CC RES 2017-003 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AS PART OF THE ANNUAL REVIEW
FOR THE GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
27501 WESTERN AVENUE (GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK).
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2007, the Planning Commission adopted P.C. Resolution
No. 2007-32, certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopted P.C. Resolution No.
2007-33, approving amendments to the Green Hills Master Plan, which called for
development of the Green Hills Memorial Park ("Green Hills") over the next 30 to 50 years,
and allowed grading and mausoleum buildings to be constructed at various specified
locations throughout Green Hills cemetery; and,
WHEREAS, Condition of Approval Nos. AQ-14 and N-3 in P.C. Resolution No.
2008-47 state that: "The project shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission annually,
commencing on the date of final approval, to review the applicant's compliance with all
conditions of approval associated with the Master Plan and Master Plan Revision. At that
time, the Planning Commission may add, delete, or modify the conditions of approval as
deemed necessary and appropriate, as well as increase the time between review periods.
Notice of said review hearing shall be published and provided to owners of property within
a 500'radius, to persons requesting notice, to all affected homeowners associations, and
to the property owner in accordance with Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code Section
17.80.090.", thereby affording the Planning Commission the ability to add, delete, or modify
the conditions of approval as deemed necessary and appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, after review of the plans for consistency with the Green Hills Master
Plan, Planning Division approval was granted on November 11, 2011, for the first phase of
the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building in Area 11; and,
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2012, the Building and Safety Division issued a
building permit for the construction of the first phase of the Memorial Terrace Mausoleum
building, which is also known as the Pacific Terrace Mausoleum, in Area 11 ("Pacific
Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum" or "the Mausoleum") and Green Hills commenced
and completed construction of the building, and on September 11, 2013, the Building and
Safety Division finaled the building permit for the 10,366 square foot Pacific
Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building per BLD2011-00799 and thereafter
commenced operations including sales of crypts and burial plots, including on the rooftop;
and,
WHEREAS, as a result of the construction and operation of the new mausoleum
building, Staff received numerous inquiries and complaints from residents in the adjacent
Vista Verde condominium complex in the City of Lomita regarding the Mausoleum's visual
and view impacts, in addition to the proximity of the burial preparation and ceremonial
activities on the roof of the Mausoleum building; and,
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2014, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing to conduct an operational review of the Green Hills Cemetery to address the
concerns about the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building along with any
other concerns raised by the public regarding the Green Hills Master Plan, at which time
all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and,
WHEREAS, at the February 25, 2014, Planning Commission meeting, the Planning
Commission tentatively agreed to impose a 90-day moratorium on all ground burials and
interments on the rooftop of the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building in
Area 11 while Staff identified new or revised conditions to address specific noise, visual
and privacy impacts identified by the Planning Commission based on public testimony, and
continued the public hearing to the March 11, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2014, the Planning Commission continued the public
hearing to April 22, 2014, to allow Green Hills and the Vista Verde Condominium
Association to come to an agreement on mitigation measures to address impacts
associated with the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building in Area 11
which thereafter was further continued to May 13, 2014, and again to August 12, 2014, to
allow the parties to continue their discussions and directed Staff to include a Resolution for
consideration that could impose a temporary 90-day moratorium on roof-top burials on the
Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building; and,
WHEREAS, at the August 12, 2014, Planning Commission meeting, the Planning
Commission conducted the continued public hearing at which time all interested parties
were given an opportunity to be heard and present additional evidence, and directed Green
Hills to apply for an after-the-fact Variance to seek approval to allow the existing Pacific
Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building to remain encroaching into the required 40-
foot property line setback and directed Staff to review Green Hills' existing conditional use
permit to make sure that they are in compliance with all of the conditions of approval, closed
the public hearing and directed Staff to bring back a Resolution at the August 26, 2014,
Planning Commission meeting to impose a number of conditions on the cemetery to
avoid/minimize impacts to the adjoining neighbors from burial activity on the roof of the
Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building in Area 11 of the Green Hills Master
Plan; and,
WHEREAS, at the August 26, 2014, meeting, due to further controversy the matter
was re-noticed for October 28, 2014, and at that meeting, the Planning Commission held
a duly-noticed public hearing, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity
to be heard and further present evidence, and to fulfill the requirements of the Municipal
Code, the Planning Commission directed Green Hills to submit a Variance application
within 30 days to seek approval to: (i) allow the existing Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace
Mausoleum building to remain encroaching 32 feet into the required 40-foot property line
setback; (ii) allow certain existing below ground burials within the 16-foot setback in the
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northwest corner of the cemetery site between the west property line and the maintenance
yard to remain and to allow six additional interments in companion plots where individuals
already are interred; and (iii) allow existing structures and certain existing above-ground
interments to remain within the 5-foot setback area along the western property line in the
area south of the Pacifica Mausoleum building; and,
WHEREAS, additionally at the October 28, 2014, Planning Commission meeting,
the Planning Commission agreed to impose a moratorium on ground burials/interments
and sales of burial plots on the rooftop of the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum
building located in Area 11 of the Master Plan, and imposed a moratorium on above-ground
burials within the 5-foot setback area along the western property line in the area south of
the Pacifica Mausoleum building, which would remain in effect until final City action or
further determination by the City Council is taken regarding these interments and structures
in the required setbacks, and imposed a number of conditions on the cemetery to
avoid/minimize impacts to the adjoining residential properties from burials and activities on
the roof of the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building in Area 11 of the
Green Hills Master Plan, and directed Staff to bring back a Resolution memorializing its
decision for consideration at the November 11, 2014, Planning Commission meeting, and
continued the public hearing to November 11, 2014, at which time the resolution was
revised and adopted; and,
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2014, Ellen Berkowitz of Gresham, Savage Nolan &
Tilden filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to the City Council on behalf
of Green Hills Memorial Park, seeking to overturn the entirety of the Planning
Commission's decision and followed this letter up with additional correspondence; and,
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2015, when the public hearing on the appeal was
opened, due to the substantial amount of information and materials that were submitted to
the City Council just prior to the commencement of the public hearing, the City Council
continued the public hearing so the City Council would be able to review and consider all
of the additional materials that had been submitted; and,
WHEREAS, during the course of the summer of 2015, the parties conducted
extensive discussions in an effort to resolve the dispute but no agreement was reached;
and,
WHEREAS, at a re-noticed public hearing on September 1, 2015, the City Council
took up the November 25, 2014, appeal by Green Hills and after considering all testimony,
directed staff to prepare a resolution upholding the Planning Commission action, which
matter was scheduled to be heard on September 15, 2015, and was subsequently deferred
to November 17, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, at the continued public hearing on November 17, 2015, the City Council
adopted Resolution No. 2015-102, thereby upholding in part and modifying in part the
Planning Commission's decision approving the compliance review for the Green Hills
Cemetery and allowing the mausoleum building in Area 11 to remain in accordance with
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its 2007 approvals and permits and revising certain conditions of approval, and amending
the Green Hills Cemetery Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, no Annual Compliance Review was conducted for 2015 since the 2014
Annual Review commenced on February 25, 2014 and extended through November 17,
2015; and,
WHEREAS, on January 5, 2017, a public notice of the Annual Review was mailed
to owners of property within a 500' radius of the subject site, to persons requesting notice,
to all affected homeowners associations, and to the property owner in accordance with
Rancho Palos Verdes Code Section 17.80.090, and published in the Palos Verdes
Peninsula News pursuant to the requirements of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development
Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on January 31, 2017,
at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present
evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Recitals. Each of the recitals set forth above is true and correct and
is incorporated as part of this decision.
Section 2: CEQA Findings. 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), this decision by the City Council (i) constitutes minor
modification to the existing Conditions of Approval of the Green Hills Master Plan
Conditional Use Permit to reduce the impacts of the operations on adjacent properties; and
(ii) will not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, this decision is not
subject to CEQA pursuant to California Code of Regulations Sections 15601(b)(2), 15301,
and 15061(b)(3).
