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2009 08 05 ALRCCity of La Quinta V 5 ALRC Agendas are now [{j available on the City's Web Page @ www.la-guinta.org ARCHITECTURE 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 AUGUST 5, 2009 10:00 A.M. Beginning Minute Motion 2009-007 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 the Regular Meeting of July 1, 2009. V. BUSINESS ITEMS: A. Item .................. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2008-907 Applicant........... Pyramid Project Management, LLC Location............ PGA West; West Side of PGA Boulevard, South of Avenue 54. Request ............. Consideration of Architectural and Landscaping Plans for the PGA West Golf Villas; a 54-Unit Residential Development Consisting of Single -Family Attached Duplex Units and Community Center. Action ............... Minute Motion 2009-. B. Item .................. SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2009-911 Applicant........... Pyramid Project Management, LLC Location............ PGA West; West Side of PGA Boulevard, South of Avenue 54. Request ............. Consideration of Architectural and Landscaping Plans for the Expansion of the PGA West Private Clubhouse. Action ............... Minute Motion 2009- VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL: VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: Vill. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS: A. Planning Commission Update IX. ADJOURNMENT: This meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting to be held on September 2, 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 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee meeting of Wednesday, August 5, 2009 was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office, 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on Friday, July 31, 2009. DATED: July 2009 CAROLY WALKER, Executive Secretary City of La Quinta, California MINUTES ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA July 1, 2009 10:00 a.m. DI V. CALL TO ORDER A. This regular meeting of the Architecture Committee was called to order at 10:00; David Sawyer who led the Committee in "t B. Committee Members Present: Jason Arno Thorns Landscaping Review by Planning Manager a salute. C. Staff present: Planning Director Les Johnson, David Sawver, Associate Planner Ja'y, Wuu, and ker, and David Planning Manager Secretary Monika Staff asked;if there „were ary changes to the Minutes of April 1, 2009. It was moved and seconded by Committee Members Rooker/Arnold to approve the minutes as; submitted. Unanimously approved (Committee rmer Thorns wa MeThornss unable to vote on this since his appointment was effective; July 1, 2009) A. Site Development Permit 2009-912 a request submitted by Nadador, LLC. for consideration of Architectural and Landscaping Plans for an Approximately 300 Square Foot Guardhouse located at 54-500 West Residence Club Drive; East Side of PGA Boulevard, South of Avenue 54. Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes , July 1, 2009 Committee Member Rooker said he found the project to be delightful and he thought it was perfectly scaled and proportioned to the rest of the facilities. He asked what differentiation would be in place for vendors, guests, and residents. Mr. Frank Cahill, P.E., with RCE Consultants, 7595 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618, replied there were several layouts for the site identifying separate driveways for residents and visitors. He explained the Fire Department required twenty -foot drive aisles for emergency vehicles which reduced the available: space on the site for additional aisles. In order to blend in the aisle requirements with the architectural components, it was .decided to introduce a simpler site plan with one twenty -foot aisle in and another twenty -foot aisle out that would be shared by visitors and residents. Associate Planner Wuu said the original site plans submitted by the applicant had identified two drive-in ,aisles, which did not meet the engineering standards for turning movements for trucks, thus the plans had to be revised, to a one drive-in aisle in order to be in compliance. Committee Member Rooker ;;said the plans showed the Carolina Cherry Shrub,; being placed up againstAhe wall in a hedge form. He asked why the palm tree boxes identified on the site plans were 24- inches in size which he foundu,tor;be too big. Christine Kiener, Director ` of Sales and Marketing with The Residence;, Club at PGA West, 54-500 West Residence Club Drive, La Quinta„ CA 92253, replied the large size tree boxes were chosen in awattempt to try to blend in the new landscaping with the existing mature landscaping on the site. Committee Member Arnold commented on the nice architecture and he said he found the project to be very compatible and beautiful. Committee Member Thorns said he had driven by the site and thought that it definitely needed to be improved as it was not inviting at all in its current condition. He inquired about the water urns identified on the site plans. Diana Corleone, with South Coast Architects, Inc., 13 Corporate Plaza, Suite # 210, Newport Beach, CA 92660, replied the water urns identified released a minimal amount of water which was P:\Reports - ALRC\2009\8-5-09\ALRC_Draft MIN_7-1-09.doc 2 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes July 1, 2009 recycled. Committee Member Thoms commented that, in the current political environment with its emphasis on green projects, the introduction of water features might not be favorable. Committee Member Thoms said he would like to ensure that the existing palm trees remain as they are and he suggested lighting the trunks of at least some if not all of the palm