CC RES 1996-074RESOLUTION NO. 96-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISIONS TO VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 50667 FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
ON A 107.5 ACRE SITE WITH THIRTY -SIX (36) SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, A
PUBLIC GOLF COURSE, AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE IN CONNECTION
WITH REVISION "C" TO THE OCEAN TRAILS PROJECT LOCATED SITE
LOCATED IN COASTAL SUBREGIONS 7 AND 8
WHEREAS, an application package was filed by the Zuckerman Building Company and Palos Verdes
Land Holdings Company requesting approval of tentative parcel maps, vesting tentative tract maps, conditional
use permits, a coastal permit and a grading permit to allow the construction of a Residential Planned
Development of 120 single family dwelling units and for development of an 18 -hole golf course, a clubhouse
and parking facilities on a 258 acre site bounded by Palos Verdes Drive South on the north, Portuguese Bend
Club and Community Association on the west, the Pacific Ocean on the south and Los Angeles County
Shoreline Park on the east; and,
WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was prepared and circulated for 45 days from
June 7, 1991 through July 22, 1991 in order to receive written comments on the adequacy of the document
from responsible agencies and the public; and,
WHEREAS, subsequent to the circulation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report and preparation
of written responses, the applicant revised the scope of the project and reduced the number of proposed single
family residences to 40 units in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666 and 43 in Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 50667, and an 18 hole golf course with related facilities within the boundaries of both Vesting Tentative
Tract Maps, and, due to the changes in the project, an Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact Report
(ADEIR) was prepared; and,
WHEREAS, based on review of the Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact Report, the City
determined that the information submitted in the AEIR cited potential additional significant environmental
impacts that would be caused by the revised project, and directed preparation of a Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR). The SEIR, which incorporates information and findings set forth in the Addendum to the
Draft Environmental Impact Report, was prepared and circulated for 45 days from March 19, 1992 through May
49 1992, during which time all interested parties were notified of the circulation period and invited to present
written comments to the information contained in the SEIR, in conformance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act; and,
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1992, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No. 92 -53, certifying Environmental Impact Report No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 92 -54, 92 -55, 92 -56
and 92 -57, respectively approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 50666 and 50667, Tentative Parcel Map
Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163, Coastal Permit No. 103 and Grading Permit
No. 1541 for a Residential Planned Development consisting of a total of eighty -three (83) single family dwelling
units, an 18 hole public golf course and public open space on 261.4 acres in Coastal Subregion Nos. 7 and 8;
and,
WHEREAS, on August 12,1992, after finding that an appeal of the City's approval of the project raised
substantial issue, the California Coastal Commission denied Coastal Permit No. 103, directed the landowners
to redesign the project to address the concerns raised by the Coastal Commission Staff and remanded the
project back to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for reconsideration; and,
WHEREAS, on December 7, 1992, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No. 92 -115 approving the Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 and adopted
Resolution Nos. 92-116,92-117,92-118 and 92 -119 approving Revisions to Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos.
50666 and 50667, Tentative Parcel Map Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163,
Coastal Permit No. 103, and Grading Permit No. 1541 in order to address concerns raised by the Coastal
Commission with regard to adequate provisions for public open space, public access and habitat preservation;
and,
WHEREAS, on April 15, 1993, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No. A -5- RPV -93 -5 (i.e. Coastal Permit No. 103), subject to additional conditions of approval; and,
WHEREAS, on October 5, 1993, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No. 93 -89 approving a second Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 and adopted
Resolution Nos. 93 -90, 93 -91, 93 -92 and 93 -93 respectively re- approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos.
