ORD 199 ORDINANCE NO. 199
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on this matter on
December 17, 1985, at which time all interested parties were given an op-
portunity to be heard and present evidence;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has also reviewed this matter on
October 28 and November 20, 1985, and has recommended approval in Resolu-
tion P.C. No. 85-32.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council has reviewed and considered the contents
of Environmental Assessment No. 478 Initial Study and Negative Declaration
in reaching its decision on Specific Plan No. 2 and finds that this Speci-
fic Plan will not result in a significant environmental effect. Further,
the City Council does hereby certify that all of the requirements pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act and the City of Rancho. Palos
Verdes have been met, and a Final Negative Declaration will be issued.
Section 2: The City Council finds that Specific Plan No. 2 is con-
sistent with the General Plan.
Section 3: The City Council finds that this Specific Plan is necessary
to establish development standards for this area along Western Avenue,
28821 - 28939 Western Avenue.
Section 4: For the foregoing reasons the City Council of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Specific Plan No. 2 pursuant to "Exhi-
bit A" attached.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on January 21 , 1986.
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704CP/ORD5.1 -1- Ordinance No. 199
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
ATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, JO PURCELL, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes do hereby cer-
tify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is
five; that the foregoing ordinance, being Ordinance No. 199, passed first
reading on December 17, 1985, was duly and regularly adopted by the City
Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof held on January 21 , 1986,
and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: ' HUGHES, RYAN, BACHARACH, McTAGGART & MAYOR HINCHLIFFE
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE .
ABSTAIN: NONE
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704CP/ORD5.2 -2- Ordinance No. 199
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2
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SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2
HARBOR HEIGHTS AREA
I. INTRODUCTION
II. AUTHORITY AND SCOPE
III. RELATIONSHIP TO GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
IV. AREA ANALYSIS
A. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
B. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
V. PLAN CONCEPT
A. DEVELOPMENT AND USE
B. SITE PLAN
C. GRADING
D. THEME
VI. PLAN ELEMENTS
A. DEVELOPMENT AND USE REGULATIONS
1. SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS
2. USE OF SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
3. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
a. SETBACKS/BUFFERS
b. USE LIMITATIONS
c. PARKING STANDARDS
d. SIGNS
B. CIRCULATION
1 . EXTERNAL
2. INTERNAL
3. PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE
4. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
C. DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
1. ARCHITECTURE
2. LANDSCAPE
3. SITE FEATURES
4. S I GNAGE
5. STREETSCAPE
D. UTILITIES
604CP/SPN2.2 _4_
VII. IMPLEMENTATION
A. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
B. RENOVATION
C. PUBLIC FACILITIES
D. SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS
E. ENFORCEMENT
604CP/SPN2.3 _5_
I. INTRODUCTION
The Specific Plan is an implementation tool of the General Plan
that focuses on a particular parcel or parcels. The Specific
Plan sets standards by which development proposals can be eva-
luated. The Specific Plan is more detailed and is often
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shorter term than the General Plan.
The intent and purpose of this Specific Plan is to establish a
guide for the comprehensive redevelopment or renovation of the
existing commercial development located at the southwest corner
of Caddington Drive and Western Avenue, 28821-28939 Western
Avenue.
AUTHORITY AND SCOPE
Section 65450 of the California Government Code enables local
governments to adopt Specific Plans for the systematic imple-
mentation of their General Plans.
III. RELATIONSHIP TO GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING
This Specific Plan pursues the attainment of various General
Plan goals and most directly relates to the following General
Plan policies:
- Place commercial activities under the same building orienta-
tion controls as residential activities in regard to topo-
graphic and climatic design factors.
- Require the commercial activity, where a commercial area
would be nonconforming with adjoining activities, to provide
the necessary mitigating measures, including landscaping,
etc.
- Make special efforts to ensure safe conditions on ingress
and egress routes to commercial areas for both pedestrians
and vehicles.
- Require that scenic view disruption by commercial activities
be taken into account not only in the physical design of
structures and signs, but also in night lighting of exterior
grounds.
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- Require commercial sites to limit the exposure of parking
and exterior service areas from the view of adjoining sites
and circulation routes.
- Study parking areas as to the degree of use for the total
area. Where a portion of the parking area is determined to
only serve short-term seasonal demands , alternative surface
treatments , such as grass, should be employed.
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- Require adequate provisions be incorporated into commercial
site design to reduce negative impacts on adjoining residen-
tial areas.
- Require adequate screening or buffering techniques for all
new and existing commercial activities in order to minimize
odors and noise pollution.
- Require adequate off-street parking for all existing and
future development.
- Underground all new power lines and communications cables
and implement programs to place existing lines and cables
underground.
- Require the minimization of noise emissions from commercial
activities by screening and buffering techniques.
- Preserve and enhance existing positive visual elements ,
while restoring those which are lacking in their present
visual quality.
This Specific Plan does not propose any change to the existing
General Plan designation or zoning of the area. Section VI,
Plan Elements discusses the relationship of this Specific Plan
to the Development Code regulations pertaining to the Commer-
cial General (CG) zone.
IV. AREA ANALYS I S
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A. Description and Conditions
The Specific Plan area includes two sites. The corner lot,
28821 Western Avenue is owned by Texaco and is occupied by
a vacant service station. The 'remainder of the area, Har-
bor Heights Shopping Center, is owned by Mednick Brothers
and is developed with approximately 104,000 square feet of
commercial retail space. The space is currently leased to
the following tenants: Noble's (Discount Sales) , Ole's
(Home Improvement Center) , Portofino Restaurant, Sears Sur-
plus Store, Bon Ton Cleaners, Coin-A-Matic Laundry, Mom's
Drapery, Mars Auto Supply and Ben's Discount Center. The
area has a severe grade separation from the Texaco pad (260
elevation) to the upper Harbor Heights pad (298 elevation).
The two sites are totally separate from each other by
access, topography, and orientation.
Adjacent land uses are as follows: commercial across West-
ern Avenue to the east, southeast; - commercial to the south
along Western Avenue; institutional across Western Avenue
to the east; multi-family residential across _Caddington
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Drive to the north; and single-family residential to the
west and south (behind the Western Avenue commercial
frontage).
There is currently interest in renovating both sites and
adding to the Harbor Heights site.
B. Major Issues and Concerns
The major issues and concerns to be addressed by this Spe-
cific Plan are discussed below.
The area has experienced vacancies and the service station
site is currently vacant. The existing development built
in the 1950's is now dated, both functionally and aestheti-
cally. The existing appearance of the site from Western
Avenue is not conducive to attracting customers. The area,
in its present design, suffers from the existing topo-
graphy. The Harbor Heights stores are not visible from
Western Avenue. What is visible is a proliferation of
large pole signs, and utility wires. The two sites are not
connected in their present design; they are at different
elevations, they have separate points of access , and they
do not share any common design elements. The area is adja-
cent to residential areas and is within the viewshed of
many residences.
This plan is directed toward maximizing the retail use of
the site for the purpose of providing convenient shopping
in an attractive setting and for the purpose of providing
sales tax revenues to the City. The Plan is directed to-
ward encouraging quality renovation and development. The
Plan proposes cohesiveness in design to suggest an identity
for the site as well as for the City. The Plan seeks to
improve the existing access to the area and provide for
safe pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular, and transit access to
the area. The Plan is directed toward protecting the views
of surrounding residences while minimizing the adverse
sensory (noise, odors) impacts of the area through effec-
tive buffering.
V. PLAN CONCEPT
A. Development and Use
Specific Plan No. 2 provides the regulations, standards and
criteria for major or minor redevelopment of the project
area with new construction or for minor renovation of por-
tions of the area. It is planned as a retail/service com-
mercial use. It is viewed as an integral and potentially
unique component of the Western Avenue commercial complex.
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The unique topography of the area is presently its greatest
problem and potentially a unique design opportunity. The
various existing levels of the area must be integrated and
the uses circulation and structures which will be planned
should be designed to make it one site.
The close proximity of residential uses requires appropri-
ate buffering techniques to protect them from -the commer-
cial uses. At the same time, pedestrian access to the
commercial uses should be encouraged.
B. Site Plan
The project area should be oriented toward Western Avenue
for several reasons:
1. It is essential for the marketing success of the busi-
nesses on the site that there is strong identification
from Western Avenue which is the major traffic artery.
2. Caddington Drive carries residential traffic and there
is residential development directly across that local
street. Secondary access only should be provided
there.
3. The orientation should be directed away from and buf-
fered from the residential -uses on three sides.
4. The viability of the businesses is also strongly rela-
ted to their ability to, relate to other businesses on
Western Avenue. ;Convenient pedestrian and automotive
circulation among these businesses is important. The
project area also needs to be designed so that it is
integrated internally; pedestrians ; automobiles, and
service vehicles must be able to easily and safely use
the area. Well-designed and inviting walkways , seating
areas, small plazas , etc. will attract customers.
