PC RES 2001-017• 0
P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING, WITH
CONDITIONS, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 26047 TO
ALLOW THE SUBDIVISION OF AN EXISTING 60,768 SQUARE
FOOT LOT INTO TWO (2) LOTS (LOT 1 AT 35,788 SQUARE
FEET AND LOT 2 AT 24,980 SQUARE FEET) LOCATED AT
27965 PALOS VERDES DRIVE EAST.
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2000 the applicant submitted an application
for Tentative Parcel Map No 26047 to the Planning Department to allow the
subdivision of an existing 60,768 square foot lot into two (2) lots, and,
WHEREAS, the General Plan Land Use Designation permits residential
development with a density of 1-2 dwelling units per acre for the subject property;
and,
WHEREAS, the RS -2 Zoning District, in which the subject property is
located, allows for the proposed subdivision, and,
WHEREAS, on December 26, 2000 the City's Geotechnical Consultant
reviewed the proposed project in the Planning Stage concluding that the
subdivision would not adversely affect the geotechnical stability of the property;
and,
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2001 the subject application was deemed
complete by Staff; and,
WHEREAS, on July 3, 2001 the required public notice was mailed out to
property owners within a 500' foot radius of the subject property informing them
of the proposed project and the scheduled public hearing, and,
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2001 a notice was published in the Palos Verdes
Peninsula News; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provision of the California Quality Act, Public
Resources Code Section 21000 et.seq ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000 et.seq , the City's Local
CEQA Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65962 5(F) (Hazardous Waste
and Substances Statement), there is no evidence that Tentative Parcel Map No
26047 would have a significant effect on the environment and, therefore the
proposed project has been found to be categorically exempt (Class 15) in that
the subject property is located in an urbanized area and contains an average
slope less than twenty (20) percent and less than four (4) lots are proposed, and,
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WHEREAS, after notices issued pursuant to the requirements of Rancho
Palos Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing on July 24, 2001, at which all interested parties were given the
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: Tentative Parcel Map No 26047 is consistent with the General
Plan because the Land Use Designation for the site is residential with a density
of 1-2 dwelling units per acre The residential lots within this density range would
generally permit lots with a minimum size of 20,000 square feet. The proposed
subdivision would create two lots; one being 35,788 square feet and the other
being 24,980 square feet.
Section 2: The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is
consistent with the General Plan in that the proposed lots comply with the
requirements set forth in the Development Code for a RS -2 Zoning District,
including the lot widths and depths
Section 3:, The subject site is suitable for the proposed type and density
of development because of the size of the subject lot, including the contiguous lot
area, complies with the minimum lot criteria for a RS -2 Zoning District
Section 4:, The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements
will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife because the proposed lot split will create two lots for
residential development in an area designated for such a use that is not located
in an environmentally sensitive habitat area or a blue line stream.
Section 5:1 The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will
not cause serious public health problems because the proposed project consists
of a minor subdivision of an existing lot into two (2) lots that will permit future
residential development Any future development shall require approvals from
the Division of Building and Safety for compliance with the Uniform Building Code
and the City's Geotechnical Consultant Furthermore, improvements to the
subject property shall be required for the proposed lot split as it relates to utilities
and drainage. The dedications of rights-of-way, easements, and the construction
of off-site or on-site improvements shall be approved by the City with the final
map
Section 6:_ The design of the subdivision or the type or improvements
will not be in conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access
through or use of property within the proposed subdivision in that the proposed
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lots will be served off a public street right-of-way, Palos Verdes Drive East, which
maintains egress and ingress to the surrounding neighborhood
Section 7: Any interested person may appeal this decision or any
portion of this decision to the City Council Pursuant to Section 16 12 020(E) of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, any such appeal must be filed with
the City, in writing, and with the appropriate appeal fee, no later than ten (10)
days following the date of the Planning Commission's final action
Section 8: For the foregoing reasons, and based on the information and
findings included in the Staff Report, Minutes, and other records of proceedings,
the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves,
with conditions, Tentative Parcel Map No 26047, thereby approving the
subdivision of an existing 60,768 square foot lot into two lots, subject to the
conditions of approval in Exhibit "A"
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of July, 2001, by the
following vote:
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AYES: Cartwright, Clark, Lyon, Paulson, Vannorsdall, Long
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Mueller
Jo 1 Rojas '
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Di cto of PlanninOBilding
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Secretary to the Planning Commission
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Frank Lyo
Chairman
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 26047
Within ninety (90) days of this approval, the applicant and/or property
owner shall submit to the City a statement, in writing, that they have read,
understand and agree to all conditions of approval contained in this
approval. Failure to provide said written statement within ninety (90) days
following the date of this approval shall render this approval null and void.
