PC RES 2003-058 •
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING WITH
CONDITIONS SITE PLAN REVIEW (CASE NO. ZON2003-
00470) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 143 SQUARE
FOOT SECOND STORY ROOF DECK,AND DORMER, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 30468 CAMINO PORVENIR.
WHEREAS,on September 17,2003 the applicant submitted the Pp
subject application,
Site Plan Review Case No. ZON2003-00470 to the Planning Department requesting the
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construction of a new 143 square foot second story roof deck and the construction of a
new dormer, which exceeds 16 feet in height; and,
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2003, the application package was deemed complete for
processing by Staff; and,
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2003, notice of the pending application was sent to the
property owners of the properties adjacent to the project site, and the notice was published
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in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News on October 25, 2003; and,
WHEREAS, on November 11,2003,the Planning Commission continued the item to
allow staff additional time to re-notice the request since the original notice was onlysent to
adjacent property owners,whereas notice should have gone to the property owners within
a 500' radius; and,
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2003, the revised notice was sent to allro ert
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owners within 500 feet of the subject site, and published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula
News on November 8, 2003; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental QualityAct,
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),the Planning Commission found no evidence that Site Plan Review(Case No.
ZON2003-00470) would have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the
proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt under Class 1, (Additions to
Existing Structures) since the project involves the construction of a new roof deck and a
dormer on an existing residence; and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the requirements of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticedublic hearing
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on November 25, 2003, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be
heard and present evidence.
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NOW,THEREFORE,THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the proposed project complies with the RS-3 Residential
Development Standards, in terms of setback and lot coverage.
Section 2: The proposed dormer will require review by the Building and Safety
Division, if approved by the Planning Commission, to ensure conformance with the 2001
Uniform Building Code, adopted by the City Council.
Section 3: The proposed dormer will not cause significant view impairment from
adjacent properties since the building pads of the properties in the immediate vicinity are
graded so that they gradually increase in height from westto east, the primary living
impaired which are located on the lower level, are currently by the homes at a
slightly lower elevation.
Section 4: The proposed roof deck's scale will be compatible with the scale of the
roof decks and balconies found in the immediate neighborhood, since most of the roof
decks and balconies are the same length as the garage, and the proposed roof deck will
be shorter than the length of the garage.
Section 5: The proposed roof deck's architectural style will be compatible with the
architectural style of the other roof decks and balconies found in the immediate
neighborhood, since the proposed railing is consistent with the style of railingfound in the
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neighborhood, which consists of solid railing on the side and open railing on the front
Section 6: The proposed front, side, and rear setback are compatible with the
front, side, and rear setbacks found in the immediate neighborhood since the homes were
developed with similar front, side and rear setbacks, and the proposed roof deck will not
project closer to the front, side, and rear property lines than the existing residence.
Section 7: 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 with conditions Site Plan
Review(Case No. 2003-00470)for the construction of a new 143 square foot second story
roof deck, and a new dormer exceeding 16 feet in height.
Section 8: Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council. Pursuant to Section 17.80 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 November 25,
2003, the date of the Planning Commission's final action.
P.C. Resolution No. 2003-58
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of November 2003, by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Duran Reed, Tomblin, Cartwright, Lyon, and Vice Chairman
Mueller
NOES:none
ABSTENTIONS: none
ABSENT: Commissioner Cote and Chairman Long
-704Craig Mueller
Vice Chairman
Ali
oel "ojas, Al
►�irec or of Pl. •, Building and
- Enforcem-nt; and, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
P.C. Resolution No.2003-58
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Exhibit "A"
Conditions of Approval
Site Plan Review
(Case No. ZON2003-00470)
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. The approval shall become null and void after 180 days from the date of approval
unless the approved plans are submitted to the Building and .Safety Division to
initiate the "plan check" review process, pursuant to Section 17.86.070 of the City's
Development Code. This approval shall become null and void if, after initiating the
"plan check" review process, or receiving a building permit to begin construction,
said "plan check" or permit is allowed to expire or is withdrawn by the applicant.
3. The Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement is authorized to make
minor modifications to the approved preliminary plans or any of the conditions if such
modifications shall achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance
with said plans and conditions.
4. Approval of Site Plan Review (Case No. ZON2003-00470) is for the construction of a
new 143 square foot second story roof deck to the front of the existing residence and
for the construction of a dormer over the roof deck. No added square footage
(habitable or non-habitable) is approved by this permit.
5. The proposed dormer is proposed at a height of 24.42', as measured from the point
where the lowest foundation or slab meets finished grade (98.58') to the ridge
(123.00'), and 23.50', as measured from the highest elevation of existing building
pad covered by structure (99.50') to the ridge.
6. Unless modified in the future by another discretionary City approval, the proposed
structure shall maintain the following minimum setbacks:
Front: 20'-0"
Side: 5'-O"
Rear: 15'-0"
7. The subject property shall not exceed a maximum lot coverage of forty-five (45)
percent, as required by the RS-3 zoning district (proposed 21.8%).
8. All structures located within the required twenty (20) foot front yard setback area
shall not exceed a height of forty-two (42) inches in height.
9. The required twenty (20) foot front yard setback area shall be at least fifty (50)
percent landscaped.
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10.No improvements shall be permitted on "extreme slopes" (35% or greater).
11.Based on a site visit, Staff found that there is no foliage on the subject property that
exceeds sixteen (16) feet in height and significantly impairs views from neighboring
properties. Therefore, Staff finds that no foliage shall be removed under this
application request.
12.The project shall substantially conform to the plans stamped approved with the
effective date of this approval.
13.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.
14.The construction site and the neighboring streets 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.
15.In the event that a Planning requirement and a Building & Safety requirement are in
conflict with one another, the stricter standard shall apply.
16.No grading is approved or allowed under this permit approval.
17.All applicable soils/geotechnical reports required by the Building and Safety Division
shall be obtained by the applicant and approved by the City's geologist prior to
building permit issuance.
18.All applicable permits required by the Building and Safety Division shall be obtained
by the applicant.
Exhibit"A"—P.C. Resolution 2003-58
SPR(Case No.ZON2003-00470)
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