PC RES 1981-031RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 81-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE 'NO. 61
WHEREAS, Variance No. 61 has been filed which requests that fence heights
within the front yard setback exceed allowable heights; and
WHEREAS, the residence is located at 3931 Palos Verdes Drive South which
is in an RS -4 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed this matter at a public hearing
held on January 27, 1981, at which time all interested parties were given an op-
portunity 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 there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applicable to this property, or to the intended use of the property
which do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning district since
conformance to the fencing limitations within the front setback will not allow for
adequate screening because security and noise constraints place an extra burden
on the need for screening. Also, there was some ambiguity in the Code regarding
the necessary separation of walls and/or fences at the time this fence was con-
structed.
Section 2: That this variance is necessary for the preservation and en-
joyment of a substantial property right of the applicant which is possessed by
other property owners under like conditions in the same zoning district. Noise
reduction and security make this finding required.
Section 3: That the fence does not adversely affect the public welfare
or the surrounding area. The fence does not obstruct anyone's view nor does it
impact anyone's traffic safety.
Section 4: That the fence is not contrary to the objectives of the
General Plan. The fence will provide for safe, undisturbed use of a residence.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Variance No. 61.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of January, 1981.
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Harvey Brown, Chairman
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Sharon W. Hightower
Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission