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noting that the current standardsbecause
Mr. Jeff Winklepleck reviewed the staff report, been set yet. He
acceptable when a project proposal contains only single story units; however,
two-story were not permitted in the R$-1 zone, no standards had
added that the h imu he height
woues ld
be adecrellow ased from re units.feet to 24
feet to be
consistent with units
Cou dt have bor be companbled if there would with the adjacent be neighborhood added n hich they that arebeing
would and Mr. Diaz responded that this condition could be
built. Councilman Snyder agreed,
added. philosophy regarding
in to spread things out, we should be bringing things
Mayor Kelly asked if this would take into account the change to
open space. He said instead of trying
closer together and creating open space together. in one separate location. and zero
setbacks, he felt there would be tremendous savngs in heating and cooling and better
security.
Mr. Diaz stated that all conditions in the PR zone can be modified at the time of
approval of the project.
and promote less
Mayor r other
t)I1 maybe developments and that 't might conserveeenergrs y w that m would
consider otr yPe
vehicular traffic and have an excellent development where open space is in a separate
location in the project•
the Council could have a policy e
Mr. Diaz stated that developers Come in and want to develop two-story, detached omen.
As part of the General Plan update program,
amendment the Odin leastto say
therethiS to can the be trade-offs
of theodevelopers.onservation. He
felt the City
Mayor Kelly declared the public hearing open and invited testimony in FAVOR of or
OPPOSED to this request. None was offered, and he declared the public hearing Lined.
Councilman Wilson moved to waive further reading and pass Ordinance No. 665 to second
Benson and carried s unanimous vote of the Council.
to
neighborhood. Motion nwas condition
seconded by that two-story units are to be compatible with adjacent
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Mr. Diaz reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions.
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AMENDMENTS TO PR ZONE
1 . DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (25.24. 250 ) :
A. Single family attached, two family dwellings, and multiple
family dwellings shall be as approved on the development plan;
B. Single story single family detached shall comply to either the
R-1 8, 000 standards or R-1 10,000 standards, whichever
applies;
C. Two story single family detached shall be as follows:
1 . Minimum front yard, 20 feet
2. Minimum rear yard, 25 feet
3. Minimum side yards, 15 feet
4. Maximum building site coverage, 25%
2. MINIMUM SEPARATION BETWEEN SIDES OF BUILDINGS ( 25.24. 260) :
A. Single story single family detached buildings shall be a
minimum of 10 feet;
B. Two story single family detached buildings shall be a minimum
of thirty feet between two story elements.
3. BUILDING HEIGHT (25. 24. 280) :
The maximum height in a PR district shall be twenty-four feet or
two story, whichever is less.
4. TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED SETBACKS FROM PROJECT PERIMETER
( 25. 24.321 ADDED) :
A. The minimum setback from the project perimeter for single
family detached buildings shall be one hundred feet or one lot
depth, whichever is more.
B. The planning commission may waive interior setback requirement
when adjacent developments are planned simultaneously.
AMENDMENTS TO PR ZONE
1 . DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ( 25. 24.250) :
A. Single family attached, two family dwellings, and multiple
family dwellings shall be as approved on the development plan;
B. Single story single family detached shall comply to either the
R-1 8, 000 standards or R-1 10, 000 standards, whichever
applies;
C. Two story single family detached shall be as follows:
1 . . Minimum front yard, 20 feet
2. Minimum rear yard, 25 feet
3. Minimum side yards, 15 feet
4. Maximum building site coverage, 25%
2. MINIMUM SEPARATION BETWEEN SIDES OF BUILDINGS ( 25. 24. 260 ) :
A. Single story single family detached buildings shall be a
minimum of 10 feet;
B. Two story single family detached buildings shall be a minimum
of thirty feet between two story elements.
3 . BUILDING HEIGHT (25.24. 280 ) :
The maximum height in a PR district shall be twenty-four feet or
two story, whichever is less.
4. TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED SETBACKS FROM PROJECT PERIMETER
( 25. 24.321 ADDED) :
A. The minimum setback from the project perimeter for single
family detached buildings shall be one hundred feet or one lot
depth, whichever is more.
