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Planning commission approves Via Veico second-story balcony and small addition at 4004 Via Veico
Summary
On May 26 the commission unanimously approved a height-variation permit and site plan review for a small covered second-story balcony and first-floor addition at 4004 Via Veico, finding it consistent with view-preservation and neighborhood-compatibility rules and noting no privacy concerns.
The Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission on May 26 unanimously approved a height-variation permit and site plan review for work at 4004 Via Veico that includes a 32-square-foot covered second‑story balcony and a 25‑square-foot first-floor addition, resulting in a new total structure size of about 2,569 square feet.
Assistant Planner Miguel Garcia outlined the project, noting the balcony would sit below the existing ridge and that staff’s review of views and privacy found no unreasonable infringement: “The proposed project will not result in an unreasonable infringement of privacy of neighboring properties because the proposed balcony faces the public right of way where there are no expectations of privacy,” Garcia said. Staff also determined lot coverage and setbacks meet the RS3 zoning standards and recommended approval with standard conditions.
Applicant architect Jeff Browning and owners Robert and Lydia Beck described the design and the challenges of dealing with neighborhood overlays and asked the commission to approve the project as presented. No opponents spoke during the hearing.
Commissioners described the case as straightforward and without privacy impacts; a motion to approve staff’s recommendation passed unanimously. A 15‑day appeal period was announced.
