PC RES 1993-042P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 93-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 365 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN 860 SQUARE FOOT
SECOND STORY ADDITION LOCATED TEN FEET INTO
THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD SETBACK AREA AND TEN
FEET FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE ON PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 30676 PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST
WHEREAS, Dr. and Mrs. Claudewell Thomas have submitted an
application for Variance No. 365 to allow construction of an 860
square foot second story addition to an existing structure which is
located ten feet into the required front setback, and ten feet from
the front property line; and,
WHEREAS, on October 18, 1993, the Director of Planning,
Building, and Code Enforcement conditionally Approved Height
Variation No. 784 for construction of the second story addition,
contingent upon subsequent approval of Variance No. 365 by the
Planning Commission; and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Development Code, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes held a public hearing on November 23, 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 due to the unusual configuration of the
property and location of the existing structure within the required
front yard setback area, any second story addition to the existing
structure would also be located within the required front setback.
Therefore, this results in an exceptional or extraordinary
circumstance applicable to the subject property, which does not
apply generally to other properties in the same zoning district.
"Section 2: Upon completion, the subject residence will be
comparable in size to homes immediately surrounding it. Therefore,
this Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
home similar in size to those surrounding it, which right is
possessed by other property owners under like conditions in the
same zoning district.
Section 3: 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 second story addition will not
significantly impair views from any surrounding property and the
landowner will be required to comply with all recommendations and
requirements of the Division of Building and Safety.
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Section 4: The granting of the Variance will not be
contrary to the objectives of the General Plan since the property
will continue to be used for single family residential purposes.
The property is not located in the Coastal Zone, and is therefore
not subject to the policies or requirements of the Coastal Specific
Plan.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons, and based on
information and findings contained in the Staff Report and records
of the proceedings, the Planning commission of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes hereby grants Variance No. 365 for construction of an
860 square foot second story addition which encroaches ten feet
into the required front setback and which is located ten feet from
the front property line on property located at 30676 Palos Verdes
Drive East, subject to the conditions contained in the attached
Exhibit "All which are necessary to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare.
tBrnarl
, AICP
ecVor Pl nning,
Code Enforcement
the commission
Building,
and Secretary
P.C. Resolution No. 93-42.
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
VARIANCE NO. 365
30676 PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST
1. The maximum height of the new construction shall not exceed
24.0 feet. The maximum ridge elevation shall not exceed
124.75 feet. Height shall be measured from elevation 100.75
located at the northernmost corner of the existing structure.
CRITICAL - RIDGE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.
2. Portions of the new construction located within the required
front setback shall not extend beyond the vertical plane of
the existing structure. The following minimum setbacks shall
apply: Front - 10 feet; Side - 5 feet; Rear - 15 feet.
CRITICAL - SETBACK CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.
3. No grading permitted with this approval.
4. Prior to submittal of plans to the Division of Building and
Safety, the landowner shall submit to the City a Covenant to
Maintain Property to Protect Views.
5. Construction shall substantially conform to the plans stamped
as received by the City on August 5, 1993. Any proposed
modifications shall be subject to review and approval by the
Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement.
P.C. Resolution No 93-42.
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