PC RES 1992-0620
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 92-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
165 -REVISION "A" AND GRADING NO. 1662, TO ALLOW EXPANSION
OF THE EXISTING FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO
STORY BUILDING 28 FEET IN HEIGHT AT 5300 CREST ROAD
(DAUGHTERS OF MARY AND JOSEPH).
WHEREAS, the Daughters of
to Conditional Use Permit
requesting to expand the
two story facility to be
Novitiate Building with a
square foot addition to
facility; and
Mary and Joseph has submitted a revision
No. 165 and Grading Application No. 1662
existing facilities and construct a new
added to the existing 12,531 square foot
total square footage of 10,025 and a 600
an existing 4,500 square foot classroom
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing was held on
October 13, 1992 at which time all interested parties were given an
opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: After review of the scope and merit of the project
it is the City's determination that the project has no potential
for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
Section 2: That the proposed development will occur in the
southwest corner of the parcel and all proposed structures would
meet the front, side and rear setbacks requirements and the maximum
height is less than that permitted in the Institutional zoning
district under a Conditional Use Permit, therefore, the 5.98 acre
site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use.
Section 3: That the site for the proposed use is adequately
served by Crest Road which continues along the front of the subject
property and is a fully developed roadway identified in the General
Plan as a major arterial roadway for ingress and egress purposes
which is properly designed to carry the type and quantity of
traffic generated by the project.
Section 4: That the proposed Marian Center would function as
housing for the senior members of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph
and would constitute the use of one additional vehicle for
transportation purposes and would not have a significant effect to
existing parking which currently serves the facility with 94
spaces.
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Section 5: That construction at the subject property will not
constitute a significant adverse impact to adjacent property by
view impairment or excessive noise.
Section 6: That the property, which is zoned for
institutional purposes and is identified in the General Plan as an
institutional use for religious purposes, will continue to be used
as a Retreat Center/Convent and is therefore, not contrary to the
goals and policies of the General Plan.
Section 7: That 300 cubic yards of grading has been the only
grading request in the history of the property and is considered a
small quantity which is not excessive beyond that necessary for the
primary use of the lot.
Section 8: That grading will not significantly adversely
affect the visual relationships with, nor the views from
neighboring sites because the proposed retaining wall will not be
visible from the adjacent properties or the public right-of-way.
Section 9: That because the grading will occur in areas
previously disturbed during construction of the existing facilities
and not within the extreme slope areas on the property, the nature
of the grading minimizes the disturbance to the natural contours.
Section 10: 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 approves
Conditional Use Permit No. 165 -Revision "All and Grading No. 1662 to
allow expansion of the existing facilities and the construction of
a retaining wall not to exceed three feet in height around the
southern and western sides of the proposed facility, subject to
the Conditions of Approval in the attached Exhibit "All which are
necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
PASSED, APPROVED and adopted this 13th day ol October 1992.
le�w:: - , —
Robert Katherman,
Chairman
Du ley Onder onk, Director of
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT A
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 165 -REVISION "All
GRADING PERMIT NO. 1662
1. Within 30 days of this approval the applicant and the
landowner shall submit, in writing a statement that they have
read and understand all conditions of approval contained in
this exhibit. Failure to provide such a statement shall
render this approval null and void.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits the landowner shall
submit an exterior lighting plan for review and approval by
the Director of Environmental services. All lighting shall be
directed downwards and shielded to prevent illumination of
other properties. All lighting shall conform to section
17.54.030 of the Development Code. Minor modifications to the
lighting plan shall be subject to the review and approval of
the Department of Environmental Services.
3. The maximum height of the proposed Marian Center shall not
exceed 28 feet, maximum ridge elevation shall not exceed
128.45, with ridge height certification required. Height
shall be measured from the elevation of 100.45. To be
measured from existing adjacent grade.
4. The maximum height of retaining walls shall not exceed 3 feet
measured from the adjacent grade at the front of the wall. A
guard rail which meets the Building Code requirements shall be
installed at the top of the retaining wall. The total
combined height of the wall and guard rail shall not exceed
six feet. No other retaining walls are proposed or approved.
Other freestanding walls allowable within the Code may be
permitted and shall be limited to a height of 6 feet.
5. Prior to building permit issuance the property owner shall
gain permission to construct this facility from all utility
easement owners within the area of the proposed addition. All
overhead utility lines in this area shall be removed, and
rerouted either underground or another acceptable location
subject to the approval of the owner of said easement and the
Division of Environmental Services.
6. Prior to building Permit issuance this application shall be
reviewed by the County Fire Department. for compliance with
Fire Code Regulations.
7. The maximum height of the restroom addition shall not exceed
16 feet in height.
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