PC RES 1988-035P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 88 - 35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 120 - REVISION "A" AND
GRADING APPLICATION NO. 1108 FOR A NEW COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AT 29519 WESTERN AVENUE.
WHEREAS, the applicant, J/West Inc., has requested approval
for a revision to Conditional Use Permit No. 120 and a Grading
Application for a rear yard retaining wall located at 29519
Western Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes conducted a public hearing on May 24, 1988, at which time
all interested 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 subject use, with safeguards and
conditions imposed by this approval, will cause no significant
adverse effects to adjacent properties or the permitted uses
thereof. Further, the Planning Commission does hereby declare
that a negative declaration was granted in compliance with City
and State guidelines and that the Commission has reviewed and
considered the contents of the initial study in reaching its
decision. The Planning Commission further finds that the approval
of the adoption of the Negative Declaration and the Conditional
Use Permit Revision will not result in a significant adverse
environmental impact.
Section 2: The findings to approve the Conditional Use
Permit are as follows:
a. That the proposed construction of a retaining wall for a
retail commercial building is permitted in the zone, subject
to a revision of the approved Conditional Use Permit.
b. That the proposed project is not contrary with the intent
of the General Plan and Specific Plan III in that the
proposed wall is minor in nature and would further add to
buffering from an existing residential area through
additional landscape screening.
C. That the project's location, design, and the uses
adjacent to the subject property will not adversely affect
the peace, health, safety or general welfare of persons or
properties in the surrounding area through the stabilization
of an existing unbuttressed slope subject to the approval of
a soils and geology report.
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d. That the development and proposed use is clearly within
the intent of Chapter 17.16, is consistent with the
definition of uses in the Commercial General Zone and is
compatible with other permitted uses in the district.
e. That the subject property being approximately ten
thousand eighty square feet, is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the proposed use.
f. That the subject property, which fronts Western Avenue is
a fully developed street with curbs, gutters, street lights
and street trees, is adequately served by public and private
facilities and by a highway of sufficient width and
improvements to carry the kinds and quantity of traffic the
proposed use might generate.
Section 3: The findings to approve the Grading Application
follows:
a. The grading is not excessive beyond that necessary for
the permitted primary use of the lot;
b. The grading and/or construction does not significantly
adversely affect the visual relationships with, nor the views
from, neighboring sites;
C. The nature of the grading minimizes disturbance to the
natural contours; finished contours are reasonably natural.
Section 4: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does hereby approve
the Negative Declaration, Conditional Use Permit No. 120, Revision
"A", and Grading Application No. 1108 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 on May 24, 1988.
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Environmental Servicei and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 120 AND REVISION "A" AND GRADING
APPLICATION NO. 1108 is hereby approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. The new retaining wall shall be a block wall with stucco
finish to match the main building.
2A. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted
for review and approval by the Director of Environmental
Services prior to issuance of any permits (except
demolition). Said plans shall incorporate drought tolerant
plant materials. Irrigation systems shall be on automatic
timers and shall be adjusted for seasonal water needs.
B. A three foot wide landscaped planter, as delineated on the
Planning Commission Exhibit site plan, shall be provided at
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the base of retaining wall were exposed to the rear parking w
lot area. This planter shall be planted ith low -profile
shrubs and creeping vines to soften the wall's appearance.
3. An exterior lighting program for the parking lot and building
shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services.
Such plan shall propose, but not be limited to, no off-site
Tare with lighting to be turned off at close of the
business.
4. Hours of operation shall be restricted so that the tenant may
not be open for business between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
5. The trash enclosure shall be located along the south property
line retaining wall, immediately east of the striped handicap
parking space. Such enclosure shall be integrated with the
retaining wall design and be no higher than 6' above finished
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grade. A three (3) foot ide planter shall also be installed
along its east elevation. The access gate shall be solid
with self closing gates have a front concrete pad for
service.
6. Any roof -mounted equipment not included in this application
shall be subject to review and approval of the Director of
Environmental Services.
7. Final construction plans for the proposed building shall be
in substantial conformance with the plan approved by the
Planning Commission. Prior to issuance of building permits,
a soils and geology report shall be submitted to and be
approved Ll the City Geologist regarding the proposed slope
excavation. Any recommendations shall be complied with.
8. A minimum of 7 parking spaces shall be provided with a
maximum of one compact stall.
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9. The maximum building height shall not be more than 19 feet 6
inches measured from the highest existing elevation covered
by the structure.
10. The building setbacks shall not be less than:
Front
20'
Rear
102'
North Side
10'
South Side
5'
11. All utilities to the site shall be underground, including
cable television, telephone, electrical, gas and water. All
appropriate permits shall be obtained for their installation.
If necessary, cable television shall connect to the nearest
trunk line at developer's expense.
12. All deliveries shall be made during business hours, however,
deliveries shall not occur during peak business hours to
relieve congestion on the site.
13. The proposed wall mounted channel letter sign shall have no
architectural, painted or otherwise created border so that
the sign area does not exceed 44 square feet. A separate
sign application is required.
14. The developer shall post a bond, cash deposit, or combination
thereof guaranteeing the following off-site improvements:
a. A Class II bike path the length of the property frontage.
b. Median improvements for Western Avenue.
C. Bus bench/bus shelter -- proportionate share for any on
the block.
d. Landscaping in the parkway.
The dollar amount shall be determined by the Director of
Public Works, and the security shall be posted before the
issuance of building permit.
Said security shall remain in effect for five years from
issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
15. The developer shall submit a set of plans to the Los Angeles
County Fire Department for their review and approval for
compliance with the Fire Code.
16. The Variance for a reduced number of parking spaces on the
site shall become null and void if there is a substantial
change in the nature, type or degree of the use on the site
which would require additional parking as determined by the
Director of Environmental Services.
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17. No automotive services shall be performed outside of the
service bays. No overnight, outside parking and/or storage
is permitted.
18. The landowner shall agree to participate in any future
special assessment district to underground utilities within
the boundaries of Specific Plan III.
19. The developer shall apply for curb cuts and right turn only
signage along Western Avenue from the Public Works Department
and Caltrans.
20. No video -type machines and food preparation shall be
permitted in conjunction with the operation of the approved
use.
21. The main building shall have a Spanish tile roof, stucco
finish, and wood trim consistent with the design theme of
Specific Plan III.
22. A detailed drainage and erosion control plan shall be
submitted and approved by the City EngineerrE for to issuance
of a building permit.
23. This approval shall expire one year from the date of the
Planning Commission action if application for building
permits for construction has not been made. Construction
must begin within one year of building permit application.
The Planning Commission may extend these time limits if so
requested prior to expiration. Variance No. 167 shall run
with these same timelines.
24. This list of Conditions of Approval supersedes these
conditions previously listed in P.C. No. Resolution 87-37.
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