2001 07 11 ALRCARCHITECTURE 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
July 11, 2001
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2001-027
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for
public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your
comments to three minutes.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the Minutes for June 6, 2001.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Item ....................... CAPITAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
2001-010
Applicant ................ Heinz H. Steinmann
Location .................. West side of Avenida Bermudas, United States
Post Office building (51-321 Avenida Bermudas)
Request .................. Request for a revision to a funding i request for
repairing, stuccoing and painting retaining wall on
north side of property
Action .................... Minute Motion 2001-_
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B. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-706
Applicant ................ AT&T Wireless Services
Location ................. 49-499 Eisenhower Drive within the La Quinta
Resort and Club
Request .................. Review of landscaping and architectural plans for
a single story equipment building to serve a new
monopalm communication antenna and related
hotel telecommunication equipment.
Action .................... Minute Motion 2001-
C. Item .......................
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-707
Applicant ................
PM La Quinta, LLC
Location .................
Northeast corner of Orchard Lane and Avenue 50
in Tract 28964
Request ..................
Review of landscaping and architectural plans for
four new prototype residential units with three to
four facades each.
Action ....................
Minute Motion 2001-
D. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-035
Applicant ................ Country Club of the Desert
Location ................. North side of Avenue 54 between Jefferson
Street and Madison Street
Request .................. Review of preliminary landscaping plans for
Jefferson Street, Avenue 52 and Avenue 54
parkway.
Action .................... Minute Motion 2001-
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS
Vill. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
June 6, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
10:00 a.m.
A. This meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee
was called to order at 10:07 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di lorio,
who led the flag salute.
B. Committee Members present: Dennis Cunningham, Bill Bobbitt, and Frank
Reynolds.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Associate Planner
Michele Rambo, 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 May 2, 2001. There being no corrections, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve
the minutes as submitted.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Capital Property Improvement Program 2001-010; a request of Mr. Heinz
Steinmann for funding to repair stucco and paint exterior of building and
retaining wall, install screening/shade cloth on chain link fence, repair
sprinkler system and install new landscaping, and install parking stops on
the north side of property located on the west side of Avenida Bermudas
- United Stated Post Office building.
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.
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2. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the Post Office was
moving. Staff stated not at this time. When and if a new post
office is built this office will stay at this location.
3. Committee Member Reynolds stated his concern was the chain link
fence. If he was to approve the funding request he would want
the fence removed.
4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the wall on the north side
of the building. Discussion followed as to where the retaining wall
was located.
5. Committee Member Cunningham stated he was not in favor of the
shade cloth as it would only be a temporary fix. He would suggest
that if the chain link fence were to stay, then the insert slates
should be used instead of the cloth.
6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the chain link fence is not an
asset to the community.
7. Committee Member Cunningham stated it is a nonconforming use
and at least with the inserts the interior is not visible from the
street. Discussion followed relative to the different improvements
to be made.
8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion
2001-025 recommending approval of Capital Property
Improvement Program 2001-010 with the deletion of the shade
cloth. Unanimously approved with a total score of 90.
B. Village Use Permit 2000-009; a request of Starlight Management, Inc. for
review of landscaping and architectural plans for a multi -tenant general
office building within the La Quinta Village.
1. Associate Planner Michele Rambo presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department.
2. Staff introduced Skip Lench, designer for the project, who
explained the newest revisions to the building.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there were any setbacks on
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4. Committee Member Cunningham stated he liked the revisions as
proposed. He asked if the applicant could use a flash tile to soften
the look. Mr. Lench stated he had done a modification to the
mudding on the tile roof on another house and he would ask staff
to look at it. They used three different colors and added mudding
on a random basis. Committee Member Cunningham asked about
the railings. Mr. Lench stated they used metal to have it last with
wood beams. Committee Member Cunningham suggested they
use a metal railing as well using texture and design.
5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if planters with vines could be
added to the back of the buildings. On the front, less landscaping
is better due to the building being so close to the street. Staff
stated the City has a landscape plan for the street frontage and
the applicant will have to conform to that plan. Mr. Lench stated
they could add some planters to the rear elevation to soften the
look.
