CC RES 2004-080RESOLUTION NO. 2004-80
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
APPROVING THE SIX MONTH REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 195,
REVISION "A" (CASE NO. ZON2004- 00455) AND A MODIFICATION OF THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL THEREOF, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5701
CRESTRIDGE ROAD.
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2002, the City Council certified a supplement to Final
Environmental Impact Report No. 27, and approved Conditional Use Permit No. 195,
Revision "A" and Grading Permit No. 1903, Revision "A" (Case No. ZON2001- 00055), which
approved the 122 -unit Belmont Village assisted living facility. As a condition of approval
( #13), the City Council required that a six -month review of the project be conducted. The
purpose of the review is to assess the applicant's compliance with the conditions of
approval and the adequacy of the conditions imposed. Additionally, the review allows the
City Council to add, delete or modify any conditions of approval as evidence presented at
the hearing demonstrates are necessary and appropriate to address impacts resulting from
operation of the project; and,
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2003, the City issued building permits, which allowed the
applicant to begin the 163,060 cubic yards of grading and construction of the 92,000 square
foot facility on the 4.57 -acre lot. Construction on the building concluded on January 31,
2004, at which time the certificate of occupancy was issued; and,
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2003, the Director of Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement approved a minor modification to the project to reduce the unit count to 115
units. It was determined that this was a minor modification since the applicant was
proposing to combine several units, thus did not alter any of the building characteristics;
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 review of Conditional Use Permit No. 195,
Revision "A" will have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the review has
been found to be categorically exempt under Class 1 (Section 15301); and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the requirements of the Ranchos Palos
Verdes Development Code, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on
September 7, 2004, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be
heard and present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Belmont Village Assisted Living Facility, located at 5701
Crestridge Road, is complying with all mitigation measures of the supplement to Final
Environmental Impact Report No. 27, as noted in Resolution No. 2002 -68, and all conditions
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of approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 195, Revision "A ", as noted in Resolution No.
2002 -69.
Section 2: Based on the site being over - parked by 38 parking spaces, the ability
to expand the parking by four additional spaces, and the actual utilization of the parking
during the first six months of operation, Condition of Approval No. 22 is hereby modified as
follows (new text is bold and deleted text is s+rekadhrni itch)•
22. The project shall have 70 parking spaces, which shall meet the minimum size
requirements of Municipal Code Section 17.50.040(F)(7). All employees of the
facility shall utilize the twenty (20) parking spaces on the west side of the
building. Parking demand characteristics shall be reviewed and evaluated twelve
(12) months after issuance of Certificate of Occupancy and aRnu every three
years thereafter and a report shall be provided to the City Council by the
operator of the facility. Should the parking demand characteristic report
indicate that there are no parking deficiencies on the site and at such time
no future parking deficiencies are anticipated, future annual reports shall
no longer be required.
Section 3: The time within which the judicial review of the decision reflected in
this Resolution, if available, must be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California
Code of Civil Procedure and other applicable short periods of limitation.
Section 4: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, Minutes and other records of these proceedings, the City
Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves the six month review of
Conditional Use Permit No. 195, Revision "A" and approves the modifications to the
conditions of approval (Case No. ZON2004- 00455), as 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 7 t
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City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss
City of Rancho Palos Verdes )
I, JO PURCELL, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the
above Resolution No. 2004 -80 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City
Council at a regular meeting thereof held on Septemk 7, 2004.
ity Clerk
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Resolution No. 2004 -80 Exhibit "A"
Conditions of Approval
Conditional Use Permit No. 195, Revision "A"
Grading Permit No. 1903, Revision "A"
(Case No. ZON2004- 00455)
General
1. Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 195, Revision "A" Grading Permit No.
1903, Revision "A "(Case No. ZON2001- 00055) shall not be construed to mean
any waiver of applicable and appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal,
State, County, and City laws and regulations. Unless otherwise expressly
specified, all other requirements of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code shall apply.
2. Prior to the submittal of plans to building 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 of
final approval by the City Council shall render this approval null and void.
3. All construction shall be completed in substantial conformance to the plans
approved by the City Council.
4. This approval is for a 122 unit assisted living facility on a 4.57 -acre parcel. Any
proposed future changes to the size of the subject 4.57 acre parcel, through a
Lot Line Adjustment or other subdivision process, shall require approval of an
amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 195, and shall be reviewed through a
public hearing by the City Council.
The facility is approved to contain 122 units (98 assisted living units and 24
dementia units), 128 beds (6 -2 bedroom units), and associated services. The
major function of the proposed facility is to provide 24 -hour care to the elderly.
