PC RES 1996-010A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 176 -REVISION "B"
THEREBY APPROVING THE USE OF ROOMS "D" AND "F",
THE EXPANSION OF THE PALOS VERDES MONTESSORI
SCHOOL AT THE LADERA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER
(32201 FORRESTAL DRIVE)
WHEREAS, on March 11, 1996, the applicants, Mr and Mrs John Ernst, submitted
Conditional Use Permit No 176 -Revision "B", a request to use Rooms "D" and "F" in
Building "B" 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 "B"
would have a significant effect on the environment Accordingly, the proposed protect 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 April 23, 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 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 permuted on the site The existing facilities are more than adequate
to accommodate the expansion of the Montessori 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 expansion of school into two additional rooms within the complex 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 expanded 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 adequately shielded from adjacent residential communities by
surrounding athletic fields and playground areas and it is not anticipated that the noise
from the classrooms 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 (1) 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 operation of the
school, 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. Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council Pursuant to Section 17 56 070 of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code, any such appeal must be filed in writing with the City Clerk
no later than fifteen (15) days following April 23, 1996, the date of the Planning
Commission's final action
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Section 7: 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 Conditional Use Permit No 176 -Revision "B", thereby
approving the use of Rooms "D" and "F" in Building "B" for the expansion of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Montesson School, 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 23rd day of April 1996, by the following vote:
AYES:Commissioners Alberio, Cartwright, Franklin, Ng, Whiteneck, Vice -chair
Vannorsdali, and Chairman Clark
NOES- NONE
ABSTENTIONS NONE
Carolynn P tru
Director of Planning, Building, and Code
Enforcement; and, Secretary to the
Planning Commission
R�
Lawrence E. Clark,
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 176 -REVISION "B"
(32201 FORRESTAL DRIVE)
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 Rooms "D" and "F" in Building "B"
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 Nos 93-22 and 95-23 shall
remain in effect, unless modified above
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