PC RES 1990-067P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 90- 67
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING THE
APPEAL OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 642 THEREBY
DENYING THE PROJECT AT 6921 LARKVALE.
WHEREAS, the applicants, John and Janey Poorman have
requested a Height Variation to allow a second story addition at a
proposed height of 22'-6", measured pursuant to section 17.02.040
of the Development Code, at 6921 Larkvale; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 1990, the Director of Environmental
Services denied Height Variation No. 642 for a two story addition
at 6921 Larkvale; and
WHEREAS, on September 18, 1990, Mr. and Mrs. Poorman filed an
appeal 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, a public hearing was held on December 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 pursuant to Section 17.02.040 of the
Development Code guidelines, the applicants have complied with the
provisions set forth for early neighborhood consultation, in that
they discussed the proposed project with the neighbors within the
vicinity and written notice of the application was mailed to the
area's Home Owner's Association and to the residences above the
subject addition who have been identified as the interested
parties for this application. Nineteen of these 97 notices were
returned and two residents in the area responded with letters of
concern.
Section 2: That the applicant constructed a temporary space
frame of the outline of the proposed addition on September 1,
1989, the height and location of which were verified by Staff.
Section 3: That the structure does not significantly impair a
the 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.
Section 5: That there is no significant cumulative impact
caused by granting the application since the proposed project
would not be seen from the protected primary viewing areas of any
other property than at 28285 Trailriders.
Section 6: That the proposed structure has not been designed
and situated in such a manner as to minimize view obstruction
since the 22'-6" addition would extend from south to north over
almost the entire residence. The view of the ocean from 28285
Trailriders would be completely eliminated by the portion of the
addition over 161.
Section 7: That based upon an analysis set forth in the
accompanying staff reports, the portion of the proposed addition
over 16 feet high, when considered exclusive of existing foliage,
does significantly impair the primary view from the residence at
28285 Trailriders which has been identified as having a view over
the subject property as set forth in the City's Development Code.
Section 8: That based upon photographic analysis of the
vicinity, the proposed structure would not be compatible In scale
with the immediate neighborhood since the square footage of the
proposed two story residence is 1000 square feet larger than any
other two story home in Grandview.
Section 9: That the proposed two story residence would not
conform with the required front and side yard setbacks.
Section 10: 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 of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby denies the appeal of Height
Variation No. 642, thereby upholding Staff denial of a second
story addition.
APPROVED, and ADOPTED this lit
o ert Senar , Director
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
P.C. Resolution No. 90-67
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