PC RES 2019-008 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING, WITH
CONDITIONS, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
BODY ONE FITNESS TO OPERATE A FITNESS STUDIO, 6
DAYS A WEEK, WITHIN AN EXISTING 2,000FT2 UNIT ON
THE FIRST LEVEL OF THE TERRACES SHOPPING
CENTER LOCATED AT 28901 WESTERN AVENUE
(PLCU2OI 8-0008).
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2019, Greg James of McKently Malak Architects
(Applicant) submitted, on behalf of Body One Fitness, an application for a Conditional Use
Permit requesting approval to operate a fitness studio 6 days a week within an existing
2,000ft2 unit on the first level of the Terraces shopping center; and,
WHEREAS on March 6, 2019, Staff completed an initial review of the development
application and deemed the application incomplete. After several resubmittals of revised
plans and additional information, Staff deemed the application complete for processing on
April 22, 2019, setting the action deadline to June 21, 2019; and,
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2019, a public notice was mailed to property owners within
a 500' radius of the project site and published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News. Staff
received no comments in response to the public notice; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Categorical Exemptions are projects which have been determined not to have a significant
effect on the environment and have been exempted from the requirements of the CEQA.
Section 15301(a) (Existing Facility) allows for minor improvements to existing facilities such
as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances. The use will occupy an existing
2,000ft2 unit within the Terrace shopping center and will undergo interior tenant
improvements; and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the requirements of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code, the Planning Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing on
May 14, 2019, 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: That the proposed project is a request to operate a Body One Fitness
Studio franchise within a 2,000ft2 unit on the first level (street level) of the Terraces
shopping center. The Body One business will operate high intensity indoor group fitness
classes serving up to 15 customers per class, 6 days a week, between the hours of 5:00am
and7:30pm Monday through Friday, and 7:00am and 12:00pm Saturday.
Section 2: The Planning Commission finds that the Conditional Use Permit(CUP)
for Body One Fitness Studio to operate a fitness studio is warranted based on the following
findings:
A. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed Body
One Fitness Studio since it will occupy an existing 2,000ft2 unit on the first
level of the Terrace's shopping center that will not require physical changes
to the exterior of the shopping center. The proposed use will not alter existing
setbacks, nor will the use trigger new fencing, landscaping, lighting, or other
site-related improvements. Based on an updated parking demand, the
proposed use will require a total of 12 parking spaces, increasing the parking
demand to 769 of the available 783 parking spaces. As there continues to be
a weekday surplus of 14 parking spaces and a weekend surplus of 225
parking spaces, the shopping center has adequate number of parking to
accommodate the proposed use during peak weekdays and weekends.
B. The site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways sufficient to
carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the proposed use. The
proposed Body One Fitness Studio will be located within an existing unit that
was previously occupied by a Taekwondo studio, which vacated in 2013 and
has remained vacant since. In terms of traffic, the proposed fitness studio is
expected to generate similar traffic levels as the previous Taekwondo studio
in that both businesses are similar fitness uses. As Body One Fitness Studio
is proposing to lease only 2,000ft2 of the former 4,000ft2 unit occupied by the
Taekwondo studio, the proposed fitness studio will result in a reduced level
of traffic generation, given the smaller leasing area.
C. In approving the subject use, there will be no significant adverse effect on
adjacent property or the permitted use thereof. There will be no additional
aesthetic, land use, traffic, or other impacts onto the neighboring properties
as the proposed use is similar to the former Taekwondo studio in the same
general tenant space. The amplified music used for each class will be
contained within the interior of the space and will not impact the adjacent
residential properties, which are at least 300' away and 64' higher in
elevation. The proposed use may support and enhance some of the other
establishments with new patrons, benefitting the overall shopping center.
D. The proposed Body One Fitness Studio is not contrary to the General Plan
because the site is designated for commercial use, and the proposed use is
permitted in the Commercial General (CG) zoning district with an approval of
a CUP.
E. The Terraces shopping center is not within an overlay control district.
F. Conditions regarding any of the requirements, which the Planning
Commission finds to be necessary to protect the health, safety and general
welfare, have been added. Specifically, the following conditions are included
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as reflected in Exhibit "A" of this Resolution:
• All tenant improvements shall be permitted and inspected by the
City's Building and Safety Division.
• City approvals shall be required for all new signs.
• Hours of Operation shall be limited to 5:OOam-7:30pm Monday
through Friday and 7:OOam-12:OOpm Saturday.
• Amplified sound shall be contained within the interior of the unit, and
the Director shall monitor and make necessary adjustments to the
noise levels within 30 days of operation.
• Parking shall be limited to 12 spaces.
• Each class shall be limited to 15 customers.
• All existing conditions of approval for the general operation of the
shopping center shall remain in full force and effect.
• The operation of the Body One fitness studio and its compliance with
the City's conditions of Approval shall be subject to an annual
compliance review by the Planning Commission after one year of
operating.
Section 3: 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 p.m. on
Thursday, May 30, 2019. 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 p.m. on
Thursday, May 30, 2019.
Section 4: Any challenge to this Resolution and the findings set forth therein,
must be filed within the 90 day statute of limitations set forth in Code of Civil Procedure
§1094.6 and Section 17.86.100(B) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code.
Section 5: 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. 2019-
08, approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow Body One Fitness to operate a fitness
studio, 6 days a week, within an existing 2,000ft2 unit on the first level of The Terraces
shopping center, subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in the attached Exhibit
«A "
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS JAMES, NELSON, PERESTAM, SANTAROSA, VICE
CHAIRMAN LEON, AND CHAIRMAN BRADLEY
NOES: NONE
ABSTENTIONS: NONE
RECUSALS: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER SAADATNEJADI
David Bradley
Chairman
Ara Y r. A ICP
Director of Community Development; and,
Secretary of the Planning Commission
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