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ORD 219 ORDINANCE N0 , 219 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT N0, 523 AND APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN IV. WHEREAS , in January 1983 , the area known as "Eastview" , including much of the commercial development along Western Avenue , was annexed into the City of Rancho Palos Verdes; and WHEREAS, in establishing general plan and zoning designations , policies and development standards for commercial development , the City Council determined that further review and control of development through preparation of Specific Plans was necessary to properly implement the General Plan; and WHEREAS , two publicly advertised workshops were held by a Planning Commission Subcommittee on March 2 and April 13 , 1987 to obtain 'public input during preparation of the Specific Plan for the area including 29019 to 29421 Western Avenue; and WHEREAS , the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on June 23 , 1987 , and adopted Resolution P.C. No . 87 - 53 recommending approval of the Plan on September 8 , 1987 ; and WHEREAS , the City Council has held a public hearing on this matter on October 20 , 1987 , at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence . NOW, THEREFORE , THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS : Section 1 : The City Council has reviewed and considered the — contents of Environmental Assessment No . 523 , the Initial Study, and Negative Declaration, in reaching its decision on Specific Plan IV and finds that this Specific Plan will not result in a significant environmental effect . Further , the City Council does hereby certify that all of the requirements pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes have been met , and a Final Negative Declaration will be issued. Section 2 : The City Council finds that Specific Plan IV is consistent with the General Plan. Section 3 : The City Council finds that this Specific Plan is necessary to establish supplemental policies and development standards for the area including , 29109-29421 Western Avenue , Rancho Palos Verdes , since the area is currently characterized by: the absence of any architectural or landscape consistency or identity; ineffective screening and buffering of adjacent residential uses ; the absence of orderly internal circulation that discourages circulation conflicts between and among various modes of transportation; the absence of coordinated , effective signage; the lack of coordinated, functional amenities; and, the prevalence of substandard size parcels of land . Section 4 : For the foregoing reasons the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Specific Plan IV pursuant to Exhibit "A" attached . PASSED , APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 4th day of November , 1987 . 4 IFel in W. ughes Ma or ATTEST: r P-PAAP-,- City Clerk 3 " S ATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ) I , JO PURCELL , City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the ordinance , being Ordinance No . 219 , was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held on November 4 , 1987 , and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote : AYES : RYAN, BACHARACH, HINCHLIFFE, McTAGGART & MAYOR HUGHES NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE City Clerk -2- ORDINANCE NO. 219 SPECIFIC PLAN IV 29019 _ 29421 WESTERN AVENUE OCTOBER 1987 ENV I RONM ENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 1 of 37 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE I. INTRODUCTION w ■ www ■ ww ■ w ■ • w ■ ■ w • • ■ ■ ■ w • w ■ ■ ■ 4 . II* AUTHORITY AND SCOPE 4 III. 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HEIGHT w■ w . wwswww ■ ■ w ■ . ■ ww ■ . . . . 022 fr COVERAGE w w w ■ w . w w ■ . . . . r w ■ . ■ w ■ ■ ■ 22 g■ LIGHTING r ■ ■ www ■ ■ ■ . . ■ www ■ rw ■ . ■ ■ 22 he TRASH ENCLOSURES • • 0 . w . . . . . . . . . 24 Be CIRCULATION 1. EXTERNAL■w w . 0 . w w ■ w w . . . w w 0 www ■ ■ www ■ 24-28 2. INTERNAL • w ■ e w • w ■ e ■ ■ . w . w w ■ ■ w w w w w r w 24-28 3. PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE 00 * 900000 * * 0000 28 4■ PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ■ • r ■ • 0 w ■ ■ ■ w • 28 Pace 1 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 2 of 37 PAGE ..+rwrri.rw.r..w O. DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES I* ARCHITECTURE • • . w ■ ■ w ■ r ■ 6r ■ 6 ■ • ■ 6w6 28- 29 29 LANDSCAPE* . • • r • • ■ ■ we . ■ .r99 • ■ 6 ■ ■ w . r 30-w31 3. SITE FEATURE ■ • ■ 6 • r ■ • • 6 • . ■ 6 ■ • ■• • 31-32 4. SIGNAGE . . . ■ 6666 . . ■ . . ■ . . . . . . . . w . . 32 56 STREETSOAPE 32-33 D. UTILITIES r . • rr666 . . ■ • . . . ■ . . . • . . . . . ■ 33 VIIw IMPLEMENTATION A* DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS 3 3-'"3 4 E■ RENOVATION 34 Cr PUBLIC FACILITIES ■ 6 6 r ■ . w ■ . ■ ■'■ ■ 0 ■ ■ ■ * 35 D■ SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS . 000999900w 35 E. ENFORCEMENT w . . . .. . . . . ■ . • 6666 . . ■ . . w • 35 LIST OF FIGURES wpm A9 AREA MAP . r ■ 66 ■ ■ r96rr9 ■ 6 ■ 69wr . 99996 ■ 3 R■ PROPERTY OWNERSHIP 666666006 . 69 . 0609 9 C. LAND USE . . . . . . ■ 6rr ■ . 6 ■ r • ■ • • s ■ 9rw * r • 6 D■ ZONING ■ E. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT STANDARD$* • • • * . 15 F■ TYPICAL DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS 6666 17 O6 PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS00900 ■ 000960 20 R■ BUILDING HEIGHT ENVELOPE . . • ■ 6 6 6 6 6 6 ■ 23 Page 2 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 3 of 37 �� r �� ar ■i ■ ■** i ■ ■ ■ + i ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 0 16 .�, 10 v%% i ■ 1000 • woo ■.� �•., ; •7 • LEGEND v • ■ . prvr�■• i l • ■ ■ • 0 ■ ■ ■ • Z SCALE 1"um200* '■ '■'�.".'�. "'� CITY BOUNDARY ......*...� SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARY ■ , i a + ■ ■ ■ a • ■ • i • v • ■ ■ ■ • • ,�,w0 +�■■■. 000000 loft R DES iia p 3 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 4 of 37 Ie. INTRODUCTION .................. The Specific Plan is an implementation tool of the General. Plan that focuses on a particular parcel or parcels. In contrast with ening regulations which must be applied uniformly within each zone, a specific plan can include design and regulatory innovations that. are tailored to unique features and conditions of a particular location. Preparation of a specific plan also offers the opportunity for close cooperation between residents, property owners. developerss, City officials, and other interested parties. This cooperative relationship can lead to the preparation of a plan that reflects the needs and concerns of all interested parties. ` In the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, specific plans have been prepared for the coastal zone and various commercial centers along Western Avenue. In each instance, a specific plan was prepared so that policies and regulations tailored to the unique characteristics of each area could be implemented. In addition to the reasons discussed abovep specific plans for Western Avenue are prepared to protect adjacent residential property from the impacts of commercial development and to encourage the revitalization