PC RES 1991-021P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING THE
APPEAL OF HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 697, THEREBY
UPHOLDING THE DIRECTOR'S DECISION, AND
APPROVING THE REQUEST FOR A SECOND STORY
ADDITION AT 28105 GOLDEN MEADOW DRIVE.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Dr. Gary Rinzler, has requested a
Height Variation to allow a second story addition at 28105 Golden
Meadow Drive at a proposed height of 21'-3", measured pursuant to
Section 17.02.040 of the Development Code; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 1991, the Director of Environmental
Services approved Height Variation No. 697 for a second story
addition at 28105 Golden Meadow Drive; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 1991, Mr. and Mrs. Richard van der
Weyde, 28111 Golden Meadow Drive, filed an appeal within 15 days
of the decision of the Director of Environmental Services to the
Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development
Code, a public hearing was held on May 14, 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
he had obtained a sufficient number of signatures on the Early
Neighborhood Consultation form supplied by the City to satisfy
this requirement.
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 those properties which
have been identified as enjoying ocean views in the direction of
the applicant's proposal 7002 and 7003 Brookford Drive, would
completely lose those views if the neighbors to the immediate west
of both of these properties were to develop their properties with
16 foot structures therefore negating the effects of the
applicant's proposal.
Section 6: That the proposed structure has been designed and
situated in such a manner as to minimize view obstruction since
the applicant has situated the second story addition centrally on
the lot (a significant distance from both the front and rear yard
property lines) and has significantly reduced the size and scale
of the original second story addition proposal.
Section is That based upon view analyses, the applicant's
proposal will not significantly impair views enjoyed by
surrounding properties. Those properties identified above which
do enjoy ocean views, will not be adversely affected by the
applicant's proposal.
Section 8: That based upon analysis of the surrounding
vicinity, the proposed structure will be compatible with the
neighborhood. Although the existing residence is larger in terms
of square footage when compared with other homes in the area, it
complies with all of the Development Code's criteria for
development (i.e. open space, setbacks, and height). The second
,story addition will not introduce any new architectural features
and/or materials that are already found in the area and it is
Staff's opinion that the addition is not excessively bulky nor
will it create a massive structure.
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. 697, thereby upholding the Director's decision and
approving the second story addition at 281.05 Golden Meadow Drive
subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" attaintreyd heretw-.---
APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14th day of
Ro ert Be rd, Direct of
Environmental Servic and
Secretary to the Commission
Peter Voh Hagen
Chairperson
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Conditions of Approval for
Height Variation No. 697
1) Maximum height of the addition shall not exceed a height of
211-3" as measured from adjacent, existing grade.
2) Required setbacks for the second story addition shall be
maintained: 521-0", front yard; 91-0" and 27'-0" , side yard;
44'-0" rear yard.
3) Maximum eave projections shall not exceed 4" for each l' -O" of
required setback.
4) The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the
City's Building and Safety Division.
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