HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _6072- PDD & Minor ChangesRESOLUTION NO.6072
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING
GUIDELINES FOR MINOR CHANGES TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS UNDER SECTION 94.03.G OF
THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE.
WHEREAS, Section 94.03.G of the Palm Springs Zoning Code allows minor changes to
Final Planned Developments to be approved by the Planning Commission, as follows:
G. Modification of Final Development Plan.
The final development plan may be modified by submitting a request for such
modification according to the same procedure as is required in the initial review and
approval process, including public hearing by the planning commission and city
council in accordance with Section 94.02.00. Minor architectural or site changes not
affecting the intent of the_PD may be approved by the plannincomission. No
council action is necesM for minor changes except appealed decisions
(emphasis added); and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2007, the Planning Commission held a public meeting, at
which meeting the Commission discussed the practical application of Section 94.03.G,
including the effect of small additions to individual homes within Planned Development
Districts; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the integrity of the Planned
Development District must be preserved through careful and deliberate oversight of
changes, including minor site and architectural changes; and
WHEREAS, the Commission also believes that certain additions to individual residential
units within Planned Development Districts may be of such an insignificant nature that
they do not rise to the level of "minor architectural or site changes", including certain patio
covers, awnings, trellises, garden walls and additions of limited amounts of square
footage.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That allowing insignificant additions to individual residential units within an
approved Final Development Plan of a Planned Development District allows
homeowners to add value to, and more fully appreciate and enjoy their home
without compromising the overall identity of the PDD.
Section 2: That insignificant changes shall be limited to small exterior changes and
additions which do not affect the overall density, intensity, identity or general
appearance of the Planned Development District.
Planning Commission Resolution February 28, 2007
Planned Development Districts and Minor Changes Page 2 of 2
Section 3: That insignificant additions do not rise to the status of "minor site or
architectural changes" to the entire PDD and therefore need not be subject
to the provisions of Section 94.03.G.
Section 4: That insignificant additions may be applied for, and approved by the
Department of Planning Services, through an appropriate over-the-counter
process in order to expedite the permitting process and provide
documentation of the change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, based upon the foregoing, the Planning
Commission hereby directs staff to accept, process and review insignificant changes to
residential dwelling units within Planned Development Districts, as follows:
1. Insignificant changes to an approved Final Development Plan shall be limited
to the following additions on attached and detached single family dwellings:
a. Patio covers, trellises and other unenclosed coverings located in the side
and rear yards.
b. Window awnings conforming to the color scheme of the applicable PDD.
c. Walls and fences not exceeding 5 feet in any yard, except enclosure of
the front yard shall not be permitted without Planning Commission
approval.
d. Additions of enclosed square footage not to exceed 250 square feet and
located only in the interior side or rear yards.
2. Insignificant changes may be reviewed and approved through the Minor
Architectural Approval process or other procedure as determined by the
Director of Planning Services.
3. Decisions on insignificant changes may be appealed to the Planning
Commission in accordance with established appeal procedures.
ADOPTED this 281" day of February, 2007.
AYES: 5 1 ScotYCohen/Marantz/Hochanadel/Ringlein
NOES: None
ABSENT: 1 1 Hutcheson
ABSTAIN: 1 1 Caffery
ATTEST:
Crai A ing, AIC
Director of Planni g S rvices
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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