B. The planning commission may waive interior setback requirement
when adjacent developments are planned simultaneously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 665
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 25. 24 ( PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ) OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND PERIMETER SETBACKS FOR TWO
STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED BUILDINGS .
CASE NO. ZOA 91-4
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 9th day of January, 1992, hold a duly noticed public hearing
to consider an amendment to chapter 25. 24 ( Planned Residential District )
of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the planning commission, by Resolution No. 1550, has
recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental
Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89, " in that the director of community
development has determined the amendment to be a class 5 categorical
exemption; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said city council did find the following facts to exist to
recommend approval of a zoning ordinance text amendment:
1 . The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent of the
zoning ordinance and protects the community health, safety and
general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute
the consideration of the council in this case.
2 . That ZOA 91-4 Exhibit "A" is hereby approved.
3. The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is
hereby directed to publish this ordinance in the Palm Desert
Post, a newspaper of general circulation, published and
circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall
be in full force and effect thirty ( 30) days after its
adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 665
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council this
23rd day of January 1992, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES : BENSON, CRITES , SNYDER, WILSON, KELLY
NOES : NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RICHAR 5. KELLY, Ma o
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, _Cdlifornia
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OrRMZNANCE NO . 6;5
EXHIBIT "A"
Amendment 25 . 24 . 250 to read:
25 . 24. 250 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. For single family attached, two-family dwellings and multiple-
family buildings, the minimum front, side and rear yards shall
be as approved on the development plan. However, there shall
be a separate private yard with a total area of at least three
hundred twenty square feet adjacent to each dwelling unit
unless equivalent alternative arrangements of patios are
approved and provided.
B. All single-story single family detached buildings shall comply
with the provisions of Chapter 25. 16 with the majority of lot
sizes determining the standard.
C. All two story single family detached building shall comply to
the following development standards:
1 . Minimum front yard, 20 feet;
2. Minimum rear yard, 25 feet;
3 . Minimum side yard, 15 feet;
4. Maximum building coverage, 25%
D. Second story windows facing sideyards of single story homes
shall be 5 feet 8 inches minimum in height from floor.
E. All two story single family homes shall be compatible with
surrounding uses.
Amendment 25 . 24.260 to read:
25.24. 260 MINIMUM SEPARATION BETWEEN SIDES OF BUILDINGS
For single-story single family detached buildings there shall be
a minimum of ten feet between sides.
For two-story single family detached buildings there shall be a
minimum of thirty feet between two story elements.
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ORDINANCE NO . 565
Amendment 25 . 24 . 280 to read:
25 . 24 . 280 BUILDING HEIGHT
The maximum building height in a PR district shall be twenty-four
feet or two-story, whichever is less.
Add 25 . 24 . 321 to read:
25 . 24 .321 TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED BUILDING
BUILDING SETBACKS FROM PROJECT PERIMETER
A. The minimum setback from the project perimeter for two-story
single family detached buildings shall be one hundred feet or
one lot depth, whichever is more.
B. The planning commission may waive interior setback requirement
when adjacent developments are planned simultaneously.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
I. TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
II. REQUEST: Consideration of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 25. 24 PR Planned Residential District
relating to development standards and perimeter
setbacks for two story single family detached
buildings.
III . APPLICANT: City of Palm Desert
IV. CASE NO: ZOA 91-4
V. DATE: January 9, 1992
VI. CONTENTS:
A. Staff Recommendation.
B. Discussion.
C. Draft Ordinance No. 665 .
D. Planning Commission Minutes dated December 17, 1991.
E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1550.
F. Planning Commission Staff Report dated December 17, 1991.
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A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive further reading and pass to second reading.
B. DISCUSSION:
Currently the PR zone contains the following sections:
25.24.250 Minimum yards.
The minimum front, side and rear yards shall
be as approved on the development plan. However,
there shall be a separate private yard with a total
area of at least three hundred twenty square feet
adjacent to each dwelling unit unless equivalent
alternative arrangement of patios are approved and
provided.
25.24.260 Minimum separation between sides of buildings.
For single-family detached buildings, there
shall be a minimum separation of ten feet between
sides.