50666 and 50667, Tentative Parcel Map Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 -and 163,
and Grading Permit No. 1541 in order to comply with a Court mandate to provide affordable housing in
conjunction with the project, pursuant to Government Code Section 65590; and,
WHEREAS, on November 5,1993, the California Coastal Commission adopted revised and expanded
findings in conjunction with the project; and,
WHEREAS, on September 6, 1994, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No. 94 -71 approving a third Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 and Adopted
Resolution Nos. 94 -72, 94 -73, 94 -74, 94 -75, 94 -76 and 94 -77, respectively, approving Revision "A" to the
approved Ocean Trails project, including, but not limited to, relocation of the golf course clubhouse from the
area southwest of the School District property to an area north of Half Way Point, locating the golf course
maintenance facility and four (4) affordable housing units southeast of the corner of Palos Verdes Drive South
and Paseo Del Mar, reducing the number of single family residential lots from eighty -three (83) to seventy -five
(75) and increasing the height of the golf course clubhouse from thirty (30) feet to forty -eight (48) feet; and,
WHEREAS, on January 12,1995, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No. A 5 -RPV 93 -005A (i.e. Coastal Permit No. 103), thereby approving its first amendment to the permit,
subject to revised conditions of approval; and,
WHEREAS, on September 27, 1995, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal
Development Permit No. A -5- RPV- 93 -005A (i.e. Coastal Permit No. 103), thereby approving its second
amendment to the permit; and,
WHEREAS, on February 1, 1996, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No. A -5- RPV- 93 -005A (i.e. Coastal Permit No. 103), thereby approving its third amendment to the
permit; and,
WHEREAS, on March 11, 1996, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No. 96 -15 approving a fourth Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 and Adopted
Resolution Nos. 96 -16, and 96 -17, respectively, approving Revision "B" to the approved Ocean Trails project,
including, but not limited to, modifying the approved alignment of Paseo del Mar ( "A" Street/"J" Bluff Road),
revising the Conditions of Approval regarding several public trails, and relocating the golf course clubhouse
approximately 80 feet to the west of its previously approved location; and,
WHEREAS, on May 28, 1996, Zuckerman Building Company and Palos Verdes Land Holdings
Company submitted an application package to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes requesting approval for certain
revisions to the approved Ocean Trails project, including, but not limited to, relocation of two single family
residential lots in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667 from the end of Street "A" to the end of Street "C ",
revisions to the boundaries of open space Lots B, C, G and H, conversion the split -level lots in Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 50667 to single -level lots, revisions to the golf course layout, revisions the public trail system,
combination of parallel trails easements, construction of a paved fire access road west of the Ocean Terraces
Condominiums and amendments to several Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures to modify the
required timing for compliance; and,
WHEREAS, on July 11, 1996, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No. A -5- RPV- 93 -005A (i.e. Coastal Permit No. 103), thereby approving its fourth amendment to the
permit, subject to revised conditions of approval; and,
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WHEREAS, on August 13, 1996, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the Development
Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider draft Addendum No. 5 to Environmental
Impact Report No. 36 and the proposed Revision "C" to the Ocean Trails project, at which time all interested
parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence. At the conclusion of the duly noticed
public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted P.C. Resolution Nos. 96 -22, 96 -23, 96 -24, 96 -25, 96 -26 and
96 -27, thereby recommending approval of Addendum No. 5 to EIR No. 36 and recommending approval of the
revisions to Tentative Tract Map Nos. 50666 and 50667 to the City Council, and approving revisions to
Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163 and Grading Permit No. 1541; and,
WHEREAS, on August 31,1996, copies of the Addendum No. 5 to Environmental Impact Report No.
36 were distributed to the City Council and prior to taking action on the proposed Revision "C" to the Ocean
Trails project, the City Council independently reviewed and considered the information and findings contained
in Addendum No. 5 to EIR No. 36 and revised Mitigation Monitoring Program, and determined that the
documents were prepared in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and
local guidelines, with respect thereto; and,
WHEREAS, on September 3,1996, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the Development
Code, the City Council held a public hearing to consider draft Addendum No. 5 to Environmental Impact Report
No. 36 and the proposed Revision "C" to the Ocean Trails project, at which time all interested parties were given
an opportunity to be heard and present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES
HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: In considering the proposed revisions to the project, the Planning Commission has
determined that the preparation of Addendum No. 5 to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 is appropriate,
since the subsequent changes in the project will not result in any new significant environmental impacts which
were not previously identified and analyzed in Environmental Impact Report No. 36, that the subsequent
changes will not result in an increase in any previously identified significant environmental impacts, that the
Addendum does not contain new information of substantial importance to the project and that only minor
technical changes or additions are necessary to make Environmental Impact Report adequate under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
This is so, since the revised project will result in no significant change in the impacts identified in the
previous EIR. The relocation of two single family residential lots in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667 from
the end of Street "A" (Lot Nos. 34 and 35 on the previously approved plan) to the end of Street "C" (Lot Nos.
