PC RES 1997-040P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR A
PROPOSED TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 24546,
COASTAL PERMIT NO. 134, AND GRADING PERMIT NO.
1882 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6560 PALOS VERDES
DRIVE SOUTH.
WHEREAS, on June 17, 1996, Frank Sciarrotta submitted applications for
Tentative Parcel Map No. 24546, Coastal Permit No 134, Grading Permit No 1882,
and Environmental Assessment No. 685 in order to subdivide an existing single family
residential parcel at the southeast corner of the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive
South and Seawolf Drive into two lots, and,
WHEREAS, the applications were deemed complete on May 22, 1997 after the
applicant submitted required environmental information; and,
WHEREAS, the project site was developed and used as a gas station from
approximately May 1967 through October 1979, at which time the improvements and
underground tanks were removed from the site, and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq ("CEQA"), the State CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq , the City's
Local CEQA Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65952.5(f) (Hazardous Waste
and Substances Statement), the City of Rancho Palos Verdes prepared an Initial Study
and determined that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Tentative
Parcel Map No 24546, Coastal Permit No 134, and Grading No. 1882 would result in a
significant adverse effect on the environment, provided that mitigation measures were
adhered to Accordingly, a Draft Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of
that fact was given in the manner required by law; and,
WHEREAS, after issuing notice pursuant to the requirements of the City's
Development Code and the State CEQA Guidelines, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes held public hearings on July 8, 1997 and August 12, 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 HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS
Section 1 The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the
proposed Negative Declaration, the public comments upon it, and the other evidence
before the Commission prior to taking action on the proposed project and finds that the
Negative Declaration was prepared in a manner required by law, that there is no
substantial evidence that the approval of the Tentative Parcel Map, Coastal Permit, and
Grading permit would have a significant effect on the environment, provided that the
identified mitigation measures are complied with to eliminate significant environmental
effects of the proposed project
Section 2: Although the Negative Declaration analyzes the environmental
impacts associated with Tentative Parcel Map No. 24546, Coastal Permit No. 134, and
Grading Permit No 1882 appropriate environmental review will be performed for any
projects on either of the proposed parcels prior to receiving any approvals from the City,
as required by the California Environmental Quality Act and the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code, however this review will likely result in categorical exemptions for the
construction of single family residences
Section 3- The proposed Tentative Parcel Map, Coastal Permit and Grading
Permit are not contrary to the General Plan, since the project site is designated for single
family residential development, and since the proposed density is consistent with the
development density set forth by the General Plan Land Use Map
Section 4 The proposed Tentative Parcel Map, Coastal Permit and Grading
Permit are not contrary to the Coastal Specific Plan, since the project site is designated
for single family residential development, and since the proposed density is consistent
with the development density set forth by the Coastal Specific Plan
Section 5: The proposed project does not significantly impair views from Palos
Verdes Drive South as identified in the General Plan since the primary view is from the
west bound lane of Palos Verde Drive South, to which there is no impact as a result of
lowered pad elevations and reduced building heights as proposed by the applicant
Section 6- The proposed project has the potential to result in significant
impacts related to Hazards due to the possible presence of contaminated soils
remaining after the closure and demolition of the previous gas station use.
Section 7 Mitigation measures have been identified which will reduce the
potential hazard impacts to less than significant levels
Section 8: The project site contains no significant native vegetation, and has
no potential to impact biological resources
Section 9: Based upon the foregoing findings, the adoption of the Draft
Negative Declaration is in the public interest
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Section 10 Based upon the facts contained in this Resolution, in the Staff
Report and other components of the legislative record, in the proposed Negative
Declaration, and in the public comments received by the Commission, the Planning
Commission hereby adopts the proposed Negative Declaration associated with
Environmental Assessment No 685 for the proposed Tentative Parcel Map No 24546,
Coastal Permit No 134, and Grading Permit No 1882 for subdivision of an
approximately 22,344 square foot site into two (2) parcels that will be 10,654 square
feet and 11,690 square feet in size located at 6560 Palos Verdes Drive South
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 26th day of August 1997 by the
following roll call vote
AYES Commissioners Cartwright, Clark, Slayden, Vice Chairman
Whiteneck, and Chairman Vannorsdall.
NOES Commissioner Al beri o.
ABSTENTIONS Commissioner Ng.
ABSENT
Donald E Vannorsdall
Chairman
Carolynn Pet u, AICP
Director of Planning, Building,
and Code Enforcement; and,
Secretary to the Planning Commission
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