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05_20140513_PC_PPT_Public_Green_Hills_Pacific_Terrace_MausoleumGreen Hills Memorial Park's Pacific Terrace Mausoleum Presentation to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission on Voluntary Proposed Mausoleum Improvements �r E�ILLS- M�n�ORIA� P RK Green Hills Outreach/ Engagement Met with members of the Vista Verde Homeowners Association ("HOA") Visited the homes of several Vista Verde residents Maintained communications with HOA's legal counsel Maintained communications with City of Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Staff Offered site visits of the Mausoleum roof Conducted substantial investigations into all of the HOA's and Commission's chief concerns Cn Achieved agreement with HOA �w � N � O CD � N � Context 8s Understanding 7�J�ILLS- f ORIAL PARK The Mausoleum and roof -top burials were all approved uses, built and constructed consistent with approved plans and specifications. No laws, CUP conditions, or municipal code violations have been found or alleged with respect to the construction or operation of the Mausoleum. Green Hills has displayed a clear willingness to voluntarily respond to the concerns raised by its neighbors. Proposed Improvements ' 7LLS- L- C1RL P Green Hills has identified a variety of buffering and screening improvements that can be implemented on the Mausoleum roof, which we have grouped into the following categories: Immediate Improvements: Improvements that Green Hills is prepared to institute immediately, and that do not require additional analysis or review. Mechanical Improvements: Improvements that Green Hills believes it can implement in the near future, but require additional evaluation by Green Hills and the City. Long -Term Improvements: Improvements that Green Hills believes can be implemented, but that require additional analysis, consideration, and may require approval by the City. Proposed Improvements Voluntary Improvements ►Restrict amplified sound Immediate Improvements Mechanical Improvements 11 Long -Term Improvements New signage installed on/around the Mausoleum. 11 P Reduce maintenance & burial ceremony hours Install new signage Improved activities noticing of Fee on late burial ceremonies Security hotline Continue temporary tenting for burial ceremonies Install fence along ramp Proposed Improvements Voluntary Improvements Minimize mini -haul use Immediate Improvements ► Mechanical Improvements o Long -Term Improvements Reduce use of the mini -haul when feasible. ► Install exhaust fan improvements Improved mower procedures ► Enhance drainage maintenance Proposed Improvements Voluntary Improvements Temporary privacy panels Immediate Improvements Mechanical Improvements Long -Term Improvements Concept rendering of trees used for screening. ► Fence options ► Mausoleum Roof Fence Ramp Fence Pool Deck Fence ► Foliage, hedges or trees ► Custom tenting Custom temporary screening ► Phase II silhouetting T n' T U) v W � N (D CD O� W -P�, Proposed Improvements Temporary Privacy Panels ILLS- C1RIAL PARK Hedges & Trees Improved Tenting Conceptual Renderings of Potential Improvements Recommended Next Steps Green Hills will voluntarily implement all Immediate improvements consistent with the agreement reached with the HOA. Green Hills will further analyze the Long -Term improvements. At the next annual review, Green Hills will present to the Commission and City staff: Results of the voluntary Immediate improvements, Results of the analysis of Long -Term improvements, and Recommendations as to further Long -Term improvements. Conclusion Thank you for your consideration. We welcome any questions you may have. ILLS- �f:MC1RlAL PARK