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PC RES 1989-003 411 P.C . RESOLUTION NO . 89- 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 19847 , GRADING APPLICATION NO . 1180 , AND ISSUING A FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO . 560 . WHEREAS , Tentative Parcel Map No . 19847 has been filed, which would allow for the division of a 85 , 506 square foot parcel into two ( 2) lots , located at 4105 Palos Verdes Drive East . WHEREAS , the Planning Commission has reviewed this matter and held public hearings on November 22 , 1988 and January 24 , 1989 , 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 division of the 85 , 506 square foot parcel into two ( 2 ) lots each with a minimum area exceeding 20 ,000 square feet and with an existing buildable area exceeding 3000 square feet is consistent with the General Plan and Development Code . Section 2 : That the proposed uses of the lot are for single family dwelling and associated uses , which are compatible with the objectives , policies , and general land use specified in the General Plan. Section 3 : That the site is physically suitable to accommodate Tentative Parcel Map No . 19847 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. Section 4 : That the creation of two ( 2) single family lots and potential improvements will not be materially detrimental to property values or jeopardize , endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare of persons or properties in the surrounding area since conditions of approval require site improvements and dedications . Section 5 : That the division and development of the property will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of the public right-of-way and/or easements within the project subdivision. Section 6 : That the Planning Commission does hereby declare that a Negative Declaration was granted in compliance with City and State CEQA Guidelines and that the Commission has reviewed and 410 111 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 upon the environment . Section 7 : That the grading is not excessive beyond that necessary for the permitted primary use of the lot . Section 8 : That the grading does not significantly adversely affect the visual relationship with, nor the views from, neighboring sites . Section 9 : That the nature of grading minimizes disturbance to the natural contours ; finished contours are reasonably natural . Section 10 : For the foregoing reasons , the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does hereby approve the Final Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No . 560 , Tentative Parcel Map no . 19847 and Grading Application No . 1180 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 January, 1989 . 04114- s; 6e1A/3? Luella L. Wike Chairperson o e° 117/1/rt Ben d, Directo of Environmental Services and Secretary to the Commission P.C . Resolution No . 89- 3 Page 2 EXHIBIT "A" Conditions of Approval Tentative Parcel Map No . 19847 , Grading No . 1180 , and the Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No . 560 . GENERAL 1 . Within thirty ( 30 ) days the developer shall submit , in writing a statement that he has read and understands all conditions of approval . 2 . The City ' s filing fee for a final map shall be paid within six (6 ) months of approval of the tentative map . 3 . The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one print of the recorded map . 4. This approval expires twenty-four ( 24) months from the date of approval of this parcel map by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes . MITIGATION MEASURES 5 . A final grading plan shall be approved by the City Engineer and City Geologist and Director of Environmental Services . This grading plan shall be consistent with the grading plan reviewed by the Planning Commission and shall be based on a detailed engineering ,geology and/or soils engineering report and shall specifically be approved by the geologist and/or soils engineer and comply with all recommendations submitted by them. It shall also be consistent with the tentative parcel map and conditions as approved by the Planning Commission 6 . A drainage and erosion control 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 any flood hazard to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and dedicate and show easements on the final map . Conduct all site drainage to the street by non-erodible means . B. If proposed structures are subject to sheet flow, then that portion of those structures so affected shall have sufficient free board so as to satisfy the Building Official that there will not be water damage . F.C . Resolution No . 89-3 Page 3 111 7 . A tree/shrub removal plan of existing species shall be submitted and approved by the Director of the Department of Environmental Services prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Such plan should only require species removal as necessitated for site improvements as shown on the tentative map. 8 . Construction activity shall be limited to daytime working hours ( 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ) on weekdays only. All grading equipment shall be equipped with a muffler to reduce on-site grading noise levels. 9. The State Department of Fish and Game shall be notified prior to commencement of work within any natural drainage course affected by this project. 10. Development shall comply with all requirements of the various Municipal utilities and agencies that provide public services to the property. SUBDIVISION MAP ACT 11. Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for his examination pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code, obtain clearance from all affected departments and divisions, including a clearance from the City Engineer for the following items: mathematical accuracy, signatures, etc. 12. Within 24 months from the date of filing of the final map, the developer shall set survey monuments and tie points and furnish tie notes to the City Engineer. All lot corners shall be referenced with permanent survey markers in accordance with the Municipal Code. All boundary corners shall be referenced with permanent survey markers in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. COUNTY RECORDER 13. If signature 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. P.C. Resolution No. 89-3 Page 4 411 111 GEOLOGY 14. Prior to approval of the final map and issuance of building permits , the developer shall obtain clearance for construction from the City Geologist and shall submit a geology and/or soils report of the expansive properties of soils on all building sites in the proposed subdivision. Such soils are defined by Building Code Section 2904(b ) . 