PC RES 2014-032 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CONDITIONAL-
LY APPROVING A COASTAL PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT (PLANNING CASE NO. ZON2014-00332), IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, TO ALLOW THE CONVER-
SION OF A PORTION OF THE HARDEN ESTATE GATE-
HOUSE 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; and,
WHEREAS, at its December 9, 2014, meeting, after hearing public testimony, the
Planning Commission adopted P.C. Resolution No. 2014-31 making certain findings
related to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
adopted a Mitigation Monitoring Program and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
proposed project.
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 makes the following findings of fact with
respect to the application for a Coastal Permit for the conversion of a portion of the Harden
Estate gatehouse into the "Heritage Castle Museum":
A. The proposed development is consistent with the Coastal Specific Plan. The
Coastal Specific Plan designation for the subject property is Residential, <1
Dwelling Unit/Acre. The property is located within an appealable portion of
Subregion 5 of the Coastal Specific Plan (CSP) district, but it is not located within
the coastal setback zone. The discussion of Subregion 5 in the CSP notes that
the Harden Estate gatehouse is the only residential development in the subregion,
and that it "serves as an important component in the Peninsula's few remaining
historical sites." This is reiterated in the Socio-Cultural Element of the CSP, which
calls upon the City to "[consider] the implementation of appropriate measures to
protect the identified cultural resources" in the City's coastal zone. The proposed
project would serve to preserve and protect this historic resource. The subject
property is not located within a visual corridor identified in the Corridors Element
of the CSP. However, since no expansion of the gatehouse beyond the existing
building envelope is proposed, the approval of this project will have no adverse
effects upon a public view from Palos Verdes Drive South.
B. The proposed development, when located between the sea and the first public
road, is consistent with applicable public access and recreation policies of the
Coastal Act. Although the subject property is located seaward of the first public
road (i.e., Palos Verdes Drive South), it is surrounded by Abalone Cove Shoreline
Park and does not extend to the mean high-tide line. As such, the property does
not provide an opportunity for additional public access to coastal resources. By
contrast, the surrounding City park provides extensive, existing opportunities for
public access to coastal resources in the form of improved trails, public beaches
and public off-street parking. Although the Planning Commission does not find
that the provision of additional public access is warranted for this proposal, it is
important to note that the Heritage Castle Museum will be open to a public, and
will provide public access to a historical resource that has heretofore been
prevented while the property was occupied as a private residence.
Section 2: The Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact with
respect to the application for a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of a portion of
the Harden Estate gatehouse into the "Heritage Castle Museum":
A. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use and for
all of the yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping and other features required
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by Title 17 (Zoning) or by conditions imposed under Section 17.60.050 to integrate
said use with those on adjacent land and within the neighborhood. The subject
property is just over two (2) acres in size, more than double the minimum lot size
required under the RS-1 zoning district standards. With the exception of removal
or legalization of minor accessory structures on the property, the proposed project
improvements will occur mostly within the existing building. The site is adequate
and, size and shape to provide for off-street parking in accordance with
Development Code standards.
B. The site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways sufficient to carry the
type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use. The subject property has
existing access to Palos Verdes Drive South, a major arterial roadway. Based
upon most-recent rates set forth in the ITE Trip Generation Manual, the proposed
museum use is not expected to generate sufficient peak-hour trips to warrant the
preparation of a traffic impact analysis. In fact, the peak-hour trip generation of the
proposed project is expected to be no more than that of a single-family residence.
C. In approving the subject use at the specific location, there will be no significant
adverse effect on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof. Parking and
traffic impacts associated with the proposed project are not expected to have
adverse effects upon the immediate neighborhood, particularly with the provision
of thirty-three (33) off-street parking spaces. Furthermore, it has been determined
that existing foliage on the subject property does not have adverse impacts upon
protected views.
D. The proposed use is not contrary to the General Plan. The General Plan
designation for the subject property is Residential, <1 Dwelling Unit/Acre. The
proposed project will not substantially alter the residential appearance and
character of the site and structures. The Socio-Cultural Element of the General
Plan makes specific reference to the Harden Estate gatehouse, and includes a
goal calling upon the City to "strive to protect and preserve all significant
archaeological, paleontological and historical resources within the City." The
proposed project would serve to preserve and protect this historic resource.
