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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 3, 2003
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2003-036
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 August 6, 2003.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-783
Applicant ................ Michael Shovlin
Location ................. North side of Highway 111, west: of Simon
Drive, within the One Eleven La Quinta Shopping
Center.
Request .................. A review of development plans for a 5,150
square foot restaurant building.
Action .................... Minute Motion 2003-
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B. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-785
Applicant ................ Trans West Housing, Inc.
Location ................. North side of Eisenhower Drive, west of
Washington Street.
Request .................. A review of architectural plans for six new
prototype residential plans
Action .................... Minute Motion 2003
C. Item ....................... VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2003-018
Applicant ................ Patrick and Monica Adams
Location ................. Southwest corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida
Mendoza
Request .................. A review of architectural and landscaping plans
for a 4,306 gross square foot two-story office
building with a residential unit in the Village at La
Quinta
Action .................... Minute Motion 2003-
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
August 6, 2003 10:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee
was called to order at 10:06 a.m. by Planning Manager Oscar Orci
who led the flag salute.
B. Committee Members present: Bill Bobbitt, Dennis Cunningham, and
David Thorns.
C. Staff present: Planning Manager Oscar Orci, Associate Planners Greg
Trousdell and Martin Magana, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II, PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA:
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of July 2, 2003.
There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Bobbitt/Thoms to approve the Minutes as submitted.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 2003-778; a request of Centex Destination
Properties for review 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 located west of Eisenhower Drive at Coachella Drive.
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. Staff introduced Forrest
Haag, representing the applicant, who introduced Steve Mudge
of Centex Destination Properties, and William Hezmalhalch and
Diane Hesse architects for the project, who gave a presentation
on the project.
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2. Committee Member Cunningham complimented the applicant on
the presentation and project.
3. Committee Member Thoms asked if the units were rentals or for
purchase. Ms. Hesse explained all the units were for purchase,
similar to the La Quinta Hotel Resort units. The units in the
center of the project can also be rented out by the owners, or
put in the pool for rentals at the La Quinta Hotel. Committee
Member Thoms asked the applicant to explain how a "lockout"
unit. Ms. Hesse explained that each unit is owned by one
owner, but there is a section of the unit that is able to be
locked off from the other section. The owner is then able to
rent either section separate from the other and ultimately have
two renters, if they want.
4. Committee Member Thoms asked what edge treatment would
be used to the north of the project. Mr. Haag stated there is a
block wall and Mr. Hezmalhalch explained there is a 150 foot
setback on the east and in some cases there is landscaping,
maybe a garage access, or a roadway. There is a 60-foot
setback from the mountain edge and transitions with
landscaping. There is an area -wide trails system that follows
along the mountain edge as well. Committee Member Thoms
asked what was proposed for the property to the south. Mr.
Haag stated currently there will be a wall until the owner
develops the site. Depending on what the La Quinta Hotel, the
owner, chooses to do with the site, it may heave some
recreational uses that will be used by both developments.
5. Committee Member Thoms asked how many units would not
have garages. Mr. Mudger stated all units have garages. The
townhouse all have two car garages, all other units have one
car attached, or detached garages, or covered carports. In
addition, a portion of the additional parking areas will be
covered. They will be constructed to be architecturally
compatible with the units. Committee Member Thoms was
concerned as to who would be responsible for maintaining the
landscaping. Mr. Mudge stated it would be maintained by the
homeowners' association.
6. Committee Member Bobbitt noted some trees that should be
eliminated from the plant list due to the large amount of tree
litter and the maintenance.
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7. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded
by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute
Motion 2003-031 approving Site Development Permit 2003-
778, as recommended by staff and amended as follows:
a. Condition added: The following trees shall be eliminated
from the plant list: Fraxinus Uhdei (Evergreen Ash),
Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle), Olea europaea
(Olive), Ulmus parvifolia (Elm), and Brachychiton
populneus (Bottle Tree).
Unanimously approved.
B. Site Development Permit 2003-779; a request of M.D.S. Consulting
for Nadador, LLC, for 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 located
southeast corner of PGA Boulevard and Avenue 54.
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. Staff introduced Mr.
Forrest Haag, representing the applicant, who introduced Mr.
Frank Stoltz, South Coast Architects, who gave a presentation
on the project.
2. Committee Member Cunningham noted the comment regarding
individual window panes where they will use the "snap -on"
style. He would prefer they not use the "snap -on grid"
windows. Planning Manager Oscar suggested it state true
divided light. Committee Member Cunningham asked that the
roof be composed of a single, one piece, mudded tile.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked that the same trees
eliminated from the prior project be eliminated from this project.
