PC RES 1995-032P. C. RESOLUTION NO. 95-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING GRADING
PERMIT NO. 1803 FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1 BURRELL LANE
WHEREAS, on March 9, 1995, the applicant, Wen -Jen Lee,
submitted an application for Grading Permit No. 1803 to allow 1,720
cubic yards of grading for a new single family residence proposed
at 1 Burrell lane; and, after the submittal of additional
information and revised plans, the application was deemed complete
on June 1, 1995; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Sections 2100 et.
seq. ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA guidelines, California Code of
Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000 et.seq., the City's Local CEQA
Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65952.5(e) (Hazardous Waste
and Substances Statement), there was no evidence that Conditional
Use Permit No. 33, Revision I'M" would have a significant effect on
the environment. Accordingly, the proposed project has been found
to be categorically exempt (Class I); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of the City's
Development Code, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes held a hearing on June 25, 1995, and on August 22,
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 HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The grading is not excessive beyond that necessary
for the permitted primary use of the lot as the original footprint
approved with the tract in 1978, and the minor modification
currently requested, considered the tennis court location, as well
as the protection of views from neighboring sites.
Section 2: The grading and/or construction does not
significantly adversely affect the visual relationship with, nor
the views from, neighboring sites, as the original and modified
footprint considered the development of the lots in their totality
to ensure that the homes would be compatible with each other; and
that maximum ridgeline heights were established for all lots to
minimize the view impairment potential from each lot.
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Section 3: The nature of the grading minimizes disturbance to
the natural contours and the finished contours are reasonably
natural in that the exposed grades will not be significantly
affected as the proposed structure will be tucked into the slope,
and the basic pad elevation of the lot will not be significantly
altered.
Section 4: That soils and geology reports are required prior
to construction of the project which must prove to the satisfaction
of the City's geological and structural engineers that the
structure will be built in a safe manner and will not create a
danger to the public health, safety, and welfare.
Section 5: That the time within which 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 6: For the foregoing reasons and based on the
information and findings contained in the Staff Report and records
of the proceedings, the Planning Commission hereby approves Grading
Permit No. 1803, subject to the conditions listed in the attached
Exhibit "All which are necessary to protect the public health,
safety, and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED, this 22nd day of August 1995 by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Vannorsdall, Wang, Whiteneck, Vice Chair Hayes, and
Chairman Mowlds
NOES: Commissioner Alberio
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Commissioner FM�.
dne Mowlds, II
irman
Bret B. F6prnard, AICP,1
Director of Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement; and Secretary to the
Planning Commission
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Exhibit "All
Grading Approval Application No. 1803
Conditions of Approval
1. Final plans submitted to the Planning Division shall include
the following:
a) Clearly delineated property lines, as well as setback
call outs from the shortest distance of each side of the
structure to the corresponding property line.
b) All easements recorded on the property.
c) A clear notation for all wall heights. Side and rear
yard walls (including the tennis court) may not exceed an
overall combined height of 61-011. (Note: A Minor
Exception Permit requesting fencing up to 10 feet in
height may be requested by the applicant, and is subject
to review and approval by the Director of Planning,
Building, and Code Enforcement.)
2. Setbacks shall be as follows:
Tennis Court: Per the originally approved footprint, the
tennis court shall respect a 5 -foot front yard
and a 5 -foot side yard setback.
Front yard: +/- 1201 (excluding tennis court)
side yards: West 51-011 & East 101-010
(Minimum 151 combined)
Rear yard: To be confirmed on final plan, and noted on
the Planning Division Clearance Form.
3. All construction shall conform to the final plans submitted to
the Planning Division.
4. The maximum ridgeline shall not exceed an elevation of 1185.5
feet. (Critical - Ridgeline certification Required)
5. With the exception of the tennis court fencing, all fences,
wall and hedges in the front 20 -foot setback may not exceed
4211 in height.
6. A fencing and lighting plan for the tennis court shall be
submitted to the Director of Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement for review and approval. (See also Condition No.
5.)
7. The lighting plan for the tennis court shall also require the
approval of the Homeowners' Association prior to submitting
the plan to the Planning Division.
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8. A Covenant to Protect Views shall be submitted to the Planning
Division prior to submitting plans to Building and Safety for
plan check.
9. A hold harmless agreement which meets with the satisfaction of
the City Attorney shall be submitted to the City prior to
submitting plans to Building and Safety for plan check.
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