RPVCCA_CC_SR_2014_04_15_05_Policy_Revision_Coastal_Specific_Plans_Viewing_StationsCITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE: .
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
HONORABLE MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
JOEL ROJAS, AICP,
DIRECTOR
APRIL 15, 2014
DEVELOPMENT
COASTAL SPECIFIC PLAN CORRIDORS ELEMENT -
ADOPTION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY FOR
IDENTIFYING A VIEWING STATION
CAROLYNN PETRU, ACTING CITY MANAGE~
Project Manager: Ara Mihranian, AICP, Deputy Community Development Direct~
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt City Council Policy No. XX thereby instituting a policy for identifying the viewing
station described in the City's Coastal Specific Plan Corridors Element for development
projects within the City's designated Coastal District that are not located within a defined
visual corridor.
BACKGROUND
On March 4, 2014, the City Council received a report on the implementation of the City's
Coastal Specific Plan. The report primarily focused on the Corridor Element relating to the
viewing station for development projects within defined and non-defined visual corridors.
During the Council discussion that ensued, questions were raised on the City's practice for
establishing the viewing station for projects not located within a defined visual corridor.
Staff reported that in past practice, the City has located the viewing station for these
individual properties based on topography, roadway constraints and trail locations. In some
instances, the most beneficial view is seen from a seated position in a vehicle, and in
others, the most beneficial view is seen from a standing/walking position along a City trail
within the public right-of-way. Staff acknowledged that different approaches have been
used through the years with no set constant criteria followed.
The City Council felt that the past methods for establishing the viewing station for projects
not located in a specific visual corridor have resulted in an inconsistent practice causing
structures to be built at varying heights along the City's coastal zone impacting views from
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the roadway. Therefore, in order to consistently establish the viewing station for purposes
of applying the 2-degree down arc called for in the Coastal Specific Plan for projects not
located within a specific view corridor, the City Council directed Staff to come back with
policy language with the ultimate goal of offering the maximum view protection from the
public right-of-way.
As such, the City Council is now being asked to adopt a policy drafted by Staff that
institutes criteria for identifying the viewing station for development projects not located
within a defined visual corridor.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Council directive at the March 4th meeting, Staff has drafted a policy that
establishe$ criteria for identifying the viewing station described in the City's Coastal
Specific Plan Corridors Element for development projects that are not located within a
defined visual corridor (see attached policy). In summary, as suggested by members of
the public, in order to provide maximum view protection, Staff proposes that the viewing
station be identified at the midpoint of a project's property line paralleling the roadway at 3-
feet above the "fog line" (painted white line/ bike lane line) of Palos Verdes Drive West and
Palos Verdes Drive South. A viewing station at this location would provide maximum views
to the greatest number of viewers including vehicle passengers and trail users.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In an effort to engage the public, Staff extended an invitation (via email) to meet with those
individuals who submitted public comments at the March 4th meeting to discuss the
suggested policy language. Staff was unable to garner interest in meeting, but instead
received public comments on suggested policy language which had been incorporated into
Staff's recommendation (see attachment).
FISCAL IMPACTS
Adoption of this recommended City Council Policy will not result in fiscal impacts to the
City's General Fund since the implementation of establishing the viewing station for
development projects will be borne by the developer.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that City Council Policy No. XX be adopted in order to set policy on
establishing the viewing station described in the City's Coastal Specific Plan Corridors
Element for development projects that are not located within a defined visual corridor.
ATTACHMENTS
• Proposed City Council Policy No. XX
• March 4, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes Excerpt
• Public Comments
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CITY COUNCIL POLICY
NUMBER: XX
DATE ADOPTED/AMENDED: April 15, 2014
SUBJECT: Coastal Specific Plan Corridors Element -Identifying a Viewing
Station to Assess Visual Impacts of a Proposed Project Located
Outside of a Visual Corridor
POLICY:
For development projects within the City's designated Coastal District that are not located
within a defined view corridor, the viewing station, for purposes of applying the 2-degree
down arc used for the building "height zones," shall be established at the midpoint of the
project's property line paralleling the roadway at an elevation that is 3-feet above the "fog
line" (painted white line/bike lane line) adjacent to the vehicle travelling lane on the
seaward side of Palos Verdes Drive West and Palos Verdes Drive South.
BACKGROUND:
The State of California's Coastal Act, enacted in 1976, mandates that coastal jurisdictions
establish a local coastal plan that regulates local land use decisions within a defined
coastal district. It is through the Coastal Act that the City's Coastal Specific Plan (CSP)
was adopted by the City Council on December 19, 1978 thereby creating a Coastal
District located seaward of Palos Verdes Drive West and South, along the City's 7.5 miles
of coastline. The CSP is intended to protect the natural features, such as geology,
shoreline character, and biota of the coastline while controlling the character of
development and providing access to the coast. Similar to the City's General Plan, the
CSP is divided into five elements, one of which is the Corridor Element.
The Corridor Element identifies five basic categories of "corridors." As utilized within the
CSP, the term "corridor" includes a full range of interrelated linear and non-linear
elements which provide functional, protection and preservation, definitions and linking
capabilities. One of the five corridors identified in the Corridor Element is the category of
visual corridors.
Visual corridors have dimensions for "vistas" and "views." Vistas have a viewing station,
object or objects to be seen and an intermediate ground. Views have a viewing station
but do not have a specific focus or object to be seen and have broad focal points which
have an unlimited arc and depth. The visual corridors identified in the CSP are considered
to have the greatest degree of visual value and interest to the greatest number of viewers.
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As a result, the CSP sets criteria for identifying viewing stations to assess proposed
development projects located within identified visual corridors. Furthermore, the CSP
establishes specific height zones for projects located within the same identified visual
corridors. However, the CSP does not establish criteria for identifying viewing stations to
assess the visual impacts of development projects located outside of a CSP visual
corridor. The purpose of this policy is to establish said criteria.
DISCUSSION:
To protect the visual relationship between Palos Verdes Drive West and Palos Verdes
Drive South and the ocean for development projects which are not located within an
identified visual corridor as identified in CSP Figure 26, the CSP states that no building
should project into a zone measured 2-degree down-arc, as measured along the shortest
distance between the viewing station and the coastline. For the purpose of implementing
this guidance, this City Council policy establishes the criteria to be used to determine the
location of the "viewing station" from which the visual impacts of proposed projects shall
be assessed in order to maximize the protection of vistas and views within the Coastal
District.
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Senior Planner Schonborn provided a brief report regarding this item.
City Attorney Lynch stated that the approval of the Final Vesting Parcel Map was a
ministerial act, once the developer completes all of the conditions of approval. She
added that there were two additional actions for Council's consideration: 1) Subdivisi
Improvement Agreement to put in the necessary improvements for the developme ,
including curb cuts and utilities; and, 2) The vacation of a remnant street ease tat
the end of the property that has never been used by the City.
Discussion ensued among Council Members and staff.
Mayor Duhovic moved, seconded by Councilman Campbell, to: 1} OPT
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-12, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY C NCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, VACATING THE UNUSED SEMENT FOR STREET
AND PUBLIC ACCESS PURPOSES THAT TRAVERSE 1: PROPERTY; 2) Authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Subdivision lmpr: ement Agreement; and,
3) Approve Final Vesting Parcel Map No. 69928.
The motion passed on the following roll call vo .
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Campbell, Knight, Misetich
None
None
Brooks
REGULAR BUSINESS:
City Clerk Morrea reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting, provi a brief report regarding this item, and distributed ballots for Council's
use.
After o round of ballots the following four members were appointed to the Planning
Co 1ssion, each with a four year term of office to expire on the first regular City
C ncil meeting in December of odd years, or until a successor is appointed: Dave
enhiser, Gordon Leon, John Cruikshank, and William James.
Coastal Specific Plan Implementation
City Clerk Morreale reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
meeting and there were three requests to speak regarding this item.
City Council Minutes
March 4, 2014
Page 5of11
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Community Development Director Rojas provided a staff report regarding the Coastal
Specific Plan (CSP), which included a historical overview of the CSP and a detailed
explanation regarding visual corridors.
Edward Stevens, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he had concerns regarding the
gradual reduction of the beautiful ocean views along the 7% miles of City coastline.
Sharon Yarber, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the Council should ask questions
initially so that the public is informed; and stated the Council should consider whether
there should be more specific guidelines provided to staff regarding the interpretation
and application of the CSP. She added that there was too much ambiguity regarding
the location of the viewing station and there should be tighter boundaries on that
discretion for purposes of clarity.
Lenee Bilski, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that the CSP names Palos Verdes Drive
West and Palos Verdes Drive South as view corridors, which are primarily used by
passenger vehicles and pedestrians. She provided comments regarding visual
corridors, visual focal points, and vistas, and the fog line, which is the white line on the
right also known as the bike lane. She opined that the viewing station should be at the
height of 3-feet above the fog line, as that is the most consistent place from which to
measure.
Sam Celly, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that Community Development Director Rojas's
understanding, experience and knowledge of the rules of the Coastal Specific Plan is
probably the best in the room and to the fairest amount possible the rule is subject to
interpretation, the job is well done. He provided comments regarding public policy and
the rights of the property owners. He noted that there must be a balance between the
fundamental rights of the property owner to build a home on their property and those
who drive by to a protected view of the ocean.
· Discussion ensued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch.
Mayor Pro Tern Knight moved to direct staff to review the CSP to analyze guidelines
used as viewing stations and return with language recommendations to support the
ultimate goal of protecting coastal views, with the inclusion of all input submitted for
consideration.
Councilwoman Brooks offered an amendment to include the viewing station as 3-feet
above the fog line as suggested, acknowledging that there will be exceptions; and the
ramifications of the viewing corridor and vista corridor with clarification, with a date
specified to return to Council.
Discussion continued among Council Members, staff, and City Attorney Lynch.
City Council Minutes
March 4, 2014
Page 6of11
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Mayor Pro Tern Knight moved, seconded by Councilwoman Brooks, to: Direct staff to
review the Coastal Specific Plan to analyze guidelines used for viewing stations and
return with policies to support the ultimate goal of protecting coastal views, with the
inclusion of all input submitted for consideration.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Brooks, Campbell, Knight, Misetich and Mayor Duhovic
None
ABSENT: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE:
Mayor Duhovic called a brief recess from 9:08 P.M. to 9:21 P.M.
Council Consideration whether to Appeal the Planning Commission's
Dec1 · related to a Project located at 3344 Palos Verdes Drive West (Case No.
ZON201 141)
City Clerk Morre
meeting and there
reported that late correspondence was distributed prior to the
e 8 requests to speak regarding this item.
Associate Planner Mikha1 rovided a staff report and PowerPoint presentation
regarding this item.
Discussion ensued among Counc embers, staff, and City Attorney Lynch.
Louie Tomaro, AIA, Tomaro Architectur rovided a brief recap of his work with this
project over the past two years. He noted at there was originally a structure at the site
with trees and landscaping which was remo , and once that home and landscaping
was removed it resulted in an open vista. He a ed that because of that open vista the
Coastal Commission required the applicant to pre re a plan that was reasonable to
preserve the view, resulting in a plan to provide a vi of the horizon over the top of the
applicant's house. He noted that the Coastal Commis · n agreed with the City's
findings that further grading on the lot was unfeasible, sin bedrock was located
directly below the immediate grade. Mr. Tomaro noted that re was not one single
family residence on the seaward side along Palos Verdes Driv at meets the 2 degree
down arc; and concluded that the new residence will not block the ·ew of southbound
traffic, although view obstruction does occur from one of the nearby idences, and
there was no view obstruction from the northbound lanes.
Shamita Khosla, property owner, stated that the process over two years has n a
very long one and she and her husband are concerned that they will not be able aise
their family in the home due to the long process. She added that the previous home
the site obstructed more of the view then the proposed project; noted they are
City Council Minutes
March 4, 2014
Page 7of11
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Ara Mihranian
From:
Sent:
Lenee Bilski <leneebilski@hotmail.com>
Tuesday, April 08, 2014 4:07 PM
To: Ara Mihranian
Subject: FW: #2 of 2 to CC re: CSP Viewing Station
Hi Ara,
Here's the rest of the references about public views viewing stations.
