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P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 99-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING HEIGHT
VARIATION NO. 895, THEREBY ALLOWING A 250 SQUARE
FOOT SECOND STORY SUNROOM ADDITION TAKING
ACCESS FROM THE EXISTING SECOND STORY MASTER
BEDROOM OVER THE GARAGE WITH A MAXIMUM
HEIGHT OF 19'-0" AS MEASURED FROM ADJACENT
GRADE TO TOP OF SUNROOM, FOR AN EXISTING TWO-
STORY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 3720 HIGHTIDE DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on September 27, 1999, the applicant/owner, Richard Grotz submitted
Height Variation No 895, requesting approval for the construction of a 250 square foot
second story sunroom addition to the existing second floor over the existing garage to
cover 100% of the garage footprint, and contain a maximum height of 19'-0" as measured
from adjacent grade to top of sunroom, for property located at 3720 Hightide Drive, and
WHEREAS; after submittal of the additional information, Staff deemed the
application complete on October 8, 1999; 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. 895 would have a significant
effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed project has been found to be
categorically exempt (Section 15301); 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 November 23, 1999, 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 Neighborhood Consultation
process established by the City by obtaining acknowledgement signatures from 39% of the
property owners within 500 feet of the subject property, and 70% of the owners within 100
feet of the subject property who have reviewed the plans
Section 2: The proposed addition does not significantly impair a view from public
property that has been identified in the City's General Plan or Coastal Specific Plan as City -
designated viewing areas since there are no City -designated public viewing areas located
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in this subdivision; 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 since the
property is located within an area with varying pad elevations. Further, the property is not
located along the coastal bluffs.
Section 4: The proposed sunroom addition to the existing second -story, when
considered exclusive of foliage, does not significantly impair a view from the viewing area
of another parcel, since the adjacent residences to the north are at a minimum ±13 -foot
higher pad elevation and have views over the existing residence Further, the second story
sunroom will be constructed lower than the existing gable roof and will not modify said roof
line.
Section 5: There is no significant cumulative view impairment caused by granting
the application since the residences to the north are at higher pad elevations than the
residences to the south, including the subject residence, over which they maintain views.
Section 6: The design of the proposed second story sunroom will be situated above
the existing garage and lower than the existing roof line, which will not be modified, altered
or extended.
Section 7: The proposed structure complies with all other Code requirements since
no additional building footprint shall be created and the existing building setbacks from the
property lines and the existing open space shall be maintained
Section 8: The proposed sunroom addition to the existing second story will be
compatible with the immediate neighborhood character since the addition will result in a
structure size that is 1,950 square feet less that the maximum structure size allowed on the
subject property. Further, the addition will enclose an existing deck area above the garage
area with a translucent/glass material, as such the existing articulation of the residential
structure will not be significantly modified.
Section 9: The proposed addition will not infringe upon the privacy of abutting
residences since the proposal entails an addition on the north side of the property, which
is sufficiently setback from the adjacent down sloping lot; and the adjacent properties to the
north are at a higher pad elevation
Section 10: A foliage analysis was conducted by Staff in conjunction with Height
Variation No. 895 and no foliage on the project site was determined to significantly impair
a protected view from a surrounding residence, therefore no foliage removal is required.
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Section 11: Any interested person may appeal this decision or any portion of this
decision to the City Council Pursuant to Section 17.02.040.C.1.j 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 12: 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 895,
thereby approving a 250 square foot sunroom addition to the existing second story over the
existing garage to cover 100% of the garage footprint, and contain a maximum height of
19'-0" as measured from adjacent grade to top of sunroom, for property located at 3720
Hightide 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 23rd day of November 1999, by the following
vote:
AYES Cartwright, Clark, Lyon, Paris, Slaydon
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS' None
ABSENT: Alberio, Vannorsdall
Joel jas, AICP
Director of Planning, lding and
Qpjo/Enforcement; and, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
*n S. Cartwright
Planning Commission Chairman
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 895
1. Prior to the submittal of plans into Budding and Safety plan check, the applicant
and/or property owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing, that they have
read, understand and agree to all conditions of approval contained in this approval.
Failure to provide said written statement within ninety (90) days following the date
of this approval shall render this approval null and void
2. No increase to the existing building footprint is approved as part of this Height
Variation approval Therefore, the minimum setbacks for the addition shall conform
to the approved plans, but in no case shall be less than
• Front yard 20.'-0" minimum for second story
• Side yard: 5'-0" minimum
• Rear yard 15 0'•mieimum
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 one year from the
date of Planning Commission approval shall terminate the approval and any
privileges granted hereunder shall become null and void
5. The proposed sunroom addition to the existing second floor shall not exceed 250
square feet, and a maximum overall height of 19'-0" as measured from adjacent
grade to top of sunroom.
6. No grading is approved in conjunction with the construction of this project.
7. A minimum 55% open space shall be maintained on the property, as the property
is located within the RS -4 district (proposed: 67.5%).
8. In the event that a Planning requirement and a Building and Safety requirement are
m conflict with one another, the stricter shall apply.
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HV No. 895; Exhibit "A"
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9 The project shall be constructed in substantial conformance with the approved plans
stamped and submitted to by the Planning Department by the applicant and/or
owner
10 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 legal holidays.
11 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 materials may include, but not be 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
12 The applicant shall maintain a minimum, unobstructed, interior dimension of 18'-0"
(width) by 20'-0" (depth) for .the parking and storage of automobiles within the
existing two -car garage on the subject property
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HV No. 895; Exhibit "A"
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