of the area. A► revitalized commercial area would better serve city residents, while improving the business climate and city revenues. Il. AUTHORITY AND SCOPE Cities are authorized, by Section 65450 of the state Planning, Zoning, and Development Law to prepare specific plans to complement the General Plan as a guide for future development in particular geographic areas. Specific plans combine planning objectives, implementation techniques, and pertinent background information, in a single document that is applicable to a defined area within the City. All future development, public works projects, subdivisions, and zoning amendments in the area addressed by the plan, must be consistent with the specific plan. III. RELATIONSHIP TO GENERAL PLAIT AND ZONING This Specific Plan pursues the attainment of various General Plan goals and most directly relates to the following General Plan policies: Page 4 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 5 of 37 Land Use Place commercial activities under the same building orientation controls as residential activities in regard to topographic and climatic design factors* Require commercial activity, where a commercial area would be nonconforming with adjoining activities, to provide the necessary mitigating measures. Circulation Make special efforts to ensure safe conditions on ingress and egress routes to commercial areas for bot Pedestrians and vehi.c les. F4 Study parking areas as to the degree of use for the total area* where a portion of the parking area is determined to only serge short term seasonal demandso, alternative surface treatments, such as grass, should be employed. Require adequate off street parking for all existing and future deve 1 opment Buffering/Screening Require adequate provisions be incorporated into • � negative impacts on commercial site design to reduce eg p adjoining residential areas. Require adequate screening or buffering techniques for all new and existing commercial activities in order to i. + odors and noise ollution and emissions. minimize p Re wire. commercial sites to limit the exposure of parking and exterior service areas s from the view of adjoining sites and circulation routes o Underground all new power lines and communications cables and implement programs to place existing lines and cables undergroundis Views Require that scenic view disruption by commercial q of onl in the physical act.�.v�.ties be taken into account n y. design of structures and signs, but also in night lighting of exterior groundso Preserve and enhance existing positive visual elements, while restoringthose which are lacking in their present visual quality. Page 5 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 6 of 37 !� I ■ ' r' S ■� ice... � m P r �-. •. .•' a s r Pl �r +� ZION L E G - ONko Di.■■ a ` � • r■ 00 ..... . ..... .......... W-0. .... ....... .... .... .. RESIDIENTIAL �. 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Ike s c r i. t ion and Conditions The Specific Plan area includes all properties which front on the west side. of Western Avenue from and including ��C1.9 • "-23421, south Western Avenue. The area includes approximately 60,000 q o 00o s uare feet of improved commercial floor in this area was zoned commercial by Los area. The property, . An Angeles Count razor to annexation in 1983* The entire area g y p is now zoned Commercial (Commercial General. Specific Pan District) . After the 1983 annexation,# a small portion of the . and the western Plaza site (+f= 10 acre) public ra�ght- �f�wsy t came to be under the jurisdiction of the City of Leos An gales, while the remaining area became Rancho Palos Verdes s As a g result, two of the large free--standing signs identifying businesses in Western Plaza fall under the jurisdiction of the �. gy City of Los An el.es• An attempt to re-•align the boundary in 1386 failed to obtain the support of the Los Angeles City Council. Adjacent land uses are: Commercial across Western atn orth south, and east sides. Single family residential to the west. Generally the area slopes up from Western Avenue w a p g with ad area along the street and an extreme slope at the rear., This slope serves to physically separatethe R commercial area from the si.ngleowfamily residential area to the rear on Highmore Drive and MacArthur Street. The landscape of this slope was originally planted to enhance slope stability and consists of a variety of ground covers , shrubs■ and trees lacking any unifying theme's B. Major Issues and, Concerns Specific Plan Area Iv is located between Specific Plan Area II and III. In its present condition it is not visually distinct as Rancho Palos Verdes versus SanPedro, ,and it is not thematically• or functionally linked with the ad j ac e nt Specific Plan areas. The plans for Areas II and III already been adopted by the City and are,now in effect. Dave y p The adopted plans include a Mediterranean design theme P modified hei.g ht, setback, and parking requirements, ,and a list ofP ublic amenities that should be included in new Page 8 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 9 of 37 04 77- __ i• r -. r ■ LEGEND ■r ■ � r ■ ■ i ■0 ■ �■ 1 WILLIAM H THORTO N ET AL * i 2. SHINN WURZB RGER ! i ■ ! r ■ i 3 BAN PEDRO BEACH to PROPERTIES PR�PF w�t 4 CHECKERBOARD PROPERTIES P BRTIEB0 ■ i S ' CLAUDIA L SMITH CO TR . (P PHYLLISMUL.LENAU X B JOE' AND .tt► T GRANT �0 3 0 8 !CHEVRON USA INC 3• � i ! i ■ r 3 • 3 ■ i • ! ■ • ■r•ir� 3 ! ■ 30 i ■ ■ r �■ Z' SCALE 1'"-200" • r 4 w �►+ i • ■ ■ r ■ r ■ ■ i • ■ PROPE..R • ■ r OWNER • rd w ■ s ■ o Q- r ■ ■ .7 SPECI 0 r ■ i ■ ■ • i s ■ P- LAN 00 i RANCHO PALOS VERDES Ordinaneeo. 19, Exhibit A Page 10 of 37 commercial development. This specific plan for Area IV will incorporate some of the concepts and standards used in P revious plans, as well as include new concepts and standards that are necessary to address the unique issues of this area that are discussed in the sections that follow* Specific Plan Area IV can be characterized as minimally landscapedr lacking architectural cohesivenesso, and having a proliferation of signage and utility wires* Visual buffering between commercial development and ad3acent residential neighborhoods, as well as buffering between the Western Avenue right-of--way and the comercial parking areas, is virtually none-existent. 4 The area is also adjacent to residential properties; however, the extreme slope at the rear of most of the area creates a buffer between the residential and commercialproperties while limiting the developable area of these parcels. Additional factors affecting the development of the area are: substandard lot sizes and shallow lot depth; lack of a consistent theme for site identification; inadequate street furniture and public amenities$* inadequate pedestrian 1 2. and vehicular access between sites; above ground util*t es; and, inadequate trash enclosures and utility or mechanical equipment screening. Circulation conflicts at the Western Plaza access to Trudie Drive remain to be resolved. Jurisdiction over a portion of Western Plaza by the City of Los Angeles and Rancho Palos Verdes also complicates planning and development* Although the area is subject to the problems and constraints discussed abovel, many opportunities for positive development beneficial to property owners and surrounding residents exist* New development and renovation of existing development can complement the scenic attraction of the Peninsula/Harbor area without adversely affecting surrounding residential property* Linkages between commercial sites, adjacent Specific Plan areas and adjacent commercial neighborhoods can be forged* The unique identity of Peninsula development can be reinforced* This Plan is ' specifically directed toward encouraging quality renovation and development that builds on the opportunities available to this area and eliminates or reduces the constraints this area faces* The Plan proposes cohesiveness in design to suggest an identity for the site as well as for the Cityo The Plan includes mandatory measures triggered by new development or renovations and voluntary measures that are intended to strengthen the competitive appeal of this retail commercial area and make it more attractive identifiable 'and functional. Page 10 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 11 of 37 The Plan seeks to improve the axis ting access to the area and provide for safe pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular■ and transit access to the area. The Plan is directed toward Protecting the views of surrounding residences while minimizing the adverse sensory impacts (noise, odors) of the area through effective buffering. Finally, the Plan endeavors to provide standards for development and renovation that recognize the unique character of this area. v• PLAN CONCEPT A. Development and. Use Specific Plan Iv provides the regulations, standards and criteria for major or minor redevelopment of the project area with new construction or for minor renovation of portions of the area. It is planned for retail/service commercial use. It is viewed as an integral and potentially unique component of the Western Avenue commercial complex. As part of redevelopment the City wou 1 d like to encourage the merging of lots held in common ownership to encourage master planned development. Pedestrian access to the commercial uses should also be encouraged since a significant number of surrounding residents walk to the area o The ground floors of buildings should have the most active use areas. The ground 1 eve 1 is where people walk, drive, and expect to find the goods and services that' they need. If the street frontages are active■ the City is more vibrant. Conversely, blank facades, unarticulated 'Walls, and nonanactive uses at ground,, levelproduce dull, underused places. E. Site Plan The project area should be oriented toward Western Avenue for several reasons 1. It is essential for the marketing success of the businesses on the site that there is strong identification from Western Avenue which is the major traffic artery. 2. The orientation should be directed away from and buffered from the adjacent residential uses. 3. The viability of the businesses is also strongly related to their ability to relate to other businesses on Western Avenue. Convenient pedestrian and automotive circulation among these businesses is important. The project area also needs to be designed so that it is integrated internally; pedestrians■ automobiles, and service vehicles Page 11 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 12 of 37 must be able to easily and safely use the area. Well-designed and inviting walkways will attract customers. Easily accessible parking and safe separate service access areas will better accomodate vehicles* Underground or under building parking may be a reasonable method of compensating for the lot area lost to extreme slope while also providing an extra buffer for the residential properties. Lots in the Specific Plan area that are smaller than the minimum lot size in the Commercial General Zone should be merged to encourage unified, master planned development P, C. Gradin Grading and construction on extreme slopes should not be allowed. The slopes serve as a buffer area for the residential property to the rear and should not be disturbed unless determined to be necessary for slope stabilization purposes* D. Theme Specific Plan II for Harbor Heights, 28821-28939 Western Avenue, and Specific Plan III for 29505 -29701 South Western Avenuer established a theme 'incorporating a Mediterranean architectural style through the use of materials and architectural features considered Mediterranean. That style was chosen as the appropriate architectural style to relate to the Mediterranean climate and topography of the area, to integrate the Eastview commercial area into the remainder .of Rancho Palos Verdes to strengthen the identity of the arear as well as to allow for a variety of designs within a style that has many variations. Choosing an architectural style as a theme creates the strongest themes This Specific Plan Area lacks architectural consistency as it has been developed and remodeled over the years with no regular patternv Consequently, the area is comprised of a variety mof structures that contain a variety of architectural styles. Because of thishaphazard collection of stylese there is a lack of identityo The commercial areas of Rancho Palos Verdes along Western Avenue must be able to effectively compete with the adjoining businesses along Western Avenue in the City of Los Angeles. Creatingt a consistentg readily identifiablet positive, visual image for the business in Rancho Palos Verdes should improve their competitiveness. Page 12 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 13 of 37 This plan proposes that elements of Mediterranean architecture and a strong landscape concept be combined to create the theme for this area. Examples of farms and materials used in Coastal■ Contemporary, and Traditional Mediterranean Architecture follow: Major elements of Coastal Mediterranean Architecture are Tile■ slate, or wooden roofs to insulate the structures from the intense heat and to help provide f or a cool interior environment. Buildings painted white to reflect. 4 Double storied i.nteri.or zpaces with high windows to provide areas where the warm air can rise and escape. Is • patios to Open arcades, balconies, terraces■ and pat provide areas where people can ena oy the warm climate* Contemporary Mediterranean Architecture generally includes smooth and uniform wall surfaces that lack ornamentation* The forms are usually geometrical (square rectangular and triangular) * Traditional Mediterranean Architecture includes: . Two-mstory high rooms with elevated windowsr Tile■ wood, or slate roofs. . Vaulting architectural elements. Arched windows and doors* Stucco or block s i.d i ng• s tac fed units. 0 Open terraces, patios, and k3a lconles e Colors that are light and neutral: whiter off-wwhite, creamr andp aste1s, with complementary accent calors. In addition, the landscape architecture of the Mediterranean style contains the following elements Cascading and mounding landscape. Open-branched trees. Flowering plants* . Low water use. Highly detailed areas of street- scape,. Page 13 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 14 of 37 VI. PLAN ELEMENTS A. Deve to ____now"*went and Use Regulations � MPWMMW� 1. Summary of Exist Development Code Regulations. The area is .zoned Commercial General (CG) . The permitted uses are retail, servi.ce► and administrative to serve the surrounding area and visitors to the area. All new exterior construction■ except additions of less than 500 square feet requires a Conditional Use Permit. All new commercial development is reviewed based on the following criteria from Section 17.16*030 and 17.16.060 of the Development Codeiv R a Commercial 1 districts will promote high quality y objectives of the developments with regard to the intent and ] General Plan: b The adverse effects of the erection, addition, or alteration to buildings or structures should be prevented by giving proper i.vin ro er attention to siting, landscaping, lighting,design, and view obstruction; c) An efficient, convenient and safe vehicular access system to and from a l 1 major or arterial systems should be provide d) An of f icient■ convenient and saf a pedestr*ian and bicycle c ircu l ation' sys tem throughout the development should be provided where appropriate.• e) The Individual uses within the development should be related- to the need based on the population of the service area* f) Pedestrian access from neighboring areas should be provided where appropriate: g) Architectural design compatible with the character of the community is necessary: such design shall be subject to review by the Planning Commission; and h) A sign program which relates all the signs to the structure and the location should be provided. 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SLOPES 35+ IBUILDABLE AREA WESTERN AVE . ........%.IMAX. 50 OF NORTH JQJAL L O T SCALE 1r. 40'. TYPI L EVELOPMENT 0 TR INTI OS D • 0 R 0 S VERDES......,-, OrdinanceNo.�9, Exhibit A Page 16 of 37 The current development standards for the CG zone are as f o l l owe; BUUMING STANDARDS Maximum Lot makimum r Coverage Height S E T B A C K S Abutting St. Abutting Non-wA6e. Abutting Residential Property Property 50% 15/30' 201 10' 20' with no parking with a l lowed a cup LANDSCAPING STANDARDS Within F arking' A.rounc P ark ing Lot Lot WITHIN SETBACKS Ow Abutting Abutting Local Abutting Resid, Arterial Street Property 5% of parking 5% minimum 5' lo' 10' area width PARXING STANDARDS Ratio of Required Ratio o Loading Minimum Stall Minimum Aisle e Spaces to Floor Area Spaces to Floor Area Size Width 9' x 20' 1 space/200 sq. ft. 1 space/10000 sq.ft. 20% compact 25' 8' x 1516" Page 16 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 17 of 37 LEGEND R.ESIDENTIAL. LANDSCAPE BUFFERS A. 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SCS% CSPVE W ESTER N AVE T'Qj LCAT 1N O RTH SCALE �•; 40 •r w ' EVEL. MENT. Om'-�' T INT --XIS wrrrwwiws 0 Y • • v Ordinan`c�eo19, Exhibit A Page 18 of 37 2. Use of Specific Plan and Development Coa e Wherever the standards, regulations, and criteria contained in this document -conflict with those of the Development Code 'of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes* the standards, regulationsp and criteria contained in this document shall take precedence. Where an issue is not covered the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code governs* 3. Specific Plan Regulations a) Setbacks and Buffers A landscape buffer at least twenty (20) feet deep shall be installed abutting any residential zone. This landscaping must be maintained at an identified height to provide screening but not obstruct the views from the residential properties. The depth of this area shall exceed twenty (20) feet when specified by Conditional Use Permit,, On properties where the extreme slope area abuts residential property the entire slope area should be rem-landscaped to provide additional buffering. Interior side-yard setbacks from adjacent commercial or commercially zoned property shall depend on building height. Such setbacks are not required if the maximum height of the building is sixteen (16) feet or lower. Buildings that are over sixteen (16) feet in height shall be set back from the interior side property line a distance equal to twenty percent of the total building heighto or five (5) feet, whichever is greater. Interior sideyard setbacks, if required, shall be landscaped unless otherwise specified by Conditional Use Permit. A landscape buffer at least five (5) feet deep shall be installed abutting all streets except where there are vehicular or pedestrian accesses. The depth of this area a am 0 shall exceed five (5) feet when specified by Conditional Use Permit. b) Use Limitations Administrative and professional office uses, financial institutions, and other non-retail uses shall be limited to no more than 25% of the ground floor area of the buildings and may be allowed without restriction on upper floors unless otherwise specified by Conditional Use Permit. This restriction shall be guaranteed through legal agreements with any Conditional Use Permit. The hours of operations Of any new business shall not extend beyond 12:00 midnight or before 6:00 am, unless otherwise specified by Conditional Use Permit* Page 18 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 19 of 37 Deliveries■ garbage col lection, lot sweeping■ and/or use of mechanical equipment for outdoor cleaning and lanscaP a maintenance shall not take place between the hours Of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M• C) Parking Standards The allowed dimensions of parking spaces shall be as noted in the accompanying tab 1 e. There shall be no overnight parking of vehicles other than those used in connection with a permitted uses If the Planning Commissi.on approves a reduction in parking- for common use Section 17*4 4.0 5 0. (Development Code) or a variance for parking■ there shall be a legal agreement prohibiting an medical or dental off ices y In order to meet parking requirements■ parking spaces for customers must be located in reasonable proximity toub 1 is entries to the bus i.ne s s o Emp 1 oyee s shall be P• required to park in the more remote areas. Compact parking spaces (minimum 8 feet x 1.5 feet 6 P inches) not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total number of required spaces,■ are permitted. such spaces, shall q P ou bout the irking be marked and dispersed in groups thr g P areas. Underground or underbuildi.ng parking is encouraged. g Motorcycle le s P aces may be substituted for automobile y kin spaces at a ratio of one motorcycle space per twenty required automobile parking spaces parking P for anyparking area with twentyor more required spaces. Motorcycle spaces shall be a . q six f feet. The ward minimum size of three (3) feet by � � Motorcycle or similar wording shall be painted on the surface of each space. Bicycle parking spaces totaling five (5) percent of the amount of required automobile parking spaces■ or as specified i.ed b Y Conditional Use Permit, shall be required for P any development ment requiring a Conditional Use Permit. The location and appearance of these spaces shall be an integral part of the site design. Each bicycle space shall include a stationary object'ect to which the wheel and the frame of a bicycle can be attached. Wherearkin spaces are arranged to head toward the P g eet the shall be screened from view. from the street by a . str . Y three (3) foot high solid wall located on the Parking Sat side- of the required landscape buffer, or by landscaped berm three (3) feet high. Page 19 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 20 of 37 "wood d ■ b " b . a ■nsl■ d • Tier t2I Syaca�4� ��� rh Yidth to Cn Aisle i(d) Amq1* JAIb (c) 90 d"m 11'60" (3) a5'•6" p'.p" 9�`-©' 96086 1����ilt 240-4* 0 • Go degree a (3) 176.6" 20 I f _p 45 dop s $646 (3) 11'x" 121-0p36„pr0 1D'*Do 3D'-00 146 MON i 1. Aisle widths fee•46 16"M and 0 46"M spaces 06 onr my only. Z. Tier�s tw f0M of pu*442 SPW44 Pld$an Aisle. 