PC RES 1992-049P. C. RESOLUTION NO. 92-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 312 AND GRADING NO. 1579, ALLOWING A FIVE
FOOT REDUCTION IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AND
MINOR GRADING INTO AN EXTREME SLOPE AT 1433
CADDINGTON DRIVE.
WHEREAS, the applicants, Patricia and Carmine Coppa, have
requested a Grading Permit and Variance to construct a first and
second story addition which would require minor grading into an
extreme slope in the sideyard, and a five-foot encroachment into
the front yard setback at 1433 Caddington Drive; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing was held on
July 28, 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 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 this 8400 square foot lot is smaller than the
10,000 square feet required for new lots in its zone, and there is
no other logical alternative location for the addition.
Section 2: That such a Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
applicants, and said right is enjoyed by other property owners
under like conditions. The applicants' right to develop their
property is limited due to the small size of their lot. other
properties in the same zoning district with a larger lot would
have an opportunity to expand their footprint in order to
accommodate an addition of this size.
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 building standards for the proposed project will be
reviewed and require approval from the City's Building and Safety
Division.
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Section 4: That the granting of such a Variance will not be
contrary to the objectives of the General Plan nor the goals and
policies of the Coastal Specific Plan since the residential use of
the property will not be altered as a result of the additions and
the property is not located within the Coastal Zone.
Section 5: For the foregoing 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. 312 and Grading Permit No. 1579 subject to the
conditions contained in Exhibit "All 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 28th day of July, 1992.
Dudley Offiderdonk, Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
Robert Katherm—an
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
VARIANCE NO. 312 AND GRADING NO. 1579
1433 CADDINGTON DRIVE
1. All conditions of approval for Height Variation No. 724
granted on May 12, 1992 shall remain in effect.
2. Minimum front yard setback to accommodate the garage
expansion shall be 15'-0" (5'-0" maximum encroachment).
3. Minimum sideyard setback shall be 6'-011.
4. Eaves may project a maximum 4" into setback for each 1'-0" of
required setback.
5. Any necessary geologic assessments and/or reports shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Geologist prior to the
issuance of grading and/or building permits for that portion
of the structure that encroaches into the extreme slope.
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