Easily accessible parking and safe separate service
access areas will facilitate vehicles.
G. Grading
The project area has approximately 98 feet of elevation
change from the highest point to the lowest. The main
existing shopping center building is 17-42 feet higher
than Western Avenue from south to north.
While this topography' has 'detrimental effects presently, it
provides the opportunity, through design, to maximize
future development visibility and provide excellent views
from the upper areas. Properly designed and implemented
the area can also increase the visual quality of Western
Avenue.
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Assuming that the geology/soils conditions allow for grad-
ing, (the developers- must prove this to the •City's satis-
faction) it would be possible to create different building
pad levels. This could both provide the .visibility neces-
sary from Western Avenue,- ,enhance =views from the -buildings,
and internally integrate the project area.
Grading and construction on textreme slopes. may be con-
sidered -under a Conditional Use Permit application. The
general criteria for grading which is in the Development
Code will be the basis for evaluating such a proposal.
D. Theme
1 . Reasons For a Theme =
In reviewing the possibility: of requiring a specific
• theme or• style••for the project •area (ands possibly other
areas' of Western Avenue) Tt• e desirability__ or need for a
theme arises from three identified goals :
a) Create Rancho Palos Verdes identity versus City of
• Los Angeles.
Businesses in Rancho Palos Verdes compete directly
with businesses in -the City of Los Angeles as well
as with each _other. - There is• some feeling that
those in Los Angeles have an edge because that
City's standards for signs are less stringent. An
-opposing opinion is that, all things being equal,
businesses located in better designed' structures
and sites which are more attractive to customers
have the competitive edge. This Plan takes that
opinion. Creating a -definite identity in Rancho
Palos Verdes• of good design is :desirable from a
business point-of-view.
, b)• Integrate Eastv.iew commercial into remainder of
Rancho Palos 'Verdes. . . .
Since annexation of the Eastview area in 1983 it
has been a goal to implement those things which
help integrate the area into the City. A design
• identity for the commercial areas can be a very
- strong visible integrator. • Over 'a period of time,
.
as the commercial areas change. through redevelop-
ment and renovation, they :will also look and feel
more a part of Rancho Palos Verdes, especially if
this is a cooperative effort of many groups.
•
c). Tie the project areas) together.
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A unified theme or style can integrate diverse
sites, building types, and uses. It creates an
identity for business purposes and attracts custo-
mers , if well designed. A theme need not be ster-
ile, over-uniform or overly restrictive; there can
be a lively diversity within a theme.
2. • Theme Alternatives
There are at =least three alternatives in selecting a
theme for commercial development; those listed below
from weakest to strongest could be used alone or in
combination.
a) Landscaping
It is possible to have a theme by use of similar
landscape materials and features. Any architec-
tural style and materials could be used.
b) Architectural Materials
The Plan could also implement a theme by requiring/
prohibiting certain materials and colors for archi-
tectural use. For example, allow only brick and
block in earth tones with wood trim; another exam-
ple, prohibit.,metal stucco,:- and primary colors.
Any architectural style 'could be used but some uni-
formity would be achieved in materials.
c) An Architectural,-Style
,.T
Select an architectural style to which all new con-
struction and renovations must conform. This would
create the strongest theme.
This Plan promulgates that a theme based on an
-architectural style =combined with appropriate land-
scaping and site =design is most desirable.
3. Architectural Style
In choosing an architectural style for commercial use
the following factors were analyzed:
a. Climate
b. Topography
c.; Prevailing trend in surrounding area and City
d. Range of adaptations or sub-types within style ver-
sus one "look".
The analysis, revealed that the climate, on the Penin-
sula as a whole, is commonly' described as Mediterranean.
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On the ,Eastside at these' lower elevations it is
generally warmer -and-Jess foggy. The sloping topogra-
phy is of a Mediterranean character. .
There are three-general -trends -in the area: (1) newer
commercial and residential architecture is Mediterra-
nean in some form, for example, the Palos Verdes Plaza,
The Courtyards (condominiums) ; (2) older commercial
centers of "Shopping Center" architecture and indepen-
dent "Corporate Image" buildings; and (3) residential 11/
tracts built in the 1950's and 1960's with no common
style and often referred to as "California Tract". As
you view the hillsides surrounding the project area one
can see many tile roofs and generally low profile
rooflines climbing up the hillside.
