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P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-4
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82 -REVISION 'A',
THEREBY APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF AN
UNMANNED VEHICLE GATE, EXTENDED TRACT
PERIMETER WALLS AND A SUBDIVISION IDENTIFICATION
SIGN IN THE COMMON OPEN SPACE AREA AND THE
PROPOSED, VACATED STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OF
WHITLEY COLLINS DRIVE AT THE CREST ROAD
ENTRANCE OF TRACT NO. 38848 {THE ISLAND VIEW},
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CRENSHAW
BOULEVARD AND CREST ROAD
WHEREAS, on July 29, 1992, the applicant, The Island View Homeowners'
Association, submitted an application for Conditional Use Permit No 82 -Revision 'A' to
allow the installation of unmanned vehicle gates, additional subdivision identification
signage and modifications to tract perimeter walls at Whitley Collins Drive for Tract No
38848 (The Island View) at Crenshaw Boulevard and Crest Road; and,
WHEREAS, on August 27, 1996, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed
vacation of a portion of Whitley Collins Drive within Tract No 38848 to accommodate the
proposed unmanned vehicle gates for conformance with the Rancho Palos Verdes General
Plan, and subsequently adopted P C Resolution No 96-29 forwarding a finding of
consistency with the General Plan for said vacation to the City Council, with the additional
recommendations that 1) the vacated portion of Whitley Collins Drive would be maintained
as a roadway complying with all City standards for public streets, and 2) unobstructed
public pedestrian access would be maintained over the vacated right-of-way in the form
of an easement; and,
WHEREAS, on September 23, 1996, the Traffic Committee reviewed the applicant's
proposal for consistency with the City's goals and policies for traffic safety; and
subsequently recommended approval of the vacation of the portion of Whitley Collins Drive
within Tract No 38848 to the City Council and recommended conceptual approval of the
proposed vehicle gates at Whitley Collins Drive to the Planning Commission, with the
additional recommendation to provide directional signage at the proposed Whitley Collins
Drive gate to direct the general public to the entrance on San Clemente Place for vehicular
access to the tract, and,
WHEREAS, on October 15, 1996, the City Council adopted a Resolution of
Intention to vacate the public right-of-way of that portion of Whitley Collins Drive within
Tract No 38848, and set the date for the public hearing to consider said vacation on
December 3, 1996, which was subsequently continued to February 4, 1997, and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 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 65962 5(f) (Hazardous Waste and Substances
Statement), Staff found no evidence that Conditional Use Permit No. 82 -Revision 'A' would
have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed project has been
found to be categorically exempt (Class 1, Section 15301(c)), and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the requirements of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
on October 22, November 2, November 12, November 26 and December 10, 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 and for all of the yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping and
other features required by this tale [Tale 17 "Zoning"] or by conditions imposed under this
section [Section 17.56.060] to adjust said use to those on abutting land and within the
neighborhood because the proposed placement and height of the walls and gates comply
with the City's development standards; and vehicle turnaround and stacking requirements.
Section 2: That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways
properly designed to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use
because the improvements have been reviewed and approved by the City's Traffic
Engineer for compliance with the City's street design and traffic safety standards, and the
modifications to vehicular access to the tract will neither increase the amount of traffic
generated by the neighborhood nor create significant off-site traffic impacts upon adjacent
City streets
Section 3: That, in approving the subject use at the specific location, there will be
no significant adverse effect on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof because
tract security should be improved; and adequate, unobstructed public vehicular and
pedestrian access to the tract will continue to be provided
Section 4: That the proposed use is not contrary to the General Plan because the
vacation of Whitley Collins Drive has previously been deemed consistent with
Transportation Systems Policy No 21 of the General Plan, the structures proposed are
found in other detached, single-family neighborhoods in the area and are consistent with
the Residential 1-2 DU/acre land use designation; and, in re -directing and controlling
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public access to the tract, the proposed uses and structures are consistent with General
Plan Housing Policy No. 3 to "[encourage] and assist in the improvement of existing
residential neighborhoods so as to maintain optimum local standards of housing quality "
and General Plan Transportation Systems Policy No 1 to "[design] public access into
residential areas to control non -local traffic "
Section 5: That, in providing certain requirements for the maintenance of, liability
for and non vehicular access over the vacated street right-of-way, the protect will provide
the minimum necessary safeguards to protect the health, safety and general welfare
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 with the City, in writing, and
with the appropriate appeal fee, no later than fifteen (15) days following January 14, 1997,
the date of the Planning Commission's final action
Section 7: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, Minutes and other records of proceedings, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Conditional Use Permit
No 82 -Revision 'A', thereby approving the placement of an unmanned vehicle gate,
extended tract perimeter walls and a subdivision identification sign in the common open
space area and the proposed, vacated street right-of-way of Whitley Collins Drive at the
Crest Road entrance of Tract No 38848 (The Island View), subject to the conditions
contained in Exhibit 'A', attached hereto and made a part hereof, which are necessary to
protect the public health, safety and welfare in the area.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January 1997, by the following
vote.
