These; sides face 52ND Avenue and Madison Street, respectively,
both of which are designated as Primary Arterials and Secondary Image Corridors in
the General Plan. The building will be visible from off site due to the proximity to the
streets. Trees are indicated adjacent to the building which may help screen the
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building. However, full screening will take a number of years, and if the trees are not
replaced as they die the building will be visible. Condition #3 recommends that
architectural treatment be provided on the north and east sides of the building.
Zoning Code Section 9.90.040 (Nonresidential Development Standards) requires that
buildings within 150 feet of a General Plan designated Primary Arterial street (52N'
Avenue and Madison Street) cannot exceed 22 feet in height. Condition #4 requires
revision to the maintenance building to reduce the height from 23' 6" to no more than
22 feet.
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, except for those used on the maintenance building facing the streets.
Condition #5 recommends the shoe box downshining lights be used to minimize glare
and visibility of the light source.
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, and provide an overall
unifying influence, to enhance the visual continuity of the project. Condition #6
recommends date palm trees not be planted in areas of high pedestrian traffic if the
trees are transplanted from older date groves. For information but not an issue for the
HPC is the Specific Plan states the perimeter wall will meander. The wall in these
plans is shown straight, and not with the required 20' average setback from the
perimeter street.
In conclusion, the findings needed to recommend approval of this request can be made
with the recommended conditions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 99-649,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Final architectural working drawings for all structures, 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.
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2. Preliminary landscaping and final landscaping, hardscape, and irrigation plans,
substantially conforming to this approval and all municipal code requirements
shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval
prior to submission of plans to the Building and Safety Department.
3. Prior to preparation of final working drawings for the maintenance building,
provide design articulation (such as false arcades, windows, pop outs, parapet
treatments, etc.) on north and east sides of maintenance building in areas visible
from off site to satisfaction of Community Development Department.
4. Prior to preparation of final working drawings for the maintenance building, the
building shall be reduced in height to no more than 22 feet.
5. The building mounted exterior lights on the maintenance building facing north
and east shall be shoe box downshining fixtures. All exterior lighting shall
comply applicable requirements.
6. Date palm trees shall not be planted in areas of high pedestrian traffic if the
trees are transplanted from older date groves.
Attachment:
1. Plan exhibits
Prepared by:
Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner
Submitted by:
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Christine di lorio, Planning Manager
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE: JANUARY 3, 2001
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-050, VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2000-
005
APPLICANT/
PROPERTY OWNER: SANTA ROSA PLAZA, LLC
ARCHITECT: PK ARCHITECTS, PC
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT: THE CAMPBELL COOPERATIVE
REQUEST: REVIEW OF LANDSCAPING AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANS
FOR A 15 ACRE SITE TO INCLUDE AN EMBASSY SUITES
HOTEL AND 7 OFFICE AND RETAIL BUILDINGS.
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF CALLE TAMPICO, BETWEEN DESERT
CLUB AND AVENIDA BERMUDAS.
ZONING: VILLAGE COMMERCIAL
SURROUNDING
ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND GOLF COURSE
SOUTH: RETAIL COMMERCIAL AND RESTAURANT
EAST: SCHOOL AND OFFICE
WEST: VACANT
BACKGROUND:
The proposed project occurs on the north side of Calle Tampico, and takes up the
entire area from Desert Club to Avenida Bermudas, and from Calle Tampico to the La
Quinta Evacuation Channel, with the exception of four parcels at the northeast corner
of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas, which are under separate ownership and
developed for commercial uses, including a convenience store and restaurant.
REQUEST:
The proposed Village Use Permit is for the development of an Embassy Suites Hotel
on the northern half of the site. The project proponent has also submitted a Specific
Plan which provides for the; development of the hotel, and 7 office/retail commercial
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buildings of varying sizes. These buildings are conceptual only at this time, and will
require additional review through individual Village Use Permits at the tirne they are
developed. The current detailed review is for the hotel building only, and the entire
site's landscaping plan.