3. ca4ract car spaces only. 4• The Width of a parting span.at the and of a duo-mrd Ms)*sM11 be increased 3 feet. P RKIN SP E IMEN ION SPECIFIC PLAN... IV .RANCHO PALOS VERDES Ordina�lo19, Exhibit A Page 21 of 37 Tree wells within the parking lot perimeter landscaping shall be established at a fifty (50) foot interval for large trees exceeding twenty (20) feet spread at maturity) or a thirty (30) foot interval for small or medium sized trees. Vehicle wheel stops or curbs shall be at least three (3) feet from the front of any parking space. Parking for any addition to the floor area of a structure shall be provided as required by the Development Code. d) Signage A complete sign program is required for new construction and shall include all individual business building frontage .identification signs, rules for sign copy and color changes, directional. signs.o, and parking signs. The sign program for any service station shall also include all directional, servi.ce, parking signs, and price signs if necessary. A complete sign program shall also be prepared for Planning Commission review whenever a permit to replace any existing sign that is not part of an approved sign program is requested. No more than one freestanding sign# not to exceed six (6) feet in height and fifty (50) square feet in area, may be allowed per site to identify the name and address of the development and/or the principal tenant, except that for the development currently known as "Western Plaza",, three such freestanding signs, .spaced at one hundred foot intervals, may be allowed,, These signs shall only be allowed ' if the four existing freestanding signs are removed within one year of the adaption of this Plan■ and a recorded covenant is executed by the property owner precluding and relinquishing any ,rights to install signage or any other structure on the strip of land that is under the jurisdiction of the City of Los Angeles unless express,# written approval is granted by the city of Rancho Paras Verdes. Approval of any freestanding sign is subject to review by the Director of Environmental. Services based on the criteria in Section 17952*020 (c) (1,,8) e A larger free--standing sign may be approved by the Planning commission by Conditional Use Permit provided that the Planning Commission finds that the additional size is necessary to adequately identify the site, the sign design is compatible with the total site design, and the requirements of Section 17.52.020 (C) (1-mS) of the Development Code are satisfied. Any freestanding sign must be setback at leant three (3) feet from any property line unless otherwise specified by the Planning Com=mission. Page 21 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 22 of 37 Land s ca ang shall be required at the base of any P " free•-standing sign at a ratio of one (1) square foot of planted area for each square foot of sign area* Pole covers are required for any free-standing pole signs. Uses located above the ground floor may be ' identifiedy b a directory internal to the site. wall-mounted signs for uses above the ground floor are not allowed unless otherwise specified by Conditional use Permit* A sign program for renovation only shall follow the same standards lasted above for new construction. Signs located in the City of Los Angeles that are that is contiguous to Western Plaza shall be on property considered part of the Western Playa development for the purpose of determining allowable signage for the development. e) Height of Buildings This s p lan encourages all new development to rise from the street in the same direction as the slope that rises at the rear of most parcels. In an effort to balance develo ment of a Mediterranean character with the reasonable p preservation of distant views over the area g a building height envelope as shown in the attached figure is established.. This envelope shall be used in conjunction with the Conditional Use Permit process to allow a maximum ` din height ua.l. to 30 feet only after a detailed building g --. - � d determination of view topographic snap, view analysis an . ' lin and roof plan are reviewed and determined impact# site p acceptable b the Planning Commission. The envelope to be p y approximately also requires development to rise at an angle parallel (45 degrees ) to the angle of the slope at the rear g of mostP arcel s. Roof mounted mechanical equipment, antennas or any other structures are also subject .to this maximum building elevation. f) Coverage Landscaped roof area, "roo f s c ape" . may be q deducted on a square foot per square foot basis from the area p of the building footprint for the purpose of calculation lot coverage. g) Lighting Freestanding outdoor light fixtures shall not exceed a maximum height of sixteen (16) feet. All outdoor lighting shall be shielded to prevent off-site glaree g g Page 22 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 23 of 37 J WESTERN AVE ars'afrffda ■daw�rrd■drdfdfN/!NI►4000*Poemr/aRaRrr•NSlN■Nfafdda■d■!i■dirdfdd•wfar■�rdddfda■w•f■ddydrrdtrdadN agape* so M �Y W r � �■ 7 ■ ■ �f■r+�.rsfNrrirlrrE�r�►rrrfrw'r�rrrrr.r •ii�r�►r�. ■ rM a frrra rsrtrr0rrr0 060 r.0rr . rrr, � ■ Au ■wr�a«*r � f r rrarr. rr.rrrMrr■ar'r er.r i:LEGEND 1 1 } 1 1 l f 4 � 1 1 I L� BUILDABLE AREA TOE F SLOPE i PROPERTY LIME . i 'SECTION s 3 - 5�° 30 � IANF 1 -30 1 6' 300 40 2 0# 20 1301 M- a a co.- I ILDIN HEI HT ENVEL PE SPECIFICm ILAN V 0 F I R 1 101 1 DES Page: 23 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 24 of 37 h) Trash Enclosure All trash receptacle enclosures shall be: 1) Located outside of the required front setback. 2) Enclosed on four sides by a solid six (6) foot decorative wall consistent with the exterior appearance of the main structure. One side shall be a solid, ornamental iron or wood, latching gate. 3) Screened by landscaping from view from adjacent streets. 