CC SR 20240220 01 - Green HillsPUBLIC HEARING
Date: February 20, 2024
Subject:
Consideration and possible action to conduct the 2023 Green Hills Memorial Park Conditional Use
Permit Compliance Review (Planning Case No. PLCU2024-0001).
Recommendation:
(1)Receive and file a report finding that Green Hills Memorial Park was in compliance with
Conditional Use Permit No. 155 in 2023.
1.Report of Notice Given: City Clerk
2.Declare Public Hearing Open: Mayor Cruikshank
3.Request for Staff Report: Mayor Cruikshank
4.Staff Report & Recommendation: Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner
5.Council Questions of Staff (factual and without bias):
6.Public Testimony:
Principal Parties 10 Minutes Each. The appellant or their representative speaks first and will generally be allowed ten minutes. If the
applicant is different from the appellant, the applicant or their representative will speak following the appellant and will also be
allowed ten minutes to make a presentation.
Applicant: Nick Resich, Green Hills Memorial Park Representative
Mayor Cruikshank invites the Applicant to speak. (10 mins.)
7.Rebuttal: Mayor Cruikshank invites brief rebuttals by Appellant and Applicant. (3 mins)
Normally, the applicants and appellants will be limited to a three (3) minute rebuttal, if requested after all other interested persons have
spoken.
8.Council Questions of Applicant (factual and without bias):
9.Declare Hearing Closed/or Continue the Public Hearing to a later date: Mayor Cruikshank
10.Council Deliberation:
The Council may ask staff to address questions raised by the testimony, or to clarify matters. Staff and/or Council may also answer
questions posed by speakers during their testimony. The Council will then debate and/or make motions on the matter.
11.Council Action:
The Council may: vote on the item; offer amendments or substitute motions to decide the matter; reopen the hearing for additi onal
testimony; continue the matter to a later date for a decision.
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 02/20/2024
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to conduct the 2023 Green Hills Memorial Park
Conditional Use Permit Compliance Review (Planning Case No. PLCU2024-0001).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1)Receive and file a report finding that Green Hills Memorial Park was in compliance
with Conditional Use Permit No. 155 in 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT: The Applicant’s request does not result in a fiscal impact borne by
the City. The Conditional Use Permit Compliance Review Fee of
$4,294 was paid by the Applicant.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY: Brandy Forbes, AICP, Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A.Resolution No. 2023-08 (page A-1)
B.Permit documentation from outside agencies (page B-1)
C.2023 Neighborhood Advisory Committee meeting minutes (page C-1)
D.Public comments (page D-1)
E.2016 Master Site Plan (page E-1)
BACKGROUND:
On February 19, 1991, the City Council certified a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 155 for the Green Hills Memorial Park
(Green Hills) Cemetery Master Plan, which called for the development of the cemetery
site over the next 100 years.
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CITY RANCHO PALOS VERDES
On April 24, 2007, the Planning Commission certified a Mitigated Negative Declaration
and approved a Revision to CUP No. 155 (P.C. Resolution No. 2007-33) revising the
Green Hills Cemetery Master Plan for the development of the cemetery site over the next
30 to 50 years, including additional grading to accommodate future interments and the
construction of mausoleum buildings. As part of this approval, Mitigation Measure No.
AQ-14 of Resolution No. 2007-33 requires an annual compliance review to assess Green
Hills’ compliance with the CUP’s Conditions of Approval.
In 2014, the Planning Commission conducted the first annual review of the project, which
was appealed and heard by the City Council. Section 17.60.50.D of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) requires all subsequent annual reviews to be
conducted by the same deciding body which took the final action. Accordingly, the City
Council has conducted all subsequent annual compliance reviews, finding that Green
Hills was operating in compliance with the Conditions of Approval and approving the
following salient revisions to the Conditions of Approval for the project :
• November 17, 2015 – Allowing the mausoleum in Area 11 (i.e., Pacific
Terrace/Memorial Terrace) to remain in accordance with its 2007 approvals and
permits
• January 31, 2017 – Reorganizing the conditions by topic and development area,
as well as to further clarify or enumerate the conditions
• February 6, 2018 – Clarifying existing conditions, permitting a fence/wall along the
north and south property lines, improving dust control measures in Area 6, and
amending the hours of operations
• January 21, 2020 –
o Changed the Neighborhood Advisory Committee meeting frequency to at
least once each calendar year but no more than four times per calendar
year (Condition No.17)
o Allowed a temporary sign to be hung from the primary identification sign up
to six times a year (Condition No.18)
o Allowed a traveling half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to
be located on the property up to once per calendar year (Condition No. 20)
• December 7, 2021 – Allowed burials on the roof of Inspiration Slope Mausoleum
subject to specific conditions
• February 21, 2023 – Approved a Conditional Use Permit Revision and a Major
Grading Permit to allow the construction of a 2,800-square-foot crematorium
building with 193.4 cubic yards of associated grading to replace the cemetery’s
existing cremation facility; and amended Condition No. 12.c to reduce the total
number of existing parking spaces in the Administrative Building parking lot from
95 to 93.
No revisions to the Conditions of Approval were proposed as part of the 2018 and 2020
annual compliance reviews held in 2019 and 2021, respectively. The City Council
received and filed reports at meetings on March 19, 2019, and March 2, 2021, finding that
Green Hills was in compliance with the Conditions of Approval of its CUP.
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DISCUSSION:
This report will discuss the 2023 Green Hills Memorial Park Conditional Use Permit
Compliance Review.
2023 Annual Compliance Review of the Existing Conditions of Approval
Conducting an annual compliance review provides an opportunity for the City Council 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.
Over the past year, the City has been monitoring Green Hills’ compliance with the
Conditions of Approval adopted in Resolution No. 2023-08 (Attachment A) by the City
Council. The City’s compliance review is discussed in the following order:
1. Green Hills’ compliance with action items; and
2. Green Hills’ compliance with operational Conditions of Approval.
1. Compliance with Action Items
Below are salient conditions that require specific actions to be taken within a certain
period, followed by Staff’s analysis. Conditions that have already been met and
addressed in previous annual reviews are not included below.
• 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 (listed below) over the past year
have been properly processed in accordance with this condition, and Green
Hills is in compliance with this condition. Specifically, Green Hills submitted the
following application in 2022, with review and approval by the City Council in
2023:
▪ Conditional Use Permit Revision (Case No. PLCU2022-0009) – On
February 21, 2023, the City Council approved an application for a
Conditional Use Permit Revision and a Major Grading Permit to allow the
construction of a 2,800-square-foot crematorium building with 193.4 cubic
yards of associated grading to replace the cemetery’s existing cremation
facility; and amended Co0ndition No. 12.c to reduce the total number of
existing parking spaces in the Administrative Building parking lot from 95 to
93.
• Condition No. 17 – This condition requires Green Hills to establish a
Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) to meet at least once each calendar
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year, but no more than four times per calendar year, and provide reports to the
City Council.
The NAC was established in 2017, and prior to 2020, meetings occurred
quarterly at City Hall, with the meeting summaries provided to the City Council
through the City Manager’s Weekly Administrative Report. However, Condition
No. 17 was modified in 2020, per City Council Resolution No. 2020 -03, to
instead require at least one, but no more than four NAC meetings, per calendar
year. Staff held two virtual NAC meetings in February 2023, and one virtual
NAC meeting in December 2023. All meeting summaries are attached to this
report (Attachment C) and the December 2023 meeting summary was included
in the December 13, 2023 City Manager’s Weekly Administrative Report. The
minutes of the meetings are also available on the City website. As three
meetings were held during the 2023 calendar year and meeting summaries
were provided to the City Council via the City Manager’s Weekly Administrative
Report, Green Hills is in compliance with this condition.
• Condition Nos. 24 and 25 – These conditions require Green Hills to submit
permit documentation for the following:
o Fuel storage from the South Coast Air Quality Management District and
Los Angeles County Fire Prevention Bureau;
o Chemical storage from the Los Angeles County Fire Department;
Hazardous Maintenance Division Section and Fire Prevention Bureau;
o Crematory operations from the South Coast Air Quality Management
District; and
o Current and valid permits and/or licenses from the State Cemetery and
Funeral Bureau.
On November 8, 2023, Green Hills submitted all the required permits
(Attachment B), which were reviewed and accepted by Staff. Therefore, Green
Hills is in compliance with Condition Nos. 24 and 25.
In summary, based on the discussion above, Staff has determined that Green Hills is in
compliance with the action item Conditions of Approval.
2. Compliance with Operational Conditions
Below are the Conditions of Approval that regulate operations at Green Hills to minimize
impacts to neighboring properties. The salient operational conditions include, but are not
limited to, the following:
• Condition No. 14 (Noise) - This condition requires that Green Hills shall
conduct its activities on site to not create noise nuisances to neighboring
properties and that no noise emanating from the property shall exceed 65 dBA
at the common property lines abutting a Residential Zoning District. Green Hills
has met this condition by continuing to implement various measures throughout
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the park, including prohibiting amplified music in areas adjacent to residences,
limiting the length of time that the music plays, and having security patrol the
perimeter of the site to ensure that no music is played from visitors’ car radios
or portable radios.
At the December 2023 NAC meeting, the Rolling Hills Riviera Homeowners
Association (HOA) representative expressed concerns raised by several
neighbors about what appeared to be increased activity in Areas 5 and 6,
which are located at the southern portion of the site, directly adjacent to the
Rolling Hills Riviera neighborhood. Pursuant to CUP Condition No. 9, Areas
5 and 6 are permitted to be used for storage/stockpiling of excess earth
material resulting from interment sites, ground spoils, construction or site
grading. The neighbors expressed concerns related to excessive and
extensive noise generated by earth moving equipment on the site during the
fall of 2023. Green Hills’ staff stated that noise was a result of site preparation
for the expected winter rains, but that concerned neighbors were welcomed
to contact Green Hills staff directly in the future to address noise related
concerns, especially during the busy time preparing the site October through
December.
Staff received a separate complaint (Attachment D) in November 2023 about a
large gathering of loud motorcycles at Green Hills, in addition to recent street
racing on Western Avenue adjacent to the site. Staff reached out to Green Hills’
representatives who stated that they had prepared for that specific funeral
event where approximately 200 motorcyclists attended by employing several
additional police officers plus security personnel for that event. In regard to the
reported street racing/takeovers, Green Hills’ staff has been in regular
communication with the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Department to report such incidents in the public right-of-way.
Staff has also conveyed similar concerns to the Lomita Sheriff’s Station and
has requested increased patrols of the area, including using designated over -
time hours allocated by the City Council.
An additional concern (Attachment D) was expressed in January 2024 by the
Vista Verde HOA regarding construction noise starting at 7:30 a.m. Staff spoke
with Green Hills’ representatives, who stated that the work was related to
repairs of a waterline break. Staff verified that the work did not occur within 120
feet of any residential properties, as work in this restricted area is limited to 9
a.m.-3:30 p.m. on weekdays, pursuant to Condition of Approval No. 20.d. Staff
informed the adjacent HOA that the work appeared to meet the Conditions of
Approval and that they were always welcome to contact Green Hills’
representatives directly with any concerns.
• Condition No. 16 (Security) – This condition requires that at least one security
employee shall be on duty patrolling and monitoring activities on the property
for the entirety of the cemetery operation hours. Green Hills has met this
condition by providing the required level of security but has also retained
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additional security officers who patrol the site on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday,
from 11 a.m. until the park closes, and are available on call when needed as
well.
• Condition No. 19 (Construction) – This condition requires that construction
on the site be maintained in a neat and orderly manner, including storage of
equipment and supplies, proper disposal of trash and debris, and that Green
Hills staff are properly trained in accordance with California Division of
Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) rules. When Staff visited the
property in 2023, the grounds appeared to be free of trash and debris.
Additionally, Green Hills’ representatives have stated that employees complete
Cal OSHA training, as well as continuing education, on a regular basis.
• Condition No. 20 (Hours of Operations) – This condition provides specific
hours of operations, which include specific hours for the facilities, construction,
and landscaping activities. During this review period, Staff received one email
about construction starting at 7:30 a.m. As stated above, Staff verified that
construction may commence as early as 7 a.m., as long as the work does not
occur within 120 feet of any residential properties. Outside of this restricted
area, the permitted hours of construction are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays only.
• Mitigation Measures AQ-1 through AQ-Condition No. 14 – These conditions
include various measures to protect air quality, including but not limited to the
regular watering down of stockpiled fill and unpaved construction areas,
discontinuing earth moving during periods of high wind, and limiting the speed
of on-site construction vehicles on unpaved roads. Staff received no complaints
during the 2023 calendar year regarding dust, as any complaints were likely
conveyed directly to Green Hills staff to address. Staff has reminded Green
Hills’ representatives in the past about these air quality related mitigation
measures, and that they apply to both active grading operations, as well as
stored soil. Green Hills’ representatives have also stated that they continue to
maintain a water truck onsite in Area Nos. 5 and 6, that they are vigilant in
making sure they create a hard-packed layer of dirt from the watering to prevent
dust, and they have a sprinkler system on the far dirt road located along the
south property line.
Staff has received minimal correspondence from adjacent neighbors since the last annual
review, and what communication has been received has been related to the Crematorium
Building approved by the City Council in 2023 referenced in the “Background” section of
this report, also discussed in the “Additional Information” section below . In general,
operational complaints submitted to Staff have substantially reduced over the past several
years. Representatives of the abutting Peninsula Verde HOA (to the north) and Rolling
Hills Riviera HOA (to the south), who have made complaints in the past, have indicated
that the operational impacts have improved over the past couple of years and that Green
Hills has not only been responsive, but proactive in addressing operational concerns.
Additionally, a NAC member from the Rolling Hills Riviera HOA stated that after Green
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Hills resolved an issue with watering the podocarpus hedge installed to buffer the site
from the adjacent residences plants a few years ago, the hedge seems to be growing
satisfactorily at this time. Staff believes the number of concerns expressed to the City
continues to decline because Green Hills has been preemptive in identifying and
addressing potential impacts before they become a problem, including informing adjacent
residents of upcoming large visitations and events. Therefore, Staff believes Green Hills
is in compliance with its operational conditions for 2023.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
City Council Members Residing within 500 Feet
No City Council members reside within 500 feet of the project boundary limits.
Public Notice and Correspondence
On February 1, 2024, a 15-day public notice inviting public comments was provided to all
property owners within a 700-foot radius of the site (expanded beyond the required 500-
foot radius), affected HOAs, listserv subscribers, members of the NAC, and published in
the Peninsula News. To date, Staff received no substantive correspondence in response
to the public notice, but discussion of comments and concerns received at other times
since the last annual review is included in the compliance review section of this report
and also in the “New Crematorium Building and Relocated Cremation Facilities” section
below. In the event that any substantive public correspondence is received after the
transmittal of this report, it will be provided to the City Council as late correspondence.
New Crematorium Building and Relocated Cremation Facilities
In February 2023, the City Council approved construction of a 2,800-square-foot
crematorium building with 193.4 cubic yards of associated grading to replace the
cemetery’s existing cremation facility located within the existing Administration Building.
As of the date of distribution of this report, Green Hills has obtained geotechnical approval
for the new crematorium building and associated grading, and as of the date of distribution
of this report, the project was in the Building and Safety Division plan check process to
obtain building and grading permits.
The City Council also directed Staff to contact the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) to obtain additional information about its inspection procedures for the
crematorium and report back on concerning effects regarding emissions of the facilities,
if any. Pursuant to this direction, Staff contacted SCAQMD staff in March 2023, whom
indicated that Green Hills filed and received a new permit with SCAQMD in 2023, as
upgraded cremation equipment (aka, a crematory retort) was installed to replace the old
equipment. Under federal and state law, the SCAQMD is under a legal obligation to
enforce air pollution regulations. One section of the SCAQMD Rulebook that is in place
to comply with federal and state law is Rule 1147, which is in place to reduce nitrogen
oxide (NOx) emissions while limiting carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from gaseous and
liquid fuel fired combustion equipment. SCAQMD staff stated that Green Hills has a
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deadline of July 2024 to get a source test to ensure that it is meeting the required NOx
limits. This will involve hiring a source test company, submitting a protocol, having this
protocol approved by the SCAQMD’s source testing dept, doing the test, then sending
the results to the SCAQMD for review. SCAQMD staff also indicated that prior to the
permit being issued, Green Hills was required to meet SCAQMD Rule 1401, which
requires that the Maximum Individual Cancer Risk (MICR) for the facility is less than 10
in one million people, as measured over a 30-year period. This was verified by the
SCAQMD engineers at the time of application submittal, who calculated it based on the
maximum operating parameters submitted with Green Hills’ application. It should be
noted, however, that Green Hills is not required to test for individual compounds as part
of its SCAQMD permit or subsequent inspections. Therefore, as the relocated cremation
equipment meets the MICR, and as Green Hills will be required by the SCAQMD to prove
that it meets NOx limits by July 2024, Staff believes there are no concerning effects
regarding emissions of the facilities.
In addition to public comments submitted as part of the CUP Revision request approved
in 2023, Staff has communicated with the NAC members at subsequent NAC meetings
in 2023 regarding concerns about emissions from the relocated crematorium facility.
Green Hills provided additional detail about its new cremation equipment, which, among
other things, has smart technology to open and close ducts at appropriate times, and has
an afterburner to reduce smoke and particulate matter output. Green Hills also stated that
it is limited by its SCAQMD permit as to how much fuel it is allowed to use, and that
amount is not proposed to change.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Identify areas of concern regarding compliance with the Council-adopted
Conditions of Approval and direct Staff to address these concerns at a future
public hearing.
2. Direct Staff to revise the language and/or conditions based upon City Council
discussion and public comment and either read into the record the revisions or
continue this matter to a future public hearing.
3. 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.
4. Remand the matter to the Planning Commission at a noticed public hearing to
consider compliance related matters and make recommendations to the City
Council for CUP revisions.
5. Take no action.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISION "F" TO THE
APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 155, THEREBY
AMENDING CONDITION NO. 7 AND APPROVING A MAJOR
GRADING PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 2,800
FT 2 CREMATORIUM BUILDING WITH 193.4 YD 3 OF
ASSOCIATED GRADING TO REPLACE THE CEMETERY'S
EXISTING CREMATION FACILITY; AND AMENDING CONDITION
NO. 12.C, TO REDUCE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF EXISTING
PARKING SPACES IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
PARKING LOT FROM 95 TO 93, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
27501 S. 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,
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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-foot
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 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
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approving the compliance review for the Green Hills Cemetery and allowing the I
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 July 19, 2016, the City Council received and filed an agreement
that allowed Green Hills to store buried concrete vaults on the roof of the Inspiration Slope
Mausoleum and required that Green Hills submit for authorization for burials to either the
Director or the Planning Commission, as that was the procedure as detailed in the CUP
conditions of approval at that time; and,
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2017, the City Council conducted the 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,
which included an updated requirement for all rooftop interments to be heard by the City
Council; and,
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2018, the City Council conducted the 2017 annual
review and adopted Resolution No. 2018-07, approving revisions to the Conditions of
Approval as part of the 2017 Annual Review for the Green Hills Conditional Use Permit;
and,
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WHEREAS, on March 19, 2019, the City Council conducted the 2018 annual
review and found that Green Hills was in compliance with the Conditions of Approval of
Conditional Use Permit No. 155; and,
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2020, the City Council conducted the 2019 annual
review and adopted Resolution No. 2020-03, approving revisions to the Conditions of
Approval as part of the 2019 Annual Review for the Green Hills Conditional Use Permit,
which included the requirement that any rooftop burials at Inspiration Slope Mausoleum
be reviewed by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, on March 2, 2021, the City Council conducted the 2020 annual review
and found that Green Hills was in compliance with the Conditions of Approval of
Conditional Use Permit No. 155; and,
WHEREAS, on October 8, 2021, Green Hills submitted a request to begin utilizing
previously installed concrete vaults for burial on the rooftop of the Inspiration Slope
Mausoleum, which requires City Council review and approval pursuant to Condition No.
6.c of Resolution No. 2020-03; and,
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2021, The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-
66, amending Condition of Approval No. 6 to allow burials on the rooftop of Inspiration
Slope Mausoleum; and,
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2022, the City Council conducted the 2021 annual
review and found that Green Hills was in compliance with the Conditions of Approval of
Conditional Use Permit No. 155; and,
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2022, Green Hills submitted a request to construct a
new 24.06 foot tall, 2,800 ft2 crematorium building with 193.4 yd 3 of grading to replace the
cemetery's existing cremation facility, and elimination of two parking spaces, which
requires City Council review and approval pursuant to Condition No. 2.b.1 (Review of
Future Improvements) of Resolution No. 2021-66; and,
WHEREAS, on February 2, 2023, a public notice for the proposed Conditional Use
Permit Revision, Major Grading Permit and Annual Compliance Review was mailed to
owners of property within a 700-foot radius of the project 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 Zoning Code;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public he,aring on February 21,
2023, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and
present evidence.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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), the crematorium building, associated
grading and reduction of two parking spaces is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061 (b)(3) ("common sense
exemption"), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. There is already a
crematorium on site, which is being decommissioned as part of the project, so any effects
of the new crematorium will not exceed existing impacts on the project site. Furthermore,
the new building, which will house the crematorium, is similar in size to a single-family
dwelling and is located on a developed property. Additionally, the new crematorium
building will not create any additional environmental impacts, as the original Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) for the development of the project site and subsequent
addendums anticipated development within this same Area 3 of the site, and the future
mausoleum expansion will be reduced to accommodate the new building. Moreover, even
with the reduction of two parking spaces, the property will still meet the City's minimum
parking requirements.
This project is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303
(New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), as the new structure is less than
10,000 ft 2 , will not use significant amounts of hazardous substances, all necessary public
services and facilities are available, and the surrounding area is not environmentally
sensitive. Furthermore, none of the exceptions in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2
apply: It is not located in a particularly sensitive environment or location, it will not have
cumulative impacts since it is replacing one crematorium with another and thus preserving
the status quo, there are no unusual circumstances applicable to this project, it will not
damage any scenic resources, it is not located on a hazardous waste site, and it will not
affect historic resources.
Finally, all mitigation measures contained in the approved Mitigation Monitoring Program
contained in P.C. Resolution No. 2007-32 for the Mitigated Negative Declaration, shall
continue to remain in full force and effect.
Section 2: The City Council finds that Conditional Use Permit Revision "F" to
allow for the construction of a new 2,800 ft 2 crematorium building, replacing the
cemetery's existing cremation facility, in Area 3 of the Green Hills Memorial Park with a
height of 24.06 feet and an attached 871.5 ft2 canopy as well as ancillary site
improvements including 193.4 yd 3 of on-site grading, parking lot improvements including
a reduction of the total number of parking spaces in the Administrative Building parking
lot from 95 to 93 is warranted based on the following findings:
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A. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use and for
all 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. Specifically, the property is
approximately 121 acres in size and is a privately owned and operated cemetery
facility. The cemetery abuts residential properties to the north and south, a church
complex and reservoir land to the west, and residential to the east. The proposed
crematorium building will be located in Area 3 of the project site and sited to the
west of the existing Administration Building parking lot. Additionally, the footprint
of the crematorium building will partially overlap with the fo·otprint of a future
Reflection Mausoleum expansion, which will be reduced in size to accommodate
the crematorium building. The existing cremation facilities in a basement garage
space of the Administration Building will be relocated to the new building and the
garage will be returned to vehicle and storage use. The crematorium building will
be located approximately 154 feet from the closest property line to the ·south. This
setback is consistent with CUP Condition No. 13.b which requires a 40-foot
setback from the south property line.
B. 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. Specifically, Green Hills
Memorial Park, which has been in existence at this location since 1948 has its
main entrance located on Western Avenue. Western Avenue is a major arterial
corridor that accommodates the amount of vehicular traffic to and from the
cemetery. The approved crematorium building will not negatively affect the traffic
on Western Avenue as the project will not conduct more cremation services than
those currently being provided and therefore will not increase the amount of traffic
generated by such services with the construction of the new building. Furthermore,
the site itself will continue to implement traffic calming conditions such as a speed
limit of 15 mph, enforced by Green Hills security staff, as well as the observance
of stop signs at all major intersections within the project site.
C. The project will not result in a significant adverse impact on adjacent properties.
Specifically, with respect to project aesthetics, the crematorium building consists
of metal siding and a metal roof that will be painted to match the colors of the
existing Administration Building, and rather than one large exhaust pipe, two
smaller chimneys that appear similar to residential chimneys are part of the project
design. Although the location of the proposed building is visible from the adjacent
properties within the Rolling Hills Riviera neighborhood on Avenida Feliciano,
existing plantings in the area along with new plantings will provide adequate
screening for the lower portion of the approved building. The western fac;ade of the
approved crematorium building, which faces Areas 5 and 6 of the memorial park,
will be. landscap·ed with small ornamental shrubs and flowers and will be partially
screened from view by existing foliage. Furthermore, the canopy attached to the
crematorium building will provide visual interest and break up the fac;ade to reduce
the appearance of bulk and mass along the western fac;ade of the proposed
building.
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The proposed building height will not result in a significant adverse effect on
adjacent properties because the crematorium building will have a height of 24.06 I
feet, as measured from the highest existing grade (193.35 feet elevation) around
the building footprint to the highest ridgeline (217.41 feet elevation) and a height
of 23.91 feet, as measured from the lowest finished grade (193.5 feet elevation)
around the building footprint, to the highest ridgeline (217.41 feet elevation).
Although there are various properties to the south of the Green Hills that have
views towards the property, there will be no adverse view impacts because the
proposed 24.06 foot tall building is located at the lowe,st elevation of the project
site, around 190 feet in elevation, and the property increases by over 100 feet in
elevation to the north of the approved crematorium building; whereby the only
impaired views will be of a small portion of the project site, which is not a protected
view. And finally, the approved building will be similar to the height of the existing
Administration Building, and the e~isting and proposed foliage at the south
elevation of the building will screen the lower portion of the building, thereby
minimizing the visual impact associated with the building height.
Any lighting for the new building is required to comply with the lighting mitigation
measures A-1 through A-3, listed within Condition No. 22 of the attached
Conditions of Approval. The relocated light pole will continue to comply with the
aforementioned lighting conditions, i.e., it shall be. arranged and/or shielded to
prevent direct illumination of surrounding property.
With respect to project noise, Green Hills will continue to be required to adhere to I
noise provisions outlined in Condition No. 14 of the attached Conditions of
Approval, and the operation of the facility within the new crematorium building is
not expected to emit discernable noise from the building and located approximately
68 feet further away from the south property line than the existing cremation facility.
Revisions to reduce parking spaces in the Administrative Parking lot from 95
Spaces to 93 spaces will not result in a significant adverse impact on adjacent
properties as the project will continue to comply with Condition No. 12.c of the
Conditions of Approval, which requires that a total of 81 parking spaces be
maintained.
The project will not result in air quality impacts to adjacent properties, as the new
building with cremation facilities will replace the existing cremation facilities that
are currently located in a basement garage of the existing Administration Building.
The operation of the cremation facilities will continue to be regulated by the South
Coast Air Quality Management District, which issues the annual permit that
regulates the amount of natural gas used and emissions allowed. Additionally, the
existing Occupational Safety and Health Administration and South Coast Air
Quality Management District regulations will ensure the continued safe operation
of the cremation facilities that will be transferred from the Administration Building
to the approved structure, mitigating any potential hazard or hazardous impacts to
neighboring properties.
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D. The proposed project, which includes the construction of a new crematorium
building, is not contrary to the General Plan as the General Plan Land Use Map
indicates that this parcel is within the Cemetery Land Use district. Additionally,
Section 6.2 of the Visual Resources Element states that there are various
developed areas of particular visual interest which should be preserved, which
include Green Hills Cemetery along Western Avenue. Construction of the new
crematorium building with integrated exhaust equipment allows Green Hills to
improve their site by removing the existing exhaust pipe of the cremation
equipment on the south fagade of the Administration Building. Furthermore, the
approved crematorium building will be located further from the adjacent properties
on Avenida Feliciano than the current cremation facility, which will help to " ... buffer
and mitigate negative impacts on adjoining residential areas." (Land Use Element
Policy No. 13). And finally, the provision for a more aesthetically pleasing
crematorium facility on the site may help to serve the cultural and social needs of
the residents.
E. The conditions regarding any of the requirements listed in this paragraph, which
this City Council finds to be necessary to protect the health, safety, and general
welfare, have been imposed (including but not limited to to): setbacks, building
height, lighting and noise; as such conditions will make possible the development
of the City in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity with the intent and
purpose set forth in this title (Title 17-Zoning). 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 amending two
existing conditions of approval of the Green Hills Master Plan to allow construction
of the 2,800 ft 2 crematorium building with an 871.5 ft 2 canopy and 193.4 yd 3 of
associated grading and reducing the total number of parking spaces in the
Administration Building parking lot from 95 to 93. The amendments to the
conditions are summarized and shown below with the deleted text shown strike
through and new text in bold, underlined, and italicized:
Condition No. 7 is amended as follows:
7. Area 3 (Reflection Mausoleum Expansion and Crematorium Building):
a. Grading. A total of approximately 14,00013,806.6 cubic yards of imported
fill shall be permitted for the mausoleum construction.
i. PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.b.ii OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-
102.
ii. AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-
03.
iii. AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023, PER RESOLUTION NO.
2023-.
b. Square Footage. Allow a new approximately 75,00072,200 square foot
mausoleum building to the west of the existing mortuary, approximately
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10,000 7,200 square feet of which will be above grade and approximately 1 65,000 square feet will be below grade, subject to City Council review as
described in Condition No. 2b.
i. PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1. d OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-
102.
ii. AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-
03.
iii. AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023, PER RESOLUTION NO.
2023-.
c. Crematorium Building. Allow a new 2,800 ft2 crematorium building
with an overall height of 24.06 feet along with an attached 871.5 ft2
canopy with 193.4 yd3 of on-site grading consisting of 45.4 yd3 of cut
and 148 yd3 of fill. The new building will be located to the west of the
existing Administration Building parking lot. Allowed ancillary site
improvements include a new driveway to the south building facade,
and the relocation of one existing parking lot light pole.
i. BUILDING AREA CERT/FICA TION REQUIRED, TO BE PROVIDED
BY A LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR OR CIVIL ENGINEER PRIOR
TO THE FRAMING INSPECTION.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Unless modified by the approval of future planning applications,
the approved crematorium building shall maintain a setback of at
least 40 feet from the south property line (154 feet proposed).
BUILDING SETBACK CERTIFICATION REQUIRED, TO BE
PROVIDED BY A LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR OR CIVIL
ENGINEER PRIOR TO FOUNDATION FORMS INSPECTION.
The proposed crematorium building will have a height of 24.06
feet, as measured from the highest existing grade (193.35 feet
elevation) around the building footprint to the highest ridgeline
(217.41 feet elevation) and a height of 23.91 feet, as measured
from the lowest finished grade (193.5 feet elevation) around the
building footprint, to the highest ridgeline (217.41 feet elevation).
BUILDING HEIGHT CERT/FICA TION IS REQUIRED TO BE
PROVIDED BY A LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR OR CIVIL
ENGINEER PRIOR TO ROOF SHEATHING INSPECTION.
