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P. C. RESOLUTION NO. 93-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 356 ALLOWING AN APPROXIMATELY 600 SQUARE
FOOT DECK WHICH WOULD ENCROACH A MAXIMUM 14
FEET OVER AN EXTREME SLOPE; AND ALLOWING AN
EXISTING SATELLITE DISH TO REMAIN ON AN
EXTREME REAR YARD SLOPE FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 26410 GRAYSLAKE ROAD.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Zafar A. Basith, has requested a
Variance to construct an approximately 600 square foot deck which
would extend a maximum 141-011 over an extreme slope; and to allow
an existing satellite dish erected without a permit to remain on
an extreme slope; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing was
held on July 27, 1993, 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 the lot is of a substandard size, and only a
small rear outdoor living area of approximately 1,647 square feet
is available as useable recreational space due to the large
portion of the lot which is extreme slope area.
Section 2: The granting of the Variance is necessary to
preserve a substantial property right of the landowner, (which
right is possessed by other property owners under like conditions
in the same zoning district) since the extreme slope on the
property limits the use and enjoyment of the exterior portions of
the rear property. Construction of the deck over the extreme
slope will provide approximately 600 square feet of additional
level area in the rear of the property, and will serve to provide
for use of the property in a manner similar to that enjoyed by
other property owners in the same zoning district.
Section 3: The granting of the Variance would not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
property and improvements in the area, since the Conditions of
Approval in the attached Exhbiit "All require that appropriate
landscaping be planted to screen the deck as viewed from across
the canyon and protect the privacy of the neighbors on either side
of the property. The applicant will also be required to comply
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with all Building and Safety Department specifications for the
construction of the deck.
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 deck; the
project has been conditioned to protect the privacy of the
adjacent properties; and the property is not located within the
Coastal Zone.
Section 5: That the site cannot reasonably accommodate the
satellite dish in another location not involving an extreme slope.
Section 6: That approval of the satellite dish in the
extreme slope will not significantly adversely affect neighboring
properties. Considerations leading to this determination included
analysis of: view impairment, visual impact, slope instability,
and increased runoff. The latter two considerations are subject
to the review and approval of the Building and Safety Division.
Section 7: That the installation of the satellite dish will
create insignificant disturbance to the slope, subject to
verification by the Building and Safety Division.
Section 8: That the approval of the satellite dish is not
contrary to the General Plan or Coastal Specific Plan, and that a
specific allowance for such construction is set forth in the
Development Code under Sections 17.41.200 and 17.57.060.
Section 9: 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. 356 and Miscellaneous Hearing re: Satellite Dish,
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 th' 27th day
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Chairman
Bret . BpIrnar , AICP
Director of En ironmental Services
and Secretary to the Commission
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1.
Exhibit "All
conditions of Approval
Variance No. 356, and Miscellaneous Hearing Re Satellite Dish
26410 Grayslake Road
The deck and satellite dish shall maintain the following
minimum setbacks:
Front: 201-011
Sides: 51-011 north
51-011 south
Rear: 151-011
2. The maximum overall height of the deck (measured from the
lowest adjacent grade to the top of the handrail) shall not
exceed 141.-0ll; and the maximum overall height of the
satellite dish shall not exceed 121-011.
3. The deck material shall consist of redwood, or a similar wood
materials that blends with the natural landscape and is
subject to review and approval of the Director of
Environmental Services.
4. The applicant shall provide adequate landscaping to screen
the support members of the deck, and to protect the
neighbors' privacy from the deck. The satellite dish shall
also be landscaped to mitigate its aesthetic impact. All
landscaping shall be subject to the review and approval of
the Director of Environmental Services.
5. All Building and Safety Department requirements must be met
with regard to slope erosion, drainage, and any other
specifications regarding construction into extreme slopes.
6. The applicant shall submit a Covenant to Protect Views to the
Director of Environmental Services prior to submittal of
plans to the Building and Safety Department for plan check.
7. The deck construction shall conform substantially to the
approved plans dated April 25, 1993.
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