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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW COMMITTEE
AGENDA
A Special Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall — South Conference Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
JANUARY 7, 2009
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2009-001
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 November 5, 2008.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Item ........................ SILVERROCK CLUBHOUSE FINAL LANDSCAPE
PLANS
Applicant ................ The City of La Quinta Redevelopment Agency
Location .................. Southwest Corner of Jefferson Street and
Avenue 54.
Request .................. Consideration of Final Landscape Plans for the
Silverrock Clubhouse.
Action .................... Minute Motion 2009-
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B. Item ........................ DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicant ................ The City of La Quinta
Location .................. City-wide
Request .................. Review of Development Application
Requirements in Preparation of the Update of All
Planning Department Applications.
Action .................... Minute Motion 2009-
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS:
Vill. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS:
1. Planning Commission Update
IX. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting of the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee will be
adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on February 4, 2009, 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, January 7, 2009, was posted on the
outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin board at
the La Quinta Post Office, 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on Wednesday, December 31,
2008.
DATED: December 31, 2008
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CAROL N WALKER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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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
November 5, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
10:05 a.m.
A. This regular meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping
Review Committee was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by
Planning Manager David Sawyer who led the Committee in the
flag salute.
B. Committee Members present: Ronald Fitzpatrick and Ray
Rooker. Committee Member Arnold joined the meeting at
10:30 a.m.
C. Staff present: Planning Director Les Johnson, Planning Manager
David Sawyer, Principal Planner Andrew Mogensen, Assistant
Planner Eric Ceja, and Secretary Monika Radeva.
IL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Richard Petri, 78-810 Sunbrook Lane, La Quinta, CA 92253,
introduced himself and said his property was located between Miles
Avenue and Coldbrook Lane in La Quinta. Mr. Petri presented the
Committee with pictures of a wall he claimed was located on City
property that was falling down and the landscaping was not
maintained. Mr. Petri stated that he had reported this to the City
Manager, the Mayor, the Planning Department, and the person in
charge of landscaping the area. The wall is in close proximity to Mr.
Petri's property. He said the wall was becoming a fire hazard. He
presented pictures to the Committee showing there was no
landscaping, debris had collected all around the yard, and pipes were
exposed.
Mr. Petri said he lived right across the street from the Vista Dunes
Courtyard Homes located on the north side of Miles Avenue, west of
Adams Street. He stated that he had been told that the City could not
do anything about the unmaintained property, but yet Vista Dunes'
landscaping was taken care of. Mr. Petri informed the Committee that
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he would like the City to take care of the wall and nuisance
landscaping because if it fell down it would fall on his property.
Planning Manager David Sawyer informed Mr. Petri that the
Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee did not have any
responsibility or authority over the issue he presented. Mr. Petri asked
who would be the responsible party to address this issue. Planning
Manager Sawyer replied he would need more detail regarding the
property and its location. He invited Mr. Petri to stop by the Planning
Department counter after the meeting so staff could obtain the
necessary information from Mr. Petri and address the problem.
Mr. Petri asked staff to provide him with a copy of the minutes as
proof that he had informed the City of this issue in case it was to
became a problem in the future.
Committee Member Rooker expressed interest in examining the site
and made a note of Mr. Petri's address.
Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked staff if the City's Public Works
Department would be the one handling complaints of this type.
Planning Manager Sawyer replied that without more detailed
information r�o the exact location of the property, staff would
not be able, {0, t ansv any questions.
Planning Mart A1Wyer- asked Mr. Petri to please stop by the
PlannmW-Dppart I mient counter after the meeting in order for staff to
obtain thb-1 ,be,ssa yinformation from him to address the issue.
III."CONFIRMATION OF THE -AGENDA: Confirmed
IV. CONS-94 CALENDAR:
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Staff asked it; 'here were any changes to the Minutes of October 1,
2008. It .was moved and seconded by Committee Members
Fitzpatrick/Rooker to approve the minutes as submitted. AYES:
Committee Member Fitzpatrick and Rooker. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Committee Member Arnold.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
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A. Final Landscaping Plans 2008-041 a request of The Quarry at
La Quinta for the review of final landscaping plans for the
expansion of a maintenance facility located north of Tom Fazio
Lane and south of Cahuilla Park Road within the Quarry at La
Quinta.
Principal Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning Department.
Present were Luke Taylor,
Architects, Inc. and Charles
with Design Build Structures,
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Designer" ith RGA Landscape
W. Morbride,-,Principal Architect
Committee Member Rookery
to remove the existing Oldand
replied that Oleanders are a p
and people and the City usually
Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked the applicant why the
plans did not show the Oleanders removed. Mr. Luke Taylor
replied that he did not realize there were Oleanders around the
entire property. The applicant had already planned on removing
the Oleanders along Cahuilla Park Road because the plants did
not blend in well with the designed landscaping.
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Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked if the applicant would
comply with staff's condition to remove the Oleanders on Tom
Fazio Lane. Mr. Charles McBride explained the removal of the
Oleanders was not reflected on the plans because he did not
remember the condition. Since he was now aware of it, he
would ensure the applicant complied with the condition.
Committee Member Rooker said Oleanders were typically used
along the freeway and were not the apprporiatq plant species to
use for the entrance of a high -end development on Tom Fazio
Lane. r
Committee Member Fitzpatrigkk-vented to' ,firm that the
applicant and staff had rime to an agr6blmoj t on the
enhancement of the maidteriance f�ilding landsWing along
Cahuilla Park Road and Tom `Ftkzlq,L ne3:. Mr. Tayld confirmed
an agreement had been reached.\
There being no further questions, it Was moved and seconded
by Committee Members Fitzpatrick/Rooker to adopt Minute
Motion 2008-021, recommending approval of Final Landscaping
Plans 2008-041, as recommended. AYES: Committee Member
Fitzpatrick and Rooker. NOES: None. ABSENT: Committee
Member Arnold.
B. Final Landscaping Plans 2008-043 a request of Washington
111, Ltd. (Bill Sanchez) for the review of final landscaping plans
for Phase 4 of the Washington Park Shopping Center located on
the northeast corner of Washington Street and Avenue 47.
