PC RES 1987-027RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 87 - 27
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING GRADING
APPLICATION NO. 1010.
WHEREAS, Arik Abdalian has requested a Grading
application to allow a four foot downslope retaining wall in
the rear yard in an extreme (100%) slope at 30825 Marne
Drive.
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development
Code, a hearing was held on June 23, 1987, 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 the retaining wall is not contrary to
the intent of the Grading Section 17.50.070 of the City's
Development Code since it does not cause any negative impact
on the public health, safety and general welfare.
Section 2: That the granting of the Grading application
will not be contrary to the objectives of the General Plan,
since it is constructed of a material which matches the
existing architecture and will be screened by landscaping.
Section 3: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning
Commission oftheCity of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves
Grading Application No. 1010, subject to the attached
conditions marked in Exhibit "A" which are necessary to
protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the
area.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED th9
o ert Ben d, Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
Chairperson
EXHIBIT "A"
1. The retaining wall may be a maximum of 3 feet in height.
2. The wall must be stuccoed to match the existing
residence.
3. A landscape plan which utilizes drought resistant plant
material and a water efficient irrigation system must be
reviewed and approved by the Director of Environmental
Services prior to issuance of Building permits.
4. The proposed landscaping should screen the view of the
retaining wall as well as the existing pool deck.
5. No additional downslope retaining or garden walls are
allowed.
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