CC SR 20180206 02 - Green Hills Annual ReviewRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 02/06/2018
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to conduct the 2017 annual review of Green Hills'
compliance with the Conditions of Approval associated with the Green Hills Memorial
Park Conditional Use Permit.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Conduct the 2017 annual review of the Green Hills Memorial Park's compliance
with the Conditional Use Permit; and,
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-, approving revisions to the Conditions of Approval
for the Green Hills Memorial Park Conditional Use Permit.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: So Kim, AICP, Deputy Director/Planning Manager
REVIEWED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager�po- -
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 2018- (page A-1)
B. Resolution No. 2017-03 (page B-1)
C. Public Correspondence (page C-1)
D. Site Evaluation Report (page D-1)
E. Screening Plans for Area 6 (page E-1)
F. Neighborhood Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (page F-1)
G. Sign Plan (page G-1)
H. Permits from Outside Agencies (page H-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On February 19, 1991, the City Council certified a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
approved Conditional Use Permit No. 55, allowing for the Green Hills Cemetery Master
Plan, which called for development of the cemetery site over the next 100 years.
On April 24, 2007, the Planning Commission certified a Mitigated Negative Declaration
and approved a Revision to the Conditional Use Permit, allowing certain improvements
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of the Green Hills Memorial Park over the next 30 to 50 years, including grading to
accommodate future interments.
On November 17, 2015, the City Council conducted an annual compliance review,
allowing the mausoleum in Area 11 (i.e., Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace) to remain in
accordance with its 2007 approvals and permits, and approved revisions to the
Conditions of Approval for the Conditional Use Permit.
On January 31, 2017, the City Council conducted the 2016 annual compliance review,
finding that Green Hills is operating in compliance with the Conditions of Approval and
adopted Resolution No. 2017-03 (Attachment B), approving revisions to the Conditions
of Approval for the Conditional Use Permit. The revisions that were adopted reflected
formatting changes to better organize the conditions by topic and development area, as
well as to further clarify or enumerate the conditions.
On January 18, 2018, a 15 -day public notice inviting public comments was provided to all
property owners within a 500' radius of the site, affected homeowners associations,
listsery subscribers, members of the Neighborhood Advisory Committee, posted on the
City's website, and published in the Peninsula News. In preparation of this annual
compliance review and in advance of issuing the public notice, Staff worked closely with
members of the Neighborhood Advisory Committee (including Green Hills) to identify
topics of concern, as well as suggested revisions to the Conditions of Approval, which are
discussed in detail below.
Annual Compliance Review of the Existing Conditions of Approval
Conducting an annual review provides an opportunity for the City to assess the
effectiveness of the existing conditions, based on current operations; and the ability to
add, delete, and modify conditions, based on changed circumstances or unforeseen
impacts that may not have been addressed as part of the previous approval. Since the
revised Conditions were adopted by the City Council in January 2017, the City has been
monitoring Green Hills' compliance. The compliance review is discussed in the following
order:
1. Applicant's compliance with action items;
2. Applicant's compliance with operational Conditions; and,
3. Staff recommended amendments to the Conditions of Approval for clarification
purposes.
1. Compliance with Action Items
Below are Conditions that require specific actions and compliance with these Conditions
by Green Hills.
Condition No. 1j — Submit a soils testing protocol report appropriate for the
cemetery that shall be reported to the City Council prior to the 2017 Annual
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Review to determine if soil testing should be conducted. This Condition was
added by the City Council last year in response to the Rolling Hills Riviera HOA
(neighborhood abutting the south property line) concerns raised during the 2016
annual review that the soils and groundwater could be contaminated due to
interment activities, and their request that the City Council require soil testing to
be conducted prior to any grading activity.
Green Hills submitted a Site Evaluation Report (Attachment D) on January 12,
2018, which concluded that the operations at the cemetery are not expected to
have impacts to on-site soil or groundwater. According to this Report: The
constituents found in embalming fluid decompose to inert byproducts after burial.
The embalmed remains are placed in caskets, which provide reasonable
containment and prevent the release of embalming fluid or decomposition
products. During interment, caskets are contained within concrete vaults that
function as secondary containment to further prevent the release of constituents
to underlying soil. If constituents migrate to underlying soil, they are not
anticipated to spread laterally from the site due to the absence of preferential
pathways such as utility corridors within the cemetery. Vertical migration to
groundwater is unlikely due to the depth to groundwater (anticipated to be at
least 44 feet below the bottom of an interment). The City of Rancho Palos Verdes
obtains municipal water from surface water sources, including the Colorado River
and the State Water Project in Northern California. Rancho Palos Verdes does
not use groundwater as a source for drinking water. Therefore, soils testing at
GHMP is not considered necessary or recommended. (Langan Engineering and
Environmental Services, Inc., 2017, Section 3.0).
Based on the Site Evaluation Report and that all recent grading activity has been
balanced on-site with no imported soil, Staff recommends that soil testing is not
warranted at this time.
Condition No. 2 – This Condition outlines the review process for improvement
requests allowed pursuant to the Conditions of Approval, including the proper
decision making body for certain applications, the public noticing process, and
the appeal process. All improvement requests have been properly processed in
accordance to this Condition and Staff believes Green Hills is in compliance with
this Condition.
• Condition No. 8d – An 8' -tall freestanding solid fence or wall shall be installed
along the north property line by January 31, 2018.
Over the past year, Green Hills and the Peninsula Verde HOA (neighborhood
abutting the north property line) have been diligently working towards a mutually -
agreed fence, and have recently agreed to install an 8' -tall solid vinyl fence that
would be earth tone and set back 2' from the existing perimeter chain link fence.
As the parties only recently came to this agreement, the fence was not installed
by the January 31, 2018, deadline. Therefore, both parties are requesting—and
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Staff supports—that the deadline be extended to June 1, 2018, as reflected in the
`Proposed Amendments' section below and the draft resolution (Attachment A).
• Condition No. 9b – 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 and storage of materials, and trash,
through improved screening and dust control measures in Area 6.
Green Hills submitted a screening plan for Area 6 (Attachment E), which was
approved by the Director in February 2017. Staff subsequently visited the site
and verified that Area 6 is adequately screened from neighboring properties per
the plan.
• Condition No. 17 – Green Hills shall establish a Neighborhood Advisory
Committee to meet on a quarterly basis and provide reports to the City Council.
The Neighborhood Advisory Committee has been established and quarterly
meetings have been held at City Hall. The minutes of the meetings (Attachment
F) were provided to the City Council through the Weekly Administrative Report
and uploaded on the City's Green Hills webpage at the following link:
http://www.rpvca.gov/376/Green-Hills-Memorial-Park-Master-Plan.
• Condition No. 18 – The property owner shall install signs 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.
Green Hills submitted a sign plan (Attachment G), including the locations of park
rule signs, flower pick-up schedules, and directional signs, which was approved by
the Director on August 7, 2017. Staff has verified that the required signs were
properly installed.
• Condition Nos. 24 and 25 – The property owner shall submit copies of permits
from South Coast Air Quality Management District and Los Angeles County Fire
Prevention Bureau for storage of fuel; permits from Los Angeles County Fire
Dept, Hazardous Maintenance Division Section and Fire Prevention Bureau for
the chemicals stored in the embalming rooms in the Administration Building;
permits from South Coast Air Quality Management District for the crematory; and
copies of current and valid permits and/or licenses from the State Cemetery and
Funeral Board.
On January 23, 2018, Green Hills submitted all the required permits (Attachment
H).
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Condition No. 30 —The property owner shall submit any map to the Director to
be recorded at least 30 days prior and 30 days after recording of said map with
the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
Green Hills has been submitting maps in accordance with this Condition, and
Staff makes a point to keep the Council and the public informed by reporting
each filing in the Weekly Administrative Report.
Based on the discussion above, Staff has determined that Green Hills is in compliance
with action item conditions.
2. Compliance with Operational Conditions
The Conditions of Approval regulate operations at Green Hills Memorial Park to
minimize impacts to neighboring properties. The relevant operational Conditions
include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Condition No. 14 (Noise)
• Condition No. 16 (Security)
• Condition No. 19 (Construction)
• Condition No. 20 (Hours of Operation)
Over the past year, Staff has been tracking public concerns related to the operation of
the cemetery, and the applicability and enforcement of the Conditions of Approval. The
majority of the public concerns tracked by Staff (Attachment C) were submitted by the
residents bordering Green Hills to the north (Peninsula Verde and Vista Verde
Condominiums) and to the south along Avenida Feliciano (Rolling Hills Rivera). Below
is a summary and frequency of concerns raised over the 2017 calendar year.
• Noise from visitors, including visitations after park hours — 7 times
• Noise from vehicles — 1 time
• Behavior of visiting children and barking dogs — 2 times
• Alcohol consumption in the park — 1 time
• Flying of Mylar balloons — 2 times
In general, the abutting residents who have made complaints in the past have indicated
that the operational impacts have greatly improved over the past year, and that Green
Hills' responsiveness to their calls has also improved with an average response time of
5 minutes. In response to past complaints, Green Hills has voluntarily prohibited the
use of amplified sound and live music, with exception of the playing of "Taps," in burial
grounds bordering Peninsula Verde and Vista Verde Condominiums earlier last year
(February). Live music and amplified sound is allowed at an alternate location, near the
center of the site. The public comments also include Green Hills' outreach to the
abutting neighbors of various upcoming events. Staff believes that the number of
complaints to the City has substantially reduced because Green Hills has proactively
been informing the residents of upcoming large visitations and events, and has been
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responsive in addressing public concerns in a timely manner. Therefore, Staff believes
that Green Hills is in compliance with its operational conditions.
3. Proposed Amendments to the Conditions of Approval
Based on Staff's compliance assessment, public comments (Attachment C),
discussions at the Neighborhood Advisory Committee meetings, and on-going
implementation of the existing Conditions of Approval, Green Hills, abutting HOAs
(Peninsula Verde and Rolling Hills Riviera), and Staff believe that revisions are
warranted to further clarify the Conditions of Approval. Below are the proposed
amendments to specific conditions, who is proposing the amendment, and the reason
for the amendment. The proposed amendments are separated into two sections:
amendments recommended by Staff and amendments not recommended by Staff.
Amendments to the Conditions of Approval Recommended by Staff
The following summarizes Staff -recommended amendments to the Conditions of
Approval with the proposed deleted text shown in strikethro„gh tex and added text
shown in bold/underline text.
Green Hills requests the ability to install private garden and estate walls,
monuments, and statues up to 3' in height in Area 4. Area 4 is the burial area that
abuts the north property line, adjacent to Peninsula Verde. Structures in the 8'
setback area will continue to be prohibited. This request would be consistent with
what is allowed in other areas of the cemetery. Peninsula Verde HOA supports the
proposed amendments. Therefore, Staff recommends the following amendments to
the conditions.
le. Earth Interments. Earth interments and above ground structures,
includina but not limited to. low aarden walls ua to 3' in heiaht. as
measured from adjacent grade and elaborate headstones up to 6' in height
are permitted throughout the cemetery except in required setback areas.
are permitted throughout the Gemetery. Gamily estates are also permitted,
height,9 RG'ud'Rg en.GIGSUMS, with low garden walls up to 36 inGhes in overall
measured frern adjaGent grade and elaborate headstenes up te 6 feet in height
Above ground structures are allowed to contain interments and/or niches, except
in Area 4. Abeve_greund Str„nfi,res innluding but not limited to garden walls and
above ground headstones, shall Ret be allowed On FequiFed setbaGk aFeas.
1 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 ia 3' in height and outside of the required structure
setbacks and urea ^shall be permitted and exempt from Condition No. 2.
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Cemetery improvements in Area 4 shall not contain interments and/or
niches.
8b. Structures. Except as provided in Paragraph 8d. below, Nno above ground
structures are permitted within the 8' feet setback from the north property line,
including but not limited to, garden walls for family estate interments, or other built-
up structures. For areas outside of the 8 foot setback, minor cemetery
improvements are permitted as provided in Paragraph 1h.
• Green Hills and the Peninsula Verde HOA have mutually agreed on the type of
perimeter fence to be installed along the north property line and both parties are
proposing the following amendment to the condition.
8d. Perimeter Fence or Wall. An 8 foot tall freestanding solid fence or wall vinyl
fence shall be installed along the north property line abutting the rear yards of the
residential properties on Peninsula Verde Drive. The fence shall be earth -tone
in color, approximately 1,150 feet long, and shall be set back at least 2 feet
from the north property line. Notwithstanding existing encroachments by the
abutting residents, the property owner shall be responsible for installing a—the
perimeter fence or wall by January June 1, 2018, subject to Condition No. 2a.
• As previously discussed, in February 2017 Green Hills submitted a screening plan
for Area 6, which was reviewed and approved by the Director. Staff is
recommending the proposed changes to the following condition to add text
consistent with mitigation measures AQ -11 and AQ -12.
9b. 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. Area 6 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. A weatherproof
notice/sign setting forth the name of the person(s) responsible for the
daily dirt movement to Area 6 and a phone number(s) to be called in the
event that dust is visible from Area 6, shall be posted and displayed on
the fencing.
• At a recent public hearing regarding a separate development application at Green Hills
Memorial Park, there was some discussion about the location of future landscaping
along the south property line. Staff is recommending the proposed changes to the
condition below for clarification purposes.
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9f. Landscape Screening. Landscaping shall be planted within 8' of the future
south perimeter wall on the cemetery side prior to the completion of the future
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.
• Condition No. 11 pertains to the Pacific Terrace Mausoleum building, located along
the north property line, immediately south of the Vista Verde Condominiums. Staff is
recommending the proposed changes to the condition to correct minor textual errors.
11 h(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 No. 2015-102, are
hereby eliminated.
11 h(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 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 33.
• The condition below regarding hours of operations was amended last year to
correspond with the change from daylight savings time to standard time. However,
as these months and times only roughly correspond to the change in time, Green
Hills is requesting that the language be changed to simply state "Pacific Standard
Time" and "Pacific Daylight Time" rather than specifying certain months of the year.
Green Hills is also requesting to close the park a half-hour later during Pacific
Daylight Time as it remains relatively light until past 7:00 PM and many of Green
Hills visitors have expressed disappointment in leaving the park well before dusk.
20b. 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 —
Standard Time
7am to 6-L307pm
Daylight Time
Mausoleum Hours: 7am to 4:30pm — Never ber through Marnh Pacific
Standard Time
7am to 6LG06:30pm — April through QGteber pacific
Daylight Time
• Green Hills is required to submit a statement accepting all conditions of approval
after each City Council approval, whether it's for a revision or an annual review. Staff
is proposing that the approval date be deleted as shown below since this condition
will be outdated at each subsequent annual review.
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, and subsequent amendments
to the conditions of Approval. Failure to provide said written statement within
thirty (30) days following the date of this approval and subsequent amendments
to the conditions of Approval (ianuary 31, 2017) shall render this approval null
and void.
Amendments to the Conditions of Approval Not Recommended by Staff
The following summarizes requests to amend the Conditions of Approval that Staff does
not support. The requested amendments are shown as in strikethro ugh text for deleted
text or in bold/underline text for added text.
The Peninsula Verde HOA requests that Green Hills' ability to apply for a Grading
Permit to potentially raise the grades in Area 4 be taken away by revising Condition
No. 8a. This would mean that Green Hills will be required to revise their CUP for the
cemetery site, should they wish to raise the grades in Area 4 in the future. While
Green Hills has not shown any interest in changing the grades in Area 4, they do not
want to lose the ability to apply for a Grading Permit should they decide to do so in
the future. As a result, Green Hills is opposed to the proposed amendment. Staff
does not support this request because the existing 3 -step review process notifies the
public of such a future request, and allows the Director to render a decision, which is
then appealable to both the Planning Commission and City Council. If a Director's
decision is overturned, a partial or full refund of the appeal fee is given depending on
the outcome
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8a. 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 -ex sting grade elevation shall not h�;se d without prior
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Condition No. 2 describes what types of improvements require either the Director's
review or the City Council's review. Unless the Director refers an application directly
to the City Council, the Director has the ability to render decisions on minor
modifications, small buildings less than 120 square feet in size and 16 feet in height,
cemetery -related features up to 16 feet in height, fences and walls, retaining walls,
and grading. Any decision made by the Director is subject to appeal to the Planning
Commission, and thereafter to the City Council. The Peninsula Verde HOA, Rolling
Hills Riviera HOA, and a resident of Vista Verde propose the following amendments
(see below) that require Planning Commission's involvement to review structures
over 6 feet in height and all retaining walls to assess potential view impacts from the
adjacent residential properties. The City's Development Code allows a building
height up to 16' in all zoning districts including the cemetery, except for those areas
where structures are prohibited. As the 16' building height is considered "by -right,"
view assessments are only required for structures above 16' in height. Staff believes
that requiring a public hearing with the Planning Commission for any structure over
6' in height for view assessment is not in the spirit of the City's view ordinance,
which generally establishes 16' as the threshold for triggering a view assessment.
As for retaining walls, the City's Development Code Section 17.76.040 allows the
Director to review all grading and related construction unless it involves 1,000 cubic
yards or more of earth movement, which would then require Planning Commission
review. This applies to properties in all zoning districts throughout the City. Staff
believes that the existing 3 -step review process is adequate and the proposed
amendment requiring Planning Commission review for retaining walls is excessive
and overly burdensome to Green Hills.
2a(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. All structures higher than 6 feet shall be
reviewed by the Planning Commission via public hearing to assess view
impacts on residents around the cemetery.
2a(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. All structures higher than 6 feet shall be reviewed by
the Planning Commission via public hearing to assess view impacts on
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residents around the cemetery. In setback areas, such features are not
permitted unless specified in the respective Area conditions (Areas 1-13).
2a(5) Retaining Walls. Retaining walls shall be permitted throughout the property
and may accommodate niche or vault interments. Retaining walls shall be
reviewed by the Planning Commission via public hearing to assess view
impacts on residents around the cemetery.
The Peninsula Verde HOA requests that the noise condition be amended, as shown
below, to further clarify Green Hills' responsibility in monitoring noise on their
property. Green Hills opposes the proposed change because they are already
proactively monitoring and enforcing noise issues. Green Hills believes that the
number of noise issues addressed as a result of proactive enforcement is
substantially higher than those based on neighbor complaints, and believes that the
proposed amendment is unnecessary. Although the requested text would further
clarify Green Hills' responsibilities and is inherently implied in the existing condition
language, requiring it as a condition would make it challenging for Staff and the City
to enforce. Therefore, Staff does not support the requested amendment.
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 actively monitoring, preventing,
and initiating timely corrective action to address any noise problems
including those caused by visitors. Monitoring for noise must not rely
on residential complaints but shall be an active patrol activity of Green
Hills. This condition shall apply in addition to any noise ordinance and/or code
amendment adopted by the City, and when there is conflicting requirements,
the stricter requirement shall apply.
The Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) currently consists of four Green Hills
Staff, one or two City Staff, two Peninsula Verde HOA representatives, and two
Rolling Hills Riviera HOA representatives. Green Hills has four representatives that
specialize in general management, operations, compliance, and public relations to
ensure that they are able to address any questions or concerns raised by the NAC at
its meetings. Both Peninsula Verde and Rolling Hills Riviera HOAs request that
additional members from each HOA be allowed to attend these meetings as auditors
only. Staff does not support this request to increase number of participants because
working with a smaller group of representatives is much more productive and
efficient. The HOA representatives have the responsibility of acting as conduits
between the residents and the NAC by holding their own meetings with their
members, soliciting comments/feedback, and distributing any information from NAC
meetings. Staff believes that the significant reduction in the number of operational
complaints received over the past year is due to the effectiveness of the NAC and,
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therefore, there is no need to increase the number of members. Additionally, as
minutes of all the meetings are provided on the City's Green Hills webpage and to
the City Council in the Weekly Administrative Report, additional auditors are not
necessary.
17. Green Hills Cemetery Neiahborhood Advisory Committee. Green Hills shall
establish a neighborhood advisory committee, consisting of two representatives
from the Peninsula Verde and the Rolling Hills 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. The Peninsula Verde and Rolling Hills Riviera
Homeowner's Associations may invite up to two (2) additional members
from each association to attend the auarterly meetinas as auditors only.
• The Peninsula Verde HOA requests that additional language be added to Condition
No. 20b below, which would require Green Hills to close the cemetery 15 minutes
prior to its official closing time to allow security personnel to clear the property.
Green Hills explained that they cannot close the cemetery prior to its closing time as
visitors are allowed to enter up until the closing time. Staff agrees that unless the
hours of the cemetery are changed, Green Hills should not be required to refuse
visitors prior to its closing time. Green Hills mentioned that their security makes their
rounds generally 10 to 15 minutes after closing to encourage the visitors to leave the
premises and generally within a half-hour of closing, the property is cleared out.
20a. 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
The gates admitting visitors to the cemetery shall be closed 15 minutes
before the closing time to allow security personnel to clear the property by
the closing time, i.e., at 4:45 PM from November through March, and at 6:15
PM from April through October.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Public Notice
On January 18, 2018, a 15 -day public notice inviting public comments was provided to all
property owners within 500' radius of the subject site, affected homeowners associations,
listsery subscribers, members of the Neighborhood Advisory Committee, posted on the
City's website, and published in the Peninsula News.
Public Correspondence
Attached are the public comments the City received in response to the public notice
(Attachment C). The general comments are summarized and discussed below.
a. Conditions should be more specific.
The City Council received emails from Jock MacMorran and Pete Lacombe, residents of
the Rolling Hills Riviera neighborhood, requesting that conditions be more specific and
include specific design guidelines of future improvements in Area 6, such as the finished
height of the future wall, type and size of landscaping for screening, design details of
the future road including speed bumps and width, physical outline of future
mausoleums, design of future mausoleums, and increasing the landscape setback.
Green Hills has indicated at a number of previous public hearings and at the NAC
meetings that there are no plans to develop Area 6 at this time. Green Hills indicated
that it will be another 30 years until there may be a need to develop Area 6 and that
establishing specific guidelines at this time would be premature. As conditioned, the
City will be required to follow a specific review process when Green Hills submits to
improve this area which includes public notification and the City's review of the proposal
to determine the appropriate height, size, width, and grade elevations for Area 6 based
on potential impacts to adjacent properties.
b. Storage of materials should be relocated from Areas 5 and 6 to Area 7.
The conditions allow grave spoils, stockpiling, earth materials in Areas 5 and 6, the
undeveloped areas located along the south property line (conditions 9, 10a, 11 a,
22.AQ-10, 22.AQ-13, 22.GS-1). The Rolling Hills Riviera HOA requests that the
location of the storage and stockpiling be moved from Areas 5 and 6 to Area 7 to further
minimize any impacts to their community. Area 7 is located immediately west of Area 6
that abuts the Palos Verdes reservoir. Staff agrees that moving the storage area further
from any residential community will minimize impacts. However, Areas 5 and 6 have
been designated and historically used as the stockpile and storage area since the
original approval of the CUP. Over time, Area 6 has been graded to provide relatively
flat areas to store materials. Should the storage area be relocated to Area 7, some
grading will be required for access and to create sufficient stockpile area.
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C. The number of interment areas should be limited to the numbers in the Master
Plan booklet.
The Rolling Hills Riviera HOA and a resident of Vista Verde believe that the number
of interments should be limited to the numbers shown in the Master Plan booklet.
