PC RES 2014-031 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CERTIFYING A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR
PLANNING CASE NO. ZON2014-00332 (COASTAL
PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) FOR THE
CONVERSION OF A PORTION OF THE HARDEN ESTATE
GATEHOUSE INTO THE "HERITAGE CASTLE MUSEUM,"
LOCATED AT 5500 PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2014, applications for a Coastal Permit, Conditional
Use Permit and Environmental Assessment (Planning Case No. ZON2014-00332) were
submitted to the Community Development Department by the applicants, Dr. Allan and
Mrs. Charlotte Ginsburg, to allow the conversion of a portion of the Harden Estate
Gatehouse on a 2.06-acre site at 5500 Palos Verdes Drive South into the "Heritage Castle
Museum"; and,
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2014, the application for Planning Case
No. ZON2014-00332 was deemed complete by Staff; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Section 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, by incorporating mitigation measures into the Negative Declaration,
there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Planning Case No. ZON2014-00332
would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Draft
Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and circulated for public review for thirty
(30) days between October 9, 2014, and November 10, 2014, and notice of that fact was
given in the manner required by law; and,
WHEREAS, after issuing notices pursuant to the requirements of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Development Code and the State CEQA Guidelines, the Planning
Commission held a duly-noticed public hearing on October 28, 2014, November 11, 2014,
and December 9, 2014 at which time all interested parties were given the 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 Planning Commission has independently reviewed and
considered the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, the public comments upon it,
and other evidence before the Commission prior to taking action on the proposed project
and finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in the manner required
by law and that there is no substantial evidence that, with appropriate mitigation
measures, the approval of Planning Case No. ZON2014-00332 (Coastal Permit and
Conditional Use Permit) would result in a significant adverse effect upon the environment.
Section 2: Planning Case No. ZON2014-00332 for a Coastal Permit and
Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan and
with the underlying Residential, <1 DU/Acre land use designation, which will not be
changed as a result of the approval of the proposed project.
Section 3: Planning Case No. ZON2014-00332 for a Coastal Permit and
Conditional Use Permit is consistent with the Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Specific Plan
and with the underlying Residential, <1 DU/Acre land use designation, which will not be
changed as a result of the approval of the proposed project.
Section 4: There are no sensitive natural habitat areas on the subject site.
Thus, site disturbance or alteration resulting from the approval of Planning Case
No. ZON2014-00332 for a Coastal Permit and Conditional Use Permit will have no
significant impact upon protected habitat. Therefore, the project will have no individual
or cumulative adverse impacts upon resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the State
Fish and Game Code.
Section 5: With the appropriate mitigation measures, which impose limitations
on exterior illumination and amplified sound for special events; require that any existing
encroachments onto the abutting City park and nature preserve be cured within one (1)
year of the commencement of use; require the designation of the property and structures
as a local historic site; require final approvals from the City's Building Official and
geotechnical and NPDES consultants prior to building permit issuance; limit the hours of
nighttime special events on the property; require Fire Department approval for any
modifications to the property and structures; and require the provision of additional off-
site parking and shuttle service for special events, if needed; the proposed project will not
have a significant impact on the environment.
Section 6: Based upon the foregoing findings, the adoption of the proposed
Mitigated Negative Declaration is in the public interest.
Section 7: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, Environmental Assessment and other components of the
legislative record, in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, and in the public
comments received by the Commission, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes hereby certifies that the Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared
in compliance with CEQA and adopts the attached Mitigation Monitoring Program (Exhibit
`A') associated with Planning Case No. ZON2014-00332 (Coastal Permit and Conditional
Use Permit) for the proposed "Heritage Castle Museum," thereby approving the
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conversion of a portion of the Harden Estate Gatehouse at 5500 Palos Verdes Drive
South to non-residential use.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this fit" day of December 2014 by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Cruikshank, Emenhiser, James and Tomblin,
Vice Chair Nelson and Chair Leon
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Gerstner
RECUSALS: None
Gordon/Leon
Chairman
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Exhibit `A'
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Project: Case No. ZON2014-00332 (Coastal Permit, Conditional Use Permit &.Environmental
Assessment)
Location: 5500 Palos Verdes Drive South
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Applicant: Dr. Allan Ginsburg & Mrs. Charlotte Ginsburg (Heritage Castle Museum)
Landowner: Same as Applicant
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................................................................... .. ..a...,,...,.. .....,.,,,,...2
II. Management of the Mitigation Monitoring Program.. .................. ................. ......... 3
Rolesand Responsibilities. ................... ................................... ..................................... ..............3
Mitigation and Monitoring Program Procedures ....... .................. ......... ........ .................. .....,,,.,3
Mitigation Monitoring Operations.............................. .................................... .................. ..............4
Ill. Mitigation Monitoring Program Checklist—,— ........ ............... ..............4
IV. Mitigation Monitoring Summary Table... .................. ................ .................. .................. ..............5
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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I. INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE
This Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) is to allow the following project:
The proposed "Heritage Castle Museum" would occupy a 2,690-square-foot portion of the
existing Harden Estate gatehouse, located at 5500 Palos Verdes Drive South. The museum
would feature interactive, state-of-the-art exhibits telling the history of the Palos Verdes
Peninsula. Tours of the facility would be docent-led and by appointment only. The museum
and grounds would also be made available for up to twelve (12) events each year for local
non-profit organizations, with a maximum occupancy of forty-nine (49) persons. Thirty-three
(33) off-street parking spaces will be provided on the grounds of the museum. An existing
barn will be removed from the grounds, an existing 96-square-foot, 8Y2-foot tall pergola will
be legalized and the existing swimming pool will be modified into a reflecting pond by reducing
its depth to less than eighteen inches (18"). All other alternations to the structure and site are
proposed to occur inside of the existing gatehouse building.