The Applicant shall remove the project silhouette within seven
days after a final decision has been rendered and the City's
appeal process has been exhausted.
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V. The proposed crematorium building shall be painted to match
existing Administration Building to the Director's satisfaction.
ADDED ON FEBRUARY 21. 2023. PER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
Condition No. 12.c is amended as follows:
12.c. Parking Area. A total of 81 parking spaces shall be maintained (9aJ
existing).
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 21. 2023. PER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-.
Section 3: The City Council makes the following findings in support of the Major
Grading Permit for 193.4 yd 3 of approved grading (45.4 yd 3 cut and 148 yd 3 fill):
A. The grading does not exceed that which is necessary for the permitted primary use
of the lot. The property is in the Cemetery Zoning District and the approved grading
is intended to create a level building pad to accommodate a crematorium building,
which will replace the existing cremation facilities in the Administration Building.
B. The grading and/or related construction do not significantly adversely affect the
visual relationships with, or the views from the viewing area of neighboring
properties, as the approved crematorium building will not be visible from the
neighboring residential properties in the neighborhood to the north. The approved
building will be visible from the residential properties to the south but will be
partially screened by existing and proposed foliage. Additionally, there will be no
adverse view impacts because the proposed 24.06 foot tall building is located at
the lowest elevation of the projed site, around 190 feet in elevation, and the
property increases by over 100 feet in elevation to the north of the proposed
building; whereby the only impaired views from the properties to the south would
be of a small portion of the project site, which is not a protected view.
C. The nature of the grading minimizes disturbance to the natural contours and
finished contours are reasonably natural, as the approved grading will result in only
1.9 feet of cut at the north side of the building and 2.8 feet of fill at the south side
of the building, with a small area of 3: 1 fill to connect the leveled building pad with
the existing slope that descends to the south. Additionally, existing raised planters
will be removed, creating a more natural transition from the parking lot to the
building pad.
D. The grading takes into account the preservation of natural topographic features
and appearances by means of land sculpturing so as to blend any man-made or
manufactured slope into the natural topography, as the approved grading will level
out a gradual slope to allow for a flat building pad, and includes a small area of 3:1
slope to blend the building pad area with the existing descending slope, while
leaving the majority of the existing slope ungraded.
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E. The grading would not cause excessive and unnecessary disturbance of the
natural landscape or wildlife habitat through removal of vegetation because there I
is no natural landscape or wildlife habitat in the grading area.
Section 4: 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. 2.b contained in
Resolution No. 2021-66, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby adds
to the Green Hills Cemetery Master Plan Conditional Use Permit, the amended conditions
of approval that are set forth within the attached Exhibit 'A,' which is incorporated herein
by this reference.
Section 5: 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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of February 2023.
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that
the above Resolution No. 2023-08, was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at
a regular meeting thereof held on February 21, 2023.
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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.
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PREVIOUSLY CONDITION 25 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
e. Earth Interments. Earth interments are permitted throughout the cemetery
including family estates, which are commonly enclosed with low garden walls, as
allowed in Condition No. 1 h.
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. 2018-07.
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, os.suaries, bridges,
cremation benches, outer interment containers and above ground vaults, and
similar features up to 3 feet in height and headstones up to 6 feet in height shall
be permitted throughout the cemetery and exempt from Condition No. 2, except
for the required setback areas. In Area 4, headstones above 3 feet are prohibited
and cemetery improvements shall not contain interments and/or niches.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07.
i. Inconsistency of Conditions. Below are specific conditions for individual .areas
(Areas 1-13). In the event of any inconsistencies between the general provisions
of this Conditional Use Permit and the individual areas, the conditions of the
individual areas (Areas 1-13) shall supersede any other conditions that govern
other areas of the Green Hills property.
j. Soils Testing. The property owner shall submit a soils testing protocol report
appropriate for the cemetery that shall be reported to the City Council prior to the
2017 Annual Review to determine if .soil testing should be conducted.
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2. Review of Future Improvements: Future improvements shall be in substantial
compliance with the Master Plan Revision approved by the Planning Commission on
April 24, 2007, and July 22, 2014, and the City Council on November 17, 2015, as
indicated in these conditions of approval and will be reviewed by the Director of
Community Development ("Director") under Condition No. 2a or the City Council under
Condition No. 2b, as described below.
a. Director Review.
Unless the Director refers the application directly to the City Council as described
below, the following improvements may be reviewed by the Director through a Site
Plan Review, subject to appeal to the Planning Commission (or thereafter to the
City Council):
(1) Minor Modifications. Minor modifications to the approved plans or any of the
conditions that will achieve substantially the same results as would strict
compliance with such plans and conditions.
(2) Small Buildings. Except for mausoleums or unless otherwise addressed herein,
all other structures less than 120 square feet in size, including but not limited
to gazebos and shade structures, not exceeding 16 feet in height located
outside of the required setbacks, not on an extreme slope (35% or more), and
not on the roof of a mausoleum building.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.j OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-10,2.
(3) Cemetery Related Features. Customary cemetery-related features over 36
inches in height, including but not limited to, water features, garden walls,
bench memorials, gardens, upright memorial features, statues, stone features
(including stone landscaping features), cenotaph walls, topiaries, sculptures
and other artistic works, ossuaries, bridges, cremation benches, outer
interments containers and above ground vaults, and similar features, provided
that the height of such features shall not exceed 16 feet. In setback areas, such
features are not permitted unless specified in the respective Area conditions
(Areas 1-13).
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1k OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
(4) Fences and Walls. Freestanding fences and walls, including perimeter walls,
up to 8 feet in height shall be permitted throughout the property. Fences and
walls (excluding perimeter fences and walls) located outside of structure
setbacks may accommodate niches or vault interments and are not subject to
interment setbacks. Perimeter fences and walls shall be solid.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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(5) Retaining Walls. Retaining walls shall be permitted throughout the property and
may accommodate niche or vault interments.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
(6) Grading. Grading shall be permitted throughout the property, provided that the
Director determines that the grading substantially complies with the Master
Plan and conditions. Any grading associated with new mausoleum buildings
shall be subject to City Council review under Condition No. 2b. With the
exception of Areas 1, 4, 5, 6, and 11, permitted grading includes grading of
areas for mass installation of vaults. Prior to commencing any earth movement,
the property owner shall obtain a grading permit as required by the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code. Grading permit shall not be required for
individual interments.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
Prior to considering a Site Plan Review application, the Director shall give a 15 day
written notice for an opportunity to comment on the matter to owners of property
within a 500-foot radius of the site of the improvements, if any, to persons
requesting notice, to all affected homeowners associations, and to the property
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owner in accordance with Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code Section
17.80.090. Upon the Director's determination, Notice of the Director's decision I
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, he_ight 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:
West: 15 feet ( except for portions previously approved at 5 feet and
8 feet which may not be further modified)
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North:
East:
South:
b. Earth Interments:
West:
North:
40 feet
25 feet
If abutting a residential zoning district, 40 feet. If abutting a
nonresidential zoning district, 25 feet
0 feet
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 are allowed on the rooftop of the Inspiration
Slope Mausoleum, subject to the following conditions:
(1) No gas-powered leaf blowers shall be used on the rooftop of the Inspiration
Slope Mausoleum.
(2) During every burial service on the rooftop of the Inspiration Slope
Mausoleum, at least one employee of the cemetery shall attend and monitor
the service to ensure it is being conducted in compliance with these
conditions of approval and the cemetery park rules.
(3) The property owner shall install and maintain monitoring equipment
(examples may include but are not limited to cameras, motion detectors,
etc.) to monitor Inspiration Slope Mausoleum rooftop activities.
(4) The property owner shall install and maintain additional signs on the
Inspiration Slope Mausoleum rooftop, which shall be clearly visible from all
areas of the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum rooftop, informing visitors of the
cemetery rules, which include but are not limited to, the prohibition of on-
site consumption of alcoholic beverages, excessive noise and amplified
music, and disruptive behavior.
