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2004 06 02 ALRCARCHITECTURE 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 JUNE 2, 2004 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2004-018 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 May 5, 2004. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-808 Applicant ................ Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Location ................. 79-900 Highway 111 Request .................. A review of architectural plans for an addition to the existing Home Depot Store within Specific Plan 96-027 Action .................... Minute Motion 2004- B. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-788 Applicant ................ Integral Associates, LLC Location ................. East side of Dune Palms Road and approximately 650-feet south of Highway 111 Request .................. A review of a three story 192 unit apartment complex including a one story recreation building. Action .................... Minute Motion 2004- C. Item ....................... TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31379 Applicant ................ Centex Destination Properties Location ................. Southwest corner of Eisenhower Drive and Coachella Drive. Request .................. A review of parkway landscape plans for the west side of Eisenhower Drive between Coachella Drive and Avenida Fernando for Legacy Villas. Action .................... Minute Motion 2004- D. Item ....................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-809 Applicant ................ Watermark Villas La Quinta, LLC Location ................. Northwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street Request .................. A review of architectural and landscaping plans for a 250-unit condominium complex, including a restaurant/clubhouse and other ancillary uses. Action .................... Minute Motion 2004- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS Vill. ADJOURNMENT u 6 u n o G MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA May 5, 2004 10:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER A. This meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Interim Community Development Director 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 Planners Wallace Nesbit and Greg Trousdell. II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: ID�diIi�9�►����► � • ' A. Staff asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of April 7, 2004. There being no changes, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Thoms/Bobbitt to approve the Minutes as submitted. Unanimously approved with Committee Member Cunningham abstained. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Village Use Permit 2004-023; a request of the Newell Investments for consideration of architectural plans for the expansion and remodel of an existing service station at 77-985 Avenida Montezuma. 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. Ted Newell, Newell Investment Services, who gave a presentation of the project. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked if the tile to be used was the two piece exposed mud tile. Mr. Newell stated yes. P; G:\WPD0CSIALRC\5-5-04 WD.doc Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 5, 2004 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked if it was a metal building. Mr. Newell stated they would be building around it. 4. Committee Member Bobbitt asked about the landscape planter strip between the gas station and the post office. Mr. Newell stated he had contacted the owner of the post office building and he has permission to stucco the planter and add additional landscaping. 5. Committee Member Thoms stated the corner landscaping needs to be upgraded. Mr. Newell stated he would upgrade. 6. Committee Member Cunningham asked what the exterior stucco would be used. Mr. Newell stated it was a knock- down finish that will be painted. Committee Member Cunningham suggested they use the smooth troll finish to obtain a more authentic look. 7. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2004-016 recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2004-023, as recommended by staff and amended: a. Condition added: Smooth trowel stucco finish shall be used. Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2004-807; a request of Thomas Enterprises for review of development plans for Phase I of the Pavillions project, consisting of approximately 166,000 gross square feet of floor space located on the northeast corner of Highway 1 1 1 and Adams 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 Norman Barrett, architect for the project, Stan Thomas and Mel Kuhmel of Thomas Enterprises, who gave a presentation on the project. 