PC RES 2000-021PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING HEIGHT VARIATION
NO. 909 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 8870 FOR ADDITIONS
TOTALING 767 SQUARE FEET, CONSISTING OF A 196 SQUARE
FOOT FIRST STORY ADDITION AND A 571 SQUARE FOOT
SECOND STORY ADDITION, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 28600 MOUNT HOOD COURT.
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2000, the applicant,
submitted applications for Height Variation No 909 and
approval of additions totaling 767 square feet, consisting
addition, and a 571 square foot second story addition
second story addition above the garage will be 21'6",
first story addition at the rear of the residence will be 9'6"
and,
Mr and Mrs. Dominic Pilato,
Site Plan Review No 8870, for
of a 196 square foot first story
The proposed height of the
ind the proposed height of the
, and,
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2000 the application package was deemed complete,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Quality Act, Public
Resource Code Section 21000 et.seq ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, 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 909 and Site
Plan Review No 8870 would have a 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, after notices issued pursuant to the requirements of Rancho Palos
Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing on July 11, 2000, 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 applicant has complied with the Early Neighbor Consultation
process established by the City by obtaining acknowledgement signatures from 70% of
the property owners within the 100' radius of the subject property and 25% of the
property owners with the 500' radius of the subject property
Section 2: The proposed addition does not significantly impair a view from a
viewing area from any public property identified in the City's General Plan, and the
property is not located within the Coastal Specific Plan area, therefore the proposed
addition does not significantly impair a view from public property
Section 3: The proposed structure is not located on a ridge or promontory
since the highest ridge in the tract is located to the west of the subject site. Also, there
are no canyons located adjacent to this neighborhood and the property is not situated
along any coastal bluffs
Section 4: The proposed second story addition, when considered exclusive of
foliage, does not significantly impair a protected view, since the proposed project at the
16 -foot height limit already blocks the neighboring property owner's view of the
Miraleste Hills, construction of which can be done by -right Therefore, the proposed
project will not significantly impair a protected view from the properties to the north,
south, east, and west of the subject site
Section 5: No cumulative view impairment will result from granting the
applicant's request since no primary protected views are impacted by the proposed
addition
Section 6: No primary protected views from the surrounding properties would
be significantly impacted by the proposed project therefore the project is designed and
situated in such a manner as to minimize view impairment
Section 7: The proposed structure will be constructed in accordance with the
residential development guidelines of the City's Municipal Code Since the proposal
does comply with all other Code requirements, such as lot coverage, and setbacks, and
the findings related to the Height Variation can be made, the proposed project complies
with the intent of this finding Furthermore, the proposed addition will also be required
to comply with all safety standards of the Uniform Building Codes, and be reviewed,
inspected and approved by the Building and Safety Division
Section 8: The proposed structure is compatible with the residences along
Mount Hood Court, since the scale, bulk and mass is comparable to surrounding
residences, the apparent mass of the structure will be similar in size and configuration
to other two-story level residences along Mount Hood Court, as other second stories
have been constructed over garages. Also, the proposed addition is designed to meet
the front yard setback requirement
Section 9: The proposed addition will not infringe on the privacy of the
property to the north, at 1242 Mount Rainer Road, since the only proposed window
facing this property is located at a height of 5'-6° above the finished floor grade Also,
there will be no direct view from the two second -story windows into any neighboring
parcels since these windows will be facing into the cul-de-sac turnaround of Mt Hood
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Court. As a result, the proposed addition will not create unreasonable infringement to
the interior or outdoor privacy on any abutting residences.
Section 10: The Site Plan Review for the proposed single-family addition
reveals that the proposed addition conforms to the setback and lot coverage
requirements of the RS -4 Zoning District, as specified of the City's Development Code
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Section 11: For the foregoing reasons based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, and other record of proceeding, which are attached hereto
by reference, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby
approved Height Variation No 909 and Site Plan Review No. 8870 for approval of
additions totaling 767 square feet to the existing residence, consisting of a 196 square
foot first story addition at the rear of the residence constructed at a height of 9'6", and a
571 square foot second story addition above the garage constructed at a height of 21'6"
to the existing 2,242 square foot one story residence, for the property located at 28600
Mount Hood Court, 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11th day of July 2000, by the
following vote:
AYES:
Cartwright, Long, Lyon, Paulson, Vannorsdall, and Mueller
NOES:
ABSENTATIONS:
ABSENT: Clark
J el R as, AICP )i
Di r of Plannin , uilding
and Code Enforcement; and
Secretary to the Planning Commission
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Frank Lyon
Chairman
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EXHIBIT'A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR
HEIGHT VARIATION NO. 909 AND SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 8870
General
1 Prior to the submittal of plans into Building 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. The approval shall become null and void after one year from the date of
Planning Commission approval, unless the approved plans are submitted to
the Building and Safety Division to initiate the "plan check" review process
3 The project shall substantially conform to the plans stamped approved with
the effective date of this approval
4 Any future additions, conversions, and modifications shall require separate
Planning Department review and approval
5 No grading, as defined in Section 17 76 040 of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Development Code, is approved under this application
6 In the event that a Planning requirement and a Building & Safety requirement
are in conflict with one another, the stricter standard shall apply
7 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.
8 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
9 The Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement is authorized to
make minor modifications to the approved plans or any of the conditions if
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such modifications shall achieve substantially the same results as would
strict compliance with said plans and conditions
10 The applicant shall obtain all required building permits and approvals from
the Building and Safety Division
Site Plan Review
11 The following minimum setbacks shall be maintained
• Front yard 20'-0" minimum (no change to front yard setback)
• Side yard 5'-0" minimum (proposed 8'0" north side/ no change on south
side)
• Rear yard 15'-0" minimum from trail easement (proposed ±29')
12 The proposed size of the addition approved with this permit is 767 square
feet. Specifically, the addition size is to consist of a 571 square foot second
story to be constructed above an existing garage in the front of the house,
and a 196 square foot first story addition, located to in the rear portion of the
house SQUARE FOOTAGE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
13 The proposed window located in the bathroom of the second -story addition
shall be raised from the finished floor to at least 5'-6" feet in height, as
indicated on the stamped plans
14 A minimum of fifty (50%) percent open space shall be maintained on the lot
(proposed 55 8%)
Height Variation
15 The maximum height of the second -story addition shall not exceed 21'-6",
as measured from the highest point of existing grade to be covered by the
structure Further, the maximum height of the first -story addition shall not
exceed an overall height of 9'-6", as measured from the highest point of
existing grade to be covered by the structure RIDGE HEIGHT
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.
16 The Applicant shall remove the temporary frame within seven (7) days after
the final decision has been rendered and any applicable appeal periods
have been exhausted
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