E. If the site of the proposed use is within any of the overlay control districts
established by Chapter 17.40 (Overlay Control Districts) of Title 17 (Zoning), the
proposed use complies with all applicable requirements of that chapter. The
entirely of the City's coastal zone falls within the Natural, Socio-Cultural and Urban
Appearance overlay control districts. These districts establish performance criteria
for new development related to the protection of natural land and water areas
(Natural); significant historical, archaeological or cultural resources (Socio-
Cultural); and views, community character and aesthetics (Urban Appearance).
The subject property does not contain natural land or water areas that qualify for
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protection under the Natural Overlay Control District. However, the proposed
project is protective of historical resources and community character in a manner
that is consistent with the Socio-Cultural Overlay Control District and the Urban
Appearance Overlay Control District.
F. Conditions, which the Planning Commission finds to be necessary to protect the
health, safety and general welfare, have been imposed upon this project. These
conditions include all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the project. Examples include (but are not limited to) limitations on
exterior illumination and amplified sound for special events; requirement that any
existing encroachments onto the abutting City park and nature preserve be cured
within one (1) year of the commencement of use; requiring the designation of the
property and structures as a local historic site; requiring final approvals from the
City's Building Official and geotechnical and NPDES consultants prior to building
permit issuance; limiting the hours of nighttime special events on the property;
requiring Fire Department approval for any modifications to the property and
structures; and requiring the provision of additional off-site parking and shuttle
service for special events.
Section 3: Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council. Pursuant to Sections 17.60.060 and
17.72.100 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 December 9, 2014, the date of the Planning Commission's final action.
Section 4: 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 conditionally approves a Coastal
Permit and Conditional Use Permit (Planning Case No. ZON2014-00332), in conjunction
with the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, to allow the conversion of a portion
of the Harden Estate gatehouse into the"Heritage Castle Museum," located at 5500 Palos
Verdes Drive South, subject to the recommended conditions of approval in the attached
Exhibit `A'.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 9 t" 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
Joel Rojas ► P
Director o Co mun y evelopment; and,
Secretary o e Pla Commission
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EXHIBIT `A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR COASTAL PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(Ginsburg, 5500 Palos Verdes Drive South)
General
1 Prior to the submittal of plans into Building and Safety 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
following date of this approval shall render this approval null and void.
2. Approval of this permit shall not be construed as a waiver of applicable and
appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County and/or City laws and
regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other requirements of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code shall apply.
3. This approval is for the conversion of a 2,690-square-foot portion of the existing
Harden Estate gatehouse into the "Heritage Castle Museum" and the development
of thirty-three (33) off-street parking spaces within the existing developed area of
the 2.06-acre site. The Director of Community Development is authorized to make
minor modifications to the approved plans and any of the conditions of approval if
such modifications will achieve substantially the same results as would strict
compliance with the approved plans and conditions. Otherwise, any substantive
change to the project shall require approval of a revision to the Coastal Permit
and/or Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission and shall require new
and separate environmental review.
4. All project development on the site shall conform to the specific standards
contained in these conditions of approval or, if not addressed herein, in the RS-1
district development standards of the City's Municipal Code.
5. Failure to comply with and adhere to all of these conditions of approval may be
cause to revoke the approval of the project by the Planning Commission after
conducting a public hearing on the matter.
6. If the project has not been established (i.e., building permits obtained) within one
year of the final effective date of this Resolution, or if construction has not
commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days of the issuance of building
permits, approval of the project shall expire and be of no further effect unless, prior
to expiration, a written request for extension is filed with the Department of
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Community Development and approved by the Director. Otherwise, a Coastal
Permit and Conditional Use Permit revision must be approved prior to further
development.
7. In the event that any of these conditions conflict with the recommendations and/or
requirements of another permitting agency or City department, the stricter standard
shall apply.
8.. Unless otherwise designated in these conditions, all construction shall be
completed in substantial conformance with the plans stamped APPROVED by the
City with the effective date of this Resolution.
