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P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 196, FOR AN UNMANNED
PERSONAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (PCS) FACILITY
INCLUDING ONE 65" HIGH X 1&112" DIAMETER ANTENNA
AND TWO EQUIPMENT BOXES, LOCATED AT THE 7/11
CONVENIENCE MARKET BUILDING AT 28041 HAWTHORNE
BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, on November 8, 1996, the applicant, Pacific Bell Mobile Services, submitted
an application for Conditional Use Permit No. 196 to allow a personal communications systems
(PGS) facility consisting of one 36" high antenna mounted on a 24" high post atop the parapet of
the existing building, and two equipment cabinets mounted at grade at the 7/11 convenience
market building, 28041 Hawthorne Boulevard; 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), this
project is categorically exempt from CEQA per Section 15301, and,
WHEREAS, at the request of the Planning Commission, the applicant installed a "mock-
up" of the proposed antenna on the subject property from April 22 to April 29, 1997 for review by
the Commission, staff and public, 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 March 25,
1997 and April 29, 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: The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed
antennae as the proposed antennae will be located within an area of the site that is already
developed (mounted on the parapet of the existing budding), and the antennae will be located
more than 140 feet from the nearest residential area to the northwest, and the antennae and
equipment will not alter or interfere with the existing use of the site as a commercial/office building
Section 2: 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 although
maintenance vehicles will occasionally visit the site to service the antennas and equipment, the
project will not result in a significant increase in vehicular trips to and from the site, and therefore
will not result in any measurable change to the existing level of service on Hawthorne Boulevard
or Granvia Altamira.
Section 3: In approving the subject use at the specific location, there will be not be a
significant adverse effect on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof because the proposed
antennae will not cause any significant visual or aesthetic impacts as the antennae is small, thin
and blends in with the sky and background environment
Section 4: The proposed use is not contrary to the General Plan because the project has
been designed to be consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan, including: "1t is
the goal of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to preserve and enhance the community's quality
living environment, to enhance the visual character and physical quality of existing
neighborhoods ", and, "It is the policy of the City to develop controls to preserve existing
significant visual aspects from future disruption or degradation'; and, "It is the policy of the City
to enhance views and vistas where appropriate through various visual accents"; and, "It is the
goal of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to provide for land uses which will be sensitive to and
enhance the natural environment and character of the community "
Section 5: In providing certain requirements for special setbacks and additional
screening through the use of fencing, painting and landscaping, the project will provide the
minimum necessary safeguards to protect the health, safety and general welfare as the proposed
project is designed and painted to blend in with the surrounding environment
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 April 29, 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 196, thereby
approving the installation of an unmanned PCS facility, including one 36" high x 1" diameter
antennae and two equipment cabinets mounted at grade at the 7111 convenience market building,
28041 Hawthorne Boulevard, subject to the conditions of approval contained in the attached
Exhibit "A" which are necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare
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AYES. Vannorsdall, Whiteneck, Alberio, Cartwright, Clark, Ng, Slayden
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT. None
M
Carolynn P*tru
Director of Planning, Budding and
Code Enforcement; and, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
Donald E Vannorsdall
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 196
28041 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD
Within thirty (30) days of this approval, landowner shall submit to the City a
statement, in writing, that they have read, understand, and agree to all Conditions
of Approval contained in this document. Failure to provide such statement shall
render this approval null and void.
2 All construction shall be completed in substantial conformance to the plans
approved by the Planning Commission on April 29, 1997.
3 This approval is for one 36" high x 1 " diameter antennae, to be mounted atop a 24"
high pole on the existing building parapet, and for two (2) equipment cabinets to be
located underneath an existing stairwell
4. The antennae and all supporting equipment shall be painted to match the colors of
the surrounding environment Prior to issuance of a building permit final inspection,
the applicant shall obtain approval from the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement to ensure that the antennae and all supporting equipment are painted
a color to match the surrounding environment.
5 Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall comply with all
recommendations and requirements of the Division of Building and Safety
6 Prior to issuance of a building permit final inspection, the applicant shall obtain
approval from the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement for the
installation of landscape screening of the equipment area.
7 The Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement shall conduct a review one year
from the date of installation of the antennae, and annually thereafter, to determine if the
applicant can replace the facility with a smaller antenna, based on subsequent
advancements in technology.
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