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PC RES 2000-009P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 8816 FOR A 5'6" -HIGH PEDESTRIAN ENTRY GATE WITH PILASTERS ON EITHER SIDE ALONG THE STREET -SIDE PROPERTY LINE, WITHIN THE INTERSECTION VISIBILITY TRIANGLE, WHERE STRUCTURE ARE TYPICALLY LIMITED TO 30 -INCHES IN HEIGHT, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7460 ALIDA PLACE. WHEREAS, on February 8, 2000, the applicant/land owner, Muhamed Chahine, submitted Site Plan Review No. 8816, requesting approval for the construction of a 56% high pedestrian entry gate with pilasters on either side along the street -side property line within the intersection visibility triangle, where structures are limited to a maximum height of 30 -inches, for property located at 7460 Alida Place; and, WHEREAS, on February 22, 2000, the application was deemed complete by Staff, M 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 Site Plan Review No. 8816 would have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt under Class 1 (Section 15301) since the project is an ancillary use to the existing single-family residential structure; 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 March 14, 2000, 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 requested improvement in excess of the maximum height limit of thirty inches (30") for structures and improvements within the intersection visibility triangle consisting of a 5'6" -high pedestrian entry gate with pilasters on either side, along the street - side property line and within the intersection visibility triangle, would not adversely impact traffic safety views of any on-cominig traffic at the Alida Place and Palos Verdes Drive West intersection. The median along Palos Verdes Drive West prohibits vehicles from turning left onto Palos Verdes Drive West, and the existing "STOP" sign controls traffic on Alida Place by requiring vehicles to stop before proceeding with a right turn 0 6 iPN I -Z Section 2: The 5'6" -high pedestnan entry gate will not be obtrusive, nor be out of character with the previously approved 42 -inch high combination wall with wrought iron fencing along the property lines that abut the streets. Further, the higher entry gate and pilasters will highlight and accent the point of entry to the property. Section 3: 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 wnting, 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 included in the Staff Report, Minutes and other records of proceedings, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Site Plan Review No. 8816 for a 5'6" -high pedestrian entry gate with pilasters on either side along the street -side property line within the intersection visibility triangle, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit "A". PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of March 2000, by the following vote• AYES:Alberio, Cartwright, Clark, Lyon, Slayden, Vannorsdall NOES- None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Paris Na foei pias, AICP ire or of Plannin"uilding and OW6 Enforcement, and, Secretary to the Planning Commission r- 1C21 if 11119 %.,Ul 1111 IIAaIul I %✓1101111 IC 11 P C Resolution No 2000-09 Page 2 - 0 0 0 movi ' ,;w Exhibit "All Conditions of Approval Site Plan Review No. 8816 1 The applicant/property owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing, that they have read, understand and agree to all conditions of approval listed below. Failure to provide said written statement within ninety (90) days of the effective date of approval shall render this approval null and void. 2. Approval of Site Plan Review No. 8816 is for the construction of a 5'6" -high pedestrian entry gate with pilasters on either side, along the street -side property line (south property line along Alida Place), within the intersection visibility triangle. The remaining wrought iron fence with pilasters along the street side and front (along Palos Verdes Drive West) shall not exceed an overall height of 42 -inches. 3. No portion of the pedestrian entry gate and pilasters shall exceed 5'6" high, as measured from adjacent finished grade on the lower side. 4. No grading or construction, other than for the proposed pedestrian entry gate and pilasters, is approved under this permit application. 5. No expansion of the building footprint or additional enclosed floor area is approved with this permit. 6 Permitted hours of construction are 7 00 a m to 7.00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No work is permitted on Sundays or legal holidays 7. 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. 8. In the event that a Planning requirement and a Building & Safety requirement are in conflict with one another, the stricter standard shall apply. 9. No additional construction or grading is approved under this permit approval. 10. All conditions of approval associated with the construction of the recently constructed residence shall remain in full force and effect. 11. All applicable permits required by the Building and Safety Division shall be obtained by the applicant. 12. Each light fixture shall contain a maximum 25 -watt light bulb. 13. The light fixtures shall not create glare that impairs/impedes vehicular traffic. Within forty-five (45) days after installation of the light fixtures on the pilasters, the Director may order the dimming of any illumination resulting from the light fixtures mounted on the pilasters that is found to be excessively brilliant and/or impairing/impeding vehicular traffic.