As explained in previously reports and discussed at the January 31, 2017, City
Council meeting, the Master Plan is a long-term conceptual layout that guides future
growth and development of the site. While the 2007 Master Plan Booklet has area
descriptions that include the number of interments, these numbers are general in
nature and for reference purposes only, as stated in the document. There is no
maximum limit to the density as the Master Plan booklet includes an introductory
page titled `General Development Parameters' that expressly describes that
inurnment numbers are difficult to predict and therefore, if they increase, there is
ample ability to retrofit most mausoleums and garden areas with additional capacity.
Additionally, Condition No. 1g expressly allows additional interment areas by
retrofitting mausoleum and garden areas throughout the cemetery.
d. The wall on the west side off the cemetery is not in compliance.
A resident of Vista Verde raised a concern about a fence located at the northern end
of the west property line not being in compliance with Condition No. 2a(4), which
requires perimeter walls to be solid. Section 17.96.2290 of the Development Code
defines a "wall" as a structure which is so constructed that 20% or more of the
vertical surface is closed and prevents the passage of light, air or vision, through
said surface in a horizontal plane. This includes concrete, concrete block, wood or
other materials that are solid and are so assembled as to form a solid barrier
(RPVDC 17.96.2290). The Vista Verde resident describes the fence as a chain link
fence with vertical green slats. Per the City's Development Code definition, this is
considered a wall (i.e., a solid barrier), and therefore Green Hills is in compliance
with Condition No. 2a(4).
e. Is it possible for Green Hills to post on their website of any funerals on the
rooftop of the Pacific Terrace Mausoleum?
Green Hills agreed to look into the feasibility of this request.
ALTERNATIVES
In addition to the Staff recommendations, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council's consideration:
Direct Staff to further revise the language and/or conditions based upon
City Council discussion and public comment, and continue this matter to a
future date certain.
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2. Determine that Green Hills is not in compliance with the City Council -
adopted Conditions of Approval, and provide Staff and Green Hills with
further direction.
3. Take no action.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES REVISING THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL OF THE GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK MASTER
PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 155, 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 Conditional Use Permit No. 155 for the Green
Hills Master Plan, which called for development of the Green Hills Memorial Park ("Green
Hills") over the following 30 to 50 years, and allowed grading and mausoleum buildings
to be constructed at various specified locations throughout Green Hills cemetery; and,
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2008, the Planning Commission conducted an
annual review and adopted P.C. Resolution No. 2008-47, approving a revision to the
Master Plan at Green Hills cemetery; and,
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2014, following complaints by the Vista Verde
Condominium Association regarding the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum
building in Area 11, the Planning Commission conducted an annual review of Conditional
Use Permit No. 155 and tentatively agreed to impose a 90 -day moratorium on all ground
burials and interments on the rooftop of the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum
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 March 11, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2014, the Planning Commission continued the public
hearing to April 22, 2014, and again on May 13, 2014, August 12, 2014, and August 26,
2014 to allow Green Hills and the Vista Verde Condominium Association to continue their
discussions regarding the existing Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum; and,
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2014, the Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing and unanimously agreed to impose specific operational conditions on Green Hills
to minimize impacts from burial activity involving the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace
Mausoleum and continued the public hearing to November 11, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, on November 11, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted P.C.
Resolution No. 2014-29, imposing a moratorium on future burials and sales of burial plots
on the rooftop of the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum building located in
Area 11 of the Master Plan; a moratorium on above -ground burials within the 5' setback
area along the western property line in the area south of the Pacifica Mausoleum building;
directing Green Hills to submit a Variance application within 30 -days to allow specific
structures/interments that are located in setbacks to remain and imposing new conditions
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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, 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,
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2015, the City Council continued the public hearing,
then again on September 1, 2015 and September 15, 2015, directing Staff to prepare a
resolution upholding the Planning Commission's action; and,
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 2015-102, 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 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 31, 2017, the City Council conducted a 2016 annual
review and adopted Resolution No. 2017-03, approving revisions to the Conditions of
Approval as part of the 2016 Annual Review for the Green Hills Conditional Use Permit;
and,
WHEREAS, Condition of Approval No. 22(N-2) of Resolution No. 2017-03 affords
the City Council the ability to conduct an annual review and add, delete, or modify the
conditions of approval as deemed necessary and appropriate; and,
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2018, 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 February 6,
2018, 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:
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Section 1: 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 2: 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, an
Annual Review commenced in 2014 was approved with modified conditions in 2015; and
an Annual Review approved with modified conditions in 2017. 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 C.C. Resolution No. 2017-03. Accordingly the Council finds:
A. 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.
B. 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:
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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.
C. 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, fences,
signage, and storm water mitigation. This is further described in Finding E below.
D. That the proposed use is not contrary to the general plan. To wit:
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.
E. 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.
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The Annual Review, to gauge the effectiveness of the conditions of approval, led to
proposed modifications to further clarify the intent of certain conditions and correct
text errors.
Section 4: Compliance Review. Pursuant to Condition of Approval No. 22.N-3
contained in Resolution No. 2017-03, which states that: "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" This annual review
considers the approved amendments to the Master Plan's Conditions of Approval and 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.
Section 5: Modification of Conditions. Attached hereto as Exhibit `A' are
conditions governing this use, both existing and modified conditions, all incorporated
herein. As set forth above, this determination includes revising existing conditions of
approval of the Green Hills Master Plan to address the visual, privacy, and noise impacts
associated with the operations of the cemetery along the adjacent residential tracts along
the north and south property lines. The revisions to the conditions are summarized and
shown below:
A. Conditions 1e, 1h, and 8b are revised allowing Green Hills the ability to install
private garden and estate walls, monuments, and statues up to 3' in height in
Area 4, consistent with what is allowed in other areas of the cemetery. Area 4 is
the burial area that abuts the north property line, adjacent to Peninsula Verde.
Structures in the 8' setback area will continue to be prohibited.
(Condition le) Earth Interments. Earth interments and above ground structure,
including but not limited to, low garden walls up to 3 feet in height, as
measured from adjacent grade, and elaborate headstones up to 6 feet in
height, are permitted throughout the cemetery, except in required setback
areas. are permitted throughout the Gemetery. Family estates are alse permitted,
0 nGluding enGlesures, with low garden walls up to 36 inGhes On overall height, as
measured from adjaGent grade and elaberate headstones up te 6 feet in height-.
Above ground structures are allowed to contain interments and/or niches, except
in Area 4. Abeve greund struGtures inGluding, but net limited to, garden walls and
above groirvund headstones, shall no be allowed in required se back areas.
(Condition 1h) Minor Cemetery Improvements. Minor cemetery improvements,
including but not limited to, water features, garden walls, bench memorials,
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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�s 3 feet in height and
outside of the required structure setbacks and Area ^shall be permitted and
exempt from Condition No. 2. Cemetery improvements in Area 4 shall not
contain interments and/or niches.
(Condition 8b) Structures. Except as provided in Paragraph 8d. below, Nno
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. For areas outside of the 8 foot setback, minor
cemetery improvements are permitted as provided in Paragraph 1h.
B. Condition 8d is updated to reflect the agreement between Green Hills and the
Peninsula Verde HOA of the material, length, and location of perimeter fence to
be installed along the north property line.
(Condition 8d) Perimeter Fence or Wall. An 8 foot tall freestanding solid fen„o 0
waft— fence shall be installed along the north property line abutting the rear
yards of the residential properties on Peninsula Verde Drive. The fence shall be
earth -tone in color, approximately 1,150 feet long, and shall be set back at
least 2 feet from the north property line. Notwithstanding existing
encroachments by the abutting residents, the property owner shall be responsible
for installing athe perimeter fence or wall by January June 1, 2018, subject to
Condition No. 2a.
C. Condition 9b is updated for consistency with mitigation measures AQ -11 and AQ -
12.
(Condition 9b) 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. Area 6
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. A weatherproof notice/sign setting forth the name of the
person(s) responsible for the daily dirt movement to Area 6 and a phone
number(s) to be called in the event that dust is visible from Area 6, shall be
posted and displayed on the fencing.
D. Condition 9f is updated to clarify the location of future landscaping along the south
property line.
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(Condition 9f) Landscape Screening. Landscaping shall be planted within 8' of the
future south perimeter wall on the cemetery side prior to the completion of the
future roadway (refer to Condition 11g 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.
E. Conditions 11 h(9) and 11 h(10) are amended to correct text errors.
(Condition 11 h(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 No. 2015-
102, are hereby eliminated.
(Condition 11h(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 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 33.
F. The hours of operation correspond with the change from daylight saving time to
standard time. However, as these months and times only roughly correspond to
the change in time, Condition 20b is updated to simply state "Pacific Standard
Time" and "Pacific Daylight Time" rather than specifying certain months of the
year. Park hours are also extended by a half hour during Pacific Daylight Time as
it remains relatively light until past 7:00 p.m. and many of Green Hills' visitors
have expressed disappointment in leaving the park well before dusk.
(Condition 20b) 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.
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Park Hours: 7am to 5pm —
Standard Time
7am to 6-La97pm
Daylight Time
7i LM1.1W �ftT�
— April through OGtober Pacific
Mausoleum Hours: 7am to 4:30pm — November through MaFGh Pacific
Standard Time
7am to 6:-096:30pm — April through October pacific
Daylight Time
G. Green Hills is required to submit a statement accepting all conditions of approval
after each City Council approval, whether it's for a revision or an annual review.
Condition 34 is updated for clarification purposes and to omit the outdated
approval date.
(Condition 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, and subsequent
amendments to the conditions of Approval. Failure to provide said written
statement within thirty (30) days following the date of this approval and
subsequent amendments to the conditions of Approval(jan„ar„ 31 20017)
shall render this approval null and void.
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 No. 22.N-3 contained in Resolution No. 2017-03, 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 6t" day of February 2018.
Susan Brooks, Mayor
ATTEST:
Emily Colborn, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, EMILY COLBORN, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby
certify that the above Resolution No. 2018-_ was duly and regularly passed and
adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on January 16, 2018.
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT `A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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.g 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.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION 25 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
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e. Earth Interments. Earth interments and above ground structures, including, but not
limited to, low garden walls up to 3 feet in height, as measured from adjacent
grade, and elaborate headstones up to 6' in height are permitted throughout the
cemetery, except in required setback areas. Above ground structures are allowed
to contain interments and/or niches, except in Area 4.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION 1g PER RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
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 3 feet in height and outside of the required structure setbacks
shall be permitted and exempt from Condition No. 2. Cemetery improvements in
Area 4 shall not contain interments and/or niches.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -
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.i 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. 1 k 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. Citv 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. 1i 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:
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West: 15 feet (except for portions previously approved at 5 feet and
8 feet which may not be further modified)
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 14.16 foot tall combination wall, as measured from the lowest
adjacent finished grade to the highest point (including railings or pilaster caps),
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.
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
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engineer. The existing grade elevation shall not be raised without prior approval
by the Director, pursuant to Condition No. 2a.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 3 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
b. Structures. Except as provided in Paragraph 8.d. below, no above ground
structures are permitted within the 8' setback from the north property line, including
but not limited to, garden walls for family estate interments, or other built-up
structures. For areas outside of the 8 foot setback, minor cemetery improvements
are permitted as provided in Paragraph 1 h.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.f OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
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 vinyl fence shall be installed along the north
property line abutting the rear yards of the residential properties on Peninsula
Verde Drive. The fence shall be earth -tone in color, approximately 1,150 feet long,
and shall be set back at least 2 feet from the north property line. Notwithstanding
existing encroachments by the abutting residents, the property owner shall be
responsible for installing the perimeter fence or wall by June 1, 2018, subject to
Condition No. 2a.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
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.
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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.
9. Areas 5 and 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. The property owner shall maintain a minimum 8 foot high chain
link fence with a mesh material to reasonably screen, enclose, and confine Area
6, consistent with the plans on file and approved by the Director in February 2017,
to mitigate any unsightly aesthetic conditions related to the stockpiling, storage of
materials, and trash. Area 6 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. A weatherproof notice/sign setting forth the name of the
person(s) responsible for the daily dirt movement to Area 6 and a phone number(s)
to be called in the event that dust is visible from Area 6, shall be posted and
displayed on the fencing.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1h OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
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)
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f. Landscape Screening. Landscaping shall be planted within 8' of the future south
perimeter wall on the cemetery side prior to the completion of the future 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.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
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.
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.
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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 30 years.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.b.iii OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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
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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.
d. 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.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.d OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
e. 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.
f. 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.
g. 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
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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.
h. 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.
(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:OOam 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
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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
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.g 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. 1.3.5.1h 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 Resolution No. 2015-102, are
hereby eliminated.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5.1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -
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(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 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 33.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 40 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
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. A total of 81 parking spaces shall be maintained (95 existing).
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:
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(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.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.11A 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.
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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.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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
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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
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: lam to 5pm —Pacific Standard Time
7am to 7pm —Pacific Daylight Time
Mausoleum Hours: 7am to 4:30pm —Pacific Standard Time
7am to 6:30pm —Pacific Daylight Time
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-
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.
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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.
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-1: 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 fagade 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-3: 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
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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.
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.
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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.
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 fer 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-1: 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.
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AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
N-2: During 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
maximize the distance between staging activities and neighboring properties, subject
to approval by the building official.
N-3: 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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, and subsequent amendments to the conditions of
Approval. Failure to provide said written statement within thirty (30) days following the
date of this approval and subsequent amendments to the conditions of Approval 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.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -
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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
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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:
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. Screeninq. 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
property are 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 Piot 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.
/s/ Brian Campbell
Mayor
Attest:
/s/ Teresa Takaoka
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.
cting 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.g 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 1 a PER RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31. 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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.
Inconsistengy 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. 1J 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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B-12
(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. Areal ('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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Exhibit A
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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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Exhibit A
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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.11 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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Exhibit A
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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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Exhibit A
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9. Areas 5 and 6:
a. Grading. Approximately 137,000 cubic yards of grading is permitted to
accommodate future mausoleum buildings and earth interments.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.1h 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. 1 h 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)
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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Exhibit A
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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.1111i 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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Exhibit A
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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. Landscapinq.
(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. 2n15 -1n2.
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 Bui{dings. 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. 1.1.1b 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 Nei_ hborhood 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..
118.Signacle. 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.
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.Mitirtation 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-1: 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 fagade 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-3: 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 #er
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-1: 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-2: During 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-3: 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 Casts. 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.Applic_ant 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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So Kim
From: Glenn Cornell <gcornell6@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 10:42 AM
To: So Kim
Cc: eric.allegria@rpvca.gov; Susan Brooks; Ken Dyda; Jerry Duhovic; John Cruikshank
Subject: Green Hills' CUP
Attachments: HOA - January 24, 2018 letter to RPV City Council about Green Hills.odt
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Ms. Kim:
Pursuant to your January 18 notice, Rolling Hills Riviera Homeowners Association hereby submits a letter
reflecting some of its concerns for the Green Hills Memorial Park Annual Compliance Review. It is
attached. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about it. I will also mail you and each
councilmember a signed copy today.
I should mention that the attached document does not reflect all RHRHA's concerns but rather is intended to
complement letters and other materials which our residents will be sending you.
Thank you,
Glenn Cornell
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Rolling Hills Riviera Homeowners Association
P.O. Box 6164
San Pedro, CA 90734
January 24, 2018
City Council
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Re: Review of Green Hills' Conditional Use Permit
Councilmembers:
I am writing on behalf of the Rolling Hills Riviera Homeowners Association (hereinafter RHRHA)
regarding our city's annual review of Green Hills' conditional use permit (CUP). Over the past year,
Green Hills (GH) has sought and been granted a permit to excavate and grade thousands of cubic yards
of dirt in what it calls Areas 5 and 6 — areas adjacent to our residents' backyards. In addition,
representatives from RHRHA have met quarterly with GH's principals, representatives of the Peninsula
Verde Homeowners Association and city staff. These experiences have not all been positive and have
served to underscore that items in the CUP need to be addressed and/or clarified.
Several residents have agreed to submit their concerns to the council. RHRHA encourages and defers
to their efforts and will limit its comments to just a few matters:
Stockpiling and Storage.
GH has gotten into some bad habits over the years. These include storing unused equipment in the
open and collecting and piling old flower arrangements and excess dirt wherever it wants. More
recently, it has begun accumulating scores of concrete vaults and allowing them to lie about.
The problem is that GH is moving its operations closer to families' homes. What may have been
tolerable when it occurred hundreds of yards from its borders is no longer. One can hardly blame area
residents for finding these ever encroaching piles of trash, dirt and now vaults to be unsightly. They
are.
As a solution, GH proposes to install shrubbery along its southern border. City staff seems to support
this effort. However, shrubbery, even once it has matured, can hide only so much. A more appropriate
solution is simple. Amend ¶¶ 9b and 19c to require that GH clean up Areas 5 and 6 and do its storing
and stockpiling in a more remote area, away from homes — such as in suitable structures in Area 7 that
are then shielded from view by some of the shrubbery which GH is so fond of proposing to its
neighbors. Then enforce such measures.
Grading, Monitoring and Enforcement.
This city's Planning Commission held a hearing in November 28, 2017 regarding an appeal which
concerned GH's application for a permit to excavate and grade more than 20,000 cubic yards of dirt.
At that hearing, city staff assured the commission that the work which GH proposed to do would not
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alter the grade in Area 5, despite the obvious fact that 20,000 cubic yards is a lot of dirt — enough to
cover a football field to a height of over I 1 feet. Yet in other settings staff admits that it lacks the
personnel to monitor GH's activities and relies, instead, upon the community to notify it of problems.
However, few residents know the extent of the grading which GH wants to conduct, and fewer still are
equipped to determine whether GH is exceeding the amounts permitted.
Staff s concession highlights a significant flaw in the CUP. In item after item, it fails to specify how the
city will monitor GH's activities. Just as significantly, though penalties for infractions are set forth in
¶ 63, they never seem to be invoked. GH has a checkered history of complying with this city's rules. It
is far from clear why the city should be so reluctant to enforce them. RHRHA requests that it begin to
do so.
Two Attendees.
The CUP provides for a quarterly meeting of staff, representatives from GH, and two representatives
each from Peninsula Verde Homeowners Association and RHRHA. (cf. ¶ 17.) RHRHA recently asked,
in writing and days before the December meeting, that it be allowed to bring an additional attendee.
The intention was to familiarize another resident with the issues involving GH, so that person could
serve as a substitute in case one of the regular representatives was unable to make it. Staff denied the
request, citing the CUP's provision which describes "two representatives." RHRHA asks that this
provision be amended to allow an occasional extra attendee.
Master Plan and Area 5 Interments.
The current Master Plan sets forth a schedule regarding the number of interments for various areas in
Green Hills. The schedule for Area 5 reads as follows:
"Area 5: Lake View Garden
"5.0 Acres Total Development
"Ground Burials
"3440 Double Depth Lawn Crypts
"Family Estates
"58 Family Estates (8-12 capacity)"
(Green Hills Master Plan approved April 2007, page IV.)
GH has far grander plans for Area 5, however. It wants to conduct thousands more burials there. When
the propriety of those plans was questioned before the city's Planning Commission in November last
year, GH did not offer a justification. Interestingly, city staff did:
... [Tjhere is no maximum number of interments set by the Council -approved Master Plan.
Therefore, the Applicant [i.e., GH] is not required to provide the City with the proposed number
of interments. Nonetheless, the Grading Plans submitted by the Applicant indicate the
following number of interments.
"3849 lawn crypts
"150 semi -private (up to 6 crypts per area)
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"450 family estate (up to 5 crypts per area)
"291 lawn niches."
(Memorandum dated October 23, 2017 from So Kim to Ara Mihranian re: Major Grading Permit, Case
No. ZON2017-00324, pp 3-4..)
RHRHA maintains that the Master Plan caps the number of crypts buried in Area 5 at 4,136 — that is
3,440 in individual crypts plus another 696 (i.e., 58 X 12) within "family estates". This simple
computation follows the Master Plan's plain language. Though straightforward, the result is
nonetheless striking in the concentration of burials it would allow in only 5 acres.
GH's numbers are even bigger, however. Under its proposal, neighbors should expect 7,044 burials
(i.e., 3,894 + [150 X 6] + [450 x 5]) plus another 291 "niches" — for a total of 7,335 interments. That's
3,199 more than allowed by the Master Plan.
It's not clear where staff feels it gets the authority to interpret the Master Plan to permit 7,335
interments or, for that matter, any other number it may wish. The CUP grants no such power. Nor
should it.
The number of burials and other ceremonies in Area 5 is directly related to the amount of dirt, dust,
noise and activity which neighboring residents will have to endure. The Master Plan places a lid on
such disturbances. Staff s interpretation has the effect of removing any such constraint and will leave
only GH to determine how many burials it can conduct.
Such abdication of responsibility may lighten staff s workload but does nothing to protect the families
who live nearby. 4,136 interments is more than enough. RHRHA asks the council to make it clear that
shall be the maximum number.
CUP ►Problems. It should be clear from this discussion that something is amiss in the process by
which GH's never ending applications to expand its operations are reviewed and approved. The CUP
appears to be the culprit. It may be making the job of city staff easier. Almost certainly, it serves to
streamline GH's gaining approval for its plans. What it isn't doing is affording adequate protection to
those RPV residents who live nearby.
RHRHA therefore requests that this council take the steps needed to require that GH's applications for
grading and construction not only be reviewed by city staff but also be reviewed and heard before the
city's Planning Commission. That will give residents more opportunity to offer feedback about such
projects and may thereby reduce the number of problems which they have been experiencing and will
almost certainly continue to face if things are allowed to remain as they are.
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Glenn Cornell,
Treasurer
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January 25, 2018
TO: So Kim, Deputy Director/Planning Manager
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
FROM: Debbie Landes
Vista Verde Condominiums' Owner
Lomita, California 90717
SUBJECT: Green Hills Memorial Park Annual Compliance
Review
These are my comments/concerns regarding the Annual Review of
Green Hills' compliance with all of the Conditions of Approval
associated with the Master Plan.
Issues of Concern: Resolution No. 2017-03
1. Section 5: #4 Security and under Exhibit `A', page 3 of 28,
(4) Fences and Walls both state that "perimeter fences and
walls shall be solid"
*The wall on the west side of cemetery behind Pacifica
Mausoleum, backing up to the Rolling Hills Covenant
Church, is not solid. There are inserted green slats into the
chain link fence. One can see through the slats.
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2. Exhibit A: page 2 of 28, letter "j" states "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 Annual Review to determine if soil testing should be
conducted."
• Has this been completed? At the the November 28, 2017
Appeal Hearing for Area 5 — Arroyo Vista project, Ellen
Berkowitz, Attorney for Green Hills, was asked if this
could be accomplished by January 18 if the PC extended
the appeal hearing to this date. This was in response to a
neighboring owner's inquiry as to why this wasn't done
before the Director approved the Area 5 project.
Ms. Berkowitz' response was "No, this is a very expensive
project and we will need time and a plan to do this"
3. Exhibit A: page 14 of 28 —Area 11- Pacific Terrace
Mausoleum, (7) Notice to Property Owners
*Is it possible for Green Hills to post on it's website that the
funeral will be on the "Rooftop" of the PTM. As of now it
just states Pacific Terrace Mausoleum and when we are
looking up a funeral time/place over a seven-day period there
could be several funerals listed for this area and we don't
know which one is on the Rooftop?
4. Exhibit A: page 14 of 28 — (10) Mediation with
Homeowners.
*To this date Green Hills has not entered into mediation with
the Owners in the Vista Verde Condominium Project, even
though we have requested this several times through our
Attorney.