4 4) Designed to provide adequate access for collection and shall be paved with concrete and shall have a concrete ramp or equivalent. Bs CIRCULATION This section will describe the roadways that provide access ,to Specific Plan Area IV and discuss circulation issues that will need to be addressed in this area when future development or renovation is considered. Roadway DescriEtion Specific Plan Area IV is served by one major divided arterial (Western Avenue, State Route 213) and four collector streets (Trudie Drive# Capitol Drivep Park Western Drive and Crestwood Drive) . Trudier Crestwood and Park Western are two lane roadways; Capitol is a four lane undivided roadway; , and Western is a four lane divided highway. Both Capitol and Park Western lead directly to Gaffey Street, which is the major north/south access road to San Pedro and the Los Angeles Harbor area. Both Crestwood and Trudie lead directly to single family residential areas in Rancho Palos Verdes and primarily serve these areas, however, a certain amount of through traffic from the Miraleste area is channeled through these streets from Via Colinitas. None of the three signalized intersections in the Specific Plan area along Western Avenue are multi-phase (left turn arrow) , although each has a left turn pocket for both north and southbound directions on Western Avenues Traffic volume data and level of service information, measures of the quantity and quality of circulation in the area, are provided below: Page 24 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 25 of 37 Crestwood Crestwood western* western* [West-- (East-- (North,- (Southom bound) bound) bound) bound) 24 hour volume 1754 2743 17708 18538 8th highest volume 105 170 1089 1056 A.M. peak hour 11:30 7030 11:45 11:15 A.N. peak volute 268 2i3 1i79 1089 P.K. peak hour 12:30 12:30 5:00 5aC0 P.N. peak volute 31.5 183 1353 1629 Level of service (1986) N/A N/A C C Level of service (2005) N/A N/A C C * Traffic counts taken at the intersection of western Avenue and Crestwood Street. (1983 data supplied by Caltrans and the Cita of Rancho Palos Verdes) As discussed in specific Plans 13: and III, western Avenue is a state highway that is under the jurisdiction o f Caltrans. As a result, any changes to signal.ization, curbcuts, street parking and medians require Caltrans approval. The length of Caltrans' review and approval process is typically sic months to two years. Consequently any future development project that changes or affects the western Avenue right-ofoway should be closely coordinated with Caltrans. A 1986 "route concept report" prepared by Caltrans evaluated existing traffic conditions, projected traffic increases and proposed roadway improvements for western Avenue. This report states that the existing level of service for most of western Avenue in Rancho Palos Verdes is level "C" (refer to the accompanying table for an explanation of level of service) . The report also projects a 3% increase in average daily traffic volume for most of western Avenue: however, this increase is not expected to affect the existing level of service in this Specific Plan Area. The segment of western Avenue, approximately one mile north of the Specific Plan area between Avenida Aprend a and Pacific Coast Highway, is currently operating at level of service "D", and is projected to deteriorate to Level of service "E" by the year 2005. As a result. Caltrans is proposing to add another traffic lane in each direction to Page 25 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 26 of 37 LEVEL. OF SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS LEVEL OF .SERVICE A * Free flow conditions * Low dunes * High operating speeds * Uninterrupted flow * No restriction on m aneuverab'i l ity * Drivers et aintiin desired speeds, . * Little or no Mays L&EL OF SERVICE L3 * Stable flag condition # derating spewds beginning to be rmtr icte d * Mmign level for rural condidons LEVEL OF LWtVIS,.0 (Design ity Tarr this Study) * Stable flow but speed and aaaneuverabi l ity restricted by higher traffic volumes * Satisbrctory operating speed Tor urban conditions LEVEL OF SERVICE D (Ace-eptebl a for peak condi tions on axi sti ng streets) * Approaching unstable flow t Tolerable speeds maintained * Temporary restrictions * Cattle ft madam Is Maneuver LEVEL OF SERVICE E (Physical Capp CW of Roadway) Lmrer operating speeed (apprax1nateely 30 m.p.h.) * Voluaw at physical Capacity * Unstable flaw + wry sUIppiges LEVEL OF SERVICE F * Forflow conditions * Lor speeds + Volu nems below physical c epacity, a wy be sero f Stoppages for short or "periods because of . dowomtreeam eaongestion Page 25 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 27 of 37 this segment of Western Avenue by restricting parking in both directions during peak traffic hours* Caltrans' current proposal would not affect parking along Western Avenue within Specific Plan Area IV. Issues To Consider Major development or renovation of the Specific Plan area will result in increases in traffic volume and/or require changes to: existing circulation patternst street or sidewalk widths, traffic control mechanisms, parking, curb-cuts, and median breaks-o A traffic engineering study should be provided, as appropriate, with any Conditional Use Permit application to allow the City to analyze the expected impacts on traffic circulation and determine which specific changes or improvements will be necessary. Any required changes or improvements will be considered part of the development of the project site. The cost of such changes or improvements shall be borne by the project developer. In addition to the general concerns raised by the increased traffic volume induced by new development, several siteo-specific issues will be listed below and should be thoroughly studied and considered in any traffic engineering study proposed for this area: 1. The driveway on the southwest side of the intersection of Trudie Drive and Western Avenue (Western Plaza) is too close to the intersection and should be relocated. The preferred alternative for relocation is to combine the two driveways for Western Plaza on Trudie to form one, central driveway. This driveway should be located as far as possible from the Western Avenue intersection* Internal circulation within the parking area for Western Plaza would need to be redesigned to accomodate this change,, 2. The intersections at Trudie, Park Western. and Crestwood, should be reviewed for left-turn phasing* 3e The Western Avenue median breaks should be reviewed for consistency with driveway locations for new development. 4. The unimproved :public alley south of Trudie Drive behind Western Plaza should be vacated on the condition that the area is landscaped to provide a buffer to adjacent residences. No new construction would be allowed to occur in this mostly sloping area. S. The alley north of Trudie Drive behind Marie Call endar, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Sizzler should be reviewed for reconstruction or overlay* Page 27 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 28 of 37 6. Access easements between properties should be considered and required, as appropriate, to allow for future on-site access between properties in different ownership* Encouraging access between sites would reduce the need for area patrons to use Western Avenue to drive from site to site within the Specific Plan Area.. Pedestrian/Bicycle Circulation The external pedestrian and bicycle circulation routes should incorporate color and/texture to form a visual connection to the area and to evoke a cautionary response from vehicular traffic. A Class II or III bicycle route may be required along the Western Avenue/frontage of this area with the review and approval of Caltrans. Public Trans2ortation, Two bus stops are located in the Specific Plan Area: Crestwood and Western Avenue (bench and shelter) and Trudie and