Exhibit “K” Existing Land Use Approvals - City of Santa Monica

Exhibit “K”
Existing Land Use Approvals
CITY OF SANTA MONICA
CITY PLANNING DIVISION
PLANNING COMMISSION
STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL ACTION
PROJECT
CASE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit 99-027
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
CASE PLANNER:
PROPERTY
OWNER:
725 California Avenue and 1140 Seventh Street
St. Monica Church
Bradley J. Misner, Associate Planner
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
REQUEST:
Application for Conditional Use Permit to change the legal
status of St. Monica Church, High School, and Elementary
School located at 725 California Avenue from legal
nonconforming to legal conforming, and to construct a
new off-site parking lot having 26 non-required, compact
parking spaces at 1140 Seventh Street.
CEQA STATUS:
The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of
CEQA pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301, and Class 11,
Section 15311(b) of the State Implementation Guidelines
in that the request to change the status of the use of
property located at 725 California Avenue from legal, nonconforming
to conforming involves no expansion of the
existing use and the project involves the construction of a
small parking lot accessory to the existing institutional

facilities (the church and schools).
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
December 6, 2000
X
Date.
Approved based on the following findings and subject to the
conditions below.
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Other.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF ACTION
December 6, 2000 Conditional Use Permit 99-027
EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF ACTION(S):
December 21, 2000 Conditional Use Permit 99-027
EXPIRATION DATE(S) OF ANY PERMITS GRANTED:
December 21, 2001 Conditional Use Permit 99-027
LENGTH OF ANY POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF EXPIRATION DATE(S):
Any request for an extension of the expiration date must be received in writing by the
City Planning Division prior to expiration of this permit.
Six (6) Months: Conditional Use Permit 99-027
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Plans
1. This approval is for those plans dated November 21, 2000, and for those plans
dated November 3, 1992 for the Trepp Center and August 20, 1997 for the Duval
Center, copies of which shall be maintained in the files of the City Planning
Division. Project development shall be consistent with such plans, except as
otherwise specified in these conditions of approval.

2. The Plans shall comply with all other provisions of Chapter 1, Article IX of the
Municipal Code, (Zoning Ordinance) and all other pertinent ordinances and
General Plan policies of the City of Santa Monica.
3. Final parking lot layout and specifications shall be subject to the review and
approval of the Parking and Traffic Engineer.
4. Minor amendments to the plans shall be subject to approval by the Director of
Planning and Community Development. A significant change in the approved
concept including but not limited to expansion of the square footage of the church
or school buildings, the expansion of the church or school operating hours as
described in Attachment B, or the expansion of the suface parking lot operating
hours beyond 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, shall be subject to Planning Commission
Review. Construction shall be in conformance with the plans submitted or as
modified by the Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board or Director of
Planning and Community Development.
Architectural Review Board
5. Prior to consideration of the project by the Architectural Review Board, the
applicant shall review disabled access requirements with the Building and Safety
Division and make any necessary changes in the project design to achieve
compliance with such requirements. The Architectural Review Board, in its
review, shall pay particular attention to the aesthetic, landscaping, and setback
impacts of any ramps or other features necessitated by accessibility
requirements.
6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the parking lot the ARB shall review
and approve final design, landscape and irrigation plans, and screening.
7. Prior to Final Inspection, the applicant shall provide adequate outdoor lighting (for
safety) subject to the approval of the ARB.
8. Prior to submittal of landscape plans for Architectural Review Board approval, the
applicant shall contact the Department of Environmental and Public Works
Management regarding urban runoff plans and calculations.
9. Construction period signage shall be subject to the approval of the Architectural
Review Board.
10. Plans for final design, landscaping, screening, trash enclosures, and signage
shall be subject to review and approval by the Architectural Review Board.

