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PC RES 1992-063P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 92-,0-- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 341 AND COASTAL PERMIT NO. 112 TO ALLOW A 391 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AT 47 SEAWALL DRIVE, WHICH IS LOCATED WITHIN THE LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM BOUNDARY AND SEAWARD OF THE COASTAL SETBACK LINE. WHEREAS, on June 11, 1992 the City Council approved Moratorium Exception No. 4 to allow the applicants, Dr. and Mrs. John Moeller to proceed with filing development applications to enlarge their existing residence at 47 Seawall; and WHEREAS, the applicants, submitted applications for a Variance and a Coastal Permit to allow for a 2 foot encroachment into the required side yard setback, a 20% reduction in the required open space, and to exceed the 250 square foot addition limitation of the Code for additions to an existing residence located within the Coastal Zone ; and WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing was held on August 25, 1992 and October 13, 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 which apply to this property which do not apply generally to other property in the same zoning district, since the lot is of a substandard size (3,880 square feet in a minimum 20,000 square foot lot district) and dimensions. Section 2: That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of the substantial property right of the applicant, and that this right is possessed by other property owners under like conditions in the same zoning district in that other properties within the Portuguese Bend Club have been granted variances for reduction�in setbacks and open space for minor additions to their homes. Section 3: That the granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property and improvements in the area in which the property is located because the project requires no grading and there will be no additional plumbing. The addition will be a maximum of 10 feet in height and it will not create a significant visual impact on the adjacent properties. Section 4: That the granting of the variance will not be contrary to the objectives of the General Plan or the Coastal Specific Plan because the subject property is not located in the Open Space Hazard Zone and there will be no additional water usage. Section 5:. The existing and proposed development is in conformance with the Coastal Specific Plan since the subject property is not located in an Open Space hazard Zone and there is no additional water usage proposed. Section 6: 'That the existing residence which is located between the Sea and the first public road, is in conformance with applicable public access and recreation policies of the Coastal Act, in that there are no public trails or access points on the subject property which would be impacted by the proposed addition. I Section 7: 'For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings included in the Staff Report and records of proceedings, the Planning Commission of the city of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Variance No. 341 and Coastal Permit No. 112, thereby approving the project subject to the Conditions of Approval listed in the attached Exhibit "A," which are necessary to preserve and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare in the area. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of October, 1992. Dudley Ongerdonk, Director of Envir-dnmental Services and Secretary to the Commission Robert Katherman Chairman Resolution No. " 92-63 Page 2 of 3 Exhibit "All Conditions of Approval Variance No. 328 and Coastal Permit No. 112 47 Seawall i. All conditions of approval of Moratorium Exception No. 4 shall be adhered to. 2. Minimum side yard setbacks shall be 3 feet. 3. The maximum ridgeline height shall not exceed the ridgeheight the existing structure as measured from the pad elevation of the courtyard adjacent to the front of the residence. The architect shall provide a certified ridgeheight measurement of the existing structure on the revised elevations. Ridgeline Certification of the addition shall be required upon request of roof sheathing inspection. 4. No grading has been approved with this permit. 5. Maximum square footage of the additions shall not exceed 391 square feet. 6. No new plumbing fixtures shall be added. 7. Complete soils and geology reports will be required for the Department of Building and Safety and must meet their standards. 8. Maximum allowable eave projections shall not exceed 411 for each 11- 011 of setback. 9. The property owner shall complete, notarize, and submit a Covenant to Protect Views to the Environmental Services Department prior to the issuance of final building permits. Exhibit "All Conditions of Approval Variance No. 341 and Coastal Permit No. 112 47 Seawall Drive 1. The property owner shall complete, notarize, and submit a Covenant to Protect Views to the Environmental Services Department prior to the issuance of final building permits. 2. The maximum allowable encroachment into the 5 foot required side yard setback shall not exceed 2 feet. 3. The maximum ridgeline height of the structure shall not exceed 101- 011 as measured from finished grade adjacent to the front pad elevation of the residence. 4. No grading has been approved with this permit. 5. Maximum square footage of the new additions shall not exceed 391 square feet. 6. No new plumbing fixtures shall be added. 7. Complete soils and geology reports shall be submitted and approved by the Division of Building and Safety. a. Maximum allowable eave projections shall not exceed 411 for each 11- 011 of required setback. 9. All applicable conditions of Moratorium Exception No. 4 shall remain in effect.