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P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS,
A HEIGHT VARIATION, MAJOR GRADING PERMIT AND SITE
PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 7,375FT 2 (GARAGE
INCLUDED) TWO-STORY RESIDENCE MEASURING 25.92’ IN
HEIGHT AND A 611FT2 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT WITH
ANCILLARY SITE IMPROVEMENTS AND ASSOCIATED GRADING
ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6001 PALOS VERDES DRIVE
SOUTH (CASE NO. PLHV2019-0011).
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2018, the property owner (“Applicant”) of 6001 Palos
Verdes Drive South, commonly referred to as the Point View property (“Property”),
submitted a Landslide Moratorium Exception Permit (LME) (Case No. PLME2018-0004)
requesting approval to submit planning applications for the proposed construction of a two-
story single-family residence, garage and accessory dwelling unit on the Property; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2019, the Director of Community Development (Director)
issued a Notice of Decision and corresponding Staff Report, conditionally approving the
LME permit. Immediately after issuing the Notice of Decision, the Applicant requested that
Condition No. 7 of the project Conditions of Approval be further clarified with respect to the
future subdivision of the Property and trail easement dedication; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2019, the Director issued a Revised Notice of Decision and
updated Staff Report clarifying requirements established under the Conditions of Approval
and Staff Report, as it relates to the trail easement dedication and subdivision
requirements to the future subdivision of the non-Landslide Moratorium Area of the
Property; and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2019, a timely appeal of the Director’s LME permit
approval was filed by the Appellant requesting the City Council provide additional
clarification to the Conditions of Approval; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2019, the City Council considered the appeal request and
adopted Resolution No. 2019-24, upholding the Director’s decision with modifications to
the Conditions of Approval related to indemnification and the future subdivision of the
project site; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2019, the Applicant submitted a Height Variation Permit,
Major Grading Permit and Site Plan Review application to allow the construction of a new
7,375ft2 two-story residence (garage included) and the construction of a new 611ft2 single-
story accessory dwelling unit along with related site improvements and associated grading
on the project site; and
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WHEREAS, as part of the 7th Compliance Review for the Point View Master Use
Plan, the Applicant also submitted a request to revise Condition of Approval No. 57 in
order to reduce the maximum guest attendance at the Event Garden from 300 to 250
guests along with modifications to the provisions of a previously prepared Mitigated
Negative Declaration to reduce on-site parking for the Event Garden from 140 spaces to
112 spaces. These proposed revisions to the Point View Master Use Plan are being
considered by the Planning Commission under a separate P.C. Resolution; and,
WHEREAS, after reviewing the submitted information, Staff deemed the application
incomplete for processing on August 30, 2019. The Applicant submitted revisions on
multiple occasions, with the final submittal of information on February 17, 2020. On
February 27, 2020, the application was deemed complete for processing; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources 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, the proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt under Section
15303(a) (new construction of single-family dwelling) of the CEQA Guidelines. More
specifically, the project involves the proposed construction of a new two-story residence,
garage and accessory dwelling unit along with ancillary site improvements and associated
grading in the RS-1 zoning district, which is a residential zone; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2019, a 30-day public notice of the requested
development applications and modifications to the Point View Master Use Plan along with
the 7th Compliance Review was provided to all property owners within a 500’ radius from
the site and published in the Peninsula News; and
WHEREAS, after issuing notices pursuant to the requirements of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
on April 14, 2020, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be
heard and present evidence regarding the requested Height Variation, Major Grading
Permit and Site Plan Review.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION DOES HEREBY FIND,
DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The proposed project involves the construction of a new 7,375ft2
(garage included) two-story residence measuring 25.92’ in height and a 611ft 2 accessory
dwelling unit with ancillary site improvements and associated grading.
Section 2: The Planning Commission finds that the Height Variation for the
construction of a new 7,375ft2 two-story residence measuring 25.92’ in height which
exceeds the 16’/20’ by-right height limit is warranted based on the following findings:
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A. The Applicant has complied with the early neighborhood consultation process
guidelines and procedures by obtaining 21 signatures from owners of properties
within 100’ of the project site for a total of 70% and 29 signatures from owners of
properties within 500’ of the project site for a total of 44%.
