2013 08 21 ALRB Minutes Special MeetingCALL TO ORDER
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013
A special meeting of the La Quinta Architectural and Landscaping Review Board
(ALRB) was called to order at 10:04 a.m. by Planning Manager David Sawyer.
Planning Manager Sawyer led the Committee into the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Board Members Richard Gray, Kevin McCune, and Ray Rooker
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager David Sawyer, Assistant Planner Eric Ceja,
Associate Planner Jay Wuu, and Secretary Monika Radeva
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion - A motion was made by Board Members Rooker /McCune to approve the
Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee Minutes of June 5, 2013, as
submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1 . Site Development Permit 2006 -872, Amendment No. 1 , and Specific Plan
2004 -074, Amendment No. 2, submitted by IOTA Griffin, LLC. for the Griffin
Ranch Clubhouse project. Location: Southeast Corner of Madison Street and
Avenue 54 - Griffin Ranch.
Assistant Planner Eric Ceja presented the information contained in the staff
report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
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Mr. Paul DePalatis, AICP, Director of Planning with MSA Consulting, Inc.,
Rancho Mirage, CA, introduced himself, gave description of the project, and
answered the Board's questions.
Mr. Tim Jachlewski, President of In -Site Landscape Architecture, Inc., San
Diego, CA, gave a brief presentation on the proposed landscaping and
recreational facilities for the Clubhouse including the golf course, putting
green, dog park, event lawns, pedestrian walkways, etc., and answered the
Boards questions. He said that a condition had been included in the
settlement agreement requiring that the proposed Clubhouse design and
facilities be unanimously approved by all residents prior to building, and he
indicated that all residents had unanimously approved what was currently
being proposed.
Mr. Scott McFerran, owner's representative with Decatur Advisors LLC.,
Carlsbad, CA, introduced himself and gave an overview of the history of the
project, it's past and current owners, what the original plans had been and
how they had evolved into the project that was being presented to the Board
today.
Mr. Mark Longstaff, Architect with McKinley Associates, San Diego, CA,
introduced himself and answered the Board's questions.
Staff recommended that Condition of Approval No. 6 be amended not to
include the direct reference to non - potable water.
Motion - Minute Motion 2013 -002 was made by Board Members
McCune /Rooker recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2006-
872, Amendment No. 1, and Specific Plan 2004 -074, Amendment No. 2, as
submitted with staff's recommendations and amending Condition of
Approval No. 6 to read as follow:
"All water features shall be in accordance with LQMC Section 8.13
(Water Efficient Landscape). "
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Site Development Permit 2013 -925 submitted by Prest Vuksic Architects for
the consideration of approximately 55,400 square -foot retail building.
Location: 46 -753 Adams Street - One - Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center
located north of Highway 1 1 1 , between Washington and Adams Streets.
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Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in the staff
report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
Mr. Michael Shovlin, owner, La Quinta, CA, gave an overview of the
proposed building and future tenant, what the potential benefits would be of
having the business in the City of La Quinta, and answered the Board's
questions.
Mr. John Vuksic, Architect with Prest Vuksic Architects, Palm Desert, CA,
introduced himself, spoke favorable of the project, explained the proposed
building's architectural style, design, height, color palette, etc., and
answered the Board's questions.
Mr. David Drake, Project Manager with Prest Vuksic Architects, Palm Desert,
CA, introduced himself and answered some of the Board's questions.
Board Member Rooker suggested the color of the building be changed to
something more vibrant in order to draw attention to it, and a stronger
architectural style be used to make the building stand out.
Motion — Minute Motion 2013 -003 was made by Board Members
Gray /McCune recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2013 -925
as submitted with staff's recommendations. AYES: Board Members Gray
and McCune. NOES: Board Member Rooker. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None.
3. Village Use Permit 2012 -045 submitted by Tower Energy Group for the
consideration of an expansion to the Village Market. Location: Southwest
Corner of Avenida Bermudas and Avenida Montezuma.
Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in the staff
report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development
Department.
Mr. Nick Fullerton, AIA, Architect with NFA Fullerton Architects, PC, Bigfork,
MT, introduced himself, gave a brief overview of the project, and answered
the Board's questions.
Staff noted that the project was brought forth for review to the ALRB
subject to resolution of an issue regarding a potential underground utility
easement.
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Board Member Rooker suggested landscaping be added in the area between
the proposed building and the existing post office.
Motion — Minute Motion 2013 -004 was made by Board Members
Rooker /Gray recommending approval of Village Use Permit 2012 -045 as
submitted with staff's recommendations. Motion passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - None
BOARD MEMBER ITEMS — None
PLANNING STAFF ITEMS
• Staff inquired if the Board would be available for a special meeting on
September 18, 2013.
• Update on the City's efforts to revamp its current review and approval
processes.
• Staff congratulated Board Members Rooker and Gray on their reappointment
and thanked the Board for the services they provide to the City.
• City Council adopted an ordinance amending all municipal code chapters
relating to Commissions, Boards, and Committees on July 16, 2013.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Board Members Gray /McCune to
adjourn this meeting at 11:51 a.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully s bmitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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