2. Committee Member Cunningham asked what type of stone would be used. Mr. Barrett explained the material would be the El Dorado stone. The columns would be in the Tuscan style. G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\5-5-04 WD.doc '-f'U ; � 0 0 4 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee May 5, 2004 Committee Member Cunningham asked the material on the trellis. Mr. Barrett stated the rough saw look is better but they have to consider the maintenance factor. 3. Committee Member Bobbitt asked staff what type of articulation they were requesting for the rear elevation. Staff explained. Discussion followed regarding the rear elevation. Committee Member Bobbitt stated he had no objection to the landscaping plan. He did inquire the size of the parking lot planter. He would also recommend not using the Chilean Mesquite tree. Mr. Barrett stated the planters are 7-feet by 9- feet. 4. Committee Member Thoms reiterated his comment that this is the wrong use of the site. Architecturally it is a fine design. 5. There being no further questions of the applicant, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Cunningham/Bobbitt to adopt Minute Motion 2004-017 recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2003-807, as recommended by staff. a. Chilean Mesquite trees shall be eliminated from the plant list. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: VIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to adjourn this regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a regular meeting to be held on May 5, 2004. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :12 a.m. on May 5, 2004. Respectfully submitted, BETTY J. SAWYER Executive Secretary G:\WPDOCS\ALRC\5-5-04 WD.doc 3 BI #A c&tr4lwC1uha ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: JUNE 2, 2004 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-808 APPLICANT: HOME DEPOT U.S.A., INC. ARCHITECT: GREENBURG FARROW ARCHITECTURE INC. REQUEST: ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR AN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING HOME DEPOT STORE (46630) WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN 96-027 LOCATION: 79-900 HIGHWAY 111 Please review the attached information for the June 2°d meeting. Site History The existing Home Depot building, constructed in 1997 on a portion of a 13.44-acre parcel, is within the partially completed Jefferson Square Shopping Center (Specific Plan 96-027). Specific Plan 96-027 was approved by the City Council in 1991, allowing 218,300 square feet of retail space on 21 + acres for property located at the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Jefferson Street. Home Depot is the major anchor tenant for the commercial center; other large tenants planned for the center are the 99� Only Store (23,000-sq. ft.) and Smart and Final (21,700-sq. ft.). The site plan of the center sets the larger buildings abutting the Whitewater Wash with parking and smaller pad building sites located adjacent to Highway 1 1 1, a major east -west thoroughfare. Existing building within Phase 2 of the shopping center are the IHOP and Jack -In -The -Box restaurants that were built a few years ago under SDP 98-623 and 2000-687. REQUEST: The applicant is requesting to enlarge the west side of the 105,700-sq. ft. building by adding a 1,992 square foot addition, which will be used for tool rentals. The one story, 18'-0" high flat roof addition, measuring 24' wide by 83' long, is to have synthetic stucco walls with architectural elements similar to the existing 32-foot high structure. Also planned north of the addition is a 960-sq. ft. outdoor equipment storage area that is to be enclosed using 12' high black vinyl mesh fencing. The project, as designed, complies with the City's Zoning Code provisions. Staff recommends adoption of a Minute Motion accepting the plans for Site Development Permit 2004-808, subject to the following conditions: 1. The stucco columns on the west facade shall project out from the building surface a minimum width of three inches. by: I, Associate Planner Attachment: 1. Architectural Plans dated 5/17/04 (ALRC Members only) 007 Tjhr4XPca&rC4V ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: JUNE 2, 2004 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-788 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2003-081, LA QUINTA FAMILY APARTMENTS APPLICANT: UHC LA QUINTA, L.P. ARCHITECT: KTGY GROUP, INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: LANTEX REQUEST: REVIEW OF A THREE-STORY 192-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX ON 11.56 ACRES WITH UNITS RANGING IN SIZE FROM 752 SQ. FT. TO 1,067 SQ. FT., INCLUDING A ONE STORY PRIVATE RECREATION BUILDING. LOCATION: EAST SIDE OF DUNE PALMS ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 650' SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 111 Please review the attached information in preparation for the