PC RES 1991-026P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 295 TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION INTO AN EXTREME SLOPE FOR
ADDITIONS AT 28866 CRESTRIDGE.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Stevie Bei.tsher, has requested a
Variance application to allow for construction into an extreme
slope for additions to the existing structure; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing was held on
June 11, 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 which do
not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning
district, in that the property is broken up into two distinguished
pad levels by several transitional extreme slopes. Although the
gross lot area exceeds the minimum required area for newly created
RS -2 zoned lots, the transitional slopes significantly reduce the
developable area of the lot.
Section 2: That such a Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
applicant, since the applicant is restricted to the areas of the
property which can be developed due to the transitional slopes
throughout the property.
Section 3: That the granting of the Variance will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
property and improvements in the area in which the property is
located, since the proposed additions will not cause view
impairment from surrounding properties and will be erected
according to Building and Safety standards.
Section 4: That the granting of such a Variance will not be
contrary to the objectives of the General Plan since the additions
will not alter the residential use of the property. The property
is not located within the Coastal Specific Plan District.
Section 5: For the forgoing reasons and based on the
information and findings included in the Staff report and records
of the proceedings, the Planning Commission hereby approves
Variance No. 295 subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit
"A" 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 11th day of June, 1991.
Peter Von{Hagen
Chairman
Bert Benar , Director 6f
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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Conditions,of Approval
for Variance No. 295
1. The applicant shall complete, notarize, and submit a Covenant
to Protect Views to the Department of Environmental Services
prior to the issuance of final Building Permits.
2. The maximum height of the addition shall not exceed 12 feet in
height, or an elevation of 152.0 feet.
3. Maximum allowable eave projections shall not exceed 4 inches
for each 1'-0" of required setback.
4. Minimum required setbacks shall be maintained:
front yard: 20'-0"
side yards: 5'-0"
rear yard : 151-0"
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