PC RES 1991-008P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES SUSTAINING THE APPEAL
OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 700 AND MINOR EXCEPTION
PERMIT NO. 403 THEREBY APPROVING THE PROJECT AT
4364 ADMIRABLE DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on December 5, 1990, the Director of Environmental
Services denied Height Variation No. 700 and Minor Exception
Permit No. 403 for a two story addition to a maximum height of
25'0" at 4364 Admirable Drive; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 1990, the applicants, Mr. and Mrs.
Greg Olton 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, on January 8, 1991, the applicants submitted revised
plans which included a reduction of the proposed maximum height of
the structure from 25'0" to 23'6", a redesign of the roof to
include a hip roof, and elimination of proposed additions over the
eastern portion of the existing residence.
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development
Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February
26, 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, the applicants have complied with the provisions
for early neighborhood consultation, in that they have discussed
the proposed project with 50 percent of the 42 properties located
within 500 feet of the property and with 75 percent of the
property owners within 100 feet of the subject property and
written notice of the application was mailed to the 42 properties
within a 500 foot radius of the site on January 25, 1991 with 1 of
the notices being returned.
Section 2: That the applicants 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 trial, etc.) which has been
identified in the City's General Plan, Coastal Specific Plan, or
City -approved viewing area.
Section 4: Although the proposed structure could be
described as being located on a promontory, the construction will
be concentrated towards the front of the property and away from
the promontory projection.
Section 5: The proposed structure is designed and situated
in such a manner as to minimize view obstruction in that views
around the structure will be maintained and trees located on the
applicant's property will be trimmed, laced, or removed to open
views not currently existing and mitigate further view obstruction
which may be caused by the structure.
Section 6: That granting of this application will not cause
significant cumulative impact when considering the amount of view
impairment that would be caused by the construction on other
parcels of structures similar to the proposed structure because
the reduced height and redesign of the structure has eliminated
potential cumulative view impairment from properties located in
the immediate vicinity.
Section 7: 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 because trees located on the applicant's property will
be trimmed, laced, or removed to open views not currently
existing.
Section 8: That based upon analysis of structures in the
vicinity, the proposed materials and architectural style of the
addition are compatible with the character of the immediate
neighborhood.
Section 9: The addition will be constructed over the
existing single story residence which has existing non -conforming
reduced setbacks on the property due to the placement of the
structure on the lot which create practical difficulties for
design of the additions to conform to the required setbacks and
the structure will therefore be compatible with the neighborhood
with respect to 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
hereby sustains the appeal of Height Variation No. 700 and Minor
Exception Permit No. 403 , 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12th day of Marrh'1991.
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ob rt Benar Director of
En ironmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
Peter Vo)� , Hagen
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 700
4364 ADMIRABLE DRIVE
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 trim,
lace or remove to restore the view, four pine trees located
in the front of the property and two trees located in the
rear of the existing residence which currently cause view
impairment from other properties. The Director of
Environmental Services shall be notified of the trimming and
shall verify that the work performed is adequate to restore
views.
3. Maximum height of the structure shall not exceed 23'6".
CRITICAL. RIDGE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.
4. The plans as submitted shall be revised to eliminate the
proposed bay window within the front yard setback or an
application for a Variance shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Planning Commission.
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