PC RES 1990-045r:
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 90-45
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE APPEAL
OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 677 THEREBY APPROVING
THE PROJECT AT 1959 JAYBROOK DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on June 11, 1990, the Director of Environmental
Services denied Height Variation No. 677 for a two story addition
to a maximum height of 2416" at 1959 Jaybrook Drive.
WHEREAS, on June 20 1990, the applicant, Ms. Rebecca Sayson
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, on June 26, 1990, the applicant submitted revised
plans which provided for a reduction of the maximum height of the
proposed project from 2416" to 22'0"; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development
Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 14,
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 applicant has complied with the
provisions set for early neighborhood consultation, in that she
has discussed the proposed project with the residents of each of
the immediately adjacent lots and written notice of the
application was mailed to the 119 residences within a 500 foot
radius of the site on April 30, 1990, with six of the notices
being returned. There is no Homeowners Association on file with
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for this area of the City.
Section 2: That the applicant constructed a temporary space
frame of the outline of the proposed addition, the height and
location of which were verified by staff.
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.
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Section 5: That the proposed structure is designed and
situated In such a manner as.to minimize view obstruction in that
there is no significant view impairment.
Section 6: That there would not be significant cumulative
impact caused by granting the application when considering the
amount of view impairment caused by the proposed structure; and
when considering the amount of view impairment that would be
caused by the construction on other parcels of structures similar
to the proposed structure.
Section 7: That the portion of the proposed addition over 16
feet in height, when considered exclusive of existing foliage,
does not significantly impair the view from the viewing area of
other properties.
Section 8: That based upon photographic analysis of the
vicinity, the proposed structure is compatible with the character
of the immediate neighborhood with respect to required setbacks
and the architectural style and materials are consistent with the
surrounding neighborhood.
Section 9: 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 the appeal of Height Variation No.
661, thereby overturning the Director of Environmental Services
decision to deny the second story addition to the residence
subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit "A", attached
hereto and made a part hereof, which are necessary to preserve
the public health, safety, and general welfare in the area.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 28th day of 4Afgust/'1990.
ber't enar , Director of
Evir
nonmental Services an
Secretary to the Commisszfon
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Robert MNuVAy
Chairman 7
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EXHIBIT "A"
1. The plans as submitted shall be revised to prohibit exterior
access from the property to the second story addition or
upper balcony. Access from the existing deck/spa area is
permitted only if the existing stairs are removed and that
future access from the exterior to the second story addition
or the balcony and deck areas is prohibited.
2. Landowner shall submit to the City a Covenant to Maintain
Property to protect views prior to issuance of building
permits.
3. Maximum height of structure shall not exceed 2210".
CRITICAL. RIDGE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
4. All minimum setbacks shall be maintained: Front -20 feet;
Side -5 feet; Rear -15 feet.
5. No grading is permitted with this approval.
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