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PC RES 1986-028 RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 86- 28 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 477, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 101 AND GRADING NO. 950. WHEREAS, Roderick Property Holdings, Inc. has requested approval of the Final Negative Draft Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 477, Conditional Use Permit No. 101 and Grading No. 950 to expand and rennovate the Harbor Heights shopping center located at the southwest corner of Western Avenue and Caddington Drive. WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the Development Code, public hearings were held on Tuesday, September 30, and Tuesday October 14, 1986, 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 there will be no significant environmental impacts resulting from this project due to the implementation of the mitigation measures contained in the Final Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 477, which have been incorporated into conditions of approval in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 2: That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not be contrary to the objectives of Specific Plan II or of the General Plan in that the proposed use complies with Specific Plan II, the General Plan and zoning land use designations. Section 3: That the subject site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the intended use, subject to the conditions of approval contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto. Section 4: That the site is serviced by Western Avenue and Caddington Dr. , whose traffic capacity is adequate to serve the site without suffering significant impacts to their level of service, and the applicant has been required in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, to bond for left-turn signalization of the Western Avenue and Caddington Drive intersection. Section 5: That the proposed grading meets the intent of the City's grading criteria contained in the Development Code and is not excessive in terms of the proposed development of the site. Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does hereby approve the Final Negative Declaration for E.A. No. 477, Conditional Use Permit No. 101 and Grading No. 950 subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof, which are necessary to preserve the public health, safety and general welfare in the area. APPROVED AND ADOPTED Oc • •er 4, 1986 "lrlitij° Peter K. Von Hagen Chairman d ift771/7/ .4 obe/ t Benard Director of Environmental Services Secretary to the Commission - 2 - Resolution P.C. No. 86-28 EXHIBIT "A" The Final Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 477, Conditional Use Permit No. 101 and Grading Application No. 950 are approved subject to the following conditions: 1) These approvals shall expire one year from the date of this action unless application for building permits is made. One, one-year extension may be granted by the Planning Commission if requested prior to expiration. 2) All of the recommendations made by the City Engineer and the City Geologist during their ongoing review of the project shall be incorporated into the approved plans. 3) Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted for review and approval to the Director of Environmental Services prior to issuance of any permits. Said plans shall incorporate drought tolerant plant materials. Irrigation systems shall be on automatic timers and shall use drip and bubbler systems where appropriate. Hillside plant materials shall be of low maintenance and low water use varieties. Irrigation systems shall be adjusted for seasonal water needs. Existing mature palm trees on-site shall be saved and re-used in the new landscaping. A large percentage of mature vegetation shall be incorporated into the plans. 4) Final construction plans for the proposed buildings shall be in substantial conformance with the plans approved by the Planning Commission, including heights and setbacks. Colors and materials shall conform to those provided on the colored renderings reviewed with this project. Final plans shall include lighting details, locations for areas to be lit, bicycle racks, fountains and pedestrian seating. 5) Sign permits shall be obtained for all signs from the Environmental Services Department. All signs shall conform to the Sign Program reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. A color pallete for said Sign Program shall be provided. Sign colors shall be compatible to building colors subject to review and approval of the Director of Environmental Services. 6) Trash enclosure walls shall be 6 feet high and shall have solid, self-closing gates. 7) All utilities exclusively serving the site shall be provided underground, including Cable Television, telephone, electrical, gas and water. All appropriate permits shall be obtained for their installation. Cable Television shall connect to the nearest trunk line at developer's expense when available. 8) All roof mounted mechanical equipment, vents or ducts shall be screened and covered as necessary so as to reduce their visibility from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. Any necessary screening and covering shall be architecturally harmonious with the materials and colors of the buildings. 9) Maximum lot coverage (building footprints) shall not exceed 5070. Exhibit "A" E.A. 477; CUP 101; GR 950 Resolution P.C. No. 86 - 28 Page - 2 10) The project shall have, as a minimum, 819 parking spaces with a maximum of 20% as compact spaces. 11) Deliveries shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 12) Construction activites shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays; except that interior and/or exterior finish work not involving heavy equipment, shall be permitted until 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. No construction activity shall occur on Sundays without the prior written approval of the Director of Environmental Services. 13) All mechanical equipment shall be housed in enclosures designed to attenuate noise to a level of 45dBA to the rear property line (as necessary). Changes in use, by unit in the existing building, shall require consolidation of mechanical equipment. No exterior ducting shall be allowed with new equipment. Mechanical equipment for restaurants shall incorporate filtration systems to eliminate all exhaust odors. 14) Paving surfaces on driveway ramps and parking areas shall be of a type which will retard tire noise. 15) Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall submit a legal (by licensed surveyor) and photographic survey of adjacent residential properties so as to establish their property lines and on-site conditions. 16) All site runoff/drainage shall be approved by the City Engineer and conducted to existing storm drain systems via methods approved by the City Engineer and Director of Public Works. Concrete drainage swales shall be earth toned in color. 17) The total net leaseable floor area shall not exceed 192,682 square feet. A maximum of 27,939 square feet of net leaseable area shall be allowed for non-retail uses; such uses shall be subject to the determination of the Director of Environmental Services. 18) Hours of business operation (open to public-close to public) shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. through 12:00 midnight; however, food and beverage uses and theatres may be open to the public until 2:00 a.m. 19) Lot sweeping, use of air blowers and garbage collection shall not occur between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. 20) Parking and security lighting shall be kept to minimum safety standards. Fixtures shall be shielded so that only the subject property is illuminated; there shall be no spillover onto residential properties. 21) The following applications shall be made to Caltrans for improvements on Western Avenue: a) Signal at the median break opposite southernmost driveway. Exhibit "A" E.A. 477; CUP 101 and GR 950 Resolution P.C. No. 86 -28 Page- 3 - b) Left-turn signals for all directions on Western Avenue/Caddington Drive intersection. c) Red curbing at driveways and intersection corners on Western Avenue for site distance. d) Third traffic lane for peak A.M. and/or P.M. traffic hours. e) Class II Bicycle path. f) Securities shall be posted for items (a) - (e) above, for a period not to exceed three years. Such securities shall be released upon completion of work, denial of application, or expiration of the three year time limit, whichever comes first. 22) On-site directory signage shall be provided to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular circulation. Colors and materials of such signs shall be harmonious with building materials. This signage shall be part of a comprehensive sign program for the site. 23) Any use which sells alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption shall require an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit.