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PC RES 1985-013 RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 85- 13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 92, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STORAGE/ OFFICE BUILDING AND PARKING LOT AT THE SALVATION ARMY SITE WHEREAS, the Salvation Army, located at 30840 Hawthorne Boulevard, has requested approval to amend their existing CUP No. 92 by constructing a storage/office building and parking lot on its site within an Institutional Zoning District; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on Tuesday, June 25, 1985, at which time all interested parties were given the opportunity to give testimony 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 42 acre Salvation Army site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed building and parking lot. Section 2: That the site is served by two major arterials, Palos Verdes Drive South and Hawthorne Boulevard, which are designed to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the existing use and the proposed structure is not expected to generate additional traffic since it would consolidate exist- ing activities. Section 3: That there will be no significant adverse effects on surrounding property or the permitted uses thereof because the proposed project complies with City Development regulations and because conditions of approval have been added to further reduce any potential adverse effects. Section 4: That the use is not contrary to the General Plan, which designates the site as appropriate for the proposed use. Section 5: That there would be no significant negative impacts associated with this use, as it has been found to be Categorically Exempt under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 92 Amendment, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit 'A' , attached hereto, which are necessary to protect and preserve the public health, safety and general welfare in the area. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th da of July, 1985. i Roc, cNulty him. AP" ir aron W. Hightower Director of Environmenta Services and Secretary to the Commission RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 85- 13 EXHIBIT "A" This amendment to CUP No. 92 is subject to the following conditions: 1) Construction and site development must conform to the approved plans and to all applicable sections of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development and Building Codes. 2) The existing trees north of the subject structure may be removed, provided that replacement trees (15 gallon min.) are placed in the parking area at a ratio of two new trees for each existing tree removed. 3) Lighting in any of the proposed parking areas shall be shielded to prevent off-site illumination. Detailed plans shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services for review and approval prior to installation. 4) One additional trash enclosure space (150 square foot minimum) shall be provided within a maximum radius of 150 feet from the proposed building. 5) At least two additional parking spaces shall be designated for the exclusive use of the handicapped in the location indicated on the approved plans. 6) The hillside (long-term) parking area must be completed prior to occupancy of the subject building. 7) Any change in the use or occupancy of the subject office/storage building shall require Planning Commission approval. 8) The landowner shall post a cash deposit, bond, or a combination thereof in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of full improvements to the centerline of the right-of-way on that portion of Palos Verdes Drive South which abuts this project. Said improvements shall include but not be limited to A.C. paving, curb/gutter, sidewalk, bikeway, medians, landscaping and signalization. The design of such improvemets shall be subject to adopted street standards or approval of the Director of Public Works. 9) This Conditional Use Permit Revision shall expire within one year of this approval unless building permits are issued or an extension is granted by the Planning Commission prior to expiration.