PC RES 1990-049P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 90-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
VARIANCE NO. 264 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A
CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY AND PARKING AREA WHICH WILL
COVER MORE THAN FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE REQUIRED
FRONT YARD SETBACK AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4200 PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST.
WHEREAS, George and Marilyn Dalton have requested a
Variance for construction of a circular driveway and parking
area to cover more than fifty (50) percent of the required
front yard setback; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions
of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing
was held on September 11, 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 there are exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions applicable to the property which
do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning
district, since the property is located on a very narrow and
heavily travelled portion of Palos Verdes Drive East and the
owners are subject to fast moving traffic in front of their
residence.
Section 2: That such a variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of
the applicant, which right is possessed by other property
owners under like conditions in the same zoning district in
that six of the eight neighboring properties subject to
similar traffic patterns have driveway and parking areas
which cover more than fifty (50) percent of the required
front setback.
Section 3: That the granting of the variance will not
be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to the property and improvements in the area in which the
property is located in that the proposed driveway will
improve access to and from the subject property and provide
for less hazardous conditions because the owners will not
have to back into the traffic lanes from their driveway.
Section 4: That the granting of such a variance will
not be contrary to the objectives of the general plan or the
policies and requirements of the coastal specific plan in
that no change in the land use is proposed and the project
site is not located within the coastal zone.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons and based on the
information and findings included in the staff report,
minutes, and the records of proceedings, the Planning
Commission hereby approves the request for approval of
Variance No. 264 to allow construction of a circular driveway
and parking area which will cover more than fifty (50)
percent of the required front yard setback subject to the
conditions of approval in Exhibit "A" which are necessary to
protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 11th day of September,
1990.
d
p6bert Benard Director o
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval
Variance No. 264
4200 Palos Verdes Drive East
1. Landowner shall submit to the City a Covenant to
Maintain Property to protect views prior to issuance of
building permits.
2. The plans as submitted shall be revised so that the
maximum combined height of the retaining wall and wall
above shall not exceed 8 feet in height as measured from
the grade on the lower side and 6 feet in height as
measured from the grade on the higher side.
3. No grading or construction is permitted in the extreme
slope areas (350 or greater).
4. This project requires review and approval by the
Department of Public Works. The landowner and his/her
representative shall comply with all recommendations, if
any, required by the Department of Public Works.
5. The landowner or his/her representative shall coordinate
with the Department of Public Works for traffic control
and access during construction.
6. Haul routes require review and approval by the Divisions
of Building and Safety and Planning.
7. The applicant is encouraged to locate and use fill
material excavated from other approved grading projects
in the vicinity.
8. Fencing shall be provided around two existing Italian
Stone Pines (Pinus pinea); one located to the north of
the property and one located directly in front of the
residence on Palos Verdes Drive East to protect the
trees from damage during construction.
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