(5) With the exception of ground cover, no other vegetation shall be planted on
the roof of the Inspiration Slope Mausoleum.
AMENDED ON DECEMBER 7, 2021, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2021-XX.
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.
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 and Crematorium Building):
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a. Grading. A total of approximately 13,806.6 cubic yards of imported fill shall be I
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.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08 .
b. Square Footage. Allow a new approximately 72,200 square foot mausoleum
building to the west of the existing mortuary, approximately 7,200 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.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08 .
c. Crematorium Building. Allow a new 2,800 ft2 crematorium building with an overall
height of 24.06 feet along with an attached 8T1 .5 ft2 canopy with 193.4 yd 3 of on-
site grading consisting of 45.4 yd 3 of cut and 148 yd 3 of fill. The new building will
be located to the west of the existing Administration Building parking lot. Allowed
ancillary site improvements include a new driveway to the south building fac;ade,
and the relocation of one existing parking lot light pole.
i. BUILDING AREA CERTIFICATION REQUIRED, TO BE PROVIDED
BY A LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR OR CIVIL ENGINEER PRIOR
TO THE FRAMING INSPECTION.
ii. Unless modified by the approval of future planning applications, the
approved crematorium building shall maintain a setback of at least 40
feet from the south property line (154 feet proposed).
BUILDING SETBACK CERTIFICATION REQUIRED, TO BE
PROVfDED BY A LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR OR CIVIL
ENGINEER PRIOR TO FOUNDATION FORMS INSPECTION.
iii. The proposed crematorium building will have a height of 24.06 feet, as
measured from the highest existing grade (193.35 feet elevation)
around the building footprint to the highest ridgeline (217.41 feet
elevation) and a height of 23.91 feet, as measured from the lowest
finished grade (193.5 feet elevation) around the building footprint, to
the highest ridgeline (217.41 feet elevation).
BUILDING HEIGHT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED TO BE
PROVIDED BY A LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR OR CIVIL
ENGINEER PRIOR TO ROOF SHEATHING INSPECTION.
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iv. The Applicant shall remove the project silhouette within seven days
after a final decision has been rendered and the City's appeal process
has been exhausted.
v. The proposed crematorium building shall be painted to match existing
Administration Building to the Director's satisfaction.
ADDED ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08
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
civil 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.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6 1 2018, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07.
b. Structures. Except as provided in Condition No. 8d, 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 Condition No. 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. 2018-0.7.
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 by June 1, 2018, subject to Condition
No. 2a.
Resolution No. 2023-08
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ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07.
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 No. 10.d) 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
c,onditions 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 in Area 6. Excess earth material resulting from
interment s,ites, 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. 1 h OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
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AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07.
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:
South:
5 feet
40 feet
e. Earth Interments Setbacks:
West:
South:
5 feet
20 feet (presumes 8 foot landscape buffer and 10 foot wide
roadway)
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 No. 9g) 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 ne·ar 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. 2018-07.
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. Prior to construction, the future road shall include traffic
calming measures as deemed acceptable by the Director of Community
Development.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 27 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07.
h. Supervision. During every burial service, at least one employee of the cemetery
shall attend and monitor services to ens_ure 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.
Resolution No. 2023-0-8
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i. Historic Church in Area 6. Revision "D" to conditional use permit of the Green Hills I
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 I
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):
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a. Grading. Area 11 will not require import of fill since the amount of excavation far
exceeds the amount of backfill necessary for this mausoleum building, and the
excess dirt will be placed and compacted in Areas 5 and 6 of the Master Plan (i.e.,
the southern and southwestern portions of the cemetery site), which is not
expected to be developed for another 30-years.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.b.iii OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
b. Setbacks for the Pacific Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum are as follows:.
North: 8.'. feet for the portion constructed and finaled as of 2013.
40.'. feet for future expansions.
West: If abutting a residential zoning district, 40: feet.
If abutting a nonresidential zoning district, 25: feet.
South: If abutting a residential zoning district, 40: feet.
If abutting a nonresidential zoning district, 25: feet.
East: 25: feet
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 8.a OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
c. Tractor Ramp. The entire length of the tractor ramp shall be left clear at all times
when not in use. No vehicles, landscaping equipment, construction equipment,
storage containers, etc. may be parked, stored or left on the tractor ramp.
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.3.a OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
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
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Terrace/Memorial Terrace Mausoleum, only ground cover, shrubs and other
vegetation below the height of the existing wall on the property line are allowed. I
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
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.
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(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
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 frbm 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.
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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 Resolution No. 2015-102, 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.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07.
(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
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instead of the previous setback which existed before 2007. If requested by the I
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 1 2018, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07.
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
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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 (93 existing).
PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 1.1.c OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 21, 2023, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-08 .
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.
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.
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(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.
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.
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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:
South:
East:
West:
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.
40 feet
25 feet
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
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. Security
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reports shall be made available to the Neighborhood Advisory Committee at its
meetings as described in Condition 17.
ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07.
17. Green Hills Cemetery Neighborhood Advisory Committee. Green Hills shall
establish a neighborhood advisory committee, consisting of two representatives and
one observer 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 each calendar year, but no more than four times per calendar year 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.
AMENDED ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 21, 2020, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-03
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,
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excessive noise and amplified music, and disruptive behavior. At a minimum, the I
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.
18.a The property owner shall be allowed to hang an internally-illuminated sign
from the primary identification sign located adjacent to South Western Avenue
that shall advertise no more than four annual events and no more than two hours-
of-operation changes (due to the semiannual Daylight Saving Time changes) at
various times throughout the year, subject to the following:
i. The temporary sign shall be internally-illuminated with LEDs, the same as
the primary identification sign. The temporary sign shall be allowed to have
different text and graphics for each of the annual events and hours-of-
operation change notifications, and shall measure 3 feet tall by 14 feet wide
to match the width of the primary identification sign.
The temporary signage shall be displayed up to 30 days in advance of each
event, and shall be removed within seven days after the conclusion of each
event. The four allowable events shall be:
• Memorial Day Commemoration (last Monday in May)
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• Easter Sunrise Service (March/April)
• Harvest Festival (October)
• Snow Days (December)
Approximately 30 days prior to the semiannual time changes, signs
advertising the changes to the hours of operation detailed in Condition
No. 20.b of this Resolution shall be displayed.
ii. The temporary sign shall be mounted to the primary identification sign.
iii. The approved LED sign shall not exceed Municipal Code requirements for
outdoor lighting (RPVMC Section 17.56.040) and shall have an automatic
dimming system to control the amount of lumens emitted during the different
operating times of the day and evening. The approved LED sign shall only
be used during the approved p.ark operating hours, specified in Resolution
No. 2018-07.
iv. The events associated with the temporary sign shall comply with all
conditions of approval detailed in City Council-adopted Resolution No.
2018-07.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 21, 2020 1 PER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-03
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.
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c. Storage of Equipment and Supplies. When not being used in the daily operations I
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 I
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:
b. General. This section shall govern hours of operations except for any provision
concerning specific areas of the cemetery.
c. 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 -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. 2018-07.
d. 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.
e. 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.
f. 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.
f. The Moving Wall. (Traveling half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial).
The property owner shall be allowed to have The Moving Wall located on the
property no more than 10 calendar days per calendar year, subject to the following:
i. The Moving Wall shall be allowed to remain on display for no more than 10
days.
ii. Security. The Moving Wall shall be monitored 24-hours a day by security
staff hired by the property owner. Any visitors wishing to visit the wall after
the hours of operation detailed in Condition No. 20b shall be escorted on and
off the property.
iii. Plans. At least 60 days prior to the installation of The Moving Wall on the
property, the property owner shall notify the Director of Community
Development where The Moving Wall is proposed to be placed.
iv. Lighting. Any temporary lighting proposed for The Moving Wall shall comply
with Mitigation Measures A-1, A-2, and A-3 as detailed in Condition No. 22.