meeting. The 1 1.56-acre site is vacant and located on the east side of Dune Palms Road, approximately 650 feet south of Highway 1 1 1 in the Commercial Park land use district (Attachment 1). The CP District allows high density residential projects to be up to three stories in overall height (40' maximum), ensuring the dwelling unit sizes are not less than 750 sq. ft. To the south of the site is the Desert Sand Unified School District administration buildings, and to the west is an existing self -storage warehouse complex. REQUEST: Access to the 192-unit development is provided via driveways taking access from Dune Palms Road and Highway 1 1 1 . The developer's architectural plans detail eight 24 unit buildings that range in height up to 39 feet tall, oriented around private parking and recreational facilities and a recreation building of 2,608 square feet (i.e., offices, laundry, lounge, kitchen, community room, restrooms, storage, computer room, maintenance and outdoor shower). California -Mediterranean architecture is proposed consisting of white stucco facades with brown accents and S-tile roofing (Hanson I'll 106� 008 "Cabrillo blend") in shades of brown. Apartments range in size from 752 sq. ft. (one bedroom) to 1,067 sq. ft. (three bedrooms)• On -site parking consists of 370 detached carports and 96 open spaces for a ratio of 2.43 spaces per unit. Active recreation areas consist of a soccer field and pool and spa. Gable roof elements highlight the various building facades. Other building facade accents are tile roof eyebrows over windows, decorative gable vents, corbel details, stucco surrounds, etc. The proposed architectural treatments are also used on the recreation building located at the northeast side of the project. Each apartment unit will have a covered patio. A conceptual landscape plan has been provided which includes the use of 1 5-gallon and 24" box shade trees (Shoestring Acacia, Purple Orchid, Blue Palo Verde, Crape Myrtle, Cajeput, Desert Museum Hybrid Palo Verde, California Sycamore, and California Pepper) on the site's perimeter and within the other open space areas. To accent the Highway 111 access, Purple Orchid trees line the two-way private driveway. Twenty-five foot high Mexican Fan palms are also used to accent the area adjacent to the project entry gates in concert with various sized shrubs and turf areas. Landscaped areas represent 54% of the project site. A six-foot high masonry wall is planned around the proposed development. Staff recommends adoption of a Minute Motion recommending approval of the development plans, subject to the following conditions: 1 . The landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner prior to submittal of the final plans to the Community Development Department, pursuant to Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal Code. 2. Box trees shall have minimum 1 .5-inch calipers and be a minimum height of nine feet after installation. 3. The location of carport support posts shall be six feet or less from the vehicle's overhang (e.g., 4-feet or less from curbface) to comply with Section 9.150.080(B5) of the Zoning Code. Light fixtures shall be mounted to the underside of the carport roofing for nighttime security. 4. All on -site recreation areas shall be accessible to the physically disabled unless otherwise allowed the Building and Safety Department Director during plan check consideration. 5. Parking lot lights for the project shall not exceed 24 feet tall, unless otherwise approved by the Community Development Director. 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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: FORREST K. HAAG, ASLA, INC. REQUEST: PARKWAY LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR THE WEST SIDE OF EISENHOWER DRIVE BETWEEN COACHELLA DRIVE AND AVENIDA FERNANDO FOR LEGACY VILLAS LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND COACHELLA DRIVE Please review the attached information for the June 2nd meeting. Site History On September 16, 2003, the City Council approved the "Villa La Quinta Specific Plan", establishing guidelines and development standards for a 280-unit resort residential project on 44.61 acres located northwesterly of the intersection of Eisenhower Drive and Coachella Drive. The Specific Plan identifies four Planning Areas and delineates existing and proposed land use for area, as follows: Planning Area 1 242 units Planning Area II 38 units Planning Area III Clubhouse facilities Planning Area IV Perimeter open space Housing units range in size from 1,300 square feet to 2,090 square feet. Related development cases are Specific Plan 2003-065 and Site Development Permit 2003- 778 (Attachment 1). Condition #8 of City Council Resolution 2003-91 requires: "The applicant shall make a good faith effort to acquire said additional right of way dedication