PC RES 1988-066 P.C . RESOLUTION NO. 88 -66
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
NO. 557 , CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 140 , VARIANCE
NO. 212, ENCROACHMENT PERMIT NO. 13 AND GRADING
APPLICATION NO. 1165 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO
BUILDING OFFICE COMPLEX AT 550 SILVER SPUR ROAD.
WHEREAS , Intermark Services Corporation has requested
approval of Environmental Assessment No. 557 , Conditional Use
Permit No . 140 , Variance No . 212, Encroachment Permit No . 13 and
Grading Application No . 1165 to develop a new commercial office
complex located at 550 Silver Spur Road; and
WHEREAS , after notice pursuant to the Development Code ,
public hearings were held on October 25 , 1988 , November 22 , 1988
and December 13 , 1988 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 there will be no significant environmental
impacts resulting from this project due to the implementation of
the mitigation measures 1 , 2, 3 and 5 contained in the
Environmental Assessment No . 557 , which have been incorporated
into conditions of approval in Exhibit "A" , attached hereto and
made a part hereof .
Section 2 : That there are exceptional circumstances and
conditions applicable to the subject property which do not
generally apply to other properties in the same zoning district ,
in that the subject property has a fault traversing diagonally
across the site leaving a very small pad area on which to build.
Section 3 : That the Variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right, which
right is enjoyed by other property owners under like conditions in
the same zoning district in that variance for setbacks and height
have been granted for commercial lots having small pads and unique
geotechnical characteristics which dominate the majority of the
lot .
Section 4 : That the granting of the Variance and Conditional
Use Permit will not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the area; in
that all recommendations of the City and consulting geologists
have been incorporated into the plans .
Section 5 : That the granting of the Variance and
Conditional Use Permit will not be contrary to the objectives of
the General Plan in that the proposed use complies with the
General Plan and zoning land use designations .
Section 6 : That the subject site is adequate in size and
shape to accommodate the intended use , subject to approval of the
requested variances and the conditions of approval contained in
Exhibit "A" , attached hereto.
Section 7 : That the site is serviced by Silver Spur Road,
whose traffic capacity is adequate to serve the site without
suffering significant impacts to their level of service , and the
applicant has been required to provide authorization from the City
of Rolling Hills Estates to designate a "No Parking" restriction
along the Silver Spur Road frontage .
Section 8 : That the proposed grading meets the intent of the
City ' s grading criteria contained in the Development Code and is
not excessive in terms of the proposed development of the site.
Section 9 : For the foregoing reasons, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does hereby approve
Environmental Assessment No . 557 , Conditional Use Permit No . 140 ,
Variance No . 212, Encroachment Permit No . 13 , and Grading
Application No . 1165 subject to the conditions contained in
Exhibit "A" , attached hereto and made a part hereof , which are
necessary to preserve the public health, safety and general
welfare in the area.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of December, 1988.
.J% A
'eo J. Cinnolly
Chairma
4‘.!fffirj:1 (4)-1-
4-1rt Bena Director of
nvironmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
Environmental Assessment No. 557 , Conditional Use Permit No . 140 ,
Variance No . 212 , Encroachment Permit No . 13 and Grading
Application No. 1165 are approved subject to the following
conditions :
1 . These approvals shall expire one year from the date of this
action, unless application for building permits is made .
One , one-year extension may be granted by the Planning
Commission if requested prior to expiration.
2. All the recommendations made by the City Engineer and City
Geologist during their ongoing review of the project shall be
incorporated into the approved plans.
3 . Medical uses (not dental ) shall be prohibited.
4. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted
for review and approval to the Director of Environmental
Services prior to issuance of any permits. Said plans shall
incorporate drought tolerant plant materials. Irrigation
systems shall be on automatic timers and shall use drip and
bubbler systems where appropriate . Hillside plant materials
shall be of low maintenance varieties .
5 . Final construction plans for the proposed buildings shall be
in substantial conformance with the plans approved by the
Planning Commission. Building colors and materials shall
conform to those provided on the colored renderings reviewed
with this project . Final plans shall include lighting details
and locations for areas to be lit .
6 . The building setbacks shall not be less than:
Front 1 ' 6" minimum
Rear (abutting parking
structure) 2 ' 6" minimum
Side east (abutting geolog.
restricted use area) 2 ' 6" minimum
7 . The maximum height for the building shall not be more than 44
feet measured from the sidewalk level to the highest portion
of the building.
8. A Sign Permit shall be obtained for all signs from the
Environmental Services Department . Only retail and/or
commercial uses shall have identification signs mounted on
door fronts . All other tenants shall be identified at
exterior and interior directories.
9 . The developer of the project shall provide the Director of
Environmental Services proof of "no parking" restrictions
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along the Silver Spur frontage from the City of Rolling Hills
Estates prior to issuance of permits.
10 . Trash enclosure walls shall be 6 feet high and shall have
solid, self-closing gates .
11 . All utilities to the site shall be underground, including
Cable Television, telephone , electrical , gas and water. All
appropriate permits shall be obtained for their installation.
Cable Television shall connect to the nearest trunk line at
developer' s expense .
12 . All roof mounted mechanical equipment , vents or ducts shall
be placed against the rear parapet of the buildings and be
screened as necessary so as not to be visible from adjacent
properties and public right-of-way. Any necessary screening
shall be architecturally harmonious with the materials and
colors of the building.
13 . Maximum building footprint for both buildings shall not
exceed 6382 square feet .
14 . Deliveries shall be limited to the hours of 7 :00 a.m. to 6 :00
p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 :00 a.m. to 6:00 p .m. on
Saturday. No deliveries shall occur on Sundays.
15 . Construction activities shall be limited to the hours of 7 :00
a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 :00 a.m. to
4: 30 p .m. on Saturdays . No construction activity shall occur
on Sundays without the prior written approval of the Director
of Environmental Services .
16. All mechanical equipment shall be housed in enclosures
designed to attenuate noise to a level of 45 dBA to the
nearest property line .
17 . All site runoff/drainage shall be conducted to existing storm
drain systems via methods approved by the City Engineer and
Director of Public Works. All exposed concrete drainage
devices shall be earth toned in color.
18. The total net leaseable floor area shall not exceed 17 ,000
square feet .
19 . Any restaurant or food preparation use shall utilize
ventilation device to filter all exhaust odors.
20 . Columns encroaching into the public right-of-way shall be a
minimum of 3 feet back of curb.
21 . The owner must provide a hold-harmless agreement .
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22 . The owner must agree to remove the encroachment at the
direction of the Public Works Director on 10 days notice
except in an emergency situation where removal may be
required on shorter notice. If the owner fails to remove the
encroachment within the specified time, the City will do the
work and the owner will be billed. A covenant guaranteeing
this condition shall be recorded and provided to the City ' s
prior to issuance of permits .
23 . The owner must obtain liability insurance ($500 ,000 -
$1 ,000 ,000 ) , naming the City as additional insured, and
provide the City a copy of said insurance policy annually.
24. The owner must record Conditions No . 21 - 24 as conditions
running with the land to the satisfaction of the City
Attorney. The owner must obtain formal encroachment permit
from the Public Works Department . The encroachment must be
constructed and installed in accordance with approved plans.
25 . The applicant shall file a statement , in writing, with the
City within thirty ( 30 ) days of this approval , that he has
read and understands the conditions herein imposed on the
project .
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