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2002 01 16 ALRCT o� 0j V b OF TNT ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall Session Room 76-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California JANUARY 16, 2002 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2002-001 I. 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 December 5, 2001. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-723 Applicant ................ Rancho Capistrano Development Corporation Location .................. North of Avenue 54 and east of Jefferson Street within Country Club of the Desert Request .................. Review of architectural and landscaping plans for three new Casas prototype residential plans Action .................... Minute Motion 2002- ALRC/AGENDA ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE B. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-724 Applicant ................ Family YMCA of the Desert Location ................. 49-955 Park Avenue Request .................. Review of architectural plans for a 2,626 square foot addition to the YMCA La Quinta Preschool. Action .................... Minute Motion 2002- C. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-725 Applicant ................ Carlos Gomez for Vons Supermarket Location ................. 78-271 - 78-297 Highway 111 within Plaza La Quinta Request .................. Review of architectural and landscaping plans for the expansion of the Vons Supermarket. Action .................... Minute Motion 2002- D. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-726 Applicant ................ Mike Mendoza Location ................. 47-550 Via Montana Request .................. Review of architectural and landscaping plans for a single family residence. Action .................... Minute Motion 2002- E. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-727 Applicant ................ La Quinta Jefferson Fifty, LLC Location ................. North of Avenue 50 and west of Jefferson Street Request .................. Review of architectural plans for three new prototype residential plans. Action .................... Minute Motion 2002- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT ALRC/AGENDA 1 MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA December 5, 2001 10:00 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Planning Manager Christine di lorio, who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, Dennis Cunningham, and David Thorns. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Christine di lorio, Management Analyst Debbie Power, Principal Planner Fred Baker, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: A. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to reorgainize the Agenda to take Item " B" first. Unanimously approved. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. Planning Manager Christine di lorio asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of November 7, 2001. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to approve the minutes as submitted. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Capital Property Improvement Program 2001-011; a request of Robert Capetz for a funding request for painting, new patio cover, tile work, landscaping, exterior lighting, and parking lot wall for the property located at 51-370 Avenida Bermudas, Plaza de la Fuente GA WPDOCS\ARI,C\Min 12-5-0l .wpd 1 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes December 5, 2001 1. Management Analyst Debbie Powell presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which its on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the appllicant would like to address the Committee. Mr. Mark Rascon representing Sun Vista, gave a presentation on the project. Mr. Mark Skochil, landscape contractor for the project gave a presentation on the landscaping. 3. Committee Member Cunningham asked what the total cost for the project would be. Mr. Rascon described the work to be done would cost approximately $17,400. They are still receiving bids for additional work they are proposing. Committee Member Cunningham stated his concern is that it is not a patchwork job, but that they have a complete plan for the remodeling. Mr. Rascon stated the exterior work will be done first and the interior as tenants are replaced. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked for the height of the wall. Mr. Rascon stated it will be six feet. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the patio cover would be wood. Mr. Rascon stated yes, as in the sample provided. Discussion followed regarding the materials to be used and the location of the cover. 5. Committee Member Thoms asked if there was any concern in regard to the color and the history of the building. Staff stated no. Committee Member Thorns asked if the existing trees would be cleaned up. Mr. Skochil stated they would all be pruned. Committee Member Thorns asked about the runway lights and suggested the single pagoda be used instead of the one indicated. Also, are the existing lights to be changed? Mr. Rascon stated they would be replaced. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt stated his concern about the lights to be used on the trees as they can cause problems after time. He suggested using a different light. Also in regard to the landscape beds, they needed to be properly drained. 