Section 3: Municipal Code Findings for Granting Compliance Review and
Modifications to Conditions. This is a de novo hearing where the City Council has
considered the evidence before it. The City Council finds that this use dates back to 1948
and was annexed to the City in 1984 with the original Master Plan approved in 1991,
revised Master Plan approved in 2007 and which has been updated from time to time, and
an Annual Review commenced in 2014 was approved with modified conditions in 2015.
There is no expansion of the use beyond the Revised Master Plan, and additional
conditions have been imposed to minimize impacts to surrounding properties and protect
community health, safety and general welfare. The changes to the conditions being
proposed do not affect the validity of the findings made in P.C. Resolution No. 2007-33 and
C.C. Resolution No. 2015-102. Accordingly the Council finds:
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1. That the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use
and for all of the yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping and other features
required by this title or by conditions imposed under this section to integrate said
use with those on adjacent land and within the neighborhood. To wit:
Green Hills Memorial Park's entrance is located at 27501 Western Avenue in the northeast
corner of the City, bordering the City of Lomita, the City of Rolling Hills Estates, and the
City of Los Angeles. The property is approximately 121 acres in size, and is a privately
owned and operated cemetery facility. Approximately 1,800 burials occur annually at the
cemetery. The site is therefore of a size and shape that allows its use as a cemetery facility,
including all required setbacks, landscaping and other features. The entrance is sufficient
to accommodate traffic into and out of the cemetery.
The cemetery abuts residential properties to the north and south, a church complex and
reservoir land to the west, and residential and undeveloped land to the east (site of the
proposed Highpark residential development), across Western Avenue. The use of the
property is thus consistent with surrounding uses and the adjacent neighborhood as a low-
density development.
2. That 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. To wit:
Green Hills Memorial Park has been in existence at this location since 1948. Its main
entrance is located on Western Avenue, a major thoroughfare that accommodates the
amount of vehicular traffic to and from the cemetery. The proposed changes to the
conditions will not negatively affect the traffic on Western Avenue.
The cemetery has an additional access road off Palos Verdes Drive North that leads to the
cemetery's maintenance yard, which alleviates potential construction vehicle traffic
congestion at the entrance on Western Avenue.
3. That, in approving the subject use at the specific location, there will be no
significant adverse effects on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof. To
wit:
The conditions imposed minimize impacts on neighboring properties. Conditions address,
among other issues: parking, grading, noise, landscaping, setbacks, mitigation monitoring,
Master Plan compliance reviews, dust, emissions by construction vehicles and equipment,
construction, dirt storage, lighting, employee training and complaints, trash and debris,
storage of equipment and supplies, temporary trailers, fences, signage and storm water
mitigation. This is further described in Finding 5 below.
4. That the proposed use is not contrary to the general plan. To wit:
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Green Hills Memorial park is consistent with the General Plan's Cemetery zoning
designation of the site, and with the types of land uses permitted within the Development
Code's Cemetery land use designation. Further, the site will also continue to have an open
space ambience due to the size of the site and the location, proximity, architectural design,
color, and other improvements associated with the mausoleum buildings and the Master
Plan Revision.
5. That conditions regarding any of the requirements listed in this Section,which
the City Council finds to be necessary to protect the health, safety, and general
welfare, have been imposed. To wit:
a. Setbacks and buffers;
b. Fences or walls;
c. Lighting;
d. Vehicular ingress and egress;
e. Noise, vibration, odors and similar emissions;
f. Landscaping;
g. Maintenance of structures, grounds, or signs;
h. Service roads or alleys; and
i. 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.
The Annual Review, to gauge the effectiveness of the conditions of approval, led to
proposed modifications to mitigate among other things, the effects of noise generated by
interment services and visitations to the abutting residential neighborhoods. Other
proposed changes are described below in Section 5 of this Resolution.
Section 4: Compliance Review. Pursuant to Conditions of Approval Nos. AQ-14
and N-3 contained in C.C. Resolution No. 2015-102, which state that: "The project shall be
reviewed by the Planning Commission annually, commencing on the date of final approval,
to review the applicant's compliance with all conditions of approval associated with the
Master Plan and Master Plan Revision. At that time, the Planning Commission may add,
delete, or modify the conditions of approval as deemed necessary and appropriate, as well
as increase the time between review periods. Notice of said review hearing shall be
published and provided to owners of property within a 500'radius, to persons requesting
notice, to all affected homeowners associations, and to the property owner in accordance
with Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code Section 17.80.090". The City's
Development Code §17.78.040 states that an amendment to the project shall be
considered by the same body which took the final action in granting the original application.
This annual review considers the approved amendments to the Master Plan's Conditions
of Approval, and since the last action in this matter was taken by the City Council, the City
Council has the ability to add, delete, or modify the conditions of approval as deemed
necessary and appropriate. Accordingly, the conditions of approval that are approved by
this Resolution, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 'A' and incorporated herein by this
reference, are hereby added to the Green Hills Master Plan.
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Section 5: Modification of Conditions. Attached hereto as Exhibit 'A' are
conditions governing this use, both existing conditions and new and modified conditions,
all incorporated herein. As set forth above, this determination includes incorporating
additional conditions of approval within, and revising existing conditions of approval of, the
2007 Green Hills Master Plan, to address the visual, privacy and noise impacts associated
with the operations of the cemetery along the adjacent residential tracts to the along the
north and south property lines. Major revisions to the conditions mitigate project impacts
and are summarized as follows:
1. Administrative Substantial Compliance Review. The Director no longer has the sole
discretion to determine if future improvements substantially comply with the Council-
adopted Master Plan. Future improvements, if minor, are subject to the Director, its
decision appealable to the Planning Commission, then appealable again to the City
Council. Major projects are automatically subject to the City Council review. The
conditions require the City to give notice to owners within 500 feet of the application
throughout this process (Condition 2).
2. Annual Review. The review condition was modified so that review is conducted by
the City Council (Condition N-3). This is consistent with Rancho Palos Verdes
Development Code Section 17.48.40(B) and is intended to address the situation
which occurred with the 2014 Annual Review which took 2 years.
3. Noise. At least one cemetery employee is required to be present during all burial
services for monitoring purposes. The existing music condition has been modified
by restricting all general noise to 65dBA from the property lines. At least one security
employee is required on-site to patrol and monitor the operations at the cemetery
including burial services. Green Hills shall be responsible for proactive enforcement
and corrective action (Conditions 5c, 6g, 8f, 9h, 14, 16).
4. Security. Freestanding fences and walls up to 7' in height shall be permitted
throughout the property. However, perimeter fences/walls shall be of a solid
material. Fences/walls located outside of all required structure setbacks may
accommodate niches or vault interments (Conditions 2a, 15).
5. Screening. A 7'-tall solid fence/wall along the north property line and landscaping
adjacent to said wall are required to be installed by January 31, 2018, along the
north property line. Eight-foot-tall landscaping is required between the south
property line and the future road. Additionally, an 8' landscape buffer is required
between the south property line and the future road prior to the construction of the
road (Conditions 8d, 8e, 9f, 9g).
6. Grading., Any mass grading involving the burial of vaults along the perimeter of the
propertyare subject to the Director's approval, whose decision is appealable to the
Planning Commission, then appealable again to the City Council. Interment activity
for individual plots and burial services are exempt and permitted to occur without
notification and future City permits or approvals (Condition 2a(6)).
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7. Niches and Vaults. Mausoleum building and garden areas are permitted to be
retrofitted to accommodate niches and vaults throughout the property, including
retaining walls (Conditions 1g, 2a(5), 2d).
8. Administrative Citation. In addition to the revocation procedure, violations will be
subject to Administrative Citations as stated in Section of 1.16 of the Municipal Code
for failing to comply with conditions of approval.
9. Conflicts between Area Conditions. The "Area" conditions shall supersede any
other conditions that govern other areas of the cemetery (Condition 1 i).
10.Neighborhood Advisory Committee. A Neighborhood Advisory Committee is
established with the Peninsula Verde and Rolling Hills Riviera HOAs and will meet
every quarter to review any concerns. Reports are to be provided to the City Council
(Condition 17).
