PC RES 1986-027 RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 86-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 137 AND GRADING NO. 908
WHEREAS, Mr. Nick J. Bjazevich has requested approval of a Variance
and Grading application to construct a new single family residence which
would encroach into the required 20' front setback by 14'-6" and also into
an extreme slope; and,
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development Code, a
public hearing was held on Tuesday, September 9, 1986, 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 FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That there are exceptional and unusual circumstances
relating to the subject property in that it is substandard in lot area and
lot depth for the RS-4 zone, and also has extreme slopes over 50±% of the
lot area.
Section 2: The variance and grading applications are necessary to
preserve and allow for the enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
applicant, which right is enjoyed by other property owners under like conditions
in the same zoning district in that the subject property is a legal lot,
and these approvals are necessary in order to allow for the designated land
use of the property in a reasonable manner.
Section 3: That the granting of the variance would not be detrimental
to the health, safety or general welfare of the surrounding properties in
that the side and rear setbacks meet or exceed code requirements, the indirect
access garage will not cause blockage of the sidewalk, building mass has
been reduced, and no building permits will be issued without clearance from
the City Geologist.
Section 4: That the granting of this variance is not contrary to
the General Plan in that the intended use of property is in keeping with
the General Plan land use designation.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Variance No. 137 and Grading
No. 908 subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit A . _ .ched hereto and
made a part hereof.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th .ay ofctober, 1986.
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EXHIBIT A
Variance No. 137 and Grading No. 908 are approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. These applications shall expire one year from the date of their approval,
unless application for building permits has been made. One, one-year
extension may be granted by the Planning Commission if requested prior
to expiration.
2. A 2-car, indirect access garage is required. Said garage shall have
a minimum back-up/turn around of 25 feet.
3. A minimum front setback of 5'-6" is permitted for the first story of
the house and for the garage; however, the second story shall have a
minumum front setback of 10 feet. This additional setback may be open
deck area or roof.
4. All existing improvements from 2072 Dorado Drive which encroach into
the subject property shall be removed prior to issuance of building permits.
5. The house shall be internally wired for cable television.
6. All utilities serving the subject property shall be provided underground.
7. The City Geologist shall review and approve the proposed project prior
to issuance of any permits. All recommendations of the City and consulting
geologists shall be incorporated into the final building and grading
plans.
8. The maximum allowed up-slope retaining wall height shall be 8'-9".
9. Building and grading plans, revised as per the above conditions, shall
be reviewed and approved by the Director of Environmental Services prior
to submittal for Building plan check.
10. All trees planted on the subject property shall be maintained so as not
to interfere with the views from surrounding properties. Such views
shall be defined in Section 17.02.040.C.1 and 2 of the City's Development
Code.
Exhibit "A" of Resolution P.C. No. 86 - 27