For other buildings, the separation shall be twenty feet.
CITY COUNCIL
zOA 91-4
JANUARY 9, 1992
25.24.280 Building height.
The maximum building height in a PR district
shall be thirty feet or two-story whichever is less.
Generally, these sections have been acceptable when a project
proposal contains only single story units because R-1 standards
could be applied. However, two story homes are not permitted in
the R-1 zone so there are no set standards.
To clarify the situation, we are proposing amendments to the PR
section affecting two story houses which will incorporate past
policies regarding the following: setbacks, coverage, open space,
separation, height and location from perimeter. The rear yard
setback shall be increased from 20 to 25 feet while the sideyard
setbacks shall be increased to 15 feet each side. Building site
coverage shall be decreased to 25 percent. There shall be a
minimum separation of 30 feet between two story elements. These
changes will serve to increase the open space around the two story
units.
Maximum height shall be decreased from 30 feet to 24 feet to be
consistent with other residential zones that allow two story units.
Finally, the minimum setback from the project perimeter for two
story single family detached buildings shall be one hundred feet
or one lot depth, whichever is more. The planning commission may
waive the interior setback requirement when adjacent developments
are planned simultaneously.
The goal of the zoning ordinance amendment is to enable the city
to consistently regulate two story single family homes in the PR
zone.
The planning commission unanimously recommended approval with the
additional requirement that second story windows facing sideyards
of single story homes shall be 518" minimum height from floor.
Prepared by: /
Reviewed and Approved by:
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i story buildings be compatible with
the neighborhood in which they
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ORDINANCE NO. 665
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 25. 24 (PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) OF THE ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS AND PERIMETER SETBACKS FOR TWO
STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED BUILDINGS.
CASE NO. ZOA 91-4
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California,
did on the 9th day of January, 1992, hold a duly noticed public hearing
to consider an amendment to chapter 25.24 (Planned Residential District)
of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the planning commission, by Resolution No. 1550, has
recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental
Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89, " in that the director of community
development has determined the amendment to be a class 5 categorical
exemption; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said city council did find the following facts to exist to
recommend approval of a zoning ordinance text amendment:
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent of the
zoning ordinance and protects the community health, safety and
general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of
Palm Desert, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute
the consideration of the council in this case.
2. That ZOA 91-4 Exhibit "A" is hereby approved.
3. The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is
hereby directed to publish this ordinance in the Palm Desert
Post, a newspaper of general circulation, published and
circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall
be in full force and effect thirty (30 ) days after its
adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 665
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Palm Desert City Council this
day of 1992, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RICHARD S. KELLY, Mayor
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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ORDINANCE NO. 665
EXHIBIT "A"
Amendment 25 . 24.250 to read:
25 . 24. 250 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. For single family attached, two-family dwellings and multiple-
family buildings, the minimum front, side and rear yards shall
be as approved on the development plan. However, there shall
be a separate private yard with a total area of at least three
hundred twenty square feet adjacent to each dwelling unit
unless equivalent alternative arrangements of patios are
approved and provided.
B. All single-story single family detached buildings shall comply
with the provisions of Chapter 25. 16 with the majority of lot
sizes determining the standard.
C. All two story single family detached building shall comply to
the following development standards:
1 . Minimum front yard, 20 feet;
2. Minimum rear yard, 25 feet;
3. Minimum side yard, 15 feet;
4. Maximum building coverage, 25%
D. Second story windows facing sideyards of single story homes
shall be 5 feet 8 inches minimum in height from floor.
Amendment 25.24.260 to read:
25.24.260 MINIMUM SEPARATION BETWEEN SIDES OF BUILDINGS
For single-story single family detached buildings there shall be
a minimum of ten feet between sides.
For two-story single family detached buildings there shall be a
minimum of thirty feet between two story elements.
Amendment 25 .24.280 to read:
25. 24.280 BUILDING HEIGHT
The maximum building height in a PR district shall be twenty-four
feet or two-story, whichever is less.
