PC RES 1981-047RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 81-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 14369
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 14369 has been filed which would allow
for the division of a seventeen (17)+ acre parcel into five parcels, each greater
than the minimum required in a commercial professial zone; and
WHEREAS, proper notice was made pursuant to provisions of the Development
Code and public hearings were held on May 26, 1981 and June 23, 1981, at which time
all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 14369 is located on the north side of
Silver Spur Road at Crossfield which is a commercial professional zone district.
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 accomodate five (5)
lots in terms of design and that said division will not result in significant environ-
mental impact, based on compliance with the City's Development Code and General Plan.
Section 2: That the creation of five (5) lots for commercial purposes
will not be materially detramental 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 3: That the Planning Commission does hereby declare that this
project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to section 66426c of the Subdivision Map Act;
and,
Section 4: That Tentative Parcel Map No. 14369 is not contrary to the
General Plan, based on the approppriate lot size and parking requirements which were
established for this site.
Section 5: The discharge of sewage from the land divison into the public
sewer system will not violate the requirements of the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of
the Water Code.
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval to Variance No. 68 and approve
Tentative Parcel Map No. 14369 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 June ,1981.
haron W. Hightower
Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission
RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 81-47
EXHIBIT "A"
1. This approval expires twelve (12) months from the date of approval of this request.
2. A preliminary soil report is required. The report, based upon adequate test borings
or excavations, shall describe any soil or geologic condition(s) which, if not
corrected, might lead to structural damage or slope failure, and shall recommend
action likely to prevent possible structural damage or slope failure. A soil
expansion index test is required and shall be done in accordance with -the pro-
cedures of UBC Standard No. 29-2.
3. Portions of the property are subject to sheet overflow and high velocity scouring
action.
4. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with -the following re-
quirements must be approved prior to filing of A'f.inal map:
a. Provide drainage facilities to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
b. Provide for the proper distribution of drainage.
c. Eliminate the sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the floors of the buildings
with no openings in the foundation walls to at least 12 inches above the finished
pad grade.
d. Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high velocity scouring
action.
e. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
5. The final map must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section to assure that
all geologic factors have been properly evaluated.
6. All geologic hazards associated with this proposed development must be eliminated
or delineate a restricted use area approved by the consultant geologist to the
satisfaction of the Engineering Geology Section and dedicate to the City the right
to prohibit the erection of buildings or other structures within the restricted
use areas.
7. The subdivider is advised that approval of this division of land is contigent upon
the installation and use of a sewer system.
8. The water mains shall be of sufficient -size to accommodate the total domestic and
fire flows required for the land division. Domestic flows required are to be deter-
mined by the City Engineer. Fire flows required are to be determined by the Fire
Chief.
9. At the time the final land division map is submitted for checking, plans and speci-
fications for the water system facilities shall be sunmitted 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 an Agreement and Faithful Performance Bond
in the amount estimated by the City Engineer guaranteeing the installation of the
water system.
10. There shall also be filed with this Division a statement from the water purveyor
indicating that the propsed 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.
11. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engineer to
determine the final locations and requirements.
RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 81-47
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Exhibit "A"
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12. The applicant shall provide public improvements to Silver Spur Road to the
satisifaction of the Director of Public Works in Rancho Palos Verdes and the
City of Rolling Hills Estates and shall include the recommendations of the
Traffic Study prepared by ASL Consulting Engineers on August 27, 1979.
13. Dedicate vehicular access rights to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes along Silver
Spur Road from Parcels 1 through 5, except for the three proposed driveway
entrances.
14. Show private driveways and label them as "fire lane" on the final map.
15. A final map prepared by, or under the direction of, a registered civil engineer
or licensed land surveyor must be processed by the City Engineer 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 highways, 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. Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for his examination pur-
suant 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 mapping items: mathematical
accuracy, survey analysis, and correctness of certificates, signatures, etc.
18. 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 final
map with the County Recorder.
19. The City's final map fee shall be paid to the City within six (6) months of approval.
20. Prior to approval of the final map, two (2) copies of Construction, Operation and
Reciprocal Easement Agreement shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for
City Attorney approval.
21. All created and natural slopes greater than 3:1 shall be (labeled) (noted) on
final map as restricted use area.
22. All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to earth tones, as approved by
the Director of Planning.
23. All areas outside of the approved building footprint and parking area for lot 5
shall be labeled as restricted use.
24. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of Conditional Use Permit No. 66
as stated in Resolution 81-32 of the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes.
25. That a note be placed on the final map to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning that a Conditional Use Permit has been issued on this project.
RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 81-47