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P .C . RESOLUTION NO . 89- 40
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO . 235 AND COASTAL PERMIT NO . 71 TO ALLOW A
REDUCTION IN THE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR A 245
SQUARE FOOT ADDITION AND DENY A 94 SQUARE FOOT
DECK OVER AN EXTREME SLOPE, LOCATED WITHIN THE
COASTAL DISTRICT AT 203 SEASCAPE .
WHEREAS , Mr. William Hassoldt has requested a Variance and
Coastal Permit for a reduction in the side yard setback
requirements and additions to exceed the 250 square foot maximum
within the Coastal Specific Zone , at 203 Seascape ; and
WHEREAS , after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code , a public hearing was
held on July 25 , 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 which do
not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning
district , in that the lot size and dimensions are substandard and
do not meet the requirements of the RS-2 zoning district .
Section 2 : That the Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
landowner, since the original configuration and orientation of the
residence in relationship to the property lines and use areas
would not allow reasonable additions to be made without
conflicting with setback requirements .
Section 3 : That granting of Variance will not be materially
detrimental to the public health, safety , and welfare since the
improvements made to the property do not adversely impact the
privacy or primary views of surrounding properties .
Section 4 : The proposed development is in conformance with
the Coastal Specific Plan since the subject property is not
located in an Open Space Hazard Zone , there is no additional water
usage and the 245 square foot expansion is considered a minor
addition.
Section 5 : That the existing development , which is located
between the sea and the first public road , is in conformance with
applicable public access and recreation policies of the Coastal
Act , in that there are no public trails or access point on the
subject property which the proposed addition disturbs .
Section 6 : The denial of the 94 square foot deck will not
deny the property owner enjoyment of outdoor living area as he is
in possession of a 1319 square feet of level yard area adjacent to
his home .
Section 7 : For the foregoing reasons , the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Variance No .
235 and Coastal Permit No . 71 subject to the conditions of
approval in Exhibit "A" .
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 25th day of July 1989 .
Luella L . Wike
Chairperson
Obert Benar , Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
Variance No . 235/Coastal Permit No . 71
203 Seascape
1 . A City Landscape Covenant to maintain property to protect
views shall be submitted to be recorded prior to issuance of
Building Permits .
2 . The landowner shall submit a notarized Liability Waiver as
the proposed improvements are located in the Landslide
Moratorium.
3 . The landowner shall submit a geology/soils report to the City
Geologist for review and approval .
4 . No additional square footage beyond the approved 245 square
foot expansion to the bedroom and living room shall be added
to the residence .
5 . No additional lot coverage shall be approved in the future .
6 . The 1274 square feet of existing patio area shall remain open
and uncovered.
7 . The one foot three inch sideyard encroachment along the
westerly sideyard shall match the existing building line and
shall be no greater than 5 ' habitable space .
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