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2016 03 02 ALRBP ALRB agendas and staff reports are now available on the City's web page: www.la-quinta.M ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW BOARD AGENDA CITY HALL STUDY SESSION ROOM 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta REGULAR MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2016 AT 10:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance PUBLIC COMMENT At this time members of the public may address the Board on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of December 16, 2015. BUSINESS SESSION 1. Site Development Permit 2015-0006 submitted by PGA West II Residential Association, Inc. proposing the construction of a permanent parking lot, storage area, walls and landscaping improvements. Project: PGA West. Location: Southern terminus of Interlachen at Hermitage, north of Avenue 58. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - NONE ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW BOARD AGENDA 1 MARCH 2, 2016 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS BOARD MEMBER ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board will be held on April 6, 2016, commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the La Quinta Study Session Room, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Wanda Wise -Latta, Executive Assistant, of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board meeting was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber at 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards at 78-630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on February 26, 2016. DATED: February 25, 2016 Wczu.AP, I,141 -. WANDA WISE-LATTA, Executive Assistant City of La Quinta, California PUBLIC NOTICES The La Quinta City Study Session Room is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's office at 777-7123, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Board, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk's office at 777-7123. A one (1) week notice is required. If background material is to be presented to the Board during an Architectural and Landscaping Review Board meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Board regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community Development Department's counter at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours. ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW BOARD AGENDA 2 MARCH 2, 2016 ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW BOARD MINUTES WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 16. 2015 CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the La Quinta Architectural and Landscaping Review Board was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by Planning Manager Gabriel Perez. PRESENT: Board Members Richard Gray, Kevin McCune, and Ray Rooker ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Gabriel Perez, Principal Planner Jay Wuu, Principal Planner Wally Nesbit, Principal Engineer Bryan McKinney, Executive Assistant Monika Radeva, Executive Assistant Wanda Wise -Latta, and Administrative Technician Dianne Hansen Board Member McCune 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 Gray/McCune to approve the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board Minutes of October 7, 2015 as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION ' 1. Site Development Permit 2014-1006 submitted by George Velarde proposing the construction of a parking lot, landscaping, and lighting improvements for a vehicle storage lot for Torre Nissan on approximately 3.5 acres. Project: Torre Nissan Vehicle Storage Lot. Location: southeast corner of Adams Street and Auto Centre Drive. Principal Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW BOARD MINUTES 1 DECEMBER 16, 2015 Public Speaker: Mr. George Velarde, Applicant, La Quinta, CA - introduced himself and gave a detailed presentation of the project. Discussion followed regarding sidewalk requirements along the entire site perimeter, zoning, specific plan requirements, allowed uses, lighting over the retention basin, parking, gate and proposed landscape palette. The Board recommended upsizing the proposed 24-inch box Palos Verde to 36- inch box and the addition of at least two Washingtonia Robusta palm trees at the vehicular driveway entrance on Auto Centre Drive to better identify the entrance of the project. Public Speaker: Mr. Dennis Lubas, La Quinta, CA - introduced himself and said that all businesses and residents within the city are required to maintain their properties based on standards established by the City. He emphasized the importance of keeping the entire City aesthetically pleasing and encouraged staff to enforce and uphold the same standards and requirements consistently for all commercial and residential owners. Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Board Members Rooker/Gray recommending to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2014-1006 as submitted with staffs recommendations and the addition of the following conditions of approval: • Install 36-inch box Palos Verde trees • Add a minimum of two Washingtonia Robusta palm trees at the vehicular driveway entrance on Auto Centre Drive • Sidewalk installation along the perimeter of the entire site Motion passed unanimously. 