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P.C. RESOLUTION 92- 66
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 327,
COASTAL PERMIT NO. 109 AND GRADING PERMIT NO. 1612 TO
ALLOW 130. 6 SQUARE FEET OF MASTER BEDROOM ADDITION TO
AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND A 645 SQUARE FOOT BASEMENT
CONVERSION LOCATED WITHIN THE LANDSLIDE MORATORIUM
AND COASTAL SETBACK ZONE LOCATED AT 108 SPINDRIFT
DRIVE.
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Summers have requested a
variance, a coastal permit and a grading permit to allow for
the 2 foot encroachment into the required rear yard setback
to exceed the 250 square foot limitation for additions to
residents in the Coastal Setback Zone, a 15 percent reduction
in the minimum open space requirement to the existing
residence; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing was
held on March 10, April 9, April 28, May 26, June 23 ,
September 3, and October 27, 1992 at which time all
interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard and
present evidence and;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the proposed development is in conformance
with the Coastal Specific Plan since the subject property is
not located in an Open Space Hazard Zone and proposed
additions would not be considered excessive, or create a
hazardous condition.
Section 2 : That the existing residence which is located
between the Sea and the first public road is in conformance
with the applicable public access and recreation policies of
the Coastal Act, in that the are no public trails or access
points on the subject property which would be impacted by the
proposed addition.
Section 3 : 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 the applicant's lot is smaller that the
newly created RS-2 zoned properties, and other lots within
the Portuguese Bend Club and leaves little room for expansion
other than the rear yard setback and the crawl space areas,
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thereby requiring a variance. The applicants do not have any
alternative locations on the property for the additions to
the existing residence other than where they have been
proposed.
Section 4: 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. Other homes in the lower
Portuguese Bend area have been granted approval for
significant changes in building footprint and the granting of
the additional 535 square feet of subterranean space would be
similar and less obtrusive than those residents that have
received planning approval for larger additions in this area.
Section 5: 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 the submitted geology and soils reports have
addressed the concerns of the City Geologist and the proposed
project appears to satisfy the intent of the geologic and
geotechnical provisions of Chapter 15.20 of the Municipal
Code
Section 6 : 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.
Section 7 : That the 36 cubic yards of proposed grading
and the proposed retaining walls are not excessive beyond
that necessary beyond the permitted primary use of the lot.
Section 8 : That the location of the proposed grading
underneath the structure does not adversely affect the views
and visual relationships from neighboring sites.
Section 9 : That the proposed grading minimizes
disturbance to the natural contours and that the finished
contours are reasonably natural. since the grading is
proposed under the existing building footprint and will not
alter the outward appearance of the structure.
Section 10 : 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. 327, Coastal Permit No. 109 and Grading
Permit No. 1612 subject to the conditions found in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and made a part hereof, which are
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necessary to preserve the public health, safety and general
welfare in the area.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 27th day of October, 1992.
14/l/
Robert Katherman
Chairman
Dudley On0,45.c, 2,rk
k, Director
of Environtal Services
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of Approval
Variance No 327 , Coastal Permit No 109, Grading No. 1612
1. The applicants shall modify the proposed additions to
reflect the changes made by the Planning Commission and
submit the new plans to the Department of Environmental
Services for clearance.
2 . The maximum allowable encroachment into the required 15
foot rear yard setback shall not exceed 2 feet at its
closest point to the rear property line.
3 Minimum east side yard setback shall be 5 feet and the
front yard setback and west side yard setback shall not
exceed 3 feet.
4 . The maximum ridgeline height shall not exceed 16 ' 0" (or
an elevation 118.25) , as measured from existing
adj-scent grade.
5. No new plumbing fixtures shall be added.
6. Grading shall be limited to 36 cubic yards and 5 feet of
cut.
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Theowner shall complete, notarize and submit a
Covenant to Protect Views to the Environmental Services
Department prior to issuance of final building permits.
The applicant may also elect the option for city Staff
toP erform an on site vegetation analysis.
8. All applicable conditions of Moratorium Exemption No. 46
shall be fulfilled prior to building permit issuance.
9 . The yard drainage shall be approved by the City
Engineer. All level areas shall have a minimum of 2
percent slope. All lot deficiencies, if any, shall be
corrected prior to final inspection. All landscaping
irrigation systems shall be a part of a water management
system approved by the Director of Public Works.
10. The maximum height of the proposed privacy screen along
the eastern side yard property line shall not exceed a
height of 6 feet.
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