Principal Planner Andrew Mogensen presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning Department.
Present was Mr. Luke Taylor, Designer with RGA Landscape
Architects, Inc.
Committee Member Rooker asked staff if the revised plans
should show the water features as removed. Staff replied the
water features had been removed from the drawings.
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Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked staff why the applicant
had not indicated the hanging, or climbing, landscaping on the
retaining walls as conditioned. Principal Planner Mogensen
replied that it was merely an oversight by the landscape
architect. Mr. Taylor explained he did not realize there was a
retaining wall on the back of Cahuilla Park Road and that was
what the condition referenced. He said the applicant would
comply with the condition.
Committee Member Fitzpatrick expressed concern regarding the
Planning Commission's position on water features. He
elaborated that developments posed intrusions on the
environment. He added the least we could do was try to soften
it by adding nice landscaping a drwgter features because where
there was water, there was I f Committee Member Fitzpatrick
said water features woula'roolce the4oposed shopping center
more people -friendly.'
Committee Mem*,,Fitzpatrick agk�,d the applicant if the
planters in the park o lot, identified,,,,Onjhe plans were the
appropriate size. Mr
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6'xOplied th#" planters were six by
eight feet and met staffs regr�irOtr,�n-w
Jason Arnol tined the Committee at 10:30 a.m.
Committer,.M4la#tr.Fitzpatffck asked staff if there was a way
- to,Arlform t Plannir* J'Commission that he was concerned
ab'tf#eir t3�', ion to remove the water feature. Committee
Member Rooker he concurred with Committee Member
Fitzpatridk :end asked about the proper protocol to inform the
"-,Planning CSq'nmission of the ALRC's position.
jarini,ng:/Director Les Johnson replied the appropriate way to
addrr`the Committee's concern would be during the Joint
Meeting with City Council on November 25, 2008. He also
mentioned that he could look into a joint meeting between the
Architecture and Landscape Review Committee and the
Planning Commission during which such concerns could be
addressed. He said he would add their concerns, under
Director's Comments, in an upcoming Planning Commission
meeting.
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Planning Director Johnson commented that during the last
Planning Commission's position was that it was not opposed to
water features, but wanted them to be well thought out, from
the standpoint of conservation. The Commission would not
favor large pools of water resulting in high evaporation when it
was one hundred and ten degrees Fahrenheit outside.
However, a creative approach to water features such as smaller
pumps with water trickling down, versus large pumps with
water spraying up, would be acceptable. The Planning
Commission's position was based on I,tJN6 Minimal potential
benefit provided by water features #& the general public in
comparison to the great amounts of, energy and water
consumed. Unfortunately, this posion .#ormed based on
other projects and in particular%'to--Water feature placed at the
entrances of developments in which the residenfs.ta ver had any
direct connectivity, but o6ty "a rem visual ref ce while
driving through. This led to th`e.�lan4et proach of%considering
water features on a case-by�c�aae basis. However, the
Commission did alliTp a the Shoppes `tr "La Quinta development to
keep three out of thtii; r wvater featut� .,proposed, though the
Commission asked the deveir%per to coie�back with a revised
well thought out efficient dedijn'. -
Comni'ittee'Me V )bar Fitzpatrick asked if he could make a motion
to �ivp emmen4 approval 4"-Fipal Landscaping Plans 2008-043
with the, ti,plul ci .for the 'water feature to be considered for
p Tq=%Tatement,by tite I trrting Director.
Planning ''', Direbt& .'Johnson said the Site Development
entitlem6nii', had )b6en approved. Staff could only report the
� 'Committee $ concerns to the Planning Commission. He could
q# adminiratively reinstate it as the Planning Commission had
a dy rated on it.
Committee Member Rooker also commented that a joint
meeting between the Architecture and Landscape Review
Committee and the Planning Commission would be a very good
opportunity for a discussion the use of turf and water features.
Committee Member Rooker said he was pleased with the
exhibits provided which showed the entire neighborhood, how
the parking lots meandered and connected to one another, as
well as all of the adjacent buildings. He said this additional
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information was very helpful to him in reviewing the plans and
he would like to see the same information being provided for
future projects. Further, the architecture at the northeast
corner of Washington Street and Avenue 47 was very
sensitively done. He hoped the Fresh & Easy grocery store at
the northeast corner of Calle Tampico and Desert Club Drive
would reflect the same sensitivity.
There being no further questions, it was moved and seconded
by Committee Members Fitzpatrick/Arnold to adopt Minute
Motion 2008-022, recommending approval of Final Landscape
Plans 2008-043, as recommended, with the understanding that
the Committee was concerned over the Planning Commission's
decision to remove the water feature. Unanimously approved.
C. Final Landscaping Plans 2008-042 a request of R. T. Hughes
Company, Inc. for the review of final landscaping plans for
Malaga Estates, Tentative Tract Map 33597, located on the
southwest corner of Avenue 60 and Madison Street.
Assistant Planner Eric Ceja presented the information contained
in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning
Department.
Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked if the Committee could
review the project and make a recommendation on it without
the applicant being present at the meeting. Staff replied the
Committee could review it.
Committee Member Rooker said he did not see any problems
with the project.
Committee Member Fitzpatrick commented on the water feature
proposed on this project because it was not interactive and its
sole purpose was to enhance the look of the community.
Planning Director Johnson explained this was the project that
brought the matter of water -efficiency forward and City Council
asked staff to establish standards for water features. This was
a subsequent action to the appeal being considered by Council
who did not uphold the decision of the Planning Commission to
remove the water feature because there were no established
standard. Concurrently, staff had received and was processing
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CVWD's water -efficient landscaping provisions. The proposed
CVWD ordinance came on the heels of the Malaga Estates
landscaping in regards to turf and water features. This was one
of the reasons why La Quinta's Water -Efficient Landscaping
Ordinance was more conservative than the CVWD's ordinance.
Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked what was the City
Council's vote on the appeal. Planning Director Johnson replied
he could not recall exactly, but he believed that it was
unanimous in overturning the Planning Corf mi ion's decision.
Committee Member Fitzpatrick said,
presentation materials and exhi '
visualization of how everything;wot
he drove through the project,
construction and he coui get
product would be. He could nt}t�ge�
buildings, or what kind of mate4f.,
placement. This rrs e it difficult ft
judgment on the pro
e' %Xtouild like to have more
Cvith p#! "Rcts as it aids in
I come' ft}ther. He said
ut the sifii was under
:midea of w 0, t''4he final
eal for the eight of the
would be used as well as
him to make an aesthetic
Committee Member ktzpatt'tcfe.. kprp'sed his dissatisfaction
with th dbinitted plans�as'they appeared to him to be more of
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cons tWction` &*wings wif�1 very detailed information. It did not
& Iii"any idea as to aesthetics. He said he noticed, while he
was at'the..project that the developer had used beautiful gates
,,--- ,other ffziit6ibs )Aing it to be a high -end development,
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r tiut`,:�t�,could hot get any visuals from the plans provided.
Neither' ciould Pderstand what type of homeowners the
developer, was targeting and why there were only 57 units
-identified.)
r ing Oirector Johnson replied that staff would try to answer
the``Ggtit'aimittee s questions to the best of their ability; however,
it wAs important to keep in mind that these were Final
Landscaping Plans which were the end of the process. The
map, which had already been approved, was presented to the
ALRC at that time.
Committee Member Fitzpatrick said he wanted to obtain some
background information on the project. Planning Director
Johnson commented that historically there was a ten-year
Committee Member on the ALRC who could update the other
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members on the history. Currently the Committee was faced
with the challenge of reviewing projects that had been
presented a year or two prior to their term. Planning Director
Johnson provided the Committee with the requested
background information on the project at hand.
Committee Member Fitzpatrick said he would preferred to have
seen what the proposed elevations were and the landscaping at
the front. He expressed his confusion as to why the turf
restrictions were being applied to somf prftcts and not to
others. Planning Director Johnson eined the reason was
because this project was entitled 1'cior''.1t the current water -
efficiency provisions and the ,appl cant plied with the
provisions in place at that time/
Committee Member Arpbftsked �`if the Co" tee was
recommending approval of the entire -final lands ping plans.
Planning Director Johnson repliid', that recommendation for
approval encompas'od the wall as wol; ,
Assistant Planner CeI4 sa d;_the.,,staff e ommendation for the
ALRC's action included\,two(; r600iiitown ations: 1) Recommend
approv r 1-The final Ian; ping plans to the Planning Director
an��' Reco mend appr"ayal of the wall plans to the Planning
C rftion
There being no f rFfta gpestions, it was moved and seconded
by Committee''•Members Fitzpatrick/Rooker to adopt Minute
Motion 2008-0 ,. recommending approval of Final Landscape
Plans 2008-042, as" recommended. Unanimously approved.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: None
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS:
Committee Member Fitzpatrick said he received an e-mail from staff
requesting Committee Members to forward suggestions for discussion
at the Joint City Council Meeting on November 25, 2008.
Unfortunately, he was out of town and did not get the e-mail until
after the due date. He asked staff if there were any items that the
Committee needed to be aware of to discuss with City Council.
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Planning Director Johnson said the actual agenda items would have to
be established. He was reviewing suggestions and would present a
list to the City Manager for consideration. He said common-themed
suggestions would be consolidated and staff would prepare reports for
those items consisting of a few descriptive paragraphs. That helps
keep the discussion focused as there is only forty-five minutes
available for discussion.
Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked if the Committee had the full
forty-five minutes with the Council. Planning Director Johnson
explained the protocol for the meting.
Committee Member Fitzpatrick said he had been asked by some
residents, the reason for some median strips to be completed and
others half finished, or abandoned. He asked staff who would address
such issues and if the medians were a shared responsibility of the City
and the County.
Planning Director Johnson replied there was no one authority
responsible for medians and it depended on the location of the
median. He presented the example of the section of Monroe Street
where Committee Member Fitzpatrick resided. He said the median
was a shared * nsibility between the County of Riverside and the
City of La mta �he median on Avenue 52 between Madison and
Monroe r;-ts,was'o shared responsibility between the Cities of Indio
and La Quints: "PIa `-0,Ing ,Director Johnson said in both situations the
Cit - A�a.Quinfa lead beer,, a --4 of the neighboring jurisdictions with
irxi'rr6vePne.Fti4,whi6F#"t,reated some issues. He gave the example of the
Avenue 52 ;; ian in fiivnt of one of the projects on the La Quinta
*,do. there is 6\��ncreto extruded curb and the other side, which is
and j`.a different urisdiction, has an asphalt formed curb. This is
becad`�the othof jurisdiction was not willing to commit financially
and parttplpate)h the improvements when they were being put in.
The street,.,tlp'*ovements were mandated by the City of La Quinta
from the dj6Geloper through the entitlement process. If the property
across the street, under the other jurisdiction, were to develop, that
would be when the street improvements would be mandated from the
developer by the other jurisdiction.
Planning Director Johnson explained that these types of street
improvements were managed by subdivision improvement agreements
and entered into at the time of the final map approval. The
subdivision improvement agreements required the developer to
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establish bonds and determined a time period for execution and
completion of the improvements. However, the time frame could be
extended. He said during the last City Council Meeting there were
four or five subdivision improvement agreements that had been
presented for time extensions.
Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked if there was a limit to the
number of extensions that could be obtained. Planning Director
Johnson replied there was no established limit and it was up to the
discretion of the City Council to make that decisipn �'�
Committee Member Fitzpatrick asked
Market that was continued by the
Director Johnson replied there were.
was for a Certified Farmers Marklt
Sundays, which was approved and,:I
November 9, 2008. The second if
Market/Bazaar at the Benjamin Frankli
on Saturdays, which w` ,continued
meeting. The applicant f6r iii�-Seco
eliminating the farmers m6eke4`-00-
However, the Planning Comrnissi -
applicant cou eK.) ot-answer at`,the me
again and Jt`�app araf the applicant
due to co rps exprrpissed, by residep
abou��he ;tus of the Farmers
PI�r�i�#�g Corrf'ssion. Planning
�vwo,items on't t agenda. One
in Old Town tit a held on
it opening would bb'aci'Sunday,
w for a Certi ed Farmers
m1ia,mentary School to be held
t&,,ihe November 25, 2008,
nd item.,�pdified her request by
#ocusin�;rmore on the bazaar.
d-,some questions that the
eting'. The item was continued
might withdraw her application
ts, regarding the proposal.
Como-dtt .. Merr* R'orikeir`laid he submitted some items as
oiiobussibrt.a�ics for , a joint meeting. He expressed his frustration
with the fa�at by t�ei tjrne projects were presented to the ALRC, it
tp s too late irt,,Ithe proktess for the Committee to be able to address
an NEn Comi tittee Member Rooker said that if all the Committee
waas*Iin9 was Vit rifying that a wall was put in as instructed by the
Plannin mmission then staff could do the same. He suggested
that for that RLC recommendations to be effective the Committee
needed to,=r6view the projects early on and not when they were
already in the construction drawing phase. Further, he suggested that
staff have some architectural design guidelines such as in Old Town.
Planning Director Johnson replied that Old Town was a project in The
Village and that general design guidelines had already been established
for The Village. Those same guidelines were applied to the project
located on Desert Club Drive and Calle Tampico and it was found that
the project was in conformance with the guidelines.
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Vill. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS:
Planning Commission Update:
Planning Manager David Sawyer said the Shoppes at La Quinta project
was reviewed by the Planning Commission during the last meeting and
recommended approval to the City Council. The project was
forwarded to City Council for official approval because of its proximity
and height of some of the buildings to the adjao0nit. residential areas.
City Council would review the project as a onsent Item unless a
Council Member pulled it off calendar, tften it, would have to be
reviewed as a Public Hearing item, at(later ddt.e. The Planning
Commission recommended approval"f'with consl4er�ation of the
comments made by the ALRC, w,iith the exceptiort: of the water
feature. The project will be returned o the, Planning Co"sion for
review of the water feature defIn ges,
IX. ADJOURNMENT,
There being no further business, it was moved and`$econded by Committee
Members Fitzpatrick/Rooker to adjourn this meeting,tif the Architecture and
Landscaping Review Committee to a Regular Meeting to be held on
December 3, 2008. This meeting was adjourned at 11:22 a.m. on November
5, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA
Secretary
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CITY OF LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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CONSIDERATION OF FINAL LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE
SILVERROCK CLUBHOUSE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 54
The SilverRock Specific Plan (SRR) designates approximately ten acres for the location
of the SilverRock Clubhouse. The Redevelopment Agency (RDA) is in the final stages
of completing the landscaping review process. Per the Architecture and Landscape
Review Committee (ALRC) meeting of January 2, 2008, in which the schematic design
package for the SilverRock Resort Clubhouse was revised, the ALRC is to review final
landscaping plans for the development.
Project Description:
The landscaping plans have been designed to provide a transitional effect between
desert landscaping (beginning along the outer edge of the project site) to a desert oasis
(the area immediately surrounding the clubhouse) with a large variety of trees,
multiple -sized palms, shrubs, and ground cover. Colorful shrubs will be in bloom year-
rouhd with winter blooming shrubs such as 'Desert Marigold', 'Copper Canyon Daisy',
'Yellow Bells', Bougainvillea, and other shrubs depending upon weather conditions.
Landscaping along the outer perimeter of the site will include trees ranging from 24"-
36" box size and California Fan Palms ranging in height between 12,-18'. The parking
lot area will mostly include Chilean Mesquite and Blue Palo Verde, shrubs and accent
plants. West and South facing walls will be adorned with 'Bougainvillea Barbara Karst'
and North and East facing walls with 'Pink Powder Puff'.
The entry/arrival landscaping will include a high canopy of date palms with the focal
ooint being the fountain water feature. The courtyard area includes a semi -circular
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drive with two planters in the center. One planter will include ornamental plants with
the water fountain feature in the center; the other half -radius planter, closest to the
entry door to the clubhouse includes 'Mediterranean Fan Palms', a 48" box size 'Blue
Palo Verde', and tropical plant materials.
The golf cart staging area is designed for day-to-day golf cart use as well as receptions
and events. The goal is to create a comfortable canopy within the cart staging area,
as well as the other outdoor spaces around the building. A mature date palm
layout with fronds touching requires approximately 33' OC spacing. The palms in the
cart staging area are spaced 25' apart across the parking and 40' lengthwise. This
spacing is based on a number of factors, including creating a symmetrical pattern
within the parking area and keeping views from the pro shop and walkways
symmetrical as well.
Located southwest of the project area is rectangular -shaped event lawn area
surrounded by a screen wall to provide an intimate courtyard for wedding, dinners, and
special events, at the same time providing a view of the mountains on the south end.
The landscaping outside to the North, Northeast, and Northwest will include 24"-36"
box size trees such as the 'Blue Palo Verde', 'Sweet Acacia', and 'Chilean Mesquite'.
Southwest of the event lawn, the area opens up to a patio that includes 'Date Palms',
'Mediterranean Fan Palms', and a 48" box size 'Blue Palo Verde'. Some of the
landscaping surrounding this area will include 'Ballerina India Hawthorne', 'Green
Carpet Natal Plum' and 'Varigated Century Plant'. The Northwest and Northeast sides
of the screen wall will be adorned with vines. The event lawn area is the only one on
the project site that will incorporate the use of three different types of palms such as
the 'Mediterranean Fan Palm', 'Date Palm', and a 'Pindo Palm' variety.
The lake located on the east end will be an integral part of the golf course irrigation
system for both golf courses by providing alternatives to filling the lake system and
providing options for circulating water within the lake system. The lake has been
designed to provide a visual element as viewed from the clubhouse and number 1 tee
of the Palmer Course.
