PC RES 2017-023 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT REVISION AMENDING THE SIGN PROGRAM TO
LEGALIZE A 60 SQUARE FOOT PAINTED IDENTIFICATION SIGN
ON THE WESTERLY BUILDING FACADE OF THE POINT VICENTE
ANIMAL HOSPITAL AT 31270 PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST
(CASE NO. ZON2016-00398)
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2009, the Planning Commission adopted P.C.
Resolution Nos. 2009-38 and 2009-39, certifying a Negative Mitigated Declaration
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and approving a
Conditional Use Permit ("CUP"), Grading Permit, Variance, and Sign Program to allow the
construction and operation of a new veterinary hospital at 31270 Palos Verdes Drive West
(Point Vicente Animal Hospital); and,
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2012, On July 24, 2012, the Planning Commission
conducted a 6-month review of the Point Vicente Animal Hospital shared parking plan with
St. Paul's Lutheran Church and reduced the required parking spaces from 61 to 60; and,
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2016, a complaint was filed with the City that an
unpermitted identification sign was painted on the southerly building façade of the Pt.
Vicente Animal Hospital. The City's Code Enforcement Officer investigated the complaint
and confirmed that the painted sign was in violation of the Conditions of Approval. The City
notified the property owner to correct the violation; and,
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2016, the applicant, Cassie Jones, submitted a CUP
Revision application to amend the Sign Program to legalize the unpermitted identification
sign on the westerly building façade. On September 8, 2016, after reviewing the initial
submittal of the application and materials, the application was deemed incomplete due to
missing information. After submittal of additional information on several occasions, Staff
deemed the application complete for processing July 12, 2017, setting the action deadline
to August 10, 2017. Due to the full agendas, this request was not able to be scheduled
until August 22, 2017 meeting, which is after the action deadline. The applicant has
agreed to extend the action deadline by 15-days to August 25, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2017, a public notice was mailed to all property owners
within a 500' radius of the site and published in the Peninsula News. The City has not
received any public comments in response to the public notice; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the 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), the proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt under Class 3
(Section 15301); and,
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing on August
22, 2017, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and
present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION DOES HEREBY FIND,
DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Conditional Use Permit Revision to amend the Sign Program is
approved because:
A. The sign is necessary for the applicant's enjoyment of substantial trade and
property rights, and the sign does not constitute needless repetition, redundancy or
proliferation of signage. The animal hospital currently has two identification signs,
one on the south building façade immediately above the front entrance and one
ground mounted freestanding monument sign to the west. The building mounted
sign faces south towards St. Paul's Lutheran Church and is not readily visible from
Palos Verdes Drive West. The ground mounted freestanding monument sign is 4' in
height and 12'10" in width. Although, the sign is located along the street frontage,
the sign is not readily visible to motorists along Palos Verdes Drive West when
vehicles are parked along street, and the satin aluminum finish of the existing sign
makes it difficult to identify under heavy sunlight. The new painted sign on the
building façade is of a dark brown color that makes it easier to identify the facility
especially in contrast to the beige color of the building. Additionally, the painted ID
sign is located near the top of the building where it is visible even with parked
vehicles immediately in front of the property.
B. The sign is consistent with the intent and purposes of a Sign Permit. The purpose of
signs is to "...serve primarily to identify the general nature of an establishment or to
direction attention to a product, activity, place, person, organization, or
enterprise...signs must not subject citizens of the city to excessive competition for
their visual attention...(RPVDC §17.76.050.A)." The new painted sign identifies the
general nature of the establishment (i.e. animal hospital) and does not result in
excessive repetition because the existing signs are not readily visible.
C. The sign does not constitute a detriment to public health, safety, and welfare. The
new sign is currently painted on the westerly building façade. The sign does not
constitute a detriment to the public health, safety, and welfare because the sign is
not illuminated, eliminating the potential for any adverse lighting impacts. In
addition, the painted sign does not require building permits, as there are no
structural components that need to be reviewed.
D. The size, shape, color, and placement of a sign shall be considered in order to
determine if the sign is compatible with, and bears a harmonious relationship to, the
building and site which it identifies. The general size and location of the new sign is
compatible and bears a harmonious relationship to the building and the site
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because all three signs contain the same font style. Although both permitted signs
are of a metal material, all three signs are of similar modern design. The painted
sign is a dark brown color which creates a contrast against the beige-colored
background, and appears harmonious with the earth-tone color scheme of the
improvements on the property.
E. The location of the proposed sign and the design of its visual elements, including its
lettering, colors, decorative motifs, spacing and proportions, shall be considered in
order to determine whether the sign is legible under normal viewing conditions
prevailing where the sign is to be installed. The new sign is located at the upper left
corner of the west façade. This sign is uniform with the other two existing signs
because they are of similar font style; and the dark brown color against the beige
exterior finish of the building is legible and appears harmonious with the earth-tone
color schemes of the improvements on site. In addition, the size of the sign is
proportioned and not overbearing on the building façade.
F. The location and design of the proposed sign shall be considered in order to
determine that the sign will not obscure from view or unduly detract from existing
adjacent signs. The new sign does not block nor obscure any signage on the
subject property or neighboring properties. As the existing signs are not readily
visible, the new sign will improve and provide adequate exposure to the business
on site. The new sign is painted on the surface of the building and thus does not
project from the building. Additionally, this is the only sign located along the street
fronting building façade
G. The location and design of the proposed sign, its size, shape, and color shall be
considered in light of the visual characteristics of the surrounding area to determine
that the sign will not detract from or cause depreciation of the value of adjacent
developed properties. The new sign is located along the street-frontage strictly
away from nearby residences (Villa Capri townhomes) and separated by Palos
Verdes Drive West from the Ocean Front Estates residences. The sign is
proportioned to the building's size, not overbearing on the building's façade, and
appears harmonious with the color scheme of the improvements on site. As the
new sign may wear overtime, a Condition of Approval has been added requiring the
property owner to maintain the sign in good condition on an annual basis.
H. The location and design of a proposed sign in commercial districts in close
proximity to any residential district shall be considered in order to determine that the
sign will have no adverse effect on the value and character of the adjacent
residential district. The subject property is located in a commercial district that is
adjacent to or neighboring residential districts. As mentioned previously, although
the site is adjacent to residential townhomes and across the street from the Ocean
Front Estates residential tract, the new sign is situated away from those residences
and will not be illuminated.
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Section 2: Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council. The appeal shall set forth in writing, the
grounds for appeal and any specific action being requested by the appellant. Any appeal
letter must be filed within 15 calendar days of the date of this decision, or by 5:30 PM on
Wednesday, September 6, 2017. A $2,275.00 appeal fee must accompany any appeal
letter. If no appeal is filed timely, the Planning Commission's decision will be final at 5:30
PM on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
Section 3: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, Minutes and other records of proceedings, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby adopts P.C. Resolution No. 2017-
23 approving a conditional use permit revision amending the sign program to legalize a 60
square foot painted identification sign on the westerly building façade of the Point Vicente
Animal Hospital at 31270 Palos Verdes Drive West (Case No. ZON2016-00398).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of August 2017, by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Bradley, Leon, Nelson, Tomblin, Vice Chairman James and
Chairman Cruikshank
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
RECUSALS:
ABSENT: Commissioner Emenhiser
John C kshank
Chairm
Ara Mihrania P
Director of Community Development; and,
Secretary of the Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT 'A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
PLANNING CASE NO. ZON2016-00398
(31270 PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST)
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This approval supersedes all Conditions of Approval that were a part of the original
Planning Commission approval under P.C. Resolution No. 2012-15 and any
subsequent amendments.
