HomeMy WebLinkAboutGeneral Plan Update EDITS - 2016-Oct 12MEMORANDUM
TO: RYAN 9TENDEI1.
FROM: NiAT n-IEW BURRIS
SUBJECT: PUBLIC DRAFT GENERAL PLAN EDITS
BATE: OCl'OBER 12, 2016
Attached for distribution to the Palm Desert Planning Commission are two recommended
edits to the General Plan. The first edit, shown in underlined text, is an additional policy
recommending additional considerations for recreation and exercise opportunity in the city's public
spaces. This edit is recommended for Chapter 3 of the General Plan, the Land Use & Community
Character Element.
The second edit would add the future year noise contours map to Chapter 7 of the General
Plan, the Noise Element. This map was produced during the CEQA analysis, circulated as part of the
Draft EIR review, and is required by law to be part of the Noise Element.
Attachments
CHAPTER 3: LAND USE & COMMUNITY CHARACTER
the vehicle (such as car washes and service stations), in places that are
clearly automobile oriented, ensuring that such uses do not disrupt
pedestrian flow, are not concentrated, do not break up the building mass
of the streetscape, and are compatible with the planned uses of the area.
2.11 Roadway scale. In pedestrian prioritized areas of the city, limit roadway
size and design techniques that emphasize and/or prioritize automobile
operation at the expense of pedestrian and bicycle operation.
2.12 Destination Accessibility. Direct the development of new centers, parks,
schools, and similar destinations so as to provide all residences within
town % mile to at least two amenities.
2.13 Recreation in Public Soaces. Continually seek opportunities to create
recreational and exercise opportunities throughout Palm Desert's public
spaces.
Goal 3. Neighborhoods. Neighborhoods that provide
a variety of housing types, densities, designs and mix of
uses and services that support healthy and active
lifestyles.
Policies
3.1 Complete neighborhoods. Through the development entitlement
process, ensure that all new Neighborhoods (areas with a
"Neighborhood" General Plan Designation) are complete and well -
structured such that the physical layout and land use mix promote
walking to services, biking and transit use, are family friendly and address
the needs of multiple ages and physical abilities. New neighborhoods
should have the following characteristics:
• Contain short, walkable block lengths.
• Contain a high level of connectivity for pedestrians, bicycles and
vehicles where practicable.
■ Are organized around a central focal point such as a park, school,
civic building or neighborhood retail such that most homes are no
more than one quarter -mile from this focal point.
• Have goods and services within a short walking distance.
■ Contain a diversity of housing types, where possible.
• Have homes with entries and windows facing the street.
• Have a grid or modified grid street network (except where
topography necessitates another street network layout).
• Provide a diversity of architectural styles.
3.2 Conventional neighborhood design. Discourage the construction of new
residential neighborhoods that are characterized by cul-de-sacs,
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