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PC RES 2004-010P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING THE HEIGHT VARIATION CASE NO. ZON2003-00180 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 519 SQUARE FEET OF FIRST STORY ADDITIONS AND A 902 SQUARE FOOT SECOND STORY ADDITION TO RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 2043 BEECHAM DRIVE. WHEREAS, On April 11, 2003, Height Variation Permit Case No ZON2003-00180 was submitted to the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department for processing; and, WHEREAS, on May 7, 2003 the subject application was deemed incomplete due to insufficient information on the submitted plans; and, WHEREAS, on December 23, 2003 the subject application was deemed complete for processing by Staff; and, WHEREAS, on January 8, 2004 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 January 10, 2004, 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 ZON2003-00180 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 February 10, 2004 and on March 9, 2004 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 P.C. Resolution No. 2004-10 Page 1 of 4 obtaining 33 of the 123 properties within the 500' radius, which is 26.8%, and 12 of the 13 properties within the 100' radius, which is 92 3% 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 Views from the viewing areas of the homes on Beecham Drive are currently impaired by the adjoining home, which are at slightly lower elevations, and the view of the Harbor from the viewing area of the homes located at the end of Van Karajan Drive is over the roofs of the homes located on Beecham Drive Therefore, the additions will not significantly impair a view from another parcel's viewing area. Section 5: The proposed project will not create a cumulative view impairment from surrounding properties in that the properties in the immediate vicinity either do not contain any views of the Harbor or he views are not impaired by the homes located on Beecham Drive Section 6: The proposed structure has been designed to minimize the impairment of views from surrounding properties since the proposed structure us proposed to be lower than the existing structure. 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 including the first and second story additions will not be compatible with the scale of the immediate neighborhood in that the final square footage will be approximately 1,500 square feet larger than the average square footage found in the neighborhood. Additionally, the proposed front door entrance is not proportional to the scale of the front door entrances of the homes found in the immediate neighborhood, since its design dominates the appearance of the structure, increasing the bulk and mass. Further, the east elevation contains an unbroken wall, which increases the bulk and mass of the proposed structure. P C. Resolution No. 2004-10 Page 2 of 4 Section 9: The proposed architectural style will be compatible with the proposed architectural style of the immediate neighborhood in that the surrounding homes consist mainly of stucco finish with wood trim, and the roof material is mainly imitation wood shake The proposed structure is also proposed to be finished with stucco and wood trim with tile roof material, similar materials as the ones found in the neighborhood, therefore the architectural style of the proposed structure will be compatible with the architectural style of the homes found in the immediate neighborhood Section 10: The proposed structure will not be compatible with the front, sides and rear yard setback of the immediate neighborhood in that the proposed front additions will eliminate the "L" shaped footprint design of the residence, and create a front yard setback that is not consistent with the front yard setbacks found in the immediate neighborhood. Section 11: The proposed structure will be compatible with the side and rear yard setbacks of the immediate neighborhood in that other properties also contain 5'-0" side yard setbacks and the proposed project will not significantly reduce the rear yard setback Section 12: According to the layout of the proposed addition in relation to the surrounding neighboring, the proposed second -story addition will not result in an unreasonable infringement of pnvacy since the windows proposed on the west elevation of the second story addition will be located approximately 22'-0" from the west side property line, and there is currently a second story balcony along the east elevation and windows on the second story rear elevation. Section 13: A Notice of Decision shall be given to the applicant and to all interested parties informing them of the Planning Commission's decision. Section 14: 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 15: 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 denies the Height Variation Case No. ZON2003-00180, thereby denying the construction of 519 square feet first -story additions, and a 902 square foot second -story addition P C. Resolution No 2004-10 Page 3 of 4 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9th day of March, 2004, by the following vote: AYES: Tetreault, Knight, Cute, Mueller NOES: Gerstner, Karp ABSTENTIONS: None ABSENT: Van Wagner Joel ojas, AICP Dire tor f Plannin uilding and o Enforcement; and, Secre ary to the Planning Commission • rai • Mueller V''e Chairman P.C. Resolution No. 2004-10 Page 4 of 4