PC RES 1991-002P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-2
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING THE APPEAL
OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 692 AT 28737 KING ARTHUR
COURT THEREBY APPROVING THE APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Mr. Jeff Jackson has requested a
Height Variation to allow a second story addition at a proposed
height of 23'-6", measured pursuant to section 17.02.040 of the
Development Code, at 28737 King Arthur Court; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 1990, notification of the Director of
Environmental Services' decision to approve Height Variation No.
692 was sent to residents within 500 feet of subject site; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 1990, within a 15 appeal period, Mr.
Russell Clark, the appellant, filed an appeal to the Planning
Commission stating that his residence at 28734 King Arthur Court
will be impacted because the proposed second story addition will
induce sunlight blockage, and that the building wall is
excessively blank and massive; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development
Code, a public hearing was held on January 8, 1991, 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 Cade and adopted guidelines, the applicant has
complied with the provisions set forth for early neighborhood
consultation, in that he discussed the proposed project with the
neighbors within the vicinity and there is no negative response
from the Homeowner's Association for this area.
Section 2: That the applicant constructed a temporary space
frame of the outline -of the proposed addition on September 20,
1990, 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.
Section 5: That the proposed structure has been designed and
situated in such a manner as to minimize view obstruction since
the 23'-6" addition would be constructed over an existing single
story portion of the residence and would be set back approximately
20' behind the existing garage and 40' from the front property
line.
Section 6: That the proposed structure, when considered
exclusive of existing foliage, does not impair a view from the
surrounding residences as set forth in the City's Development
Code.
Section 7: That there would be no significant cumulative
impact caused by granting the application since there would not be
any loss of view that would contribute to incremental loss of
views if subsequent second story additions, situated in a similar
manner and at a similar height were approved.
Section 8: That based on an analysis of the surrounding
vicinity, the proposed structure is compatible with the character
of the immediate neighborhood in that the proposed second story
addition will match the existing two story structures in the
vicinity in terms of size and scale, and architectural style and
materials.
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 of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby denies the appeal of Height
Variation No. 692, thereby approving the request for a second
story addition at 28737 King Arthur Court subject to the
conditions contained in Exhibit "AA" 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 8t ay of Januar , 1991.
Peteron Hagen
Chairp rson
ob rt Ben fd, Direct r
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 692
28737 KING ARTHUR COURT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Maximum height of the addition shall not exceed 23' 6".
2. The project shall comply with the required 20' front yard
setback and 15' rear side yard setback. A 4' 7" sideyard
setback shall be allowed on the eastern as permitted by Minor
Exception Permit No. 396.
3. The applicant shall submit a Covenant to Protect Views prior
to building permit issuance.
4. Approval is based on the revised plans submitted to the
Planning Commission on January 8, 1991.
5. No grading shall be permitted in association with this
permit.
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