PC RES 1990-059P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 90-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES SUSTAINING THE APPEAL
OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 684 THEREBY APPROVING
THE PROJECT AT 3300 PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST.
WHEREAS, on August 21, 1990, the Director of Environmental
Services denied Height Variation No. 684 for a two story addition
to a maximum height of 23'4" at 3300 Palos Verdes Drive East; and
WHEREAS, on August 29, 1990, the applicants, Mr. and Mrs.
Jerald Farrell 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 October 9,
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 Gode guidelines, the applicant has complied with the
provisions for early neighborhood consultation, in that they have
discussed the proposed project with 89 percent of the 38
properties located within 500 feet of the property including
representatives of the Palos Verdes Unified School District and
the Palos Verdes Library District and written notice of the
application was mailed to the 38 properties within a 500 foot
radius of the site on July 13, 1990 with 1 of the notices being
returned.
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 impairt
a view or visa 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 in that the Vista identified by Staff
is not adjacent to the property, that the view down the adjacent
canyon will not be impaired by the proposed structure, and that
removal of trees located both on the applicant's and City property
will mitigate any loss of views of the Los Angeles Harbor and
Vincent Thomas Bridge as viewed from the Vehicular Corridor.
Section 4: That the proposed structure is not located on a
ridge or promontory.
Section 5: That the proposed structure is designed and
situated in such a manner as to minimize view obstruction in that
views down the adjacent canyon will be maintained and trees
located both on the applicant's and City property will be removed
to open views not currently existing and mitigate further view
obstruction which may be caused by the structure.
Section 6: That there would not be significant cumulative
impact caused by granting the application in that due to the
unique topography and location of the proposed structure, there
are no other properties in the immediate vicinity which would
cause view impairment if construction similar to that proposed
were to occur.
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 analysis of structures in 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, and
evidence presented at the public hearing, the Planning Commission
hereby sustains the appeal of Height Variation No. 684, thereby
approving the project and overturning the Director of
Environmental Services' decision to deny the second story
addition, subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit "A"
which are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and
welfare. I
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 13th day/6f No)6ember 1990.
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#"obert Benard, Director/ of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 684
3300 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. Prior to issuance of building permits, landowner shall remove
and trim trees located on the property and within the right-
of-way adjacent to the property which have been identified in
the November 13, 1990 addendum to the Staff Report as
amended at the Planning Commission meeting.
3. Maximum height of the structure shall not exceed 23'4".
4. Prior to final building permits, the landowner shall submit
for approval by the Director of Environmental Services a
Landscape and Irrigation plan. The Landscape planting plan
shall include a minimum of 80% drought tolerant species.
The Irrigation plan shall provide for separate drip
irrigation systems for all high water use areas and for
irrigation of all trees. Selected tree species shall be of a
type that can be maintained not to exceed 16 feet in height.
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