The design of the irrigation plans will be to the standards of the Coachella Valley
Water District (CVWD) with no installation of overhead spray irrigation within 24" of
sidewalks or curbs. Although the City has adopted a strict water conservation
ordinance, turf will be installed but kept to a minimum. Artificial turf was considered,
but because of heat gain and the locations being in close proximity to the public
viewing, it was concluded that it would be inappropriate for the areas surrounding the
Clubhouse.
Decorative paving will play an integral role in connecting all aspects of the Clubhouse
site, starting with the intersection at SilverRock Way, to the path leading to the
courtyard and entrance and the cart staging area.
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RECOMMENDATION
Review the landscaping plans for the SilverRock Resort Clubhouse and provide
comments to the Planning Commission and Redevelopment Agency.
Transmitted by:
Douglas R. Evans
Assistant City Manager -Development Services
Attachments: 1 . Site Plan
2. Overall Landscape Plan
3. Landscape Irrigation; Tree Planting; Shrub Planting Plans
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: JANUARY 7, 2009
RE: PROTOTYPE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
REQUEST: REVIEW AND COMMENT
As staff has noted with the Committee in the past, the City is working on revising the
City's development review application packets. The purpose of this revision is to improve
the quality of information provided to staff and the City's decision authorities during the
review and approval process. Attached for your review and comment is a draft site
development permit application packet. This application has been drafted as a prototype to
be used as the standard upon with applications for the City's other planning related
permits will be based. Please review the application and provide staff, at the time of your
meeting, with in any comments and suggestions you may have.
Attachment: Draft Site Development Permit Application
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City of La Quinta
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
PHONE:760.777.7125 FAX:760.777.1233
office Use Only
Case Number 30-Day Accepted Assigned
Deadline By To
Notes:
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
APPLICATION
SECTION A - PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Name:
Project Description:
APN #(s):
Street Address(es):
General Location:
Gross Acreage: Net Acreage:
Zoning: General Plan:
# of Total Lots: # of Buildable Lots:
Proposed Phases:
Related Cases:
Planning Stamp
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Is any portion of the project located in the CVMSHCP Santa Rosa and Santa Jacinto
Conservation Area? Y / N
Information can be obtained from the Planning Department or the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments website athttp://Www.cvmshco.oro/Plan Mans New.htm - Figure 4-26f.
SECTION B - APPLICANT/OWNER INFORMATION
Applicant:
(Name) (Phone)
Owner(s):
Architect:
(Mailing Address)
(Email)
(Phone)
(Mailing Address) (Email)
(Name)
(Mailing Address)
Applicant Certification
(Phone)
(Email)
I certify that I have read this application packet in its entirety and understand the city's
submittal and review process and the requirements for this application. 1 understand that
an incomplete application will delay the processing of this application.
Applicant's Signature:
Print Name:
Owner Certification
Date:
I certify under the penalty of the laws of the State of California that 1 am the property owner
of the property that is the subject matter of this application and / am authorizing to and
hereby do consent to the riling of this application and acknowledge that the final approval
by the City of La Quinta, if any, may result in restrictions, limitations and construction
obligations being imposed on this real property.
Owner/Authorized Agent Signature(s)*: Date:
Print Name(s):
*An authorized agent for the owner must attach a notarized letter of authorization from the legal property
owner. Any off -site work identified on the plans must be accompanied by a statement of authorization with a
notarized signature of the subject property owner.
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SECTION C - APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS - INITIAL
TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY STAFF
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Each of the following items is required for submittal
unless a waiver is granted by City Staff. Any waiver
itialization of this form by
must be confirmed by initialization
the person granting the waiver prior to submittal.
Please see Section D for the description and
completion requirements of each item.
# of
paper
copies
# of E-
c
in PDF
format
(on CD-
ROM)
Waiver
OK'd
by
(initials)
FILING FEES
❑
❑
Filing Fees Receipt
1
NA
APPLICATION INFORMATION
❑
❑
Application
1
1
NA
❑
❑
Site Photographs
1
1
❑
❑
Environmental Information Form
1
1
❑
❑
Hazardous Waste Site Information Form
1
1
PLAN SET
❑
❑
Project Index Sheet
15
1
NA
❑
❑
Site Plan
15
1
NA
❑
❑
Preliminary Precise Grading Plan
15
1
❑
❑
Conceptual Landscape Plan
15
1
❑
❑
Lighting/Photometric Plan
15
1
❑
❑
Building Elevations Sheets
15
1
❑
❑
Roof Plan
15
1
❑
❑
Floor Plan
15
1
PRIMARY REPORTS/STUDIES/EXHIBITS
❑
❑
Materials Board
1
1
❑
❑
Colored Exhibits
1
1
❑
❑
Preliminary Title Report
1
1
❑
❑
Preliminary Hydrology/Hydraulics Report
3
1
❑
❑
Traffic Study
3
1
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS/STUDIES/EXHIBITS
❑
❑
Biological Report
3
1
❑
❑
Cultural / Archaeological Report
3
1
❑
❑
Paleontological Report
3
1
❑
❑
Geotechnical Report
3
1
❑
❑
Parking Study
3
1
❑
❑
Noise Study
3
1
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Submittal waivers and content of specific studies may be obtained through staff consultation, a
pre -submittal meeting, or a preliminary review. No applications will be accepted by mail.
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS - PRIOR TO HEARING
# of E-
The following items are to be submitted after
copies
the project is scheduled for public hearing
# of
in PDF
Submitted
review and must be received by the Planning
paper
format
Department at least three (3) weeks prior to the
copies
(on
scheduled meeting date.
CD-
ROM)
p
Property owner notification package
1
1
Bound 11N17" reduction of complete final Plan Set with
❑
colored Site Plan, Conceptual Landscape Plan and Building
10
1
Elevations Sheets
Full size (not to exceed 24N36") complete final Plan Set
with colored Site Plan, Conceptual Landscape Plan and
10
NA
Building Elevations Sheets
Full size (not to exceed NNW") final Colored Exhibits (Site
Plan, Conceptual Landscape Plan and Building Elevations
1
NA
Sheets) mounted on rigid foam core display boards for
presentation purposes
If these required items are not received by the Planning Department prior to three (3) weeks
before the scheduled public hearing date, the project's public hearing will be re -scheduled for a
later date.