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"Does this not make them non-compliant with their
Conditional Use Permit?
5. Exhibit A: page 17 of 28, #14 — "Noise" and page 20 of 28,
#20 "Hours of Operation".
Noise Issue -although it is impossible to measure if the noise
level on the rooftop of the mausoleum exceeds "65 dB A",
there are times when the noise level is excessive due to
baseball and football being played, music, etc. while other
people are mourning. Vista Verde Condo's are eight feet
from the rooftop and therefore noise echoes off our walls
when there is excessive noise.
Hours of Operation Issue- we often have people overstaying
the normal hours of operation on the Rooftop of the PTM.
*Would it be possible for Green Hills' Security staff to make
rounds on top of the mausoleum on a consistent basis —
maybe in the AM, PM and at closing time? While they do
respond when we call for issues, which is greatly appreciated,
it would be very helpful to have consistent Security rounds
on the Rooftop to monitor noise, appropriate behavior and
proper exiting at the close of the mausoleums.
6. Lastly, regarding the issue of `Density and Intensity", the
City contends that the Master Plan no longer refers to limits
with regard to the number of earth interments permitted.
While the original Master Plan in 2007 did state the amount
of interments for each area, the City relieved Green Hills of
any obligation to identify the "density" and "intensity" by a
ruling during one of the past Annual Reviews.
This should have been done through a process of formally
amending the Master Plan.
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When Green Hills makes request for grading permits, which
may be followed with an application to install vaults, The
City should hold Public Hearings with the Planning
Commission so that the appropriate amount of density and
degree of intensity of the interments in said area can be
discussed. This will also allow for the proper evaluation and
assurances that all the rules and regulations are being
followed. This includes the City's zoning and Health and
Safety regulations.
The Annual Compliance Reviews should be just that. It is not
a time to make changes to a Master Plan, as it circumvents
the formal, necessary assessments to assure safe, legal
decisions that reflect cemetery and surrounding
neighborhood interests alike.
Thank You.
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So Kim
From: So Kim
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 11:50 AM
To: 'robinmacm@gmail.com'
Cc: Gabriella Yap; CC; Ara Mihranian; Kit Fox
Subject: RE: Mailings to residents of Rancho Palos Verdes
Hi Mrs. MacMorran,
Thank you for your email. I updated our mailing labels list so from this point forward, you will receive all notices related
to Green Hills. In addition to the mail, the public notices are published in the Peninsula News, uploaded onto the City's
Green Hills webpage, announcement made to all subscribers of the City's listserv, and distributed to respective HOA
representatives. Below is a link to the City's Green Hills webpage and a link to sign up as a subscriber to the listserv.
Please feel free to contact me with additional questions or concerns.
City's Green Hills webpage: http://www.rpvca.gov/376/Green-Hills-Memorial-Park-Master-Plan
To sign up for listsery notifications: http://www.rpvca.gov/list.aspx
Sincerely,
So Kim, AIcP
Deputy Director/Planning Manager
Community Development Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
www.rpvca.gov
(310) 544-5222
From: Robin MacMorran [mailto:robinmacm@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2018 9:46 AM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Mailings to residents of Rancho Palos Verdes
To the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council and staff:
Rancho Palos Verdes has 42,000 + residents. It is unknown how many are renters or property owners, who pay the taxes
My husband and I purchased the property at 2073 Avenida Feliciano in October 2015. On 1/22/208 our postman wanted to know if
we wanted the mail addressed to the former owner of our home. 1 said we did!
He delivered to me a yellow notice of the February 6, 2018 meeting postmarked 1/18/2018. A while ago my husband called City
Hall to inquire about the wrong name of the homeowner on a mailing addressed to the former homeowner of our home He was told
that the RPV computer system reflected us as the homeowners and it would be corrected. Apparently it was not corrected. Without
the kindness of our mailing carrier, this letter mailed 1/18/2018 would not have reached us since the former resident's forwarding
order had expired
Since we purchased the property in 2015, we have received not one RPV meeting notification, information on the revised CUP, or
any pertinent information from Rancho Palos Verdes. We rented this property from 11/2015 until we from moved here from
Arkansas in April 2017. We are the owners and tax payers of record for this property.
My question to the RPV City Council and staff is what database is being used for all RPV mailings? How many other homeowners
are not or have not been receiving RPV City Council and Planning Commission mailings? How often is RPV homeowner address
information updated? We know RPV City Council and Green Hills updates and meeting notices were not been sent to us for more
than 2+ years, although all bills from RPV were coming to our address in Arkansas.
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We live in area 6 of Green Hills Cemetery. It is critical that we receive all mailings and emails from RPV. How will/can you
update your IT information in the future to enable you to contact all homeowners in RPV. Homeowners report feeling blindsided or
uninformed about developments in RPV. This may help you identify the problem.
For a community of our size, I think your communication system is flawed and warrants improvement.
Robin MacMorran
2073 A venida Feliciano
424 224 7500
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So Kim
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
FYI
Kit Fox, Aicp
Citi) of Rancho Palos Verdes
(310) 544-5226
kitf@rpvca.,Aov
Kit Fox
Thursday, January 25, 2018 7:28 AM
Ara Mihranian; So Kim
Gabriella Yap
FW: Annual Review of the Green Hills Memorial Park CUP
FollowUp
Flagged
From: Lacombe[ma iIto: rpvchateau4us@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 10:18 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Annual Review of the Green Hills Memorial Park CUP
City Council Members and City Staff,
Re: The February 6th Council Meeting's Annual Review of the Green Hills Memorial Park CUP
I would like to bring to the City Council's attention an incident which was reported in the June 2012
issue of the Rolling Hills Riviera Homeowners Association (RHRHA) newsletter "The Rolling Stones"
Two members of RHRHA reported that they believed their homes and property received structural
damage due to improvements at Green Hills. On July 17th, 2012 a list of complaints from several
residents on Avenida Feliciano was brought by the president of RHRHA to Green Hills and
discussed with manager Chris Wendel.
While our member's suspicions that activities at Green Hills caused damage was not proven, we do
know the 2008-2011 winters in southern California brought abnormally high levels of rainfall. The
homes on the south side of Green Hills are on the down side of a long grade. The City Council
should consider the effect that additional grading and the building of mausoleum's might have on
funneling the flow of ground water under unfortunate homes along Feliciano. We have experienced
several years of drought during which this issue would not have been made obvious. Expert advise
on this topic might help prevent future litigation.
On anther topic - the 8 foot offset for screen planting and the 8 foot foliage height requirement seems
inappropriate to block the future visual blight that mausoleums will create on the southern border. I
ask the Council to consider doubling the width of the offset and tripling the height for screen
plantings (trees not bushes). In my opinion - at some future date - the homeowners along Feliciano
will be shocked by the visual imposition caused by those mausoleums — at which time it will be too
late.
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The City Council is under no obligation to rubber stamp the CUP review. I've heard that Green Hills
has been making attempts to mollify RHRHA residents. Rather than making an assumption of good
will - and not crass politics - on the part of Green Hills, why not use this vote to finally resolve the
issue to both sides benefit and provide a definitive path forward that will eliminate the need for future
controversy?
Thank you for your consideration.
Pete Lacombe
RHRHA Member
2052 Galerita Drive, RPV
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So Kim
From: Jane Gualeni <jgualeni@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2018 5:47 PM
To: So Kim
Cc: TFrew@ghmp.com; Steven A. Espolt; nresich@ghmp.com; Vincent Reher; Bernadette
Sabath; Glenn Cornell; chris_martin@ahm.honda.com
Subject: Re: Green Hills - February 6, 2018 City Council Hearing for the Annual Compliance
Review
Got it. Thank you So. Feliciano neighbors met today to firm up a few things. We were able to come to a
consensus. Joe and Lisa Scotto met with Tom and Nick again last week and are making progress I think in the
negotiations. We will send those to you and Green Hills Staff once get the finalized letter approved by all
residents. Chris Martin is currently working on that and should have it ready to submit by the the end of this
week.
Thank you,
Jane Gualeni
On Jan 21, 2018, at 4:38 PM, So Kim <SoK@U2vca.gov> wrote:
Subject: Green Hills - February 6, 2018 City Council Hearing for the Annual Compliance Review
View this in your browser
On February 6, 2018, the City Council will conduct an annual review of the Applicant's
compliance with all of the Conditions of Approval associated with the Master Plan. The City
Council may add, delete, or modify the Conditions of Approval as deemed necessary or
appropriate based on evidence presented in the public record.
Click here to view the Public Notice
Inquiries should be directed to So Kim, Deputy Director/Planning Manager, at (310) 544-5222 or
sok(a).rpvca.gov.
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Sincerely,
So Kim, AICP
Deputy Director/Planning Manager
Community Development Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
www.rpvca.gov
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So Kim
From:
Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 2:05 PM
To:
So Kim
Subject:
Neighborly Review - January 2018
Attachments:
Neighborly Review January 2018.pdf
Follow Up Flag:
Follow up
Flag Status:
Completed
So,
The attached is the quarterly review newsletter that will be mailed to our neighboring HOA members later this week or
early next.
Thanks!
Tom
Thomas W. Frew
CFO — General Manager
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Direct Line (310) 521-4412 Fax Line (310) 519-8236
Main Line (310) 831-0311 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
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Green Hills
Memorial Park
2018 Events
Easter Sunrise - April I
Memorial Day - May 28
Harvest festival - Oct 14
Let it Snow - Dec 9
Wishing you a
Happy New Year
with hope that you
will have many
blessings in the year
to come.
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OTION 1964 00
Installation of Lawn Crypts - Area 5 (Arroyo Vista)
For several months we
have been stockpiling
concrete lawn crypts to
eventually be placed in
Arroyo Vista IV. Unfor-
tunately this process has
been delayed due to
the availability of ac-
quiring the required
quantity of lawn crypt
inventory. The industry
has experienced a
shortage of suppliers
and our distribution has
been limited.
We have finally accu-
mulated enough to
begin the installation
process and will pro-
ceed in the very near
future. We expect this
process to take a mini-
mum of 4 weeks.
We will ensure best
practices are in place
to avoid any adverse
impacts to our neigh-
bors or nearby resi-
dents.
I- I's%
Inspiration Garden
Located to the south side
of Inspiration Slope Mau-
soleum, Inspiration Gar-
den will be a cremation
niche wall. Once com-
pleted it will offer 100
cremation spaces. Con-
struction not expected
until late 2018.
Arroyo Falls - Concept of Water Feature
The Arroyo Falls development has been ap-
proved. Over the coming months we will be re-
viewing construction proposals to build the water
feature. This feature will have three spill ways
of 8' wide and collection ponds that will eventu-
ally meet at the south eastern most point of the
development in a 3' waterfall. Lawn Crypts that
include traditional spaces, Family Estates and
Private Gardens will line the feature. Included
will also be ground cremation.
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Let it Snow
Santa's arrival created an energetic holiday spirit for all those in attendance.
From infants to Grandparents, the afternoon was spent taking photos with Santa,
sledding down one of the five hills, arts & crafts and sleigh rides. At the conclu-
sion, Santa counted down the lighting of the Memorial Tree.
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Memorial Tree Lighting
Harvest Festival
From country music to food
trucks and the free pump-
kins, approx. 5,000 guests
enjoyed a wonderful sunny
afternoon. What pumpkins
remained in the patch
were donated to local
schools.
Point of Interest - First Responders Memorial
Designed with the help of Torrance Police Offic-
ers, this monument was created to honor police
and fire men and women for their service in pro-
tecting our communities. Special recognition is
given to those who lost their lives in the line of
duty. After 911, a pillow block memorial was
added for remembrance of those who perished
in the terrorist attack.
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2017 was a year of progress!
For 70 years, Green Hills Memorial Park has served the Palos Verdes Peninsula and wider South Bay region. As we
reflect on the past year and look forward to 2018, we wanted to take the time to thank our neighbors for working
closely with us to ensure that Green Hills is able to remain a resource and dedicated partner to our communities.
We strive to continuously respond, understand, and address any concerns and over the past year we've made some
changes to reflect community feedback, including:
Hiring additional security personnel
Improving response time to any security -related complaints
Posting clearly marked park rules throughout the park
Continuing to crack down on rule violations, including alcohol use and amplified music
Working with neighbors to identify landscape and other options aimed to help decrease the impact of park
activities on nearby residents
Implementing new park hours of operation
Installing a new gate to prevent people from entering the park after closing
Meeting regularly with members of the surrounding community to hear concerns, and to foster a more productive
and frequent dialogue with nearby residents
We're proud of the work we've done together over the past year. We look forward to continuing to collaborate close-
ly with nearby residents and the entire community in 2018 and beyond.
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So Kim
From: berkowitze@gtlaw.com
Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 1:18 PM
To: So Kim
Cc: TFrew@ghmp.com; nresich@ghmp.com; Ara Mihranian
Subject: RE: Requested Modification to Conditions of Approval/Soils Testing Protocol
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Hi So —
Thanks for the comments. I'll get back to you with respect to the proposed changes to Condition 1e and 1h,
but wanted to respond relative to the Mausoleum hours. Yes, we'd like them to track the Park hours, but the
Mausoleum closes 1/2 hour before the Park. Now that we've requested the change to the Park hours during
Pacific Daylight Time to 7pm, we'd like to also request a change to the Mausoleum hours to 6:30pm during
Pacific Daylight Time.
Thus, the change should be:
Mausoleum Hours: lam to 4:30pm — Nevemb^: thFO gh MaF ti Pacific Standard Time
7am to 66:30pm — Affil thFOUgh getebeF Pacific Daylight Time
Thanks. Please let me know if you have questions. In the meantime, I'll get back to you on the other issues
per your request.
Ellen
Ellen Berkowitz
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 1 1840 Century Park East
Suite 1900 1 Los Angeles, CA 90067-2121
Tel +1 310 586 7763 1 Mobile + 1 310 592 3479
berkowitze@gtlaw.com I www.Qtlaw.com
® Green bergTrau rig I ,
From: So Kim [mailto:SoK@rpvca.gov]
Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 10:31 AM
To: Berkowitz, Ellen (Shld-LA-LDZ-RE)
Cc: TFrew@ghmp.com; nresich@ghmp.com; Ara Mihranian
Subject: RE: Requested Modification to Conditions of Approval/Soils Testing Protocol
Hi Ellen,
I reviewed your changes and have a few comments and suggestions.
1) You proposed :
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1e: 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, except that no interments and/or niches
shall be permitted in Area 4. Above -ground structures including, but not limited to, garden walls and
above -ground headstones, shall not be allowed in required setback areas and in AFea 4.
I think 1e is better as shown below, with an additional change made to Condition 1h:
1e: 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, except in Area 4. Above -ground structures
including, but not limited to, garden walls and above -ground headstones, shall not be allowed in
required setback areas and it Area ^.
1h: 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 AFea 4
shall be permitted and exempt from Condition No. 2.
You will notice that while 1e allows up to 6' tall headstones, 1h is limited to 3'. While this may seem
confusing, it means that 3' is permitted by -right without separate approvals while headstones above 3'
will require Director approval per Condition 2.
2) You proposed:
20.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
1'Y of each year.
Park Hours: lam to Spm — ^• ^m"^�+"r^.,T" ^".,.
"'^" Pacific Standard Time
lam to 7pm — A3r71 thFOURh n,.+^ -heir Pacific Daylight Time
Mausoleum Hours: 7am to 4:30pm —November through March
7am to 6pm — April through October
What about the mausoleum hours?
Sincerely,
So Kim, AicP
Deputy Director/Planning Manager
Community Development Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
www.rpvca.gov
(310) 544-5222
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So Kim
From:
Vincent Reher <vreher@cox.net>
Sent:
Sunday, January 21, 2018 6:42 PM
To:
So Kim
Cc:
TFrew@ghmp.com; Steven A. Espolt; nresich@ghmp.com; 'Bernadette Sabath'
Subject:
Re: Deadline to install north property line fence
Follow Up Flag:
FollowUp
Flag Status:
Completed
So,
Our suggestion of a March 31st deadline extension was made in the spirit of acknowledging realities, not as a specific
deadline request. We are fine with Green Hills' June deadline. There is no conflict.
I think it is important that this project is done right.
Vince
On Sunday 21 January 2018, So Kim wrote:
> Hello,
> Thank you for submitting amendments to the existing conditions. One inconsistency I noticed between Green Hills and
PV HOA is the installation deadline for the North Property Line Fence. GH is requesting June 2018 and PV HOA is
requesting March 2018. Could we reach a consensus on the date by the end of next week? Thank you.
> Sincerely,
> So Kim, AICP
> Deputy Director/Planning Manager
> Community Development Department
> City of Rancho Palos Verdes
> www.rpvca.gov<http://www.rpvca.gov/>
> (310) 544-5222
i
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So Kim
From: Doug Willmore
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 2:31 PM
To: Ara Mihranian; So Kim
Subject: Fwd: Review of the Green Hills Conditional Use Permit
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jock MacMorran <jockmacm@gmail.com>
Date: January 17, 2018 at 2:16:43 PM PST
To: cc( a�,rpvca.gov
Cc: Jane Gualeni < ualeni(a,sbcglobal.net>, Robin MacMorran <robinmacmkgmail.com>
Subject: Review of the Green Hills Conditional Use Permit
To: RPV City Council
From: Henry and Robin MacMorran
2073 Avenida Feliciano, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Subject: Green Hills Master Plan —Exhibit A Conditions of Approval Resolution NO
2017-03
We believe the Resolution needs to be more specific regarding the planned wall, road,
mausoleums, and screening.
. The current language regarding the wall will permit an 8 foot high wail to be created next to our
property line. The wall could extend 2 plus feet above our fence which would obstruct our view
and be unsightly. We want the wall to be no higher than our fence.
2. The current language calls for an 8 foot screening barrier from the wall and then a road
that runs parallel to Feliciano for better than 1/3 of a mile.
a. The acceptable screening needs to be defined:
i. The screening must be evergreen trees or bushes
ii. The screening should be mature when planted
iii. The screening should be capable of reaching a height that will screen the
future mausoleums from Avenida Feliciano resident property.
b. Some impediments to high speeds on a road better than 1/3 of a mile long need
to be developed. Such as:
L Curves in the road
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ii. Narrowing of the road in specific areas
iii. Bulb outs
iv. Speed Bumps
The current language regarding the planned mausoleums permits:
a. A height of up to 30 feet. This will obstruct the current views from our yard.
The height depends upon the grading. We need physical representations of the
height now so that we can prepare screening on our property
Other mausoleums on the Green Hills property hold services on the roof top of the
mausoleums. These should either not be permitted on the planned mausoleums or an opaque
wall constructed on the rooftop to eliminate the ability to look into Avenida Feliciano residents
homes
Henry MacMorran
424-224-7500
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So Kim
From: berkowitze@gtlaw.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2018 2:43 PM
To: So Kim
Cc: TFrew@ghmp.com; nresich@ghmp.com
Subject: RE: Requested Modification to Conditions of Approval/Soils Testing Protocol
Follow Up Flag: FollowUp
Flag Status: Completed
So—
One
o—
One clarification regarding the requested change to Condition 1.e.
Green Hills is not seeking to have any above ground interments in Area 4; only the Private Garden or Family
Estate walls, monuments and statues not to exceed three (3) feet in height within the 80 foot setback as
described in the revisions to Condition 13.b.
To make this clear, perhaps it may make sense to revise Condition 1.e as follows:
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, except that no interments and/or niches shall be
permitted in Area 4. Above -ground structures including, but not limited to, garden walls and above-
ground headstones, shall not be allowed in required setback areas and on AFea ^.
Let's discuss this further if you have any questions or would like additional clarification.
Thanks.
Ellen
Ellen Berkowitz
Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig, LLP 1 1840 Century Park East
Suite 1900 1 Los Angeles, CA 90067-2121
Tel +1 310 586 7763 1 Mobile + 1 310 592 3479
berkowitze@$tlaw.com I www.atlaw.com
® Green bergTraurig I ..,_-
From: Berkowitz, Ellen (Shld-LA-LDZ-RE)
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 3:27 PM
To: 'SoK@rpvca.gov'
Cc: 'Thomas W. Frew'; 'Nick Resich'
Subject: Requested Modification to Conditions of Approval/Soils Testing Protocol
So —
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On behalf of Green Hills Memorial Park (Green Hills), attached are:
(1) a Word document, containing requested modifications/revisions to the current Conditions of Approval;
and
(2) a PDF containing the Final Site Evaluation Report, prepared by Langan Engineering and Environmental
Services, Inc. pursuant to Condition of Approval 1.j (referred to in the Condition as the "soils testing
protocol report").
The requested modifications are based on the following changed circumstances:
• Green Hills desires to install Private Garden or Family Estate walls, monuments and statues not to
exceed three (3) feet in height, within the 80 foot setback (but not within the 8 foot setback) in Area
4. Accordingly, Green Hills is requesting modification of (i) Condition 1.e (to remove the prohibition on
above ground structures in Area 4), and (ii) Condition 13.b (to permit such structures within the 80 foot
setback of Area 4).
Green Hills has been working with the Peninsula Verde residents to develop a suitable plan for
landscaping and fencing within the portion of Area 4 adjacent to the residential properties. While
these discussions have been taking place since shortly after the last Annual Review, agreement has
only been reached as of this writing. Per the agreement, Green Hills would erect an 8 foot tall vinyl
fence along the north property line; the fence would be setback at least two feet from Green Hills'
property line. Accordingly, Green Hills is requesting modification of (i) Condition 8.d. (to describe the
new fence and its location); and (ii) to Condition 8.b. (to provide an exception for the fencing from the
prohibition on any above ground structures within the 8 foot setback).
• Additionally, given that Green Hills and Peninsula Verde just reached agreement with respect to the
fence and landscaping, it is not possible for these improvements to be made by January 31,
2018. Accordingly, Green Hills requests modification of Condition 8.d. (to reflect an extension of time
to complete installation of the fence until June 1, 2018).
• Finally, the current Conditions of Approval provide for different hours of operation between
November -March and April -October, which was intended to correlate roughly with the change from
daylight savings time to standard time. However, because those months only "roughly" correspond to
the different time periods, Green Hills found itself with unhappy visitors who were being asked to
leave the park well before dusk in some weeks. Accordingly, Green Hills requests modification of
Condition 20.b. (to reflect that the hours will change when the clocks change for daylight and standard
time, and also to allow an additional 1/2 hour in which the park may be opened during daylight savings
time as it remains relatively light until past 7 p.m.).
Thank you for your consideration of these requested modifications. If you have any questions or comments,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
Ellen
Ellen Berkowitz
Shareholder
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Green Hills Memorial Park
Requested Modifications to Current Conditions of Approval
Submitted in Connection with 2017 Annual Review (February, 2018)
1. General, Consistency Master Plan:
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 Afe
4.
8. Area 4 (North Terrace Drive):
b. Structures. Except as provided in Paragraph 8.d., below, Nno 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.
d. Perimeter Fence or Wall. An 8 foot tall vinyl fence f eesta ding solid ronw of wall
shall be installed along the north property line abutting the rear yards of the
residential properties on Peninsula Verde Drive. The fence shall be approximately
one -thousand, one hundred and fifty feet (1,150) long, and shall be setback at least
two (2) feet from Green Hills' property. 1�Notwithstanding existing encroachments
by the abutting residents, the property owner shall be responsible for installing a
perimeter fence or wall by June 1 wry 31, 2018, subject to Condition No. 2a.
