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2001 05 02 ALRCIV V 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 May 2, 2001 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2001-020 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 April 18, 2001. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ....................... Applicant ................ Location .................. Request .................. Action ................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001 -704 Mr. Pete Bilicki Along Peninsula Lane within PGA West Review for "The Estates at PGA West", an 18 lot development of two prototypes with three and two facade treatments, respectively, and landscape design plans. Minute Motion 2001- ALRC/AGENDA 00 1 .-. U lJ 1 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE May 2, 2001 B. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-701 Applicant ................ CRV La Quinta 70, Limited Partnership (Mr. Pete Bilicki) Location ................. Northwest corner of Bellerive and Winged Foot within PGA West Request .................. Review of architectural and landscape plans for two new prototype residential units each with three facades. Action .................... Minute Motion 2001- C. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-702 Applicant ................ La Quinta Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Location .................. East side of Dune Palms Road, between Westward Ho Drive and the Coachella Valley Storm Channel Request .................. Review of landscaping and architectural plans for a church on 2.39 acres. Action .................... Minute Motion 2001- D. Item ....................... SPECIFIC PLAN 121-E AMENDMENT #4 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-703 Applicant ................ R. C. Hobbs Company Location .................. Southeast corner of Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50 Request .................. Review of landscaping and architectural plans for three prototype residential plans each with three facades, including perimeter landscaping for a 17.82 acre site. Action .................... Minute Motion 2001- E. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-693 Applicant ................ JR Properties for the 99C Store Location ................. Northwest corner of Highway 1 1 1 and Jefferson Street, adjacent to Home Depot in the Jefferson Plaza Request .................. Review of landscaping and architectural plans for a shopping center including a 23,000 square foot "99 Cent Store" Action .................... Minute Motion VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT .� 002 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 April 18, 2001 CALL TO ORDER 10:00 a.m. A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di lorio who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and Frank Reynolds. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Reynolds/Bobbiitt to excuse Committee Member Cunningham. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Principal Planners Stan Sawa and Fred Baker, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. IL PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Planning Manager Christine di lorio asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of March 21, 2001. There being no further corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Reynolds to approve the minutes as submitted. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2001-696; a request of Lundin Development Company for review of development plans for a 74-080 square foot commercial building in Rancho Cielo Shopping Center located at the northwest corner of Avenue 50 and Jefferson Street. 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. G:AWPDOCSVALRC4-18-01.wpd 1 00 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes April 18, 2001 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked staff to explain Condition #3. Staff explained that until the final drawings are reviewed staff will not know if the parking lot is adequately screened therefore, this condition assures that it will be properly screening. Mr. Mike Smith, engineer for the project, stated they want to use mounding where they can. 3. Committee Member Reynolds stated he had a problem with the location of the retention basin. He would prefer it be moved to the rear of the project. In its current location, it will be a maintenance problem. Staff stated this was addressed in the Specific Plan approval. Mr. Mike Smith stated it is difficult to meet the landscaping and retention requirements and still make it work. 4. Mr. Ray Lopez, landscape architect for the project, staled this type of retention is used in other locations in the Valley, but not in the same type of soils. They are located in the front and they use desert materials. Mr. Smith suggested they use a gravel bottom. 5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if they could be conditioned to ensure it is done. Mr. Greg Bever, developer for the project, stated they will record a common area maintenance: agreement that pertains to this. Staff stated it is a part of the engineering conditions. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the entrance off Jefferson Street, where there is a left turn lane going north, is there also a right turn only? Staff stated that was correct. There is a left turn in on Avenue 50. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the City of Indio was going to build the market as advertised. Staff stated it is unknown whether building pans had been submitted. 