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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 06-73 PP-HPD 06-06 Kristi Hanson ArchitectsCITY OF PALM DESERT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORT REQUEST: Consideration of approval of a Precise Plan of design to allow a 9,192 square foot single family home within the Hillside Planned Residential Zone. Subject property is located at 865 Rock River Drive, within the Canyons at Bighorn. (APN 652-160-054) SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Stendell, Assistant Planner APPLICANT: Kristi Hanson Architects 72-185 Painters Path Palm Desert, CA 92260 CASE NO: PP/HPD 06-06 DATE: May 25, 2006 CONTENTS: A. Staff Recommendation B. Discussion C. Draft Resolution No. p6-73 D. Plans and Exhibits E. Ordinance 1046A Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 06-73 approving a Precise Plan of design to allow the construction of a 9,192 square foot single-family home within the Hillside Planned Residential Zone. Executive Summary: The applicant is requesting approval of a precise plan to construct a new 9,192 square foot single-family home located in the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains within the Canyons at Bighorn Country Club. The home is 215' lower than the ridge to the south and cannot be seen from the City or adjacent developments. The project involves an existing 25,532 square foot residential lot and 9,192 square foot single family home. Since the dwelling unit exceeds the allowed 4,000 square feet prescribed by the HPR zone, the house will require an exception. The exceptions section requires the Council to consider all circumstances including viewshed, topography, color, texture, and profile of any structure. The project's site design, architecture, color, materials, landscaping and conformance to energy standards effectively achieve the intent and purpose of the City's hillside development standards. Staff Report PP/HPD 06-06 Page 2 May 25, 2006 Discussion: I. BACKGROUND: A. Ordinance No. 1046A: On May 13t', 2004, the City Council approved Ordinance Number 1046A, amending the development standards for the Hillside Planned Residential District. Some of the changes are: • Density: One (1) unit per five (5) acres. • Grading: Building Pad Area -maximum of 10,000 square feet. Access Road/Driveway-maximum of 3,000 square feet. • Maximum Dwelling Size: Total dwelling unit with garage and accessory building shall not exceed 4,000 square feet. • Exceptions: Standards of Section 25.15.030 A, B, and C may be modified by the precise plan of design, taking into consideration any and all circumstances, including, but not limited to, viewshed, topography, color, texture, and profile of any structure that the Planning Commission or City Council may approve. B. Property Description: The property is located within the Canyons at Bighorn, low on the mountain (215' lower than the ridge to the south) and is zoned Hillside Planned Residential (HPR). The property has very little slope, but does fall within the HPR zone. For this reason the home is required to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council. The existing pad has been rough graded to 25,532 square feet. C. Planning Commission: At its meeting of May 2, 2006 the Planning Commission adopted resolution no. 2394, recommending approval to the City Council by a unanimous vote (5-0-0). The commission felt the home was very well designed and met the intent of the HPR zone and exception section. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A. Precise Plan: The precise plan of design for this new home totals 9,192 square feet of living area. The house has a main living area of 7,655 square feet and a garage totaling 1,537 square feet. The home covers approximately 36% of the gross area of the lot. Staff Report PP/HPD 06-06 Page 3 May 25, 2006 Architecture/Design: The single family home and guesthouse have a very contemporary design, utilizing exterior stone veneer and dark bronze windows. The home uses a combination of pitched and flat roof elements. The variation in roof design and varied heights give the home a very asymmetrical feel and help the home blend into the natural terrain. The home has a subterranean garage that will be excavated out of the approved pad. Landscaping/Re-naturalization: The landscape plan includes a wide variety of native trees, shrubs and vines. All disturbed areas will be re -naturalized with native plant materials per the landscape planting and re -naturalization plan. Architectural Review Commission: On April 11, 2006 the Architectural Review Commission reviewed architecture and landscaping for the proposed home. The commission felt the proposed materials, colors and design will blend into the surrounding area very well. The Commission by a 6-0-1-0 vote granted preliminary approval for the project (Commissioner Hanson abstaining). Energy Criteria: The City has recently adopted an energy conservation policy that has as a goal of a 30% citywide reduction in energy use over a five-year period. The new policy will require homes in excess of 4,000 square feet to be designed so as to not consume more energy than a 4,000 square foot home. Since the application is requesting an exception to the HPR 4,000 square foot maximum, it has been conditioned to incorporate a combination of the conservation and generation measures to conform to the energy consumption of a 4,000 square foot home. III. ANALYSIS: The house at 9,192 square feet requires an exception because it exceeds the maximum dwelling unit size of 4,000 square feet. The Planning Commission and City Council may approve larger unit sizes based on viewshed, topography, color, texture, and architecture of the structure. The home is low on the mountain (215' lower than the ridge) and cannot be seen from the City. Any exposed walls are designed with stone veneer (native colors) that will help the home blend into the natural terrain. The Staff Report PPIHPD 06-06 Page 4 May 25, 2006 finish grading and landscaping will restore any hillside that was disturbed while cutting the pad. The intent and purpose of the HPR zone is to encourage architecture and landscaping design that blends into the natural terrain and protect viewsheds, and natural skylines within hillside areas. The architecture and landscaping of the proposed single family home meets the purpose and intent of the HPR zone and exception section. IV. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: For the purposes of CEQA, the Director of Community Development has determined that the proposed project is a Class 3 categorical exemption. Submitted By: Department Head: lya#nStendell Phil Drell Assistant Planner Director of Community Development 4Cityanager 4ACM for Dev o ent Services =TY COUNCIL ION: APPROVED DENIED - RECEIVED, .. OTHER .. ,. MET I DATDATEAYE S: NOES ABSTAIN: VERIFIED BY: 1J1 k ll`! Original on File va City Cleric's OfAce CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 06-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 9,192 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 865 ROCK RIVER DRIVE, WITHIN THE CANYONS AT BIGHORN. (APN: 652-160-054) CASE NO. PP/HPD 06-06 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 25t' day of May, 2006, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request by Kristi Hanson / Architect for approval of the above noted; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act", Resolution No. 05-52, in that the Director of Community Development has determined that this project is a Class 3 categorical exemption for the purposes of CEQA; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify approval of said request: 1. That the proposed location of the single-family home is in accord with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and purpose of the Hillside Planned Residential District. 2. That the applicant's proposed use of the property is consistent with the standards of the Hillside Planned Residential District's goals of preserving the hillside area to the greatest extent possible. 3. That the project's site design, architecture, color, materials, and landscaping effectively achieve the HPR's goals of blending development with the natural terrain. 4. That the proposed use will comply with each provision of the City's Zoning Ordinance except any approved variances or exceptions provided in the hillside development plan/precise plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council in this case. 2. That the City Council does hereby grant approval of PP/HPD 06-06. CITY COUNCILRESOLUTION NO. 06-73 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, held on this 25t' day of May, 2006, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: RACHELLE KLASSEN, Secretary Palm Desert City Council JIM C FERGUSON, Mayor E CITY COUNCILRESOLUTION NO. 06-73 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CASE NO. PP/HPD 06-06 Department of Community Development: 1. The development of the property shall conform substantially with exhibits on file with the Department of Community Development, as modified by the following conditions. 2. Construction of said project shall commence within one (1) year from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted, otherwise said approval shall become null, void and of no effect whatsoever. 3. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall first obtain permits and/or clearance from the following agencies: Coachella Valley Water District Palm Desert Architectural Commission City Fire Marshal Public Works Department Evidence of said permit or clearance from the above agencies shall be presented to the department of building and safety at the time of issuance of a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 4. The applicant shall re -naturalize any and all disturbed hillside area of the project with native landscaping and materials to blend the project into the natural terrain. 5. Applicant agrees to maintain the landscaping required to be installed pursuant to these conditions. Applicant will enter into an agreement to maintain said landscaping for the life of the project, which agreement shall be notarized and which agreement shall be recorded. It is the specific intent of the parties that this condition and agreement run with the land and bind successors and assigns. The final landscape plan shall include a long-term maintenance program specifying among other matters appropriate watering times, fertilization and pruning for various times of the year for the specific materials to be planted, as well as periodic replacement of materials. All to be consistent with the Property Maintenance Ordinance (Ordinance No. 801) and the approved landscape plan. 6. Applicant shall incorporate a combination of the following energy efficiency and generation mitigation measures to achieve a net energy consumption equivalent to a 4,000 square foot home: 3 CITY COUNCILRESOLUTION NO. 06-73 a. Architectural design for energy conservation shall incorporate structural overhangs, or architectural projects, for shading of all eastern, southern and western facing glazing. Where shading by architectural design is unfeasible in these locations, glazing shall consist of the following: i. Thermal break design window and/or door frames. ii. U factor of .40 or less (NFRC tested) iii. SHGC value of 0.35 or less (NFRC tested) b. All vented attics shall have a radiant barrier roof sheathing installed per Title 24 CAC 2005 edition. C. All flat or low -sloped exterior roof surfaces shall have a Cool Roof reflective coating. d. HVAC equipment minimum standards: i. Fuel type: All heating shall be by natural gas. ii. Furnace efficiency to be a minimum AFUE rating of 80% iii. SEER: 14.0 minimum iv. EER: 11.5 minimum V. HSPF: 8.0 minimum A Duct insulation shall be R-6 or better vii. All ducts shall be pressure tested for leakage conforming to current standards in Title 24 CAC 2005 edition. e. Energy Star Appliances. If provided by the developer, all the following appliances shall be Energy Star rated: i. Dishwashers ii. Refrigerators iii. Clothes Washers iv. Clothes Dryers (must be natural gas only) V. Ceiling Fans vi. Exhaust Fans f. Lighting: Lighting in all laundry rooms, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, closets and garages shall be fluorescent controlled by a manual — on, automatic — off occupancy sensor. All common area landscape lighting shall be fluorescent. g. 4 kilowatt photovoltaic system 4 CITY COUNCILRESOLUTION NO. 06-73 Department of Public Works: 1. In accordance with Palm desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project. 2. Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. Site grading design shall include consideration of existing topography. 3. Any storm/detention area design and construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Public works. 4. All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of permits. 5 CITY 0[ P H I M * 0 1 S I I I 73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260-2578 TEU 76o 346—o6n FAX: 760 341-7098 info@palm-ducrt.org CITY OF PALM DESERT PUBLIC NOTICE CASE NO. PP 1 HPD 06-06 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm Desert City Council to review a Precise Plan of Design by Kristi Hanson Architects to allow a 9,192 square foot single family home within the Hillside Planned Residential zone. The subject property is located at 865 Rock River Drive, within the Canyons at Bighorn. (APN 652-160-054) SAID public hearing will be held Thursday, May 25, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 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 at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 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 Palm Desert City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. PUBLISH: Desert Sun RACHELLE KLASSEN, Secretary May 12, 2006 Palm Desert City Council Palm Desert Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau In cooperation with Riverside County Fire Department 73710 Fred Waring Dr. Suite 102 Palm Desert Ca 92260 760-346- 1870 Fax 760-779-1959 April 18, 2006 To: Ryan Stendell Assistant Planner Re: PP / HPD 06-06 Hillside Home Palm Desert Ca 92260 Case # FP / HPD 06-06 With respect to the conditions of approval regarding the above reference plan check, the Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with City Municipal codes, appropriate NFPA Standards, CFC, CBC and/or recognized Fire Protection Standards. After reviewing the plans provided to the Fire Marshal Office for the Building to be installed at the above address the Fire Marshal office has Approved the submitted plans with the following conditions. In reference to the above mentioned property, the fire department finds no probable impacts on the environment including land, air minerals, flora, fauna, and noise objects of historical or aesthetic significance at this time. Any questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the Palm Desert Fire Marshals office at 760-346-1870, located at 73710 Fred Waring Suite #102 Palm Desert, Ca 92260 Respectfully, Neal Stephenson Fire Safety Specialist David A Avila Fire Marshal INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Department of Community Development/Planning Attention: Ryan Stendell FROM: Phil Joy, Associate Transportation Planner SUBJECT: PP 6-6 Aliens Residence on Rock River Drive DATE: April 17, 2006 The following shall be considered conditions of approval for the above -referenced project. (1) In accordance with Palm desert Municipal Code Chapter 27, complete grading plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for checking and approval prior to the issuance of any permits associated with this project. (2) Proposed building pad elevations are subject to review and modification in accordance with Chapter 27 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code. Site grading design shall include consideration of existing topography. (3) Any storm/detention area design and construction shall be contingent upon a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer that is reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. (4) All applicable fees shall be paid prior to issuance of permits. Phil Joy (jsglhdp3-1.cnd) ORDINANCE NO. 1046A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 25.15, HILLSIDE PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. CASE NO. ZOA 02-06 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, California, did on the 13th dayafWay, 2004, hold a duly nodded public nearing which was continued to dune lu, 2004, to consider amending Palm Desert Municipal Code Chapter 25.15, Hillside Planned Residential District; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission by its Resolution No. 2193 has recommended approval of Alternative 'A' without a maximum dwelling unit limit; and WHEREAS, the general plan designation for this area is Residential - Hillside Reserve, maximum one dwelling unit per five acres; and WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of the "City of Palm Desert Procedure for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Resolution No. 02-60," in that the Director of Community Development has determined that the amendment will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared; and WHEREAS, the City has complied with the provisions of AB 2292 in that the proposed down -zoning will be more than offset by up -zoning of other properties in the city, which is being recommended in the general plan update (see additional discussion in staff report dated March 4, 2003, which is adopted by reference herein); and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the following facts and reasons to exist to justify its actions as described below: That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the general plan and the West Hills Specific Plan as amended. 