PC RES 1991-056 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-56
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
VARIANCE NO. 306, TO ALLOW PILASTERS, A
FOUNTAIN, AND AN ENTRY ARCHWAY TO REMAIN
WITHIN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AS CONSTRUCTED
AT #1 AVENIDA DE MAGNOLIA.
WHEREAS, Greg Abramowitz, representing the property
owners, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Heboian, has requested a Variance
to allow for after-the-fact improvements (pilasters, a
fountain, and an entry archway) to remain within the front
yard setback as constructed; and
WHEREAS, notice was issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing
was held on October 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 which
do not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning
district, in that, although the subject property is similar
in area with the average lot (9, 023 sq. ft. ) in the tract,
the area is significantly smaller than that of newly created
RS-1 and RS-2 zoned lots (1 ac. and 20, 000 sq. ft.
respectively) . Along with this smaller lot area, the shape
of the subject lot, more specifically, the curvilinear south-
east corner of the lot, further limits development since a
portion of the corner is essentially cut off.
Section 2 : That the Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of
the landowner, since the property owner is further restricted
from developing the property in comparison to other property
owners in the area due to the more constraining lot
configuration.
Section 3 : That the granting of the Variance will not be
materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare because the subject improvements have already
received inspection from the City's Building and Safety
. Division as to the structural aspects of said improvements.
Section 4: That the granting of the Variance will not be
contrary to the objectives of the General Plan since the Plan
promotes the design of visually interesting, aesthetically
pleasing residential neighborhoods to be maintained
throughout the City and the subject improvements are nothing
more than ornamental features to beautify the property.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons, and based on the
information and findings provided in the Staff report, the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby
approves Variance No. 306 as submitted.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 22nd day of October,
1991.
Pe er Vo Hagen Or
Chairman
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Robertnard, Directori o f
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
P.C. Resolution No. 91-56
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