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PC RES 1990-031RESOLUTION NO. 90-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING THE APPEAL OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 652 THEREBY DENYING THE PROJECT AT 4048 ADMIRABLE. WHEREAS, on April 11, 1990, the Director of Environmental Services denied Height Variation No. 652 for a two story addition to a maximum height of 26'-0" at 4048 Admirable; and WHEREAS, on April 26, 1990, the applicants Mr, and Mrs. Dick Hampikian filed an appeal of the Director's decision to the Planning Commission within 15 days of the decision of the Director of Environmental Services; and WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 12, 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 pursuant to Section 17.02.040 of the Development Code guidelines, the applicants have demonstrated that they have complied with provisions set for early neighborhood consultation, in that they discussed the proposed project with the residents of each of the immediately adjacent lots for which it has been contended that a significant view impairment will result from the height variation and written notice of the application was mailed to the 75 residences within a 500 foot radius of the site on January 26, 1990, with eight of the notices being returned. The Homeowners Association for this portion of the City was also notified of the project. Section 2: That the applicant constructed a temporary space frame of the outline of the proposed addition on December 27, 1990, the height and location of which were verified by Staff on February 21, 1990. Section 3: That the structure does not significantly impair a view or vista from public property (parks, major thoroughfare, bikeway, walkway, equestrian trial etc.) which has been identified in the City's General Plan, Coastal Specific Plan or City -approved viewing area. Section 4: That the proposed structure is not located on a ridge or promontory. !II Section 5: That the proposed structure is not designed and situated in such a manner as to minimize view obstruction as there is level area outside of the setbacks for a single story addition to the residence and the proposed addition, at 26'-0" with a 4 to 1 roof slope, significantly impairs views. Section 6: That the portion of the proposed addition over 16 feet high does significantly impair the view from the viewing areas of 6 properties in the area which were identified as having a view over the subject residence from their bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms, as set forth in the City's Development Code. Section 7: That based upon photographic analysis of the vicinity, the proposed structure is not compatible with the character of the immediate neighborhood. The majority of the residences within the vicinity from the subject property are 1850 square foot contemporary ranch style homes, often with flat or very low pitched roofs. If approved, the applicant' s project would result in a 4,492 square foot french chateau with a steeply pitched roof. As a function of size this residence would be more than twice the size of the surrounding residences. This project, based on architectural style, size and materials, is very inconsistent with the surrounding neighborhood. Section 8: That there would be a significant cumulative impact caused by granting the application since in this particular case if subsequent second story additions in the area were permitted to a similar size and height along the west side of Admirable a significant cumulative impact would be incurred. The proposed project has not been designed and situated in such a manner as to minimize impairment of views from properties along Exultant Drive. Section 9: That based upon an analysis set forth in the accompanying staff reports, the proposed structure, when considered exclusive of existing foliage, does significantly impair views from viewing areas of other parcels in the vicinity. Section 10: For the foregoing reasons and based further upon the findings and analysis set forth in the accompanying staff report, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby overturns the appeal of Height Variation No. 652, thereby sustaining the Director of Environmental Services' decision to deny the second story addition to the residence. Resolution No. 90-31 Page 2 U PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12t bert enar , Director o Environmental Services and/ Secretary to the Commission • Resolution No. 90-31 Page 3