ORD 360 ORDINANCE NO. 360
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING MAP BY A SEAWARD
ADJUSTMENT OF THE COASTAL SETBACK LINE FROM ITS
CURRENT LOCATION TO THE TOP OF THE BLUFF ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 42 SEACOVE DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2000 Zone Change No. 29 and related
development applications were submitted to the Planning Department by the
property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carl, of 42 Seacove Drive, to amend the
City's Official Zoning Map with the seaward adjustment of the Coastal Setback
Line to the top of the bluff; and,
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2000 Staff conducted an initial review of the
applications and the architectural drawings submitted to the Planning Department
and deemed them incomplete for processing, identifying concerns with the
proposed development as it relates to the size of the structure and its overall
mass and bulk; and,
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2000 the City's Geotechnical Engineer reviewed
and conditionally approved the applicants' geotechnical reports and studies; and,
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2000 the City Council initiated the applicants'
Zone Change request to consider amending the City's Zoning map with the
seaward adjustment of the existing Coastal Setback Line to the top of the bluff.
The City Council referred the applicants' Zone Change request, along with the
related development applications, to the Planning Commission for its review and
recommendation; and,
WHEREAS, after several meetings attended by Staff and the property
owners and their architect, revised plans were submitted and deemed complete
for processing on June 26, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2000, the required public notices for the August
8, 2000 Planning Commission meeting were mailed to property owners within a
500 foot radius of the subject property, and a notice was published in the
Peninsula News on June 27, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, after notice was given pursuant to the provisions of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, the Planning Commission conducted a
public hearing on August 8, 2000, at which time all interested parties were given
an opportunity to be heard and present evidence regarding the subject
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development applications and said amendment to the City's Zoning Map as it
pertains to the seaward adjustment of the Coastal Setback Line to the top of the
bluff; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Quality Act, Public
Resources Code Section 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, and Government Code Section 65962.5(F) (Hazardous Waste
and Substances Statement), the Planning Commission found no evidence that
Height Variation No. 905, Grading Permit No. 2195, Minor Exception Permit No.
567, Site Plan Review No. 8839, Coastal Permit No. 164 and Zone Change No.
29, would have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore the
proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt (Class 3, Section
15303(x)); and,
WHEREAS, at their August 8th meeting, after hearing public testimony the
Planning Commission adopted a motion, with a vote of 3-2, Commissioners
Paulson and Long dissenting, forwarding a recommendation of approval to the
City Council, as it pertains to the applicants' Zone Change request and related
development applications; and,
WHEREAS, on August 30, 2000, the required notices were mailed out to
property owners within a 500' radius of the subject property informing them of the
proposed project and the scheduled City Council public hearing on September
19, 2000. Furthermore, a notice was published in the Peninsula News on
September 2, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, after notices issued pursuant to the requirements of Rancho
Palos Verdes Development Code, the City Council held a duly noticed public
hearing on September 19, 2000, at which all interested parties were given the
opportunity to be heard and present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council has reviewed and considered the
applicants' Zone Change request to adjustment of the Coastal Setback Line to
the top of the bluff on property located at 42 Seacove Drive.
Section 2: The City Council finds that the amendment to the City's
Official Zoning Map of Title 17 of the Municipal Code is consistent with California
Government Code Section 65853, because the zoning amendment procedures
referred to therein have been followed.
Section 3: The City Council finds that the Zone Change is consistent
with the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan because
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it is not changing any land use on the property and instead is simply amending
the City's Official Zoning Map by adjusting the Coastal Setback Line on the
subject property, based upon a thorough geotechnical review of the site.
Section 4: The City Council has reviewed and considered the
applicants' Zone Change request and hereby amends the City's Official Zoning
Map with the seaward adjustment of the Coastal Setback Line to the top of the
bluff, as described in detail in Exhibit "A"
Section 5: The Official Zoning Map of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code is hereby amended by having noted thereon the following
information: "On October 3, 2000, By Ordinance No. 360 the following change
was made on the Official Zoning Map: the Coastal Setback Line is hereby
relocated to the top of the bluff on property located at 42 Seacove Drive."
Section 6: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance
and shall cause the same to be posted in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2000.
ayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
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I, JO PURCELL, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five;
that the foregoing Ordinance No. 360 passed first reading on September 19,
2000, was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular
meeting thereof held on October 3, 2000, and that the same was passed and
adopted by the following roll cal vote:
AYES: Lyon, Ferraro, McTaggart, Stern, and Mayor Byrd
NOES: none
ABSENT: none
ABSTAIN: none
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES)
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says:
That at all times herein mentioned, she was and now is the appointed City Clerk
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes;
That on October 12, 2000 she caused to be
posted the following document entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 360
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING
THE CITY'S ZONING MAP BY A SEAWARD ADJUSTMENT OF THE COASTAL
SETBACK LINE FROM ITS CURRENT LOCATION TO THE TOP OF THE
BLUFF ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 42 SEACOVE DRIVE.
a copy of which is attached hereto, in the following locations:
City Hall Los geles Coun ire Station
30940 Hawthorne Blvd. Mirales Sta
Rancho Palos Verdes 4000 Mir to Plaza
Ran O Palos Verdes
U. Post O
28649s Ave. Ladera Linda Community Center
Ran o Pa s Verdes 32201 Forrestal Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes
Hesse Park
29301 Hawthorne Blvd. Ryan Park
Rancho Palos Verdes 30359 Hawthorne Blvd.,
Rancho Palos Verdes
certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is a true and correct affadavit of
posting.
City Clerk
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard/Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275-5391 /(310)377-0360/Fax(310)544-5291
www.palosverdes.com/rpv