7. Committee Member Bobbit asked about the facade elevation to the east of the Albertsons sign frontage could be changedl. Mr. Roger Watson, representing Albertsons, stated that as long as they can retain the roof height, they could make any changes on the front elevation. They do not, however, want to take from the tower element. Planning Manager Christine di lorio asked what the height of the parapet was from the flat root to the top. Mr. Bever stated it was 23 feet. Mr. Watson stated the tower was to create interest. The area in question does have a trellis. Staff asked if it could be dropped out. Mr. Watson stated they could ask the G:AWPDOCSVALRC4-18-01.wpd 2 - nOY Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes April 18, 2001 architect to address this. Committee Member Bobbitt asked that a condition be added to require the applicant to work with staff to resolve the look. 8. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his concern regarding the staking of the parking lot shade trees. Mr. Ray Lopez stated this was a problem in the City of Palm Desert as well and they are now requiring metal stakes. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that if they are planted properly with doble metal stakes on the upwind side with ties they will last. Maintenance is a important. Mr. Forrest Haag stated the problem is the shallow water to support the crown. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the biggest problem is enough room in the planter to allow the growth. 9. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Reynolds/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-015 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-696, subject to the additional conditions: a. Condition #4: The applicant shall work with the Community development Department to reduce the impact of the "plant - on" look of the supermarket facade in the area between the two main towers, (i.e., specifically, the small area of parapet wall in relationship to the adjacent tower pitched roofs). b. Condition #5: The applicant shall specify that all canopy trees are to be double staked with a minimum two inch diameter stake tied with "Z" lock type ties or an, equivalent. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2000-697; a request of RGC Courthomes, Inc. for a compatibility review of architectural plans for two new prototype residential units with one facade located at the northeast corner of Camino Quintana and Calle Mazatlan within the Santa Rosa Cove Country Club. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Staff noted there was no quorum due to the absence of Committee Member Cunningham and the potential conflict of interest with Committee Member Reynolds residential proximity to '.0d 005 G:\ W PDOCS\ALRC4-18-01. wpd 3 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes April 18, 2001 the project. Therefore, there was no discussion and staff would send the project to the Planning Commission without a recommendation. C. Site Development Permit 2001-698; a request of Jerry Walker for review of building elevations and landscaping plans for Del Taco derive through restaurant located at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street within Point Happy Specific Plan. 1. Principal Planner Fred Baker presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked staff to identify the: location of the building. Staff noted the location on the site plan. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he would like to see the same architectural treatment on the south elevation as what was required on the Starbucks building. Staff stated a condition would be added to require the metal trellis. 3. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Bobbitt/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2001-017 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-698, subject to the conditions as amended: a. A metal trellis shall be installed on the south elevation Unanimously approved. D. Village Use Permit 2001-007; a request of KSL Development Corporation for review of landscaping plans for the perimeter residential and office component of a 33 acre sit located on the north side of Calle Tampico, between Avenida Bermudas and Eisenhower Drive. 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. Forrest Haag, representing KSL, presented the landscaping plan. G:\ W PDOCS\ALRC4- I S-0l .wpd 4 -" nos Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes April 18, 2001 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he like the reintroduction of the date palms and his concern is always the safety of the tree crowns and proximity to pedestrian traffic. He questioned the trees on the pool decking. Discussion followed regarding the growth of the tree. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt questioned the use of the Bottletree due to the mess and maintenance problems they create. 5. Mr. Haag asked about Condition #3, as to whether or not the exclusion would require another Planning Commission approval. Staff noted no; the reason for the condition was to ensure the Specific Plan document was updated. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Bobbitt/Reynolds to adopt Minute Motion 2001-018 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2001- 007, subject to the conditions. Unanimously approved. E. Capital Project Improvement Program 2001-005; a request of Mike/Annie Fisher/Village Animal Hospital for relief from design element/condition for brick cap on block wall under the CPIP . 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. Mr. Mike Fisher presented the new site plan for the: block wall without the red cap and stated all materials would) match the existing walls. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he had no objection. 