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ORDINANCE NO. 665
Add 25 . 24.321 to read:
25.24.321 TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED BUILDING
BUILDING SETBACKS FROM PROJECT PERIMETER
A. The minimum setback from the project perimeter for two-story
single family detached buildings shall be one hundred feet or
one lot depth, whichever is more.
B. The planning commission may waive interior setback requirement
when adjacent developments are planned simultaneously.
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PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 17, 1991
would second the motion with the understanding that if nothing
substantive was changed, he would similarly be moved to
approve staff ' s recommendation for denial . Mr. Reiter
concurred with the continuance.
Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner
Jonathan, continuing CUP 91-16 to January 7, 1992. Carried
4-1 (Commissioner Spiegel voted no) .
C. Case No. ZOA 91-4 - CITY OF PALM DESERT,,�, pplicant
A
Request for consideration of an amendment
to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 25. 24R 'fj .
Planned Residential District relating to
development standards and perimeter
setbacks for two story single family
detached buildings. ® ®
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Mr. Drell stated that this item was initiated by city councilR��S;�JC,
after it became clear that the main use of the planned
residential zone was single family subdivisions and there was
a great demand by the general public and developers to build
two story homes. He indicated there were no clear, consistent
standards that were being applied relative to regulating two
story homes in single family subdivisions in the PR zone. He
said that the controversy was that the PR zone by right allows
some two story homes because it provides a height of 30 feet.
He explained that in order to provide consistency when a
developer approaches staff and for the planning commission,
staff looked through the various approvals given by planning
commission and city council relative to two story homes and
came up with a set of standards. He indicated that with a
second story, there would be greater setback standards, side
and rear, and a lower overall coverage requirement.
Commissioner Jonathan asked for and received clarification on
the proposed sideyard requirement. Mr. Drell indicated that
on the single story side, the side setback would be five or
nine feet. He also noted that in single story standards,
staff takes the predominate lot size and applies the R-1
standard to it. He said that the minimum setback for the two
story portion would be 15 from the property line of that lot.
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MINUTES
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 17, 1991
Commissioner Richards stated that he wo 1 o add a
condition #D to the development standards. �Fb6�lition
would say that windows on the second story in th O#ia!eyard,
or any windows on the second story that have the possibility
of looking down into a neighbors windows should be relegated
to a high window that would provide light only. Mr. Drell
clarified that this would be a window adjacent to another side
yard, not necessarily a side yard window, and would not have
a clear view to the property adjacent to it. Commissioner
Downs felt it would be better to have a five feet eight inches
minimum height, because if it were the clerestory glass and
got broken, it could be replaced with something else. Staff
concurred.
Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if
anyone wished to address the commission in FAVOR or
OPPOSITION. There was no one and the public testimony was
closed.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Spiegel, seconded by Commissioner
Richards, adopting the findings as presented by staff.
Carried 5-0.
Moved by Commissioner Spiegel, seconded by Commissioner
Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1550,
recommending to city council approval of ZOA 91-4, subject to
the amendment. Carried 5-0.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MS. RUTH GUIBERSON, 44-875 San Antonio Circle in Palm Desert,
informed commission that she was told by the planning
department that the December 3 meeting minutes regarding her
property would not be available until February, 1992. She
asked commission if they would be available before that date.
Chairperson Whitlock informed Ms. Guiberson that since they
were approved earlier in the evening, she could have a copy.
Ms. Guiberson said that she was told February; Chairperson
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PLANNY COMMISSION RESOLUTION N 1550
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECCMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND PERIMETER
' SETBACKS FOR TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED
BUILDINGS.
1 CASE NO. ZOA 91-4
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of ' the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 17th day of December, 1991, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider amendment of zoning ordinance section 25. 56
relating to development standards and perimeter setbacks for two story
single family detached buildings; and
WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89, " in that the director
of community development has determined the amendment to be a class 5
categorical exemption.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard,
said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to recommend approval of a zoning ordinance text amendment:
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent of the
zoning ordinance and protects the community health, safety and
general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute
the findings of the commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby recommend approval of ZOA 91-4 as provided
in the attached exhibit labeled Exhibit "A" .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 17th day of December, 1991, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ZCAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
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PLANNING COMMISSION F OLUTION NO. 1550
EXHIBIT "A" ®rl�
Amendment 25.24.250 to read:
25 .24.250 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. For single family attached, two-family dwellings and multiple-
family buildings, the minimum front, side and rear yards shall
be as approved on the development plan. However, there shall
be a separate private yard with a total area of at least three
hundred twenty square feet adjacent to each dwelling unit
unless equivalent alternative arrangements of patios are .
approved and provided.