from the property owner to the south, KSL Development Corporation. If the applicant is unable to acquire the needed right of way, the applicant shall request the City Council to consider acquiring the right of way via eminent domain at the applicant's expense." Other required improvements in the Eisenhower Drive right of way and/or adjacent landscape setback area include: 11 All appurtenant components such as, but not limited to: curb, gutter, traffic control striping, legends, and signs; 2) Class I Off Street Golf Pathway — Construct 12-foot wide meandering pathway within the 32-foot wide parkway/landscape set back from Coachella Drive to Avenida Fernando; and 3) Traffic signal modification of existing traffic signal system at the Eisenhower Drive and Coachella Drive intersection to accommodate the fourth leg. The developer has submitted the Eisenhower Drive street improvement plans to the Public Works Department for concurrent review with the final tract map and other related on -site improvement plans. The ALRC approved the project's landscape plans on August 6, 2003 by adoption of Minute Motion 2003-031 (Attachment 2). Site grading work is ongoing and it is anticipated that building permits will be issued to the developer in the near future. REQUEST: In order to beautify Eisenhower Drive adjacent to the private resort, Centex has requested that the Committee review their off -site landscape plans that consist of shade trees and a variety of shrubs and groundcover in an offset linear design pattern. Staff recommends adoption of a Minute Motion accepting the off -site landscaping plan for Tentative Tract Map 31379, subject to the following conditions: 1. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner prior to submittal of the final plans to the Community Development Department, pursuant to Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal Code. Specific landscape requirements for the project are: A. Shrub sizes shall be two -gallon and larger. Bubblers and emitters shall be used to irrigate shrubs and trees. B. 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. Double lodge poles (two-inch diameter) shall be used to stake trees. Palm trees shall be a minimum brown trunk height of six feet tall. 014 C. Median landscape improvements shall be approved by the City Engineer. 2. Eisenhower Drive walls shall be clad in stucco and capped in brick or concrete. Pilasters shall be included at intervals of not less than 80'-0" on center as required for TTM 31379. T Associate Planner Attachments: 1. Specific Plan Exhibit 2. August 6, 2003 ALRC Minutes 3. Large Plans dated 5-25, 2004 (ALRC Members only) ni� ATTACHMENTS .�;�: O1G TY KAI TOWNFiOMES I R11 LOCK OUTS SUMMARY: I ncx nuT TOrni jnv.`�,r r..Arsn n 1 o °r.. _ zsnx' NnMaHa IYJWY IG � we � w^m DESTINATION MOPERTIES ATTACHMENT 1 CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN t' 'ateacnn VILLA. LA QUINTA® ,�exa.r �oMM��IT, ® Llll� 0i i ( Q ATTACHMENT 2 MINUTES 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. XThiing of the Architectural and Landsc Review Committee to order at 10:06 a.m. by P ing Manager Oscar Orci flag salute. Committee Members present: Bobbitt, Dennis Cunningham, and David Thorns. C. Staff present: Plan Manager Oscar Orci, Associate Planners Greg Trousdell and M Magana, and Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer. 11. PUBLIC COMME None. III. CONFIRM f N OF THE AGENDA: �'40 IV. CON20NT CALENDAR: Staff asked if there were any change he Minutes of July 2, 2003. There being no corrections, it we,101lUved and seconded by Committee Members Bobbitt/Thoms to appffe 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. Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee August 6, 2003 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 have 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. Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee August 6, 2003 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 Myetle), Olea europaea (Olive), Ulmus parvifolia (Elm), and Brachychiton populneus (Bottle Tree). Unanimously approved. B. Site Development Permit 2003-779; a reqt4est of M.D.S. Consulting for Nadador, LLC, for review of one pr9affype single story house plan, private clubhouse building and co on area landscaping for a 32 unit residential development on proximately 21.3 acres located southeast corner of PGA Bo evard and Avenue 54. 1. Associate Planrfer Greg Trousdell presented the information contained i he staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Commun Development Department. Staff introduced Mr. Forresiaag, representing theappl' ant, who introduced Mr. Fran Stoltz, South Coat APcRitects, ho gave a presentation or - he project.' 