PC RES 1986-009 RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 86 - 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 44239
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map No. 44239 has been filed which would
create forty-nine (49) condominiums on a 6.1 acre parcel, pursuant to the
Residential Multiple Family provisions of the City's Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held hearings on this matter and approved
Conditional Use Permit No. 100 and Grading Application No. 830 with conditions
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the creation of forty-nine (49) condominiums and related
improvements is consistent with the City's Development Code for projects within
the RM-8 district and further that it is consistent with the City's General Plan.
Section 2: The proposed use of the lot is for condominimum purposes
and common open space and related improvements, which is compatible with the
objectives, policies, general land use, and programs specified in the General
Plan.
Section 3; That the subject property is physically suitable to
accommodate Tentative Tract Map No. 44239 in terms of design and density, and will
not result in substantial environmental damage, based on compliance with the City's
Development Code and General Plan, and consideration of information contained in
the project 's Final Environmental Impact Report No. 22 and its Addendum.
Section 4: That the creation of forty-nine (49) condominiums and
associated improvements will not be materially detrimental to property values,
jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the surrounding area,
since physical improvements, dedications, and maintenance agreements are requuired.
Section 5: That the division and development of the property will not
unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of the public
ent ity and/or public utility right s-of-way and/or easements within the tract .
Section 6: The discharge of sewage from this land division 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 7: Dedications required by local ordinance are shown in the
tentative map and/or set forth in the conditions attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 8: That the Planning Commission does hereby declare that the
Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report No. 22 has been completed
in compliance with CEQA and State Guidelines and that the Planning Commission
has reviewed and considered the contents of the report in reaching its decision.
The Planning Commission further finds that the approval of this tentative tract
map will not have a significant adverse environmental impact because grading has been
minimized, drainage is adequately planned for, and all City codes and ordinances
are being adhered to.
Section 9: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby recommends to the City Council approval of
Tentative Tract Map No. 44239, subject to the attached conditions marked Exhibit "A",
which are necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare in
the area.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED February 25, 1986.
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EXHIBIT "A"
RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 86 - 9
THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 44239 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. This approval expires twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval
of this tract map by the City Council of, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
2. A landscape and irrigation plan for public and common open space areas shall
be approved by the Director of Environmental Services prior to the final map.
Bonds and agreements must be submitted for any required landscape improvements.
3. Prior to approval of the final map, copies of covenants, conditions and
restrictions (CC&Rs) shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental
Services and City Attorney for approval. Said CC&Rs shall reflect standards
provided in Chapter 17.14 (Homeowners Association) of the Development Code
and include those items identified in Resolution P.C. No. 86 (Conditional
Use Permit No. 100. )
4. Ownership and continual maintenance of the common areas and facilities
shall be vested in a Homeowners Association, made up of owners of the
residential units. Membership in the Homeowners Association shall be in-
separable from ownership in the individual residential units. A note to this
effect shall be placed on the map, and recorded on the grant deeds.
5. Dedicate to the City the right to prohibit construction of residential
structures within commonly owned lots, except that additional common
facilities may be permitted subject to approval of a Conditional Use
Permit from the City.
6. The subdivider is advised that approval of this subdivision of land
is contingent upon the installation and use of a sewer system.
7. Prior to approval of the final map the subdivider shall submit to the
Director of Environmental Services a written statement and final approval from
the County Sanitation District approving the design of the tract with regard to the
existing trunk line sewer. Said approval shall state all conditions of approval, if
any. A legal entity shall be established to assume responsibility and authority
to maintain jointly owned facilities in a clean and sanitary manner at all times.
8. Prior to filing of the Final Map, written approval must be obtained from
the owners of properties on which off-site grading is proposed.
9. A note shall be placed on the approved grading plan that requires Environmental
Services Director approval of rough grading prior to final clearance. The
Director (or a designated staff member) shall inspect the graded site for
accuracy of pad elevations, created slope gradients, and pad size. Further,
the Director may require certification of any grading related matter.
10. A grading plan shall be approved by the City Engineer and City Geologist.
This grading plan shall be based on a detailed engineering geologyand/or
soils engineering report and must specifically be approved by the geologist
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and/or soils engineer and show all recommendations submitted by them.
It must also agree with the tentative map and conditions as approved
by the City Council.
11. Any geologic hazards associated with this proposed development must be
eliminated or delineated a restricted use area approved by the City
Geologist and dedicate to the City the right to prohibit the erection of
buildings or other structures within the restricted use areas.
12. Prior to the approval of the final map a parkland dedication fee in the
amount of $132,330.00 shall be paid to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
13. The project 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 accomodate the total domestic and fire flows required for the
land division. Domestic flows required are to be determined by the Fire
Chief.
14. 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 the land division
is contingent upon approval of plans and specifications mentioned above.
The subdivider must also submit a labor and materials bond in addition to
either:
a. An agreement and' a faithful performance bond in the amount
estimated 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 hasentered 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.
15. There shall also be filed with the City Engineer a statement from the
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.