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PREVIOUSLY CONDITION NO. 17 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2015-102.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 31, 2017, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03.
AMENDED ON JANUARY 21, 2020, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-03
21. Landscaping and Irrigation. Landscaping and irrigation in all setbacks require
review and approval by the Director prior to installation.-lrrigation 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:
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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 fa9ade 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.
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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 con.struction 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 en.sure 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.
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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 I
be called in the event that dust is visible from the confined fill locations described in
mitigation me.asure 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 fGf 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 I
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.
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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.
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.
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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 noti.ce 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
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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 specifie_d, 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 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. lffor any reason the General Plan., Master Plan,
Land Use Regulations, this CUP or any part thereof of the property approvals is
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hereafter judicially determined as provided above to be not in compliance with the 1 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 I
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 S'et forth in this
Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreementor CUP for any reason other
than City's default.
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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 1 2018, PER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07.
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issued a Crematory License WithiJI-the State of California.:,------.
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LICENSING DETAILS FOR: 430
NAME: THE MORTUARY AT GREEN HILLS
LICENSE TYPE: CREMATORY
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR
LAST INSPECTED: AUGUST 25, 2022
ADDRESS
27501 S WESTERN AVENUE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA 90275
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
LICENSE RELATIONSHIPS
NAME: MCNERNEY, ROBERT TIMOTHY
LICENSE/REGISTRATION TYPE: CREMATORY
MANAGER
LICENSE NUMBER: 624 PRIMARY STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS NOT DISCLOSED
ISSUANCE DATE
AUGUST 26, 2022
EXPIRATION DATE
AUGUST 31, 2024
CURRENT DATE / TIME
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
11:48:56AM
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CEMETERY AND FUNERAL BUREAU
LICENSE RENEWAL PAYMENT CONFIRMATION
November 6, 2023 11 :26:35 PM
A PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1125.00 HAS BEEN MADE FOR LICENSE
NUMBER CR 430.
The status of your license will reflect on the CFB's Online License Verification within 1-2
business days of completing your payment. Please allow 2-4 weeks to receive your
renewal license in the mail.
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In accordance with the provisions of Division 3,
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Code, the individual named hereon is issued a
Crematory Manager license.
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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA 90275
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The Unified PrOgfarn Permit shall be valid 6nl}'forth~ prc,gfamelements at the ideritifiec:f locations for the identified p~rs~ns, b~siness, or
business concern, and is subject to ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS of State and locallaws arid regulations. The Underground Storage
Tank permit may be transferred to riew owners Of the same business Lipari approval of the Director of the agency regulating the UST program.
If you are in operation on or after July 1, 2024. your business will be responsible for pa:ymerif of permit fees for the ~ext anriual 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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DISPLAY CONSPICUOUSLY AT PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH ISSUED
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CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
SELLER'S PERMIT
ACCOUNT NUMBER
I 8/1/1957 SR EA 16 -077014
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GREEN HILLS ME MOR I AL PARK, I NC.
27501 S WESTERN AVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275-101
IS HEREBY AUlllORIZED PURSUANT TO SALES AND USE TAX LAW TO ENGAGE IN THE
BU SINESS OF SaLING TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AT ll-1E ABOVE LOCATIO N.
THI S PERM IT IS VALID ONLY AT TH E ABOVE ADDRESS.
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THIS PERMIT IS VALID UNTIL RB/OKED OR CANCa.ED AND IS NOT l"RANSF"...RAB LE. IF YOU SEl..l YOUR BUSINESS
OR DROP OUT OF A PARTNERSH IP, NOTIFY US OR YOU COULD BE RES PON SIBLE FOR SALES AND USE TAXES
OW ED BY THE NEW OPERATOR OF THE BUSINESS.
NOTICE TO PERMIITEE:
You are required to obey all
Federal and State laws that
regulate or control your
business. T/Jis permit does
not allow you to do
otherwise.
Not valid at any other addre ss
For general tax questions, please call our lnfomiation Center at 800-400-7115.
For information on your rights, contact the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate Office at 888-324-2798 or 916-324-2798.
BOE-442 -RREV.15(2-06)
A MESSAGE TO OUR NEW PERMIT HOLDER
As a seller, you have rights and responsibilities under the Sales and Use Tax Law. In order to assist you in your
endeavor and to better understand the law, we offer the following sources of help:
• Visiting our website at www.boe.ca.gov
• Visiting a d ist rict office
• Attending a Basic Sales and Use Tax Law class offered at one of our district offices
• Send ing your que st ions in writ ing to any one of our offices
• Calling our toll-free Informatio n Cen t er at 800-400-7115
As a seller, you have the right to issue resale certificates for merchandise that you intend to resell. Conversely, you
• have the responsibility of not misusing resale certificates. While the sales tax is imposed upon the retailer,
• You have the ri ght t o seek reimbursement of the tax from your customer
• You are responsible for filing and paying your sales and use tax return s timely
• You l1ave the right to be treated in a fair and equitable manner by t he employees of the Board
• You are responsible for following the regulations set fort h by the Board
As a seller, you are expected to maintain the no rmal books and records of a prudent businessperson . You are required to
ma intain these books and records tor no less than four years , and make tl1em ava ila ble fo r inspection by a Board represen tative
when requ este d. You are also expected to notify us if you are buying , selling, add in g a location, or discont inuing you r business,
adding or dropping a partner, officer, or member, or when you are moving any or all of your business locati ons. If it becomes
necessary t o surrend er th is permit, you shou ld on ly do so by mail ing it to a Board office, or giving it to a Board representative.
' If you wou ld like to know more abo ut your rights as a taxpayer, or if you are unable to reso lve an issue with the Board, ple ase
contact th e Taxpayers' Rights Advocate Office for he lp by call ing toll-free, 888-324-2798 or 916-324-2798. Tl1eir f ax number is
916-32 3-3319. '
Please post this permit at the address for which it was issued and at a location visible to your customers.
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Sales and Use Tax Department
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
GREEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Summary Report of the December 6, 2023 Meeting - 4:30 PM
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
Members Present
Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development, RPV
Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner, RPV
Nick Resich, Green Hills Director of Buildings and Park Maintenance
Steven Espolt, Green Hills Manager of Strategic Planning and Compliance
Chris Martin, Rolling Riviera HOA
Summary of Discussion
I.Introductions and Opening Remarks
II.Project & Construction Update/Questions and Comments
Green Hills (GH) Staff mentioned that they recently held the annual Harvest Festival, and
the Let it Snow event at the site. The crematorium building that was approved by the City
Council in February of this year (to house the crematorium that is currently existing in the
Administration building) is currently in the Building & Safety plan check process. They also
stated that they have approximately 2-3 months left to finish the Arroyo Vista project, which
is located within Area 5 of the Memorial Park (which, along with Area 6, is used for spoils
from burials, as well as the storage of burial vaults), close to the southern property line. They
also stated that they did some cleanup of Areas 5 and 6 also adjacent to the south property
line, in order to use the area for overflow parking for their events, and also to prepare the
areas for the forecasted El Nino rains. They finally stated that they did some trimming of the
top of hedge that was installed along the area between the Memorial Park and the adjacent
properties to the south, in order to help it grow thicker horizontally. Mr. Martin stated that
after they resolved an issue with watering the plants a few years ago, the hedge seems to
be growing satisfactorily at this time, at least in the portion adjacent to his property.
Mr. Martin stated that he and at least another one of his neighbors were concerned about
what seemed to be increased activity in this area, due to what they perceived as excessive
and extensive backup beeping from the equipment on the site. Mr. Resich restated that
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noise was from the completed preparing of that site for overflow parking and the expected
winter rains, but that Mr. Martin and any other concerned neighbors should contact him in
the future if they hear any noise that bothers them, especially during the busy time preparing
the site October through December.
Mr. Martin also mentioned that the other item that his neighbors are still concerned about is
any potential impacts from the proposed new crematorium building, which will house an
existing crematorium that will be relocated from the existing Administration building. Mr.