6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Member Cunningham/Reynolds adopt Minute Motion
2001-026 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2001-
009, subject to the conditions as modified.
a. Condition #1: Prior to issuance of building permit the
balustrade shall be replaced with metal railing and pickets
and the roof shall include design relief through random
mudding and colors.
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
Cunningham/Bobbitt to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architecture and
Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on July 11, 2001. This
meeting was adjourned at 10:44 a.m. on June 6, 2001.
Respectfully submitted,
BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE: JULY 11, 2001
CASE NO.: 2001-010
APPLICANT: HEINZ H. STEINMANN
REQUEST: REVISION TO ORIGINAL FUNDING REQUEST FOR REPAIRING,
STUCCOING AND PAINTING RETAINING WALL ON NORTH SIDE
OF PROPERTY
LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS, UNITED STATES POST
OFFICE BUILDING (51-321 AVENIDA BERMUDAS)
The owner of the United States Post Office building, Heinz Steinmann, originally
submitted an application under the Commercial Property Improvement Program (CPIP)
seeking funding to: repair stucco and paint exterior of building and retaining wall;
install screening/shade cloth on chain link fence; repair sprinkler system and install new
landscaping; and install parking stops on North side of property (Attachment 1). Mr.
Steinmann's request was considered and approved by the ALRC at its June 6, 2001
meeting; however, the ALRC did not approve of the use of shade cloth for screening
material on the chain link fence. Mr. Steinmann was advised that he could not use
shade cloth and that if he chose to submit an alternative material it would have to be
approved by the ALRC. Mr. Steinmann subsequently notified staff that he did not
intend on proceeding with the screening portion of his project.
Staff was recently contacted by Mr. Steinmann who asked that the retaining wall
component of his plan also be dropped from his original proposal. Mr. Sbeinann cited
issues associated with the property owner to the north of the Post Office (i.e. Mom's
Place Gas Station) as his reason for deciding not to proceed with this component of
his plan. Mr. Steinmann was advised that the ALRC would have to approve of the
deletion of the work on the northern retaining wall since it approved the original
proposal. Under Mr. Steinmann's latest proposal revision, landscaping and painting
would be the two major components of his project. The ALRC, therefore, is being
asked to approve of the deletion of the retaining wall work from the original proposal.
The original application scored 90 points as reflected on the attached scoring sheet
(Attachment 2). The ALRC may wish to reaffirm that score, or may elect to re -score
the revised proposal from Mr. Steimann. Should the ALRC choose the latter, a blank
Funding Criteria Worksheet is attached (Attachment 3).
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The applicant has been made aware of this meeting and it is anticipated that he will
be present at the July 11, 2001 ALRC meeting.
Prepared by:
Maria asillas, Ma ment 4nalyst
City Manager's Office
Attachments:
Submitted by:
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Christine di lorio, Plan ing Manager
Community Development Department
1 . CPIP application: Heinz Steinmann -Post Office Building
2. ALRC Funding Criteria Scoring Sheet from June 6, 2001
3. Blank Funding Criteria Scoring Sheet
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ATTACHMENT 1
La Quinta Redevelopment Agency
Commercial Property Improvement Program Application
Applicant Information 1.
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Business Owner Yes: No:
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Requested Agency Assistance: Applicant Budget Amount _
Description of Applicant Funding Sources:
Proposed Project Duration: 2 -4/ iHOS .(S ?t1 �ln rro Pt(icvrw
Attachments
• Two (2) color photographs of the properly where improvements will be installed f
• Project sketches or plans (based upon funding level) MAY 2 J
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Certification Statements -
If the applicant is not the owner of the subject property, the following certificadori.�mustpe completed
by the properly owner. - -
1, declare under penalty and perjury that I am the owner of
property involved in this applicabon. I acknowledge that only one (1) tenant of the subject property
involved in this application may be awarded program funding in anyone (1) given fiscal year.
Signature:
Date:
The following statement must be completed by the applicant and property owner.
