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2001 09 05 ALRCLa� Q•c 0 F Z V 5 cF'y OF'M�'�1� IV u 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 September 5, 2001 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2001-031 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 July 11, 2001 . BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ...................... Applicant ............... Location .................. Request .................. Action ................... CAPITAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2001-006 Robert J. Capetz, Sun Vista Development Corporation 51-370 Avenida Bermudas, east side of Avenida Bermudas, Plaza de la Fuente Request for an extension to commence work to construct screening wall and remove and replace landscaping Minute Motion 2001 - ALRC/AGENDA m'.UU, 001. ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE B. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-705 Applicant ................ Kristi Hanson, Architect Location ................. Northwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street within Point Happy Specific Plan Request .................. Review of building elevations and landscaping plans for Las Casuelas Restaurant Action .................... Minute Motion 2001- C. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-709 Applicant ................ Bart Rinker Location ................. Southeast corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road, within the Dune Palms Center Request .................. Review of building elevations and landscaping plans for a 23,184 square foot retail/service building Action .................... Minute Motion 2001- D. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-710 Applicant ................ Cody & Brady Architects Location ................. South side of Avenue 52, east of the intersection with Washington Street Request .................. Review of building elevations and Landscaping plans for a construction gatehouse at: Tradition. Action .................... Minute Motion 2001- E. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-712 Applicant ................ Michael Shovlin for Staples Location ................. North side of Highway 111, east of Washington Street, within the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center Request .................. Review of building elevations and landscaping plans for a 23,492 square foot commercial building Action .................... Minute Motion 2001- F. Item ....................... TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30092 Applicant ................ Barton Properties Location ................. Northwest corner of Avenue 58 and Monroe Street Request .................. Review of conceptual parkway landscape plans for a 97 lot residential subdivision Action .................... Minute Motion 2001- ALRC/AGENDA C. ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE G. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-713 Applicant ................ Rancho Capistrano Development Corporation Location ................. North of Avenue 54 and east of Jefferson Street, within Country Club of the Desert Request .................. Review of building elevations and landscaping plans for three new prototype residential units Action .................... Minute Motion 2001- H. Item ....................... CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2001-694 Applicant ................ City of La Quinta Location ................. Northeast corner of Westward Ho Drive and Adams Street Request .................. Review of the building elevations and landscaping plans for the La Quinta Community Park Action .................... Minute Motion 2001- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS Vill. ADJOURNMENT ALRC/AGENDA 111j. 'j lino' �. MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA June 11, 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 Principal Planner Stan Sawa, who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Dennis Cunningham, Bill Bobbitt, and Frank Reynolds. C. Staff present: Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Management Analyst Marie Casillas, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. Il. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Principal Planner Stan Sawa asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of June 6, 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. Management Analyst Maria Casillas presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. G A W PDOCS\ALRC7-11-01.wpd Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes July 11, 2001 2. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that when the original proposal was scored a recommendation was made to delete the shade cloth and he has not changed his mind regarding that. In regard to the retaining wall that adjoins the two properties there is a small bed area and he would like to know if any landscaping was proposed for that area. Staff stated the applicant was working with the adjoining property owner and is willing to do the work. Committee Member Bobbitt stated the area looks bad and should be addressed. 3. Committee Member Reynolds stated he did not see any change in the request. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he concurred, but would like to see something done with the retaining wall planter. He sees no need to see it rescore the application. 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-025 reaffirming the previous scoring and include landscaping for the bed area, but not the retaining wall for Capital Property Improvement Program 2001-010 with the deletion of the shade cloth. Unanimously approved with the original score of 90. B. Site Development Permit 2001-706; a request of AT&T Wireless Service for review of landscaping and architectural plans for a single story equipment building to serve a new monopalm communication antenna and related hotel telecommunication equipment for the property located at 49-499 Eisenhower Drive within the La Quinta Resort and 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. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he attended the Council meeting when Sprint proposed their monopalm and asked how close this pole was to that one. Staff stated that location is over 800 feet from this one. It was staff's understanding that the City Council prefers to have a monopalm design if roof mounted facilities are unaccessible. At that meeting there was only one neighbor who objected and Council reviewed a photometric plan and approved the monopalm antenna. G:\W PDOCSALRC7-1 1-O l .wpd Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes July 11, 2001 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if this plan represented the changes recommended by staff. Staff stated the project was conditioned to meet the specific plan for this entire area and to give guidelines to see that the proposal is consistent for the building. 