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P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 92- 64
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 173 TO ALLOW A
TUTORING CENTER IN A COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE
AT 28731 WESTERN AVENUE, SUITE #204.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Steven Wu, representing Kumon Math
Center, has requested a Conditional Use Permit to allow a tutoring
center within a Commercial General Zone; and
WHEREAS, after notice 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:
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.
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 street
capacity loads and the generation of traffic were analyzed prior to
the development of the mall. Anticipated traffic generated by
Kumon is expected to be of no significant impact given the small
class sizes and very limited hours of operation.
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. The educational use would have a lesser
impact on adjacent properties that a retail business (which would
not require a conditional use permit) operating during regular
business hours. Therefore, adjacent properties would not be
adversely affected.
Section 4: The impacts created by Kumon are insignificant to
the point that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA
requirements.
Section 6: That the proposed use is consistent with the
General Plan since staff reviewed the policies of the General Plan
with regard to commercial activity and found the project to be
consistent with its goals.
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That, in requiring the certain safeguards listed below, the
Planning Commission reviewed and considered the following
requirements 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.
g. Requiring maintenance of the structures, grounds,
and/or signs.
h. Requiring service roads and/or alleys when
practical.
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 mini-mall 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 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 approves
Conditional Use Permit No. 173 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 13th day of October, 1992 .
/ 1 f/
Robert Katherman
Chairman
Dudley derdonk, Director
of Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 173
KUMON MATH CENTER
28731 WESTERN AVENUE, SUITE 204
1. Within thirty (30) days of this approval, the applicant shall
submit, in writing, a statement that they have read,
understand, and agree to comply 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 classroom shall be limited to tutoring
services rendered by Kumon Math Center.
3. The hours of operation shall be limited to 1: 00 p.m. and 6:30
p.m. on Mondays and Fridays only. Any modification to this
condition shall be subject to review and approval by the
Director of Environmental Services.
4. Any proposed signage shall be subject to review and approval
by the Director of Environmental Services.
5. The applicant shall obtain approval from the Director of
Environmental Services prior to making any modifications or
additions to the site (including lighting, banners or
signage, etc. ) .
6. 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.
11. This permit is valid for five (5) years. The Planning
Commission may grant an extension of this use permit. The
request for extension must be submitted, in writing and with
the appropriate fee, prior to its expiration. A noticed
publichearing 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 Department identifying the property
owners within the 500 foot radius for the noticing.
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