PC RES 1997-041P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
COASTAL PERMIT NO. 134 FOR THE PROPOSED
SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6560 PALOS
VERDES DRIVE SOUTH.
WHEREAS, on June 17, 1996, Frank Sciarrotta submitted applications for
Tentative Parcel Map No 24546, Coastal Permit No. 134, Grading Permit No. 1882,
and Environmental Assessment No 685 in order to subdivide an existing single family
residential parcel at the southeast corner of the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive
South and Seawolf Dave into two lots, and,
WHEREAS, the applications were deemed complete on May 22, 1997 after the
applicant submitted required environmental information, and,
WHEREAS, the project site was developed and used as a gas station from
approximately May 1967 through October 1979, at which time the improvements and
underground tanks were removed from the site; and,
WHEREAS, the project site is located within the a non -appealable area of the
Coastal Specific Plan which means the City decisions on this project are final, and can
not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission, and,
WHEREAS, a Draft Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that
fact was given in the manner required by law; and,
WHEREAS, after issuing notice pursuant to the requirements of the City's
Development Code and the State CEQA Guidelines, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes held public hearings on July 8, 1997 and August 12, 1997
at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present
evidence, and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
adopted Resolution No. 97-40, adopting a Negative Declaration for this project prior to
taking action on the Coastal Permit application;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS
Section 1 The proposed Coastal Permit and the related Tentative Parcel Map
No 24546 and Grading Permit No 1882 are in conformance with the General Plan and
the Coastal Specific Plan with respect to the lots created in terms of lot size, density
and Intended land use The project will not result in significant impact to view in conflict
with the General Plan or the Coastal Specific Plan as the primary view, that from the
west bound lane of Palos Verdes Drive South, has been preserved in its entirety The
incremental impact to views along the east bound lane of Palos Verdes Drive South is
found not to be significant since the existing views in this direction are largely impaired
by existing development surrounding the subject property.
Section 2 The proposed project is not located between the sea and the first
public road, therefore Coastal Act policies related to public access and recreation
policies do not apply.
Section 3• Based upon the facts contained in this Resolution, in the Staff
Report and other components of the legislative record, in the proposed Negative
Declaration, and in the public comments received by the Commission, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Coastal Permit No 134 to allow for subdivision of an
approximately 22,344 square foot site into two (2) parcels that are 10,654 square feet
and 11,690 square feet in size in an area subject to the Coastal Specific Plan located at
6560 Palos Verdes Drive South. The approval of Coastal Permit No. 134 shall be
subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, which are
necessary to protect and preserve the public health, safety and welfare
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 26th day of August 1997 by the
following roll call vote
AYES Commissioners Cartwright, Clark, Slayden, Vice Chairman
Whiteneck, and Chairman Vannorsdall.
NOES Commissioner Alberio.
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ABSTENTIONS. Commissioner Ng.
ABSENT -
Donald E Vannorsdall
Chairman
Carolynn P ru, AICP
Director of Planning, Building,
and Code Enforcement, and,
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Attachment Exhibit "A" - Conditions of Approval
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Exhibit "A"
Coastal Permit No. 134 - Conditions of Approval
Within thirty (30) days of the approval of the project, the applicant shall submit, in
writing, a statement that he has read, understands, and accepts all conditions of
approval
2. This approval shall expire with the related Tentative Parcel Map No 24546,
which is twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval, by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, unless otherwise extended with
the associated Tentative Parcel Map No. 24546. The applicant will be allowed to
submit requests for one year extensions in accordance with the Subdivision Map
Act and any other pertinent legislation
3. The maximum pad elevations for Parcel 1 shall be 226 5 feet, and the maximum
ridgeline elevation shall be 239.4 feet
4. The maximum pad elevation for Parcel 2 shall be 228 0 feet, and the maximum
ridgeline elevation shall be 240.9 feet
5. The roofs of the main structures shall have a minimum pitch of 2 in 12 A variety
of roof planes shall be used to break up the visual mass of the roofline, and no
roof -mounted equipment shall be permitted.
Resolution No. 97-41 Exhibit "A"
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