8 and 9 on the revised plan) and the revision to the golf course layout for Hole Nos. 3, 4 and 5 does not result
in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since these improvements would be located in areas of
the subject property that were previously identified as part of the developed and /or graded portion of the project.
The reconfiguration to the boundaries of common open space Lots B, C, G and H does not result in any new
or increased impacts to the environment, since the minimum required lot sizes of these lots will be maintained
and there will be no net decrease in the acreage of protected habitat. The conversion of the split -level lots to
single -pad lots in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667 and the proposed changes to the maximum building
heights on some of these lots does not result in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since the
views of the ocean, Catalina Island and the coastline from Palos Verdes Drive South would not be adversely
impacted.
The proposed changes to the public trails in the project would not result in any new or increased
impacts to the environment, since 1) the realignment of the public trail from the La Rotonda parking lot to the
Bluff Top Activity Corridor would increase the safety of the public using the lateral trail connection through the
golf course to the bluff top; 2) the provision to allow shared use of certain segments of the public trail for golf
carts would minimize the amount of pavement in these areas, minimize conflicts caused by crossing paths and
would not diminish public enjoyment of these trails; and, 3) the combination of parallel pedestrian and bicycle
trails into a single easement would not change the physical configuration of the trails once they have been
constructed. The construction of a paved fire access road on the seaward side of the Ocean Terraces
Condominiums does not result in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since the paved road would
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improve public safety by providing all- weather access to the existing fire hydrants along the south side of the
condominium complex. The amendments to the Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures would not
result in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since these changes will not alter the effectiveness
of the Conditions of Approval and /or Mitigation Measures, and will act, instead, to ensure that the project are
better monitored and the impacts are fully mitigated.
Therefore, based on the review of Draft Addendum No. 5 to Environmental Impact Report No. 36
prepared in association with the proposed Revision "C" to the Ocean Trails project, as conditioned, the Planning
Commission finds that the project still mitigates, or reduces to the extent feasible, significant adverse effects
to adjacent properties or the permitted uses thereof. In approving the revised project, the Planning Commission
finds that social, recreational, and other benefits of the project continue to outweigh any unavoidable adverse
environmental impacts that may occur and that due to overriding benefits and considerations, any unavoidable
adverse environmental impacts of the project are acceptable. Accordingly, the Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council incorporate, by reference, the Final EIR No. 36, the Supplemental EIR,
Addenda Nos. 1 2 3 and 4, and Resolution No. 92 -115 (which includes, without limitation, the detailed
statement of overriding considerations set forth therein).
Section 2: The mitigation measures contained in the revised Mitigation Monitoring Program attached
as Exhibit "B" to Resolution No. 96 -72 are hereby incorporated by reference into the Conditions of Approval for
the revisions to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667.
Section 3: That the creation of thirty -six (36) single - family residential lots, golf course with related
improvements and public open space, as conditioned, is consistent with the City's General Plan and Coastal
Specific Plan.
The General Plan land use map designates almost the entire project site as Residential, with a
maximum density of one dwelling unit per acre, and designates the coastal bluffs as hazard areas. The
General Plan provides for additional commercial recreational uses within the City as appropriate to a particular
location, including golf, equestrian, tennis and other recreational activities, and designates the City's entire
coastal area as a specific plan district.
The Coastal Specific Plan land use map shows the following general uses for the project site: (a)
Residential (with a maximum density of one dwelling unit per acre) for the vast majority of the property, (b)
Hazard areas along the bluffs, the natural drainage course and in certain portions north of Paseo del Mar with
extreme slopes (greater than 35% in steepness), (c) a floating Retail Commercial area, and (d) Recreational
parking. The text of the Coastal Specific Plan expressly permits visitor - serving uses, such as a golf course,
subject to satisfaction of the requirements for granting a conditional use permit under the Development Code.
With 36 residential units on approximately 37.6 acres, the density is slightly below one dwelling unit per
acre and, therefore, consistent with the General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan.
