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2001 03 07 ALRC�a�Qr 5 CFM oF'[Kti�� Ili In VI ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California March 7, 2001 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2001-011 Leffmilexeli t7g:1 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 lit -nit your comments to three minutes. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the Minutes for February 7, 2001. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ....................... Applicant ................ Location ................. Request .................. Action ................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-686 Omri Siklai Northeast corner of Washington Street and Lake La Quinta Drive Review of development plans for a commercial building consisting of a restaurant and office. Minute Motion 2000- CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL ALRC/AGENDA 001 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE March 7. 2001 VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT ALRC/AGENDA MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA February 7, 2001 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 Bobbitt/Reynolds to excuse Commissioner Cunningham. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Management Analyst Britt Wilson, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planners Greg Trousdell and Wallace Nesbit, 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 January 3, 2001. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Reynolds to approve the minutes as submitted. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Commercial Property Improvement Program 2000-008; a request of Mary Hope Franco, La Quinta Video and Paging for funding for property improvement program for external painting located at the south side of Avenida La Fonda at Avenida Bermudas. 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. GAWPU0CS\ALRC2-7-0l.wpd 1 '.0 In Q v Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes February 7, 2001 2. Committee Member Bobbitt questioned the bids that had been submitted as to whether or not there was any stipulation requiring which bid must be accept. Staff stated no; if the: bid is over $3,000 a different bidding procedure has to be followed. 3. Committee Reynolds stated it appears they are bidding on two different things. The bid for $2,900 is for two coats of paint. The other bid has a sealer and two coats of paint. Staff stated one of the issues is that there are no plans or specifications required. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that if there are no specifications then different contractors will bid according to what they think is needed. If the lower bid is acceptable to the applicant, it should be up to the applicant to make that decision, as long as it is a reputable contractor. 5. Ms. Franco stated she would be going with the lower bid. 6. Commissioner Reynolds stated it seemed better to have the sealer as it is an older building. 7. Commissioner Bobbitt stated it should have the same score as the previous application as it is a continuation of the work previously reviewed. 8. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2001-005 recommending approval of CPIP 008 with a scoring total of 72.5, as the previous application. Unanimously approved. B. Village Use Permit 2001-007; a request of KSL Development Corporation for review of landscaping and architectural plans for the residential and office components of a 33 acre site located on to north side of Calle Tampico, and bounded on the west by Eisenhower Drive and the east by Avenida Bermudas. 1. Planning Manger Christine di lorio presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff noted that due to the generality of the landscaping it be brought back to the ALRC. 2. Mr. Forest Haag, representing the applicant, gave a presentation on the project, and stated he had no objections to the conditions as submitted by staff. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC2-7.0I.wpd 2 O O Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes February 7, 2001 3. Mr. Frank Stalls, South Coast Architects made a presentation on the architectural plans. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the existing height restrictions. Staff stated they were 35 -feet for the buildings and any buildings along an Image Corridor, within 150 feet of the right- of-way, cannot exceed 22 feet in height. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if they exceed that height. Staff stated yes, but the Planning Commission would address this issue at their meeting. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what the actual use of the buildings would be. Mr. Haag stated they will be single family attached, whole ownership partnership that can include lock off guest rooms. An individual unit can lock off a room and lease it. Planning Manager Christi di lorio stated they are designed for to allow individual rooms to be locked off. 5. Committee Member Reynolds asked if they could be used by the La Quinta Hotel as rentals. Mr. Haag stated yes. With the success of the Resort Homes at the Hotel, the owners of these units can allow the Hotel to use the keyed rooms for rentals. KSL has not yet defined how that leasing will work. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if it is like a condo, pud, and who will maintain the grounds. Mr. Haag stated there will be an HOA who will be responsible for the common area with their HOA dues. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the building maintenance will be handled by HOA. Mr. Haag stated yes. 7. Committee Member Reynolds stated that when this area was considered for an elementary school there was problems with the access off of Eisenhower Drive and a determination was made that it should be a right in and out. Mr. Haag stated the traffic study stated that at the City's buildout, they were directed to use the City's traffic engineer and he determined that no Deft turn out would be allowed. There would be a right in .and out on Eisenhower Drive. As there is room in the median a left turn in would be allowed with no traffic signal. Full turn movement would be allowed at the Calle Tampico entrance. At the office site it would have a full turn movement at Avenida Bermudas. 8. Mr. Jack Di Benedetto, representing Williams Scotsman, stated they were a modular contractor, and the plan is to fabricate the frame of the buildings (commercial coach) in Riverside and transport them in sections to the site. He proceeded to explain the G:AWPDOCSVALRC2-7-Ol.wpd 3 �,.� nos Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes February 7, 2001 construction of the units. The modulars will be used as the KSL corporate headquarters. Mr Haag stated the veneers proposed for this commercial coach will replicate the feel of the residential component of this site. Mr. Di Benedetto stated they are unfinished when they arrive. The plan is to have all modules installed and secured within two days. The exterior will be a constructed of plywood with a stucco covering to have the appearance of a residential house. Staff asked what the depth of the widows would be. Mr. Di Benedetto stated they will be inset. The walls will have a ten to 12 inch thick. 9. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the windows need to have the same appearance as the condos. The rendering shows some shutters and others do not and this should be clarified. He does have a concern with the term modular as they can be unsightly and the: current ones used by KSL are unsightly. If they have a stucco finish it will improve their appearance. He asked if it was to be a tile roof or mansard. Mr. Di Benedetto stated trusses will be applied on site. Mr. Haag stated it was a shed roof with a parapet. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the air conditioning equipment. Mr. Di Benedetto stated it will be hidden within the roof well. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if it would be a concrete slab foundation. Mr. Di Benedetto stated it will be a monolithic concrete stem wall foundation with concrete supports. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the grade was existing or lower. Mr. Di Benedetto stated it would tie 18 inches above the grade. Committee Member Bobbit stated that may be a problem with the type of soils in this area and asked what type of arrangements are being made to get the water out: from under the floor. Mr. Di Benedetto stated a concrete slurry seal with drain to storm system system. 10. Committee Member Reynolds asked how many years other modular units that they have installed have lasted. Mr Di Benedetto stated the corporate office buildings were 20 years old. Committee Member Reynolds stated it appears to be a temporary buildings. Mr. Di Benedetto stated it is anything but temporary. Mr. Dori Ferguson, also with Williams Scotsman, stated they have been doing buildings like this especially with the military. Now commercial uses are being used as well as hospitals. Mr. Haag asked the square footage cost of the of these buildings. Mr. Di Benedetto stated approximately $100 a square foot. Mr. Haag stated that KSL, with their limited timeline for use of their site development permit for their existing location, they are looking to use this type of building because of their fast construction time. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC2-7-0I.wpd 4 , r_ n O ^ Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes February 7, 2001 They are becoming an asset to while minimizing the site impacts. Mr. Di Benedetto went on to explain the State building requirements they have to meet. 1 1 . There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Bobbitt/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2001-006 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2000- 007, as recommended. a. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the office building elevations shall include the depth of the window insets and design treatment as well as the texture of the wall to be similar to the residential component. Unanimously approved. C. Site Development Permit 2000-688; a request of John Vuksic, Architectural Project Manager, for building elevations and landscaping plans for two retail buildings located at the northwest corner of Highway 11 and Washington Street within the Point Happy Commercial center. 1. Planning Manager Christine di lorio presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Mr. John Vuksic, architect for the project, made a presentation of the project. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what the uses would be. Mr. Viksic gave the uses. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the widows and surrounds on the windows would be as ;proposed as he likes the shutters. He was concerned however, about whether or not there was any other treatment that could be applied to them to have them hold up in this weather to not let them dry up and crack. Mr. Vuksic stated they could be made out of metal which would not have the same look. Discussion followed. 4. Committee Member Reynolds stated he had no comment. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Reynolds/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-007 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2000-688, subject to the conditions. Unanimously approved. G:\ W PDOCS\ALRC2-7-01.wpd 5 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes February 7, 2001 D. Village -Use 2001-006; a request of Desert Sage II, LLC for review of exterior remodeling plans of an existing restaurant and landscaping plans for a new parking lot. 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. Mr. Steve Fortun, partner in the restaurant, gave a presentation of the project. 3. Staff asked the applicant to explain the signage. Mr. Fortn stated it would be on the front of the awning and possibly on the sides. There are no street lights currently, and they would like to use soft lighting on the front of the building. Staff informed everyone that they are required to meet parking lot lighting standards per the Zoning Code. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that the perimeter trees will cover almost 50% of the parking and with the extra two trees it may meet the requirement. Staff stated that what they are showing appears to be acceptable. 5. Mr. Fortun asked if there were any lighting specifications for the parking lot. Staff stated the requirements. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2001-008, recommending approval of the landscaping and building elevations for Village Use Permit 2001-006, as recommended with the following changes. b. Condition #1.b.: Specify the roof treatment for the air conditioning cooler shall be a parapet roof. C. Condition #2.B.: Remove the word "three". Unanimously approved. E. Site Development Permit 2001-689 a request of Ashbrook Communities for review of architectural and landscaping plans for three new prototype residences each with two facades at the northeast corner of Black Diamond and Avenue 58 in PGA West. 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. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC2-7- 01.wod 6 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes February 7, 2001 2. Mr. Joe Digrado, architect for the project, gave a presentation on the project. They were asking to keep the hip roofs for. Plans 2 and 3 so as to maintain a lower profile of the house. As the buildings are fairly wide, with two houses together it is too massive. They are trying to achieve a lower profile. They do have 12 color schemes and the street scene will be different. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the plant palette is fine in most aspects, but some of the plants proposed will not last here in the desert. The soils are too high in alkaline and he went on to list the plants that should be replaced. In regard to the trap fence, will there be any community pools? Staff stated no. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that any metal that will come in contact with the soils, will deteriorate. In regard to the hip roof, the roof lines do look similar and there needs to be some diversity. Staff suggested adding gable roofs to give the diversity. Mr. Digrado stated there are popouts on the rear that could be changed. Staff stated the concern was with the front elevations. Mr. Digrado stated they could address this issue on one of the smaller units. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked who would be responsible for the landscaping. Mr. Tom Evans, project manager for Ashbrook Communities, stated they would be maintained by the HOA. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his concern about the use of the Cats Claw vine in regard to the HOA maintenance and recommended it be replaced. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Reynolds/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-009 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 001-689 as modified: a. Condition #2: Plan 2 B facade shall include a gable roof. Flan 3.13, shall have over the garage storage area. F. Site Development Permit 2001-691; a request of McDermott Enterprises for review of architectural and landscaping plans for Phase: I of the La Quinta Professional Plaza at the southeast corner of Washington Street and 47th Avenue. 1. Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit, presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. G:\ W PDOCS\ALRC2-7-0 Lwpd 7 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes February 7, 2001 2. Committee Member Reynolds asked how much copper would be used. Staff stated minimal. Mr. Mike Mokray, representing the applicant, stated approximately four or feet by five feet and will not change the color to green, but will darken with time. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked the location of the temporary building. The applicant stated it would be located away from the street, and it was their intention to construct the temporary building as soon as possible. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked when the permanent building would be built. Mr. Colin McDermott stated about 18 months; as soon as they have the Specific Plan and accompanying applications submitted and approved. Staff stated the building architecture is consistent with what is anticipated for the entire site. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2001-010 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-691, as recommended. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None Vill. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Reynolds/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on March 7, 2001. This meeting was adjourned at 11:40 a.rn. on February 7, 2001. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California {-' n i q G:\WPDOCS\ALRC2-7-01.wod 8 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: MARCH 7, 2001 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-686 OMRI SIKLAI STANFORD LEONHARD BISHOP ARCHITECTS REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A COMMERCIAL BUILDING CONSISTING OF A RESTAURANT AND OFFICE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND LAKE LA QUINTA DRIVE The property is located to the west of Lake La Quinta on the east side of Washington Street (Attachment 1). The: lot was created with the tract map that approved Lake la Quinta and the surrounding commercial lots to the north, south, and southeast. The property is nearly rectangular with dimensions of approximately 200 feet on each side. Perimeter landscape improvements including sidewalks have been installed along Washington Street and Lake La Quinta Drive. The site sits approximately four feet above the street at the southwest corner and two feet at the northeast corner. PROJECT PROPOSAL: The applicants are proposing a 9,044 square foot building with a two story office area at the north end and single story restaurant to the south (Attachment 2). The building's footprint covers 5,532 square feet of area with a maximum height of 22 feet. The architecture of the building is contemporary highlighted by flat sloping roofs, internally illuminated frosted glass columns, extensive glass areas on the west, and angled or curving walls. Exterior materials consist of smooth and corrugated metal siding, masonry block, stucco, and marble tile. Exterior colors consist of a medium grey building body, darker grey building accent, dark red accents, black entry accent, and brushed metal. The preliminary landscaping plan indicates primarily low water trees, shrubs, and groundcover as well as decomposed granite/stone use. The majority of the site is ringed by trees with a continuous planter with trees between the double row of parking. The plans indicate the existing palm trees and lawn are to be retained. Three P:\STAN\sdp 2001-690 et al alrc rpt.wpd . '.. I O foot high mounding with shrub planting is shown between the parking lot and streets to screen the parking lot areas. FINDINGS: As required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following findings: 1. Architectural Design- The architectural design of the project, including but not limited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, hoof style, and other architectural elements are compatible with the surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city. The building is a well designed contemporary structure which uses a variety of materials and colors to create an attractive, balanced project. The primary colors are similar to those used in the Two Angels Inn. The Specific Plan for the La Quinta Arts Foundation project on the west side of Washington Street allows their structures to be contemporary in design which would be compatible with the proposed restaurant/office project. 2. 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 [arid 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 has been designed to be compatible with the surrounding area, complement the proposed improvements and provide required shading of the parking area. Planters should be provided adjacent to the building on the north and east sides of the building to soften and enhance the project as recommended in Condition #3. In conclusion, the findings needed to recommend approval of this request can be made provided the recommended conditions of approval are imposed. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the development plans to the Planning Commission, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to issuance of building permits for the building authorized for this property, final landscape working drawings shall be approved by the Community P:\STAN\sdp 2001-690 et al alrc rpt.wpd Development Department. Compliance with the City Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance shall be included. Tree caliper sizes per industry standards shall be specified. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for the building authorized for this property, final working drawings shall be approved by the Community Development Department. 3. Revise the Landscapes plans to include planter areas adjacent to the building on the north and east sides. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Plan exhibits Prepared by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: OLt-' ;,6 _ Christine di lorio, Plan ing Manager P:\STAN\sdp 2001-690 et al alrc rpt.wpd . 4 'J�- n 13