PC RES 2006-061 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION F THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES APPROVING CASE NO. ZON2006-005409 AN
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 32 SQUARE FOOT
IDENTIFICATION S! N AT THE LANDSCAPED PARKWAY N COVECREST
DRIVE, FACING THE ENTRANCE OF COVERIDGE DRIVE ROADWAY.
WHEREAS, on October 3, 2006,the Stoneridge Homeowners Association was awarded a
recycling grant from the City's Public Works Department for the construction of an identification sign
within the City's public right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2006, Bo (Max) Bowlus, representing the Stoneridge
Homeowners Association, submitted the necessary Encroachment Permit application for the
proposed improvement in the public right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2006, Staff deemed the project generally complete for
processing; 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 Regulation,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 ZON2006-00540 would have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the
proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt under Class 3 (Section 15303)since
the project involves the construction of a sign; and,
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2006, the Planning Commission considered the item at a
public meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The encroachment is not detrimental to the public health/welfare,and that the
Public Works Director has made a written determination that the encroachment does not pose a
hazard to vehicular traffic, pedestrians, or equestrians; and further that all other requirements for
issuance of a Public Works Department encroachment permit are met.
Section 2: The encroaching structure cannot be reconfigured or relocated due to
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship,as it would defeat the purpose of constructing the tract
entry improvements because it will not be readily noticeable. Further, resizing the structure is not
practical since an identification sign of 2 square feet in footprint will not be large enough to be
legible.
Section 3: The encroaching structure is not inconsistent with the general intent of the
Development Code since the Code allows for subdivision identification signs at the entrance to
developments, while the general purpose and intent is to encourage signs that improve the
appearance of the neighborhood.
Section 4: The encroaching structure will not significantly impair a protected view due to
the topography of the area and the height of the sign since the residence immediately in front is at a
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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 approves Case No.ZON2006-00540 for an Encroachment Permit,
thereby allowing the identification sign in the landscaped parkway on Covecrest Drive at the
entryway of Coveridge Drive, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit"A"attached hereto and
made a part hereof, which are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
Section 11: Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of this
decision may appeal to the City Council. Pursuant to Section 17.80 of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code, any such appeal must be filed with the City, in writing and with the appropriate
appeal fee, no later than January 2, 2006. The appeal shall set forth the grounds for appeal and
any specific action being requested by the appellant.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 12th day of December 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Karp, Lewis, Perestam, Ruttenberg, Tetreault, Vice Chairman
Gerstner, Chairman Knight
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: None
Jim Kni t,
Chair 1. •
fit
Joel 'jas,A
Director of Planning, Bui ding
and Code Enforcement; and,
Secretary of the Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Case No.ZON2006-00540 (Encroachment Permit)
Covecrest Drive & Coveridge Drive
General
1. Approval of this Encroachment Permit 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. The approval shall become null and void after 180 days from the date of approval unless
the approved plans are submitted to the Building and Safety Division to initiate the "plan
check" review process, pursuant to Section 17.86.070 of the City's Development Code.
This approval shall become null and void if, after initiating the "plan check" review
process, or receiving a building permit to begin construction, said, "plan check" or permit
is allowed to expire or is withdrawn by the applicant.
3. The applicant/property owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing that they
have read, understand and agree to all conditions of approval listed below. Said
statement shall be submitted to the Director of Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement prior to submittal of plans to "plan check" or within ninety(90) days of the
effective date of approval, which ever occurs first. Failure to provide said written
statement shall render this approval null and void.
4. The Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement is authorized to make minor
modifications to the approved plans or any of the conditions if such modifications shall
achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance with said plans and
conditions.
5. Permitted hours of construction are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No
work is permitted on Sundays or legal holidays.
6. The project shall be maintained in a manner that substantially conforms to the plans
stamped as approved by the Planning Department with the effective date of this approval.
7. 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.
8. In the event that a Planning requirement and a Public Works Department requirement are in
conflict with one another, the stricter standard shall apply.
Encroachment Permit
9. Approval of Case No.ZON2006-00540 is for an Encroachment Permit allowing a 32 square
feet identification sign on Covecrest Drive facing the entryway of Coveridge Drive.
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Specifically, the identification sign is to encroach 6' into the landscaped parkway and be
located 5' south of the existing bench.
10. No signs, poles, electronic or mechanical equipment, or decorative elements shall be
installed, added or attached to the approved identification sign.
11. The maximum overall height of the identification sign is limited to 4'-0", and the maximum
width is limited to 8'-0".
12. No grading, construction or other improvements are approved within the right-of-way.
13. The applicant shall obtain all required permits from the Public Works Department.
14. Prior to the issuance of a permit from the Public Works Department,the owner shall submit
to the City an "Indemnification and Hold Harmless" agreement for recordation, to the
satisfaction of the City Attorney.
15. Prior to the issuance of a permit from the Public Works Department,the owner shall contact
Dig Alert and make sure that the identification sign does not conflict with any facilities (ie.
telephone, cable tv,street lighting etc.)to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department.
16. Illumination of the identification sign is not permitted.
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