B. All single-story single family detached buildings shall comply
with the provisions of Chapter 25. 16 with the majority of lot
sizes determining the standard.
C. All two story single family detached building shall comply to
the following development standards:
1 . Minimum front yard, 20 feet;
2. Minimum rear yard, 25 feet;
3 . Minimum side yard, 15 feet; s-
4. Maximum building coverage, 25%
D. Any second story window facing a single story sideyard shall
be a minimum of 5 feet 8 inches in height.
Amendment 25.24.260 to read:
25 .24.260 MINIMUM SEPARATION BETWEEN SIDES OF BUILDINGS
For single-story single family detached buildings there shall be
a minimum of ten feet between sides.
For two-story single family detached buildings there shall be a
minimum of thirty feet between two story elements.
Amendment 25.24.280 to read:
25.24.280 BUILDING HEIGHT
The maximum building height in a PR district shall be twenty-four
feet or two-story, whichever is less.
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PLANNING COMMISSION R )LUTION NO. 1550
1 Add 25 .24.321 to read:
{ 25.24.321 TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED BUILDING
BUILDING SETBACKS FROM PROJECT PERIMETER
A. The minimum setback from the project perimeter for two-story
single family detached buildings shall be one hundred feet or
one lot depth, whichever is more.
B. The planning commission may waive interior setback requirement
when adjacent developments are planned simultaneously.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT '
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: December 17, 1991
CASE NO.: ZOA 91-4
APPLICANT: CITY OF PALM DESERT
REQUEST: Consideration of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Chapter
25.24 PR Planned Residential District relating to development
standards and perimeter setbacks for two story single family
detached buildings.
1. BACKGROUND:
Currently the PR zone contains the following sections:
25.24.250 Minimum yards.
The minimum front, side and rear yards shall be as
approved on the development plan. However, there shall
be a separate private yard with a total area of at least
three hundred twenty square feet adjacent to each
dwelling unit unless equivalent alternative arrangement
of patios are approved and provided.
25.24.260 Minimum separation between sides of buildings._
For single-family detached buildings, there shall
be a minimum separation of ten feet between sides.
For other buildings, the separation shall be twenty feet.
25.24.280 Building height.
The maximum building height in a PR district shall
be thirty feet or two-story whichever is less.
Generally, these sections have been acceptable when a project proposal
contains only single story units because R-1 standards could be
applied. However, two story homes are not permitted in the R-1 zone so
there are no set standards.
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO. ZOA 91-4
DECEMBER 17, 1991
To clarify the situation, we are proposing amendments to the PR section
affecting two story houses which will incorporate past policies
regarding the following: setbacks, coverage, open space, separation,
height and location from perimeter. The rear yard setback shall be
Increased from 20 to 25 feet while the sideyard setbacks shall be
Increased to 15 feet each side. Building site coverage shall be
decreased to 25 percent. There shall be a minimum separation of 30
feet between two story elements. These changes will serve to increase
the open space around the two story units.
Maximum height shall be decreased from 30 feet to 24 feet to be
consistent with other residential zones that allow two story units.
Finally, the minimum setback from the project perimeter for two story
single family detached buildings shall be one hundred feet or one lot
depth, which ever is more. The planning commission may waive the
Interior setback requirement when adjacent developments are planned
simultaneously.
The goal of the zoning ordinance amendment is to enable the city to
consistently regulate two story single family homes in the PR zone.
11. RECOMMENDATION:
Approve findings and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.
recommending approval of ZOA 91-4 to City Council .
