PC RES 1990-022P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 90-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A DECK AND
DENYING STAIRS TO BE CONSTRUCTED WITHIN AN EXTREME
SLOPE THROUGH EXTREME SLOPE PERMIT NO. 20
AT 4228 PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST.
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wood have requested an
Extreme Slope Permit to allow a six foot deck and stairs to
be constructed within an extreme slope at 4228 Palos Verdes
Drive East; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development
Code, a public hearing was held on May 8, 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 the site cannot reasonably accommodate
the deck structure an another location not involving an
extreme slope as the lot contains minimal level yard area
outside of the building foot print.
Section 2: That permitting the deck would not have an
adverse effect on the visual impact from neighboring
properties and from a major thoroughfare as the design would
appear to be an integral part of the dwelling and would not
be seen from the adjacent residences or from any major
thoroughfare.
Section 3: That there will be insignificant disturbance
to the slope as the deck is supported on caissons, the
project requires minimal excavation on the slope and the
existing grade will be left intact. The stairs which would
require more extensive construction within the slope and
would present a negative visual impact to neighboring
properties, are•not a part of this approval.
Section 4: That granting of such an approval would not
be contrary to the General Plan in that the structure has
been designed to insure that the scenic resources and
sensitive biologic resources are maintained.
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Section 5: For the foregoing reason, the
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Extreme Slope Permit No. 20 for the deck only,
satisfaction of the conditions of Exhibit "A"
ADOPTED on this 8th day of May, 1990.
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o ert Benar , Director cif
Environmental Services
Planning
hereby approves
pursuant to
APPROVED, and
P.C. Resolution No. 90-22
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EXHIBIT "A"
Extreme Slope No. 20
4228 Palos Verdes Drive East
1.
A City Landscape Covenant to maintain
property to protect
views shall be submitted prior to issuance
of building
permits.
2.
A landscape, and irrigation plan shall
be submitted to
the Director of Environmental Services
and approved prior
to building permit issuance.
3.
That portion of the deck to extend over
the slope shall
be screened from view by vegetation.
The area under the
deck and in the area of the footings shall
be completely
re -vegetated within 180 days of final
inspection.
4.
Prior to issuance of permits the plans
shall be re -drawn
to re -design the stairs to eliminate this
portion of the
structure from the extreme slopes.
5.
The proposed deck handrail height shall
not exceed the
12'-0" above grade, maximum allowed.
6.
No stock piling or grading in the area
of the extreme
slope. Any earth movement disturbance
to the slope
during the construction phase of this
structure shall be
repaired.
P.C. Resolution No. 90-22
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