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2003 10 01 ALRCc&ilvl 4 4au�w 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 OCTOBER 1, 2003 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2003-039 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 September 3, 2003. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-766 AND 2003-767 Applicant ................ Santa Rosa Development Location ................. Northeast corner of Avenue 48 and Adams Street. Request .................. A review of architectural and landscaping plans for two single-family residential components within one development Action .................... Minute Motion 2003- ,:.,v W. 001 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE B. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-786 Applicant ................ Washington 1 1 1, LLC Location ................. North side of Highway 1 1 1, west of Washington Street in Washington Park. Request .................. A review of architectural plans for two commercial buildings Action .................... Minute Motion 2003- C. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-787 Applicant ................ Coral Option 1, LLC Location ................. South of Avenue 58, north of Avenue 60, west of Monroe Street, and west and east of Madison Street Request .................. A review of architectural and landscaping plans for a 23,200 square foot gatehouse, 14,000 square foot maintenance facility, 4,000 square foot swim and tennis facility, and model units ranging in size from 3,150 to 3,650 square feet. Action .................... Minute Motion 2003- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS VIII. ADJOURNMENT ,002 ALRC/AGENDA MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quints City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA September 3, 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, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit, 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 August 6, 2003. There being no corrections, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to approve the Minutes as submitted. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Site Development Permit 2003-783; a request of Michael Shovlin for review of development plans for a 5,150 square foot restaurant building located on the north side of Highway 111, west of Simon Drive, within the One Eleven La Quints Shopping Center. 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 Cunningham asked if the landscaping was approved under a specific plan. Staff stated yes, it is a matter of reviewing the overall elevations. Committee Member Cunningham stated he has no objections. „U;; 003 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 3, 2003 3. Committee Member Bobbitt questioned the grain silo facing the Highway 111 frontage. Mr. Ken Bell, representing Lamppost Pizza, stated it is a trademark for the brewery. 4. Committee Member Thorns asked that the islands projecting into the existing parking area be no more than 15 feet from the curb face of the walk going north and south. The stamped concrete on the patio should be "Bomachron" which has a better product. Mr. Bell stated they were open to any suggestions. Mr. Dave Smalley, representing the Center's developer, stated there was an interior designer involved with the interior of the building, which will also include exterior and interior paving. 5. There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Thoms to adopt Minute Motion 2003-036 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2003-783, as recommended by staff and amended as follows: a. Condition added: the islands projecting into the existing parking area shall be no more than 15 feet from the curb face of the walk. b. There shall be no stamped concrete on the patio. It is suggested that a Bomachron material be used. C. All Washingtonia palms shall be skinned. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2003-775; a request of Trans West Housing, Inc. for review of architectural plans for six new prototype residential plans located on the north side of Eisenhower Drive, west of Washington Street. 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. Staff introduced Geoff McComic, representing Trans West who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Thorns asked the sizes of the homes. Mr. McComic stated 2400-3550 square feet. 3. Committee Member Cunningham noted hipped roofs were being used and this is a plus. This will open up the view corridor. He asked what roof tile would be used. Mr. McComic stated the "S" and flat tile with a smooth Santa Barbara finish with a wide variety of colors. Committee Member Cunningham asked that the rock veneer match the mountain. G9WPDOCS\ALRC\9-3-03 WDAOC - - 2 "'J 6 0 0 4 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 3, 2003 4. Committee Member Thoms noted this is a very prominent site. He asked if there was an entrance and wall treatment. Mr. McComic stated they had been previously approved. Planning Manager Orci noted the principal entrance was approved under a different development. Committee Members asked that staff verify the approvals for the wall and entrance. 5. Committee Member Thoms asked that a recommendation be given to the Planning Commission that the front yards have a variation in setbacks to relieve the monotony. Staff noted this is an issue the Planning Commission will be discussing. 6. Committee Member Bobbitt asked what material would be used for the garage doors. Mr. McComic stated they will be metal roll up doors. 7. Committee Member Cunningham asked that if the perimeter wall was previously approved and if there is rock veneer, it should match the mountains. 8. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Cunningharn to adopt Minute Motion 2003-037 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2003-785, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition added: Any rock veneer used shall match the mountain colors. Unanimously approved. C. Village Use Permit 2003-018; a request of Patrick and Monica Adams for 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 located at the southwest corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida Mendoza. 1. Associate Planner Wallace Nesbit presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Staff introduced Monica Adams, the applicant, who stated she was available to answer questions. 2. Committee Member Cunningham stated the Dutch gable roof is not in keeping with the rest of the building. It is out of flow with the rest of the structure. The dormer vents will distort the look. The front massing does not work. They need to create more architecture in GAWPDOCS\ALRC\9-3-03 WD.doc - - 3 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 3, 2003 the gable end side by adding some articulation under the wrought iron and also something to the second window. 3. Committee Member Thoms agreed the lower end elevation is out of keeping with the rest of the structure. Discussion followed regarding different elements of the building. 