Iiwe acknowledge the fling of this application and certify that all above information is true and correct
to the best of mylour knowledge and belief. Ilwe understand that a Building Improvement Rebate
Agreement mus be signed and authorized by the La Ouinta Redevelopment Agency prior to
commencing ode on the p
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68355 Tacheva Dr.
Cathedral City, Ca 92234-3611
La Quinta Post Office
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1. Repair and stucco (to match building 90lines[ feet of retaining
wall on north side of properly. includes dint
S3050
1. Install shade cloth on 250lineal feet of chain link fence.
S1800
3. Faint post office. Includes wall on south side next to r lot.
S9000
4. Landscaping_
w_Repair sprinkler system
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c. Trim tmes/buahea
d. Install (2) 15 gallon bout anvmas (east side)
e. Install (5)15 gallon oleanders (south side planters)
L Install (100) 5 gallon larttenas (various planters)
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P.O. Box 265 We Arrowhe 4 CA 92352 TEL (909)223-3866
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1. Rapait sprinkler system.
2. Plant front and parking lot side of properly.
3. Weeding,
4. Tree and shrub trimming.
Total- S3,500.00
• Repsir end etlxs o retaining well. (lt)0 linear feet) Punt exterior of building and
stucco wall in perking lot
Total- $13,250.00
• Install shed* cloth on rear fence. 250 linear feet
Total- SZ,000.00
• Install Parking stops on north Bide of property.
Total- S1,400,00
Grand Total-M9150,00
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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.
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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.
_ 10
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.
_ 10
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.
Scale 0-5 points x Category Weight = weighted score
Total of all weighted scores:. divide by 10 = (FINAL SCORE)
(70 points required to receive funding)
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.
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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, awinings/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.
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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0-Scale 0-5 points x Category Weight = weighted score
Total of all weighted scores: _90c) divide by 10 =1-- (FINAL SCORE)
(70 points required to receive funding)
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ATTACHMENT 3
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.
50
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.
25
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.
10
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.
10
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.
Scale 0-5 points x Category Weight = weighted score
Total of all weighted scores: _ divide by 10 = (FINAL SCORE)
(70 points required to receive funding)
ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY
OWNER:
REPRESENTATIVE
ARCHITECT:
JULY 11, 2001
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-706
AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES
KSL DESERT RESORTS, INCORPORATED (APRIL SHUTE,
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR)
PLANNING ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS (C/O MS.. POLLY
JOHNSON, SENIOR PLANNER)
BOJORQUEZ AND ANDERSON, INC. (C/O MR. JOHN
ANDERSON)
LOCATION: 49-499 EISENHOWER DRIVE (APPROXIMATELY 260 FEET
WEST OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND 600 FEET SOUTH OF
AVENIDA FERNANDO) WITHIN THE LA QUINTA RESORT
AND CLUB
REQUEST: REVIEW OF LANDSCAPE AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANS
FOR A SINGLE STORY EQUIPMENT BUILDING (1,002
SQUARE FEET) TO SERVE A NEW MONOPALM
COMMUNICATION ANTENNA AND RELATED HOTEL
TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: TOURIST COMMERCIAL (TC)
ZONING DESIGNATION: TOURIST COMMERCIAL PER SPECIFIC PLAN 121-E
BACKGROUND:
The project site is located within the existing La Quinta Resort and Club complex at
49-499 Eisenhower Drive.
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Project Request
The applicant is requesting to install a 65-foot high digital cellular telephone antenna
(Site #6LA-C964) within a common recreation area located approximately 280 feet
east of Eisenhower Drive and 300 feet north of Los Arboles, abutting existing single
story hotel "casitas" units under CUP 2001-061. To service this new monopalm
antenna, the applicant also proposes a 1,002 square foot building located to the south
of the 68 foot high Italian cypress trees that flank the hotel's primary paved access
driveway that connects to Eisenhower Drive. This new unmanned building, measuring
12-0" wide by 83'-6" wide and 13.9 feet high (maximum), is scheduled to be used for
equipment storage and has been designed to emulate surrounding hotel cottage
architecture through the use of a low sloping clay S-tile roof, shuttered window
openings (north elevation only), and six doors with eight pane lites. Large single pane
windows are proposed on the south building elevation. Exterior walls are to be
covered in stucco, matching the color and texture of existing hotel structures. To
break up the architectural characteristics of the building, the applicant proposes
varying roof heights and provides a covered porch (3'-8" and 5'7" wide) on the south
building elevation. East and west building elevations utilize gable -end roof design
features highlighted by stucco cornices. Ground mounted mechanical equipment is
located on the east and west sides of the building and existing concrete sidewalks will
be extended to connect with this new facility.
