HomeMy WebLinkAboutReview ARC Decision - MISC 04-63 - Steve PlantREQUEST:
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Community Development/Planning
STAFF REPORT
City Council review of a decision of the Architectural Review
Commission approving plans to replace existing fence with a 5' high
fence in the front of the house at 43-825 Carmel Cir. 7' from face
curb.
SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Stendell, Planning Technician
APPLICANT: Steve Plant
43-825 Carmel Cir.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
APPELLANT: Councilman Jim Ferguson
CASE NOS. MISC. 04-63
DATE: January 13, 2005
CONTENTS:
Recommendation
Discussion
Architectural Review Minutes meeting of November 23, 2004
Architectural Review Notice of Action, November 23, 2004
Plans &Exhibits
Recommendation:
That the City Council by minute motion continue the review until issues involving
potential front yard wall code amendments are resolved.
Discussion:
Background:
This is a request to replace an existing fence with a 5' high fence in the front of
the house 7' from curb. The house is located at the intersection of Carmel Cir.
and Rancho Rd. The existing fence/wall in the front yard consisting of 5' high
masonry columns with white painted wood fencing between them at a height of
4'. Adjacent to Rancho Rd. the wall is setback 7' from face of curb. Turning the
corner to Carmel Cir. the setback from curb tapers down from 7' to zero. The
applicant requested approval to replace the wood fencing with block wall at a
height of 5' stuccoed to match the house.
Staff Report
MISC. 04-63
Page 2
January 13, 2004
The house is oriented so that the front and street side yards are the primary open
space areas. The applicant would like to continue utilizing this space while
upgrading the existing deteriorating fences. The Carmel Cir. street side yard
wall, currently at the curb line would be moved back to 7'. City right-of-way on
Carmel Cir. is 7' and 12' along Rancho Road. The existing walls are within the
right-of-way. The current code allows a 4' wall 7' from curb. The Architectural
Review determined that the upgrade and relocation of the existing walls to at
least 7' from curb justified the exception. After the ARC action the applicant
demolished the wood fence portion of the wall.
Submitted by:
Department Head:
Ryan Stendell Phil Drell
Planning Technician Director of Community Development
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City Manager
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Case No. MISC 04-63 Meeting Date: 11 /23/04
Name of Appellant Jim Ferguson
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Description of Application: Request to replace existing fence with a 5' high
fence in the front of the house, 7' from the cur
Reasonfor. Reviey Com.atability with neighborhood
Signature of Appell
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Treasurer's Receipt #:
Received by:
Public Hearing Set For.
Action taken by the City Council:
Fee Received:
Date:
Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk