PC RES 2006-035 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. -35
RESOLUTION F THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYINGTHE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING
THE DIRECTOR'S DECISION TO APPROVE, WITH CONDITIONS, SIT
PLAN REVIEW .Z 2005-00656 FOR A 1,28$SQUARE FOOT
ONE-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTINGONE-STORY RESIDENCE,
RESULTING IN A 2,921 SQUARE FOOT RESIDENCE U I 15.65-
FEET
5a -
F T IN OVERALL HEIGHT, T PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5533
BAYRIDGE A
WHEREAS, on December 21, 2005, the applicant submitted Case No. ZON2005-
00656, a Site Plan Review and a Grading Permit applications for a 1,288 square foot one-
story addition to an existing one-story residence; and,
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2006, the project was deemed incomplete pending
submittal of additional information; and,
WHEREAS, upon submittal of the required information, the construction of the
temporary silhouette and submittal of the silhouette certification form, the case was
deemed complete by Staff on March 16, 2006; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq., the City's Local CEQA
Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65962.5(f)(Hazardous Waste and Substances
Statement), Staff found no evidence that Case No. ZON2005-00149 would have a
significant effect on the environment and,therefore, the proposed project has been found to
be categorically exempt under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) since the project involves an
addition to an existing residence; and,
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2006, the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement reviewed and approved Case No.ZON2005-00656, and a Notice of Decision
was prepared and distributed to all interested parties; and,
WHEREAS, on May 30, 2006,within fifteen (15)days following the Director's Notice
of Decision, the appellant, Rollin Sturgeon, filed an appeal to the Planning Commission
requesting that the Planning Commission overturn the Director's approval of Case No.
ZON2005-00656; and,
WHEREAS, after notice was issued pursuant to the requirements of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on July 11, 2006 at which time all interested parties were given opportunities to be
heard and present evidence; and
NOW, THEREFORE,THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The addition and resulting appearance will not significantly change the
appearance of the immediate neighborhood and the residence will be compatible with the
immediate neighborhood. The architectural style, roofing material, exterior finishes, and
building materials will be consistent with other homes in the neighborhood. Although the
resulting 2,921 square feet residence will be 861 square feet and 104 square feet greater
than the neighborhood average and the largest residence in the immediate neighborhood,
respectively, the proposed size is not a substantial deviation from the neighborhood range.
Further, the proposed addition to the sides of the property, instead of to the front of the
existing property, mitigates the potential concern for creating bulk and mass. Lastly, the
building setbacks from the corresponding property lines are found to be comparable with
the residences found in the immediate neighborhood.
Section 2: For the foregoing reason and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, Minutes and other records of proceedings, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby denies the appeal and upholds the
Director's decision to approve the Site Plan Review to allow for the construction of a 1,288
square foot room addition to the sides and the rear of the existing residence (Case No.
ZON2005-00656), subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit W, attached hereto and
made a part hereof, which are necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare in
the area.
Section : Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council. Pursuant to Section 17.80 of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code, any such appeal must be filed with the City, in writing stating
the grounds for the appeal and with the appropriate appeal fee, no later than July 26, 2006.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of July 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: Karp, Ruttenberg, Gerstner, Tetreault, Perestam
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Lewis, Knight
Jim Knight
Planning Commission Chairman
J Iojas, CP
irec or of P nni g, Building and
d Enforce t; and, Secretary
to Planning Commission
P.C. Resolution No. 2006- 35
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