Section 4: That the creation of thirty -six (36) single - family residential lots, common open space, a
public golf course, and public open space, as conditioned, is consistent with the City's Development Code for
projects within the RS -1 zoning district under a Residential Planned Development. In addition, a minimum of
30 percent of the site will be maintained within the residential development as common open space, exclusive
of the golf course. The 36 -Lot Revised Site Plan does not contemplate construction of any structures on land
with slopes in excess of 35 %, or on land currently zoned Open Space Hazard.
The majority of the subject property is zoned RS -1 (Residential Planned Development) with the bluff
face and the natural drainage course and certain areas north of Paseo del Mar being zoned as Open Space
Hazard (OH). In compliance with the requirements of the OH zoning district, the applicant will not construct
any permanent habitable structures on land that is zoned Open Space Hazard.
The RS -1 (RPD) zone requires a conditional use permit for any type of development (§ 17.06.050) and
expressly permits single- family residential development and any other uses permitted under Chapter 17.02,
including conditionally - permitted uses under Chapter 17.56, such as golf courses. (§ 17.06.030). Accordingly,
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under Chapter 17.06 and Section 17.56.020 of the Development Code, residential development and a golf
course and related facilities are permissible uses, subject to a conditional use permit. The necessary findings
with respect to the conditional use permits required in connection with the Residential Planned Development
and golf course are contained in Resolutions Nos. 96 -75 and 96 -76, respectively.
Furthermore, the residential portion of the project provides in excess of thirty percent of the Residential
Planned Development as common open space, which open space is sited in a manner that is accessible for
viewing and access by the general public from public roads and walkways and preserves views to the coast.
Section 5: That the combination of the vacation of the central portion of Paseo del Mar and the
realignment of Paseo Del Mar as a long bluff road cul-de -sac taking access off of Palos Verdes Drive South
as provided in related applications is consistent with Coastal Specific Plan Subregion 7 Policy No. 16, which
states that "Paseo del Mar shall be improved to provide access to residential development and consideration
shall be given to relocating Paseo del Mar southward or exchanging it for another access route closer to the
bluff edge."
The intent of Coastal Specific Plan, Subregion 7, Policy 19 is further satisfied by the provision of an 8.9
acre Bluff Top Public Access Corridor with a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet located along the bluff
top between Half Way Point Park and Shoreline Park. The City Council finds that the Bluff Top Public Access
Corridor is similar in average width and area to any coastal bluff road which would otherwise be constructed,
if geologically feasible, pursuant to Coastal Specific Plan, Subregion 7, Policy 19.
Section 6: That the golf course and related uses are consistent with Coastal Specific Plan, Subregion
7, Policy 7 which states: "Ensure that any proposed commercial activity responds to the needs of the coastal
residents and shall not be of an intensity which would purposefully generate a service area external of the
coastal region." The City Council finds that the intent of the above policy is to limit traditional commercial
development (such as retail and office uses) so as not to create a service area external to the coastal region
and that such policy is not intended to apply to commercial recreational uses, which are encouraged by the
General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan. The City Council's interpretation of this policy is consistent with other
policies in the Coastal Specific Plan and with Resolution No. 82 -24, which adopted Coastal Specific Plan
Amendment No. 1 and specifically authorized visitor - serving uses, such as golf, in Subregion 7.
Section 7: That the trails plan as shown in the revised "Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit
Amendment Map No. 2" (dated June 19, 1996) submitted by the applicants is consistent with the Coastal
Specific Plan requirements relating to trails.
Section 8: That the golf course and related uses are consistent with Coastal Specific Plan policy and
Section 17.06.040.C.8 of the Development Code, which require the area seaward of corridor improvements
to be improved and either dedicated or permanently maintained through deed restriction for public use. Section
17.06.040.C.6 of the Development Code permits the preservation of open space by dedication, deed restriction
or other appropriate methods approved by the City. In compliance with these provisions and policies, the East
and West Bluff Preserves, Half Way Point Park, Half Way Point Preserve, the Bluff Top Public Access Corridor,
the Bluff Top Wildlife Corridor (located between the West Bluff Preserve and Half Way Point Park) and the
public paths, trails, parking and recreational areas associated with these public open space areas will be
improved by the applicants and offered to the City for dedication. Furthermore, the golf course area will be
improved by the applicants and permanently maintained through deed restriction for public use. The City
Council specifically finds that the deed restriction on the golf course land constitutes permanently maintained
public open space. Neither the Coastal Specific Plan nor Development Code expressly prohibit active public
recreational uses, or require only passive public uses, for the area seaward of the conceptual bluff road.