9. The construction site and adjacent public and private properties and streets 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. Permitted hours and days for construction activity are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday
through Friday, and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, with no construction activity
permitted on Sundays or on the legal holidays specified in Section 17.96.920 of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code. Trucks and other construction
vehicles shall not park, queue and/or idle at the project site or in the adjoining
public rights-of-way before 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday, or before 9:00 AM
on Saturday, in accordance with the permitted hours of construction stated above.
Coastal Permit Conditions
11. Thirty-three (33) off-street parking spaces shall be provided, with each required
parking space being individually accessible and maintaining minimum
unobstructed dimensions of 9' in width and 20' in depth. The parking areas for
these spaces be designed and constructed in accordance with all applicable best
management practices (BMPs) related to water quality and habitat preservation.
The parking areas should feature the maximum possible permeable surfaces,
should control drainage so that it does not pollute or erode adjacent habitat areas,
and should alter the existing topography as little as possible.
12, Any development proposal located within, adjacent to or draining into a designated
Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) and involving the creation of two thousand
five hundred square feet or more (>2,500 SF) of impervious surface shall require
the review and approval by the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
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System (NPDES) consultant prior to building permit issuance. [Mitigation Measure
HYD-1]
13. All landscaping irrigation systems shall be part of a water management system
approved by the Director of Public Works. Irrigation for landscaping shall be
permitted only as necessary to maintain the yard and garden. [Mitigation Measure
HYD-2]
14. In the event that additional off-street parking is need for special events on the
premises, attendees may be shuttled to the site from a remote location, with the
advance approval of the Director of Community Development and the Director of
Public Works. [Mitigation Measure TRA-2]
15. If needed, additional remote off-street parking for special events on the premises
shall not adversely impact the public's ability to access the coast or coastal
recreational resources. Parking lots at City parks within the coastal zone shall not
be used for additional remote off-street parking for special events.
16. The City shall be provided with at least two (2) weeks' advance notice of any
special event proposing to utilize additional remote off-street parking, which must
be approved by the City no later than five (5) days prior to the event.
17. Permittee is allowed to use shuttle buses and/or valet parking in order to manage
parking for special events on the premises.
18. Notwithstanding Condition No. 16 above, the City shall be provided with at least
one (1) weeks' advance notice of each of the special events allowed on the
premises pursuant to this approval.
19. Within one (1) year of the City's approval of the proposed project, the applicant
and the City shall reach and execute an agreement to eliminate any existing
encroachment(s) of private improvements upon Abalone Cove Shoreline Park and
the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The applicant shall conduct a property survey
to determine the extent of such existing encroachment(s). The means to alleviate
the encroachment(s) shall be a lot line adjustment between the City and the
applicant. Said agreement shall be subject to the review of the State Resources
Agencies, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, the Successor Agency
to the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency, and the Rancho Palos
Verdes Successor Agency Oversight Board. [Mitigation Measure BIO-1] In the
event that an agreement to eliminate these encroachments is not reached and
executed within the 1-year timeframe—plus any time extensions that may be
mutually agreed to by the applicant and the City—permission to use the property
for the "Heritage Castle Museum" shall be null and void, and such use shall cease.
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20. The lot line adjustment between the subject property and Abalone Cove Shoreline
Park shall result in the equal conveyance of approximately one-third (Y3) acre
between the properties, such that there is no net change in the size of either
affected property. Pursuant to the City's certified Local Coastal Program and the
provisions of the State Coastal Act, a coastal permit shall be approved by the City
concurrent with this lot line adjustment.
21. In granting this approval, the City hereby grants the applicant temporary
permission for the use of the driveways and other encroachments upon City
property, in a manner consistent with these conditions of approval, until such time
as the lot line adjustment and subsequent coastal permit are approved by the City
and executed. A "hold harmless" agreement shall be executed by the applicant,
to the satisfaction of the City Attorney, to protect the City/Successor Agency from
liability as a result of the use of the City's/Agency's property. In the event that the
lot line and subsequent coastal permit are not approved for some reason,
consistent with the provisions of Condition No. 19 above, said temporary
permission for the use of the City's property shall be null and void, and shall be
revoked.
Conditional Use Permit Conditions
22. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any modifications to the building, the
applicant shall receive approval from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
[Mitigation Measure TRA-11]
23. Modifications to the structure and site for the approved use of the property shall be
subject to the applicable conditions of approval recommended by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department, as described in comments dated October 28, 2014, and
attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit 'B'.
