PC RES 1987-062RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 87 - 62
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING VARIANCE
NO. 173 FOR A SOLID WALL IN THE FRONT YARD SET-
BACK AND APPROVING GRADING NO. 1031 FOR A
COMBINATION RETAINING WALL AND FREESTANDING
WROUGHT IRON FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK
AT 1887 MACARTHUR STREET.
WHEREAS, Mr. Gavrilo Cucuk has requested a Variance and
Grading Permit for an existing combination retaining wall/solid
freestanding wall located within the front yard setback; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing was
held on October 27, 1987, at which time all interested parties
were given an opportunity 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 no
the size, shape and topography of
generally found on other lots in
the subject property is a typical
the Eastview area.
special circumstances related to
the property which are not
the same zoning district, since
graded pad lot found throughout
Section 2: That there are no special circumstances which
unreasonably restrict the applicant's ability to develop the
property in conformance with City development regulations, in that
Section 17.42.030 of the Development Code permits a wall up to 42
inches and a fence up to 6 feet in the front yard setback subject
to the approval of the Director of Environmental Services or the
Planning Commission.
Section 3: That approval of the Variance will confer a
special privilege on the applicant in relation to similarly
situated property owners in the same zoning district, in that
there are alternative designs for the wall which would comply with
Code requirements.
Section 4: That approval of the Variance will cause
materially detrimental effects on surrounding properties, in that
the solid wall adjacent to the street would have an immediate and
cumulative negative visual impact on the neighborhood.
Section 5: That the Variance request is contrary to the
policy of the General Plan aimed at preserving the open and rural
character of the City.
Section 6: That when modified by the conditions of approval
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in Exhibit "A", the project can be approved through a Grading
Application.
Section 7: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby denies Variance No. 173
for an existing solid wall in the front yard setback which exceeds
6 feet in height and approves Grading No. 1031 for modification of
said existing wall, subject to the conditions of approval in
Exhibit "A", in the front yard setback located at 1887 MacArthur
Street.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of October 1987.
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,,Aoblert Ben d, Direct o of
Environmental Service- and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A„
GRADING N0. 1031
1. The property owner shall apply for a Minor Exception Permit
for modification of the existing wall.
2. The wall shall have a maximum 2 foot 6 inch retaining wall
with a maximum 3 foot 6 inch wrought iron fence on top (per
Building Code requirement for a handrail) for an overall
downslope height of 6 feet or less.
3. The landowner shall obtain all necessary building permits for
the structure after approval of the Minor Exception Permit.
4. The existing wall shall be modified subject to the approval
of the Director of Environmental Services within 60 days of
this decision.
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