PC RES 1993-035P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 93-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 363
TO ALLOW A FIFTEEN FOOT (151-011) ENCROACHMENT INTO
THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO ACCOMMODATE A 76 SQUARE
FOOT ADDITION AT 6309 VIA COLINITA.
WHEREAS, the applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stein have
requested a Variance to allow a fifteen foot (151-011) encroachment
into the required twenty foot (201-011) front yard setback to
accommodate a 76 sq. ft. addition; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA) and local CEQA guidelines, the
proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt (Class
I); and,
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Development Code, a duly noticed public hearing was
held on October 12, 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 involved, or
to the intended use of the property, which do not apply generally
to other property in the same zoning district in that, the existing
residence, as well as others along this portion of Via Colinita,
was situated in its current location due to the sloping topography
of the entire lot and the configuration of the existing house on
the lot. As a result, the subject residence (as with others in the
area) encroaches into the front yard setback. The applicants are
limited in improving the property due to the constraining physical
features of the lot, and therefore this finding can be made.
Section 2: That such Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
applicant, that of making a minor improvement to the property,
which right is possessed by other property owners under like
conditions in the same zoning district.
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 proposed minimal additional habitable area will
simply enclose an existing area at the front of the house that is
already covered by the existing roof. The encroachment into the
front yard setback is consistent with other homes along this
portion of Via Colinita and will not be materially detrimental in
any manner. The proposed addition will not impair any views from
or adversely effect the visual relationship with adjacent
properties.
Section 4: That the granting of such a Variance will not be
contrary to the objectives of the General Plan or the or the
policies and requirements of the Coastal Specific Plan since the
General Plan encourages development within the City that maintains
and enhances the visual qualities of existing neighborhoods without
creating adverse impacts to the surrounding area. The subject
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. 363 for an addition to the residence located at 6309
Via Colinita, 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 12th day of October, 1993.
ME
Robert Kat
Chairman
Bretj�gBjrnaitU ' Director of
Plan uilAing and Code
Enforcement and Secretary to
the commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR VARIANCE 363
(6309 VIA COLINITA)
1) The maximum front yard setback encroachment shall not
exceed fifteen feet (15'-011). Minimum seven foot (5'-011)
front yard setback shall be maintained.
2) The maximum height of the structure shall not exceed a
height of 23'-911, or a ridge elevation of 105.75' as
measured from pad elevation 82.01.
4) The maximum eave projections into the required setbacks
shall not exceed 4" for each 1'-0" of required setback.
5) The additions shall be constructed in substantial
conformance to the approved set of plans stamped as
received on July 19, 1993.
6) NO grading has been approved with this permit.
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