PC RES 1978-052RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 78-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 47
o FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SINGLE FAMILY
STRUCTURES IN A MULTIPLE FAMILY DISTRICT
(RM -6)
WHEREAS, The Whitestone, a limited partnership, has requested a condi-
tional use permit to allow construction of two residential single family struc-
tures on the north side of Peacock Ridge Road, which is zoned residential multiple
family, six units per acre (RM -6); and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's
Development Code, a public hearing was held on November 28, 1978, at which time
all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and to present evi-
dence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the proposed single family structures are permitted in an
RM -6 district, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.
Section 2: That the proposed development is not contrary to the General
Plan since said conformance has been insured by site design and landscaping require-
ments, which are included as conditions of approval to this permit.
Section 3: That the project has been determined to have no significant
effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration has been issued.
Section 4: That given the project's location, site design and conditions
imposed through this permit, the granting of this conditional use permit will not
significantly adversely affect the peace, health, safety, or general welfare of the
area, nor will it be materially detrimental to property values, jeopardize, endanger
or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, and welfare of persons
in the surrounding area.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants a conditional use permit for the use described
herein, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit "A", which are necessary to
protect the public health, safety and general welfare in the area.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12th day of December, 1978,
Sharon W. Hightower
Director of Planning an/
Secretary to the Commission
EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT No. 47 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. This approval expires twelve (12) months from the date of approval by the
Planning Commission unless building permits have been applied for.
2. The grading plan must be approved by the Director of Planning and the City
Engineer.
3. A geology and/or soil engineering report may be required prior to approval
of building or grading plans.
4. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the following
requirements must be approved by the City Engineer:
a. Provide drainage facilities to remove the flood hazard to the satis-
faction of the City Engineer.
b. No building permit will be issued for the site if subject to flood
hazard until adequate drainage facilities protecting the site are
operable as determined by the City Engineer.
c. Eliminate the sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the floors of
the buildings with no openings in the foundation walls to at least
twelve (12) inches above the finished pad grade.
d. Provide drainage facilities to protect the site from high velocity
scouring action.
e. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
5. The development shall be served by sewers, pursuant to the City Engineer's
requirements.
6. Owners of the property shall be -responsible for the proper maintenance of
improvements, including landscaping.
7. No occupancy permit shall be granted until such a time as the Director of
Planning has determined that street trees have been properly installed
according toyapproved plans.
8. All future accessory structures conforming to the provisions of the Develop-
ment Code shall be reviewed administratively.
9. This project is subject to the approval of a minor exception permit to allow
for a reduction of the front setback.
10. The interior side setback (10 feet) for the zoning district shall be utilized
in order to establish a minimum 20 -foot distance between structures on lots
16 and 17.
11. The applicant shall submit, within thirty (30) days, a letter stating that
he has read and understands the above -stated conditions-olf-approval.
Resolution P.C. No. 78-52