SECTION D - SUBMITTAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS:
FILING FEES
Filing Fees: Application related filing fees are to be paid at the time of application while CEQA
related fees are to be paid at the time the application is deemed complete. As part of the
submittal process you will be asked to pay your fees at the Finance Department counter and
return to the Planning Department counter with the receipt showing payment of fees which will be
copied and submitted along with the other application materials.
REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
Application Fee: $ 2,000*
Environmental Assessment Fee: $ 500*
REQUIRED AT TIME APPLICATION IS DEEMED COMPLETE
CEQA Filing Fee: $ 64**
State Department of Fish & Game Fee: Amount**, if any, will be either $1,876.75 (for a
Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative
Declaration) or $2,606.75 (for an Environmental
Impact Report) and is dependent on the
Environmental Assessment and will be identified in
the City's Letter of Completion issued at the time the
application is deemed complete. If the project is
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deemed to be exempt from CEQA there will not be a
fee.
Environmental Documentation: Amount*, if any, is dependent on the Environmental
Assessment and will be based on the full cost of
preparing the required documentation (Negative
Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, or
Environmental Impact Report). The environmental
documentation required as well as the amount of a
required deposit will be identified in the City's Letter
of Completion issued at the time the application is
deemed complete. If the project is deemed to be
exempt from CEQA there will not be a fee.
*Payable to City of La Quinta
**Separate cashiers check payable to County of Riverside County
If you have any questions regarding the Filing Fees requirement, please contact the Planning
Department at (760) 777-7125.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application: A City application form complete with all requested information and original
signatures in Sections A and B provided.
If you have any questions regarding filling out the Application, please contact the Planning
Department at (760) 777-7125.
Site Photographs: Provide one aerial view, at least one panoramic view of each side of the site,
and specific views of any relevant or unusual features of the site. Printed images shall be at least
4"x6" and printed in color on 8'/2"xl1" sheets.
If you have any questions regarding the Site Photographs requirement, please contact the
Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
Environmental Information Form: All applicants must complete an Environmental Information
Form and submit the associated fee unless it is determined by the Planning Department that the
proposed project will likely be exempt under CEQA guidelines and subsequently waives this
requirement. — A pre -application meeting or consultation with Planning Department staff prior to
application submittal is necessary to determine if a project is eligible for a waiver of this
requirement and its associated Environmental Assessment fee.
If you have any questions regarding the Environmental Information Form requirement, please
contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
Hazardous Waste Information Form: All application packets must include a signed and
completed hazardous waste information form. For information on completing this form please
contact the Planning Department.
If you have any questions regarding the Hazardous Waste Information Form Requirement, please
contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
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PLAN SET
Plan Set: A complete Plan Set shall contain one copy of each required sheet, map or plan in the
order listed below, stapled together in the order prescribed as a comprehensive set, and folded so
that the folded size does not to exceed 8'/2"xl 1 ". All maps/plans/sheets shall be drawn on uniform
sheets no greater than 24"x36" (or as approved by the Planning Department prior to initial
submittal). Each sheet shall be drawn clear and legible, be accurately scaled, fully dimensioned,
drawn at the same scale unless otherwise instructed, and include all the information as described
in this section for each particular item.
Order of Plan Set Contents
1. Project Index Sheet
2. Site Plan
3. Preliminary Precise Grading Plan
4. Conceptual Landscape Plan
5. Lighting/Photometric Plan
6. Building Elevations Sheets
7. Roof Plan
8. Floor Plan
1. Proiect Index Sheet:
the following information:
The Project Index Sheet is the Plan Set's cover sheet and shall contain
• Title block located in the lower right-hand corner of the map which contains
information and is readily visible when folded:
o Name of project
o Plan sheet identification number (such as 11 for Index, Sheet 1)
o Initial date of drawing and any subsequent revisions
o Name, address, and telephone number of person preparing map
o Name, address, and telephone number of owner, applicant, and/or agent.
• A data table formatted in the following order:
o Assessors Parcel Number(s) (book, page and parcel number)
o Legal description
the following
o Existing General Plan designation (and proposed if applicable)
o Existing Zoning designation (and proposed if applicable)
o Existing Specific Plan title and land use designation (and proposed if applicable)
o Existing land use and proposed land use
o Total gross site area identified in square feet and acres
o Total net site area identified in square feet and acres
o Total building area identified in square feet and percentage of net site area
o Total parking area identified in both square feet and percentage of net site area
o Total landscaping area identified in both square feet and percentage of net site area
o Identification of parking ratios required by City code and provided
o Number of parking spaces required by City code and provided
o Number of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking spaces required & provided
o Greatest number of stories and square feet of floor area per floor
o Greatest height of any building
o Occupancy classification (per California Building Code)
o Type of construction (per California Building Code)
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• List of Plan Set sheets
• Vicinity map identifying project boundary line and location within surrounding neighborhood.
If you have any questions regarding the above listed Project Index Sheet requirements, please
contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
2. Site Plan: The Site Plan shall be prepared by a qualified professional as stipulated by the
California Business and Professions Code and shall include the following information:
• Title block located in the lower right-hand corner of the map which contains the following
information and is readily visible when folded:
o Name of project
o Plan name and sheet identification number (such as S1 for Site Plan Sheet 1)
o Initial date of drawing and any subsequent revisions
o Name, address, telephone number, signature and credentials stamp and license
number of the person preparing map.
o Name, address, and telephone number of owner, applicant, and/or agent.
• Graphic scale (engineering scale not to exceed 1" = 40')
• North arrow (typically with North facing the top of the drawing)
• Location and dimension of all property lines
• Location and dimension of all required and actual setbacks for building to property lines and
buildings to buildings
• Location and dimension of all structures
• Location and dimension of all landscape areas
• Location and dimension of all drive aisles, parking stalls, and loading areas
• Location and dimension of all pedestrian pathways, including ADA horizontal path of travel
• Location and dimension of all trash enclosures
• Location and dimension of all storage areas
• Location and dimension of all on -site fuel tanks (above or below ground)
• Location and dimension of all freestanding signs
• Location and dimension of all fire hydrants onsite and within 500' of the project site
• Location and dimension of all walls and fences
• Location and dimension of all public utilities
• Location and dimension of all public improvements, include cross sections
• Location and dimension of all structures, driveways, parking areas, trees and property lines
within 50' of project site's perimeter boundary
• Name, location and dimension of all adjacent public streets and ROWs
• Type, height, and location of all street, parking and pedestrian lights
• Identification of General Plan and Zoning land use designations and existing land use of
project site and all adjacent properties
• Identification of any proposed phasing
• Identify interior and exterior turning radius dimensions at entries and drive aisles for
emergency vehicle access
If you have any questions regarding the above listed Site Plan requirements, please contact the
Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
3. Preliminary Precise Grading Plan: Unless specifically waived by the Public Works
Department prior to submittal, a preliminary precise grading plan shall be submitted as part of the
application submittal packet. The Preliminary Precise Grading Plan shall be prepared by a
qualified professional as stipulated by the California Business and Professions Code and shall be
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prepared in accordance Public Works guidelines which are available on the City web site at:
http://www.la-guinta.orci.
Please direct any questions regarding the Preliminary Precise Grading Plan requirement to the
Public Works Department at (760) 777-7075.
4. Conceptual Landscape Plan: The Conceptual Landscape Plan shall be prepared by a
qualified professional as stipulated by the California Business and Professions Code and shall
include the following information:
• Title block located in the lower right-hand corner of the map which contains the following
information and is readily visible when folded:
• Name of project
o Plan name and sheet identification number (such as L1 for Conceptual Landscape
Plan Sheet 1)
o Initial date of drawing and any subsequent revisions
o Name, address, telephone number, signature and credentials stamp and license
number of person preparing map.
o Name, address, and telephone number of owner, applicant, and/or agent.
• Graphic scale (engineering scale not to exceed 1" = 40')
• North arrow (with North at the top of the drawing)
• Location and dimension of all property lines
• Location and dimension of all structures
• Location and dimension of all drive aisles, parking stalls, and loading areas
• Location and dimension of all pedestrian pathways
• Location and dimension of all trash enclosures
• Location and dimension of all storage areas
• Location and dimension of all freestanding signs
• Location and dimension of all walls and fences
• Location and dimension of all structures, driveways, parking areas, trees and property lines
within 50' of project site's perimeter boundary
• Name, location and dimension of all adjacent public streets and ROWs
• Location of all street, parking and pedestrian lights
• Location and dimension of all landscape areas showing, through the use of graphic symbols,
the type, location and size of all proposed plants
• Location and dimension of all water features and decorative hardscape features
• Landscape legend which contains a key to the graphic symbols used in the drawing. A
separate symbol shall be used to identify each proposed plant or tree variety by name (both
common and botanical) with the size of the planting identified and keyed to the size of the
symbol used. The legend shall also include the following information:
o Total square feet of proposed turf area and the percentage of the turf area within the
total landscape area.
o A reference to the proposed type of irrigation system (spray, emitter, and/or drip)
• Proposed source of water for any water feature that exceeds 100 square feet of water
surface area
• A reference to compliance with the City of La Quinta Water efficiency Ordinance and
the Coachella Valley Water District's Landscaping and Irrigation System Design
Ordinance
If you have any questions regarding the above listed Conceptual Landscape Plan requirements,
please contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
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5. Lighting/Photometric Plan: The Lighting/Photometric Plan shall be prepared by a qualified
professional as stipulated by the California Business and Professions Code and shall include the
following information:
• Title block located in the lower right-hand corner of the map which contains the following
information and is readily visible when folded:
o Name of project
o Plan name and sheet identification number (such as L/P1 for Lighting/Photometric
Plan Sheet 1)
o Initial date of drawing and any subsequent revisions
o Name, address, telephone number, signature and credentials stamp and license
number of person preparing map.
o Name, address, and telephone number of owner, applicant, and/or agent.
• Graphic scale (engineering scale not to exceed 1" = 40')
• North arrow (with North at the top of the drawing)
• Location and dimension of all property lines
• Location and dimension of all structures
• Location and dimension of all drive aisles, parking stalls, and loading areas
• Location and dimension of all pedestrian pathways
• Type of illumination, height and location of all exterior lighting fixtures located on the project
site
• Identify the level of illumination of the entire site with a minimum of one foot-candle of
illumination throughout all onsite parking areas and zero foot-candle leakage unto any
adjacent site.
If you have any questions regarding the above listed Lighting/Photometric Plan requirements,
please contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
6. Building Elevations Sheets: Accurately dimensioned illustrations of all sides of each
proposed (and existing, if to remain) building and accessory structure (trash enclosure, wall/fence,
carport and parking shade structure, gazebo, etc.) shall be provided. Each illustration shall:
• Identify which building elevation is illustrated i.e. north, south, east, west
• be drawn to scale at not smaller than the '/"=1' scale (for large projects not smaller than
Ys"=l' with %"=l' details)
• clearly show proposed grade elevations, height and width dimensions
• be void of landscaping in order to clearly demonstrate the aesthetic impact of the proposed
structures.
Each building elevation sheet shall include a title block located in the lower right-hand corner of
the map which contains the following information and is readily visible when folded:
• Name of project
• Scale of drawing
• Name, address, and telephone number of person preparing the illustration.
• Plan name and sheet identification number (such as 131 for Building Elevation Sheet 1).
If you have any questions regarding the above listed Building Elevations requirements, please
contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
7. Roof Plan: The Roof Plan shall be prepared by a qualified professional as stipulated by the
California Business and Professions Code and shall include the following information:
• Title block located in the lower right-hand corner of the map which contains the following
information and is readily visible when folded:
o Name of project
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o Plan name and sheet identification number (such as R1 for Roof Plan Sheet 1)
o Initial date of drawing and any subsequent revisions
o Name, address, telephone number, signature and credentials stamp and license
number of person preparing map.
o Name, address, and telephone number of owner, applicant, and/or agent.
