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RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 79-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 10955
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 10955 has been filed, which would allow
for the division of a 23,995 square foot site into two (2) parcels, each meet-
ing the minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map 10955 is located at the northeast corner of
Palos Verdes Drive West and Via Lorado which is in an RS-4 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this matter at a public
meeting held on October 9 and 23, 1979 at which time all interested parties
were given the opportunity to be heard and present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the division of the parcel into two (2) parcels, each
greater than 10,000 square feet, is consistent with the City's General Plan
and Development Code.
Section 2: That the site is physically suitable to accommodate two (2)
lots in terms of design and potential uses and that said division will not
result in significant environmental impact, based on compliance with the City's
Development Code, General Plan, and consideration of information contained in
the project's Initial Study and Negative Declaration for Environmental Assess-
ment No. 358.
Section 3: That the creation of two (2) lots for residential purposes will
not be materially detrimental to property values, jeopardize, endanger, or other-
wise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, or general welfare of
persons or properties in the surrounding area, nor will it adversely affect the
peace, health, safety or general welfare in the area since conditions of approval
require on and off site improvements.
Section 4: That the Planning Commission does hereby declare that a Nega-
tive Declaration was granted in compliance with City and State Environmental
Impact Report guidelines and that the Commission has reviewed and considered
the contents of the Initial Study in reaching its decision.
Section 5: That the Planning Commission hereby determines that division
and development of the property in the manner set forth on the map of Tentative
Parcel Map No. 10955 will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete
exercise of the public entity and/or public rights-of-way and/or easements
within the tentative parcel map.
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 10955
subject to the attached conditions marked Exhibit "A", which are necessary to
protect the public health, safety and general welfare in the area.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 23rd day of October , 1979.
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haron W. Hightower
Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission
EXHIBIT "A"
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 10955 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. This approval expires twelve (12) months from the date of approval of this
resolution.
2. The final map must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section to assure
that all geologic factors have been properly evaluated.
3. A soil engineering report will be required prior to approval of buildings
or grading plan.
4. As portions of the property are subject to sheet overflow and high velocity
scouring action, prior to the issuance of building periftits, plans must be
approved to:
a. Eliminate the sheet overflow or elevate the floors of the buildings
with no openings in the foundation walls to at least twelve (12)
inches above the finished pad grade.
b. Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high velocity
scouring action.
C. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
d. Approval of map must relate to local drainage.
5. Approval of this land division is contingent upon discharge of sewage into
existing main sewer lines. The subdivider shall consult the Sewer Design
Section of the Department of City Engineer.of Rancho Palos Verdes to deter-
mine the sewer design requirements.
6. The discharge of sewage from this land division into the public sewer system
shall not violate the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the
Water Code.
7. All lots shall be served by adequately sized water system facilities which
shall include fire hydrants of the size and type and location as determined
by the Fire Chief. The water mains shall be of sufficient size to accommo-
date the total domestic and fire flows required for the land division. Do-
mestic flows required are to be determined by the City Engineer. Fire flows
required are to be determined by the Fire Chief.
8. At the time the final land division map is submitted for checking, plans and
specifications for the water system facilities shall be submitted to the
City Engineer for checking and approval, and shall comply with the City
Engineer's standards. Approval for filing of this land division is contin-
gent upon approval of plans and specifications mentioned above. If the
water system facilities are not installed prior to the filing of this land
division the subdivider must also submit a labor and materials bond in addi-
tion to either:
a. An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the amount estimated
--by-*the City Engineer guaranteeing the installation of the -water sys�_n_
tem, or
b. An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the City Engineer,
indicating that the subdivider has entered into a contract with the
serving water utility to construct the water system as required,
and has deposited with such water utility security guaranteeing pay-
ment for the installation of the water system.
Resolution P.C. No. 79-15
9. There shall also be filed with this Division a statement from the water
purveyor indicating that the proposed water mains and any other required
facilities will be operated by the purveyor and that under normal operat-
ing conditions the systems will meet the requirements for the land division.
10. The developer shall file with this Division a statement from the water pur-
veyor indicating that water service will be provided by the water purveyor
to each of the lots shown on this land division map.
11. The grading plan must be approved prior to the filing of a final map.
12. The grading plan shall conform to the approved tentative map.
13. Landscaping and irrigation plans are required and are to be approved by the
City prior to filing of final map. Bonds and agreements must be submitted
for any required grading, landscaping or irrigation improvements not com-
pleted -prior to filing of a final map.
14. Vehicular access rights to Palos Verdes Drive West dedicated by Tract No.
25187, filed in Book 756, pages 83 and 84 shall be shown on the final map.
Vehicular access rights to Palos Verdes Drive West shall be dedicated to
the City. Also, vehicular access rights to Via Lorado shall be dedicated
to the City with the exception of a fifteen (15) foot driveway access as
indicated on the tentative map.
15. Both lots 1 and 2 shall take access from a common driveway. An access
easement for lot 2 will be required.
16. Full improvements shall be required for Palos Verdes Drive West along front-
age of development (property line to median centerline). This shall include
P.C.C. curb and gutter, pavement, excavation, grading, irrigation and land-
scaping; and all appurtenant work in accordance with Street Standard Study.
A cash contribution shall be acceptable in lieu of construction of said im-
provements.
17. Drainage shall not be permitted over the public right of way. Provide for
parkway drains or connection to existing drainage facilities.
18. The developer shall submit to the City a parkland dedication fee of $ 5600
prior to the approval of the final parcel map.
19. Design and improvement plans for private driveway construction and access
improvements must be submitted to the Director of Planning and Director of
Public Works prior to approval of the final map. Agreements and bonds and/
or cash deposit shall be required for all access work and improvements.
20. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be
granted, dedicated or offered for dedication for public streets or highways,
access rights, building restriction rights of other easements until after
the final map is filed with the County Recorder unless such easements are
subordinated to the proposed grant or dedication. If easements are granted
after the date of tentative approval, a subordination must be executed by
the easement holder prior to the filing of the final map.
21. A final map prepared by, -or under the direction of, a registered civil
engineer or licensed land surveyor must be processed through this Depart-
ment prior to being filed with the County Recorder.
22. Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for his examination
pursuant to Section 66450 of the Government Code, obtain clearances from
all affected departments and divisions, including a clearance from the
Subdivision Section of Mapping Division of the County Engineer for the
following items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of
certificates and signatures, etc.
Page two Exhibit "A" of Resolution P.C. No. 79-15
23. The City's final map fee shall be paid to the City within six (6) months
of the approval of the tentative map.
24. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the final resolution and condi-
tions, the developer (owner) shall read and consent in writing to said
conditions.
25. Approval of the final map is subject to the condition that following
recordation, the developer shall submit to the City a brownline and a
print of the recorded map.
26. If signatures of record title interests appear on the final map, submit
a preliminary guarantee. A final guarantee will be required at the time
of filing of the parcel map with the County Recorder. If said signatures
do not appear on the final map, a preliminary title report/guarantee is
needed that covers the area showing all fee owners and interest holders.
The account for this preliminary title report/guarantee should remain open
until the final parcel map is filed -with the County Recorder.
Page three Exhibit "A" of Resolution P.C. No. 79-15