PC RES 1995-001P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 95-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VARIANCE
NO. 383 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN 860 SQUARE FOOT
SECOND STORY ADDITION LOCATED A MAXIMUM OF
SIXTEEN AND FOUR ONE -HUNDREDTHS (16.04) FEET
INTO THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD SETBACK AREA ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 30676 PALOS VERDES DRIVE
EAST
WHEREAS, Dr. and Mrs. Claudewell Thomas have submitted an
application for Variance No. 383 to allow the continued
construction of an 860 square foot second story addition to an
existing structure which is located a maximum of sixteen and four
one-hundreths feet into the required front setback, and three and
ninety-six hundredths 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, on November 23, 1993, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted P.C. Resolution No. 93742,
thereby approving Variance No. 365, with conditions; and,
WHEREAS, as a condition of approval of Variance No. 365, a
setback certification was required and such certification showed
that the encroachments into the front setback area were incorrectly
represented at the time of approval of Variance No. 365; and,
WHEREAS, a subsequent Variance approval is required in order
to proceed with development of the property; and,
WHEREAS, the project remains the same in relation to
neighboring properties and there have been no modifications to
either the Administratively approved Height Variation or the
Planning Commission's approved Variance No. 365; 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 January 10, 1995, 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 neighborhood and 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.
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. 383 for construction of an
860 square foot second story addition which encroaches from fifteen
to nineteen feet into the required front setback and which is
located five 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.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 10th day of January 1995, by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Alberio, Ferraro, Vannorsdall, Wang, Whiteneck,
Vice -Chair Hayes, Chairman Mowlds
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
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and Code Enforcement;
to the Commission
and, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "All
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
VARIANCE NO. 383
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 - 3.96 feet; Side - 5 feet; Rear - 15 feet.
CRITICAL - SETBACK CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.
3. No grading permitted with this Approval.
4. Construction shall substantially conform to the plans stamped
as received by the City on December 19, 1994. Any proposed
modifications shall be subject to further review and approval
by the Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement.
P.C. Resolution No. 95-01.
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