NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION

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1 NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION One Size DOES NOT Fit All (Pacific Palisades) Staff: Christine Saponara, Katie Peterson, Giselle Corella. Neighborhood Conservation

2 INTRODUCTION Staff Introductions Purpose of the Meeting Pacific Palisades Community Tonight s Agenda Presentation Questions via Handwritten notes Small group discussion

Rustic Canyon The Riviera Current FAR allowance Non Coastal and Coastal Hillside =

3 Pacific Palisades Community CURRENT REGULATIONS Communities Via Mesa / Huntington Alphabet Streets El Medio Mesa Marquez Knolls Castellammare Palisades Highlands Rustic Canyon The Riviera Current FAR allowance Non Coastal and Coastal Hillside = Code permits 0.50 FAR with a 20% bonus. Coastal non hillside = 3.0 FAR Neighborhood Conservation

4 Neighborhood Conservation Project 1.) BMO/BHO - Amending current Single Family Zoning Regulation 2.) New Zones New Zones for the Code Strategic rezoning effort Neighborhood Conservation

5 BMO/BHO at a GLANCE FAR reduced from 0.50 to 0.45 Addition of a Building Envelope Exemptions: Eliminate exemption for covered porches, patios, breezeways of250 sf Eliminate exemption for over-in-height ceilings Retain other existing exemptions 20% Bonus Options for R1 Zone: Eliminate all bonuses 20% Bonus Options for RA, RE, RS Zones: Keep all existing bonuses, except one No bonus for meeting additional green building standards BMO BHO

BMO/BHO at a GLANCE GRADING: Remove exemption for cut & fill underneath structures Adjust formula for maximum grading: [500 1000 cubic

6 BMO/BHO at a GLANCE GRADING: Remove exemption for cut & fill underneath structures Adjust formula for maximum grading: [ cubic yards + numeric value equal to 5 10% of lot size in cubic yards] Adjust maximum by-right quantities ZAD needed to exceed by-right maximum BMO BHO

7 BMO/BHO at a GLANCE HAULING: Remove exemption for cut & fill underneath structures Regulate import & export as a combined quantity Adjust by-right maximum hauling allowance: Standard Hillside Limited Streets or Larger: Up to maximum byright grading quantities Substandard Hillside Limited Streets: Up to 75% of the maximum by-right grading quantities ZAD needed to exceed maximum by-right hauling BMO BHO

8 SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES One size does not fit all R1 ZONES RS ZONES RE ZONES RA ZONES

9 A TOOL FOR COMMUNITY VISION Building Envelope acts as exterior limits to address potential impact on adjacent property Does not mandate design, allows for variety of shapes and styles Building Envelope Neighborhood Conservation

NEW ZONE OPTIONS Increased FAR Moderate FAR Reduced FAR Highest FAR:.55-.65 Moderate FAR:.35-.45 Standard FAR:.30-.

10 NEW ZONE OPTIONS Increased FAR Moderate FAR Reduced FAR Highest FAR: Moderate FAR: Standard FAR: Other Available Options: Reversing the Bulk Single Story requirement Rear detached garage requirement Neighborhood Conservation

11 METRICS OF BUILDING ENVELOPE ENCROACHMENT PLANE STANDARDS Wall Plate Height o Front = 20 ft. o Back = 16 ft. Maximum Height o Front = 30 ft. o Back = 24 ft. Height Plane Angle = 45 Envelope Depth o Front = 45 ft. o Back = Varies depending on lot depth Neighborhood Conservation

12 ENCROACHMENT PLANE Allows 20 height at setback line 45 angle above 20 Wall height measured at building perimeter ENCROACHMENT PLANE ENCROACHMENT PLANE BMO BHO

13 INCREASED FAR LOT COVERAGE: Lot Size Coverage < 6,000 65% 6,001-7,000 63% 7,001-8,000 61% 8,001-9,000 59% 9,001-10,000 57% Over 10,000 55% FAR Lot Size FAR < 6, ,001-7, ,001-8, ,001-9, ,001-10, Over 10, Neighborhood Conservation

14 MODERATE FAR LOT COVERAGE: Lot Size Coverage < 6,000 50% 6,001-7,000 48% 7,001-8,000 46% 8,001-9,000 44% 9,001-10,000 42% Over 10,000 40% FAR Lot Size FAR < 6, ,001-7, ,001-8, ,001-9, ,001-10, Over 10, Neighborhood Conservation

15 REDUCED FAR LOT COVERAGE: Lot Size Coverage < 6,000 50% 6,001-7,000 48% 7,001-8,000 46% 8,001-9,000 44% 9,001-10,000 42% Over 10,000 40% FAR Lot Size FAR < 6, ,001-7, ,001-8, ,001-9, ,001-10, Over 10, Neighborhood Conservation

16 What zone fits your community? Via Mesa / Huntington Alphabet Streets El Medio Mesa Marquez Knolls Castellammare Palisades Highlands Rustic Canyon Riviera

17 Strategic Rezoning Effort Understanding the intent of a neighborhood Preserving neighborhood character Concerns regarding home values Strategic Rezoning

18 Strategic Rezoning Effort Understanding the intent of a neighborhood Preserving neighborhood character Concerns regarding home values Strategic Rezoning

19 Strategic Rezoning Effort Understanding the intent of a neighborhood Preserving neighborhood character Concerns regarding home values Strategic Rezoning

20 Strategic Rezoning Effort Understanding the intent of a neighborhood Preserving neighborhood character Concerns regarding home values Strategic Rezoning

21 Strategic Rezoning Effort Understanding the intent of a neighborhood Preserving neighborhood character Concerns regarding home values Strategic Rezoning Increased FAR allowance BMO/BHO allowance elsewhere

22 NEXT STEPS Community outreach Developing an Ordinance Map Public Hearing City Planning Commission Planning and Land Use Committee (PLUM) Form and Legality Council Approval Implementation

23 Let s Talk about it Written Questions followed by group discussions

NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION One Size DOES NOT Fit All

NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION One Size DOES NOT Fit All (La Brea Hancock) Staff: Christine Saponara, Katie Peterson, Giselle Corella. Project 1.) BMO/BHO - Amending current Single Family Zoning Regulation