24. If required by the City geotechnical staff, the applicant shall submit a soils report,
and/or a geotechnical report, for the review and approval of the City geotechnical
staff. [Mitigation Measure GEO-1]
25. All other necessary permits and approvals required pursuant to the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code or any other applicable statute, law or ordinance shall be
obtained. [Mitigation Measure GEO-2]
26. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any modifications to the building, the
City and the applicant shall agree to designate the property and structures as a
historic site for the purposes of utilizing the State Historic Building Code (SHBC).
The means to accomplish said designation shall be determined and approved by
the City Council. [Mitigation Measure CUL-1]
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27. Maximum occupancy of the facility shall be limited to a maximum of forty-nine (49)
persons at any given time—including staff, docents or other personnel—for both
museum tours and special events.
28. Museum hours and tours shall be limited to a maximum of four (4) hours per day,
Thursdays through Sundays only between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Tours shall be by advance appointment only, with no "walk-ins" permitted.
Individual tours shall be docent-led and limited to a maximum of ten (10) persons.
29. A maximum of twelve (12) special events may be held at the facility during any
calendar year, with no more than two (2) such events permitted in any single
calendar month. Six (6) events shall be reserved for the benefit of the museum
endowment and six (6) shall be reserved for the benefit of other local, non-profit
groups.
30, Temporary, exterior illumination for events on the premises shall be installed in
such a manner that lights are directed toward the subject property and away from
surrounding residences and Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. [Mitigation Measure
AES-1]
31. Temporary, amplified sound and/or music for events on the premises shall be
installed in such a manner that speakers are directed toward the subject property
and away from surrounding residences and Abalone Cove Shoreline Park.
[Mitigation Measure NOI-1]
32. If amplified sound and/or music causes adverse impacts to neighboring properties,
the applicant shall take any steps required by the Director of Community
Development to eliminate such noise impacts.
33. Evening events on the premises shall cease no later than 10:00 PM. [Mitigation
Measure NOI-2]
34. On-site signage shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 17.76.050 of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, and shall require the approval of a sign
permit prior to installation. No internally-illuminated signage is permitted.
35. Within six (6) months of the commencement of the operation of the museum, the
Planning Commission shall review this approval. The Planning Commission may
add, delete or modify conditions of approval based upon the outcome of this 6-
month review.
36. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any modifications to the building, the
following non-permitted construction on the site shall be remedied:
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a. The barn shall be removed.
b. The swimming pool shall be modified into a reflecting pond with a maximum
depth of less than eighteen inches (<18").
C. The freestanding trellis shall be legalized.
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Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Community Development Department
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-5391
Dear Mr. Fox:
PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, CASE NO. ZON2014-00332,
"HERITAGE CASTLE MUSEUM," IT WOULD OCCUPY A 2,690-SQUARE-FOOT
PORTION OF THE EXISTING HARDEN ESTATE GATEHOUSE, IT WILL FEATURE
INTERACTIVE, STATE-OF-TME-ART EXHIBITS TELLING THE HISTORY OF THE
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, 5500 PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH,
RANCHO PALOS VERDES (FFER#201400182)
The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration has been reviewed by the Planning
Division, Land Development Unit, Forestry Division, and Health Hazardous Materials
Division of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. The following are their
comments:
PLANNING DIVISION:
