PC RES 1989-038P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 89-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT NO. 223 -REVISION AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 10 -REVISION TO ALLOW A ROVING FIELD
ARCHERY RANGE IN THE PORTUGUESE BEND LANDSLIDE.
WHEREAS, the South Bay Archery Club has requested approval
of Environmental Assessment No. 223 -Revision and Conditional Use
Permit No. 10 -Revision to allow a roving field archery range In
the Portuguese Bend Landslide.
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the Development Code, a
public hearing was held on July 11, 1989, 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 negative declaration for
Environmental Assessment No. 223 -Revision 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 the General Plan in that
temporary recreational facilities without permanent structures are
allowed in the zoning district.
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 Palos Verdes Drive
South whose traffic capacity is adequate to serve the site without
suffering significant impacts to its level of service.
Section 5: That there will be no significant adverse effect
on the adjacent properties caused by the archery range in the
landslide, due to the conditions of approval placed on the
project.
Section b: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does hereby approve
Environmental Assessment No. 223 -Revision and Conditional Use
Permit No. 10 -Revision subject to the conditions contained in
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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 this 11th day of July, 1989.
r
obe t ena Director/6f
Env'ronmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
Luella L. Wzke
Chairperson
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Conditional Use Permit No . 10-Revision and
Environmental Assessment No . 223-Revision
1 . All final plans including but not limited to the location of
parking , portable toilets , registration area, picnic tables ,
storage shed , signage , fencing , and target areas shall be
approved by the Director of Environmental Services . No
permanent structures are allowed .
2 . Fire prevention measures shall be taken as directed by the
local Fire Marshall . Parking shall not be allowed on the dirt
access road , barbecues are not permitted and a fire
extinguisher must be kept on the site at all times . Smoking
shall only be permitted in the dirt parking area not on the
archery range .
3 . Signage to alert hikers , bicyclists , and equestrians using the
trails of the archery shall be placed along the dirt road.
Exact location, sign copy , colors , size and the number of signs
shall be approved by the Director of Environmental Services .
4 . The Archery Club shall coordinate with the Director of Public
Works a schedule for Public Works monitoring of the drainage
pipe and landslide . The site shall not be used for archery
during these scheduled monitoring times .
5 . The applicant shall make every possible effort through G. T. E.
to secure a telephone on site .
6 . All existing debris on the site shall be removed prior to
establishment of the new Archery Club . When the Club is no
longer using the area it shall be cleared of any debris . The
area shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner at all
times .
7 . Consumption of alcoholic beverages or use of fire arms in or
adjacent to the Archery Club area is prohibited .
8 . The range and support facilities shall only be used during
daylight hours .
9 . Access to the site shall be taken off of Palos Verdes Drive
South and the access on Sweetbay shall not be used . The gate
shall be locked or monitored to control access at all times .
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10. Removal of vegetation is not allowed except to create small
level areas to allow placement of the hay bales and minor
trimming of shrubbery for clear shooting zones.
11. An open split rail or other fence approved by the Director of
Environmental Services shall be constructed on the western
boundary of the range from the intersection of the dart road
and the drainage pipe, north up the slope.
12. The applicant shall provide on an annual basis proof of
membership and insurance through the National Field Archery
Association.
13. Should the applicant fail to comply with any of these
conditions of approval the City may immediately revoke
approval of this permit.
14. The City shall maintain the right to revoke this approval and
close the archery range on a thirty day notice. Should a
major landslide or other geologic condition arise which may
prove to be an imminent hazard to the health, safety, or
welfare of person or persons In the area, the City retains the
right to immediately suspend the use and operation of the
archery park and range until the hazard is corrected.
15. The applicant and landowner shall file a statement, in
writing, with the City within thirty (30) days of this
approval, that he has read, understands, and consents to the
conditions herein imposed on the project.
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