The Embassy Suites Hotel building's architecture could be characterized as
Mediterranean. The building is proposed to be stucco, in varying tones of brown, with
wrought iron accents. Window openings are proposed to be recessed 6 inches. A
combination of flat, mansard and pitched roofs are proposed. Mansard and pitched
roofs would be tiled. A frieze runs along the top of the building, and a band moldings
is provided about 25 feet below that. The front of the building (south elevation)
includes a single story covered arcade, with tiled roof. Archways accent this feature.
The central portion of the building on this side is an atrium, with a six -story glass
component. The north, west and east elevations have little articulation other than
window openings.
A Mediterranean architecture is also proposed for the office/retail buildings, but will
require additional review when plans are further developed.
Landscaping for the project focuses on drought tolerant plantings, with a variety of
shrubs and bushes. Turf is proposed as the primary groundcover
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 is similar to the Mediterranean architecture found elsewhere
in the City. The building mass is unadorned, with the exception of the south (front)
elevation. Given the size of the structure, the wide expanses of stucco on the west,
east and north elevation lack interest. The proposed 6 inch recess of the windows will
not provide significant relief on a building of this size. It is recommended that the
recess be increased to 12 inches, to make them visible. In addition, it is recommended
that on the west, east and north sides of the building, on walls where no windows or
other surface relief occur, the walls be embellished with either raised banding,
medallions or other appropriate articulation at regular intervals. Conditions of approval
have been added to this end.
On the south side of the building, a single story arcade is proposed to run from the
central front entrance across to the east and west, to provide detail to the meeting
rooms and spa located on either side of the hotel. On the west end of this arcade, a
large window is depicted on the elevation, with flat roof, but extending above the
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balance of the roofline in this area. The flat roof appears to be finished with either a
timber or contrasting paint detail. This feature is incongruous, and does not fit with the
balance of the frontage. It is recommended that the plan be modified to integrate the
roofline over the window to match the flat roofline in that portion of the building.
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.
The landscaping plan includes perimeter landscaping on all sides of the property.
Relatively large areas of landscaping are also proposed within the project, including
passive and active recreation areas. A broad mix of plant types is proposed, which will
create visual interest on the: property.
The plant palette in the Specific Plan call for "30 gallon" for all trees within the plan.
It is recommended that this be changed to a minimum 24 inch box. A condition of
approval has been added to reflect this requirement.
The landscaping plan includes berming along the Calle Tampico and Desert Club
frontages. No other berming is provided, particularly in the landscaping areas within
the project. Given the large size of the site, and the need to break up the parking
areas, it is recommended that the landscaping plan be amended to include berming
throughout the interior of the site, subject to Community Development Department
review and approval.
In conclusion, the findings needed to recommend approval of this request can be
made, with the modifications discussed above.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of the architectural style and
landscaping plan for Specific; Plan 2000-050 and Village Use Permit 2000-005, subject
to the following conditions'.
1 . Windows throughout the building shall be recessed a minimum of 12 inches.
2. On the east, west and north elevations, on walls where no windows or other
surface relief occur, the walls shall be embellished with either raised banding,
medallions or other appropriate articulation at regular intervals.
3. The large window west of the entrance, in the spa building area, shall have a
roofline which is integrated to the balance of the roofline in this area.
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4. The plant palette shall be amended to require a minimum of 24" box for all trees
to be planted on the proposed project.
5. The landscaping plan shall be amended to include berming throughout the
interior of the property, varying in height from 1 to 3 feet. The amended
landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
for review and approval.
6. Architectural and landscaping plans for all office and retail commercial buildings
shall be reviewed by the Architecture and Landscape Committee prior to Site
Development Permit approval.