4. Committee Member Reynolds stated he thought it would look better with the red cap. His concern, however, was that the contractor bid the job with the red cap. Management Analyst Britt Wilson stated Mr. Fisher exceeded the amount required by the City, but the staff could review the costs to ensure the costs did not exceed the allowed funding. 5. Mr. Fisher stated the issue was not the money, but to retain the original look as it is a historical building. Discussion followed regarding the design of the wall and the cost difference with and without the cap. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC4-18-01.wpd 5 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes April 18, 2001 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member /Reynolds adopt Minute Motion 2001-019 recommending approving the wall without the wall cap for CPIP 2001-005, subject to the conditions. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None ►9I�Ki7►I►�Pll�i��►�if�il7�:i�i7►�F�R.7Ta VIII. 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 ReviewReview Committee to a regular meeting to be held on May 2, 2001. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :10 a.m. on April 18, 2001. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California • .1ir 004 G:\WPDOCS\ALRC4-18-0Lwod 6 BI #At ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: MAY 2, 2001 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-704 MR. PETE BILICKI COLBOURN/CURRIER/NOLL ARCHITECTURE, INC. RON GREGORY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. REQUEST: RESIDENTIAL TRACT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FOR "THE ESTATES AT PGA WEST', AN 18 LOT DEVELOPMENT OF TWO PROTOTYPES WITH THREE AND TWO FACADE TREATMENTS, RESPECTIVELY, AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN PLANS LOCATION: ALONG PENINSULA LANE WITHIN PGA WEST (SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR), WITH SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGNATION ZONING: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) Tract 28522 was approved in June 1998 and subsequently recorded. The tract at the time was established as a custom home subdivision. To date, no homes have been proposed within this tract; therefore, the units under review are not subject to the compatibility provisions of the Zoning Code. The applicant requests approval for two prototypes of 4,621 and 4,675 square feet. Prototype 1 provides two master suites along with an attached guest casita, library, grand room, casual room, and a common billiard and game room. This plan allows an option (4621-2) for separate bedroom and library spaces in lieu of the common game CAW rkgrp\ALRC\ALRCsdp704. wpd and billiard room, with the library as an exercise room. Prototype 2 provides two master suites along with a third bedroom and attached casita suite, as well as a grand room and exercise room. Both plans feature a central courtyard and three -car garage. Prototype 1 has three elevation schemes and Prototype 2 proposes two. Both plans retain their basic architectural elements, featuring use of stone elements, varying window and roof line treatments, entry porticos and other minor design variations. No significant variation is evident between the right left and rear elevations of either plan. The building architectural style and treatments evoke Mediterranean and Spanish Hacienda influences, consisting of stucco, clay "S" roof tile, and stone veneers. Exterior material color tones are in varying shades of brown, reddish -brown and beige, arranged to accent the significant building elements. Building heights are single story - 18' 6" for Prototype 1 and 18' 8" for Prototype 2, well under height limits applicable to the PGA West and Weiskopf Specific Plans. Proposed on -site landscaping for the site consists of the common areas along the drive lane and the front yard areas for each lot. Currently, approximately 90% of the common area landscaping is in place and viable. The plant palettes for the common and front yard areas are based on several commonly used tree, shrub and flowering plant species used in the original design. Proposed common area landscaping will supplement and replace some of the existing landscaping work previously installed for this tract during initial marketing of the lots as custom home sites. MANDATORY FINDINGS As required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permit) of the Zoning Ordinance and design guidelines per Section 9.60.330.D. (Residential Tract Development Review), the Committee is required to review and comment based on the following findings and standards: 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 development and the quality of design prevalent in the City. Support: Building elevations provide interest through varied roof element heights, enhanced building entries, stone veneer wainscot treatments and horizontal banding. 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 C:\W rkgrp\A LR C\A LR Csd p704. wpd and between development and open space, and provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the project. Support: Landscape improvements are designed and sized to provide visual appeal. The permanent overall site landscaping utilizes various tree and shrub species to accentuate views into the building architecture. The plant palette for common area landscaping will accent and be complementary to the retention of existing landscaping improvements along the common areas. M901LIALIA401 • Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2001- 704. Attachments 1 . 