Section 9: For purposes of the Subdivision Map Act, the design of the subdivision, golf course, or the
related improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat based on compliance with the City's Development Code, General Plan and
Coastal Specific Plan and consideration of information contained in Draft, Supplemental, and Addenda of
Environmental Impact Report No. 36.
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The C' Council acknowledges that there is the difference between the term "significant impact' under
T � "substantial g • e Subdivision Ma Act. Draft EIR No. 36,
CEQA and the term environmental damage under the p
Supplement to EIR No. 36, and Addendum Nos. 1, 29 31 4 and 5 to EIR No. 36 are required to base
environmental findings on "worst case " basis. As a result, the Final EIR and Addendum No. 1 EIR conclude
that significant impacts to biological resources remain after mitigation because of the loss of raptor foraging
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area and because of the temporal loss of Coastal Sage Scrub. Even with the 2:1 replacement of existing viable
Coastal Sage Scrub and the other mitigation measures contained in the Final EIR and Addendum no. 1 to EIR
No. 36 the temporal loss of Coastal Sage Scrub, which serves as natural habitat for the California gnatcatcher,
is considered significant due to the uncertainty that this species will be able to re- occupy the site after
replacement of the Coastal Sage Scrub. These environmental findings are primarily the result of grading for
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the g olf course which itself has already been minimized through its links -type design. These specific findings
and a corresponding statement of overriding considerations are contained in Resolution No. 92 -115, which is
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hereby incorporated by reference.
With the mitigation measures adopted by the City pursuant to Resolution No. 92 -115, and
recommended to be revised pursuant to Resolution No. 96 -72, the project will not result in substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat under the Subdivision
Ma p Act. However, even assuming that the project did result in substantial environmental damage or
substantial) and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, such damage or injury would be caused
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primarily b grading for the golf course. The elimination of the golf course is not feasible because it would not
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satis fy an important objective of the project: to provide visitor - serving public recreational uses, which objective
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is encouraged b policies in the Coastal Specific Plan. For this reason, this alternative or mitigation measure
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has been rejected b the City Council. Pursuant to Resolution No. 92 -115, the City has made a finding of
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infeasibility with respect to elimination of the golf course.
Section 10: That the subject property is physically suitable to accommodate the revised Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 50667, as conditioned, in terms of design and density.
Section 11: That the creation of the lots, single family residential dwelling units, golf course, public
open ace and related improvements will not be materially detrimental to property values, nor will it
jeopardize, ardize � endan g er, or otherwise constitute a menace to the surrounding areas, since physical improvements,
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dedications and maintenance agreements are required.
Section 12. The City • Council has considered the effect of the revised tract map on the housing needs
of the region as set forth in the City's Housing Element, and balanced these needs against the public service
needs of its residents and against available fiscal and environmental resources, and finds that the revised tract
ma p p hel to achieve those housing needs without unreasonably burdening the public service needs of existing
residents and available fiscal and environmental resources.
Section 13: The City Council has considered the requirements of Government Code Section 65590,
which requires new housing developments located in the coastal zone to provide, where feasible, housing units
for P ersons and families of low or moderate incomes, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety
Code. The Government Code further requires that where it is not feasible to provide these housing units in a
proposed new p
ew housing development, the local government shall require the developer to provide such housing,
if feasible to do so at another location within the City, either within the coastal zone or within three miles thereof.
Based on the information, analysis and findings included in Environmental Impact Report No. 36, and
the subsequent conditions of approval placed on the project by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the
California Coastal Commission, the City Council finds that the Ocean Trails project site has certain physical and
environmental constraints, including geotechincal factors, topographic conditions and requirements for open
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public arks a trails network and native habitat areas, which limit the amount of land available on -site
for the construction of affordable housing units.