The proposed three -story facility is 94,000 square feet in size, with a building
footprint of 45,668 square feet (including the center courtyard). Seventy parking
spaces are proposed. The site also will include other improvements such as
landscaping, 12' high gazebos, concrete walkways, and a 28' wide access road
surrounding the proposed structure, private outdoor areas, trash enclosure, one
satellite dish antennae, a monument sign, and a loading area. Any proposed
future changes to the approved project shall require approval by the City Council
through a public hearing.
5. These approvals shall expire twenty -four (24) months from the date of this action
unless application for building permits is made. Extensions of up to one year
may be granted by the City Council, if requested prior to expiration.
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6. This facility shall be operated in compliance with the requirements of, and
licensed by, the State Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing
Branch, Department of Health Services and other appropriate government
agencies.
7. All utilities on the property shall be provided underground, including cable
television, satellite dish antenna, telephone, electrical, gas and water. All
necessary permits shall be obtained for their installation. Cable television shall
connect to the nearest trunk line at the property owner's expense.
8. Permitted hours of construction are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through
Saturday. No work is permitted on Sundays or legal holidays.
9. The construction site, adjacent public and private properties 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.
10. The applicant shall obtain approval of a Special Use Permit for the Director of
Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement prior to locating the proposed
temporary Marketing Information Center on the site.
11. All construction shall adhere to the requirements of the California Uniform
Building Code, including but not limited to:
310.1.1 [For SFM] Special Provisions for Group R, Division 2 Occupancies.
Clients who become temporarily bedridden as defined in Health and Safety Code
Section 1569.72, as enforced by the Department of Social services, may
continue to be housed on any story in Group R, Division 2 Occupancies
classified as Residential -care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE). Every
Residential -Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) admitting or retaining a
bedridden resident shall, within 48 hours of the resident's admission or retention
in the facility, notify the local fire authority with jurisdiction of the estimated length
of time the resident will retain his or her bedridden status in the facility.
310.1.2 [For SFM] In Group R, Division 2 Occupancies classified as Residential
Facilities (RF), bedridden clients shall not be located above the first story.
310.1.3 [For SFM] Restraint shall not be practiced in Group R, Division 2
Occupancies.
Exception: Group R, Division 2 Occupancies which meet all the
construction requirements for a Group I, Division 3 Occupancy.
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Mitigation Measures
12. The development shall comply with all mitigation measures found in FEIR No. 27
and the Final Supplement to FEIR No. 27 as certified through Resolution No.
2002 -68, which are incorporated herein as conditions of approval of the project.
Conditional Use Permit No. 195
13. Six (6) months after the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, the City
Council shall review the Conditions of Approval contained herein at a duly
noticed public hearing. As part of said review, the City Council shall assess the
applicant's compliance with the conditions of approval and the adequacy of the
conditions imposed. At that time, the City Council may add, delete or modify any
conditions of approval as evidence presented at the hearing demonstrates are
necessary and appropriate to address impacts resulting from operation of the
project. Said modifications shall not result in substantial changes to the design of
the structures or to the ancillary structures. Notice of said review hearing shall
be published and provided to owners of property within a 500' radius of the site,
to persons requesting notice, to all affected homeowners associations, and to the
property owner in accordance the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
( RPVMC). As part of the six -month .review, the City Council shall consider the
parking conditions, circulation patterns (pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular),
lighting, landscaping, and noise. The Council may also consider other concerns
raised by the Council, Planning Commission, Traffic Committee and /or interested
parties. The City Council may require such subsequent additional reviews, as
the City Council deems appropriate. This provision shall not be construed as a
limitation on the City's ability to enforce any provision of the RPVMC regarding
this project.
14. Detailed landscape (including all planted, hardscape and fencing elements) and
irrigation plans shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement prior to issuance of building permits.
Said plans shall incorporate drought tolerant plant materials. Irrigation systems
shall be on automatic timers and shall use drip and bubbler systems where
appropriate. Hillside plant materials shall be minimal and of low maintenance
and low water use varieties. Irrigation systems shall be adjusted for seasonal
water needs. Particular attention shall be paid to the plant palette in an attempt
to ensure that plants will not encroach into protected views, as defined by the
Municipal Code. The landscape plan shall include the following:
a) Hedges shall be used to screen the proposed air conditioning
condenser from Crestridge Road.
b) A three -foot tall hedge shall be planted between the south parking lot
and Crestridge Road.
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15. The building setbacks shall not be less than 78.5' to the west side property line,
67.5' to the east property line, 93' to the northern property line, and 153' from the
building and 106' feet from the porte cochere to the southern property line.