11 " x 17" Exhibits (Committee Members only) Prepared by: Submitted by: a'j Wallace Nesbit, Associate Planner Christine di lorio, Plannnng Manager C:\Wrkgrp\ALRC\ALRCsdp704.wpd 0 1 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: MAY 2, 2001 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-701 APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: CRV LA QUINTA 70, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (PETE BILICKI) REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE PLANS (COMPATIBILITY REVIEW) FOR TWO NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITH THREE FACADES EACH IN TRACTS 28961 AND 28738 (70 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS) LOCATION: BUILDER: ARCHITECT: ENGINEER: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: BACKGROUND: NORTHWEST CORNER OF BELLERIVE AND WINGED FOOT WITHIN PGA WEST (SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002) INNOVATIVE RESORT COMMUNITIES COLBOURN, CURRIER, AND NOLL, INC. M.D.S. CONSULTING (GEORGE PRINE) DAVID NEAULT ASSOCIATES, INC. The property is located in PGA West adjacent to Bellerive, Winged Foot, Brae Burn, Aronominic, Southern Hills and Baltusrol within the boundaries of Tracts 28961 and 28738, and Specific Plan 83-002. The approved Specific Plan provides Community Design Guidelines for the residential units proposed in PGA West, a master planned golfing community extending over 1,900 acres to be ultimately developed with 3,936 housing units and other resort hotel units. Tract 28961, consisting of 48 single family lots on approximately 44+ acres, was recorded with the Riverside Recorder's Office on March 23, 2000, while Tract 28738, SR alrc sdp 2001-701 Eagle/Greg 48; R4/9 012 consisting of 22 single family lots on 8.3 acres, was recorded on December 24, 1998 (Attachment 1). These lots are generally 80 feet wide by 140 feet long. The builder, Innovative Communities, has developed detached single family houses in PGA West within Tract 28960 which is to the south and southwest of this site on Spanish Bay (Site Development Permit 98-636). PROJECT PROPOSAL: The project site is vacant and approved for 70 single family houses on existing private streets. Two prototype house plans are proposed ranging in size from 2,985 square feet to 3,488 square feet. One story houses are proposed not exceeding 20'-6". Exterior building materials consist of plaster walls in varying color schemes using light and medium shades of red and brown and roofs topped with tile roofs in traditional 4:12 pitches using clay S-tile in desert color tones. Accent exterior trim colors will be in darker colors. An exterior material and color sample board of each theme will be available at the meeting. Each plan type, in California Mediterranean -style architecture, offers a staggered facade and prominent stucco arched entry, providing access to private courtyard areas. Decorative stucco plant-ons accent inset fan -topped windows on the front building elevations and encase other side and rear windows; facade options also include stucco pot shelves. To create variation, front elevation windows also vary in width from 3' to 5'. Plan types are as follows: Eagle Bend Plan 1 (1 Story) Plan 2 (1 Story) Sq. Footage 2,985 3,488 Bedrooms 3 3 + Retreat Garage Parking Spaces 3 Front -loaded 3 Front -loaded Notes: A courtyard fireplace is shown for flan 2. bide yard setbacks are b and larger. Hipped roofs with varying ridge heights accentuate each facade treatment in conjunction with an occasional gable roof accents (e.g., Plan 1 C). Roof eaves consist of decorate stucco, or exposed wood rafter tails. Rear patios are roofed with tile and flanked by large stucco columns measuring two feet wide with 10 foot vertical clearances, providing unobstructed views of golf course fairways. A front yard landscaping plan has been submitted consisting of a minimum of three street trees (36" boxes) per lot accented by sod, a variety of five and fifteen gallon shrubs, and splashes of annual color. Tree species for the project are consistent with the plant palette for PGA West, including California Pepper, Jacaranda, Bottle tree, Citrus, etc. Palm trees will be used to accentuate private courtyard and rear yard SR alrc sdp 2001-701 Eagle/Greg 48; 114/9 013 areas. The model complex is proposed to be located on Baltusrol (Lots 29-31) across the street from the future 0.733 acre mini park (Lot F of Tract 28961) for these semi - custom housing units. 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. The project is consistent with the Design Guidelines of Section 9.60.300 (Compatibility Review) of the Zoning Code and Architectural Guidelines of the adopted Specific Plan. RESPONSE: The Zoning Code requires architectural compatibility with existing houses through the use of different front building elevations, varied roof heights, and window and door surrounds. The proposed units comply with these requirements in that the facades are varied through the use of different roof designs and consistent in design architecture for PGA West. The Specific Plan guidelines dictate architectural themes, exterior color ranges and materials, and design criteria. 2. The architectural design of the project, including but not limiited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements, are compatible with :surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the City. RESPONSE: The architectural styles, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements of the units are attractive and compatible with surrounding detached housing unit. Facade planes are varied via building wall setbacks and inset windows, thereby providing defining architectural character to the streetscape setting. Decorative lighting features and ornamental pedestrian gates create variation among each plan type. 3. 