There are many architectural styles to choose from, for
example traditional, such as New England Colonial,
Georgian; Roman 'Classicism,- Greek Revival and Victorian
Gothic. More contemporary .forms include International
and Art Deco, and sometimes contemporary forms of
styles used for other functions, such as, Barn and
Ranch. Architecture should follow both its surround-
' ings; site; climate .and -function.' Some styles are very
precisely defined in one form while others can vary
tremendously within -the umbrella of a "style".
With all of‘_the above factors in mind, Mediterranean
has been selected as the appropriate- architectural
style. It contains the forms of Maritime Mediterra-
nean, Spanish Colonial Revival, Mission Style, and Con-
temporary forms of the above mentioned styles. The
architecture is generally developed from environmental
factors and the availability -of building materials.
Major elements of Mediterranean Architecture located
near the coast are:
1) ' Tile, slate, or wooden roofs to insulate the struc-
tures from the intense heat and to help provide for
a cool interior environment.
2) Buildings painted white to reflect, 'rather than
absorb the heat.
3) Double storied interior spaces with high windows to
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provide areas where the warm air can rise and
escape.
4)- Open arcades; balconies , terraces, and patios to
provide -areas where people can enjoy the warm
climate.
Contemporary Mediterranean generally contains
smooth and uniform wall surfaces that lack
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ornamentation. The forms are usually geometrical
(square, rectangular and triangular).
These forms are combined with elements of tradi-
tional Mediterranean )architecture:
° Two-story high rooms with elevated windows.
o Tile, wood, or slate roofs rather than com-
posite.
o Vaulting architectural elements.
o Arched windows and doors.
• Stucco or block siding rather than wood, metal
or plastic.
o Stacked units
o Use of open terraces , patios, and balconies
rather than enclosed areas.
o Colors that are light and neutral: white, off-
white, cream, and pastels, with complementary
accent colors.
In addition, the landscape architecture of the
Mediterranean style contains the following ele-
ments:
• Cascading and mounding landscape rather than
upright.
o Trees that are open rather than dense.
o Flowering rather than non-flowering.
o Low water use rather than high.
o Highly detailed areas of streetscape rather than
plain concrete or asphalt.
• Use of open terraces , patios, and balconies
rather than enclosed areas.
VI. PLAN ELEMENTS
A. Development and Use Regulations
1. Summary of Development Code Regulations
The area is zoned Commercial General (CG) . The per-
mitted uses are retail, service, and administrative to
serve the surrounding area and visitors to the area.
All new exterior construction (except 500 square feet
or less additions) requires a Conditional Use Permit.
All new commercial development shall be reviewed based
on the following criteria.
a) An efficient, convenient and safe vehicular access
system to and from all major or arterial systems;
b) An efficient, convenient and safe pedestrian and
bicycle circulation system throughout the develop-
ment;
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c) The individual uses within the development related
to the need based on the population of the service
area;
d) Pedestrian 'access from neighboring areas;
e) • Compatability off,architectural design with the
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character of the community; such design shall be
subject to review by the Planning Commission; and
f) A sign program which relates all the signs to the
structures and the location (Development Code,
Section 17.16.060).
The current development,istandards forthe CG zone are as
follows:
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BUILDING STANDARDS
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE MAXIMUM I
I COVERAGE I HEIGHT I SETBACKS
ABUTTING STREET ABUTTING NON-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY I ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
16/30' I I I
50% with 20' I 10' I 20' with no parking
A Cup I I I allowed
LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
WITHIN PARKING LOT AROUND PARKING LOT I WITHIN SETBACKS
ABUTTING ARTERIAL ABUTTING LOCAL I ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL
STREET PROPERTY
5% of parking 5' minimum I I
area width 5' I 10' 10'
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PARKING STANDARDS
RATIO OF REQUIRED SPACES I RATIO OF LOADING SPACES I MINIMUM STALL I MINIMUM AISLE I
TO FLOOR AREA I TO FLOOR AREA I SIZE J WIDTH
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i 19' x 20' I I
1 space/200 square feet 1 space/10,000 square feet) 20% compact I 25'
8' x15' 6" I I
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2. Use of Specific Plan and Development Code
Whenever the standards, regulations, and criteria con-
tained in this document conflict with those of the De-
velopment Code of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the
standards, regulations, and criteria contained in this
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document shall take precedence. Where an issue is not
covered the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code governs.
