CC RES 2017-015 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL
LARGE DOMESTIC ANIMAL PERMIT NO. 2 FOR THE RIDE-TO-FLY
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM, 1) EXTENDING THE EXISTING
ENTITLEMENTS FOR 7 ADDITIONAL YEARS TO DECEMBER 19,
2023; AND 2) EXTENDING THE OPERATING HOURS ON TUESDAYS
THROUGH FRIDAYS TO 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM OR SUNSET,
WHICHEVER IS EARLIER, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 50
NARCISSA DRIVE (CASE NO. ZON2016-00465).
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-70,
approving Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit (CLDAP) No. 2 for the keeping of 4 horses
and the operation of the "Ride-to-Fly" therapeutic riding program on a 1.16-acre property located
at 50 Narcissa Drive; and,
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2002, the Equestrian Committee recommended that the City
Council grant a two-year extension to CLDAP No. 2 and modify certain conditions of approval;
and,
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2002-85,
granting a two-year extension to Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit (CLDAP) No. 2 with
modified conditions of approval; and,
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2004, the Equestrian Committee recommended that the City
Council grant a two-year extension to CLDAP No. 2; and,
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2004-106,
granting a two-year extension to Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit No. 2; and,
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2006, the Equestrian Committee, based on the then-
operations, recommended that the City Council grant a five-year extension to CLDAP No. 2 and
modify certain conditions of approval; and,
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-98,
granting a five-year extension to Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit No. 2; and,
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2011, the Planning Commission adopted P.C. Resolution
No. 2011-38, recommending that the City Council grant a five-year extension to CLDAP No. 2;
and,
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-95,
granting a five-year extension to the CLDAP No. 2 to December 19, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, on the September 30, 2016, the Applicant submitted a request to revise
CLDAP No. 2 to extend the entitlement by 5 additional years and to extend its operating hours
on Tuesdays through Fridays; and,
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2016, the application was deemed incomplete pending
submittal of additional information; and,
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2017, the application was deemed complete for processing;
and,
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2017, the Planning Commission, adopted P.C. Resolution No.
2017-10, recommending that the City Council approve a revision to CLDAP No. 2 for the Ride-
to-Fly therapeutic program to: 1) extend the existing entitlements for 7 additional years, and 2)
extend the operating hours on Tuesdays through Fridays to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or sunset,
whichever is earlier; and,
WHEREAS, On March 23, 2017, a public notice was mailed to all property owners within
a 500-foot radius of the subject site 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, 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), the City Council found no evidence that the revision to CLDAP No. 2 will have a
significant effect on the environment and, therefore, the review has been found to be
categorically exempt under Class 1 (Section 15301); and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on April 18, 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: The proposed revision to CLDAP No. 2 is warranted because:
A. The project Applicant (Ride-to-Fly) is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation,
operating at 50 Narcissa Drive, City of Rancho Palos Verdes (the Property). The
Applicant has been operating at the Property since 2000 pursuant to a valid Conditional
Large Domestic Animal Permit.
B. The permit will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare.
Specifically, the Ride-to-Fly organization has operated a therapeutic riding program and
maintained 4 horses at the property since 2000. Pursuant to Council-adopted Condition
No. 14 of Resolution No. 2011-95, the existing operation hours for the facility are 10:00
AM to 5:00 PM or sunset, whichever is earlier, on Tuesdays through Fridays, and 9:00
AM to 5:00 PM or sunset, whichever is earlier, on Saturdays. The proposed extended
operating hours on Tuesday through Friday will match the existing Saturday operating
hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or sunset, whichever is earlier. In the summer, the
afternoon heat is not good for many of the rider's disabilities and the proposed time
change would allow sessions to begin an hour earlier to avoid the summer heat. The
premises are in good sanitary condition with proper fly control and frequent waste
disposal, with no excessive smell from the manure composting. The perimeter fencing is
properly maintained and buildings and corrals are kept in a clean manner.
C. Any increase in the number of animals, that would otherwise be allowed by the
provisions of Chapter 17.46 of this title to be kept or boarded on the property and/or the
operation of an active outdoor recreational facility or program which provides a benefit to
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youth or the physically or mentally challenged or has a similar philanthropic purpose, will
not have significant adverse effects upon other properties in the vicinity of the site. The
Ride-to-Fly organization is currently permitted to board 4 horses on the Property and is
not proposing to increase the number of horses.
