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2008 07 02 ALRCARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA A Regular Meeting to be held at the La Quinta City Hall — Study Session Room 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California JULY 2, 2008 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2008-015 I. 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: Approval of the Minutes of June 4, 2008. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item ........................ SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2008-902 Applicant ................ Highway 111 Partners, LLC Location .................. Northeast Corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road Request .................. Consideration of Architectural and Landscaping Plans for Madison Square, an Approximately 92,000 Square Foot Commercial Development ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE July 2, 2008 Including Retail Space, a Health Club, and a Drive -Through Restaurant. Action .................... Minute Motion 2008 VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: 1. Attendance Update VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: VIII. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS: 1. Planning Commission Update 2. Brown Act and Ethics Update VIII. ADJOURNMENT This meeting of the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on August 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee Regular Meeting of Wednesday, July 2, 2008, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Post Office, 78-630 Highway 111, on Friday, June 27, 2008. DATED: June 27, 2008 4 064t x CAROL WALKER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California PAReports - ALRC\2008\7-2-08\Agenda.doc MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA June 4, 2008 10:04 a.m. I. CALL TO ORDER �h A. This regular meeting of the ArchitoOTUre and Landscaping Review Committee was called to dr \at 10:04 a.m. by Planning Manager David Sawyer who,, led'the';Committee in the flag salute. B. Committee Members pre tt',, Jaso6 Arnold, Bill ,Rdbbitt, and Ronald Fitzpatrick. C. Staff present: Plane Manager Dav Sawyer, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and Exe60,te- Secretary t wolyn Walker. IL PUBLIC COMMENT: None. III. CONFIRMAT40N O HE AGENT Confirmed f S'; IV. CONSENT CAD Aff ak if tli" were any changes to the Minutes of March 19, ' 2008. If<tis nioyd.,;and seconded by Committee Members Fitzpatrick/Bryitt to; -- I/ approve the minutes with the following erection: Under Dis6russion of the new logo, Page 7, change line three from,*Mairking" purposes to "marketing" purposes. Unanimously approved. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: Final Landscape Plans 2008-036; a request of Apple Properties, LLC for consideration of site area landscaping plans for Applebee's Restaurant, at 45-305 Seeley Drive. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Committee Member Fitzpatrick said the report shows the conditions of approval have been met. He asked staff if they would explain what those conditions were. Planning Manager David Sawyer said the staff report indicated staff had gone through the plan check process and,,4hooked all the items previously recommended. Staff found alb< the items were in compliance with the recommendations. Fi 4,sao,he would be more than happy to go over any particular item fry, detail,if"the Commissioner had a concern or question. Committee Member Fitzpatrick s'with s'6,,many projecti"O ming to the Committee, it would be helpful"' �' a #hqse conditions outlined in the report. `�' r- Planning Manager David ` � r replied itryi�'.,purpose of the staff reports, particularly with tha,'finaf.l dS,caping O*hs was to focus in on consistency with complying 'with,e iO d,i�ibns of approval. Rather than go througfr:"le�h conditior� ' was ryei ting staff to point out the specific corkdfti6ns,Aftpt are pei jnent to`the application. This report addressed ,pof tho 'conditions,'�. Committee, Membrr " Fit l tf'ici5 `'asked if staff was satisfied the c '[Or it , ilere rri6� '�$taff replied they were. "'�apning Mana � DaviI"I8awyer said they would be happy to go over the\'conditions { help" the Committee members understand them hPttp" r_'\ Committee, M, ember Fitzpatrick said he was just wondering, for his own edificaron, to be able to see those conditions were met. Committee Member Bobbitt said this item was brought before the Committee previous to the appointment of Members Arnold and Fitzpatrick. There were a few changes in plant items and as long as they had been completed he had no concerns. Committee Member Fitzpatrick mentioned somebody said this was a carry over. 1RI VII Committee Member Bobbitt said this was in the corner of the parking lot of the hotel and blends in with it. There is not really a lot of landscaping, but the applicant has complied with the Committee's recommendations. He then complimented the applicant on a good overall plan. Committee Member Arnold said the plans were simple and it was easy to determine they followed the plans. Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked if there had been any community involvement. Planning Manager David Sawyer said it is not a code requirement, but applicants are strongly encouraged to have such a meeting, mainly when the project is in an area of residential development. This project is in a commercial corridor and there really wouldn't be that emphasis. However, applicants with commercial projects abutting a residential area are strongly urged to hold meetings with the neighbors. Most applicants comply with that knowing that's a good thing to do early on in the process. Applicant's representative, Deborah Kerr, Kerr Project Services, said they have been very proactive about that, but it was not necessary in this particular location. Thera--beipg no further questions, it was moved and seconded by Cgimm'itteo Members Bobbitt/Arnold to adopt Minute Motion 2008- 014, recomrr i ing approval of Final Landscape Plans 2008-036, as commended. �,dnanimously approved. CORR SPONDEI E AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None � Y F COMMIT? MEMBER ITEMS: .i Stamped Plans: Committee Member Fitzpatrick had a comment about the Licensed Architect's stamp. He said the stamp on these plans is the correct one as it has the renewal date on it. He has noticed, on previously stamped plans, the renewal date has not always been included. Staff replied they will look for the correct stamps on future plans. They are Architecture & Landscape Review Committee Minutes June 4, 2008 currently working with all applicable departments on setting up new and complete procedures for processing these types of plans. Request for Complete Submission: Committee Member Fitzpatrick commented some projects, have come back to the Committee after previous committee members are gone. The current members do not know what conditions were imposed on the original application and he would like to see a,scaled down version of what goes to the Planning Commission. Thi$':Way he would know what the project was to look like, even tho# he did not previously review it. He gave the example of the *derihq of the SilverRock project printed in the local paper.`� Committee Member Bobbitt before the Committee on S review City work. Committee Member Fit Committee should be a understand, what will go Committee Avenue 5, Committeie ns ra (anted on what `tutsv presented He' pid the ALR.0 ; does not 2> r 4 Y said h ',Nport presented to the presentafi � they can see, and A'?Iannina C'dmmission. 3t? an exam ie of the median islands on fuser on 'the types of projects the end idibes not revtawP l., Fii't,i5aid the narrative was great on the t; it he would have preferred seeing some building said the elevations were included in the Committe&.)*-mber Fitzpatrick commented the submittal guidelines had been previously discussed. He suggested the presentation be added to the guidelines as it makes it easier to visualize what will be done on the plans. He would like to see the actual picture of the project. Committee Member Arnold said it would be helpful if they could see a complete picture of what was being built. Architecture & Landscape Review Committee Minutes June 4, 2008 Committee Member Fitzpatrick emphasized the final presentation should be included so the Committee could visualize how the landscaping would work within the whole project. He said it was difficult to make decisions on a project from a narrative without visuals. He suggested visuals should be included in the submission guidelines. General discussion followed regarding some of the commercial architecture already approved in the City. f., Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked what. ,staff's feelings were regarding guidelines. X. Planning Manager Sawyer said that vµoi iwhit staff had intended to do with the application review. From al:,,staff's point of view, Certain items are requested and if not receiverk'� ppplic`*nt is asked t6l bring in the required items needed. Staff is trying io,bgj;ieitsitive to the market, so they do some preliminary review while working on traffic studies. Staff tries to work with th -,developers to their applications started and to obtain the correct ` Is for prot jWng. Some developers who are used to certain prod dU" WJ� have to,,be re-educated on any adjustments and staff needs badivrl tgake things in and work with them. Committee Member Bobbitt said e,approval process was part of the reason this Committee was creeted. It was formerly the Design Review Board with seven members. Developers complained they were hitting a stone wall and there were so many complaints they wouldn't want to go before the Review Board. The Board was disbanded and developers went directly to the Planning Commission. Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked if that improved the situation. Committee Member Bobbitt said it sped things up. Committee Member Bobbitt added things don't come back to ALRC as it is just a recommending body. The City wanted to be developer - friendly and keep things rolling. As the economy tightens up it makes it more difficult for the developers and they are more reticent to process applications. Developers work in different cities and make comparisons. Architecture & Landscape Review Committee Minutes June 4, 2008 Planning Manager David Sawyer said the City's goal is to facilitate applications so the developer can get the reviews they need and get them through the process efficiently. Committee Member Bobbitt brought up the example of a senior housing project on Avenue 50 and Washington Street which was improperly prepared. The architect came from Texas with a basic plan. It looked like a penal institution and the Committee said they were going to recommend against it. Then the Committee never heard anything further. Planning Manager David Sawyer said staff had just been contacted by that developer who is planning to resubmit the project taking into account the Committee's comments. They hired three designers to prepare different alternatives and were working on a final re -submittal. He said the City staff tries to work with developers and at the same time get the appropriate information to the Committee, as the decision makers. Committee Member Bobbitt:i*l approving a project, is if the;prc is going to pay a little more AV project went thrpUoh the PlanY1l just be loo rig at`'for landsc meetings:Fki j'with }kB Council feels the Con titteo, pld Ic r key element to remember, when deems to be controversial Council oh,16J.-I.,; He used to assume if a DepartMent the Committee should ng. He has since learned, by the {nyally, apparently the City Council at it as closely as the Planning e history of the Arnold Palmer e, r rnmittee Me er F�f�p oatrick said some of his questions were be1-e he wai new Committee member. He added some of the preliritifrary repoxr'Wc, such as the EIR, are helpful in understanding the project.b r sire ordinarily the Committee looks at only a portion of the Droiect:_ Planning Manager David Sawyer said the Committee should keep in mind their charge is architecture and landscape. When it goes to the Planning Commission they look at land use, public comments, etc. It does not mean the Committee should have blinders on, but the primary focus is design, architecture and landscaping, and additional issues which reflect on the Committee's decision. Architecture & Landscape Review Committee Minutes June 4, 2008 Committee Member Bobbitt said some times it is hard to put your finger on exactly what the issue is. More recently, he commented on the Blend restaurant plans, their pedestrian -friendly design, and how the whole design worked. Committee Member Fitzpatrick added it is important to look at whether the design is compatible with surrounding properties. Committee Member Bobbitt said you need to look at the overall project including what is on the property, and what is,rottgd it. It helps to have this reference. 4, Planning Manager David Sawyer said the:)Comrrttitiee Members have made some really good commentspast; On, whether the projects blend in or not. It has bee ,,Dart of the recommendation made to the Planning Commission. Committee Member Fitzpatrick said up on some of the ALRC�;approved the City's calendar, but VVA&14abl should check. He would V ce` t4 i Committee on what happen d Blend. . Planning uM said staff N a reVAw bx to" go- -f-rw,, roofing and What the G when e`Ja`having a problem following roje���, He had gone on-line to to figiiw:pue which meeting he quest stoiff report back to the projects such as The Sawyer'#opmended him for his efforts and wn[,ays to g t the Committee some feedback on the Blend applicant had decided not architectural changes. He would only be re- _ghanges which were under the threshold of J1d review. Arnold said every business has a bottom line and too high they have to consider cost factors. Planning Manager David Sawyer said staff would work on putting follow-up items on the ALRC agenda, but he did caution that if the item does not go to the Planning Commission there would be no way to track the outcome. He added if the Committee Members had specific questions they can always ask. Committee Member Arnold said he wondered if the comments made by the Committee were implemented. Architecture & Landscape Review Committee Minutes June 4, 2008 Committee Member Bobbitt suggested the Committee Members make comments when they meet with the Council each year. He said the Council pays close attention to comments on items such as plant materials. Planning Manager David Sawyer said applicants and the Planning Commission take their suggestions very seriously since the Committee Members have technical expertise. f, Committee Member Bobbitt said it would be into iigg to know what the Planning Commission does with those suggestions. Committee Member Bobbitt's Last Committee Member Bobbitt said he very much enjoyed being on the Committee for the last ten years. He added he especially"`' enjoyed working with all the staff. It has been a real learning pradess to see how things work and how cities go about things. He added it has been very interesting watching how the City has grown. Committee Member Arnold commented that as he is still new to the Committee, Committee Member Bobbitt has always been