PC RES 2003-025P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING WITH
CONDITIONS SITE PLAN REVIEW (CASE NO. ZON2002-
00528) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3,806
SQUARE FOOT RESIDENCE AND 943 SQUARE FOOT
DETACHED GARAGE, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 75
NARCISSA DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on December 21, 2001, the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement approved Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit No 42, to allow the
applicant to submit the necessary planning application for the construction of a new 3,808
square foot single family residence to replace the single family residence which was
destroyed by fire in the early 1970's, and,
WHEREAS, on October 18, 2002, the applicant submitted application Site Plan
Review Case No ZON2002-00528 to allow the construction of a new 3,806 square foot
residence, with a detached 943 square foot garage, and,
WHEREAS, on April 23, 2003, the application was deemed complete by Staff; and,
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2003 the required public notices for the May 27, 2003
Planning Commission meeting were mailed to property owners within a 500 foot radius of
the subject property, and a notice was published in the Peninsula News on May 10, 2003,
and,
WHEREAS, -pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq , the City's Local CEQA
Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65962 5(f) (Hazardous Waste and Substances
Statement), the Planning Commission found no evidence that Site Plan Review (Case No
ZON2002-00528) would have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the
proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt under Class 3 (New
Construction) since the project involves the construction of three or fewer single-family
residences, and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the requirements of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
on May 27, 2003, 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 the proposed project complies with the RS -2 Residential
Development Standards, in terms of setback, lot coverage and height
Section 2: The proposed detached garage will have no significant impacts on
views, since the properties to the north and west of the subject site are at much higher
elevations than the subject property, and the properties to the east and south do not
contain views in the direction of the subject property.
Section 3: The proposed finials on the roof of the main residence and the cupola
on the roof of the detached garage will require review by the Building and Safety Division, if
approved by the Planning Commission, to ensure conformance with the 2001 Uniform
Building Code, adopted by the City Council
Section 4: The proposed finials on the roof of the main residence and the cupola
on the roof of the detached garage will not cause significant view impairment from adjacent
properties since the properties to the north and west of the subject site are at much higher
elevations than the subject property, and the properties to the east and south do not
contain views in the direction of the subject property
Section 5: The proposed residence's scale will be compatible to the scale of
surrounding properties since the original structure existing on the subject property was
similar in scale as the proposed new residence, and since pursuant to Section
17 84 060(A)(2) of the City's Municipal Code, the applicant has the right to replace the
original residence, which was destroyed by fire in the early 1970's, with a new residence of
similar scale.
Section 6: The proposed residence's architectural style will be compatible with
the architectural style found in the immediate neighborhood since the proposed residence
is proposed to be a Spanish Ranch style residence and the Portuguese Bend
neighborhood is comprised of many different architectural styles, including the Spanish
Ranch style.
Section 7: The proposed residence's front yard setback will be compatible with
the front yard setback found in the immediate neighborhood since the proposed residence
will not be readily visible from the street of access (Narcissa Drive) and therefore not alter
the front yard setback of the immediate neighborhood
Section 8: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, Minutes and other records of proceedings, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves with conditions Site Plan
Review (Case No. 2002-00528) for the construction of a new 3,806 square foot residence,
and 943 square foot detached garage.
Section 20: Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council. Pursuant to Section 17.80 of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code, any such appeal must be filed with the City, in writing and
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with the appropriate appeal fee, no later than fifteen (15) days following June 10, 2003, the
date of the Planning Commission's final action.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 1 O'h day of June 2003, by the following vote-
AYES- Commissioners Cote, Duran Reed, Tomblin, and Lyon; and Chairman Long
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS Vice -Chair Mueller
ABSENT: commissioner Cartwright
Thomas Long
Chairman
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to the Planning Commission
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Exhibit "A"
Conditions of Approval
Site Plan Review Case No. ZON2002-00528
1 The applicant/property owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing that they
have read, understand and agree to all conditions of approval listed below Failure
to provide said written statement within ninety (90) days of the effective date of
approval shall render this approval null and void.
2 The approval shall become null and void after one (1) year from the date of approval
unless the approved plans are submitted to the Building and Safety Division to
initiate the "plan check" review process, pursuant to Section 17 86 070 of the City's
Development Code This approval shall become null and void if, after initiating the
"plan check" review process, or receiving a building permit to begin construction,
said "plan check" or permit is allowed to expire or is withdrawn by the applicant
3 The abandonment or non-use of this approval after a period of one (1) year shall
terminate the approval and any privileges hereunder shall become null and void.