Martin said he had explained to the neighbors that the Southern California Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) governed the permits and air quality inspections for the
crematorium, as they had in the past. Senior Planner Seeraty also mentioned that she had
recently spoken with staff at SCAQMD, who stated that they had approved a permit in April
2023 for new replacement crematorium equipment which will be relocated into the new
crematorium building once permits are obtained from Building & Safety.
Mr. Martin inquired if they will be increasing their levels of cremation once the new building
is constructed, and Mr. Resich stated that it will not be changing, as the SCAQMD sets a
maximum limit to the number of cremations, which will remain the same.
Senior Planner Seeraty then asked if the additional work from October through December
is completed annually at the site. Mr. Resich stated that the additional site preparation in
Areas 5 and 6 typically occurs during this time, to compact the loose soils dumped here from
burials. Mr. Martin stated that another one of his and his neighbors’ concerns were that the
future development in Areas 5 and 6 adjacent to their properties does not exceed the grade
level set by the Master Plan and Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Resich said they will comply
with the required conditions.
III. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:58 PM.
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
GREEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Summary Report of the February 16, 2023 Meeting - 4:00 PM
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
Members Present
Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner
Nick Resich, Green Hills Director of Buildings and Park Maintenance
Robin Macmorran, Rolling Hills Riviera Resident
Summary of Discussion
I. Introductions and Opening Remarks
II. Project & Construction Update/Questions and Comments
Discussion ensued about the proposed relocated crematory equipment. Robin Macmorran,
a resident of the Rolling Hills Riviera asked if the equipment was a one stage or two stage.
Mr. Resich of Green Hills stated that they have an afterburner to burn off more particulates,
and this newer equipment was installed this year. Ms. Macmorran mentioned concerns
about mercury and air pollutants and asked if Green Hills considered alkaline hydrolysis as
an alternative to standard cremation. Mr. Resich stated that this has a different cost, as it is
essentially liquid cremation, where the body is broken down by acid, and that Green Hills
has looked into it, but don’t foresee putting in that type of equipment at this time. He also
stated that it is more expensive, and the remaining water goes down the drain into the sewer.
A question was raised about the height of the chimney, but Mr. Resich said that is regulated
by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). He guessed that the current
chimney could be approximately 40 feet in height.
No other issues were raised for discussion at this time.
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GREEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Summary Report of the February 9, 2023 Meeting - 1:00 PM
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
Members Present
Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner
Nick Resich, Green Hills Director of Buildings and Park Maintenance
Dave Turner, Peninsula Verde HOA
Chris Martin, Rolling Hills Riviera HOA
Summary of Discussion
I. Introductions and Opening Remarks
II. Project & Construction Update/Questions and Comments
The conversation started with a discussion of the existing proposed crematory equipment which is
proposed to be relocated into the proposed building that is going before the City Council on February 21,
2023. Mr. Resich of Green Hills stated that they are restricted on how much fuel they can use and are
inspected by the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).
Mr. Martin asked how the much the new equipment (recently installed to replace the old equipment in the
Administration Building) will improve emissions and Mr. Resich said he would forward over that
information to Mr. Martin. Ms. Seeraty also stated that she would send the available new equipment
information to Mr. Turner also with a copy to Mr. Resich. Mr. Resich stated that there is a specific oxygen
to gas mixture, which maximizes the combustion, which minimizes emissions. Mr. Turner asked if there
is a sensor on the stack that records what is coming out. Mr. Resich stated that there is smart technology
that opens and closes ducts, reduces smoke output, and reduces particulate matter. Mr. Resich also
stated that Green Hills has an output machine which gathers reports and ties them to each cremation.
Mr. Martin asked why they needed to move the existing crematorium to a new building and Mr. Resich
stated that it was a better facility for family to observe. Mr. Martin asked if there was any sound associated
with the cremations and Mr. Resich stated that the equipment itself makes no noise. It was also noted
that the new building will be located further away from the south property line than the existing
crematorium location.
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Mr. Turner then mentioned that the trees that were trimmed along the north property line were trimmed
quite a bit and asked if the Green Hills’ staff could leave them a bit higher? Mr. Resich stated that they
didn’t intend to trim them down that far, but they were leaning on the fence and had to be cut back.
No other issues were raised for discussion at this time.
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From:Octavio Silva
To:Amy Seeraty
Subject:Fwd: Online Form Submittal: Code Enforcement Service Request Form
Date:Friday, November 3, 2023 1:44:59 PM
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Code Enforcement Service Request Form
Code Enforcement Investigation Request Form
Date Field not completed.
Alleged Violation Other
Other Green hills memorial park has too large of crowds with no
security or police presence. Recently it has a resulted in street
racing and street takeovers in the immediate intersection
attached to the green hills entry and primary exit street light. The
new Ponte Vista community in San Pedro share that light and as
neighbors the Green Hills Memorial staff need to enforce security
and police presence when large gatherings are occurring. Today
more than 400 motorcycles are blocking the busy Western Ave
blvd and intersection making traffic jams and extremely noisy
exhaust from their mufflers. I have video of a street takeover that
occurred recently and numerous street races with loud
motorcycles just last evening 11-1-23. I contacted 911 who sent
police to Green Hills after unsafe drivers and dangerous races
kept occurring every 2-3 minutes.
Address of alleged
violation
27501 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(Section Break)
Reporting Party Information
Please note that if the information is incorrect, insufficient, or left black, the
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First Name Daniel
Last Name Smeltzer
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Address1 27551 EDGEMONT DR
Phone Number 3107558462
Email DANIELSMELTZER@GMAIL.COM
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From:Amy Seeraty
To:Christa Nuber
Cc:Nadia; Debbie Landes; Paul Funk; Rhys Williams
Bcc:Brandy Forbes; Octavio Silva
Subject:RE: Jackhammer from 7:30 am in GH
Date:Friday, January 12, 2024 8:16:00 AM
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Hello Christa-
You are very welcome. Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions.
Sincerely,
Amy SeeratySenior Planner
amys@rpvca.gov Phone - (310) 544-5231
Address:30940 Hawthorne Blvd.Rancho Palos Verdes, CA90275Website: www.rpvca.gov
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Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2024 5:42 PM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>
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Thanks for checking that and getting back to me, Amy. While 7:00 am is quite early for a
jackhammer, I see that is written in the ordinance verbiage that you provided.
Best,
Christa
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Hello Christa-
Happy New Year to you as well and thank you for your email. I reviewed Green
Hills’ CUP, and they are allowed to complete construction per the following
condition, which allows construction to begin as early as 7am, as long as they
are at least 120 feet away from a residential property, which they stated they
were:
20.d. 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.
e. 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.
The following condition also applies to the property, but if the work was over
120 feet from the property line, it was most likely at or below 65
decibels:
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.
I spoke with Nick and he stated that they had a water line break, and so were
working on fixing it that day. I know that Nick is always available should you
have any questions about work going on at the property. Please let me know if
you have any additional questions, thank you.
Sincerely,
<image001.png>Amy SeeratySenior Planner
amys@rpvca.gov Phone - (310) 544-5231
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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From: Christa Nuber <csnuber@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, January 5, 2024 8:04 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Nadia <nvgeorg@gmail.com>; Debbie Landes <dlbodesi@fastmail.com>; Paul Funk
<PFunky@dslextreme.com>; Rhys Williams <rhys@cambrianenergy.com>
Subject: Jackhammer from 7:30 am in GH
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Hi Amy,
Happy New Year from Vista Verde Homeowners Association. I wanted to let you know
that Green Hills cemetery has had a jackhammer crew running since 7:30 am today
with noise echoing to all surrounding residences. Does that comply with the noise
ordinance for City of PV? I wanted to check that with you. I finally went outside to
photograph them. See attached image)
Thanks for any help you can provide in getting GH to comply with noise ordinances in
this instance and others.
Kind regards,
Christa Nuber
VVOA
Csnuber@yahoo.com
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