13. Setbacks — All Other Areas Not Specified:
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, except that
in Area 4, Private Garden or Family Estate walls, monuments and
statues not to exceed three (3) feet in height may be permitted
within the 80 foot setback.
20. Hours of Operation:
b. Hours of Facilities.
Park Hours: lam to 5pm — November- through N4af h Pacific Standard Time
lam to 6.407pm — Apfil thfough Oetabe Pacific Daylight Time
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From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
So,
Vincent Reher <vreher@cox.net>
Thursday, January 11, 2018 12:11 PM
So Kim
Ara Mihranian
Additional suggested modifications to Conditions of Approval
GH Conditions - PVHOA Suggested Modifications 2.docx
FollowUp
Completed
I received some additional input from Board members, all reflected in the attached document. The change marking
reflects the additional changes over and above what was sent Monday.
Here is the thinking behind the changes:
(2.a.2 & 2.a.3 & 2.a.5) Reflects a desire by many to have the Planning Commission more involved up front in some of the
decisions involving larger structures. Right now, their only function seems to be as an appeals body.
(14) Adds further clarification of Green Hills' responsibilities in regard to noise monitoring and mitigation.
(17) This is in response to the issue that surfaced during the last NAC meeting wherein both HOAs were seeking to
introduce and familiarize additional members with the meetings. Please be assured that we fully understand the size
limitations of the meeting room and have no intention on "flooding the chambers" with extraneous members!
(20.b) Intended to effect better visitor management around closing hours.
I will probably be sending additional input tomorrow morning regarding references to the Master Plan that are in the
Conditions.
Vince
BCC to Peninsula Verde HOA Board of Directors
Forwarded Message
Subject: Re: Conditions of Approval
Date: Monday 08 January 2018, 1:59:30 pm
From: Vincent Reher <vreher@cox.net>
To: So Kim <SoK@rpvca.gov>
CC: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
So,
Attached is our 1st cut at suggested modifications. I used LibreOffice Writer to edit the document, not MS Word (which
I no longer have access to). Hopfully the change tracking will be visible. If it got lost in translation, the attached PDF will
show the modifications made in sections 1e, 8a, 8d, and 14. The thinking behind each changes is a follows:
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(1e & 8b) Anticipates Green Hill's expressed intention to seek permission to install family and garden plots in Area 4 and
addresses a potential concern.
The Green Hills proposal was originally presented in written form during the September NAC meeting. The proposal was
described and discussed during 2 meetings in September with border residents -- nobody objected, including an
individual who in the past was adamantly opposed to the idea. In December our HOA board voted unanimously that our
HOA would have no objection to the proposal once it is advanced.
However, I just came across what might become a potential concern. Condition 5 allows for retaining walls to contain
burial niches & vaults -- that seems fine. Condition 1e seems to go a lot further by stating (all) "above ground structures
are allowed to contain interments and/or niches" after noting garden walls and "elaborate headstones" as examples of
such structures. Green Hills had not mentioned this possibility in their written proposal and may not be actually seeking
this. If this will be part of their proposal, I would need to communicate this again to our border residents, conduct more
meetings, and confer with our HOA Board.
(8a) I would predict that our HOA would strenuously object to any proposal for an increase in grading elevation in Area
4, so it seems prudent to take this off the table now. If we are misunderstanding the intent or misjudging the impact of
raising grading elevation, then additional language should be added to clarify.
(8d) Anticipates Green Hill's proposal for alternative perimeter fence routing and attempts to address concerns they
have expressed about potential misunderstandings that may result from doing so. Also acknowledges the reality that
the January 31st deadline is now unrealistic.
(14) Clarification added to explicitly mention visitors as potential source of noise problems.
I will have more input later, although it will probably not be in the form of a change -marked document.
Vince
BCC to Peninsula Verde HOA Board of Directors
On Thursday 04 January 2018, you wrote:
> Happy New Year!
> Just a quick reminder to submit any proposed clarifications to the Conditions of Approval asap.
> Sincerely,
> So Kim, AICP
> Deputy Director/Planning Manager
> Community Development Department
> City of Rancho Palos Verdes
> www.rpvca.gov<http://www.rpvca.gov/>
> (310) 544-5222
> From: So Kim
> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 6:14 PM
> To: 'Bernadette Sabath' <miminotchew@gmail.com>; 'Vince Reher' <vreher@cox.net>;
'chris_martin@ahm.honda.com' <chris_martin@ahm.honda.com>; 'Glenn Cornell' <gcorne116@gmail.com>; 'Jane
Gualeni' <jgualeni@sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
> Subject: FW: Conditions of Approval
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> Good Afternoon,
> As the annual review is quickly approaching, please review the current conditions of approval and let me know if you
would like to propose further clarifications. Should you have any, please do it in track changes to the attached word
document and forward it to me by the 2nd week of January. Thank you!
> Sincerely,
> So Kim, AICP
> Deputy Director/Planning Manager
> Community Development Department
> City of Rancho Palos Verdes
> www.rpvca.gov<http://www.rpvca.gov/>
> (310) 544-5222
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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. Gradinq 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.y 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.g 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.
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.
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. All structures higher than
6 feet shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission via public hearing to
assess view impact on residents around the cemetery.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.i 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. All structures higher
than 6 feet shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission via public hearing to
assess view impact on residents around the cemetery. 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
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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.
(5) Retaining Walls. Retaining walls shall be permitted throughout the property
and may accommodate niche or vault interments. Retaining walls shall be
approved by the Planning Commission via public hearing to set the height of
the wall and assess view impacts to residents.
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.
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(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.
(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. 1i 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/p reconstruction 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.
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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)
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
and 6 plots already sold.
interments in the northwest corner
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.
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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.
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. Hees. 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 Footaqe. 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.
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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.
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. Private Garden or Family Estate
walls, monuments, and statues shall be permitted outside of the 8 foot setback and
shall not exceed 3 feet in height. These above ground structures will not be
permitted to contain interments and/or niches.
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 or parallel to the north property line abutting the rear yards of the
residential properties on Peninsula Verde Drive. The fence or wall may either
replace the existing chain link fence or supplement it by being installed in another
location within the 8 foot setback area. Installation of the perimeter fence or wall
in a location other than that immediately adjacent to the north property line shall
not be construed as changing the definition of setback and shall not confer any
trespass or usage rights to residents of adjacent properties. Notwithstanding
existing encroachments by the abutting residents, the property owner shall be
responsible for installing a perimeter fence or wall by March 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
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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.
9. Areas 5 and 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. 1h 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
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South: 20 feet (presumes 8 foot landscape buffer and 10 foot wide
roadway)
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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(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
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.greenhilismemorial.com) additional details concerning the anticipated
time and date of scheduled burial services.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.5.g 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. 1.3.5.1 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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(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
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.
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. 1.1.1b 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
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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.
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.
(1) Disabled parking spaces shall be in accordance with the dimensions and
specifications of the state amended Uniform Building Code.
(2) 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.
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(3) 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.
(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
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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
actively monitoring, preventing, and initiating timely corrective action to address any
noise problems including those caused by visitors. Monitoring for noise must not rely
on residential complaints but shall be an active patrol activity of Green Hills. This
condition shall apply in addition to any noise ordinance and/or code 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. The Peninsula Verde
and Rolling Riviera Homeowner's Associations may invite up to two (2) additional
members from each association to attend the quarterly meetings as auditors only.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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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.
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.
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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
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 Spm — 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
The gates admitting visitors to the cemetery shall be closed 15 minutes before the
closing time to allow security personnel to clear the property by the closing time,
i.e., at 4:45 PM from November through March, and at 6:15 PM from April through
October.
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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.
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-1: 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 fagade elevations that
are closest to and oriented towards residences. All other lighting shall be arranged
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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-3: 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 fer
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.
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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-1: 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.
N-2: During 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
maximize the distance between staging activities and neighboring properties, subject
to approval by the building official.
N-3: 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
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PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 26 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
53. 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.
54. 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.
55. 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.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 33 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
56. 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.
57. 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.
58. 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
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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
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.
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PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 39 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017 PER RESOLUTION NO 2017-03
33. Defense of Claims Against Proiect.
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.
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.
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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.
59.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
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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So Kim
From: Jane Gualeni <jgualeni@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 8:40 PM
To: So Kim
Subject: Re: Green Hills / Avenue Feliciano Propert Line
Thanks So. Joe will speak with Chris Martin and is planning on meeting with Tom in early January.
Happy Holidays!
Jane
On Dec 19, 2017, at 6:06 PM, So Kim <SoK r vca. ov> wrote:
Hi Jane,
Thank you for forwarding me the email. The reason for me wanting to talk to Joe is because he seemed
a bit surprised at the recent NAC meeting, when he found out that the south side barrier/landscape
screening discussion has been actively going on since the beginning of the year. The NAC was surprised
that Joe was not aware. It became pretty evident that your representatives were not relaying the
information to the remaining HOA residents. I wanted to talk to Joe to help facilitate a discussion with
Green Hills but it appears that Tom is already on top of it. So unless you and/or Joe have any questions
for me, no need for a phone call. Thank you!
Sincerely,
So Kim, AICP
Deputy Director/Planning Manager
Community Development Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
www.rpvca.gov
(310) 544-5222
From: Jane Gualeni [mailto:!gualeni sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 10:35 PM
To: So Kim <SOK@rpyca.goy>
Cc: Thomas W. Frew <tfrew@ghmp.com>
Subject: Fwd: Green Hills/ Avenue Feliciano Propert Line
Hi So,
I forgot to cc you on my reply to Tom. Please see below.
Thank you,
Jane
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jane Gualeni <jgualeniC�sbcglobal.net>
Date: December 18, 2017 at 10:33:05 PM PST
To: "Thomas W. Frew" <TFrewCa@ghmp.com>
Subject: Re: Green Hills / Avenue Feliciano Propert Line
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Hi Tom,
Thanks for reaching out to connect with us. Joe and I would be happy to meet with you
and Nick to discuss ideas and next steps. We are in contact with most, if not all, of our
neighbors here on this stretch of Feliciano, even though the busyness of life makes it
tricky to meet or talk always in person. I have a feeling that you both understand that
concept well yourselves.
Question: Do you want just a few of us to walk with you so that we can relay
information and then get back to you with input/concerns/questions/preferences from
the neighbors? Or are you asking for all affected Feliciano neighbors in area 6 to walk
through?
I work through Friday of this week, so we could meet after the holidays. I am off the
week of January 2nd, with some flexibility to meet. Maybe Wednesday, 1/3 or Friday
1/5 in the morning would work. Please let us know when you and Nick are available.
Thanks again,
Jane
On Dec 18, 2017, at 12:29 PM, Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com> wrote:
Joe and Jane,
I wanted to follow up to last week's HOA community outreach meeting
and let you know we can be available to meet with you. As it was
discussed, we have made several attempts to meet with Chris Martin in
the past. We remain optimistic a brief walk along our shared property
line will result in satisfying the neighbors, including yourself.
We are also looking to install additional fencing to view protect some of
our daily inventory storage. Nick will be having a company provide us a
proposal in the near future. It is our hope this will limit any unwanted
views of Area 6.
Please let me know if you have any available time over the next few
weeks.
Happy Holidays,
Tom
Thomas W. Frew
CFO — General Manager
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Direct Line (310) 521-4412 Fax Line (310) 519-8236
Main Line (310) 831-0311 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
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So Kim
From:
Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent:
Sunday, October 22, 2017 1:02 PM
To:
So Kim; Ara Mihranian; miminotchew@gmail.com; vreher@cox.net
Subject:
Noise at GH
I have not been forwarding our calls to GH security to the planning department as security has been
handling them pretty quickly.
However today around 9.15am we called GH security to let them know about the really loud music
behind our property and security said 'I've already dealt with them' so he said he was going to call the
police. He did and the noise stopped.
Do GH have an officer who actually patrols the cemetery, or do they wait for someone to complain
before they investigate?
Thank you.
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From: Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 4:35 PM
To: CC
Cc: So Kim; Ara Mihranian; Doug Willmore; Nick Resich; Steven A. Espolt
Subject: Green Hills Memorial Park - Public Comments Re: Mediation
October 16, 2017
Mayor Brian Campbell
City Councilmembers
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Re: Green Hills Memorial Park Mediation
Mayor Campbell and Honorable Councilmembers:
On behalf of Green Hills Memorial Park (Green Hills), we appreciate the opportunity for continued dialogue with
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (City) and with our neighbors regarding our park operations. To this end, we would
like to clarify comments made during the public comment period at a recent City Council hearing regarding mediation
with the Vista Verde Homeowners (Vista Verde).
The Conditions of Approval imposed in connection with Green Hills' Conditional Use Permit (CUP) refer to a
mediation process among Vista Verde, the City and Green Hills relative to claims Vista Verde made against the City
regarding the Pacific Terrace Mausoleum. As a reminder, shortly before that condition was imposed, all three parties
engaged in a mediation process. Shortly after the condition was imposed, the parties began discussing a second
mediation process. Unfortunately, Vista Verde refused to allow Green Hills to participate in that mediation, rejecting
the notion of a "tri -party" mediation as contemplated by the condition. Instead, and notwithstanding Green Hills'
repeated request to participate in the mediation as per the condition, the mediation took place between the City and
Vista Verde only.
Recently, Vista Verde raised the issue of mediation with Green Hills, and has asked Green Hills to participate without
the City. While Green Hills is willing to do so — a fact that has been repeatedly made clear to litigation counsel for
Vista Verde — there are certain steps in the litigation process that must be completed as a preliminary matter. Once
those steps have been completed, the mediation will be scheduled.
As a resource and dedicated partner to the tight -knit South Bay community, being a good neighbor is a top priority.
We look forward to continuing to work closely with the City to ensure that we are fulfilling all legal and CUP required
obligations responsibly. We continue to strive to ensure that Green Hills best serves the community and remains a
close partner and resource now and well into the future.
Very truly yours,
Thomas W. Frew
CFO / General Manager
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Cc: Mr. Doug Willmore, RPV City Manager
Mr. Ara Mihranian, RPV Planning Director
Ms. So Kim, RPV Deputy Director
Mr. Nick Resich, Green Hills Director of Building and Maintenance
Mr. Steve Espolt, Green Hills Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
Thomas W. Frew
CFO — General Manager
GREEN HILLS
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Direct Line (310) 521-4412 Fax Line (310) 519-8236
Main Line (310) 831-0311 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
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So Kim
From: Debbie Landes <dlbodesi@fastmail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 09, 2017 1:55 PM
To: So Kim
Subject: Re: FW: Message from Unknown sender (13104138433)
Sure So, thank you.
For future, Linda's email is Isottcom@aol.com
Thanks for your time with this 0
Debbie
Debbie Landes
dlbodesi@fastmail.com
On Mon, Oct 9, 2017, at 01:47 PM, So Kim wrote:
Good Afternoon,
I received the attached voicemail from Linda regarding the mylar balloons. There is no Condition of
Approval that addresses the mylar balloons and its reflective impact on surrounding properties that the
City is able to enforce. So I will be forwarding the concern to the Green Hills team. I didn't have Linda's
email address to let her know directly. Would you mind letting her know? Thank you.
Sincerely,
So Kim, AicP
Deputy Director/Planning Manager
Community Development Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
www.rpvca.gov
(310) 544-5222
From: Ara Mihranian
Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 8:56 AM
To: So Kim <SoK@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Message from Unknown sender (13104138433)
Hi So.
Can you respond to this green hills call.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
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Date: October 5, 2017 at 3:07:54 PM PDT
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Subject: Message from Unknown sender (13104138433)
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So Kim
From:
Nad Gv <nvgeorg@gmail.com>
Sent:
Friday, October 06, 2017 3:22 PM
To:
Nick Resich
Cc:
So Kim; Thomas W. Frew; Steven A.Espolt
Subject:
Re: Pacific terrace mausoleum fans
Thank you
Nadia
On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 3:00 PM, Nick Resich <nresich ,ghmp.com> wrote:
So
Thank you for passing along the concern from Nadia. I do believe the fans Nadia is referring to are the air
exchanging fans that allow fresh air to circulate through the building. We have checked the timers and
because of the concern we have reduced the amount of time the fans run. The fans operation will now reflect
the hours the park is open. Hopefully this will help. Please let us know if there are any other concerns.
Thanks,
Nick Resich
Director of Buildings and Park Maintenance
Direct Line (310) 521-43011 Fax Line (310) 519-8573
Main Line(310) 831-03111 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
-----Original Message -----
From: So Kim [mailto:SoKkIpvca.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 8:29 AM
To: nvgeorg_kgmail.com
Cc: Nick Resich; Thomas W. Frew; Steven A. Espolt
Subject: FW: Pacific terrace mausoleum fans
Good Morning,
I copied the Green Hills team on this email so that they may address your concerns.
Sincerely,
So Kim, AICP
Deputy Director/Planning Manager
Community Development Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
www.rpvca.gov
(310) 544-5222
-----Original Message -----
From: Nad Gv [mailto:nvgeorg&gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2017 11:41 PM
To: So Kim <SoKgrpvca.gov>
Cc: Sharon Loveys <sharon.loveyskyahoo.com>; brianscarter(kgmail.com
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Subject: Pacific terrace mausoleum fans
So Kim
The fans of the pacific terrace mausoleum blowing chemicals from inside the mausoleum towards our building
were on again about 8:30 pm tonight. The one of them is very noisy as the bearing (probably) is not working
well.
The GH people should monitor the timers and don't additionally stress us with unnecessary noise at night.
Could you please help with this issue? This is not the first time it happens.
Thank you for your help!
Nadia
Sent from my iPad
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So Kim
From:
Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 4:20 PM
To:
'David Turner'
Cc:
Nick Resich; Steven A. Espolt; So Kim; Ara Mihranian; 'miminotchew@gmail.com';
'vreher@cox.net'
Subject:
RE: Green Hills visitation 8/30/2017
Mr. Turner,
We were aware of the music and security approached the family shortly after discovery to reinforce our code of conduct
and park rules. We continued to monitor the visitation throughout the morning hours and did not observe further
violations. The amount of time someone visits is not included in our conduct rules. One of the family members came to
our administration building after being told they could not play music for clarification of the restriction. After explaining
our commitment to our bordering neighbors he was very willing to cooperate. The family visits Green Hills Memorial
Park one time per year, on the birthday of their mother. Today they gathered in her honor to share stories, laugh and
pay tribute to what would have been her birthday.
Thank you for your email. We remain committed to listen and respond. I believe our team managed upheld our
promise to be good neighbors illustrated with immediate response to your call and by our ongoing observance. The
family was respectful to our code of conduct once they fully understood.
Sincerely,
Tom
Thomas W. Frew
CFO — General Manager
GREEN HILLS
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Direct Line (310) 521-4412 Fax Line (310) 519-8236
Main Line (310) 831-0311 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
From: David Turner [mailto:davewturn@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:36 PM
To: sok@rpvca.gov; aram@rpvca.gov; Thomas W
Subject: Green Hills visitation 8/30/2017
Frew; miminotchew@gmail.com; vreher@cox.net
A family visitation is occurring today at Green Hills near my property line. The visitation began around 9:30
AM. At 9:42, I called security about the playing of amplified music. Security responded and the music
stopped. As of 1:30 PM, the visitation is still going on. This is an excessive amount of time, and highlights that
Green Hills is being used as a public park. These are largely social gatherings, and the amount of mourning and
reflection is hard to quantify during the socialization. Restrictions on length of visitations are needed.
Dave Turner
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So Kim
From:
David Turner <davewturn@aol.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, August 30, 2017 1:36 PM
To:
So Kim; Ara Mihranian; tfrew@ghmp.com; miminotchew@gmail.com; vreher@cox.net
Subject:
Green Hills visitation 8/30/2017
A family visitation is occurring today at Green Hills near my property line. The visitation began around 9:30
AM. At 9:42, 1 called security about the playing of amplified music. Security responded and the music
stopped. As of 1:30 PM, the visitation is still going on. This is an excessive amount of time, and highlights that
Green Hills is being used as a public park. These are largely social gatherings, and the amount of mourning and
reflection is hard to quantify during the socialization. Restrictions on length of visitations are needed.
Dave Turner
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So Kim
From:
Debbie Landes <dlbodesi@fastmail.com>
Sent:
Friday, August 04, 2017 10:57 AM
To:
So Kim
Subject:
Re: Notification of Burials on PTM
Hi So,
Thank you for your prompt response.
Nick called me and explained the yellow flags along the east and west end of the building. They are
to mark where they will place more posts to allow for more screening for digging of graves and
burials. I thanked him for this and told him that we appreciate them doing this.
The flag in the middle is for a burial sometime in the future, obviously it must be beyond 7 days as
there website lists only 7 days in advance.
Thanks for your time. Have a good rest of your summer.
Debbie
Debbie Landes
dlbodesi@fastmail.com
On Fri, Aug 4, 2017, at 10:24 AM, So Kim wrote:
Hi Ms. Landes,
Hope you are well. I will forward your concern to the GH Team for a response. Thank you for bringing
this to my attention.
Sincerely,
So Kim, AicP
Deputy Director/Planning Manager
Community Development Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
www.rpvca.gov
(310) 544-5222
From: Debbie Landes [mailto:dlbodesi@fastmail.com]
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2017 10:24 AM
To: So Kim <SoK@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Notification of Burials on PTM
Good morning So, how are you? Hope your summer is going well.
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I have an issue with Green Hills regarding Condition No. 1.3.5.e of Resolution No.2015-102, #7
Notice to Property Owners.
A couple days ago, we noticed 4 yellow flags up on rooftop of PTM. One is approximately in the
middle of the rooftop and 3 are placed against the railing at the east end of the rooftop. Now this
morning we see 3 more yellow flags placed against the railing at the west end of the rooftop.
This constitutes a total of 7 anticipated burials, a highly unusual situation I think you would
agree.
I have attached the list of burials on their website for the next 7 days and as you can see there are
none listed for the PTM.
I placed a call to the cemetery yesterday and was transferred to Nick Resich. I left a message on
his voicemail.
I am writing to you today as I have not heard back from him.
I would like your help to determine when these burials will take place. As you know, per the
agreed to resolution in the CUP, they are mandated to give public notice to VVOA owners by
placing the yellow flags and shall also post on its publicly accessible website additional details
concerning the anticipated time and date of scheduled burial services.
I look forward to your assistance with this matter.
Thank you so much in advance.