The MMP responds to Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code, which requires a lead or responsible
agency that approves or carries out a project where a Mitigated Negative Declaration has identified
significant environmental effects, to adopt a "reporting or monitoring program for adopted or required
changes to mitigate or avoid significant environmental effects." The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is acting
as lead agency for the project.
An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to address the potential environmental
impacts of the project. Where appropriate, this environmental document recommended mitigation
measures to mitigate or avoid impacts identified. Consistent with Section 21080 (2)(c) of the Public
Resources Code, a mitigation reporting or monitoring program is required to ensure that the adopted
mitigation measures under the jurisdiction of the City are implemented. The City will adopt this MMP when
adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES
This MMP has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA),
as amended (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and the State Guidelines for Implementation
of CEQA (CEQA Guidelines), as amended (California Administrative Code Section 15000 et seq.). This
MMP complies with the rules, regulations, and procedures adopted by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for
implementation of CEQA.
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code states: "When making the findings required by subdivision
(a) of Section 21081 or when adopting a negative declaration pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c)
of Section 21081, the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the
project which it has adopted or made a condition of project approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant
effects on the environment. The reporting or monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance
during project implementation. For those changes which have been required or incorporated into the project
at the request of an agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by the project, that
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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agency shall, if so requested by the lead or responsible agency, prepare and submit a proposed reporting
or monitoring program."
II. MANAGEMENT OF THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The MMP for the project will be in place through all phases of the project including final design, pre-grading,
construction, and operation. The City will have the primary enforcement role for the mitigation measures.
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM PROCEDURES
The mitigation monitoring procedures for this MMP consists of, filing requirements, and compliance
verification. The Mitigation Monitoring Checklist and procedures for its use are outlined below.
Mitigation Monitoring Program Checklist
The MMP Checklist provides a comprehensive list of the required mitigation measures. In addition, the
Mitigation Monitoring Checklist includes: the implementing action when the mitigation measure will occur;
the method of verification of compliance; the timing of verification; the department or agency responsible
for implementing the mitigation measures; and compliance verification. Section III provides the MMP
Checklist.
Mitigation Monitoring Pro ram Files
Files shall be established to document and retain the records of this MMP. The files shall be established,
organized, and retained by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes department of Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement.
Compliance Verification
The MMP Checklist shall be signed when compliance of the mitigation measure is met according to the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes Director of Community Development. The compliance verification section of the
MMP Checklist shall be signed, for mitigation measures requiring ongoing monitoring, and when the
monitoring of a mitigation measure is completed.
MITIGATION MONITORING OPERATIONS
The following steps shall be followed for implementation, monitoring, and verification of each mitigation
measure:
1. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Director of Community Development shall designate a party
responsible for monitoring of the mitigation measures.
2. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Director of Community Development shall provide to the party
responsible for the monitoring of a given mitigation measure, a copy of the MMP Checklist indicating
the mitigation measures for which the person is responsible and other pertinent information.
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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3. The party responsible for monitoring shall then verify compliance and sign the Compliance
Verification column of the MMP Checklist for the appropriate mitigation measures.
Mitigation measures shall be implemented as specified by the MMP Checklist. During any project phase,
unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures. The
City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Director of Community Development with advice from Staff or another City
department, is responsible for recommending changes to the mitigation measures, if needed. If mitigation
measures are refined, the Director of Community Development would document the change and shall notify
the appropriate design, construction, or operations personnel about refined requirements.
III. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM CHECKLIST
INTRODUCTION
This section provides the MMP Checklist for the project as approved by the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes on November 11, 2003. Mitigation measures are listed in the order in which
they appear in the Initial Study.
Types of measures are project design, construction, operational, or cumulative.
Time of Implementation indicates when the measure is to be implemented.
Responsible Entity indicates who is responsible for implementation.
Compliance Verification provides space for future reference and notation that compliance
has been monitored, verified, and is consistent with these mitigation measures.
Exhibit A- Page 4 Mitigation Monitoring Program
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