very helpful. Committee Member Fitzpatrick said he appreciated all of Committee Member Bobbitt's assistance. Committee Member Bobbitt said if they continue to ask a lot of good questions they'll be fine. Planning Manager David Sawyer also wanted to express his appreciation to Committee Member Bobbitt for being the cornerstone of the Committee for the last ten years. Principal Planner Stan Sawa said he echoed the Planning Manager's comments and said Committee Member Bobbitt did a wonderful job. City Projects: Committee Member Bobbitt asked why the ALRC doesn't review City projects and asked if the Planning Commission is involved with the approval of City projects; especially medians. Architecture & Landscape Review Committee Minutes June 4, 2008 Planning Manager David Sawyer said the Planning Commission reviews some of the medians and others they do not. If the project requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or Specific Plan (SP) the Planning Commission looks at them. Technically, they would also go through the ALRC. There are just not that many City projects that require that. Committee Member Fitzpatrick commented on the City Hall project and said it was a very nice building. He asked w q had approved the City Hall project. Staff replied the City Coungfi.opp� oved the overall design and then various departments issuedAheir respective permits and approvals.'`' �r Committee Member Arnold asked Principal Planner Stan Sawa said by the Director of Public Works¢' Directors. Training: �-i'eViewed th6€jaindscape plans. landscape plans`w6re reviewed ell as `=the Building ate# Planning Committee Member Bobbittt•saiti `' .,,,,,.City sett him to a couple of training sessions a few yearso arere very interesting. The topics included'*� ' nmental O 'fining ari; impact and they were very helpful because t1itommittee� Members could understand how the staff lookil,At, thin g ,W He reico6,impnded the other members inquire s about trainingqsse,.1.__ 5§ait#-y, wot#f"look into available classes and get back to the `Committee on ghat vvqs. ayailable. CIdyllmittee Mem' r Arnold asked about a class on the Brown Act. Commiit - Meru er Bobbitt said any elected or appointed official must have ethics training and classes on the Brown Act. He explained some of the ramifications of not having this training. Staff said they would follow-up and make sure the members get the proper training. New Committee Members: Committee Member Bobbitt asked if there was any information on the new committee members. Architecture & Landscape Review Committee Minutes June 4, 2008 Committee Member Arnold asked if staff knew the date Council would be appointing the new member. Staff was unsure of the date but said they would advise the members of the date. Committee Member Arnold asked about the procedure for re -applying for the Committee when their term ends. Committee Member Bobbitt gave him an overview of the procedures. VIII. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, it was moved a, sapprided by Committee Members Bobbitt/Arnold to adjourn this meetii4 of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee to a Regul fing to be held on June 4, 2008. This meeting was adjourned at 10 a.m. on May 21;108. Respectfully submitted,��, s. CAROLYN WALKER`��` Executive Secretary`,'` t c?. h ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: JULY 2, 2008 CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2008-902 APPLICANT: HIGHWAY 111 PARTNERS, LLC ARCHITECT: PREST VUKSIC ARCHITECTS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT, INC. REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR MADISON SQUARE, AN APPROXIMATELY 92,000 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING RETAIL SPACES, A HEALTH CLUB, AND A DRIVE -THROUGH RESTAURANT LOCATION: NORTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 & DUNE PALMS ROAD PURPOSE OF REVIEW The role of the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee (ALRC) in reviewing site development permit applications is to provide the Planning Commission with a recommendation regarding the design of the proposed project and its compliance with the City's various development regulations. When reviewing applications, the ALRC is responsible for reviewing site, architectural, and landscaping design. Site design related items include exterior lighting, project circulation, and pedestrian access and amenities. Architectural items subject to review include building mass/scale, architectural style, and building details (materials, roof style, colors, etc.). Landscape review includes plant type, location and size, screening of equipment and undesirable views, and an emphasis on prominent design features. Such coordinated review is necessary to promote a unifying project design, compatibility with other surrounding uses, and consistency with the concepts expressed in the La Quinta General Plan and Municipal Code. Once reviewed, the ALRC's recommendation will be included in a staff report presented to the Planning Commission. To assist the ALRC in this review, the following project information and analysis are