11.Fees and Costs. Provisions are expanded to clarify that Green Hills is responsible
for all costs, including outside consultant costs (i.e., City Attorney, City Engineer,
etc.) to process entitlements, annual reviews, and for other City actions in
connection with the project/Master Plan (Condition 32).
12.Recordation of Final Plot Maps. Notification is required to the City at least 30 days
prior to recordation, and submittal of a copy to the City no later than 30 days after
recordation. (Condition 31).
Section 6: Approval of Annual Review and Modifications to Conditions. For the
foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings included in the Staff Reports,
Minutes and other records of proceedings in this matter, and pursuant to Condition of
Approval Nos. AQ-14 and N-3 contained in P.C. Resolution No. 2015-102 and
Development Code Section 17.78.040 that grant the City Council as the last decision
making body the ability to add, delete, or modify the conditions of approval as deemed
necessary and appropriate, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby
adds to the Green Hills Cemetery Master Plan Conditional Use Permit, the conditions that
are set forth within the attached Exhibit 'A,' which is incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 7: Judicial Review. The time within which judicial review of the decision
reflected in this Resolution must be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California
Code of Civil Procedure or other applicable short periods of limitation.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 31st day of January 2017.
er or
Attest:
Acting City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teri Takaoka, Acting City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that
the above Resolution No 2017-03 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said
City Council at a regular meeting held on January 31, 2017.
Acting City Clerk
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EXHIBIT 'A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03
GREEN HILLS CEMETERY MASTER PLAN
27501 WESTERN AVENUE
1. General: Consistency Master Plan: This approval is a Revision to the Green Hills
Master Plan, and shall be consistent with the "Master Plan Amendment Submittal
Package" booklet dated January 29, 2007, prepared by J. Stuart Todd Inc., which allows
the following:
a. Grading Between 1991-2004. Acknowledgment that the actual quantity of grading
that has been conducted between 1991 through 2004, which is 288,814 cubic
yards (cut and fill), is 89,475 cubic yards more than originally approved by the
original Master Plan approved in 1991 through City Council Resolution No. 91-7;
b. Additional Grading. Allow a total of 643,259 cubic yards of additional grading,
which includes 97,964 cubic yards of import for all the various proposed
mausoleum buildings, and all cut and fill associated with earth interments,
including rooftop interments, throughout the cemetery site for the life of the Master
Plan. Since the applicant has previously performed grading in excess of the
provisions of the Master Plan, a topographic baseline survey prepared by Bolton
Engineering Corp. showing all existing grades was accepted as the baseline
topographic plan by the Director on April 12, 2016. All future grading will be
measured against the City-accepted baseline topographic survey. For Area 6, any
future grading will be measured against plans titled "Existing Conditions", prepared
by Bolton Engineering Corp. showing all existing grades and stamped approved
by City Staff on October 17, 2011. Prior to any Grading Permit final, the applicant
shall submit an as-built topographical survey prepared and wet-stamped by a
licensed engineer depicting the finished grades. The imported fill material will be
conducted in phases as each mausoleum building is constructed over an extended
period of time over the next 30- to 50-years, as allowed herein.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION 1.b and 1.b.v OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
c. Storage of Excavations. Temporary storage (up to 72-hours) of Interments
excavations is allowed provided that such excavation is covered or stored within
an appropriate container.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION 1.a OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
d. Slope Grades Maximum. Finish slopes and grades shall not exceed 3:1 and shall
include the installation of erosion control methods, such as jute netting and plant
material.
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PREVIOUSLY CONDITION 25 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
e. Earth Interments. Earth Interments are permitted throughout the cemetery. Family
estates are also permitted, including enclosures, with low garden walls up to 36-
inches in overall height, as measured from adjacent grade and elaborate
headstones up to 6-feet in height. Above ground structures are allowed to contain
interments and/or niches. Above-ground structures including, but not limited to,
garden walls and above-ground headstones, shall not be allowed in required
setback areas and Area 4.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION 1g PER RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
f. Rooftop Interments. Rooftop interments shall be subject to City Council review as
described in Condition No. 2b. Except as may otherwise be permitted by City
Council, there shall be no above ground structures, including but not limited to,
garden walls and above-ground headstones on the rooftop. Guardrails, pilasters
and/or parapet walls approved as part of the building and benches up to 36-inches
in height are permitted on the rooftop.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
g. Additional Interment Areas. Mausoleum building and garden areas shall be
permitted to be retrofitted to accommodate niches and vaults throughout the
property.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
h. Minor Cemetery Improvements. Minor cemetery improvements, including but not
limited to, water features, garden walls, bench memorials, gardens, upright
memorial features, statues, stone features (including stone landscaping features),
cenotaph walls, topiaries, sculptures and other artistic works, ossuaries, bridges,
cremation benches, outer interment containers and above ground vaults, and
similar features up to 36 inches in height and outside of the required structure
setbacks and Area 4 shall be permitted and exempt from Condition No. 2.
i. Inconsistency of Conditions. Below are specific conditions for individual areas
(Areas 1-13). In the event of any inconsistencies between the general provisions
of this Conditional Use Permit and the individual areas, the conditions of the
individual areas (Areas 1-13) shall supersede any other conditions that govern
other areas of the Green Hills property.
j. Soils Testing. The property owner shall submit a soils testing protocol report
appropriate for the cemetery that shall be reported to the City Council prior to the
2017 Annual Review to determine if soil testing should be conducted.
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2. Review of Future Improvements: Future improvements shall be in substantial
compliance with the Master Plan Revision approved by the Planning Commission on
April 24, 2007 and July 22, 2014, and the City Council on November 17, 2015, as
indicated in these conditions of approval and will be reviewed by the Director of
Community Development("Director") under Condition No. 2a or the City Council under
Condition No. 2b, as described below.
a. Director Review.
Unless the Director refers the application directly to the City Council as described
below, the following improvements may be reviewed by the Director through a Site
Plan Review, subject to appeal to the Planning Commission (or thereafter to the
City Council):
(1) Minor Modifications. Minor modifications to the approved plans or any of the
conditions that will achieve substantially the same results as would strict
compliance with such plans and conditions.
(2) Small Buildings. Except for mausoleums or unless otherwise addressed
herein, all other structures less than 120 square feet in size, including but not
limited to gazebos and shade structures, not exceeding 16 feet in height
located outside of the required setbacks, not on an extreme slope (35% or
more), and not on the roof of a mausoleum building.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
(3) Cemetery Related Features. Customary cemetery-related features over 36
inches in height, including but not limited to, water features, garden walls,
bench memorials, gardens, upright memorial features, statues, stone features
(including stone landscaping features), cenotaph walls, topiaries, sculptures
and other artistic works, ossuaries, bridges, cremation benches, outer
interments containers and above ground vaults, and similar features, provided
that the height of such features shall not exceed 16 feet. In setback areas,
such features are not permitted unless specified in the respective Area
conditions (Areas 1-13).
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1k OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
(4) Fences and Walls. Freestanding fences and walls, including perimeter walls,
up to 8 feet in height shall be permitted throughout the property. Fences and
walls (excluding perimeter fences and walls) located outside of structure
setbacks may accommodate niches or vault interments and are not subject to
interment setbacks. Perimeter fences and walls shall be solid.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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(5) Retaining Walls. Retaining walls shall be permitted throughout the property
and may accommodate niche or vault interments.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
(6) Grading. Grading shall be permitted throughout the property, provided that the
Director determines that the grading substantially complies with the Master
Plan and conditions. Any grading associated with new mausoleum buildings
shall be subject to City Council review under Condition No. 2b. With the
exception of Areas 1, 4, 5, 6, and 11, permitted grading includes grading of
areas for mass installation of vaults. Prior to commencing any earth movement,
the property owner shall obtain a grading permit as required by the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code. Grading permit shall not be required for
individual interments.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
Prior to considering a Site Plan Review application, the Director shall give a 15 day
written notice for an opportunity to comment on the matter to owners of property
within a 500-foot radius of the site of the improvements, if any, to persons
requesting notice, to all affected homeowners associations, and to the property
owner in accordance with Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code Section
17.80.090. Upon the Director's determination, Notice of the Director's decision
shall be issued to the aforesaid parties and the applicant, who shall have 15 days
to appeal the decision in writing to the Planning Commission, then to the City
Council.