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. SR alrc sdp 2001-701 Eagle/Greg 48; R4/9 Q 4 RESPONSE: The plans provide conceptual design and planting information for the front yards and project entries consistent with this desert climate. Staff review of detailed plans for these plans is recommended. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2001- 701, subject to the following conditions: 1 . Prior to issuance of building permits, final working drawings shall tie approved by the Community Development Department. Attachments: 1 . Site Location 2. Architectural Exhibits - ALRC Members ell, Associate Planner Submitted by: si� logia Christine di lorio, Planning Manager SR alrc sdp 2001-701 Eagle/Greg 48; 134/9 - n1 G ATTACHMENTS 016 �LLLLL ' �1 TRACT 28�,� soUT�� I asora1i11 y ft � n �TRACT W. Ma M3 l 37-C 35 Y ✓ 11 \�� 9,�� I��f�S L�Y%Y�oB`fj'/Js�il�l"InjoMce�v��z��ra1" I ��L1IJJJJ1111 ITEM: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-701, EAGLE BEND @ PGA WEST Q BI #C ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: ARCHITECT: REQUEST: MAY 2, 2001 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-702 LA QUINTA KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES STOKER CAN DRAFTING & DESIGN REVIEW OF LANDSCAPING AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR A CHURCH ON 2.39 ACRES. LOCATION: EAST SIDE OF DUNE PALMS ROAD, BETWEEN WESTWARD HO AND THE COACHELLA VALLEY STORM CHANNEL. ZONING: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH, SOUTH AND EAST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, MOBILE HOME PARK WEST: DUNE PALMS AND LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL BACKGROUND: The project site is currently vacant. The overall site plan includes two buildings, but only one is proposed at this time. A separate site development permit will be required for the building on the eastern property line in the future. REQUEST: The project proponent is proposing a 4,488 square foot church on the west end of the property (with a second 4,488 square foot identical building on the east end of the property in the future). Parking and limited landscaping is also proposed. FINDINGS: The Committee is required to comment on the following findings: G:\WPDOCS\ALRCStfRptJehovah.WPD n �. 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 project occurs in an area designated for low density residential. The building architecture is undefined. Project elevations show no articulation, and no windows anywhere on the structure. Double doors are proposed on the east and north elevations. The back of the building will face Dune Palms Road. The site plan and elevations do not match. It appears on the site plan that the building is sited opposite of the elevations. The applicant stated in the application that the building will be "same as Cathedral City Kingdom Hall". The Cathedral City building has pilasters along the facade, at 6 to 8 foot intervals. Between pilasters is a decorative lighting fixture. The: elevations proposed for the La Quinta project are in no way similar. The lack of windows on the proposed building causes is to look like a bunker rather than a quasi -residential structure. The lack of articulation furthers this appearance, and does not integrate well with the low density residential designation of the area. Conditions of approval are proposed to attempt to relieve the lack of design. No screening is provided for the air conditioning unit on the north side of the building. This has been added as a requirement of final plans. 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 minimum required parking lot landscaping required is 5%. Although not dimensioned, the plan appears to fall short of the requirement by approximately 125 square feet. Condition #5 has been added which requires that final plans include a demonstration that 5% of the parking lot will be landscaped. The landscaping plan proposes a desert landscaping theme. The landscaping plan provided shows plant locations but not plant sizes. Conditions of approval are provided which include minimum plant sizes. The area at the back of the property least end) is proposed for future development. Pending such development, however, landscaping should be installed to improve aesthetics and reduce blowing dust hazards. Such a condition has been added. In conclusion, the findings needed to recommend approval of this request can be made, with the modifications discussed above. G:\WPDOCS\ALRCStfRptJehovah.WPD 0110 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of the architectural style and landscaping plan for Site Development Permit 2001-702, subject to the following conditions: 1. The building architecture shall be redesigned to include articulation on all elevations. Such articulation may include raised pilasters, molding or medallions. 2. Windows shall be provided on the facade and western elevations, at a minimum. 3. All ground -mounted HVAC equipment shall be fully screened from view, as required by the Development Code. 4. Landscaping within the parking lot shall be equal to or greater than 5% of the total parking lot area. This shall be demonstrated on the final landscaping plan. 6. All trees depicted on the landscape plan shall be a minimum of 24" box. Palm trees shall be a minimum of 25 feet in height. 7. Ocotillo shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height. 