7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2001-051 approving CPIP 01-011 with a score of 88. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2001-719; a request of Puerta Azul Holdings G:AWPDOCSWRLC�Min12-5-Ol.wpd 2 '�:) 00( Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes December 5, 2001 for review of building elevations for a two story 5,274 square foot Great House (clubhouse). 1. Principal Planner Fred Baker presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. 2. Committee Member Thorns asked staff to explain the stucco base. Staff explained it was the colored band at the base of the building. 3. Committee Member Cunningham suggested the applicant use random mudded tiles for the roof because the building is seen from the street and it would make a more dramatic statement. Also, it needs to have a trowel finish and the color break up on the banding could be a problem. The windows need to be true multi - pane and a composite garage door. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the ceramic tile on the top of the bell tower and over the doors. 5. Mr. Steve McCormick, representing Puerta Azul gave a presentation on the project. He explained the color base would be on the columns for about a foot above grade. 6. Committee Member Cunningham stated the colored banding would add to much to the building and should not be used. 7. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the plant material on top of the arcade. Mr. McCormick stated it was not a planter, but a bougainvillea plant growing up. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that if the date palms were to be used, they must be healthy and not stressed to ensure they will not drop their crowns. 8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2001-052 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-719, subject to the conditions: A. Condition #1: Prior to issuance of building permits, revise the building elevations as follows: a. Walls will be smooth trowel plaster finish; b. The roof tile shall be random mudded roof tile; C. Base color on the columns shall be deleted; G:AWPDOCSVARLCAMin12-5-0I .wpd 3 - � - 005 Architectural & Landscape Review Committee Minutes December 5, 2001 d. Multi -pane windows shall be true divided lights; e. Delete the wood and replace with composite for the garage door. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: 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 January 2, 2002. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :12 a.m. on December 5, 2001. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California G:AWPDGCSVARLCAMml2-5-OLwpd 4 1" O06 BI #A ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: JANUARY 16, 2002 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-723 RANCHO CAPISTRANO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION B13G ARCHITECTS GMA INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THREE NEW CASAS PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL PLANS 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 third group of residential units (Casas Product) in the project. The Villas product (detached single family units) and Casitas product ("semi -attached" town homes) were approved by the Planning Commission on September 11, 2001, and November 13, 2001, respectively. The first golf course, clubhouse and maintenance building are under construction, with the main guard gate approved for construction. PROJECT PROPOSAL: Proposed are detached single family residences with three floor plans. The following is a description of the plans: Plan 1 size - # of bedrooms - baths - garage spaces - maximum building height - 3,397 square feet four plus detached casita 3.5 plus one for casita unit three garages 20'-0" - one story P:\STAN\sdp 2001-723 alrc rpt ccod.wpd 007 Plan 2 Plan 3 size - # of bedrooms - baths - garage :spaces - maximum building height - size - # of bedrooms - baths - garage spaces - maximum building height - 4,030 square feet Three plus detached casita 3.5 plus one for casita unit three garages 22'-0" - one story 5,031 square feet Three plus detached casita 4.5 three garages 24'-0" - two stories These units will be constructed on 55 lots on Via Pessaro, Via Vicenza, and Via Verona, with three models on Village Club Place. The architecture and materials of the units is similar to that used in the previously approved units, clubhouse and main guard house. Architectural features include articulated tile roofs combining gable and hip roofs, exposed rafters, inset front windows, decorative ironwork, covered rear patios, and front courtyards. All exteriors of the units will be use a combination of stone and plaster with some wood trim. Two facades for each plan are proposed. Exterior materials include light sand finish plaster walls, decorative stone, wood trim and headers. The roof material will "S" the in a red blend. Material colors include tan to light brown plaster, and brown to gray accent and wood trim colors. The landscaping plans include a preliminary plan for the model area. Plant material include plants and trees approved in their specific plan. The trees range from 24" to 36" box size with shrubs 5 gallons and ground cover one gallon. FINDINGS: As required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Code, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following findings: 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 applicable 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 P:\STAN\sdp 2001-723 alrc rpt ccod.wpd c n 0 J in that two facades for the plan is proposed, roof heights are varied with the combination of different roofs, and headers are provided where required. 