ADDED PER P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 ON AUGUST 22, 2017
2. Prior to the submittal of plans into Building and Safety plan check, the applicant and
the property owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing, that they have
read, understand, and agree to all conditions of approval contained in this
Resolution. Failure to provide said written statement within ninety (90) days
following date of this approval shall render this approval null and void.
3. Approval of this permit shall not be construed as a waiver of applicable and
appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County and/or City laws and
regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other requirements of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code shall apply.
4. The applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/ or
any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and
instrumentalities thereof, from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of
mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether legal, equitable,
declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute
resolutions procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and
other such procedures) (collectively "Actions"), brought against the City, and/ or any
of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and
instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void,
or annul, the action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the City and/or any of
its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and
instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City), for or
concerning the project.
ADDED PER P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 ON AUGUST 22, 2017
5. This approval is for a new, 5,759-square-foot 1-story veterinary hospital with
boarding; a 32-space off-street parking lot; attached and freestanding on-site
signage; and 6,850 cubic yards of related grading on a vacant lot. The approval
also includes the reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces required for
St. Paul's Lutheran Church from seventy-nine (79) spaces to sixty-one (61) spaces,
which includes the thirty-two (32) spaces approved for the veterinary hospital. The
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Director of Community Development is authorized to make minor modifications to
the approved plans and any of the conditions of approval if such modifications will
achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance with the approved
plans and conditions. Otherwise, any substantive change to the project shall
require approval of a revision to the Conditional Use Permit, Grading Permit,
Variance, Sign Program and/or Conditional Use Permit Revision by the Planning
Commission and shall require new and separate environmental review.
AMENDED PER P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 ON AUGUST 22, 2017
6. All project development on the site shall conform to the specific standards contained
in these conditions of approval or, if not addressed herein, in the CN and I district
development standards of the City's Municipal Code.
7. Failure to comply with and adhere to all of these conditions of approval may be
cause to revoke the approval of the project by the Planning Commission after
conducting a public hearing on the matter.
8. If the project has not been established (i.e., building permits obtained) within one
year of the final effective date of this Resolution, or if construction has not
commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days of the issuance of building
permits, approval of the project shall expire and be of no further effect unless, prior
to expiration, a written request for extension is filed with the Community
Development and approved by the Director. Otherwise, a Conditional Use Permit,
Grading Permit, Variance, Sign Program and/or Conditional Use Permit Revision
must be approved prior to further development.
AMENDED PER P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 ON AUGUST 22, 2017
9. In the event that any of these conditions conflict with the recommendations and/or
requirements of another permitting agency or City department, the stricter
standard shall apply.
10. Unless otherwise designated in these conditions, all construction shall be
completed in substantial conformance with the plans stamped APPROVED by
the City with the effective date of this Resolution.
11. The construction site and adjacent public and private properties and streets shall
be kept free of all loose materials resembling trash and debris in excess of that
material used for immediate construction purposes. Such excess material may
include, but not be limited to: the accumulation of debris, garbage, lumber, scrap
metal, concrete asphalt, piles of earth, salvage materials, abandoned or discarded
furniture, appliances or other household fixtures.
12. Permitted hours and days for construction activity are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday
through Saturday, with no construction activity permitted on Sundays or on the legal
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holidays specified in Section 17.96.920 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development
Code. [Mitigation Measure NOI-1] Trucks and other construction vehicles shall not
park, queue and/or idle at the project site or in the adjoining public rights-of-way
before 7:00 AM, Monday through Saturday, in accordance with the permitted hours
of construction stated above. [Mitigation Measure AIR-4}
Conditional Use Permit Conditions
13. The approval is for a 5,759-square-foot 1-story office building with surface parking.
BUILDING AREA CERTIFICATION REQUIRED, to be provided by a licensed land
surveyor or civil engineer prior to building permit final.