Western Avenue (bench only) * Any additional transit related improvements shall only be required upon the recommendation of responsible transit authorities. Ce DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES mm 1. Architecture Desi The designs shall be Mediterranean characterized by elements of open style patios, balconies, arcades, arches, high ceilings and high windows, recessed windows, simple forms, and tower accents, and shall use materials characterized by Mediterranean architecture. Buildings or structures shall be harmonious and consistent with the established Mediterranean theme, including roofing, materials, windows, doors, openings, texturess, colors and exterior treatment. Variations in the roof-liner as well as , the building shape, are required to prevent buildings from having a box-like appearance. :Buildings shall be designed to avoid massive linear facades facing the street frontage,* Projections, separations, recessed areas, and other variations in plane shall be used. Exterior design features should be coordinated on all elevations prominently open to view from public areas and adjacent residences. Large, flat wall. 'masses j devoid of Page 28 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 29 of 37 architectural treatment or variation in plane are not acceptable. Pitched roofs should complement the natural topography. creening Mechanical equipment, antennas, or ether utility hardware on roof, ground, or buildings shall be screened and covered, so as not to be visible from any street or private view area, with materials that complement the building architecture. Noise producing mechanical equipment should be i a� 2• Lands cape Landscaping plans should promote linkages between the commercial site and the median by considering spacing, location, maturity, plant type, and topography. Landscape elements shou1d not be obstructive' to signage or create any visibility problems or other hazards to drivers or pedestrians. Property and .personal safety should not be endangered by the creation of hiding p laces Mature existing landscape plantings should be preserved and/or included wherever possible. Landscaping should be designed to the scale of the d eve 1 oprne nt. Plant materials should be specified to provide full coverage and grow into the spaces of the intended use rather than be over-planted This will minimize maintenance and the potential of the landscaping becoming overgrown and Potentially unsightly* Synthetic or nonmo1 ivi.ng plants and/or ground cover should not be used; however, decorative hardscape areas, courtyards, plazas, and similar features■ may be credited toward landscape requirements as specified by Conditional Use Permit, Planting should be designed to minimize potential slope failures; s lope plant materials should require minimal watering. Plants that are located where they may be susceptible to damage by pedestrians or motor traffic shall be protected by appropriate tree guards or other devices. P l ants should be drought tolerant or drought resistant. Isolated areas of high water use plantings may be permitted but they are to be restricted to twenty percent (20%) of the total landscape area and are to be located in non-slope areas or areas where the high water planting will not affect the slope stability, unless otherwise specified by Conditional Use Permit in connection with 'innovative landscape design. A detailed landscape concept plan and plant list should be submitted identifying the plant growth height■ root growth patternsf view blockage potential, slope stabilizing qualities, level of maintenance, farm, and water requirement so that the plant materials may be reviewed for their site specific application. Page 30 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 31 of 37 Plants that are climatically suited to the area should be used. Landscaping should include buffering aspects that hide parts of the development that are not aesthetically pleasing■ such as: parking, utilities, trash enclosures, and loading areas. 3. site Features mom Lighting Lighting should be directional as well as functional to increase visibility. Lighting may be used to provide drama to the site but not to the point where it may become a distraction or cause a potential safety hazard. Its primary purpose at night should be for security. There shall be no light spi 1 l--over from the site. Exterior lighting, when used, shall enhance the building design and the adjoining landscape. Lighting standards and building fixtures shall be of a design and size compatible with the building and adjacent areas. Lighting shall be restrained in design and excessive brightness avoided. Exterior lighting shall be part of the architectural concept. Fixtures, standards■ and all exposed accessories -shall be harmonious with building des i.gns. Pav�.r�c Variations in paving colors, patterns■ textures, and/or elevation changes, should be used to define entrances, pedestrian areas, crosswalks, building linkages, and throughout the site, especially in spaces that can be viewed from multi-story buildings or adjacent areas with higher elevations. Walls and Fences am Walls and fences shall be used in connection With landscape buffering and for safety,. Acceptable materials include but are not limited to stucco, brick with plaster finish and wrought iron. Page 31 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 32 of 37 Provision of Public Amenities The public generally prefers to patronize commercial areas with pedestrian oriented amenities rather than commercial areas that only contain buildings and parking areas. This would result in improved competitiveness and greater use of the area. Pub 1 is areas are encouraged to be incorporated into the site for outdoor seating and enjoyment. Public use areas■ if provided■ should serve as major focal points for leve 1 opment. Kiosks are encouraged to be provided to display pub 1 is information within the public use areas. Drinking fountains■ trash receptacles and public res trooms and telephone stalls compatible with the architecture of the development shall be incorporated into the s i.to. 4. signage Lack of coordinated signage detracts from visual attractiveness of the area and makes identification of businesses from the street difficult* The commercial areas of Specific Plan District IV contain a wide variety of signage without any consistent size, shape■ style, location or height. In addition, the majority of the signage is not consistent with City Development Code standards and is currently subject to five year amortization* Sign design, material, and location shall be an integral part of the overall landscape and architectural design. Directories, internal to the site■ should be used to orient p eop 1 e to the deve 1 opment. A sign program must be submitted identifying the size, location, materials, and calors of all proposed signs so that the program may be reviewed for compatibility with the site design and conformity to the Code standards. Identification symbols and corporation logos shall conform to the criteria for all other signs. Rage 32 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 33 of 37 s Streetscape Trash receptac 1 es t bus benches