11. The Architectural Review Board, in its review, shall pay particular attention to the
project's pedestrian orientation and amenities; scale and articulation of design
elements; exterior colors, textures and materials; window treatment; glazing; and
landscaping.
12. Landscaping plans shall comply with Subchapter 5B(Landscaping Standards) of
the zoning ordinance including use of water-conserving landscaping materials,
landscape maintenance and other standards contained in the Subchapter.
13. Refuse areas, storage areas and mechanical equipment shall be screened in
accordance with SMMC Section 9.04.10.02.130-9.04.10.02.150. Refuse areas
shall be of a size adequate to meet on-site need, including recycling. The
Architectural Review Board in its review shall pay particular attention to the
screening of such areas and equipment. Any rooftop mechanical equipment
shall be minimized in height and area, and shall be located in such a way as to
minimize noise and visual impacts to surrounding properties. Unless otherwise
approved by the Architectural Review Board, rooftop mechanical equipment shall
be located at least five feet from the edge of the roof. Except for solar hot water
heaters, no residential water heaters shall be located on the roof.
14. No gas or electric meters shall be located within the required front or street side
yard setback areas. The Architectural Review Board in its review shall pay
particular attention to the location and screening of such meters.
Demolition
15. During construction, a security fence, the height of which shall be the maximum
permitted by the Zoning Ordinance, shall be maintained around the perimeter of
the lot. The lot shall be kept clear of all trash, weeds, etc.
Construction
16. Unless otherwise approved by the Department of Environmental and Public
Works Management, all sidewalks shall be kept clear and passable during the
grading and construction phase of the project.
17. Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, paving and driveways which need replacing or removal
as a result of the project as determined by the Department of Environmental and
Public Works Management shall be reconstructed to the satisfaction of the Department
of Environmental and Public Works Management. Approval for this
work shall be obtained from the Department of Environmental and Public Works
Management prior to issuance of the building permits.
18. Vehicles hauling dirt or other construction debris from the site shall cover any
open load with a tarpaulin or other secure covering to minimize dust emission.

19. Street trees shall be maintained, relocated or provided as required in a manner
consistent with the City's Tree Code (Ord. 1242 CCS), per the specifications of
the Community and Cultural Services Division and the Department of
Environmental and Public Works Management. No street tree shall be removed
without the approval of the Community and Cultural Services Division.
20. A construction period mitigation plan shall be prepared by the applicant for
approval by the Department of Environmental and Public Works Management
prior to issuance of a building permit. The approved mitigation plan shall be
posted on the construction site for the duration of the project construction and
shall be produced upon request. As applicable, this plan shall 1) Specify the
names, addresses, telephone numbers and business license numbers of all
contractors and subcontractors as well as the developer and architect; 2)
Describe how demolition of any existing structures is to be accomplished; 3)
Indicate where any cranes are to be located for erection/construction; 4)
Describe how much of the public street, alleyway, or sidewalk is proposed to be
used in conjunction with construction; 5) Set forth the extent and nature of any
pile-driving operations; 6) Describe the length and number of any tiebacks which
must extend under the property of other persons; 7) Specify the nature and
extent of any dewatering and its effect on any adjacent buildings; 8) Describe
anticipated construction-related truck routes, number of truck trips, hours of
hauling and parking location; 9) Specify the nature and extent of any helicopter
hauling; 10) State whether any construction activity beyond normally permitted
hours is proposed; 11) Describe any proposed construction noise mitigation measures;
12) Describe construction-period security measures including any fencing,
lighting, and security personnel; 13) Provide a drainage plan; 14) Provide a
construction-period parking plan which shall minimize use of public streets for
parking; 15) List a designated on-site construction manager.
21. No construction-related vehicles may be parked on the street at any time or on
the subject site during periods of peak parking demand. All construction-related
vehicles must be parked for storage purposes at on offsite location on a private
lot for the duration of demolition and construction. The offsite location shall be
approved as part of the Department of Environmental and Public Works review of
the construction period mitigation plan and by the Department of City Planning if
a Temporary Use Permit is required.
22. A sign shall be posted on the property in a manner consistent with the public
hearing sign requirements which shall identify the address and phone number of
the owner and/or applicant for the purposes of responding to questions and
complaints during the construction period. Said sign shall also indicate the hours
of permissible construction work.
23. The property owner shall insure any graffiti on the site is promptly removed
through compliance with the City's graffiti removal program.

