CC SR 20260317 01 - Green Hills Annual Review
PUBLIC HEARING
Date: March 17, 2026
Subject:
Consider conducting the 2025 Green Hills Memorial Park Conditional Use Permit Compliance
Review (Case No. PLCU2026-0001).
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file a report finding that Green Hills Memorial Park was in compliance with
Conditional Use Permit No. 155 in 2025.
1. Report of Notice Given: City Clerk
2. Declare Public Hearing Open: Mayor Seo
3. Request for Staff Report: Mayor Seo
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 Seo invites the Applicant to speak. (10 mins.)
7. Rebuttal: Mayor Seo 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 Seo
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 additional
testimony; continue the matter to a later date for a decision.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 03/17/2026
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA TITLE:
Consider conducting the 2025 Green Hills Memorial Park Conditional Use Permit
Compliance Review (Case No. PLCU2026-0001).
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 202 5.
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
$5,305 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 (Linked)
B. Permit documentation from outside agencies (page B -1)
C. 2025 Neighborhood Advisory Committee meeting minutes (page C-1)
D. 2025 Public comments (page D-1)
E. 2016 Master Site Plan (page E-1)
BACKGROUND:
Green Hills Memorial Park is a cemetery located at 27501 S. Western Avenue in the
northeast corner of the City, bordering the Cities of Lomita, Rolling Hills Estates, and Los
Angeles. The cemetery was first established in 1948 and, at the time, was located within
an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. The property became part of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes when the “Eastview” area was annexed in 1984.
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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.
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.
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.
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 that took the final action. Accordingly, the City
Council has conducted all subsequent annual compliance reviews, finding that Green
Hills continues to operate 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 (Condition No. 6)
• 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
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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 most recent 2023
and 2024 annual compliance reviews held in 2024 and 2025, respectively. The City
Council received and filed reports at meetings on February 20, 2024 and March 4, 2025,
finding that Green Hills was following the Conditions of Approval of its CUP.
DISCUSSION:
This report will discuss the 2025 Green Hills Memorial Park CUP Compliance Review.
2025 Annual Compliance Review of the Existing Conditions of Approval
Over the past year, the City’s Community Development Department has been monitoring
Green Hills’ compliance with the Conditions of Approval adopted in Resolution No. 2023-
08 (Attachment A) by the City Council. The 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 are
being properly processed in accordance with this condition, and Green Hills is in
compliance with this condition. Specifically, Green Hills submitted the following
applications in August 2025 and January 2026:
▪ Major Grading Permit (Case No. PLGR2025-0031) – In August 2025, an
application was submitted for a Major Grading Permit and Major Site Plan
Review Permit for a proposal to conduct 7,179 cubic yards of grading (6,675
cubic yards of cut and 504 cubic yards of fill) to accommodate the construction
of new wall crypts and cremains niches, new in-ground burials, and five new
mausoleum/columbarium buildings in the Inspiration Slope Expansion area of
Area 2 of the Masterplan (see Attachment E for Masterplan map). This project
is currently being reviewed by the Planning Division and will be brought to the
City Council for review as part of a public hearing at an uncertain future date.
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▪ Major Grading Permit (Case No. PLGR2026-0001) - In January 2026, an
application was submitted for a Major Grading Permit for a proposal to conduct
425 cubic yards of grading (31 cubic yards of cut and 394 cubic yards of fill) to
accommodate the installation of lawn crypts, raised gardens with retaining
walls, concrete walkways in the historic church area of Area 6 of the Masterplan
(see Attachment E for Masterplan map).The public notice for this project was
distributed on February 26, 2026, and approval by the Director of Community
Development is anticipated to occur on March 16, 2026.
• Condition No. 17 – This condition requires Green Hills to establish a
Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) to meet at least once each calendar
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 one
virtual NAC meeting in July 2025. The meeting summary is attached to this report
(Attachment C). The minutes of the meetings including the July 2025 NAC meeting
are also available on the City website. As one meeting was held during the 2025
calendar year, and because the meeting summary is being provided to the City
Council via this 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 December 9, 2025, 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.
