PC RES 1994-047P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 94- 47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF HEIGHT
VARIATION NO. 794 THEREBY APPROVING A REVISED SECOND
STORY ADDITION TO A MAXIMUM UPSLOPE HEIGHT OF 23'- 6"
AND A MAXIMUM DOWNSLOPE HEIGHT OF 26'- 811, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, AT 30824 CARTIER DRIVE
WHEREAS, on December 21, 1993, the applicant submitted
Height Variation No. 794 to the Department of Planning,
Building, and Code Enforcement for a 2,128 square foot second
story addition to a maximum upslope height of 261- 0" and a
maximum downslope height of 291- 611; and,
WHEREAS, on June 15, 1994, after the owner and the
architect declined to further re -design the proposed addition
(they had previously reduced the size of the addition by 180
square feet and lowered the ridge line by 11- 611), the
Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Denied
Height Variation No. 794 based on the finding that the
proposed project was not compatible with the immediate
neighborhood character; and,
WHEREAS, the landowner filed a written appeal on June
20, 1994, within fifteen (15) days of the Director's decision
of denial; and,
WHEREAS, after due notice issued pursuant to the
provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, the
Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 26, 1994
and September 13, 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 pursuant to the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA) and the City's
local CEQA guidelines, the proposed project has been found to
be categorically exempt (Class III).
Section 2: That pursuant to Section 17.02.040 of the
Development Code and the adopted Height Variation Guidelines,
the applicant has complied with the provision set forth for
early neighborhood consultation, in that they discussed the
proposed project and obtained the signatures of 700 of the
property owners within a 500 foot radius of the subject
property.
Section 3: That the proposed structure would not create
significant or cumulative view impairment from the
surrounding properties in the immediate neighborhood since
the roof has been re -designed from a gabled to a hip roof and
the upslope height of the ridgeline has been reduced from to
261- 011 to 231- 611 in height.
Section 4: That the proposed structure is not located
on a ridge or promontory.
Section 5: That the architectural style, including
facade treatments, structure height, roof design and apparent
bulk and mass of the re -designed addition would be compatible
with other existing residences in the neighborhood, since the
front facade has been articulated, the upper level balcony
has been setback further from the garage below, and the
height of the covered entry was lowered by 51- 011.
Section 6: The time within which the judicial review of
the decision reflected in this Resolution, if available must
be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California
Code of Civil Procedure.
Section 7: For the foregoing reasons, and based on the
information and findings included in the Staff Report,
minutes and evidence presented at the public hearing, the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
hereby Upholds the Appeal of Height Variation No. 794,
thereby overturning the Director's Denial and Approving a
1,947 square foot second story addition at 30824 Cartier
Drive.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of September,1994.
Bret4
Beard, -JCP
Direc7or oy Planni/ig, Building
and Code Enforcemdnt and
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Gilbert Alberio
Chairman
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Exhibit "A"
Conditions of Approval
Height Variation No. 794 - Appeal
30824 Cartier Drive
1. Prior to submittal to the Building and Safety Division
for plan check, the property owner shall submit a
notarized Covenant to Protect Views and all associated
fees to the Department of Planning Building and Code
Enforcement.
2. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the landowner
shall submit to the City and receive approval for a
landscaping plan for the installation of vegetation at
or near the rear property line to screen the project
from the residences located upslope. The landscaping
plan shall be reviewed by the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement. The vegetation required
in the approved landscaping plan shall be installed
prior to the building permit final.
3. Prior to the building permit final, the landowner shall
remove the six pine trees located in the rear yard of
the property.
4. The following minimum setback shall be maintained for
the first and second story additiont
front yard: 201- 011
side yard: 51- 011
rear yard: 151- 011
5. The maximum eave projections into any required setback
area shall not exceed 41- 011 per each one foot of
required setback area.
6. The maximum height of the second story addition shall
not exceed a height of 231- 611 (elevation 151.011), as
measured from the highest point of existing grade
covered by the structure (elevation 127.511), and shall
not exceed a height of 261- 811, as measured from
finished grade adjacent to the lowest foundation. Ridge
Height Certification shall be required.
7. The lot shall maintain a minimum of 550 open space.
8. The bathroom windows located on the west elevation of
the second story shall be constructed of an opaque
material.
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9. The completed project shall substantially conform to the
plans stamped as received by the Planning Department on
August 30, 1994,,including the roof configuration shown
on said plans.
10. In the event that a Planning Division requirement and a
Building and Safety Division requirements are in
conflict with one another, the stricter standard shall
apply.
11. The construction site shall be kept free of all loose
materials resembling trash debris in the excess of that
material used for immediate construction purposes. such
excess material may include, but not be 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.
(DSK 1112 [KK) HV794PC RES)
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