PC RES 1989-024P.C. RESOLUTION NO 89-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING THE
APPEAL OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 564 THEREBY
APPROVING THE PROJECT AT 6536 VIA SIENA.
WHEREAS, the Director of Environmental Services approved
Height Variation No. 564 for a second story addition located at
6536 Via Siena; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 1988, Dennis and Lise Moore filed an
appeal to the Planning Commission within 15 days of the decision
of the Director of Environmental Services; and
WHEREAS, on March 28, 1989, and April 25th, 1989 the Planning
Commission considered the appeal of Height Variation No. 564 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: The proposed structure is designed and situated in
such a manner as to minimize view obstruction.
Section 2: View impairment for the portion of the proposed
addition over sixteen feet high does not significantly impair the
primary view from 6532 Via Siena which was not identified as
having a view as set forth in the City's Development Code.
Section 3: The proposed structure is not located on a ridge
or promontory.
Section 4: The structure does not significantly impair a view
or vista from public property (parks, major thoroughfare,
bikeways, walkways, equestrian trails, etc.) which has been
identified in the City's General Plan, Coastal Plan, or City -
approved viewing areas.
Section 5: There is no significant cumulative impact caused
by granting the application.
Section 6: That after consideration of the appeal of height
Variation No. 564 on March 28, 1989, and April 25, 1989 the
Planning Commission denied the appeal and thereby sustaining
staff's approval of the project at 6536 Via Siena, subject to the
conditions in attached Exhibit "A", which are necessary to protect
the public health, safety and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED, ADOPTED on this 9th Day of May, 1989.
ob rt Bena d, Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
Luella L. Wike
Chairperson
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EXHIBIT "A"
HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 564 - APPEAL
6536 VIA SIENA
2. The property owner shall record a landscape covenant and
agreement limiting the height of vegetation in order to
protect views.
2. The rear trellis shall extend a maximum of 12 feet beyond the
addition to the southwest, and the trellis shall not be
extended or modified in the future.
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