PC RES 1996-005P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 96-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
COASTAL PERMIT NO. 77 -REVISION, THEREBY
APPROVING CONTINUAL REMEDIAL GRADING
PURSUANT TO A SPECIFIC GRADING PLAN WITHIN THE
PORTUGUESE BEND CLUB, IN CONJUNCTION WITH
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 680 AND GRADING
PERMIT NO. 1315 -REVISION
WHEREAS, the applicant, the Portuguese Bend Club Homeowners Association, has
submitted an application for Coastal Permit No 77 -Revision, to allow the continual
remedial grading pursuant to a specific grading plan within the Portuguese Bend Club
which is necessary for the maintenance of Yacht Harbor Drive and the protection of
several homes from the active Portuguese Bend landslide, 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 Coastal Permit No 77 -Revision would have a
significant effect on the environment Accordingly, a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration
has been prepared and a notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law, 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 January 9, 1996, 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 prior to taking action on the proposed Portuguese Bend continual
remedial grading project, the Planning Commission considered the information and
findings contained in the draft Negative Declaration and determined that the document was
prepared in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
and local guidelines, with respect thereto.
Section 2: That the proposed project is in conformance with the Coastal Specific
Plan since the project is necessary to prevent earth movement from the Portuguese Bend
landslide from causing the deterioration and destruction of a portion of the Coastal Zone
and coastal environment The project is also necessary to prevent earth movement from
causing damage or destruction to at least four residences within the Portuguese Bend
Club, as well as to Yacht Harbor Drive, a private road providing access to the homes and
common recreational facilities in the lower portion of the development The project does
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not create any significant environmental impacts since the exposed portion of the toe of
the landslide, as well as the entire area that encompasses the grading, is devoid of all
vegetation and consists of broken earth caused by the continual earth movement
Moreover, the project is recommended by, and is being carried out under the supervision
of the City's and Redevelopment Agency's Geotechnical Consultant to prevent property
damage as well as control the movement of the active landslide.
Section 3: That the proposed development, when located between the sea and
the first public road, is in conformance with the applicable public access and recreation
policies of the Coastal Act since the project involves excavation of earth at the exposed
portion of the toe of an active landslide where general public access is not available or
appropriate until the area is stabilized However, the project would preserve shoreline
access for the Portuguese Bend Club residents, club members, and guests via Yacht
Harbor Drive by allowing the road to be maintained in a usable condition
Section 4: The time within which the judicial review of the decision reflected in this
Resolution, if available, must be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California
Code of Civil Procedure.
Section 5 For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, minutes, and all other records of the proceedings, the
Planning Commission hereby grants Coastal Permit No 77 -Revision, to allow the continual
remedial grading pursuant to a specific grading plan within the Portuguese Bend Club
which is necessary for the maintenance of Yacht Harbor Drive and the protection of
several homes from the active Portuguese Bend landslide.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of January 1996, by the following
vote:
AYES- Commissioners Alberio, Cartwright, Franklin, Ng, Whiteneck, Vice Chair
Vannorsdall, and Chairman Clark
NOES. NONE
ABSTENTIONS NONE �'
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ABSENT. N Lawrence E Clark,
Chairman
Bret B Betnarp, A
Director Qf Plahning/ Building, and Code
Enforcement, and, ecretary to the Planning
Commission
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P.C. Resolution No 96-5
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