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, andother 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- 723, subject to the following conditions: 1. Detailed preliminary front yard and streetscape landscaping plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of any building permit for these units. 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 2001-723 alrc rpt ccod.wpd; Attachment: 1. Plan exhibit book Prepared by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: cauLrL Christine di lorio, Planningl Manager P:\STAN\sdp 2001-723 alrc rpt ccod.wpd 010 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: JANUARY 16, 2002 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-724 FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT JOHN WALLING, WALLING & McCALLUM, ARCHITECTS REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR A 2,626 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO THE YMCA LA QUINTA PRESCHOOL 49-955 PARK AVENUE The project site is the YMCA Daycare and Preschool on the west side of Park Avenue, north of Avenue 50. The Boys and Girls Club facility is immediately to the southwest, with Truman School to the northwest and La Quinta Middle School to the north. The facility has been operated by the YMCA since it was constructed in 1991. A parking lot which is shared with the Boys and Girls Club exists in front and to the east of the facility. PROJECT PROPOSAL: Proposed is a 2,626 square foot addition on the front of the building. The addition will provide two new classrooms, a conference room and restrooms. The existing building is Spanish in nature with tan plastered walls and red tile hipped roof. The proposed addition will match in design, materials and colors. The maximum height of the building will be 14'-6" at the addition. Two trees, lawn and a number of shrubs in front of the building will be removed for the addition. A short curved wall attached to the front of the addition will be provided. A landscaping plan has not been submitted. FINDINGS: As required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Code, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following findings: P:\STAN\sdp 2001-724 alrc rpt ymca.wpd oil 1. The project is consistent with the requirements of the Zoning Code. RESPONSE: The project as exists and with the proposed addition complies with applicable Zoning Code requirements. 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 addition are attractive and compatible with the existing building and surrounding development and the quality of design prevalent in the City. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2001- 727, subject to the following conditions: 1. Detailed preliminary landscaping plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of any building permit for the addition. 2. Prior to issuance of building permits for the addition authorized by this approval, final working drawings shall be approved by the Community Development Department. Attachment: 1 . Plan exhibits Prepared by: tea , b, JGtW-N- Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner Submitted by: Christine di lorio, Plan ing Manager P:\STAN\sdp 2001-724 alrc rpt ymca.wpd "�!1 012 BI #C ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER REQUEST: LOCATION: ARCHITECT: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: GENERAL PLAN/ ZONING: SURROUNDING LAND USES: BACKGROUND: JANUARY 16, 2002 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-725 CARLOS GOMEZ FOR VONS (A SAFEWAY CO.) M&H REALTY PARTNERS II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR EXPANSION OF THE VONS SUPERMARKET 78-271 THROUGH 78-297 HIGHWAY 111, WITHIN PLAZA LA QUINTA K. L. CHARLES AND ASSOCIATES LAWRENCE R. ROSS AND ASSOC. COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL NORTH: EXISTING PLAZA LA QUINTA PARKING LOT SOUTH: EXISTING EMPLOYEE PARKING AREA FOR EMPLOYEES OF VONS AND POINT HAPPY RANCH PROPERTY BEYOND EAST: EXISTING PLAZA LA QUINTA IN -LINE TENANT BUILDINGS AND AFFILIATED PARKING AREAS WEST: ASPHALT PAVING SERVICE AREA DRIVE AISLE AND EXISTING MOUNTAINOUS AREA BEYOND The 36,827 square foot Vons Supermarket (Store #2175) is in Plaza La Quinta, a commercial shopping center located at the southwest corner of Highway 111 and P:alrc Vons Final/GT.wpd - 013 Washington Street. Vons is located on the west side of the development with most tenants to the east and northeast (Attachment 1). The existing shopping center consists of one and two story buildings in early -California architectural design theme utilizing beige plaster walls and columns, decorative tile accents and paving, wood framed multiple pane windows and doors, and mudded two piece red clay ("S" tile) roofs. Mosaic tiles are also used to complement the building facade features typically around door and window openings. The north building elevation for Vons has large single pane storefront windows set back under a covered arcade behind a low profile stucco wall capped in red brick that screens shopping cart storage areas. Behind the store, to the south, is an existing vehicle service corridor for the market and shopping center, including a loading dock for daily deliveries and employee parking stalls. Presently, roof mounted mechanical equipment is screened behind parapet walls in most cases except for equipment projecting above the parapet screen on the west side of the building that is visible from Highway 111. An internally illuminated, building mounted channel letter sign (approx. 