Landscape improvements are planned on three sides of the new unmanned building,
include sixteen 15-gallon trees (Carolina Laurel Cherry) around the ground mounted
equipment areas, 5-gallon bougainvillea vines planted in front of stuccoed porch
columns, and other accenting groundcover (i.e., gazania and turf). Star Jasmine is
also used as a unifying design element.
SP 121-E Design Guidelines
Design considerations that are contained in SP 121-E for Tourist Commercial areas
(Planning Unit #1) that should be examined when reviewing this project are:
A. Building wall planes, particularly on the front elevation, shall be staggered to
create interest along the street scene, to provide a desirable human scale, and
to avoid monotony.
B. The predominant color of all structures should be limited to the spectrum of
white, cream, tan, sand, light brown, mauve and other earth tones. Colors
outside of this spectrum should be used for accents only.
C. Wood, tile and wrought iron should be used as accent materials as dictated by
the applicable architectural style.
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D. Repetitious gable ends along front and rear elevations shall be minimized.
E. An articulated roofscapes shall be created through the use of a variety of roof
forms.
FINDINGS:
The Committee is required to review and comment on the following Zoning Code
finding:
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.
Staff Response: Plant materials are flowering and match existing landscaping
in the immediate area and comply with the plant pallette contained in Specific
Plan 121-E. No mature citrus trees will be removed in order to develop this
structure. Therefore, Staff review of final landscape and irrigation plans is
recommended.
RECOMMENDATION:
Prior to building permit issuance authorized by this approval, final working drawings
shall be approved by the Community Development Department, including the
following:
1 . The final landscape and irrigation plan shall be approved by the Community
Development Department, and be in compliance with the provisions of Chapter
$._13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
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Christine di lorio
Planning Manager
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DATE:
CASE NO.:
APPLICANT/
PROPERTY
OWNER:
ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
JULY 11, 2001
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-707 (TALANTE)
PM LA QUINTA, LLC
REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR
FOUR NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITH THREE TO
FOUR FACADES EACH
LOCATION
ARCHITECT
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT:
BACKGROUND:
NORTHEAST CORNER OF ORCHARD LANE AND AVENUE 50 IN
TRACT 28964
THE MC KINLEY ASSOCIATES, INC.
HSA DESIGN GROUP (MICHAEL L. HORTON, LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT)
On October 20, 1998, the Community Development Department approved the prior
developer's Architectural Guidelines for this Tract assuming custom homes would be
built. This applicant requests that this past document be rescinded, and that their
prototype houses and landscaping be reviewed by the ALRC with final consideration
by the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 9.60.330 (Residential Tract
Development Review) of the Zoning Code.
Proiect Request
The applicant proposes four prototype single family residential unit plans for a 78-lot
subdivision on approximately 39 acres located at the northeast corner of Orchard Lane
and Avenue 50. The proposed floor plans vary from 3,172 square feet to 3,781
square feet of livable space on lots generally measuring 103+ feet wide by 154+
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feet long. Proposed architectural design themes are California -Mediterranean, relying
heavily on stuccoed exterior surfaces and concrete tile roofing (i.e., flat and S-shaped).
Each plan type has a minimum of three facade design treatments that include
variation in window sizes and shapes encased by architectural surrounds, changes in
roof designs (hips and gables), projecting facade elements, and other distinct but
unifying features such as either exposed rafter tails or stucco fascias, stone veneer,
glass block windows, wood shutters, decorate vents and chimneys, etc. Hip roofs,
in varied heights up to 20.5 feet high, are the dominant facade treatment in 4:12
pitches, including enhanced tower features over front door entrances (Plans 2 and 3
only) highlighted by 12-inch and deeper, eave overhangs.
