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2000 Municipal Code Ordinance No 255-U-256 Est. Joint Power Transit Authority Limited UsesPUBLIC HEARINGS - Continued ORDINANCE NO. 256: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. c, \ City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background on Ordinance No. 256. City Manager Nealis reported that the School District met with the residents who previously expressed concerns relating to this project and that all reports from that meeting were extremely positive. Mayor Pernell opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none, Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing and called for a motion. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 256. Councilmember Hill seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Pernell. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Palos Verdes Transit Authority Chair Rosemary Humphrey thanked the City Council and staff for their efforts and reported that the residents objecting to the Conditional Use Permit indicated that they will not be filing an appeal. PUBLIC 1 RINGS CONSIDERATION OF: ORDINANCE NO. 255-U: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. \fzt\') City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining Ordinance No. 255-U and Ordinance No. 256. Councilmembers discussed the impact of the adoption of Ordinance No. 255-U on Planning Commission Resolution No. 95-16 if the Planning Commission action is appealed. City Manager Nealis explained that the Urgency Ordinance will take effect immediately, if adopted this evening, and it will enable Resolution No. 95-16 to take effect. • Mr. Hal Lindsey, 19 Coveview Drive, .Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that he was present when the Planning Commission took action on the School District's application for a Conditional Use Permit and Zone Text Amendment and was under the impression that those wishing to give public testimony would be able to do so at the City Council meeting. City Manager Nealis apologized for any misunderstanding and explained the public hearing and appeal process. In response to Mayor Pernell, Palos Verdes Estates Councilmember Rosemary Humphrey, Chair of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority, stated that if the Council were to adopt the Urgency Ordinance, the Authority would want to place the Administrator at the location, however, would hold off placing the vans on the School District property until the appeal period was over. In response to Councilmember Heinsheimer, City Manager Nealis explained that the Municipal Code states that a decision of the Planning Commission relative to a Conditional Use Permit is considered final on the date the Commission adopts a Resolution setting forth a decision. He further stated that the decision shall become effective 30 days after the adoption of the Resolution unless an appeal is filed or the City Council takes jurisdiction in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Municipal Code. He explained that the Urgency Ordinance would accelerate approval of the application to November 17, 1995. Councilmembers discussed the conditions set forth in Resolution No. 95-16 requiring the applicant and other affected agencies to coordinate meetings with area residents regarding their concerns prior to the March, 1996, Planning Commission meeting and report to the Planning Commission on the results of that meeting. Mayor Pernell stated that he feels that the Planning Commission did an exemplary job in addressing this issue and the concerns raised during their deliberations. He further stated that given the urgency of the request and thorough review by the Planning Commission, that this item should be considered this evening. Mayor Pernell invited those present at the meeting to come forward with their concerns regarding the Ordinance. Mayor Pernell reminded those in attendance that their testimony must be limited to the City Council's action relative to this Ordinance. Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing and called for testimony. . • Mrs. Judy McFarland, 5 Coveview Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, questioned whether an environmental review was prepared. She expressed concern for noise and . exhaust from the ten vans which may impact her property. City Manager Nealis reported that a Negative Declaration was prepared and presented to the Planning Commission at their public hearing. He further reported that it was determined that this request poses no significant impact on the environment. City Manager Nealis offered to send Mrs. McFarland and copy of the staff report which contains the environmental worksheet for her review. Minutes City Council Meeting 10/23/95 -3- • Dr. H. ndsey, 19 Coveview Drive, Rancho Pal 'erdes, expressed that he feels noise .,aturally amplified from the School District property, up the hill, to his property. He stated that he can hear conversations and other noise created by the maintenance activities. He stated that he and his wife work nights and are awakened each morning at 7:00 a.m. by this noise. He reported that his wife has addressed this issue with the maintenance personnel without positive results. Dr. Lindsey stated that he feels that this noise has a significant environmentalimpact on his property. • Mrs. Kim Lindsey, 19 Coveview Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, stated that her health is being affected by being awakened each morning by the noise emanating from the School District property. Mrs. Lindsey suggested that other places on the Peninsula be sought for the purpose of storing transit vans. • Mrs. Ruth Baldridge, 11 Coveview Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, expressed concern about noise from the School District property. Mrs. Baldridge also stated that she feels that the District property presents an unsightly view from her home. • Mrs. Jenny Snider, 25 Buggy Whip Drive, urged the City Council to adopt the Ordinance. She stated that she attended the Planning Commission meeting relative to this Ordinance and feels that the Planning Commission did a thorough job in reviewing this case. • Mrs. Anita Bailin, 17 Coveview Drive, Ranch Palos Verdes, stated that she left the first Planning Commission public hearing with the understanding that the Transit' Authority would be finding another location in which to store their vehicles and was ' unable to attend the continued public hearing in October. Mayor Pernell reminded those giving testimony that they must limit their comments to the Ordinance rather than the merits of Zoning Case No. 532. Mayor Pernell explained that the City Council has already accepted the Planning Commission Resolution of approval in that Zoning Case and is now discussing the appropriateness of the Urgency Ordinance. In response to Mrs. Bailin, to set the record straight, City Manager Nealis explained that the Planning Commission suggested numerous locations to the District for evaluation. He reported that the District prepared and presented written correspondence addressing this issue and also presented oral testimony at the Planning Commission meeting on October 17, 1995, relative to their research. City Manager Nealis stated that after evaluation of the Districts report and public testimony, the Planning Commission approved the project with conditions which they felt addressed concerns raised by those in opposition to the project. • Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor Lee Byrd, addressed the City Council regarding the degree of urgency of this Ordinance. He reported that he understands that some Rancho Palos Verdes residents are effected by the School District Maintenance facility noise. He reported that the cost savings to the transit system are crucial to its future. Mayor Byrd indicated that he is willing to work with the Rancho Palos Verdes residents who are opposed to this proposal to assist in mitigating their concerns. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Murdock, Palos Verdes Transit Authority Chair Rosemary Humphrey stated that the transit vehicle capacity is sixteen to nineteen passengers. Chair Humphrey explained that the transit vehicles are only in operation on Monday through Friday. In response to Councilmember Heinsheimer, City Manager Nealis stated that the alternative locations suggested by the Planning Commission were investigated and deemed to be unacceptable for use by the Authority. Transit Authority Chair Humphrey reported on the alternative sites which were considered and the reasons they were deemed unacceptable. She also explained that the School District site best suites their needs and is consistent with the uses already established on the property. Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing. In response to Councilmember Heinsheimer, City Manager Nealis explained that the Conditional Use Permit will expire on June 30, Minute?' City, Cou ncil , Meeti ng 10/23/95 - _' . (1 -4- 1996, at H i time the applicant must reapply. City nager Nealis further explained that the City Council can at any time direct staff to bring- before them a modification to a section in the Municipal Code. Councilmember Lay suggested that staff be directed to bring this Ordinance back to the City Council's attention for review in September, 1996. Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 255-U. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Pernell. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. ORDINANCE NO. 256: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. City Manager Nealis presented the staff report outlining Ordinance 256. Councilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and introduce Ordinance No. 256. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell continued the public hearing to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, November 13, 1995. In response to Mrs. Kim Lindsey, City Manager Nealis explained the appeal process. He also stated that Ordinance 256 will be considered for second reading and adoption at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council. City Manager Nealis offered to have Principal Planner Ungar meet with those persons objecting to the approval of the Conditional Use Permit and the adoption of Ordinance Nos. 255-U and 256 in the lobby after the meeting for further explanation and to obtain the paperwork necessary for an appeal. r r TO: • C1iy 0/ RO/A4 Jd. -Er?ArNi"-Th INCORPORATED JANUAyr 24, 1957 JAN 2 4. 1`. UGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 NOTICE OF DETERMINATIONcIN OF ROLLING Mt1�27-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 • 3y County Clerk County of Los Angeles 12400 East Imperial Highway Norwalk, CA 90650 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination the Public Resources Code. ORDINWNCEaNO4256 Project Titlee'`"""x'''"' NONE LOLA UNGAR State Clearinghouse No. Lead Agency (If submitted to Clearinghouse) Contact Person CITY-WIDE, ROLLING HILLS. CA 90274, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Project Location (include county) Project Description: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. FROM: City of Rolling Hills 2 Por Rollin REC'D in compliance with Section 2110 ]21 9 ' COUNTY CLERK BY DEPUTI (310) 377-1521 Area Code/Phone This is to advise that the CITY COUNCIL has approved the above described project on NOVEMBER 13, 1995 and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: 1. The project [ will, • will not] have a significant effect on the environment. 2. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. Mitigation measures [ were, • were not] made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A statement of Overriding Considerations [_was, • was not] adopted for this project. 5. Findings [ • were, _were not] made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. This document is being filed in duplicate. Please acknowledge the filing date and return acknowledged copy in the enclosed self-addressed envelope. Signature (Public Agen Date received for filing: NOVEMBER 14, 1995 PRINCIPAL PLANNER Date Title THIS NOTICE WAS 29,STED ON DEC 0 7 19 i UNTIL JAN 0 8 1996 REGISTRAR—RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK §500126 Printed on Recycled Paper. (Chief Planning Official) Cary o/ R0ff4 Jh/i INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION - De Minimus Impact Finding Project Title/Location Name and Address of Project Proponent (include county): Project Title: ORDINANCE NO. 256 Location: CITY-WIDE, ROLLING HILLS. CA 90274, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Proponents: CITY OF ROLLING HILLS • Project Description: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE -IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. Findings of Exemption (Attach Required Findings): The City Council finds that there is no evidence that the ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills authorizing joint power transit authority limited uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA - S -2 Zone, and amending Title 17 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code will have an effect on endangered or threatened species of plants and animals. The City Council finds that the ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills authorizing joint power transit authority limited uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone, and amending Title 17 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code will not have an effect on wetlands and that water courses will not be eliminated or converted. The City Council has determined that the ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills authorizing joint power transit authority limited uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone, and amending Title 17 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and has adopted a Negative Declaration consistent with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Certification: I hereby certify that the lead agency has made the above findings of fact and that based upon the initial study and hearing record the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. Title: Principal Planner Lead Agency: City of Rolling Hills Date: November 14, 1995 95001026 Printed on Recycled Paper. ORDINANCE NO. 256 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On August 7, 1995, applications were duly filed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District with respect to real property at the ±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 72-RH, and currently, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, requesting (1) to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow joint powers transit authority uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) a Conditional Use Permit to allow portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Crest Road property at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA (±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS). Section 2. On February 26, 1963, a Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the following five structures to be constructed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District site: (1) administration building, (2) education material and library facility building, (3) warehouse building, (4) district maintenance building, and (5) an elementary school building. The Conditional Use Permit expired on February 26, 1964 and no new buildings were constructed. Section 3: On, June 5, 1964 a Conditional Use Permit was. denied by the Planning Commission to permit the construction of an (1) administration building, (2) elementary school building, and (3) district maintenance building. The Planning Commission found that the construction and location of the proposed administration building, maintenance building and garage would establish and permit a commercial use of the property that would consist of a garage for the storage of approximately thirty-seven (37) diesel school buses, a facility for repairing, maintaining and servicing the buses, a warehouse for the storage of school supplies and a repair/workshop for the repair and maintenance of school property, all of which use:; will create noise, dirt and confusion from 6 AM in the morning until approximately 5 PM in the afternoon each day the facilities are in operation, and these uses would constitute a nuisance and depreciate the value of all property adjoining the school property and interfere with the enjoyment of the residential use of the adjacent properties by the residents and owners. Section 4. Applications were made for the subject uses by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District on August 7, 1995. On August 17, 1995, Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on August 31, 1995. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other government agencies. No comments on the Negative Declaration were received. Section 5. The project as proposed is to permit portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. The school district proposes to permit a joint powers transit authority to use 500 square feet of the northernmost portion of a 7,600 square foot warehouse for administrative uses and 2,500 square feet of an existing asphalt paved area of school district property for the storage parking only of 10 vans. Section 6. On September 19, 1995 and October 17, 1995, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. The Ordinance No. 256 -1- Co ssion adopted Resolution No. 95-15, reo ending modification of Paragraph B of Sec 17.16.040 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 7. On October 23, 1995 and November 13, 1995, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District representatives were in attendance at the hearing. Section 8. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the City Council finds that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Based upon these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 9. With respect to the request to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to include a joint powers transit authority under Section 17.16.040(B) Conditional Use Permit as Primary Use, the City Council finds: A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies to maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character (Land Use Element, p. 15.), to maintain the rural character of Rolling Hills' road system (Circulation Element, p. 13.) and to maintain the private status of the streets within the City boundaries (Circulation Element, p. 13) because there will not be any development on the site and access shall continue from outside the gates of the City. B. The proposed use will fulfill a public necessity in the use of portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site for Peninsula students and residents. The proposed use will conserve public costs related to van storage, van fuel, van use and driver commuting distances. C. The proposed use will be convenient in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will be accessed from outside of the gates of the City. The transit vans will be stored at the school district property during the time they are not in use which will decrease road traffic on the Peninsula, reduce fuel consumption and preserve air quality. D. The proposed use will benefit the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Rolling Hills, as well as the citizens of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will not use Rolling Hills' roads, traffic will be decreased on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, fuel consumption will be reduced on the Peninsula, and the air quality of the Peninsula will be preserved. Section 10. Based upon the findings contained in Sections 8 and 9 of this ordinance, Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of Chapter 16 of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "B. Conditional Use As Primary Use. The following conditional uses may be permitted as a primary use on a lot: 1. Elementary school offering State -mandated curriculum; 2. Fire station; 3. Gate house; 4. Park and/or playground; 5. Public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property which is developed as a school maintenance facility in the RA -S-2 Zone; 6. Public utility building or structure, including a reservoir or tank, necessary for the provision of essential utility services to permitted uses in the City, but excluding wires, pipelines or poles; 7. Temporary manufactured home." i r. Ordinance No. 256 -2- ,SSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 13th -D )F NOVEMBER, 1995. ATTEST: k. G MAYOR MARILYN K , DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )§§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 256 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on November 13, 1995, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Pernell: NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices r . MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 256 -3- CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA SS COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I am a citizen of the United States. I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within proceeding; my business address is 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. On the %e4 day of )471le0-3-ems ,1995 I serve the within a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the person, or persons, named below by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelop with postage thereon fully prepaid, in the United States mail at Rolling Hills, California addressed as follows:• FAXED MAILED DELIVERED Also posted at City Hall. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the /4' day of ip-j�1, , 1995 at Rolling Hills, California. MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK ORDINANCE NO. 256 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On August 7, 1995, applications were duly filed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District with respect to real property at the ±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 72-RH, and currently, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, requesting (1) to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow joint powers transit authority uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) a Conditional Use Permit to allow portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Crest Road property at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA (±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS). Section 2. On February 26, 1963, a Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the following five structures to be constructed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District site: (1) administration building, (2) education material and library facility building, (3) warehouse building, (4) district maintenance building, and (5) an elementary school building. The Conditional Use Permit expired on February 26, 1964 and no new buildings were constructed. Section 3. On, June 5, 1964 a Conditional Use Permit was denied by the Planning Commission to permit the construction of an (1) administration building, (2) elementary school building, and (3) district maintenance building. The Planning Commission found that the construction and location of the proposed administration building, maintenance building and garage would establish and permit a commercial use of the property that would consist of a garage for the storage of approximately thirty-seven (37) diesel school buses, a facility for repairing, maintaining and servicing the buses, a warehouse for the storage of school supplies and a repair/workshop for the repair and maintenance of school property, all of which uses will create noise, dirt and confusion from 6 AM in the morning until approximately 5 PM in the afternoon each day the facilities are in operation, and these uses would constitute a nuisance and depreciate the value of all property adjoining the school property and interfere with the enjoyment of the residential use of the adjacent properties by the residents and owners. Section 4. Applications were made for the subject uses by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District on August 7, 1995. On August 17, 1995, Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on August 31, 1995. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other government agencies. No comments on the Negative Declaration were received. Section 5. The project as proposed is to permit portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. The school district proposes to permit a joint powers transit authority to use 500 square feet of the northernmost portion of a 7,600 square foot warehouse for administrative uses and 2,500 square feet of an existing asphalt paved area of school district property for the storage parking only of 10 vans. Section 6, On September 19, 1995 and October 17, 1995, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. The Commission adopted Resolution No. 95-15, recommending modification of Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 7, On October 23, 1995 and November 13, 1995, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District representatives were in attendance at the hearing. Section 8. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the City Council finds that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Based upon these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 9, With respect to the request to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to include a joint powers transit authority under Section 17.16.040(B) Conditional Use Permit as Primary Use, the City Council finds: A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies to maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character (Land Use Element, p. 15.), to maintain the rural character of Rolling Hills' road system (Circulation Element, p. 13.) and to maintain the private status of the streets within the City boundaries (Circulation Element, p. 13) because there will not be any development on the site and access shall continue from outside the gates of the City. B. The proposed use will fulfill a public necessity in the use of portions of school district property used as, a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site for Peninsula students and residents. The proposed use will conserve public costs related to van storage, van fuel, van use and driver commuting distances. C. The proposed use will be convenient in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will be accessed from outside of the gates of the City. The transit vans will be stored at the school district property during the time they are not in use which will decrease road traffic on the Peninsula, reduce fuel consumption and preserve air quality. D. The proposed use will benefit the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Rolling Hills, as well as the citizens of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will not use Rolling Hills' roads, traffic will be decreased on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, fuel consumption will be reduced on the Peninsula, and the air quality of the Peninsula will be preserved. Section 10. Based upon the findings contained in Sections 8 and 9 of this ordinance, Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of Chapter 16 of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "B. Conditional Use As Primary Use. The following conditional uses may be permitted as a primary use on a lot: 1. Elementary school offering State- mandated curriculum; 2: Fire station; 3. Gate house; 4. Park and/or playground; 5. Public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property which is developed as a school maintenance facility in the RA -S-2 Zone; 6. Public utility building or structure, including a reservoir or tank, necessary for the provision of essential utility services to permitted uses in the City, but excluding wires, pipelines or poles; 7. Temporary manufactured home." PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 13th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1995. /s/ Godfrey Pernell GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. MAYOR ATTEST: /s/ Marilyn L. Kern MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ 1 certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 256 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED 'USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on November 13, 1995, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Pernell. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices /s/ Marilyn L. Kern MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK Ca o/ Rollin JIL/IS INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NOTICE OF DETERMINATION NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 TO: IL County Clerk FROM: City of Rolling Hills County of Los Angeles 2 Portuguese Bend Road 12400 East Imperial Highway Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Norwalk, CA 90650 SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 and 21152 of the Public Resources Code. ORDINANCE NO. 256 Project Title NONE LOLA UNGAR (310) 377-1521 State Clearinghouse No. Lead Agency Area Code/Phone (If submitted to Clearinghouse) Contact Person CITY-WIDE, ROLLING HILLS. CA 90274. LOS ANGELES COUNTY Project Location (include county) Project Description: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. This is to advise that the CITY COUNCIL has approved the above described project on NOVEMBER 13. 1995 and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: 1. The project [ will, 1 will not] have a significant effect on the environment. 2. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. • A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. 3. Mitigation measures [ were, • were not] made a condition of the approval of the project. 4. A statement of Overriding Considerations [_was, • was not] adopted for this project. 5. Findings [ I were, were not] made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. This document is being filed in duplicate. Please acknowledge the filing date and return acknowledged copy in the enclosed self-addressed envelope. ?, NOVEMBER 14. 1995 PRINCIPAL PLANNER Signature (Public Agencyj(f Date . Title Date received for filing: ®P•mted on Recycled Parser. City op?lF,.y JJcfL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION De Minimus Impact Finding Project Title/Location Name and Address of Project Proponent (include county): Project Title: ORDINANCE NO. 256 Location: CITY-WIDE, ROLLING HILLS. CA 90274, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Proponents: CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Project Description: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. Findings of Exemption (Attach Required Findings): The City Council finds that there is no evidence that the ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills authorizing joint power transit authority limited uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA - S -2 Zone, and amending Title 17 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code will have an effect on endangered or threatened species of plants and animals. The City Council finds that the ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills authorizing joint power transit authority limited uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone, and amending Title 17 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code will not have an effect on wetlands and that water courses will not be eliminated or converted. The City Council has determined that the ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills authorizing joint power transit authority limited uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone, and amending Title 17 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and has adopted a Negative Declaration consistent with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Certification: I hereby certify that the lead agency has made the above findings of fact and that based upon the initial study and hearing record the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. LOLA UNGARl (Chief Planning Official) Title: , Principal Planner Lead Agency: City of Rolling Hills Date: November 14, 1995 ®Pnr•.te° un tiyi•, •.:'F•d Pener City .fieollin JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 7-A Mtg. Date: 11/13/95 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 256: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 1995 BACKGROUND At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, October 23, 1995, City Councilmembers opened the public hearing regarding the attached Zoning Code Text Amendment. At that hearing, Ordinance No. 256 was introduced. The public hearing has been continued to this evening so that Councilmembers may consider adoption of this Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION It would be in order for members of the City Council to consider any testimony and adoption of this Ordinance this evening. CRN:mlk ord256.2sta ®Pnn:ed on Recycled P:rn,:r DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 256 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On August 7, 1995, applications were duly filed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District with respect to real property at the ±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 72-RH, and currently, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, requesting (1) to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow joint powers transit authority uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) a Conditional Use Permit to allow portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Crest Road property at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA (±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS). Section 2. On February 26, 1963, a Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the following five structures to be constructed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District site: (1) administration building, (2) education material and library facility building, (3) warehouse building, (4) district maintenance building, and (5) an elementary school building. The Conditional Use Permit expired on February 26, 1964 and no new buildings were constructed. Section 3. On, June 5, 1964 a Conditional Use Permit was denied by the Planning Commission to permit the construction of an (1) administration building, (2) elementary school building, and (3) district maintenance building. The Planning Commission found that the construction and location of the proposed administration building, maintenance building and garage would establish and permit a commercial use of the property that would consist of a garage for the storage of approximately thirty-seven (37) diesel school buses, a facility for repairing, maintaining and servicing the buses, a warehouse for the storage of school supplies and a repair/workshop for the repair and maintenance of school property, all of which uses will create noise, dirt and confusion from 6 AM in the morning until approximately 5 PM in the afternoon each day the facilities are in operation, and these uses would constitute a nuisance and depreciate the value of all property adjoining the school property and interfere with the enjoyment of the residential use of the adjacent properties by the residents and owners. Section 4. Applications were made for the subject uses by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District on August 7, 1995. On August 17, 1995, Planning ORDINANCE NO. 256 PAGE 1 OF 4 DRAFT staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on August 31, 1995. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other government agencies. No comments on the Negative Declaration were received. Section 5. The project as proposed is to permit portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. The school district proposes to permit a joint powers transit authority to use 500 square feet of the northernmost portion of a 7,600 square foot warehouse for administrative uses and 2,500 square feet of an existing asphalt paved area of school district property for the storage parking only of 10 vans. Section 6. On September 19, 1995 and October 17, 1995, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. The Commission adopted Resolution No. 95-15, recommending modification of Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 7. On October 23, 1995 and November 13, 1995, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District representatives were in attendance at the hearing. Section 8. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the City Council finds that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Based upon these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 9. With respect to the request to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to include a joint powers transit authority under Section 17.16.040(B) Conditional Use Permit as Primary Use, the City Council finds: A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies to maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character (Land Use Element, p. 15.), to maintain the rural character of Rolling Hills' road system (Circulation Element, p. 13.) and to maintain the private status of the streets within ORDINANCE NO. 256 PAGE 2 OF 4 DRAFT the City boundaries (Circulation Element, p. 13) because there will not be any development on the site and access shall continue from outside the gates of the City. B. The proposed use will fulfill a public necessity in the use of portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site for Peninsula students and residents. The proposed use will conserve public costs related to van storage, van fuel, van use and driver commuting distances. C. The proposed use will be convenient in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will be accessed from outside of the gates of the City. The transit vans will be stored at the school district property during the time they are not in use which will decrease road traffic on the Peninsula, reduce fuel consumption and preserve air quality. D. The proposed use will benefit the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Rolling Hills, as well as the citizens of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will not use Rolling Hills' roads, traffic will be decreased on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, fuel consumption will be reduced on the Peninsula, and the air quality of the Peninsula will be preserved. Section 10. Based upon the findings contained in Sections 8 and 9 of this ordinance, Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of Chapter 16 of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "B. Conditional Use As Primary Use. The following conditional uses may be permitted as a primary use on a lot: 1. Elementary school offering State -mandated curriculum; 2. Fire station; 3. Gate house; 4. Park and/or playground; 5. Public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property which is developed as a school maintenance facility in the RA -S-2 Zone; 6. Public utility building or structure, including a reservoir or tank, necessary for the provision of essential utility services to permitted uses in the City, but excluding wires, pipelines or poles; 7. Temporary manufactured home." ORDINANCE NO. 256 PAGE 3 OF 4 DRAFT PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 13th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1995. GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. MAYOR ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 256 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on November 13, 1995, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK ORDINANCE NO. 256 PAGE 4 OF 4 Ca .,/ Rollin, JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377.7288 Agenda Item No.: 6-A(1) & (2) Mtg. Date: 10/23/95 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF: (1). ORDINANCE NO. 255-U: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. (2). ORDINANCE NO. 256: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. DATE: OCTOBER 23, 1995 BACKGROUND At the regular meeting of the Rolling Hills Planning Commission held September 19, 1995, Commissioners opened the public hearing regarding this proposed Zoning Code Text Amendment. This Zoning Code Text Amendment would amend Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code to allow public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property which is developed as a school district maintenance facility in the RA -S-2 Zone as a conditionally permitted use. At the regular meeting of the Commission held Tuesday, October 17, 1995, Commissioners, by a unanimous vote, recommended that the City Council adopt the urgency and regular form of this Ordinance. Adoption of these Ordinances provides a limited amendment to the Rolling Hills Municipal Code for this specified use. A copy of the staff report that was presented to the Planning Commission is attached to this staff report for consideration. Specifics regarding the associated Conditional Use Permit application are provided under a separate Agenda Item this evening. RECOMMENDATION It would be in order for members of the City Council to open the public hearing, take testimony, and then consider adoption of the Urgency Ordinance and introduction of the standard Ordinance that has been presented this evening. CRN:mlk ord.sta RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On August 7, 1995, applications were duly filed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District with respect to real property at the ±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 72-RH, and currently, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, requesting (1) to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow joint powers transit authority uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) a Conditional Use Permit to allow portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Crest Road property at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA (±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS). Section 2. On February 26, 1963, a Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the following five structures to be constructed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District site: (1) administration building, (2) education material and library facility building, (3) warehouse building, (4) district maintenance building, and (5) an elementary school building, The Conditional Use Permit expired on February 26, 1964 and no new buildings were constructed. Section 3. On, June 5, 1964 a Conditional Use Permit was denied by the Planning Commission to permit the construction of an (1) administration building, (2) elementary school building, and (3) district maintenance building. The Planning Commission found that the construction and location of the proposed administration building, maintenance building and garage would establish and permit a commercial use of the property that would consist Lof a garage for the storage of approximately thirty-seven (37) diesel school buses, a facility for repairing, maintaining and servicing the buses, a warehouse for the storage of school supplies and a repair/workshop for the repair and maintenance of school property, all of which uses will create noise, dirt and confusion from 6 AM in the morning until approximately 5 PM in the afternoon each day the facilities are in operation, and these uses would constitute a nuisance and depreciate the value of all property adjoining the school property and interfere with the enjoyment of the residential use of the adjacent properties by the residents and owners. RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 PAGE 1 OF4 Section 4, Applications were made for the subject uses by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District on August 7, 1995. On August 17, 1995, Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on August 31, 1995. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other government agencies. No comments on the Negative Declaration were received. Section 5. The project as proposed is to permit portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. The school district proposes to permit a joint powers transit authority to use 500 square feet of the northernmost portion of a 7,600 square foot warehouse for administrative uses and 2,500 square feet of an existing asphalt paved area of school district property for the storage parking only of 10 vans. Section 6. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on September 19, 1995 and October 17, 1995. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, from all persons protesting the same, and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District representatives were in attendance at the hearing. Section 7. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the Planning Commission finds that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Based upon these findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 8. With respect to the request to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to include a joint powers transit authority under Section 17.16.040(B) Conditional Use Permit as Primary Use, the Planning Commission finds: A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies to maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character (Land Use Element, p. 15.), to maintain the rural character of Rolling Hills' road system (Circulation Element, p. 13.) and to maintain the private status of the streets within RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 PAGE 2 OF4 the City boundaries (Circulation Element, p. 13) because there will not be any development on the site and access shall continue from outside the gates of the City. B. The proposed use will fulfill a public necessity in the use of portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site for Peninsula students and residents. The proposed use will conserve public costs related to van storage, van fuel, van use and driver commuting distances. C. The proposed use will be convenient in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will be accessed from outside of the gates of the City. The transit vans will be stored at the school district property during the time they are not in use which will decrease road traffic on the Peninsula, reduce fuel consumption and preserve air quality. D. The proposed use will benefit the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Rolling Hills, as well as the citizens of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will not use Rolling Hills' roads, traffic will be decreased on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, fuel consumption will be reduced on the Peninsula, and the air quality of the Peninsula will be preserved. Section 9. Based upon the findings contained in Sections 7 and 8 of this resolution, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance to amend Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of Chapter 16 of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read: "B. Conditional Use As Primary Use. The following conditional uses may be permitted as a primary use on a lot: 1. Elementary school offering State -mandated curriculum; 2. Fire station; 3. Gate house; 4. Park and/or playground; 5. Public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property which is developed as a school maintenance facility in the RA -S-2 Zone; 6. Public utility building or structure, including a reservoir or tank, necessary for the provision of essential utility services to permitted uses in the City, but excluding wires, pipelines or poles; 7. Temporary manufactured home." RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 PAGE 3 OF4 PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1995. A ALLAN ROBERTST C i` IRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES , CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 95-15 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 17, 1995 by the following roll call vote: • AYES: Commissioners Frost, Hankins, Raine, Witte and Chairman Roberts NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 PAGE 4 OF4 et, 0/K/&, Jh/h 76 - INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1937 HEARING DATE: OCTOBER 17,1995 TO: FROM:. NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING MILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310)377.1521 FAX (3101377.7288 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 532 38 CREST ROAD WEST (± 31.14 ACRE WESTERN PORTION OF LOT 74 -MS) RA -S-2, ± 31.14 ACRES PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (PVPUSD) MR. MICHAEL F. ESCALANTE AUGUST 31, 1995 (1) Amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow limited public authority uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) A Conditional Use Permit to permit portions of school district property used for a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit authority for limited administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) Crest Road property. BACKGROUND 1. At the September 19, 1995 meeting, the Planning Commission requested that the school district explore alternative sites for the storage parking only of the JPTA transit vans because of the complaints of adjacent residents who reside in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The RPV residents who spoke at the meeting were Ms. Kim Lindsay, 19 Cove View Drive; Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Nelson, 21 Cove View Drive; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bailin, 17 Cove View Drive. 2. Since that time, staff has received the attached letters of support from Mrs. Rosemary Humphrey, Chairman, Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority and Councilmember, Palos Verdes Estates; Mr. James B. Hendrickson, City Manager, City of Palos Verdes Estates and Mrs. Sheila Hoff, President, Palos Verdes Peninsula League of Women Voters. We received the attached letter ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 1 ®o•.nred on oJec. of opposition from Mrs. Christa Hawkins, 37 Crest Road West in Rolling Hills. Mrs. Humphrey's letter addresses issues discussed at the previous ' Planning Commission meeting, including noise. Also attached are letters from Mr. Barry J. Hildebrand, President, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education; Mr. Paul D. Bussey, City Manager, City of Rancho Palos Verdes; and Mr. Douglas R. Prichard, City Manager City of Rolling Hills Estates supporting the approval of the requested use. Notices were sent to adjacent cities, other government agencies and to citizens within a 1,000 foot radius of the property. No other comments have been received. At the meeting, we will provide photos of the school district site that include the proposed areas of use. Because of its urgency to the School district, as noted in the letter from Assistant Superintendent Mr, Michael Escalante, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority, who would like the Commission to make a final recommendation at this meeting we have attached eight separate draft resolutions as options for Planning Commission review. 3. The project as proposed is to permit portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for limited administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. The school district proposes to permit the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority to use 500 square feet of the northernmost portion of a 7,600 square foot warehouse for limited administrative uses and 2,500 square feet of an existing asphalt paved area of school district property for the storage parking only of 10 vans. There will not be any transportation services behind the gates of the City of Rolling Hills and the City will not be spending any funds to support the transportation services. Palos Verdes Peninsula School District representatives will be in attendance at the meeting. 4. The subject site is presently occupied by 7 school buildings, a maintenance building, a warehouse building, a computer/office equipment repair building, a vehicle repair shop, and an administration building. The site is located within a one unit per 2 -acre designation and is surrounded at the north and west by one-story ranch style development with agricultural outbuildings. The Mary & Joseph Retreat property and St. John Fisher Church property, respectively, are located directly to the west of the school district property in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. One and two story residential housing in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is located to the southwest. Staff has inspected the portions of the site proposed for limited administrative office uses and transit van storage parking only and cannot identify any significant visual impacts to the City. ZONING CASE NO. 5.32 PAGE 2 5. On February 26, 1963, a Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the following five structures to be constructed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District site: (1) administration building, (2) education material and library facility building, (3) warehouse building, (4) district maintenance building, and (5) an elementary school building, The Conditional Use Permit expired on February 26, 1964 and no new buildings were constructed. 6. On, June 5, 1964 a Conditional Use Permit was denied by the Planning Commission to permit the construction of an (1) administration building, (2) elementary school building, and (3) district maintenance building. The Planning Commission found that the construction and location of the proposed administration building, maintenance building and garage would establish and permit a commercial use of the property that would consist of a garage for the storage of approximately thirty-seven (37) diesel school buses, a facility for repairing, maintaining and servicing the buses, a warehouse for the storage of school supplies and a repair/workshop for the repair and maintenance of school property, all of which uses will create noise, dirt and confusion from 6 AM in the morning until approximately 5 PM in the afternoon each day the facilities are in operation, and these uses would constitute a nuisance and depreciate the value of all property adjoining the school property and interfere with the enjoyment of the residential use of the adjacent properties by the residents and owners. (At that time, it appears that the maintenance of the school buses was the most objectionable issue. The current request does not propose any vehicle maintenance of transit vans on the school district property. Nevertheless, state law permits local school facilities to exist for the direct benefit or support of student activities. It is in this light that the existing facilities exist. The current request is for transit uses that due to funding limitations cannot be limited to school transportation only. However, the reality is that the transportation vehicles will primarily serve school children on the Peninsula. 7. On August 17, 1995, Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on August 31, 1995. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans, the photos, the draft resolutions from which the Commission may choose one from the ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 3 Code Amendment column first and/or one from the Conditional Use Permit column below, the Negative Declaration, take public testimony, and take final action as requested by the applicant in their letter dated September 27, 1995. CODE AMENDMENT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CODE AMENDMENT] VERSION 1 Recommends City Council amend code to permit CUP for JPTA administration and parking storage uses RESOLUTION NO.. 95 -[CUP] VERSION 1 CUP permits JPTA administration & parking storage RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CODE AMENDMENT] VERSION 2 Recommends City Council amend code to permit CUP for JPTA administration office uses only RESOLUTION NO.95-{CUP] VERSION 2 CUP permits JPTA administration uses only & withdrawal of storage parking of transit vans RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CODE AMENDMENT] VERSION 3 Recommends City Council amend code to permit CUP for JPTA parking storage uses RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CUP] VERSION 3 CUP permits JPTA administration uses only & denies storage parking of transit vans RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CUP] VERSION 4 CUP permits JPTA storage parking uses only & denies administration uses RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CUP] VERSION 5 CUP denies JPTA administration & storage parking uses ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 4 PROJECT: City olleolliny INCORPORATGO JANUARY 2A, 1957 NEGATIVE DECLARATION ZONING CASE NO. 532 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE SENO ROAD ROLLING MILLS. CALIF. 90274 13101377.1521 FAX (310) 377.7208 Application has been filed with the City of Rolling Hills for approval of the project known as Zoning Case No. 532 to be located at the approximately 32 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS and currently 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills. CA and to be implemented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, The request is briefly described as: ZONING CASE NO. 532, Requests: (1) Amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow limited public agency uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) A Conditional Use Permit to permit portions of school district property used for a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit agency for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Crest Road property at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA (±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS). Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling Hills, the Lead Agency has analyzed the project and determined that the project will not, have a significant impact on the environment. Based on this finding, the Lead Agency prepared this NEGATIVE DECLARATION. FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT; BASED ON THE ATTACHED INITIAL STUDY, AND CONDITION(S) (IF APPLICABLE), IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. A period of at least 20 days from the date of publication of the notice of this NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be provided to enable public review of the project specifications, the Initial Study and this document prior to the final adoption of the NEGATIVE DECLARATION by the Lead Agency. A copy of the project specifications is on file in the offices of The City of Rolling Hills. 2 Portuguese Bend Road. Rolling Hills. CA 90274. Date: August 17. 1995 By: Lola Ungar, IIncipal Planner ®P-.rte0 on RecvcteC Rape, NO. I PORTLIG4JISS SOC MD. ROLLQ/G HILLS. CALK. tern rata Vicinity Map CASE No. Zoning Case No: 532 APPLICANT Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District ADDRESS 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills SITE ea, Potimy INCORPORATED JAJ4VAAY 24, $937 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (To Be Completed By Applicant) No. 2 FOn'UOutSE SENO ROAD AOtuNG mut CALIF 10174 1.3'A 317.1131 FAX, 13I 317.71.11 Date Filed August 8, 1995 Zoning Cue No. 532 GENERAL, INFORMAT1O?4 Palos Verdes Unified School District L Applicant(s) Valmonte Administration Center 1.4.1314 378-9966 3801 Via La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 Address 2. Legal Owner(s) Address SAME SAME Tell ) 3. Project Address 38 Cres Assessor's Book No. 7569 • 22 Western portion 900 Lot No. of Lot 74 4. Other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: City Council approval of Zoning Text Amendment. S. Existing zoning district RA —S-2 6. Proposed project/use of site The request is to permit portions of school district property used for a maintenance and warehouse facility area to be used for a joint powers transit agency for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans. _PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7. Site size _ 8. Net lot area 27.58 — Acres 9. Total square footage of structures 10. Number of floors of construction 11. Basement square footage N/A One None 12. Total combined flatwork and structural lot coverage N/A 13. Will any exterior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls? N/A 14. Will any interior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls? N/A is. Will the entire building structure require a new roof? N/A 1`. Wif the edit A4 mega VA.: , *4111w t1u'00 square feet 1! N/A 1,. Wi11 cut and Csll be balanced' Amount cd /A Amount RI 1*. Arcs of disturbance. Squue fed NJA . Perceotade once 9. U residential, include the unit size. Squuc feet N/A 2p. U commercial, indicate the type of project, whether neighborhood, city or repooally oriented squue footage of sales area, estimated employment per shift and loading facittieL N/A 21. U industrial, indicate the type of project, estimated employment per shift, and toadng faciltics N/A 22. U institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facities, acid community beoeSts to be derived from the project Rancho Del Mar Continuation High School conducts classes at the property site which serves the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The high school serves the communities of Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Estates, The high school has a capacity of 125 students but, varies substantially and quickly as students can graduate at any time during the 10 month school year. Also during the school year, eight teachers, one principal and a secretary commute to and from the property. For the entire year, a large portion of the site is used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. There are 23 school maintenance workers who park their vehicles at the property and work off -site during the day. There are 5 warehouse workers who work on -site during the business day. Access to the school district property is via Crest Road from the west portion of the property outside the gates of the City of Rolling Hills. The Palos Verdes Peninsula community benefits are that the school district site is being used for the education of Peninsula High School students, and for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. These uses do not impede one another. The site is screened by landscaping from the road. 23. An ad plans. 24. Proposed scbedufog. As soon as possible. 2S. 1f the project 'Involves a site plan roiew, variance, cooditiooal use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the apptkatioo is re* uirue . The text of the City's Zoning Ordinance must be amended. This is because Section 17.16.040(B) of the Zoning Code lists the types of uses allowed in the RA -S-2 Zone with a Conditional Use Permit. The uses that are requested are not included in that list. Therefore, in order to allow the maintenance and warehouse facility area to be used for the storage parking only of local joint powers transit agency vans and for the related administrative uses, Section 17.16.040(B) would have to be amended to make that proposed use on• of the types permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. In addition, the proposed use would require a Conditional Use Permit for the district property. .2. Are the following items applicable t- •`, project or its effects? Discuss below an —s checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). • U /IQ _IL 26. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. JL. 27. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. .x. a. 1L- 1 1 3L X — Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. 29. Significant amounts of solid waste or Utter. 30. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes, or odors in vicinity. 31. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or aheration of existing draining patterns. 32. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. 33. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or more. 34. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. 35. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). 36. Substantially increased fosses fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). 37. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 38. Describe the project site as k exists before the project, including information on topography, sod stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. See Initial Study attached. 39. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-famly, guest house, office use, etc.) and scale of development (beigbt, frontage, set•back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted See initial Study attached. -3- £W1aONMENTAL IMPACTS (Please explain all 'yes' and 'maybe' answers on separate sheets.) 31S RIM Lf4 sp. _Ugh. Will the proposal result ia: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? e. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either oa or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 41. BBL. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b: The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 42. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? • NIO 1111 M. X X —X —X --X X X X L Alteration of the direction or rate or flow of ground waters? • Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? Exposure of people or property to water -related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? Significant changes in the temperature, flow, or chemical content of surface thermal springs? J• d3. lan ' . Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including tress, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? 44. d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? Animal Lift. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 45. No'ise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 46. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 47. Land U. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? 4$. natural Resource%. Win the proposal result la: a Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 49. Eisk_4119sel. Will the proposal involve: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oll pesticides, chemical of radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? SO. P20_111t . Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? 51. Nom Will the proposal affect existing housing, or aeate a demand for additional housing? S2 Transportation/C''rculatioQ. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? t Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles? 53. Public Services Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational.facdities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? • AIMY E /IQ 54. Luiz. Win the proposal result is: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy! b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of coerce? 55. ilii Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: 56. a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard excluding mental health? b. ~ Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 57. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? . 58. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 59. Cultural Resources. a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archeological site? b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? .7. X X X X X X X g ,L. 3/3 RIM 1111 60. Mandatory Fmindiumienuflignificams. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short- term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) e. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may affect two or more separate resources where the impact is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) d. Dots the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effect on human beings, either directly or indirectly? -8- ffinIM X X L NOTE: Before the Lead Agency can accept this application as complete, the applicant must consult the lists prepared pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code and submit a signed statement indicating whether the project and any alternatives are located on a site which is included on any such list, and shall specify any list. HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES STATEMENT The development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are contained on the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Accordingly, the project applicant is required to submit a signed statement which contains the following information: 1. Name of applicant: Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District 3801 Via La Selva 2. Address: Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 3. Phone Number. (310) 791-2921 4. Address of Site (street name and number if available, and ZIP code): 38 Crest Road West Rolling Hills, CA 90274 5. Local Agency (city/county):. City of Rolling Hills 6. Assessor's book, page, and parcel number. See Attached Legal Description 7. Specify any list pursuant to Section 659625 of the Government Code: STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES SITES LIST lavalla 8. Regulatory identification number. N/A 9. Date of List: JULY 1992 Date August 7, 1995 Signature Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified For School District Applicant -9- NOTE: to the event that the project site and any aheroalives uc o• ted oft any list compiled pursuaa to Section 659623 of the Goverorneot Code, thee the apptcaa to (lily that fad as provided below. I have coosulted the lists compiled pursuant to Se •. •o 65962.5 of the Government Code and hereby certify that oposed in this appliatioe are ag contained oo these lists the desetopment project and any aheroatives Date Foe Signature Applicant CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the fads, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date August 17, 1995 forms\cnvonmapp Signa e LOLA UNG , PRINCIPAL PLANNER CITY OF ROLLING HILLS •lQ DATE: Cay AM" JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1937 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM (INITIAL STUDY) CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PRELIMINARY DRAFT APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PROPERTY ADDRESS: ZONING AND AREA: CASE NO.: SUBJECT: AUGUST 17, 1995 PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILL& CALIF. 90274 13101377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 MR. MICHAEL ESCALANTE 38 CREST ROAD WEST (WESTERN PORTION OF LOT 74 -MS) RAS-2, ±31.14 ACRES, IRREGULAR SHAPED LOT ZONING CASE NO. 532 REQUESTS: (1) AMEND THE ROLLING HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW LIMITED PUBLIC AGENCY USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE; AND (2) A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT PORTIONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY USED FOR A MAINTENANCE AND WAREHOUSE FACILITY AT THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TO BE USED BY A JOINT POWERS TRANSIT AGENCY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USES AND THE STORAGE PARKING ONLY OF 10 VANS AT THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CREST ROAD PROPERTY. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING Item 31.148. Description of project site, The project site is a large ±31.14 acre parcel consisting of undulating hillsides and knolls covered by grasses, and mature shrubs and trees, with some areas being heavily wooded. Currently, there are 12 one-story structures at the site. They consist of 7 school buildings, 1 maintenance building, 1 warehouse building, 1 computer/office equipment repair building, 1 vehicle repair shop, and 1 INITIAL STUDY ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 1 ®Pr,r Tel Pq.,rle, Paper administration building. A long tree lined driveway off Crest Road West outside the City of Rolling Hills' gates beginning at the westernmost portion of the lot serves as the accessway to the Palos Verdes School District property. The school district is requesting to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance and requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit portions of a high school continuation school and maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit agency for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the Rancho Del Mar Continuation High School and the storage and maintenance of.school district vehicles and equipment. Native brush grows on the steep slope at the rear of the lot. Trees and shrubs surround the existing facility at the south, west and north. with native plants, grasses, shrubs, and trees beyond the facility area. Native birds and animals frequent the area such as sparrows, crows, raccoons, possum, skunks, gophers and an occasional fox. Item 39. Description of surrounding properties, The site is located within a one unit per 2 -acre designation and is surrounded at the north and west by one-story ranch style development with agricultural outbuildings. The Mary & Joseph Retreat property and St. John Fisher Church property, respectively, are located directly to the west of the school district property in the City of . Rancho Palos Verdes. One and two story residential housing in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is located to the southwest. 000 The following analysis is a description of the findings contained in the Environmental Information and Checklist Form which preceded this page. A detailed discussion of all potential environmental impacts checked "Yes" or "Maybe" is provided, along with appropriate mitigation measures. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Item 40. Earth. The proposed use will not require any development on the site. Item 41. Air The proposed use will generate slight increases in vehicle trips. It is determined that there will be approximately 40 additional average daily trips (ADT). The 10 transit agency vans will leave and return approximately 2 times a day. The total INITIAL STUDY ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 2 transit agency vans will leave and return approximately 2 times a day. The total number of vehicle trips are equivalent to the total ADT of 4 single family residences which average 10 ADT's per residence. Regionally, the ADTs of the transit agency vans will be shortened because it will not be necessary for the vans to travel from and to the current Long Beach facility 4 times a day during "down" time. The impact on air quality in the City of Rolling Hills will be less than significant. Item 42. Water The proposed use will not require any development on the site and the impact generated from the storage parking only of 10 vans will be less than significant. Item 43. Plant Life The proposed use will not require any development on the site. No known rare and endangered species of plants exist in the City. The impact of the current proposal is expected to be less than significant. Item 44. Animal Life The proposed use will not require any development on the site. The only animal listed by the Federal Government is the Palos Verdes Blue, a butterfly which was not seen in the Rolling Hills area from 1986 to 1994. In 1994, the Palos Verdes Blue was seen at the nearby San Pedro Fuel Depot Station. Several other animals do occur, however, that are considered as candidates for protection by either the Federal Government or the State Government. Recently, the California gnatcatcher was added to the list of endangered species and, in a recent census, pairs were located in the adjacent City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Other target species for the Rancho Palos Verdes Peninsula Area that are being studied by the State of California Department of Fish and Game are the Cactus Wren and the Coast Horned Lizard. The impact of the proposed use of portions of a maintenance and warehouse facility area of school district property to be used by a joint powers transit agency for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site is expected to be less than significant. Item 46. Light and Glare The proposed use will not require any development on the site. The 10 joint powers transit agency vans will leave and return approximately 2 times a day. The use of running lights will be required only during dense fog or early winter evenings. Vans will access the the school district site from outside the City. Dense landscape screening surrounds the school district site at the west, north and east. Light and glare impacts therefore are expected to be less than significant. INITIAL STUDY ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 3 a. The proposed use will generate slight increases in vehicle trips. It is determined that there will be approximately 40 additional average daily trips (ADT) resulting from the 10. joint powers transit agency vans leaving and returning approximately 2 times a day. The total number of vehicle trips are equivalent to the total ADT of 4 single family residences which average 10 ADT per residence. This is considered less than significant. b. The proposed use will not effect parking facilities or demand for new parking. The transit agency vans are proposed to be stored in a tree -shaded asphalt paved area near the west end of the property outside school district fencing. This is considered less than significant. c. The proposed use will not impact existing transportation systems. The transit agency vans are proposed to be stored in a tree -shaded asphalt paved area near the west end of the property outside school district fencing and access will be from outside the City of Rolling Hillsd. This is considered less than significant. d. The proposed use will not impact or alter the present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods. The transit agency vans are proposed to be stored in a tree -shaded asphalt paved area near the west end of the property outside school district fencing and access will be from outside the City of Rolling Hills. This is considered less than significant. f. The proposed use will not require any development on the site and there will be no increase to traffic hazards to motor vehicles. Access to the school district site will be from outside the City of Rolling Hills. This is considered less than significant. INITIAL STUDY ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 4 000 On the basis of this initial evaluation: (check one) X I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION has been prepared. I find the project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is require Date August .17.1995 By: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCAL PLANNER For the City of Rolling Hills (Lead Agency) INITIAL STUDY ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 5 ORDINANCE NO. 2.55-I.. .e AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On August 7, 1995, applications were duly filed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District with respect to real property at the ±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 72-RH, and currently, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, requesting (1) to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow joint powers transit authority uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) a Conditional Use Permit to allow portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Crest Road property at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA (±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS). Section 2. On February 26, 1963, a Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the following five structures to be constructed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District site: (1) administration building, (2) education material and library facility building, (3) warehouse building, (4) district maintenance building, and (5) an elementary school building. The Conditional Use Permit expired on February 26, 1964 and no new buildings were constructed. Section 3. On, June 5, 1964 a Conditional Use Permit was denied by the Planning Commission to permit the construction of an (1) administration building, (2) elementary school building, and (3) district maintenance building. The Planning Commission found that the construction and location of the proposed administration building, maintenance building and garage would establish and permit a commercial use of the property that would consist of a garage for the storage of approximately thirty-seven (37) diesel school buses, a facility for repairing, maintaining and servicing the buses, a warehouse for the storage of school supplies and a repair/workshop for the repair and maintenance of school property, all of which uses will create noise, dirt and confusion from 6 AM in the morning until approximately 5 PM in the afternoon each day the facilities are in operation, and these uses would constitute a nuisance and depreciate the value of all property adjoining the school property and interfere with the enjoyment of the residential use of the adjacent properties by the residents and owners. Section 4. Applications were made for the subject uses by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District on August 7, 1995. On August 17, 1995, Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on August 31, 1995. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other government agencies. No comments on the Negative Declaration were received. Section 5. The project as proposed is to permit portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. The school district proposes to permit a joint powers transit authority to use 500 square feet of the northernmost portion of a 7,600 square foot warehouse for administrative uses and 2,500 square feet of an existing asphalt paved area of school district property for the storage parking only of 10 vans. Section 6. On September 19, 1995 and October 17, 1995, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. The ORDINANCE NO. 255-U -1- C fission adopted Resolution No. 95-15, re mending modification of Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 7, On October 23, 1995, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District representatives were in attendance at the hearing. Section 8. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the City Council finds that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Based upon these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 9. With respect to the request to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance •to include a joint powers transit authority under Section 17.16.040(B) Conditional Use Permit as Primary Use, the City Council finds: A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies to maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character (Land Use Element, p. 15.), to maintain the rural character of Rolling Hills' road system (Circulation Element, p. 13.) and to maintain the private status of the streets within the City boundaries (Circulation Element, p. 13) because there will not be any development on the site and access shall continue from outside the gates of the City. B. The proposed use will fulfill a public necessity in the use of portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site for Peninsula students and residents. The proposed use will conserve public costs related to van storage, van fuel, van use and driver commuting distances. C. The proposed use will be convenient in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will be accessed from outside of the gates of the City. The transit vans will be stored at the school district property during the time they are not in use which will decrease road traffic on the Peninsula, reduce fuel consumption and preserve air quality. D. The proposed use will benefit the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Rolling Hills, as well as the citizens of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will not use Rolling Hills' roads, traffic will be decreased on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, fuel consumption will be reduced on the Peninsula, and the air quality of the Peninsula will be preserved. Section 10. Based upon the findings contained in Sections 8 and 9 of this ordinance, Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of Chapter 16 of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "B. Conditional Use As Primary Use. The following conditional uses may be permitted as a primary use on a lot: 1. Elementary school offering State -mandated curriculum; 2. Fire station; 3. Gate house; 4. Park and/or playground; 5. Public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property which is developed as a school maintenance facility in the RA -S-2 Zone; 6. Public utility building or structure, including a reservoir or tank, necessary for the provision of essential utility services to permitted uses in the City, but excluding wires, pipelines or poles; 7. Temporary manufactured home." Section 11. This ordinance is an urgency ordinance which is necessary for the immediate preservation of public health, safety and welfare and shall take effect immediately. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority is experiencing a budgetary ORDINANCE NO. 255-U -2- shortfall r ring the immediate reduction in costs I rvices. The Authority's use of this site has been found by the City and the Authority to be the only site reasonably available which could be used for the storage of transit vans without incurring substantial costs. The Authority's use of the site will allow the Authority to reduce personnel time, fuel costs, fuel consumption and provide more efficient service to area residents. In the absence of these savings, the Authority will be required to immediately begin to curtail services, which could have significant adverse impacts to the general welfare of the community. For these reasons, this ordinance is an urgency ordinance and shall take effect immediately. PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 1995. MAYOR ATTEST: MARILYN KE DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 255-U entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. was approved and,adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 23, 1995, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilrtetahers Leinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Pernell. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CI CLERK ORDINANCE NO. 255-U -3- CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA SS COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I am a citizen of the United States. I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within proceeding; my business address is 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. On the y day of (0e..&-be,r-- ,1995 Iservethewithin 6 ,,„pJ 36. 2_s---4-6, a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the person, or persons, named below by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelop with postage thereon fully prepaid, in the. United States mail at Rolling Hills, California addressed as follows:• FAXED MAILED DELIVERED Also posted at City Hall. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the Q' 7 day of , 1995 at Rolling Hills, California. MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK ORDINANCE NO. 255-U AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1, On August 7, 1995, applications were duly filed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District with respect to real property at the ±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 72-RH, and currently, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, requesting (1) to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow joint powers transit authority uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) a Conditional Use Permit to allow portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Crest Road property at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA (±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS). Section 2, On February 26, 1963, a Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the following five structures to be constructed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District site: (1) administration building, (2) education material and library facility building, (3) warehouse building, (4) district maintenance building, and (5) an elementary school building. The Conditional Use Permit expired on February 26, 1964 and no new buildings were constructed. Section 3, On, June 5, 1964 a Conditional Use Permit was denied by the Planning Commission to permit the construction of an (1) administration building, (2) elementary school building, and (3) district maintenance building. The Planning Commission found that the construction and location of the proposed administration building, maintenance building and garage would establish and permit a commercial use of the property that would consist of a garage for the storage of approximately thirty-seven (37) diesel school buses, a facility for repairing, maintaining and servicing the buses, a warehouse for the storage of school supplies and a repair/workshop for the repair and maintenance of school property, all of which uses will create noise, dirt and confusion from 6 AM in the morning until approximately 5 PM in the afternoon each day the facilities are in operation, and these uses would constitute a nuisance and depreciate the value of all property adjoining the school property and interfere with the enjoyment of the residential use of the adjacent properties by the residents and owners. Section 4. Applications were made for the subject uses by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District on August 7, 1995. On August 17, 1995, Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant of fect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission' s intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on August 31, 1995. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other government agencies. No comments on the Negative Declaration were received. Section 5, The project as proposed is to permit portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority_ for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. The school district proposes to permit a joint powers transit authority to use 500 square feet of the northernmost portion of a 7,600 square foot warehouse for administrative uses and 2,500 square feet of an existing asphalt paved area of school district property for the storage parking only of 10 vans. Section 6. On September 19, 1995 and October 17, 1995, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. The Commission adopted Resolution No. 95-15, recommending modification of Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 7, On October 23, 1995, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property . Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District representatives were in attendance at the hearing. Section 8, The City Council has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgm ent of the City and that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the City Council finds that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Based upon these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 9, With respect to the request to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to include a joint powers transit authority under Section 17.16.040(B) Conditional Use Permit as Primary Use, the City Council finds: A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies to maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character (Land Use Element, p. 15.), to maintain the rural character of Rolling Hills' road system (Circulation Element, p. 13.) and to maintain the private status of the streets within the City boundaries (Circulation Element, p. 13) because there will not be any development on the site and access shall continue from outside the gates of the City. B. The proposed use will fulfill a public necessity in the use of portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of is at the site for Peninsula students and residents. The proposed use will conserve public costs related to van storage, van fuel, van use and driver commuting distances. C. The proposed use will be convenient in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will be accessed from outside of the gates of the City. The transit vans will be stored at the school district property during the time they are not in use which will decrease road traffic on the Peninsula, reduce fuel consumption and preserve air quality. D. The proposed use will benefit the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Rolling Hills, as well as the citizens of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will not use Rolling Hills' roads, traffic will be decreased on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, fuel consumption will be reduced on the Peninsula, and the air quality of the Peninsula will be preserved. Section 1Q, Based upon the findings contained in Sections 8 and 9 of this ordinance, Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of Chapter 16 of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "B. Conditional Use As Primary Use. The following conditional uses may be permitted as a primary use on a lot: 1. Elementary school offering State -mandated curriculum; 2. Fire station; 3. Gate house; 4. Park and/or playground; 5. Public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property which is developed as a school maintenance facility in the RA -S-2 Zone; 6. Public utility building or structure, including a reservoir or tank, necessary for the provision of essential utility services to permitted uses in the City, but excluding wires, pipelines or poles; 7. Temporary manufactured home." Section 11. This ordinance is an urgency ordinance which is necessary for the immediate preservation of public health, safety and welfare and shall take effect immediately. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority is experiencing a budgetary shortfall requiring the immediate reduction in costs or services. The Authority's use of this site has been found by the City and the Authority to be the only site reasonably available which could be used for the storage of transit vans without incurring substantial costs. The Authority's use of the site will allow the Authority to reduce personnel time, fuel costs, fuel consumption and provide more efficient service to area residents. In the absence of these savings, the Authority will be required to immediately begin to curtail services, which could have significant adverse ' impacts to the general welfare of the community. For these reasons, this ordinance is an urgency ordinance and shall take effect immediately. PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 1995. /S/ GODFREY PERNELL GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. MAYOR • A. i w h:r ATTEST: /S/ MARILYN L. KERN MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )§§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 255-U entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 23, 1995 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and Mayor Pernell. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices /S/ MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK City ofieo efinS INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 6-A(1) & (2) Mtg. Date: 10/23/95 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF: (1). ORDINANCE NO. 255-U: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. (2). ORDINANCE NO. 256: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. DATE: OCTOBER 23, 1995 BACKGROUND At the regular meeting of the Rolling Hills Planning Commission held September 19, 1995, Commissioners opened the public hearing regarding this proposed Zoning Code Text Amendment. This Zoning Code Text Amendment would amend Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code to allow public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property which is developed as a school district maintenance facility in the RA -S-2 Zone as a conditionally permitted use. At the regular meeting of the Commission held Tuesday, October 17, 1995, Commissioners, by a unanimous vote, recommended that the City Council adopt the urgency and regular form of this Ordinance. Adoption of these Ordinances provides a limited amendment to the Rolling Hills Municipal Code for this specified use. A copy of the staff report that was presented to the Planning Commission is attached to this staff report for consideration. Specifics regarding the associated Conditional Use Permit application are provided under a separate Agenda Item this evening. ®Panted on Rn ::,,.•la:d Ptin�:r RECOMMENDATION It would be in order- for members of the City Council to open the public hearing, take testimony, and then consider adoption of the Urgency Ordinance and introduction of the standard- Ordinance that has been presented this evening. CRN:mlk ord.sta RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On August 7, 1995, applications were duly filed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District with respect to real property at the ±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 72-RH, and currently, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, requesting (1) to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow joint powers transit authority uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) a Conditional Use Permit to allow portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Crest Road property at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA (±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS). Section 2. On February 26, 1963, a Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the following five structures to be constructed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District site: (1) administration building, (2) education material and library facility building, (3) warehouse building, (4) district maintenance building, and (5) an elementary school building, The Conditional Use Permit expired on February 26, 1964 and no new buildings were constructed. Section 3. On, June 5, 1964 a Conditional Use Permit was denied by the Planning Commission to permit the construction of an (1) administration building, (2) elementary school building, and (3) district maintenance building. The Planning Commission found that the construction and location of the proposed administration building, maintenance building and garage would establish and permit a commercial use of the property that would consist of a garage for the storage of approximately thirty-seven (37) diesel school buses, a facility for repairing, maintaining and servicing the buses, a warehouse for the storage of school supplies and a repair/workshop for the repair and maintenance of school property, all of which uses will create noise, dirt and confusion from 6 AM in the morning until approximately 5 PM in the afternoon each day the facilities are in operation, and these uses would constitute a, nuisance and depreciate the value of all property adjoining the school property and interfere with the enjoyment of the residential use of the adjacent properties by the residents and owners. RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 PAGE 1 OF4 Section 4. Applications were made for the subject uses by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District on August 7, 1995. On August 17, 1995, Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on August 31, 1995. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other government agencies. No comments on the Negative Declaration were received. Section 5. The project as proposed is to permit portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. The school district proposes to permit a joint powers transit authority to use 500 square feet of the northernmost portion of a 7,600 square foot warehouse for administrative uses and 2,500 square feet of an existing asphalt paved area of school district property for the storage parking only of 10 vans. Section 6. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on September 19, 1995 and October 17, 1995. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, from all persons protesting the same, and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District representatives were in attendance at the hearing. Section 7. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the Planning Commission finds that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Based upon these findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 8. With respect to the request to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to include a joint powers transit authority under Section 17.16.040(B) Conditional Use Permit as Primary Use, the Planning Commission finds: A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies to maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character (Land Use Element, p. 15.), to maintain the rural character of Rolling Hills' road system (Circulation Element, p. 13.) and to maintain the private status of the streets within RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 PAGE 2 OF4 the City boundaries (Circulation Element, p. 13) because there will not be any development on the site and access shall continue from outside the gates of the City. B. The proposed use will fulfill a public necessity in the use of portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site for Peninsula students and residents. The proposed use will conserve public costs related to van storage, van fuel, van use and driver commuting distances. C. The proposed use will be convenient in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will be accessed from outside of the gates of the City. The transit vans will be stored at the school district property during the time they are not in use which will decrease road traffic on the Peninsula, reduce fuel consumption and preserve air quality. D. The proposed use will benefit the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Rolling Hills, as well as the citizens of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will not use Rolling Hills' roads, traffic will be decreased on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, fuel consumption will be reduced on the Peninsula, and the air quality of the Peninsula will be preserved. Section 9. Based upon the findings contained in Sections 7 and 8 of this resolution, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance to amend Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of Chapter 16 of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code to read: "B. Conditional Use As Primary Use. The following conditional uses may be permitted as a primary use on a lot: 1. Elementary school offering State -mandated curriculum; 2. Fire station; 3. Gate house; 4. Park and/or playground; 5. Public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property which is developed as a school maintenance facility in the RA -S-2 Zone; 6. Public utility building or structure, including a reservoir or tank, necessary for the provision of essential utility services to permitted uses in the City, but excluding wires, pipelines or poles; 7. Temporary manufactured home." RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 PAGE 3 OF4 PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1995. A ALLAN ROBERTS, C •' IRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 95-15 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 17, 1995 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Frost, Hankins, Raine, Witte and Chairman Roberts NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices RESOLUTION NO. 95-15 PAGE 4 OF4 DEPUTY CITY CLERK CrAD DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 255-U AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On August 7, 1995, applications were duly filed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District with respect to real property at the ±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 72-RH, and currently, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, requesting (1) to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow joint powers transit authority uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) a Conditional Use Permit to allow portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Crest Road property at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA (±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS). Section 2. On February 26, 1963, a Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the following five structures to be constructed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District site: (1) administration building, (2) education material and library facility building, (3) warehouse building, (4) district maintenance building, and (5) an elementary school building. The Conditional Use Permit expired on February 26, 1964 and no new buildings were constructed. Section 3. On, June 5, 1964 a Conditional Use Permit was denied by the Planning Commission to permit the construction of an (1) administration building, (2) elementary school building, and (3) district maintenance building. The Planning Commission found that the construction and location of the proposed administration building, maintenance building and garage would establish and permit a commercial use of the property that would consist of a garage for the storage of approximately thirty-seven (37) diesel school buses, a facility for repairing, maintaining and servicing the buses, a warehouse for the storage of school supplies and a repair/workshop for the repair and maintenance of school property, all of which uses will create noise, dirt and confusion from 6 AM in the morning until approximately 5 PM in the afternoon each day the facilities are in operation, and these uses would constitute a nuisance and depreciate the value of all property adjoining the school property and interfere with the enjoyment of the residential use of the adjacent properties by the residents and owners. ORDINANCE NO. 255-U PAGE 1 OF 5 DRAFT Section 4. Applications were made for the subject uses by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District on August 7, 1995. On August 17, 1995, Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on August 31, 1995. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other government agencies. No comments on the Negative Declaration were received. Section 5. The project as proposed is to permit portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. The school district proposes to permit a joint powers transit authority to use 500 square feet of the northernmost portion of a 7,600 square foot warehouse for administrative uses and 2,500 square feet of an existing asphalt paved area of school district property for the storage parking only of 10 vans. Section 6. On September 19, 1995 and October 17, 1995, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. The Commission adopted Resolution No. 95-15, recommending modification of Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 7. On October 23, 1995, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District representatives were in attendance at the hearing. Section 8. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the City Council finds that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Based upon these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 9. With respect to the request to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to include a joint powers transit authority under Section 17.16.040(B) Conditional Use Permit as Primary Use, the City Council finds: A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies to maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character (Land Use Element, p. 15.), to maintain the rural character of Rolling Hills' road system (Circulation Element, p. 13.) and to maintain the private status of the streets within ORDINANCE NO. 255-U PAGE 2 OF 5 DRAFT the City boundaries (Circulation Element, p. 13) because there will not be any development on the site and access shall continue from outside the gates of the City. B. The proposed use will fulfill a public necessity in the use of portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site for Peninsula students and residents. The proposed use will conserve public costs related to van storage, van fuel, van use and driver commuting distances. C. The proposed use will be convenient in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will be accessed from outside of the gates of the City. The transit vans will be stored at the school district property during the time they are not in use which will decrease road traffic on the Peninsula, reduce fuel consumption and preserve air quality. D. The proposed use will benefit the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Rolling Hills, as well as the citizens of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will not use Rolling Hills' roads, traffic will be decreased on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, fuel consumption will be reduced on the Peninsula, and the air quality of the Peninsula will be preserved. Section 10. Based upon the findings contained in Sections 8 and 9 of this ordinance, Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of Chapter 16 of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "B. Conditional Use As Primary Use. The following conditional uses may be permitted as a primary use on a lot: 1. Elementary school offering State -mandated curriculum; 2. 'Fire station; 3. Gate house; 4. Park and / or playground; 5. Public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property which is developed as a school maintenance facility in the RA -S-2 Zone; 6. Public utility building or structure, including a reservoir or tank, necessary for the provision of essential utility services to permitted uses in the City, but excluding wires, pipelines or poles; 7. Temporary manufactured home." ORDINANCE NO. 255-U PAGE 3 OF 5 DRAFT Section 11. This ordinance is an urgency ordinance which is necessary for the immediate preservation of public health, safety and welfare and shall take effect immediately. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority is experiencing a budgetary shortfall requiring the immediate reduction in costs or services. The Authority's use of this site has been found by the City and the Authority to be the only site reasonably available which could be used for the storage of transit vans without incurring substantial costs. The Authority's use of the site will allow the Authority to reduce personnel time, fuel costs, fuel consumption and provide more efficient service to area residents. In the absence of these savings, the Authority will be required to immediately begin to curtail services, which could have significant adverse impacts to the general welfare of the community. For these reasons, this ordinance is an urgency ordinance and shall take effect immediately. PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE 23RD DAY OF OCTOBER, 1995. GODFREY PERNELL, D..D.S. MAYOR ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK ORDINANCE NO. 255-U PAGE 4 OF 5 DRAFT STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 255-U entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 23, 1995 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK i ORDINANCE NO. 255-U PAGE 5 OF 5 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. 256 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. • THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On August 7, 1995, applications were duly filed by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District with respect to real property at the -±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 72-RH, and currently, 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, requesting (1) to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow joint powers transit authority uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) a Conditional Use Permit to allow portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Crest Road property at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA (±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS). Section 2. On February 26, 1963, a Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the following five structures to be constructed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District site: (1) administration building, (2) education material and library facility building, (3) warehouse building, (4) district maintenance building, and (5) an elementary school building. The Conditional Use Permit expired on February 26, 1964 and no new buildings were constructed. Section 3. On, June 5, 1964 a Conditional Use Permit was denied by the Planning Commission to permit the construction of an (1) administration building, (2) elementary school building, and (3) district maintenance building. The Planning Commission found that the construction and location of the proposed administration building, maintenance building and garage would establish and permit a commercial use of the property that would consist of a garage for the storage of approximately thirty-seven (37) diesel school buses, a facility for repairing, maintaining and servicing the buses, a warehouse for the storage of school supplies and a repair/workshop for the repair and maintenance of school property, all of which uses will create noise, dirt and confusion from 6 AM in the morning until approximately 5 PM in the afternoon each day the facilities are in operation, and these uses would constitute a nuisance .and depreciate the value of all property adjoining the school property and interfere with the enjoyment of the residential use of the adjacent properties by the residents and owners. Section 4. Applications were made for the subject uses by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District on August 7, 1995. On August 17, 1995, Planning ORDINANCE NO. 256 PAGE 1 OF 4 DRAFT staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on August 31, 1995. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other government agencies. No comments on the Negative Declaration were received. Section 5. The project as proposed is to permit portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. The school district proposes to permit a joint powers transit authority to use 500 square feet of the northernmost portion of a 7,600 square foot warehouse for administrative uses and 2,500 square feet of an existing asphalt paved area of school district property for the storage parking only of 10 vans. Section 6. On September 19, 1995 and October 17, 1995, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. The Commission adopted Resolution No. 95-15, recommending modification of Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 7. On October 23, 1995 and November 13, 1995, the City Council held a public hearing regarding the proposed ordinance regarding public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District representatives were in attendance at the hearing. Section 8. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the City Council finds that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment. Based upon these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 9. With respect to the request to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to include a joint powers transit authority under Section 17.16.040(B) Conditional Use Permit as Primary Use, the City Council finds: A. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies to maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character (Land Use Element, p. 15.), to maintain the rural character of Rolling Hills' road system (Circulation Element, p. 13.) and to maintain the private status of the streets within ORDINANCE NO. 256 PAGE 2 OF 4 DRAFT the City boundaries (Circulation Element, p. 13) because there will not be any development on the site and access shall continue from outside the gates of the City. B. The proposed use will fulfill a public necessity in the use of portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site for Peninsula students and residents. The proposed use will conserve public costs related to van storage, van fuel, van use and driver commuting distances. C. The proposed use will be convenient in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will be accessed from outside of the gates of the City. The transit vans will be stored at the school district property during the time they are not in use which will decrease road traffic on the Peninsula, reduce fuel consumption and preserve air quality. D. The proposed use will benefit the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Rolling Hills, as well as the citizens of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, in that portions of school district property used by the joint powers transit authority for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site will not use Rolling Hills' roads, traffic will be decreased on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, fuel consumption will be reduced on the Peninsula, and the air quality of the Peninsula will be preserved. Section 10. Based upon the findings contained in Sections 8 and 9 of this ordinance, Paragraph B of Section 17.16.040 of Chapter 16 of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read: "B. Conditional Use As Primary Use. The following conditional uses may be permitted as a primary use on a lot: 1. Elementary school offering State -mandated curriculum; 2. Fire station; 3. Gate house; 4. Park and/or playground; 5. Public transportation limited uses by a joint powers transit authority on school district property which is developed as a school maintenance facility in the RA -S-2 Zone; 6. Public utility building or structure, including a reservoir or tank, necessary for the provision of essential utility services to permitted uses in the City, but excluding wires, pipelines or poles; 7. Temporary manufactured home." ORDINANCE NO. 256 PAGE 3 OF 4 DRAFT PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THE DAY OF , 1995. GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. MAYOR ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING FULLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 256 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on 1995 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK ORDINANCE NO. 256 PAGE 4 OF 4 C1i `k'0fft, JJ,If 7C- INCORPORATE0 JANUARY 24, 1957 HEARING DATE: OCTOBER 17, 1995 TO: FROM: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377.7288 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 532 38 CREST ROAD WEST (± 31.14 ACRE WESTERN PORTION OF LOT 74 -MS) RA -S-2, ± 31.14 ACRES PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (PVPUSD) MR. MICHAEL F. ESCALANTE AUGUST 31, 1995 REQUEST (1) Amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow limited public authority uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) A Conditional Use Permit to permit portions of school district property used for a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit authority for limited administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) Crest Road property. BACKGROUND 1. At the September 19, 1995 meeting, the Planning Commission requested that the school district explore alternative sites for the storage parking only of the JPTA transit vans because of the complaints of adjacent residents who reside in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The RPV residents who spoke at the meeting were Ms. Kim Lindsay, 19 Cove View Drive; Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Nelson, 21 Cove View Drive; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bailin, 17 Cove View Drive. 2. Since that time, staff has received the attached letters of support from Mrs. Rosemary Humphrey, Chairman, Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority and Councilmember, Palos Verdes Estates; Mr. James B. Hendrickson, City Manager, City of Palos Verdes Estates and Mrs. Sheila Hoff, President, Palos Verdes Peninsula League of Women Voters. We received the attached letter ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 1 ® P•inlerl on 9.?cyrien Pane, of opposition from Mrs. Christa Hawkins, 37 Crest Road West in Rolling Hills. Mrs. Humphrey's letter addresses issues discussed at the previous Planning Commission meeting, including noise. Also attached are letters from Mr. Barry J. Hildebrand, President, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education; Mr. Paul D. Bussey, City Manager, City of Rancho Palos Verdes; and Mr. Douglas R. Prichard, City Manager City of Rolling Hills Estates supporting the approval of the requested use. Notices were sent to adjacent cities, other government agencies and to citizens within a 1,000 foot radius of the property. No other comments have been received. At the meeting, we will provide photos of the school district site that include the proposed areas of use. Because of its urgency to the school district, as noted in the letter from Assistant Superintendent Mr. Michael Escalante, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority who would like the Commission to make a final recommendation at this meeting, we have attached eight separate draft resolutions as Qptions for Planning Commission review. 3. The project as proposed is to permit portions of school district property used as a maintenance and warehouse facility to be used by a joint powers transit authority for limited administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. The school district proposes to permit the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority to use 500 square feet of the northernmost portion of a 7,600 square foot warehouse for limited administrative uses and 2,500 square feet of an existing asphalt paved area of school district property for the storage parking only of 10 vans. There will not be any transportation services behind the gates of the City of Rolling Hills and the City will not be spending any funds to support the transportation services. Palos Verdes Peninsula School District representatives will be in attendance at the meeting. 4. The subject site is presently occupied by 7 school buildings, a maintenance building, a warehouse building, a computer/office equipment repair building, a vehicle repair shop, and an administration building. The site is located within a one unit per 2 -acre designation and is surrounded at the north and west by one-story ranch style development with agricultural outbuildings. The Mary & Joseph Retreat property and St. John Fisher Church property, respectively, are located directly to the west of the school district property in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. One and two story residential housing in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is located to the southwest. Staff has inspected the portions of the site proposed for limited administrative office uses and transit van storage parking only and cannot identify any significant visual impacts to the City. ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 2 CD) 5. On February 26, 1963, a Conditional Use Permit was approved by the Planning Commission for the following five structures to be constructed at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District site: (1) administration building, (2) education material and library facility building, (3) warehouse building, (4) district maintenance building, and (5) an elementary school building, The Conditional Use Permit expired on February 26, 1964 and no new buildings were constructed. 6. On, June 5, 1964 a Conditional Use Permit was denied by the Planning Commission to permit the construction of an (1) administration building, (2) elementary school building, and (3) district maintenance building. The Planning Commission found that the construction and location of the proposed administration building, maintenance building and garage would establish and permit a commercial use of the property that would consist of a garage for the storage of approximately thirty-seven (37) diesel school buses, a facility for repairing, maintaining and servicing the buses, a warehouse for the storage of school supplies and a repair/workshop for the repair and maintenance of school property, all of which uses will create noise, dirt and confusion from 6 AM in the morning until approximately 5 PM in the afternoon each day the facilities are in operation, and these uses would constitute a nuisance and depreciate the value of all property adjoining the school property and interfere with the enjoyment of the residential use of the adjacent properties by the residents and owners. (At that time, it appears that the maintenance of the school buses was the most objectionable issue. The current request does not propose any vehicle maintenance of transit vans on the school district property. Nevertheless, state law permits local school facilities to exist for the direct benefit or support of student activities. It is in this light that the existing facilities exist. The current request is for transit uses that due to funding limitations cannot be limited to school transportation only. However, the reality is that the transportation vehicles will primarily serve school children on the Peninsula. 7. On August 17, 1995, Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment. A Negative Declaration was prepared and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published on August 31, 1995. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans, the photos, the draft resolutions from which the Commission may choose one from the ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 3 Code Amendment column first and/or one from the Conditional Use Permit column below, the Negative Declaration, take public testimony, and take final action as requested by the applicant in their letter dated September 27, 1995. i CODE AMENDMENT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CODE AMENDMENT] VERSION 1 Recommends City Council amend code to permit CUP for JPTA administration and parking storage uses RESOLUTION NO.. 95 -[CUP] VERSION 1 CUP permits JPTA administration & parking storage RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CODE AMENDMENT] VERSION 2 Recommends City Council amend code to permit CUP for JPTA administration office uses only RESOLUTION NO.95-[CUP] VERSION 2 CUP permits JPTA administration uses only & withdrawal of storage parking of transit vans RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CODE AMENDMENT] VERSION 3 Recommends City Council amend code to permit CUP for JPTA parking storage uses o - RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CUP] VERSION 3 CUP permits JPTA administration uses only & denies storage parking of transit vans RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CUP] VERSION 4 CUP permits JPTA storage parking uses only & denies administration uses RESOLUTION NO. 95 -[CUP] VERSION 5 CUP denies JPTA administration & storage parking uses ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 4 City opeolling INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NEGATIVE DECLARATION PROJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 532 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS CALIF 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Application has been filed with the City of Rolling Hills for approval of the project known as Zoning Case No. 532 to be located at the approximately 32 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS and currently 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills. CA and to be implemented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, The request is briefly described as: ZONING CASE NO. 532, Requests: (1) Amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance to allow limited public agency uses as a conditionally permitted use in the RA -S-2 Zone; and (2) A Conditional Use Permit to permit portions of school district property used for a maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit agency for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Crest Road property at 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills, CA (±31.14 acre western portion of Lot 74 -MS). Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling Hills, the Lead Agency has analyzed the project and determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment. Based on this finding, the Lead Agency prepared this NEGATIVE DECLARATION. FINDINGS OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: BASED ON THE ATTACHED INITIAL STUDY, AND CONDITION(S) (IF APPLICABLE), IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE PROJECT WILL NOT HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. A period of at least 20 days from the date of publication of the notice of this NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be provided to enable public review of the project specifications, the Initial Study and this document prior to the final adoption of the NEGATIVE DECLARATION by the Lead Agency. A copy of the project specifications is on file in the offices of The City of Rolling Hills. 2 Portuguese Bend Road. Rolling Hills. CA 90274. Date: August 17, 1995 By: Lola Ungar, cipal Planner ®Pnr e0 on RecvUec Pape, Cawliit___Iti" JAIL NO. 2 PORTU"UGSi ROO M. ROLLING HILLS, CATS. 90i1l TITLE Vicinity Map CASE NO. Zoning Case No: 532 APPLICANT Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District ADDRESS 38 Crest Road West, Rolling Hills SITE U Cu, Pottinf INCORPORATS0 JANUARY 21, 14$7 ENVIRONME TAI. INFORMATION FOES( (To Be Completed By Applicant) NO. 2 PORTuGu(U BEND ROAD POLLING milli CALIF 90274 13'01 377 19,21 FAX 13101377.728$ Date Filed August 8, 1995 Zoning Case No. 532 GENERAL INFORMATIOI4 Palos Verdes Unified School District L Applicant(s) Valmonte Administration Center TeL 1319 378-9966 3801 Via La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 Address 2. Legal Owner(s) Address SAME SAME TeL I ) 3. Project Address 38 Crest _Road West Western portion Assessor's Book No. 7569 - 22 • 900 Lot No. of Lot 74 4. Other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: City Council approval of Zoning Text Amendment. S. Existing zoning district RA —S-2 6. Proposed project/use of site The request is to permit `portions of school district property used for a maintenance and warehouse facility area to be used for a joint powers transit agency for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7. Site size 31.14 ± Acres 8. Net lot area 27.58 ± Acres 9. Total square footage of structures NIA 10. Number of floors of construction One 11. Basement square footage None 12. Total combined flatwork and structural lot coverage N/A 13. Will any exterior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls? N/A 14. Will any interior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls? N/A 15. Will the entire building structure requite a new roof? NJA i6. Wif the tthtin roof tc ti ksa tbaa 200 squat. ket add. N/A 11. V1rtn cut and fsll be balanced' Amounted N/A . Amount lid i� Area of disturbance. Square fed N/A . Percentage of lot 9. if tesideotial, include the unit siu. Squue fed N/A 20. If commercial, indicate the type of project, wbetber oeigbbotbood, city or regionally oriented, squat. footage of sales area, estimated employment per shift and loading facilities. N/A 21. If industrial, indicate the type of project, estimated employment pet shift, and loading facilities N/A 22. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community bcoeGts to be derived from the project. Rancho Del Mar Continuation High School conducts classes at the property site which serves the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The high school serves the communities of Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Estates, The high school has a capacity of 125 students but, varies substantially and quickly as students can graduate at any time during the 10 month school year. Also during the school year, eight teachers, one principal and a secretary commute to and from the property. For the entire year, a large portion of the site is used for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. There are 23 school maintenance workers who park their vehicles at the property and work off -site during the day. There are 5 warehouse workers who work on -site during the business day. Access to the school district property is via Crest Road from the west portion of the property outside the gates of the City of Rolling Hills. The Palos Verdes Peninsula community benefits are that the school district site is being used for the education of Peninsula High School students, and for the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. These uses do not impede one another. The site is screened by landscaping from the road. I3. Attacb plans. 