8. All planters shall be a minimum of 5 feet on any side. 9. Final landscaping and irrigation plans shall be prepared and signed by a landscape architect licensed in the state of California. Attachments: 1. Landscape Plan 2. Elevations Prepared by: Nicole Sauviat Criste G:\WPDOCS\ALRCStfRptJehovah.WPD Submitted by: Christine di lorio, Planning (Manager nz9 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER: ARCHITECT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: MAY 8, 2001 SPECIFIC PLAN 121-E, AMENDMENT #4, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-703 PEKAREK-CRANDELL, INC. FOREST HAAG REQUEST: REVIEW OF LANDSCAPING AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR A 17.82 ACRE SITE, INCLUDING PERIMETER LANDSCAPING AND MODEL HOME ARCHITECTURE. LOCATION: ZONING: SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: SOUTH: EAST: WEST: BACKGROUND: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND AVENUE 50. LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL GOLF COURSE & SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL FLOODWAY AND VILLAGE COMMERCIAL, APPROVED FOR RESORT RESIDENTIAL. GOLF COURSE AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL EISENHOWER DRIVE, LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND GOLF COURSE. The project site is located at the southeast corner of Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50. The proposed project is currently developed for a portion of the La Quinta Resort golf course, and is also being used for interim employee parking for the La Quinta Resort. The lands currently used for parking are proposed for conversion to low density residential. The proposal is for single family detached units on 6,000 square foot minimum lots. G:\WPDOCS\ALRCStfRptSP121E.WPD f 12l The project proponent has submitted plans for three residential unit types, ranging in size from 2,131 to 2,614 square feet. The building architecture is proposed to be consistent with the Mediterranean style already developed throughout the property. Residences are proposed to be one and two stories, ranging in height from 22 to 25 feet. The landscaping plan continues the landscape design within other parts of the Resort, by incorporating date palms, cypress and water tolerant trees and shrubs, and adding desertscape as an accent. 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 Resort. Materials to be utilized include smooth stucco, wooden rafters, gates and shutters, wrought iron grills and clay roof tile. The design includes raised window details, stucco recesses and an optional roof terrace. The design also incorporates curved walls and exterior stairs around a central courtyard.The applicant has provided considerable articulation on all sides of the residences, which will create visual interest and break up the building mass. Doorways and windows include arches and pot ledges, to provide further detail. The color palette is proposed to be neutral, and consist primarily of earth tones. 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 plant palette is consistent with that found in other parts of the Resort. Stamped concrete is proposed for the entry of the project site. The landscaping plan does not specify either the size of proposed plants, or the number of each plant (proposed. In order to ensure that the final plans are consistent, conditions number one and two are proposed. This will ensure that staff can effectively review the final plan for conformance with this approval. There is no berming proposed for the perimeter landscaping. In order to create greater visual interest, such a requirement is included in condition number three. 022 G:\WPDOCS\ALRCStfRptSP121 E.WPD The perimeter wall for the proposed project varies in its distance from the public right- of-way, and is currently proposed to average 20 feet in depth. In order to ensure consistency with the area in which the project is located, a condition has been added which requires that the perimeter wall is a minimum of 20 feet from the public right-of- way. Finally, no details were provided regarding the perimeter wall construction. A condition of approval is proposed which limits the height of the perimeter wall to 6 feet, and requires periodic articulation with pilasters. In conclusion, the findings needed to recommend approval of this request can be made, with the modifications discussed above. • Il_�§' 9 Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of the architectural style and landscaping plan for Specific Plan 200121.E, Amendment #4 and Site Development Permit 2001-703, subject to the following conditions: 1. The final landscaping plan shall include the following plant sizes: Interior Street Trees Accent Trees Unit Screen Trees Perimeter/Entry Shrubs Groundcover Desertscape Vines 24" box minimum 24" box minimum 24;' box minimum 1 .5" - 2" calipher 5 gal. Minimum 1 gal. Minimum 5 gal. Minimum Ocotillo 6' minimum 5 gal. Minimum 2. The perimeter wall shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from the edge of the public right-of-way. 5. The perimeter wall shall be no more than 6 feet in height, finished with a stucco finish, and articulated with pilasters at a minimum of 60 foot intervals. Attachments: 1 . Landscape Plan 2. Elevations Prepared by: Nicole Sauviat Criste Submitted by: C hristine di lorio, Planning Manager G:\WPDOCS\ALRCStfRptSP121 E.WPD 1723 BI #E ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CW_1F910[$0 APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER ARCHITECT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: MAY 2, 2001 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-693 JR PROPERTIES. GREENBERG FARROW ARCHITECTURE GREENBERG FARROW ARCHITECTURE REQUEST: REVIEW OF LANDSCAPING AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR A SHOPPING CENTER TO INCLUDE A 23,000 SQUARE FOOT "99 CENT STORE". LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND JEFFERSON STREET, ADJACENT