1. We have no comment at this time.
LAND DEVELOPMENT UNIT:
1. The statutory responsibilities of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department's
Land Development Unit, are the review of, and comment on all projects within the
unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles. Our emphasis is on the
availability of sufficient water supplies for firefighting operations and
SERVING THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF:
AGOURA HILLS CALABASAS DIAMOND BAR HIDDEN HILLS LA MIRADA MALIBU POMONA SIGNAL HILL
ARTESIA CARSON DUARTE HUNTINGTON PARK LA PUENTE MAYWOOD RANCHO PALOS VERDES SOUTH EL MONTE
AZUSA CERRITOS EL MONTE INDUSTRY LAKEWOOD NORWALK ROLLING HILLS SOUTH GATE
BALDWIN PARK CLAREMONT GARDENA INGLEWOOD LANCASTER PALMDALE ROLLING HILLS ESTATES TEMPLE CITY
BELL COMMERCE GLENDORA IRWINDALE LAWNDALE PALOS VERDES ESTATES ROSEMEAD WALNUT
BELL GARDENS COVINA HAWAIIAN GARDENS LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE LOMITA PARAMOUNT SAN DIMAS WEST HOLLYWOOI
BELLFLOWER CUDAHY HAWTHORNE LA HABRA LYNWOOD PICO RIVERA SANTA CLARITA WESTLAKE VILLAG
BRADBURY
WHITTIER
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Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst
October 28, 2014
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local/regional access issues. However, we review all projects for issues that may
have a significant impact on the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. We are
responsible for the review of all projects within contract cities (cities that contract
with the County of Los Angeles Fire Department for fire protection services). We
are responsible for all County facilities, located within non-contract cities. The
County of Los Angeles Fire Department's Land Development Unit, may also
comment on conditions that may be imposed on a project by the Fire Prevention
Division, which may create a potentially significant impact to the environment.
2. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department's Land Development Unit's
comments are only general requirements. Specific fire and life safety
requirements will be addressed at the building and fire plan check phase. There
may be additional requirements during this time.
3. The development of this project must comply with all applicable code and
ordinance requirements for construction, access, water mains, fire flows and fire
hydrants.
4. This property is located within the area described by the Forester and Fire
Warden as a Fire Zone 4, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). All
applicable fire code and ordinance requirements for construction, access, water
mains,fire hydrants, fire flows, brush clearance and fuel modification plans, must
be met.
5. Every building constructed shall be accessible to Fire Department apparatus by
way of access roadways, with an all-weather surface of not less than the
prescribed width. The roadway shall be extended to within 150 feet of all
portions of the exterior walls when measured by an unobstructed route around
the exterior of the building.
6, Fire sprinkler systems are required in some residential and most commercial
occupancies. For those occupancies not requiring fire sprinkler systems, it is
strongly suggested that fire sprinkler systems be installed. This will reduce
potential fire and life losses. Systems are now technically and economically
feasible for residential use.
7. The development may require fire flows up to 8,000 gallons per minute at
20 pounds per square inch residual pressure for up to a five-hour duration. Final
fire flows will be based on the size of buildings, its relationship to other
structures, property lines, and types of construction used.
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Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst
October 28, 2014
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8. All access devices and gates shall meet the following requirements:
a) Any single gated opening used for ingress and egress shall be a minimum
of 26 feet in-width, clear-to-sky.
b) Any divided gate opening (when each gate is used for a single direction of
travel i.e., ingress or egress) shall be a minimum width of 20 feet
clear-to-sky.
c) Gates and/or control devices shall be positioned a minimum of 50 feet
from a public right-of-way, and shall be provided with a turnaround having
a minimum of 32 feet of turning radius. If an intercom system is used, the
50 feet shall be measured from the right-of-way to the intercom control
device.
d) All limited access devices shall be of a type approved by the Fire
Department.
e) Gate plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department, prior to installation,.
These plans shall show all locations, widths and details of the proposed
gates.
9. Disruptions to water service shall be coordinated with the County of Los Angeles
Fire Department and alternate water sources shall be provided for fire protection
during such disruptions.
10. Should any questions arise regarding subdivision, water systems, or access,
please contact the County of Los Angeles Fire Department's Land Development
Unit Inspector, Nancy Rodeheffer, at (323)890-4243 or at
nrodeheffer aefire.lacounty.aov.
11. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department's Land Development Unit,
appreciates the opportunity to comment on this project.
FORESTRY DIVISION--OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS:
1. The statutory responsibilities of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department's
Forestry Division include erosion control, watershed management, rare and
endangered species, vegetation, fuel modification for Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones or Fire Zone 4, archeological and cultural resources, and the
County Oak Tree Ordinance.
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Kit Fox, Senior Administrative Analyst
October 28, 2014
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2. Due to the limited amount of information included in your request, we are unable
to respond to specific potential impacts.
HEALTH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION:
1. The Health Hazardous Materials Division has no objection to the proposed project,
If you have any additional questions, please contact this office at(323)890-4330.
Very truly yours,
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FRANK VIDALES, CHIEF, FORESTRY DIVISION
PREVENTION SERVICES BUREAU
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