PC RES 1992-033P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 92-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING EXTREME SLOPE NO. 30 FOR
A DECK TO ENCROACH 6 FEET OVER AN EXTREME SLOPE AT
28864 CRESTRIDGE.
WHEREAS, Almis and Rita Kuolas submitted Extreme Slope No.
30 on November 13, 1991, to allow a cantilevered wooden deck to
encroach six feet over an extreme slope.
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development
Code, a public hearing was held on May 12, 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 THEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That there are exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions applicable to the property, since the
lot contains a very limited amount of usable yard area due to the
extreme slope which occupies approximately 50 percent of the lot
and that the extraordinary condition on the applicant's property
does not apply generally to the remainder of properties in the
surrounding neighborhood.
Section 2: That an extreme slope permit is necessary to
preserve or allow the enjoyment of a substantial property right
to the application which is possessed by other property owners
under similar conditions in the same zoning district, since the
surrounding properties have ample usable outdoor living areas.
Section 3: That the granting of an extreme slope permit
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 deck would not impair the
views, or adversely impact the privacy of surrounding residences
and is screened from view from the public right-of-way by
existing foliage.
Section 4: That the extreme slope permit is not contrary to
the provisions of the General Plan since their proposed deck
would not alter the existing residential use of the site and is
in conformance with all land use control elements in the General
Plan.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons and based on
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 hereby approves
Extreme Slope No. 30 thereby approving a 272 square foot
cantilevered wooden deck to extend 6 feet onto an extreme slope
subject to conditions of approval attached in Exhibit "A", which
are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12t)o dpLy of Pqj'�99r.
Dudleynderdonk, Ditector of
Environmental services and
Secretary to the Commission
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "All
EXTREME SLOPE PERMIT NO. 30
28864 CRESTRIDGE
1. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan to screen
the view of the deck from surrounding properties.
Landscaping shall consist of drought tolerant, low
maintenance, and erosion controlling plant materials.
Plant materials shall also blend with the native
vegetation in the area. The landscaping and irrigation
plan shall be submitted prior to building permit
issuance and installed prior to building final.
2. Any disturbance to the surrounding slopes shall be
restored and recompacted to pre -construction
conditions. If existing landscaping on the slopes is
removed or destroyed it shall be replaced in accordance
with Condition No. 1.
3. In accordance with the provisions of 17.57.060, the
deck shall be of color that blends with the natural
landscape and maintenance thereof and shall subject to
approval be the Director of Environmental Services
prior to painting.
4. A Second Unit Covenant shall be required for the guest
house/studio and kitchen facilities that would include
a sink and a stove shall be prohibited.
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