provided. BACKGROUND Madison Square, an approximately 92,000 square foot commercial/retail development, is proposed to be located on the northeast corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road (Attachment 1, Page 4). The currently vacant 9.5-acre project site is bounded by the Coachella Valley Water District storm water channel to the north and the Dunes Business Park commercial development to the east. The proposed project is approximately 510 feet from the nearest residential property line and approximately 575 feet from La Quinta High School, which are located north and northwest of the project site across the Whitewater channel. The project site is located within the Regional Commercial zoning district. PROJECT REQUEST Overview: The Madison Square development includes a total of six buildings with varying commercial/retail uses (Attachment 1, Page 6). Buildings One, Two, Four, and Five, which range in size from approximately 5,000 square feet to 15,000 square feet, consist of commercial retail spaces. Buildings One and Two are located on the north end of the project site, near the storm water channel. Buildings Four and Five are located in a prominent location at the southwest corner of the project site, near the major intersection of Highway 1 1 1 and Dune Palms Road. Building Three is proposed to be an approximately 42,000 square foot gym/health club. It is the anchor tenant for this particular retail center, and is located at the northeast corner of the project site. Building Six is proposed to be an approximately 3,200 square foot drive -through fast food restaurant. It is located at the southeast corner of the project site, with the drive -through lane running along Highway 1 1 1 and wrapping towards the north paralleling the shared entry drive with the Dunes Business Park. Access, Circulation, & Parking: There are numerous access points identified for the proposed development (Attachment 1, Page 4). Access from the east will be taken off the driveway shared with the Dunes Business Park that connects to Highway 1 1 1. Access from the west will be taken off of three driveways on Dune Palms Road. The northernmost access leads to a driveway that runs along the northern property line and the storm water channel. This access and driveway will primarily be used for deliveries and employee parking, as the parking spaces along the driveway are at the rear of the retail buildings. A 12' x 45' loading/unloading area for Building One is also located off of this driveway. In addition, this access point is limited to right in and out turning movements. The center access and driveway is located immediately south of Building 1 and aligns with Corporate Center Drive, which is located across Dune Palms Road. This driveway runs along the front of Buildings One and Two, and along the west side of Building Three where it then connects to the site's primary drive aisle. A future traffic signal is required for this access point which will facilitate full turning movements in and out of the project site. The southernmost access and driveway serve as the primary drive aisle for the center. This driveway bisects the site and provides direct access to and alignment with the primary drive aisle serving the Dunes Business Park to the east, as well as the shared driveway that connects with Highway 111. No parking is permitted along this drive aisle. Decorative paving and traffic calming measures will be installed in front of Building Three to emphasize proper pedestrian access from the gym/health club to the parking areas. This access point is limited to right in and out turning movements. Per LQMC Section 9.150.060, a total of 494 parking spaces and nine ADA accessible spaces are required. The applicant is proposing 495 parking spaces, along with nine ADA accessible spaces. Pedestrian access to and from Dune Palms Road is proposed southwest of Building One and northwest of Building Four. From Highway 111, access is provided southeast of Building Five and southwest of Building Six. Interior pedestrian circulation is provided between Buildings Four and Five and Building Three via a decoratively -paved sidewalk adjacent to landscape planters. No pedestrian connection is identified between Building Six and Building Three. Architecture: The Desert Contemporary architectural style of the Madison Square buildings includes a combination of smooth -finished and raked -finished cement plaster walls with varying earth tone finishes (Attachment 1, Page 36). The building fagades, which include numerous strategically -placed architectural projections/pop-outs, also incorporate concrete masonry walls and clear anodized, dual -glazed aluminum storefronts. The buildings also embody the Desert Contemporary look by utilizing a combination of flat roofs, overhangs, and columns. Due to the corporate colors of the proposed tenant of Building Six, the building incorporates the use of red awnings and shade structures above all windows and doors (Attachment 1, Page 37). Roof heights throughout the project fluctuate in order to provide varying building masses. The height of Buildings One and