In addition, based on information that was gathered by the City with regard to the average number of
persons within the low to moderate income ranges that would be expected to be employed on the project site,
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including employees associated with the golf course and the residential lots, the City Council finds that the
project will generate a need for affordable housing units.
Therefore, taking into the account the physical constraints, yet recognizing the employment generated
housing needs, the City Council finds that a requirement of 10% (currently 8 units) of affordable housing (based
on the final total number of buildable lots) is a feasible requirement that would satisfy the intent of Government
Code Section 65590.
However, the City Council's finding is in no way intended to preclude future residents or tenants of the
project site from providing additional affordable housing opportunities..
Section 14: That the dvision and development of the property 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
tract.
Section 15: That 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 16: That the design of the residential subdivision, golf course and associated improvements
are not likely to cause serious public health problems.
Section 17: That the design of the residential subdivision, golf course, and the type of improvements
associated with them, will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use
of property within the proposed project. Further, public trail easements which are consistent with the policies
of the General Plan and the Coastal Specific Plan are required as a condition of this approval.
Section 18: That the design of the revised vesting tentative tract map provides for future passive or
natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision to the extent feasible.
Section 19: That the revised vesting tentative tract map does not propose to divide land which is
subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965.
Section 20: That dedications required by local ordinance are shown on the tentative map and /or are
set forth in the conditions of approval attached hereto in Exhibit "A ".
Section 21: That the City considered the effect of approval of the residential subdivision on the housing
needs of the region in which the City is situated and balanced these needs against the public service needs of
its residents and available fiscal and environmental resources.
Section 22: For the foregoing reasons, and based on information and findings contained in the public
record, including staff reports, minutes, records of proceedings and evidence presented at the public hearings,
the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves the revisions to Vesting Tentative Tract
Map No. 50667, subject to: 1) the conditions of approval attached in Exhibit "A ", which are necessary to protect
the public health, safety and general welfare; 2) the approval of revisions to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
50666, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163, and Grading Permit No. 1541; and, 3) approval of Addendum
No. 5 to Environmental Impact Report No. 36.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 3rd day of September 1996.
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ATTEST:
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Jo Purcell, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 96-
74 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting held on September
3, 1996.
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Jo Purcell, Ci;tytIerkv
City of Ranci Palos Verdes
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-74 EXHIBIT "A"
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 50667 - REVISION "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. GENERAL
1. Within thirty (30) days of approval of Revision "C" to the Vesting Tentative Tract Map, the
developers shall submit, in writing, a statement that they have read, understand, and agree to all of
the conditions of approval contained in this exhibit.
2. The City's fee for processing a Final Map shall be paid within six (6) months of approval of the
Vesting Tentative Tract Map by the last responsible public agency.
3. All residential lots shall conform to the applicable minimum development standards as specified in
Resolution No. 96 -75 for Conditional Use Permit No. 162, and Resolution No. 96 -77 for Grading
Permit No. 1541.
4. The golf course and all related improvements shall conform to the applicable development
standards and conditions as specified in Resolution No. 96 -76 for Conditional Use Permit No. 163,
and Resolution No. 96 -77 for Grading Permit No. 1541, which are hereby incorporated herein by
reference.
5. Pursuant to Development Code Section 17.67.090, this approval expires twenty -four (24) months
from the date that the Coastal Permit associated with this Vesting Tentative Tract Map is approved
by the last responsible agency, unless the Final Map has been recorded. Three extensions of up to
one (1) year each may be granted by the Planning Commission, if requested in writing prior to
expiration.
6. The developer shall supply the City with one mylar and one print of the recorded Final Map within
thirty (30) days of the recordation of the Final Map.
7. This approval is conditioned upon the applicant entering into an agreement with the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes within twenty (20) days of the date of this approval, subject to approval by the City
Attorney, to indemnify and defend the City against all damages, claims, judgements, and litigation
costs, including, without limitation, attorney's fees awarded to a prevailing party, arising from the
approval of the project and all issues related thereto.
