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PC RES 1987-069 RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 87- 69 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 178 AT 6842 CREST RD. WHEREAS , Mr. and Mrs . Gabriel Law have requested a Variance to construct a deck that will encroach into an area of extreme slope at the rear of the subject property; and WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provision of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code , a public hearing was held on November 10, 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 configuration and topography of the lot is unusual in that the majority of the outdoor area has a slope of greater than 35%. Section 2 : That there are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property which do not apply generally to the other properties in the same zoning district , in that there is no other area on the lot which can reasonably accommodate the deck as proposed without redesign in conformance with the standards for an Extreme Slope Permit . Section 3 : That approval of the Variance will not cause materially detrimental effects on surrounding properties since the deck can be designed to minimize height , disturbance to the slope and the visual impact of the structure from surrounding properties . Section 4 : That approval of the Variance will not confer a special privilege on the land owner in relation to similarly situated properties in the same zoning district , in that surrounding properties have adequate rear yard space . Section 5: That the Variance would not be contrary to the General Plan. Page 1 Resolution P.C. No . 87-69 Section 6 : That the foregoing reasons , the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Variance No . 178 subject to the conditions of approval attached in Exhibit "A" . PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of November , 1987 . 4111, _ , 4 / 41Millr/ ..."14r4t / an S. Ortolano hairperson -A/ I: (..---/// b t Bena d , Directo Env ronmental Services and Secretary to the Commission Page 2 Resolution P .C. No . 87-69 EXHIBIT "A" VARIANCE NO . 177 1 . The deck shall be redesigned so that the maximum encroachment into the extreme slope does not exceed 6 feet and the overall size does not exceed 340 square feet . 2 . The landowner shall submit a landscape plan for the area around the deck subject to the approval of the Director of Environmental Services prior to the issuance of building permits . 3 . The deck shall be painted and maintained in a color that blends with the natural landscape subject to the approval of the Director of Environmental Services . 4. The applicant shall provide complete geology and hydrology reports which address the deck, subject to the review and approval of the Building Division Page 3 Resolution P.C. No . 87-69