trees. He did not see the need for any additional palm trees. Committee Member Thoms complimented the''architectural design of the guardhouse and he said it would be.a very nice addition to the development. Committee Member Rooker askedof "Committee "Member Thoms' to clarify that he would like to see the 12 proposed new palm trees eliminated. Committee Member Thoms said he did not find it necessary for new Date Palms to be jintroduced as `there were a sufficient number of existing Washingtonia Robustas not only by the proposed guardhouse, but throughout of the development as well. Ms. Kiener pointed to page T43 of the site plans showing that the existing palms would remain as they 'were. Ms. Corleone added that the existing palms were already lit. Planning Manager I Sawyer clarified that there was a discrepancy between the proposed plans and the applicant's explanation regarding the existing trees. He noted the proposed plans showed the six pro11 posed Date"Palms on either side of the guardhouse, but the existing Washingtonia Robustas were not identified at all, the clans showedi',shrubs instead. Ms. Corleone said the existing palms would not be removed. Planning Manager Sawyer said the proposed plans needed to be modified to reflect the final outcome of the project with the existing palm trees as well as with what was being proposed. Committee Member Rooker said that, based on the proposed site plan, it would seem like some of the existing palms would have to be removed to make space for the new Date Palms. P:\Reports - ALR.C\2009\8-5-09\ALRC_Draft MIN_7-1-09.doc 3 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes July 1, 2009 Planning Director Johnson said the applicant had said that T-3 showed both, the existing Washingtonia Robustas, as well as the 12 new proposed Date Palms. He pointed out that the existing Washingtonias were actually in conflict with the identified shrubs on the plans. He said the Committee needed to understand what the final product would be, as proposed, in order to be able to make an accurate recommendation to the Planning Commission. Planning Manager Sawyer clarified that the site plans would be as proposed on page 5 with the addition of the existing Washingtonias; thus, the plans would have to be revised before the case was presented to the Planning Commission. Committee Member Thoms said, his comment was:xhat the existing Washingtonias should remain as they,,. were. He noted the palms were rather tall and to introducenew Washingtonias, it would be impossible to match the height and they would look if next to the already existing palms. Committee Member Arnold pointed out that the palms propo'sed,.,six on either side of the guardhouse, were Date Palms and not Washingtonia Robustas. Committee Member Thorns said the use of Date Palms would not be appropriate because there were none in the development. Planning Director" Johnson ;said there were some existing Date Palms by the Clubhouse. Hei explained the idea with the use of the proposed`Date Palms was not 'only to compliment the entrance and �theitguardhouse, buf' also the existing Date Palms located right at the main clubhouse entrance. Committee !Member Thorns commented that the clubhouse was nowhere in sight from the proposed guardhouse. Planning Director Johnson pointed to the location of the clubhouse on photos submitted as' exhibits to the staff report. Committee Member Thorns emphasized that his recommendation was not to add any palm trees to the site as there were plenty of existing ones. Committee Member Rooker said he disagreed with Committee Member Thorns' comments. He found the existing Washingtonia palms were irregular and he liked the idea of introducing something different at the entrance to accentuate it. He explained he liked the smaller size of the Date Palms and the formality of having two P:\Reports - ALR.C\2009\8-5-09\ALRC_Draft MIN_7-1-09.doc 4 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes July 1, 2009 groups of six on either side. He noted if the existing Washingtonia palms were in the way, an ecological way of handling them would be to relocate them somewhere else within the development. He said he liked the project as proposed. Committee Member Thorns recommended approval of Site Development Permit 2009-912 without the introduction of additional Date Palms or water features. The motion failed due to the lack of a second. Commissioner Thorns asked to clarify if all of the Washingtonia palm trees on the guardhouse site would be removed. Committee Member Arnold explained that, even though, it ;was not shown on the plans, the Washingtonia palm trees were located off of the guardhouse site up on a crest and out of the way o,f, the proposed twelve Date Palms which were in. the drive-in area below; thus, the Committee was requesting that the, applicant submit'accurate site plans before the case was presented to the Planning Commission. Discussion followed regardingthe difference in size and appearance between Washingtonia Robusta and Date Palm trees. Committee, Member Thoms stated if the Washingtonia Robustas in quesJI Ofl were in,fact located behind the wall of the development and out6of the way of the proposed guardhouse site, he would be in favor of the project as submitted. However, if that was not the ,case;,"!,, ase- he found the introduction of the proposed Date Palms unne'cess'ary as it'texchancied one tree for another. Planning Massager Sawyer said the motion included a request for clarification',on the site plan. He said staff would work with the applicant to determine the accurate location of the palm trees and the Committee's comments would be forwarded to the Planning Commission accordingly. Committee Member Thoms asked what would be the appropriate