PC RES 2007-033 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2 -3
RESOLUTION F THE PLANNING IS I F THE CITY
RANCHO PALOS VERDESAPPROVING ASE NO. ZON2003-00086
(CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVISION, GRADING PERMIT REVISION
AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT), FOR A REVISION TO THE
MASTER PLAN AT GREEN WILLS MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
LOCATED AT 27501 WESTERN AVENUE.
WHEREAS, on February 19, 1991, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 91-7,
certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving the Green Hills Master Pian,
which called for development of the cemetery site over the next 100-years, and allowed for
194,340 cubic yards of grading with no import or export, re-grading of the remaining 45
undeveloped acres of the 120 acres cemetery, construction of 2.44-acres of mausoleum
buildings, 11.87-acres of burial sites, 27.21-acres of ground burial sites and 3.72-acres of
roads; and,
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2003, Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery,
represented by Barry Boudreaux, submitted Case No.Z®N2003-00086, applications for an
Environmental Assessment, Conditional Use Permit revision, and Grading Permit revision,
thereby requesting a Master Plan Revision; and,
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2003, the project was deemed incomplete pending the
submittal of additional information, clarification of the project, and updated calculations;
and,
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2006, upon submittal of all required information,
clarifications and updates, the project was deemed complete by Staff; 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), the City of Rancho Palos Verdes prepared an Initial Study and determined that
with appropriate mitigation, there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Z®N2003-
00086 would result in a significant adverse effect upon the environment and, therefore, a
Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of same was given in the
manner required by law; and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the requirements of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Development Code,the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on
February 27, 2007, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be
heard and present evidence; and,
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WHEREAS, on February 27, 2007, the Planning Commission continued the item to
the April 24, 2007 Planning Commission meeting to allow time for the applicant to work with
Staff to modify the proposed conditions of approval and proposed mitigation measures;
and,
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2007 the applicant submitted modifications to the proposed
conditions of approval and proposed mitigation measures; and,
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on April 24,
2007, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present
evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the intended
uses since it measures 121-acres in area and the site already functions as a cemetery site
with ground burial and mausoleums. Further, the proposed project complies with the
setback requirements, the project will exceed the minimum landscaping requirements, and
contains existing perimeter fencing and walls. Lastly, the new mausoleum building will not
be taller than previously approved and will be located primarily within the interior of the
cemetery park.
Section 2., The site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly
designed to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use since it has
functioned as a cemetery site. Further, although there will be additional traffic generated by
the larger mausoleum buildings, the resulting increase in trip generation is less than
significant since build-out of the cemetery would occur over the next 30- to 50-years.
Section 3: There will be no significant adverse effect on adjacent property or the
permitted use because mitigation measures have been incorporated that reduce the
potential impacts of Aesthetics, Air Quality, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous
Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, and Noise.
Section 4a The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan's Commercial
Retail land use designation of the site, and with the types of land uses permitted within the
.Development Code's Cemetery Zoning District. Further, the site will also continue to have
an open space ambience due to the size of the site and the location, proximity, architectural
design, color, and other improvements associated with the mausoleum buildings and the
Master Plan Revision.
Section 5: The total grading is necessary for the permitted primary use of the lot,
and is necessary for the ultimate development of the mausoleum buildings and site
preparation for ground burials throughout the cemetery site over the next 30-to 50-years.
Construction of the mausoleum buildings will be conducted in phases, and the related
grading and any necessary import will be conducted at the time each mausoleum is
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constructed, which would be conducted over the course of up to 50-years. Further, the
daily cemetery operations include ground burials(a.k.a. lawn crypts); however,these areas
must first be graded and prepared for such uses. While some ground burial areas will be
created by the backfill adjacent to the mausoleum buildings, some areas in the Master Plan
Revision call-out for ground burials only.
Section 6: The grading will not adversely impact any views from surrounding
properties since the requested earth movement will prepare the site for mausoleum
buildings and ground interments. The residences to the south of the cemetery are at the
same grade elevation as,or slightly lower than,the cemetery and do not contain views over
the cemetery site. The residences to the north, in the Peninsula Verde area, are at higher
elevations that allow for views of the harbor over the cemetery site. Further, the locations
of the mausoleum buildings and the associated backfill continue to be within the internal
portions of the cemetery site, and no mausoleum buildings are proposed along the
perimeters of the cemetery that abut the residences to the north and south. The
mausoleum buildings are proposed on sloped areas of the cemetery site that can facilitate
buildings by excavating into the slope, rather than mausoleums being constructed on knolls
or hilltops within the cemetery site.
