PC RES 1977-011RESOLUTION NO. 77-11 (P.C.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 4 MAKING MISCELLANEOUS REVISIONS TO
THE TEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE
WHEREAS, the City hds initiated Code Amendment No. 4, Miscellaneous
Text Revisions; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held public hearings on this
matter on May 24 and June 14, 1977, 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 RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Code revisions are necessary to correct, clari-
fy and amend the language of the Code.
Section 2. That a Negative Declaration was issued for the project.
Section 3. For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby recommends approval of Code Amend-
ment No. 4, pursuant to Exhibit "A" attached.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this lath day of June r 1977.
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6hn McTaggart 04irman
1haron -W. Hightower
Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission
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9113, A, 1, 2nd s
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June 14, 1977
EXHIBIT "A"
(typo)...to building a residential structure...
(typo)... structures...
5 ...must file a Natlee-a€-Appeal written request,
together with a fee as established by Resolution
of the City Council, within --fifteen (15) days after
the decision is made.
NOTE: Change all other notification and appeal
time periods to fifteen (15) calendar days.
9113, B, 3 For lots sloping in the same direction as the street
of access, lots with a building pad at a different
level than the street, or lot configurations not
previously discussed, sixteen (16) feet shall be
measured from existing grade at the highest eleva-
tion covered by the structure to the ridgeline or
highest point of the structure.
9113, B, 4, last s ...in height when measured from the top of the
lowest foundation wall to the ridgeline ... Further-
more, at no point may the top of the foundation wall
(-not including any crippled wall) be greater than
five (5) feet...
Pg. 22 9166 Eliminate C. and D. Substitute:
C. Not sooner than fifteen (15) calendar days after
the notification, nor later than thirty (30) days
after receipt of the application, the Director shall
either grant, deny, or grant with conditions the
Special Animal Permit. Notice of the decision shall
be sent to all of -the property owners listed in the
application.
D. The applicant or any interested party may appeal the
Director's decision to the Planning Commission by
filing a written request, together with a fee as es-
tablished by Resolution of the City Council, within
fifteen (15) calendar days after the decision is made.
Pg, 23 9167, 2nd para. Eliminate entire waiver section.
Pg. 34 9261 ...vacated for more than twelve-412}-menths 180 days...
Pg. 36 9264 ...exceeds a period of one hundred twenty -J126} eighty
(180) days abandonment.
Pg. 39 9411, A Areas where slope exceeds thirty-five (35) percent,
areas experiencing downslope movement, areas unstable
for development, areas where grading...
Exhibit "A"
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Pg. 55 9612, E, 2 ...shall not exceed six (6) feet, six (6) inches in
vertical height, and shall not extend within three
(3) feet of the property line.
Add: 3 Exceptions:
Decks less than six inches (6") in overall height,
asphalt paving, concrete walkways or similar grouAd
surfacing shall not be subject to setback require-
ments. Decks six inches (6") to thirty inches (30")
in overall height may be permitted in the setback
area upon determination by the Director that no nega-
tive impacts will result.
Pg. 55 9614, A ...flagpoles, eh4mneya, silos, water tanks or similar
structures, when approved by the Commission, and
chimneys when approved by the Director pursuant to
the requirements of the Building Laws, may be erected
above -the -height -limits -;..-
Pg. 55 9614 Add: C Building Height:
Unless determined to be a part of the main building,
decks, play houses, detached garages, pool or bath
houses, dressing rooms, saunas, 3acuzzi and pool en-
closures, gazebos or any structures or buildings which
are incidentAl to the use of the main building are -
considered accessory structures and have a maximum
height limitation of twelve (12) feet measured from
foundation to ridge. Upon approval of the Director,
detached garages can be exempted from this height
limitation.
Pg. 56 9621, A Fences, walls, and hedges not greater than six (6)
feet
feet in height, except as permitted below...
B Eliminate
Pg. 60 9634, B The parking facilities required for a primarily day-
time use or specific days of use may be used to permit
up to eighty -{89} L= (50) percent of the require—
ments...
Pg. 73 9671, C ...Any staff decision may be appealed to the Planning
Commission. Sign applications which do not meet the
limitations of this Part may be submitted to the
Planning Commission. Any decision by the Planning
Commission may be aaealed to the City Council. Any
appeal must be filed in writing, together with a fee
as established by Resolution of the City Council,
within fift6'en—(15)-day-s-after the I decision -is -made.
The, Director and/or-CO_rrImissibfi iiipen"appea+* shall
apply.....
Exhibit "A" Page Three
Pg. 76 9674 New section:
F. Subdivision identification signs at the entrance
to developments with permits, provided that:
1, One (1) such sign shall be displayed per major
street access.
2. It shall not exceed six (6) feet in overall
height.
3. Provision is made for the maintenance of the
sign.
Pg.' -79 - 9677, B ...Any appeal of this determination must be made to
the Planning Commission within thirty (30) days of
receipt of this notice, in writing, together with a
fee as established by Resolution of the City Council.
Pg.. 84 9714, A and ...before the dates set for the Commission and
and 88 9734, A eeuneil hearings.
9714, B and ...date of the hearings to owners...
9734, B
Pg. 88 9734, C Eliminate and add new section:
Not more than forty (40) days following said hearing,
the Planning Commission shall announce its findings
by formal resolution. Said resolution shall recite
the findings of the Commission and set forth the
conditions deemed necessary to insure compliance
with the intent and purpose of this Code.
Pg. 90 9744 ...are notified, nor later than twenty -{29} thirty
(30) days after receipt of the application except
that an application of longer review time will pre-
vail when a minor exception permit is part of the
longer time application, the Director shall...
Pg. 97 9814, A
...(Section 9214).
Pg. 101 9832, para. 4 Where physical or cultural features, including but
not limited to degree of slope, geologic stability,
vegetation, and historical resources, existing on
or in the ground...
Glossary
Large Domestic Animals
Appeals Procedure
Add to Sections 9716 and 9735:
...(3) goats, which term includes all caprine, except
males, which are specifically prohibited after weaned,
(4) ...
The City Council may do one of the following:
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Exhibit "A"
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1. If the findings of the Commission do not, in the opinion of the Council,
warrant further hearing, the Council may affirm the decision of the Commis-
sion and dismiss the appeal.
2. If, in the -opinion of the Council, said findings warrant further hearing,
the Council shall consider the appeal and may reverse, affirm or modify
any decision. If the Council so desires, it may conduct a public hearing
subject to the same procedures and notification as required for Commission
hearings.
3. If significant new evidence, which may include substantial changes to the
original proposal, is presented in conjunction with the appeal, the Council
shall refer the matter back to the Commission for further consideration and
decision.