PC RES 2002-004P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING HEIGHT VARIATION (CASE
NO. ZON2001-00015), THEREBY PERMITTING AN ADDITIONAL 1,584
SQUARE -FEET OF LIVING SPACE TO AN EXISTING 2,335 SQUARE -
FOOT ONE-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE. THE ADDITION
WILL INCLUDE 896 SQUARE -FEET ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND 688
SQUARE -FEET ON THE PROPOSED NEW SECOND FLOOR,
LOCATED AT 4155 PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH.
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2001, the applicant, Mr. & Mrs. Lenders, submitted a Height
Variation (Case No 2001-00015), requesting approval to construct an additional 1,584 square -
feet of living space to an existing 2,335 square -foot one-story single-family residence, which will
include 896 square -feet on the first floor and 688 square -feet on the proposed new second floor;
and,
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2002, upon verification of the temporary frame silhouette,
Staff deemed the applications generally complete for processing, 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 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 (Case No 2001-00015) 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); and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the requirements of the Ranchos Palos
Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on
April 9, 2002, 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: That the approved project includes the construction of an additional 1,584
square -feet of living space to an existing 2,335 square -foot one-story single-family residence,
which will include 896 square -feet on the first floor and 688 square -feet on the proposed new
second floor
Section 2: The applicant has complied with the Early Neighborhood Consultation
process established by the City by obtaining acknowledgement signatures from 83% of the
property owners within 100 -feet of the subject property and 30% of the property owners within
500 -feet of the subject property, who have reviewed the plans
Section 3: The proposed two-story addition and rooflme modifications do not
significantly impair a view from public property which have been identified in the City's General
Plan or Coastal Specific Plan as a City -designated viewing area because there are no such
areas that overlook the subject property
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Section 4: The property is not located on a ridge and promontory as there are other
parcels with varying pad elevations, the subject parcel is not located on a hilltop or elongated
crest, and it is not located on a mass of land which overlooks or projects onto a lowland.
Section 5: The proposed two-story addition and roof ridgeline modifications are
designed and situated in a manner that minimizes view impairment due to the topography of the
area, where adjacent parcels at the same pad level contain views in a southerly direction.
Parcels located northerly of the property are at higher pad elevations and have a line of sight
over the proposed second story addition
Section 6: There is no significant cumulative view impairment caused by granting the
application since the view analysis of individual lots surrounding the project site determined that
the view corridors from adjacent properties are located above the residence and proposed
second story addition due to the variation in pad heights between neighboring properties.
Section 7: The proposed two-story addition and roof ridgeline modifications, when
considered exclusive of foliage, will not significantly impair a view from the viewing area of
another parcel, due primarily to the orientation of the lots within the neighborhood and the fact
that there is no foliage currently in the line of sight where the second story addition is proposed
Section 8: The proposed two-story addition and roof ridgeline modifications comply
with all other Code requirements in that all the development standards of the RS -4 district are
met and the minimum setback and lot coverage requirements are met
Section 9: The proposed structure is compatible with the immediate neighborhood
character and will blend with the existing varied architectural features found in the
neighborhood, and the exterior finish materials will be consistent with the existing materials.
Section 10: The proposed two-story addition and roof ridgeline modifications do not
create an unreasonable infringement on the privacy of the occupants of abutting residences.
Largely, since the proposed addition will be located on the corner of Schooner and Palos
Verdes Drive South This is in correlation with the proposed location of the addition and the fact
that there are varying pad elevations between the subject property and neighbors In addition,
no privacy infringement would result from the addition of windows on the first and second
stories, since neighboring properties are located across the street and at a significant distance,
approximately 85 -feet, from 4155 Palos Verdes Drive South.
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 (Case No.
ZON2001-00015) for the construction of an additional 1,584 square -feet of living space to an
existing 2,335 square -foot one-story single-family residence, which will include 896 square -feet
on the first floor and 688 square -feet on the proposed new second floor, subject to the
conditions contained in the attached Exhibit "A".
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of April 2002, by the following vote,
AYES
NOES
ABSTENTIONS.
ABSENT
Joel oras, AIC
Dire or of Plan
Sec tarn to the
Jon S Cartwright, Susan Lee Cote, Thomas D. Long, Frank J Lyon,
David Lee Tomblin
None
Clara Duran Reed, Craig T Mueller
Building and Code Enforcement; and,
ning Commission
ZJohn SS &Cartwright,'
Chairman
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