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2003 08 06 ALRCi � I 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 AUGUST 6, 2003 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2003-027 CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Roll Call II. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the Minutes for July 2, 2003. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-778 Applicant ................ Centex Destination Properties Location ................. West of Eisenhower Drive at Coachella Drive Request .................. A eview of prototype resort residential housing units which range in size from 1,300 square feet to over 2,000 square feet in one and two story designs for a 280-unit development on 44.61 acres. Action .................... Minute Motion 2003- ,J.ukiu001 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE B. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-779 Applicant ................ M.D.S. Consulting for Nadador, LLC Location ................. Southeast corner of PGA Boulevard and Avenue 54 Request .................. A review of one prototype single story house plan, private clubhouse building and common area landscaping for a 32 unit residential development on approximately 21 .3 acres Action .................... Minute Motion 2003- C. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-782 Applicant ................ Madison Estates, LLC Location ................. North side of Avenue 58 and 34 mile west of Madison Street Request .................. A review of three prototype house plans and landscaping for a 76-lot single family development on 29+ acres. Action .................... Minute Motion 2003- D. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-780 & 781 Applicant ................ Code Murphy, LLC/Kleine Building & Development Location ................. Southeast corner of Corporate Center Drive and Commerce Court Request .................. Review of architectural and landscaping plans for two, single story office buildings within the La Quinta Corporate Center. Action .................... Minute Motion 2003- E. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-784 Applicant ................ Toll Brothers, Inc./RNM Architects Location ................. East side of Jefferson Street, south of Pomelo, within Mountain View Country Club Request .................. Review of architectural and landscaping plans for 50, two story condominium units. Action .................... Minute Motion 2003- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT ,_ASV 6v00L ALRC/AGENDA MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA July 2, 2003 '10:00 a.m. IV V CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:12 a.m. by Planning Manager Oscar Orci who led the flag salute. B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt and David Thoms. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thorns to excuse Committee Member Cunningham. C. Staff present: Planning Manager Oscar Orci, Associate Planner Greg Trousdell, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Staff asked if there 2003. There being Committee Member BUSINESS ITEMS: s A. Site Development Permit 2003-774; a request of Michael Shovlin for review of development plans for a 5,306 square foot restaurant building (Thai Smile) located at 78-902 Highway 111, within the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center. 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. 1.., 0031 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee July 2, 2003 2. Committee Member Thoms suggested the trash enclosure be moved to a central trash station to have one central area. In regard to the handicap walkway connection, he would suggest the applicant simulate what was done at the Lowe's site. He has a concern regarding the entry treatment. Staff explained his was a similar treatment used throughout the Center. The applicant indicated the location of the trash enclosure and explained the reasoning behind where it was located. Committee Member Thoms stated he had no problem with the location of the trash enclosure as long as the gates were screened so you could not see through them. 3. Committee Member Thoms stated the peeler poles needed to be removed. The building should be designed to resemble the use of the occupant. The applicant stated he had requested to build the building to consistent with the Center. They did want a wooden gable end and to make the entry more distingiuished. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he would like: to see a little more variety to the Center. 5. Committee Member Thoms asked that the outside patio should have an upgraded surface material. Some kind of design and upgraded block material for the floor. A landscape architect could be creative in this area. Also, there should be some type of provision for shade such as umbrellas. The applicant stated the area is completely covered. 6. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2003-026 approving Site Development Permit 2003-774, as recommended by staff and as amended: a. Condition added: Design changes to the entry with some exterior changes to distinguish the use. b. Condition added: Paving on the patio shall be upgraded. Unanimously approved. 004 G:\WPDOCS\ARLC\7-2-03 WD.doc -2- Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee July 2, 2003 B. Site Development Permit 2003-777; a request of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for review of a conversion of a 3,192 square foot house to a Youth Center located at 46-895 Highway Palms. 