Lenee
From: paul@agajanianlaw.com
To: leneebilski@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2014 12:26:51 -0800
Subject: RE: #2 of2 to CC FW: CC 3/04 Agenda item No. 3
Excellent summary of these projects. I anticipate that the CC will formalize its appeal.
Paul
Paul L. Tetreault
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-----Original Message-----
From: Lenee Bilski [mailto:leneebilski@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 10:49 AM
To: SunshineRPV@aol.com; Sharon; Ed Stevens; Dena Friedson; Katie Traeger; Valerie Blitz; Rosemary Campbell; Paul
Tetreault; Barbara Gleghorn
Subject: #2 of 2 to CC FW: CC 3/04 Agenda item No. 3
FYI
From: leneebilski@hotmail.com
To: cc@rpv.com
CC: lezam@rpv.com; joelr@rpv.com; carolynn@rpv.com
Subject: CC 3/04 Agenda item No. 3
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2014 02:45:39 -0800
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March 3, 2013
Re: Council consideration whether to appeal the Planning Commission's decision
Case No ZON2012-00141
Dear Mayor Duhovic and City Council members,
I support the City Council moving forward with an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision of Feb. 11,
2014 to approve the Site Plan Review and the Grading Permit applications for 3344 Palos Verdes Drive West
as there is substantial issue:
-the proposed project is inconsistent with the General Plan (G.P.) and Development Code as it would not
preserve, much less enhance, the public's view of Santa Catalina Island, a vista focal point, and of the ocean
over the proposed ridgeline ( G.P. Visual Aspects)
-no precedent was set by previously approved projects in the Coastal Zone
• according to the General Plan and the Coastal Specific Plan (CSP), it is strong public policy of the City
to protect and preserve existing significant visual aspects, and enhance views and vistas ( G.P. pg. 190-
192)
• the G.P. Visual Aspects figure 41 shows an arrow in the vicinity of 3344 pointing to a "vista" -
probably Santa Catalina Island
• Grading Permit Finding No. 2 states the grading and/or related construction does not significantly affect
the visual relationships with nor views from neighboring properties
• there were 5 single-family residences in this vicinity on the adjacent lots predating the City's
incorporation, now only 3 remain
• previously at 3344 PVDr. West a single story 2866 sq.ft. residence was located farther down the slope -
it was demolished in 2000
• in 1998-99 a project was proposed for 3344 that included grading down 16 feet
• previously at 3300 PVDr. West there was a single story residence (app. 3900 sq ft.)
• in 1993, an application for 3300 received Planning Commission approval to demolish the 3900 sq. ft.
residence and replace it with a 2-story (13,736 sq.ft.) residence whose ridgeline is 3 ft. above the
app.horizon line as viewed from the northbound PVDrW, (which is at a higher elevation than the
southbound lanes) completely blocking the ocean view from both the southbound and northbound lanes
on PVDrWest
• the CA Coastal Act says the Coastal Zone is from the seaward side of the seaward road to the ocean
• in 1993 an agreement was reached between the applicant for 3300 PVDrW and the Lunada Pointe
Homeowners' Assn. to remove all the foliage in the common area lot next to 3300 in order to restore
views of Catalina Island and the ocean across the lot-which appears to have been a way to allow
approval of the project at 3300
• prior to approval it was also agreed in to remove numerous trees on the lot at 3300
• in 2000 the application for a 2-story residence at #6 Marguerite Dr. was noticed as "non-appealable" to
the Coastal Commission which was an error that the Coastal Commission did not notice
• the residence approved for # 6 Marguerite Dr. was approved even though the ridgeline is above the
horizontal plane and the down-arc from the viewing level of 3 ft. higher than Palos Verdes Dr. West
• in 2000 the view analysis conducted by Staff was from a seated position in an automobile for the project
at# 6 Marguerite Dr.