Prepared by: 1 o\
Reviewed and Approved by: % U ^-� • V�
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73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. ZOA 91-4
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the
Palm Desert City Council to consider an amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 25.24 PR Planned Residential District relating to development
standards and perimeter setbacks for two-story single family buildings.
SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, January 9, 1992, at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 7:;-510 Fred
Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all
interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments
concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be
accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the
proposed project and/or negative declaration is available for review in
the department of community development/planning at the above address
between the hours of 8. 00 a. m. and 4. 30 p. m. Monday through Friday. If
you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
nearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered
to the planning commission (or city council ) at, or prior to, the public
hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Sun SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk
December 28, 1991 City of Palm Desert, California
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t PALM DESERT PLANNING �jMMISSION
DECEMBER 17, 1991
Commissioner Richards indicated that he would initiate a
motion for continuance to allow the applicant to work with
staff and his landlord. Commissioner Jonathan stated that he
would second the motion with the understanding that if nothing
substantive was changed at the next meeting, he would
similarly be moved to approve staff 's recommendation for
denial. Mr. Reiter concurred with the continuance.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner
Jonathan, continuing CUP 91-16 to January 7, 1992. Carried
4-1 (Commissioner Spiegel voted no) .
C. /Case No. ZOA 91-4 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for consideration of an amendment
to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 25. 24 PR
Planned Residential District relating to
development standards and perimeter
setbacks for two story single family
detached buildings.
Mr. Drell stated that this item was initiated by city council
after it became clear that the main use of the planned
residential zone was single family subdivisions and there was
a great demand by the general public and developers to build
two story homes. He indicated there were no clear, consistent
standards that were being applied relative to regulating two
story homes in single family subdivisions in the PR zone. He
said that the controversy was that the PR zone by right allows
some two story homes because it provides a height of 30 feet.
He explained that in order to provide consistency when a
developer approaches staff and for the planning commission,
staff looked through the various approvals given by planning
commission and city council relative to two story homes and
came up with a set of standards. He indicated that with a
second story, there would be greater setback standards, side
and rear, and a lower overall coverage requirement.
Commissioner Jonathan asked for and received clarification on
the proposed sideyard requirement. Mr. Drell indicated that
on the single story side, the side setback would be five or
nine feet. He also noted that in single story standards,
staff takes the predominate lot size and applies the R-1
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standard to it. He said that the minimum setback for the two
story portion would be 15 from the property line of that lot.
Commissioner Richards stated that he would like to add a
condition #D to the development standards. That condition
would say that windows on the second story in the sideyard,
or any windows on the second story that have the possibility
of looking down into a neighbors windows should be relegated
to a high window that would provide light only. Mr. Drell
clarified that this would be a window adjacent to another side
yard, not necessarily a side yard window, and would not have
a clear view to the property adjacent to it. Commissioner
Downs felt it would be better to have a five feet eight inches
minimum height, because if it were the clerestory glass and
got broken, it could be replaced with something else. Staff
concurred.
Chairperson Whitlock opened the public testimony and asked if
anyone wished to address the commission in FAVOR or
OPPOSITION. There was no one and the public testimony was
closed.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Spiegel, seconded by Commissioner
Richards, adopting the findings as presented by staff.
Carried 5-0.
Moved by Commissioner Spiegel, seconded by Commissioner
Richards, adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1550,
recommending to city council approval of ZOA 91-4, subject to
the amendment. Carried 5-0.
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
None.
IX. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
MS. RUTH GUIBERSON, 44-875 San Antonio Circle in Palm Desert,
informed commission that she was told by the planning
department that the December 3 meeting minutes regarding her
property would not be available until February, 1992. She
asked commission if they would be available before that date.
Chairperson Whitlock informed Ms. Guiberson that since they
were approved earlier in the evening, she could have a copy.
Ms. Guiberson said that she was told February; Chairperson
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73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE(619)346-0611
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE OF ACTION
Date: December 20, 1991
City of Palm Desert
Re: vlcOA 91-4
The Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert has considered your
request and taken the following action at its meeting of December 17,
1991.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZOA 91-4 TO CITY COUNCIL BY
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 1550, SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT. CARRIED 5-0
Any appeal of the above action may be made in writing to the Director
of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, within fifteen ( 15) days
of the date of the decision.