2 The landowner shall comply with all the recommendations and
requirements of the Division of Building and Safety and the City's
Geotechnical Consultant
3 The applicant shall supply the City with one mylar and copies of the map
after the final map has been filed with the Los Angeles County Recorders
Office
4. This approval expires twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval of
the parcel map by the Planning Commission, unless extended per Section
66452.6 of the Subdivision Map Act and Section 1616.040 of the
Development Code. Any request for extension shall be submitted to the
Planning Department in writing prior to the expiration of the map.
5. All lots shall comply with the lot criteria required by the Development Code
for a RS -2 Zoning District, including the 20,000 square foot minimum lot
area Lot 1 will be 35,768 square feet and Lot 2 will be 24,980 square
feet
6. Development of the subject lots shall comply with the requirements of Title
17 of the City's Municipal Code.
7. Development shall comply with all requirements of the various municipal
utilities and agencies that provide public services to the property.
8 According to Section 16.20130 of the Development code and the
Subdivision Map Act, at the time of making the survey for the final parcel
map, the engineer or surveyor shall set sufficient durable monuments to
conform with the standards of the Subdivision Map Act. Prior to recording
the final map, the exterior boundary of land being subdivided shall be
adequately monumented with no less than a two (2) inch iron pipe, at least
eighteen (18) inches long, set in dirt and filled with concrete at each
boundary corner. The parcel lot corners shall be monumented with no
less than one-half inch iron pipe for the interior monuments. Spikes and
washers maybe set in asphalt pavement and lead and tacks may be set in
concrete pavement or improvements in lieu of pipes All monuments shall
be permanently marked or tagged with the registration or license number
of the engineer or surveyor under whose supervision the survey was
made
9 Subject to review and approval by the City Engineer, any necessary
easements shall be shown on the final map and dedicated thereon to the
appropriate agency.
10 Any street right-of-way improvements to Palos Verdes Drive East shall
require review and approvals from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
11 All lots shall be served by adequately sized water system facilities, which
shall include fire hydrants of the size, 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 a land
division. Domestic flow requirements shall be determined by the L.A.
County Fire Department.
12. Addresses for the proposed lots shall be assigned by the City Engineer
prior to issuance of any building permit for the subject parcels.
13 The property owner shall be responsible for repair to any public streets
which may be damaged during development of the subject parcels
14 Easements shall not be granted within easements dedicated or offered for
dedication to the City until after the final map is filed and recorded with the
County Recorder. No easement shall be accepted after recording of the
final map that in any way conflicts with a prior easement dedicated to the
City, or any public utility. All existing easements shall remain in full force
and effect unless expressly released by the holder of the easement, and
shall be shown on the final map.
15 All utilities to and on the subject 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 the property owner's expense.
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Conditions of Approval
Exhibit "A„
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16 Future development of the subject parcels shall be subject to review by
the City's Geotechnical Consultant
17 Any future residential structures or accessory structures on Lot 2 of Parcel
Map No. 26047 shall not exceed the elevation height of 82 0', as shown
on Tentative Parcel Map No 26047, which is the pad elevation of Lot 1 of
Parcel Map No. 26047
Prior to Submittal of the Final Map
18. Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for examination, the
applicant shall obtain clearance from all affected departments and
divisions, including a clearance from the City Engineer for the following
items mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of certificates
and signatures
Prior to Approval of the Final Map
19 Subject to review and approval by the public and private utility companies,
all existing public or private utility easements shall be shown on the final
parcel map, and all shall remain in full force and effect
20 Prior to approval of the final map, parkland dedication fees, pursuant to
Section 16 20 100 of the Development Code, shall be paid to the City
21 The final map is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer A
trust deposit shall be established with the City to cover any further costs
22 All City Engineer's comments shall be addressed prior to the submittal to
the City Engineer for a Final Map review.
23 The proposed parcel map shall adhere to all the applicable dedications
and improvements required per Section 16.20 of the Development Code
24 All easements shall remain in full force and effect Subject to review and
approval by the City Engineer, authorization to maintain access through
the driveway easement shall be obtained from the easement holders
25 Prior the recordation of the final map, the applicant shall submit to the
City, a deed recordation, with the County Recorders Office, limiting the
height of any future residential structure or accessory structure
constructed on Lot 2 to a maximum height elevation of 82 0' as shown on
the Tentative Parcel Map No. 26047.
Resolution No. 2001-17
Conditions of Approval
Exhibit "A"
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