• the 2012 and 2013 the application for 3344 PVDrW was publicly noticed as "non-appealable" to the
Coastal Commission which was an error that the Coastal Commission "caught" and corrected with the
City
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• after Planning Commission approval in Oct. 2013 of this project for 3344 PVDrW a number of
residents filed an appeal to the City Council, but the applicant withdrew the application before the
appeal could be heard
• the plans for this proposal at 3344 PVDr West include a 10,000+ sq.ft. residence
• no direct forward photos were taken by staff of the flagging
• The RPV Planning Commission took a subjective approach when they looked at a photograph that the
property owner had taken of the flagging at 3344, estimated the height of the eye-level camera lens and
decided that that photo should be part of the record depicting the view of the "horizon" over the
proposed project
• Both project Planner Mikhail and Commissioner Tetreault stated at the PC hearing that they each had
been to the site and could not see the horizon line above the flagging (much less the ocean)
• the Planning Commission did not follow the CSP recommended course to preserve the public's view
from the seaward side of Palos Verdes Dr. West
• the Planning Commission did not follow the policy of the General Plan to protect the view for the public
for several projects in the Coastal Zone
• the City has the power to protect public view rights beyond the CA Coastal Commission's minimums
• there are 3 more houses in this area that could seek to be demolished and replaced in the future with
structures exceeding the 2-degree down arc limitation -houses whose ridgelines currently allow for
public view of the ocean over them except for the overgrowth of trees and foliage
• the claim that further grading is not feasible at 3344 is questionable as a previous application approved
in 1999 for this same site included a 16 ft. cut
• a claim that further grading is not feasible because of the regulations for a driveway is questionable
because the 1998-1999 design approved for this site had a driveway and garage
• there is no precedent set by previously approved projects that exceed the 2-degree down arc as cited by
the applicant because each project was dealt with differently:
• in 1993 the view for the project at 3300 was from northbound PVDr.West which is outside the Coastal
Zone as defined by the CA Coastal Act
• in 1999 the "viewing station" for 3344 PVDr West simply was southbound PV Dr.W
• in 2000 the "viewing station" for #6 Marguerite Dr. was 3 feet higher than the street elevation of PVDr
W. or272.0'
• in 2001 the "viewing station" for the Yacht Harbor Dr. project was from a residence across the street on
the inland side of Palos Verdes Dr. South-again outside the Coastal Zone
• the fencing along the Drive for the Yacht Harbor project is conditioned to prohibit foliage from growing
up into the public's view and on the vacant area foliage height is limited to 6 inches to maintain the view
of the ocean and Catalina for all
• there is not sufficient foliage restrictions/conditions between the fence and the residence at 3344
PVDrWest to protect the public's view
• projects applications in the Coastal Zone before the 1993 approval for 3300 PVDr West such as
Oceanfront Estates, Sea Bluff. and the TransAmerica project were approved with height limitations not
only of structures but also of landscaping and limited foliage to maintain views of the ocean -except for
one which was approved before adoption of RPV Development Code Section 17.02.040
• feasible alternatives would preserve the view above a new residence at 3344 PVDrW for the public now
and for future generations and be consistent with City policies
Mistakes have been made. Two (or more) wrongs do not make a right.
Please uphold the spirit of the City's Founders and the General Plan.
Please vote to appeal this project.
Thank you for all you do for RPV !
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Sincerely,
Lenee Bilski
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Ara Mihranian
From:
Sent:
Lenee Bilski <leneebilski@hotmail.com>
Tuesday, April 08, 2014 4:01 PM
To: Ara Mihranian
Cc: Leza Mikhail
Subject: Viewing Station defined FW: CC Agenda 3/04: Coastal Specific Plan
Hi Ara,
I am happy to help with the CSP definition for "viewing station".
I am away all this week, but here is the info I provided to the City Council regarding defining "viewing
station".
THe RPV Coastal Specific Plan refers in the Traffic section to PVDrives as main circulation arterials. Then the
streets are also cited in the Corridors element section. (Sorry I'm not home to give the exact reference
pages). Since the height from a passenger vehicle is lower that that of a person on the trail, it is logical to use
the " 3ft. above the fog line" definition to benefit both those in vehicles and those on foot.
