PC RES 1981-061RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 81-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 14538
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No.14538 has been filed, which would allow for the
division of a 43,515 square foot site into two (2) parcels, each exceeding 20,000
square feet; and
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 14538, is located approximately 400 feet north
of Palos Verdes Drive East on Rockinghorse Road; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this matter at a public hearing
held on November.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 division of the one (1) 43,515 square foot parcel into two
(2) parcels, each greater than 20,000 square feet, is consistent with the City's
General Plan and Development Code. I
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 Developmeht Code and
General Plan.
Section 3.: That this project has been considered exempt from CEQA under Section
15115.
Section 4 ' : That the creation of two (2) lots for residential 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 5 �-
' : That the Commission hereby determinesthed1vi§ion-afid develop-
ment of the property ina manner set forth on the map of Tentative Parcel Map No. 14538
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 6 For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 14538,
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 8th day of December, 1981.
Sharon W. Hightower
Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission
EXHIBIT "A"
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 14538 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 geology and/or soil engineering report may be required prior to approval of
building or grading plans.
4. The distances from all sewage disposal components to the proposed lot lines
must be shown. If any such sewage disposal component 'is not on the --same lot or
parcel as the building it serves, or if it does not meet the horizontal clearance
requirement of the Plumbing Code(Table 11-4), the proposed loti-ine shall be
relocated to so provide, or a replacement7s,ewage,dis.posal-pystems�comPlYing
with Plumbing Code requirements shall be provided prior to the division of the
land.
5. Portions of the property are subject to sheet overflow.
6. Prior to the issuance of'building permits, 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 12 inches above
the finished pad grade.
b. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
7. There are no public santiary sewers available to serve this land division.
Consult the local Building and Safety Division of the Department of City
Engineer for -sewage disposal requirements.
8. 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 accommodate 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 detertined-by--,the Fire :Chink .
9. 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 an Agreement and a 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 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.
11. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engineer to
determine the final locations and requirements.
12. Access way grading plan must be approved.
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13. Provide proof of legal access to each parcel of the proposed subdivision.
If a final parcel map is filed, delineate said access to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer.
14. A final map prepared by, or under the direction of, a registered civil.engineer
or licensed land surveyor must be processed through this Department prior to
being filed with the County Recorder unless waived in accordance with the
State Subdivision Map Act.
15. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be granted,
dedicated, or offered for dedication for 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 ease-
ments 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.
16. 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. 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 map
is filed with the County Recorder.
17. 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 mapping
items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, and correctness of certificates,
signatures, etc.
18. Show the City boundary line on the final map.
19. A preliminary title report/guarantee is needed that covers the proposed parcel
map area showing all fee owners and interest holders. The account for this
report/guarantee should remain open until the final parcel map is filed with
the County Engineer.
20. The City's final map fee shall be paid to the City within six (6) months of
the approval of the tentative map.
21. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the final resolution and conditions,
the developer (owner) shall read and consent in writing
ting to said conditions.
22. 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.
23. Prior to approval of the final map a parkland dedication fee in the amount of
$3,500.00 shall be paid to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
24. The sanitary sewer system shall meet all provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Plumbing Code.
Page 2 Exhibit "A" to Resolution P.C. No. 81-61