PC RES 1984-015 RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 84-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING VARIANCE NO. 102
WHEREAS, Variance No. 102 has been filed which requests that the
wall and wrought iron gates which exceed forty-two inches (42") in the front
setback and public right-of-way be allowed to remain; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development Code, a
public hearing was held on April 24, 1984 at which time all interested parties
were given the 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: Granting this Variance is unnecessary because there are no
exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions that exist relative to
this property which do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning
district which would necessitate a wall, arch, pilasters, and/or gates which
exceed forty-two inches (42") to encroach into the front setback and public
right-of-way.
Section 2: Granting this Variance is unnecesary for the "preservation
and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant which right is
possessed by others under like conditions" as the existing wall, (including arch,
pilasters, and wrought iron gates) which exceed forty-two inches (42") in height
are deemed unnecessary at present heights to adequately enclose the applicant's
property.
Section 3: Granting this Variance would resultin adverse effects to the
public welfare based on the premise that allowing the wall, arch, or pilasters to
exceed the maximum forty-two inch (42") height limit (pursuant to the_ Development
Code) in such close proximity to the roadway and driveway would create a safety
hazard based on visibility criteria.
Section 4: This Variance is not in compliance with the objectives and
policies of the General Plan as the wall (arch, pilasters, and wrought iron gates)
adversely affects public safety and welfare at it's current height and placement.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby denies Variance No. 102, and requires that the wall/
gates/pilasters/arch be removed.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this fith day of May 1984.
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Harvey Brown, M.D. , Chairman
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S iaron W. Hightower
Director of Environment. Services and
Secretary to the Commission