PC RES 1991-006,
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING THE
APPEAL OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 695 THEREBY
APPROVING THE PROJECT AT 29035 WARNICK ROAD.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Mr. Ashis Mandal, has requested a
Height Variation to allow a first and second story addition at
29035 Warnick Road at a proposed height of 21'-2", measured
pursuant to Section 17.02.040 of the Development Code; and
WHEREAS, on October 31, 1990, the Director of Environmental
Services approved Height Variation No. 695 for a first and second
story addition at 29035 Warnlck Road; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 1990, Ms. Grace Chang, et al, filed
an appeal within 15 days of the decision of the Director of
Environmental Services Director to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development
Code, a public hearing was held on January 22, 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 Code guidelines, the applicant has complied with the
provisions set forth for early neighborhood consultation, in that
they discussed the proposed project with the neighbors at a
scheduled open house.
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 impair a
view or vista from public property (parks, major thoroughfare,
bikeway, walkway, equestrian trail, 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 views from the residences
on the east side of Warnick Road are impaired by the existing
homes on the west side of the street and it has been determined
that views from the properties on the west side of the street are
impaired by structures at 16 feet.
Section 6: That the proposed structure has been designed and
situated in such a manner as to minimize view obstruction in that
the applicant has utilized the level, buildable area of the rear
yard and will not encroach into any of the minimum required
setbacks. The applicant's intention for the second story addition
is to expand the existing master bedroom and create a master
bedroom suite. In that the master bedroom is located at the rear
of the house, there is no other alternative location for expansion
other than what has been proposed.
Section 7: That based upon view analyses performed by Staff,
the portion of the proposed structure under 16 feet, when
considered exclusive of existing foliage, does significantly
impair a primary view from the viewing areas at 29031 Warnick
Road. However, these views are unprotected by the Development
Code. Since the views will be impaired by the structure under 16
feet, there is no justification in denying the applicant's
request with respect to view impairment.
Section 8: That based upon analysis of the surrounding
vicinity, the proposed structure will be compatible with the
neighborhood. The addition will take place at the rear of the
property and will not be seen by passersby on the street. In that
the residence will appear as if it has not been modified, and that
the square footage after development will only slightly exceed the
average square footage of area, Staff feels that project will
maintain the general characteristics of the existing neighborhood.
Section 9: That the proposed project complies with all other
Development Code requirements.
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. 695, thereby upholding the Director's approval the
first and second story additions at 29035 Warnick Road.
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APPROVED and ADOPTED this 4th day of Februarv. 1991.
obert tenaid,40"' Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
L;nairpersuri
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Conditions of Approval for
Height Variation No. 695
1) Maximum height of addition shall not exceed a height of
211-211.
2) A covenant to protect views shall be completed, notarized,
and submitted prior to the issuance of building permits.
3) Minimum rear and side yard setbacks must be maintained:
5'-0"; sideyard, 15'-0"; rear yard.
4) Maximum allowable eave projections shall not exceed 4" for
each 1'-0" of required setback.
5) The applicant shall remove the two proposed 3 foot windows on
the north and south elevations of the second story addition.
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