2. omme Member Cunningham oted the comment regarding %adm8ual window panes whe,-X they will use the "snap -on" style. He would prefer y not use the "snap -on grid" windows. Planning Man er Oscar suggested it state true divided light. Committe Member Cunningham asked that the roof be composed of a Ingle, one piece, mudded tile. 3. Committee Membe;II Bobbitt a0ed ` that the ame trees eliminated from the for f�be eliminated fr this project. He also asked if the welcome center would removed. Mr. Haag stated yes. Committee Member B bitt asked if they would be required to have another well te. Mr. Haag stated the well site was dedicated a long ti ago, but has not been used. Committee Member Bobbitt a ed if the water retbntion would be on the interior of the proj t. Mr. stated that was correct. Committee Member Bob as ed if there would 029 n •NAI0MnrC1 AV[ r%Q_An0 U,n Ann � T La .cam F oz u S 5 cF'y OF'['K��4. ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE BI #D DATE: JUNE 2, 2004 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-809 APPLICANT: WATERMARK VILLAS LA QUINTA, LLC (MATTEW HLADEK) ARCHITECT: KEN STOCKTON/BRUCE SHINDELUS REQUEST: REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR A 250- UNIT CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX, INCLUDING A RESTAURANT/CLUBHOUSE AND OTHER ANCILLARY USES LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 52 AND JEFFERSON STREET (SEE ATTACHED VICINITY MAP) Please review the attached information for the June 2, 2004 ALRC meeting. This proposal incorporates all development elements of the Specific Plan for the Watermark Villas project, as approved by City Council on January 6, 2004. These elements are as follows: 1. Building footprint/elevations for 31 two-story, eight -unit structures (typical design) — Each structure shall be the same design, with an area footprint of 4,780 s.f. (first floor). The total floor area of both stories is 8,940 s.f. Each building will have a 5,800 s.f. underground parking area with 17 spaces. The total height of each building will be 28 feet. There will be one 16-foot high, single -story duplex structure (Site 28) along Jefferson Street. There are four different unit plans, as listed below. • Unit A: 1 BR, 880 s.f. — 62 units, all on 2nd floor. • Unit B: 2 BR, 1,000 s.f. - 62 units, all on 1" floor. • Unit C: 2 BR + den, 1,200 s.f. — 62 units, all on 2nd floor. • Unit D: 2 BR + den, 1,390 s.f. - 64 units, all on 1't floor. 2. Building footprint/elevations for a recreation building located on the project's southeast corner, at Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. This is a three -level structure with an underground cart barn (9,800 s.f.), a 10,000 s.f. resident gym on the second level (first floor), and a 6,000 s.f. restaurant, with an additional ±4,000 s.f. outdoor patio dining area, on the third level (second floor). 021 P:\Reports - ALRC\June 2, 04\ALRCsdp809draft1.doc 3. Building footprint/elevations for the following ancillary buildings: • A two-story, 4,100 s.f association office/convenience store, with a height of 24 feet. • A one-story, 740 s.f. maintenance building, with a height of 13' 4". • A one-story, 270 s.f. entry guard shelter, with a height of 16 feet. The general architectural theme reflects a Mediterranean villa influence, and is consistent throughout the design of all buildings proposed for this development. Materials consist of terra cotta roof tile, stucco exterior wall and trim covering in earth tones, and door and window frames in a medium green color as an accent. The tallest buildings are the eight -unit structures, at 28 feet, which is the maximum permitted height under the RMH zoning. In regard to landscaping, the major landscape concept centers around the retention of the existing date palms and their integration into the site design. Most will be left in place, while those to be relocated will be placed in common areas and around the residential buildings. The plan incorporates the use of Citrus trees around the project perimeter areas, particularly at the north and west boundaries shared with the Citrus Country Club. Additional tree species to be used in the project are Chilean Mesquite, Evergreen Elm, California Pepper and Tipuana. A well -varied assortment of vine, shrub and groundcover species will accent the infill of the plan. The provisions of the landscape plan appear to address the concerns of the Citrus Course HOA, as presented during initial review of the Specific Plan and Tract Map in December of last year. Staff recommends adoption of Minute Motion 2004- recommending to the Planning Commission approval of the plans for Site Development Permit 2004-809 as proposed. Transmitted by: yy g Wallace Nesbit, Associate Planner Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 022 P:\Reports - ALRC\June 2, 04\ALRCsdp809draft1.doc 50TH AVE. L w SITE cn z o z z 52ND AVE. tm O _ w a U- 53RD AVE. -VICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE j 023