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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 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 the park, including
prohibiting amplified music in areas adjacent to residences, limiting the length of
time that the music plays, and having security patrol t he perimeter of the site to
ensure that no music is played from visitors’ car radios or portable radios.
At the July 2025 NAC meeting, an NAC member expressed concerns about the
backup beeping sounds from equipment working in Area 6, where stockpiling of
excess earth material is permitted. Green Hills acknowledged the concern but
also stated that due to safety regulations they cannot turn off the beeping.
However, Green Hills also stated that they require their contractors to comply
with Condition No. 20.e, which requires that 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. Staff from Green Hills also stated that residents are
welcome to call them directly with any future noise 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 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. Green Hills also states
that they have a live security person to answer their phone from 6:00 AM to 10:00
PM daily.
• 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. Additionally, Green Hills’ representatives
have stated that employees complete Cal OSHA training, as well as continuing
education, on a regular basis.
• Condition No. 21 (Landscaping) – In response to the public notice issued on
February 26, 2026, Staff received an email from an adjacent resident expressing
concerns about the maintenance of the vegetation in the area between the Green
Hills’ southern block wall and the rear yard fences on the properties located on
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Avenida Feliciano. The resident stated that this area was maintained regularly after
the wall was first constructed but has not been maintained for some time. Condition
No. 21 states, in part, “…All existing and future landscaping shall be properly
maintained in a healthy and trimmed manner at all times.” Staff reached out to
Green Hills to remind them of this landscaping maintenance obligation and they
have stated that they do still maintain these areas on a quarterly basis. However,
they noted that the block wall jogs in and out, resulting in areas approximately
three feet wide and others as narrow as one foot, which are inaccessible. In the
three-foot-wide sections, Green Hills trims its vegetation back to the fence line but
does not touch the fence, as it is not their property. They further stated that, in
some locations, the chain link fence historically marking the rear property lines has
been removed, and adjacent property owners appear to have extended
landscaping or yard use beyond the recorded property boundary. Because these
areas are presently open to the neighboring rear yards, Green Hills refrain s from
entering them.
• 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 only one complaint
during the 2025 calendar year regarding dust, as most complaints are typically
conveyed directly to Green Hills staff to address. Also, an NAC member expressed
concerns at the 2025 NAC meeting related to construction dust coming from Area
6. Green Hills staff indicated thatve they maintain an onsite water truck for dust
control and complete regular watering of construction and dirt stockpile areas. Staff
have 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.
Staff have received minimal correspondence from adjacent neighbors since the last
annual review. 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 in recent years that the operational impacts have
improved over the past few years and that Green Hills has not only been responsive, but
proactive in addressing operational concerns. Staff believe 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 under Conditional
Use Permit No. 155 for 2025 and recommends receiving and filing this report.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
City Council Members Residing within 500 Feet
No City Council members reside within 500 feet of the project boundary limits.
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Public Notice and Correspondence
On February 26, 2026, 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 has received one email in response to
the public notice, which is discussed in ‘Section No. 2 - Compliance with Operational
Conditions’ of this report. In the event that any additional substantive public
correspondence is received after the transmittal of this report, it will be provided to the
City Council as late correspondence.
CONCLUSION:
The City Council is being asked to receive and file a report finding that Green Hills
Memorial Park was in compliance with Conditional Use Permit No. 155 in 2025.
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. Take no action.
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LICENSE NO. CEM 611
CHERISH R MARTINEZ
27501 SOUTH WESTERN AVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
ISSUE DATE 1/29/2025
The individual named above is licensed as a Cemetery Manager with the Department of Consumer Affairs Cemetery
and Funeral Bureau
SIGNATURE
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PLACE RENEWAL HERE
VALID UNTIL 2/28/2026 RECEIPT NUMBER 00083995
This Original License must be kept for the life of the license and posted in Public View.
