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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. XV'�X 4 6hn McTaggart 04irman 1haron -W. Hightower Director of Planning and Secretary to the Commission - %7 Pg. 3 Pg. 4 i 9113, A, 1, 2nd s 1, b < 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" Page Two 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: 9 Exhibit "A" Page Four 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.