Attachments:
1 . Site Plan
2. Landscape Plan
3. Elevations
Prepared by:
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Submitted by:
Christine di lorio, Pl6pning Manager
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ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE: JANUAI3Y 3, 2001
CASE NO.: 2000-006
APPLICANT: COLONEL BILL SCHMID FOR PHYLE PROPERTIES
REQUEST: FUNDING REQUEST, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM TO CONSTRUCT SCREENING WALL AND REMOVE
AND REPLACE LANDSCAPING
LOCATION: EAST SIDE OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS, PLAZA DE LA FUENTA-
TWO STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING ACROSS FROM POST
OFFICE DESERT (51-370 AVENIDA BERMUDAS)
The property manager for Plaza de la Fuenta, Colonel Bill Schmid, has submitted an
application under the Commercial Property Improvement Program (CPIP) seeking
funding for the construction of a 9' high stucco wall along the west side of the parking
lot and to remove and replace landscaping (Attachment 1)•
Based on the original application (filed in September, but deemed incomplete at that
time), the applicant was seeking $9,456. Subsequent to the original filing, the
applicant has submitted additional work estimates as noted below:
1 . Landscaping -range from $1,081 to $1,544
2. Construction -range frrom $7,180 to $8,200
3. Architectural services-$875
Depending upon which estimate the applicant selects, the total construction work
could be $10,619. The CPIP program requires a 10% match, thereby reducing
potential CPIP award to $9,557.10 which is slightly higher than the applicant's request
as indicated on his application.
The actual details of the financing, subject to the program limitations, will be
negotiated through the rebate agreement entered into by and between the La Quinta
Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") and the applicant.
As with other applications, a Funding Criteria worksheet is attached to this staff report
(Attachment 2) to facilitate scoring of the project.
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If approved by the ALRC, the application will be reviewed by the appropriate City
departments for identification of appropriate approvals/permits, if any. After receiving
all appropriate City approvals, the Agency will enter into a rebate agreement with the
applicant.
The applicant's representative has been made aware of this meeting and has indicated
that he will be present at the January 3, 2001 ALRC meeting.
Prepared by:
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Britt W. Wilson, Management Analyst
City Manager's Office
Attachments:
1 . CPIP application: Plaza de la Fuenta
2. Funding Criteria worksheet
Submitted by: w0'
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Community Development Department
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ATTACHMENT 1
IsLa Quinta Redevelopment Agency
- Commercial Property Improvement Program Application
Applicant Information
Applicant Name: / h'yLE SRO i�f_'' eT1 F s
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Description of Applicant Funding Sources: _
Applicant Budget Amount
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Attachments
• Two (2) color photographs of the property where improvements will be installed --
• Project sketches or plans (based upon funding level)
• Cost estimates I
Certification Statements
If the applicant is not the owner of the subject property, the following cenifcation must be completed
by the property owner. C�
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dedare under penalty and pedthat ury am the owner of
property involved in this application. I acknowledge that only one (1) tenant of the subject property
involved in this application may be a program funding in any one (1) given fiscal y
Signature: 774 7M e Date: %; .
The following statement must be completed by the applicant and property owner.
I/we acknowledge the filing of this application and certify that all above information is true and correct
to the best of my/our knowledge and belief. Vwe understand that a Building Improvement Rebate
Agreement must be signed and authorized by the La Ouinta Redevelopment Agency prior to
commenting any j op project /q
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ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL
The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payments will
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September 18, 2000
A.J. Portolesi Construction proposes to put 17 lineal feet of 9ft high stucco block
wall on the premises at 51-370 ,Avenida Bermudas in La Quints. Our price
includes architectural plans and structural details and is based on preliminary
discussions with architect and site inspection. Price will be subject to full
structural engineering plans and details.
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Sincerely,
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ARCHULETA CONCRETE
79-607 Country Club Ste 1
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201
(760)-346-8722 Fax 345A223
Lic. No 672066
DATE: 21-Nov-00
PROPOSAL#: 112101
SueMITTEDTO: Mr. Schimid
51-370 Avenida Bermudas
La Quinta, Ca.
