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PC RES 1989-014 111 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 14 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 225 AND GRADING NO. 1210 FOR A RETAINING WALL STEPPING FROM 1 FOOT TO 5 FEET WITHIN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK, A 6 FOOT RETAINING WALL BEYOND THE FRONT YARD SETBACK MEASURING 24 LINEAL FEET, AND A 42 INCH RETAINING WALL MEASURING 65 LINEAL FEET ALONG THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE PROPERTY AT 1920 DELASONDE. WHEREAS , Mr. Phillip Gravett has requested a Variance to allow a retaining wall exceeding 42" within the front yard setback, and a Grading application for a 6 foot wall beyond the front yard setback measuring 24 lineal feet , and a 42 inch retaining wall measuring 65 lineal feet , along the western side of the property; WHEREAS , after notice pursuant to the provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code , a public hearing was held on March 14, 1989 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 apply generally to other property in the same zoning district , since the property is irregular in shape compared to the other properties in the vicinity ; Section 2 : That the approval of the Variance will not confer a special privilege on the applicant in relation to similarly situated property owners in the same zoning district , in that similar property in the same zoning district would be allowed to construct similar structures. Section 3 : That the granting of the Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding properties since the slope will be maintained and still provide adequate yard area for the property owner. Section 4: That this project is categorically exempt (Class III ) from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ; Section 5 : For the foregoing reasons , the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Variance No. 225 and approves Grading No. 1210 subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit "A" , such conditions being necessary to preserve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14th day of March, 1989 . 4441/6X- (1,//th? Luella L. Wike Chairperson o ert Bena d, Director of En ironmental Services and Secretary to the Commission P.C . Resolution No . 89- 14 Page 2 111 !II EXHIBIT "A" VARIANCE NO. 225 AND GRADING NO. 1210 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1 . The parkway shall be maintained and landscaped. 2 . All applicable building permits shall be obtained. 3 . A landscape covenant shall be notarized and submitted to the Director of Environmental Services . 4. Final plans in conformance with these conditions shall be prepared for the review and approval of the Director of Environmental Services within 30 days . Construciton of the wall shall be completed 90 days after final plans are approved by the Director of Environmental Services . P.C . Resolution No . 89- 14 Page 3