PC RES 1980-021 RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 80-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 71 FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
IN A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Tumanjan and Tumanjan Investments, Inc. , has requested a Condi-
tional Use Permit to allow a Residential Planned Development (RPD) on a 14.6
acre site located on Seacove Drive, between Nantasket Drive and Coastsite Drive,
which is zoned Residential Single Family (RS-1) and Open Space Hazard (OH); and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's
Development Code a public hearing was held on October 14, 1980, at which time
all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and to 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 proposed Residential Planned Development (RPD) is
permitted in single family districts, subject to the issuance of a Conditional
Use Permit.
Section 2: That the 14.6 acre site, located on Seacove Drive is adequate
in size and configuration to allow for eleven (11) single family dwelling units
and a public "vista park" under an RPD concept and for open space, private out-
door living areas, landscaping, and other features required by the Development
Code or by conditions imposed by this permit. Further, that the "common open
space" standard required by Section 9133 C 1 of the City's Development Code is
hereby waived since private open space and outdoor living areas (patios and
yard areas) are in substantial excess of the Code requirement and since the
public vista park and open space preservation and trail easement will largely
function as common open space due to its size, configuration and location.
Section 3: That the proposed RPD is not contrary to the General Plan
and Coastal Specific Plan since said conformance has been insured by site de-
sign and landscaping requirements, which are included as conditions of approval
to this permit and Tentative Tract Map No. 39672.
Section 4: That the RPD will locate individual driveways on Seacove
Drive, which is improved and designed to carry both the type and the quantity
of traffic generated.
Section 5: That given the project's location, site design, and condi-
tions imposed through this permit, the granting of this Conditional Use Permit
will not significantly adversely affect the peace, health, safety, or general
welfare of the area, nor will it be materially detrimental to property values,
jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health,
safety, and welfare of persons in the surrounding area.
Section 6: That the Planning Commission does hereby declare that Final
Environmental Impact Report No. 17 has been completed in compliance with State
and local environmental guidelines and that the Commission has reviewed and
considered its contents in reaching its decision. The Planning Commission
further finds that the approval of this Conditional Use Permit will not result
in a significant adverse environmental impact, since mitigation measures are
required.
Section 7: That the "Workable Phase" as identified in Section 9134 E
of the Development Code is hereby waived since there are no common areas or
common recreation facilities within the development and since there are con-
ditions which adequately control all off-site improvements, site development,
and construction.
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Section 8: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants Conditional Use Permit No. 71 for
the use described herein, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit "A"
which are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare
in the area.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th day of October , 1980.
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Harvey Bro , Chairman
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Ga 'Weber
Acting Dire '.r of Planning
and Secreta to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 71 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. No more than eleven (11) single family dwelling units shall be permitted.
2. Prior to the approval of the final map, a bond or other acceptable security
shall be posted to ensure completion of all off-site and on-site improve-
ments as identified in this permit or required by the tentative tract map
approval.
3. A Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restr`ic'tions shall be approved
by the City Attorney and Director of Planning pr-ior to final approval.
Said CC&Rs shall include but not be limited to the following provisions:
A. Identify the presence of the Coastal Setback Zone on each lot and
provide that no permanent structure shall be permitted closer than
twenty-five (25) feet to said zone unless approval is granted in
writing by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes. Furthermore, no grading (cut of fill) shall be permitted
within the Coastal Setback Zone without written approval by the
Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. No develop-
ment other than landscaping shall be permitted seaward of the
Coastal Setback line, and the landscaping plan shall include fenc-
ing up to six (6) feet in height which allows for ninety (90) per-
cent light and air.
B. Identify the presence of a twenty-five (25) foot easement for open
space preservation with public access. The CC&Rs shall also prohi-
bit structures, accessory structures, fences, walls, hedges, land-
scaping or any other such obstacle within said easement without
the written approval from the City Council of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes.
C. Limit the height of all structures to a maximum of sixteen (16)
feet as measured from the average existing grade elevation of the
minimum front structure setback line to the ridgeline or highest
point of the structure. The approved Tentative Tract Map No.
39672 shall be used to reference existing topography and the loca-
tion of the minimum structure setback line.
D. No structure shall be permitted closer than fifty (50) feet to the
front property line unless written approval is granted by the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes. Fences, walls, hedges or other -similar ob-
ject shall not exceed forty-two (42) inches in height within the
front twenty (20) feet of the property without written approval by
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
E. All landscaping (including parkway trees) shall be maintained so
that no tree or group of trees significantly obstructs views from
adjacent properties. Furthermore, no tree shall be planted in any
location on a lot that could reasonably be expected to grow beyond
the maximum ridgeline elevation assigned to that lot, as established
by this permit, unless written approval is granted by the Director
of Planning.
F. Identify all factors that control structure appearance and use re-
strictions.
G. All structures, accessory structures, and other improvements shall
conform to applicable district zoning standa'r'ds and general develop-
ment standards as established in the City's Development Code, unless
approval is granted in writing by the City or unless superceded by
this permit. All future structures, improvements and landscaping
shall be subject to review by the Director of Planning.
H. No changes to the intent of the above provisions shall be made
without written approval from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
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4. Following recordation of the CC&Rs, the applicant shall submit a recorded
copy of the document to the Director of Planning.
5. Approval of this conditional use permit is subject to the approval of
Tentative Tract Map No. 39672 by the City Council without substantial
changes or modifications hereto (including offers of dedication of land
and easements).
6. Final improvement plans for each lot and structure shall be submitted to
the Director of Planning for review. Said plans shall include but not
be limited to plot plan, elevation drawings, grading, and landscaping.
The plot plan shall clearly show existing and proposed topography, all
structures, and all easements and setbacks. All dwelling units shall be
designed and constructed so that the plumbing and circulating system
will allow utilization of solar energy as part of the hybrid system for
providing hot water. Solar panels shall not exceed the ridgeline of the
structure upon which they are placed, without written approval from the
City.
7. Landscaping and irrigation plans (including street trees) shall be sub-
mitted for approval to the Director of Planning. Said plans shall in-
clude, but not be limited to, proposed plant materials, walls/fences,
and exterior lighting. The final landscape plan shall be designed pur-
suant to the approved CC&Rs and in a manner so that views from adjacent
properties will not be significantly adversely affected and so that
solar access to all dwelling units is protected. The design of land-
scaping and structures using "passive solar" techniques is encouraged.
8. Within thirty (30) days of the approval of the tentative tract map the
developer shall submit, in writing, a statement that he has read and
understands the above conditions.
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