RAM N A.
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PALM DESERT PLACOMMISSION
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1550
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND
PERIMETER SETBACKS FOR TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY
DETACHED BUILDINGS.
CASE NO. ZOA 91-4
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 17th day of December, 1991, hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider amendment of zoning ordinance section 25 .56
relating to development standards and perimeter setbacks for two story
single family detached buildings; and
WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with the requirements of the
"City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89 , " in that the director
of community development has determined the amendment to be a class 5
categorical exemption.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard,
said planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to
exist to recommend approval of a zoning ordinance text amendment:
1 . The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent of the
zoning ordinance and protects the community health, safety and
general welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of Palm Desert, California, as follows :
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute
the findings of the commission in this case.
2 . That it does hereby recommend approval of ZOA 91-4 as provided
in the attached exhibit labeled Exhibit "A" .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the` Palm
Desert Planning Commission, held on this 17th day of December, 1991, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, JONATHAN, RICHARDS, SPIEGEL, WHITLOCK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1550
EXHIBIT "A"
Amendment 25 .24 .250 to read:
25 .24 .250 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. For single family attached, two-family dwellings and multiple-
family buildings, the minimum front, side and rear yards shall
be as approved on the development plan. However, there shall
be a separate private yard with a total area of at least three
hundred twenty square feet adjacent to each dwelling unit
unless equivalent alternative arrangements of patios are
approved and provided.
B. All single-story single family detached buildings shall comply
with the provisions of Chapter 25. 16 with the majority of lot
sizes determining the standard.
C. All two story single family detached building shall comply to
the following development standards :
1. Minimum front yard, 20 feet;
2. Minimum rear yard, 25 feet;
3. Minimum side yard, 15 feet;
4 . Maximum building coverage, 25%
D. Any second story window facing a single story sideyard shall
be a minimum of 5 feet 8 inches in height.
Amendment 25 .24.260 to read:
25 .24 .260 MINIMUM SEPARATION BETWEEN SIDES OF BUILDINGS
For single-story single family detached buildings there shall be a
minimum of ten feet between sides .
For two-story single family detached buildings there shall be a
minimum of thirty feet between two story elements .
Amendment 25 .24 .280 to read:
25 .24 .280 BUILDING HEIGHT
The maximum building height in a PR district shall be twenty-four
feet or two-story, whichever is less .
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1550
Add 25.24 .321 to read:
25 .24 .321 TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED BUILDING
BUILDING SETBACKS FROM PROJECT PERIMETER
A. The minimum setback from the project perimeter for two-story
single family detached buildings shall be one hundred feet or
one lot depth, whichever is more.
B. The planning commission may waive interior setback requirement
when adjacent developments are planned simultaneously.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: December 17, 1991
CASE NO.: ZOA 91-4
APPLICANT: CITY OF PALM DESERT
REQUEST: Consideration of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance Chapter
25.24 PR Planned Residential District relating to development
standards and perimeter setbacks for two story single family
detached buildings.
1. BACKGROUND:
Currently the PR zone contains the following sections:
25.24.250 Minimum yards.
The minimum front, side and rear yards shall be as
approved on the development plan. However, there shall
be a separate private yard with a total area of at least
three hundred twenty square feet adjacent to each
dwelling unit unless equivalent alternative arrangement
of patios are approved and provided.
25.24.260 Minimum separation between sides of buildings.
For single-family detached buildings, there shall
be a minimum separation of ten feet between sides.
For other buildings, the separation shall be twenty feet.
25.24.280 Building height.
The maximum building height in a PR district shall
be thirty feet or two-story whichever is less.
Generally, these sections have been acceptable when a project proposal
contains only single story units because R-I standards could be
applied. However, two story homes are not permitted in the R-1 zone so
there are no set standards.
