PC RES 2001-027P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 27
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 176 — REVISION "C", THEREBY PERMITTING THE
CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES AT THE LADERA LINDA
COMMUNITY CENTER, WITH 112 STUDENTS AND EXPANDING
THE SCHOOL TO INCLUDE THE AREA BETWEEN BUILDING A
AND THE STAFF PARKING FOR A PLAYGROUND (32201
FORRESTAL DRIVE).
WHEREAS, on August 24, 1993, the Planning Commission adopted P.C. Resolution No.
93-22, approving the application for Conditional Use Permit No. 176 by the Montessori School
of Rancho Palos Verdes, for use of two rooms, a playground area, and a fenced parking area
at the Ladera Linda Community Center; and,
WHEREAS, on June 13, 1995, the Planning Commission adopted P C. Resolution No
95-23, approving the application for Conditional Use Permit No 176 — Revision "A", for
expansion of the Montessori School of Rancho Palos Verdes by an additional room, the
reconversion of a storage area into functional restrooms, and the use of a grassy area for a
playground, and,
WHEREAS, on April 23, 1996, the Commission adopted P.C. Resolution No. 96-10,
approving the application for Conditional Use Permit No 176 — Revision "B", for the expansion
of the Montesson School of Rancho Palos Verdes by utilizing Rooms D and F within Building B;
and,
WHEREAS, Conditional Use Permit No 176 — Revision "B" expired on August 24, 1998;
and,
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2001, the applicant submitted Conditional Use Permit No. 176 —
Revislon "C" for a time extension, and a request to increase the maximum student enrollment
and to utilize the area between Building A and the staff parking for a performance/playground
area for the children, and,
WHEREAS, upon submittal of the additional information requested by Staff, Conditional
Use Permit No 176 — Revision "C" was deemed complete by Staff on August 1, 2001; 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 Conditional Use Permit No. 176 — Revision "C" would have a significant
effect on the environment and, therefore, the project has been found to categorically exempt
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(Class 1, Section 15301 (a)) since the proposed extension is for the continual operations within
existing buildings, and,
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2001, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to
consider the request for Conditional Use Permit No. 176 — Revision "C", 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, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use and for
all of the yards, setbacks, wails or fences, landscaping and other features required by this title
[Title 17 "Zoning"] or by conditions imposed under this section [Section 17 60.050] to adjust said
use to those on abutting land and within the neighborhood because the Montesson School has
not modified the physical characteristics of the existing site, and the uses continue to be less
intense than when the site was operating as a public elementary school
Section 2: The site for the existing use relates to streets and highways sufficient to
carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the Montessori School since the site was
designed to accommodate a maximum capacity of 338 students, and the Montessori School is
less intense in terms of traffic generation due to the enrollment of a maximum 112 students.
Section 3: In extending the approval of the educational use, increasing the maximum
student enrollment limit to 112, and expanding the School to include the area between Building
A and the staff parking for a performance/playground area, there will be no significant adverse
effect on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof because no recurring problems have
been reported to the City since Conditional Use Permit No. 176 was approved, and the City
anticipates no impacts as a result of the further extension of this permit
Section 4: The existing uses are not contrary to the General Plan because the uses are
consistent with an educational nature and are community service oriented, which is consistent
with the Institutional/Educational land use designation.
Section 5: The former Ladera Linda Community Center site is not within any of the
overlay control districts established by Chapter 17 40 (Overlay Control Districts) of this title [Title
17 "Zoning], so there is no need to ensure that the uses comply with the requirements of this
chapter.