1. Planning Manager Oscar Orci presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Father Jack Barker, representing the Church, who gave a presentation on the project and introduced Brian Devlin contractor, and Joe Barick, Pastoral Associate. 2. Committee Member Bobbitt clarified which elevation would be facing the street. 3. Committee Member Thoms asked if the transition from the Church parking lot to the house was adequate with just a few steps. Father Barker explained the parking lot slopes to the property line and then there is a three foot slope and then a raimp for handicap access. There is a retaining wall on the east side. The handicapped access is on the west side of the house. Committee Member Thoms asked about the elevation changes between the patio area and Highland Palms Drive. Mr. Devlin explained the retaining wall was approximately 30 inches above the street. There are no steps. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt stated it was an excellent presentation and should be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. 5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2003-027 approving Site Development Permit 2003-777, as recommended by staff. Unanimously aipproved. C. Village Use Permit 2003-016; a request of Frank Glynn for review of architectural and landscaping plans for a two story, six unit apartment building located o the east side of Avenida Martinez, south of Calle Tampico. Planning Manager Oscar Orci presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Mr. 005 G:\WPDOCS\ARLC\7-2-03 WD.doc - 3 - Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee July 2, 2003 Frank Glynn, architect for the project, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Thorns asked Mr. Glynn to explain the stairway entrance. Mr. Glynn explained you entered behind the colonnade. Committee Member Thorns asked about the iron railings for the upstairs units and where the patios were located for the downstairs units. Mr. Glynn explained the balconies are above on the opposite side of where the patios are located. Committee Member Thorns expressed his concern that the balconies would become storage areas for the tenants and he would like to see the balconies have a wall three feet high and then the railing. Mr. Rael, developer, stated they have strict rules governing how the tenants will maintain their units and this will not be an issue. 3. Committee Member Thorns stated the lawn area should be researched to see what the area could better be used for by the tenants. Something that could enhance the area. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt noted the jasmine appears to be planted on the lawn area on the plans. He would replace the star jasmine with a different plant such as a "Little John" or "Mexican Heather". Also, the Dacaliferia palms should be young and healthy. He would recommend using the Washatonia variety instead. Committee Members noted the design changes and complimented the applicant on his project. 5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2003-028 approving Village Use Permit 2003- 028, as amended: Condition added: The balconies shall have a three foot wall to enclose the balcony with a six inch railing. Condition added: The planter beds shall be delineated. Condition added: Replace the Star Jasmine and date; palms with appropriate material Unanimously approved. 006 G.\WPDOCS\ARLC\7-2-03 WD.doc - 4 - Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee July 2, 2003 D. Site Development Permit 2003-775; a request of the Washington 111, Ltd., for review of architectural and conceptual landscaping plans for the second phase of Washington Park Commercial Center generally bounded by Highway 1 1 1, Avenue 47, Washington Street, and Adams Street. 1. Planning Manager Oscar Orci presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Mr. Mark Kazz, of KKE Architectez, Bill Sanchez owner's representative, and Hal Hall, who gave a presentation on the project. 6. Committee Member Thoms stated there was to be a notable landscaping treatment at the major entries to the Center. Mr. Kazz noted the areas they had done this. Committee Member Thorns stated there are nine parking stalls that butt up to the sidewalk in front of the buildings and he would like to see them moved from the front of the building. Staff stated they would check on their required number of parking spaces and see if they can be eliminated. 7. There being no further questions of the applicant, it uvas moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2003-029 approving Site Development Permit 2003-775, as amended: a. Condition added: Nine parking stalls shall be eliminated from the front of the buildings and allow for some outdoor sealing spaces in front of Sub -majors 2 and 3. Unanimously approved. E. Water Efficient Ordinance; a request of the City for review of proposed water efficient landscaping guidelines. 1. Planning Manager Oscar Orci presented the iinformation contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department 1-0,, 007 G:\WPDOCS\ARLC\7-2-03 WD.doc - 5 - Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee July 2, 2003 2. Committee Member Thorns gave an explanation of a possible alternative to the tree wells. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt gave a presentation on tree growth within tree wells and the room necessary to allow the trees to grow in a parking lot. 4. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to recommend approval of the Water Efficiency Ordinance with the recommendation that staff and Committee Members hold discussions regarding tree well alternatives for parking lots. 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 Cunningharn/Thoms to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on August 6, 2003. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :48 a.m. on July 2, 2003. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary 0QF G:\WPDOCS\ARLC\7-2-03 WD.doc - 6 - aim ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: AUGUST 6, 2003 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-778 FOR SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-065 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31379, VILLA LA QUINTA APPLICANT: CENTEX DESTINATION PROPERTIES REQUEST: REVIEW OF PROTOTYPE RESORT RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UNITS WHICH RANGE IN SIZE FROM 1,300 SQ. FT. TO OVER 2,000 SQ. FT. IN ONE AND TWO STORY DESIGNS FOR A, 280-UNIT DEVELOPMENT ON 44.61 ACRES LOCATION: WEST OF EISENHOWER DR. AT COACHELLA DRIVE Please review the attached information in preparation for the meeting. The 44.61-acre site is vacant, and located on the west side of Eisenhower Drive, approximately 1,000 feet north of Avenida Fernando. The developer's architectural plans detail various resort residential units in grouped building structures up to 28 feet high, oriented around private parking and recreational facilities along with a clubhouse building. Access to the development is provided via two 20-foot wide driveways taking access from the signalized intersection located at Eisenhower Drive and Coachella Drive. A similar project was proposed for the site a few years ago under Specific Plan 99-041, but the application was withdrawn in September 2000. Staff recommends the following conditions be imposed: All plant materials within the perimeter retention basins shall be approved by a professional biologist to insure the safety and welfare of the Peninsular Bighorn Sheep. 2. The landscape: and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner prior to submittal GATr 31379 Centex 2003\ALRC SP65 CentexFinal.wpd 0 0 S of the final plans to the Community Development Department, pursuant to Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal Code. 3. To encourage water conservation, no more than 50% of the front yard areas shall be devoted to turf. Front and rear yard landscaping shall consist of two trees (i.e., a minimum 1.5 inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), ten 5-gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Palm trees may count as a shade tree if the trunk is a minimum six feet tall. Double lodge poles (two- inch diameter) shall be used to stake trees. All shrubs and trees shall be irrigated by bubbler or emitters. Future home buyers shall be offered an option to have no turf areas in their front yard through the use of desertscape materials. 4. Parkway shade trees shall be delivered to the site in 24-inches or larger boxes with minimum two-inch calipers. Trees shall be a minimum height of ten feet once installed. 5. Walls within 150 feet of Eisenhower Drive shall be clad in stucco and include pilasters elements. Tra dell, Associate Planner Atta 1 . Architectural Booklets (Committee Members Only) G:\Tr 31379 Centex 2003\ALRC SP65 CentexFinal.wpd •- [ ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: AUGUST 6, 2003 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-779 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31627 (RESIDENCE CLUB AT PGA WEST) APPLICANT: M.D.S. CONSULTING FOR NADADOR, LLC REQUEST: REVIEW OF ONE PROTOTYPE SINGLE STORY HOUSE PLAN (3,223 SQ. FT.), PRIVATE CLUBHOUSE BUILDING AND COMMON AREA LANDSCAPING ON APPROXIMATELY 21.3 ACRES LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PGA BLVD. AND AVENUE 54 Please review the attached information in preparation for the meeting. The 21.3-acre site, located at the southeast corner of Avenue 54 and PGA Boulevard, was graded in the mid-1980's during construction of the original off -site street improvements for PGA West. Currently, the site is entitled with 60 single family lots under Tract 29878. The developer has plans to build 32 one-story houses on the 21.3 acre property, including a clubhouse; and parking lot on Lot 33 of TTM 31627. Site access occurs on PGA Boulevard. The single house plan (three bedrooms), using a Spanish Colonial design theme, has two facades utilizing stuccoed exterior surfaces and tile roofing. Facades incorporate variations in window sizes and shapes, gable roofs, and other distinct but unifying features such as either exposed rafter tails, wood shutters, wrought iron gates, veneer, decorate vents and chimneys, etc. A side loaded two -car garage is provided. Similar architectural details are used for the 5,090 square foot clubhouse building. Staff recommends the following conditions be imposed: 1 . Front and rear yard landscaping shall consist of two trees (i.e., a minimum 1 .5 inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), ten 5-gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Palm trees may count as a shade tree if the trunk is a minimum six feet tall. Double lodge poles (two-inch diameter) shall be used to stake trees. All shrubs and trees shall be irrigated by bubbler or emitters. GATr 31627 Nadador 200'5\ALRCSDP779NadadorFinal.wpd :_.#_ , 011 Future home buyers shall be offered an option to have no turf areas in their front yard through the use of desertscape materials. 