PC RES 1990-046P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 90-46
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 26`6 AND GRADING APPLICATION NO. 1412 TO
ALLOW AN EXISTING RETAINING WALL AND DECORATIVE
PILASTERS TO REMAIN AT 40 SANTA BARBARA.
WHEREAS, Dr. John Furesh submitted Grading Application No.
1412 on February 16, 1990, and Variance Application No. 266 on
June 25, 1990, allow a 416" maximum height retaining wall and two
5'6" decorative pilasters to exceed the 42" height limit within
the front yard setback.
WHEREAS, on August 28, 1990, the Planning Commission held a
public hearing to consider this request at which time all
interested parties were invited to attend and give testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1: That there are exceptional circumstances and
conditions applicable to the property which do not apply generally
to other properties in the same zoning district, in that the
subject property was developed as a split level lot due to pre-
existing topography. The retaining wall was built to retain the
pre-existing contours of the front yard and to protect against
erosion and runoff onto the driveway.
Section 2: That the Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
landowner in that there exist other properties within the
residential tract which contain decorative walls and pilasters
with lights which exceed 42" in the front setback.
Section 3: That the granting of the Variance will not be
materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare
since the existing retaining wall and pilasters will not adversely
impact the privacy, views, or property values of surrounding
properties.
Section 4: That the existing retaining wall and pilasters
are in conformance with the General Plan as residential densities
are preserved, views are protected and the residential
neighborhood is improved.
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Section 5: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Variance No. 244 and Grading Permit No.
1412.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED on this 28th day of Auguut,
1990.
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RerV Benard, Director o
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nvironmental Services an
Secretary to the Commission
Robert ;4cNu
Chairmin
P.C. Resolution No. 90-46
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