In lieu of Director Review as specified above, the Director may refer future
improvements directly to the City Council in accordance with the procedure in
Condition No. 2b below.
b. City Council Review.
Significant changes to the Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to direct review
and approval by the City Council. Such changes shall include the following:
(1) New construction or reconstruction of any structure over 120 square feet in
size and/or taller than 16 feet in height, including mausoleum buildings.
(2) Rooftop Interments.
(3) Any significant change in grading, including but not limited to quantities from
that shown in the Master Plan and the contours shown in the topographic
baseline survey prepared by Bolton Engineering Corp. accepted by the City
on April 12, 2016.
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(4) Any modification to the Master Plan or conditions of approval, including but
not limited to, new structures in undesignated areas of the Master Plan, which
shall be processed as a revision to the Conditional Use Permit (not Site Plan
Review).
The City Council shall consider all such matters only through a noticed public
hearing. Notice of the public hearing shall be published and provided to owners of
property within a 500-foot radius, to persons requesting notice, to all affected
homeowners associations, and to the property owner in accordance with Rancho
Palos Verdes Development Code Section 17.80.090. At that time, the City Council
may determine that the proposed improvements are in substantial compliance or
add, delete, or modify the conditions of approval or the Master Plan, as deemed
necessary and appropriate. Written notice of the City Council's decision shall be
given to the property owner.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
3. Building Silhouettes. Prior to construction of any building, including any substantial
modification or reconstruction of such buildings, the applicant shall install a certified
temporary frame silhouette before the City can deem the application complete. Once
the silhouette is constructed, a licensed engineer, land surveyor or architect must
certify that the silhouette accurately depicts the location, height and outline of the
proposed building.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1 i OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
4. Building Heights. Building height limitations are determined by these conditions.
The heights of each building shall be certified by a registered Civil Engineer and
submitted to the Community Development Department prior to Building Permit Final.
New mausoleum buildings (including Inspiration Slope Mausoleum) shall not exceed
20-feet in height as measured from the highest existing/preconstruction grade
elevation covered by the structure to the highest point of the structure (including
railings and/or pilaster caps), and shall not exceed an overall height of 30-feet as
measured from the lowest finished grade adjacent to the building to the highest point
of the structure (including railings and/or pilaster caps).
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 30 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
5. Area 1 (Pacifica):
a. Structure Setbacks for the Pacifica Mausoleum:
West: 15 feet (except for portions previously approved at 5 feet and
8 feet which may not be further modified)
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North: 40 feet
East: 25 feet
South: If abutting a residential zoning district, 40 feet. If abutting a
nonresidential zoning district, 25 feet
b. Earth Interments:
West: 0 feet
North: 16 feet except for the 13 interments in the northwest corner
and 6 plots already sold.
c. Supervision. During every burial service located between the north property line
and the adjacent roadway, at least one employee of the cemetery shall attend and
monitor services to ensure it is being conducted in compliance with these
conditions of approval and the cemetery park rules.
d. Vegetation,. Except for the existing hedge, drought tolerant, low maintenance and
erosion controlling landscaping is required in the western setback adjacent to the
Pacifica Mausoleum expansion.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 8 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
6. Area 2 (Inspiration Slope):
a. Grading. Area will be constructed in a minimum of three phases over a period of
5- to 10-years (as funding and budgeting become available), with the initial phase
completed in 2017. The construction will require adequate backfill to keep the
adjacent earth Interments section at a consistent level. Cumulatively, upon
completion, the project will have produced approximately 53,000 cubic yards of
grading; however, each phase will require between approximately 10,000 to 15,000
cubic yards of import. Thus, it is estimated that approximately 40,000 cubic yards
of import fill will be required for construction of the entire Inspiration Slope project.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.b.i OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
b. Mausoleum. The mausoleum on Inspiration Slope shall be located as shown on
the Master Plan so as not to impair views from the Peninsula Verde neighborhood.
Any new construction or expansion of the mausoleum shall require City Council
review as described in Condition No. 2b.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 23 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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c. Rooftop Interments. Rooftop interments shall be subject to City Council review as
described in Condition No. 2b.
d. Retaining Wall. The Director shall review and approve a combination wall up to
14.16 feet in height (Building Permit No. BLD2016-00206), as measured from the
lowest adjacent finished grade to the highest point (including railings or pilaster
caps). A combination wall shall be permitted to contain niches or vaults for
cremated remains.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 23 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
e. Hedges. Prior to building permit final of the mausoleum, the existing hedge that
separates Crescent Lawn and Inspiration Slope shall be removed.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 20.b OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
f. Supervision. During every burial service, at least one employee of the cemetery
shall attend and monitor services to ensure it is being conducted in compliance
with these conditions of approval and the cemetery park rules.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
7. Area 3 (Reflection Mausoleum Expansion):
a. Grading. A total of approximately 14,000 cubic yards of imported fill shall be
permitted for the mausoleum construction.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.b.ii OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
b. Square Footage. Allow a new approximately 75,000 square foot mausoleum
building to the west of the existing mortuary, approximately 10,000 square feet of
which will be above grade and approximately 65,000 square feet will be below
grade, subject to City Council review as described in Condition No. 2b.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.d OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
8. Area 4 (North Terrace Drive):
a. Grading. Prior to grading operations for new earth interments areas, the property
owner shall submit a grading plan, prepared by and wet-stamped by a licensed
engineer. The existing grade elevation shall not be raised without prior approval
by the Director, pursuant to Condition No. 2a.
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PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
b. Structures. No above ground structures are permitted within the 8 foot setback
from the north property line, including but not limited to, garden walls for family
estate interments, or other built-up structures.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.f OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
c. Earth Interment Setbacks:
East: 0 feet
North: 8 feet
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
d. Perimeter Fence or Wall. An 8 foot tall freestanding solid fence or wall shall be
installed along the north property line abutting the rear yards of the residential
properties on Peninsula Verde Drive. Notwithstanding existing encroachments by
the abutting residents, the property owner shall be responsible for installing a
perimeter fence or wall by January 31, 2018, subject to Condition No. 2a.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
e. Landscape Screening. In areas where no landscaping exists, the property owner
shall submit a landscaping plan to the Director for review and approval and shall
install landscaping within 90-days of installation of the perimeter fence or wall (refer
to Condition 10.d above) for screening purposes. Landscaping shall be planted
on the cemetery side and shall measure at least 8 feet in height from adjacent
grade. Neither the existing nor proposed landscaping shall significantly impair any
near or far view as defined by the Development Code. The property owner shall
be responsible for continuous maintenance of said landscaping.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 19 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
f. Supervision. During every burial service located between the north property line
and the adjacent roadway, at least one employee of the cemetery shall attend and
monitor services to ensure it is being conducted in compliance with these
conditions of approval and the cemetery park rules.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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9. Areas 5and 6:
a. Grading. Approximately 137,000 cubic yards of grading is permitted to
accommodate future mausoleum buildings and earth interments.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.h OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
b. Excess Material/Stockpiling. Excess earth material resulting from interment sites,
ground spoils, construction, or site grading, shall be permitted to be
stored/stockpiled. No later than May 5, 2017,the property owner shall develop a
plan for review and approval by the Director that mitigates the unsightly aesthetic
conditions related to the stockpiling, storage of materials and trash through
improved screening and dust control measures. The plan shall include time frames
for installing and maintaining the screening and dust control measures.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. lh OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
c. Mausoleums in Area 6. Allow 5 separate mausoleum buildings with each footprint
measuring approximately 24,000 square feet, subject to City Council review as
described in Condition No. 2b.
d. Structure Setbacks:
West: 5 feet
South: 40 feet
e. Earth Interments Setbacks:
West: 5 feet
South: 20 feet (presumes 8 foot landscape buffer and 10 foot wide
roadway)
f. Landscape Screening. Landscaping shall be planted within 8' of the south
perimeter wall on the cemetery side prior to the completion of the roadway (refer
to Condition 11.g above) for screening purposes. Landscaping shall measure at
least 8 feet in height from adjacent grade. Neither the existing nor proposed
landscaping shall significantly impair any near or far view as defined by the
Development Code. The property owner shall be responsible for continuous
maintenance of this landscaping.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 20.b OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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g. Road. The future road extension that parallels the south property line shall be
completed prior to the City issuing a final occupancy permit for any building in Area
6. The future road extension that parallels the south property line shall be setback
a minimum of 8 feet from the future wall to provide a landscape buffer as required
in Condition No. 9f.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 27 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
h. Supervision. During every burial service, at least one employee of the cemetery
shall attend and monitor services to ensure it is being conducted in compliance
with these conditions of approval and the cemetery park rules.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
i. Historic Church in Area 6. Revision "D" to conditional use permit of the Green Hills
permits the placement of an historic church building in Area 6 of the Master Plan,
southwest of the existing duck pond. The church building measures less than
1,100 square feet in area, and has a steeple at the front of the building that is 7-
feet wide, 7-feet deep, and 38-feet tall.
(1) The church building may be used for funeral services only, and may not be
used for congregational church services. Further, the existing bell may remain
as a decorative feature only, and the bell or bell recordings may not be used.
(2) Major additions to the church building or relocation of the church building to
another location on the property are not allowed without prior City Council
approval.
(3) Hours. The Chapel may be open to the public from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday through Sunday.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
10.Area 7 (Southwest Terrace Mausoleum):
a. Grading. Area 7 will not require import of fill since the amount of excavation far
exceeds the amount of backfill necessary for this mausoleum buildings, and the
excess dirt will be placed and compacted in Areas 5 and 6 of the Master Plan (i.e.,
the southern and southwestern portions of the cemetery site), which is not
expected to be developed for another 30years.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.b.iii OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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b. Mausoleum. New mausoleum is permitted at the southwest side of the cemetery;
with a building footprint of approximately 38,000 square feet, subject to City
Council review as described in Condition No. 2b.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.e OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
c. Setbacks:
Structures West: 5 feet
Earth Interments West: 5 feet
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
11.Area 11 (Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum):
a. Grading,. Area 11 will not require import of fill since the amount of excavation far
exceeds the amount of backfill necessary for this mausoleum building, and the
excess dirt will be placed and compacted in Areas 5 and 6 of the Master Plan (i.e.,
the southern and southwestern portions of the cemetery site), which is not
expected to be developed for another 30-years.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.b.iii OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
b. Setbacks for the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum are as follows:.
North: 8!feet for the portion constructed and finaled as of 2013.
40!feet for future expansions.
West: If abutting a residential zoning district, 40!feet.
If abutting a nonresidential zoning district, 25!feet.
South: If abutting a residential zoning district, 40!feet.
If abutting a nonresidential zoning district, 25!feet.
East: 25!feet
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 8.a OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
c. Tractor Ramp. The entire length of the tractor ramp shall be left clear at all times
when not in use. No vehicles, landscaping equipment, construction equipment,
storage containers, etc. may be parked, stored or left on the tractor ramp.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.a OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
a. Ramp Guardrail. The guardrail fence along the tractor ramp and along the top of
the mausoleum building along the north (rear) shall not be a solid wall and shall be
maintained as a wrought iron guardrail.
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PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.d OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
b. Screen Rear Wall. The Northern (rear) wall of the mausoleum building shall be
screened by a type of wall vine landscaping. The landscaping shall be planted
and allowed to grow on the wall only, to the satisfaction of the Director and shall
not grow above the wall.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.b OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
c. Landscaping.
(1) Roof. With the exception of ground cover, no other vegetation shall be planted
on the roof of the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum. For other
areas within Area 11 that are outside the footprint of the Pacific
Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum, only ground cover, shrubs and other
vegetation below the height of the existing wall on the property line are allowed.
Vines are allowed on the northern wall of the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace
Mausoleum building provided that they do not exceed the solid building
parapet.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.c OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
(2) Tree Screen at Mausoleum. If desired by the Vista Verde Condominium
Association, applicant shall plant suitable trees or landscape screening
between the condominium building and the Mausoleum. The Director shall
approve the materials, size, and plant spacing. Applicant shall keep the screen
in good health and replace any plants when necessary to maintain the screen
without obstructing significant views.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 20.b OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
d. Additions to Mausoleum. No additions or expansion shall be allowed to the
existing Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum in Area 11. No new
mausoleum building shall be constructed within Area 11 without first obtaining City
Council approval at a duly noticed public hearing following the process set forth in
Condition 2b.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.e OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
e. Rooftop Interments. The following conditions are applicable to all interments on
the roof of the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum Building.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2016 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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(1) Pre and Post Service. Pre-service interment preparation and post-service plot
backfilling of the rooftop earth interments on the Pacific Terrace/Memorial
Terrace Mausoleum building shall only be allowed between the hours of 10:00
a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday (See Condition 17).
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5.a OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2016 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
(2) Hours. Burials and all associated services on the roof top earth interments of
the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building shall only be
allowed between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through
Sunday.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5.b OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2016 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
(3) Sales. Sales personnel shall be allowed to show potential roof-top earth
interment plots on the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building
in Area 11, only between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through
Sunday.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5.f OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2016 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
(4) Haul Vehicle. The use of a mini-haul vehicle (which is illustrated in Green Hills'
power point presentation to the Planning Commission on May 13, 2014) shall
be limited to pre-service interment preparation and post-service plot backfilling
of the rooftop earth interments during the hours of 10:00am and 3:00 p.m.,
Monday through Sunday.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5.d OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2016 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
(5) Sound. The use of amplified sound is prohibited on the rooftop of the Pacific
Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building. This prohibition shall not apply
to the amplified sound for the playing of"Taps" as part of funeral services for
military personnel and for police, fire and other first responders.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5.d OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
(6) Tenting. All services on the rooftop of the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace
Mausoleum building shall be conducted within temporary covered tenting that
is enclosed on a minimum of 2 sides, as illustrated in Green Hills' power point
presentation to the Planning Commission on May 13, 2014. One of the two
covered sides shall be the north side facing the Vista Verde Condominium
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complex. Temporary tenting shall be erected no earlier than 2 hours prior to
the burial service and shall be removed within 2 hours after the burial service.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5.e OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
(7) Notice to Property Owners. Small flags shall be placed on any interment site
located on the rooftop of the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum
within 24 hours after a burial service has been scheduled for that site, to provide
neighboring property owners with advanced notice of scheduled interment and
burial services, unless burial will be in less than 24 hours from death in which
case flags will be placed as soon as possible before the service. The property
owner shall also post on its publicly accessible website
(www.greenhillsmemorial.com) additional details concerning the anticipated
time and date of scheduled burial services.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5.q OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2016 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
(8) Supervision. During every burial service occurring on the rooftop of the Pacific
Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum, at least one employee of the cemetery
shall attend and monitor services to ensure it is being conducted in compliance
with these conditions of approval and cemetery park rules.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5.h OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
(9) Excluded Areas. In no event shall below-grade interments be allowed on the
roof of the Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building that are within 16-feet from
the northern property line. Specifically, plots illustrated in sections 540 through
553, as depicted in the attached Exhibit C of this Resolution, are hereby
eliminated.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5.i OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
(10)Mediation with Homeowners. Owners in the Vista Verde Condominium
Project have made objections and claims against the City concerning the fact
that the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Mausoleum is constructed at the 8 foot
setback line instead of the previous setback which existed before 2007. If
requested by the Vista Verde homeowners, Green Hills will undertake an
appraisal to determine if there has been a loss of real estate value resulting to
the homeowners from the construction of the Mausoleum and what that loss
might be. Green Hills will participate in a mediation process with the Vista
Verde homeowners and attempt to settle claims by such homeowners for
values up to the amount of the appraisal differential, using either the existing
appraisal or a new appraisal requested by the Vista Verde homeowners. City
representatives will also participate in this mediation on behalf of City. If the
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Vista Verde homeowners refuse to participate in the mediation, or the
mediation does not result in a settlement of the disputes, then Green Hills is
responsible for defense of its entitlements pursuant to the indemnification
provisions in Condition 32.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 40 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
12.Area 13 (Administration Building):
a. Expansion. The approval for the Administration Building expansion project is
Revision "E"to the Green Hills Conditional Use Permit and shall be consistent with
the approved plans prepared by Bolton Engineering Corp. dated April 9, 2015
(sheets C-0, C-1, ESCP, RW-1) and Anthony Frank Inferrera dated April 4, 2015
(sheet A-0 only), that allows 3,323 square feet of single-story office additions, 648
square foot covered walkway extension, and 316 square foot covered entry to the
Administration Building.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.1.a OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
b. Temporary Modular Buildings. Allow temporary modular buildings to remain on
site, but be removed prior to April 22, 2017 or Building Permit Final of the
expansions, whichever comes first. Any extension requests shall be reviewed by
the City Council prior to April 22, 2017, pursuant to Condition No. 29.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.1.b OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
c. Parking Area. Reconfiguration of the parking area to add 22 new parking spaces,
totaling 95 parking spaces (81 required).
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.1.c OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102
d. Grading. Conduct 325 cubic yards of grading for the following emergency access
and ADA access/parking improvements:
(1) Widen the driveway (portion of Arroyo Drive) located south of the
Administration Building from approximately 20 feet to 26 feet supported by a
2.5 foot tall retaining wall to accommodate emergency vehicles.
(2) Widen the access and parking area to the north of the Administration Building
to accommodate adequate handicap van parking and ADA access area;
thereby necessitating the removal of the existing 3 foot tall retaining wall and
the construction of a new replacement retaining wall measuring up to 4.45 feet
in height.
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PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.1.d OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
e. Structure Setbacks.
East: 25 feet
West: 40 feet interior and side if abutting a residential zoning district
and 2 feet if abutting a nonresidential zoning district
South: 40 feet interior and side if abutting a residential zoning district
and 25 feet if abutting a nonresidential zoning district
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.2.a OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
f. Parking.
(1) Parking areas shall provide for a 25 feet outside turning radius within the facility.
(2) All parking areas shall be surfaced with asphaltic or cement concrete paving
which is at least 3 inches thick.
(3) All parking stalls shall be clearly marked with lines, and access lanes shall be
clearly defined with directional arrows to guide traffic. Except for parallel
parking stalls, standard parking stalls shall be of a minimum 9 feet width by 20
feet depth in area. Parallel parking stalls shall be a minimum of 26 feet in depth.
(4) Disabled parking spaces shall be in accordance with the dimensions and
specifications of the state amended Uniform Building Code.
(5) A minimum of 5%of the paved parking area shall be devoted to interior planting
areas. All planting areas shall be at least 3 feet wide. Perimeter planting shall
not be considered part of this required interior planting.
(6) Wherever a center divider separates parking stalls facing each other, tree wells
shall be established not more than 50 feet apart for larger trees, or not more
than 30' for small and medium sized trees.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.2.b OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
g. Landscaping.
(1) All plantings shall be maintained free of debris and in conformity with the
accepted practices for landscape maintenance.
(2) A 6 inches high cement concrete curb shall be constructed at the edge of all
landscaped areas.
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PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.2.c OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
(3) The existing eucalyptus trees on the west side of the Administration Building
parking lot shall not be removed unless required by the holder of the easement
in which the trees are located or acceptable evidence is provided to the Director
from a certified arborist supporting removal.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 20.a OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
h. Hours. The Administration Building public hours are limited to 8:00 a.m. to 9:00
p.m. Monday through Sunday.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 17.b OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
13.Setbacks—All Other Areas Not Specified:
a. Earth Interments and Roads. "Garden" burial interment sites with no above-ground
structures (other than benches for seating) and roads shall be as follows:
North and South: 8 feet
East and West: 0 feet
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 6 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
b. Setbacks for Above Ground Structures. including but not limited to mausoleums
and crypts shall be as follows:
North: 80 feet or no closer than the northern perimeter road,
whichever is greater from the north property line that is
north of the maintenance yard, and 40' from the north
property line
South: 40 feet
East: 25 feet
West: 5 feet
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 7 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
14. Noise. The property owner shall conduct its activities on site so as to not create noise
nuisances to neighboring properties. Live and/or amplified music, for funeral services
community events shall be limited to the duration of the service or event. No noise
shall emanate from the property exceeding 65 dBA at the common property lines
abutting a Residential Zoning District. The property owner shall be responsible for
monitoring, preventing, and initiating timely corrective action to address any noise
problems. This condition shall apply in addition to any noise ordinance and/or code
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amendment adopted by the City, and when there is conflicting requirements, the
stricter requirement shall apply.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 9 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
15. Cemetery Liaison. The property owner shall provide abutting Homeowner
Associations and any neighbors that request contact information for Green Hills
Cemetery personnel that can be contacted about operational impacts, including but
not limited to, excessive noise or other activities.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 11 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
16. Security. At least one security employee shall be on duty patrolling and monitoring
activities on the property for the entirety of the cemetery operation hours. Semi-annual
reports shall be submitted to the Director and reported to the City Council in the
Weekly Administrative Report.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
17. Green Hills Cemetery Neighborhood Advisory Committee. Green Hills shall
establish a neighborhood advisory committee, consisting of two representatives from
the Peninsula Verde and the Rolling Riviera Homeowner's Associations, as well as a
representative from City Staff. The Committee shall meet at least once every quarter
during normal business hours to review any operational and neighborhood concerns.
Reports on the meeting shall be provided to the City Council.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
18.Signage. The property owner shall install and maintain visible signage at various
locations throughout the property informing visitors of the cemetery rules, including
but not limited to, the prohibition of on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages,
excessive noise and amplified music, and disruptive behavior. At a minimum, the
cemetery park rule signs shall be installed at the park cemetery entrance and in Areas
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 11, approved by the Director.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 10 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
19.Construction:
a. Construction Sites. All construction sites shall be maintained in a secure, safe,
neat and orderly manner, to the satisfaction of the City's Building Official. All
construction waste and debris resulting from a construction, alteration or repair
project shall be removed on a weekly basis by the contractor or property owner.
Existing or temporary portable bathrooms shall be provided during construction.
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Portable bathrooms shall be placed in a location that will minimize disturbance to
the surrounding property owners, to the satisfaction of the City's Building Official.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 13 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
b. Trash and Debris. The construction site and adjacent public and private properties
and streets shall be kept free of all loose materials resembling trash and debris in
excess of that material used for immediate construction purposes. Such excess
material may include, but is not limited to: the accumulation of debris, garbage,
lumber, scrap metal, concrete, asphalt, piles of earth, salvage materials,
abandoned or discarded furniture, appliances or other household fixtures. All
landscape pruning, including but not limited to grass, leaves, branches, fertilizer,
etc., shall be properly stored in areas with minimal visual impact to adjacent
homeowners, and shall be stored in appropriate containers and disposed of in a
lawful manner.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 14 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
c. Storage of Equipment and Supplies. When not being used in the daily operations
of the cemetery, equipment and supplies shall be stored in areas with minimal
visual impact to adjacent homeowners or in the maintenance yard if possible.
Equipment and supplies shall be neatly stacked so they do not pose a safety
hazard or become a property maintenance issue. All landscaping equipment and
vehicles, and all vehicles used for maintenance and/or burial preparation shall be
stored in the maintenance yard.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 15 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
d. Temporary Trailers. Temporary trailers are only allowed during construction of the
mausoleum buildings. The location of any such trailers shall be illustrated on plans
for the Grading Permit as described and required in condition AQ-1 below, and
shall be approved by the Director. Further, all trailers shall be removed prior to
building/grading permit final.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 16 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
e. Employee Training. The property owner shall continue to provide for new
employees, training programs on a regular basis, in accordance with Cal OSHA
recommendations on the proper handling and safety requirements of equipment
and material in the mortuary and crematory, as well as compliance with the
requirements of these conditions of approval.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 12 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
f. Easements. Any grading, construction, placement of structures, including but not
limited to walls, fences, and interments on any easement, requires prior written
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permission from the easement holder. All easements shall be identified on plans
submitted to the City.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 34 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
20.Hours of Operations:
a. General. This section shall govern hours of operations except for any provision
concerning specific areas of the cemetery.
b. Hours of Facilities. Unless otherwise specified in these conditions, hours of
operation are as follows except for the following events: Easter Sunrise, Memorial
Day, Let It Snow, Harvest Festival, and Shakespeare in the Park. The property
owner shall provide the dates of the aforementioned events to the Director by
January 1st of each year.
Park Hours: 7am to 5pm — November through March
7am to 6:30pm —April through October
Mausoleum Hours: 7am to 4:30pm — November through March
7am to 6pm —April through October
c. Construction Working Hours. Construction and grading activities, including but not
limited to equipment warm up, geologic investigations, interments excavation for
placement of vaults and installation or removal of large landscape materials or
landscaping maintenance shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays
only.
d. Construction In Proximity to Residential. Notwithstanding the foregoing, within 120
feet of any property line abutting a Residential Zoning District, no construction or
grading, including grading operations to prepare sites for earth interments, shall
occur before 9:00 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. All equipment shall be equipped with a
muffler to reduce on-site grading and construction noise levels.
e. Non-Construction and Burial Related Activity. Excavation for removal and
replacement of vault tops and earth for preparation of interment sites, individual
placement of vaults for funeral services and operation of landscape maintenance
equipment shall be allowed in any area of the park between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on
Saturday, Sunday, and federally observed holidays.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 17 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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21.Landscaping and Irrigation. Landscaping and irrigation in all setbacks require
review and approval by the Director prior to installation.—Irrigation systems shall be
designed to provide adequate coverage with no over-spray, runoff, or excessive
quantities of water output. Use of drip irrigation systems is required wherever
possible. A low water use turf shall be used in all new lawn areas. Prior to installation,
the Director shall review and approve the landscape and irrigation plan for the setback
areas. All existing and future landscaping shall be properly maintained in a healthy
and trimmed manner at all times.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NOS. 18 and 24 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
22.Mitigation Monitoring. All mitigation measures contained in the approved Mitigation
Monitoring Program contained in P.C. Resolution No. 2007-32 for the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, shall be incorporated into the implementation of the proposed
project and adhered to. The mitigation measures are as follows:
A= No new light poles, light standards, or other form of lighting is allowed along the
roadways within the cemetery without prior written approval by the Director and shall
comply with RPVDC Section 17.56.040 (Outdoor lighting for nonresidential uses).
A-2: No exterior, building-mounted lighting is allowed on the façade elevations that
are closest to and oriented towards residences. All other lighting shall be arranged
and shielded as to prevent direct illumination of surrounding property and shall comply
with RPVDC Section 17.56.040 (Outdoor lighting for nonresidential uses).
A= All pedestrian-oriented lights along the exterior of the mausoleum buildings shall
be in the form of lights that are inset into the adjoining walls. Further, the lighting shall
be arranged and/or shielded as to prevent direct illumination of surrounding property
and prevent visibility of the light source and shall comply with RPVDC Section
17.56.040 (Outdoor lighting for nonresidential uses).
AQ-1: Prior to construction of each building contained in the approved Master Plan,
the applicant shall submit a grading plan prepared by and wet-stamped by a licensed
engineer for review and approval by the Director to ensure consistency with the
approved Master Plan, in accordance with Condition 2a, which shall include, but not
be limited to, grading quantities, height, area and location of buildings and that the
buildings will not have adverse impacts upon adjacent properties.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
AQ-2: During construction of any improvements associated with the Master Plan, the
owner shall ensure that all unpaved construction areas shall be watered at least twice
a day during excavation and construction to reduce dust emissions and meet
SCAQMD Rule 403 which prohibits dust clouds to be visible beyond the project site
boundaries.
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AQ-3: During construction of any improvements associated with the Master Plan, the
owner shall ensure that all clearing, grading, earth moving or demolition activities shall
be discontinued during periods of high winds (i.e., greater than 15 mph), so as to
prevent excessive amounts of dust.
AQ-4: During construction of any improvements associated with the Master Plan, the
owner shall ensure that General contractors shall maintain and operate construction
equipment so as to minimize exhaust emissions.
AQ-5: During construction of any improvements associated with the Master Plan, the
owner shall ensure that on-site construction vehicle speeds are limited to a maximum
of 15 miles per hour on unpaved roads.
AQ-6: During construction of any improvements associated with the Master Plan, the
owner shall ensure that all on-site construction roads with vehicle traffic will be
watered periodically as necessary for dust suppression.
AQ-7: During construction of any improvements associated with the Master Plan, the
owner shall ensure that street sweeping will be initiated if visible dust is deposited
upon public paved roadways due to the project.
AQ-8: During the daily cemetery operations, the property owner shall ensure that all
clearing and earth moving will be discontinued during periods of high winds (i.e.,
greater than 25 mph), so as to prevent excessive amounts of dust. This shall not
apply to excavations for individual burial plots prior to a service, or to filling of individual
burial plots after a service.
AQ-9: During the daily cemetery operations, the property owner shall ensure that on-
site vehicle speeds associated with the transporting of earth materials are limited to
15 miles per hour on unpaved roads.
AQ-10: The property owner shall ensure that grave spoils are placed in Area 5 and/or
Area 6 of the Master Plan, which will be placed to fill the areas. A minimum 8-foot
high chain link fence with a mesh material to reasonably screen the fill area from
neighbors shall enclose and confine said area.
AQ-11: The confined fill locations described in mitigation measure AQ-10 above, shall
be regularly watered to reduce dust emissions and meet SCAQMD Rule 403 which
prohibits dust clouds to be visible beyond the project site boundaries.
AQ-12: A weatherproof notice/sign setting forth the name of the person(s) responsible
for the daily dirt movement to these confined fill locations and a phone number(s) to
be called in the event that dust is visible from the confined fill locations described in
mitigation measure AQ-10 above, shall be posted and displayed on the fencing.
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AQ-13: If stockpiling of earth material becomes necessary for ultimate use as backfill,
stockpiling shall only be located in Area 5 and/or Area 6 of the Master Plan, and shall
be subject to conditions AQ-10, AQ-11 and AQ-12 above.
AQ-14: The Director or the City Council shall review future improvements in
accordance with Condition No. 2. The City Council shall review any changes to for
the Master Plan or the conditions of approval associated with the Master Plan in
accordance with Condition No. 2b. At that time, the City Council may add, delete, or
modify the conditions of approval as deemed necessary and appropriate.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
GS-1: The property owner shall submit a geotechnical report for review and approval
by the City Geologist prior to the issuance of a building permit for each mausoleum
building or grading permit for any earth movement beyond that associated with ground
interment sites, unless the City Geologist deems that a geotechnical report is not
warranted. Further, prior to any additional placement of fill in Area 5, a detailed
grading plan with relevant geotechnical reports supporting recommendations for
grading in Areas 5 and 6 shall be submitted by the applicant to the City for review and
approval by the Building and Safety Division and the City Geologist prior to issuance
of a building permit for any mausoleum.
GS-2: The property owner shall ensure that all applicable conditions as specified
within the geotechnical report and all measures required by the City Geologist are
incorporated into the project.
HW-1: The property owner shall prepare a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation
Plan (SUSMP) along with a Maintenance Agreement and Transfer. The SUSMP and
related information shall be reviewed and approved by the Director, or his/her
designee prior to the issuance of grading and building permits for any mausoleum
building.
N= Construction activity of the mausoleum buildings and grading operations shall
be limited to the hours of 7:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. There shall
be no construction on Saturdays, Sundays or federally observed holidays unless a
Special Construction Permit is obtained 48 hours prior to work on a federally observed
holiday.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
N-2During demolition, construction and/or grading operations, trucks shall not park,
queue and/or idle at the project site or in the adjoining street rights-of-way before 7:00
am Monday through Friday and before 9:00 am on Saturday, in accordance with the
permitted hours of construction stated in this condition. When feasible to do so, the
construction contractor shall provide staging areas on-site to minimize off-site
transportation of heavy construction equipment. These areas shall be located to
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maximize the distance between staging activities and neighboring properties, subject
to approval by the building official.