2. Perimeter walls shall be clad in stucco and include pilasters elements to match existing PGA West walls. Transm ell, Associate Planner Attachments: 1. Architectural Booklets (Committee Members Only) G:\Tr 31627 Nadador 2003\ALRCSDP779NadadorFinal.wpd r BI #C ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: AUGUST 6, 2003 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-782 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30834, STONE CREEK RANCH APPLICANT: MADISON ESTATES, LLC REQUEST: THREE PROTOTYPE HOUSE PLANS AND ON -LOT LANDSCAPING FOR A 76-LOT SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON 29+ ACRES LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF AVENUE 58 AND '/z MILE WEST OF MADISON STREET ARCHITECT: SANTAMARIA AND ASSOCIATES Please review the attached information in preparation for the meeting. The subdivision map for this project was approved by the City Council on November 5, 2002, and site grading work is ongoing. Parkway and common area landscaping plans for TTM 30834 have been previously approved by the ALRC. Under the request, three single family model houses have been plotted on Lots 63-65. The one- and two-story houses range in size from 3,321 sq. ft. to over 3,800 sq. ft. and include attached garage parking areas oriented around circular driveways. Architectural details consist of plaster exterior surfaces (lite brown colors), mudded clay tile roofing (Redland - Baja Mission), stone veneer (i.e., split face in four colors), stamped concrete driveways, window shutters, exposed beams, French doors and other decorative design elements. Each house plan has a courtyard area highlighted by a water feature and flagstones walkways while rear yards have pools, spas, covered patios, etc. Concept landscaping plans show a variety of trees and palms, shrubs accented by lawn. A new entry tower on Avenue 58 is also tieing requested. GALRC SDP782Pina1.wpd/R7/29 Staff recommends the following conditions be imposed: 1 . Front and rear yard landscaping shall consist of a minimum of two trees (i.e., a minimum 1.5 inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), ten 5-gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Palm trees may count as a shade tree if the trunk is a minimum six feet tall. Double lodge poles (two-inch diameter) shall be used to stake trees. All shrubs and trees shall be irrigated by bubbler or emitters. Future home buyers shall be offered an option to have no turf areas in their front and rear yards. 2. Each housing plan shall have a minimum of two facades as required by Section 9.60.330 of the Zoning Code. Tra II, Associate Planner Attachments: 1 . Architectural Booklets (Committee Members Only) G:ALRC SDP782Final.wpd/R7/29 - a14 m DATE: CASE NO APPLICANT ARCHITECT ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE AUGUST 6, 2003 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-780 & SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-781 CODY MURPHY, LLC KLEINE BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT, INC. REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR TWO (2), SINGLE STORY OFFICE BUILDINGS WITHIN THE LA QUINTA CORPORATE CENTER. LOCATION: SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CORPORATE CENTER DRIVE AND COMMERCE COURT. BACKGROUND: THE PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES FIFTY (50), 2-STORY CONDOMINIUMS AT MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY CLUB. ONE BUILDING IS 8,050 SQUARE FEET AND THE OTHER IS 5,882 SQUARE FEET. THE BUILDINGS ARE APPROXIMATELY 31 FEET IN HEIGHT. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES INCLUDE DESERT TONE COLORS, STUCCO, METAL AND CONCRETE TILE ROOFS, ALUMINUM WINDOW TRIM AND TINTED GLASS. THE LANDSCAPING INCLUDES A VARIETY OF TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUND COVERS COMMON IN THE DESERT CLIMATE. Members of the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee, please review this proposal and prepare: your comments for discussion at the meeting. Transmitted by: 4-f�- --0- artin Magana, Associate Planner 0115 P:/Martin/SDP 03-784/ALRC.wpd BI #E DATE: CASE NO: APPLICANT: ARCHITECT: Tityot 4 Qu&r6i ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE AUGUST 6, 2003 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-784 TOLL BROTHERS, INC. RNM ARCHITECTS, INC. REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR FIFTY (50), 2-STORY CONDOMINIUMS AT MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY CLUB. LOCATION: EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET, SOUTH OF POMELO WITHIN MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY CLUB. BACKGROUND: THE PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES FIFTY (50), 2-STORY CONDOMINIUMS AT MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTRY CLUB. THE BUILDING THEME IS A TUSCAN ARCHITECTURE WITH BUILDINGS APPROXIMATELY 28 FEET IN HEIGHT. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES INCLUDE A RANGE OF DESERT TONE COLORS, STUCCO, DECORATIVE WROUGHT IRON, TILE ROOFS, WOOD TRIM, AND COMPOSITE SHUTTERS. THE LANDSCAPING INCLUDES A VARIETY OF TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUND COVERS COMMON IN THE DESERT CLIMATE. NOTE: THERE IS ONE 2-UNIT BUILDING CLUSTER AND THE OTHERS ARE 6-UNIT BUILDING CLUSTERS. Members of the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee, please review this proposal and prepare your comments for discussion at the meeting. Transmitted by: Martin Magana, Rssociate Planner 016 P:/Martin/SDP 03-784/ALRC.wpd