3. Additional Regulations
a) Setbacks and Buffers
A minimum of twenty (20) feet deep landscape buffer
area shall be installed abutting the residential
properties along the west and south property lines
of the project area. This landscaping must be
maintained at an identified height to provide
screening but not obstruct the views from the resi-
dential properties. This area shall be more than
twenty (20) feet wherever possible.
A minimum of ten (10) feet deep landscape area shall
be installed abutting all streets except where there
are vehicular or pedestrian accesses. This area
shall be more than ten (10) feet wherever possible.
b) Use Limitations
Administrative and professional office uses, finan-
cial institutions, and other non-retail uses shall
be limited to no more than 25% of the ground floor
area of the buildings. This restriction shall be
guaranteed through legal agreements with any Con-
ditional Use Permit.
No new business, nor any existing business as of
the date of adoption of this Plan which is not
currently operating between the hours of 12:00 mid-
night and 6:00 A.M. , may operate between the hours
of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 A.M. unless specifically
allowed by a Conditional Use Permit. For new uses
the Conditional Use Permit shall govern the hours
of operation based on the impacts of individual
uses. Businesses currently in operation that are
open to the public between 12:00 midnight and
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6:00 A.M. may continue to operate during that time
period unless specifically prohibited by a Condi-
tional Use Permit.
Deliveries, lot sweeping, use of blowers , and gar-
bage collection shall not take place between the
hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.
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c) Parking Standards
There shall be no overnight parking of vehicles
other than those used in connection with a permit-
ted use.
If the Planning Commission approves a reduction in
parking for common use (Section 17.44.050, Develop-
ment Code) or a variance for parking, there shall
be a legal agreement prohibiting any medical or
dental offices.
In order to meet parking requirements , parking
spaces for customers must be located in reasonable
proximity to public entries to the business.
Employees shall be required to park in the more
remote areas.
Compact parking spaces (minimum 8 feet X 15 feet
6 inches) not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the
total number of required spaces, are permitted.
Such spaces shall be marked and dispersed in groups
throughout the parking areas.
The following table shall guide the Planning Com-
mission in approving a reduction in parking for
common use. The maximum reduction allowed is 25%.
MAXIMUM PERCENT OF ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA
PERCENT OF REDUCTION TO BE USED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE & PROFES-
IN PARKING SIONAL OFFICE USES, FINANCIAL INSTITU-
TIONS, RESTAURANTS AND OTHER NON-RETAIL
USE S
5% 20%
10% 15%
15% 10%
20% 5%
25% 0%
d) Signage
The sign programs for Conditional Use Permits for
new construction shall include no more than three
monument identification' signs for the project area.
604CP/SPN2.15 -24-
One for the center on the Western Avenue frontage,
one smaller sign may be considered for the shopping
center on the Caddington Drive frontage, and one
for the corner site, if it is the only identifica-
tion sign. The sign program for the center shall
also include all individual business building fron-
tage identification signs, rules for sign copy and
color changes, directional signs , and parking
signs. The sign program for the corner site shall
also include all directional, services, and parking
signs, and price signs if necessary. The sign pro-
gram for the two sites in the project area shall be
compatible and integrated in design and location.
A sign program for renovation only of the existing
center may include consideration of one larger
identification sign which includes identification
of major tenants and/or services and individual
business building frontage identification signs,
rules for sign copy and color changes , directional
and parking signs.
e) Height of Buildings
Due to the increase in elevation from the front
along Western Avenue to the rear adjacent to homes
along Gunter Road and in conjunction with the
Mediterranean theme, this plan encourages all new
development to step with the slope and perhaps be
set into the existing slope. In an effort to
balance reasonable developement of a Mediterranean
character with the preservation of distance views
over the area, a view blockage plane based on a 2°
downward arc from existing viewing stations is used
to establish a maximum building envelope. This
envelope is shown in the following diagram.
Development which steps with the slope must only
comply with the building elevation envelope
whereas development which does not step with the
slope must not exceed 30' or the building elevation
envelope whichever is less.
The building height envelope also established the
maximum height for new landscaping and roof-top
equipment and screening.