TO HOME DEPOT IN THE JEFFERSON PLAZA. ZONING: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: COACHELLA VALLEY STORM WATER CHANNEL SOUTH: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL, JACK IN THE BOX, HIGHWAY 111 EAST: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL/HOME DEPOT WEST: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL BACKGROUND: As part of the approval process for the Home Depot in 1996, the City processed a Specific Plan for Jefferson Plaza. The Specific Plan was divided into two phases. The first phase was Home Depot, and the proposed project is part of the second phase. Also in this phase, and previously approved, are the I -Hop restaurant and the Jack in the Box. The project proponent has provided designs for the entire shopping center to the north, but only intends to develop the 99 Cent Store. As other tenants are secured for the balance of the site, additional buildings (Retail A, B, C and D) will be constructed. n ?q G:\WPD0CS\ALRCStfRPt99.WPD The proposed project includes a series of buildings totaling 65,300 square feet. The buildings will be located on the north side of the site, along the Channel. Immediately north of the site is the La Quinta High School. The center consists of 584 lineal feet of frontage, divided into five buildings. The site plan includes some articulation of building location, with buildings A & D slightly recessed, and building B, C and the 99 store sited forward. From west to east, the building facade includes a pitched tile roof, followed by a flat roof with 12 inch cornice, and raised compound arch cornices for retail buildings B, C, and the 99 cent store. The top of cornice for retail B is proposed at 34 feet, retail C at 26 feet, and the 99 cent store at 37 feet. The flat roof line stands at 22 feet. Two squared cornices occur at each end of building B. On the east end of the: facade are two additional pitched the roofs. Pilasters of no more than 12 inches in depth are proposed along the entire facade, with a combination of squared and arched archways with a 1/2 inch reveal. (The facade, therefore, is essentially flat.) A split face concrete band is proposed for the entire facade, at a height of approximately 4 feet. Limestone facing is proposed for the pilasters at the entrance to building B. Magenta and blue tile is proposed for the pilasters of the 99 cent store. A series of three magenta plastic awnings, totaling 60 feet in length, is proposed over the 99 cent store storefront. The rear of the building proposes a flat roof with 12 'inch cornice at 22 feet in height. Downspouts and a mid -height contrast band are proposed along the entire length, with the exception of building D at the east end of the project, which carries on the split face detail at ground level, to a height of approximately 4 feet. The east and west elevations propose a flat roof north of the pitched rooff detail, to a height of 17 feet. No cornice is proposed on either of these elevations. Tree wells are proposed along the facade of the building, measuring approximately 5 feet square. African Sumac are proposed for the tree wells. Bottle trees are proposed for the northern property line, to provide screening to the Channel. Two small landscaped areas, one between building C and the 99 cent store, and one on the east end of building D are proposed for shrubs and African Sumac. Parking 'lot trees are proposed to be Mexican Fan Palms, African Sumac, and Chilean Mesquite on the western boundary of the site. FINDINGS: The Committee is required to comment on the following findings: n2S G:\WPD0CS\ALRC StfRpt99. WPD 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 proposed project should be developed to be complementary to the architectural design of the Home Depot building (consistent with the Jefferson Plaza, Specific Plan) while providing more of a retail commercial atmosphere for users. The design as currently proposed does not provide this improved level of design and does not blend with the character defining features of the Home Depot. A series of modifications to the plans are proposed to achieve this goal, as follows: 1 . The building facade is not adequately articulated. In order to provide: for greater visual interest and to maintain the overall center's design integrity as outlined in the Specific Plan, the pilasters adjacent to the store fronts of each building should be extended to the edge of the sidewalk, columns shall replace the pilasters to create a true arcade. The shed roof of this arcade should also echo the tiled roof of the pitched roofs at the ends of the project and of the arcade along the Home Depot building. 2. The roofline of the proposed buildings stands at 22 feet, with projections extending to 37 feet, a 15 foot difference. The parapet portion of the roof would be more compatible at a height of 26 feet, creating a smoother transition between changes in roof elevation. This roofline should be maintained on all sides of the building. This will also provide additional screening along the rear elevation of the back of these tower features. 3. The cornice along all roof lines extends to a depth of 12 inches, which will appear flat from any distance. In order to provide greater detail, all roof cornices should be 18 inches in depth matching the detail and depth of the Home Depot cornice. 4. The compound arch cornices on Building "B" and the 99 cent store are incompatible with the single graceful arch of the Home Depot facade. The proposed raised parapet arches on Building "B" and the 99 cent store, as well as all archways creating the arcade described in #1 above, along the facade, should be shaped to echo the arch defining the Home Depot entry. 