CC RES 1990-020RESOLUTION 90 -20
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES DENYING THE APPEAL OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION, THEREBY APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT No. 9 - REVISION "C" FOR
THE EXPANSION OF THE STUDENT LOUNGE AND CAFETERIA,
AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING,
FOR MARYMOUNT COLLEGE AT 30800 PALOS VERDES DRIVE
EAST, AND APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 593.
WHEREAS, Marymount Palos Verdes College has requested
approval of a Conditional Use Permit for expansion of the student
lounge and cafeteria and construction of a new student services
building at 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Cade, the Planning Commission
held public hearings on January 23 and February 27, 1990, at which
time all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard
and present evidence; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 1990, the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution No. 90 -09, approving the project with
conditions; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 1990, Marymount Palos Verdes College,
the project applicant, appealed the Planning Commission's
decision, within the 15 days allotted by the City's Development
Code; and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, the City Council held a
public hearing on April 17, 1990, at which time all interested
parties were given the 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: That the City Council has reviewed the Initial
Study and the evidence and information presented during public
hearings and in the record of proceedings prior to making a
decision on this project and has determined that the project will
not have a significant effect on the environment if the
recommended mitigation measures are incorporated into the project.
Section 2: That the site for the intended use is adequate in
size and shape to accommodate said use, since all construction
would be located away from steep topography and will maintain
Development Code standards for setbacks and height, subject to
the conditions of approval included in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto*
Section 3: That the site for the proposed
streets and highways properly designed to carry
quantity of traffic generated by the subject use
the College is via Palos Verdes Drive East, and
project is not expected to result in additional
generation,,
use relates to
the type and
since access to
the proposed
traffic
Section 4*. That in approving the subject use, there will be
no significant adverse effect on adjacent properties, when subject
to conditions of approval included in Exhibit "A" attached hereto,
specifically requiring additional parking on the site, enrollment
limits, and lighting restrictions.
Section 5*. That the proposed use is not contrary to the
General Plan, since the site is designated for Educational use,
subject to the conditions included in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
Section 6*- For the foregoing reasons and based on
information and findings included in the Staff Report, as well as
the minutes and the record of proceedings of meetings, the City
Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does hereby deny the
appeal of the Planning Commission's decision, thereby approving a
final Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 593,
and approving Conditional Use Permit No. 9 - Rev. "C" subject to
the conditions contained in Exhibit "A"Y attached hereto and made
a part hereof, said conditions being necessary to preserve the
public health, safety, and general welfare,
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 1990.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Siate of California
County of Los Angeles
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
ss
MAYOR
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I, Jo PURCELL, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 90 -20 was duly and
regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular
meeting thereof held on April 17, 1990.
City Clerk
City f Rancho Palos Verdes
Resolution No. 90 -20
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EXHIBIT "Alt
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO* 9 - REVISION "C"
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO, 593
10 The applicant shall provide a plan, to be approved by the
Planning Commission, to provide a minimum of 53 additional
off-street parking spaces prior to approval of any building
permits for proposed construction which removes any existing
off-street parking. The plan should also present a mechanism
for assuring parking control and limiting on-street parking.
2. The grading permit shall be revised or a new permit submitted
for construction of any new parking area. A landscape plan
for proposed parking areas shall be submitted to and approved
by the Director of Environmental Services prior to issuance
of any grading or building permits.
3* Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits, a
geologic report shall be submitted to, and reviewed and
approved by the City's geotechnical consultant.
4e Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits,
drainage plans shall be submitted to and approved by the City
Engineer,
5. Enrollment of students at Marymount College shall be limited
to an average of 750 full-time students for the Fall and
Spring semesters and a maximum of 20 part-time students each
semester with a margin for difference of 3%. The College
shall provide to the City, not later than two weeks after
the beginning of the spring semester, certification that the
enrollment level for the academic year (the two semesters)
meets this condition. This limitation may be revised upon
approval by the Planning Commission or City Council by a
revision to the Conditional Use Permit, subject to review of
parking, traffic, abd other impacts as may be considered
pertinent,
6. A lighting plan shall be submitted and approved by the
Director of Environmental Services prior to issuance of any
grading or building permits. All lighting for the campus,
including new and existing construction and parking areas,
shall be shielded using a standard and lights approved by the
Director. Any light standards in excess of 10 feet in height
shall require approval by the Planning Commission,
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7. A landscape plan for the area previously graded for
volleyball courts shall be submitted to and approved by the
Director of Environmental Services prior to issuance of any
grading or building permits. The plan should include grasses
and shrubs which would not infringe on views of neighboring
residents.
8* Any proposed use of amplified sound for outdoor activities on
the campus shall require a Special Use Permit from the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes. Such activities and other outdoor
events should attempt to be located as far away from
residential areas as possible.
9* Any commercial use of the campus, including subleasing, shall
require an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit.
10. An emergency contact telephone number shall be provided for
after hours use to all adjoining homeowner associations and
to the City prior to issuance of any grading or building
permits.
11. All other conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit
No. 9 and subsequent approvals remain in effect.
12. Adequate trash receptacles shall be place along Palos Verdes
Drive East and a landscaping and maintenance plan shall be
developed and submitted to the Director of Environmental
Services and Director of Public Works for review and
approval.
13. Within six months, the College shall submit a plan to the
City equivalent to trip reduction and management provisions
of Rule 15 of Southern California Air Quality Management
District regulations*
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