way to address the introduction of the water features. Planning Manager Sawyer said the discussion was between the Committee Members. Committee Member Arnold explained the motion on the floor was recommending approval of the project as submitted with the P:\Reports - ALRC\2009\8-5-09\ALRC_Draft MIN_7-1-09.doc 5 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes July 1, 2009 proposed water features as long as the applicant was in compliance with the CVWD requirements. Planning Director Johnson said the City's water ordinance included CVWD's provisions and further set forth additional water feature standards. Committee Member Thorns commented that he still found the introduction of water features to be a political ,issue, but if it was in compliance with the City's water ordinance and CVWD's requirements he would be supportive of it. It was then moved and seconded by Committee Members Rooker/Arnold to adopt Minute Motion' 2009 006, recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2008-912 as submitted, with recommendations to provide an updated site plan accurately reflecting the final result of the project and to relocate any Washingtonia palm trees, that may have to be removed, elsewhere on the property. Unanimously approved. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTENMATERIAL: None VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER, ITEMS: A. Discussion, of Attendance PlanI:ining Manager Sawyer explained the attendance requirements for the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee, including the number r;of allowable absences per year, and the protocol for requesting an excused absence in advance by the City Council. Planning Director Johnson said if the Committee Member knew in advance that their schedule was in conflict with a meeting date, staff would encourage them to submit a written request for an excused absence to the City Council. However, if the absence is due to an illness or an emergency, the request could be submitted after the fact. He explained all members of all Boards, Commissions and Committees were allowed two absences per fiscal year. Any additional absence after that would be grounds for automatic removal from their appointed position. P:\Reports - ALRC\2009\8-5-09\ALRC_Draft MIN_7-1-09.doc 6 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes July 1, 2009 Planning Manager Sawyer said staff would give the Committee quarterly attendance updates to help the Committee Members keep track. Committee Member Arnold asked if there was a schedule available that would identify the dates for all meetings that he would have to attend. Planning Director Johnson said the only meeting the Committee Members were required to attend was the one scheduled for the first Wednesday of every, month. He explained that any additional special meeting that might come up would require staff to contact each Committee Member individually to ensure that everyone could attend, otherwise, the meeting would not go forward. Committee Member Arnold asked about the Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission and the' City Council. Planning Director Johnson explained those meetings were not counted into the attendance tracking as they were optional. However, he said, staff encouraged the Committee Members to attend the meetings, if they could, because that was their opportunity to: communicate directly with the Council. General City Col meeting:! VIII. PLANNING'ST� A. Planning Planning Commis followed regarding the Planning Commission and meeting``; dates and the scheduling of the joint rissionerUpdate Tager Sawyer gave an fiction on SDP 2008-905 Wash, and an update c update on the Planning and CUP 2008-112 for the n FLP 2008-045 for CVS Committee Member Thoms asked if the ALRC reviewed any projects handled by the Public Works Department. Planning Director Johnson said the Committee did not. P:\Reports - AI,RC\2009\5-5-09WLRC_Draft MIN_7-1-09.doc 7 Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes July 1, 2009 B. Discussion Regarding Summer Meeting Planning Manager Sawyer asked the Committee if they would like to decide on a date to go dark. Discussion followed and the Committee agreed it would not go dark. Planning Director Johnson said staff had some tentatively scheduled items possibly for the next regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2009. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was Members Rooker/Arnold to adjourn this Landscaping Review Committee to a Regu 2009. This meeting was adjourned at 11.4 Respectfully submitted, MON SecrE eeting of the Meeting to be .m. on,July 1, ed by Committee Architecture and idld, on August 5, P:\Reports - ALRC\2009\8-5-09\ALRC_Draft MIN_7-1-09.doe 8 BI # A �o b ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: AUGUST 5, 2009 CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2008-907 APPLICANT: PYRAMID PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC OWNER: MSR DESERT RESORT, LP ARCHITECT: Z DESIGN GROUP LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: FORREST K. HAAG, ASLA, INC. ENGINEER: MDS CONSULTING REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE PGA WEST GOLF VILLAS; A 54-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED DUPLEX UNITS AND COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATION: PGA WEST; WEST SIDE OF PGA BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF AVENUE 54 ZONING: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES: NORTH: PALMER PRIVATE CLUBHOUSE SOUTH: RESIDENTIAL (TR 28259-1); GOLF COURSE EAST: PGA BOULEVARD WEST: GOLF COURSE/DRIVING RANGE PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of a Site Development Permit is to provide specific design review of a project's