Pursuant to the provisions of Division 3, Chapter 12, of the Business and Professions Code, the individual named above is duly licensed in
the State of California as a Cemetery Manager and is entitled to engage in business as such in accordance with said statutes as amended,
and rules and regulations of the California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau.
If you do not receive a notice of renewal, you are still responsible for renewing your license prior to its expiration .
P.O . BOX 942515
SACRAMENTO, CA 94258-0515
PHONE 916 574-7870
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27501 S WESTERN AVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275-1012
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NON-TRANSFERABLE
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• P.O. Box 989003
West S_acramento, CA 95798-9003
(916)·57 4-7870
Valid -,Until: t/1/2026:
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RANCHO PAL.OS VEROEs·,·cA 90275
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DISPLAY CO NSPICUOUSLY AT PLACE OF BUSINESS FOR WH ICH ISSUED
CA LIFORNI A STATE BOARD OF EQU A LIZATION
SELLER'S PERM IT
ACCOUNT NUMBER
I 8/1/1957 SR EA 16-077014
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GREEN HIL LS MEMORIAL PARK ,INC.
27501 S WESTERN AVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275-10 1
IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED PURSU ANT TO SALES AND USE TAX LAW TO ENGAGE IN THE
BUSIN ESS OF SELLING TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THE ABOVE LOCATI ON.
THIS PERMIT IS VALI D ONLY AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.
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THI~ PERMIT 1'-VALID llMTII . REVn i<ED OR CANCELED AND IS N0T TRANSF!:R/\B LE. !F YCLI SELL YOUR BUSI NESS
OR DROP OUT OF A PARTNERSHIP. NOTIFY US OR YOU COU LD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SALES AN D USE TAXES
OWED BY THE NEW OPERA TOR OF THE BUSINE SS.
NO TICE TO PERM ITTEE:
You are required -to obey all
Federal and State laws that
regulate or control your
business. Tlus pe1m1t does
not allow you to do
othe,wise .
No t valid at any o ther address
For general tax questions, please call ou r Information Center at 800-400-7 1 15.
For information on your rights , contact the Taxpayers ' Rights Advocate Office at 888-324-2798 or 916 -324-2798.
BOE-442 -R REV . 15 (2-06)
A MESSAGE TO OUR NEW PERMIT HOLDER
As a seller, you have rights and responsibil iti es 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 he lp:
• Visi t ing o ur website at www.boe .ca.go v
• Visiting a di strict office
• Attending a Bas ic Sales and Use Tax Law class offered at one of our d istrict offices
• Sending your questions in writing to any one of our offices
• Calling our toll-free I nfonnation Center 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. Wh ile the sales tax is imposed upon the retailer,
• You have tl1e right to seek reimbursement of the tax from your customer
• You are responsible for filing and paying your sales and use tax returns timely
• You l1ave the rigl1t t o be treated in a fai r and equitable manner by the employees of the Board
• You are respon sible for fo ll owing the regulations set forth by the Board
As a seller , y o u are expected to mainta in the normal books and records of a prudent businessperson. You are required to
maintain tl1ese books and records for no less than fo ur years. and make them available for inspection by a Board representat ive
when requested . Yo u are also expected to notify us if you are buying . selling, adding a location, or discontinuing your bus iness.
adding or dro ppi ng a p artner, officer. or member , or when you are moving any or all of your bu siness locations . If it becomes
nec essary t o surrender this permit , you should only do so by mailing it to a Board office. or giving it to a Board representat ive.
If you would like to know more abo ut your right s as a taxpayer. or if you are unab le to reso lve an issue with the Board . please
contact tl1e Taxpayers ' Rights Advocate Office for l1elp by calling toll -free. 888 -324-2798 or 916-324 -2798 . Tl1eir fax number is
916 -323-3319.
Please post this permit at the address for which it was issued and at a locatio n visible to your customers.