4. Ms. Polly Johnson, representing AT&T, stated AT&T owns the building and leases from area from the Hotel. It will house the telephone switching units to free up space at the hotel. 5. Committee Member Cunningham asked if this was to resemble the units built in the 1970's and asked if KSL had approved the design. Staff stated it was built to resemble the 1 970's units and it had been approved by KSL. 6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Cunningham/Reynolds adopt Minute Motion 2001-028 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-706, subject to the conditions as submitted. C. Site Development Permit 2001-707; a request of PM La Quinta, LLC for review of landscaping and architectural plans for four new prototype residential units with three to four facades each for the property located at the northeast corner of Orchard Lane and Avenue 50. 1. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the landscape plans would be submitted separately. Staff stated the Committee could conceptually approve what was before them. 3. Committee Member Cunningham asked about the perimeter landscaping. Staff stated it was approved by the Planning Commission with the original tract map. Committee Member Cunningham stated his concern was what would be seen from the street. The product design is an asset. He wanted to be sure the landscaping design was cohesive with the existing. 4. Mr. Geoff McComic, representing PM La Quinta, stated the wall would be structured and colored the same as what has been built by Rancho La Quinta. G:AWPDOCS\ALRC7-11-01.wpd 3 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes July 11, 2001 5. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Cunningham/Reynolds adopt Minute Motion 2001-029 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-707, as presented. D. Site Development Permit 2001-706; a request of Country Club of the Desert for review of preliminary landscaping plans for Jefferson Street, Avenue 52, and Avenue 54 parkway. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Reynolds stated he was concerned about the 24-foot high berm on Avenue 54. You cannot landscape on a slope 24 feet high as you do a six foot berm. The plans do not agree with what is on the ground. Staff stated that in regard to the berm, staff is waiting to see if an appeal is filed regarding the berm height. That could affect this plan. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that as it is presented it would require double the plant material to plant Avenue 54, as what is stated on the plan. The original plan was a minimum six feet high berm. If the City Council approves the height of the berm, the proposed trees will accentuate the height even more. Staff stated the berm was reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved. There has been mention that it may be appealed. 4. Committee Member Cunningham stated that if the berm height is changed it will drastically change the landscape plan. 5. Mr. Steve Garcia, landscape architect for the project, stated the Avenue 54 work is divided into two units: street scope and golf course. There is a fence that has been relocated lower on the berm to denote the scope of work between the golf course and streetscape. The height of the berm varies on Avenue 54. This is what is represented on the plans before the Committee and it will not impact the look for Avenue 54 as presented. No trees will be planted on the top of the berm as part of the golf course. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that if the wall is the dividing point, the design will work. ..i I L; no', G:AWPDOCSVALRC7-11-Ol.wpd 4 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes July 11, 2001 7. Committee Member Reynolds stated the berm appears to be closer to the street than what appears on the drawings. Mr. Garcia stated the drawings represents the overall design for the site. The landscaping will mask the berm. 8. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that in regard to the Raphiolepis Indica Ballerina, they may not have good luck with it as there is a high salt content in the ground which stresses the plant. Mr. Garcia stated they are willing to change if necessary. Their intent is to keep the Raphiolepis Indica Ballerina in the shade areas. 9. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if this was the same plan for Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street. Mr. Garcia stated yes, but it will be different on the Madison Street side due to the agricultural overlay requirements. 10. Committee Member Bobbitt asked how the golf course would be phased. Ms. Nancy Aaronson stated it should be done over the next two to three years. Committee Member Bobbitt asked the applicant to explain the process on how the berm height came to be. Ms. Aaronson explained. Discussion followed. 11. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Member Cunningham/Reynolds adopt Minute Motion 2001-030 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-706, as requested. 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/Reynolds to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on August 1, 2001. This meeting was adjourned at 10:57 a.m. on July 11, 2001. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California G:\WPD0CS\ALRC7-I 1-01.wpd 5 ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2001 CASE NO.: 2000-006 APPLICANT: ROBERT J. CAPETZ - SUN VISTA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REQUEST: EXTENSION OF START DATE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF WORK, COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO CONSTRUCT SCREENING WALL AND REMOVE AND REPLACE LANDSCAPING LOCATION: EAST SIDE OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS, PLAZA DE LA FUENTE - TWO STORY BUILDING ACROSS FROM POST OFFICE (51-370 AVENIDA BERMUDAS) BACKGROUND: On January 3, 2001, the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee (ALRC) considered and approved a Commercial Property Improvement Program (CPIP) application requesting funding for property improvements to Plaza de la Fuente, the two story building across from the post office (51-370 Avenida Bermudas). The improvements included construction of a 9' high stucco wall along the west side of the parking lot, and removal and replacement of landscaping. The CPIP application is provided as Attachment 1. The total cost for construction was estimated at a maximum of $10,619, and since the CPIP program requires a 10% match by the applicant (in this case $1,061.90), the CPIP award was reduced to $9,557.10. On April 16, 2001, the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency and Phyle Properties entered into a Commercial Property Improvement Program Rebate Agreement, which outlined the rebate amount, project implementation, maintenance, indemnification and payment schedule. Upon signature of this Agreement, the applicant (i.e., Colonel Bill