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P.C . RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 48
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING THE APPEAL
OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 589 THEREBY APPROVING
THE PROJECT AT 2315 SUNNYSIDE RIDGE ROAD.
WHEREAS , on April 10 , 1989 , the Director of Environmental
Services approved Height Variation No. 589 for a second story
addition located at 2315 Sunnyside Ridge Road; and
WHEREAS , on April 19 , 1989 , Elwood and Emily Culp filed an
appeal to the Planning Commission within 15 days of the decision
of the Director of Environmental Services ; and
WHEREAS , on July 11 , and August 22 , 1989 , the Planning
Commission considered the appeal of Height Variation No . 589 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 : The proposed structure is designed and situated
in such a manner as to minimize view obstruction, since it is
located over the southeast portion of the main residence and not
over the garage or the northeast portion of the residence .
Section 2 : View impairment for the portion of the proposed
addition over sixteen feet high does not significantly impair the
principal view from 2321 Sunnyside Ridge Road which was identified
as having a view as set forth in the City 's Development Code ,
since the addition is below the view of the harbor as viewed from
the dining room and deck.
Section 3 : The proposed structure is not located on a ridge
or promontory.
Section 4: The structure does not significantly impair a
view or vista from public property (parks , major thoroughfare ,
bikeways , walkways , equestrian trails , etc . ) which has been
identified in the City' s General Plan, Coastal Plan, or City
approved viewing areas .
Section 5 : There is no significant cumulative impact caused
by granting the application.
Section 6 : That after consideration of the appeal of Height
Variation No . 589 on July 11 , 1989 , the Planning Commission denied
the appeal , thereby approving the project at 2315 Sunnyside Ridge
Road, subject to the conditions in attached Exhibit "A" .
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on the 22nd day of August, 1989.
RqxlertBenard,-`birector of/
Knvironmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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Luella L. Wike
Chairperson
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EXHIBIT "A"
HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 589
2315 SUNNYSIDE RIDGE ROAD
1. The maximum height of the addition shall be 24 feet in height
measured from the highest existing grade covered by the
structure to the top of the ridge.
2. The owner shall record a covenant limiting the height of
vegetation to protect views prior to building permit
issuance.
3. The second story bedroom window on the southwest side of the
house shall be relocated approximately 7 feet to the south or
modified as approved by the Director of Environmental
Services to protect the privacy of 2301 Sunnyside Ridge.
P.C. Resolution No. 89-48
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