24. A copy of these conditions shall be posted in an easily visible and accessible
location at all times during construction at the project site. The pages shall be
laminated or otherwise protected to ensure durability of the copy.
Environmental Mitigation
25. Ultra-low flow plumbing fixtures are required on all new development and
remodeling where plumbing is to be added. (Maximum 1.6 gallon toilets and 1.0
gallon urinals and low flow shower head.)
26. To mitigate solid waste impacts, prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy,
project owner shall submit a recycling plan to the Department of Environmental
and Public Works Management for its approval. The recycling plan shall include
1) list of materials such as white paper, computer paper, metal cans, and glass to
be recycled; 2) location of recycling bins; 3) designated recycling coordinator; 4)
nature and extent of internal and external pick-up service; 5) pick-up schedule; 6)
plan to inform tenants/ occupants of service.
27. Parking areas and structures and other facilities generating wastewater
with significant oil and grease content are required to pretreat these wastes
before discharging to the City sewer or storm drain system. Pretreatment will
require that a clarifier or oil/water separator be installed and maintained on site.
In cases where settleable solids are present (or expected) in greater amounts
than floatable oil and grease, a clarifier unit will be required. In cases where the
opposite waste characteristics are present, an oil/water separator with automatic
oil draw-off will be required instead. The General Services Department will set
specific requirements. Building Permit plans shall show the required installation.
28. To mitigate storm water and surface runoff from the project site, an Urban Runoff
Mitigation Plan may be required by the Department of Environmental and Public
Works Management (EPWM) pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 7.10.
Applicant shall contact EPWM to determine applicable requirements, which
include the following:
Non-storm water runoff, sediment and construction waste from
the construction site and parking areas is prohibited from leaving
the site;
An sediments or materials which are tracked off-site must be
removed the same day they are tracked off-site;
Excavated soil must be located on the site and soil piles should
be covered and otherwise protected so that sediments do not go
into the street or adjoining properties;
Washing of construction or other vehicles shall be allowed
adjacent to a construction site. No runoff from washing vehicles
on a construction site shall be allowed to leave the site;

Drainage controls may be required depending on the extent of
grading and topography of the site.
New development is required to reduce projected runoff pollution
by at least twenty percent through incorporation of design
elements or principles, such as increasing permeable surfaces,
diverting or catching runoff via swales, berms, and the like;
orientation of drain gutters towards permeable areas;
modification of grades; use of retention structures and other
methods.
Miscellaneous Conditions
29. The building address shall be painted on the roof of the building and shall
measure four feet by eight feet (32 square feet).
30. The operation shall at all times be conducted in a manner not detrimental to
surrounding properties or residents by reason of lights, noise, activities, parking
or other actions.
31. Prior to Final Inspection of the parking lot, a Transportation Demand
Management plan in accordance with Chapter 9.16 of the Zoning Ordinance shall
be approved by the Transportation Management Division in order to implement
strategies that will encourage individuals to utilize alternative means of travel and
from the church.
32. If any archaeological remains are uncovered during excavation or construction,
work in the affected area shall be suspended and a recognized specialist shall be
contacted to conduct a survey of the affected area at project's owner's expense.
A determination shall then be made by the Director of Planning and Community
Development to determine the significance of the survey findings and appropriate
actions and requirements, if any, to address such findings.
33. Street and/or alley lighting shall be provided on public rights-of-way adjacent to
the project if and as needed per the specifications and with the approval of the
Department of Environmental and Public Works Management.
34. Mechanical equipment shall not be located on the side of any building which is
adjacent to a residential building on the adjoining lot. Roof locations may be
used when the mechanical equipment is installed within a sound rated parapet
enclosure.
35. Final approval of any mechanical equipment installation will require a noise test
in compliance with SMMC section 4.12.040. Equipment for the test shall be
provided by the owner or contractor and the test shall be conducted by the owner
or contractor. A copy of the noise test results on mechanical equipment shall be

submitted to the Community Noise officer for review to ensure that noise levels
do not exceed maximum allowable levels for the applicable noise zone.
36. Final building plans submitted for approval of a building permit shall include on
the plans a list of all permanent mechanical equipment to be placed outdoors and
all permanent mechanical equipment to be placed indoors which may be heard
outdoors.
Validity of Permits
37. In the event permittee violates or fails to comply with any conditions of approval
of this permit, no further permits, licenses, approvals or certificates of occupancy
shall be issued until such violation has been fully remedied.
38. Within ten days of City Planning Division transmittal of the approved Statement of
Official Action, project applicant shall sign and return a copy of the Statement of
Official Action prepared by the City Planning Division, agreeing to the Conditions
of approval and acknowledging that failure to comply with such conditions shall
constitute grounds for potential revocation of the permit approval. By signing
same, applicant shall not thereby waive any legal rights applicant may possess
regarding said conditions. The signed Statement shall be returned to the City
Planning Division. Failure to comply with this condition may constitute grounds
for potential permit revocation.
39. This determination shall not become effective for a period of fourteen days from
the date of determination or, if appealed, until a final determination is made on
the appeal. Any appeal must be made in the form required by the Zoning
Administrator. The approval of this permit shall expire if the rights granted are not
exercised within one year from the permit’s effective date. Exercise of rights
shall mean actual commencement of the use granted by the permit. One sixmonth
extension may be permitted if approved by the Director of Planning and
Community Development. Applicant is on notice that time extensions may not be
granted if development standards relevant to the project have changed since
project approval.
Parking Lot Conditions (1140 7 th Street)
40. The parking lot at 1140 7 th Street is parking provided in addition to any
requirements of CUP 97-019 and VAR 97-026 and shall be for use of St. Monica
Church and school employees and parishioners only. Furthermore, the lot shall
be used for parking of vehicles only and shall not be used for commercial
purposes.