proposed architecture and landscaping. The Architecture and Landscape Review Committee's (ALRC) role in reviewing this type of application 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 architectural design, site design, and landscape design. Architectural items for review include, building mass, scale, architectural style, and aesthetic details, including materials, roof style, and colors. Site related items include exterior lighting fixtures, project entries, streetscape, water features, pedestrian circulation, and similar amenities. Landscape review includes plant types, plant location and size, landscape screening of equipment and undesirable views, and the emphasis of prominent design features. Such coordinated review is necessary to promote a unifying project design, compatibility with other surrounding uses, and aesthetic consistency with existing architecture and the level of quality prevalent in the community. Once reviewed, the ALRC's recommendation will be included in the staff report presented to the Planning Commission. To assist the ALRC in this review, the following background and analysis is provided. BACKGROUND PGA West, which is generally located between Avenue 54 and Avenue 58 west of Madison Street, is an approximately 1,700-acre resort community featuring golf, tennis, and clubhouse amenities (Attachment 1). A Specific Plan for the community was originally approved in 1984, with a conceptual total of up to 5,000 residential units, 650 hotel rooms with approximately 120,000 square feet of resort commercial uses, and a 20-acre commercial center (SP 83-002)• Five amendments to this plan have since been approved. Currently, the PGA West community is almost completely developed, with the exception of a few scattered residential lots and an approximately 42-acre site near the southern terminus of PGA Boulevard. The subject site is an approximately 23- acre area near the center of the community. At this time, the site is comprised of nineteen tennis court facilities and a Health and Racquet Club. The applicant is proposing to subdivide the area into the PGA West Golf Villas, which consists of 54 single-family attached duplex units and a new community recreation building (TTM 36139) (Attachment 2). PROJECT REQUEST Project Overview: The applicant is requesting consideration of the architectural and landscaping plans for the 54 PGA West Golf Villas single-family duplex units and the community center (Attachment 3). The Villas site is located on the west side of PGA 2 Boulevard. Located directly to the north of the project site is the Palmer Private Clubhouse, an expansion of which is currently proposed under a separate site development permit (SDP 09-91 1). A driving range is located to the west of the project site. Existing PGA West single-family homes and golf course areas are located to the south (Attachment 3, Sheet 2). The primary configuration of the Villas consists of duplex units clustered around a new private street (Attachment 3, Sheet 4). Access to the new street will be off of a new entrance drive along the eastern edge of the Palmer Private Clubhouse parking lot. Residential Units: Included with this proposal are architectural plans of the PGA West Golf Villas residential units, which have been designed to reflect a modified Tuscan design, referred to by the project architect as a Tuscan Territorial Modernism architectural style (Attachment 4). The architectural elements of the Villas units includes use of flat concrete tile roofing, a variety of stained stucco and woods, stone accents, and steel and metal finishes (Attachment 3, Sheets 8 — 9). Balconies, trellises, chimney accents, and other design elements provide architectural articulation to the various building facades. Each of the typical 54 two-story units has the following characteristics (Attachment 3, Sheets 5 — 7): • 2,180 square feet • 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms • 2-car garage • Covered and uncovered terraces and balconies Each duplex consists of staggered mirror images of the typical Villas unit, with identical floor plans and features, but with a slight variation in orientation. The height of the Villas units, at the highest roof ridgeline, is approximately 22 feet in height (Attachment 3, Sheets 8 — 9). The height of the chimney architectural projection is approximately 23'-6" in height (Attachment 3, Sheets 8 — 9). Community Center: Included with this proposal are plans of the approximately 3,400 square foot community center, which includes leasing and management offices, game and exercise rooms, a kitchen, lounge area, and pool and spa facilities (Attachment 3, Sheet 10). The community center area also includes five lit tennis courts, with one of the courts designated as a stadium court with tiered stadium spectator sitting. Vehicular access to the community center is off of the new private street within the Villas community. Pedestrian pathways are also provided throughout the community that connects the Villas units to the community center (Attachment 3, 3 Sheet 4). A total of eleven parking spaces are proposed, including two ADA- accessible spaces. The community center, like the Villas units, has been designed to reflect a modified Tuscan architectural style. The building incorporates use of the same architectural design elements as the Villas. The community center facility, at the highest ridgeline, is approximately 22 feet in height (Attachment 3, Sheets 12 — 14). Landscaping: The landscape plan for the Villas identifies a plant palette consisting of low- to moderate -water use trees, shrubs, and groundcover generally consistent with what is permitted in the PGA West Specific Plan (Attachment 3, Sheet 15). Landscaping throughout the Villas community