Section 7: The grading allows for excavations into slopes and backfill to extend
the slopes to the mausoleum structures, thereby blending the structure into the natural
contours of the property. Further, the preparation and subsequent grading for ground
interments will retain the existing topography and will not raise these areas, with the
exception of Areas 5 and 6, which will be filled to raise the grade to be similar to the
adjacent grade. However, these areas upon completion will retain a naturally sloping
topography common to the other areas of the cemetery site. Thus, the Master Plan
Revision has been designed to account for the necessary grading, minimizes disturbance
to the natural contours of the property, ensures that finished contours are reasonably
natural, and has been designed to respect the natural contours of the site to the greatest
extent possible.
Section 8: The grading is consistent with all other grading criteria, and there are
circumstances that make such grading reasonable and necessary. According to
Development Code Section 17.76.040, "the purpose of the chapter is to provide reasonable
development of land, ensure the maximum preservation of the scenic character of the area,
ensure that the development of properties occurs in a manner harmonious to adjoining
,properties, and that the project complies with the goals and polices of the General Plan."
Due to the operations and 121-acre size of the cemetery, the amount of grading and
related cut and fill is necessary to accommodate the proposed built-out of the cemetery
site, which is not an excessive amount of grading; is consistent with the existing and
continuous use of the property; the grading and related mausoleum building do not impair
views; and the excavation does not significantly effect the current appearance of the slope
from the public rights-of-way or from other residences. Lastly, the grading activity will not
be detrimental to the public safety or to the surrounding properties since appropriate
measures and conditions are proposed to mitigate potential impacts to less than significant.
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Section 9: Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council. Pursuant to Chapter 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 fifteen (15) days following the date of the
Planning Commission's final action.
Section 10: For the foregoing reasons and based on information and findings
contained in the Staff Reports, minutes, and records of the proceedings, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Case No. ZON2003-00086 for a Revision to the Green Hills
Master Plan (Conditional Use Permit Revision, and Grading Permit Revision), subject to
the conditions of approval contained in the attached Exhibit"B", attached hereto and made
a part hereof, which are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 24th
day of April 2007 by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Gerstner, Knight, Lewis, Ruttenberg, Tetreault
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: Perestam
ABSENT: Karp
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Bill Gerstner
Chairman
Joe,YIIRjas, Ai
Dir ct r of Plat)ing, Building and
Co Enforcement; and, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
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Exhibit "B"
Conditions of Approval
Case No. ZON2003-00086
(Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery
Master Plan Revision)
1. This approval is a Revision to the Green Hills Master Plan, and shall be consistent
with the "Master Plan Amendment Submittal Package" booklet dated January 29,
2007, prepared by J. Stuart Todd Inc. Specifically, the Revision allows the following:
a. acknowledgment that the actual quantity of grading that has been conducted
between 1991 through 2004, which is 288,814 cubic yards (cut and fill), is 89,475
cubic yards more than originally approved by the original Master Plan approved in
1991 through City Council Resolution No. 91-7;
b. allow a total of 643,259 cubic yards of additional grading, which includes 97,964
cubic yards of import for all the various proposed mausoleum buildings, and all cut
and fill associated with ground burials throughout the cemetery site for the life of
the Master Plan. The imported fill material will be conducted in phases as each
mausoleum building is constructed over an extended period of time over the next
30- to 50-years, which will be phased as follows:
L Inspiration Slope (Area 2) will be constructed in a minimum of three phases
over a period of 5- to 10-years (as funding and budgeting become available),
with the initial phase commencing in 2007. The construction will require
adequate backfill to keep the adjacent ground burial section at a consistent
level. Cumulatively, upon completion, the project will have produced 53,000
cubic yards of grading; however, each phase will require between 10,000 to
15,000 cubic yards of import. Thus, it is estimated that 40,000 cubic yards of
import fill will be required for construction of the entire Inspiration Slope project.
ii. Reflection Mausoleum expansion (Area 3), which would not commence until
completion of the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum,will include large excavations.
Since the project will be phased and there will again be a need to import
backfill for construction purposes, it is estimated that 14,000 cubic yards of
imported fill will be required for this project.
iii. Areas 7 and 11 will not require import of fill since the amount of excavation far
exceed the amount of backfill necessary for these mausoleum buildings, and
the excess dirt will be placed and compacted in Areas 5 and 6 of the master
plan (i.e., the southern and southwestern portions of the cemetery site), which
is not expected to be developed for another 30-years.
iv. The final project that would require substantial imported fill would be the
mausoleums proposed for construction in Area 6. The project will not be
constructed for at least 30 years into the future, and excess dirt from the
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ground burials and other mausoleum buildings will have been placed and
compacted at this location. Thus, it is anticipated that approximately 34,000
cubic yards will be imported for construction purposes and backfill.
c. Clarify that the number of additional ground burial sites at Green Hills Memorial
Park is 14,000 Double Depth Burials(28,000 interments),400 Single Depth Burials
(400 interments), and 408 family estates (9,792 interments);
d. Area 6 of the Master Plan Revision (known as Southwest Mausoleum): allow a
reconfiguration, relocation and additional area to the previously approved
mausoleum building, which was proposed under the original Master Plan to be at
the south side of the cemetery, from one mausoleum building with a 77,715
square foot footprint, to 5 separate mausoleum buildings with each footprint
measuring 23,653 square feet at a location that is approximately 300-feet farther
west than approved in the original Master Plan;
e. Area 3 of the Master Plan Revision (known as Garden of Reflections Mausoleum):
allow a new 75,131 square foot mausoleum building to the west of the existing
mortuary, whereby 9,871 square feet will be above grade and 65,260 square feet
will be below grade;
f. Area 11 of the Master Plan Revision (known as Memorial Terrace Mausoleum):
allow an addition to the previously approved mausoleum building located
southeast of the existing maintenance yard, from a 22,187 square foot building
footprint to a 33,668 square foot building footprint; and,
g. Area 7 of the Master Plan Revision (known as Southwest Terrace Mausoleum):
reduce the size of the previously approved mausoleum building footprint at the
southwest side of the cemetery, from a 60,583 square foot building footprint to a
37,820 square foot building footprint.
h. Area 4 of the Master Plan Revision:Only ground burials are allowed between the
north perimeter road and the 8'-0"setback from the north property line. No garden
walls for family estate burials, or other built-up structures are allowed in this Area,
and the grade/topography of this Area shall not be raised except by written
permission of the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. The
applicant shall provide the City with a "wet-stamped" topographical survey that
illustrates the existing topography prior to any grading to prepare this Area for
ground burials, and the applicant shall provide the City with a "wet-stamped"
topographical survey that illustrates the finish topography of Area 4 after the Area
has been prepared for ground burials.
L For the areas in the Master Plan Revision called out for ground burials,the ground
burials may include family estates that are evident by low garden walls around
their perimeters to enclose these burial estates, or more elaborate tombstones that
are built above-ground that are no taller than 6-feet high, except for Area 4 where
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above ground structures are not allowed pursuant to condition no. 7 below.
Preparing these ground burial sites includes grading an area by excavating up to
8-feet below existing grade (depending, if these are single or double depth lawn
crypts), filling a layer of sand for erosion control purposes, constructing concrete
encasements where coffins are ultimately placed, then a layer of the previously
excavated dirt is filled to match pre-excavated grade. Excess earth material
resulting from the burial sites will be transported to Areas 5 and 6 of the Master
Plan Revision. It is approximated that 137,000 cubic yards of fill will be necessary
for these areas to raise the grade to accommodate mausoleum buildings and
ground burials, and appropriate drainage to the roadways. This quantity includes
ground spoils from throughout the cemetery site, excess cut material from
mausoleum projects in other areas, and import of additional fill material.
2. Construction and build-out of the Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery shall be in
substantial compliance with the Master Plan Revision approved by the Planning
Commission on April 2 , 2007, as indicated in Condition No. 1 above. Deviation from
this Master Plan Revision, as described in Condition No. 1 above, shall require review
and approval by the Planning Commission through a subsequent Master Plan
Revision at a noticed public hearing. Notice of said public hearing shall be published
and provided to owners of property within a 500' radius, to persons requesting notice,
to all affected homeowners associations, and to the property owner in accordance
with Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code Section 17.80.090. At that time, the
Planning Commission may add, delete, or modify the conditions of approval as
deemed necessary and appropriate.
