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CC RES 1991-066RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING THE APPEAL OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 685, THEREBY APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR A SECOND STORY ADDITION AT 6918 MAYCROFT DRIVE. WHEREAS, the applicants, Ming -Ho and Yueh -Yin Liu, have requested a Height Variation to allow a second story addition at 6918 Maycroft Drive at a proposed height of 21 feet, measured pursuant to Section 17.02.040 of the Development Code; and WHEREAS, On April 26, 1991, the Director of Environmental Services approved Height Variation No. 685 for a second story addition at 6918 Maycroft Drive; and WHEREAS, on May 9, 1991, Tom and Diane Iles of 6921 Brookford Drive and William and Elisabeth Cleary at 6935 Brookford Drive, filed an appeal within 15 days of the decision of the Director of Environmental Services to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, after conducting a new view analysis from 6921 Brookford Drive, it was the Director's determination that cumulative view impairment would be created by approving the proposed addition; and WHEREAS, the Director's recommendation to the Planning Commission was to sustain the appeal thereby denying the proposed addition; and WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of the City's Development Code, a public hearing was held on July 9, 1991, before the Planning Commission of Rancho Palos Verdes, at which time all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and . WHEREAS, at the public hearing of July 9, 1991, the Planning Commission voted to deny the Appeal, thereby approving the request for the second story addition; and WHEREAS, at their meeting of July 23, 1991, the Planning Commission adopted the resolution denying the appeal, thereby approving the request for the second story addition; and WHEREAS, on August 2, 1991, Tom and Diane Iles of 6921 Brookford Drive and William and Elisabeth Cleary of 6935 Brookford Drive filed an appeal within 15 days of the decision of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of the City's Development Code, a public hearing was held on September 16, 1991, before the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, at which time all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard and present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That pursuant to Section 17.02.040 of the Development Code guidelines, the applicant has complied with the provisions set forth for early neighborhood consultation, in that he had obtained a sufficient number of signatures on the Early Neighborhood Consultation form supplied by the City to satisfy this requirement. Section 2: That the applicant constructed a temporary space frame of the outline of the proposed addition; the height and location of which were verified by Staff. The height of the proposed structure was properly measured from the highest point of the subject property to the ridgeline of the proposed structure in accordance with Paragraph 3(1) of Section 17.02.040. 0 Section 3: That the structure does not significantly impair aview or vista from public property (parks, major thoroughfare, bikeway, walkway, equestrian trail, etc.) which has been identified in the City's General Plan, Coastal Specific Plan or City approved viewing area. Section 4: That the proposed structure is not located on a ridge or promontory. Section 5: That there is no significant cumulative impact caused by granting the application, since similar additions to neighboring properties would not significantly impair any protected views. Section 6: That the proposed structure has been designed in such a manner as to minimize view obstruction since the applicant has significantly reduced the size and scale of the original second story addition proposal. Section 7: That based upon view analyses, the applicant's proposal will not significantly impair views enjoyed by surrounding properties. Those properties which do enjoy ocean views, will not be adversely affected by the applicant's proposal. The objecting property owners occasionally are able to see the Santa Monica Mountains, which is not within the definition of a far view set forth in Section 17.02.040. Instead, since those distant mountains are not normally visible, the view of those mountains is not protected by the provisions of Section 17.02.040 (Proposition M). Resolution No. 91 - 66 Page 2 Section 8: That based upon analysis of the surrounding vicinity, the proposed structure will be compatible with the neighborhood. Although the existing residence is larger in terms of total square footage when compared with other homes in the area, it complies with all of the applicable criteria in the Development Code for development (i.e. open space, setbacks, and height). The second story addition will utilize common architectural features and /or materials that are consistent with those found throughout the area and the addition is not excessively bulky nor will it create a massive structure. Section 9: That the proposed project complies with all other Development Code requirements. Section 10: For the foregoing reasons and based on information and findings included in the Staff report and evidence presented at the public hearing, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby denies the appeal of Height Variation No. 685, thereby approving the second story addition at 6918 Maycroft Drive subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, said conditions being necessary to preserve the public health, safety, and general welfare. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on September 16, 190 yor ATTEST: 'C 'it y C er State of California County of Los Angeles ) ss City of Rancho Palos Verdes. ) I, JO PURCELL, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 91 - 66 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at 1 a regular meeting thereof held on SeptemiV4 991. I- ,d / City Cit Fletk f Rancho Palos Verdes Resolution No. 91 - 66 Page 3 Conditions of Approval for Height Variation No. 685 11 Maximum height of the addition shall be 21 feet. 2. Submittal of a "Covenant to Protect Views" prior to issuance of building permits. 3. No grading allowed outside building footprints. 4. Addition shall respect all required setbacks. 20 foot front yard setback 15 foot rear yard setback 5 foot side yard setback 5. The sundeck on the rear of the second story shall be eliminated from the plans and shall not be constructed. Resolution No. 91 - 66 Page 4