8. In conjunction with Vesting Tentative Tract Map 50666, the developer shall provide a minimum of
four (4) dwelling units on -site as rental housing, which shall be affordable to very low to low income
households. These units shall be provided on -site in conjunction with development of the
clubhouse and /or golf course maintenance facilities. Each unit shall contain at least 850 square
foot of living space and two bedrooms. A minimum of two enclosed parking spaces shall be
provided for each unit. The units shall be available for rent within one year of the opening of the
clubhouse. A covenant which guarantees that the affordable units shall not revert to market rate
for a minimum period of thirty years shall be recorded no later than the date of recordation of the
final map.
Project management, including tenant selection and income monitoring, shall be provided in a
manner to be approved by the City. First priority for the units shall be given to very low to low
income employees of the Ocean Trails project. Second priority shall be given to persons within
very low to low income levels working within four miles of the City's coastal zone. Third priority
shall be given to persons within very low to low income levels, regardless of the location of
employment (if employed).
9. The total number of on -site market -rate dwelling units shall be limited to one dwelling unit per
buildable acre of land. However, as an incentive to the developer to provide affordable housing,
the four (4) affordable dwelling units to be provided on -site, pursuant to Condition A.8 above, shall
be allowed to exceed the one dwelling unit per buildable acre maximum. However, in no event
shall more than 79 units (both market -rate and affordable) be constructed on the total project site,
which includes Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 50666 and 50667.
10. In conjunction with Vesting Tentative Tract Map 50666, the developer shall provide a minimum of
four (4) dwelling units off -site as rental housing, which shall be affordable to very low to low income
households.
The off -site units shall be located in the City, either within the City's coastal zone or within three
miles thereof, and shall not already be designated for or used by persons or families of very low to
moderate income levels. The units shall contain at least 850 square feet of habitable space and
two bedrooms. The units shall be available for rent at the time when 50% of the market -rate lots
are available for sale. The units shall remain affordable to very low to low income households for a
period of at least thirty years after initial occupancy at the affordable rate.
Project management, including tenant selection and income monitoring, shall be provided in a
manner to be approved by the City. First priority for the units shall be given to very low to low
income employees of the Ocean Trails project. Second priority shall be given to persons within
very low to low levels working within four miles of the City's coastal zone. Third priority shall be
given to persons within very low to low income levels, regardless of the location of employment (if
employed).
B. SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code, the
subdivider shall obtain clearances from all affected departments and divisions,' including a
clearance from the Director of Public Works for the following items: mathematical accuracy, survey
analysis, correctness of certificates and signatures, etc.
C. COUNTY RECORDER
1. If signatures of record or title interests appear on the Final Map, the developer shall 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.
2. The account for the preliminary title report guarantee referenced in Condition C.1, should remain
open until the Final Map is filed with the County Recorder.
D. ARCHAEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY
1. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the project archaeologist shall submit a protocol to the City for
monitoring and for the discovery of archaeological resources. A qualified archaeologist shall be
present during all rough grading operations to further evaluate cultural resources on the site. If
archaeological resources are found, all work in the affected area shall be temporarily suspended
and the resources shall be removed and preserved. All "finds" shall be immediately reported to the
Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. All archaeological finds shall be first
offered to the City for preservation. At the completion of grading, the project archaeologist shall
submit a report detailing findings, if any.
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2. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the project paleontologist shall submit a protocol to the City for
monitoring and for the discovery of paleontological resources, A qualified paleontologist shall be
present during all rough grading operations to further evaluate pre- historic resources on the site. If
paleontological resources are found, all work in the affected areas shall be temporarily suspended
and the resources shall be removed and preserved. All "finds" shall be immediately reported to the
Director of Environmental Resources. All paleontological finds shall be first offered to the City for
preservation. At the completion of grading, the project paleontologist shall submit a report detailing
findings, if any.
E. BIOLOGY
1. Prior to issuance of grading permits, or prior to recordation of the Final Map, whichever occurs first,
the developer shall submit a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for review and comment by local
wildlife and habitat preservation groups, and subject to approval by the Planning Commission.
2. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the project biological monitor shall submit a protocol to the
City for the monitoring of biological resources in conformance with the Habitat Conservation Plan
and Environmental Impact Report No. 36. A qualified biologist shall be present during all rough
grading operations to verify and ensure compliance with mitigation measures contained in
Environmental Impact Report No. 36 for preservation of biological resources, and conformance
with the conditions and requirements of the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)as described in
Condition E.1 above.