41. The parking lot landscaping peninsulas and perimeter strips shall remain and be
maintained for the life of the project. Furthermore, maintenance shall occur on a
weekly basis and shall occur during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
42. The proposed parking lot shall be operated from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on
weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday with the
exception that on religious holidays and for special events a request for approval
of alternate hours may be made in writing to the Director of Planning and
Community Development. For purposes of this condition, the lot shall be
completely vacated by 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise allowed to close later.
43. Vehicular access to and from the parking lot shall be via 6 th Court from Wilshire
Boulevard. A signs shall be posted informing employees and parishioners exiting
the lot that all cars shall make a left turn only. This will ensure southbound travel
down 6 th Court in order to access Wilshire Boulevard.
44. Signage shall be posted throughout the lot which shall read, “Please Be Quiet;
Residential Neighborhood” in order to help mitigate noise impacts to the
immediate residential uses.
45. Prior to operation of the parking lot, low-level lighting, subject to review and
approval of the Architectural Review Board, shall be installed for security and
visibility.
46. The proposed trees along the north property line shall be spaced uniformly.
Trees specified shall be of an adequate size and variety to provide a full canopy
above the adjacent 6-foot wall within two years. The proposed landscape plan
requires approval of the Architectural Review Board prior to installation.
47. The parking lot driveway aisle shall be a permeable surface that will mitigate the
heat island effect and urban runoff. The permeable surface shall be a surface
that does not produce a significant amount of noise, (i.e., no gravel or crushed
stone).
Special Conditions from CUP 92-048/VAR 92-039 (Trepp Center)
48. Prior to consideration of the project by the Architectural Review Board, the
applicant shall redesign the proposed project reducing the exterior walls by 1 foot
to a height of 28 feet.
49. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the parking lot shall be restriped
per plans submitted 2/11/93 to provide 14 additional parking spaces.

50. During school hours, the second floor conference and meeting rooms shall
be used by staff and students of the elementary and high schools or church
personnel who work or reside on the site only.
51. As part of the North of Wilshire Overlay District requirements, a minimum
of 50% of the required sideyard setback along Lincoln Boulevard shall be
landscaped and a minimum of two 24” box trees shall be planted in the front
yard, the location of which shall be reviewed by the Architectural Review Board.
52. The conference/meeting rooms shall not be used 30 minutes prior or 30
minutes following any Sunday church service.
53. The school shall implement an afternoon pick-up program similar to the new
morning drop-off procedures prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
Special Conditions from CUP 97-019/VAR 97-026 (Duval Center)
54. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall restripe the parking lot
at 725 California Aveneue to provide a total of 199 parking spaces as previously
approved under Variance 92-039. The proposed parking plan shall be reviewed
and approved by the Department of Parking and Traffic.
55. Prior to certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall submit for approval by the
Director of Planning and Community Development either an onsite attendant
parking plan or documentation of a lease agreement for parking on a site within
1000 feet of the project site which provides an additional 27 parking spaces
during the peak parking demand periods. If the lease agreement option is
selected, a plan shall be submitted for approval by the Director of Planning and
Community Development that demonstrates how the applicant will ensure that
the offsite parking will be utilized. If at any time the lease agreement is
terminated for any reason, the applicant shall provide new documentation to the
City of a lease agreement for the same amount of parking on an alternate site
within 1000 feet of the project site or shall submit an onsite attendant parking
plan for approval by the Director of Planning and Community Development.
Peak parking demand periods shall include: Saturdays between the hours of 9:30
and 4:00 pm when there are weddings in the church and Duval Center with
simultaneous meetings occurring in the Trepp Center, Pastoral Center or Duval
Center; every Sunday between the hours of 9:00 am and 12 noon; on Christmas
Eve between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm and 11:30 pm to 1:30 am; and Easter Sunday
between 6:30 am and 2:00 pm.

56. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall implement the following
notification/education measures to reduce the inconvenience and negative
impact of the modification to the use of the lot:
A. Notice shall be provided in the weekly bulletin on a regular basis regarding
the times and procedures for the onsite attendant or offsite leased lot
parking.
B. On-site signing which meets the size, height, lettering and location
requirements approved by the Director of Planning and Community
Development shall be installed notifying parishioners of the times the
attendant parking or leased lot parking will be in effect.