Debbie Landes
Vista Verde Condominiums, Unit 102
dlbodesi@fastmail.com
310-780-1449
Details
HAGHIGHI, JIMI Emerald Garden
HAND, ROSE Chapel View
Friday Aug 04 2017 10:00 AM View
Friday Aug 04 2017 2:45
PM View Details
HATAKEDA, SADAKO Sky Lawn Friday Aug 04 2017 2:00 PM View
Details
HAYES, SILVIA Memory Lawn Friday Aug 04 2017 1:30
PM View Details
JALIQUE, MARY THERESA Green Hills Mortuary Friday Aug 04
2017 3:00 PM View Details
JAVIER, LUISA Green Hills Mortuary Friday Aug 04 2017 5:00
PM View Details
KIEFER, PETER Tranquility Terrace Friday Aug 04 2017 08:00
AM View Details
KIM, KENDRICK Inspiration Slope Mausoleum Friday Aug 04 2017 12:00
PM View Details
LOGAN, MICHAEL Crescent Lawn Friday Aug 04 2017 12:00 PM View
Details
MILLER, ROBERT Coral Tree Gardens Friday Aug 04 2017 12:00
PM View Details
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NORIEGA, HECTOR Inspiration Slope Mausoleum Friday Aug 04
2017 09:00 AM View Details
OSHIMA, HIDEO Valley View Friday Aug 04 2017 09:30 AM View
Details
ROSALES CORTES, ROSINA Inspiration Slope Mausoleum Friday Aug
042017 11:00 AM View Details
TREJO, EVING Lake View Lawn Friday Aug 04 2017 10:00
AM View Details
CARDENAS-RADILLO, AGUSTIN Harbor View Saturday Aug 05
2017 09:00 AM View Details
JALIQUE, MARY- THERESA Emerald Garden Saturday Aug 05
2017 1:00 PM View Details
JAVIER, LUISA Sky Lawn Saturday Aug 05 2017 11:30
AM View Details
PIERNO, ANTHONY Devotion Lawn Saturday Aug 05
2017 11:00 AM View Details
SHIGETOMI, KIYONO Sky Lawn Saturday Aug 05 2017 10:00
AM View Details
WORRELL, JENNIFER Green Hills Mortuary Saturday Aug 05
2017 2:00 PM View Details
WORRELL, JENNIFER Green Hills Mortuary Saturday Aug 05
2017 09:00 AM View Details
MAGALLANES, MARIA Sunset Terrace Monday Aug 07
2017 11:30 AM View Details
MEYERS, LOUIS Inspiration Slope Mausoleum Tuesday Aug 08
2017 1:00 PM View Details
RICKABAUGH, BETTY Vista Del Sol Tuesday Aug 08
2017 10:00 AM View Details
BYERS, DONALD Holly Wednesday Aug 09 2017 12:00 PM View
Details
MURRIN, PAULINE Garden of Reflection Wednesday Aug 09
2017 11:00 AM View Details
BEREAVEMENT, GROUP Green Hills Memorial Park Thursday Aug 10
2017 5:00 PM View Details
FAZIS, LUISE Cloisters Sarcophagus Thursday Aug 10 2017 2:00
PM View Details
TERESITA, MAYUYO Green Hills Mortuary Thursday Aug 10
2017 3:00 PM View Details
MAYUYO, TERESITA Green Hills Mortuary Friday Aug 11 2017 5:00
PM View Details
YANG, AMY Green Hills Mortuary Friday Aug 11 2017 3:00
PM View Details
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So Kim
From:
Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent:
Monday, July 31, 2017 2:16 PM
To:
nresich@ghmp.com
Cc:
So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Subject:
Loud music from a truck.
Thank you Nick,
As soon as I heard a vehicle coming up Inspiration Slope, the music stopped and the white pick-up
truck drove away.
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 1:57 PM
To: So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Subject: Dogs in the cemetery
Hello So Kim and Ara,
I haven't heard yet from either of you if you found out what GH rules are about dogs in the cemetery.
Last time I e-mailed you about a barking dog running around, was the time when the Security guard
said that dogs are allowed if they are on a leash (that is not what GH say under their Reverence and
Safety rules). Last week's dog DID have a leash on, but there was no-one on the other end of it.
The latest set of GH rules were delivered on 4th July, attached to a flag, do not update any rules on
dogs.
Right now at Emerald Gardens there is a dog barking and kids screaming and it does not make for a
pleasant afternoon.
Could you please let me know if dogs (barking or otherwise) are allowed in the cemetery.
Thank you.
Irene Turner
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From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 6:12 PM
To: So Kim; Ara Mihranian; vreher@cox.net; tfrew@ghmp.com; miminotchew@gmail.com
Subject: Dogs in the cemetery?
I have just called security about a dog that has been barking for quite some time at the new
mausoleum on Inspiration Slope.
Security says that dogs are allowed in the cemetery as long as they are on a leash. Did this rule
change?
Under your Reverence and Safety: Item 4 says
"Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the Park, with the exception of trained guide dogs or when
kept in a ventilated vehicle"
This small white dog is sitting on someone's lap. I don't know if it is on a leash or not, but dogs do
bark whether they are on a leash or not, and this one has been barking for what seems like a long
time owing to its proximity to our back yard, and the fact that the noise of a barking dog does carry.
Thank you,
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From: Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2017 4:48 PM
To: David Turner
Cc: vreher@cox.net; miminotchew@gmail.com; Ara Mihranian; So Kim; Nick Resich; Stever)
A. Espolt
Subject: Re: amplified music on Inspiration Slope
Mr. Turner,
Thank you for the email and details of what took place this afternoon. We will consult with security and seek
better solutions.
Tom Frew
Thomas W. Frew
CFO — General Manager
GREEN HILLS
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Direct Line (310) 521-4412 Fax Line (310) 519-8236
Main Line (310) 831-0311 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
On Jul 9, 2017, at 5:24 PM, David Turner <davewturn&aol.com> wrote:
I called security today around 2:42 about some people playing amplified music between the
Inspiration Slope Mausoleum and the portable toilet up the hill west of there. The guard called
back to say he talked to the people, but I think he was in the wrong area as I didn't see his
truck. I called again at 2:53 to say the music was still playing. I saw the security truck rapidly
pass by the area headed downhill past Longview Drive. The music continued, so I called the
guard again, and he came back up the hill and talked to the people around 3 PM. The music
stopped as soon as the security truck stopped and before the guard could talk to them, making me
suspect the group new they shouldn't be playing music. A few minutes later I called again as it
seems someone else had arrived, and the music was restarted. I think they must have done just
one song so there was probably nothing the guard could do when he got there.
It seems we are dealing with groups of people who will do whatever they want until security
shows up. I have seen this at closing time at the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum where I am sure
there are groups or individuals who have been advised on previous days about closing time, but
show no sign of moving at 6:30 PM until security shows up. You can probably confirm this by
speaking with the guards. The security personnel are doing their jobs, but they are not getting
much cooperation from the visitors. This complicates their job, especially at closing time.
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It is now 3:22 and all is quiet for the moment.
Dave Turner
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So Kim
From:
Dave Turner <DaveWTurn@aol.com>
Sent:
Sunday, July 02, 2017 3:57 PM
To:
Thomas W. Frew
Cc:
Vince Reher; Bernadette Sabath; So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Subject:
Launching of Mylar balloons
Today at 3:50, some of your guests had a birthday memorial, after which they released 4 helium -filled Mylar balloons
which drifted off to the northwest. This seems like a dangerous practice.
Dave Turner
Sent from Dave's Phone
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So Kim
From:
Vince Reher <vreher@cox.net>
Sent:
Sunday, July 02, 2017 11:48 AM
To:
Irene Turner
Cc:
TFrew@ghmp.com; So Kim; Ara Mihranian; SEspolt@ghmp.com; nresich@ghmp.com;
Bernadette Sabath
Subject:
Re: Cemetery Gates closing time?
Irene,
I can see that I need to send an email to all border residents that clarifies matters in regard to Green Hills closing time(s),
closing notices/sweeps, gates, etc. I have to admit that there a number of details that I personally was not aware until
recently.
Tom,
I will run the draft of said email by you before sending to ensure that I have captured things correctly.
Thanks,
Vince
On Saturday 01 July 2017, Irene Turner wrote:
> Thank you all very much for your speedy response.
> Irene Turner
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
> To: 'So Kim' <SoK@rpvca.gov>; 'Irene Turner' <imtathome@aol.com>; 'Ara
> Mihranian' <AraM@rpvca.gov>
> Cc: 'vreher@cox.net' <vreher@cox.net>; Steven A. Espolt
> <SEspolt@ghmp.com>; Nick Resich <nresich@ghmp.com>
> Sent: Sat, Jul 1, 2017 1:37 pm
> Subject: RE: Cemetery Gates closing time?
> So,
> This is addressed in Resolution 2017-03, Exhibit A as shown below.
> I believe we have answered this question in the past for Mrs. Turner explaining the Mortuary conducts visitations,
both at the Chapel and main Administration building, in the evenings. Guests in attendance park within the main
entrance but do not have access beyond the automatic gate just above the Chapel. The automatic gate replaced the
chain that was connected at each side of the street at closing time. We explained this in the quarterly newsletter as well
which was distributed to Peninsula Verde residents on June 29, 2017.
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> Tom
> Thomas W. Frew
> CFO — General Manager
> Direct Line (310) 521-4412 1 Fax Line (310) 519-8236 Main Line (310)
> 831-03111 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
> From: So Kim [mailto:SoK@rpvca.gov]
> Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2017 1:06 PM
> To: 'Irene Turner'; Ara Mihranian
> Cc: vreher@cox.net; Steven A. Espolt; Nick Resich; Thomas W. Frew
> Subject: RE: Cemetery Gates closing time?
> Hi Mrs. Turner,
> I'm copying the Green Hills team on this email so that they may respond to your inquiry.
> So
> From: Irene Turner [mailto:imtathome@aol.com]
> Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 8:00 PM
> To: So Kim <SoK@rpvca.gov>; Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
> Cc: vreher@cox.net
> Subject: Cemetery Gates closing time?
> I have just driven past GH it is almost Bpm. The notice from GH says their gates are closed automatically at closing
time.
> The closing time is 6.30pm. It is the gates on Western Ave that are still wide open. Are there other gates?
> Thank you.
> Irene Turner
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From: David Turner <davewturn@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2017 5:37 PM
To: SEspolt@ghmp.com; nresich@ghmp.com; tfrew@ghmp.com
Cc: vreher@cox.net; miminotchew@gmail.com; So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Subject: Kite flying at Green Hills
Attachments: IMG 7319.JPG
This afternoon I observed 3 or 4 children trying to fly kites near our property. We called security, and they did
come out and talk to the people. The security guard wasn't certain as to whether he could tell the people not to
fly a kite. What is Greenhill's policy on play activities such as this?
I couldn't get good pictures, but I enclosed one showing one of the kites. The guard will also have logged this
activity.
Dave Turner
So Kim
From:
Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent:
Saturday, July 01, 2017 5:33 PM
To:
TFrew@ghmp.com; So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Cc:
vreher@cox.net; SEspolt@ghmp.com; nresich@ghmp.com
Subject:
Re: Cemetery Gates closing time?
Thank you for your previous prompt response. I have contacted security again as there are either 3
or 4 children flying kites and shouting & screaming at the same time. Security came immediately and
told them to hold down the noise. He said he'd have to check with the office to see if it was OK to tell
them to stop flying kites. He called me back and said he did tell them to stop flying kites. He was
extremely courteous .
Just prior to this (presumably) the mother told the kids to stop trampling on other people's flowers and
to fly their kites on the empty lot by the porta-potty.
Thank you.
Irene Turner
-----Original Message -----
From: Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
To: 'So Kim' <SoK@rpvca.gov>; 'Irene Turner' <imtathome@aol.com>; 'Ara Mihranian' <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Cc: 'vreher@cox.net' <vreher@cox.net>; Steven A. Espolt <SEspolt@ghmp.com>; Nick Resich <nresich@ghmp.com>
Sent: Sat, Jul 1, 2017 1:37 pm
Subject: RE: Cemetery Gates closing time?
This is addressed in Resolution 2017-03, Exhibit A as shown below.
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h. Hours. The Adminislration Building pub4ic hours are limited to 8:00 a.m. to 9,00
p.m. Monday through Sunday.
I believe we have answered this question in the past for Mrs. Turner explaining the Mortuary conducts visitations, both
at the Chapel and main Administration building, in the evenings. Guests in attendance park within the main entrance
but do not have access beyond the automatic gate just above the Chapel. The automatic gate replaced the chain that
was connected at each side of the street at closing time. We explained this in the quarterly newsletter as well which
was distributed to Peninsula Verde residents on June 29, 2017.
Tom
Thomas W. Frew
CFO — General Manager
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GREEN HILLS
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Direct Line (310) 521-4412 1 Fax Line (310) 519-8236
Main Line (310) 831-0311 1 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
From: So Kim [mailto:SoKCcbrpvca.gov]
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2017 1:06 PM
To: 'Irene Turner'; Ara Mihranian
Cc: vreher@cox.net; Steven A. Espolt; Nick Resich; Thomas W. Frew
Subject: RE: Cemetery Gates closing time?
Hi Mrs. Turner,
I'm copying the Green Hills team on this email so that they may respond to your inquiry.
Mel
From: Irene Turner [mailto:imtathome@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 8:00 PM
To: So Kim <SoK@rpvca.gov>; Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Cc: vreher@cox.net
Subject: Cemetery Gates closing time?
I have just driven past GH it is almost 8pm. The notice from GH says their gates are closed
automatically at closing time.
The closing time is 6.30pm. It is the gates on Western Ave that are still wide open. Are there other
gates?
Thank you.
Irene Turner
•
So Kim
From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2017 1:41 PM
To: TFrew@ghmp.com; So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Cc: vreher@cox.net; SEspolt@ghmp.com; nresich@ghmp.com
Subject: Re: Cemetery Gates closing time?
Thank you all very much for your speedy response.
Irene Turner
-----Original Message -----
From: Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
To: 'So Kim' <SoK@rpvca.gov>; 'Irene Turner' <imtathome@aol.com>; 'Ara Mihranian' <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Cc: 'vreher@cox.net' <vreher@cox.net>; Steven A. Espolt <SEspolt@ghmp.com>; Nick Resich <nresich@ghmp.com>
Sent: Sat, Jul 1, 2017 1:37 pm
Subject: RE: Cemetery Gates closing time?
So,
This is addressed in Resolution 2017-03, Exhibit A as shown below.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO ail a OF RESOLUTION NO W5-102.
h. Hours. The Administration Building pubiio hours are limited to 8:00 a,m. to 9:00
p.m. Monday through Sunday.
I believe we have answered this question in the past for Mrs. Turner explaining the Mortuary conducts visitations, both
at the Chapel and main Administration building, in the evenings. Guests in attendance park within the main entrance
but do not have access beyond the automatic gate just above the Chapel. The automatic gate replaced the chain that
was connected at each side of the street at closing time. We explained this in the quarterly newsletter as well which
was distributed to Peninsula Verde residents on June 29, 2017.
Tom
Thomas W. Frew
CFO X128;"General Manager
GREEN HILLS
Direct Line (310) 521-4412 1 Fax Line (310) 519-8236
Main Line (310) 831-0311 1 www.greenhilismemorial.com
From: So Kim [mailto:SoK()rpvca.gov]
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2017 1:06 PM
To: 'Irene Turner'; Ara Mihranian
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Cc: vreherC�cox.net; Steven A. Espolt; Nick Resich; Thomas W. Frew
Subject: RE: Cemetery Gates closing time?
Hi Mrs. Turner,
1-�,128;"Imm copying the Green Hills team on this email so that they may respond to your inquiry.
So
From: Irene Turner [mailto:imtathome@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 8:00 PM
To: So Kim <SoK@rpvca.gov>; Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Cc: vreher@cox.net
Subject: Cemetery Gates closing time?
I have just driven past GH it is almost 8pm. The notice from GH says their gates are closed
automatically at closing time.
The closing time is 6.30pm. It is the gates on Western Ave that are still wide open. Are there other
gates?
Thank you.
Irene Turner
So Kim
From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 8:00 PM
To: So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Cc: vreher@cox.net
Subject: Cemetery Gates closing time?
I have just driven past GH it is almost 8pm. The notice from GH says their gates are closed
automatically at closing time.
The closing time is 6.30pm. It is the gates on Western Ave that are still wide open. Are there other
gates?
Thank you.
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From:
Vince Reher <vreher@cox.net>
Sent:
Friday, June 30, 2017 8:51 AM
To:
Thomas W. Frew
Cc:
'David Turner'; Steven A. Espolt; Chris Wendel; Nick Resich; So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Subject:
Re: Greenhills closing time
Tom,
I think Dave is only suggesting an initial "park is closing in 1/2 hour" sweep. My memory may be faulty here but I
thought that Green Hills had been doing that in the past.
That said, we do acknowledge that clearing a lot of visitors out of the park is never going to be a precision operation.
Vince
On Thursday 29 June 2017, Thomas W. Frew wrote:
> Dear Neighbors,
> Over the course of the past several months, in consultation with our neighbors and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
Green Hills Memorial Park has made important changes to our hours of operation. As a valued neighbor, we wanted to
be sure you were aware of the change and clarify any questions you might have about their implementation.
> During the summer months, our park closes at 6:30 PM. At that time, our NEW gate automatically closes, preventing
any additional visitors from entering. While the gate is closed to vehicles entering, it does open from the opposite side
to allow those already in the park to exit. We do not allow any new visitors into the park after 6:30 PM.
> Mourners and others who arrive prior to close may remain in the park to conclude their visit with loved ones. When
this occurs, Green Hills security guards will approach those visitors to inform them that the park has closed, and to
respectfully ask them to leave.
> In instances where Green Hills has received complaints relating to visitors in the park after close, our security staff has
acted promptly to inform visitors that the park has closed. We do our best to clear out any visitors in the park after 6:30
PM as quickly as possible while remaining respectful of mourners as well as our neighbors, and will continue to do so.
> As a resource and dedicated partner to our community, being a good neighbor is a top priority. We take the concerns
of our neighbors seriously, and we strive to continuously respond to, understand and address any issues that are raised.
We hope that this information helped clear up any confusion regarding our operating hours and policies, and look
forward to continuing to work with you and all our neighbors to remain a respectful and close community partner now
and well into the future.
> Sincerely,
> Tom
> Thomas W. Frew
> CFO — General Manager
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> Direct Line (310) 521-4412 1 Fax Line (310) 519-8236 Main Line (310)
> 831-0311 1
> www.greenhiIlsmemorial.com<http://www.greenhiIIsmemorial.com>
> From: David Turner [mailto:davewturn@aol.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 3:45 PM
> To: sok@rpvca.gov; aram@rpvca.gov
> Cc: vreher@cox.net; miminotchew@gmail.com; Thomas W. Frew
> Subject: Greenhills closing time
> Hello Ara and So Kim:
> On Monday (June 26, 2017), 1 noticed a group of people around the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum at 6:30 PM. They
were holding a memorial service of some sort. There was also another woman directly across from our place at 1860
Peninsula Verde Drive who had a noisy child with her. The group at the mausoleum was not noisy.
> Since it was 6:30 PM, and Greenhills is supposed to be closed at that time, I called Greenhills security to report this.
The security guard said the park was just closing, and he would go move the people out. He arrived around 6:39, went
into the mausoleum to clear it, and then waited about 2 minutes for the group outside to finish their memorial. The
people responded immediately, packed their belongings, and the area was clear by 6:46.
> My comment is that it would be desirable to have the security department sweep the park starting about half an hour
before closure to advise people to be out at the closing time. The final sweep at closing time would then have fewer
situations to deal with. If the guard is overworked at closing time, it is recommended that a second security person be
available to assist at this time, which is known to be a time with increased security activity. I am respectfully submitting
this for consideration at the next advisory board meeting between RPV, Greenhills, and the adjacent HOAs. Thank you.
> The attached pictures show the situation at 6:39, 6:41, 6:42(a), 6;42(b) and 6:46.
> Dave Turner
•
So Kim
From:
Steven A. Espolt <SEspolt@ghmp.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 12:13 PM
To:
So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Cc•
Thomas W. Frew; Nick Resich; ChrisWendel
Subject:
Thank You
Attachments:
Neighborly Review - June 2017.pdf
So —
I wanted to thank you for your response to Ms. Landes, and the clarification of the Conditional Use Permit. Your help
with these matters is always appreciated.
I have attached the final copy of the Neighborly Review for this quarter. We would appreciate it if you would share this
with the members of the City Council.
Once again, thank you for your help and congratulations on your new position.
Cordially,
Steven A. Espolt
Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
GREEN HILLS
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Direct Line (310) 521-44011 Fax Line (310) 519-8236
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From: Steven A. Espolt <SEspolt@ghmp.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 11:00 AM
To: Ara Mihranian; So Kim
Cc: Thomas W. Frew; Chris Wendel; NickResich
Subject: Pacific Terrace Rooftop Statistics
Ara & So —
In light of the email exchange with Ms Landes yesterday, we thought it important to update you with the current
interment statistics for Pacific Terrace Rooftop.
Since September 2013 we have conducted a total of 70 interments in this area. Since September of 2016 there have
been 4 interments and so far this year we have held only two interment services. We have had no interments on the
rooftop since March of this year.
Pacific Terrace Mausoleum Rooftop interments
September 2013 through June 2017
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If you have any questions about the activity at Pacific Terrace Mausoleum Rooftop, please feel free to contact me.
Cordially,
Steven A. Espolt
Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
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So Kim
From:
Debbie Landes <dlbodesi@fastmail.com>
Sent:
Monday, June 19, 2017 S:38 PM
To:
So Kim
Cc:
Ara Mihranian; Steven A. Espolt
Subject:
Re: Violation of Area 11 Rules
Follow Up Flag: Followup
Thank you for the clarification.
I am disappointed to hear that while a sales event cannot occur before 10 am, an orientation event is
allowed -the idea being both events bring staff up to the top of the mausoleum before 10 am and
disrupt our morning peace.
I'm not clear how I could have known if the two women were conducting a sales or not, so if it
happens again, we will most likely make a complaint.
Thank you,
Debbie Landes
Debbie Landes
dlbodesi@fastmail.com
On Mon, Jun 19, 2017, at 05:13 PM, So Kim wrote:
Good Afternoon,
The 10AM to 3PM restriction applies to the following (Condition 11.e):
• Pre -post service
• Burials and all associated services
• Sales personnel to show potential roof -top earth interments
• Use of mini -haul vehicle
The above restriction does not apply to visitations and training of staff.
Sincerely,
So Kim, AiCP
Deputy Director/Planning Manager
Community Development Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
www.rpvca.gov
(310) 544-5222
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From: Debbie Landes [mailto:dlbodesi@fastmail.com]
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 5:01 PM
To: So Kim <SoK@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Re: Violation of Area 11 Rules
Hi So, even though you were "cc" in both of these emails, I believe you or Ari need to
interpret this rule for GH staff and myself so we can be clear moving forward.
I would like to know if I am misinterpreting the rule.
I have not heard anymore from Mr. Espolt.
Thanks so much for your time,
Debbie
Debbie Landes
dlbodesigfastmail.com
----- Original message -----
From: Debbie Landes <dlbodesikfastmail.com>
To: "Steven A. Espolt" <SEspolt &hmp.com>
Cc: sokgrpvca.gov, "Thomas W. Frew" <TFrewgRhmp.com>, Nick Resich
<nresichgghmp.com>, Chris Wendel <CWendelgghmp.com>
Subject: Re: Violation of Area 11 Rules
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:15:08 -0700
Dear Mr. Espolt.
Thank you for your quick response.
I believe the purpose of the hours being set for sales activities as well as other activities,
such as digging a grave, funerals, etc is to minimize the disruption to the lives of the
Vista Verde owner's.
Therefore, to set up a training situation to deliver a flag to a grave before 10 am violates
that intention if I am understanding the intent of the rules correctly.
I'm not sure what the family has to do with any of this, as I don't believe there are any
rules enforcing when families can visit on the rooftop? Of course, it If it is for business
with Green Hills staff, then it should be scheduled between 10 AM- 3:00 PM is my
understanding.
Again, while I appreciate your response, I would like some clarification of the situation
as there seems to be some differences of interpretation.
