PC RES 1990-034P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 90-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 265 SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
REQUIRING A 6 FOOT SOLID WALL AND GATED ENTRANCE
ARCADE ALONG THE STREET SIDE AND FRONT YARD PROPERTY
LINES AT 6401 CORSINI PLACE
WHEREAS, Richard and Maria Higgins have requested a
Variance for a solid freestanding wall and gated entrance
arcade to exceed 42" along the front and street side yard
property lines; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions
of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing
was held, 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 special circumstances related
to the size, shape, and topography of the property which are
not generally found on other lots in the same zoning
district, in that a portion of the front and street side
yards of the lot abut two streets of access; one of the
streets being a major thoroughfare.
Section 2: That the Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of
the landowner, since the configuration and orientation of the
residence in relationship to the property lines and streets
of access do not allow reasonable privacy and safety from
noise and traffic along Palos Verdes Drive East;
Section 3: That granting of the Variance will not be
materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare since the improvement made to the property does not
adversely impact the privacy or primary views of surrounding
properties and it will be screened from the public right of
way by foliage; and
Section 4: That the proposed development is in
conformance with the General Plan since the height of the
wall will provide the property owner with additional privacy
and reduced noise from traffic.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons, and based on
information and findings included in the staff report,
minutes, and evidence presented at the public hearing, the
Planning Commission hereby approves Variance No. 265 subject
to the conditions of approval in Exhibit "A" .
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 10th day -•f 19' S .
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Chairm.
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vironmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
Variance No. 265
6401 Corsini Place
1 . Maximum height of the wall and gated entrance arcade
shall not exceed 6' -0" . Design and articulation details
shall be submitted to the Department of Environmental
Services for review and approval .
2 . The portion of the wall facing Palos Verdes Drive East
shall be properly screened with vegetation.
3 . The landowner shall submit a landscape covenant to
maintain property to protect views to be recorded prior
to issuance of building permits.
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