B. The proposed residence does not significantly impair a view from public property
(parks, major thoroughfares, bikeways, walkways or equestrian trails), which has
been identified in the City’s General Plan, Conceptual Trails Plan, Trails Network
Plan, or Coastal Specific Plan. There are no public viewing areas or viewing sites in
the immediate vicinity that look over the project site and the property is not located
within the City’s Coastal Zone or any other City specific plan.
C. The proposed residence is not located on a ridge but rather on a flat portion of the
project site that is approximately 20’ to 25’ higher in elevation than a low-lying
portion of the property that is improved with existing agricultural areas. The flat
portion of the project site is screened by existing and mature foliage located to the
east, west and north of this area.
D. The area of a proposed addition to an existing structure that is above 16’ in height,
as defined in Section 17.02.040(B) of the Municipal Code, when considered
exclusive of existing foliage, does not significantly impair a view from the viewing
area of another parcel. The residences located in the vicinity observe views of the
ocean, shoreline and Catalina Island in a southerly direction. Residential properties
located to the east and west of the project site are approximately 50’ to 175’ lower
in elevation than the building pad of the proposed residence and views are oriented
in the opposite direction of the proposed residence. In addition, properties to the
south of the project site, which include Abalone Cove Park are approximately 200’
lower in elevation than the building pad of the proposed residence and views are
also oriented in the opposite direction of the proposed residence. Properties located
to the north of the project site along Fruit Tree Drive are approximately 20’ to 50’
higher in elevation than that of the building pad of the proposed residence with
views either observed in the opposite direction of the proposed residence or above
the height of the proposed residence. Properties to the north of the project site
along Narcissa Drive are located 30’ to 45’ lower in elevation and observe views of
the northeast portion of the project site, which include access gates, agricultural
uses and a private driveway. Therefore, the project will have no significant impacts
to views.
E. There is no significant cumulative view impairment caused by granting the Height
Variation since views in the neighborhood are observed in the southerly direction
and similar construction on adjacent properties located at 25, 27 and 31 Narcissa
Drive are located approximately 35’ to 45’ lower in elevation than those properties
located upslope to the north.
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F. The proposed residence complies with all other Code requirements, including, but
not limited to the minimum required setbacks, height, parking, and lot coverage.
G. The proposed residence is compatible with the character of the immediate
neighborhood in terms of the scale, architectural style, and setbacks. The proposed
residence and accessory dwelling unit will not be out of scale with the surrounding
properties based on the siting of the proposed structures along with the increased
setbacks. The proposed residence will be located on a portion of the property that is
surrounded by mature landscaping and foliage, which help screen the residence
from neighboring properties to the east, west and north of the project site. The
landscaping assists in maintaining the existing streetscape in the immediate area.
The proposed accessory dwelling unit will be single-story in design, which is
consistent with scale and character of the neighboring homes. Both structures will
exceed setback requirements in the RS-1 zoning district, which help to reduce the
size and scale of the structures as compared to the neighboring properties. The
proposed structure size of 7,986ft2 is also below the maximum 8,000ft2 that is
permitted by the City Council-approved LME permit (Case No. PLME2018-0004)
and by Exception Category ‘T’ of the City’s Landslide Moratorium Ordinance.
Therefore, the proposed residence and accessory dwelling unit will not be out of
character with the neighborhood and do not create an anomaly in terms of scale
and structure size, and therefore are in keeping with the style and custom setting of
the immediate neighborhood. The majority of the existing neighborhood is
comprised of residences that resemble California Ranch style homes with elements
found in other architectural styles. As designed, the proposed project incorporates
similar design features found within the surrounding homes with a smooth stucco
finish, stone accents, and a gable roof design with shingles. In addition, the
appearance of bulk and mass of the proposed residence and accessory dwelling
unit will be minimized by the varying design elements. More specifically, the design
of the proposed residence will provide articulation such as the enhanced setbacks
between the upper and lower levels, stone accents, extended roof overhangs
between the two levels of the residence, and varying low-pitched roof planes. The
proposed upper-level terraces and balconies along the rear façade will also serve
as visual breaks to the façade. The proposed project is in close proximity to another
two-story residence and the proposed accessory dwelling unit is being designed as
a single-story structure. Lastly, the proposed structures will provide adequate light
and air between properties by complying with the required setbacks.