If you would prefer to call me to discuss, my CP number is 310-780-1449
Thank you,
Debbie Landes
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Debbie Landes
dlbodesigfastmail.com
On Mon, Jun 19, 2017, at 01:57 PM, Steven A. Espolt wrote:
Ms. Landes —
We are in receipt of your concern regarding a potential violation of Resolution No 2017-
03 /11.E.3, page 13, whereas a sales action was in question of taking place around 9:00
AM on June 19, 2017. Please understand the two individuals were staff members of
Green Hills Memorial Park. As part of our requirement to notify neighbors of an
upcoming service, Resolution No 2017-03 / 11.E.7, page 14, we were simply complying
by setting a yellow flag at the interment site. The individual to be interred had pre -
purchased three interment plots.
Our Sales Office Manager identified this arrangement meeting scheduled for this
morning. She further reminded staff of the restrictions in Area 11 so they could be
properly communicated to the family. The sole reason we had two staff members in
Area 11 this morning was for training purposes of a newly hired employee. The Sales
Office Manager further notified the General Manager, Tom Frew, of the upcoming
arrangement meeting and reviewed the steps being taken.
After meeting with the family, they opted from not using the spaces available to them
and instead chose cremation for their loved one. The staff member removed the flag
around 10:30 AM this morning since there would not be a service taking place in this
area.
We believe our staff did in fact comply with our Conditions of Use and took diligent
steps to be sure staff was aware of these conditions.
If you have additional questions or concerns to this matter, please feel free to contact
me.
Sincerely,
Steven A. Espolt
Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
GREEN HILLS
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Direct Line (310) 521-44011 Fax Line (310) 519-8236
Main Line (310) 831-0311 1 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
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So Kim
From: Debbie Landes <dlbodesi@fastmail.com>
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 9:24 AM
To: So Kim
Subject: Violation of Area 11 rules
Good morning So,
How are you?
I would like to make you aware of Green Hills' staff this morning violating a rule in their CUP, covering Area 11.
Around 9 am I observed two women on the rooftop of the Pacific Terrace Mausoleum engaged in what looked like a
sales event.
As you are aware, the rule, letter "f", states that "Sales personnel shall be allowed to show potential roof -top ground
interment plots on the PTM building in Area 11, only between the hours of 10:00 a.m and
3:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday".
Thank you in advance for your efforts to correct this situation.
Debbie Landes
Vista Verde Condominiums
Debbie Landes
dlbodesi@fastmail.com
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So Kira
From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 12:16 AM
To: So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Subject: Amplified music in GH
Hello So Kim and Ara
About 4.40 this afternoon, I called GH security as someone was playing music on a transistor radio
outside our back yard.
Today was hot so we had all our windows open and although the music was not blasting, we could
hear it in every room in our home.
Security came in about 15 minutes, spoke very politely to the offender. The music stopped and
security drove away.
Thank you.
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From:
Vince Reher <vreher@cox.net>
Sent:
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 6:48 AM
To:
Thomas W. Frew
Cc:
So Kim; Ara Mihranian; Nick Resich
Subject:
Re: Green Hills - Anniversary Visitation
Um
Thanks for the heads up. Is this is the same group that precipitated the perfect storm of issues last year? If so, I hope
that the family will be better able to exercise a moderating influence. I am encouraged that they are reaching out to you
in advance.
I also echo Ara's sentiments and thank you for this early warning and Green Hills' proactive efforts to prevent this visit
from becoming an issue for my neighbors and the other visitors to the park.
Vince
On Monday 12 June 2017, Thomas W. Frew wrote:
> Vince,
> I have been notified the family of the young man who passed last year and interred near the property line is planning a
1 year memorial visitation for Friday June 23rd. The family contacted us, which is a positive sign of their intent to
comply with our rules, and we once again reviewed activities that would not be tolerated. That said, I thought it was
best to inform your HOA. We plan to notify the Lomita Sheriff so they can be on call should the need arise.
> It is our understanding at this time a memorial service will take place graveside followed by a luncheon at another
location. We will take all precautions not to have disturbances to our neighbors.
> Best regards,
> Tom
> Thomas W. Frew
> CFO - General Manager
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> Direct Line (310) 521-4412 1 Fax Line (310) 519-8236 Main Line (310)
> 831-0311
> www.greenhillsmemorial.com<http://www.greenhilismemorial.com>
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So Kim
From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2017 6:46 PM
To: So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Subject: Call to security
Hello So Kim,
It is 6.45pm and I have just called security as a small group - a male, 2 females (and a child) -
and are definitely drinking alcohol.
Security says he is currently trying to clear out the park, as I believe it is supposed to be closed at
6.30p.
Security showed up at Emerald Gardens quickly and the group dispersed.
Thank you.
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From: Steven A. Espolt <SEspolt@ghmp.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 8:20 AM
To: So Kim; Nick Resich; Thomas W. Frew
Subject: RE: Late visitors
So,
Thank you for forwarding Mrs. Turner's email last night. As soon as we received it we contacted our on-site
security to obtain a report of the situation.
Our security staff began clearing the park at 6:30 pm as required by our hours of operation. By 6:55 pm, the
time of Mrs. Turner's email to you, most if not all of the park visitors had been cleared. The gates at Western
Avenue were open to accommodate a large service being conducted in the main chapel. Due to the number of
guests, overflow parking was allowed on the cemetery roads immediately adjacent to the chapel. (see diagram)
Security staff was present to monitor traffic and prevent anyone from moving further in to the park than
necessary. By 7:20 pm, Nick Resich was on site to confirm these facts.
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We believe the actions of our security staff were in complete compliance with our Hours of Operations, Park
Rules and Regulations; and the current Conditional Use Permit.
Thank you again for your help as we work through these issues.
Steven A. Espolt
Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
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Direct Line (310) 521-4401 Fax Line (310) 519-8236
Main Line (310) 831-0311 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
From: So Kim [mailto:SoK@rpvca.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 7:05 PM
To: Nick Resich; Thomas W. Frew; Steven A. Espolt
Subject: Fwd: Late visitors
Please see the email below.
So
-------- Original message --------
From: Irene Turner <imtathomegaol.com>
Date: 4/17/17 6:54 PM (GMT -08:00)
To: So Kim <SoK e,rpvca.pov>
Subject: Re: Late visitors
Hello So Kim,
Just letting you know that it is 6.55pm and the GH gates are wide open. There are many visitors still
inside.
Thank you. Irene Turner
-----Original Message -----
From: So Kim <SoK rpvca.gov>
To: Irene Turner <imtathome(o-)aol.com>; Ara Mihranian <AraM rpvca.gov>
Sent: Mon, Mar 13, 2017 8:37 am
Subject: RE: Late visitors
Good Morning,
I will forward your concerns to the GH team.
Regarding hours of operation, from November to March, the park closes at 5PM. From April to October, the park closes
at 6:30PM.
Sincerely,
So Kim, AiCP
Senior Planner
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
www.rpvca.gov
(310) 544-5222
From: Irene Turner [mailto:imtathome@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2017 6:41 PM
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To: So Kim <SoK@rpvca.gov>; Ara Mihranian <AraM@rovca.gov>
Subject: Late visitors
Hello So Kim / copy Ara,
We have just called GH as there are several people still 'visiting'. I know the time changed today,
but security told us the new hours are that GH closes at 5.pm - even so it is 40 minues passed the old
time.
The security guard said he's on duty alone and has been having a tough time getting the visitors to go
home.
Perhaps you can convey that to GH. Thank you.
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From:
Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent:
Sunday, April 02, 2017 9:43 AM
To:
SEspolt@ghmp.com
Cc:
Ara Mihranian; So Kim; TFrew@ghmp.com; nresich@ghmp.com; CWendel@ghmp.com
Subject:
Re: April 1, 2017 Interment Activity
Dear Mr Espolt,
Thank you for the quick response to my complaint of yesterday's noise.
Below is what I was reading where I thought the digging was to be limited to weekdays only. I'm
sorry if I misinterpreted it, but that was where I got the information.
Sincerely,
Irene Turner
What are the allowed construction fours?
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.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, within 120 feet of any property line abutting a Residential .honing 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.
G� reen (-fills
-----Original Message -----
From: Steven A. Espolt <SEspolt@ghmp.com>
To: 'imtathome@aol.com' <imtathome@aol.com>
Cc: 'aram@rpvca.gov' <aram@rpvca.gov>; 'sok@rpvca.gov' <sok@rpvca.gov>; Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>;
Nick Resich <nresich@ghmp.com>; Chris Wendel <CWendel@ghmp.com>
Sent: Sat, Apr 1, 2017 6:04 pm
Subject: April 1, 2017 Interment Activity
Mrs. Turner—
We received a copy of your email to Ara Mihranian. You noted in your email that work in the area near our
northern border began at approximately 8:15 am today. This time has been confirmed with our Interment
Crew.
Per the recently adopted Conditional Use Permit, our hours of operation with regard to interment site
preparation is as follows:
Condition 34, Paragraph 20, Sub -paragraph e
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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.
As you can see, this work was done within the legally allowed timeframe.
If you have any further questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact me at (310) 521-4401.
Cordially,
Steven A. Espolt
Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
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So Kim
From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 9:53 AM
To: So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Subject: Does it ever stop?
Looks like they are now digging a second hole - at least their heavy equipment is running outside our
back fence and as you will realise chain link has no noise suppression qualities.
Could someone let me know when this noise will stop? It is Saturday and has been ongoing since
0815.
Thank You
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 9:09 AM
To: So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Subject: Digging staratead at 0815
Hello So Kim,
The grave diggers with their equipment have been digging since 0815 - it is now almost0915 and they
are still out there.
This is a Saturday morning.
Thank you.
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From: Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 3:25 PM
To: PC
Cc: Ara Mihranian; So Kim; Doug Willmore
Subject: Green Hills Memorial Park - Follow Up
Attachments: Neighborly Review - Mar 2017.pdf, Code of Conduct.pdf
Dear Chairman Tomblin and fellow Planning Commissioners,
On behalf of the Green Hills management team, we thought it was an opportune time to reconfirm our commitment to
you. We understand there are haunts of past which has some questioning the long term intentions of Green Hills.
As previously stated, on December 14, 2016, the Board of Directors approved a motion allowing our team to take
initiative with new efforts to improve community relationships. Our team is absolutely committed to listening and
dedicating ourselves to being a respectful, welcoming member of the community. Our team has over 85 combined
years in memorial park operation as well as deep roots in the South Bay. We maintain pride in being a part of and not
apart from the communities in which we live, not just work. We have listened to comments and concerns over several
planning commission and city council meetings. We take them seriously and believe our responses have been timely
and effective. Planning Director Ara Mihranian and Senior Planner So Kim have both shared the results are positive and
moving in the right direction.
Last night we were witness to one Vista Verde resident presenting photos claiming we had violated our CUP. Although
staff quickly addressed factual responsibilities of Green Hills per resolution, we want you to understand we have made
extended efforts to improving the experience for our families as well as those nearby neighbors. We have trained staff
so they are clear of the expectation to comply. We will continue to put up the temporary shields along the entire
backside of the mausoleum prior to an interment service as added protection. Soon we will place more temporary
shields along the east wall to aid those condo owners who have a different vantage point of the rooftop. These steps
reaffirm our desire to be a positive neighbor. It should also be noted this was the 2nd interment during the first 87 days
of 2017.
I have attached our first quarterly community newsletter mailed to Peninsula Verde and Rolling Riviera HOA's. This is in
addition to planned meetings of at least four times per year to discuss ongoing relationships. We are communicating via
email and/or phone when necessary and taking a proactive approach to share activities in the park in advance so
neighbors are not caught by surprise. We have also introduced smart phone apps for each HOA that allows for
convenient communication, research of contact information and listing of community events. Security officers are now
reaching out to guests more regularly to share our Code of Conduct (see attached) and new Operation Hours. The
security company provides us detailed reports, which were shared with city staff last week, as support to the new
protocol to be more proactive.
Recently we installed policy prohibiting use of amplified sound or live musical performances (with the exception of
"Taps") along the property line to include Emerald Gardens, Inspiration View, Morninglight Valley, Ascension Slope,
portions of Vista Del Sol, Pacific Gardens and the rooftop of Pacific Terrace. In the event a family requests live music or
requires amplified sound, Green Hills Memorial Park will provide an alternative committal service location in the middle
of the park. This is a voluntary action as good faith to improving relationships with bordering neighbors.
New Park Operation hours are in place which is a drastic change from decades of simply keeping the gates open from
dawn to dusk. Instead, on November 1 through March 31 the park closes at 5:00 PM. From April 1 through October 31,
the park will close at 6:30 PM. During daylight saving days, this new closing time assures neighbors of quiet evenings.
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We acknowledge more work is ahead and by no means will we interpret the results of last night's appeal as an
opportunity to regress. Instead we are motivated for more progress. We extend significant efforts to our vision of
Green Hills and firmly believe we cannot afford to have any diversions for what our team has set out to accomplish.
Please feel free to reach out at any time with any questions you may have. We look forward to working with you and
thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Tom
Thomas W. Frew
General Manager, Sales and Administration
GREEN HILLS
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GREEN HILLS
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Code of Conduct
• Green Hills Memorial Park (GHMP) reserves the right to compel all persons entering GHMP
property to obey these Rules of Conduct for Park Visitors.
• To protect the privacy and safety of mourners and those interred (buried) at GHMP, GHMP
reserves the right to exclude anyone who is not visiting a friend or relative.
• All persons entering GHMP must display proper respect for the deceased and for the sacred
grounds in which they are interred. Persons exhibiting disruptive or disrespectful behavior will be
asked to leave.
• No person may handle or touch any GHMP property, including but not limited to GHMP
equipment, trash and landscaping, without GHMP express permission.
• No person may take photographs or make films on GHMP property without GHMP express
permission.
• No person may consume alcoholic beverages, smoke marijuana or use or possess illegal drugs oil
GHMP property.
• No person may use any device that projects amplified sound or music on GHMP property,
including as broadcast through the use of a ca- radio, without GHMP express permission.
• No person may use propane stove tops or barbeques on GHMP property.
• No person may engage in sporting activities of any kind oil GHMP property.
• No person may remove decorations, flowers or other items that do not belong to them on GHMP
property, including oil interment sites.
• All persons must enter or exit GHMP property though die private entrances that GHMP has
designated for public use. Any person attempting to enter or exit GHMP property through access
points not designed for public use will be considered a trespasser.
• Any person found on GHMP property after closing hours as posted will be considered a trespasser.
• No person may loiter on GHMP property or enter any meas not open to visitors.
• All persons visiting GHMP shall use only the avenues, roads, walks and padns and shall have die
right of access over die pains and walks in the area in which the grave or plot they are visiting is
located.
• Violators of these Rules of Conduct for Park Visitors or trespassers on GHMP property will be
ejected therefrom, arrested and prosecuted and held liable under die law for any damage done by
them.
• Anyone who persistently violates said Rules of Conduct for Park Visitors may be permanently
excluded from GHMP property.
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So Kim
From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2017 5:29 PM
To: So Kim
Subject: 2nd bout of amplified music
Hello So Kim, it's 5.25pm and the mourners have finally packed up their music and left.
Security did speak to a female for a few minutes after our call but she didn't leave till 25 mnutes after
the park had officialy closed.
Thank you
Irene Turner
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So Kinn NONNOOM
From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2017 5:15 PM
To: So Kim
Subject: Security gone - music back
Hello So Kim,
As expected, the security agent has gone and the amplified music has been fired up again.
Security was called at 5.10pm (10 minutes after the cemetery has officialy closed) and the
mourners/visitors are still there playing loud music.
Will let you know when it stops again - hopefully for the day.
Thank You
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2017 4:34 PM
To: So Kim
Subject: Amplified Music
Hello So Kim,
We got a voice mail message from Security at 4.17pm and the music stopped at 4.22pm. Security
came quickly.
I will let you know if the music resumes after Security leaves.
Thank You,
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From• Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2017 4:18 PM
To: So Kim
Subject: Loud amplfied music .. again
Hello So Kim,
We called GH at 4.12pm because of loud amplified music on Emerald Garden. We are watching to
see when security arrives and will let you know.
Thank you
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From: Doug Willmore
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 6:53 AM
To: Ara Mihranian; So Kim
Subject: Fwd: Green Hills Cemetery
Follow Up Flag: Follow Up
Due By: Monday, March 20, 2017 7:25 AM
Flag Status: Completed
Sent from my Whone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Irene Turner <imtathome(a�aol.com>
Date: January 5, 2017 at 6:27:07 PM PST
To: ccL&rpvca.gov
Subject: Green Hills Cemetery
My name is Irene Turner, my address is 1860 Peninsula Verde Drive, RPV and our back yard
shares a communal chain link fence with Green Hills Cemetery.
I would like to know what distance - if any - is required by the city of RPV to separate the burial
sites and headstones from our back fence.
Most of the new burials are very, very close to our fence and although we have bamboo planted
on our side to try to obscure the actual services, there are some gaps on both our side and on the
cemetery side.
I don't want our street to have the same problem as those unfortunate people from the Vista
Verde complex in Lomita.
Sincerely
Irene Turner
I am sending separately 2 photos.
1
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So Kim
From: Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 5:52 PM
To: So Kim; Ara Mihranian; Doug Willmore
Subject: Green Hills - Neighborly Review - March 2017
Attachments: Neighborly Review - Letter.pdf; Neighborly Review - Mar 2017.pdf
Follow Up Flag: FollowUp
Due By: Monday, March 13, 2017 9:32 PM
Please see attached. This was mailed on Friday March 10, 2017.
Thanks!
Tom
Thomas W. Frew
General Manager, Sales and Administration
GREEN HILLS
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From: Natasha Kalani
Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2017 1:25 PM
To: Thomas W. Frew
Subject: Neighborly Review - March 2017
Tom,
Here is the Quarter 1 Neighborly Review. We will be mailing the review this week - along with the attached letter and
the 2017 Upcoming Events Brochure to the neighbors.
Natasha Kalani
Sales Office Manager
GREEN HILLS
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Direct Line (310) 521-4456 Fax Line (310) 521-4320
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To Our Neighbors,
Attached you will find the first installment of our Quarterly Newsletter, as well as our Events
Calendar for 2017.
We are looking forward to building a strong relationship with all of you, and continuing a
successful avenue of communication.
Warm Regards,
Green Hills Memorial Park Management
Integrity, Commitment, Care, Protection and Respect
27501 S. Western Avenue • Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 • Phone: (310) 831-0311 • FAX: (310) 521-1235
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So Kim
From: Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 8:50 AM
To: So Kim
Cc: Steven A. Espolt; Nick Resich
Subject: RE: Late visitors
Attachments: GHMPLogo2_9da421a4-84f9-4f42-bb31-6530f098f8d5 jpg
So,
I'm sorry to question. The Turner's have become regular reporters and not working concerns through the HOA. The fact
that our park closes at 5:00 PM would mean the gate is closed. Just like any business there may be visitors (customers)
already inside the park (business) and on a heavy visitation Sunday that could result in a few extra minutes to clear them
all out. The gate being closed would be the question about enforcing conditions. If we took the approach that Mrs.
Turner is suggesting we would have to start moving guests out before 5:00. No visitors would have been allowed in the
park at 5:00 or later.
Last week Mr. Turner called here at 5:10 PM. I answered my direct line and he was surprised it was me as he was trying
to call security. This is now the 3rd time they have not followed instruction on how to make contact. His report was
amplified music coming from a car. I had security immediately sent. lit was discovered a person was listening to music
via their iPhone sitting alone. I would not believe this noise could come anywhere near the .65 decibel level.
I'm sharing this so you have an understanding to why I responded accordingly. I'm going to assume there have been no
other calls or emails to you over the past few weeks. If accurate, this should represent our efforts.
Tom
From: So Kim [mailto:SoK@rpvca.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 8:40 AM
To: Thomas W. Frew
Subject: RE: Late visitors
Hi Tom,
From her email, it doesn't appear that there were any problems. It may be just a matter of enforcing conditions, in this
case allowable park hours.
Sincerely,
So Kim, AiCP
Senior Planner
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
www.rpvca.gov
(310) 544-5222
From: Thomas W. Frew [mailto:TFrew@ghmp.comj
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 8:39 AM
To: So Kim <SoK[a@rpvca.gov>
Subject: RE: Late visitors
Were they causing problems? Or is Irene just standing guard?
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Thomas W. Frew
General Manager, Sales and Administration
GREEN HILLS
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From: So Kim [mailto:SoKCa1rpvca.gov]
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2017 8:38 AM
To: Steven A. Espolt; Thomas W. Frew; Nick Resich
Subject: FW: Late visitors
Fyi
Sincerely,
So Kim, AiCP
Senior Planner
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
www.rpvca.gov
(310) 544-5222
From: Irene Turner [mailto:imtathome@aol.com]
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2017 6:41 PM
To: So Kim <SoK@rpvca.gov>; Ara Mihranian <AraM@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Late visitors
Hello So Kim / copy Ara,
We have just called GH as there are several people still 'visiting'. I know the time changed today,
but security told us the new hours are that GH closes at 5.pm - even so it is 40 minues passed the old
time.
The security guard said he's on duty alone and has been having a tough time getting the visitors to go
home.
Perhaps you can convey that to GH. Thank you.
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From: Steven A. Espolt <SEspolt@ghmp.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2017 8:45 AM
To: 'gcorne116@gmail.com'; So Kim
Cc: Thomas W. Frew; Nick Resich; ChrisWendel
Subject: Green Hills Memorial Park Quarterly Newsletter
Follow Up Flag: Followup
Glenn —
We are ready to publish and distribute the first quarterly newsletter for the residents near Green Hills Memorial Park.
I have indicated on the map below the proposed mailing area within the Rolling Hills Riviera Homeowners Association. If
you feel this area needs to be expanded to include additional homes, please let me know and we will be happy to do
so. Of course, we will also include you and any other RHRHA Board members who may live outside the mailing area. A
list of interested Board members and their addresses would be appreciated.
Thank you once again for your continued help as we work to better communicate with our neighbors.
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Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
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So Kim
From: Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2017 11:58 AM
To: 'Vince Reher'
Cc: So Kim; Ara Mihranian; Nick Resich; Steven A. Espolt; 'BernadetteSabath'
Subject: RE: Green Hills
Vince,
Thank you for the quick follow up and forewarning about the permit filing.
I think there is some confusion with what permit entails and requires some clarity. Steve Espolt is going to work on
some examples that will better explain what we have filed. So Kim should be able to assist as well and surprised these
concerns have not been formally presented to her. If they have, we are not aware.
Of course getting together later this month will be an opportunity to talk through these concerns. We need to remain
faithful in this new process.
All the best,
Tom
Thomas W. Frew
General Manager, Sales and Administration
Direct Line (310) 521-4412 I Fax Line (310) 519-8236 Main Line(310) 831-03111 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
-----Original Message -----
From: Vince Reher [mailto:vreher@cox.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2017 7:10 AM
To: Thomas W. Frew
Cc: 'Senior Planner So Kim (SoK@rpvca.gov)'; 'Director Ara Mihranian (AraM@rpvca.gov)'; Nick Resich; Steven A. Espolt;
Bernadette Sabath
Subject: Re: Green Hills
Hi Tom,
Thanks again for the heads -up about Inspiration Slope. It answered a question of my own that just arose concerning the
recent activity involving erection of walls at the top of the mausoleum -- something that candidly made me a bit nervous
(view obstruction, etc). I will make sure that this information is disseminated to my neighbors.
The homeowners have indeed discussed wall options. The proposed vinyl fence options look attractive insofar as they
appear to allow for the possibility of preserving existing border vegetation, at least in some cases. I know that Green
Hills is committed to planting screening trees/shrubs to replace the existing border vegetation but we realize that the
height of such would inevitably be lower. That may be a concern for particular households that are below the
inspiration slope hill.
