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HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-105 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 92-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 92-03 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A BLOCK WALL OF OVER 3 FEET IN HEIGHT FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 6 FEET 8 INCHES WITHIN THE FRONT SETBACK AREA FOR A HOUSE IN THE LOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2-4 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE) , LOCATED AT 8921 REEVES COURT, AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF - APN: 208-751-04. A. Recitals. (i) Clarence Henning has filed an application for the issuance of a Variance No. 92-03 as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the subject Variance request is referred to as "the application." (ii) On the 12th of August 1992, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the application and concluded said hearing on that date. (iii) All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. B. Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Commission hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based upon substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing on August 12, 1992, including written and oral staff reports, together with public testimony, this Commission hereby specifically finds as follows: (a) The application applies to property located at 8921 Reeves Court with a street frontage of 70 feet and lot depth of 85 feet and is presently improved with an existing single family home; and (b) The properties to the north, south, east, and west of the subject site each contain a single family home; and (c) The proposed wall will not be inconsistent with the existing neighborhood character; and (d) Granting of the variance will not create sight distance problems for the adjacent neighbor or the applicant; and (e) The proposed wall will provide needed privacy for the applicant and screen objectionable views; and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 92-105 VAR 92-03 - HENNING August 12, 1992 Page 2 (f) The proposed wall will have a positive impact on the existing streetscape and will enhance it. 3. Based upon the substantial evidence presented to this Commission during the above-referenced public hearing and upon the specific findings of facts set forth in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, this Commission hereby finds and concludes as follows: (a) That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulations would not result in practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the Development Code. (b) That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved or to the intended use of the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same district. (c) That strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district. (d) That the granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district. (e) That the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 4. Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, this Commission hereby approves the application. 5. The Secretary to this Commission shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF AUGUST 1992. PLANNING CO,1SSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA G BY: ne I i_ .12/ 1E - Larry" . Niel, Chairman ATTEST: '•ra�r� WarY PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 92-105 VAR 92-03 - HENNING August 12, 1992 Page 3 I, Brad Buller, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 12th day of August 1992, by the following vote-to-wit: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: MCNIEL, MELCHER, TOLSTOY, VALLETTE NOES: COMMISSIONERS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: CHITIEA