5. Building "B" and the 99 cent store are similar in size, but the arched parapet of the latter is considerably exaggerated, and does not balance with the arched parapet of Building "B". The arched parapet should be reduced on the 99 cent store to 34 feet in height. 6. The split face concrete detail along the facade of the project extends only to 4 feet in height, and will not appear substantial from any distance. Further, this detail does not occur on the eastern and western elevations, and occurs as a G:\WPDOCS\ALRCStfRpt99.WPD 029 9 "belly band" on the northern elevation. This is not conducive to continuity in design of not only this complex but with the adjacent Home Depot:. The same detail on the Home Depot building extends to a height of 12 feet at one foot seven inches above the building elevation grade along all elevations. It is recommended that the split face block on the proposed project start at seven inches above the building elevation grade and extend to a height of 8 feet, around the entire project. 7. The columns on either side of Building "B" are proposed to be faced in limestone. The columns on either side of the 99 cent store are proposed to consist of blue and magenta tile. No other limestone finish is specified in the submitted drawings. In order to provide visual interest and consistency throughout the project, it is recommended that the columns on either side of each storefront be faced with limestone on all buildings, to a height of 8 feet. 8. A series of magenta plastic awnings totaling 60 feet in length are proposed on the 99 cent store facade. This detail is incongruous with the building design, and will not be necessary for shade once the pilasters are redesigned to an arcade, as described in #1 above. It is recommended that the magenta plastic awnings be eliminated. 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 proposed landscaping plan provides little variety within the project. The almost exclusive use of African Sumac, particularly along the buildings' facade, cireates no visual interest, and will not be successful in a 5 foot square tree well. It is recommended that the trees be varied, and that the tree wells be expanded to planters, measuring at least 8 feet north to south, and varying in length, and including shrubs and groundcover in addition to the trees. This will relieve the hard edge of the built environment, and provide additional shade to shoppers. The percentage of landscaping required in parking lots must be at least 51%. Parking lots landscaping is further required to provide shade to a minimum of 50% of parking spaces. The proposed project plans do not specify either percentage of landscaping or percentage of shade in the parking lot. There is no landscaping provided in the parking aisle directly in front of Building "B". It is recommended that final revised plans be required to include the square footage of parking lot (not including perimeter) landscaping provided, the percentage of the parking lot landscaped, and that a shade analysis be included to ensure that the trees provided are sufficient to meet the City standard. n2; G:\WPDOCS\ALRCStfRPt99.WPD 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 Site Development Permit 2001-693, subject to the following conditions: The pilasters flanking the store fronts of each building shall be extended to the edge of sidewalk, and columns shall replace the pilasters to create a true arcade along the entire building facade. The roof of the arcade shall be covered with gray flat concrete tiles, and echo the arcade of the Home Depot building. 2. The parapet roof shall be raised to a height of 26 feet on all sides of the building. 3. All roof cornice detail shall be 18 inches in depth and match the; design of the Home Depot cornice. 4. The raised parapet of Building "B" and the 99 cent store entries, as well as all archways creating the arcade described in #1 above shall be redesigned to echo the single arch at the entry of the Home Depot 5. The raised arch parapet of the 99 cent store building shall be reduced to 34 feet in height. 6. The split face block on all buildings within the proposed project shall extend to a height of 8 feet starting at one foot seven inches above grade and shall be included on the north, south, east and west project elevations. 7. The columns on either side of the storefronts of Buildings A, B, C, D and the 99 cent store shall be faced with limestone to a height of 8 feet. No the shall be allowed. 8. The magenta plastic awnings shall be eliminated from the building design of the 99 cent store. 9. Amended elevations and site plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. 10. The tree wells along the buildings' facades shall be expanded to planters with a minimum depth (north to south) of 8 feet. The length of each planter shall be varied. A mix of trees, not exclusively African Sumac, shall be incorporated into each planter, as shall shrubs and groundcover. The final landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits. n }� G:\WPDOCS\ALRCStfRpt99.WPD (/�" 1 1. Final revised landscaping plans shall include the square footage of parking lot (not including perimeter) landscaping provided and the percentage of the parking lot which has been landscaped. A shade analysis shall also be included to ensure that the trees provided are sufficient to meet the City standard for shading of 50% of the parking lot. 12. Landscaping shall be provided in the parking aisle directly in front of Building "B". Attachments: 1. Site Plan 2. Landscape Plan 3. Elevations Prepared by: Nicole Sauviat Criste Submitted by: JIAv Christine di lorio, tanning Manager G:\WPDOCS\ALRCStfRpt99. WPD t7210