PC RES 1989-072P.C. RESOLUTION 89-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
VARIANCE NO. 246 AND GRADING PERMIT APPLICATION
NO. 1342 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A SIDEYARD
RETAINING WALL AT 2070 NOBLEVIEW DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on November 1, 1989, Dorothy R. Romeo submitted a
variance and grading application to request approval to replace an
existing retaining wall located along the east side property line
of 2070 Nobleview Drive; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 1989, the Planning Commission held a
public hearing to consider this request at which time all
interested parties were invited to attend and give testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1: That the proposed grading and retaining wall
minimize disturbance to the existing condition of the site and are
necessary to preserve the stability of the applicant's slope. The
proposed grading and wall replacement also would not raise or
lower the existing grade elevation of either adjoining property;
therefore, no adverse visual impact is anticipated.
Section 2: That the east sideyard has an existing vertical
cut which is retained by the unpermitted retaining wall. The
adjacent downslope residence and driveway are within six (6) feet
of the wall. Requiring the slope to be restored under these
circumstances would be infeasible (see attached memo from the City
Geotechnical consultant).
Section 3: That the replacement wail is necessary to
preserve the stability of the applicant's property and to allow
the adjacent downslope neighbor to maintain adequate driveway area
and an adequate setback from the slope.
Section 4: That the replacement wall will not be detrimental
or injurious to public welfare or property and improvements on the
area provided the portion of the wall that encroaches into the
public right-of-way is removed. The replacement wall would be
essentially perpendicular to the front property line thereby
forestalling concern that the structure will have an overly
massive appearance from the street.
Section 5: That the proposed project would not change the
present residential use of the site and would encourage and assist
in the maintenance and improvement of the residential neighborhood
(as called for in Policy #3 p. 78 of the General Plan).
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Variance No. 246 and Grading Permit
Application No. 1342 subject to the conditions included in
attached Exhibit "A", said conditions being necessary for the
protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare.
1989.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 12th day of December
1;u-ella L. Wike
Chairperson
obert enard/61"re-etor
Environmental Services a Secretary
to the Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of approval for Variance No . 246 and Grading Permit
Application No . 1342 :
1 . Both applicants shall submit City Landscape Covenants to the
Director of Environmental Services prior to issuance of a
building permit .
2 . No portion of the replacement wall shall be allowed within the
public right-of-way. The portion of the existing wall within
the public right-of-way shall be removed within 120 days .
3 . Replacement of the wall shall be limited to approximately the
same location, height (not to exceed six [ 6] feet of
retention) , and size as the existing wall except that no
portion of the wall shall be allowed within the public right-
of-way .
4. A building permit for the replacement wall shall be obtained
prior to construction.
5 . All recommendations of the City Geotechnical consultant shall
be incorporated into the project .
6 . The applicant shall acknowledge , in writing with 30 days of
this approval , that all conditions of approval have been read,
understood, and accepted.
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