Building color schemes are primarily variations of white and brown with dark accents
colors in shades of green and brown. An exterior material and color sample board of
each theme will be available at the meeting.
A front yard production landscaping plan has been submitted consisting of two street
trees (24" box and larger) per lot accented by mounded sod, a variety of five gallon
shrubs, palm trees and annual color. Trees used for the project are California Pepper,
Thornless Mesquite and African Sumac. Plant materials are appropriate for this
climate. Boulders accentuate the landscape planting program. Perimeter Tract
landscaping plans for Avenue 50 were previously approved by the Planning
Commission and City Council and are therefore not part of this review.
FINDINGS:
The Committee is required to review and comment on the following findings:
Architectural Design - The architectural design of the project, including but not limited
to the architectural style, 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 of La Quinta.
Staff Response: The Zoning Code (Section 9.60.330) design guidelines require
a minimum of two different front elevations, varied roof heights, and window
and door surrounds for flat elevation planes. The proposed units comply with
these requirements in that three to four facades per plan are proposed, roof
heights are varied with the combination of different roof designs, and plaster
surrounds are provided where required. The applicant's plans, including
architectural themes, are in compliance with City design requirements.
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,
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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.
Staff Response: The plans provide specific design and planting information for
the front yards that exceed City Zoning Code requirements. The plant pallette
is varied and blends with the proposed houses and is compatible with the
surrounding area. Final review by staff for these plans is recommended.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2001-
707, subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to issuance of building permits for any of the units authorized by this
approval, final working drawings shall be approved by the Community
Development Department including the following:
A. A front yard landscaping plan shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Community Development Department after receiving approval
from the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County
Agricultural Commission.
B. Final working drawings shall be approved by the Community
Development Department in compliance with RL Zoning District
requirements.
Attachments:
1. Tract Map Exhibit
Prepared by: Submitted by:
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Gr ou d I Associate Planner Christine di lorio, Planning Manager
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
CASE NO.
APPLICANT:
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION
BACKGROUND:
July 11, 2001
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-035
COUNTRY CLUB OF THE DESERT
GMA INTERNATIONAL (STEVE GARCIA)
REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR JEFF=ERSON
STREET, 52ND AND 54T" AVENUES PARKWAY
EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET, BETWEEN 52ND AND 54T"
AVENUES
The parkway area is part of Country Club of the Desert which was approved by the
City Council in November, 2000. Presently, the golf course is being constructed,
along with the first phase of the infrastructure and some of the street improvements.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
The applicant has submitted preliminary landscaping plans for the parkways on the
east side of Jefferson Street, south side of 52nd Avenue, and north side of 54T"
Avenue.
All parkways share a similar design concept and common plant materials. Trees
including Mexican Fan Palms, are used in alternating clusters. Shrubs and
groundcovers are also clustered against the perimeter walls or used in clusters
adjacent to the curbs. Lawn is used between the planer areas.
Canopy trees are 24" and 36" box size with a 1.25" to 4" caliper. Mexican Fan Palms
are 12', 17', or 22' in height (brown trunk height). All shrubs are indicated as 5
gallons in size, with groundcovers one gallon, except for annual color which would be
planted from flats.
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 finding:
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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 finding:
1. 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.
RESPONSE: The plans are designed to be attractive and compatible with PGA
West to the south. The plant sizes are adequate to ensure an acceptable
appearance upon installation. The pallette includes those plants specified in
the specific plants. Staff review of final plans is recommended.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval landscaping plans, subject to the following conditions:
2. Submit to the Community Development Department verification that the
irrigation and landscaping plans have been approved by the Coachella Valley
Water District and Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to the
starting of installation.
3. Submit final working drawings to the Community Development Department for
approval prior to installation beginning.
Attachment:
1. Landscaping Plan exhibits
Prepared by:
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Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner
Submitted by:
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Christine di lorio, Planning Manager
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