N= The City Council shall conduct an annual review or as deemed necessary by the
City Council to review the property owner's compliance with all conditions of approval
associated with the Master Plan. At that time, the City Council may add, delete, or
modify the conditions of approval as deemed necessary and appropriate. Notice of
said review hearing shall be published and provided to owners of property within a
500' foot radius, to persons requesting notice, to all affected homeowners
associations, and to the property owner in accordance with Rancho Palos Verdes
Development Code Section 17.80.090.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 5 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
23.Sewer and Water Facilities. The site shall be served by adequately sized water
system facilities as determined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. All Los
Angeles County Fire Department requirements shall be satisfied prior to building
permit issuance for mausoleum buildings. Any new sewer and water facilities must
tie into local main lines. The usage of the site may be limited by the size and type of
sewage and water systems that can legally be installed
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 26 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
24.Compliance With Authorities. Development shall comply with all requirements of
the various municipal utilities and agencies that provide public services to the site. On
an annual basis, the property owner shall provide the City with copies of permits from
the South Coast Air Quality Management District and Los Angeles County Fire
Prevention Bureau for storage of fuel. The property owner shall also provide copies
of permits from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Hazardous Maintenance
Division Section and Fire Prevention Bureau, for the chemicals stored in the
embalming rooms in the Administration Building. Permits from the South Coast Air
Quality Management District for the crematory must also be provided.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 31 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
25.State Permits. On an annual basis, the property owner shall provide the City with
copies of current and valid permits and/or licenses from the State Cemetery and
Funeral Board.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 32 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
26.Encroachment Permits. Prior to conducting any work in the public right of way, such
as for curb cuts, dumpsters, temporary improvements and/or permanent
improvements, the property owner shall obtain an encroachment permit from the
Director of Public Works.
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PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 33 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
27.No Waiver of Law. Approval of this permit shall not be construed as a waiver of
applicable and appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County and/or
City laws and regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other
requirements of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code shall apply.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 35 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
28.Conflict of Law. The project development on the site shall conform to the specific
standards contained in these conditions of approval or, if not addressed herein, shall
conform to the Cemetery development standards of the City's Municipal Code,
including but not limited to height, setback and lot coverage standards. In the event
that a Planning requirement and a Building & Safety requirement are in conflict with
one another, the stricter standard shall apply.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 36 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
29.Enforcement.
a. Revocation. Should the property owner fail to comply with any of these conditions
of approval or mitigation measures, after written notice to applicant and the
opportunity to cure, the City may initiate revocation procedures for this permit,
which shall include a public hearing. Notice of said public hearing shall be
published and provided to owners of property within a 500 foot radius, to persons
requesting notice, to all affected homeowners associations, and to the property
owner in accordance with Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code Section
17.80.090. Failure to comply with and adhere to all of these conditions of approval
may be cause to revoke the approval of the project pursuant to the revocation
procedures contained in Section 17.86.060 of the City's Municipal Code.
b. Administrative Citation. In addition to Condition No. 33.a, the property owner may
be subject to administrative citations as described in Section 1.16 of the City's
Municipal Code for failing to comply with all of these conditions of approval.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 37 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
30. Submission Property Line Survey Maps. Within 30 days from November 17, 2015,
the property owner submitted a certified property line survey to the Director verifying
that the existing above ground interments and structures do not exceed 6-feet in
height outside of the required 5 foot setback along the west property line in the area
south of the Pacifica Mausoleum building (Area 1).
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 38 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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31. Recordation of Final Maps. The property owner shall submit any map to the Director
to be recorded at least 30-days prior to recording of said map with the Los Angeles
County Recorder's Office. No later than 30 days after recordation, the property owner
shall submit a recorded copy to the Director.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
32. Fees and Costs. Except as otherwise specified, the property owner is responsible
for all costs complying with the provisions of the Master Plan and of this Conditional
Use Permit. The property owner shall be required to pay 110% of the estimated
amount of the cost of services to be provided on behalf of the City by any outside
consultants that have been retained by the City to render services specifically in
connection this project, in the form of a trust deposit account (or reimbursement
agreement or other instrument approved by the City Attorney), prior to
commencement of such services (e.g. City Attorney, City Engineer, Geotechnical
Consultants, Noise Consultants, etc.). The property owner shall adequately fund the
trust deposit account prior to the commencement of services, in amounts reasonably
requested by the City, based upon an estimate of the cost of services for the period
of at least 90 days for which services are rendered. In addition, the trust deposit
account shall be replenished within two weeks of receipt of notice from the City that
additional funds are needed.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 39 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
33.Defense of Claims Against Project.
a. Non-Liability of City. The Parties acknowledge that: (i) In the future there may be
challenges to legality, validity and adequacy of the Project approvals; and (ii) If
successful, such challenges could delay or prevent the ongoing use of the Project
as provided herein. In addition to the other provisions of the CUP, including,
without limitation, the provisions of this Section, City shall have no liability under
the CUP for the inability of property owner to develop the Property as contemplated
by the Master Plan or the CUP as the result of a judicial determination that the
General Plan, Master Plan, the Land Use Regulations, the CUP, or portions
thereof, are invalid or inadequate or not in compliance with law.
b. Revision of Land Use Restrictions. If for any reason the General Plan, Master
Plan, Land Use Regulations, this CUP or any part thereof of the property approvals
is hereafter judicially determined as provided above to be not in compliance with
the State or Federal Constitutions, laws or regulations and if such noncompliance
can be cured by an appropriate amendment thereof otherwise conforming to the
provisions of this CUP, then the CUP shall remain in full force and effect to the
extent permitted by law. The Master Plan and this CUP shall be amended, as
necessary, in order to comply with such judicial decision.
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c. Scope of Indemnification. The property owner shall agree to defend, indemnify
and hold harmless, the City, its agents, officers and employees from any claim,
action or proceeding against the City and the application will either undertake
defense of the matter and pay the City's associated legal costs, or will advance
funds to pay for defense of the matter by the City Attorney. If the City fails to
promptly notify the property owner of any such claim, action or proceeding or fails
to cooperate fully in the defense, the property owner shall not, thereafter, be
responsible to defend, indemnify or hold harmless the City. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the City retains the right to settle or abandon the matter without the
property owner's consent, but should it do so, the City shall waive the
indemnification herein, except the City's decision to settle or abandon a matter
following an adverse judgment or failure to appeal, shall not cause a waiver of
indemnification rights herein, providing, however, that the adverse judgment or
failure to appeal is not due to the City's failure to promptly notify Applicant or to
cooperate fully in the defense. The foregoing includes, but is not limited to, any
and all claim(s), causes of action or lawsuit(s) brought by the Claimants, by their
homeowners' association or by anyone else on their behalf.
d. Limitation of Indemnity. Notwithstanding the generality of the above, for purposes
of the current claims by the Vista Verde homeowners concerning the Mausoleum,
the City shall bear its own legal defense costs, but this restriction shall not apply
to future matters.
e. Hold Harmless: Construction and Other Activities. The property owner hereby
agrees to, and shall defend, save and hold City and its elected and appointed
boards, commissions, officers, agents, and employees harmless from any and all
claims, costs (including attorneys' fees) and liability for any damages, personal
injury or death, which may arise, directly or indirectly, from Green Hills or Green
Hills' agents, contractors, subcontractors, agents, or employees' operations under
the CUP, whether such operations be by the property owner or by any of the
property owner's agents, contractors or subcontractors or by any one or more
persons directly or indirectly employed by or acting as agent for the property owner
or any of the property owner's agents, contractors or subcontractors. Nothing
herein is intended to make the property owner liable for intentional wrongful and/or
reckless acts of City's officers, employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors.
f. Survival of Indemnity Obligations. All indemnity provisions set forth in this
Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement or CUP for any reason other
than City's default.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 41 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
34.Applicant Acceptance of Conditions. 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 approval. Failure to provide said written statement within
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thirty (30) days following the date of this approval (January 31, 2017) shall render this
approval null and void.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 4 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31. 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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