PC RES 1987-029l
RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 87-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING VARIANCE NO. 161 AND
APPROVING CUP NO. 118 AND GR. NO. 1005 FOR A MULTI-
PURPOSE/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
WHEREAS, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, located at 31290
Palos Verdes Drive West, has requested approvals to build a
multi-purpose/administration building; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development
Code, public hearings were held on Tuesday June 9 and
June 30,1987, at which time all interested parties were given
the opportunity to give testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: In denying Variance No. 161, the Planning
Commission finds as follows:
A. That there are no unusual circumstances or
conditions relating to the shape or size of the
subject property, which are not applicable to other
properties in the same zoning district, in that the
proposed building can be located on the site and
still meet all setback and parking requirements.
B. That approval of a setback Variance would bestow a
substantial property right upon the applicants,
which right is not enjoyed by other property owners
in the same zoning district as it relates to new
construction.
Section 2: That the proposed use is permitted in the
zone subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit.
Section 3: That given the site's size, location and
adjacent uses, it is adequate to accommodate the proposed
4,484 square foot building, as well as the 79 required
parking spaces (27 on-site, 52 on adjacent parcel per parking
easement).
Section 4: That the site is served by Palos Verdes Drive
West, which is designed to carry the type and quantity of
traffic generated by the proposed use.
Section 5: That the proposed use is in conformity with
the General Plan, which designates the site appropriate for
the existing use.
Section 6: That the proposed use would not result in
significant adverse impacts on adjacent properties as the use
is conditioned in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference.
Section 7: That the proposed use is Categorically Exempt
under Section 15301, Class 1 of CEQA.
Section 8: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves
CUP No. 118 and GR. No. 1005, subject to the conditions
contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto, which are
necessary to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare.
APPROVED and ADOPTED on July 14, 1987.
ob rt Bena , Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
/olan=,Is. Ortolano
Chairperson
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EXHIBIT "A"
CUP NO. 118 AND GR. NO. 1005, ARE APPROVED
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The approval of CUP No. 118 and GR. No. 1005 shall
expire one year from the date of adoption of this
resolution unless application for building permits is
made. Extensions may be granted by the Planning
Commission if requested in writing prior to expiration.
2. All final site, building, grading, landscaping/
irrigation, and lighting plans shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Environmental Services prior
to issuance of any permits. Building placement, designs,
materials, colors and textures shall be in substantial
compliance with those on the plans approved by the
Planning Commission.
3. The proposed building shall not exceed 3,553 sq. ft. for
the main level and 931 sq. ft. for the basement. The
maximum height shall not exceed 16' as measured from
grade. The minimum south side setback shall not be less
than 20'.
4. A complete landscape and irrigation plan for new
landscaped areas shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Environmental Services. Plant materials
shall be of low water use varieties; all lighting
fixture details shall be shown on this plan. Said
fixture shall be shielded so as to not illuminate
adjacent properties.
5. A minimum of 79 parking spaces are required. The
adjacent gravel parking area shall be rolled and paved
with three (3) inches of A.C. paving and shall be
stripped for 52, 9'x 20' spaces with 25' driveway
aisles. A minimum of 27 spaces shall be provided on-site
as per the approved plan. In the event that the owner of
the adjacent commercial property, whereon lies said
gravel parking lot, should deny the applicant the right
to pave said gravel lot, the applicant shall be required
to maintain that gravel lot in a neat and orderly
fashion and mark it with some other appropriate material
to be approved by the Director of Environmental
Services.
6. Concurrent use of the sanctuary and the multi-purpose
building is prohibited except for existing concurrent
activities such as religious school, choir warm-
up/practice and administrative offices. A copy of the
church's monthly newsletter shall be provided to the
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Department of Environmental Services at the beginning of
each month starting in the month building permits are
finalized. Failure to comply with this schedule shall
be grounds for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
7. The applicant shall make a cash payment to the City in
the amount of $2,635.00 prior to issuance of any
permits, to cover the costs of 1 1/2 inch A.C. overlay
and stripping and signing of a Class II bicycle path
for the property frontage along Palos Verdes Drive West.
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