3. That the Zoning Ordinance Amendment would better serve the public health, safety and general welfare than the current regulations. ORDINANCE NO. 1046A EXHIBIT "A" Pursuant to Title 14, Division 6, Article 6 (commencing with section 15070) of the Califomia Code of Regulations. - -- ----- — - NEf7AfiNtE--DECLARATION CASE NO: ZOA 02-06 APPLICANT/PROJECT SPONSOR: City of Palm Desert 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 PROJECT DESCRIPTION/LOCATION: Approval of an amendment to Chapter 25.15 Hillside Planned Residential (HPR) as it relates to permitted density, limit of grading activity, maximum dwelling unit size and other matters. The Director of the Department of Community Development, City of Palm Desert, California, has found that the described project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A copy of the Initial Study has been attached to document the reasons in support of this finding. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects, may also be found attached. '- &40uC � %- //- Cx� STEPHEN SMITH ' DATE PLANNING MANAGER 9 ORDINANCE NO. 1046A 25.15.023 Principal uses and structures permitted. The following are permitted uses within any hillside planned residential district and do not require pre -approval pursuant to a development plan: A. Small family day care homes. (Ord. 742 § 5, 1994) 25.15.025 Large family day care homes. Large family day care homes are permitted subject to a use permit pursuant to Chapter 25.72A of this code. (Ord. 742 § 6, 1994) (Replace Section 25.15.030 in its entirety with the following:) 25.15.030 Development standards. Development standards shall be as approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in a public hearing and shall be based on the topographic conditions. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide sufficient data supporting their request. Topographic data must be prepared by a registered civil engineer. A. Density. Each lot shall be limited to a maximum of one unit per five acres. All lots will be entitled to at least one unit. B. Grading. Location of building pads and access roads shall be evaluated, approved or adjusted based on consistency with the goals set forth in Section 25.15.010. 1. Building Pad Area. The maximum area permanently disturbed by grading shall not exceed 10,000 square feet. 2. Access Road/Driveway. Maximum permanent grading disturbance of natural terrain for development of access to the approved building pad shall be 3,000 square feet. Roads shall be located and designed to blend with the natural terrain to the greatest practical extent consistent with the goals of 25.15.010. 3. Renaturalization. All cuts, fills orother areas temporarily disturbed by grading shall be re -naturalized, colored, and landscaped to blend with the adjacent undisturbed natural terrain to the satisfaction of the City Council. Renaturalized areas may, in the discretion of the Council, not be considered disturbed for purposes of Subsection B1 and 2 so long as the re -naturalization is approved as blending with the natural terrain. C. Maximum Dwelling Unit Size. Total dwelling unit, garage and accessory building size on any one lot shall not exceed 4,000 square feet. D. Exception. The standards of Section 25.15.030 A, B and C shall be required unless modified by the precise plan of design, taking into consideration any and all circumstances, including, but not limited to, viewshed, topography, color, texture, and profile of any structure that the Planning Commission or City Council may determine to be in conformity with the purposes set forth in Section 25.15.010. 5 ORDINANCE NO. 1046A 25.15.110 Environmental assessment. All applications shall comply with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. (Ord. 322 (part), 1983) 25.15.120 Required information. The Director of Community Development and/or Planning Commission may require any of the following information: -- A—.Accurate-tepegrephic-maps- indicating -the -following: 1. Natural topographic features with an overlay of the proposed contours of the land after completion of the proposed grading. 2. Slope analysis with at least five-foot contour intervals and a slope analysis showing the following slope categories: 10% - 15% 26% - 30% 16% - 20% 31 % - 35% 21 % - 25% 36% and over, 3. Elevations of existing topographic features and the elevations of any proposed building pads, street centerlines and property corners, 4. Locations and dimensions of all proposed cut and fill operations, 5. Locations and details of existing and proposed drainage patterns, structures and retaining walls, 6. Locations of disposal sites for excess or excavated material, 7. Locations of existing trees, other significant vegetation and biological features, 8. Locations of all significant geological features, including bluffs, ridgelines, cliffs, canyons, rock outcroppings, fault lines and waterfalls, 9. Locations and sizes of proposed building areas and lot patterns, 10. Any other information required by the Planning Commission; B. Site plans and architectural drawings illustrating the following: 1. Architectural characteristics of proposed buildings, 2. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns, including street widths and grades and other easements of public rights -of -way, 3. Utility lines and other service facilities, including water, gas, electricity and sewage lines, 4. Landscaping, irrigation and exterior lighting plans, 5. Locations and design of proposed fences, screens, enclosures and structures, including drainage facilities, 6. Any other information required by the Planning Commission; C. Reports and surveys with recommendations from foundation engineers or geologists based upon surface and subsurface exploration stating land capabilities, including soil types, soil openings, hydrologic groups, slopes, runoff potential, percolation data, soil depth, erosion potential and natural drainage patterns; 7 ' , , I. '� , - f. Tt,...:,,„ ps / l" :' r"-- , r--___ -------i t--(,--. _7--,,,.„.....1.:,; ''' ', 1--- 1 - ' ' - — ' ' .•;-'.. .,..,i,\C: ' -._i : :',''''',..1; . 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