Schmid) was given three months to commence work. Work on the property should have started no later than July 16, 2001. However, in early July, Colonel Schmid informed Agency staff that he had sold the property, and that the new owner wished to fulfill the improvements as approved by the ALRC. Both Colonel Schmid and the new property owner, Robert Capetz of Sun Vista Development Corporation, requested an extension to the start date for noc commencement of work (Attachment 2). Agency staff consulted with legal counsel regarding granting an extension under the CPIP program. Upon reviewing the program guidelines and other program documents, legal counsel advised staff that nothing in the documents precluded granting the extension. Legal counsel recommended the request be brought before the ALRC for consideration. Agency staff was prepared to bring forward a recommendation to the ALRC on August 15, 2001, recommending an extension of the start date to September 16, 2001. However, due to the cancellation of the August 15 meeting, staff is recommending that the start date be extended to October 16, 2001 and that the completion date remain the same, as specified in the Agreement (April 16, 2002). Agency staff has had several telephone conversations with the new owner, Mr. Capetz, regarding the improvements to the property. Mr. Capetz has been informed that, if an extension is granted, he is expected to complete the improvements as they have been approved by the ALRC, and that he will be reimbursed for those improvements only. Mr. Capetz has been made aware of this meeting and stated he would be in attendance. Furthermore, he has expressed an interest in applying for another CPIP award this fiscal year for exterior paint and signage. Prepared by: Mari tasillas, Ma ement Analyst City anager's Office Attachments: Submitted by: CRomJA - Christine di lorio, Pla ning Manager Community Development Department 1 . CPIP Application for Plaza de la Fuente 2. Letters from Colonel Schmid and Robert Capetz 002 ATTACHMENT 1 La Quinta Redevelopment Agency NEW Commercial Property Improvement Program Application Applicant Information Applicant Name: F /I/3W,0 Applicant Phone: 7 G 6 1 /W 1,2 /�, Applicant E-Mal: Name of Business: _ O c 36zlii F/ve Mailing Address: 50 Business Phone: Sq A7E" Business Fax: Property Owner. Yes: X No: Business Owner. Yes: No: Project Infortnation Business Location: S/BIZ &Z//-" /i3�/lA°uyq S Type of Business: Project Goals: z-2�N ,oA .V ir_ _ X Y c -7, fl /-3 EA R AA C/+ f-1 R lip aft /-/ i4K/vac ?•—/c4 Proposed Improvements: Cs -A< 4 e: n / S Total Project Cost (please attach cost estimate): Requested Agency Assistance: Description of Applicant Funding Sources: _ Applicant SudgetAmount _ Proposed Project Duration: Z,4:ir!V Oer/7 1 QZS, /- �A.L /}-r/r/y b/= Attachments • Two (2) color photographs of the property where improvements will be installed • Project sketches or plans (based upon funding level) • Cost estimates _ Certification Statements If the applicant is not the ovmer of the subject property, the following certification must be completed by the property owner. ?o /� a rC5q/f' /J9 /Z r*0110 declare under penalty and pedury that I am the owner of property involved in this application. I acknowledge that only one (1) tenant of tie subject property involved in this application may be a program funding lo any one (1) given fiscal y Signature:,[�_.f Cdi Z;re i' Date: = / 1x. The following statement must be completed by the applicant and property owner. IAwe acknowledge the filing of this application and certify that all above information is true and correct to the best of mylour knowledge and belief. Vwe understand that a Building Improvement Rebate Agreement must be signed and authorized by the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency error to commencing any//wwoqk� oe ��*�,j�oorgiii , v// Q Signature: �(��:�LCI i( 'T v� Date: _ Signature: j c7 (F A% 4 Date: aril (ir 011 007 O1c LI CONSTRUCTION BIDS 008 016 c 7N o U. c S z'y'PROPOSAL 3 c `1�rD 44eQZ.bL 4v2 lc�oc��4LIUS cA 422�t� JP 3 Lf3-11'2'Z '00 DE C z �= C G.o� 56-7 - 3 F 5-5, PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO: WORK TO BE PERFOR PROPOSALNO. N - � NAME f2 4 -Z A '' - 2-C Q Q ADDRESS CRY, STATE "'TATE L DATE OF PLANS PHONE NO. ARCHITECT We hereby propose to furnish the materials and 6c w erform the labor necessary for the completion of , outi 4li '�11�t1 a�L son ,41- , <:Tvccc> F-tu,5f� —io STIc�E> 6c;ZntN�, A(( A-t7off '1 � b`�nN.fl �r�T'til ��� Zu,crZtD h� 1 44�Tcror`+zY z t ' u;u .> C,2K roc ore 7-41 (`P— w a woc N A --4 Z. 5'T L(.-3 H Z IJ O LS IS All material is guaranteed to be as specified, and the above work to be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications submitted for above work and completed in a substantial workman manner for the sum of: e� i a�lOFaollars ($ with payments to be as follows Mr w•�• • w e•.i•em nwn .m.. W +Rue I 1 ••t. Respectfully submitted c_ rill b aaecvlM ary �qan wMl•n wWr, eM Mtl [xmn en eNe dvrq u�ar aM eOw• M �nW. AM GyrMn,•n0 �EM•rtl �pveNkM, ' ewOsn4. w ONeY• ATM 1 wr [onVd. Per — Note - This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within days. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payments will be made as outlined above. SIGNATURE — DATE SIGNATURE LAdaznS 9450 ''I.Jli, �flR7 09/18/2000 !00:18 8369197 AJPORTOLESI PAGE 01 ILMUMMOOMMU 72-711 Dean view Dr. PWn Deist. CA. 92260 Phom (760)836.9197 Fa (760)9369197 Lw 0753909 September 18, 2000 Colonel Schmid 51-370 Avenida Bermudas I$ Quints, CA, 92253 Dear Colonel Schmid, A.J. Portolesi Construction proposes to put 17 lineal feet of 98. high stucco block wall on the premises at 51-370 Avenida Bermudas in La Quints. Our price includes architectural plans and structural details and is based on preliminary discussions with architect and site inspection. Price will be subject to full structural engineering plans and details. Total Proposed Price: $7M Sincerely, A.J, Portolesi Construction. 010 ARCHULETA CONCRETE 79407 Country Club Ste 1 Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201 (760)-U54722 Fax 345J8223 Lic. No 672066 DATE: 21-Nov-00 PROPOSAL#: 112101 SUBMITTED TO: Mr. Schimid 51-370 Avenida Bermudas La Quinta, Ca. PROJECT NAME: Install Block Wall 51-370 Avenida Bermudas LOCATION: La Quints, Ca SCOPE OF WORK: ITEMS DESCRIPTION Install 9' high block wall w/stucco finish AMT. Unit Price 17 If DETAIL STIPULATIONS: 1) Grade to be within .1 lone tenth of one foot) 2) Builder to thoroughly wet area during trenching operations Accepted by: Ext. 8,200.00 Pagel ARCHULETA CONCRETE 79-607 Country Club Ste 1 Bermuda Dunes, CA 92201 (760)4".8722 Fax 3464223 Lic. No $72066 PROPOSAL # 112101 CONTRACT PRICE: 1) Scope of work will be performed for a contract sum of: $ 8,200.00 2) Subject to any authorized change orders PAYMENT TERMS: 1) Payment upon completion of work 2) Any payment disputes to be settled by binding arbitration of both parties. GENERAL STIPULATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: 1) Engineering by others 2) Traffic control or Barricades 3) Permits, Fees, and licenses by others 4) Water and power to be positioned and supplied by others 5) Soils or concrete testing by others 6) Underground utilities to be identified or moved by others 7) Not responsible for unmarked underground utilities 8) Rough grade and compaction by others 9) Base under concrete by others 10) No import or export of fill materials 11) Proposal may be withdrawn within 30 days if not accepted 12) Scheduling contingent upon labor, materials and weather 13) Project to be field measured at completion for final invoice 14) Service charge of 1 % per month added to past due accounts 15) Signed, Faxed copy of proposal required for work to begin 16) Performance bond not included WARRANTIES: 1) 1 year warranty of workmanship from date of completion 1) Warranty of all materials responsibility of material supplier 3) Will not warranty concrete against salt/ chloride erosion 4) Will not warranty concrete against cracking ACCEPTANCE: 1) The undersigned agrees to the scope of work, payment terms, contract price, general stipulations, detail stipulations, and exclusions as defined in this proposal. 2) Prices good for 30 days from date of quotation Submitted by: Juan Aleman, Estimator Archuleta Concrete Accepted by: Owner, Contractor, Rep: Title and Date fl 1 Page 2 [� LANDSCAPING BIDS 013 n21 302480 • y • • / i IN ACCOUNT WITH I EAcli DC5812 (� 014 1 IiJ n2L ., 302483 015 n 23 302490 STATEMENT DATE f TO ADDRESSr`C �J IN NT WITH ArCM 7 21 D d as a � a a 6Adm DC5812 3n2bgl b17 n25 30247R Go�IS � ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES �►19 02 7' FROM : Woodard Group PHONE NO. : 760 564 1705 Sep. 19 2000 09:07AM P2 4 THE WOODARD GROUP September 19, 2000 INVOICE Bill Schmid PLAZA DE LA FUE.NTES 78-490 Calle Orense La Quinta, CA 92253 Stewart Woodard, A,I,A. 5 Hours of Architectural Services for remodel of current office building: O Architectural Plan Review 0 Site Review p Preliminary Drawings 5 Hours x S175.00/hour.............................................................. $875.00 i Thank you! �p�? �Gi�/� \ lj/�i G7i4fJ G°�' �j✓ILC��jy� U220 A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 51-370 AVENIDA BERMUDAS, SUrre 6, L4 CUWTA, CA 92253, 760-564-441 B 56q.�$Ujpy�r- AX 'A quawork quality of a body of that creataa a high moral IRIptaSS.d1. '� 6i ( ®� � ja PO BOX 1144 LA QUINTA CA 922W- i 144 un Vista DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION July 23, 2001 Mr. Mark Weiss CITY OF LA QUINTA 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 ATTACHMENT 2 (760) 772-2626 FAX (76o) 772-2302 JU)L 2 4 Via hand delivery Re: Commercial Property Improvement Program for 51-370 Avenida Bermudas Agreement dated April 16, 2001 between La Quinta Redevelopment Agency and Phyle Properties Dear Mark, I currently have the above referenced property in escrow and would like to implement the improvements after close of escrow. Please accept this letter as a request to extend the agreement allowing me to complete the improvements by April, 2002. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, J Roberti. Capetz President /cjd 021 ;; 2 Z , S LZ 0 v r �� � Ir �y.�C LAW 6 fy�� tea' t "bq 1 022 ,��„ 03r ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO. : REQUEST: SEPTEMBER 5, 2001 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001 -705 BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR LAS CASUELAS RESTAURANT LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND WASHINGTON STREET WITHIN POINT HAPPY SPECIFIC PLAN APPLICANT: KRISTI HANSON, ARCHITECT ZONING: COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USE: NORTH: VACANT SOUTH: COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) EAST: VACANT WEST: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (RC) The currently vacant project site, located at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Washington Street, consists of one parcel totaling 1.03 acres. The project site is within Point Happy Specific Plan 2000-043, adopted by City Council on May 5, 2000, which establishes guidelines and standards in a focused development plan for the distribution of land uses, location an sizing of supporting infrastructure, development standards, and requirements for public improvements. The Design Guidelines portion of the Plan provides specific design criteria which includes Architectural Guidelines utilizing a contemporary interpretation of Colonial Spanish style architecture; and Landscape Guidelines that complement and accent the project with perimeter landscaping and is consistent with the Highway '111 Design Guidelines. AALARC SDP 2001-705.wpd .. , :,1, n31 The applicant proposes a 10,254 square foot structure which is basically rectangular in shape with curvilinear features and uses a variety of roof types, including gable and mansard, with heights ranging from 14 '/z to 27 foot. The proposed barrel clay tile gable roof towers have with exposed rafters tails, a 22 foot high entry rotunda is also proposed. Proposed is a 2,191 square foot basement for storage and mechanical equipment. Mission style stucco parapet walls highlighted with a canterra quartafoil detail on the east and west portion of the main building are proposed. The proposed facade, facing the parking lot, consists of an arched wrought iron entry gate and capped pilasters supporting an arching brick capped plaster wall, windows with wood shutters. The rear elevation patio area proposes a "palapa" roof trellis and an arcade accommodating the 1,560 square foot outdoor bar and dining area. Decorative ornate light fixtures mounted on pilasters that support the arched brick capped plaster wall surround the outdoor dining area. Wall material consists of exterior hand troweled stonish beige stucco with rosewood accent colors. Proposed are arched man door entries with canterra surrounds and wrought iron gates; windows with canterra surrounds; and false windows with awning shutters. The Landscaping Plan identifies a pallette of plant material consisting of shrubs, groundcover, and trees for the on -site parking planters and the building planters. Plant material along the perimeter of the site in planter areas and pots is proposed to have California Fan Palm, Jacaranda, Bouganvillea, Lantana, and Texas Ranger. The landscape plan is consistent with the Point Happy Specific Plan and complements the Highway 111 landscaping. The Committee is required to 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. 1 . The project is consistent with the Architectural Guidelines in the Point Happy Specific Plan 2000-043 including building massing and scale, architectural features and details for the building. AALARC SDP 2001-705.wpd 2. Barrel tile roof treatment for the building is not consistent with the Point Happy Specific Plan 2000-043; the Plan requires a flat roof tile. Condition No. 1 requires a flat. tile roof unless the Point Happy Specific Plan 2000-043 is amended to allow barrel roof tile. 3. The rear elevation has a man door allowing restaurant employees to go directly out to the Highway 111 landscape setback. A condition requires modification of the door location to the west side of the building which would be more consistent with the location of the pedestrian walkway between the proposed restaurant and the building to the west and reinforces the aesthetic purpose of the Highway 111 landscape setback. 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. 1 . The proposed landscaping plan includes adequate landscaping treatment along the perimeters of the building and parking lot. The palette of plant material is compatible with the proposed design and consistent with the Specific Plan. Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of the architectural style and landscaping plan for Site Development Permit 2001-705 subject to the following conditions: Prior to the Issuance of a building permit, the building elevations shall be modified as follows: 1 . A flat tile roof shall be required unless the Point Happy Specific Plan 2000-043 is amended to allow barrel roof tile. 2. The location of the man door, which leads restaurant employees to go directly out to the Highway 111 landscape setback, shall be changed to the west side of the building which would lead the employees to the pedestrian walkway between the restaurant building and the building to the west. Attachments: 1 . Site Plan, Elevations, and Landscape Plan AALARC SDP 2001-705.wpd n33 Prepared by: Fred Baker, AICP Principal Planner AALARC SDP 2001-705.wpd Submitted by: a Christine di lorio Planning Manager 034 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NUMBER APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: REQUEST: SEPTEMBER 5 , 2001 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-709 BART RINKER ROBERT RICCIARDI, AIA ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A ±23,100 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL/SERVICE BUILDING LOCATION: ±600 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HWY 111 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD, WITHIN THE DUNE PALMS CENTER (SPECIFIC PLAN 96-028) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: MIXED/REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (M/RC) ZONING: REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (RC) BACKGROUND: The applicant has proposed a 23,184 square foot retail building within the Dune Palms Center (originally the Lapis Energy project), located at the southeast corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road. The building will house primarily automotive retail and accessory sales and installation. The proposed retail building location is centered on the parcel. The roof line incorporates an alternating flat parapet and mansard treatment, with rounded cornices at the top of the roof lines. The highest point at the parapet roof lines, is 23' 6". The building architecture utilizes smooth texture plaster walls and columns, solar bronze glass with aluminum moulding and rough sawn rafters and wood beams. Service bay and man doors are metal, and building columns have a formed wainscot appearance. Color tones for building surfaces are in shades of brown, used to accent !beams, roof edges and portions of the building elevation. No exterior light fixtures are shown. C:\Wrkgrp\ALRC\ALRCsdp709 n m A.iJ li r13C Proposed on -site landscaping for the site consists of several tree species 124" to 48" box containers) for the parking lot and around the buildings. Turfed areas are primarily located in and along the parkways as berms. Desert climate groundcover and shrubs are provided throughout the project site. The parkway setback and east landscape setback area are designed to incorporate some portion of the required on -site retention volume. MANDATORY FINDING As required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permit) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following findings: 1. The architectural design of the project, including but not limited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style and other architectural elements are compatible with :surrounding development and the quality of design prevalent in the City. Support: The proposed retail building is architecturally compatible with existing commercial buildings in the area, and with Specific Plan 96-028, through its architectural style and use of materials and colors. Building elevations provide interest by varying roof height and design, enhanced building appearance through use of columns, cornices, wainscot locations and horizontal plant -on banding. Roof elements, as proposed, can screen any mechanical equipment within the roof structure, as required by the Zoning Code. Building height is consistent with other existing structures on the Specific Plan site. Staff recommends that the applicant incorporate stone veneer wainscot treatments, similar to those provided on the existing buildings. 2. Project landscaping, including but not limited to location, type, size, color, texture and coverage of plant materials, is designed so as to provide visual relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between development and open space,, and provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the project. Support: Landscape improvements are designed and sized to provide visual appeal. Materials and general layout is consistent with the Specific Plan and as built existing landscape improvements. Shrubs and trees are situated to embellish the building. The overall site landscaping utilizes various tree species around the C:AWrkgrpAALRCVALRCsdp709 ,I.IJU, n3l', parking areas and building pad to provide necessary shading. The parkway setback and east landscape setback areas are designed to incorporate a portion of the required on -site retention volume. The Zoning Code requires parkway and landscape setback design to incorporate berms for screening of parking areas, but does allow some incidental stormwater to be retained. The ultimate drainage solution to be employed will determine the volume of incidental storm water to be generated. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2001- 709, subject to incorporation of the following: A. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the building elevations shall be revised to incorporate a stone veneer (e.g. split face block, non -ceramic: tiles, etc.) wainscot treatment on the column features, similar in color/texture to those provided on the existing buildings. Attachments 1. 