2014 05 21 ALRB Minutes Special MeetingCALL TO ORDER
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014
A special meeting of the La Quinta Architectural and Landscaping Review Board was
called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Planning Manager David Sawyer.
PRESENT: Board Members Richard Gray, Kevin McCune, and Ray Rooker
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager David Sawyer, Consultant Principal Planner
Nicole Criste, Associate Planner Jay Wuu, and Executive Assistant
Monika Radeva
Planning Manager Sawyer led the Board into the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Board Members Rooker/Gray to
approve the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board Minutes of April 2, 2014 as
submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
Site Development Permit 2013-937 submitted by West Coast Housing Partners,
LLC. for the consideration of architectural and landscaping plans proposing the
construction of 74 units on 28.3 acres within the existing Canyon Ridge
Specific Plan. Location: on the west side of Washington Street, north of
Avenue 48 (extended).
Consultant Principal Planner Nicole Criste 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. Whit Hollis, Project Manager with West Coast Housing Partners, LLC.,
Westlake Village, CA - introduced himself, gave a detailed presentation of the
proposed project, and answered the Board's questions.
Mr. Vance Graham, AIA, Architect with Bassenian/Lagoni, Newport Beach, CA
- introduced himself, explained the proposed lighting for the project, and
answered the Board's questions.
Ms. Faye Pokletar, Landscape Architect with C2 Collaborative, San Clemente,
CA - introduced herself, explained the proposed drainage for the development,
gave detail on the type and number of trees proposed along Washington Street,
discussed the landscaping palette, and answered the Board's questions.
Board Member Rooker suggested that the sidewalks providing access from the
street to the front doors of the bungalows be curvilinear.
Board Member Gray suggested the applicant consider widening one of the
bathrooms to facilitate its conversion into a handicap accessible bathroom if it
was ever needed.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Board Members McCune/Gray
recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2013-937, as submitted
with staff's recommendations and the following additions:
• The retaining wall located at the western boundary of the property will
be tiered with landscaping within the tiers.
• The central recreation area (Lot N) will include benches and dog park
improvements, including a water fountain and clean-up facilities.
• All doors leading from the garage into the side yards shall swing
outwards.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Site Development Permit 2014-940 submitted by GHA Companies for the
consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for Darby Estates (TR
31087) proposing the construction of 19 new single-family homes on an
approximately five acre tract. Location: on Darby Road between Palm Royale
Drive and Adams Street.
Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in the staff
report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department.
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