Bernadette did send out a notice of the smart phone app and we will reinforce that in future messages to our
homeowners. I know that I personally decided to hold off installing it since my phone is about to be replaced. It's a smart
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idea and 1 am sure that adoption will increase. Of course, it is always possible that many of our older residents may not
even have a smart phone!
Finally, I would like to thank Steve again for sending me notice of your application for a blanket permit to erect
monuments > 36". 1 should warn you that I have been made aware of concerns about this, not from our HOA members,
but from those in the Rolling Hills Riviera HOA. I suspect that this will be brought up during our 1st Neighborhood
Advisory Committee meeting.
Vince
On Tuesday 07 March 2017, Thomas W. Frew wrote:
> Vince,
> Hope this email finds you well. A few things for you. I know we are meeting later this month but item 2 is timely so I
thought I would include the other items to be efficient.
> * Information Only - We received final sign off today for Inspiration Slope Mausoleum from the planning
department and tomorrow have building & safety due to conduct their review. We do not anticipate any issues to
prevent us from receiving final approval. This is only for the building permit. The good news is we are near completion
of construction in the area. We still have the 36" walls to construct behind the building (top of the hill) for private
gardens and family estates. The water feature is also completed and operating.
> * Information Only - Next Wednesday March 15th, we are hosting a Grand Opening for inspiration Slope
Mausoleum from 5:30 - 9:00 PM. There will be approx. 150 guess, mostly those who have pre -purchased property. The
main activity will take place inside the building (5:30 PM - 6:45 PM) and a dinner inside a tent placed in front of Cloisters
Mausoleum. Our staff is well informed on expectations and respecting our nearby neighbors. We have pinned
addresses to a handful of homes directly behind the mausoleum who are closest to the activity. We are sending them a
letter explaining the event and hours and have included a $50 gift card as a gesture to have dinner on Green Hills that
evening.
> * Question - Have the homeowners discussed the wall options? We want to ensure we can meet the expectations
of both the HOA and city of RPV.
> * Follow Up - As a reminder we developed the Team App and only one resident has requested access. We believe
this will be a nice tool for all to use. We can discuss and demo the software for you at the city meeting.
> As always, I can be available to discuss any of the above or answer questions you might have.
> All the best,
> Tom
> Thomas W. Frew
> General Manager, Sales and Administration
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So Kim
From:
Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent:
Friday, February 17, 2017 5:21 PM
To:
So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Subject:
Great Improvement at the cemetery
Follow Up Flag: FollowUp
Due By: Friday, February 17, 2017 6:34 PM
Hello So Kim,
I met Ara at Hesse Park on Wednesday night and I told him I would send an e-mail to both of you to
tell you about the great improvement noise wise at the cemetery.
It was a beautiful, sunny and quiet Sunday in the cemetery where we could enjoy the good weather in
our back yard, reading, without thre roar of boom -boxes, car radios or mariachis. It was truly
wonderful and I hope you will pass on my thanks to all those personnel at GH who are involved in
making their perimeter a much better place for the residents along the chain link fence.
Thank you all very much indeed.
Sincerely,
Irene Turner.
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So Kim
From: Irene Turner <imtathome@aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 9:34 AM
To: So Kim; Ara Mihranian
Subject: Green Hills
Follow Up Flag: Followup
Hello So Kim, copy Ara,
About 9.25 this morning, the loud music was back. I called GH Security and within 2 or 3 minutes
Security arrived and the music stopped.
Please also thank those at GH who are making this possible.
Thank you.
Irene Turner
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So Kim
From:
Thomas W. Frew <TFrew@ghmp.com>
Sent:
Saturday, February 04, 2017 9:06 AM
To:
Vince Reher
Cc:
Doug Willmore; Ara Mihranian; So Kim
Subject:
Green Hills - Alternative Committal Site
Attachments:
Alternative Committal Site Policy - Mortuary Letter.pdf; ATT00001.txt
Follow Up Flag:
FollowUp
Due By:
Saturday, February 04, 2017 9:13 AM
Vince,
We got this done sooner so you could distribute accordingly. Please be sure all residents understand we will make every
effort to adhere to this new process but remain at the mercy of all mortuaries. Our staff will be instructed on Monday
about the alternative site location. This will ONLY be for those sections as indicated on the map and we have advance
knowledge of amplified sound. The playing of Taps will remain at gravesite but that will be a short couple of minutes.
If there are any changes to this I will be sure to share them immediately.
All the best,
Tom
Thomas W. Frew
General Manager, Sales and Administration
Direct Line (310) 521-4412 1 Fax Line (310) 519-8236 Main Line(310) 831-03111 www.greenhillsmemorial.com
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GREEN DILLS
February 6, 2017
All Mortuaries,
Effective immediately use of amplified sound or live musical performances (with the exception of
"Taps") in Emerald Gardens, Inspiration View, Morninglight Valley, Ascension Slope, portions of Vista Del
Sol, Pacific Gardens and the rooftop of Pacific Terrace (see attached map) are prohibited.
In the event a family requests live music or requires amplified sound due to service size, Green Hills
Memorial Park will provide an alternative committal service location. Standard Interment Site set-up
will apply. There will be no additional fee charged for use of the alternative location. Musical
performance may last a maximum of 30 minutes.
When a service is scheduled at the "Event Site" (A-1) location, and the family has requested to witness
the lowering or full interment, the mortuary representative will be required to remain through the
service in order to transport the casket to the actual interment area. Green Hills Memorial Park
personnel will be available to carry the casket to and from the funeral coach if needed. There will be no
additional fee charged for this service. For services with no witness of lowering or full interment
scheduled, Green Hills personnel will transport the casket to the interment site after all guests have
departed the service area.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact our Family Service
Department at (310) 521-4436.
Cordially,
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Manager, Strategic Planning and Compliance
Integrity, Commitment, Care, Protection and Respect
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Cc: So Kim; cc@rpvca.gov
Subject: January 31 meeting
Attachments: HOA - February 1, 2017 letter to Planning Department about Green Hills.odt
Mr. Mihranian:
Attached is a brief letter from our HOA about the January 31 meeting on Green Hills.
We appreciate your interest and help.
Thank you,
Glenn Cornell
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Rolling Hills Riviera Homeowners Association
P.O. Box 6164
San Pedro, CA 90734
February 2, 2017
Ara Mihranian
Planning Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Re: Green Hills Memorial Park
Mr. Mihranian:
The directors and members of the Rolling Hills Riviera Homeowners Association would like to express
our gratitude to you and your colleague, So Kim, for your patience and the attention you have given to
our concerns about Green Hills. I can assure you that we are most interested in your research about the
conduct of other Southern California cemeteries and the testing to be done on Green Hills' grounds.
Accordingly, our association asks that you keep us informed — through Glenn Cornell at
geome116@gmail.com — about your research findings and about each step of the testing process, from
those being considered to do the testing and how they propose to conduct their tests, to of course the
test results.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Hoffman,
Bill Spinelli,
Maria Denue,
Richard Wagoner and
Glenn Cornell, directors
cc.: So Kim — SoK@rpvca.gov
City Councilmembers — cc@rpvca.gov
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SITE EVALUATION REPORT
for
Green Hills Memorial Park
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIFORNIA
Prepared For:
Greenberg Traurig
1840 Century Park East, Suite 1900
Los Angeles, California 90067
Prepared By:
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.
515 South Flower Street, Suite 2860
Los Angeles, California 90071
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Senior Staff Geologist
Neil Shukla
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24 October 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Purpose..................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Site Background....................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Adjacent and Surrounding Properties..................................................................... 5
1.4 Groundwater Conditions and Municipal Water Source ......................................... 5
2.0 TYPICAL OPERATIONS................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Funeral Operations Prior to Burial........................................................................... 5
2.2 Interment.................................................................................................................. 6
3.0 CONCLUSIONS.............................................................................................................7
FIGURES
Figure 1 Site Vicinity Map
Figure 2 Site Plan
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services (Langan) has prepared this Site Evaluation
Report (SER) on behalf of Green Hills Memorial Park (GHMP), located at 27501 Western
Avenue, Rancho Palos Verdes, California (Site; Figure 1). The objective of the SER is to meet
the conditions set forth by the City Council of Rancho Palos Verdes (Resolution No. 2017-03) as
part of the City Council's annual review of the GHMP Master Plan. To assist in preparing this
SER, Langan conducted a site visit to observe and document the typical daily operations by
GHMP and interviewed key personnel knowledgeable about Site operations. In addition,
Langan reviewed information obtained from the City of Palos Verdes and GHMP websites to
obtain additional information on Site operations.
The Site encompasses approximately 121 acres and has been in operation since 1948. Site
features include interments, an office, a mortuary, chapels, a flower shop, a maintenance yard,
paved access roads, and ancillary facilities. Most of the Site is occupied by burial lawns or
landscaped gardens. It is bordered by residential development to the north and south, Western
Avenue to the east, and Rolling Hills Covenant Church and Palos Verdes Reservoir to the west.
GHMP operates under a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) reviewed and approved annually by the
City Council of Rancho Palos Verdes.
1.1 Purpose
This SER provides an overview of GHMP's typical operations and evaluates the need for soil
testing at the Site. If conditions at the Site change significantly from current site operations,
this SER will be revised as necessary.
1.2 Site Background
GHMP includes twelve areas for burials, mausoleums, and construction activities as presented
in the GHMP Master Plan and summarized in Table 1 below. The general layout of the facility is
presented in Figure 2, which is from the approved GHMP Master Plan. As noted on the GHMP
Master Plan, setbacks for interments and aboveground structures are required from the
adjacent property boundaries.
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Table 1
Area Descriptions
Area Description Acres FSetbacks
(feet)
Note: *Area used for staging soil for future use (undeveloped)
N/A — not applicable
Most of the Site is landscaped, paved, or vegetated with native plants, except for Areas 5 and
6. A one- to two -acre area in the southwest corner of Area 6 is used as a storage yard for burial
vaults and construction materials, and as a staging area for excess soil from interments.
According to GHMP, stockpiled soil is used as landscaped cover during development of new
burial lawns. Daily operations at GHMP include interments and routine maintenance. In
addition, new burial lawns or mausoleums are developed approximately once per year or less
frequently, depending on need.
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40 (aboveground structures, north side)
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Pacific Development
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16 (ground burials, north side)
15 (Pacifica Mausoleum, west side)
5 (Pacifica Mausoleum addition, west side)
2
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2.05
N/A
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Garden of Reflection
2.45
40 (aboveground structures)8
(ground burials)
4
North Terrace Garden
3.2
80 (aboveground structures)
8 (ground burials)
5
Lake View Garden
5.0
40 (aboveground structures)
8 (ground burials)
5 (aboveground structures, west side)
6*
Lake View Terrace
6.95
0 (ground burials, west side)
40 (aboveground structures, south side)
8 (ground burials, south side)
7
South West Terrace
1.63
5 (aboveground structures)
0 (ground burials)
8
Valley of Peace Reflections Garden
0.32
N/A
9
Valley of Peace Estates Garden
0.32
N/A
10
Entrance Garden
0.73
25 (aboveground structures)
0 (ground burials)
11
Memorial Terrace
1.39
8 (Memorial Terrace Mausoleum)
12
Court of Devotion Addition
0.31
N/A
Note: *Area used for staging soil for future use (undeveloped)
N/A — not applicable
Most of the Site is landscaped, paved, or vegetated with native plants, except for Areas 5 and
6. A one- to two -acre area in the southwest corner of Area 6 is used as a storage yard for burial
vaults and construction materials, and as a staging area for excess soil from interments.
According to GHMP, stockpiled soil is used as landscaped cover during development of new
burial lawns. Daily operations at GHMP include interments and routine maintenance. In
addition, new burial lawns or mausoleums are developed approximately once per year or less
frequently, depending on need.
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1.3 Adjacent and Surrounding Properties
The Site is bounded on the northwest by multi -family residences, on the northeast and south
by single-family residences, on the east by South Western Avenue, and on the west by Rolling
Hills Covenant Church and the Palos Verdes Reservoir. The surrounding area predominantly
contains single-family residential neighborhoods to the north, south, and west; and industrial
properties, parks, and grading activities for development of a residential neighborhood to the
east. A medical office (Kaiser Permanente Lomita Medical Offices) is located within 500 feet
north of the Site's northern border, and a school (Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School)
is approximately 1,000 feet south of the Site's southern border.
1.4 Groundwater Conditions and Municipal Water Source
To obtain information about groundwater depth and flow direction in the vicinity of the Site,
Langan reviewed a Site Conceptual Model Update, First 2017 Semi -Annual, Tesoro Station No.
42046, Former Arco Station 3014, 2031 Palos Verdes Drive North, Lomita, California (300 feet
north of the Site), by Stratus Environmental, Inc. dated April 2017. Based on this information,
groundwater is anticipated to be encountered at approximately 50 feet below ground surface
(bgs) with an estimated southwest flow direction in the vicinity of the Site.
Municipal water service is provided by California Water Service Company (Cal Water). Cal
Water purchases surface water imported from the Colorado River and the State Water Project
in northern California.
2.0 TYPICAL OPERATIONS
2.1 Funeral Operations Prior to Burial
The deceased may be embalmed at the request of their families. The embalming process is
typically performed off-site. On occasion, the embalming is performed at the onsite mortuary.
This process is limited to small quantities of embalming fluids. If embalming occurs, chemicals
used in embalming typically include soap, preservatives, water conditioners, cell conditioners,
dyes, humectants, anti-edemic chemicals, disinfectants, water, and/or cavity fluid. Embalming
processes typically use formaldehyde -based solutions to preserve tissue and delay decay.
These solutions decompose in the body of the deceased after burial, and the products of the
decomposition reactions are inert.
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Before burial, remains are placed in caskets, which may be made of wood, steel, stainless
steel, or precious metals. The caskets generally protect the remains from the outside elements,
and also provide reasonable means to prevent decomposition fluids from leaving the casket.
2.2 Interments
GHMP has two types of ground burials: lawn interments and crypt interments. The interments
are completed using standard equipment such as a rubber -tired backhoe with a bucket
attachment. For lawn interments, burial plots are excavated to a depth of either four or six feet
bgs. For crypt interments, caskets are placed in pre -cast concrete vaults, which are covered
with 18 inches of soil and lawn. Both types of burial lawns are landscaped, watered, and
routinely maintained. Examples of a crypt interment and a lawn interment are illustrated in the
images below.
Image 1: Typical Lawn Interment
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According to GHMP, burial plots are excavated or uncovered at least one day before interment.
A three -foot -wide by eight -foot -long section of lawn is sawcut and removed from the burial plot.
The soil is removed either to the terminal depth of the burial plot (for lawn interments) or to the
top of the concrete vault (for crypt interments). After interment, excess soil is transported to
the soil stockpile in Area 6 for use in future interments or other construction -related needs, and
the lawn section is replaced over the plot.
3.0 CONCLUSIONS
The operations at GHMP are not expected to have an adverse impact to on-site soil or
groundwater. The constituents found in embalming fluid decompose to inert byproducts after
burial. The embalmed remains are placed in caskets, which provide reasonable containment
and prevent the release of embalming fluid or decomposition products. During interment,
caskets are contained within concrete vaults that function as secondary containment to further
prevent the release of constituents to underlying soil.
If constituents migrate to underlying soil, they are not anticipated to spread laterally from the
Site due to the absence of preferential pathways such as utility corridors within the cemetery.
Vertical migration to groundwater is unlikely due to the depth to groundwater (anticipated to be
at least 44 feet below the bottom of an interment). The city of Rancho Palos Verdes obtains
municipal water from surface water sources, including the Colorado River and the State Water
Project in Northern California. Rancho Palos Verdes does not use groundwater as a source for
drinking water.
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Normal interment activities at GHMP are not expected to impact soil or groundwater.
Therefore, soils testing at GHMP is not considered necessary or recommended. If GHMP
substantially alters its ground interment procedures such that standard industry practices for
cemeteries are not followed; or if a catastrophic event, such as a natural disaster, occurs and
causes substantial damage to GHMP; then Langan recommends re-evaluating whether soils
testing should occur.
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"'!CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
GREEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Summary Report of the December 12, 2017 Quarterly Meeting
Members Present
Ara Mihranian, Director of Community Development
So Kim, Deputy Director/Planning Manager
Nick Resich, Green Hills Director of Buildings and Park Maintenance
Thomas Frew, Green Hills CFO — General Manager
Steven Espolt, Green Hills Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
Leigh Kramer, Cerrell (Green Hills Public Relations Firm)
Glenn Cornell, Rolling Riviera HOA
Joe Gualeni, Rolling Riviera HOA
Vince Reher, Peninsula Verde HOA
Bernadette Sabath, Peninsula Verde HOA
Summary of Discussion
I. Introductions and opening remarks
So Kim welcomed the Committee and opened the meeting.
II. Topographic baseline surveys prepared by Bolton Engineering Corp.
So Kim presented topographic baseline surveys and City -approved grading plans dated 1998,
2011, 2016, and 2017, explaining the differences and similarities. Vince Reher asked if the
City has the ability to approve plans at any given time. So Kim explained that prior to the
adoption of City Council -approved Resolution No. 2017-03, the City did have the ability to
approve certain plans over-the-counter. However, similar proposals now require at least
Director -level review, which is appealable to the Planning Commission. Glenn Cornell asked
when drainage review is done and asked if the public may look at drainage plans. So Kim
explained that drainage review is typically required during plan check review, which is after
Planning Division approval. She further explained that any plans submitted to the City,
including drainage plans, are considered a public record and available to view.
III. Current conditions of Areas 5 and 6.
Glenn Cornell stated that stockpile of vaults in Area 6 are visible from residences along the
southerly border and has never seen this at other cemeteries, questioning why this is
occurring at Green Hills. He explained that trees and other shrubbery to screen the area is just
a bandage to the situation and requested that it be cleaned up. Tom Frew presented a picture
of the area that was taken days prior and explained that the stockpile area is at least 100' way
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from the properties along the southern border. Nick Resich stated that it's likely 600' to 700'
away. Joel Gualeni stated that it appears to be 200' away. Glenn Cornell questioned the need
for stockpiling vaults. Tom Frew explained that the cemetery has only 1 or 2 suppliers, who
are only able to provide a small number of vaults per day. Therefore, Green Hills need to
accumulate enough vaults to bury it in needed areas at a single time. Vince Reher asked if
Rose Hills cemetery also stockpiles vaults. Steve Espolt explained that this is common
practice for all cemeteries, and most of them stockpile near the construction area. Joe Gualeni
asked when Area 6 would be developed. Tom Frew responded that he will likely not be around
when it needs to be developed. Nick Resich asked if Area 6 is visible only from the second
floor of the residences and that Green Hills recently planted additional foliage along the
southern border to screen the site. Joe Gualeni confirmed that the view of the stockpile is from
his second floor and stated that it's too close and visible. Tom Frew mentioned that Chris
Martin and Glenn Cornell were supposed to work with Green Hills to figure out necessary
screening. Joe Gualeni mentioned that he was not aware. Glenn Cornell stated that his
understanding of the landscape planting was to screen future mausoleums. Ara Mihranian
stated that the Neighborhood Advisory Committee has been trying to work this out since the
1St quarterly meeting. Green Hills has been proactive and has been waiting for Rolling Riviera
HOA to obtain consensus with its neighborhood and reach out to Green Hills. He suggested
that perhaps Joe Gualeni take the lead as there has been no process with Rolling Riviera
HOA. Joe Gualeni agreed. Nick Resich stated that he provided Jane Gualeni with various tree
options and has yet to hear from her. Ara Mihranian stated that unlike Rolling Riviera HOA, the
Peninsula Verde HOA has been diligently working with Green Hills since the 1St meeting and
has come to an agreement on the type of barrier along the north border. Glenn Cornell stated
that shrubbery can only do so much, and it's about what's going on behind the shrubbery and
how the construction and stockpile will be monitored. Ara Mihranian explained that the
inspectors will conduct inspections throughout the construction process and the Applicant is
required to submit an as -built topographical survey to ensure consistency with the approved
plans. He further noted that stockpile is allowed in Area 6, provided the area is property
screened. If it's unsightly, the residents should call the City. Vince Reher reiterated to Glenn
Cornell that both HOAs were invited to participate in the proactive process. Ara Mihranian
urged the Rolling Riviera HOA to work with Green Hills regarding the barrier and landscaping
screening along the southerly border. Tom Frew invited Joe Gualeni to work with them to
move forward with the new management team. He stated that the new team spent a lot of time
to clean up Area 6 as well as other matters.
IV. Estimated timeline and plans for the construction of the southern border wall.
Tom Frew stated that if Rolling Riviera HOA desires the wall to be constructed now, Green
Hills will do it. He urged Rolling Riviera HOA to begin discussions with Green Hills.
V. Status of soils testing protocol.
Tom Frew stated that their attorney Ellen Berkowitz is reviewing the final draft. Once the
review is complete, Green Hills will provide the draft to the City to review, well in advance of
the annual review meeting in January 2018. He also clarified that this document is a soils
testing protocol. Ara Mihranian clarified that a soils testing protocol, not soils testing, is
required to be submitted to the City prior to the next annual review.
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VI. Grading Permit application (ZON2017-00324).
Glenn Cornell stated that the recently approved Grading Permit is not consistent with the
number of interments listed on the 2007 Master Plan. So Kim explained that the 2007 Master
Plan is a conceptual document that illustrates the long-term vision of the built -out scenario for
the Green Hill cemetery. Actual development of individual areas require separate review by
the City as reflected in the Council -adopted Conditions of Approval. As a result, the number of
earth interments and design of buildings, for example, are subject to change based on a more
in-depth review of separate applications. Additionally, the Master Plan acknowledges a
gradual increase in the number of interments over time. As a result, there is no maximum
number of interments set by the Council -approved Master Plan. Ara Mihranian further
explained that the City does not look at density because of this very issue and that as there
appears to be some confusion about the purpose of the Master Plan, it will be clarified better
at the next annual review.
VII. Letter of acknowledgement to Peninsula Verde HOA residents.
Vince Reher moved this topic to the next quarterly meeting due to time constraints.
VIII. Clarification of current planning and approval process for large projects.
Vince Reher distributed a letter (attached) and stated that there is a confusion about the City's
application process. He noted that the public doesn't have a clear understanding of various
documents, especially the Master Plan, and requested a better clarification of the planning
process. Tom Frew asked if the process Green Hills is going through is any different from
other applications. Bernadette Sabath asked if this process can be explained using Airbnb as
a comparison. Ara Mihranian explained that Airbnb is a use issue and not construction related.
From a construction standpoint, Green Hills is not treated any differently than other
applications. The Planning Division looks at aesthetics, compliance with the Code, operation
impacts, and mitigation measures. If all looks good, the application is approved. Then the
application is submitted for structural plan review with the Building and Safety Division, which
includes engineering. Vince Reher stated that individual construction is clear cut as it's guided
by the current Municipal Code and view assessments, while Green Hills is based on a
conditions tied to a Conditional Use Permit. Ara Mihranian stated that the Master Plan will be
clarified better at the next annual review.