Two, including all roof projections and pop - outs, ranges from approximately 21 feet to 27 feet in height (Attachment 1, Page 13). The height of Building Three, the anchor tenant, is approximately 32 feet. However, the height of the rotunda entrance to the building is approximately 40 feet in height (Attachment 1, Page 22)• The height of Buildings Four and Five ranges from approximately 20 feet to 25 feet in height (Attachment 1, Page 28). Building Six, the fast food drive -through restaurant, ranges from 17 feet to 26 feet in height, due to the varying rooflines and architectural projections. The shade structure over the pickup windows is approximately 13 feet in height (Attachment 1, Page 33). All proposed building heights comply with the maximum building height allowed in the Regional Commercial zoning district. The building elevations show sign locations using generic names, except for the known major tenants. Specific sign details are provided in the detailed sign program submitted as part of this project; however, the sign program is not subject to review by the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee. Landscaping: Landscaping throughout the project site consists of primarily desert and other low to moderate water use plants (Attachment 1, Page 7). Mostly utilized around the buildings are various trees and shrubs, with minimal use of turf, which has been limited to three lawn areas located in the landscaped area along Highway 1 1 1. The proposed tree palette includes Acacias, Desert Willows, Palo Verdes, African Sumacs, and California Fan Palms. The shrub palette includes Hibiscus, Marigolds, Birds of Paradise, and Lantanas, among others. The landscaped area that runs along Highway 1 1 1 is proposed to be landscaped with numerous trees, shrubs, and groundcover (minimum 24" box trees; minimum 5 gallon shrubs/ground cover) (Attachment 1, Page 7). A meandering sidewalk runs throughout the landscaped area along Highway 1 1 1 and Dune Palms Road, with secondary access points into the project placed at strategic locations in order to allow pedestrians into the center. Placed at various locations along the meandering sidewalk on Highway 1 1 1 is City -approved bollard lighting. The area in front of Building Six incorporates a combination of a 3-foot high earthen berm, screen wall between 3'-6" and 4-foot in height, and trees in order to screen the drive -through area (Attachment 1, Page 8). ANALYSIS Architecture: Staff finds that the overall architectural style and design of the proposed Madison Square commercial/retail development to be acceptable. The Desert Contemporary architecture and layout of the project site is for the most part compatible with the surrounding commercial land uses, and the selected supplemental design elements (pop - outs, varying roof lines, etc.) appropriately enhance the architecture of the buildings by providing sufficient architectural articulation. Also, the height, mass, and scale of the buildings are appropriate for each proposed building location. The proposed project is generally consistent with the development guidelines in the La Quinta Municipal Code. With regards to Image Corridor setbacks and height limitations, LQMC Section 9.90.040 states that the maximum structure height shall be 22 feet for all buildings within 150 feet of any general plan primary image corridor and major or primary arterials. Highway 111 is designated a primary image corridor, and except for architectural projections, Buildings Five and Six, which are located within 150 feet of Highway 111, are 22 feet or less in height. At this point in time, accent lighting details for the buildings and landscape/parking lot areas have not been finalized. Consequently, all parking, accent and landscape lighting will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Landscaping: In general, the proposed landscape palette is acceptable. The assorted species of plants provide diversity and add character to the proposed buildings. The use of numerous California Fan Palms, as well as Desert Willows, Palo Verdes, and African Sumacs properly reflect the Desert Contemporary architectural style, while providing sufficient screening and accents around the project site, including the parking lot area, pedestrian circulation areas, and outdoor use areas. And as previously -stated, landscape screening in the form of an earthen berm, wall, and trees sufficiently screens the drive -through along Highway 111 near Building Six. With regards to the pedestrian circulation areas, staff recommends the installation of pedestrian amenities, such as benches, tables, and sitting walls, particularly in the plaza area near Buildings Two and Three. Staff is also recommending the ALRC discuss pedestrian amenities at this location as well as any other alternative locations. Additionally, there is no pedestrian access to Building Six, the fast-food restaurant. Staff recommends that an access be installed that connects the proposed decoratively - paved crosswalk at the intersection near the northeast corner of the building to the northern building entrance. Per LQMC Section 