2. Site Development Permit 2015-0005 submitted by Chandi Group, USA, proposing the construction of a 52,000 square -foot commercial development, which consists of a 6,000 square -foot gas station with convenience store/deli and 4,000 square -foot car wash facility, two 3,000 square -foot drive -through restaurant pads, and two 18,000 square -foot office/retail buildings. Project: Washington 50. Location: southeast corner of Washington Street and Avenue 50. Principal Planner Wally Nesbit presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Discussion followed regarding Pedestrian courtyard area; number of trash receptacles; restaurant pads; pipe diameter; wall; tree sizes along back of project as well as along the front street perimeter of the project; landscape palette; power lines, storm water retention; hydrology requirements to ensure street ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW BOARD MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 16, 2015 drainage into the channel; building elevations and material used; and community outreach by the applicant. Public Speaker: Ms. Gabriela Marks, Architect with Marks Architects, Inc., Rancho Mirage, CA - introduced herself, gave a detailed presentation of the proposed project, and answered the Board's questions regarding the proposed stucco and wood architectural design features, emergency exits, sidewalk, wall height, lighting requirements, size and location of waste receptacles. She said the color palette creates depth and ensures the project blends in with the surrounding residential developments. Public Speaker: Mr. Dennis Lubas, La Quinta, CA - introduced himself and favors a wall placed at the backside of the project and discussed the materials to be used; shared his concerns regarding potential congestion in parking lot when service vehicles are making deliveries; trash enclosures and size; and concerns regarding community notification. Public Speaker: Mr. Dennis LoPresti, President of Duna La Quinta Homeowners Association, La Quinta, CA - introduced himself and stated that he represents over 200 homeowners from the Duna La Quinta residential development located at the southwest corner of Avenue 50 and Washington Street. He shared concerns regarding flooding; poor city planning; added traffic and its impact on the students who walk to and from nearby schools; and lighting intrusion. He is opposed to the rezoning and will take legal action if necessary. Public Speaker: Mr. Henry Casden, Palmilla resident, La Quinta, CA - introduced himself and stated he is extremely opposed to the proposed project. His concerns included lack of notification to the community regarding the proposed project; increased traffic, noise and lighting issues; potential odors and exhaust from proposed restaurants and vehicles; impact on existing restaurants and gas stations in the Cove as well as the impact upon the developments of Palmilla, Painted Cove, Rancho La Quinta and the Estancias where multi -million -dollar homes are located. Mr. Casden questioned the use of wood in the architectural design elements and the challenge of maintaining the wood and stated that the back perimeter wall should not be painted or textured with stucco, but should be split -faced block with multi -colored designs or natural -looking colors. He shared his concerns regarding the potential for lack of tenants as seen in existing shopping centers such as the one located along Calle Tampico due to the economic downturn and stated that once you leave the commercial area along Highway 111 anything that you do is a problem due to the potential for a lack of economic vitality. Board Member McCune offered clarification as to the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board's scope of purview and its limitations and appreciates ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW BOARD MINUTES 3 DECEMBER 16, 2015 the public's comments and also offered that the City's website offers quail mail notifications of all public meetings. Public Speaker: Mr. Michael Elliott, La Quinta resident - introduced himself and said the notification boundaries should be extended beyond the 500 foot requirement. Public Speaker: Mr. Dennis Lubas, La Quinta, CA - Mr. Lubas shared his concerns regarding the site plan and traffic flow as related to the proposed project. Public Speaker: Ms. Jane Johnson, La Quinta resident - introduced herself and said she understood the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board's scope of purview is with regards to design review of architecture and landscaping only. She asked for an explanation as to the process as this proposed project moves forward. Planning Manager Perez explained that the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board is an advisory board to the Planning Commission. The Board's recommendations are presented to the Planning Commission for review and consideration which is expected to be at the earliest sometime in February 2016. He explained there are still some outstanding items such as the results of tribal consultations, CVWD hydrology study, Public Works Department's comments, and 20-day public notification for the environmental review. Planning Manager Perez stated that the Initial Study for this project is underway and once it is completed it will be made available to the public review. Required notifications will be sent out to surrounding neighborhood, nearby homeowners associations and to anyonee who has submitted comments. Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Board Members McCune/Rooker recommending to the Planning Commission approval of Site Development Permit 2015-0005 as submitted with staffs recommendations and the addition of the following condition of approval: • Extend the recommended block wall for entire length of the project frontage along the CVWD channel (south and east); • Provide for additional trash enclosure/capacity as necessary; • Replace 24-inch box trees with 48-inch box trees and Date Palms should be a minimum brown trunk height of 18 feet. • Wooden architectural elements (trim, trellises, fascia, etc.) to be replaced with a suitable, more durable material; and • Final landscaping plan to address screening of potential lighting impacts and the entire wall along the channel. Motion passed unanimously. ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW BOARD MINUTES 4 DECEMBER 16, 2015 CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL - None 1. Planning Manager Perez announced the Development Code Tune Up Stakeholders community outreach meeting is scheduled to be held on December 16, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall and encouraged the Board Members' attendance. The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a Joint Study Session to discuss the Ad -hoc Committee's final recommendations on proposed changes to Titles 8, 9, and 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code related to the development review process on February 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the Study Session Room and Board Members are invited to attend. 2. Planning Manager Perez provided an update on the status of the Saxony Convention Center project. 3. Staff announced that the City Council is moving forward with implementing electronic agenda packets and doing away with the traditional paper packets and delivery. Staff would like to do the same with the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board packets. BOARD MEMBER ITEMS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Board Members Gray/McCune to adjourn this meeting at 12:12 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, MONIKA RADEVA, Executive Assistant City of La Quinta, California ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW BOARD MINUTES 5 DECEMBER 16, 2015 tl�it�Cv T ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW BOARD DATE: CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: REQUEST: LOCATION: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MARCH 2, 2016 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2015-0006 PGA WEST II RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. PGA WEST II RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. CONSIDERATION OF STORAGE AND PARKING AREAS FOR PGA WEST ON APPROXIMATELY 0.5 ACRES SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF INTERLACHEN AT HERMITAGE, NORTH OF AVENUE 58 • The applicant requests Site Development Permit approval for a storage and parking area within PGA West (Attachment 1). • The proposed plans conform to the development standards of the La Quinta General Plan, Municipal Code, and PGA West Specific Plan. BACKGROUND PGA West is an existing golf course resort community. The Specific Plan for the community consists of residential uses of varying densities, as well as golf course and related uses (Specific Plan 1983-002 Amendment 4). The project area is identified for residential development; however, for over a decade the site has been utilized as a storage and parking area for the landscape maintenance staff (Attachment 2). More recently, temporary fencing was erected and the storage area expanded to encroach into the City's Avenue 58 right-of-way. Subsequent interactions with the City's Code Compliance Department concluded that permanent improvements are required for operations to continue. PROPOSAL/ANALYSIS Site Design: The approximately half -acre project site encompasses two existing parcels and an Page Iof2 unused vehicular access at the southern terminus of Interlachen. Located near the site are existing single-family homes to the north and east and vacant areas to the south and west. The proposal includes the construction of a permanent parking lot, storage area, walls, and landscaping improvements (Attachment 3). No more than thirty-five employee vehicles will be parked on the western parcel during the daytime hours, and eight maintenance vehicles will be stored during the evening hours. Two storage containers will be located on the eastern parcel. These containers hold materials such as cement, light bulbs, paper goods, wire, and tools. An emergency vehicle access bisects the site, with access gates replacing the four existing gates. Hours of operation are anticipated to be 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the summer and 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the winter, with no use on Sunday and holidays. The design of the site is generally acceptable. All Municipal Code and Specific Plan development standards have been met. Landscaping & Lighting: The proposal includes removal of approximately 5,000 square feet of turf, which will be replaced by the parking area. Three palm trees will also be removed. On the exterior of the proposed wall, along the Avenue 58 perimeter, a series of Bougainvillea will be planted. All remaining landscaped areas will remain as is. The area outside of the project boundary is anticipated to be a part of the future realignment of Avenue 58; parkway landscaping plans will be reviewed at that time. No on -site lighting is proposed. RECOMMENDATION Recommend approval of Site Development Permit 2015-0006 to the Planning Commission. Report prepared by: Jay Wuu, AICP, Principal Planner Report approved by: Gabriel Perez, Planning Manager Attachment: 1. Project Information 2. Project Area Map 3. PGA West Site Development Permit Plan Set Page 2of2 ATTACHMENT 1 Proiect Information CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2015-0006 APPLICANT: PGA WEST II RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. PROPERTY OWNER: PGA WEST II RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: SUNSHINE LANDSCAPE REQUEST: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR STORAGE AND PARKING AREAS FOR PGA WEST ON APPROXIMATELY 0.5 ACRES LOCATION: SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF INTERLACHEN AT HERMITAGE, NORTH OF AVENUE 58 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN: PGA WEST SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOMES SOUTH: PARKS AND RECREATION VACANT PARK LAND EAST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WEST: GOLF COURSE EXISTING GOLF COURSE , r �p r F_ 5 Z NCI) I Ii v W U. UL W ire q; T , * fi� r- - r`. is r . of 1�. M. "� • F r r_• t I °R � � w RMITAGE HE IF rt■ 22 VA ^ - oo Afn'Y.�''M wli- i:,: -'` �" r. r x �: -' ..1.-, ' 1 - - °,' 1 AVENU�E§B Y - - - t ft � f � k='� ow � ^�� y�a�r y'^G �, • GIs: : a t r' Y - - . , I va ; fCr c jr 9� �r + -. - • - ., - .+ _ '! _- _ i � DIY � _ * � a " -. 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