D. The cumulative impact upon the properties in the vicinity of the site or the community as
a whole, shall not, in the aggregate, constitute a significant adverse impact upon the
area.
Section 2: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, Minutes, and other records of proceedings, the City Council of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby adopts Resolution No. 2017-15, approving a revision to
Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit No. 2 for the Ride-to-fly therapeutic program, thereby:
1) extending the existing entitlements by 7 additional years to December 19, 2023, and 2)
extending the operating hours on Tuesdays through Fridays to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or sunset,
whichever is earlier, subject to the conditions of approval set forth in the attached Exhibit 'A.'
Section 3: That the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes shall certify to the
adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of April 2017.
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Resolution No. 2017-15 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at
itlian adjourned regular meeting held on April 18, 2017.
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EXHIBIT 'A'
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CASE NO. ZO N 2016-00465
REVISION TO CONDITIONAL LARGE DOMESTIC ANIMAL PERMIT NO. 2
50 NARCISSA DRIVE (RIDE-TO-FLY)
1. This approval supersedes all Conditions of Approval that were a part of the original City
Council approval under Resolution No. 2000-70 and any subsequent amendments.
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2. Prior to the commencement of the use permitted by this approval, the Applicant and the
property owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing, that they have read,
understand, and agree to all conditions of approval contained in this Resolution. Failure
to provide said written statement within ninety (90) days following date of this approval
shall render this approval null and void.
3. The Applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/or any
of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities
thereof, from any and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and other
actions and proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or
adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolutions procedures (including, but not
limited to arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures) (collectively "Actions"),
brought against the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents,
departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to
modify, set aside, void, or annul, the action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the
City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and
instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by the voters of the City), for or
concerning the project.
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4. Approval of this permit shall not be construed to mean any waiver of applicable and
appropriate zoning regulations, or any Federal, State, County, and City laws and
regulations. Unless otherwise expressly specified, all other requirements of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal code shall apply.
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5. Pursuant to Section 17.78.040, the Community Development Director is authorized to
make minor modifications to the approved plans and any of the conditions of approval if
such modifications will achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance
with the approved plans and conditions. Substantial changes to the project shall be
considered a revision and require approval by the final body that approved the original
project, which may require new and separate environmental review and public
notification.
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6. 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 RS-2
residential development standards and Equestrian Overlay (Q) district standards of the
City's Municipal Code, including but not limited to height, setback and lot coverage
standards.
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7. 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 or administrative citations as described
in Section 1.16 of the City's Municipal Code.
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8. In the event that any of these conditions conflict with the recommendations and/or
requirements of another permitting agency or City department, the stricter standard shall
apply.
9. Unless otherwise designated in these conditions, all construction shall be completed in
substantial conformance with the plans stamped APPROVED by the City with the effective
date of this Resolution.
10. This approval is only for the items described within these conditions and identified on the
stamped APPROVED plans and is not an approval of any existing illegal or legal non-
conforming structures on the property, unless the approval of such illegal or legal non-
conforming structure is specifically identified within these conditions or on the stamped
APPROVED plans.
Project Specific Conditions:
11. This approval is for the keeping of four (4) horses and the operation of a therapeutic
riding program on a 1.16-acre vacant, contiguous property in the Portuguese Bend
Equestrian Overlay (Q) District, located at 50 Narcissa Drive.
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12. If the use approved by this permit has not been established within one year of the final
effective date of this Resolution, approval of the project shall expire and be of no further
effect unless, prior to expiration, a written request for extension is filed with the
Community Development Department, and is reviewed by the Planning Commission and
approved by the City Council. Otherwise, a new Conditional Large Domestic Animal
Permit must be approved prior to the commencement of the approved use.
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13. The approval of the Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit No. 2 is granted to the
Applicant ("Ride-to-Fly") and not to the owner of the subject property (George and
Leanne Twidwell). The extension of this permit shall be valid for a period of seven (7)
years, with an expiration date of December 19, 2023, and for as long as the Applicant
continues to utilize the property where the program is conducted in accordance with the
terms of this Resolution. The permit may be extended beyond this date provided a
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written request for an extension is submitted to the City prior to the expiration date and
approved by the City Council.
