PC RES 1994-011PC RESOLUTION NO 94-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 371 TO ALLOW A 207 SQUARE FOOT MASTER
BEDROOM ADDITION, LEGALIZE A 138 SQUARE FOOT
UNPERMITTED LIVING ROOM ADDITION THAT
ENCROACHES INTO THE REAR YARD SETBACK, AND
RELOCATE A 530 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE THAT WILL
ENCROACH A MA IMUM OF 1 P-3" INTO THE REQUIRED 20'-
0" FRONT YARD SETBACK AT 4150 MARITIME ROAD
WHEREAS, the applicant, Ms. Suzanne Farman, has requested Variance No 371 for the
proposed 207 square foot master bedroom addition, to legalize a 138 sq ft unpermitted living room
addition and to allow a maximum encroachment of 11'-3" into the required 20'-0" front yard setback
for a new garage, 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
II), and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Development Code, a duly noticed public hearing was held on April 12, 1994, 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 l: 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, although the lot is generally rectangular in shape and level
in grade, the subject property is significantly substandard in size, thus limiting the possibilities of the
applicant to improve the property.
Section 2: That such Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right of the applicant, since the majority of the homes in the Portuguese Bend Club do not
respect their current minimum setback and open space requirements, and many homes have zero
setbacks along various property lines Although the 345 sq ft addition exceeds the 250 sq ft. Code
limitation for properties located seaward of the Coastal Setback Line, many additions of greater size
have been recently approved by the City Council and Planning Commission
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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 proposed minimal additional habitable area and the new garage will not cause any view
impairment or loss of privacy. The encroachment into the front and rear yard setback areas is
consistent with other homes within the Portuguese Bend Club community
Section 4: That the granting of such a Variance will not be contrary to the policies and objectives
of the General 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
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 371 for additions to the residence located at 4154 Maritime Road, 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 12th day of April, 1994
ode
Enforcement and Secretary to the Planning
Commission
Gilbert Albeno
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR & VARIANCE NO. 371
(4150 MARITIME ROAD)
1) The maximum front yard setback encroachment (for the garage) shall not exceed 1 P-3"
Minimum 5'-0" side yard setback shall be maintained
2) The maximum rear yard setback encroachment (for the living rm addition) shall not
exceed 13'-0".
3) The maximum height of the structure shall not exceed a height of 16-0", or a ridge
elevation of 114 62' as measured from pad elevation 98 62'
4) The maximum eave projections into the required setbacks shall not exceed 4" for each F-
0" of required setback
5) The additions shall be constructed in substantial conformance to the approved set of
plans stamped as received on February 22, 1994.
6) NO grading has been approved with this permit
7) A completed and notarized Covenant to Protect Views shall be submitted to the Planning
Department prior to the submittal of the approved plans into the City's Plan Check
process.
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