is plentiful and is designed to complement the architecture and layout of the duplexes and community building. Areas of turf have been limited to small patches around pedestrian walkways and an expansive common area in the middle of the community. The applicant proposes the use of Mediterranean Fan Palms, Palo Verdes, Chilean Mesquites, and Desert Acacias, among others (Attachment 3, Sheet 24). A variety of small and large accent shrubs, including Red Bird of Paradise, Compact Myrtles, and Agaves, are proposed in the areas surrounding the duplex units and around the community building (Attachment 3, Sheet 26 — 28). Types of groundcover used include Desert Carpet, Purple Trailing Lantanas, and Petunias. The applicant is also proposing landscape lighting at various locations throughout the project site (Attachment 3, Sheet 30 — 34). Up -lighting of the trees around the project site are to be done with low wattage, semi -recessed metal halide up -lights. The applicant also proposes a water feature placed within the planter located in the center of the main entrance traffic circle (Attachment 3, Sheet 18). The feature incorporates a cascading veneered fountain and a large fountain bowl (Attachment 3, Sheet 23). ANALYSIS Residential Units: Staff finds that the overall architectural style and design of the proposed PGA West Golf Villas to be acceptable. Staff has no significant issues with the proposed duplex units, community building, common areas, and landscape palette. Although the modified Tuscan architecture and layout is relatively dissimilar to the existing surrounding residences, the style is compatible with the existing community conditions in that they are all styles permitted in the PGA West Specific Plan. The articulated massing reflects village -like clustered style architecture, and the floor M plan embraces and enhances the seasonal indoor -outdoor lifestyle, incorporating courtyards, balconies, and terraces. From a sustainability standpoint, the Villas proposal incorporates several design elements that address sustainable development, such as deep-set windows and trellises to provide shelter from the sun. However, these elements are minimal as there was never any intent to be a true sustainable, Green development. Community Center: Staff finds that the overall architectural style and design of the proposed community center to be acceptable, and has no significant issues with the proposed uses within the building as well as the adjacent tennis court and pool areas as they are appropriate and well -designed. The architecture and layout of the community center is compatible with the proposed Villas units as well as the PGA West Specific Plan. The swimming pool area and adjacent tennis courts are properly screened and are easily accessible; from both the Villas and community center. The eleven parking spaces provided do not meet the requirements stated in LQMC Section 9.150.060 Spaces Required by Use, which would require a minimum of fifteen spaces for "commercial" tennis courts (three parking spaces per court). However, as these courts are for member -use only, and many users arrive to the site by golf cart or walking, staff feels that the eleven proposed spaces are sufficient. Additionally, a pedestrian access is also available for tennis court users who choose to park their vehicles in the adjacent clubhouse parking lot. Landscaping: In general, the proposed landscape palette presented is acceptable. The assorted species of plants, most of which are taken from the approved plant list in the PGA West Specific Plan, provide diversity and add character to the proposed Villas community. Although a number of proposed plants are not listed in the Specific Plan, they are also low water users and drought tolerant, and therefore are an acceptable alternative. Thorough use of shrubs and groundcover effectively screen the clubhouse service areas, parking areas, and other project aspects. Staff does recommend that turf areas not be installed adjacent to paved pedestrian walkways due to possible water waste. The turf in the center of the community may be acceptable as it may be used as an active -use area. The proposed water feature, which is primary to the design of the community entrance, can be permitted if they meet the City's water efficiency requirements and are approved as part of the project by the Planning Commission. Staff has provided a Condition of Approval pertaining to this feature, requiring energy efficient pumps and staff review to ensure that there will be minimal water loss due to splashing, evaporation, etc. However, staff still has some concerns over the location, size, and necessity of this water feature, as it does not promote 5 pedestrian interactivity. Therefore, staff recommends the ALRC discuss the use and viability of the water feature as part of the Villas proposal. RECOMMENDATION Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2008-907, subject to the following Conditions of Approval: 1. Exterior lighting shall be consistent with Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor Lighting) of the La Quinta Municipal Code. All freestanding lighting shall not exceed 20 feet in height, shall be fitted with a visor if deemed necessary by staff, and be turned off or reduced to a level deemed appropriate by the Planning Director within one hour following closing hours. Lighting plans shall be submitted with the final landscaping plans for a recommendation to the Planning Director for his approval. 2. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be completely screened from view behind the parapet. Utility transformers or other ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be fully screened with a screening wall or landscaping and painted to match the adjacent buildings. 