PC RES 2002-024P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING HEIGHT VARIATION (CASE
NO. ZON2002-00183), THEREBY PERMITTING AN ADDITIONAL 314
SQUARE -FEET OF LIVING SPACE ON THE SECOND FLOOR TO AN
EXISTING 2,244 SQUARE -FOOT TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE, LOCATED AT 28424 MEODOWMIST DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2002, the applicant, Mr McFarland, submitted an application for
a Height Variation (Case No 2002-00183), requesting approval to construct an additional 314
square -foot second story addition to an existing two-story residential structure The structure is
proposed at a height of 22'-6" as measured from lowest adjacent grade to the top of the roof,
and,
WHEREAS, on July 9, 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. 2001-00183) 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
August 27, 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 314
square -feet of living space to the second story of an existing 2,244 square -foot two-story single-
family residence,
Section 2: The applicant has complied with the Early Neighborhood Consultation
process established by the City by obtaining acknowledgement signatures from 85% of the
property owners within 100 -feet of the subject property and 31% of the property owners within
500 -feet of the subject property, who have reviewed the plans.
Section 3: The proposed two-story addition and roofline 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.
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
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Section 5: That the proposed 314 square -foot second story roof deck enclosure and
resulting ridgeline elevation will not impair a view from the viewing area of another parcel, since
the addition is designed and situated in such a manner as to minimize view impairment. The
property to the south is downslope from the subject property and does not contain a view in the
direction of the proposed addition. The property to the north is upslope and does not contain a
view in the direction of the subject property, thus, the proposed addition will not impair any
views contained by neighbors
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
no other residences contain views as defined by the Development Code, and construction on
other parcels could not contribute to cumulative view impairment since the parcels in the
neighborhood are at varying pad elevations, do not contain views, and a majority contain a
second story already.
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 very similar to what exists currently on the subject
lot Presently, the existing second story contains bedroom windows facing in the direction of the
street of access. The second story windows will encroach approximately 10 -feet closer to the
street. Nonetheless, the proposed windows will not encroach closer to neighboring homes to
the side of the lot The proposal is for the enclosure of an already existing roof deck and
gathering space thereby not increasing the chance for privacy infringement.
Section III: 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
ZON2002-00183) for the construction of an additional 314 square -feet of second story living
space to an existing 2,244 square -foot two-story single-family residence, subject to the
conditions contained in the attached Exhibit "A"
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of August 2002, by the following vote:
AYES Jon Cartwright, Tom Long, Craig Mueller, Clara Duran Reed,
NOES: David Tomblin, Susan Cote, Frank Lyon
ABSTENTIONS.
ABSENT:
Joe
Joe Rojas, 'C
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Dir ctor of P alnnng, Building and Code Enforcement; and,
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ecretary to t Planning Commission
Jon S Cartwright,
Chairman
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