He also asked if the welcome center would be removed. Mr.
Haag stated yes. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if they
would be required to have another well site. Mr. Hlaag stated
the well site was dedicated a long time ago, but has not been
used. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the water retention
would be on the interior of the project. Mr. Haag stated that
was correct. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there would
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be access to the existing well site, where the telephone
equipment is, from the interior of the project. Mr. Haag stated
yes, there would be.
4. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningham to
adopt Minute Motion 2003-032 approving Site Development
Permit 2003-779, as recommended by staff and amended:
a. Condition added: Window panes shall not be the "snap -
on grid" windows, but rather the true divided light
b. Condition added: Roof material shall be composed of a
single, one piece, mudded tile.
C. Condition added: Decorative chimney caps shall be used.
d. Condition added: The following trees shall be eliminated
from the plant list: Fraxinus Uhdei (Evergreen Ash),
Lagerstroemia indica (Crape Myrtle), Olea europaea
(Olive), Ulmus parvifolia (EIm), and Bnachychiton
populneus (Bottle Tree).
Unanimously approved.
C. Site Development Permit 2003-782; a request of Madison Estates,
LLC for review of three prototype house plans and landscaping for a
76-lot single family development on 29+ acres located on the north
side of Avenue 58 and '/2 mile west of Madison Street.
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. Staff introduced Steve
Cameron of Southwest Construction, and Chris Dyson of
Madison Estates, who gave a presentation on the project.
2. Committee Member Cunningham complimented the applicant on
the project.
3. Committee Member Thorns asked if they were using stamped
concrete driveways. Mr. Cameron stated they were! proposing
to use the stamped, Bell Garden material which would be a
paver, and acid -wash concrete bands. They want to give the
homeowner a choice of pavement material. Committee Member
Thorns recommended they not use the traditional stamped
concrete, but instead use concrete that is implanted with
bominite the material using the rubber mats. Mr. Cameron
stated they would not.
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4. Committee Member Bobbitt commented that they pay a lot of
attention to the vapor barriers on their slabs as well as the sand
bases. In regard to the cement, he would recommend they use
the 3,000 pound or better. They have had a lot of problems
due to the salty nature of the soil. Mr. Cameron stated they are
doing a lot of testing to ensure no problems. Committee
Member Bobbitt asked about the materials to be used on the
trellis. Mr. Cameron stated they are doing the same as what
has been done by Toll Brothers. They will also be using the
cedar garage doors with a pretreated finish material, so there
will be no warping. For the trellis they are using Douglas fir,
but they want the Stone Creek look with the cracks and
twisting of the wood.
5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Cunningham to
adopt Minute Motion 2003-033 approving Site Development
Permit 2003-782, as recommended by staff and as amended:
a. Condition added: Stamped concrete shall not tie used for
the driveways.
Unanimously approved.
D. Site Development Permit 2003-780 and 2003-781; a request of Code
Murphy, LLC/Kleine Building and Development for review of
architectural and landscaping plans for two, single story office
buildings within the La Quinta Corporate Centre located southeast of
the corner of Corporate Centre Drive and Commerce Court.
1. Assistant Planner Martin Magana presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Staff introduced Neil
Kleine, developer, who gave a presentation on the project.
2. Committee Member Thorns stated he would prefer a different
color be used on the buildings.
3. Committee Member Bobbitt concurred as he thought the color
would date the building.
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4. Committee Member Thoms asked that the cobble stone be
eliminated from the triangular planters and they be a more
simple design.
5. Committee Member Cunningham stated that when you float the
columns, the area under the columns becomes a nuisance. Mr.
Kleine explained how they would be constructed.
6. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved
and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thorns to
adopt Minute Motion 2003-034 approving Site Development
Permit 2003-780 and Site Development Permit 2003-781, as
recommended by staff and amended:
a. Condition added: The two major colors shall be changed
to a more conservative color scheme.
b. Condition added: The triangular islands in front of the
building shall have a more simple design.
Unanimously approved
E. Site Development Permit 2003-784; a request of Toll Brothers,
Inc./RNM Architects for review of architectural and landscaping plans
for 50, two story condominium units located on the east side of
Jefferson Street, south of Pomelo, within Mountain View Country
Club.
1. Associate Planner Martin Magana presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department Department and
introduced Mr. Gary Lemon of Mountain View and Rick
Blackshere, RNM Architects.
2. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if these units were included
in the original Specific Plan. Staff stated yes. Committee
Member Bobbitt stated they need to be sensitive to not block
any views and decrease the property values from the single-
family homes in proximity. Mr. Gary Lemon stated the CC&R's
discloses the condos to the homeowners. Rick (Blackshere,
RNM Architects, gave a presentation on the architecture.
3. Committee Member Thoms asked staff to explain the circulation
of the project, which they did.
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4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if the material on the
windows was a composite. Mr. Blackshere stated they were.
5. Committee Member Cunningham asked what materiall would be
used on the courtyards. Mr. Blackshere stated it would be
pavers.
6. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded
by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute
Motion 2003-035 recommending approval of Site Development
Permit 2003-784, as recommended. Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS:
Vill. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee
Members Cunningham/Thorns to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural
and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on September
3, 2003. This meeting was adjourned at 11:48 a.m. on August 6, 2003.
Respectfully submitted,
BETTY J. SAWYER, Executive Secretary
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-783
APPLICANT: MICHAEL J. SHOVLIN
REQUEST: REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A 5,150 SQUARE FOOT
RESTAURANT BUILDING
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, WEST OF SIMON DRIVE WITHIN
THE ONE -ELEVEN LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER
BACKGROUND:
Please review the attached information in preparation for the September 3, meeting. The
project site is graded and located adjacent to Highway 1 1 1, between PFF Bank and the
Auto Zone in the One -Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center (Attachment 1). The parking lot
has been installed to the north of the proposed site and there is an existing driveway to
Highway 1 1 1 to the east next to Auto Zone.
PROJECT PROPOSAL_
The applicant is proposing a 5,150 square foot building to be used by Lamppost Pizza for
a restaurant and associated microbrewery (Attachment 2). The proposed building is
similar to other structures in the center. Color and material samples will be available at
the meeting. The landscaping plans will be submitted at a later date.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2003-783,
as submitted.
Attachments:
1 . Location map
2. Plan exhibits
Prepared by:
Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner
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CASE MAP
CASE No.
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT I SCALE:
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-785
APPLICANT: TRANS WEST HOUSING, INC.
ARCHITECT: THE MC KINLEY ASSOC. INC.
REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR SIX NEW PROTOTYPE
RESIDENTIAL PLANS
LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF EISENHOWER DRIVE, WEST OF WASHINGTON
STREET
BACKGROUND:
The project site is Tract 29436, which was approved by the City Coun&I on July 5,
2000, and extended on August 6, 2002. The first phase of the tract map is presently
being recorded to allow construction of the project. The tract consists of 196 single
family lots and is bordered on the east by Laguna de la Paz, on the north side of
Eisenhower Drive (Attachment 1). The Hidden Canyon project and will consist of two
product lines called Ridge Gate and Ridge View.
PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Please review the attached plans in preparation for the September 3, meeting.
Proposed are six detached single family unit prototypical plans, each with three
facades (Attachment 2). The units are Mediterranean in style, one story in height and
have a tile roof and plaster walls with some plans using stacked stone accents. The
attached plans provide detailed information on the units. Front yard and perimeter
landscaping plans will be submitted at a later date for approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2003
785, as submitted.
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Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Plan exhibits
Prepared by:
Stan B. Sawa, Principal Planner
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
CASE NO:
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2003-018
APPLICANT:
PATRICK AND MONICA ADAMS
ARCHITECT:
PREST VUKSIC ARCHITECTS
REQUEST:
REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A 4,306
GROSS S.F. TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING WITH RESIDENTIAL UNIT IN
THE VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA
LOCATION:
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CALLE TAMPICO AND AVENIDA MENDOZA
(SEE ATTACHED VICINITY MAP)
Please review the attached information for the September 3, 2003 ALRC meeting.
BACKGROUND
This proposed building incorporates some of the general architectural characteristics
set forth in the approved Village at La Quinta Design Guidelines document, and is
consistent with the design of other buildings previously reviewed for this area. There
are minor variations in exterior treatments and accents, but they maintain the
continuity of the overall architectural theme of the Guidelines.
In regard to landscaping, the basic elements are set forth on the site plan; a detailed
landscape plan has not been provided. The landscaping as proposed appears to
consist of turf or other ground cover, and retention of existing palm trees on site. A
rock fountain feature with seating area is also proposed between the parking area and
Calle Tampico. There will be minor infill landscape improvements for planter and other
areas surrounding the building.
RECOMMENDATION,
Staff recommends adoption of a minute motion accepting the plans as proposed.
Transmitted by:
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