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P.C . RESOLUTION NO. 90- 32
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 153 FOR AN INCREASE IN CANOPY
HEIGHT AT 31186 HAWTHORNE BLVD. ( 31200 P.V.D.W. ) .
WHEREAS , Unocal has requested a Conditional Use Permit to
increase the canopy clearance height (overall canopy height ) at
31186 Hawthorne Blvd. (31200 Palos Verdes Drive West ) ; and
WHEREAS , after notice pursuant to the Development Code ,
a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on Tuesday,
June 26, 1990 , 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 the subject site is adequate in size and
shape to accommodate the intended use . The use has existed since
prior to the City' s incorporation and is consistent with the
center's zoning classification.
Section 2: That the site is serviced by Hawthorne Blvd. and
Palos Verdes Drive West whose capacity is adequate to serve the
site and the existing use .
Section 3 : That there will be no significant adverse effects
on adjacent properties in approving the request for the increase
in the canopy ' s clearance . View analyses were performed from
surrounding residential properties and it was found that the lines
of sight towards the ocean and Catalina Island from these
properties were well above the existing canopy .
Section 4 : That the approval of Conditional Use Permit No .
153 will not be contrary to the objectives of the General Plan in
that the existing use complies with the General Plan and zoning
land use designations.
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Section 5 : For the foregoing reasons and based on information
and findings in the Staff Report , the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes does hereby approve Conditional Use
Permit No . 153 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.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of June % 90 .
/".. -Robert Mc ulty '�
Chairman
/1ob rt Benard Director o
Environmental Se:11/ rvices and
Secretary to the Commission
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Exhibit A
Conditional Use Permit No . 153
Conditions of Approval
1 ) The maximum height of the gasoline pump canopy shall not exceed
17 ' -0" . (Maximum canopy clearance : 14 ' -6" ) .
2) Any alteration to the canopy 's lighting must first be approved
by the Director of Environmental Services .
3 ) No signs ( temporary or permanent ) shall be placed on the canopy
structure .
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