PC RES 1995-0150;
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 95-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 17.12 (PROPOSED CHAPTER 17.46) OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, in December 1991, after extensive formal and public
review of comprehensive revisions to the City's Development Code
(Titles 16 and 17), the City Council adopted all of the non -Title
17 revisions, and conceptually approved the proposed Title 17
revisions, with the exception of six specific unresolved sections;
and,
WHEREAS, due to the City Council's desire to establish
residential design review standards as part of Title 17, the
adoption of revised Title 17 was tabled until such standards/
procedures could be examined and proffered by a City Council/
Planning Commission Subcommittee. However, due to unresolved
issues with respect to the appropriate level of residential design
control, the Subcommittee was disbanded in December 1992 and final
adoption of revised Title 17, including the sections already
conceptually approved, was postponed indefinitely; and,
WHEREAS, in January 1994, the City Council directed Staff to
re-initiate the Development Code Revision proceedings; and,
I
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, the Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing on April 28, 1994, June 14, 1994,
October 11, 1994, October 25, 1994, January 10, 1995, January 24,
1995 and May 23, 1995, at which time all interested parties were
given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence regarding
said amendments to Chapter 17.12 (proposed Chapter 17.46) as set
forth in the Planning Commission Staff Reports of those dates.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered
the proposed amendments to Chapter 17.12 (Equestrian Overlay
District), which is proposed to be re -titled Chapter 17.46 (Large
Domestic Animal Overlay Control District), of the Municipal Code.
Section 2: The amendments to Chapter 17.12 are consistent with
California Government Code Section 65853, zoning amendment
procedures.
Section 3: The amendments to Chapter 17.12 are consistent with
the Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan in that they uphold, and do
not hinder, the goals and policies of that plan; in particular the
amendments provide controls for the maintaining and controlling of
animals in a safe, sanitary, and healthy manner.
0, 9
Section 4: The provisions of Chapter 17.12, insofar as they
are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code or any other ordinance repealed,
amended or superseded upon the enactment of this ordinance, should
be construed as a restatement and continuation of those previous
provisions and not as new enactments.
Section 5: The amendments to Chapter 17.46 are necessary to
preserve the public health, safety and welfare in the City.
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons and based on the
information and findings included in the Staff Reports, Minutes,
and other records of the proceedings, the Planning Commission
hereby recommends to the City Council approval of the amendments to
Chapter 17.12 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED
Bret B. BTenardj AICP
f
Direct r f �.Pla lining, Building,
and Code Enforcement, and
Secretary to the Commission
Ohr#4b 1746res pe)
rd qWy)of May 1995.
irman
S,
AYES: Commissioners Alberio, Vannorsdall, Wang, Vice Chair Hayes,
and Chairman Mowlds
NOES: Commissioner Ferraro
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Whiteneck
P.C. Resolution No. 95-_15
Page 2 of 2