24. Proposed scheduling. As soon as possible. 2S. If the project involves a she plan foie'', variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is reou'ued. The text of the City's Zoning Ordinance must be amended. This is because Section 17.16.040(B) of the Zoning Code lists the types of uses allowed in the RA -S-2 Zone with a Conditional Use Permit. The uses that are requested are not included in that list. Therefore, in order to allow the maintenance and warehouse facility area to be used for the storage parking only of local joint powers transit agency vans and for the related administrative uses, Section 17.16.040(8) would have to be amended to make that proposed use one of the types permitted with a Conditional Use Permit. In addition, the proposed use would require a Conditional Use Permit for the district property. -2- Ate the following items applic to the project or its effects? Discuu be! I items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). IISI 26. g 29. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands Of roads. .Y. 28. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. 1 X. 1 Y.. X- 29. Significant amounts of solid waste or Wet. 30. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes, or odors in vicinity. 31. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing draining patterns. 32. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. 33. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or more. 34. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. 35. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). 36. Substantially increased fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). 31. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 38. Describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. See Initial Study attached. 39. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one -family, guest house, office use, etc.) and scale of development (height, frontage, set•back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. See initial Study attached. VIVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Please explain all 'yes' and 'maybe' answers on separate sheets.) YEA .MAYBE .NQ 40. Ems. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g, Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 41. ti. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of airmovement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 42. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course or flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? . 101 • X X X g. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? Significant changes in the temperature, flow, or chemical content of surface thermal springs? 43. 1p ant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including tress, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? 44. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? e Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 45. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 46. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 47. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? 48. Natural Resource=. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 49. Risk_____ -f U . Will the proposal involve: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances ('inducting, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemical or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? so. Pouul� titian. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? si. j u in Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 52. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles? 53. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? 54. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy! • b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 55. Utilities.Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? 56. f. Solid waste and disposal? Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard excluding mental health? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 57. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? . 58 Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 59. Cultural Resources. a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archeological site? b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? X X X X X X X X X X .X. -7L X .]L YES MAYBE E.4 60. Mandatory Findings of Signiftcanet. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining kvels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory! Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short- term impact oo the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) b. c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may affect two or more separate resources where the impact is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effect on human beings, either directly or indirectly? -8- X X X NOTE: Before the Lead Agency can accept this application as complete, the applicant must consult the lists prepared pursuant to Section 659625 of the Government Code and submit a signed statement indicating whether the project and any alternatives are located on a site which is included on any such list, and shall specify any list. J-(AZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES STATEMENT The development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are contained on the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Accordingly, the project applicant is required to submit a signed statement which contains the following information: 1. Name of applicant Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District 3801 Via La Selva 2. Address. Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 3. Phone Number. (310) 791-2921 4. Address of Site (street name and number if available, and ZIP code): 38 Crest Road West Rolling Hills, CA 90274 S. Local Agency (city/county): City of Rolling Hills 6. Assessor's book, page, and parcel number. See Attached Legal Description 7. Specify any list pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code: STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES SITES LIST (availabl4 at City Hall). 8. Regulatory identification number. N/A 9. Date of List: JULY 1992 Date August 7, 1995 q„&L Signature Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified For School District Applicant the de%elopment project and any alternatives Date NOTE: lo the event that the project site and any alternatives are o• ted on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code, then the applicant ro rtify that fact as provided below. have consulted the lists compiled pursuant to Se ' a 659623 of the Government Code and hereby certify that oposed in this application are la contained on these fists, For Signature Applicant CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date August 17, 1995 forms\cnvironIli pp Signature LOLA UNGRJ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER For CITY OF ROLLING HILLS •10- DATE: City ./ 12./11.9 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1937 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM (INITIAL STUDY) CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PRELIMINARY DRAFT APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PROPERTY ADDRESS: ZONING AND AREA: CASE NO.: SUBJECT: AUGUST 17, 1995 PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377.7288 MR. MICHAEL ESCALANTE 38 CREST ROAD WEST (WESTERN PORTION OF LOT 74 -MS) . RAS-2, ±31.14 ACRES, IRREGULAR SHAPED LOT ZONING CASE NO. 532 REQUESTS: (1) AMEND THE ROLLING HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW LIMITED PUBLIC AGENCY USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE; AND (2) A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT PORTIONS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY USED FOR A MAINTENANCE AND WAREHOUSE FACILITY AT THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TO BE USED BY A JOINT POWERS TRANSIT AGENCY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE USES AND THE STORAGE PARKING ONLY OF 10 VANS AT THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CREST ROAD PROPERTY. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING Item 31.148. Description of project site. The project site is a large ±31.14 acre parcel consisting of undulating hillsides and knolls covered by grasses, and mature shrubs and trees, with some areas being heavily wooded. Currently, there are 12 one-story structures at the site. They consist of 7 school buildings, 1 maintenance building, 1 warehouse building, 1 computer/office equipment repair building, 1 vehicle repair shop, and 1 INITIAL STUDY ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 1 ®Pr.nrel on Re,: Flea Paper administration building. A long tree lined driveway off Crest Road West outside the City of Rolling Hills' gates beginning at the westernmost portion of the lot serves as the accessway to the Palos Verdes School District property. The school district is requesting to amend the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance and requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit portions of a high school continuation school and maintenance and warehouse facility at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District property to be used by a joint powers transit agency for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site. The site will continue to be used for the Rancho Del Mar Continuation High School and the storage and maintenance of school district vehicles and equipment. Native brush grows on the steep slope at the rear of the lot. Trees and shrubs surround the existing facility at the south, west and north. with native plants, grasses, shrubs, and trees beyond the facility area. Native birds and animals frequent the area such as sparrows, crows, raccoons, possum, skunks, gophers and an occasional fox. Item 39. Description of surrounding properties, The site is located within a one unit per 2 -acre designation and is surrounded at the north and west by one-story ranch style development with agricultural outbuildings. The Mary & Joseph Retreat property and St. John Fisher Church property, respectively, are located directly to the west of the school district property in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. One and two story residential housing in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is located to the southwest. 000 The following analysis is a description of the findings contained in the Environmental Information and Checklist Form which preceded this page. A detailed discussion of all potential environmental impacts checked "Yes" or "Maybe" is provided, along with appropriate mitigation measures. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Item 40. Earth. The proposed use will not require any development on the site. Item 41. Air The proposed use will generate slight increases in vehicle trips. It is determined that there will be approximately 40 additional average daily trips (ADT). The 10 transit agency vans will leave and return approximately 2 times a day. The total INITIAL STUDY ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 2 number of vehicle trips are equivalent to the total ADT of 4 single family residences which average 10 ADT's per residence. Regionally, the ADT's of the transit agency vans will be shortened because it will not be necessary for the vans to travel from and to the current Long Beach facility 4 times a day during "down" time. The impact on air quality in the City of Rolling Hills will be less than significant. Item 42. Water The proposed use will not require any development on the site and the impact generated from the storage parking only of 10 vans will be less than significant. Item 43. Plant Life The proposed use will not require' any development on the site. No known rare and endangered species of plants exist in the City. The impact of the current proposal is expected to be less than significant. Item 44. Animal Life The proposed use will not require any development on the site. The only animal listed by the Federal Government is the Palos Verdes Blue, a butterfly which was not seen in the Rolling Hills area from 1986 to 1994. In 1994, the Palos Verdes Blue was seen at the nearby San Pedro Fuel Depot Station. Several other animals do occur, however, that are considered as candidates for protection by either the Federal Government or the State Government. Recently, the California gnatcatcher was added to the list of endangered species and, in a recent census, pairs were located in the adjacent City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Other target species for the Rancho Palos Verdes Peninsula Area that are being studied by the State of California Department of Fish and Game are the Cactus Wren and the Coast Horned Lizard. The impact of the proposed use of portions of a maintenance and warehouse facility area of school district property to be used by a joint powers transit agency for administrative uses and the storage parking only of 10 vans at the site is expected to be less than significant. Item 46. Light and Glare The proposed use will not require any development on the site. The 10 joint powers transit agency vans will leave and return approximately 2 times a day. The use of running lights will be required only during dense fog or early winter evenings. Vans will access the the school district site from outside the City. Dense landscape screening surrounds the school district site at the west, north and east. Light and glare impacts therefore are expected to be less than significant. INITIAL STUDY ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE Item 52. Transportation/Circulation a. The proposed use will generate slight increases in vehicle trips. It is determined that there will be approximately 40 additional average daily trips (ADT) resulting from the 10 joint powers transit agency vans leaving and returning approximately 2 times a day. The total number of vehicle trips are equivalent to the total ADT of 4 single family residences which average 10 ADT per residence. This is considered less than significant. b. The proposed use will not effect parking facilities or demand for new parking. The transit agency vans are proposed to be stored in a tree -shaded asphalt paved area near the west end of the property outside school district fencing. This is considered less than significant. c. The proposed use will not impact existing transportation systems. The transit agency vans are proposed to be stored in a tree -shaded asphalt paved area near the west end of the property outside school district fencing and access will be from outside the City of Rolling Hillsd. This is considered less than significant. d. The proposed use will not impact or alter the present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods. The transit agency vans are proposed to be stored in a tree -shaded asphalt paved area near the west end of the property outside school district fencing and access will be from outside the City of Rolling Hills. This is considered less than significant. f. The proposed use will not require any development on the site and there will be no increase to traffic hazards to motor vehicles. Access to the school district site will be from outside the City of Rolling Hills. This is considered less than significant. INITIAL STUDY ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 4 aoo On the basis of this initial evaluation: (check one) X I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION has been prepared. _ I find the project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is require Date August 17, 1995 INITIAL STUDY ZONING CASE NO. 532 PAGE 5 By: LOLA M. UNGAR, PR NCAL PLANNER For the City of Rolling Hills (Lead Agency) CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA SS COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I am a citizen of the United States. I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within proceeding; my business address is 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. Onthe day of �,j , 1995 I serve the within a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the person, or persons, named below by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelop with postage thereon fully prepaid, in the United States mail at Rolling Hills, California addressed as follows: FAXED MAILED DELIVERED Palos Verdes City Attorney City Manager City Council Peninsula News Also posted at City Hall. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 1/ day of �. , 1995 at Rolling Hills, California. MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK City o/2 PP.q JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD • ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 NOTICE OF.PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills will hold a public hearing during their regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, September 25, 1995, commencing at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California to consider the following: PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND • INTRODUCTION OF A NON -URGENCY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING JOINT POWER TRANSIT AUTHORITY LIMITED USES AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED. USE IN THE RA -S-2 ZONE, AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Any person is welcome to review the staff report prior to the public hearing at City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, after 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 21, 1995. CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY CLERK Publish once in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News Saturday, September 16, 1995 Printed on Recycled Paper. C4, ol leo fL'ny INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 FAX COVER SHEET DATE: �� q S TO: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377.7288 E-mait Cityofrhpaol.Com TIME SENT: / : 0 S /Cyl-‘ FROM: . k FAX: OPERATOR: SUBJECT: REMARKS: 9) )95. 64(1/1 ttl4AJ aLLU/t/LY \AJkJ2 'A4CbtAt2 \k/tYK-a-_ TOTAL PAGES (including cover sheet): The City of Rolling Hills uses a Savinfax Model 300 telecopier as its primary telecopier. It is compatible with Group 1, 2 and 3 telecopy machines. 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