AMENDED PER P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 ON AUGUST 22, 2017
14. The height of the proposed building shall not exceed sixteen feet (16'), as depicted
on the approved plans and by the temporary silhouette. {Mitigation Measure AES-
1] The maximum ridgeline (parapet) elevation of the approved project is 260.50'.
BUILDING HEIGHT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED, to be provided by a licensed
land surveyor or civil engineer prior to roof sheathing inspection.
15. The approved structure shall maintain setbacks of 31.9' front, 60.0' rear, 25.0'
north side and 125.0' south side. BUILDING SETBACK CERTIFICATION
REQUIRED, to be provided by a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer prior to
foundation forms inspection.
16. The approved project shall maintain a maximum of 54.9% lot coverage. LOT
COVERAGE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED, to be provided by a licensed land
surveyor or civil engineer prior to building permit final.
17. Thirty-two (32) off-street parking spaces shall be provided, with each required
parking space being individually accessible and maintaining minimum
unobstructed dimensions of 9' in width and 20' in depth. Notwithstanding the
approved plans, Space Nos. 29 through 32 on the site plan shall utilize turf block
or a similar permeable paving material. All 2-way drive aisles shall maintain a
minimum width of 25'.
18. Permitted use of the building shall be limited to a veterinary hospital with boarding.
19. Prior to grading permit issuance, the applicant shall submit detailed plans of the
access driveway and curb cut for the review of the City's Public Works
Department. Said plans shall address all previous comments and requirements of
the Public Works Department, as articulated in the memoranda dated November
18, 2008, and November 24, 2008. An Encroachment Permit shall be obtained for
all work within the public right-of-way of Palos Verdes Drive West.
20. Prior to grading permit issuance, the applicant shall provide evidence of the Fire
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Department's approval of the proposed driveways and parking areas, to the
satisfaction of the Building Official.
21. Framing of structures shall not begin until after the Los Angeles County Fire
Department has determined that there is adequate firefighting water and access
available to said structure.
22. The proposed project shall be designed to incorporate all fire protection
requirements of the City's most recently adopted Building Code, to the satisfaction
of the Building Official. [Mitigation Measure HAZ-3]
23. All utilities to and on the property shall be provided underground, including cable
television, telephone, electrical, gas and water. All necessary permits shall be
obtained for their installation.
24. The applicant shall not use the parking lot of the adjacent Golden Cove shopping
center for parking or staging of equipment or storage of materials.
25. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall provide evidence of
confirmation from California Water Service Company that current water supplies
are adequate to serve the proposed project. [Mitigation Measure UTL-1
26. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall ensure that construction plans
and specifications for the project include the following interior water-conservation
measures for the following plumbing devices and appliances:
• Reduce water pressure to 50 pounds per square inch or less by means of a
pressure-reducing valve.
• Install water-conserving faucets in public and private restrooms; and,
• Install one-and-one half gallon, ultra-low flush toilets. [Mitigation Measure UTL-
2]
27. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall submit landscape and irrigation
plans for the landscape areas for the review and approval of the Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. Said plans shall incorporate, at a
minimum,the following water-conservation measures:
• Extensive use of native plant materials.
• Low water-demand plants.
• Minimum use of lawn or, when used, installation of warm season grasses.
• Grouped plants of similar water demand to reduce over-irrigation of low water
demand plants.
• Extensive use of mulch in all landscaped areas to improve the soil's water-
hold ing capacity.
• Drip irrigation soil moisture sensors, and automatic irrigation systems.
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• Use of reclaimed wastewater, stored rainwater or grey water for irrigation.
[Mitigation Measure UTL-3]
28. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall submit a final site landscape
plan for the review and approval of the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement. Site landscaping shall be installed and maintained so as not to result
in significant view impairment from the viewing area of another property, as defined
in Section 17.02.040 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code. [Mitigation
Measure AES-2]
29. The approved landscape plan shall include a pesticide management plan to control
the introduction of pesticides into site runoff.
30. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall not exceed the height of the parapet
wall so as to be screened from view from abutting residences. [Mitigation Measure
AES-3]
31. Exterior illumination for the approved project shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 17.56.040 (Outdoor Lighting for Nonresidential Uses) of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code and in conformance with the approved site lighting plan.
[Mitigation Measure AES-4] All exterior lighting fixtures shall be installed in
conformance to the approved site lighting plan and photometric study.
32. Exterior parking-lot lighting shall be extinguished by 10:00 PM. [Mitigation
Measure AES-5]
33. The applicant shall be responsible for regular clearing of the outdoor animal
exercise area of animal waste, at least once per day, so as not to create
objectionable odors for nearby residents. [Mitigation Measure AIR-5]
34. The applicant shall be responsible for contracting for commercial waste-hauling
service on a regular basis, at least once per week, so as not to create
objectionable odors for nearby residents. [Mitigation Measure AIR-6]
35. The applicant shall be responsible for contracting for medical/hazardous waste
removal service on a regular, as-needed basis, so as to reduce the potential
exposure of the public to hazardous materials. Hazardous materials shall not be
disposed of with the commercial waste-hauling service. [Mitigation Measure HAZ-
1]
36. The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that pharmaceuticals, 02 tanks and
other medical supplies and equipment are properly secured from public access at
all times. [Mitigation Measures HAZ-2]
37. Deliveries, landscape maintenance and other site maintenance such as parking-
lot sweeping shall be permitted only during regular business hours. In no case
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shall these activities occur before 7:00 AM or after 7:00 PM, Mondays through
Saturdays, or at all on Sundays. [Mitigation Measure NOI-5]
38. Exterior mechanical equipment shall not generate noise in excess of 65 dBA at
the nearest residential property line. [Mitigation Measure NOI-6]
39. To the greatest extent practicable, the rear door of the building shall be kept
closed so as to contain the sound of animals inside of the building. There shall be
no operable windows on the east (rear) facade of the building, except for those
that may be required for emergency egress purposes by the City's Building
Official. [Mitigation Measure NOI-7]
40. The proposed days and hours of operation for the veterinary hospital shall be 7:00
AM to 9:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and on an emergency/urgent care basis
on Sundays. The veterinary hospital shall not be open to the public on Sundays,
but employees may be present to care for kenneled animals between 7:00 AM and
9:00 AM and between 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM on Sundays so as not to conflict with
the hours of Sunday services at the church. [Mitigation Measure TRA-2]
41. The church may hold Sunday services between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM, during
which time all sixty (60) off-street parking spaces shall be made available for its
members' use. With the exception of special events such as holidays, weddings
and memorial services, weekday and Saturday activities at the church that are
conducted during the regular business hour of the veterinary hospital shall be
limited in size and attendance so as not to require the use of more than thirty-eight
(38) off-street parking spaces, consisting of the church's twenty-eight (28) on-site
spaces and the nine (9) surplus spaces in the veterinary hospital parking lot.
Overflow parking on weekdays and Saturdays shall be accommodated on the
street along Palos Verdes Drive West (where permitted) and on the unnamed cul-
de-sac. [Mitigation Measure TRA-3]
42. The veterinary hospital site shall provide thirty-two (32) off-street parking spaces
and the church shall provide twenty-eight (28) off-street parking spaces, for a
combined total of sixty (60) off-street parking spaces. [Mitigation Measure TRA-4]
43. Within six (6) months of the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the
veterinary hospital, the Planning Commission shall review the efficacy of the
shared parking plan with the church. The Planning Commission made add, delete
or modify conditions of approval based upon the outcome of this 6-month review.
[Mitigation Measure TRA-5]
Grading Permit Conditions:
44. This approval is for six thousand eight hundred fifty cubic yards (6,850 CY) of
grading, composed of six thousand cubic yards (6,000 CY) of cut and eight
hundred fifty cubic yards (850 CY) of fill, for a net export of five thousand one
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hundred fifty cubic yards (5, 150 CY). The maximum depth of cut shall be eighteen
feet (18'-0") and the maximum depth of fill shall be nine feet (9'-0").