5'-0" high red plexiglass faces) provides identification for Vons on the north building elevation, supplemented by under canopy non -illuminated signs. Approximately 610 parking spaces exist within the shopping center. Date Palm and California Pepper trees are the primary vertical landscape treatment for the center along with mounded turf on public street frontages. Parking lot lighting is provided using decorative metal fixtures with clear lenses mounted on wood -covered poles measuring approximately 18-feet high. Currently, the parking lot lights are unshielded. REQUEST: Vons is proposing a new building addition (4,150 sq. ft.) on the southeast side of the building which displaces 19 employee parking spaces at the rear of the building and expands into three in -line tenant spaces (4,540 sq. ft.) to the east (i.e., La Quinta Cleaners, Groomingdales, and a vacant space). Exterior building walls are finished using plaster painted white (Attachment 2). New roof top mechanical equipment will be placed behind the parapet walls. The north building elevation for Vons and Fred Sand Desert Realty will be extensively remodeled to include changes to the roof structures and relocation of store entrances. Portions of the Von's storefront will move to the north by approximately 11 feet and utilize smaller single pane windows than currently exist. Entrances into Vons have hipped clay tile roofs, up to 23'-8" high, supported by columns clad in variegated red Acme brick on the lower levels and stucco above. Arches between the columns have brick veneer in soldier course style to complement other proposed architectural features. Exterior building walls are finished using plaster painted white. Vons also proposes an open heavy beam wood trellis to the west of Fred Sands Desert Realty P:alrc Vons Final/GT.wpd 014 that shades three half -circle mosaic tile wall panels that are being set aside for a potential Art In Public Places request by a local artist. These panels mimic; storefront windows used in the center. Exposed wood elements throughout the project will be stained dark brown to match the existing center. A conceptual landscaping plan with a plant pallette has been submitted showing replacement of California Pepper trees on the north of the store with Desert Catalpa, Yellow Oleander, Acacia and Palo Verde trees. Plants materials include some of those used in the center, as well as others compatible in growth patterns, water needs, and appearance. The small planters in front of Vons will be removed by this proposal along with minor changes to the parking lot. FINDINGS: As required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Code, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following findings: Architectural Desian - The architectural design of the project, including but not limited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements are compatible with the surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the City provided the following issues are addressed. Response: The proposed remodel to the shopping center is architecturally compatible with the early -California design motif in that large decorative columns support clay tile roof elements and mosaic tiles are inset into plastered walls. Decorative wood rafters complement existing building features. However, the proposed revision to the roof element at the Fred Sands office (easternmost portion of the expansion) appears top heavy and out of scale given the size of the supporting columns and low roof. Whereas, the proposed towers to the west are supported by substantial columns and the backdrop is a large sloped roof. Staff is recommending that the easternmost roof element be redesigned so as to be in scale and proportion to its location (See Condition 1C). Landscape Design - New parking lot landscaping will enhance the project by providing shading for vehicles as required by the original landscape plan and current City requirements. New trees complement buildings and create interesting views from Highway 111. To enhance the project, Staff recommends a landscape planter measuring 4'-0" wide be added to the west of the Fred Sands business (i.e., in front of the future mural) to replace the planters being removed in front of Vons. The new planter(s) can either be located adjacent to the mural panels or parking stalls (Condition 1A), but must be of sufficient size to support shrub growth. In conclusion, the findings needed to recommend approval of this request can be made provided the recommended conditions of approval are imposed. P:alrc Vons Final/GT.wpd 015 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Minute Motion 