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PC RES 2003-031P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-31 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, HEIGHT VARIATION CASE NO. ZON2003-00099 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 498 SQUARE FEET OF SECOND STORY ADDITIONS AND A 28 SQUARE FOOT ROOF DECK TO AN EXISTING RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 2038 REDONDELA DRIVE. WHEREAS, on February 25, 2002 Height Variation Case No. ZON2003- 00099 was submitted to the Planning Department to allow the construction of 498 square feet of second story additions, and the construction of a 28 square foot second story roof deck, and, WHEREAS, on May 22, 2003 the subject application was deemed complete for processing by Staff; and, WHEREAS, on May 29, 2003 a public notice was mailed to property owners within a 500 foot radius of the subject property informing them of the proposed project Furthermore, a notice was published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News on May 31, 2003; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the provision of the California Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 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 Case No ZON2003-00099 would have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore the proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt (Class 1, Section 15303(a)), 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 8, 2003, at which all interested parties were given the 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 Planning Commission finds that the applicant successfully completed the Early Neighborhood Consultation process by obtaining 20 of the 80 properties within the 500' radius, which is 25%, and 13 of the 16 properties within the 100' radius, which is 81 % P.0 Resolution No. 2003-31 Page 1 of 4 Section 2: The subject lot is not located in an area designated by the City's General Plan and the City's Coastal Specific Plan as a viewing area and therefore the proposed structure does not impair any public views Section 3: The subject lot is located on a manufactured slope that was created at the time the building pads for the subject tract were graded and is not located on a ridge or promontory, as defined by the City's development Code. Section 4: Based on an analysis of the existing neighborhood, the surrounding residences do not have any views through the proposed addition. Most of the homes within the immediate vicinity, located on Redondela Drive, are single story structures Since the building pads are graded so that they gradually increase in height from east to west, any views the residences may have of the Harbor, which is located to the southeast, are currently impaired by the homes at a slightly lower elevation. Furthermore, the properties to the rear (south) of the subject property, on Avenida Aprenda, are located on higher elevations, however, these homes do not contain any views toward the north, in the direction of the subject property. Therefore the proposed addition will not significantly impair a view from the viewing area of another parcel. Section 5: The proposed project will not create a cumulative view impairment from surrounding properties in that if the 4 closest properties to the subject property propose similar additions to the proposed addition, the additions will not cause a view impairment from another property. Section 6: The proposed structure has been designed to minimize the impairment of views from surrounding properties by locating the additions to the front of the residence and not higher than the existing ridgeline Section 7: The proposed structure complies with the residential development standards for a RS -4 zoning district in terms of open space, height requirements, and setbacks. Furthermore, in addition to obtaining Planning approval, building and grading permits must also be obtained for compliance with the Uniform Building Code, the Development Code and the City's Municipal Code. Section 8: The proposed structure will be compatible with the scale of the immediate neighborhood in that although the resulting square footage of the proposed structure will be larger than the average structure size within the immediate neighborhood, and the subject residence is currently the only two- story residence within the ten (14) closest homes, the proposed family room addition is proposed to be setback 2'-6" from the front fagade of the existing garage with a bay window, creating articulation and reducing the apparent bulk and mass, which integrates the proposed structure to the immediate neighborhood of single story residences P C. Resolution No. 2003-31 Page 2 of 4 Section 9: The proposed structure will be compatible with the architectural style of the immediate neighborhood in that the surrounding homes consist mainly of stucco finish with wood siding, and the roof material is mainly composition shingle or tile roof The proposed structure is proposed to be stucco with stucco trimming around the windows and new columns around the front porch, and the roof material is proposed to be tile, to match the existing And stucco and tile roof material are finished materials found in the immediate neighborhood Section 10: The proposed structure will be compatible with the front yard of the immediate neighborhood in that the proposed additions will not alter the appearance of the existing setback since the proposed additions are proposed to be located above the existing footprint. Section 11: According to the layout of the proposed addition in relation to the surrounding neighboring, the proposed project will not result in an unreasonable infringement of privacy since the proposed window on the west elevation of the family room addition will be setback approximately 43'-2" from the west side property line, and the new window proposed on the east elevation will be facing the front yard of the property to the east, where the driveway is located and which is not used as a gathering area Section 12: A Notice of Decision shall be given to -the applicant and to all interested parties informing them of the Planning Commission's decision Section 13: Any interested party 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 adoption of this resolution Section 14: 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 ZON2003-00099, thereby approving the construction of 498 square feet of second story additions, at a height of 22 0', as measured from the point where the lowest foundation meets finished grade (99 50') to the proposed ridge (121 50'), and 21 70', as measured from the highest elevation of building pad covered by structure (99 80') to the proposed ridge, and the construction of a 28 square foot second story roof deck on the east side facade, subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit "A" P C. Resolution No 2003-31 Page 3 of 4 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2003, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTENTIONS: ABSENT: a Joel oras, AICP ) D"reqtor of Pla(T,*, Building an krCode Enforcement; and, Secretary to the Planning Commission Thomas Long Chairman P.C. Resolution No. 2003-31 Page 4 of 4 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2003, by the following •'. AYES: Commissioners Duran Reed, Tomblin, Cartwright, Lyon, Vice Chair Mueller, and Chairman Long NOES: None ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Commissioner Cote Joel Rojas, AlCP Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement; and, Secretary to the Planning Commission Thomas Long Chairman P.C. Resolution No. 2003-31 Page 4 0i-4