PC RES 1994-022P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 94-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
VARIANCE NO. 373 TO ALLOW 1,397 SQ. FT. OF NEW
HABITABLE AREA THAT WILL MEASURE A MAXIMUM
OF 37'-6" IN OVERALL DOWNSLOPE HEIGHT AT 6417
CORSINI PLACE.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Mr Robert Garstein, representing the property owners, Mr and Mrs
Slobodan Androsevic, has requested Variance No. 373 for the proposed 1,397 sq. ft of new habitable
area that will measure a maximum of 37'-6" in overall downslope height; 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 & 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 May 24, 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 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, although the subject lot is 29,296 square feet in overall
area, over 50% of the lot is comprised of undevelopable land due to the severely sloping grade
There does exist a small level area immediately adjacent to the rear of the house, however, the
applicant is seeking to preserve that area to utilize as a usable yard Additionally, the scope of the
project revolves more on working "within" the existing framework of the residence than on further
expanding the home's footprint Because of the four foot (4'-0") expansion of the living room at the
rear of the residence, the point at which the overall height will be measured from will be four feet (4'-
0") further down the slope The change in the height measurement point results in a taller height
measurement, which in this case, exceeds the Code's thirty foot (30"-0") height limitation
Section 2: That such Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of the property
owner's right to make improvements to the existing residence The constraining physical elements
of the lot limits development and the different development requirements from the City's Development
Code and the Palos Verdes Art Jury hinder the property owner's ability to exercise this right
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 additional habitable will not impair any views from, create a loss of privacy or adversely
effect the visual relationship with other adjacent properties
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 373 for additions to the residence located at 6417 Corsini Place, 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 24th day of May 1994
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Bret Ber�a AIC
Directolof Vannin uilding & Code
Enforcement and Secretary to the Planning
Commission
Gilbert Alberio
Chairman
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EXIHBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR & VARIANCE NO 373
(6417 CORSINI PLACE)
1) The maximum height of the structure shall not exceed a height of 37-6", or a ridge
elevation of 734.5', as measured from pad elevation 697 0'
2) The maximum eave projections into the required setbacks shall not exceed 4" for each P-
0" of required setback.
3) The additions shall be constructed in substantial conformance to the approved set of
plans stamped as received on March 21, 1994
4) 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
5) In the event that a Planning requirement and Building & Safety requirement are in
conflict with one another, the stricter standard shall apply
6) The construction site shall be kept free of all loose materials resembling trash and debris
in excess of that material used for Immediate construction purposes Such excess
material may include, but is not limited to. the accumulation of debris, garbage, lumber,
scrap metal, concrete, asphalt, piles of earth, salvage materials, abandoned or discarded
furniture, appliances or other household fixtures
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