Section 6: Conditions regarding any of the requirements listed in PRVDC Section
17.60.050(A)(6), which the Planning Commission finds to be necessary to protect the health,
safety and general welfare, have been imposed [including but not limited to]: setbacks, and
buffers; fences or wails; lighting; vehicular ingress and egress; noise, vibration, odors and similar
emissions; landscaping; maintenance of structures, grounds or signs; service roads or alleys,
and such other conditions as will make possible development of the City in an orderly manner
and in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in this title [Title 17 "Zoning"], were met
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during the design and approval process for the original school, which continue to comply with the
City's current standards Further, the conditions of approval incorporated under CUP 176, and
subsequent Revisions "A" and "B" that continue to be relevant remain in place as part of this
Revision "C"
Section 7: Acknowledging that the Montessori School leases classrooms from the City,
Staff has incorporated a condition of approval that links approval of CUP 176 — Revision "C" to
the lease agreement
Section 8: Any interested person aggrieved of this decision or by any portion of this
decision may appeal to the City Council. Pursuant to Section 17 60 060 of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code, any such appeal must be filed with the City, in writing and with the
appropriate appeal fee, no later than fifteen {15} days following August 28, 2001, the date of the
Planning Commission's final action.
Section 9: For the foregoing reasons and based on information and findings contained
in the Staff Reports, Minutes, and other records of the proceedings, the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants an extension to Conditional Use Permit No
176 — Revision "C", which allows a time extension to Conditional Use Permit No, 176 — Revision
"C", allows an increase in the maximum student enrollment, and allows the use of the area
between Building A and the staff parking for use as a performance/playground area, subject to
the Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof,
which are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 28th day of August 2001 by the following roll
call vote
AYES: Cartwright, Clark, Long, Lyon, Paulson, Vannorsdall
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS None
ABSENT. Mueller
Frank Lyon
Chairman
Joel Rojas, Ai P
Vo
ctor of Pl nn'g,Building and
e Enforce ent, and, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 176 — REVISION "C"
The following conditions of approval shall replace and supercede the previous conditions of
approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 176, and subsequent Revisions "A" and "B"
The applicant/property owner or a designated representative shall submit to the City a
statement, in writing, that they have read, understand and agree to all conditions of
approval contained in this approval Failure to provide said written statement within ninety
(90) days following the date of this approval shall render this approval null and void.
2 This approval shall be valid until the time that Montessori School of Rancho Palos Verdes
vacates the site by request of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, or their lease is
terminated.
3 The Montesson School is limited to utilizing and operating within the following rooms and
areas, as described below and illustrated in the attached site plan. Room J of Building A,
including the fenced area to the north for staff parking; all rooms of Building B, including
the adjacent playground area to the south; Room A and the bathrooms of Building E,
including the adjacent playground to the south, and the area between Building A and the
staff parking for use as a performance/playground area
4 The applicant shall be responsible for verifying that all requirements from other
Departments and agencies are complied with
5. The applicant shall obtain approval from the Director of Recreation and Parks and/or the
Director of Public Works prior to making any modifications, alterations, or additions on the
school site. Further, the appropriate City Department shall inspect the work.
6. The Montesson School shall provide the Director with an official enrollment list at the
beginning of each academic year (by September 15th) to verify that the 112 -student
enrollment limit has not been exceeded If the applicant wishes to increase the 112 -
student enrollment limit, a revision to this CUP shall be required
7 The applicant shall provide the Director with a copy of the license issued by the State
Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Agency indicating compliance
with all State requirements and authorizing the operation of the Montesson School at the
Ladera Linda Community Center site
8 The approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 176 — Revision "C" is granted to the applicant
(Montessori School of Rancho Palos Verdes), and shall not be transferred to another
organization, group, etc. The approval of this permit shall be contingent upon a valid
lease agreement between the Montesson School of Rancho Palos Verdes and the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes Failure to comply with and adhere to all of these conditions of
approval, and/or with the conditions and requirements of the lease agreement, may be
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cause to revoke the approval of Conditional Use Permit No 176 — Revision "C" by the
Planning Commission after conducting a public hearing on the matter not complied with
9 No signs are approved with this permit. Any request for signage shall be reviewed and
approved by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes prior to the installation of any sign
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