PC RES 1991-035 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 302 AND COASTAL
COASTAL PERMIT NO. 105, TO ALLOW REDUCTIONS
OF THE REQUIRED FRONT AND REAR YARD SETBACKS
TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING
RESIDENCE AT 4100 SEA HORSE LANE.
WHEREAS, the applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Zelt, have
requested a Variance application and a Coastal Permit to allow for
encroachments into the required front and rear yard setbacks for
additions to the existing residence; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing was held on
July 23, 1991, 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 there are exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions applicable to the property which do
not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning
district, in that the applicants' lot is smaller than newly
created RS-5 zoned properties and is irregularly shaped. Both of
these physical features of the applicants' lot limit any further
development unless a Variance is granted. The applicants' do not
have any alternative location(s) on the property for additions to
the existing residence other than where they have proposed.
Section 2: That such a Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the
applicants, such right which is enjoyed by other property owners
under like conditions, since the applicants' right to develop the
property is limited due to the substandard size of the lot and the
physical layout of the lot.
Section 3: That the granting of the Variance will not be.
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
property and improvements in the area in which the property is
located, since it is Staff's opinion that the proposed additions
will not significantly impair any views enjoyed by adjacent
property owners and since the additions will blend in and maintain
the compatibility of the surrounding area.
Section 4: That the granting of such a Variance will not be
contrary to the objectives of the General Plan or the goals and
policies of the Coastal Specific Plan since the residential use of
the property will not be altered as a result of the additions.
The subject property is located within Subregion 6 of the Coastal
Specific Plan District. Subregion 6 is an existing residential
area which is solely developed as a single-family community with
beach facilities. The fundamental criteria which define this area
as an individual subregion are its strong unified character and
active homeowners network, creating a homogeneity which
establishes it as a distinct neighborhood. The granting of this
Variance will change the previously mentioned homogeneity.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons and based on the
information and findings included in the Staff report and records
of the proceedings, the Planning Commission hereby approves
Variance No. 302 and Coastal Permit No. 105 subject to the
conditions contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a
part hereof, which are necessary to preserve the public health,
safety, and general welfare in the area.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this :MU day of July, 1991.
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Peter Vo Hagen
Chairman
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ob - r ' Bena d, Director of
En ironmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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Exhibit "A"
Conditions of Approval for Variance
No. 302 and Coastal Permit No. 105
1) The applicants shall modify the proposed plans to reflect the
changes as made by the Planning Commission and submit the new
plans to the Department of Environmental Services for
clearance.
2) The maximum allowable encroachment of the living room addition
into the 20 foot required front yard setback shall not exceed
10 feet at its closest point to the front property line.
3) The maximum allowable encroachment of the family room addition
into the 15 foot required rear yard setback shall not exceed
10 feet (as proposed) .
4) The minimum required side yard setbacks of 5 feet on either
side of the lot shall be maintained.
5) The maximum height of the master bedroom addition at the east
side of the lot shall not exceed 16 feet or an elevation of
el. 121.42' (as measured from el . 105.42' ) .
6) The maximum height of the family room addition at the south
side of the lot shall not exceed 16 feet or an elevation of
el. 121.42' (as measured from el . 105.42' ) .
7) The maximum height of the living room addition at the north
side of the property shall not exceed 21 feet or an elevation
of el. 121.0' (as measured from el . 100 .00' ) .
8) NOgrading has been approved with this permit.
9) The property owner shall complete, notarize, and submit a
Covenant to Protect Views to the Environmental Services
Department prior to the issuance of final building permits.
10) Maximum allowable eave projections shall not exceed 4" for
each 1'-0" of required setback.
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