PD-35
Dimensional standards
Density
- Maximum units
- 100
Height & bulk
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- North parcel and south parcel
Uses
Permitted by right5
Conditional / special use1
Extracted standards
34 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Height
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. with appurtenances (north parcel)90 ft
A rooftop pool and bar area, and other appurtenances, as illustrated on the site plan approved as part of the PD, shall be allowed up to a maximum height of 90 feet.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (north parcel)78.5 ft
The maximum height of the structure on the north parcel shall not exceed 78.5 feet in height.
- Maximum heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. (south parcel)48 ft
The maximum height of the structure shall not exceed 48 feet in height.
Other
- Conditional useConditional useAllowed only after a discretionary approval — usually a public hearing and a board vote. permit required for alcohol sales
Alcohol sales (beer and wine) or alcohol sales (full alcohol sales) shall require issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (see ECSP-CG-2 requirements in Table 3-3 of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.31.040) and compliance with specific use standards in Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.50.040.
- Design review required
New construction shall be subject to Design Review as required by Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.61.030 Design Review.
- Maximum curb cuts on Colorado Boulevard (north parcel)2 count
Along Colorado Boulevard, no more than two curb cuts shall be provided.
- Maximum curb cuts on Holliston Avenue (north parcel)1 count
Along Holliston Avenue, no more than one curb cut shall be provided.
- Maximum curb cuts on North Hill Avenue (north parcel)1 count
Along North Hill Avenue, no more than one curb cut shall be provided.
- Maximum FARFloor area ratio (FAR)Total floor area divided by lot area — an FAR of 2.0 permits 20,000 sq ft of floor on a 10,000 sq ft lot. (south parcel)2.9
The floor area ratio on the south parcel may exceed 2.25 up to a maximum of 2.90, subject to the Design Commission determining, as part of Design Review, that the architectural design of development on the south parcel complies with Zoning Code Section 17.26.020.C.3.d.1.a.
- Maximum guest rooms (north parcel)375 count
There shall be a maximum number of 375 guest rooms allowed on the north parcel.
- Maximum hotel floor area (north parcel)332,690 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
There shall be a maximum of 332,690 square feet of new commercial floor area allowed on the north parcel meeting the land use classification of "Lodging — Hotels, motels".
- Maximum lot coverageLot coverageThe share of a lot that buildings may cover, as a percentage. (south parcel)75 pct
The maximum lot coverage on the south parcel shall not exceed 75 percent.
- Maximum mixed-use units (south parcel)50 count
There shall be a maximum number of 100 SRO dwelling units or 50 "mixed-use" residential dwelling units allowed on the south parcel.
- Maximum SRO floor area (south parcel)79,595 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
There shall be a maximum of 79,595 square feet of new commercial floor area allowed on the south parcel meeting the land use classification of "Single-Room Occupancy (land use)" and a minimum of 10,000 square feet of new commercial floor area allowed on the south parcel meeting the land use classification of "Retail Sales" or "Services Uses", as described above.
- Maximum SRO units (south parcel)100 count
There shall be a maximum number of 100 SRO dwelling units or 50 "mixed-use" residential dwelling units allowed on the south parcel.
- Maximum total commercial floor area (north parcel)349,090 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The maximum new commercial floor area, in total, allowed on the north parcel shall not exceed 349,090 square feet.
- Maximum total commercial floor area (south parcel)89,595 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
The maximum commercial floor area, in total, allowed on the south parcel shall not exceed 89,595 square feet.
- Minimum retail/services floor area (north parcel)16,400 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
There shall be a minimum of 16,400 square feet of new commercial floor area allowed on the north parcel meeting the land use classification of "Retail Sales" or "Services Uses".
- Minimum retail/services floor area (south parcel)10,000 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
There shall be a maximum of 79,595 square feet of new commercial floor area allowed on the south parcel meeting the land use classification of "Single-Room Occupancy (land use)" and a minimum of 10,000 square feet of new commercial floor area allowed on the south parcel meeting the land use classification of "Retail Sales" or "Services Uses", as described above.
- Performance standards apply
The performance standards of Section 17.40.090 shall apply.
- Public art required
New construction shall comply with the Public Art Design Standards of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.40.100 Public Art Requirements and Design Standards.
- Student occupancy required for SRO
In the event the south parcel is developed with a "Single-Room Occupancy" land use, occupancy shall be limited to students.
Parking
- Parking standard
Parking shall be provided consistent with Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 17.46 (Parking and Loading).
- Minor CUP required for shared parking
Approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit shall be required for the sharing of parking and/or loading spaces, in either the north parcel or south parcel, to uses other than those occurring on the project site, subject to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.46.050 (Shared Parking).
Setback
- Maximum corner side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. (north parcel)5 ft
A zero-foot minimum to five-foot maximum setback shall be provided.
- Maximum corner side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. (south parcel)10 ft
A five-foot minimum to ten-foot maximum setback shall be provided.
- Maximum front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. (north parcel)5 ft
A zero-foot minimum to five-foot maximum setback shall be provided.
- Maximum front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. (south parcel)5 ft
A zero-foot minimum to five-foot maximum setback shall be provided.
- Maximum side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. on Holliston (north parcel)5 ft
A zero-foot minimum to five-foot maximum (200′ from Colorado Boulevard on Holliston) setback shall be provided.
- Minimum rear setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. (north parcel)5 ft
A five-foot minimum setback shall be provided.
- Minimum rear setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. (south parcel)5 ft
A five-foot minimum setback shall be provided.
- Minimum side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. elsewhere on Holliston (north parcel)5 ft
A five-foot minimum setback shall be provided elsewhere on Holliston.
- Minimum side setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. (south parcel)5 ft
A five-foot minimum setback shall be provided.
Signage
- Master sign plan required
An individual master sign plan shall be prepared for the north parcel and south parcel, administered in accordance with Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 17.48 (Signs).
From the ordinance
The maximum floor area ratio on the north parcel shall not exceed 2.70. The maximum lot coverage on the north parcel shall not exceed 70 percent. The maximum height of the structure on the north parcel shall not exceed 78.5 feet in height.