PC RES 1995-023P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 95-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 176 REVISION "A"
THEREBY APPROVING THE USE OF AN ADDITIONAL
ROOM, GRASSY AREA, AND THE RECONVERSION OF A
STORAGE AREA INTO FUNCTIONAL RESTROOMS FOR
THE EXPANSION OF THE PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI
SCHOOL AT THE LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER
(32201 FORRESTAL DRIVE)
WHEREAS, on April 12, 1995, the applicants, Mr and Mrs John Ernst, submitted
Conditional Use Permit No 176 Revision "A", a request to use an additional room and a grassy area,
and reconvert a storage area into functional bathrooms for the expansion of the existing Rancho Palos
Verdes Montesson School, and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public
Resources Code Sections 2100 et seq ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA Guidelines, California Code of
Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq., the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, and Government
Code Section 65952 5(e) (Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement), Staff found no evidence that
Conditional Use Permit No 176 Revision "A" would have a significant effect on the environment.
Accordingly, the proposed project has been found to be exempt (Section 15061 (3)), and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 13, 1995,
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 because the proposal to expand a private educational use on the subject site is very similar
to the original use of the site and the other educational uses that have been previously permitted on
the site The existing facilities are more than adequate to accommodate the expansion of the
Montesson School. As a result of the significant reduction in the City's Recreation and Parks
programs and the departure of Times Mirror/Dimension Cable, and Canyon Verde College, the
Ladera Linda site is currently being utilized at a far less intensive level than when all of the other
tenants and events were present The occupation of a small area of the site by the Montessori School
will not disrupt or have any adverse effects on the existing active park, (including the City's office and
Discovery Room), or any community meetings that are generally held at the site during evening hours
(or weekends)
In addition, the use of the Community Center by the Montessori School will not have an adverse
effect on the site's parking accommodations for the same reasons mentioned above
Section 2: That the traffic generated by the proposed expansion will not have an adverse
impact on the two primary streets of access, Forrestal Drive and Palos Verdes Drive South, since
the current uses on the site will generate significantly less traffic than when all of the previous uses
occupied the site
Section 3: That, in approving the subject uses at the specific location, there will be no
significant adverse effect on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof, since the streets of access,
(Palos Verdes Drive South and Forrestal Drive) are adequate to carry the traffic generated by the
proposed school without creating significant congestion that would adversely effect the area residents
entering and exiting their neighborhood. The classroom buildings are essentially shielded from
adjacent residential communities by surrounding athletic fields and playground areas and it is not
anticipated that the noise from classroom and other activities will be a nuisance to the surrounding
areas since these activities would be conducted during regular daytime hours (7 30 a.m. to 5 30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday) As indicated in Section 2, there will be adequate parking on site to
accommodate the minor expansion.
Section 4: The current land use designation of Institutional (I) is reflected on both
the City's General Plan Map and zoning map The City's General Plan (1975) identifies the Ladera
Linda property as an institutional site and addresses the potential for future the expansion of the such
facilities. The intent of this City planning document is reflected in the zoning requirements contained
in Chapter 17.24 of the Development Code. Therefore, the subject site is designated for Institutional
land uses and the proposed expansion of the Palos Verdes Montessori School is compatible with this
designation.
Section 5: That, in requiring the certain safeguards regarding the placement, design, and
operation of the lights, the Planning Commission deems said requirements to be the minimum
necessary to protect the health, safety and general welfare. The safeguards are listed as conditions
of approval attached as Exhibit "A" of this P C Resolution.
Section 6: The time within which the judicial review of the decision reflected in tlus
Resolution, if available, must be sought is governed by Section 1094 6 of the California Code of Civil
Procedure
Section 7: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings included in
the Staff Report, and all other records of the proceedings, the Planning Commission hereby grants
Conditional Use Permit No 176 Revision "A", thereby approving the use of an additional room and
grassy area, and the reconversion of a storage area into functional restrooms, 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13th day of June 1995, by the following vote
AYES Commissioners Alberio, Ferraro, Vannorsdall, Wanq, Whiteneck, and
Chairman Mowlds
NOES. NONE
ABSTENTIONS
Vice Chair Hayes
NONE
Bret B.)3en)Ard, AIq
Director of Planning" Building, and Code
Enforcement, and, Secretary to the Planning
Commission
Eugene Mowlds 111,
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 176 REVISION "A"
(32201 FORRESTAL DRIVE)
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1) All structural and/or non-structural modifications to the facility shall be subject to
review and approval by the City's Building and Safety Division
2) The expansion of the Palos Verdes Montesson School shall be limited to the use of
Room E in Building B, the grassy area behind this building, and two small
bathrooms that are currently being used for temporary storage space on the
southeast corner of Building E
3) No signs have been approved with this permit. Any request for signage shall be
reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement.
4) Within thirty (30) days of this approval, the applicants shall submit in writing, a
statement that they have read, understand, and agree to all conditions of approval
contained herein. Failure to submit said written statement shall render this approval
null and void.
5) All applicable conditions from P C Resolution No. 93-22 shall remain in effect,
unless modified above
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