STAFF REPORT
CASE NO. ZOA 91-4
DECEMBER 17, 1991
To clarify the situation, we are proposing amendments to the PR section
affecting two story houses which will incorporate past policies
regarding the following: setbacks, coverage, open space, separation,
height and location from perimeter. The rear yard setback shall be
Increased from 20 to 25 feet while the sideyard setbacks shall be
Increased to 15 feet each side. Building site coverage shall be
decreased to 25 percent. There shall be a minimum separation of 30
feet between two story elements. These changes will serve to increase
the open space around the two story units.
Maximum height shall be decreased from 30 feet to 24 feet to be
consistent with other residential zones that allow two story units.
Finally, the minimum setback from the project perimeter for two story
single family detached buildings shall be one hundred feet or one lot
depth, which ever is more. The planning commission may waive the
interior setback requirement when adjacent developments are planned
simultaneously.
The goal of the zoning ordinance amendment is to enable the city to
consistently regulate two story single family homes in the PR zone.
II. RECOMMENDATION:
Approve findings and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.
recommending approval of ZOA 91-4 to City Council .
Prepared by: �•'`
Reviewed and Approved by:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT "A"
Amendment 25.24.250 to read:
25.24.250 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. For single family attached, two-family dwellings and multiple-
family buildings, the minimum front, side and rear yards shall be
as approved on the development plan. However, there shall be a
separate private yard with a total area of at least three hundred
twenty square feet adjacent to each dwelling unit unless
equivalent alternative arrangements of patios are approved and
provided.
B. All single-story single family detached buildings shall comply
with the provisions of Chapter 25. 16 with the majority of lot
sizes determining the standard.
C. All two story single family detached building shall comply to the
following development standards:
I . Minimum front yard, 20 feet;
2. Minimum rear yard, 25 feet;
3. Minimum side yard, 15 feet;
4. Maximum building coverage, 257.
Amendment 25.24.260 to read:
25.24.260 MINIMUM SEPARATION BETWEEN SIDES OF BUILDINGS
For single-story single family detached buildings there shall be a
minimum of ten feet between sides.
For two-story single family detached buildings there shall be a minimum
of thirty feet between two story elements.
Amendment 25.24.280 to read:
25.24.280 BUILDING HEIGHT
The maximum building height in a PR district shall be twenty-four feet
or two-story, whichever is less.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
Add 25.24.321 to read:
25.24.321 TWO-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED BUILDING
BUILDING SETBACKS FROM PROJECT PERIMETER
A. The minimum setback from the project perimeter for two-story
single family detached buildings shall be one hundred feet or one
lot depth, whichever is more.
B. The planning commission may waive interior setback requirement
when adjacent developments are planned simultaneously.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND PERIMETER SETBACKS
FOR TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED BUILDINGS.
CASE NO. ZOA 91-4
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert,
California, did on the 17th day of December, 1991 , hold a duly noticed
public hearing to consider amendment of zoning ordinance section 25.56
relating to development standards and perimeter setbacks for two story
single family detached buildings; and
WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act, Resolution No. 80-89," in that the director of community
development has determined the amendment to be a class 5 categorical
exemption.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said
planning commission did find the following facts and reasons to exist to
recommend approval of a zoning ordinance text amendment:
1 . The proposed amendment is consistent with the intent of the zoning
ordinance and protects the community health, safety and general
welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of Palm Desert, California, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
findings of the commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby recommend approval of ZOA 91-4 as provided in
the attached exhibit labeled Exhibit "A".
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this day of 1991 ,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CAROL WHITLOCK, Chairperson
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
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TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. ZOA 91-4
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the
Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider an amendment to Zoning
Ordinance Chapter 25.24 PR Planned Residential District relating to
development standards and perimeter setbacks for two-story single family
buildings.
SAID public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 1991 , at 7: 00
p. m. in the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 7.;-510 Fred
Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, at which time and place all
interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments
concerning all items covered by this public hearing notice shall be
accepted up to the date of the hearing. Information concerning the
proposed project and/or negative declaration is available for review in
the department of community development/planning at the above address
between the hours of a. m. and 4: 30 p. m. Monday through Friday. If
you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public
hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered
to the planning commission (or city council ) at, or prior to, the public
hearing_
PUBLISH: Desert Post RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
November 27, 1991 Palm Desert Planning Commission