PC RES 1980-005 111/ 111
RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 86- 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 52
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
division of land to be located on the west side of Palos Verdes Drive West at
the northern City border in an RS-1-RPD zoning district; and
WHEREAS, proper notice was made pursuant to the provisions of the
City's Development Code and public hearings were held on October 23, 1979,
and March 25, 1980, at which times all interested parties were given an oppor-
tunity to be heard and present evidence.
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 division of land is permitted in an
RS-1-RPD zone, subject to a conditional use permit.
Section 2: That the site is served by a private access drive off of
Palos Verdes Drive West and is adequate to carry the type and quantity of
traffic generated by the proposed use.
Section 3: That the site for the intended use is adequate in size
and shape to accommodate the proposed division of land and meet all lot
dimensions, setbacks, and open space requirements and other features as re-
quired by this Code.
Section 4: That the subject use, with safeguards and conditions
imposed by this permit, will cause no significant adverse effects to adjacent
properties or the permitted uses thereof. Further, the Planning Commission
does hereby declare that a negative declaration was granted in compliance with
City and State guidelines and that the Commission has reviewed and considered
the contents of the initial study in reaching its decision. The Planning Com-
mission further finds that the approval of this conditional use permit will
not result in a significant adverse environmental impact.
Section 5: That the subject use is in conformity with the General
Plan and Coastal Specific Plan, which designate the site as appropriate for
residential use.
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. 52 subject to the conditions found in Exhibit "A" which are neces-
sary to protect and preserve the health, safety, and general welfare of the
area.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 7th day of April , 1980.
Douglas M. H' hliff Ch i man
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Garr Weser, Acting
Director of 'lanning and
Secretary t the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 52 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. This approval expires two (2) years from this date unless a site plan
for each lot is approved by the Director of Planning.
2. Final site, grading, building and landscape plans shall be submitted
to the Director of Planning prior to request for construction permits.
The footprint and maximum ridgeline elevations of both residences shall
conform to the conceptual site plan approved by the Planning Commission;
the maximum ridgeline of the residence on Lot A shall not exceed 235
feet and on Lot B shall not exceed 255 feet. All site improvements
including but not limited to setbacks, retaining walls and site grading
shall conform to the standards of the City Development Code.
3. A master landscape plan shall be submitted in conjunction with the site
plan or any revisions thereto. Said master landscape plan shall be re-
viewed by the Director of Planning, primarily for view obstruction po-
tential from the public right-of-way and neighboring properties. The
landscape plan shall include but not be limited to all vegetation, irri-
gation, fences/walls, exterior lighting, and recreation facilities.
4. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the signed resolution and con-
ditions, the applicant shall read and state in writing that he under-
stands said conditions.
5. The developer shall submit to the Director of Planning an agreement which
guarantees that there will be no objection by the developer to enter into
an agreement with the surrounding property owners to pay his fair share
to maintain the private road in its present condition.
6. That the applicant shall be responsible for all necessary repairs to the
private drive as a result of damage during construction of the structures.
7. That the applicant shall submit to the City an agreement to be approved
by the City Attorney and recorded in the County of Los Angeles stating
that the landowner shall be responsible to maintain the landscape at a
height that would not significantly impair surrounding views.
Resolution P. C. No. 80-5