PROJECT NAME: Install Block Wall
51-370 Avenida Bermudas
LOCATION: La Quinta, Ca
SCOPE OF WORK:
ITEMS DESCRIPTION AMT. Unit Price Unit Ext.
Install 9' high block wall wlstucco finish 17 If S 8,200.00
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1) Grade to be within .1 (one tenth of one foot)
2) Builder to thoroughly wet area during trenching operations
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ARCHULETA CONCRETE
79-607 Country Club Ste 1
Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201
(760)346.5722 Fax 3463223
Lk, No 672066
PROPOSAL # 112101
CONTRACT PRICE:
1) Scope of work will be performed for a contract sum of: E 8,200.00
2) Subject to any authonlzed change orders
PAYMENT TERMS:
1) Payment upon completion of work
2) Any payment disputes to be settled by binding
arbitration of both parties.
GENERAL STIPULATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS:
1)
Engineering by others
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Traffic control or Barricades
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Permits, Fees, and licenses by others
4)
Water and power to be positioned and supplied by others
5)
Soils or concrete testing by others
6)
Underground utilities to be identified or moved by others
7)
Not responsible for unmarked underground utilities
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Rough grade and compaction by others
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Base under concrete by others
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No import or export of fill materials
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Proposal may be withdrawn within 30 days if not accepted
12)
Scheduling contingent upon labor, materials and weather
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Project to be field measured at completion for final invoice
14)
Service charge of 10/6 per month added to past due accounts
16)
Signed. Faxed copy of proposal required for work to begin
16)
Performance bond not included
WARRANTIES:
1)
1 year warranty of workmanship from date of completion
2)
Warranty of all materials responsibility of material supplier
3)
Will not warranty concrete against salt/ chloride erosion
4)
Will not warranty concrete against cracking
ACCEPTANCE:
1) The undersigned agrees to the scope of work, payment terms,
contract price, general stipulations, detail stipulations, and
exclusions as defined in this proposal. .
2) Prices good for 30 days from date of quotation
Submitted by: Juan Aleman, Estimator Archuleta Concrete
Accepted by:
Owner, Contractor, Rep:
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FROM : Woodard Group PHONE NO. : 760 564 1705 Sep. 19 2000 09:07AM P2
THE MCCARO GROUP
September 19, 2000
INVOICE
Bill Schmid
PLAZA DE LA FUENTES
78-490 Calle Orense
La Quinta, CA 92253
Stewart Woodard, A,I.A.
5 Hours of Architecturatl Services for remodel of current office building:
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5 hours x S175.00/hour
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ATTACHMENT 2
FUNDING CRITERIA WORKSHEET
BUILDING AND STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS:
This includes the reconstruction or removal and replacement of structurally unsound or non-
conforming uses (i.e. signs), and other improvements that enhance the general appearance
of the subject property.
Scale 0-10 points x Category Weight = weighted score
SCALE AND QUALITY OF FACADE IMPROVEMENTS:
This may include the reconstruction or removal and replacement of signs, awnings/canopies,
exterior wall finishes, doors and windows, decorative roof treatments, and landscaping to the
entrance and visible sides of the subject property. Sensitivity to adjacent land uses must be
considered.
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Scale 0-10 points x Category Weight = weighted score
STIMULATION OF PRIVATE INVESTMENT:
Proposed improvements must make the Project Area more attractive and visible to customers,
neighboring merchants, and residents. Special consideration of up to 10 additional points will
be provided for those improvements related to the creation of new businesses, or the
expansion or relocation of existing businesses within the Project Area.
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Scale 0-10 points x Category Weight = weighted score
OTHER:
This may include improvements related to historic preservation, unique structural and site
design, and the promotion of cultural, educational, and/or recreational opportunities.
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Scale 0-10 points x Category Weight = weighted score
APPLICANT MATCHING FUNDS:
Applicants may receive up to 5 points for exceeding the required 10% applicant funding
match.
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Total of all weighted scores: _ divide by 10 = (FINAL SCORE)
(70 points required to receive funding)
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