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P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 90-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 245,
COASTAL PERMIT NO. 79 AND EXTREME SLOPE PERMIT
NO. 18 TO ALLOW A 400 SQUARE FOOT BEDROOM ADDITION,
AN EXISTING 483 SQUARE FOOT COVERED PATIO IN THE
SIDE YARD, AN EXISTING 187 SQUARE FOOT COVERED PATIO
AND AN EXISTING 174 SQUARE FOOT DECK OVER AN EXTREME
SLOPE, AND DENYING AN EXISTING 6 FOOT SOLID FENCE
AND A CHAINLINK FENCE WITHIN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK,
LOCATED IN THE COASTAL ZONE AT 98 YACHT HARBOR.
WHEREAS, Mr. Lee T. Paterson has requested a Variance and
Coastal Permit for additions to exceed the 250 square foot maximum
within the Coastal Zone, a reduction in the front yard setback
requirements, and an Extreme Slope Permit for an existing deck
over an extreme slope at 98 Yacht Harbor; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, public hearings were
held on February 13 and 27, 1990, 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 existing covered patios enhance the use of
the property and do not increase habitable area, and that the
proposed bedroom addition is within the "minor" scope permitted in
the Coastal Zone.
Section 3: That granting of the Variance will not be
materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare
since there will be no increased water usage, the applicant shall
submit a soils report and comply with all recommendations of the
City' s geotechnical staff and the existing and proposed
improvements to the property do not and would not adversely impact
the privacy or views of the surrounding properties.
Section 4: The existing and proposed development is in
conformance with the Coastal Specific Plan since the subject
property is not located in an Open Space Hazard Zone and there is
no additional water usage. Also, the proposed development is in
conformance, since the existing residence is located on one of the
largest parcels in the Portugese Bend Club, a 14,743 square foot
lot consisting of three consecutive lots, each approximately 4500
square feet in area. The 400 square foot bedroom expansion on the
14,743 square foot lot can be 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 points on the
subject property which the proposed addition disturbs.
Section 6: That the existing deck cannot be reasonably
accommodated in another location since the yard area is not
immediately adjacent to the house and is oriented toward a
different view, and that the deck does not adversely impact
neighboring properties or disturb the slope as it is an integral
part of the structure and is partially shielded by vegetation, and
is therefore consistent with the general plan and coastal specific
plan.
Section 7: That the denial of the existing 6 foot solid wood
fence and chainlink fence within the front yard setback will not
deny the property owner enjoyment of outdoor living area since a
large portion of the level outdoor living area is outside of the
required setbacks and the fence heights could be reduced to
respect required setbacks.
Section 8: For the foregoing reasons and based on
information and findings included in the Staff Report, the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby
approves Variance No. 245, Coastal Permit No. 79, and Extreme
Slope Permit No. 18, subject to the conditions of approval in
Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 13th day of,/'MarcV,, 1990.
16bert McYlty
Chairman
Obert Ben d, Directoi of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
Variance No. 245; Coastal Permit No. 79;
Extreme Slope Permit No. 18
98 Yacht Harbor
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. If required by the City geotechnical staff, the applicant
shall submit a soils report. If a soils report is required,
the City geotechnical staff shall specify in writing the
reasons for requiring the report and the issues the report
must address. The report shall be prepared in a form
satisfactory to the City's geotechnical staff and the
applicant shall comply with all recommendations of the City's
geotechnical staff.
4. No additional square footage beyond the approved 400 square
foot bedroom expansion, the 483 square foot covered patio in
the side yard, the 189 square foot covered patio in the rear
yard shall be added to the residence.
5. No additional lot coverage shall be approved in the future.
6. No plumbing facilities shall be added to the approved bedroom
addition.
7. The 6 foot solid wood fence within the front yard setback
shall be removed or reduced to 42" in height. The chainlink
fence within the front yard setback shall be removed.
8. Roof runoff from all buildings and structures on the site
shall be contained and directed to the street or an approved
drainage course.
9. The trash area and "dog yard", in the level area on the north
side of the residence, shall be vacated, developed and
maintained to provide off street parking for two cars
10. All lot drainage deficiencies, if any, identified by the
director of Public Works, shall be corrected prior to final
inspection.
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11. Submit an irrevocable offer for sewer and storm drain
easements prior to final inspection.
12. Submit an irrevocable offer to join a sewer district when one
is formed and/or prior to final.
13. All landscaping irrigation systems shall be part of a water
management system approved by the Director of Public Works.
14. All other necessary permits and approvals required pursuant
to the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code or any other
applicable statute law or ordinance shall be obtained.
15. The Moratorium Exemption and Planning approval shall be void
after 180 days unless an application for a building permit is
submitted and kept active through the department of building
and safety.
16. Submit a "Hold Harmless" agreement prior to issuance of a
building permit.
17. The property owner shall record a covenant, to run with the
land, prohibiting further additions, habitable or non -
habitable, on the subject property. Said covenant shall be
recorded prior to issuance of building permits.
18. No additional water usage shall be approved.
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