3. Prior to grading operations to prepare Area 4 for ground burials, the applicant shall
submit a grading permit application, signed by an individual designated by the Green
Hills Memorial Park Board of Directors for review and approval by the Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement to ensure consistency with the approved
Master Plan Revision. If it is found to be consistent with the approved Master Plan
Revision, the grading permit will be approved administratively, without further public
notice, review or hearings. However, if the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement finds that the project is not consistent with the approved Master Plan
Revision, then it shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission.
Notice of said Planning Commission review hearing shall be published and provided
to owners of property within a 500' radius, to persons requesting notice,to all affected
homeowners associations, and to the property owner in accordance with Rancho
Palos Verdes Development Code Section 17.80.090.
4. The applicant and/or 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 approval. Failure to provide said written statement within ninety (90) days
following the date of this approval shall render this approval null and void.
5. All mitigation measures contained in the approved Mitigation Monitoring Program
contained in P.C. Resolution No.2007-32 for the Mitigated Negative Declaration,shall
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be incorporated into the implementation of the proposed project and adhered to. The
mitigation measures are as follows:
A-1: No new light poles, light standards, or other form of lighting is allowed along
the roadways within the cemetery without prior written approval by the Director of
Planning, Building and code Enforcement.
A-2: All exterior, building-mounted lighting is allowed on the fagade elevations that
are closest to and oriented towards residences. All other lighting shall be arranged
and shielded as to prevent direct illumination of surrounding property.
A-3: All pedestrian-oriented lights along the exterior of the mausoleum buildings
shall be in the form of lights that are inset into the adjoining walls. Further, the
lighting shall be arranged and/or shielded as to prevent direct illumination of
surrounding property and prevent visibility of the light source.
AQ-1: Prior to construction of each mausoleum building contained in the approved
Master Plan and Master Plan Revision, the applicant shall submit a grading permit
application, signed by an individual designated by the Green Hills Memorial Park
Board of Directors for review and approval by the Director of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement to ensure consistency with the approved Master Plan and Master
Plan Revision, which shall include, but not be limited to grading quantities, height,
area and location of buildings. If it is found to be consistent with the approved
Master Plan and Master Plan Revision, the grading permit will be approved
administratively, without further public notice, review or hearings. However, if the
Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement finds that the project is not
consistent with the approved Master Plan and Master Plan Revision, then it shall
require review and approval by the Planning Commission. Notice of said Planning
Commission review hearing shall be published and provided to owners of property
within a 500' radius, to persons requesting notice, to all affected homeowners
associations, and to the property owner in accordance with Rancho Palos Verdes
Development Code Section 17.80.090.
AQ-2: During construction of any improvements associated with the master plan,
the owner shall ensure that all unpaved construction areas shall be watered at least
twice a day during excavation and construction to reduce dust emissions and meet
SCAQMD Rule 403 which prohibits dust clouds to be visible beyond the project site
boundaries.
AQ-3: During construction of any improvements associated with the master plan,
the owner shall ensure that all clearing, grading, earth moving or demolition activities
shall be discontinued during periods of high winds (i.e., greater than 15 mph), so as
to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
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AQ-4: During construction of any improvements associated with the master plan,
the owner shall ensure that General contractors shall maintain and operate
construction equipment so as to minimize exhaust emissions.
AQ-5: During construction of any improvements associated with the master plan,
the owner shall ensure that on-site construction vehicle speeds are limited to a
maximum of 15 miles per hour on unpaved roads.
AQ-6: During construction of any improvements associated with the master plan,the
owner shall ensure that all on-site construction roads with vehicle traffic will be
watered periodically as necessary for dust suppression.
AQ-7: During construction of any improvements associated with the master plan,
the owner shall ensure that street sweeping will be initiated if visible dust is
deposited upon public paved roadways due to the project.
AQ-8: During the daily cemetery operations, the owner shall ensure that all clearing
and earth moving be discontinued during periods of high winds(i.e., greater than 25
mph), so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust. This shall not apply to
excavations for individual burial plots prior to a service, or to filling of individual burial
plots after a service.
