PC RES 1992-021 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 92-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING VARIANCE NO. 317 FOR
THE EXISTING CONVERSION OF A GARAGE TO HABITABLE
SPACE AT 27841 WESTERN AVENUE.
WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Chagnovich has requested a
Variance to allow an existing garage conversion to habitable
space, with no provision for the required two (2) minimum
garage spaces at 27841 Western Avenue; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing
was held on March 24, 1992, 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 no exceptional or
extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property, or its intended use, which do not apply generally
to other properties in the same zoning district since, the
subject property is rectangular in shape and has a relatively
flat pad large enough for a new garage to be constructed on
the property in order to provide the two enclosed parking
spaces.
Section 2 : That the variance is not necessary for
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right
of the landowner which right is possessed by other property
owners in the same zoning district since other property
owners maintain a two car garage.
Section 3 : That the granting of the variance would be
materially detrimental to the public welfare since there is
no provision for an enclosed parking area, vehicles must park
in the driveway or on the street. Fewer cars parked on the
street reduces the risk of pedestrian-vehicle accidents and
visibility from curb to curb is improved. Finally, the
cumulative effect of granting similar variance requests could
lead to security, circulation and aesthetic problems within
the adjacent neighborhood.
Section 4: That the Planning Commission has directed
Staff to suspend all code enforcement action against the
property for a period of 90 days to allow the property owner
adequate time to either re-convert the existing garage or
submit plans to the City to construct a new garage on the
property for the required (2) enclosed parking spaces.
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Section 5: For the foregoing reasons, and based on
the information and findings included in the staff report,
minutes and evidence presented at the public hearing the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does
hereby deny Variance No. 317 for the existing conversion of
the garage to habitable space at 27841 Western Avenue.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 31st da of March, 1:92 .
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Robert Katherman
Chairman
Carolynn%Petru, Acting Director
of Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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P.C. Resolution No. 92-21