• Graphic scale (not smaller than the'/<"=1')
• North arrow (typically with North facing the top of the drawing)
• Indication of pitch
• Line of exterior walls
• Type and color of roofing material
• All roof mounted equipment
• All skylights and solar panels
• Any patio, deck or other usable areas and associated structures
If you have any questions regarding the above listed Roof Plan requirements, please contact the
Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
8. Floor Plan: The Floor Plan shall be prepared by a qualified professional as stipulated by the
California Business and Professions Code and shall include the following information:
• Title block located in the lower right-hand corner of the map which contains the following
information and is readily visible when folded:
o Name of project
o Plan name and sheet identification number (such as F1 for Floor Plan Sheet 1)
D Initial date of drawing and any subsequent revisions
o Name, address, telephone number, signature and credentials stamp and license
number of person preparing map.
o Name, address, and telephone number of owner, applicant, and/or agent.
• Graphic scale (not smaller than the Y<"=l')
• North arrow (typically with North facing the top of the drawing)
• Allocation and use of all interior and exterior space, including areas for waiting, gathering,
eating, storage or display of merchandise
• Location of all walls, doors, and window openings
If you have any questions regarding the above listed Floor Plan requirements, please contact the
Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
PRIMARY REPORTS/STUDIES/EXHIBITS
Materials Board: The intent of the Materials Sample Board is to provide an accurate
representation of the major exterior materials to be used on the project including colors and
textures. The required board shall be of rigid material (preferably foam board, not wood), shall not
exceed 24"x36" in size, and shall show the following:
• Samples of roofing materials
• Samples of all siding materials
• Samples of all paint colors with manufactures name and identification numbers
• Samples of window frames (a photo sample may be used upon prior approval by the
Planning Dept.)
• Samples of awning materials (a photo sample may be used upon prior approval by the
Planning Dept.)
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• Samples of decorative paving treatments (a photo sample may be used upon prior approval
by the Planning Dept.)
• Samples of light fixture details (a photo sample may be used upon prior approval by the
Planning Dept.)
If you have any questions regarding the above listed Materials Board requirements, please
contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
Colored Exhibits: A colored version of the Site Plan, the Landscaping Plan, and the Building
Elevations Sheets using the colors representative of the actual colors of the proposed buildings is
required.
If you have any questions regarding the Colored Exhibits requirements, please contact the
Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
Preliminary Title Report: A preliminary title report dated within 30 days of the application
submittal date shall be provided.
If you have any questions regarding the Preliminary Title Report requirement, please contact the
Planning Department at (760) 777-7125.
Preliminary Hydrology Report: Unless specifically waived by the Public Works Department, a
preliminary hydrology including a hydrology plan shall be submitted as part of the application
submittal packet. The report and plan shall be prepared in accordance Public Works Bulletin #06-
16 which is available on the City web site at: http://www.la-guinta.org.
Please direct any questions regarding the Preliminary Hydrology Report requirement to the Public
Works Department at (760) 777-7075.
Traffic Study: Unless specifically waived by the Public Works Department, a traffic study shall be
submitted as part of the application submittal packet. The study shall be prepared in accordance
Public Works Bulletin #06-13 which is available on the City web site at: http://www.la-guinta.org.
Please direct any questions regarding the Traffic Study requirement to the Public Works
Department at (760) 777-7075.
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS/STUDIES
Biological Report: Unless specifically waived by the Planning Department prior to submittal, a
phase I biological report shall be submitted as part of the application submittal packet. The report
shall be prepared in accordance with Planning Department guidelines.
Please contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125 for more information regarding the
Biological Report requirement.
Cultural/Archaeological Report: Unless specifically waived by the Planning Department prior to
submittal, a phase I cultural/archaeological report shall be submitted as part of the application
submittal packet. The report shall be prepared in accordance with Planning Department
guidelines.
Please contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125 for more information regarding the
Cultural/Archaeological Report requirement.
Paleontological Report: Unless specifically waived by the Planning Department prior to
submittal, a Paleontological report shall be submitted as part of the application submittal packet.
The report shall be prepared in accordance with Planning Department guidelines.
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Please contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125 for more information regarding the
Paleontological Report requirement.
Geotechnical Report: Unless specifically waived by the Public Works Department prior to
submittal, a geotechnical report shall be submitted as part of the application submittal packet.
Depending on site conditions and location, inclusion of a rock-fall/slope analysis may be required.
The report shall be prepared in accordance with Public Works Department guidelines.
Please contact the Public Works Department at (760) 777-7075 for more information regarding the
Geotechnical Report requirement.
Parking Study: Unless specifically waived by the Planning Department prior to submittal, a
parking study shall be submitted as part of the application submittal packet. The study shall be
prepared in accordance with Planning Department guidelines.
Please contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125 for more information regarding the
Parking Study requirement.
Noise Study: Unless specifically waived by the Planning Department prior to submittal, a noise
study shall be submitted as part of the application submittal packet. The report shall be prepared
in accordance with Planning Department guidelines.
Please contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125 for more information regarding the
Noise Study requirement.
REQUIREMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO HEARING
Public Notification Package: After a project is scheduled for Planning Commission review, a
public notification packages must be submitted to the Planning Department and shall include a
scaled map or Assessor's Map showing all properties within a minimum 500-foot radius of subject
property, a typed list of all property owners and their mailing address within a 500-foot radius, and
all residents/tenants of said properties, and a typed list of the residents that reside contiguous to
the subject property. Submit 3 sets of typed, self-adhesive, address labels for the above property
owners and residents. Include application contact persons on the labels. The list and map must be
prepared with a wet signed or notarized certification by a title company, the Riverside County
Assessor, or a licensed architect, engineer, or surveyor.
Please contact the Planning Department at (760) 777-7125 for more information regarding the
Public Notification Package requirement.
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