16. The developer shall post a cash deposit, bond, or a combination thereof
in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of full improvements to the
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centerline of the right-of-way on that portion of Hawthorne Blvd.
which abuts this project. Said improvements shall include, but not
limited to:
a. A turn pocket at the new City Hall entrance.
b. Pattern stamped concrete in the median from Palos Verdes Drive
West to the end of the project.
c. Sidewalk per City standards for full length of frontage on Hawthorne
Blvd.
d. In-lieu fees for fabric and overlay of Hawthorne Blvd.
e. All security amounts shall be determined by the Director of Public
Works.
17. Dedicate vehicular access rights to Hawthorne Blvd. and all other public
streets except for intersections and curb-cuts identified on the approved
tentative tract map. A note to this effect shall be placed on the final map.
18. All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to earth tones.
19. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engineer,
to determine the final locations and requirements.
20. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be
granted, dedicated or offered for dedication for access rights or the
easements until after the final map is filed with the County Recorder, unless
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. Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for his examination
pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code, obtain clearances from
all affected departments and divisions, including a clearance from the
Subdivision Section of the Mapping Division of the City Engineer for the
following items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of
certificates and signatures, etc.
22. Drainage plan 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 remove the flood hazard, if any, to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and dedicate and show easements
on the final map.
b. Eliminate the sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the floors of
the buildings with no openings in the foundation walls to at least
twelve inches above the finished pad grade, as deemed necessary by the
City Engineer.
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c. Provide drainage facilities to protect the units from high
velocity scouring action.
d. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties, if any.
23. Prior to filing of the final map, the developer shall submit a hydrology
study to the City Engineer to determine any adverse impacts to existing
flood control facilities generated by this project. Should the City Engineer
determine that adverse impacts will result, the developer will be required
to post a cash deposit or bond or combination thereof in an amount to be
determined by the Director of Public Works, which will be based on the
project's fair share of the necessary improvements.
24. All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially the same alignment
as shown on the approved tentative map and to the above conditions.
25. A bond, cash deposit, or combination thereof, shall be posted to cover costs
for the full improvement of all proposed private streets.
26. A qualified paleontologist shall be present during all rough grading
operations. If paleontological resources are found, the paleontologist
shall stop all work in the affected area and all resources shall be
excavated or preserved. All "finds" shall be reported to the Director of
Environmental Services immediately.
27. A qualified archaeologist shall make frequent periodic in-grading inspections
to further evaluate cultural resources on the site. If archaeological
resources are found, all work in the immediate area shall stop and the resources
shall be removed or preserved. All "finds" shall be reported to the Director
of Environmental Services immediately.
28. 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.
29. A construction plan shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental
Services prior to any permits being issued. Said plan shall include, but not
be limited to, limits of grading, estimated length of time for rough grading
and improvements, location of construction trailer, location and type of
temporary utilities, etc. If a rock crusher is to be used, the location and
estimated time of use shall be specified.
30. The height of all primary residential structures shall be limited to a
maximum of twenty nine (29' ) feet throughout the tract.
31. Prior to recordation of the final map, the developer shall comply with
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Section 66493-C (relative to special assessments) of the State Subdivision
Map Act.
32. Within thirty (30) days the developer shall submit, in writing, a statement
that he has read and understands all conditions of approval.
33. The City's filing fee for a final map shall be paid within six (6) months of
approval of the tentative map.
34. The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one print of the
recorded map.
35. Necessary easements for a second egress from the project site to Palos Verdes
Drive West through the Golden Cove Shopping Center shall be obtained. Recorded
copies of said easements shall be provided to the City prior to approval of the
final map.
36. Any existing slope easements along Hawthorne Blvd. that encumber the subject
property shall be removed or modified to allow construction of this project.
Appropriate documentation verifying such shall be provided to the City prior
to approval of the final map.
37. Sale of the designated affordable units (unit #1 on approved site plan, 25%
or 12 units total) shall be subject to the provisions of the "Affordable
Housing Agreement" and "Attachment to Grant Deed" as approved by the City.
38. Per the requirements of Los Angeles County Flood Control, the developer shall:
a. Tie into Private Drain #1710 under Hawthorne Blvd.
b. Continue under Palos Verdes Drive West, then,
c. Continue to the ocean in an open channel.
All facilities shall be designed to Los Angeles County Flood Control
standards. Plans and estimates shall be provided by the developer. All
necessary permits shall be obtained from the City and the County.
39. The developer shall obtain and record the necessary easements to grade onto, and
create slopes on the City parkland adjacent to the southern property line of the
project prior to approval of the final map. Such slopes shall not exceed a
grade of 3:1.
40. The developer shall meet all requirements of the Los Angeles County Fire
Department as specified in their review comments of the Tentative Map. Such
includes, but is not limited to:
a. 3,000 gallons per minute flow for three (3) hours.
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b. Five (5) public fire hydrants - 6" x 4" x 21/2' .
c. Provide City approved street signs and addresses prior to occupancy.
d. Fire Department access shall extend to within one hundred fifty (150)
feet of any structure.
e. All roadways shall be a minimum of twenty-six (26) feet in width and
be posted "No Parking - Fire Lane."
41. The developer shall grant the necessary easements for underground utilities
including, but not limited to: gas, electric, water, cable T.V. , on the
final map.
42. All units shall be wired for cable T.V.
43. No gates shall be permitted at either the Hawthorne Blvd. access or the
"E" Street exit.
44. The developer shall provide a haul route for any exported dirt to the Director
of Environmental Services prior to issuance of grading permits.
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