4. Committee Member Thoms wanted the site plan brought back with a detailed bench and seating area that works with the landscaping. He asked if there was any illumination noted on the site plan. He asked if parking would be provided for the tenant. This is a public parking lot and yet there is a residential unit with no parking provided. Staff noted this will be reviewed and determined by the Planning Commission. Committee Member Thoms stated that on Avenida Mendoza there are planters and walls that need to be reviewed on the site plan. 3. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2003-038 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2003-018, as recommended by staff and as amended: a. Condition added: The dutch gable roof treatment on the elevation is to be revised to match the existing roof. b. Condition added: Dormer vents shall be replaced with a more compatible roof venting design. C. Condition added: Architectural detail shall be added to the south and west stairwell facades, to reduce the wall mass and provide more overall design continuity. d. Condition added: Roof tile is to be one-piece random mudded clay. e. Condition added: Exterior stucco shall be a smooth finish. f. Condition added: Windows in the upper and lower building levels shall be true divided light patterns and shall match. g. Condition added: Prior to issuance of a building permit a detailed landscaping and lighting plan shall be submitted for ALRC review. The plan shall illustrate the landscape materials to be used on the site with their location, quantities and size. Lighting shall include any building mounted exterior lighting, parking area, landscaping, fountain and walkway lighting. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None G1WPD0CSWLRC\9-3-03 WD.doc - - 4 *�._�� 0 0 6 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee September 3, 2003 VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: Vill. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee; Members Cunningham/Thoms to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on October 1, 2003. This meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. on September 3, 2003. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER Executive Secretary 007 G:\WPDOCSV+LRC\9-3-03 WD.doc - - 5 B 1 #A ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2003 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 2003-766 & 2003-767 APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA AND SANTA ROSA DEVELOPMENT ARCHITECT: STOFFREGEN, FULLER & ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: RGA, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS REQUEST: ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR TWO SINGLE FAMILY PROJECTS WITHIN ONE DEVELOPMENT. LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADAMS STREET AND AVENUE 48TH BACKGROUND The project site is approximately 31.51 acres in size and located at the northeast corner of Adams Street and Avenue 481h This is a City -assisted housing project that consists of two housing components. The first includes 149 single family detached senior housing units. Three prototypical senior housing plans are proposed with three elevations each ranging in size from 1,000 square feet to 1,400 square feet. The homes are clustered in courtyard groups that are accessed from a common motor courtyard with separate driveways. The second component consists of a single-family detached market rate subdivision consisting of 36 units. Two prototypical units are proposed with two elevations each, ranging in size from 1,000 to 1,400 square feet. The market rate homes are also clustered in courtyard groups but have an internal private street system. PAOscar\Santa Rosa Development\ALRC RPT.doc 008 Both projects propose architectural character in Early California style with Colonial accents. The landscaping concept for both projects is a "desert oasis" emphasizing water efficient plant material. Incorporated into each project will be a greenbelt: street with adjacent parkway areas using turf areas where possible within the larger retention basins. The project will have a gated entry for each project, a recreation building and some common open spaces for the senior component. Please prepare your comments on this proposal for discussion at the meeting. The applicant/architect will be available to answer any questions. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of a minute motion accepting the plans as proposed. Transmitted by: � GZ- Oscar W. Orci, Planning Manager P:\Oscar\Santa Rosa Development\ALRC RPT.doc -.uU 009 a •� 3 S �FCFM OF'SttS''9��� DATE: CASE NO.: APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: BACKGROUND: ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE OCTOBER 1, 2003 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-786 WASHINGTON 111, LTD. REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR TWO COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS SOUTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, WEST OF ADAMS STREET IN WASHINGTON PARK The project site is the Washington Park commercial center on the south side of Highway 111, between Adams Street and Washington Street/Simon Drive. Construction of the project has begun. PROJECT PROPOSAL: The architectural plans for two additional pad buildings have been submitted for approval. The larger building will have approximately 15,000 square feet of floor area and be near the southwest intersection of Highway 111 and Adams Street. The second building will be west of the first building along Highway 111 and contain approximately 5,000 square feet. The design is contemporary in nature and similar to the other buildings approved in the center for construction. The color and exterior material palette is the same as previously used. Landscaping plans have not yet been submitted for the area immediately around the buildings. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2003-786, as submitted. WLQADMFSI\PLANNING\STAN\sdp 2003-786 alrc rpt.doc - ; 010 Attachment: Plan exhibits Prepared by: Stan Sawa, Principal Planner \\CLQAllMFSI\PI.ANNING\STAN\sdp 2003-786 alrc rpt.doc oil BI #C DATE: CASE NO: APPLICANT ARCHITECT REQUEST: r ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE OCTOBER 1, 2003 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-787 CORAL OPTION I, LLC HART HOWERTON ARCHITECT REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR: 1. A 16,400 SQUARE FOOT GOLF CLUBHOUSE, 2. A 4,000 SQUARE FOOT SWIM & TENNIS FACILITY, 3. A 4,000 SQUARE FOOT GATEHOUSE, 4. A 14,000 SQUARE FOOT MAINTENANCE BUILDING, 5. ATTACHED AND DETACHED RESIDENTIAL MODEL UNITS RANGING IN SIZE BETWEEN 3,150 SQUARE FEET AND 3,650 SQUARE FEET. LOCATION: WEST AND EAST SIDES OF MADISON STREET, SOUTH OF AVENUE 58TH, EAST OF MONROE STREET AND NORTH OF AVENUE60TH. BACKGROUND: The project site is approximately 937 acres in size and located within the Coral Mountain project area. The applicant proposes residential model units ranging in size between 3,150 and 3,650 square feet. Additional improvements include a golf clubhouse, swim & tennis facility, gatehouse, and maintenance building. The architectural theme is a early California/Mission architecture with buildings ranging in height between 18 feet and 40 feet in height. Architectural features include a range of desert tone colors, stucco, decorative wrought iron, tile roofs, and wood trim. The landscaping includes a variety of trees, shrubs and ground covers common in the desert climate. 012 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, AG ociate Planner . , 013