PC RES 2009-025 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 200 -2
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION F THE CITY OF
RANCHO P.ALOS VERDES VERDEAPPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND
SIGN PERMIT TONSTRUCT A 6'-0" HIGH Y 14'-2" WIDE
IDENTIFICATION SI IN THE INTERSECTION VISIBILITY TRIANGLE
N THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20125 PEACOCK RI E DRIVE
( 2009-00130).
WHEREAS, on A, the applicant submitted a Site Plan Review application and Sign
Permit application, requesting to construct a 6'-0" high by 14'-2" wide identification sign to be
located in the new median to be constructed at the intersection of Peacock Ridge Drive and
Highridge Road; and,
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2009, staff deemed the project to be complete; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code 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, and Government Code Section 65962.5(f) (Hazardous Waste and Substances
Statement), Staff found no evidence that the Site Plan Review will have a significant effect on
the environment and, therefore, the proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt
under Class 3 (Section 15303); and,
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2009, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, at which
time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE ARID RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The proposed project is a 6'-0" tall, 14'-2" wide, 29.5 square foot
monument identification sign in the intersection visibility triangle, located at the intersection of
Peacock Ridge Drive and Highridge Road.
Section 2m The Site Plan Review Permit can be approved because the proposed
project will not be detrimental to the public health/welfare as the Public Works Director has
made a determination that the project located in the intersection visibility triangle does not pose
a hazard to vehicular traffic, pedestrians or equestrians.
Section 3; The sign is necessary for the applicant's enjoyment of substantial trade
and property rights, and the sign does not constitute needless repetition, redundancy or
proliferation of signage;
Section 4: The sign is consistent with the intent and purposes of this section, as set
fourth in subsection A of Municipal Code Section 17.76.050;
Section 55a The sign does not constitute a detriment to public health, safety and
welfare;
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Section 6® The size, shape, color and placement of a sign shall be considered in
order to determine if the sign is compatible with, and bears a harmonious relationship to, the
building and site which it identifies;
Section 7: The location of the proposed sign and the design of its visual elements,
including its lettering, colors, decorative motifs, spacing and proportions, shall be considered in
order to determine whether the sign is legible under normal viewing conditions prevailing where
the sign is to be installed;
Section 9e The location and design of the proposed sign shall be considered in order
to determine that the sign will not obscure from view or unduly detract from existing adjacent
signs;
Section 9: The location and design of the proposed sign, its size, shape and color
shall be considered in light of the visual characteristics of the surrounding area to determine that
the sign will not detract from or cause depreciation of the value of adjacent developed
properties; and
Section 1e The proposed sign is located in a residential district and will have no
adverse effect on the value and character of the other residential properties.
Section 11: Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or any portion of this
decision may appeal to the City Council. The appeal shall set forth the grounds for appeal and
any specific action being requested by the appellant. Any appeal letter must be filed within
fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of this decision, or by 5:30 PM on Wednesday, June 24,
2009. A $2,255.00 appeal fee must accompany any appeal letter. If no appeal is filed timely,
the Planning Commission's decision will be final at 5:30 PM on June 24, 2009.
Section 12- For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Reports, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
hereby conditionally approves the Site Plan Review and Sign Permit applications, subject to the
conditions set forth in the attached 'Exhibit A' (Case No. ZON2009-00130).
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of June 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Knight, Perestam, Tetrault, Tomblin, Vice Chairman Gerstner,
Chairman Lewis
NOES: Commissioner Ruttenberg
RECUSALS: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
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Exhi
ConditionaAJJ &&f Approval
Case No. Z N2009-00130 (SIP SP)
28125 Peacock Ridge Drive
General
1. Approval of this Site Plan Review and Sign Permit shall not be construed to mean any
waiver of applicable and appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County,
and City laws and regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other
requirements of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code shall apply.
2. The approval shall become null and void after 1 year from the date of approval unless
the approved plans are submitted to the Building and Safety Division to initiate the "plan
check" review process, pursuant to Section 17.86.070 of the City's Development Code.
This approval shall become null and void if, after initiating the "plan check" review
process, or receiving a building permit to begin construction, said, "plan check" or permit
is allowed to expire or is withdrawn by the applicant.
3. The applicant/property owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing that they
have read, understand and agree to all conditions of approval listed below. Said
statement shall be submitted to the Director of Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement prior to submittal of plans to "plan check" or within ninety (90) days of the
effective date of approval, which ever occurs first. Failure to provide said written
statement shall render this approval null and void.
4. The Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement is authorized to approve
minor modifications to the conditions of approval and/or the approved plans, provided
such modifications will achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance
with the original plans or conditions.
5. Permitted hours of construction are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No
work is permitted on Sundays or legal holidays. Trucks and other construction vehicles
shall not park, queue and/or idle at the project site or in the adjoining public rights-of-way
before 7:00 AM, Monday through Saturday, in accordance with the permitted hours of
construction stated above.
6. The project shall substantially conform to the plans stamped, and dated the effective
date of this approval, approved by the Planning Department.
7. The construction site, adjacent public and private properties 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.
8. In the event that a Planning requirement and a Building & Safety requirement are in
conflict with one another, the stricter standard shall apply.
9. Prior to the commencement of construction, the applicant shall obtain all applicable
permits as required by the Building and Safety Division.
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Site plan Review and Sign Permit
10. This Site Plan Review and Sign Permit allows for the construction of a maximum 6'-0"
tall, 14'-2" wide monument sign within the Intersection Visibility Triangle, with the sign
area not to exceed 32 square feet (proposed: 29.5 square feet).
11. The height of the sign shall measure 2'-6" at the southern-most end of the sign and a
maximum 6'-0" tall at the northern-most end.
12. The approved project shall maintain the setbacks depicted on the stamped approved
plans, but in no case shall minimum setbacks be less than 9'-2" from the front property
line. The sign must also maintain a minimum 7'-2" from the southern-most curb of the
new median.
'13. The level of illumination for the sign shall not be final until 30 days after installation,
during which period the director may order the dimming of any illumination found to be
excessively brilliant and no sign permit shall be valid until such order has been carried
out to an extent satisfactory to the director. Illumination shall be considered excessive
when it prevents normal perception of objects or buildings beyond or in the vicinity of the
sign.
14. All signs, supports, braces, guys and anchors, shall be kept in good repair, including
replacement of defective parts, repainting, cleaning and otherwise maintained in a
presentable condition.
15. All landscaping within the new median shall be maintained to not exceed 30" in height.
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