PC RES 1981-0360
RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 81- 36
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
74 AND VARINACE NO. 60 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE
BUILDING AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS IN A COMMERCIAL
PROFESSIONAL ZONE
WHEREAS, Universal Trade and Industries, Inc; requested a conditional use
permit and variance for the construction of a professional office building'
consisting of 9,200 square feet of net leasable area and appurtenant parking on a
.67 acre site located on the north corner of Hawthorne Boulevard and Crest Road,
Lot 2, Tract ---27065; and -
WHEREAS, proper notice was made pursuant to the provisions of the City's
Development Code and a public hearing was held on March 24, 1981, at which time
alliinterested-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: That the proposed use is permitted in a Commercial Professional
zone, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.
Section 2: That the site is served by Crest Road, a fully improved street,
which is designed to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the
proposed use.
Section 3: That the subject use, with safeguards and conditions imposed by
this permit, will cause no -significant adverse effects to adjacentpropertiesor
the permitted uses thereof. Further, the Planning Commission does hereby declare
that a negative declaration was granted in compliance with City and State guide-
lines and that the Commission has reviewed and considered the contents of the Initial
Study (EA No. 404) in reaching its decision. The Planning Commission further finds
that the approval of this Conditional Use Permit will not result in a significant
adverse environmental impact.
- Section 4: That the subject use is not contrary to the General Plan, which
designates the site as appropriate for the approved use.
Section 5: That given the project's location, design, adjacent uses, and
lot configuration and size, the site is adequate to accommodate the proposed use,
subject to approval of variances which allow a reduction in the Code required 62
parking spaces to 37 spaces.
Section 6: In approving the parking variance, the Planning Commission finds
as follows:
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to the subject property, or to the intended use of the property, which
do not apply generally to other property in the same zoning district since this
property has such severe site constraints.
B. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right of the applicant, which is possess -ed by other property
owners under like conditions in the same zoning district since it has been found
that Development Code parking requirement for this facility is excessive and does
not accurately reflect normal commercial professional activities, since medical/
dental uses are prohibited, as established in the Covenants, Conditions and Res-
trictions.
C. That given the development patterns within the area, the structure's
orientation and location within a commercial professional -district, the granting
of the variance will not be significantly materially detrimental to the. public
welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the surrounding area.
D. That the intended use is not contrary to the General Plan.
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�-i Section 8: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the -City
of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 74
and Variance No. 60 subject to the conditions found in Exhibit "A", which are
necessary to protect and preserve the health, safety, and general welfare in the
area.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of March, 1981.
Harvey Bra�n , Chairman
xSharon W. Hightower 0
Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74 AND VARIANCE NO. 60 ARE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.
1. This permit expires in two (2) years from the date of approval unless building
permits have been applied for.
2. All final site, building, landscaping,, irrigation, lighting, and grading plans
shall be approved by the Director 6f Planning prior to issuance of any construc-
tion-permit.
onstruc-
tionpermit.
3. All signs, as defined by the City's Development Code,,will be subject to the
provisions of Chapter 6, Part 7, of the Code.
4. The grading plan must be approved by the Engineering Geology Division of the
County of Los Angeles.
5. The developer shall fully comply with all final recommendations of the project
geologist as approved by the County Geology Division.
6. Drainage plans and support documents must be approved by the City Engineer.
7. The development shall be served by sewers pursuant to the City Engineer's
specifications.
8. The owner shall be responsible for proper maintenance of improvements including
landscaping.
9. No occupancy permit shall be granted until such a time as the Director of Planning
has determined that all Improvements, including landscaping, have been properly
installed according to approved plans.
10. Prior to approval of building plans, final building material must be approved
by the Director of Planning.
11. Any significant changes to the plan (to be determined by the Director of Planning)
shall be subject to the conditional use permit process.
12. Prior to grading approval the developer shall file a "hold harmless" statement
with the City and County for all work done within the area identified as a
landslide area.
13. That the applicant shall provide public improvements to the centerline of Crest
Road and Hawthorne Boulevard adjacent to the property to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works.
14. That the applicant shall have a traffic study (phased gap study) prepared to
determine the need for regulation right hand turn movements from southbound
Hawthorne Boulevard to west bound Crest Road. Based on the finding of the
traffic study the Director of Public Works shall require the applicant to
make the necessary public improvements.
15. The developer shall file with the City a recorded copy of Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions which shall include but not be limited to a statement which
prohibits medical/dental offices within the approved structure prior to issuing
building permits.
16. Prior to issuance of a building permit environmental excise tax in the amount
of thirty-nine (39) cents per square foot of gross building area, not including
parking, shall be paid to the City.
17. The developer shall file a statement, in writing, with the City within thirty (30)
days of the approval, that he has read and understands the conditions herein
imposed on this project. _
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18. That the developer shall construct trash enclosures for all trash bins in
accordance with City approved plans.
19. Prior to issuing construction permits detailed roof top equipment plan shall
be approved by the Director of Planning. The plan must provide adequate screen-
ing of all roof top equipment from surrounding views.
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