AYES. Vice Chairman Vannorsdal 1 , Comthi,ssi oners Cartwwi ghtrlafidy-"Ng= r)
NOES commissioners Alberi-6-an'dAhiteneck
ABSTENTIONS' None
ABSENT Chairman Clark
Carolynn P9tru
Director of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement, and, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
Lawrence E Clark
Chairman
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EXHIBIT 'A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82 -REVISION 'A'
(Tract No. 38848)
A. General Conditions:
1) Within thirty (30) days following adoption of this Resolution, the applicant
and the property owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing, that
they have read, understand, and agree to all conditions of approval
contained in this Resolution. Failure to provide said written statement shall
render this approval null and void
2) This approval is for the placement of an unmanned vehicle gate, extended
tract perimeter walls and a subdivision identification sign in the common
open space area and the proposed, vacated street right-of-way of Whitley
Collins Drive at the Crest Road entrance of Tract No 38848 The maximum
height of the tract perimeter walls is five feet, ten inches (610") and the
maximum size of the subdivision identification sign is thirteen square feet
(13 ft). Any change shall require approval of a further revision to
Conditional Use Permit No 82 by the Planning Commission and shall
require a new and separate environmental review
3) All project development on the site shall conform to the specific standards
contained in these conditions of approval or, if not addressed herein, in the
RS -2 district development standards of the City's Municipal Code Failure
to comply with and adhere to all of these conditions of approval will be cause
for revocation of the approval of the project through a public hearing
conducted by the Planning Commission.
4) If the gates, tract perimeter walls or subdivision identification sign have not
been established (i e, building permits obtained for the gates and/or the
walls and sign erected) within two (2) years of the effective date of this
Resolution, or if construction has not been completed within two (2) years
of the issuance of building permits for the gates, approval of project shall
expire and be of no further effect unless, prior to expiration, a written request
for extension is filed with the Department of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement and approved by the Planning Commission Otherwise, a
conditional use permit revision must be approved prior to further
development
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5) In the event that any of these conditions conflict with the recommendations
and/or requirements of another permitting agency or City department, the
stricter standard shall apply
6) Unless otherwise designated in these conditions, all construction shall be
completed in substantial conformance with the plans submitted to the City
on September 18, 1996
7) The hours of construction shall be limited to 7 00 AM to 7.00 PM, Monday
through Saturday. No construction shall be permitted on Sundays or on
legal holidays
8) The approval of the uses and structures described in this Resolution shall
not be effective unless and until the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council takes
action to vacate that portion of the public right-of-way of Whitley Collins
Drive located within Tract No. 38848.
9) The applicant shall comply with all recommendations and requirements, if
any, required by the City's Planning Commission, Traffic Committee, or
Traffic Engineer
10) Unrestricted pedestrian access shall be maintained at the Whitley Collins
Drive gate The 50 -inch -wide pedestrian accessways on either side of the
vehicle gate shall not be obstructed by gates, bollards or other similar
impediments
11) Outdoor lighting installed in conjunction with this protect shall comply with
the provisions of Section 17.54.030 of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Development Code. Ground -mounted lighting fixtures shall be screened by
a landscaped berm or low shrubs Neither the lighting fixtures nor the
required screening shall exceed thirty inches (30") in height.
12) All other conditions of approval of P C. Resolution No 82-13, approving
Conditional Use Permit No 82, remain in effect
B. Prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the gates at Whitley Collins Drive
and/or the extension of any tract perimeter walls:
13) The applicant shall obtain a Sign Permit for the subdivision identification
sign at Whitley Collins Drive from the Director of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement This approval is for a 13 -square -foot sign as depicted
on the plans submitted to the City on September 18, 1996, and in
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conformance with the provisions of Section 17 52.O50(F) of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Development Code
14) Los Angeles County Fire Department approval is required for the automatic
gates. The gates shall be equipped with an emergency override system. An
access code, card or key shall be provided to any public agency (i e, police,
fire, public works) needing access through the Whitley Collins Drive gate on
a regular or emergency basis
15) Notwithstanding the plans submitted to the City on September 18, 1996
a) Directional signs shall be installed on both sides of the Whitley
Collins Drive gate The sign on the outside of the gate shall direct
non-residents to San Clemente Place to enter the tract, and the sign
on the inside of the gate shall direct non-residents to San Clemente
Place to exit the tract. The applicant shall obtain Sign Permits for
these directional signs from the Director of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement, which may be combined with the permit required
in Condition No 13 above
b) The landscaped median inside the Whitley Collins Drive gate shall be
modified to provide a vehicle turnaround The design of the
turnaround shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Public
Works
C) No modifications to the tract perimeter walls or other structures on
private, common area lots at the San Clemente Place entrance are
approved by this permit.
d) Surveillance cameras may be installed on private, common area
property at either or both entrances to the tract. The applicant shall
obtain any applicable building or electrical permits for the installation
of the surveillance camera(s)
(e) The exit gate at Whitley Collins Drive shall be equipped with a
pavement sensor or other device to allow the gate to be opened
automatically without the need of an access code, card or remote
opener
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