PC RES 1994-019P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 94- 19
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 360 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 430 SQUARE FOOT
SECOND STORY ADDITION LOCATED 12.5 FEET INTO
THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD SETBACK AREA, AND 26.5
FEET IN HEIGHT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6931
KINGS HARBOR DRIVE.
WHEREAS, Vlasta and Zelkjo Zic have submitted an application
for Variance No. 360 to allow construction of a 430 square foot
second story addition to an existing structure which is located 7.5
feet into the required 20 foot front setback area, (12.5 feet from
the front property line) and 26.5 feet in height (the Code maximum
is 26 feet); and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 1994, the Director of Planning,
Building, and Code Enforcement conditionally Approved Height
Variation No. 781 for construction of the second story addition,
contingent upon subsequent approval of Variance No. 360 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 April 12 and May 24, 1994, at
which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be
heard and present evidence; and,
WHEREAS, after considering the plans as submitted, the
Planning Commission, on April 12, 1994, directed the applicants to
revise the plans and provide articulation along the front of the
structure. Revised plans were submitted to the City on May 10,
1994, and were reviewed and considered by the Planning Commission
on May 24, 1994.
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 location of the
existing structure within the required front setback, any second
story addition to the existing structure would also be located
within the required front setback. Additionally, extreme slopes
located in the rear of the property limit the amount of buildable
area on the property. These conditions result in exceptional or
extraordinary circumstances, which do not apply generally to other
property 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 has been revised
to provide articulation along the front facade of the structure,
the addition has been designed so as to not significantly impair
views from any surrounding property and is architecturally
compatible with the existing residence and neighboring properties,
and the landowners will be required to comply with all
recommendations and requirements of the Division of Building and
Safety.
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, minutes,
and records of the proceedings, the Planning Commission of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants Variance No. 360 for
construction of a 430 square foot second story addition which
encroaches 7.5 feet into the required 20 foot front setback area
and which is 26.5 feet in height to match the existing ridgeline on
property located at 6931 Kings Harbor Drive, subject to the
conditions contained in the attached Exhibit "All which are
necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 24 day of May 1994.
BretcX. Bftnardl, AICP
Dire or of P 1nning, Building,
and Code Enforcement and Secretary
to the Planning Commission
Gilbert Alberio
Chairman
P.C. Resolution No. 94-19.
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
VARIANCE NO. 360
6931 KINGS HARBOR DRIVE
1. Construction shall substantially conform to the plans revised
stamped as received by the city on May 10, 1994. Any proposed
modifications shall be subject to review and approval by the
Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement.
2. Portions of the new construction located within the required
front setback shall not extend beyond the vertical plane of
the existing structure below. The following minimum setbacks
shall apply for the new construction:
Front: 12.5 feet - CRITICAL - CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Side: 5 feet
Rear: 15 feet
3. The maximum height of the new construction shall not exceed
26.5 feet to match the existing ridgeline. Height shall be
measured from the highest grade covered by the structure,
located at the southeast corner of the existing garage.
CRITICAL - RIDGE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.
4. No grading is permitted with this approval.
5. Prior to submittal of plans to the Division of Building and
Safety for plan check, the landowners shall submit to the City
a Covenant to Maintain Property to Protect Views.
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