H. The proposed new structure that is above 16’ in height does not result in an
unreasonable infringement of the privacy of the occupants of abutting residences.
More specifically, the proposed upper-level terraces along the front elevation of the
residence provide views of an existing parking area for the Event Garden. The
proposed upper-level terraces and balconies located at the rear of the residence
provide views of the on-site vineyard and Palos Verdes Drive South, which is a
public street. Views from the proposed upper-level terrace located on the westerly
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side elevation of the proposed residence are oriented toward the on-site Event
Garden.
Section 3: The Planning Commission finds that the Major Grading Permit for the
proposed project complies with the grading criteria set forth in Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code §17.76.040(E) and which involves 932yd3 (600yd3 cut, 300yd3 fill, 300yd3
shrinkage and 32yd3 import) of grading along with 1,000yd3 of over-excavation and
replacement as well as 7,000yd3 of stabilization. The Major Grading Permit is based on
the following findings:
A. The proposed grading does not exceed that which is necessary for the permitted
primary use of the lot, as the proposed project is in a RS-2 Zoning District, in which
the primary use of the lot is residential. The proposed grading would accommodate
the construction of a new two-story residence and ancillary site improvements.
B. The proposed grading and/ or related construction does not significantly adversely
affect the visual relationships with, nor the views from the viewing area of
neighboring properties. An aerial analysis of homes determined that residences
located in the vicinity observe views of the ocean, shoreline and Catalina Island in a
southerly direction. Residential properties located to the east and west of the
project site are approximately 50’ to 175’ lower in elevation than the building pad of
the proposed residence and views are oriented in the opposite direction of the
proposed residence. In addition, properties to the south of the project site, which
include Abalone Cove Park are approximately 200’ lower in elevation than the
building pad of the proposed residence and views are also oriented in the opposite
direction of the proposed residence. Properties located to the north of the project
site along Fruit Tree Drive are approximately 20’ to 50’ higher in elevation than that
of the building pad of the proposed residence with views either observed in the
opposite direction of the proposed residence or above the height of the proposed
residence. Properties to the north of the project site along Narcissa Drive are
located 30’ to 45’ lower in elevation and observe views of the northeast portion of
the project site, which include access gates, agricultural uses and a private
driveway. Given these topographic conditions and orientation of views, the
proposed project and associated grading will not significantly adversely affect the
visual relationships with, nor the views from the viewing area of neighboring
properties.
C. The proposed grading of the natural contour lines and the finished contours are
reasonably natural. Most of the grading will be conducted on a previously graded
area of the project site to accommodate the proposed residence and ancillary site
improvements. More specifically, the proposed grading will occur on an existing flat
area of the property that provides a parking area for the Event Garden. Some
remedial grading consisting of over-excavation, re-compaction and stabilization is
proposed in both the parking area and an adjacent slope to the south of the
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residence to remove undocumented artificial fill, which will be finished to resemble
existing and natural contours
D. The grading takes into account the preservation of natural topographic features
because there will be minimal disturbance to the natural contours and the finished
contours will remain reasonably natural. The proposed grading will be limited to an
existing flat area of the property that is utilized for parking with some remedial
grading on an adjacent south-facing slope. No land sculpturing is proposed and the
remaining natural slopes on the property will be preserved.
E. The proposed grading and the proposed new single-family residence are
compatible with the immediate neighborhood character as the grading is to
accommodate a residence and on-site improvements which are consistent with
homes found in the immediate area and the proposed home is compatible with the
neighborhood as stated in Section 2G (above).
