PC RES 1985-006RESOLUTION P. C. NO. 85-6
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #96,
VARIANCE #116 AND THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 4461
WHEREAS, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles has made
application to construct a church social/meeting hall at St. John Fisher
Parish, located at 5448 Crest Road; and
WHEREAS, after public hearings were held on February 26, March 12,
and April 9, 1985 at which time all interested parties were given an oppor-
tunity to be heard and present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the site is adequate in size and shape to accom-
modate the intended expansion.
Section 2: That the site for the proposed expansion relates to
streets and roadways properly designed to carry the type and quantity of
traffic generated by the use;
Section 3: That by approving the expansion at the specific loca-
tion, there would be no significant adverse impacts on the adjacent proper-
ties or permitted uses thereof;
Section 4: That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstan-
ces or conditions applicable to the property involved, or to the intended
use of the property, which do not apply generally to other property in the
same zoning district; in that the intended use of the property would not
utilize simultaneous demand for proposed parking facilities, and
Section 5: That such variance is necessary for the preservation
and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant, which right
is possessed by other property owners under like conditions in the same
zoning district; in that other religious facilities in the Institutional
zone have the same right for full service facilities and to conduct a full
range of activities so long as they are not simultaneous, and
Section 6: That the granting of the variance will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property and
improvements in the area in which the property is located; in that there
would be no significant adverse impacts associated with the proposed struc-
ture and its location, and
Section 7: That the granting of such a variance will not be
contrary to the objectives of the General Plan.
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Section 8: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves the Final Negative Declara-
tion for Environmental Assessment No. 461, Conditional Use Permit No. 96,
Variance No. 116 subject to conditions found in Exhibit A, attached hereto.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 23rd Day of April, 1985.
ert McNul/y/ Chai
1haron W. Hightower
Director of Environmental Services and
Secretary to Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditional Use Permit 496, Variance #116, Final Negative Declaration for
Environmental Assessment IP461 are approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. This approval shall expire one year from the date of adoption
if application for building permits have not been made.
Extension may be granted by the Planning Commission for up to
one additional year. Extension must be granted prior to
expiration.
2. A watering truck shall be employed during construction phases
to control dust.
3. The applicants shall submit a grading application to be
approved by the Director of Environmental Services prior to
application for building permits.
4. Site landscape/irrigation plans shall be approved by the
Director of Environmental Services prior to application for
building permits and installed prior to occupancy of the
building.
5. The Church facilities shall be operated in such a manner so as
to avoid a use which would exceed the 359 parking spaces on
site. An agreement to this effect shall be recorded by the
applicant prior to issuance of building permits. Should demand
for parking spaces exceed the approved capacity, the Church
shall utilize attendant parking (using tandem parking) to
increase parking capacity. Should parking situations arise
which exceed on site capacity which threaten the public health,
safety and welfare, the City may bring this C.U.P./Variance
application back for re -review to determine appropriate cor-
rective measures.
6. The applicant shall post a cash deposit or bond or combination
thereof to cover the costs for the following improvements:
In the Crenshaw Boulevard right-of-way:
a. Removal and replacement of pavement suffering heavy
"alligator" failures.
b. Placement of a 1.5 inch asphaltic concrete overlay to the
centerline of said streetalong entire frontage.
C. one-half of a raised landscaped median, including land-
scaping and irrigation.
d. Removal of Asphaltic Concrete paving behind median curbing
and backfilling with soil.
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In the Crest Road right-of-way:
a. Installation of an eight (8) inch P.C.C. curb and gutter
from the existing curb return to the storm drain inlet.
b. Removal of existing Asphaltic Concrete paving behind said
curb and soil filling with soil.
C. Asphaltic Concrete patching from roadway to new gutter.
7. The applicant shall submit plans subject to the City's Trails
Standards Plan, for approval by the Director of Environmental
Services, to improve designated equestrian trails within the
public right-of-way along its property frontage along Crest
Road and Crenshaw Boulevard. In addition, the applicant shall
post a cash deposit or bond for the improvement of said trails
in an amount to be determined by the Director of Environmental
Services. Should the Trails Improvements not be implemented by
the City within seven (7) years of the posting of said bond or
deposit, it shall be released to the applicant. These improve-
ments will necessitate the relocation of certain existing
improvements.
8. Final building plans, including elevations, materials and
lighting shall be approved prior to application for building
permits.
9. Existing, exterior lighting (on standards) shall be shielded in
such a manner so that illumination shall be restricted only to
the Church property itself. Plans shall be reviewed by the
Environmental Services staff prior to the issuance of any
necessary permits and occupancy of the new building.
EXHIBIT "A"
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