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RESOLUTION P. C. NO . 87-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REAPPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 112 AND GRADING
NO . 955 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REMOTE
TELEPHONE SWITCHING UNIT.
WHEREAS , General Telephone Company of California , has
requested approval of Conditional Use Permit No . 112 and
Grading No . 955 to construct a remote switching unit at 3945
Dauntless Drive , in a RS-3 zone; and
WHEREAS , after apparent incorrect notice a public
hearing was held on November 25 , 1986; and
WHEREAS , after notice issued pursuant to the provisions
of the City' s Development Code , a new public hearing was held
on April 28 , 1986 at which time all interested parties were
given an opportunity to be heard and to 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 construction of a Remote
Switching Unit (RSU) is permitted in the zone, subject to the
issuance of a Conditional Use Permit .
Section 2 : That the proposed RSU is categorically exempt
under Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality
Act .
Section 3 : That the proposed project is not contrary
with the intent of the General Plan.
Section 4 : That , given the project ' s location, design,
and the low intensity nature of the use , granting the
Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the
peace, health, safety or general welfare of the area, nor
will it be materially detrimental to property values ,
jeopardize , endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the
public health, safety or general welfare of persons or
properties in the surrounding area, subject to the conditions
contained in Exhibit "A" , attached hereto and made a part
hereof .
Section 5 : That the subject property being approximately
13 ,500 square feet , is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the proposed uses and other development features
which might be prescribed in this Resolution.
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Section 6 : That Dauntless Drive is a fully developed
street with curbs , gutters and street trees , and can
adequately serve the kinds and quantity of traffic the
proposed use might generate .
Section 7 : That the proposed grading is the minimum
necessary to gain access to the site and complies with the
guidelines contained in the City' s Development Code .
Section 8 : For the foregoing reasons , the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves
Conditional Use Permit No . 112 and Grading No . 955 , subject
to the conditions of approval contained in Exhibit "A" ,
attached hereto , which are necessary to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare in the area.
APPROVED and ADOPTED April 28 , 1987
er
;9 oan S . Ortolano
' Chairperson
eb t Kr77 °'- ; frilA-, Director f
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditional Use Permit No . 112 and Grading No . 955 are
reapproved subject to the following conditions :
1 . This approval shall expire one (1) year from the date of
adoption of this resolution , unless applications for
building permits are made prior to that time. Extensions
may be granted by the Planning Commission if requested
prior to expiration.
2 . Construction of the Remote Switching Unit (RSU) and all
appurtenant improvements shall be in substantial
compliance with the plans reviewed and approved by the
Planning Commission.
3 . The RSU shall have a pitched roof and shall not exceed a
height greater than 16 feet as measured from the
finished grade of the pad shown on the approved plans .
4 . Construction activities shall be limited to the hours
7 : 00 a .m. to 7 : 00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
5 . A water truck shall be used during construction
activities to control dust .
6 . A grading and drainage plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Engineer and Geologist prior to
issuance of permits .
7 . The air conditioning compressors and Emergency Standby
Engine shall be muffled to achieve a maximum decibel
level of 45 dB at the northeast side property line ,
which shall be verified by a field test prior to
issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
8. Maintenance and inspection of the Emergency Standby
Engine shall be limited to the hours of 8 :00 a .m. to
5 : 00 p.m. , Monday through Saturday.
9 . The RSU building and enclosing wall shall be stuccoed
and be of earth tone color so as to blend in with the
surrounding residential structures .
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Exhibit "A" (Cont . )
10 . Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be
reviewed and approved by the Director of Environmental
Services prior to issuance of permits . All plant
materials should be of a low water need and low
maintenance variety. Irrigation systems shall be on
automatic timers and shall be adjusted for seasonal
water needs . Any exterior lighting details shall be
included in this plan. Said lighting shall comply with
Section 17 . 54 .030 of the City' s Development Code .
11 . The driveway entrance and curb cut shall have a maximum
width of 20 feet .
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