45. The maximum driveway slopes shall not exceed twenty percent (20%).
46. The maximum height of the two (2) upslope retaining walls abutting the outdoor
animal exercise area shall be 6.0' for the lower wall and 7.8' for the upper wall.
47. Prior to the issuance of a building permit by the City's Building Official, the
applicant shall obtain final approval of the grading and construction plans from the
City's geotechnical consultant. The applicant shall be responsible for the
preparation and submittal of all soil engineering and/or geology reports required by
the City's geotechnical consultant in order to grant such final approval. The project
applicant shall implement all of the recommendations of the project's approved
geotechnical report. [Mitigation Measure GEO-1]
48. All other necessary permits and approvals required pursuant to the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code or any other applicable statute, law or ordinance shall be
obtained. [Mitigation Measure GEO-2]
49. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall prepare an erosion control
plan for the review and approval of the Building Official. The applicant shall be
responsible for continuous and effective implementation of the erosion control plan
during project construction. [Mitigation Measure GE0-3]
50. Prior to grading or building permit issuance, the applicant shall obtain final approval
of the project's Conceptual Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan by the City's NPDES
consultant. [Mitigation Measure HYD-1] The project proponent shall submit a
stormwater management plan which shows the on-site and off-site stormwater
conveyance system that will be constructed by the project proponent for the
purpose of safely conveying stormwater off of the project site. These drainage
structures shall be designed in accordance with the most current standards and
criteria of the Director of Public Works and Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works to ensure that default drainage capacity is maintained. The plan shall
also show whether existing stormwater facilities off the site are adequate to convey
storm flows.
51. All drainage swales and any other on-grade drainage facilities, including gunite,
shall be of an earth tone color and shall be reviewed and approved by the Director
of Community Development.
AMENDED PER P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 ON AUGUST 22, 2017
52. Site surface drainage measures included in the project's geology and soils report
shall be implemented by the project developer during project construction.
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53. In accordance with the Clean Water Act, coordinate with the Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB) regarding the required National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the project. The developer shall
obtain this permit and provide the City with proof of the permit before construction
activities begin on the project site.
54. In accordance with the Clean Water Act, the project proponent shall coordinate
with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) on the preparation of a
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the proposed project.
55. Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs), including sandbags, shall be
used to help control runoff from the project site during project construction
activities.
56. The stockpiling, rough cutting and preparation of raw stone for the exterior veneer
of the structure shall not be permitted on the subject property. The storage and
cutting of finished stone shall be permitted on site only for the final fitting and
installation of the stone veneer. The use of a minimal number of stonecutting saws
shall be permitted, provided that such saws are located immediately adjacent to the
areas where the stone veneer is being applied, and as far as possible from nearby
residences.
57. Prior to the commencement of grading, a bond, cash deposit, or combination
thereof, shall be posted to cover the costs of grading in an amount to be
determined by the City Engineer.
58. Prior to issuance of a grading permit by Building and Safety, the applicant shall
submit to the City a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating that the applicant has
obtained a general liability insurance policy in an amount not less than 5 million
dollars per occurrence and in the aggregate to cover awards for any death, injury,
loss or damage, arising out of the grading or construction of this project by the
applicant. Said insurance policy must be issued by an insurer admitted to do
business in the State of California with a minimum rating of A-VII by Best's
Insurance Guide. Said insurance shall not be canceled or reduced during the
grading or construction work and shall be maintained in effect for a minimum period
of one (1) year following the final inspection and approval of said work by the City,
and without providing at least thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City.
59. A construction plan shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development
prior to issuance of grading permits. Said plan shall include but not be limited to:
limits of grading, estimated length of time for rough grading and improvements,
location of construction trailer, location and type of temporary utilities. The use of
rock crushers shall be prohibited.
