PC RES 1987-017RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 87-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 92, TO CONSTRUCT
A DAY CARE FACILITY, CONVERT THE EXISTING DAY CARE TO
CADET HOUSING AND BUILD A PARKING LOT.
WHEREAS, the Salvation Army, located at 30840 Hawthorne
Boulevard, has requested approval to amend the CUP NO. 92 by
constructing a day care building, parking lot, and converting
an existing building into a cadet housing on its site within
an Institutional Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on Tuesday, April 28,
1987, at which time all interested parties were given the
opportunity to give testimony 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 42 acre Salvation Army site is
adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed
building, parking lot, and housing conversion.
Section 2: That the site is served by two major
arterials, Palos Verdes Drive South and Hawthorne Boulevard,
which are designed to carry the type and quantity of traffic
generated by the existing use and the proposed structure is
not expected to significantly generate additional traffic
since it would consolidate existing activities.
Section 3: That there will be no significant adverse
effects on surrounding property or the permitted uses thereof
because the proposed project complies with City Development
regulations and because conditions of approval have been
added to further reduce any potential adverse effects.
Section 4: That the use is not contrary to the General
Plan, which designates the site as appropriate for the
proposed use.
Section 5: That there would-be no significant negative
impacts associated with this use, as it has been found to be
Categorically Exempt under the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
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Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves
Conditional Use Permit No. 92 Amendment, subject to the
conditions contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto, which
are necessary to protect and preserve the public health,
safety and general welfare of the area.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th day of April,
1987.
a rt Ben d, Direct2k of
Environmental Service and
Secretary to the Commission
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T. Ortolano
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EXHIBIT "A"
This amendment to CUP No. 92 is subject to the following
conditions:
1. Construction and site development must conform to the
approved plans and to all applicable sections of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Development and Building Codes.
2. Lighting in any of the proposed parking areas shall be
shielded to prevent off-site illumination. Detailed
plans shall be submitted to the Director of
Environmental Services for review and approval prior to
installation.
3. Any change in the use, occupancy, standards and/or
criteria for enrollment and/or attendance of the subject
day care or cadet housings building shall be documented
and may require Planning Commission approval, subject to
determination by the Director of Environmental Services.
4. Any existing mature landscaping which is removed must be
replaced.
5. A landscape plan for the parking lot and any replacement
landscaping must be submitted to and approved by the
Director of Environmental Services.
6. The Peninsula Racquet Club located at 30850 Hawthorne
Boulevard must submit a letter stating an agreement to
allow the Salvation Army to utilize their parking
facilities to accommodate overflow parking (for special
events).
7. The landowner shall post a cash deposit, bond or a
combination thereof in an amount sufficient to cover the
center line of the right-of-way on that portion of
Hawthorne Boulevard which abuts this property. Said
improvements shall be determined by the Director of
Environmental Services. The design of such improvements
shall be subject to adopted street standards or approval
of the Department of Public Works.
8. This Conditional Use Permit Revision shall expire within
one year of this approval unless building permits are
issued or an extension is granted by the Planning
Commission prior to expiration.
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9. The following parking and loading spaces are to be
provided in a location approved by the Director of
Environmental Services:
Parking Spaces - 15 - 9'x 20' parking spaces
Loading - 1 - 10' x 20' x 14 vertical height
Passenger Loading- 25' length of curb.
10. Any proposed air conditioning or heating units shall be
muffled to achieve a maximum 60 dB(A) decibel level at
the north property line. This shall be verified by a
field test prior to issuance of certificates of
occupancy.
11. The existing air conditioning and heating units be
retrofitted with sound muffling devices to achieve a
decibel level of 60 dB(A) or less, at the north property
line, to be verified by field test.
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