PC RES 1997-027P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 198, TO MODIFY AN
EXISTING UNMANNED CELLULAR SYSTEM FACILITY BY
RELOCATING SIX EXISTING 60" HIGH ANTENNAE AND
ADDING TWO NEW 60" HIGH ANTENNAE AND RELATED NEW
SCREENING, LOCATED AT 500 SILVER SPUR ROAD
WHEREAS, on December 19, 1996, the applicant, L.A. Cellular, submitted an application
for Conditional Use Permit No 198 to allow a modification to an existing cellular facility by
relocating six existing 60" high antennae and adding two additional 60" high antennae with new
screening ranging from 5.5 to 6.5' higher than the existing rooftop parapet at 500 Silver Spur
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), this
project is categorically exempt from CEQA per Section 15301, 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 May 13,
1997, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present
evidence
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 roof of the existing building), and the antennae will be located more
than 250 feet from the nearest residential area to the east, and the antennae and equipment will
not alter or interfere with the existing use of the site as an office building
Section 2: The site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways properly
designed to cavy 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 Silver Spur Road
Section 3: In approving the subject use at the specific location, there will 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 are setback
from the existing building edge/parapet and they will be screened by a fiberglass material that will
be compatible with the existing rooftop mechanical equipment screening and the colors of the
existing building
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- "it is
the goal of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to preserve and enhance the community's quality
living environment, 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 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, 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 May 13, 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 198, thereby
approving the amendment to an existing unmanned cellular facility, including relocating six 60"
high antennae, adding two new 60" high antennae, and adding new 5.5' high to 6 5' high
screening on the existing roof at 500 Silver Spur Road, subject to the conditions of approval
contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part -thereof, which are necessary to protect
the public health, safety and welfare.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May 1997, by the following vote:
AYES Commissioners Alberio, Cartwright, Clark, Ng, Slayden,
Vice Chairman Whiteneck, and Chairman Vannorsdall.
NOES
ABSTENTIONS
ABSENT
Carolynn PeWu
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. 198
500 SILVER SPUR ROAD
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 May 13, 1997.
3. This approval is for the relocation of six existing 60" high antennae, the addition of
two new 60" high antennae, and the addition of a 5.5' and a 6.5' high screen on the
roof of the existing building.
4 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 of a texture and are painted a
color to match the surrounding env ironment/structures
5 Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall comply with all
recommendations and requirements of the Division of Building and Safety
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