PC RES 1998-011A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW
NO. 8216, THEREBY APPROVING AN EIGHTEEN (18") INCH HIGH
PARAPET WALL ABOVE THE EXISTING ROOF DECK'S STUCCO
WALL WITH A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 17'6" FROM HIGHEST
EXISTING GRADE TO AN EXISTING 2,471 SQUARE FOOT, TWO
STORY RESIDENCE, LOCATED AT 4100 SEAHORSE LANE.
WHEREAS, on January 26, 1998, the applicant, Mr. & Mrs. Ludwig Zelt submitted
an application for Site Plan Review No 8216 to construct an eighteen (18") inch high
parapet wall above the existing roof deck's stucco wall on the subject lot located at 4100
Seahorse Lane, and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Section 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 Site Plan Review No. 8216 would have significant
effect on the environment and, therefore the proposed project has been found to be
categorically exempt (Class 1, Section 15301 (e)(1)), and,
WHEREAS, the proposed parapet wall is ancillary to primary single family
residential use, and is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of
Residential, and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the requirements of Rancho Palos
Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
on March 10, 1998, at which 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 proposed parapet wall may be erected above the height limit
pursuant to the requirements of the Building Code because there are no building code
regulations that preclude this Further, the proposed parapet wall will be constructed in
accordance with the residential development guidelines of the City's Municipal Code. The
height and wall will be reviewed, inspected, and approved by the Building and Safety
Division, and shall conform to the Uniform Building Codes
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Section 2: The proposed parapet wall will not significantly impair a protected view
from the adjacent properties due to the orientation of the structures on the lots, the
significant difference in elevation of some of the adjacent lots, and because view above
the existing house from the north and northwestern properties are of sky only
Section 3: Any interested person may appeal this decision or any portion of this
decision to the City Council Pursuant to Section 17.80.070 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 the date of the Planning
Commission's final action
Section 4: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
in the Staff Report, Minutes and other records of proceeding, the Planning Commission of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Site Plan Review No 8216, thereby
approving a parapet wall, with a proposed height of 17'6", on an existing 2,471 square foot,
two-story residence, for the property located at 4100 Seahorse Lane, 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 10th day of March 1998, by the following
vote:
AYES:
ABSENTATION:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Alberio, Paris, Slayden, Lyon, Vannorsdall,
and Vice Chairman Cartwright.
Chairman Clark
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Joel of*, AICP
Actin rector of Planni wilding
and Code Enforcement, and Secretary
to the Planning Commission
"LawrenceE
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 8216
Prior to the submittal of plans into Building and Safety Division "plan check", the
applicant shall submit a statement to the City, in writing, that they have read,
understand and agree to all the conditions of approval contained in this resolution.
Failure to provide said written statement within ninety (90) days of approval shall
render this approval null and void
2 The approval shall become null and void after 180 days from the date of approval
unless the approved plans are submitted to the Building and Safety Division to
initiate the "plan check" review process, pursuant to Section 17 86 070 of the City's
Development Code This approval shall become null and void if after initiating the
"plan check" review process, or receiving a building permit to begin construction,
said "plan check" or permit is allowed to expire or is withdrawn by the applicant
3. The Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement is authorized to make
minor modifications to the approved preliminary plans or any of the conditions if
such modifications shall achieve substantially the same results as would strict
compliance with said plans and conditions.
4 The abandonment or non-use of this approval after a period of six months shall
terminate the approval and any privileges granted hereunder shall become null and
void.
5 The proposed parapet wall shall not exceed eighteen (18") inches in height, and the
total length shall not exceed twenty feet four inches (20'4") at the northern side,
seven (7'0") feet at the eastern side, and four (4'0") feet at the western side which
totals thirty-one feet four inches (31'4").
6 The proposed wall shall not exceed seventeen feet six inches (17'6") in height,
measured from the highest elevation covered by structure on the eastern side of the
residence (elevation of 105 33) to the top of the wall.
7 The appearance of the exterior finishes of the proposed wall must be compatible
with the existing structure.
8. The hours of construction shall be limited to 7 00 a m to 7.00 p.m., Monday through
Saturday No construction shall be permitted on Sundays or on legal holidays
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9. 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 debris 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.
10 No foliage removal is required in conjunction with the proposed parapet wallt
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Exhibit "A'
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