9.150.060, the proposed health club land use is required to provide bicycle parking equal to a minimum of three percent of the total parking spaces required. Therefore, at a rate of one vehicular parking space per 150 square feet, the 42,000 square foot health club is required to provide 280 parking spaces, which equates to nine bicycle parking spaces. The bicycle racks shall be placed in shaded locations, out of the way of pedestrian flows and shall be provided with a mechanism which permits locking a bicycle onto the rack. Staff recommends that ALRC review placement locations of the bicycle parking spaces, and discuss the possibility of locating some of the required spaces near the health club and some near the retail tenant spaces. Staff also recommends that the approved bicycle parking locations be added to the Madison Square site plan. RECOMMENDATION That the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2008-902, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans). 2. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention basins, common lots and park areas. 3. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect. 4. The applicant shall submit the landscape plans for approval by the Planning Department and green sheet sign off by the Public Works Department. When plan checking has been completed by the Planning Department, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the Planning Director, however landscape plans for landscaped median on public streets shall be approved by both the Planning Director and the City Engineer. Where City Engineer approval is not required, the applicant shall submit for a green sheet approval by the Public Works Department. Final landscape plans for on -site planting shall be reviewed by the ALRC and approved by the Planning Director. Said review and approval shall occur prior to issuance of first building permit unless the Planning Director determines extenuating circumstances exist which justify an alternative processing schedule. Final plans shall include all landscaping associated with this project. NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by both the Planning Director and/or the City Engineer. 5. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the requirements of the Planning Director. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with no lawn, or spray irrigation, being placed within 24 inches of curbs along public streets. 6. All air conditioning/mechanical equipment shall be completely screened from view within the rooftop areas. 7. All trash enclosures and materials storage areas shall be painted a color and finished consistent with the buildings. 8. All trees located within the parking lot areas shall have a minimum trunk caliper of 2.5 inches and height of 10 feet. All trees within the parking areas shall meet or exceed the shading requirements specified under LOMC Section 9.150.080 Parking. Should the proposed African Sumac and Palo Verde shading coverage be deemed insufficient, the applicant shall utilize an alternative tree subject to review and approval by the Planning Department. 9. All planter beds containing trees shall be at least six feet in width or diameter. All landscape planter beds not containing trees shall be at least three feet in width or diameter. 10. Pedestrian amenities (i.e. benches, tables, and sitting walls) shall be installed in the plaza area between Buildings Two and Three. Placement locations and amenity type shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to installation. 11. A pedestrian access shall be installed that connects the proposed decoratively -paved crosswalk at the intersection near the northeast corner of the building to the northern Building Six entrance. A path shall be installed in the landscaped area, the proposed Palo Verde tree shall be removed, and the sidewalk across the restaurant drive -through shall be decoratively paved. 12. Bicycle racks that can accommodate a minimum of nine bicycles shall be placed on -site in shaded locations, out of the way of pedestrian flows, and shall contain a mechanism which permits locking a bicycle onto the racks. 1. Madison Square site development booklet Architecture & Landscape Review Committee Attendance Tracking December 2007 - June 2008 Jason Arnold Bill Bobbitt Ronald Fitzpatrick No Meeting No Meeting No Meeting E2/6/2O08 Present Present Present Present Present Present Re -Scheduled Re -Scheduled Re -Scheduled 3/19/2008 Present Present Present 4/2/2008 No MeetingNo meetingNo Meetin 5/712008 No Meeting No Meeting No Meetin 5/21/2008 Present Present Present 614/2008 Present Present Present * Special Meeting TO FIND MINUTES FOR COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHMENT #1 He E& Yew Favorites Tools Help Ugam � f' � � Search Favordes �. - -� ,, .' •:3 Address jjx) http:llwww.la-W'cda.orgPndex.asiax?page-1 want... t Stang r'W 0 � Q Ji l's ; Calendar -Kk,osof... Ji 2 Kvmft Go Lwks U rt> -10 Internet http://www.la-q... Lit, O 11:13 AM TO LOCATE MINUTES: 1. Go to www.la-quinta.org 2. Click Calendar (see above) 3. 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