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Sales and Use Tax Department
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LICENSE NO. CR 430
THE MORTUARY AT GREEN HILLS
27501 S WESTERN AVENUE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
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ISSUE DATE 8/26/2022
27501 S WESTERN AVENUE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
The entity named above is licensed as a Crematory with the Department of Consumer Affairs Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
THE MORTUARY AT GREEN HILLS
ROBERT T MCNERNEY
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RANCHO _ PALOS YERDES ,_CA90275-t0!2
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LICENSE NO. C'ROJ 624 ISSUE DATE JU'11E 5, 2012
ROBERT TIMOTHY MCNERNEY
The individual named above is licensed as a Crematory Manager with the Department of Consumer Affairs
Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
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License No. . CRM 624
Receipt No. 51 _143004
ROBERT TIMOTHY MCNERNEY
SIGNATURE
OF LICENSEE
CEMETERY AND FUNERAL BUREAU
-P.o.·_sox 989003.
• • West Sacramento, CA 9579.8-9003
. (916).574-7870 _
-Valid Until: 6/30/2026
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'ottti'e'Business and Professior,is .Code, the individual named .
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South Coast
Air Quality Management District
21865 Copley Drive. Diamond Bar, CA 91765-41 78
(909) 396-2000 • www .aqmd.gov
EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT :
LEGAL OWNER CO . ID :
OR OPERATOR
27501 S WESTERN AVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES .CA 90275
201483
THE MORTUARY AT GREEN HILLS
27501 S WESTERN AVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES .CA ,90275
PERMIT/APPLICATION RENEWAL
PERMIT/ EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
APPL NBR
BILLING YEAR: 2024
650109 CREMATORY
G74740 CREMATORY
DATE : 04/01/2025
NEXT RENEWAL
DATE
05/01/2026
05/01/2026
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
ADMINISTERED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL UNIFIED PROGRAM FACILITY PERMIT
Fisca l Year 2025-2026
July 1, 2025 -June 30, 2026
ISSUED TO: GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK
27501 S WESTERN AVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
LA Co. CUPA NO. AR: AR0029489
FACILITY OWNER: GREEN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK
FACILITY SITE ADDRESS: 27501 S WESTERN AVE #1 , RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA90275
THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:
Administering Agency:
LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
LA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Program Description:
ABOVEGROUND PETROLEUM STORAGE TANK PROGRAM
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE PROGRAM
HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATOR PROGRAM
THIS PERMIT MUST BE CONSPICUOUSLY DISPLAYED
AT THE FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
ISSUED BY: Anthony C. Marrone
County of Los Angeles Fire Chief
ISSUED ON: September 11, 2025
EXPIRES ON : October 31, 2026
The Unified Program Permit shall be valid only for the program elements at the identified locations for the identified persons , business, or
business concern , and is subject to ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS of State and local laws and regulations . The Underground Storage
Tank permit may be transferred to new owners of the same business upon approval of the Director of the agency regulating the UST program .
If you are in operation on or after July 1, 2026, your business will be responsible for payment of permit fees for the next annual billing cycle. You
must contact this Department prior to this date and arrange for an inspection to verify non-operational status to cancel permit fees for the next
annual billing cycle. You may continue to operate under this permit until the payment for the next billing cycle is made to this Department by the
established invoice due date. Invoice due date for permit fees may vary from year to year.
ver.M/21Seo 11. 2025 IN0475675 B-8
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
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GREEN HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Summary Report of the July 21, 2025 Meeting - 3:00 PM
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
Members Present:
Brandy Forbes, Director of Community Development, RPV
Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development, RPV
Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner, RPV
Nick Resich, Green Hills Director of Buildings and Park Maintenance
Chris Martin, Rolling Hills Riviera HOA
Glenn Cornell, Rolling Riviera HOA
Vincent Reher, Peninsula Verde HOA
Summary of Discussion
I.Introductions and Opening Remarks
II.Project & Construction Update/Questions and Comments
Mr. Resich presented a conceptual proposal for development within Area 2, referred
to as the “Inspiration Plaza” expansion area, located along the northern portion of
the property. The original Master Plan envisioned a larger mausoleum structure
spanning much of this area. Green Hills is now proposing a phased approach
consisting of multiple smaller columbarium buildings constructed into the hillside
rather than one large structure.
