PC RES 1981-037RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 81-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 12578
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 12578 has been filed, which would allow
for the division of a 16.8 acre parcel into three (3) parcels; Parcel A - 3.1 acres,
Parcel B - 5.6 acres, and Parcel C - 8.1 acres.
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 12578 is a part of the Valmonte Canyon,
which is in the RS -A5 and a portion in the Institutional (I) zoning districts.
WHEREAS, proper notice was made and the Planning Commission has reviewed
this matter at a public meeting held on March 24, 1981, at which time all interested
parties were given an 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 site is physically suitable to accommodate three (3)
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 Develop-
ment Code, General Plan, and consideration of information contained in the project's
Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 378.
Section 2: That the creation of three (3) lots, two (2) for residential
purposes and one for institutional purposes will not be materially detrimental to
property values, jeopardize,.endanger, or otherwise 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 3: That the Planning Commission does hereby declare that a Nega-
tive Declaration was granted in compliance with City and State Environmental Impact
Report Gfiidelines and that the Commission has reviewed and considered the contents
of the Initial Study in reaching its decision. The Planning Commission further finds
that the approval of this parcel map will not result in a significant effect since
mitigation measures are required to protect the environment, as identified in the
Initial Study and Addendum thereto.
Section 4: 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. 12578 will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of
the public entity and/or public utility rights-of-way and/or easements within the
tentative parcel,map.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes grants approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 12578 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 24th day of March !, 1981.
Harvey Brown, Ch firman
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,Th-aron W. Hightower ell)
Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "All
-TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 12578 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. This approval expires twelve (12) months from the date of approval of this
request.
2. The final map must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section to assure
that all geologic factors have been properly evaluated.
3. A geology and/or soil engineering report may be required prior to approval
of buildings or grading plans.
4. As portions of the property are subject to high velocity scouring action,
drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the following
requirements must be approved prior to filing of a final map.
a. Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high velocity
scouring action.
5. As portions of the property are subject to sheet overflow, drainage plans
and necessary support documents to comply with the following requirements
must be approved prior to filing of a final map.
a. Place a note of flood hazard to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
on the final map.
b. Show and label all natural drainage courses.
6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, plans must be approved to:
a. Provide for the proper distribution of drainage.
b. 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.
C. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
7. Place a note on the final map dedicating development rights to the City
for all areas beginning at the head of the canyon where slopes are greater
than thirty-five (35) percent, extending to the rear property line adjacent
to Rolling Ridge Road, except for the slopes less than thirty-five (35)
percent on Lot A. However, development may be permitted on Lot C adjacent
to Rolling Ridge Road on slopes less than thirty-five (35) percent provided
proof of access from Rolling Ridge Road is obtained.
8. 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.
9. 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.
Domestic flows required are to be determined by the City Engineer. Fire
flows required are to be determined by the Fire Chief.
10. 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
contingent 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 addition to either:
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a. An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the amount established
by the City Engineer guaranteeing the installation of the water system,
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 payment
for the installation of the water system.
11. 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 operating
conditions the system will meet the requirements for the land division.
12. All parcels should be numbered on the final parcel map.
13. Vehicular access rights to Silver Spur Road for Lot B shall be dedicated
to the City.
14. The final map shall show a reservation of an ingress and egress easement
at the end of the alley for the use of both parcels.
15. 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.
16. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be
granted, dedicated or offered for dedication for public streets or high-
ways, access rights, building restriction rights or 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. The City's final map fee shall be paid to the City within six (6) months
of the approval of the tentative map.
20. 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.
21. The developer shall submit to the City a parkland dedication fee of $2800
prior to the approval of the final parcel map.
22. Conceptual design and improvement plans for private driveway construction
and grading plans for both parcels must be submitted to the Director of
Planning and the Director of Public Works prior to approval of the final
map.
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23. The applicant shall submit landscape plans to the Director of Planning
prior to issuance of building permits. Landscape plans shall include
but not be limited to plant materials, street trees, irrigation, exterior
lighting, and fences/walls.
24. The applicant shall provide improvements to Silver Spur Road along said
frontage of the development to the center of the right-of-way to' -the
satisfaction of Rolling Hills Estates.
25. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the final resolution and conditions,
the developer (owner) shall read and consent in writing to said conditions.
26. Prior to issuing grading or building permits a landscape plan shall be
approved by the Director of Planning.
27. The developer shall use all reasonable effort to make the twenty (20)
foot wide public alley located between Ironwood Street and the subject
site a private road.
28. If the alley continues as a public road the developer shall construct a
hammerhead or cul-de-sac turnaround at the end of the alley to the satis-
faction of the Director of Public Works. Easements for the use of the
turnaround shall be granted to the City.
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