HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-D DrawingsSTAFF REPORT
DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2013
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: BRIAN SAEKI, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DAVID BLUMENTHAL, SENIOR PLANNER
SUBJECT: THREE - DIMENSIONAL RENDERINGS
DISCUSSION
During the regular meeting on September 18, 2013, the Planning Commission requested
information on submittal requirements for new projects; specifically 3 -D renderings for Site Plan
Review applications. Pursuant to the Municipal Code, submittal requirements are determined by
the City Planner. Currently, this includes site plans, floor plans, and elevation drawings. In
addition, larger projects are required to submit landscape plans and roof plans.
Staff investigated the feasibility of requiring 3- dimensional renderings for all projects by speaking to
developers and designers /architects. Based on these discussions, staff has determined it is
feasible to include this into the submittal requirements, but doing so can increase the cost of
preparing an application significantly. The consensus opinion of these professional was the cost of
preparing a rendering varies depending on the complexity of the project, with the price ranging
from $2,500 to $5,000. It is staffs opinion that this additional expense is an undue burden on most
applicants; however, should the Planning Commission deem the renderings necessary, staff will
begin the process to require them for new applications.