2014 08 13 ALRB Minutes Special MeetingCALL TO ORDER
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW BOARD
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2014
A special meeting of the La Quinta Architectural and Landscaping Review Board was
called to order at 9:02 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, Associate Planner Jay Wuu, and
Executive Assistant Monika Radeva
Planning Manager Sawyer led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Board Members Gray/McCune to
approve the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board Minutes of June 4, 2014,
as submitted. AYES: Board Members Gray and McCune. NOES: None. ABSENT:
None. ABSTAIN: Board Member Rooker.
BUSINESS SESSION
Site Development Permit 2014-938 submitted by Jack Tarr Development for
the consideration of Phase 4 of the Washington Park Commercial Center. The
proposal includes the construction of a 42,427 square -foot 12 -screen movie
theater, parking lot, and establishment of three future restaurant pads on 10.93
acre undeveloped site. Location: on the south side of Highway 1 1 1 , between
Washington Street/Simon Drive and Adams Street (46-795 Washington 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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Discussion followed regarding the proposed landscaping palette and lighting.
Mr. Bill Sanchez, Project Manager with Jack Tarr Development and Director of
Operations with CSG Retail Management, Indio, CA — introduced himself, gave
a detailed presentation of the project, and answered the Board's questions with
regards to the proposed lighting, landscaping palette, perimeter wall, parking
requirements, pedestrian connectivity with the future restaurant pads within
Phase 4, and signage.
General discussion followed and the Board suggested the following comments
to the applicant for consideration:
• Reconsider the use of the colors from the proposed color palette as it
was somewhat random and did not accentuate the architectural features
of the building.
• Consider extending the proposed metal canopy at the front entry way
approximately 20 feet on either side of the building and utilize a more
vibrant color for it.
• Consider the use of a planter along the base of the front of the building
to soften its image, deflect the heat, and provide additional seating area.
Mr. Sanchez asked staff if Condition of Approval No. 4 requiring 36 -inch box
trees was the City's standard. Staff replied it was not required by the La
Quinta Municipal Code, but it had been the standard size box trees required for
projects of similar size. The Board concurred with staff's recommendation.
Discussion followed regarding the proposed lighting. The Board suggested the
use of softer perimeter lighting and brighter interior, as well as parking lot
lighting timing control to avoid over -illumination.
Motion — A motion was made and seconded by Board Members Gray/Rooker
recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2014-938, as submitted
with staff's recommendations and the following comments for consideration:
• The lighting be more defined for safety and to avoid over illumination.
• The proposed colors are to be used in a manner that accentuates the
architectural elements of the building.
Motion passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL — None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — None
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BOARD MEMBER ITEMS — None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Board Members
Gray/McCune to adjourn this meeting at 9:57 a.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully sub . fitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Executive Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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