IX. Long-term plan for cemetery maintenance.
Vince Reher asked about Green Hills' future plan after complete buildout and clarification of
maintenance if the cemetery was to be bankrupt. Tom Frew stated that the cemetery is
governed by Department of Consumer Affairs and the endowment care has a rough balance
of $35 million for the property. He further explained that the Department of Consumer Affairs
has a formula for end care and that there is a brief description of what an endowment care is
on their website, although not in greatest detail. He noted that he will work on a better
explanation to provide to the public. Vince Reher asked if there was a pre -application process
that requires public review and input for applications. So Kim provided a brief step-by-step
process, using the recently approved Grading Permit as an example. She further clarified that
the City is subject to a 30 -day Permit Streamlining Act, which means that the City must deem
a project incomplete or complete within the timeframe. Until an application is deemed
complete, the City is not required to solicit public input on applications. Vince Reher stated that
this was not made clear in the recent application and that it should be explained in future Staff
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Reports. So Kim replied that this is standard information that is included in all Staff Reports
under the `Background Information' section. Ara Mihranian offered to explain the entire
planning process at future HOA meetings upon request.
X. Next Green Hills Conditional Use Permit review.
Vince Reher asked if Green Hills will be proposing any Conditional Use Permit revisions other
than Area 4. Tom Frew responded that Green Hills may propose a change in operation hours
for consistency with seasonal time changes. Ara Mihranian requested that the HOAs and
Green Hills provide comments to the existing Conditions of Approval in preparation of the
annual review.
VI. Questions and Comments
None.
VII. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:27pm.
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
GREEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Summary Report of the September 11, 2017 Quarterly Meeting
Members Present
Ara Mihranian, Director of Community Development
So Kim, Planning Manager/Deputy Director
Nick Resich, Green Hills Director of Buildings and Park Maintenance
Thomas Frew, Green Hills CFO — General Manager
Steven Espolt, Green Hills Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
Leigh Kramer, Cerrell (Green Hills Public Relations Firm)
Glenn Cornell, Rolling Riviera HOA
Joe Gualeni, Rolling Riviera HOA
Vince Reher, Peninsula Verde HOA
Bernadette Sabath, Peninsula Verde HOA
Summary of Discussion
I. Introductions and opening remarks
So Kim welcomed the Committee and opened the meeting
II. Update on the north perimeter wall, vegetation screening, and feasibility of reduced
setbacks for cremation plots
Tom Frew distributed the attached letter providing an overview of the proposed perimeter wall
along the north property line. An 8' brown granite vinyl fence is proposed as agreed to by the
Peninsula Verde HOA ("PV HOA"). The existing chain link fence will remain in its current
location and the new vinyl fence will be installed 2' south of the property line. The reason for
the 2' setback is to maintain the existing vegetation and avoid having the PV HOA property
owners remove portions of their fences/walls that are attached to the existing chain link fence.
Green Hills will continue to plant and maintain the vegetation between the existing chain link
fence and the vinyl wall. Bernadette Sabath asked how this area will be accessed. Tom Frew
replied that there will be gates as part of the new vinyl fence to provide access. He further
clarified that the swale between Green Hills and PV HOA properties will need to be maintained
by the respective property owners. Green Hills will prepare a written acknowledgement letter
for the PV HOA residents abutting the north property line, thereby recognizing that the 8'
setback to the interment sites will remain; the PV HOA property owners will not remove the
existing chain link fence and encroach/use the 2' area between the chain link fence and the
new vinyl fence; and the PV HOA property owners will provide full disclosure of this to
prospective buyers of their property. Should the existing chain link be removed and PV HOA
property owners begin using the 2' area between the chain link fence and new vinyl fence,
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Green Hills will seek restitution. Vince Reher asked what type of agreement was Green Hills
intending on providing to the residents. Tom Frew responded that it will be a written
agreement for the property owners to sign, as an assurance that everyone is on the same
page. Bernadette asked if vegetation will be planted on the cemetery side of the new vinyl
wall. Tom Frew clarified that while smaller vegetation will be planted within the 8' setback area
to create a garden, taller vegetation will not be installed. He introduced their future plan to
submit a request to the City to install 3' tall benches and walls within this portion of Area 4.
These improvements will be consistent with other parts of the cemetery. So Kim noted that the
current conditions prohibit structures above grade in Area 4 and Ara Mihranian noted that
Green Hills will need to apply for a Conditional Use Permit Revision for the 3' tall benches and
walls which could be considered at the same hearing as the annual review. Ara Mihranian
further noted that that the condition regarding the location of the north property line wall will be
further clarified as part of the next annual review.
III. Future utilization of Inspiration Slope rooftop and adjacent areas
Vince Reher stated that he has received recent concerns from certain PV HOA residents
regarding what appears to be burial services on the rooftop of the Inspiration Slope
mausoleum building. In response, it was confirmed that the burial services are adjacent to and
not on the rooftop areas. Vince Reher asked how the rooftop area will be used in the interim.
Tom Frew replied that it will remain unused. Bernadette Sabath noted that it is difficult to
distinguish the rooftop area versus the adjacent interment areas. Nick Resich responded that
there is a sidewalk on the rooftop that separates these two areas.
IV. Reminder about Harvest Festival and change of operation hours
Tom Frew reminded the Committee that the Harvest Festival will be held this Sunday between
noon and 3pm. There will be live music, food trucks, and arts/crafts for children. Bernadette
Sabath asked where the festival will be held. Tom Frew responded that it will be located at
Arroyo Vista, which is the vacant area between the Administration Building and the Church
Building along the south border. Bernadette asked if there was always live music and Tom
Frew responded yes. Ara Mihranian suggested that the RHR HOA inform their members of the
festival. Bernadette asked about Green Hills' policy with dogs. Tom Frew responded that while
there is no written policy, service dogs are allowed on a leash and non -service dogs are not
allowed. Tom Frew informed the Committee that as of November 1st, pursuant to the Council -
adopted Conditions, the operation hours will change with the park closing at Spm due to
daylight savings.
V. Status on proposed improvements at Arroyo Vista
Nick Resich introduced the proposed improvements at Arroyo Vista in Area 5. Glenn Cornell
inquired how the water feature would be maintained if there were future water shortages. Nick
Resich explained that the water features will be designed like a natural stream with rocks and
vegetation. The water feature will not be continuously fed and it will use recycled water on a
continuous loop.
VI. Questions and Comments
Glenn Cornell asked about the future plans for Area 5. Tom Frew explained that incremental
development will occur over 15 years, based on demand and the limited number of vaults that
are received at one time. Glenn Cornell asked about the areas left for development on the
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cemetery. Tom Frew explained that the main areas are Alta Vista located west of Inspiration
Slope, Area 4 along the north property line, and Area 5. Joe Gualeni asked how large the
proposed ponds were in Area 5. Nick Resich explained that each pond will be a quarter of the
size of existing ponds on other parts of the cemetery. Glenn Cornell asked if there will be
series of cement trucks and other equipment for the development of Area 5. Nick Resich
explained that the scope of work is relatively small and will not include mass transportation
and use of heavy trucks. Bernadette asked if Green Hills prepared a security report. Tom Frew
responded that it was not prepared for this meeting.
VII. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 4:47pm.
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CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
GREEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Summary Report of the June 19, 2017 Quarterly Meeting
Members Present
Ara Mihranian, Director of Community Development
So Kim, Planning Manager/Deputy Director
Nick Resich, Green Hills Park Operations Superintendent
Thomas Frew, Green Hills Controller
Steven Espolt, Green Hills Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
Leigh Kramer, Cerrell (Green Hills Public Relations Firm)
Glenn Cornell, Rolling Riviera HOA
Chris Martin, Rolling Riviera HOA
Vince Reher, Peninsula Verde HOA
Bernadette Sabath, Peninsula Verde HOA
Mandy Haas, Peninsula Verde HOA
Summary of Discussion
I. Introductions and Opening Remarks
Ara Mihranian welcomed the committee members and acknowledged Green Hill's
responsiveness and proactive efforts to mitigate impacts to the neighboring properties.
II. Review of noise -related incidents and security report from daily activity
Nick Resich reviewed the past few months of routine and active enforcement by their security
team. Bernadette Sabath noted that she only received a single complaint from a resident in
the past few months. Vince Reher noted only positive feedback from the Peninsula Verde
HOA, especially in regards to the Green Hills' proactive security activity. He further thanked
Green Hills for thinning the trees along the north property line, maintaining the unimproved
areas of the Inspiration Slope areas and the early noticing of upcoming events and funerals.
III. Status of soil testing in Areas 5 and 6
Tom Frew explained that Green Hills is currently working with a company who conducted a
site visit and is familiarizing themselves with the Green Hills' interment process to formulate a
soils testing protocol. Ara Mihranian stated that the protocol should be reviewed by City Staff,
then discussed with the Committee before it's presented to the City Council for a
determination on whether or not soils testing is necessary. The Committee agreed. Glenn
Cornell asked if seasons are considered in the protocol as the dirt conditions may vary. Ara
requested that the protocol consider the seasons.
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IV. Update on the perimeter wall and vegetation screening
Chris Martin stated that the Rolling Riviera HOA has yet to meet and discuss the future
perimeter wall and vegetation screening along the south property line. Questions were raised
by the Committee on the timing of the wall and vegetation installation. So Kim noted that the
wall/vegetation along the south side property line adjacent to Rolling Riviera is to be
completed prior to the installation of the adjacent road while the wall/vegetation along the
north side property line adjacent to Peninsula Verde is to be completed by January 31, 2018.
Vince Reher raised concerns with potential impacts with removing mature foliage along the
north perimeter as part of the process for installing the new wall. He acknowledged that
progress is pending between the Peninsula Verde HOA and Green Hills. Bernadette Sabath
noted that an alternative is to move the location of the wall. Vince Reher asked if the January
31, 2018 deadline could be extended if both parties need more time. Ara Mihranian stated that
if both parties are diligently working together and are in agreement to extend the deadline,
Staff will recommend that the City Council consider granting an extension as part of the next
annual review. Tom Frew asked if the annual review was in November or January. Ara
Mihranian confirmed that it's January.
V. Administration building remodel completion and proposed bathroom addition
Nick Resich informed the Committee that the Administration Building completed its remodel
and obtained final occupancy from the City recently. He further noted that new applications
have been submitted to the City to add another bathroom at the center of the Administration
Building measuring less than 120 square feet in size and to expand the information booth by
70 square feet. So Kim explained that these applications are complete and public notifications
will be issued next week with a 15 day comment period. Vince Reher asked why public
notifications are necessary. So Kim explained that the Conditional Use Permit requires public
notifications for all improvements on the property. Bernadette Sabath questioned if there has
been an increase in interment services. Tom Frew replied that it's relatively the same with no
significant increase. Ara Mihranian requested feedback on Green Hills' mobile application.
Tom Frew replied that while some of the Peninsula Verde HOA members signed up for the
map, none have in the Rolling Riviera HOA.
VI. New security gate and information booth expansion
Nick Resich reported that a new security gate has been installed at the entrance of the
cemetery which is set on a motion timer. The gate automatically closes at 6:30pm allowing the
security guards to drive around the premises to inform visitors of the park closure. Bernadette
Sabath noted that a resident informed her of a security guard on a megaphone at 7pm
encouraging visitors to leave the cemetery. She asked if the security guards can encourage
visitors to leave earlier. Tom Frew explained that visitors may enter the cemetery up until the
closing time of 6:30pm. He indicated that he is more concerned with the use of the
megaphone and will be discussing the matter with his security team. Ara Mihranian questioned
the height of the new security gate. Nick Resich replied that it is no taller than 3' in height. So
Kim indicated that security gates are allowed up to 3.5' in height. Tom Frew noted that the
challenge is restricting visitors from entering the cemetery by foot after hours.
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VII. Inspiration Slope Terrace anticipated ground breaking date
Nick Resich explained that approximately 100 niches are designed within the Planning
Commission -approved Vista Del Ponte retaining wall with art pieces in-between. He further
noted that ground breaking will occur in December at the earliest.
VIII. Alta Vista sales map and Inspiration Slope private garden extension sales map
filing
Steve Espolt distributed copies of the maps that were provided to the City at least 30 -days
prior to recordation. Bernadette Sabath asked if they were the same ones reported in the
City's Weekly Administration Report and So Kim confirmed.
IX. Questions and comments
Glenn Cornell asked if Green Hills has a relationship with Highpark development in San Pedro
and if they were experiencing any adverse impacts. He indicated that the developer was not
communicative. Tom Frew replied that he is also in the dark and is not familiar with the
progress of their development. Glenn Cornell noted that a large wall was constructed along
the north property line of the Highpark development that doesn't appear necessary. Vince
Reher noted that the developer is supposed to synchronize the signals to improve the traffic
flow along Western Avenue. Chris Martin reported that at some point the Rolling Riviera HOA
experienced changes in water pressure when Highpark development was watering the site
during grading activity. Bernadette Sabath noted that the signal near Highpark development is
mistimed. Vince Reher questioned if that right-of-way area is part of Rancho Palos Verdes,
Los Angeles County, or Cal Trans jurisdiction. Ara Mihranian replied that he will talk to the
City's Public Works Department and find out because Western Avenue is divided in terms of
jurisdictional boundaries. Tom Frew noted that the second Green Hills quarterly newspaper
will be published soon.
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III!CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
GREEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Summary Report of the Quarterly Meeting on March 24, 2017
Members Present
Ara Mihranian, Community Development Director
So Kim, Senior Planner
Nick Resich, Green Hills Park Operations Superintendent
Thomas Frew, Green Hills Controller
Steven Espolt, Green Hills Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
Taylor Wolfson, Cerrell Account Executive (Green Hills Public Relations Firm)
Glenn Cornell, Rolling Riviera HOA
Chris Martin, Rolling Riviera HOA
Vince Reher, Peninsula Verde HOA
Bernadette Sabath, Peninsula Verde HOA
Summary of Discussion
1. Review of noise -related incidents, security efforts, and code of conduct
implementation.
Tom Frew explained that they have had some confrontation with visitors in implementing the
new measures intended to address noise concerns. For the perimeter interment areas along the
north border, Mr. Frew explained that they now have a designated site for Mariachi bands to
minimize the noise impacts and a maximum 30 minute time limit with a requirement that the
instruments be directed away from the residences. Vince Reher acknowledged and appreciated
Green Hills' proactive measures and immediate responses to emails. Mr. Frew further explained
that his security team informs visitors prior to services and visitations of park rules and
information cards on the Code of Conduct are distributed. Nick Resich explained that security is
trained to be more proactive and their activity is logged documenting each encounter or phone
call, the concern and the resolution. Steven Espolt further explained the Code of Conduct at the
park and informed that all the signs within the park will soon be replaced so that they are
uniform and consistent with the Council -adopted Conditions of Approval.
2. Status of soil testing in Areas 5 and 6.
Nick Resich explained that an outside firm have been obtained to help create a protocol for
soils testing on the property, which will then be submitted to the City Council for review. Glenn
Cornell expressed concerns that this is simply a protocol and no actions are being taken to
test the soil. Ara Mihranian explained that the Council -adopted Condition of Approval require
Green Hills to submit a soils testing protocol report to the City Council prior to the next 2017
Annual Review to determine if soil testing should be conducted.
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3. Measures taken by Green Hills to improve the appearance in and around Areas 5 and
Nick Resich explained measured were recently put in places to improve the aesthetic
condition of this area including new fencing with green slats , piles of dirt were flattened, trash
was removed, materials organized, and sheds were strategically placed to further screen
materials. So Kim reported that Janice Perez, property owner of 2049 Avenida Feliciano,
placed a complaint that the empty concrete vaults are stacked up against the property line wall
and is visible from her second story window and requested if they can be relocated elsewhere.
Mr. Resich replied that if it's placed further away from the property line it would be more visible
and that it was strategically placed in the current location to minimize the visibility. Rolling
Riviera HOA agreed to inform Ms. Perez of this conversation.
4. Park operation hours.
Tom Frew explained that the recent change in park closure hours from dusk to 5PM has been
challenging especially given the recent daylight savings time. Although it will get better in April
as the closing time will increase to 6:30PM, for better service, he explained that Green Hills
may consider installing a digital sign at the information booth at the park entrance.
5. Update on plans for extending the southerly perimeter wall and screening.
Nick Resich noted that Rolling Riviera HOA has not contacted Green Hills regarding this
matter. Chris Martin explained that they didn't contact Green Hills as the wall is not an urgent
matter at this time. Mr. Resich explained that the sooner the wall is installed and new
landscaping planted, that there would be more time for the landscaping to mature for proper
screening in the future. He further emphasized that Green Hills' preference is to install the wall
sooner than later. Mr. Martin asked if the wall will be installed along the property line or offset
from the existing fence. Mr. Resich replied that the wall will be 2' to 4' away from the fence and
property line to preserve the existing mature trees. Mr. Martin agreed to discuss the matter
with his HOA and reach out to Green Hills.
6. Update on the status of the construction of northerly perimeter wall and screening.
Green Hills presented the various wall types and Peninsula Verde HOA stated their preference
for the natural stone veneer vinyl fence in brown granite color scheme. Nick Resich requested
that Peninsula Verde HOA provide him with an agreement by the property owners allowing
Green Hills permission to access to all the affected properties to install the fence. Mr. Resich
also noted that the individual property owners' existing walls/fences that extend over the swale
needs to be removed before Green Hills can install the new fence. He further explained that
the new fence will replace the existing chain link fence and the goal is to preserve as much of
the existing foliage. Peninsula Verde HOA agreed to work on obtaining the needed
authorizations.
7. Report of potential view -related issues.
Vince Reher reported that a member of his HOA is concerned with potential view impacts from
family estate walls in excess of 36" in the upper portions of the Inspiration Slope area. Green
Hills team clarified that none are proposed above 36" in height. So Kim explained that walls in
excess of 36" would require a separate application for Director's review, which requires public
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notification and public input prior to the Director rendering a decision. She noted comment
letters would be considered by the Director as part of the process.
8. Status of the application for gravestones.
So Kim explained that the pending Site Plan Review application with the City is a request to
allow freestanding gravestones up to the height of existing family estate walls or 6' in height,
whichever is less. Ms. Kim further clarified that the request also includes freestanding
gravestones up to 6' in height only in the historic church yard area. Glenn Cornell questioned
the rationale and necessity of 6' tall freestanding gravestones in the church yard area and
states his opposition to the proposal. Steven Espolt explained that it's to accommodate their
customer based requests for taller gravestones. Mr. Cornell responded that Green Hills could
apply for an application at each request instead of a blanket request for the entire area. Mr.
Espolt explained that it takes approximately 3 months for the planning process and that would
mean that the families of the deceased would need to wait to have a gravestone installed in
the interment area. Tom Frew added that from an aesthetic standpoint, Green Hills does not
want proliferation of tall gravestones and therefore no longer allows tall gravestones next to
each other. Ara Mihranian explained that he would like Green Hills to provide the City with
details of how Green Hills determines which plots allow taller headstones for consideration in
their pending application.
9. Green Hills Team App.
Bernadette Sabath requested that the security log be made available on the app. Green Hills
team replied that they will look into it.
10. Future Plans.
Green Hills team explained that they will be hydroseeding the Inspiration Slope area for
erosion control. Peninsula Verde HOA asked about Green Hills' plans on expanding the
Inspiration Slope Mausoleum. Green Hills replied that with the recent construction, they have
at this time an adequate inventory of available interments and do not plan on providing
additional interment space for the next few years. They also explained that when they do need
more interment spaces, they will look to improve a different area as their preference is not to
expand a recently constructed area since it creates scheduling conflicts with individual
interment services. Green Hills team noted that their next step is to bury empty vaults in
Arroyo Vista/Area 5. Nick Resich indicated that the approval for interment plots in Arroyo Vista
was granted by the City prior to the recent adoption of the amended Conditions of Approval so
they may do it without applying for new applications. So Kim agreed and requested that the
City be informed prior to any work so that a list-sery message can be sent out to interested
parties beforehand. Green Hills team agreed.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
ADMINISTERED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL UNIFIED PROGRAM FACILITY PERMIT
Fiscal Year 2017-2018
July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
ISSUED TO: GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK
27501 S WESTERN AVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
LA Co. CUPA NO. AR: AR0029489
FACILITY OWNER: GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK
FACILITY SITE ADDRESS: 27501 S WESTERN AVE # 1, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:
Administering Agency: Program Description:
LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE PROGRAM
LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR PROGRAM
THIS PERMIT MUST BE CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAYED
AT THE FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
ISSUED BY: Daryl L. Osby
County of Los Angeles Fire Chief
ISSUED ON: Jan 17, 2018
EXPIRES ON: October 31, 2018
This permit is valid only for the above location and is subject to ALL REQUIREMENTS of State and local laws and regulations.
This permit is non-transferrable and is void upon change in ownership or location.
If you are in operation on or after July 1, 2018, your business will be responsible for payment of permit fees for the next annual billing
cycle. You must contact this Department prior to this date and arrange for an inspection to verify non -operational status to cancel
permit fees for the next annual billing cycle. You may continue to operate under this permit until the payment for the next billing cycle
is made to this Department by the established invoice due date. Invoice due date for permit fees may vary from year to year.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
ADMINISTERED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL UNIFIED PROGRAM FACILITY PERMIT
Fiscal Year 2016-2017
July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
ISSUED TO: FRED BARRY
GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK
27501 S WESTERN AVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
LA Co. CUPA NO. AR: AR0029489
FACILITY OWNER: GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK
FACILITY SITE ADDRESS: 27501 S WESTERN AVE # 1, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWI[ G PROGRAMS'.
THIS PERMIT MUST BE CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAYED
AT THE FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
ISSUED BY: Daryl L. Osby
County of Las Angeles Fire Chief
ISSUED ON: Jan 20, 2017
EXPIRES ON: October 31, 2017
This permit is valid only for the above location and is subject to ALL REQUIREMENTS of State and local laws and regulations.
This permit is non-transferrable and is void upon change in ownership or location.
If you are in operation on or after July 1, 2017, your business will be responsible for payment of permit fees for the next annual billing
cycle. You must contact this Department prior to this date and arrange, for an inspection to verify non -operational status to cancel
permit fees for the next annual billing cycle. You may continue to operate under this permit until the payment for the next billing cycle
is made to this Department by the established invoice due date. Invoice due date for permit fees may vary from year to year.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
ADMINISTERED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fiscal Year July 1, 2.017 - June 30, 2018
CONSOLIDATED INVOICE
Site #: FA0029488 LACo1CUPA #; AR00294811
Site Address: 27501 S WESTERN AVE # 1 RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA
Owner:invoice #; IN026940g
GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARI{
GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK Invoice Date; 101201201'
27501 S WESTERN AVE Total Amount Due. $2,217.0(
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275 Payment Due ®ate• 12119!201
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:PERM#T FEE
ABOVEGROUND PE'T'ROLEUM STORAGE TANK PROGRAM 5197.00 A PENALTY O>= UP TO 40% MAY BE
ua couNTY FIRS DEPARTMENT ADDED TO'ALL PERMIT FEES IF
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OCT 1 7 2017 L;
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $2,21 1.00
If you have questions about your permitted
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27501 S WESTERN AVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA 90275
CEMETERY, AND FUNERAL BUREAU
P.O. BOX. 989003
WEST SACRAMENTO CA 95798-9003
PHONE 916 X74-7870
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27501 S WESTERN AVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA 90275
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS
CEMETERY BOARD
CERTIFICATE NO. 180
Pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 19, Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code
GREEN HILLS MMORTAL PARK
27501 South Testern Avenue
San Pedro, California
a Corporation, is hereby granted this
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
TO OPERATE A CEMETERY
in the State of California
In Witness Whereof, the Board
has caused this certificate to be issued
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL
THIS 24thDAY OF Ma ch., 1957.
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21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
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