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P. C. RESOLUTION NO. 92- 67
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 332, REVISION "A" ALLOWING FRONT YARD
SETBACK ENCROACHMENTS OF 5'-3" AND 11'-4" FOR
A SECOND STORY GARDEN WINDOW, AND AN
UNDERFLOOR LAUNDRY AREA, RESPECTIVELY; AND FOR
A 5-FOOT REDUCTION OF THE 5-FOOT NORTHERN
SIDEYARD SETBACK, AT 28127 LOBROOK DRIVE.
WHEREAS, the applicants, Kelly Vince and Catherine Bannerman,
have requested a Variance for an after-the-fact approval to
construct a second story garden window which would encroach 5 '-3"
into the front yard setback; an underfloor laundry room which
would extend 11'-4" into the front yard setback; and a 5-foot
reduction of their 5-foot required northern sideyard setback at
their existing home at 28127 Lobrook Drive; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, public hearings were held on
July 28, 1992, and October 27, 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 7203 square foot lot is smaller than the
10, 000 square feet required for new lots in its zone; that the
unique configuration of the lot allows the construction of an
underfloor area within the front and sideyard setbacks in that
only a small portion will be seen from the public right-of-way;
and that the garden window, being on a second story and not
extending out beyond the existing eaveline, may be viewed as an
architectural feature, which may project into the setback.
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
construct a small laundry room.
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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 the geology for the proposed project has been
reviewed and approved by the City's Geologist and since the
proposed addition will not disrupt the visual character of the
street.
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. 332, Revision "A", subject to the conditions -
contained in Exhibit "A" 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 27th day of Octobe , *92 .
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Robert Katherman
Chairman
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Dudley On erdonk, Director of
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Secretary to the Commission
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Exhibit "A"
Conditions of Approval
Variance No. 332, Revision "A"
1. The setback requirement along the northern portion of the
addition shall be eliminated, and may be built directly
inside of the applicant's property line. The Director of
Environmental Services may require verification of the
location of the side property line.
2. No walls or structures greater than 42" may be constructed
within the front yard setback other than the encroachments
for the garden window and underfloor laundry room.
3 . The maximum encroachment into the front yard setback for the
garden window shall be 5 '3" .
4. The maximum encroachment into the front yard setback for the
underfloor laundry room shall be 11'-4" .
5. There shall be no windows or doors along the northern (side)
wall of the addition. A doorway leading to the backyard
(west) walkway shall be permitted.
6. The applicant shall complete, notarize, and submit a Second
Unit Covenant in order to assure that the underfloor laundry
room will not be converted to a second unit without approval
of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.
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