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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW COMMITTEE
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall Session Room
73-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
OCTOBER 2, 2002
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2002-039
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 September 4, 2002.
BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Itern .......................
Applicant ................
Location .................
Request ..................
Action ....................
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2002-015
Prest/Vuksic Architects
Northwest corner of Calle Amigo and Desert Club
Drive.
Review of architecture and landscaping plans for
a 7,676 square foot two story office: building
Minute Motion 2002-
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B. Item .......................
Applicant ................
Location .................
Request ..................
Action ....................
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 308834
Madison Estates, LLC
North side of Avenue 58 and west of Madison
Street
Review of landscape plans for a 76 lot single
family development on 29 acres
Minute Motion 2002-
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
September 4, 2002
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10:00 a.m.
A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Committee was called
to order at 10:06 a.m. by Associate Planner Greg Trousdell who led the
flag salute.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, Dennis Cunningham, and David
Thorns.
C. Staff present: Management Analyst Debbie Powell, and Associate
Planner Greg Trousdell.
IL PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of August 7, 2002.
Commissioner Thorns noted some minor changes. There being no further
corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members
Bobbitt/Thoms to approve the Minutes as corrected.
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A. IQutatLv-e Tract Map 30834; a request of Madison Estates, LLC for
review of landscaping plans for parkway improvements for the north side
of Avenue 58, west of Madison Street.
Associate Planner Greg Trousdell gave an explanation of the
project and introduced Mr. Ron Gregory, landscape architect for
the project, who gave a presentation on the project. Mr. Gregory
indicated this is an Early California design similar to a project the
developer admired in Carefree, Arizona. Although the plans only
showed parkway improvements, they are finishing the design
plans for the retention basins which will include a stream and
pathways using lush landscape materials. It is envisioned that 76
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custom houses will be built facing onto common open space areas.
Regarding the walls along Avenue 58, the developer would like to
use a four foot high Keystone wall to build up earthen mounds to
obscure the view of the six foot high backyard walls for the
proposed houses. Mr. Gregory stated he has spoken with City
staff about this issue, and although it is a atypical design solution,
he thinks it is workable and a meandering sidewalk will be added
to the project.
2. Committee Member Thoms stated he did not believe the double
wall on Avenue 58 could be built if the City was to require a
meandering sidewalk. Associate Planner Greg Trousdell explained
that the meandering sidewalk could be more pronounced between
Lots 32 and 38, but could be tapered back to the street behind
other lot locations. Committee Member Thoms stated he would
like to see the design solution before the Committee approves the
design.
3. Committee Members Bobbitt and Thoms stated that the selection
of parkway trees were not appropriate for this environment,
namely the pines. Committee Member Bobbitt stated that if
California Pepper trees were used he would like them to be
multiple trunks because gusting winds can break off large limbs if
not properly maintained. Committee Members also mentioned that
spider mites and pine needles can affect the growth of low level
plant material. Mr. Gregory stated the trees picked for this project
are used in the Coachella Valley and they can be a maintenance
problem if not properly maintained. Deep root watering is an
important attribute for any tree that is planted in this harsh
environment and he agreed with the Committee that pine needles
can preclude development of shrubs around the base of the tree.
Mr. Gregory stated he believed the design would be approved by
the Coachella Valley Water District in terms of water efficiency
and palette selection.
4. Committee Member Cunningham stated the design had merit and
the designer is obligated to make the project work within the
confines of his client's needs.
5. Mr. Gregory stated he would come back to the next ALFIC meeting
with a design for the parkways and retention basins to show the
Committee the entire project so they can fully understand the
developer's design concept for this private community.
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6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members Bobbitt/Thorns to continue the project to the
next meeting, as requested by the applicant. Unanimously
approved.
B. Commercial Property Improvement Program 2002-019; a request of
Desert Sage Restaurant, Steve Fortun for funding of exterior
improvements for the property located at 78-085 Avenida La Fonda.
1. Management Analyst Debbie Powell presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department and introduced Mr. Steve
Fortun, owner of the property, who gave a presentation on the
request.
2. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the roof was glass also.
Mr. Fortun stated it is a pitched glass canopy. The framing will be
painted the same color as the trim on the building.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he liked the project but there
would still be dirt and dust. Mr. Fortun stated they knew that but
they are going to snap on some type of lip to minimize it as much
as possible. Also, there would be vents on the roof that would
open up.
4. Committee Member Cunningham recommended they work with a
mechanical engineer to see what type of heat buildup they will
get. Mr. Fortun stated he has had it engineered for everything.
Committee Member Cunningham stated he believes this will be a
beautiful asset to the building as well as the City.
5. Committee Member Bobbitt asked how it could be cleaned. Mr.
Fortun stated they have spoken with several people and it was
determined they would use a chemical similar to what you use on
your windshield and squeegeed off.
6. Committee Member Thorns stated he approves of the
improvement, but questioned whether this type of improvement to
a facility that is fairly new, was the type of improvement the funds
should be used for. Staff stated the major goal of the program is
to improve the aesthetics in the Village. It is an improvement to
the building and is visible from the street, therefore it does meet
the criteria.
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7. Committee Member Cunningham stated that in order to get this far
in the approval process, he has had to spend a lot of money on his
restaurant and realized he needs to go further which requires a
substantial amount of funds. Some owners could install makeshift
improvements instead of spending the necessary money to
complete the project. This way he is requesting the funds to
complete it correctly.
8. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Committee Member Bobbitt/Thorns to adopt Minute Motion 2002-
0ci8 approving CPIP 2002-019 with a score of 95. 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 Architectural and
Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on October 2, 2002.
This meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m. on September 4, 2002.
Respectfully submitted,
BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2002
CASE NO: VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2002-015
APPLICANT: ROB CAPETZ/NISPERO PROPERTIES
ARCHITECT: PREST/VUKSIC ARCHITECTS
REQUEST: REVIEW OF PROTOTYPE ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
PLANS FOR A PROPOSED 7,676 S.F. 2-STORY OFFICE BUILDING
LOCATION: N/W/C DESERT CLUB DRIVE AND CALLE AMIGO
(SEE ATTACHED LOCATION MAP)
Please review the attached information in preparation for the October 2 ALRC
meeting. The architecture and landscape criteria for this project will be presented by
the applicant at the meeting.
The plans as proposed meet all setback and other zoning requirements of the Village
Commercial district. The key issue with staff relates to the location of the tower
element, which is at a zero setback from the corner of the intersection. While this is
permitted, there: may be a visibility problem. Staff feels that the Committee should
look at the building design with respect to the mass and scale of the building on this
corner.
Attached for your review with this project is a copy of the Village at La Quinta Design
Guidelines, adopted by City Council in 1997. We will be reviewing this project for
consistency with these Guidelines.
Transmitted by:
Wallace Nesbit, Associate Planner
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2002 (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2002)
CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30834
APPLICANT: MADISON ESTATES, LLC
REQUEST: LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30834,
A 76-LOT SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON 29+ ACRES
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF AVENUE 58 AND '/2 MILE WEST OF MADISON
STREET
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT: RGA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC.
Honorable Chairman and Members of the Architecture and Landscape Review
Committee, please prepare your comments on this proposal for discussion at the
meeting.
Recommended conditions are: 1) Provide concrete sidewalks to interior greenbelt areas
ensuring ADA compliant access; 2) Grading details shall be reviewed by the City's
Public Works Department; and 3) The final landscape plan for parkways and retention
basins shall be approved by the Community Development and Public Works
Departments in accordance with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of the La
Quinta Municipal Code.
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Associate Planner
Large Plans (Committee members only)
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