r 1 i.ghts t and other street hardware shall be designed to be part of the architectural concept of design and landscape. Paving colors and texture shall be used to extend walkways across vehicular entrance/exit points to alert drivers to pedestrian cross"traff is. 4 Street trees may be required in the Western Avenue median. The trees should be ars extension of the landscape theme of the site and relate to surrounding development. D. UTILITIES The Development Code requires the undergrounding of a l 1 new utility lines installed to serve new construction. In addition, all existing utility lines to the building shall be : undergrounded for any addition to an existing building which adds at least twenty-wf ive percent (25%) to the building's gross f loor area. This Plan further requires that all utility service controls and equipment M including but not limited to electrical■ communication■ and cable television lines■ shall be installed underground on the property to be served and to the point of connection with the utilities' distribution facilities whenever any permit for new construction is granted for any new structure needing utilities on the parcel, except signs. Participation in an assessment district or posting of a bond for undergroundi.ng utilities may be required. The City Council may waive or modify this requirement as specified in Section 17.48.020 of the Development Cade. IMPLEMENTATION A. Revel nt Proposa 1 s As specified in the Development Code, an expansion or alteration (not including interior remodeling) of 500 square feet or greater or an application for any conditionally allowed user would be subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Any proposal for new development that would require a Conditional Use Permit shall be evaluated on its conformance with this Specific Plan and with the Development Code on issues not covered in this Plan. Any proposal for a Page 33 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 34 of 37 s� change in use that. would require a Conditional Use Permit shall also be evaluated for conformance with this Plan; however■ full compliance with the architectural theme prescribed by this Plan is not required in change of use situations. In addition, this plan further requires than any addition, enlargement, or alteration requiring a building permit shall be subject to site plan review by the Director of environmental Services to assure conformity with this Plan and/or the intent of this Plane This site plan review will occur concurrently with all other development applications. The extent of compliance required would be determined by balancing the policies and requirements of the Plan Concept and Plan Elements against the extent of the improvement proposed. The decision of the Director is final unless appealed to the Planning Commission within fifteen days. The decision of the Planning Conuni.ssi.on is final unless appealed to the City Council within fifteen days. The City Council' s decision shall be final. Be Renovation The City has already initiated a sign amortization effort for this ;area which requires existing signs to be brought into compliance with the City' s Development Code standards'. The City would apply the standards of this Specific Plan wherever appropriate to review renovation proposals. Co Vo l unta ' Improvements The City would like to assist and provide direction to commercial property owners who would like to voluntarily improve their property. The Speci.fi.c Plan provides direction for expansions that require a Conditional Use Permit or a building permit. In the event a property owner -or proprietor makes an improvement to their property that does not require a permit, the Plan should be used as a guide. The City would like to encourage property owners to voluntarily improve their properties in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Specific Plan, in order to help improve the image of the commercial areas of Rancho Palos Verdes. Commercial property owners are encouraged to make the following voluntary improvements: 1. Upgrade parking lots, rear slopes, and the public right-of-way with consistent landscape treatment. Page 34 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 35 of 37 2. Screen parking lots with a perimeter wall. 3. Paint commercial centers in light colors that are consistent with the Specific Plan. 4. Upgrade the parking area by resurfacing, retexturing■ or restriping for better efficiency. S. Enclose existing open trash areas with screens that are consistent with the existing architecture. 6. Replace existing non-wconforming signage that is subject to the signage amortization schedule for western Avenue prior to the end of the period of amortization. The City planning staff is available to provide assistance, design feedback, and suggestions for these, and other, voluntary, property improvements. D. Public Facilities MMMMImprovements to the centerline of Western Avenue, Trudie Drive, Crestwood Street, and the adjacent alley, in conformance with this Plan■ would be required as a condition of approval for a development proposal requiring a Conditional Use Permit. Other possible public improvements include, but are not limited to, a class II or III bike lane along Western Avenues Western Avenue median improvements and street trees. An agreement to participate in an assessment district for the purpose of financing public improvements and major uti.l i ty -undergrounding may also be required. D`0 Specific Plan Amendments Any proposed amendment shall follow the procedure for General plan .amendments except that the Plan may be amended as often as deemed necessary by the legislative body. Standards of the Specific Plan can only be altered through a. Specific Plan Amendment. E. Enforcement The Director of Environmental Services shall have the duty to enforce and interpret the provisions of this Specific Plan. Any person aggrieved by such an interpretation may request a miscellaneous hearing by the Page 35 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 36 of 37 Planning Commisaion to review and ru 1 a on the interpreta tion. Any person violating any provision of this Specific Plan isY i l t of a misdemeanor. If any regulation, � conditions or portion of this Specific Plan is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent Jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate■ distinct r and independent provision■ and the invalidity of suchprovision shall not affect the va 1 i d i.ty of the remaini ng provisions thereof Page 36 Ordinance No. 219, Exhibit A Page 37 of 37 ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION N0, 219 FILE�I SUBJECT: APPROVING A FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 523 AND APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN IV. INTRODUCED: ADOPTED: 11/4/87 : POSTED/PUBLISHED 10/20/87 ORDINANCE DISTRIBUTION: RESOLUTION DISTRIBUTION: City Attorney PUBLIC W Richards, Watson Dre f WORKS DEPARTMENT y uss Gershon 333 South Hope St., 38th FloorENVIRONMEh7AL SERVICES Los Angeles, CA 90071' BOOK PUBLISHING LEISURE SERVICES ._.._ COMPANY ��ri-�-� 201 Westlake Avenue N. Seattle, WA 98109 ._C_.. 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