I hope this helps. I don't believe a meeting is necessary as Sunshine, Ed Stevens and Commissioner Tetreault
all agree on this logical definition. Of course, there may be certain circumstances that will require individual
consideration, as with all proposed projects. I will forward one other message to CC regarding just this issue.
Write if you have questions as I do have internet access.
Thanks for you efforts.
Best regards,
Lenee
From: leneebilski@hotmail.com
To: cc@rpv.com
CC: lezam@rpv.com; joelr@rpv.com
Subject: CC Agenda 3/04: Coastal Specific Plan
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 21:59:22 -0800
Dear Mayor Duhovic and Councilmembers,
We need a policy decision from you regarding the Corridors Element of the RPV Coastal Specific Plan
clarifying the specific location of "viewing station" for measurement purposes.
• The Coastal Specific Plan (CSP) does not define a specific location of "viewng station"
• different criteria have been applied to various coastal zone projects and the Coastal Specific Plan has
not been applied consistently since 1993
• each project approved by the City that has projected into the zone above the 2-degree down arc from
horizontal has been measured from different heights: one at 5ft., one at 3 ft. and another at 5'7"
• the Coastal Act states the Coastal Zone is from the seaward side of the seaward road
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• one project proposed in the Coastal Zone was analyzed as viewed by traffic traveling northbound on
Palos Verdes Dr. West which is at a higher elevation than the southbound lanes, and inland, not on the
seaward side of the seaward road
• Palos Verdes Drives West and South are named as view corridors in the CSP and are primarily used by
passenger vehicles
• The CSP refers to large quantities of traffic on Palos Verdes Drive generated by the "view" that this
arterial provides to the public
• the traffic on Palos Verdes Drive South and West is primarily passenger vehicles not pedestrians
• the visual corridors Figure 26 is actually depicting "vista corridors" as each one is directed toward a
specific focal point (Santa Catalina Island, Lighthouse, etc.)
• the City has been using the term "view corridors" for those "vista corridors"
• the General Plan shows vistas and views to be preserved and enhanced (Fig. 41)
• three (3) feet above the fog line (white line/bike lane line) is the most consistent place from which to
measure the "viewing station"
Please do not simply "receive and file" the Coastal Specific Plan Agenda item.
Either define specifically the viewing station and amend the CSP or define it and give a directive to staff use
that specific definition. The City and the public deserve immediate action on this issue.
Thank you for your service to RPV!
Sincerely,
Lenee Bilski
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Ara Mihranian
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Hi Ara,
SunshineRPV@aol.com
Saturday, March 29, 2014 11:16 AM
Ara Mihranian
leneebilski@hotmail.com; EZStevens@cox.net; Carolynn Petru
Defining a "viewing station" per the RPV Coastal Specific Plan.
Moving down-arc -0528.pdf
So sorry you got assigned this task. The solution is quite simple and you should not have to peruse thousands of
pages to figure out a recommendation. Lenee Bilski has done the research. It all comes down to the fact that
the RPV Coastal Specific Plan does not specifically define the location of a viewing station.
It is clear that this only applies to proposed development on private property in RPV's portion of the California
Coastal Zone. It is clear that RPV' s portion of the California Coastal Zone is seaward of Palos Verdes Drive
South and PV Drive West. It is clear that the objective is to "preserve and enhance" the public's view of the
ocean as seen by passengers in motor vehicles on the seaward side of Palos Verdes Drive South and West.
Using the attached illustration, it should take you only a few minutes to write a recommendation that a viewing
station, as defined by Staff to new applicants, shall be thirty-six inches above the painted fog line all along
the seaward side of Palos Verdes Drive South and Palos Verdes Drive West.
That will put an end to the confusion about whether or not a proposed structure is intruding above the two
degree down-arc. Restrictions on the future growth of foliage is a whole other issue. The height of structures
and foliage on City owned property is a much bigger issue.
Solve one little problem at a time. . .. S
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