3. 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. Where City Engineer approval is not required, the applicant shall submit for a green sheet approval by the Public Works Department. 4. 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 a building permit unless the Planning Director determines extenuating circumstances exist which justify an alternative processing schedule. Final plans shall include all landscaping associated with these units. NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by both the Planning Director and/or the City Engineer. 5. All signs shall be approved under a separate sign permit/program application. 3 6. The clubhouse water features shall be designed to minimize "splash", and use high efficiency pumps and lighting to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. They shall be included in the landscape plan water efficiency calcula4ns per Municipal Code Chapter 8.13. Prepared by: U, Associate Planner Attachments: 1. PGA West Vicinity Map 2. Tentative Tract Map 36139 3. PGA West Golf Villas Submittal Packet 4. Architectural Design Narrative VA ATTACHMENT 4 062 ZDESIGN GROUP'' PGA WEST RESIDENTIAL VILLAS ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT The Club at PGA WEST "The Western Home of Golf in America"® The Villas are located in a spectacular setting among citrus groves and towering palms at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in the Coachella Valley, home to the Jack Nicklaus private golf course. The resort is home to prestigious golf tournaments, famous shots in golf history by celebrity sports figures and celebrities. DESIGN CONCEPT Style: Tuscan Territorial Modernism Develop a stronger relationship and expression between architecture and nature. Natural materials like stone, copper, heavy timber and natural organic materials will create textural and contrasting dynamic elements and reflect the indigenous context of the shell -laden, ancient ocean desert location. Articulated massing reflects a village -like clustered style architecture clad in natural stone and two colors of stucco to blend into the spectacular setting. The floor plan embraces and enhances the seasonal indoor — outdoor lifestyle incorporating courtyards with water features. Deep set windows provide shelter from the sun and allow filtered light to infuse the interiors or frame views to nature. COMMUNITY CENTER Style: Desert Territorial Modernism (Re: Clubhouse) ?:SIGti(lu➢iP LLC Is RI'?hW.4Y. ,41 .!S� B1 l 6't C42Ai(1 V �Y-Sti41;yA i£ i(J 2.41 Jai tax JV`J a� <, CS[£i, ..'.G bU1=VCl s S cF'H OF'C1�''�6 ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE DATE: AUGUST 5, 2009 CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2009-911 APPLICANT: PYRAMID PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC OWNER: MSR DESERT RESORT, LP ARCHITECT: Z DESIGN GROUP LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: EDSA ENGINEER: MDS CONSULTING REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE PGA WEST PRIVATE CLUBHOUSE LOCATION: PGA WEST; WEST SIDE OF PGA BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF AVENUE 54 ZONING: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) SURROUNDING ZONING AND LAND USES: NORTH: RESIDENTIAL (TR 28259-1); GOLF COURSE SOUTH: PROPOSED PGA WEST GOLF VILLAS (TTM 36139) EAST: PGA BOULEVARD WEST: GOLF COURSE/DRIVING RANGE PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of a Site Development Permit is to provide specific design review of a project's proposed architecture and landscaping. The Architecture and Landscape Review Committee's (ALRC) role in reviewing this type of application 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 architectural design, site design, and landscape design. Architectural items for review include, building mass, scale, architectural style, and aesthetic details, including materials, roof style, and colors. Site related items include exterior lighting fixtures, project entries, streetscape, water features, pedestrian circulation, and similar amenities. Landscape review includes plant types, plant location and size, landscape screening of equipment and undesirable views, and the emphasis of prominent design features. Such coordinated review is necessary to promote a unifying project design, compatibility with other surrounding uses, and aesthetic consistency with existing architecture and the level of quality prevalent in the community. Once reviewed, the ALRC's recommendation will be included in the staff report presented to the Planning Commission. To assist the ALRC in this review, the following background and analysis is provided. BACKGROUND PGA West, which is generally located between Avenue 54 and Avenue 58 west of Madison Street, is an approximately 1,700-acre resort community featuring golf, tennis, and clubhouse amenities (Attachment 1). A Specific Plan for the community was originally approved in 1984, with a conceptual total of up to 5,000 residential units, 650 hotel rooms with approximately 120,000 square feet of resort commercial uses, and a 20-acre commercial center (SP 83-002). Five amendments to this plan have since been approved. Currently, there are three golf course clubhouses within the PGA West community. The Norman Course Clubhouse is located within the Norman Course community on the east side of Madison Street. The Stadium Clubhouse, which is located at the southern terminus of PGA Boulevard, underwent an expansion in 2008. The applicant is proposing to expand the Palmer Private Clubhouse, which is located on the west side of PGA Boulevard (Attachment 2)• PROJECT REQUEST Overview: Access to the PGA West Palmer Private Clubhouse is off of PGA Boulevard to the east, with a main