PC RES 1997-031P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING HEIGHT
VARIATION NO. 837, THEREBY APPROVING A 441
SQUARE -FOOT, SECOND -STORY ADDITION WITH A
MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 23'3" TO AN EXISTING TWO-
STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, LOCATED AT 26528
HAWKHURST DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on April 2, 1997, the applicants, Mr & Mrs Maynard, submitted an
application for Height Variation No 837 to allow a 2 -story addition to their existing 2 -story,
single-family residence located at 26528 Hawkhurst Drive, and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 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 65962 5(f) (Hazardous Waste and Substances
Statement), Staff found no evidence that Height Variation No 837 would have a significant
effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed protect has been found to be
categorically exempt (Class 1, Section 15301(e)(1)); and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the requirements of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
on June 24, 1997, 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: The applicant has complied with the Early Neighbor Consultation
process established by the City by obtaining acknowledgement signatures from sixty-
seven percent (67%) of the property owners within a 500 -foot radius
Section 2: The structure does not significantly impair a view from public property
which has been identified in the City's General plan or Coastal Specific Plan as City -
designated viewing areas because there are no City -designated public viewing areas
within this section of the City along Hawkhurst Drive, and the subject property is not
located within the Coastal Specific Plan area
Section 3: The proposed structure is not located on a ridge or promontory because
it is located on a pad lot within an established housing tract which does not contain any
canyons and is not situated along the coastal bluffs
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Section 4: The proposed second -story addition, when considered exclusive of
foliage, does not significantly impair a view from the viewing area of another parcel,
because the addition is located in the front of the house, where the existing residence on
the subject property currently prevents the residences on the west side of Hawkhurst Drive
from any view east, towards the Los Angeles City Basin. Homes on either side of the
project site have a view from the rear of the properties, east toward the Los Angeles City
Basin which will not be impaired by the proposed addition since the addition will be located
at the front of the house
Section 5: There is no significant cumulative view impairment caused by granting
the application because there are no individual protected views impaired by the proposed
second -story addition
Section 6: The design and location of the structure to minimize view impairment
is not applicable to this project because there is no view to be impaired by the proposed
second -story addition
Section 7: The proposed structure complies with all other Code requirements
because the minimum building setbacks from property lines, amount of required open
space and eave projections into the side yard setback will all be maintained.
Section 8: The proposed structure is compatible with the immediate neighborhood
character because the architectural style will match the surrounding neighborhood, the
total project bulk and mass, although slightly larger than the surrounding residences, will
be designed with a roof pitch that visually blends the addition to the existing second -story,
and the proposed structure will maintain the existing 20'0" front yard setback, which is
similar to the front yard setbacks for the adjacent residences
Section 9: The proposed structure does not result in an unreasonable infringement
of privacy of the occupants of abutting residences, because the proposed project second -
story addition will be constructed over the existing garage, with a new window that face
north, towards the residence at 26520 Hawkhurst Drive, which has no windows on the
south side of the house Further, the proposed windows on the east (front) side of the
addition, will have views only to the street and the area within the front yard setback of
26520 Hawkhurst Drive
Section 10: Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council Pursuant to Section 17.02.040(C)(1)0) of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, any such appeal must be filed with the City, in
writing, and with the appropriate appeal fee, no later than fifteen (15) days following June
24, 1997, the date of the Planning Commission's final action
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Section 11: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and
findings included in the Staff Report, Minutes and other records of proceedings, the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Height
Variation No. 837, thereby approving a 411 square-foot, second-story addition to an
existing 2-story single-family residence on a pad lot, with a maximum building height of
23'3", located at 26528 Hawkhurst Drive, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit 'A',
attached hereto and made a part hereof, which are necessary to protect the public health,
safety and welfare in the area.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Cartwright, Clark, Ng, and Vice Chairman Whiteneck
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT: Commissioners Al beri o and Sl ayden, and Chairman Vannorsdall
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Donald E. Vannorsdall
Chairman
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Carolynn Fetru
Director of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement; and, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT 'A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 837
(26528 HAWKHURST DRIVE)
This approval is for a 411 square -foot, second -story addition to be constructed at
26528 Hawkhurst Drive The maximum height of the addition shall be 23.25'
including the roofing materials The maximum ridgeline elevation of the addition
shall be 125 67' as measured from a reference elevation of 102.42' at the northeast
corner of the existing residence
2 The applicant shall provide to the Building and Safety Division certification that the
maximum ridge height does not exceed 125 67'
3 No increase to the existing building footprint is approved as part of this Height
Variation approval Therefore the following minimum setbacks shall be maintained -
Front yard setback: 20'
Rear yard setback: 15'
Side yard setback: 5'
4 No grading is approved as part of this Height Variation approval
5 A minimum of 50% open space shall be maintained on the property
6 The maximum eave projection allowed into the required setback areas shall not
exceed 6 inches for each 1 foot of required setback.
7 In the event that a Planning requirement and Building & Safety requirement are in
conflict with one another, the stricter standard shall apply
8 Unless otherwise designated in these conditions, all construction shall be
completed in substantial conformance with the revised plans submitted to the City
on May 8, 1997
9 The hours of construction shall be limited to 7 00 AM to 7 00 PM, Monday through
Saturday No construction shall be permitted on Sundays or on legal holidays
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10 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
11. There is no existing foliage on the subject property that impairs views from any
nearby residences Therefore, none of the vegetation on the subject lot needs to
be trimmed or removed prior to Building Permit issuance However, this
determination does not preclude or prevent a property owner from filing for view
restoration permit against the subject property at a future date.
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