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P.C . RESOLUTION NO. 90 - 17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 252 AT 2175 ROCKING HORSE.
WHEREAS , Mr. Stefano Finazzo has requested a Variance to allow
for the reduction of a side yard slope setback for an
existing room addition at 2175 Rocking Horse ; and
WHEREAS , after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code , a public hearing was held on
March 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 is substandard and does not meet
the requirements of the RS-2 zoning district and the lot contains
a transitional slope which greater than two to one .
Section 2 : That the Variance is necessary for the preservation
and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the landowner,
since the property owner is further restricted to develope his
property due to the size and nature of the lot and because the
addition does not significantly increase the total lot coverage on
the property.
Section 3 : That the granting of the Variance will not be
materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare
because the addition does not adversely affect the privacy or
views of adjacent properties and the does not alter the
characteristics of the neighborhood.
Section 4 : That the granting of the Variance will not be
contrary to the objectives of the General Plan since the property
is consistent with the development guidelines required in an RS-2
zoning district even though the lot is substandard.
Section 5 : Notwithstanding the limited impact of the roof
addition, the satellite dish antenna existing atop the structure
falls within the required slope setback. Permitting the antenna to
remain in its present location in conjunction with granting the
variance would confer a special privilege to the applicant in
excess of what other similarly situated owners possess , and causes
a material detriment and injury to adjacent property owners since
in its present roof-mounted position, the antenna obstructs the
views of adjacent property owners .
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Section 6 : For the foregoing reasons , and based on the
information and findings provided in the Staff Report , the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby
approves Variance No . 252 subject to the conditions outlined in
the attached Exhibit "A" .
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 27th day of March, 1990 .
o er Ben d, Directo of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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Exhibit A
Variance #252
Conditions of Approval
1 ) That the landowner remove the unapproved satellite dish antenna
from its existing location atop the room addition and relocate
the satellite dish antenna to the ground mounted location "A"
as previously approved by Site Plan Review No . 4922 , and upheld
by City Council Resolution 89-92 .
2) That the landowner submit a Covenant to Protect Views
(Landscape Covenant) that runs with the land in order to
protect views that may be impaired by any vegetation on the
owner 's property.
3 ) That the landowner obtain all required Building Permits and pay
any necessary penalty fees .
4) That the landowner provide the Building and Safety Department a
soils report prepared by a certified engineer.
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