entry drive leading from the street to the clubhouse courtyard. The proposed PGA West Golf Villas (SDP 08-907) is to be located south of the clubhouse area, with a number of tennis courts between the clubhouse and nearest PEI residential property line. The redesigned parking lot will provide access to the clubhouse as well as to the Villas. For this application, the applicant is requesting consideration of the structure, design, and associated landscaping plans for the expansion of the Private Clubhouse. The existing two-story Private Clubhouse is approximately 62,000 square feet, and includes dining, locker room, and office facilities. The clubhouse is completely surrounded by non-residential, recreational uses, with the closest residential property line located approximately 350 feet away from the northernmost extent of the expansion. The proposed 17,700 square foot expansion, which will be the focus of this report, includes the construction of interior spa and fitness club facilities, two new pool facilities, and exterior patio areas (Attachment 2, Sheet 4). Clubhouse Expansion: Included with this proposal are plans to expand the two-story, multi -use golf course clubhouse (Attachment 2, Sheet 9). The architectural style of the clubhouse, as referred to by the applicant, is Desert Territorial Modernism, and includes use of prefinished metal, colored concrete, stained woods, and ornamental metals (Attachment 2, Sheet 9 — 13). The proposed clubhouse expansion features a main entry drive leading from PGA Boulevard to a vehicular courtyard (Attachment 2, Sheet 5). A new entrance area leads from the courtyard to the existing lobby of the clubhouse. Along the north and southern boundaries of the vehicular courtyard are new exterior loggias. North of the entrance lobby is the interior spa expansion (Attachment 2, Sheet 4). This expanded area includes a spa reception, additional locker areas, a number of massage rooms, and a waiting/recovery area. Outside of the spa expansion area is one of the new pool areas, which include a spa pool, water feature, fire pit, and sitting areas (Attachment 2, Sheet 15). To the south of the entrance lobby is the interior fitness club expansion (Attachment 2, Sheet 15). This new area includes additional retail amenities, a fitness area, a yoga room, a child care facility, and a variety of office and storage spaces. In the area outside of the fitness center expansion is the second new pool area. Similar to the other pool expansion, this southern pool area includes a pool, spa pool, and a sizeable seating area. At the rear, or western end of the clubhouse, the expansion includes a small interior addition to the main dining area and an expansive new outdoor terrace and pavilion area (Attachment 2, Sheet 14). As the clubhouse is situated on multiple grades and incorporates varying rooflines, the height of the building, including both existing and expanded areas, but not including the uninhabitable tower feature, averages approximately 35 feet in height at its highest ridgelines, measured from the lower grade level (west elevation) 3 (Attachment 2, Sheet 11). The uninhabitable clock tower is approximately 45 feet in height, measured from the lower grade level (west elevation). The new clubhouse expansion totals approximately 17,700 square feet, bringing the total area of the clubhouse to approximately 79,500 square feet at the end of construction. Parking Lot: The existing clubhouse parking lot is being redesigned as part of the clubhouse expansion. A total.of 276 parking spaces, including eight (8) ADA parking spaces, are provided in the bollard -lighted lot (Attachment 2, Sheet 6). Accessible sidewalks lead pedestrians from the parking lot to the main clubhouse entrance, two pool areas, and spa and fitness facility entrances. Although valet parking is available for special events, most patrons are expected to park their vehicle in the parking lot and walk to the clubhouse. Landscaping: The landscape plan for the clubhouse identifies a plant palette consisting of low- to moderate -water use trees and shrubs generally consistent with what is permitted in the PGA West Specific Plan. Landscaping throughout the clubhouse facility is plentiful, is designed to complement the architecture and layout of the building, and also suitably integrates into the existing landscaped areas. Mostly utilized around the clubhouse site are various palm trees and shrubs, with some areas of turf, which has been limited to landscape planters near the front of the clubhouse and an existing lawn area near the rear of the clubhouse. The applicant proposes the use of existing Date Palms and both California and Mexican Fan Palms (Attachment 2, Sheet 24). New trees on the palette include Palo Verdes, Desert Willows, and Hybrid Mesquites. A variety of small and large accent shrubs, including Red Bird of Paradise, Desert Marigolds, and Trailing Lantanas, are proposed in the areas immediately surrounding the clubhouse and in the parking lot areas (Attachment 2, Sheet 32 — 38)• The applicant is also proposing landscape lighting at various locations throughout the project site (Attachment 2, Sheet 42 — 50). Up -lighting of the trees around the project site are to be done with a low wattage, semi -recessed metal halide up -lights. Walls, fences, and gates throughout the clubhouse site have several different design elements. Concrete masonry unit (CMU) retaining walls with stucco finishes, ranging from 4- to 14-feet in height, are prevalent throughout the clubhouse facilities. The applicant also proposes multiple water features throughout the project (Attachment 2, Sheet 5). The features range from smaller - scale features located at the main entrance to the building to larger -scale