PC RES 1994-002P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 94- 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 178 FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE REPAIR
FACILITY AT 28732 HIGHRIDGE ROAD
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted Environmental Assessment No. 658 and
Conditional Use Permit No. 178 to construct a 3,953 square foot automotive service facility with
six service bays, a 768 square foot office, and a 1,606.5 square foot canopy area along the front
facade of the building, on the property located at 28732 Highridge Road; and,
WHEREAS, on November 3, 1993, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
adopted Ordinance No. 294, which established an "Automotive Service Overlay Control District"
(hereafter "Overlay Control District") for eight sites within the City; and,
WHEREAS, the subject property at 28732 Highridge Road is located within the Overlay
Control District, and therefore retains its pre-existing institutional zoning and land use
designation; and,
WHEREAS, the Overlay Control District allows for automotive repair uses subject to the
approval of a Conditional Use Permit; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq. ("CEQA"), the State CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq., the City's Local CEQA
Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65952.5(e) (Hazardous Waste and Substances
Statement), the City prepared an Initial Study and determined that, by incorporating mitigation
measures into the Negative Declaration and project approval, there was no substantial evidence
that the adoption of Conditional Use Permit No. 178 would have a significant effect on the
environment. Accordingly, a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study were
prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and,
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning Commission of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to consider the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and the
proposed project on December 14, 1993, at which time public comments on the Draft Mitigated
Negative Declaration, the Initial Study, and Conditional Use Permit 178 were received by the
Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS
Section 1: That the currently vacant 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 the Automotive Service
Overlay Control District to adjust said use with those on abutting land and within the
neighborhood. The site was previously used as an full service gasoline station with three
automotive service bays. The proposed use would generate less environmental impacts when
compared to the original use
Section 2. That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly
designed to cant' the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use in that the side is
bounded by two artenals which adequately served the previous full service gasoline station use;
and this use will generate less traffic, both on and off the site.
Section 3: That, in approving the subject use at the specific location, potential significant
adverse effect on adjacent property or the permitted will be reduced to a level of insignificant
impact through the mitigation measures incorporated into the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
and the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
Section 4. That the project is not contrary to the General Plan since the use is consistent
with the General Plan's Automotive Service Overlay Control District goals in that the conditions
and mitigation measures imposed on the project recognize and preserves the unique
characteristics of the neighborhood in which the project is sited.
Section 5. That, by considering the criteria 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
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.
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It is the Commission's opinion that the safeguards listed above were met during the
design and approval process for the original full service gasoline station use, and continue to
comply with the City's current guidelines
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings included in
the Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Staff Report, and records of the proceedings,
the Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No 178 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 11th day of January 1994.
/,W,�
Robert Katheri
Chairman
Bret B 1Bem#d, AIC
Director of Planning, luilding, and
Code Enforcement, and Secretary
to the Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 178
28732 HIGHRIDGE ROAD
In addition to the conditions of approval required by P.C.
Resolution No. 94-2 approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration
for Environmental Assessment No. 658 (repeated herein under
"Section I '- Mitigation Measures") , Conditional Use Permit No. 178,
the applicant shall comply with the following requirements.
SECTION I: MITIGATION MEASURES
Disposal of Hazardous Materials
1. The applicant shall comply with all City and County standards,
(including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County
Sanitation District and Department of Water and Power) with
regard to the disposal of hazardous waste materials.
Noise Levels
2. All automotive repair services shall be required to occur
within the building constructed for the purpose of automotive
repair, which shall be constructed with masonry walls.
3. Operations permitted outside of the building shall be limited
to (if any) : the retail sale of petroleum products; the
supply of air and water; tire changing; battery servicing
charging and changing; and the installation of minor
accessories, (e.g., windshield blades and arms, gas caps,
lamps, lamp globes).
4. The orientation of the building shall conform substantially to
the approved plans and shall direct noise outward toward the
street, rather than inward toward surrounding residences.
5. Decibel levels being emitted from the site may not be audible
at a level in excess of 65 decibels as measured at the
property line of any adjacent residential property.
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6. In order to preserve the neighborhood character of the
surrounding residential neighborhood, the hours of operation
for automotive repair businesses under Chapter 17.36 of the
Development Code are limited to 8:00 - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Saturday. However, drop off and pick up of vehicles
shall be allowed from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through
Saturday. These limitations will negate the impacts of light
and glare to the surrounding residences during evening hours.
7. Lighting during the hours the business is not being operated
shall be governed by Chapter 17.54 of the Code, which
restricts the illumination of any properties other than the
one on which the light source is located.
8. The orientation of the building shall face outward toward the
street, thereby reducing the impact of light and glare on
neighboring residences.
Aesthetics
9. The applicant shall be required to install adequate
landscaping to create a buffer for the surrounding residences,
and to preserve the character of the neighborhood.
10. Any parking or storage of vehicles undergoing automotive
repair must be either housed in the automotive repair
building, or substantially screened from public view.
Drainage Impacts
11. The applicant must demonstrate compliance with the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit CA0061654,
issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board to the
County.
12. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with all stormwater
quality management programs in the County of Los Angeles.
13. Should the project require industrial wastewater discharge
into the public sewer system, the applicant must obtain the
required permits from the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works, and must provide copies of same to the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
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SECTION II: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Agreement to Comply with conditions of Approval.
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. This Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed by the Planning
Commission one year from the date this Resolution is signed to
ensure compliance with all conditions of approval, and may be
modified at that time if deemed necessary by the Planning
Commission.
Setbacks and Building Height
3. Minimum setbacks for the project shall be ten feet from any
property line, and shall substantially conform to the plans
approved by the Planning Commission (10 feet at north and east
sides; 51 feet at the west side; and 54 feet at the south
side).
4. The maximum allowable building height shall be 21 feet as
measured from the highest grade adjacent to the structure.
Curb Cuts
5. The curb cut and driveway apron on Highridge Road, located
closest to Armaga Springs Road shall be eliminated. All other
existing curb cuts and driveways must remain in their present
configuration. Any modifications shall be subject to the
review and approval of the Director of Public Works.
Vehicle servicing Requirements
6. Vehicles undergoing service must be parked within the
building. Employee vehicles, and vehicles awaiting service,
shall be parked on-site in areas which are substantially
screened from view from the public right-of-way and adjacent
private residences.
7. All vehicles undergoing service must be stored within the
building (and not under the canopy) after business hours.
8. There shall be no outside storage of inoperable or dismantled
vehicles on the property.
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Tow Truck
9. one tow truck shall be permitted on-site. The tow truck must
be substantially screened from view during the day, and stored
within the facility after business hours.
Landscaping
10. The area along the Crestridge Road streetside shall
incorporate a combined wall height and planted materials which
shall be maintained at a height of 48". The area along the
Highridge Road streetside shall incorporate a landscaped area,
setback a minimum of 10 feet from the streetside property line
to a maximum height of 6 feet, so as to screen the car storage
area form Highridge Road and the adjacent residential area
(Hillcrest Manor). The existing foliage which abuts adjacent
properties shall be maintained at its present levels.
A landscaping plan for the property is required, which shall
be subject to the review and approval of the Director of
Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement.
11. Landscaping (planted areas) on the site shall dedicate a
minimum of 18.7% of the total lot area to landscaping.
12. All areas which are not planted or used for building area must
be paved to meet City specifications (minimum three-inch
asphalt concrete) , and are subject to the review and approval
of the Building and safety Division.
Trash Enclosure
13. The trash enclosure on the property is limited to 61-011 in
height, and shall be equipped with a gate which screens the
receptacles from public view. Specifications for the trash
enclosure are subject to the review and approval of the
Director of Public Works.
Restrooms
14. The restrooms shall conform substantially to the approved
plans and shall be located inside the office and waiting room
portion of the facility.
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Lighting
15. Exterior lighting shall conform to the requirements of
Development Code Section 17.54.030.
Drainage and Stormwater
16. Drainage and stormwater runoff are subject to the review and
approval of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works,
as well as the City's Department of Public Works, and Building
and Safety Divisions. The applicant shall provide the
Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement with
written confirmation from the County that their stormwater,
drainage, clarifying systems and any other County requirements
have been met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy by the Building and Safety Division.
Loiterin
17. There shall be no loitering on the property by persons other
than those who have direct business with the automotive
service facility, persons who are employed on the property, or
persons who have been invited on the property by the property
owner or his employees.
Signage
18. A monument sign is permitted at the southwest corner of the
lot which up to a maximum height of 4811, including any berm.
All other signage must comply with Development Code Section
17.52.060, and is subject to the review and approval of the
Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement.
Hours and Operations Permitted
19. There shall be no public telephone or telephone booth on the
property.
20. Hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Any modifications shall
require a revision to this permit. However, drop off and pick
up of vehicles shall be allowed from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday.
21. No other sales activities may occur during the hours that the
repair facility is closed for business (i.e., Sundays, or
before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday).
However, drop off and pick up of vehicles shall be allowed
from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
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22. There shall be no machinery noise (e.g., air compressors or
other mechanical equipment) occurring before or after the
hours of operation.
23. There shall be no amplified music outside the building.
24. Services which may occur outside the building are limited to
the following:
1. The retail sale of petroleum products.
2. The supply of air and water.
3. Tire changing.
4. Battery servicing, charging and changing.
5. Installation of minor accessories such as windshield
blades and arms, gas caps, lamps lamp globes, and
performance of minor repair jobs.
25. The sale of non -automotive products including cigarettes,
snack foods, soft drinks, etc., is not permitted.
26. The sale of automotive products which are not directly
related to automotive repair, such as radios, floor mats, se at
covers, and other accessories, is not permitted.
Department of Fish and Game Reauirement
27. 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).
Compliance with Conditional Use Permit
28. 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 Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement if
any of these conditions of approval are not complied with.
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29. Any future modifications to the structure, lot coverage,
signage, or any of the conditions listed above shall be
subject to the review and approval of the Director of
Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement.
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