PC RES 2004-047A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CONDITIONALLY APPROVING CASE NO.
ZON2004-00402 FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 51 REVISION `D'
AND A COASTAL PERMIT, THEREBY AMENDING CONDITION NO. 5 OF
THE CUP TO ALLOW EXPANSIONS TO EXISTING BALCONIES AND
ALLOW FOR TRELLIS COVERINGS, FOR PROPERTIES IN THE SEA
BLUFF TRACT LOCATED AT 6503, 6505, 6507, 6509, 6515, 6517, 6519,
6521, 6525, & 6527 SANDY POINT COURT, AND 6603 & 6605
CHANNELVIEW COURT (LOTS 15,16, 43 THROUGH 52, OF TRACT 35040).
WHEREAS, in 1980, the Planning Commission approved Tract No. 35040, and
Conditional Use Permit No. 51, establishing a residential planned development (RPD) known
as Sea Bluff and establishing development criteria for the development of the Sea Bluff tract;
and,
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2004, John Wright, representing the Sea Bluff Homeowners
Association, submitted a Conditional Use Permit application (hereinafter referred to as Case
No. ZON2004-00402) to amend condition no. 5 of Conditional Use Permit No. 51 for 12
properties in the Sea Bluff tract; and,
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2004, Case No ZON2004-00402 was deemed incomplete
by Staff pending the submittal of additional information; and,
WHEREAS, after the submittal of the Coastal Permit application, Case No ZON2004-
00402 was deemed complete on September 23, 2004, 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 Case No. ZON2004-00402 would have a significant
effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed project has been found to be
categorically exempt (Class 1, Section 15301); and,
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2004, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing to consider Case No. ZON2004-00402.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS
Section 1: The site 3s adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and for
all the features required by Tale 17 and by conditions imposed to ensure that the proposal
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does not negatively impact abutting land uses and those within the neighborhood. The
properties are adequate in size since the resulting rear setback would not be less than 20 -
feet, which is the minimum rear yard setback required by the City's Development Code for
City -created lots, and will not project any closer towards the rear than what the existing
staircases are currently located at. Lastly, the amendment will not introduce a new feature to
the Sea Bluff development and is consistent and compatible with the residential uses of the
tract
Section 2: The site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways sufficient to
carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use. The amendment will not
impact the vehicular patterns within or around the Sea Bluff community since no additional
traffic is expected, and the project will not change the residential nature of the area and will
not result in any change to the existing level of service
Section 3: There will be no significant adverse effect on adjacent property or the
permitted use resulting from expansions to the balconies and trellis coverings on the specified
properties. The Sea Bluff Homeowners Association selected the 12 specified properties
because they back up to Palos Verdes Drive South and to Seawolf Drive, which are streets
that are at higher elevations than the subject properties Further, these properties do not back
up to the common open space areas of the Sea Bluff community, which minimizes the
appearance of structures from the open space areas.
Section 4: The proposed use is not contrary to the General Plan because, as
proposed and conditioned, the project implements the policy of the General Plan to
"Encourage and assist in the maintenance and improvement of all existing residential
neighborhoods, so as to maintain optimum local standards of housing quality and design", and
is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Residential Development Section of the
Development Code.
Section 5: The proposal complies with the performance criteria of the Socio/Cultural
and Urban Overlay Control Districts (OC -2 and OC -3, respectively) There is no land and
water areas, or improvements within or around the Sea Bluff community with a scientific or
educational value, and will not be visible from the public right-of-way, so the features will not
create a visual or view impact, as seen from public property
Section 6: Conditions have been imposed to protect the health, safety and general
welfare, which includes standards for setbacks, height and design, and other conditions as will
make possible development of the City in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity
with the intent and purposes set forth in the City's Development Code, as identified in Exhibit
"A" hereto.
Section 7: The Coastal Permit is justified since the project will not affect nor be
inconsistent with the intent of the City's Coastal Specific Plan since the project will not alter
the existing land use pattern nor affect access to the coastal areas. The subject property is
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not located between the sea and the first public road, and is in a non -appealable area of the
Coastal Specific Plan
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 17.60 060 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 9, 2004, the date of
the Planning Commission's action.
Section 9: For the foregoing reasons and based on information and findings
contained in the Staff Reports, minutes, and records of the proceedings, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Case No. ZON2004-00402, subject to the conditions of
approval contained in the attached Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof, which
are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 9th day of November 2004 by the following
roll call vote
AYES: Gerstner, Karp, Knight, Perestam, Tetrault
ABSTENTIONS: o
ABSENT Cote, Mueller
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Craig Mueller
Chairman
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EXHIBIT 'A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. ZON2004-00402
Condition No. 5 regarding patio covers is hereby amended to read as follows (language to be
removed is shown as s#Fikethreo , and language to be added is shown in italics):
A Patio Covers
1. Maximum 12 -feet in height.
2 Maximum 50% shade cover (at least 50% open to sky)
3. Constructed of wood, stained to match or be compatible with wood trim on the
houses.
4 May not encroach into existing side yard setbacks established by house.
5 Rear setback shall be 50% of the minimum dimension of the rear yard measured
perpendicularly from the rear of the residence to the rear property line.
Unless regulated by the standards above, the following standards shall apply only to
the 12 properties located at 6503, 6505, 6507, 6509, 6515, 6517, 6519, 6521, 6525, &
6527 Sandy Point Court, and 6603 & 6605 Channelview Court (lots 15, 16, 43 through
52:
a. The second story balcony shall be allowed to project towards the rear a
maximum of 12 -feet, or no more than the farthest extension of the existing
staircase, whichever is greater However, in no case shall the balcony
extension result in less than a 20 -foot rear yard setback
b. The maximum width of the second story balcony shall be limited to 17 -feet
C. The second story balcony shall maintain a minimum 5 -foot side yard
setback.
d. Any shade cover over the extended second story balcony shall be of a trellis
type, with at least 50% open to the sky
e. Any shade cover over the extended balcony shall be limited to 18 -feet in
height, or the height of the lowest point of the roof eave, whichever is lower.
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