4 The Director of Planning, Budding and Code Enforcement is authorized to make
minor modifications to the approved preliminary plans or any of the conditions if such
modifications shall achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance
with said plans and conditions.
5. The protect shall substantially conform to the plans stamped approved with the
effective date of this approval
6 Permitted hours of construction are 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p m Monday through
Saturday No work is permitted on Sundays or legal holidays.
7 The construction site and adjacent public and private properties shall be kept free of
all loose materials resembling trash and debris in excess of that material used for
immediate construction purposes Such excess material may include, but is not
limited to the accumulation of debris, garbage, lumber, scrap metal, concrete,
asphalt, piles of earth, salvage materials, abandoned or discarded furniture,
appliances or other household fixtures
8 In the event that a Planning requirement and a Building & Safety requirement are in
conflict with one another, the stricter standard shall apply.
9 No grading is approved or allowed under this permit approval.
10 All applicable soils/geotechnical reports required by the Building and Safety Division
shall be obtained by the applicant and approved by the City's geologist prior to
building permit issuance
11. All applicable permits required by the Budding and Safety Division shall be obtained
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by the applicant
X
12 Based on a site visit, Staff found that there is no foliage on the subject property that
exceeds sixteen (16) feet in height and significantly impairs views from neighboring
properties. Therefore, Staff finds that no foliage shall be removed under this
application request
13 Approval of Site Plan Review (Case No ZON2002-00528) allows for the
construction of a new 3,806 square foot residence, with a detached 943 square foot
garage. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY,
SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING,
BUILDING, AND CODE ENFORCEMENT AND THE BUILDING OFFICIAL, A
STRUCTURE SIZE CERTIFICATION BY A CERTIFIED CIVIL ENGINEER OR
SURVEYOR SHALL BE SUBMITTED,
14 The residence is proposed at a height of 17 50', as measured from the point where
the lowest foundation or slab meets finished grade (119 00') to the highest ridge
(136 50'), and 16 00', as measured from the highest elevation of existing budding
pad covered by structure (120.50') to the highest ridge The garage is proposed ata
height of 14 60', as measured from the point where the lowest foundation or slab
meets finished grade (119.43') to the highest ridge (13403'), and 12.53', as
measured from the highest elevation of existing building pad covered by structure
(121 50') to the highest ridge. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY, SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE DIRECTOR OF
PLANNING, BUILDING, AND CODE ENFORCEMENT AND THE BUILDING
OFFICIAL, A HEIGHT CERTIFICATION OF THE TWO STORY PORTION OF THE
STRUCTURE, BY A CERTIFIED CIVIL ENGINEER OR SURVEYOR SHALL BE
SUBMITTED.
15.The proposed structure shall maintain the following minimum setbacks
Front. 20'-0" (proposed: 77'-0"
Interior Side 5'-0" (proposed 38'-6")
Street Side: 10'-0" (proposed: 19'-0")
Rear 15'-0" (proposed: ±240'-0")
16 The subject property shall not exceed a maximum lot coverage of forty (40) percent,
as required by the RS -2 zoning district (proposed 19 4%)
17.Ail structures located within the required twenty (20) foot front yard setback area
shall not exceed a height of forty-two (42) inches in height.
18. The required twenty (20) foot front yard setback area shall be at least fifty (50)
percent landscaped
19 No improvements shall be permitted on "extreme slopes" (35% or greater).
20 All conditions of approval of Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit No 42 and
Exhibit "A!'— Conditions of Approval
SPR Case No. ZON2002-00528
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Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit Case No. ZON2002-00469 shall remain in
full force and effect
21.The resulting garage must maintain an unobstructed ground space of no less than
eighteen (18) feet in width by twenty (20) feet in depth, with a minimum of seven (7)
feet of vertical clearance over the space
22.All new utility lines installed to serve new construction be placed underground from
an existing power pole or other point of connection off-site
23 The finials proposed on the roof of the main residence shall not exceed a height of
2'-6" above the roof ridges, and the proposed cupola on the roof of the detached
garage shall not exceed a height of 6'-0" above the roof ridge
Exhibit "X'— Conditions of Approval
SPR Case No. ZON2002-00528
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