16. The maximum height of the proposed facility shall not exceed 35' (elevation
1241.5' msl) as measured from the finished pad elevation of 1206.5'. The
maximum height -of the proposed gazebos shall not exceed 12' from the nearest
adjacent finished grade. Subject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, prior to pouring of concrete for
foundations and slab, the developer shall provide certification of finished pad
elevation. Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning, Building
and Code Enforcement, prior to installation of roof sheathing, Ridge Height
Certification shall be submitted by the developer.
17. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, and subject to review and approval by the
Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, the developer shall submit
plans for the proposed service area and trash enclosure to show how these
areas will be compatible with the colors and materials of the main structure. The
trash enclosure shall have a separate pedestrian access, be no higher than 6
feet high, have solid, self - closing gates, and be integrated into the building
design. Additionally the developer shall show how the proposed trash enclosure
area is consistent with Section 17.58.030 "Requirements and Guidelines for
Collecting and Loading of Recyclable materials in Development Projects ".
18. The trash enclosure, electrical transformer, and emergency generator shall be
relocated, subject to the review and approval by the Director of Planning,
Building, and Code Enforcement, so as not to be adjacent to the windows in the
east wall of the Congregation Ner Tamid building.
19. The electrical transformer shall be soundproofed or enclosed to reduce noise that
will adversely affect adjacent properties, subject to the review and approval of the
Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement.
20. The emergency generator and electrical transformer shall not exceed six (6) feet
in height.
21. There shall be no roof mounted mechanical equipment on the building.
22. The project shall have 70 parking spaces, which shall meet the minimum size
requirements of Municipal Code Section 17.50.040(F)(7). All employees of the
facility shall utilize the twenty (20) parking spaces on the west side of the
building. Parking demand characteristics shall be reviewed and evaluated twelve
(12) months after issuance of Certificate of Occupancy and annu every three
years thereafter and a report shall be provided to the City Council by the
operator of the facility. Should the parking demand characteristic report
indicate that there are no parking deficiencies on the site and at such time
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no future parking deficiencies are anticipated, future annual reports shall
no longer be required.
23. An area of the site shall be reserved so that it can be redesigned to
accommodate additional employee parking, if required in the future by the City.
24. The operator of the project shall provide shuttle service, to the nearest bus stop,
for employees who use the bus to travel to and from work.
25. All curbs on site, not associated with parking spaces, shall be painted red.
26. The use of gardening equipment and garbage collection shall not occur between
the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 am. The use of Leaf Blowers on the site shall be
consistent with Municipal Code Section 8.16.
27. Parking and security lighting shall be kept to minimum safety standards and shall
conform to City requirements within the Development Code. Fixtures shall be
shielded so that only the subject property is illuminated; there shall be no
spillover onto residential properties. A trial period of three (3) months from
issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, for assessment of exterior lighting impacts
shall be instituted. At the end of the 3 -month period, subject to review and
approval by the Director of Planning Building and Code Enforcement, the City
may require additional screening or reduction in intensity of any light which has
been determined to be excessively bright.
28. No gates or other devices shall be constructed which limit direct access to the
site.
29. Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement, all block wall fences shall be composed of a decorative material
such as slumpstone. All fences within the front twenty -five foot setback shall be
a maximum 3' -6" tall. All fences and screen walls on the property, which are
located outside of the front setback, shall be maximum six (6) feet tall, as
measured from the lowest adjacent finished grade.
30. Changes in operational characteristics, including but not limited to, change in unit
count (122 units = 24 dementia units and 98 assisted living units), or change in
bed count (128 beds), shall require approval of a major revision to the
Conditional Use Permit to be approved by the City Council through a public
hearing. Changes to the employee shift count from 34 to 50 employees may be
permitted. Accessory services, such as food service, health services and
transportation shall not be sold commercially to non - residents.
31. Prior to submittal of plans to the Building Department for Building Plan Check, an
Exiting Plan, complete with occupancy calculations and approved by the Fire
Department, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and the Building Official. Depending
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upon the results of the Exiting Plan,
interior and exterior of the proposed
all occupants.
Grading Permit No. 1903
the developer may be required to modify the
structure in order to ensure safe exiting for
32. Grading activity shall be limited to a total of 89,500 cubic yards of cut and 73,560
cubic yards of fill with 15,940 cubic yards of export (total earth movement
163,060 cubic yards). With the exception of some minor off -site grading onto the
adjacent 29.40 -acre parcel, grading shall be limited to on site. The applicant may
also clean and grub the site of existing landscaping. Any proposed changes to
the grading of the project as described above and shown on the approved plan,
shall require review and approval by the City Council through a public hearing.
