PC RES 1998-008P.G. RESOLUTION NO. 98-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 191 -REVISION 'A',
THEREBY APPROVING THE CO -LOCATION OF EIGHT (8)
NEW ENHANCED SPECIALIZED MOBILE RADIO (ESMR)
PANEL ANTENNAE FOR NEXTEL ON THE STAIRWAY
PENTHOUSE ON THE ROOF OF THE OCEAN VIEW
APARTMENTS, LOCATED AT 6507 OCEAN CREST DRIVE
WHEREAS, on August 13, 1996, the Planning Commission adopted P.C. Resolution
No 96-21, approving the application for Conditional Use Permit No 191 by Pacific Bell
Mobile Services (PBMS) to install four (4) personal communications systems (PCS) panel
antenna and support equipment on the elevator penthouse and roof, respectively, of the
Ocean Crest Apartments, subject to the provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Development Code requiring PBMS and the owner of the Ocean Crest Apartments to
cooperate in future requests for co -location of additional wireless communications facilities
on the site; and,
WHEREAS, on October 13, 1997, the applicant, Nextel, submitted an application
for Conditional Use Permit No. 191 -Revision 'A' to allow the co -location of eight (8)
enhanced specialized mobile radio (ESMR) panel antennae and ground -mounted support
equipment on the Ocean Crest Apartments building and site, and,
WHEREAS, on December 16, 1997, the application for Conditional Use Permit No.
191 -Revision 'A' was deemed complete by Staff, 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 Regulations, 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 191 -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(a)), 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 24, 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 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 60 050]
to adjust said use to those on abutting land and within the neighborhood because the
location of the proposed antennae and equipment complies with the development
standards of the RM -12 district, adequate parking for the antenna facility is provided in
compliance with RPVDC Section 17.76 020(A)(7), and screening for the antennae and
equipment will be provided in compliance with RPVDC Section 17.76.020(A)(8)
Section 2: The site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways sufficient
to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use because the site is
served by Hawthorne Boulevard, which is a major arterial roadway, the proposed use will
generate negligible additional trips to and from the site; and there will be no adverse effect
upon existing levels of service for abutting public streets (Ocean Crest and Island View
drives) or nearby intersections (Hawthorne Boulevard/Ocean Crest Drive)
Section 3: 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
proposed antennae will be mounted below the roof of the existing stairway penthouse,
Staff analysis of the view impacts of the new antennae have revealed that there will be no
significant impairment of public or private views as a result of the co -location of the
additional antennae, and the antennae and related equipment will be screened by painting
the new antennae and cable chases to match the building and placing the equipment on
the ground at the north side of the building and behind an existing retaining wall
Section 4: The proposed use is not contrary to the General Plan because, as
proposed and conditioned, the project implements goals and policies of the General Plan
to "ensure adequate public utilities and communication services to all residents, while
maintaining the quality of the environment" and "[require] adequate landscaping or
buffering techniques for all new and existing facilities and networks, in order to reduce the
visual impact of many infrastructure facilities and networks"; and is consistent with the
existing use of the site as an apartment complex, the underlying land use designation of
Residential, 6-12 DU/acre, and the surrounding single- and multi -family residential
neighborhoods
Section 5: The site of the proposed use is not within any of the overlay control
districts established by Chapter 17.40 (Overlay Control Districts of this title [Title 17
"Zoning"], so there is no need to ensure that the proposed use complies with the
requirements of that chapter
Section 6: Conditions regarding any of the requirements listed in RPVDC Section
17.60 050(A)(6), which the Planning Commission finds to be necessary to protect the
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health, safety and general welfare, have been imposed [including but not limited to].
setbacks and buffers; fences or walls, lighting, vehicular ingress and egress, noise,
vibration, odors and similar emissions, landscaping, maintenance of structures, grounds
or signs; service roads or alleys, and such other conditions as will make possible
development of the City in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity with the intent
and purposes set forth in this title [Title 17 "Zoning"] as described in the conditions of
approval of the attached Exhibit'A'
Section 7: Any interested person aggrieved by this decision or by any portion of
this decision may appeal to the City Council Pursuant to Section 17.60.060 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 24,
1998, the date of the Planning Commission's final action
Section 8: 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 191 -Revision 'A', thereby approving the co -location of eight (8) new enhanced
specialized mobile radio (ESMR) panel antennae for Nextel on the stairway penthouse on
the roof of the Ocean View Apartments, located at 6507 Ocean Crest Drive, 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 24th day of February 1998, by the following
vote.
AYES- Chairman Clark, Vice Chair Cartwright, Commissioners Alberio,
Paris and Slayden
NOES none
ABSTENTIONS Commissioner -Vannorsdall
ABSENT. Commissioner Lyon
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AcfiCcj,0irector of PlaDng, Building
and Code Enforcement, and, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
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Lawrence E Clark
Chairman
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EXHIBIT'A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 191 -REVISION 'A'
(6507 Ocean Crest Drive)
A. Genera! Conditions:
Prior to the submittal of plans into Building and Safety plan check, 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 within ninety (90) days following adoption of this Resolution shall
render this approval null and void
2 This approval is for the co -location of eight (8) enhanced specialized mobile
radio (ESMR) panel antennae on the stairway penthouse of the Ocean View
Apartments, plus ground -mounted support equipment cabinets The
maximum height of the new ESMR panel antennae shall be below the roof
of the stairway penthouse, which is approximately sixty-four feet (64'0")
above grade The panel antennae shall be mounted flat against the north
and south sides of the penthouse. The support equipment shall be ground -
mounted and located behind the existing retaining wall on the north side of
the building Any substantial change shall require approval of an
amendment to Conditional Use Permit No 191 -Revision 'A' 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
RM -12 district development standards of the City's Municipal Code
4 Failure to comply with and adhere to all of these conditions of approval may
be cause to revoke the approval of the project by the Planning Commission
after conducting a public hearing on the matter.
5 If the ESMR facility has not been established (i.e., building permits obtained)
within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of this Resolution,
or if construction has not been completed within one hundred eighty (180)
days of the issuance of building permits, 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
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conditional use permit revision must be approved prior to further
development
6 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
7 Unless otherwise designated in these conditions, all construction shall be
completed in substantial conformance with the plans submitted to the City
on December 15, 1997, entitled "Nextel Communications, Site Number 064,
Palos Verdes Crest, 6507 Ocean Crest Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA ,"
prepared for Nextel Communications by C.R. Carney Architects, and dated
October 14, 1997.
8 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
9 Unless otherwise modified by these conditions, all conditions of approval for
Conditional Use Permit No 191, as adopted by the Planning Commission on
August 13, 1996 as P C Resolution No. 96-21, remain unchanged, in effect
and valid
B. Prior to Building Permit issuance:
10 Pursuant to Section 17.76.020(A)(4)(c) of the City's Development Code, the
applicant and landowner shall agree, in writing, to cooperate in possible
future co -location of additional PCS and other wireless communications
facilities on this monopole. Under the terms of this agreement, the applicant
and landowner shall be obligated to.
a Respond in a timely, comprehensive manner to a request for
information from a potential shared -use applicant, and
b. Negotiate in good faith for shared use by third parties
Copies of said agreements shall be provided to the City,
C. Prior to Building Permit final:
11. The new panel antennae and cable chase on the roof and west facade shall
be painted to match the building
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