AQ-9: During the daily cemetery operations, the owner shall ensure that on-site
vehicle speeds associated with the transporting of earth materials are limited to 15
miles per hour on unpaved roads.
AQ-10: The owner shall ensure that grave spoils are placed in Area 5 and/or Area 6
of the Master Plan, which will be placed to fill the areas. A minimum 8-foot high
chain link fence with a mesh material to reasonably screen the fill area from
neighbors shall enclose and confine said area.
AQ-11: The confined fill locations described in mitigation measure AQ-10 above,
shall be regularly watered to reduce dust emissions and meet SCAQMD Rule 403
which prohibits dust clouds to be visible beyond the project site boundaries.
AQ-12: A weatherproof notice/sign setting forth the name of the person(s)
responsible for the daily dirt movement to these confined fill locations and a phone
number(s)to be called in the event that dust is visible from the confined fill locations
described in mitigation measure AQ-10 above, shall be posted and displayed on the
fencing.
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AQ-13: If stockpiling of earth material becomes necessary for ultimate use as
backfill, stockpiling shall only be located in Area 5 and/or Area 6 of the Master Plan,
and shall be subject to conditions AQ-10, AQ-11 and AQ-12 above.
AQ-14: The project shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission annually,
commencing on the date of final approval,to review the applicant's compliance with
all conditions of approval associated with the Master Plan and Master Plan Revision.
At that time, the Planning Commission may add, delete, or modify the conditions of
approval as deemed necessary and appropriate, as well as increase the time
between review periods. Notice of said review hearing shall be published and
provided to owners of property within a 500° radius, to persons requesting notice, to
all affected homeowners associations, and to the property owner in accordance with
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code Section 17.80.090.
GS-1: The applicant shall submit a geotechnical report for review and approval by
the City Geologist prior to the issuance of a building permit for each mausoleum
building or grading permit for any earth movement beyond that associated with
ground interment sites, unless the City Geologist deems that a geotechnical report is
not warranted. Further, prior to any additional placement of fill in Area 5, a detailed
grading plan with relevant geotechnical reports supporting recommendations for
grading in Areas 5 and 6 shall be submitted by the applicant to the City for review
and approval by the Building and Safety Division and the City Geologist prior to
issuance of a building permit for any mausoleum.
GS-2: The applicant shall ensure that all applicable conditions as specified within
the geotechnical report and all measures required by the City Geologist are
incorporated into the project.
HW-1: The applicant shall prepare a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan
(SUSMP) along with a Maintenance Agreement and Transfer. The SUSMP and
related information shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement, or his/her designee prior to the issuance of grading
and building permits for any mausoleum building.
N-1: Construction activity of the mausoleum buildings and grading operations shall
be limited to the hours of 7:00am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. There shall
be no construction on Saturdays, Sundays or federally observed holidays unless a
Special Construction Permit is obtained prior to work on a Federally observed
holiday.
N-2: During construction of the mausoleum buildings and grading operations,trucks
shall not park, queue and/or idle at the project site or in the adjoining public rights-
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of-way before 7:00 AM, Monday through Saturday, in accordance with the permitted
hours of construction stated above.
N-3: As indicated in mitigation measure AQ-13 above, the project shall be reviewed
by the Planning Commission annually, commencing on the date of final approval, to
review the applicant's compliance with all conditions of approval associated with the
Master Plan and Master Plan Revision. At that time, the Planning Commission may
add, delete, or modify the conditions of approval as deemed necessary and
appropriate. Notice of said review hearing shall be published and provided to
owners of property within a 500' radius, to persons requesting notice, to all affected
homeowners associations, and to the property owner in accordance with Rancho
Palos Verdes Development Code Section 17.80.090.
6. Setbacks for below ground interments sites, "Garden" burial sites and roads shall be
as follows:
North and South: 8'-0" (except the northwest corner between the western
property line and maintenance yard, which shall be 16'-0")
East and West: 0'-0"
7. Setbacks for above ground structures, including but not limited to mausoleums
(except the Pacifica Mausoleum and the Mausoleum shown in Area 11 of the Master
Plan Revision) and crypts shall be as follows:
North: 80'-0" or no closer than the northern perimeter road, whichever is
greater(8'-0"for the western-most portion of the Mausoleum shown in
Area 11).