The first phase would include construction of two columbarium buildings and
associated retaining walls. The buildings would primarily house cremation niches
(glass-front columbarium spaces), rather than full-body above-ground interments.
Some full-body wall crypts may be incorporated within retaining walls in limited
locations, but the buildings themselves are currently designed for cremation niches
only.
Mr. Resich explained that the project would involve excavation into the hillside to
reduce visual impacts. The maximum building height from finished grade would not
exceed the height of the existing mausoleum roofline in the area. The top elevation
of the proposed buildings would be comparable to the existing structure but set back
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into the slope to minimize visibility. There are no rooftop activity areas proposed for
the new buildings.
HOA representatives raised questions regarding potential view impacts to northern
neighborhood properties. Mr. Resich stated that the intent of the design is to mitigate
view obstruction by building into the hillside. Senior Planner Seeraty confirmed that
silhouettes, public noticing, and a formal review process would occur prior to City
Council consideration.
Mr. Resich noted that the development timeline from application submittal through
City Council approval and construction could take approximately two years before
ground is broken. The proposed first phase, together with other approved burial
areas, is projected to meet operational needs for approximately five to eight years.
Discussion also addressed ongoing construction activity, including excavation
related to the crematory project and movement of soil to Area 6, where fill is
stockpiled pursuant to the Master Plan grading permit. Mr. Martin expressed
concerns regarding noise, dust, construction vehicle activity, and backup beeper
sounds from equipment operating near residential properties. Mr. Resich
acknowledged the concerns and reiterated that Green Hills maintains a water truck
for dust control, enforces permitted work hours (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM near residential
boundaries), and requires contractors to comply with the 120-foot setback noise
requirement. He encouraged continued direct communication regarding any specific
issues. Questions were also raised regarding long-term dirt storage and potential
hauling off-site. Mr. Resich explained that soil relocation within Area 6 is consistent
with the approved grading plan and is used to balance cut-and-fill operations
throughout the property.
HOA representatives asked whether columbarium uses generate different visitation
levels compared to ground burials or full mausoleum interments. Mr. Resich stated
that visitation is typically heaviest during the first year following a burial or interment
and declines thereafter. Activity levels vary based on cultural and religious practices.
He noted that indoor columbarium spaces generally limit large gatherings, although
families may use adjacent outdoor seating areas.
Senior Planner Seeraty explained that a formal application will be submitted following
this preliminary NAC discussion. Staff will review the appropriate permit type,
conduct completeness review, and provide corrections as necessary. Once plans
are deemed complete, the project will proceed through formal public noticing,
silhouette installation, and a City Council hearing. Mr. Resich indicated that this NAC
meeting was intended to provide early transparency before formal submittal.
Additional meetings may be scheduled as plans progress. HOA representatives
requested future distribution of finalized architectural renderings once appropriate for
public circulation.
III.Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:35 PM.
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From:Roger Metzler
To:Amy Seeraty
Cc:Roger Metzler
Subject:Input to Annual Compliance Review for Green Hills Memorial Park
Date:Tuesday, March 3, 2026 10:17:57 PM
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Greetings Amy,
I am the resident at 1921 Avenida Feliciano. My property abuts Green Hills Memorial Park's
southern border. Since you are preparing a report for the City Council regarding the annual
compliance review of the cemetery's Master Plan, I would suggest that perhaps this is a good
opportunity to require Green Hills to clear the overgrown vegetation between the block wall
and the chain link fence along their southern border.
