PC RES 1991-011•
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 91-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING THE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
NO. 619 AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 132 -REVISION "A" TO ALLOW THE DISCOVERY WORLD
INFANT CENTER AND PRESCHOOL TO USE PORTIONS OF
THE EXISTING MIRALESTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE
FACILITIES AT 6245 VIA CANADA
WHEREAS, on November 6, 1990 Ms. Sheryl Austin submitted an
application on behalf of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School
District requesting that the Discovery World Infant Center and
Preschool be allowed to use portions of the existing vacant
facilities at the Miraleste Elementary School site; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the proposal, Staff determined that
the project was not exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and requested that the
applicant complete and submit an Environmental Assessment; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 1991, Staff completed an Initial
Study of the project and determined that although the proposed
project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures have been added to the project which mitigate
all potential Impacts to a level of insignificance; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the City's Development
Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 26,
1991, 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: The granting of this revision to Conditional Use
Permit No. 132 will not cause any significant adverse
environmental impacts on adjacent properties or other permitted
uses on the site because the approval of this project has been
conditioned to mitigate any adverse impacts.
Section 2: The project will not individually or cumulatively
have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in
Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code because the project will
be utilizing existing vacant school facilities.
Section 3: The site is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the proposed use.
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Section 4: The site for the proposed use relates to streets
and highways properly designed to carry the type and quantity of
traffic generated by the proposed use in that the site is bounded
by Palos Verdes Drive East, Via Canada, and Picardie which are
public streets and there are a total of 48 parking spaces
available on-site.
Section 5: The proposed use is not contrary to the General
Plan.
Section 6: Portions of the existing grass playing fields
could be fenced without causing impacts to other existing
permitted uses on the site.
Section 7: For the foregoing reasons and based on the
information and findings included in the staff report and records
of the proceedings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the
Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 619 and
approves Conditional Use Permit No. 132 -Revision "A" subject to
the conditions of approval in Exhibits "A" and "B" which are
necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 9th day of A. 1, 1991.
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eEt Bena'rd, Director o"f
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
Peter K Von Hagen
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 619
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 132 -REVISION "A"
MIRALESTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
6245 VIA CANADA
Within thirty (30) days of this approval, the applicant and
the landowner shall submit, in writing, a statement that
he/she has read and understands all conditions of approval.
Failure to provide such a statement shall render this
approval null and void.
2. All conditions shall be complied with and maintained in a
good faith effort from the applicant. This approval may be
suspended by the Director of Environmental Services if found
in non-compliance with any of these conditions of approval.
3. The proposed revision to Conditional Use Permit No. 132 is
valid for six (6) months after initiation of operations. The
applicant may request that the Planning Commission extend
this permit prior to its expiration.
4. The sand box/tot lot and grass play area adjacent to the sand
box/tot lot may be fenced in accordance with the diagram
attached in Exhibit "B". Fencing shall be the minimum height
required by the Division of Building and Safety. Any gates
which provide access to this area may be closed and locked by
the applicant when not in use until such time as a member of
the public requests that the facilities remain open for
public use. If such a request is made, the Director of
Environmental Services shall review the request and may
require the gates to remain unlocked at all times to allow
for public access to the play area.
5. The applicant shall submit for review and approval by the
Director of Public Works a comprehensive plan detailing the
circulation pattern for pick-up and drop-off of students.
6. A limit on the number of students enrolled in the Discovery
World center shall be established so that the number of
parking spaces required for the use does not exceed 17. This
number shall be established based on State requirements for
student to teacher ratio, and shall include allowances for a
minimum of 5 loading spaces. If a change in the existing
uses on the Miraleste Elementary School grounds occurs which
causes additional parking spaces to be available, the
applicant may submit a written request to the Director of
Environmental Services to increase the level of enrollment.
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7. Based on State requirements for teacher to student ratios,
the applicant shall provide calculations indicating the total
proposed enrollment on the site with separate figures
provided for both the number of infants (0-2 years) and
preschool (2 years and older) students to the Director of
Environmental Services. Applicant shall also indicate the
number of teachers and teachers aides that will be employed
on site.
8. In order to decrease the number of drop-off and pick-ups of
students, the applicant shall work with all of the parents of
enrolled students as well as employees to encourage
carpooling wherever possible.
9. The applicant shall comply with all recommendations and
requirements, if any, of the Division of Building and Safety.
10. The proposed plans shall be reviewed by the Fire Department
to verify that adequate fire alarm systems are available on
the site.
11. The applicant shall supply a copy of the license provided by
the State Department of Social Services Community Care
Licensing Agency indicating compliance with all State
requirements and authorizing the operation of the Discovery
World center on this site.
12. The applicant shall install adequate communication systems on
the site in case of emergency.
13. No additional parking shall be permitted for any new or
existing uses on the site before 12:00 p.m. daily. Any
proposed increases in the number of vehicles to be parked on
the site after 12:00 p.m. shall be cleared by the Director of
Environmental Services prior to the change.
14. Unless the Department of Fish and Game determines that this
project is exempt from a filing fee imposed pursuant to Fish
and Game Code Section 711.4, the applicant shall submit to
the City payment of such fee made payable to the County Clerk
of Los Angeles, along with the County's documentation fee,
not later than 48 hours after project approval. The
applicant shall also be responsible for payment of any fines
the Department of Fish and Game determines to be owed.
Project approval is not operative, vested, or final until the
filing fees are paid or a Certificate of Fee Exemption is
properly completed. A minimum fee of $25.00 for
documentation handling shall be submitted to the City within
48 hours of project approval for processing of the
Certificate of Fee Exemption (De Minimus Impact Finding).
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