South: 40'-0"
East: 25'-0"
West: 5'-0"
8. Setbacks for the Pacifica Mausoleum are as follows:
West: 15'-0" (existing) / 5'-0" for the northwestern addition
North: 40'-0" (expansion northerly along the eastern edge of the existing
building shall be offset 8'-0"to the west from the existing eastern edge
of the building)
9. Any live and/or amplified music shall occur only during funeral services, community
events, or visits. Funeral services music and community event music shall be limited
to the duration of the service or event. In no case shall the live and/or amplified music
exceed 65 dba at the common property lines abutting a Residential Zoning District.
The noise level shall be enforced by the neighbors through civil means.
10. The Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement is authorized to approve
minor modifications to the approved plans or any of the conditions if such
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modifications achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance with
said plans and conditions. Otherwise, all other modifications shall be subject to
review and approval by the Planning Commission.
11. In the event that a Planning requirement and a Building & Safety requirement are in
conflict with one another, the stricter standard shall apply.
12. The applicant shall supply the abutting neighbors with the name and contact
information for the Green Hills Cemetery personnel that can be contacted about
excessive noise or other activities that result in impacts to the immediate
neighborhood.
13. The construction site of the mausoleum buildings 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 is not 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.
14. When not being used in the daily operations of the cemetery, equipment and supplies
shall be stored in areas with minimal visual impact to adjacent homeowners or in the
maintenance yard if possible. Equipment and supplies shall be neatly stacked so they
do not pose a safety hazard or become a property maintenance issue. All
landscaping equipment and vehicles, and all vehicles used for maintenance and/or
burial preparation shall be stored in the maintenance yard.
15. The road in Area 5 and Area 6 (of the Master Plan Revision approved April 24, 2007)
that parallels the south property line shall be paved and maintained by the applicant.
16. All landscape pruning, including but not limited to grass, leaves, branches, fertilizer,
etc., shall be properly stored in areas with minimal visual impact to adjacent
homeowners, and shall be stored in appropriate containers and disposed of in a
proper manner.
17. With the exception of ground cover, no vegetation shall be planted in Area 2
(Inspiration Slope) of the Master Plan Revision approved April 24, 2007.
18. The applicant shall install and maintain signage at various locations throughout the
Cemetery to inform visitors of rules that prohibit on-site consumption of alcoholic
beverages, prohibit excessive noise and amplified music, and disruptive behavior.
The applicant shall submit a signage plan for review and approval by Staff prior to
installation of any signage, The signage plan shall illustrate the locations, height,
design and content of the signs.
19. Temporary trailers are only allowed during construction of the mausoleum buildings.
The location of any such trailers shall be illustrated on plans for the Grading Permit as
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described and required in condition AQ-1 above, and shall be approved by the
Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. Further, the trailer shall be
removed prior to building/grading permit final.
20. Construction and grading activities, including but not limited to equipment warm up,
geologic investigations, interment excavation for placement of vaults and installation
or removal of large landscape materials shall be limited to daytime working hours
(7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) on weekdays only.
21. Excavation for removal and replacement of vault tops for funeral service preparation,
individual placement of vaults for funeral services and operation of landscape
maintenance equipment shall be allowed in any area of the park between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and Federally observed Holidays.
22. No construction or grading, including grading operations to prepare sites for ground
burials, shall occur before 9:00 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. within 120 feet of any property
line abutting a Residential Zoning District. All equipment shall be equipped with a
muffler to reduce on-site grading and construction noise levels.
23. All existing and proposed landscaping between the north property line and the
northern perimeter road shall not significantly impair any near or far view as defined
by the Development Code. A landscape plan limited to plants, trees and foliage that
are 48-inches or taller for this Area shall be submitted to the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement for review and approval prior to grading operations to
prepare Area 4 for ground burials.
24. All existing and future landscaping shall be properly maintained in a healthy and
trimmed manner at all times.
25. The existing eucalyptus trees on the west side of the Administration Building Parking
lot shall not be removed unless required by the holder of the easement in which the
trees are located or acceptable evidence is provided to the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement from a certified arborist supporting removal.
26. When Inspiration Slope is developed, the existing hedge that separates Crescent
Lawn and Vista Del Pointe from this area shall be removed.