15 . Any geologic hazards associated with this proposed development shall be eliminated or the City Geologist shall designate a restricted use area in which the erection of buildings or other structures shall be prohibited . GRADING 16 . A note shall be placed on the approved grading plan that requires Director of Environmental Services 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. 17 . Prior to issuance of grading permits and/or building permits , dust and windblown earth control measures shall be approved by the Director of Environmental Services . 18 . Graded slope tops shall be rounded , slope gradients shall be varied and no significant abrupt changes between natural and graded slopes will be permitted. All created slopes shall conform to Building and Development Code requirements . 19 . A construction plan shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services prior to any grading 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 . If a rock crusher is to be used , the location and estimated time of use shall be specified. 20 . A preliminary soils report must be approved by the City Geologist prior to issuance of grading permits and prior to final map approval . SEWAGE SYSTEM 21 . The subdivider is advised that approval of this subdivision of land is contingent upon the installation, dedication and use of a local , mainline sewers and separate house laterals to serve each lot of the subdivision. P.C . Resolution No . 89-3 Page 15 411 22. Prior to approval of the final map the subdivider shall submit to the Director of Environmental Services a written statement from the County Sanitation District approving the design of the tract with regard to existing trunk line sewer. Said approval shall state all conditions of approval , if any. WATER SYSTEM 23. There shall 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 systems will meet the needs of the developed subdivision. 24. 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: 25. An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the amount estimated by the City Engineer and guaranteeing the installation of the water system; or 26. An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the City Engineer indicating that the subdivider has entered into a contract with the serving water utility company to construct the water system, as required, and has deposited with such water utility security guaranteeing payment for the installation of the water systems. 27 . 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 L.A. County Fire Department. The water mains shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the total domestic and fire flows required for the land division. Domestic flow requirements shall be determined by the L.A. County Fire Department. All Fire Department requirements shall be satisfied. 28 . All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to earth tones. STREETS 29. Cash payment of $24,100 or provision of an acceptable substitute security shall be provided for future improvements to Palos Verdes Drive East adjacent to the proposed project prior to final map approval . Said improvements shall include but not be limited to AC paving, curb, gutter, sidewalks, medians and landscaping. The design of such improvements is P.C. Resolution No. 89-3 Page 6 110 111 subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works. 30. Should retaining walls along Palos Verdes Drive East be required at the time of improvements in item 27 or for other purposes, the owner shall be responsible for all costs associated with construction of such retaining wall ( s) . 31. The final map shall also dedicate all access rights to Palos Verdes Drive East to the City, except as provided through the one ( 1 ) common private driveway as shown on the Tentative Parcel Map. 32 . Traffic impact fees in the amount of $3000 shall be paid prior to final map approval . 33 . The developer shall deposit $6900 . 00 with the City for future construction of a Class II bike lane adjacent to the development. 34. The contractor/developer shall be responsible for repair to any public streets which may be damaged during development of the tract. EASEMENTS 35. Utility and other easements shall be subject to review by the City Engineer to determine their final locations and requirements. 36. Easement shall not be granted within easements dedicated or offered for dedication to the County of Los Angeles, the City or any public utility, until after the final map is filed and recorded with the County Recorder. No easements shall be granted after recording of the final map that in any way conflict with a prior easement dedicated to the County, the City or any public utility. If any easements are granted before recordation of the final map, the holder of said easement shall execute a quitclaim deed in favor of the County, the City or any public utility. 37. Private drive easements for lots 1, 2 shall be recorded concurrently with the Final Map. FLOOD HAZARD 38. A Flood Hazard Area shall be shown on the Final Map to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 39. The drainage inlet at the southeast corner of the property shall be cleared and improved to accept drainage from this subdivision to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. P.C. Resolution No. 89-3 Page 7 110 110 UTILITIES 40. All utilities to and on the lots shall be provided underground, including cable television, telephone, electrical , gas and water. All necessary permits shall be obtained for their installation. Cable television shall connect to the nearest trunk line at developer' s expense. PARK DEDICATION IN LIEU FEES 41. Prior to the approval of the final map a parkland dedication fee in the amount of $2807.00 shall be paid to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. MISCELLANEOUS 42 . Final building and site plans, including but not limited to setbacks, elevations, open space calculations, landscaping and fencing and lighting shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for approval to determine conformance with the Development Code. The site plan shall clearly show all pad and ridgeline elevations. 43. Areas with slopes of 35% or steeper, as noted on the approved tentative map, shall be delineated on the final map as restricted use areas where future construction shall be prohibited. 44. This tentative map approval is subject to the applicant applying for and receiving approval of a minor exception permit to reduce the minimum lot depth of lot one to 110 feet. 45 . The portion of the property line between lots one and two that parallels the proposed driveway shall be relocated to the center of the driveway on the final map. 46. A City landscape covenant restricting the height of vegetation shall be submitted by the applicant prior to final map approval . P.C. Resolution No. 89-3 Page 8