PC RES 1997-010i
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96 -REVISION 'C',
THEREBY APPROVING ADDITIONS TOTALLING 3,189
SQUARE FEET TO TEN (10) ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS
IN TWO (2), EXISTING SINGLE -STORY CLASSROOM
BUILDINGS AT ST. JOHN FISHER SCHOOL, LOCATED AT
5448 CREST ROAD
WHEREAS, on December 9, 1996, the applicant, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese
of Los Angeles, submitted an application for Conditional Use Permit No. 96-Revision'C'
to allow the addition of computer labs to ten (10) elementary classrooms at St John Fisher
School on Crest Road; 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 96 -Revision 'C' would
have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the proposed project has been
found to be categorically exempt (Class 1, Section 15301(e)(2)); 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 February 11, 1997, 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 title [Title 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 project results in a negligible decrease in open space area; the
proposed additions substantially exceed the minimum front- and side -yard setback
requirements, and additional parking will be provided to bring the site back into
conformance with previous City approvals.
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 access to the site is provided by Crenshaw Boulevard and Crest Road, which are
major arterial roadways, and the expansion of the classrooms will result in neither
increased numbers of school staff nor significant additional enrollment, thereby creating
no significant increase in trips or decrease in the level of service of surrounding streets
and intersections
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 the
distance and vertical separation of the project site from surrounding residences and streets
reduces or eliminates any public or private view impairment; the site is adequately served
by public services and facilities to allow for development consistent with the General Plan,
and project site is not environmentally sensitive.
Section 4: That the proposed use is not contrary to the General Plan because it
is consistent with the Institutional land use designation, is consistent with Institutional
Activity Policy No 1 to "[locate] schools on or near major arterials or collectors, buffered
from residential uses, and provide adequate parking and automobile access", and
implements a stated goal of the Urban Environment Element of the General Plan to
"encourage the development of institutional facilities to serve the political, social and
cultural needs of [the City's] citizens "
Section 5: That, in providing certain requirements for setbacks, parking and
phasing, the project 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 February 11,
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 96-Revision'C', thereby approving additions totalling 3,189 square feet to ten (10)
elementary classrooms in two (2), existing single -story classroom buildings at St. John
Fisher School, located at 5448 Crest Road, 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 11th day of February 1997, by the following
vote
AYES: Commissioners Alberio, Cartwright, Clark, Ng, Slayden,
Vice Chairman Whiteneck, and Chairman Vannorsdall
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS
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Chairman
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Carolynn Fkbtru
Director of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement, and, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT 'A'
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96 -REVISION 'C'
(5448 Crest Road)
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 additions totalling 3,189 square feet in two (2) phases
to ten (10) elementary classrooms at St John Fisher School at 5448 Crest
Road The maximum height of both phases is fourteen feet six inches
(14'6"), which is the height of the ridgeline of the existing buildings The
Phase I addition of 1,269 square feet shall maintain a front -yard setback
from Crest Road of seventy-five feet nine inches (769") The Phase 11
addition of 1,920 square feet shall maintain a front -yard setback from Crest
Road of seventy-four feet four inches (74'4") and a side -yard setback of
eighty-three feet (83'0") Any change shall require approval of a further
revision to Conditional Use Permit No. 96 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
I 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
to revoke the approval of the project
4) If the Phase I addition has not been established (i.e., building permits
obtained) within two (2) years of the effective date of this Resolution, or if
construction has not been completed on both Phase I and Phase 11 additions
within five (5) years of the issuance of building permits for the Phase I
addition or within two (2) years of the issuance of building permits for the
Phase II addition (whichever occurs first), approval of the 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 January 13, 1997
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) No grading is permitted by this approval
9) All other conditions of approval of P.C. Resolution No 85-6, approving
Conditional Use Permit No 96, remain in effect
B. Prior to the issuance of Building Permits for each phase:
10) The applicant shall submit plans to the Planning Division for planning
clearance Plans for Phase 11 of the project shall substantially conform to the
site plan, Phase I floor plans and Phase I elevations submitted to the City on
January 13, 1997 The colors and materials for both Phase I and Phase II
shall be the same as or substantially similar to each other and to those of the
existing classroom buildings
C. Prior to Building Permit final for Phase l:
11) Notwithstanding the plans submitted to the City on January 13, 1997, the
applicant shall submit a revised site and parking plan for the project for the
review and approval of the Director of Planning, Budding and Code
Enforcement The revised plan shall provide for four (4) additional off-street
parking spaces, above and beyond the four (4) new spaces near the convent
as shown on the plans submitted to the City on January 13, 1997 A total of
three hundred fifty-nine (359) off-street spaces shall be provided for the
entire site, as required by the approval of Variance No 116 on April 9, 1985
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