PC RES 1991-003P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -3
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
VARIANCE NO. 279 FOR A SATELLITE DISH
ANTENNA TO REMAIN WITHIN THE INTERSECTION
VISIBILITY TRIANGLE AND AN EXISTING WALL TO
EXCEED THE 6 FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT AND APPROVING
A 30' HOSE TOWER AT 83 MIRALESTE PLAZA.
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Fire Department has requested
a Variance to allow an existing satellite dish antenna to exceed
the 30 inch height limit within the intersection visibility
triangle at the corner of Palos Verdes Drive West and Miraleste
Drive and an existing 6'10" masonry wall to exceed the 6 foot
height limit and has requested approval for a 29'9" high hose
tower to exceed the 12 foot height limit.
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 there are exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions applicable to the property since the
lot is triangular in shape, abuts public streets on all three
sides, and there is a substantial grade differential between the
developable pad and the street level of Palos Verdes Drive East
and Miraleste Drive.
Section 2: That a Variance is necessary to preserve or allow
the enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant
which is possessed by other property owners under similar
conditions in the same zoning district, since the variance is
necessary to provide an appropriate location for the satellite
dish antenna to receive training broadcasts from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the wall will provide an
added safety barrier to an unseen grade drop on the property.
Section 3: That the granting of the Variance will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare and injurious to
property and improvements in the area in which the property is
located, since the satellite dish antenna will not interfere with
the traffic sight lines at the intersection and the wall will
provide safety for pedestrians using the sidewalk along Miraleste
Drive.
Section 4: That the Variance is not contrary to the
provisions of the General Plan since the satellite dish antenna
and wall will enhance the function of the fire station which
provides necessary emergency services identified in the Safety
Element of the General Plan.
Section 5: That the proposed hose tower will not
significantly adversely affect views or values of adjacent
properties in that the tower will be only 1 - 2 feet higher then
the existing ridgeline of the Fire Station, would be constructed
out of metal pipes in a manner that would minimize view
obstruction, is partially screened from view by existing
vegetation and does not impair any views from surrounding
properties.
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons and based on information
and findings included in the staff report, minutes, and evidence
presented at the public hearing, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Variance No. 279 and
allows placement of a 2919" hose tower subject to the conditions
of approval attached in Exhibit "A".
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of ,January, 1991.
b rt Benar , Director,6f
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
Peter Von Hagen
Chairperson
P.C. Resolution No. 91-3
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VARIANCE NO. 279
Exhibit "A"
1. All on-site parking requirements approved through Conditional
Use Permit No. 137 shall be maintained.
2. The color of the hose tower is subject to the approval of the
Director of Environmental Services prior to painting.
3. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan for screening the
existing satellite dish antenna and the proposed hose tower
from adjacent streets.