As you are aware, Green Hills constructed the block wall parallel to an existing chain link
fence a number of years ago, with a spacing between the two varying in a range of
approximately 5 to 8 feet. I could not find the year in which construction of the wall was
approved and the conditions for that approval, but I suspect the property owner, i.e. Green
Hills, was responsible for maintaining the wall and the median between the wall and the chain
link fence, since it is their property.
They maintained this median for a period of time after the wall's construction by fairly
regularly cutting the vegetation that grew there. However, that maintenance ceased some time
ago, and now that space is heavily overgrown, to the extent that it is impassable in some
locations. I would urge that a condition be added to the Conditions of Approval for this year's
review of the Master Plan, requiring Green Hills to cut back the overgrown vegetation in the
median and maintain it that way.
If the overgrown vegetation were to dry out, it would impose a significant fire risk to all
properties on Avenida Feliciano that border the cemetery. With the increased attention being
paid to the risk of brush fires by southern California cities, I think RPV would be motivated to
eliminate such a risk to a number of their residents.
Therefore, I urge the planning staff to include a recommendation or condition that Green Hills
cut back, clear, and maintain the vegetation in the median between the block wall and the
chain link fence along the southern border of their property.
Thank you for considering my input.
Sincerely,
Roger Metzler
1921 Avenida Feliciano, RPV
metzler.roger@gmail.com
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From:Nick Resich
To:Amy Seeraty
Cc:Steven Espolt; Tom Frew; Bob Bynon; Octavio Silva; Cheri Bailiff; Ridge Briel
Subject:RE:Complaint about lots of dust coming onto Avenida Feliciano
Date:Wednesday, October 15, 2025 9:34:39 AM
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Amy,
I understand the importance of forwarding complaints received. However, I am surprised to
receive a complaint regarding the event on the morning of October 14th, following the
severe thunderstorm that hit Green Hills and surrounding areas starting at 4 am on October
13th. The storm resulted in widespread flooding and debris, which we observed upon
arrival.
Our team continuously maintains the area by trimming perimeter trees and pruning as
needed, and we recently purchased a new water truck to support dust control efforts. The
attached rain gauge shows approximately one inch of rain over the period, and given the
saturation, dust generation during the recent winds would have been minimal.
My primary concern now is our pending grading permit review. We received a letter from
staff on August 15th, indicating a 30-day response timeline. Despite numerous follow-up
emails, we have yet to receive an official response, which is delaying our project. I would
appreciate setting clear expectations and deadlines with our architects and engineers so
we can proceed accordingly.
Thank you.
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From: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 5:33 PM
To: Nick Resich <NResich@greenhillsla.com>
Cc: Bob Bynon <rbynon@greenhillsla.com>; Steven Espolt <SEspolt@greenhillsla.com>; Tom Frew
<TFrew@greenhillsla.com>; Octavio Silva <OctavioS@rpvca.gov>; Cheri Bailiff <Cherib@rpvca.gov>;
Ridge Briel <rbriel@rpvca.gov>
Subject: RE: Complaint about lots of dust coming onto Avenida Feliciano
Hi Nick-
We’re getting complaints again today of dust coming onto properties. Can you please check
the watering trucks? I’m going to call back the resident tomorrow.
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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From: Amy Seeraty
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 3:17 PM
To: Nick Resich <nresich@greenhillsla.com>
Cc: Bob Bynon <rbynon@greenhillsla.com>; Steven Espolt <SEspolt@ghmp.com>; Tom Frew
<tfrew@ghmp.com>; Octavio Silva <OctavioS@rpvca.gov>; Cheri Bailiff <Cherib@rpvca.gov>; Ridge
Briel <rbriel@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Complaint about lots of dust coming onto Avenida Feliciano
Importance: High
Hi Nick-
We just received a complaint at 2:00pm today (just forwarded to me) from someone on
Avenida Feliciano about a large amount of dust coming onto her property at that time.
Are you guys moving dirt in Areas 5 and/or 6? Or doing work elsewhere near there? If so,
it sounds like it needs a lot more water spraying. Please check ASAP and advise, thank
you.
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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