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PC RES 1985-018 RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 85-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 122 AND GRADING APPLICATION NO. 812 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A TEN FOOT FRONT SETBACK FOR A DIRECT ACCESS GARAGE, AND A 16'-4" HEIGHT WITH A 31'-4" DOWNSLOPE HEIGHT. WHEREAS, the applicant, Mr. Frederick Kearns, has requested approval of Variance No. 122 and Grading No. 812 to build a new single family residence with a 10 foot front setback on a direct access garage and also having an ac- tual height of 16'-4" with a downslope height of 31'-4" at property located at 6317 Via Colinita; and WHEREAS, after noticing pursuant to the City's. Development Code, pub- lic hearings were held on June 25, 1985, and July 9, 1985, 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: That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved, or to the intended use of the property, which do not apply generally to other property in the same zoning district; in that the topography of the subject lot, particularly at the front property line, creates difficult circumstances relating to vehicular access and building height. Section 2: That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant, which right is possessed by other property owners under like conditions in the same zoning district; in that the neighborhood pattern of this area features steep sloping lots and reduced garage setbacks with heights typically exceeding those allowed in this zoning district. This variance would allow the applicant to enjoy the same. Section 3: That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the area in which the property is located; in that the proposed garage setback would allow for off-street parking not now available on Via Colinita and the additional building height will not adversely affect surrounding views. Section 4: That the granting of such a variance will not be contrary to the objectives of the General Plan. Section 5: That the grading proposed in Grading No. 812 meets the intent of the City's Development Code. Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Variance No. 122 and Grading No. 812 subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of July, 19: Alt4rlid)'*.j1-6-1-4) /7 • '• •ert McNul , Ch. rman )) Sharon W. Hightower Director of Environmental Services Secretary to the Commission EXHIBIT "A" RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 85-18 VARIANCE NO. 122 and GRADING NO. 812 are approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The new garage shall be equipped with roll-up type, articulated doors and automatic door openers prior to finaling of the building permit. 2. Grading beyond that shown on the approved plans shall be for purpose of landscaping and drainage only, and shall not exceed a total of 20 cubic yards of cut and/or fill. 3. All plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City's Building Official, Engineer, and Geologist prior to issuance of any permits. 4. The proposed house shall be connected to the existing public sewer lines located in the Via Colinita right-of-way. Private, on-site sewerage systems shall not be permitted. 5. All site and roof run-off (drainage) shall be controlled in a manner approved by the City Engineer. 6. The applicant shall provide detailed erosion control plans for approval by the Director of Environmental Services prior to issuance of grading permits. 7. The proposed single family residence shall not exceed a height of 16'-4" as measured from the average elevation of the front property line, or 31'-4" as measured from the garage ridgeline to the top of the lowest retaining wall foundation on the downslope side of the house. 8. All proposed grade elevations shall be verified by the Building Official prior to pouring .aay, foundations.