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14. If the Applicant discontinues, vacates or abandons the use of the property where the
facility or program is conducted, the rights, privileges and obligations granted by
Conditional Large Domestic Animal Permit No. 2 shall terminate and shall not revert to
the property owners. The permit shall also be terminated upon the occurrence of any of
the following:
a. The subject lot or parcel is subdivided, reduced in size or is combined with one or
more other lots or parcels;
b. A violation of any of the conditions upon which the permit was granted, after a
duly-noticed public hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council;
c. The Applicant discontinues, vacates or abandons the use of the subject lot or
parcel in accordance with the terms of the approved permit for a period of more
than one hundred eighty (180) days;
d. The property owners rescind the authorization for the use of the property by the
Applicant; or,
e. The Applicant no longer qualifies for registered non-profit 501(c)(3) status, as
described in Section 17.78.010 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code.
15. Proof of the registered non-profit 501(C)(3) status of the Applicant must be provided to
the Director of Community Development on an annual basis. In addition, the Applicant
shall notify the Director in writing within thirty (30) days of any change in non-profit
status.
16. No additional structures are permitted by this approval and the existing structures and
facilities on the site shall maintain the minimum 35-foot sanitary setback specified in
Section 17.46.060(A)(1) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code. Any future
relocation of the structures and facilities on the site shall be subject to review and
approval by the Director of Community Development or, at his/her discretion, the
Planning Commission and/or City Council.
17. The Applicant shall be responsible for completing the following tasks, to the satisfaction
of the Director of Community Development:
a. Maintain the existing perimeter fencing around the corrals;
b. Maintain landscape screening along the perimeter of the corrals, especially along
the Narcissa Drive frontage of the property; and,
c. Maintain the "soft" paving such as decomposed granite in the off-street parking
area along Narcissa Drive, subject to the authorization of the Portuguese Bend
Community Association.
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18. The approved days and hours of operation for the therapeutic riding program are limited
as follows:
Tuesday through Saturdays: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or sunset, whichever is earlier
Any proposal to change the days and/or hours of operation requires the review of the
Planning Commission and the approval of the City Council.
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19. Off-street parking shall only be provided along Narcissa Drive frontage of the subject
property. No more than ten (10) vehicles may be parked on the site at any time. All
vehicles must be parked so as not to infringe upon the paved roadway of Narcissa Drive
or to otherwise interfere with the passage of motorists, pedestrians or equestrians by the
site.
20. The Applicant shall ensure that the site is visited daily to feed and water the horses,
verify the status of the horses' condition and health, and inspect the condition and
integrity of the horses' enclosure.
21. A weatherproof notice setting forth the name of the person(s) responsible for the horses
and a phone number(s) to be called in the event of an emergency shall be displayed on,
or in the vicinity of, the enclosure in which the horses are kept.
22. The Applicant is responsible for the continuous maintenance of sanitary conditions,
including, but not limited to, the cleaning of corrals, stables, barns and other areas to
which animals have access; and the proper disposal of manure, offal, soiled straw and
other refuse. Animal waste shall not be allowed to accumulate, run off or leach so as to
create a nuisance or be offensive to other persons in the vicinity. Manure may be
disposed of by removal from the lot or parcel by a city-licensed waste disposal company,
or by composting. If waste or manure is to be composted, the composting material shall
be kept in a composting bin, and the composting shall be performed in accordance with
City-approved composting procedures. Proper procedures must be used to control
insects and minimize offensive odors.
23. Animal waste, manure, offal, soiled straw and other refuse shall not be allowed to
accumulate in any regular, intermittent or seasonal watercourse.
24. The property shall be maintained so that there is no standing surface water or ponding
within areas in which horses are kept.
25. All buildings used for the keeping of animals and all corral or enclosure fences shall be
constructed and maintained in a neat and orderly condition and kept in good repair.
Landscaping, or other screening techniques, shall be provided as appropriate to assist in
screening of stables, barns, corrals, composting bins and stored hay from public view
and from adjacent properties.
26. The Applicant shall carry out a program of fly control through such means as traps,
pesticides or natural predators.
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27. No structure or enclosure for the keeping of the horses shall be constructed or
maintained in any regular, intermittent or seasonal watercourse.
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