MBA 2013-050I_- V
P.O. Box 1504
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92247-1504
78-4955 CALLE TAMPICO (760) 777-7000
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 FAX (760) 777-7101
May 28, 2013
Mr. William Sharon
William Sharon— Architects
SUBJECT: MODIFICATION BY APPLICANT 2013-050:
ARCHITECTURAL CHANGES TO AN EXISTING BUILDING
Dear Mr. Sharon:
The Community Development Department hereby approves your request for
modifications to the existing office building located at 78-060 Calle Estado, within the
City of La Quinta. The building improvements include the addition of an entry tower
element, architectural enhancements to the building's exterior, new lighting fixtures,
and a re -texturing and re -plastering of the building. The modification of the building is
subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant is approved to construct building:.facade improvements along all
building elevations. The improvements to the building facade are limited to those
shown on the plans submitted with this application. and include the following:
a. The addition of an entry tower element along the building's south -facing
elevation.
b. The addition of columns around the building, including the addition of
columns at the existing parking shade structure.
c. The addition:of a new decorative treatment under the existing overhang
along the building's north -facing elevation.
d. The removal and replacement of building windows, including the addition
of new window treatments on the exterior of the building.
e. Changes and enhancements to the existing building soffit.
f. New texture, paint, and color scheme to the building's exterior.
g. Changes to the exterior building mounted lighting.
2.. The new entry tower element shall not exceed an area greater than 225 square
feet and shall not extend more than two (2) feet beyond the existing retaining
wall along Calle Estado.. The entry tower shall not exceed a height greater than .
twenty-four and a half (24.5) feet. The entry tower shall include roof tiles to
match the building's existing, roof tiles, and shall incorporate a decorative roof
finial not to exceed a height.greater than six (6) feet.
3. The applicant is -permitted to replace exterior lighting fixtures with new wall
scones and new suspended lighting. All new lighting shall conform to the City's
Lighting Ordinance for shielding and filtration requirements as contained in
Section 9.100.150 of the La: Quinta Municipal Code.
4. The applicant shall install new foam cornices along the building eaves, as shown
on the plan submitted, as part of this application.
5. The applicant shall install new decorative columns to replace the existing
columns at the building. Columns shall be placed along the building overhangs
along Calle Estado and along the north facing building elevation. Columns shall
also be placed at the existing parking overhang along the alley. All decorative
columns shall match and be painted to compliment the building architecture.
6.' New decorative window treatments and building.corner elements are permitted
in conformance with the plan submitted as part of this _application. Window
treatments and corner elements shall be painted to compliment. the building's
architecture.
7. The building shall be re -textured and re -plastered once the improvements are
installed a.nd completed.
8. The applicant shall apply for a Final Landscape Plan (Minor) with. the City's
Planning Division for landscape improvements around the building. The
application for Final Landscape Plans is available 'on the, City's website at
www.la-guinta.org/index.aspx?page = 66. Approval of the.plan is required prior
to final sign -off of the improvements.
9. The applicant shall obtain a buildingpermit prior to construction of the approved
building modifications. .
10. Interior building changes are not approved as part of this application. Changes
to the interior of the building will require review by the .City's Building Division.
This approval will be forwarded to the Building and Safety Department for their
information. If you have any questions regarding the approval of this request, please
contact me at (760).777-7125 or Ijohnson@la-quinta.o.rg-
Sincerely,
S JO ON
Community Development Director
C:.g.Butler;_,Building-and-Safety-Divisio=