PC RES 1992-047P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 92-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT NO. 637 AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 170 FOR THE USE OF THE VACANT
RIDGECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE LOCATED AT
28915 NORTHBAY FOR CHURCH SERVICES, SUNDAY
SCHOOL, AND BIBLE STUDY CLASSES.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Reverend Samuel Kim, representing the
Palos Verdes Korean Church, have requested a Conditional Use Permit
to allow the use of a vacant elementary school site for the
purposes of conducting worship services, Sunday school, and bible
study classes at 28915 Northbay (former Ridgecrest Elementary
School); and
WHEREAS, in analyzing the Initial Study prepared for
Environmental Assessment No. 637, it was determined that no
significant adverse impacts would occur as a result of the project
and therefore a Negative Declaration was prepared and allowed to
circulate from June 17, 1992 through July 14, 1992 in order to
receive comments from the general public; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing was held on July
14, 1992, 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 site for the intended use is adequate in
size and shape to accommodate said use and for all of the yards,
setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping and other features required
by this title or by conditions imposed under this section to adjust
said use with those on abutting land and within the neighborhood
since the proposed use will not modify the physical characteristics
of the existing site. The site was previously used as an
elementary school with a population of up to 1,200 students and the
proposed use is significantly smaller in scope when compared to the
original use.
Section 2: That the site for the proposed use relates to
streets and highways properly designed 'to carry the type and
quantity of traffic generated by the subject use in that the
proposed use will be less intense as compared to the original use
of the site which was designed (including ingress and egress of
vehicles) to accommodate a maximum capacity of 950 students (with
the addition of portable buildings, the capacity increased to 1,200
students). The proposed use will accommodate a maximum of 70
parishioners and 25 children for Sunday school. The Church members
are expected to be citizens of the City and therefore impacts to
adjacent streets and highways will not be significant.
Section 3: That, in approving the subject use at the specific
location, there will be no significant adverse effect on adjacent
property or the permitted use thereof based on an analysis of the
Environmental Assessment.
- Section 4: That the proposed use is not contrary to the
general plan since the Ridgecrest Intermediate School was built in
1964 and was specifically recognized as an institutional use by the
General Plan upon its adoption in 1975. At that time, the General
Plan also recognized that the addition and/or expansion of schools
would be necessary if increases in population were realized.
However, student population actually decreased over the years,
thereby resulting in the closure of the school in 1991. The
expected number of participants for the proposed use would not
exceed 70 people which is much less intense than the previous use.
Section
5: That, in requiring the certain safeguards listed
below, the
Planning Commission deems said requirements to the
minimum necessary to protect the health, safety and general
welfare:
a.
Special setbacks and buffers.
b.
Fences and/or walls.
C.
Lighting
d.
Regulation of points of vehicular ingress and
egress
e.
Regulation of noise, vibration, odors, etc.
f.
Requiring landscaping and maintenance thereof.
9.
Requiring maintenance of the structures, grounds,
and/or signs.
h.
Requiring service roads and/or alleys when
practical.
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i. Such other conditions as will make possible
development of the city in an orderly and efficient
manner and in conformity with the intent and
purposes set forth in this title.
It is the Commission's opinion that the safeguards listed above
were met during the design and approval process for the original
school and continue to comply with the City's current standards.
Any modifications of these safeguards in the future will be subject
to review and approval of the Director of Environmental Services.
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons and based on the
information and findings included in the Initial Study, Staff
report, and records of the proceedings, the Planning Commission
hereby adopts the Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment
No. 637 and approves Conditional Use Permit No. 170 subject to the
conditions contained in Exhibit "All 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 14th day of July, 1992.
DX4�0-,A�
Dudley 0 derdon , Director
of Envi onmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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Robert Katherman
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "All
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 637
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 170
PALOS VERDES KOREAN CHURCH
28915 NORTHBAY ROAD
1. Within thirty (30) days of this approval, the applicant shall
submit, in writing, a statement that he has read, understands
and agrees with all conditions of approval contained in this
exhibit. Failure to provide such a statement shall render
this approval null and void.
2. The use of the Multi -Purpose Room, Rooms 101 & 102 and the
Principal's office shall be limited to the Korean Church.
3. The hours of operation and number of participants shall be
limited to the following:
DAY
ACTIVITY
TIME
ROOM
Sun.
worship services
9-10 a.m./
11-12 p.m.
Multipurpose rm.
Sun.
luncheon
12-1 p.m.
outdoor patio/
Fac. dining rm.
Sun.
Sunday school
11-12 p.m.
Room 101/102
Tues.
bible study class
8-10 p.m.
Room 101/102
Weds.
bible study class
9-11 a.m.
Room 101/102
Mon.-
Fri.
Reverend Kim's
office hours
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Principal's office
4. Any proposed signage shall be subject to review and
approval by the Director of Environmental Services.
5. The applicant shall provide written documentation that the
Fire Department has verified that adequate fire alarm
systems are available on the site.
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6. The applicant shall install adequate communication systems on
the site in case of emergency and provide proof thereof to
the Director of Environmental Services.
7. The applicant shall obtain approval from the Director of
Environmental Services prior to making any modifications or
additions to the site (including lighting, addition of any
structures, etc.).
8. All conditions shall be complied with and maintained in a
good faith effort from the applicant. This. approval may be
revoked by the Director of Environmental Services if any of
these conditions of approval are not complied with.
9. This permit is valid for two (2) years. The Planning
Commission may grant an extension of this use permit. A
written extension request must be submitted with the
appropriate fee prior to its expiration. A noticed public
hearing on the extension request shall be published and
mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site.
The applicant shall provide mailing labels to the
Environmental Services Dept, identifying the property owners
within the 500 foot radius for the noticing.
10. 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, no
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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