11 " x 17" Exhibits (Committee Members only) 2. Existing building photos (2) Prepared by: Wallace Nesbit, Associate Planner Submitted by: Cvk-_ C�2 '-k"', s; Christine di lorio, Planniing Manager C:AWrkgrpAALRCVALRCsdp709 1 J0 3 r „ ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT/ ARCHITECT: PROPERTY OWNER: REQUEST: SEPTEMBER 5, 2001 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-710 CODY & BRADY, ARCHITECTS (RICHARD BRADY) TRADITION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A CONSTRUCTION GATEHOUSE AT TRADITION. LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF AVENUE 52, EAST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH WASHINGTON STREET; APN: 770- 230-011 BACKGROUND: Tract Map 28470 was approved by the City Council on April 1, 1997 by Resolution 97-28. As part of this Tract Map, access was provided for an emergency/maintenance gate on Avenue 52. Currently, the existing gate is located on the property line. A temporary trailer being used as a guardhouse is located approximately 60 feet back from the gate. Project Proposal The applicant is proposing a new permanent construction entrance. The proposed 10 X 21.5, 215 square foot building for security personnel will have a front facing gable roof covered with red clay 2-piece tile. Wood rafter tails are proposed along the side elevations. The exterior finish features stucco plaster walls painted Crystal White. A color and materials exhibit will be available at the meeting. The elevations feature multi -pane windows and doors. The window frames are proposed to be Satin Black in color. Decorative light fixtures are proposed for the side elevations, while the front and back elevations feature a decorative spanish tile accent. The conceptual landscaping plan for the area surrounding the gatehouse consists of existing trees and shrubs that will either remain where they are currently, or will be relocated to a more appropriate position. These landscape materials include trees, August 15. 2001 Page 1 n38 shrubs, groundcover, and turf. Photographs showing the landscaping will be provided at the meeting. MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings necessary to approve this request can be made, with the implementation of Conditions of Approval, as follows: Architectural Design. As designed and conditioned, the proposed building architecture does conform to the architecture of the existing gate located at the intersection of Avenue 52 and Washington Street, as well as the historic Hacienda del Gato located in the property. The proposed design, scale, and place will lend itself to the surrounding environment by providing for an attractive streetscape and entry statement. The window and door openings are proportionate to the building and allow maximum light, as well as visual interest. The building mass and scale is compatible with that of the existing gatehouse. The building has been designed with appropriate architectural variation and detailing to break up the elevations with the windows, light fixtures, and tile accents. The use of the stucco finish and glass produce textures that are interesting and inviting. However, to further enable the proposed building to be compatible with surrounding buildings and give the appearance of a highly designed building, staff recommends in Condition No. 1 that the stucco finish be smooth trowel. 2. Landscape Design. The proposed project includes relocating several of the existing trees on the property to accommodate the proposed gatehouse. The revised landscaping is sufficient to soften the appearance of the building and provide visual interest if not removed. Staff recommends in Condition No. 2 that the existing landscaping be replanted in the immediate area. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2001-710, subject to the following conditions: Prior to issuance of building permits, the color and materials board and plans shall be revised to indicate that the exterior stucco on the building shall be a smooth trowel finish. Prior to issuance of building permits, the landscape plan shall be redrawn to indicate that the existing landscape materials will be replanted near the site. August 15, 2001 Page 2 1.i (; 0 3g Attachments: Plans Exhibit (Includes site/landscape plans and elevations.) Prepared by: kill Michele Rambo, Associate Planner August 15, 2001 Page 3 Submitted by: I Christine di lorio, ffilanning Manager I '...J 11 00 BI #E ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: SEPTEMBER 5, 2001 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-712 MICHAEL SHOVLIN (FOR STAPLES) STOFFREGEN FULLER & ASSOCIATES REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A 23,492 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, EAST OF WASHINGTON STREET WITHIN THE ONE -ELEVEN LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER The project site is located east of Stater Brothers Supermarket, next to the Postal Place. The location is a graded area north of Carl's Jr (Attachment 1). The parking lot has been installed to the north and south of the proposed site. The land to the east is vacant. PROJECT PROPOSAL: The applicants are proposing a 23,492 square foot one story building to be used for Staples (Attachment 2). The architecture of the building is similar to the existing buildings to the west. The building has a flat roof of heights varying from 18 feet over the arcade at the front, to 24 feet over the main part of the building, and 35'-6" at the entry tower arch. Architectural features from existing buildings include a detailed cornice with a diamond pattern, arched tower, wall light sconces, and wood outrigger posts in the tower. Exterior colors consist of the same light earth tones used in the adjacent buildings. The plans indicate no landscaping proposed for this project. STAFF COMMENTS: On the front elevation the arcade at each end is shown extending beyond the end of the proposed building. At the west end of the building, this would conflict with P:\STAN\sdp 2001-712 alrc rpt.wpd l� 1 arcade and sign for the Postal Place. The sign is on the fascia of the existing arcade, and would be covered by the proposed arcade of the new building. The proposed arcade will need to be revised to conform to the existing construction and sign. 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 Desi n- The architectural design of the project, including but not limited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements are compatible with the surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city. The building is a well designed with articulation on the front and rear elevations. The project uses architectural features, colors, and materials to match the surrounding existing buildings. The side elevations will not be readily visible because of the existing structure to the west and future structure to the east. Staff is recommending the arcade at the west end of the front can be revised to conform with the existing construction. 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 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. While there is not a lot of opportunity to provide landscaping, small planters around some of the arcade columns are recommended by staff to soften the facade. 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 a building permit final landscape working drawings shall be approved by the Community Development Department. The plans shall provide for a minimurn of four pocket planters around the columns at the front of the building. The planters shall include shrubs and/or vines, and groundcover. P:\STAN\sdp 2001-712 alit rpt.wpd 2. Prior to issuance of a building permit final working drawings shall be approved by the Community Development Department. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Plan exhibits Prepared by: �v�vx ICJ, SOIjvrk" Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: C-L-�-L- �� - -- Christine di lorio, Planning Manager P:\STAN\sdp 2001-712 alrc rpt.wpd i ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: SEPTEMBER 5, 2001 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30092 BARTON PROPERTIES SHAWN T. BURCH REVIEW OF CONCEPTUAL PARKWAY LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR A 97-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 58 AND MONROE STREET This site is vacant. Although this property is not in the City, the property, owner has requested to be annexed. On July 3, 2001, the City Council approved the applicant's request to subdivide approximately 37 acres into 97 single family lots and other common lots, provided the parkway landscape plans was approved by the Planning Commission (Condition #81 of Resolution 2001-92). Before the project can be reviewed by the Planning Commission, the ARLC must review the plans for compliance with Zoning Code provisions. PROJECT PROPOSAL: The applicant has submitted preliminary landscaping plans for the parkways on the west side of Monroe Street and north side of Avenue 58. All parkways share a similar design concept and common desertscape plant materials, utilizing Palo Verde, Crape Myrtle, Mesquite and Palm trees. Shrub placement is not shown, but rooted to be located against the perimeter walls and adjacent to the meandering sidewalk and street curbs. Lawn is used in some planter areas. Canopy trees are 24"' box size while palms vary in height from 10' to 14' high (brown trunk height). Tree spacing is approximately 30'-0" on center in primarily linear design patterns. Shrubs are proposed in one and five gallon sizes accented with crushed stone. ALRC Tr. 30092-Greg ss SP99-038; 8/7 Page 1 of 3 Parkway landscape areas will not be used for water retention purposes, and undulating berms and rock boulders have been provided to create visual interest. Decorative concrete paving has been shown for the gated entrance on Avenue 158. FINDINGS: As required by Section 9.60.240 (Landscaping and Open Space) of the Zoning Ordinance, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following finding: 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 The Village of the Palms development to the north. The plant material and sizes are adequate to ensure an acceptable appearance upon installation. This plan was prepared before the June 12, 2001, Planning Commission meeting and therefore does not reflect the a meandering wall along both street frontage pursuant to Condition #81 of Resolution 2001-92 (See Condition #3). Staff review of final wall plans is recommended. RECOMMENDATION: Approval landscaping plans, subject to the following conditions: 1 . Developer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of this project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense counsel at its sole discretion. This indemnification shall include any award toward attorney's fees. The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 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. The perimeter wall shall be decorative and meandering in the parkway areas pursuant to the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map 30092. Prior to issuance of a building/grading permit, the Community Development Director shall review and approve the final design of the perimeter wall for compliance ALRC Tr. 30092-Greg Page 2 of 3 ss SP99-038; 8/7 '.,,,� „ Il K with the tract map conditions. The exterior finish of the wall may be stucco or a natural masonry finish such as tan slumpstone, provided the wall is topped off with a minimum two-inch thick masonry or brick cap. 4. Submit final working drawings to the Public Works Department for approval prior to installation beginning in compliance with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of the Municipal Code. 5. Lawn areas and pop-up sprinkler heads shall not be located within 18-inches of street curb areas. 6. Mounding heights shall be a minimum height of 2'-0", but not exceed a height of 3'-0", pursuant to Section 9.60.240 of the Zoning Code. Undulating berms shall cover 65 percent, or more, of the street frontage areas. 7. Any development identification signs greater than six square feet in size shall be submitted to the Community Development Department under separate cover pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 9.160 (Signs) of the Zoning Code. Internally illuminate signs are not allowed. 8. A Site Development Permit application shall be submitted to review and approve prototype housing units and front yard landscaping plans. 9. Shrubs shall be irrigated with drip emitters whenever possible. 10. Trees shall be double staked with two-inch diameter lodge poles to protect against damage from gusting winds. 1 1 . Specimen trees shall have calipers of not less than 1.25 inches measured three feet up from finished grade level, unless multiple trunk trees are installed. Installed trees shall be a minimum overall height of 7'-0". 12. Prior to submission of final working drawings, preliminary planting plans showing trees and shrub locations. Trees shall not be linear in placement. Attachments: 1 . Tract Map Exhibit by: , Associate Planner Submitted by: Christine di lorio, Plannin Manager 04 � ALRC Tr. 30092-Greg ss SP99-038; 8/7 Page 3 of 3 ATTACHMENTS n4f IN THE CITY OF U QUINT& COUNTY OF R"RSIOE. STATE OF CAIFORNIA TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30092 THE SOUTHWEST OUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST OUARTER OF SECTION 22. T.6S., RJE, SAN SCONARIANO "EMOM NICMFI FMIIMFRINI, INC. XKMH EARTIANOflC OUAMRES ..en ro um Q a aorrre. AP MI 2001 04� arbe ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: SEPTEMBER 5, 2001 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-713 RANCHO CAPISTRANO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BBG ARCHITECTS APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THREE NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL UNITS NORTH OF 54T" AVENUE AND EAST OF JEFFERSON STREET, WITHIN COUNTRY CLUB OF THE DESERT The project site is within Country Club of the Desert, a golf oriented 819 unit residential project on 988 acres, approved by the City Council in November, 2000. This request is the first for residential units (Villa Product) in the project. The