water g features located at the automobile courtyard as well as at the rear of the clubhouse facilities (Attachment 3). ANALYSIS Clubhouse: Staff finds that the overall architectural style and design of the proposed PGA West Palmer Private Clubhouse expansion to be acceptable. Staff has no significant issues with the proposed interior expansion areas, the new exterior pool and patio areas, the redesigned parking lot, and the landscape palette, as they are appropriate and well -designed. The Desert Territorial Modernism architecture and layout of the clubhouse expansion is for the most part compatible with the existing clubhouse design. The existing building is successful at sun shading with deep set roof overhangs for shade and uninterrupted panoramic views, and these design characteristics will be incorporated into the proposed expansion. Sustainable, or Green building construction elements do not appear to be incorporated into the expansion of the clubhouse. Parking Lot: Staff finds the design of the Private Clubhouse parking lot to be acceptable. The parking lot is designed with a clear separation of vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and also provides sufficient solar shading. Additionally, the use of strategically -placed parking lot lighting results in a safe and secure environment, while having minimal negative visual impact on the surrounding areas. Utilizing shared parking analysis and La Quinta Municipal Code parking ratios, staff has determined that approximately 280 parking spaces are needed for the clubhouse. This number was calculated based on golf course, dining, spa/fitness center uses, as well as field observations. According to the applicant, operational observations have dictated that a good majority of clubhouse patrons, particularly golf and dining users, arrive at the site using personal golf carts. An existing considerably -sized golf cart parking area is available for use on the ground level near the golf cart storage/golf staging area. Therefore, staff believes that the proposed 276 parking spaces are enough provided in the redesigned parking lot to accommodate the actual motor vehicle need. Staff recommends ALRC discuss this parking availability requirement. Landscaping: In general, the proposed landscape palette presented is acceptable. The assorted species of plants, most which are taken from the approved plant list in the PGA West Specific Plan, provide diversity and add character to the proposed building 5 expansion. Although a number of proposed plants are not listed in the Specific Plan, they are also low water users and drought tolerant, and therefore are an acceptable alternative. Thorough use of shrubs and groundcover effectively screen the clubhouse service areas, parking areas, and other project aspects. Some of the proposed water features are primary to the design of the clubhouse expansion. Such features can be permitted if they meet the City's water efficiency requirements and are approved as part of the project by the Planning Commission. Staff has provided a Condition of Approval pertaining to these features, requiring energy efficient pumps and staff review to ensure that there will be minimal water loss due to splashing, evaporation, etc. The small-scale water features located near the clubhouse entrance are appropriate in that their placement and scale are beneficial towards the pedestrian atmosphere. However, staff still has some concerns over the location, size, and necessity of the larger water features, as their size and location do not promote pedestrian interactivity. Therefore, staff recommends the ALRC discuss the use and viability of the proposed water features as part of the expansion. RECOMMENDATION Recommend to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2009-911, subject to the following Conditions of Approval: 1. Exterior lighting shall be consistent with Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor Lighting) of the La Quinta Municipal Code. All freestanding lighting shall not exceed 20 feet in height, shall be fitted with a visor if deemed necessary by staff, and be turned off or reduced to a level deemed appropriate by the Planning Director within one hour following closing hours. Lighting plans shall be submitted with the final landscaping plans for a recommendation to the Planning Director for his approval. 2. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be completely screened from view behind the parapet. , Utility transformers or other ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be fully screened with a screening wall or landscaping and painted to match the adjacent buildings. 3. 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. Where City Engineer approval is not required, the applicant shall submit for a green sheet approval by the Public Works Department. 31 4. 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 a building permit unless the Planning Director determines extenuating circumstances exist which justify an alternative processing schedule. Final plans shall include all landscaping associated with these units. NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by both the Planning Director and/or the City Engineer. 5. All signs shall be approved under a separate sign permit/program application. 6. The clubhouse water features shall be designed to minimize "splash", and use high efficiency pumps and lighting to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. They shall be included in the landscape plan water efficiency calculation per Municipal Code Chapter 8.13. Y WUU, Associate Planner Attachments: 1. PGA West Vicinity Map 2. PGA West Palmer Private Clubhouse Submittal Packet 3. 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