PC RES 1989-058 F.C . RESOLUTION NO . 89-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO . 242 AND GRADING NO. 1270 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION
OF A SIX FOOT HIGH STRUCTURAL RETAINING WALL WITHIN
A SLOPE GREATER THAN 35% FOR A GARAGE AND SECOND
STORY ADDITION LOCATED AT 2146 TOSCANINI .
WHEREAS , Mr. Alvin Lowi has requested a Variance to allow a
six foot high retaining to be a part of a garage and second story
structure to be constructed within a slope greater than 35% at
2146 Toscanini ; and
WHEREAS , after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code , a public hearing was
held on September 26 , 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 and extraordinary
circumstances and conditions applicable to the property which do
not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning
district , in that the split-level lot is adjoined to the street of
access by a 182 foot long flag. The lot is constrained by sharing
the same ingress/ egress cul-de-sac with 6 lots and lacks a front
property line adjacent to the street of access for on street
parking .
Section 2 : That the Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
landowner, since the configuration and orientation of the
residence in relationship to the level buildable area and use
areas does not allow adequate space on the property to insure
parking and access for emergency and municipal service vehicles
without development into the slope .
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 and the
excavation into the toe of the slope would be initiated by the
sewer district for the neighboring tract to the west .
Section 4 : The proposed development is in conformance with
the General Plan since the addition is minor in scope and does not
conflict with the provisions of said.
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Section 5: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves
Variance No. 242 subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 26th day of September 1989.
I� ✓L
bert Benard, Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
Luella L. Wike
Chairperson
P.C. Resolution No. 89-58
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EXHIBIT "A"
Variance No. 242 and Grading No. 1270
1246 Toscanini
1. A City Landscape Covenant to maintain property to protect
views shall be submitted to be recorded prior to issuance of
Building Permits.
2. Setbacks shall conform to approved plans.
3. Maximum grading shall not exceed 40 cubic yards of cut.
4. The retaining wall parallel to the western property line
adjacent to the driveway, shall not exceed 6'-0" inches in
exposed height.
5. No exterior stairs to the second story shall be approved in
the future.
6. A Second Unit Covenant shall be submitted prior to issuance
of building permits.
7. Maximum ridge height shall not exceed 16 feet measured from
measured at the top of the garage addition retaining wall to
the highest ridgeline. Certification of ridge shall be
required prior to final inspection.
8. The 3 pines and 1 palm along the rear property line shall be
removed prior to pour for the retaining wall.
9. Landowner shall submit a landscape, fencing, and irrigation
plan to be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Environmental Services prior to final inspection.
P.C. Resolution No. 89-58
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