PC RES 1988-031 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
VARIANCE NO. 200 AND COASTAL PERMIT NO. 50
FOR AN EXISTING ADDITION WHICH ENCROACHES
INTO THE REQUIRED FRONT, SIDE AND REAR SET-
BACKS
ET-
BACKS AND IS OVER 250 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE,
LOCATED WITHIN THE COASTAL DISTRICT AT
125 SPINDRIFT DRIVE.
WHEREAS , Mr. Richard B. Collins has requested a Variance
and Coastal Permit for an existing addition at 125 Spindrift,
which was granted a Moratorium Exemption by the City Council
in 1983 ; and
WHEREAS , after notice issued pursuant to the provision
of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code , a public hearing
was held on April 26, 1988 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 exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions applicable to the property which
do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning
district, in that the lot size and dimensions are substandard
and do not meet the requirements of the RS-2 zoning district.
Section 2 : That the Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of
the landowner, since the original configuration of the
residence would not allow reasonable additions to be made
without conflicting with Code open space and setback
requirements .
Section 3 : That the granting of the Variance will not
be materially detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare, since the improvements made to the property do not
adversely impair the privacy or primary views of surrounding
properties .
Section 4 : That the proposed development is in
conformance with the Coastal Specific Plan since the subject
property is not located in an Open Space Hazard zone, where
expansion of existing uses is prohibited .
Section 5 : That the existing development, which is
located between the sea and the first public road , is in
conformance with applicable public access and recreation
policies of the Coastal Act, in that there are no public
trails or access points on or adjacent to the subject
property.
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons , the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves
Variance No . 200, and Coastal Permit No . 50 subject to the
conditions of approval in Exhibit "A" .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 1988.
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Leo J(rConnolly
Chair an
ob rt Bena d , Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
P.C. Resolution No . 88 - 31
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EXHIBIT "A"
Variance No . 200
125 Spindrift Drive
Conditions of Approval
1 . The landowner shall submit an updated geology report to
the City Geologist for review and approval .
2. The landowner shall submit a notarized Liability Waiver .
3 . The landowner shall obtain all necessary building
permits for the alterations that have been made to the
subject property within 90 days of the effective date of
approval .
P .C. Resolution No . 88 - 31
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P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
VARIANCE NO. 200 AND COASTAL PERMIT NO. 50
FOR AN EXISTING ADDITION WHICH ENCROACHES
INTO THE REQUIRED FRONT, SIDE AND REAR SET-
BACKS AND IS OVER 250 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE,
LOCATED WITHIN THE COASTAL DISTRICT AT
125 SPINDRIFT DRIVE.
WHEREAS, Mr. Richard B. Collins has requested a Variance
and Coastal Permit for an existing addition at 125 Spindrift,
which was granted a Moratorium Exemption by the City Council
in 1983; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provision
of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing
was held on April 26, 1988 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 exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions applicable to the property which
do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning
district, in that the lot size and dimensions are substandard
and do not meet the requirements of the RS -2 zoning district.
Section 2: That the Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of
the landowner, since the original configuration of the
residence would not allow reasonable additions to be made
without conflicting with Code open space and setback
requirements.
Section 3: That the granting of the Variance will not
be materially detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare, since the improvements made to the property do not
adversely impair the privacy or primary views of surrounding
properties.
Section 4: That the proposed development is in
conformance with the Coastal Specific Plan since the subject
property is not located in an Open Space Hazard zone, where
expansion of existing uses is prohibited.
Section 5: That the existing development, which is
located between the sea and the first public road, is in
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conformance with applicable public access and recreation
policies of the Coastal Act, in that there are no public
trails or access points on or adjacent to the subject
property.
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves
Variance No. 200, and Coastal Permit No. SO subject to the
conditions of approval in Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 1988.
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,ofbbrt Bena d, Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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Leo 3aConnolly
Chair n
P.C. Resolution No. 88 - 31
EXHIBIT "A"
Variance No. 200
125 Spindrift Drive
Conditions of Approval
1. The landowner shall submit an updated geology report to
the City Geologist for review and approval.
2. The landowner shall submit a notarized Liability Waiver.
3. The landowner shall obtain all necessary building
permits for the alterations that have been made to the
subject property within 90 days of the effective date of
approval.
P.C. Resolution No. 88 - 31