2002- , recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2001-725 to the Planning Commission, subject to the following condition: 1 . Prior to issuance of a building permit, the following revisions shall be made to the building and landscaping plans, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director: A. Four foot wide landscape planters (at grade or raised) shall be installed under the north building elevation wood trellis. These planters shall be a minimum length of 8'-0". The final number and location of these planters shall be approved by the Community Development Director. B. Parking lot trees shall be a minimum height of 10'-0" high (minimum 1.5" caliper) when installed. C. Redesign the easternmost hip roof element so as to be in scale and in proportion to its location. Attachments: 1 . Location Map 2. Large Plans (ALRC members only) by: I, Associate Planner Submitted by: ltL�-4fL"-� Christine di lorio, Planning Manager P:alrc Vons Final/GT.wpd 016 ATTACHMENTS 017 Attachment 1 i' GA BOINTA M w "mob' rR.4 Poe 3 oa° : a PBx 2 O / OLDp b 2.00AC. \ M• 76 ML --} /OUTNrq /NO/AN k,ECT rr ..�...,N/� QO �91' � meat xr n � J�rq•9 °<.\ \ /3 ,11714.M y, y9 /B ,k 9y a O 'rti°Site 5° Plaza La Quanta Pde 6 PQ e/ si.ss —�---- \\___ — —_ — '•LiB /srH) TRA 020.0/0 V<L .1 TR A. 04.003 y 64 } 4 Case: SDP 2001 -%25,1 /5 03 JT BArA: PM.,, ) RS/BB/M R! Is !r RS /B AS LB IB ASSESSOR'S MAP BX.. 604 P0. 05 RIVERS/OE COUNTY, CALIF Jul:0 9 Iggq 35 skill pl $ 087ACI } I / Por.I - v y i O Per. /e s 6 ® c _g "07B A✓. _ - ; 018 BI #D ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: PROPERTY OWNER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: BACKGROUND: JANUARY 16, 2002 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-726 MIKE MENDOZA, PROJECT DESIGNER REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE 47-550 VIA MONTANA POINT CENTER FINANCIAL (DAN HARKEY) LARRY CARDLICCI, ASLA This project is located within Lake La Quinta, a private development of approximately 281 single family lots on 103 acres oriented around a 24-acre manmade lake generally bounded by Adams Street on the east, Avenue 48 on the south and Avenue 47 on the north. The existing one story houses in this private development typically range in size from 1,909 square feet to 3,800 square feet. The prevalent style of architecture is Mediterranean/Spanish, utilizing plastered walls and overhangs, tile roofs, and light colored building exteriors. However, since there have been various builders in the project, existing houses vary in terms of entry features, roof planes and heights, stucco surrounds, perimeter walls and gates, metal roll -up garage doors, etc. Front yard landscaping within the project is lawn accented by trees, shrubs and annual color. Various palm trees are also used throughout the development to augment traditional planting schemes. The vacant lake front residential lot is sited on the cul-de-sac bulb of Via Montana, abutting existing detached houses (Attachment 1). Eighteen single family houses exist on the 19-lot private street with most houses being built in the last few years. PROJECT PROPOSAL: The applicant is proposing to build a custom single family house on Lot 270 in Lake La Quinta. The proposed single story house is 2,980 square feet (three bedrooms) and P:\GREG\ALRC SDP726 Final.vvpd 019 has a front loaded three -car garage with sectional metal doors. A detached guest cottage of 311 square feet is also proposed on the west side of the house. A California -Mediterranean architectural design, utilizing smooth troweled exterior stuccoed surfaces and red clay "S" the (US Claylite) roofing, is proposed. The proposed building elevations use a variety of window styles and shapes, including small fixed pane windows in the clerestory portion of the house. Horizontal Coronado stone trim is proposed on the front building elevations at heights of 7.5' and 17.5' to enhance this prominent facade. Building colors are planned to be varying shades of white. An exterior material and color sample board will be available at the meeting. Hip roofs are used throughout the project in 4:12 pitches, excluding one flat roofed rear patio cover. With the fluctuation in roof sections, building heights range from 13.5' to 23.0' high. Large windows on the east side of the house will be shaded by covered patios extending 10.5 feet and 15.5 feet out from the back of the house. A front yard landscaping plan proposes a small area of lawn accented by a specimen Brazilian Pepper tree, multiple palm trees (varying heights), and a variety of shrubs in one and five gallon sizes. Bougainvillea vines will be trained to cover the surface of the wall. Annuals are; proposed along the entrance to the house with Autumn Sage. MANDATORY FINDINGS: Findings necessary to approve this request pursuant to Section 9.60.300(H) of the Zoning Ordinance are: 1 . Landscape Desian. The plans provide design and planting information for the front yard meeting City Zoning Code requirements. The plant pallette is varied and blends with existing single family houses. Final review by staff for these plans is recommended in Condition 1. 2. Architectural Design. The Zoning Code requires architectural compatibility between this proposal and surrounding houses. To assist this review, the applicant has provided photographs of neighboring houses which have been distributed prior to the meeting. The proposed design of the custom house uses exterior finishes and architectural treatments matching existing houses in the immediate area in compliance with City design requirements. P:\GREG\ALRC SDP726 Finalmpd �20 RECOMMENDATION:: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2001- 726, subject to the following condition being met: Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the final 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. Attachments: 1 . 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This tract was processed concurrently with the shopping center located at the northwest intersection of Avenue 50 and Jefferson Street (Attachment 1). The projects are being constructed by separate developers. The first phase of the tract adjacent to Jefferson Street was recorded on October 17, 2001. The 33 acre residential tract wraps around the shopping center and fronts on both Avenue 50 and Jefferson Street and consists of 103 single family lots. A typical lot is 80 feet wide and 105 + feet deep. PROJECT PROPOSAL: Proposed are detached single family residences with three floor plans (Attachment 2). The following is a description of the plans: Plan 1 size - # of bedrooms - baths - garage spaces - maximum building height - 3,030 square feet plus 250 square feet for optional attached casita four plus attached casita which can be a bedroom or den/exercise room 3.5 plus one for optional casita if used for bedroom three garages 22'-0" - one story P:\STAN\sdp 2002-727 air-- rpt.wpd n24 Plan 2 Plan 3 size - # of bedrooms - baths - garage spaces - maximum building height - size - # of bedrooms - baths - garage spaces - maximum building height - 2,665 square feet plus 270 square feet for optional attached casita four plus optional attached casita which can be a bedroom or den/exercise room 3.5 plus one for optional casita if used for bedroom three garages 20'-0" - one story 2,655 square feet plus 270 square feet for optional attached casita Three plus optional attached casita which can be a bedroom or den/exercise room 3.5 plus one for optional casita if used for bedroom three garages 24'-0" - two stories Within each plan there will be three facades. Facade (Type) A is a contemporary style, with facade (Type) B a Mission style, and Facade (Type) C a Spanish Revival style. Architectural features include articulated "s" or flat tile hip roofs, stuccoed eaves, entry courtyards (except for Type A contemporary), inset front windows, covered rear patios, and stucco popouts around all windows and doors, except for Type B which on the front has wood shutters. All exteriors of the units will use plaster with Type A contemporary adding a cultured stone wainscot on the front. Each plan has the option of adding an attached "casita" to the front of the residence. Exterior materials include smooth trowel finish plaster or medium sand finish (for Type A contemporary) walls, decorative cultured stone (for Type A contemporary), wood trim and headers. The roof material will "S" the in a red blend or marbled red or grey flat slate (for Type A contemporary). Material colors include beige to tan plaster, and white to light grey accent colors. The landscaping plans will be submitted at a later date for review by the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee. FINDINGS: As required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Code, the Committee is required to review and comment on the following findings: P:\STAN\sdp 2002-727 alrc rpt.wpd 025 1. The project is consistent with the Design Guidelines of Section 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) of the Zoning Code. RESPONSE: The Zoning Code design guidelines require a minimum of two different front elevations, varied roof heights and planes, and window and door surrounds for flat elevation planes. The proposed units comply with these requirements in that three facades for each of the plans are: proposed, and stucco popouts are provided where required. All of the plans use a similar footprint and roof design. As such, when viewed from the front or rear, all facades use a main roof ridge line with hipped ends on each side. Condition #2 below recommends one facade per plan type use gable ends, providing a variety in the streetscape. 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. Condition #2 below recommends i:hat the wood shutters be of a composite material which will withstand the summer heat. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2002- 727, subject to the following conditions: 1. Detailed preliminary front yard and streetscape landscaping plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee 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, with the following revisions: A. One facade of each plan type shall be modified to change the main ridge lines hipped ends to gable ends from other type the satisfaction of the Community Development Department, prior to issuance of the first building permit. P:\STAN\sdp 2002-727 alre rpt.wpd 026 B. The wood shutters shall be made of a composite material to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Plan exhibits Prepared by: Submitted by: Stan B. Sawa, Principal. Planner Christine di lori ,Planning Manager P:\STAN\sdp 2002-727 alrc rpt.wpd 027