B. Circulation
1. External
The external circulation network consists of existing
streets and traffic control mechnisms adjacent to the
604CP/SPN2.16 -25-
BUILDING HEIGHT
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area. Western Avenue which bounds the area on the east
is a major arterial. It is a State highway and there-
fore under the jurisdiction of Caltrans. According to
Caltrans the average daily traffic volume along Western
Avenue is 31 ,000. Actual traffic counts done in 1983
at Western Avenue south of Caddington Drive were:
24 HR. 8TH HIGHEST
VOLUME A.M. PEAK VOLUME P.M. PEAK VOLUME HOUR VOLUME
16,818 11:15 1 ,287 4:00 1 ,234 1 ,041
Caddington Drive which bounds the area on the north is
a local collector which is under the City's jurisdic-
tion. Traffic counts done in 1983 at Caddington Drive
west of Western Avenue were:
24 HR. 8TH HIGHEST
VOLUME A.M. PEAK VOLUME P.M. PEAK VOLUME HOUR VOLUME
2,152 8:15 153 2:00 161 135
There is a signal but no left hand turn arrows at the
intersection of Western and Caddington. There are
left-hand turn pockets for both north and south bound
traffic on Western.=Avenue U.-turns are allowed.
There are: left-hand. turn pockets on Western Avenue for
the median break at the southernmost driveway to the
area. Vehicles exiting the area from this driveway are
not prohibited from crossing and turning left onto
Western Avenue although such manuevering should not be
encouraged since it could result in traffic conflicts.
The next cross street on- Western Avenue south of the
area is Trudie Drive. This intersection also has a
signal with left-hand turn pockets on Western Avenue,
but no left-hand turn arrows.
Since development of the site will result in increases
in traffic and possible additional traffic interrup-
tions on existing streets modifications to these
streets or to the traffic .control mechanisms needed to
accommodate increased. traffic are considered part of
the development of the site. The costs of providing
the needed modifications shall be borne by the devel-
opers.
Possible improvements which may be necessitated by
additional traffic generation from the area include but
are not limited to the following:
604CP/SPN2.17
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o Provisions of red curbing or signs to prohibit
parking along Western Avenue.
o Right lane marked for deceleration and/or
acceleration on Western Avenue.
o Median cut.
o Curb cut changes.
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° Signalization changes.
A traffic engineering study will have to be provided by
developers to allow the City- to analyze the projected
traffic increase in 'order to determine which improve-
ments are necessary.
2. Internal
Primary access to the area is from Western Avenue.
Currently there are four primary access points , two for
each site, along Western Avenue. There are also two
secondary access points, one for each site, on
Caddington- Drive.
Given the topographic change from Western Avenue to the
existing building on the larger site, straight, switch-
back, or circular ramps will be needed to facilitate
traffic movement on the site. On site circulation
should allow easy access to the buildings from Western
Avenue and Caddington. It should be designed to direct
traffic which needs to turn left on Western Avenue to
utilize the Caddington Drive exit.
If the existing building is to remain as is , the inter-
nal circulation pattern must allow traffic to move
around the rear of the building.
If the corner site is to be redeveloped as a gas sta-
tion the three existing accesses should remain. The
Caddington Drive access should only be used for ingress
for eastbound traffic on Caddington and for egress for
traffic headed north on Western or west on Caddington.
The internal circulation must allow for traffic to
circle back to the Caddington exit. If the pump
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islands parallel the southbound side of Western Avenue,
they should only allow' traffic to flow one way, i.e.
southbound.
If the site is not developed as a service station, it
should be internally tied into the adjacent site so
604CP/SPN2.18
—28—
that traffic can flow from site to site. If the sites
are tied together, at least one of the accesses along
Western Avenue should be closed.
3. Pedestrian/Bicycle
External pedestrian circulation routes should incorpor-
ate color and/or texture to form a visual connection to
the area and to _.evoke a cautionary response from vehi-
cular traffic., A pedestrian route should be designed
to tie this area with the commercial developments
across Western Avenue. • Internal pedestrian circulation
should provide convenient access from the existing
sidewalks to all buildings.
The City Trails Network Plan designates Western Avenue
for a Class II bikeway. Caltrans has indicated that a
Class III bikeway may be more feasible since the lane
may be necessary for emergency parking and turning and
a third vehicular r lane .night be needed in the future
during peak hours. Nevertheless, both jurisdictions
agree that a bikeway is appropriate on Western Avenue
and a bikeway should be provided by the developers.
The bikeway should be. Class II unless Caltrans stipu-
lates Class III. Within the area, bicycle racks should
be located close to business entrances for convenience
and safety.
4.. Public Transportation .
A bus stop bay should be located along the Western Ave-
nue frontage if the Southern California Rapid Transit
District will ,support it. Caltrans would generally
favor such an improvement. Bus benches and a shelter
should be located along Western Avenue at the bus stop.
A Palos Verdes Transit ,:stop should be incorporated into
the internal circulation system.
C. DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
1. Architecture
Design * The designs shall be Mediterranean
characterized by elements of open
style patios, balconies, arcades ,
arches, high ceilings and high win-
dows, recessed windows , simple forms,
tower accents.
*. Long building frontages (200' feet or
longer) should not follow a single
604CP/SPN2.19 _29_
,planes but :rather -should incorporate
projections i and/or recessed areas.
• Pitched roofs should compliment the
natural topography.
Screening * Mechanical equipment or other utility
hardware on roof, ground, or buildings
shall be screened from public view
with materials harmonious with the
. building or they shall be so located
as not to be visible from any public
way or private view area.
l Noise producing mechanical equipment
should not be located on roofs.
Colors • Light colors should be used rather
than dark colors.
*: . Each building should not be the same
color unless that color is white or
off-white.
t * Accent colors should be of complemen-
tary color.
Material * Acceptable sidin g materials are:
stucco or brick with plaster.
• Wooden posts;, exposed beams, iron
grilles and railings should be used
for trim materials.
• Tile, slate, or wood should be used
for roofing.
* No plastic siding shall be used.
• No metal or untreated cement block
buildings are permitted.
• No composition roofing shall be used.
• No standard or prefabricated materials
shall be used for exterior siding.
2. Landscape
*. =Landscape elements should not be
obstructive to signage or create any
visibility problems or other safety
hazards to drivers or pedestrians.
604CP/SPN2.20 -30-
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Property and personal safety should
note, be endangered by the creation of
hiding places.
• Mature existing landscape plantings
should be preserved wherever possible.
• It should be designed to the scale of
the development.
* Plant materials should be specified to
grow to the spaces of the intended use
rather; than overplanted. This will
minimize maintenance and the potential
of the landscaping becoming overgrown
and potentially unsightly.
* Synthetic or non-living plants and/or
ground cover should not be used.
• The landscaping should include the use
of' some mature plantings.
* Plantings should be designed to mini-
mize potential slope failures; slope
plant materials should require mini-
mal watering.
• In locations where plants will be
susceptible to injury by pedestrians
or motor traffic, they shall be pro-
tected by appropriate tree guards, or
other devices.
• Plants should be drought tolerant or
resistant. Isolated areas of high
water use plantings may be permitted
but they are to be restricted to
twenty percent (20%) of the total
landscape area and are to be located
in non-slope areas or areas where the
high-water planting will not affect
the' slope stability.
* A detailed landscape concept plan and
plant list should be submitted iden-
tifying the plant growth height, root
growth patterns, view blockage poten-
tial, slope stabilizing qualities,
level of maintenance, form, and water
requirement so that the plant mater-
ials may be reviewed for their site
specific application.
604CP/SPN2.21 - 32-
• Plants that are climatically suited to
the area should be used.
Buffering * A 10' 'landscape buffer including a 5'
ihigh wall shall be incorporated along
Caddington to buffer the site from La
4 Pointe Condominiums and yet preserve
the existing views over the site.
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1 kr A 20' landscape buffer is needed adja-
cent to the residential property to
the south (side) and west (rear) of
the site. This buffer should not
impair existing views over the site.
• A 10' landscape buffer is required
along Western Avenue.
• Landscaping should include buffering
aspects that hide parts of the devel-
opment that are not aesthetically
pleasing, e.g. , parking, utilities,
trash enclosures , and loading areas.
3. Site Features
Lighting • Lighting should be directional as well
as functional to increase visibility.
Lighting may be used to provide drama
to the site but not to the point were
it may become distractive or cause a
potential safety hazard. Its primary
purpose at night should be for secur-
ity. There shall be no light spill-
over off the site.
• Exterior lighting, when used, shall
enhance the building design and the
adjoining landscape. Lighting stan-
dards and building fixtures shall be
of a design and size compatible with
the building and adjacent areas.
Lighting shall be restrained in design
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and excessive brightness avoided.
• Exterior lighting shall be part of the
architectural concept. Fixtures,
standards , and all exposed accessories
shall be harmonious with building
designs.
604CP/SPN2.22
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Paving * Colored, patterned, or textured paving
shall be use to designate walkways
leading from parking areas to entran-
ces and to outdoor seating areas and
to link buildings together.
Colored, patterned or textured avin
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should be used throughout the site to
carry out the Mediterranean theme.
Walls and
Fences * Walls and fences shall be used in con-
nection with landscape buffering and
for safety.