first golf course and maintenance building is under construction, with the clubhouse and main guard gate approved for construction. PROJECT PROPOSAL: Proposed are the following three prototypical plans: Plan 1 Plan 2 size - # of bedrooms - baths - garage spaces - maximum building height - size - # of bedrooms - baths - garage spaces - maximum building height - 2,5555 square feet two plus attached casita three two plus golf cart space 18' - one story 2,819 square feet three three and one-half two plus golf cart space 23'-3" - one story P:\STAN\sdp 2001-713 alrc rpt ccod.wpd 1._ 050 Plan 3 size - 3,128 square feet # of bedrooms - three plus library baths - three garage spaces - three maximum building height - 26'-8" - two story The proposal indicates that these detached units will be constructed on 85 lots near the northwest corner of the project, adjacent to 52N' Avenue and the Coachella Canal. The architecture and materials of the units is similar to that used in the clubhouse and main guard house. Architectural features include articulated tile roofs combining gable and hip roofs, wood sectional garage doors, exposed rafters, inset front windows, covered rear patios, and front courtyards (on two plans) or a central courtyard. All front elevations consist of a combination of stone siding and plaster, with rear elevations consisting of plaster walls and side elevations using some stone siding and plaster. Two facades per plan are proposed. Exterior materials include smooth trowel plaster and stone siding walls, and wood trim and headers. Roof tile will use both barrel tile (on bottom three rows) and "s" tile, with 25% of the tiles mudded. Colors include a red blend roof tile, tan to light brown plaster, and brown to gray accent colors. The landscaping plans include planting and design concepts for the model complex and Plan 3. Plant material include plants and trees approved in their specific plan. The applicant proposes a zero sideyard type of design, whereby the neighbor with the larger yard would be able to use the adjacent neighbors sideyard for planting. 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 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) of the Zoning Code and Architectural Guidelines of the Specific Plan (SP 99-35). RESPONSE: The Zoning Code 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 two facades per plan are proposed, roof heights are varied with the combination of different roofs, and wood headers are provided where required. P:\STAN\sdp 2001-713 alrc rpt ccod.wpd 051. The Specific (Plan guidelines dictate an architectural theme, exterior color ranges and materials, and design criteria. The proposed plans are also in compliance with these items. 2. 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 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 development to the south and with the quality of design prevalent in the City. 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. RESPONSE: The plans provide conceptual design and planting information for the front yards. The pallette includes those plants specified in the specific plan, as well as additional compatible plants. Staff review of detailed plans for these plans is recommended. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2001- 713, subject to the following conditions: 1. Detailed front yard landscaping plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department for approval prior to issuance of any building permit for units authorized by this approval. 2. 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. P:\STAN\sdp 2001-713 alrc rpt ccod.wpd s. Attachment: Plan exhibit book Prepared by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: 4Sf' L- cJGiMf7n moo} Christine di lorio, Planning Manager P:\STAN\sdp 2001-713 alrc rpt ccod.wpd 1, a_,. n53 BI #H ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT CASE NO.: APPLICANT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: REQUEST LOCATION: BACKGROUND: SE.PTEMBER 5, 2001 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2001-694 CITY OF LA QUINTA PURKISS • ROSE - RSI REVIEW OF BUILDING ELEVATIONS AND LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR THE LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK NORTHWEST CORNER OF WESTWARD HO DRIVE AND ADAMS STREET The City Council at its February 5, 2001 meeting approved the park amenities to be included in Phase I of the Community Park design, and authorized the finalization of the Community Park design. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed restrooms/concessions/office/storage facility consists of a rectangular shaped, one story, 18-foot high building with multiple shed style roofs. The roofs will be covered with concrete "S"-tiles. The proposed walls consist of stucco bases with the remainder composed of slumpstone block. The office windows, proposed on the north elevation, will be fixed single pane, with aluminum frames and 2" X 8" rough sawn wood surrounds. The concessions portion of the proposed building, on the east elevation, will have storefront aluminum frame windows with pass throughs. Roll down shutters are proposed for all windows. The proposed multi -panel doors will be metal. A metal roll up door is proposed on the north elevation. A proposed arcade is shown along both the east and south elevations and each will be supported by wood piers with decorative corbels. Above the north elevation arcade will be a painted tube steel grille clerestory. Exposed wood rafter tails are also proposed. The proposed concession area will be shaded with a wood post and beam trellis. LANDSCAPE PLANS: The proposed landscape plan shows a variety of tree types surrounding the ball fields. The tree types proposed are Fern Leaf Acacia and Silk trees. The proposed parking lot tree is Mexican Palo Verde with Water Gum trees proposed in the end planters. �54 G:\WPDOCS\ALRC StfRptComPark. wpd Carrotwood trees are: proposed around the playground. Crape Myrtle are formally grouped as accent trees at the park entry. Shrubs and groundcover are proposed with the parking lot area. Findings can be made to approve the proposed building elevations and landscaping with the exception of the following: 1. Landscaping - The proposed design specifies only tree species along Westward Ho Drive and Adams Street that flowers during the summer. Staff is recommending the addition of another tree species that flowers during the winter months. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the building elevations and landscaping plans, subject to the following condition: 1 . Prior to issuance of a building permit the landscape plan shall be redesigned to show another tree species that flowers during the winter months to be located along Westward Ho Drive and Adams Street. Attachment: 1. Building Elevations and Landscaping Plan exhibits Prepared and Submitted bsy: Christine di lorio, Plan ing Manager G:\WPDOCS\ALRC StfRptComPark.wpd n5