27. The existing hedge located on the applicant's property on the south property line
adjacent to the rear yards on residential lots located on Avenida Feliciano shall be
pruned and maintained so it does not exceed the height of the chain link fence,which
is 8'-0" high. The existing and future screen planting in the 8'-0" setback along the
northern property line shall be maintained no higher than the fence height unless
specifically requested in writing by the appropriate adjacent property owner.
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28. Any new sewer and water facilities must tie into local main lines. The usage of the
site may be limited by the size and type of sewage and water systems that can legally
be installed
29. The site shall be served by adequately sized water system facilities as determined by
the Los Angeles County Fire Department. All Los Angeles County Fire Department
requirements shall be satisfied prior to building permit issuance for the mausoleum
building.
30. Any grading, construction, placement of structures, including but not limited to walls,
fences, and interments on any easement, requires prior written permission from the
easement holder.
31. The owner shall submit a title report within 90-days of final approval of this Master
Plan Revision. All easements shown on the title report shall be clearly delineated on
an accompanying site plan.
32. The existing chain link fence and wrought iron fence,which surrounds the perimeter of
the cemetery site, shall be maintained. On those areas of the fence specifically
owned by the cemetery, and where not directed otherwise by the adjacent water
authority, no barbed wire on the top of these fences is allowed, and any existing
barbed wire shall be removed within 90-days of final approval of this Master flan
Revision.
33. Hours of public operation for the flower shop are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Monday through Sunday. The Administration Building public hours are limited to 8:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The Chapel may be open to the public
from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The cemetery grounds for visits
shall be open from 7:00 a.m. to dusk.
34. Development shall comply with all requirements of the various municipal utilities and
agencies that provide public services to the site.
35. Should the applicant fail to comply with any of these conditions of approval or
mitigation measures, the City may initiate revocation procedures for this permit,which
shall include a public hearing. Notice of said public hearing shall be published and
provided to owners of property within a 500'radius, to persons requesting notice, to all
affected homeowners associations, and to the property owner in accordance with
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code Section 17.80.090.
36. The overall building heights for the mausoleums are limited to the heights depicted in
the Master Plan Revision booklet described in condition no. 1 above. The heights of
each mausoleum building shall be certified by a registered Civil Engineer and
submitted to the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department prior to
building permit final.
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37. The family mausoleum on Inspiration Slope shall be located as shown on the Master
Plan Revision so as not to impair views from the Peninsula Verde neighborhood. The
Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement shall approve the exact location
and height of this mausoleum building.
38. With the exception of the mausoleum building on Inspiration Slope, all mausoleum
buildings shall not exceed 20-feet in height as measured from the average elevation of
the finished grade at the front of the building to the highest point of the structure and
30-feet when measured from the lowest finished grade adjacent to the building to the
highest point of the structure.
39. Temporary storage (up to 72-hours)of interment excavations is allowed provided that
such excavation is stored within an appropriate container.
40. Finish slopes and grades shall not exceed 3:1.
41. On 4:1 or steeper slopes, erosion controlling plant material and other erosion control
methods, such as jute netting, shall be required and installed.
42. Drought tolerant, low maintenance and erosion controlling landscaping is required in
the western setback adjacent to the Pacifica Mausoleum expansion.
43. Landscaping and irrigation in all setbacks require review and approval by the Director
of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement prior to installation. Irrigation systems
shall be designed to provide adequate coverage with no over-spray, runoff, or
excessive quantities of water output. Use of drip irrigation systems is required
wherever possible. A low water use turf shall be used in all new lawn areas. Such
landscape and irrigation plan for the setback areas shall be submitted to the Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement for review and approval within 180 days of final
approval of the Master Plan Revision.
44. On an annual basis, the applicant shall provide the City with copies of permits from
the South Coast Air Quality Management District and Los Angeles County Fire
Prevention Bureau for storage of fuel. The applicant shall also provide copies of
permits from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Hazardous Maintenance
Division Section and Fire Prevention Bureau, for the chemicals stored in the
embalming rooms in the Administration Building. Permits from the South Coast Air
Quality Management District for the crematory must also be provided.
45. The applicant shall continue to provide for new employees, training programs on a
regular basis, in accordance with Cal OSHA recommendations on the proper handling
and safety requirements of equipment and material in the mortuary and crematory.
46. On an annual basis, the applicant shall provide the City with a copy of permits and/or
licenses from the State Cemetery and Funeral Board.
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