AMENDED PER P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 ON AUGUST 22, 2017
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60. Grading shall conform to Chapter 29, "Excavations, Foundations, and Retaining
Walls", and Chapter 70, "Excavation and Grading of the Uniform Building Code".
61. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall demonstrate to the
Director of Community Development that dust generated by grading activities shall
comply with the South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 403 and the
City Municipal Code requirements that require regular watering for the control of
dust. [Mitigation Measure AIR-1]
AMENDED PER P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 ON AUGUST 22, 2017
62. During construction, all grading activities shall cease during periods of high winds
(i.e., greater than 30 mph). To assure compliance with this measure, grading
activities are subject to periodic inspections by City staff. [Mitigation Measure AIR-
2]
63. Construction equipment shall be kept in proper operating condition, including
proper engine tuning and exhaust control systems. [Mitigation Measure AIR-3]
64. The project shall utilize construction equipment equipped with standard noise
insulating features during construction to reduce source noise levels. [Mitigation
Measure NOI-2]
65. All project construction equipment shall be properly maintained to assure that no
additional noise, due to worn or improperly maintained parts is generated.
[Mitigation Measure NOI-3]
66. Haul routes used to transport soil exported from the project site shall be approved
by the Director of Public Works to minimize exposure of sensitive receptors to
potential adverse noise levels from hauling operations. [Mitigation Measure NOI-4]
67. Prior to grading permit issuance, the applicant shall obtain approval of a haul route
from the Director of Public Works. The applicant shall ensure that loaded trucks are
appropriately covered to prevent soil from spilling on the roadway along the haul
route. [Mitigation Measure TRA-1]
68. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall consult with the South
Central Coastal Information Center (SCCIC) regarding any known archaeological
sites on or within a half-mile radius of the subject property. [Mitigation Measure
CUL-1]
69. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall conduct a Phase 1
archaeological survey of the property. The survey results shall be provided to the
Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement for review prior to grading
permit issuance. [Mitigation Measure CUL-2]
P.C. Resolution No. 2017-23
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70. Prior to the commencement of grading, the applicant shall retain a qualified
paleontologist and archeologist to monitor grading and excavation. In the event
undetected buried cultural resources are encountered during grading and
excavation, work shall be halted or diverted from the resource area and the
archeologist and/or paleontologist shall evaluate the remains and propose
appropriate mitigation measures. [Mitigation Measure CUL-3]
Variance Conditions:
71. The applicants shall obtain the approval of a Variance to allow three (3) parking
spaces for the veterinary hospital to encroach upon the 50-foot rear setback and to
increase the 40-percent lot coverage limitation to 54.9%; and a Conditional Use
Permit Revision for St. Paul's Lutheran Church to allow the number of off-site
parking spaces provided by the veterinary hospital to be reduced from fifty (50) to
thirty-two (32). [Mitigation Measure LUP-1]
Sign Program Conditions:
72. On-site signage shall be limited to one (1) 44-square-foot attached entry canopy
sign and one (1) 32-square-foot 1-sided freestanding sign, and one (1) 60-square-
foot (45"H x 16'W), painted sign along the top left street-fronting (west) building
façadel as depicted on the approved plans. The attached signs shall be mounted
below the parapet elevation of the building and the freestanding sign shall not
exceed a height of six feet (6-0"). Additional minor window signage and temporary
signs shall be allowed in accordance with the provisions of the City's Development
Code.
AMENDED PER P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 ON AUGUST 22, 2017
73. The applicant shall obtain a Sign Permit for each permanent sign identified in this
Sign Program.
74. No internally-illuminated signage may be used on the project site. [Mitigation
Measure AES-6]
75. All signs shall be maintained in good condition, with no visible signs of wear and
tear on an annual basis. The painted identification shall be a brown color at all
times.
ADDED PER P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-23 ON AUGUST 22, 2017
P.C. Resolution No. 2017-23
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