• Acceptable material include stucco,
brick with plaster finish and wrought
iron.
Provision
of Public = r
Amenities • Pub tic use areas should be incorpora-
ted into the site for outdoor seating
and enjoyment.
• Kiosks shall be provided to display
public information within the public
us-e areas.
* If 'the public use area incorporates a
fountain it should be designed to
function as a focal point even if
non-operational.
* Drinking fountains, trash receptacles
and -public telephone stalls compatible
with the architecture of the develop-
ment :shall be incorporated into the site.
• Public restrooms shall be sufficient
throughout the development.
• Bike racks shall be provided adjacent
too each- building.
4. Signage
* part na a shall be an integral art of
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the overall landscape and architec-
tural design.
• Directories should be utilized to
orient people to the development.
604CP/SPN2.23 -34-
• A sign program must be submitted iden-
tifying the size, location, materials,
and colors of all proposed signs so
that the program may be reviewed for
compatibility with the site design and
conformity to the Code standards.
* Identification symbols and corporation
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logos, shall conform to the criteria
for all other signs.
5. S treets cape
• Trash receptacles, bus benches ,
lights, and other street hardware
shall be designed to be part of the
architectural concept of design and
landscape.
• A transit stop turnout should be
located along the Western Avenue fron-
tage.
* Paving colors and textures shall be
used to' extend walkways across vehic-
u lar ¢entrance/exit points to alert
drivers to pedestrian cross-traffic.
* An internal transit stop should be
provided centrally for users of Palos
Verdes Transit.
• Street trees should be planted in the
Western Avenue median and the parkway
along Caddington Drive. The trees
should be an extension of the land-
s cape theme of the site and relate to
surrounding development.
D. Utilities
The Development Code requires the undergrounding of all new
utility lines installed to serve new construction and for
any addition to an existing building which adds at least
twenty-five percent (25%) to the building's gross floor
area, the existing utility lines to the building shall be
undergrounded.
This Plan further requires that all existing utility lines
be undergrounded on each of the parcels when any permit for
new construction is granted for any new structure needing
utilities on the parcel, except signs.
604CP/SPN2.24
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VII. IMPLEMENTATION
A. Development Proposals
The processing and review of development proposals in the
area shall be subject to established procedures in effect
in the entire City. As specified in the Development Code,
an expansion or alteration not including interior remodel-
ing) of 500 square feet or greater or an application for a
service station would be subject to a Conditional Use Per-
mit. Since the existing service station is considered
abandoned per the Development. Code, any proposal for that
site would constitute a new development and be subject to a
Conditional Use .Permit. An application shall be evaluated
on its conformance with this Specific Plan and with the
Development Code on issues not covered in this Plan.
Any addition or exterior renovation of thirty-five percent
(35%) or more of the existing floor area as of the date of
adoption of this Plan is subject to review by the Planning
Commission for compliance with this Plan.
B. Renovation
If the current interest in renovation and additional devel-
opment is not pursued by developers at this time, the City
would still work with property owners and tenants to reno-
vate the area. The City has already initiated a sign amor-
tization effort for this area which requires existing signs
to be brought into compliance with the City's Development
Code standards. The City would apply the standards of this
Specific Plan wherever appropriate to review renovation
proposals.
C. Public Facilities
Improvements to the centerline of Western Avenue and Cad-
dington Drive in conformance with this Plan would be re-
quired as a condition of approval for a development propo-
sal requiring a Conditional Use Permit. Possible public
improvements include a Class II bike lane along Western
Avenue, a bus bay along Western Avenue and Western Avenue
median improvements.
D. Specific Plan Amendments
Any proposed amendment shall follow the procedure for Gen-
eral Plan amendments except that the Plan may be amended as
often as deemed necessary by the legislative body. Stan-
dards of the Specific Plan can only be altered through a
Specific Plan Amendment.
604CP/SPN2.25 -36-
E. Enforcement
The Director of Environmental Services shall have the duty
to enforce the provisions of this Specific Plan. The Di-
rector of Environmental Services shall have the duty to
interpret the provisions of this Specific Plan. Any person
aggrieved by such an interpretation may request a miscella-
neous hearing by the Planning Commission to review and rule
on the interpretation. Any person violating any provision
of this Specific' Plan is guilty of a misdemeanor. If any 11/
regulation, condition, or portion of this Specific Plan is
for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any
court of competent jurisdictioni such portion shall be
deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and
the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the vali-
dity of the remaining provisions thereof.
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604CP/SPN2.26
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