33. The approved haul route for the project shall be as follows: trucks may arrive at
the site from Pacific Coast Highway, via Crenshaw Boulevard, turning right onto
Crestridge Road; trucks leaving the site shall turn right onto Crestridge Road,
then turning right onto Highridge Road, then turning right onto Hawthorne
Boulevard to Pacific Coast Highway. A haul route permit shall be obtained from
the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of grading permits.
34. Prior to issuance of grading permits, a bond, cash deposit, or combination
thereof, shall be posted to cover costs for any geologic hazard abatement in an
amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works.
35. An as -built geological report shall be submitted for structures founded on
bedrock. An as -built soils and compaction report shall be submitted for
structures founded on fill as well as for all engineered fill areas.
36. An as- graded soils and geologic report, complete with geologic map, will be
submitted for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.
37. Foundations and floor slabs cast on expansive soils will be designed in
accordance with Los Angeles County Code Section 2907 -i.
38. Foundations shall be set back from a descending slope in accordance with the
Code and will extend to such a depth as to be unaffected by any creep prone
surficial soil and /or weathered bedrock. Field review is required.
39. All grading shall be monitored by a licensed engineering geologist and /or soils
engineer in accordance with applicable provisions of the Municipal Code and the
recommendations of the Director of Public Works and /or City Engineer.
40. Grading activity on the site shall occur in accordance with all applicable City
safety standards.
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41. Any dirt or other material deposited on the roadways from construction
operations shall be removed by the applicant on a timely basis.
42. Graded slopes shall be properly planted and maintained. Plants shall be
selected that are capable of developing deep root systems. Watering shall be
done on cycles that will promote deep rooting. Watering shall be diminished or
stopped just prior to and during the rainy season.
43. Slope planting shall generally consist of low ground cover to impede water flow
on the surface.
44. To provide greater slope protection against scour and erosion, slopes shall be
covered with a jute mat to provide protection while the ground cover is being
established.
45. All manufactured slopes shall be contour graded.
46. The use of a rock crusher is not permitted on the site.
47. Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit, subject to review and approval by the City
Attorney, Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement, the developer shall provide proof that approval for off -site
grading on the adjacent parcel has been obtained from the owner(s) of the
adjacent parcel.
Sewers
48. A bond, cash deposit, or combination thereof, shall be posted prior to the
issuance of grading permits, to cover costs for construction of any required
sanitary sewer system, in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public
Works.
49. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall submit to the Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, a written statement from the County
Sanitation District accepting any new facility design and /or system upgrades with
regard to existing trunk line sewers. Said statement shall include any necessary
conditions of approval.
50. Approval of this development is contingent upon the installation, dedication and
use of local main line sewers.
51. If it is found that the requirements of the Plumbing Code cannot be met, no
building permit will be issued for construction.
52. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the final location and requirements for
Sewer Easements, if any are needed, shall be subject to review and approval by
the City Engineer and Director of Public Works.
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53. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the developer shall submit to the
Director of Public Works, a study analyzing the capacity of the existing sewer
system versus the impact from the development.
Water
54. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer must submit a labor and
materials bond in addition to either:
a) An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the amount estimated by
the Director of Public Works and guaranteeing the installation of the water
system; or
b) An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the Director of Public Works
indicating that the developer has entered into a contract with the servicing water
utility to construct the water system, as required, and has deposited with such
water utility security guaranteeing payment for the installation of the water
system.
55. There shall be filed with the Director of Public Works a statement from the
purveyor indicating that the proposed water mains and any other required
facilities will be operated by the purveyor, and that under normal operating
conditions, the system will meet the needs of the development.
56. The development shall be served by adequately sized water system facilities,
which shall include fire hydrants of the size and type and location as determined
by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The water mains shall be of
sufficient size to accommodate the total domestic and fire flows required for the
development. Domestic flow requirements shall be determined by the Director of
Public Works. Fire flow requirements shall be determined by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department and evidence of approval by the Los Angeles County
Fire Department is required.
57. Framing of structures shall not begin until after the Los Angeles County Fire
Department has determined that there is adequate fire fighting water and access
available to the said structures.
Drainage
58. Prior to issuance of grading permits, a bond, cash deposit, or combination
thereof, shall be posted to cover costs of construction in an amount to be
determined by the Director of Public Works.
59. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall submit a hydrology
study to the Director of Public Works to determine any adverse impacts to
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existing flood control facilities generated by this project. Should the Director of
Public Works determine that adverse impacts will result, the developer will be
required to post a cash deposit or bond or combination thereof in an amount to
be determined by the Director of Public Works, which will be based on the
project's share of the necessary improvements.
60. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the following
requirements must be approved by the Director of Public Works prior to the
issuance of building permits or commencement of grading, whichever comes
first:
a) Provide drainage facilities to remove any flood hazard to the satisfaction of
the Director of Public Works and dedicate and show easements on the Final
Map.
b) Eliminate any sheet overflow and ponding.
c) Provide drainage facilities to protect the property from high velocity scouring
action.
d) Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
61. Subject to the review and approval by the Director of Public Works, the developer
shall pay its fair share in upgrading the existing storm drain system in Crestridge
at Crenshaw to accommodate flow from the project site.
62. All drainage swales and any other on -grade drainage facilities, including gunite,
shall be of an earth tone color, as deemed necessary by the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement.
63. Prior to the issuance of grading permits by Building and Safety, the applicant
shall submit a Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) to the
Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement for review and approval.
Streets
64. The developer shall post an additional bond, cash deposit, letter of credit, or a
combination thereof in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of full improvement
and repairs to all facilities within the right of way of Crestridge Road, adjacent to
the development. Said improvements shall include, but are not limited to, A.C.
paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage improvements, bikeways, and
landscaping. The design of such improvements shall be subject to the adopted
street standards and the approval of the Director of Public Works.
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65. The proposed improvements to public streets shall be designed to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, pursuant to the following
specifications:
a) Sidewalks along Crestridge Road shall be concrete, and six (6) feet wide, with
a minimum of unobstructed width of 48" in all areas. The developer shall also
provide handicapped accessible curb cuts as applicable.
b) Traffic circulation signs shall be placed at all intersections and /or corners
unless modification is authorized by the Director of Public Works, and shall meet
City standards.
c) The proposed driveway shall be designed in substantially the same alignment
as shown on the approved development plans.
d) Any raised and landscaped medians and textured surfaces shall be designed
to standards as approved by the Director of Public Works.
66. The contractor shall be responsible for repairs to any neighboring streets, which
may be damaged during development of the site including, but not limited to,
damage caused by trucks using the designated haul route to remove vegetation
and debris from the site. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall
post a bond, cash deposit or combination thereof, in an amount sufficient to
cover the costs to repair any damage to streets and appurtenant structures as a
result of this development. In addition to providing a bond or cash deposit, the
developer shall for a pavement analysis of the streets to be used as the
designated haul truck route prior to the start of construction and at completion of
construction. The developer shall provide compensation for any loss of
pavement life along the designated truck haul route as a result of this
development.
67. Detailed plans of the project entrance areas shall be submitted to the Public
Works Department for geometric review and to review sight distance at the time
of preparation of final grading, landscaping and street improvements plans prior
to the issuance of a grading permit.
68. A "Stop" sign and appropriate pavement markings shall be installed at the project
driveway.
69. Full access will be allowed to the project to include left turn out, subject to the
following:
a) Sight distance at the project entrance to be further reviewed with respect to
standard Caltrans and City of Rancho Palos Verdes sight distance standards
prior to the issuance of grading permits.
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b) Traffic Flow Access and operation will be reviewed six (6) months after the
project is fully occupied.
c) Crestridge Road may be redesigned to incorporate a raised median barrier,
based on traffic conditions such as accident problems or information as may be
identified through implementation of "Part B" of this condition.
70. Internal traffic signing and striping shall be implemented in conjunction with the
detailed construction plans for the project.
71. The minimum width of the driveway shall be at least 28 feet, with a flat pad of 20-
foot depth at the bottom of the driveway.
72. The driveway shall be a curb return type to facilitate ingress /egress.
73. If the nature or characteristic of the project changes, such that the ADT and peak
hour traffic volumes increase, the project's traffic access and circulation issues
shall be returned to the Traffic Committee for review.
74. Construction activity shall be restricted to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. This recommendation is based on the restriction mobility and reduced
speeds of the loaded trucks. No vehicle staging will be allowed on Crestridge
Road prior to 8:00 a.m. Construction traffic (dirt hauling) shall use Crenshaw
southbound unloaded and Crestridge- Highridge- Hawthorne northbound loaded.
75. The applicant shall prepare a detailed public improvement plans for submittal to
the City's Public Works Department for review and approval. This will include a
signing and striping plan for modification of markings and controls on Crestridge
Road to accommodate access requirements /restrictions and a separate traffic
control plan.
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76. One monument sign shall be permitted on the subject property as shown on the
approved Site Plan and approved Sign Plan. The sign shall be a maximum 6'
above adjacent finished grade and have a maximum sign area of 20 square feet.
Any other proposed signage or changes to the approved sign will require an
amendment to the Sign Permit, to be reviewed by the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement.
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