PC RES 1987-042RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 87- 42
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 41 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A TOTAL OF 1,629
SQUARE FEET OF BUILDING ADDITIONS AND THE ERECTION OF
HANDRAILING AND WINDSCREENING FOR VARIOUS ROOF TOP DECKS AT
5801 CRESTRIDGE ROAD.
WHEREAS, the Canterbury Episcopal Home has requested approval
of: (1) a 1389 sq. ft. multi -use room on the roof deck of "D"
Building, (2) a 240 sq. ft. lounge addition at the northern end of
"E" Building, (3) erection of a wrought iron handrail around the
2nd floor roof deck at the skilled nursing facility, and (4)
erection of a 6 foot high clear plexiglass windscreen around the
remaining roof top deck of "D" Building; located at the Canterbury
Gardens, 5801 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development
Code, public hearings were conducted on March 24, May 12, and
August 11, 1987, at which times all interested parties were
invited to attend and give testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the subject property is adequate in size and
shape to accommodate the proposed additions; in that the majority
of the additions are located on the roof of an existing building
with only 240 square feet of addition occurring on grade. All
setback requirements for the Institutional Zone are exceeded.
Section 2: That the subject property is accessed from
Crestridge Road, a fully improved public right-of-way, and that
the proposed room additions will not create impact by additional
traffic via community functions, subject to the conditions of
Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
Section 3: That the proposed additions will not adversely
affect adjacent or surrounding properties; in that there will be
no view obstruction resulting from said additions, nor will there
result in a significant increase in traffic on Crestridge Road
from on-site activities.
Section 4: That the proposed additions will not alter the
nature of the existing land use, which is in compliance with the
City's General Plan and Zoning land use regulations.
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Section 5: That the proposed additions are Categorically
Exempt under Section 15301 of CEQA.
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves the
amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 41, subject to the
conditions contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a
part hereof, which are necessary to protect the public health,
safety and welfare.
APPROVED and ADOPTED on the 11th day of August, 1987.
,A'obkrt'BetfarId, Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
oan S. Ort-olano
Chairperson
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EXHIBIT "A"
This amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 41 is approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. This approval shall expire one (1) year from the date of
adoption of this Resolution, unless application for building
permits is made. The Planning Commission may grant
extensions if requested prior to expiration.
2. The exteriors of the two (2) room additions shall match the
existing buildings in color, materials and textures.
3. The maximum height of the 1,389 square foot multi -use room
(including storage room) on "D" building shall not exceed
10' 6" measured from the existing roof deck.
4. The maximum height of the 240 square foot lounge addition at
the northern end of "E" Building shall not exceed 10' 6"
measured from existing grade.
5. All construction of the room additions shall be in
substantial compliance with the plans reviewed and approved
by the Planning Commission.
6. The glass windscreening for the "D" Building roof top deck
shall not exceed six (6) feet in height and shall be non -
reflective (5% or less).
7. If special events, meetings, or similar functions are
scheduled or sponsored by outside organizations and
attendance exceeds 100 (the capacity calculated for the
useable area of the new addition and adjacent lounge areas),
a Special Use Permit shall be applied for and approved.
8. Condition No. 15 of Resolution P.C. No. 78-53 is revised to
read:
Resident auto ownership is limited to 80 cars.
9. No exterior lighting shall be added to the upper floor
' decks .
10. A parking plan showing the placement of six additional
parking spaces on the property shall be approved by the
Director of Environmental Services and said approved parking
spaces shall be provided by the end of construction of the
approved additions.
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