F. The proposed grading does not involve a new residential tract and modifications to
streets or other public infrastructure.
G. The grading would not cause excessive and unnecessary disturbance of the natural
landscape or wildlife habitat through removal of vegetation. More specifically, the
project site is approximately 94-acres in area that includes both landscape and
wildlife habitat. There is no evidence of natural landscape or wildlife habitat in the
immediate area of the proposed grading. Some remedial grading is proposed on an
adjacent slope located to the south of the proposed residence that is improved with
agricultural vegetation but which will be restored to existing conditions after
construction is completed.
H. The proposed grading conforms to the City’s standards for grading on slopes,
height of cut and fill, and height of retaining walls. More specifically, the residence
will be constructed on a lot that was created prior to the City’s incorporation, is
zoned RS-1 (Single-Family Residential) and will not threaten public health, safety or
welfare. The proposed grading will result in cut and fill with a maximum of 2.5’,
which is less than code standard of 5’-0” in height/depth. Lastly, the proposed
project does not include construction of a new driveway.
I. The proposed grading includes grading over areas in excess of 50% steepness,
which involves over-excavation, re-compaction and stabilization on the adjacent
south-facing slope in order to mitigate undocumented artificial fill. The approval of
the requested grading permit will not constitute a special privilege inconsistent with
the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity. More specifically, the proposed
grading will involve over-excavation, re-compaction and stabilization in areas of
50% steepness to mitigate undocumented artificial fill. While this is not typically
permitted for other properties in the vicinity, the purpose of the grading is to
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stabilize the slopes supporting the proposed residence. Given the safety
considerations, the proposed grading over 50% steepness is necessary. The City’s
geotechnical consultant has conditionally approved the proposed project in the
planning stage, and further review will be required to approve a soil engineering
report for the proposed remedial grading prior to building or grading permit
issuance. Furthermore, the City, prior to issuance of building or grading permits, will
also require that the structure be engineered to meet the requirements of the
Building Code.
J. Pursuant to Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code § 17.76.040(E)(10)(e), the City
will notify all owners of property adjacent to the project site regarding the granting of
the grading permit, which includes development in excess of that permissible under
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code § 17.76.040(E)(9).
Section 4: The Planning Commission finds that the Site Plan Review for the
proposed accessory dwelling unit and ancillary improvements, which include motor court,
hardscape features, water fountain, outdoor kitchen and furnishings, decorative 6’ to 7’
high fencing and walls, and fire pit area comply with all applicable Code requirements for
the RS-1 zoning district. In addition, the proposed upper-level terraces and balconies will
not result in an infringement of privacy to neighboring properties as discussed in Section
2(H) above.
Section 5: Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council. The appeal shall set forth in writing, the
grounds for appeal and any specific action being requested by the appellant. Any appeal
letter must be filed within 15 calendar days of the date of this decision, or by 5:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 29, 2020. A $2,275.00 appeal fee must accompany any appeal letter. If
no appeal is filed timely, the Planning Commission’s decision will be final at 5:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, April 29, 2020.
Section 6: Any challenge to this Resolution and the findings set forth therein, must
be filed within the 90 day statute of limitations set forth in Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6
and Section 17.86.100(B) of the RPVMC.
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 adopts P.C. Resolution No. 2020-
04, approving a Height Variation, Major Grading Permit and Site Plan Review, for the
construction of a new 7,375ft2 (garage included) two-story residence measuring 25.92’ in
height and a 611ft2 accessory dwelling unit with ancillary site improvements and
associated grading subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in the attached Exhibit
“A”.
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EXHIBIT ‘A’
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING CASE NO. PLHV2019-0011
(HEIGHT VARIATION, MAJOR GRADING PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW)
6001 PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
General Conditions:
1. Prior to the submittal of plans into Building and Safety plan check, the Applicant
and/or property owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing, that they have
read, understand, and agree to all conditions of approval contained in this Exhibit
“A”. Failure to provide said written statement within ninety (90) days following the
date of this approval shall render this approval null and void.
2. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/or
any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and
instrumentalities thereof, from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of
mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether legal, equitable,
declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute
resolutions procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and
other such procedures) (collectively “Actions”), brought against the City, and/or any
of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and
instrumentalities thereof, by persons other than the Applicant, that challenge,
attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, the action of, or any permit or
approval issued by, the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents,
departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by
the voters of the City), for or concerning the project.
3. Prior to conducting any work in the public right of way, such as for curb cuts,
dumpsters, temporary improvements and/or permanent improvements, the
Applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the Director of Public Works.
4. Approval of this permit shall not be construed as a waiver of applicable and
appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County and/or City laws and
regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other requirements of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) shall apply.
5. Pursuant to RPVMC §17.78.040, the Director of Community Development is
authorized to make minor modifications to the approved plans and any of the
conditions of approval if such modifications will achieve substantially the same
results as would strict compliance with the approved plans and conditions.
Substantial changes to the project shall be considered a revision and require
approval by the final body that approved the original project, which may require new
and separate environmental review and public notification.
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6. The project development on the site shall conform to the specific standards
contained in these conditions of approval or, if not addressed herein, shall conform
to the residential development standards of the RPVMC, including but not limited to
height, setback and lot coverage standards.
7. Failure to comply with and adhere to all of these conditions of approval may be
cause to revoke the approval of the project pursuant to the revocation procedures
contained in RPVMC §17.86.060 or administrative citations as described in RPVMC
§1.16.
8. If the Applicant has not submitted an application for a building permit for the
approved project or not commenced the approved project as described in RPVMC
§17.86.070 within 180 days of the final effective date of this Notice of Decision,
approval of the project shall expire and be of no further effect unless, prior to
expiration, a written request for extension is filed with the Community Development
Department and approved by the Director.
9. In the event that any of these conditions conflict with the recommendations and/or
requirements of another permitting agency or City department, the stricter standard
shall apply.
10. Unless otherwise designated in these conditions, all construction shall be
completed in substantial conformance with the plans stamped approved by the City
with the effective date of this approval.
11. This approval is only for the items described within these conditions and identified
on the stamped approved plans and is not an approval of any existing illegal or
legal non-conforming structures on the property, unless the approval of such illegal
or legal non-conforming structure is specifically identified within these conditions or
on the stamped approved plans.
12. The construction site and adjacent public and private properties and 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 not be 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.
13. All construction sites shall be maintained in a secure, safe, neat and orderly
manner, to the satisfaction of the City’s Building Official. All construction waste and
debris resulting from a construction, alteration or repair project shall be removed on
a weekly basis by the contractor or property owner. Existing or temporary portable
bathrooms shall be provided during construction. Portable bathrooms shall be
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placed in a location that will minimize disturbance to the surrounding property
owners, to the satisfaction of the City’s Building Official.
14. Construction projects that are accessible from a street right-of-way or an abutting
property and which remain in operation or expect to remain in operation for over 30
calendar days shall provide temporary construction fencing, as defined in RPVMC
§17.56.050(C). Unless required to protect against a safety hazard, temporary
construction fencing shall not be erected sooner than 15 days prior to
commencement of construction.
15. Permitted hours and days for construction activity are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday
through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, with no construction activity
permitted on Sundays or on the legal holidays specified in RPVMC §17.96.920.
During demolition, construction and/or grading operations, trucks shall not park,
queue and/or idle at the project site or in the adjoining street rights-of-way before
7:00 AM Monday through Friday and before 9:00 AM on Saturday, in accordance
with the permitted hours of construction stated in this condition. When feasible to do
so, the construction contractor shall provide staging areas on-site to minimize off-
site transportation of heavy construction equipment. These areas shall be located to
maximize the distance between staging activities and neighboring properties,
subject to approval by the Building Official.
16. Exterior residential lighting shall comply with the standards of RPVMC §17.56.030.
No outdoor lighting is permitted where the light source is directed toward or results
in direct illumination of a parcel of property or properties other than that upon which
such light source is physically located.
17. For all grading, landscaping and construction activities, the Applicant shall employ
effective dust control techniques, either through screening and/or watering.
18. PRIOR TO ANY BUILDING OR GRADING PERMIT ISSUANCE , whichever occurs
first, any earth hauling permit shall be approved by the Public Works Department.
19. The Applicant shall remove the project silhouette within 7 days after a final decision
has been rendered and the City’s appeal process has been exhausted.
Project Specific Conditions:
20. This approval shall allow for the following:
A. Construction of a new 7,375ft2 two-story residence (garage included);
B. Construction of a new 611ft2 single-story accessory dwelling unit;
C. Construction of ancillary site improvements including 1,871ft2 of covered
patio/terraces, a driveway motor court, hardscape, water fountain, outdoor
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kitchen and furnishings, decorative 6’ to 7’ high fencing and walls, and fire
pit area along with retaining walls with a maximum height of 2.5’; and
D. Conduct approximately 932yd3 of grading to accommodate the proposed
residence and 8,000yd3 of grading in support of on-site improvements
(1,000yd3 of over-excavation/replacement and 7,000yd3 of stabilization).
BUILDING AREA CERTIFICATION REQUIRED, to be provided by a licensed land
surveyor or civil engineer PRIOR TO THE FRAMING INSPECTION.
21. The height of the approved residence shall be as depicted on the stamped
APPROVED plans and in no case shall exceed the maximum height of 25.92’, as
measured from the lowest finished grade adjacent to the structure (elev. 425.00’) to
the highest proposed roof ridgeline (450.92’). BUILDING HEIGHT CERTIFICATION
REQUIRED, to be provided by a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer PRIOR TO
ROOF SHEATHING INSPECTION, based on the above mentioned instructions.
22. The approved residence shall maintain a 1,091.6’ front, 1,440.0’ west side, 560.8’
east side and 339.1’ rear yard setbacks. SETBACK CERTIFICATION REQUIRED,
to be provided by a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer PRIOR TO POURING
FOUNDATIONS.
23. Unless modified by the approval of future planning applications, the approved
project within the RS-1 zoning district shall maintain a maximum of .012% lot
coverage.
24. The project site shall maintain a minimum of three-enclosed parking spaces at all
times. An enclosed parking space shall have an unobstructed ground space of no
less than 9' in width and 20' in depth, with a minimum 7' vertical clearance. An
unenclosed parking space shall have an unobstructed ground space of no less than
9’ in width by 20’ in depth.
25. Exterior residential lighting shall comply with the standards of RPVMC §17.56.030.
All exterior lighting shall be so arranged and shielded as to prevent direct
illumination of abutting properties and of vehicles passing on the public right-of-way.
Luminaries shall be of a low-level indirect and diffused type. All fluorescent bulbs or
other lighting under canopies or on the building shall be covered with diffusing
lenses and shielded.
26. All colors and materials for the structures and roofs shall be as shown in the
stamped APPROVED plans.
27. PRIOR TO ANY BUILDING OR GRADING PERMIT ISSUANCE, all applicable
soils/geotechnical reports, if required by the Building and Safety Division, shall be
approved by the City’s Geologist.
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28. PRIOR TO ANY BUILDING OR GRADING PERMIT ISSUANCE, a drainage plan
shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department.
29. PRIOR TO ANY BUILDING OR GRADING PERMIT ISSUANCE, the Applicant
shall obtain a permit from the Public Works Department and/or the Community
Development Department for proposed work within the public right-of-way.
30. Any outdoor furnishings, accessories or plants located on the balcony and roof
decks shall not exceed a height of 8’ or the bottom of the roof eave, whichever is
lower, as measured from the finished floor of the deck.
31. Any outdoor furnishings, accessories or plants located on the balcony and roof
decks which exceed the height limits established in RPVMC §17.02.040, shall not
significantly impair a view from surrounding properties.
32. The residence, ancillary site improvements and the accessory dwelling unit shall
remain as a single-family residential use and shall not be utilized for commercial
purposes including, but not limited to, a commercial venue, banquet facility or short-
term rental, with the exception of filming through the approval of a City-issued Film
Permit.
Accessory Dwelling Unit
33. The height of the approved accessory dwelling unit shall be as depicted on the
stamped APPROVED plans and in no case shall exceed the maximum height of
15.92’, as measured from the lowest finished grade adjacent to the structure (elev.
426.00’) to the highest proposed roof ridgeline (441.92’). BUILDING HEIGHT
CERTIFICATION REQUIRED, to be provided by a licensed land surveyor or civil
engineer PRIOR TO ROOF SHEATHING INSPECTION, based on the above
mentioned instructions.
34. The approved accessory dwelling unit shall maintain a 1,354.0’ front, 192.4’ west
side, 997.8’ east side and 218.7’ rear yard setbacks. SETBACK CERTIFICATION
REQUIRED, to be provided by a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer PRIOR TO
POURING FOUNDATIONS.
35. One enclosed parking space for the accessory dwelling unit shall be maintained in
the garage for the primary residence at all times.
36. PRIOR TO ANY BUILDING OR GRADING PERMIT ISSUANCE, the Applicant
shall record a covenant stating that the primary unit and accessory dwelling unit
shall remain under the same ownership and that the accessory dwelling unit shall
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not be sold separately from the primary unit in order to maintain the right to have an
occupancy certification.
37. Either the primary dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit shall be owner
occupied in order for the accessory dwelling unit to qualify for and maintain the right
to have an occupancy certification.
38. Unless modified by the approval of future planning applications, the approved
accessory dwelling unit shall include, in accordance with the Uniform Building
Code, one full bathroom and one kitchen and shall not include any additional
bathrooms or kitchens. The accessory dwelling unit shall also be limited to a
maximum of two bedrooms.
Point View Master Use Plan
39. The single-family residential use and associated improvements including the
residence, ancillary site improvements and accessory dwelling unit shall remain in
conformance with the Conditions of Approval and provisions of the Point View
Master Use Plan.
Landslide Moratorium Exception Category ‘T’
40. The Applicant shall be required to comply with all Exception Category ‘T’ provisions
as set forth in RPVMC § 15.20.040 (T) (Exceptions), including but not limited to the
recording of a covenant on the subject property, prior to development, in a form
approved by the City Attorney running with the land and enforceable by City:
Prohibiting future subdivision of said property of the area easterly of the
Moratorium Line approved March 9, 2011, as shown on the site plan in
Exhibit “B” of City Council Resolution No. 2019-24.
Acknowledging that the City makes no representation as to the suitability of
the land for development and the property owner assumes all risk, and
Providing for trail dedication (portion of connecting the Three Sisters
Reserve and the Filiorum Reserve).
RPVMC §15.20.050 Landslide Mitigation Measures
41. If lot drainage deficiencies are identified by the Director of Public Works, all such
deficiencies shall be corrected by the Applicant.
42. If the project involves additional plumbing fixtures, or additions of habitable space
which exceed 200 square feet, or could be used as a new bedroom, bathroom,
laundry room or kitchen, and if the lot or parcel is not served by a sanitary sewer
system, septic systems shall be replaced with approved holding tank systems in
which to dispose of on-site waste water. The capacity of the required holding tank
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system shall be subject to the review and approval of the city's building official. For
the purposes of this subsection, the addition of a sink to an existing bathroom,
kitchen or laundry room shall not be construed to be an additional plumbing fixture.
For those projects which involve additions of less than 200 square feet in total area
and which are not to be used as a new bedroom, bathroom, laundry room or
kitchen, the applicant shall submit for recordation a covenant specifically agreeing
that the addition of the habitable space will not be used for those purposes. Such
covenant shall be submitted to the director for recordation prior to the issuance of a
building permit. For lots or parcels which are to be served by a sanitary sewer
system on or after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section (July 6,
2000), additional plumbing fixtures may be permitted and the requirement for a
holding tank may be waived, provided that the lot or parcel is to be connected to the
sanitary sewer system. If a sanitary sewer system is approved and/or under
construction but is not yet operational at the time that a project requiring a landslide
moratorium exception permit is approved, the requirement for a holding tank may
be waived, provided that the lot or parcel is required to be connected to the sanitary
sewer system pursuant to RPVMC § 15.20.110 (Required Connection to
Operational Sanitary Sewer System), or by an agreement or condition of project
approval.
43. PRIOR TO ANY BUILDING OR GRADING PERMIT ISSUANCE , roof runoff from
all buildings and structures on the site shall be contained and directed to the streets
or an approved drainage course as deemed acceptable by the City’s Engineer.
44. PRIOR TO ANY BUILDING OR GRADING PERMIT ISSUANCE , if required by the
City’s Geologist, the Applicant shall submit a soils report, and/or a geotechnical
report, for the review and approval of the City Geotechnical Engineer.
45. If the lot or parcel is not served by a sanitary sewer system, the Applicant shall
submit for recordation a covenant agreeing to support and participate in existing or
future sewer and/or storm drain assessment districts and any other geological and
geotechnical hazard abatement measures required by the City. Such covenant shall
be submitted to the Director prior to the issuance of a building permit.
46. If the lot or parcel is not served by a sanitary sewer system, the applicant shall
submit for recordation a covenant agreeing to an irrevocable offer to dedicate to the
City a sewer and storm drain easement on the subject property, as well as any
other easement required by the city to mitigate landslide conditions. Such covenant
shall be submitted to the director prior to the issuance of a building permit.
47. PRIOR TO ANY BUILDING OR GRADING PERMIT ISSUANCE , the Applicant
shall submit for recordation a covenant agreeing to construct the project strictly in
accordance with the approved plans; and agreeing to prohibit further projects on the
subject site without first filing an application with the Director pursuant to the terms
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of RPVMC §15.20.
48. All landscaping irrigation systems shall be part of a water management system
approved the Director of Public Works. Irrigation for landscaping shall be permitted
only as necessary to maintain the yard and garden.
49. If the lot or parcel is served by a sanitary sewer system, the sewer lateral that
serves the Applicant's property shall be inspected to verify that there are no cracks,
breaks or leaks and, if such deficiencies are present, the sewer lateral shall be
repaired or reconstructed to eliminate them, prior to the issuance of any building or
grading permit for the project that is being approved pursuant to the issuance of this
Landslide Moratorium Exception permit.
50. The property owner shall be responsible for the installation and maintenance of
their sanitary sewer system including their sanitary sewage lateral, any sanitary
sewage lifting systems and the electricity required to power the system, and all
underground pipes associated with their sanitary sewage system under and
adjacent to their development, and the associated fixtures within the property.
51. All other necessary permits and approvals required pursuant to this Code or any
other applicable statute, law or ordinance shall be obtained.
PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
52. The Applicant shall submit complete Landscape Plans and associated Trust
Deposit to the Planning Division for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development. The final approved landscaping shall be installed prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the residence. The landscape plans may
be required to comply with the State of California Water Efficient Landscape
requirements, as determined by the City’s Landscape Architect.
Upon completion of the installation of the landscaped areas or altered landscaped
area subject to RPVMC §115.34.100, the project Applicant shall submit a certificate
of completion, in the form provided by the City, for review and approval by the
Director of Community Development. The certificate of completion shall be
executed by either the licensed landscaped architect, licensed landscape contractor
or the certified irrigation designer that signed any of the documents submitted as
part of the landscape documentation package.
53. All utility lines installed to service the building shall be placed underground from an
existing power pole or other point of connection off-site prior to Certificate of
Occupancy.
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54. The 607ft2 temporary care-taker unit located at the most eastern portion of the
existing Event Garden parking area shall be removed from the premises within 14-
days of Certificate of Occupancy issuance.