PC RES 1988-037 P.C. RESOLUTION NO . 88- 37
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 209 AT 3638 COOLHEIGHTS DRIVE WITH CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS , Dr . and Mrs . Philip Brunner have requested a
Variance for an exciting deck encroaching into an area of extreme
slope at the rear of the subject property; and
WHEREAS , after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code , a public hearing was
held on June 14, 1988, 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 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, since the
site cannot reasonably accommodate the structure in another
location not involving an extreme slope .
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; since other
properties in the area have decks of similar size that extend over
their rear slopes , to a similar degree .
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 ; since the deck will not increase runoff and there is an
insignificant disturbance to the slope.
Section 4 : That the granting of such Variance will not be
contrary to the objectives of the General Plan; since the deck as
conditioned will cause no view impairment, or visual impact, will
blend with the hillside and will not interrupt the undeveloped
character of the hillside.
Section 5 : That for the foregoing reasons , the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves
Variance No . 209 subject to the conditions of approval attached in
Exhibit "A" .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14 day of June , 1988.
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Leo �� . Connol y
Cha rman
w:
o ert Ben d , Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
VARIANCE NO. 209
1. The deck shall be maintained in a color that blends with the
natural landscape subject to the approval of the Director of
Environmental Services .
2. The applicant shall obtain all required building permits .
3. The existing landscaping shall be enhanced to screen the
deck, footings and railing.
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