F. SEWERS
1. Approval of this subdivision of land is contingent upon the installation, dedication and use of local
main line sewer and separate house laterals to serve each lot of the land division.
2. If, because of future grading, or for other reasons, it is found that the requirements of the Plumbing
Code cannot be met on certain lots, no building permit will be issued for the construction of homes
on such lots.
3. Sewer easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the Director of Public Works to
determine the final locations and requirements, prior to the recordation of the Final Map.
4. Prior to commencement of construction of the sewer system in each approved phase of the
project, the developer shall obtain approval of the sewer improvement plans from the County
Engineer Sewer Design and Maintenance Division.
5. Prior to approval of the Final Map, the developer shall submit to the Director of Planning, Building
and Code Enforcement a written statement 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, and shall state that the County is willing to maintain all connections to said trunk
lines.
6. Prior to the recordation of the Final Map or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first, the
developer shall post a bond, cash deposit, or other City approved security to cover costs for
construction of a sanitary sewer system, in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public
Works.
G. WATER
1. There shall be filed with the Director of Public Works a "will serve" statement from the water
purveyor indicating that water service can be provided to meet the demands of the proposed
development. Said statement shall be required prior to recordation of the Final Map.
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2. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or prior to the commencement of work on the water system
serving the site, whichever occurs first, the developer must submit a labor and materials bond in an
amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works in addition to either:
a. An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the amount estimated by the Director of
Public Works and guaranteeing the installation of the water system; or
b. An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the Director of Public Works indicating
that the subdivider has entered into a contract with the servicing 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.
3. A statement from the water purveyor shall be filed with the Director of Public Works 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 needs of the developed tracts.
Said statement shall be required prior to recordation of the Final Map.
4. At the time the final subdivision improvement plans are submitted for checking, plans and
specifications for the water system facilities shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works for
checking and approval and shall comply with the Director of Public Works's standards. Approval
for filing of the Final Map is contingent upon approval of the plans and specifications mentioned
above.
5. All lots and golf course facilities 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 Los Angeles
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 Director of Public Works. Fire flow requirements shall be determined by the Los
Angeles County Fire Department and evidence of approval by the Los Angeles County Fire Chief is
required prior to recordation of the Final Map. The developer shall be responsible for installation of
any fire hydrants or other improvements required by the Los Angeles County Fire Department at
the time the public streets are constructed.
6. Framing of structures shall not begin until after the Los Angeles County Fire Department has
determined that there is adequate fire fighting water and access available to the said structures
pursuant to Condition G.5.
H. DRAINAGE
1. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the following requirements must
be approved prior to the recordation of the Final Map or commencement of work on the drainage
system within each approved phase of the project, whichever occurs first:
a. Provide drainage facilities in accordance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to
remove any flood hazard to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and dedicate
and show easements on the Final Map.
b. Eliminate sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the floors of the buildings, with all
openings in the foundation walls to be at least twelve inches above the finished pad grade.
C. Provide drainage facilities to protect the residential lots and golf course from high velocity
scouring action.
d. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
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e. Redirect high flow runoff away from the natural drainage courses and retain low flows to
maintain adequate soil moisture conditions.
2. In accordance with Section 1601 and 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code, the State
Department of Fish and Game, 350 Golden Shore, Long Beach, California 90802, telephone (310)
435 -7741, shall be notified a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to commencement of work within the
natural drainage courses crossing the site.
3. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shall be contacted prior to alteration of any drainage courses
on -site to determine jurisdiction and permit requirements, if any, with respect to Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (as amended 1984).
4. All storm drain facilities shall be designed prior to recordation of Final Map and constructed where
feasible so as to be accepted for maintenance by the Los Angeles County Public Works
Department, Flood Control Division, subject to review and approval by the Director of Public Works.
All facilities not in accepted by the County shall comply with Condition H.5.
5. The City shall form a maintenance district prior to recordation of the Final Map, consisting of the
residential property owners and golf course owner(s) within the tract, to cover the maintenance
costs associated with all drainage outlet structures that are not accepted for maintenance by the
Los Angeles County Public Works Department Flood Control Division, that carry storm water
generated by, or passing through, the residential and golf course areas on the site to the ocean.
Neither the developer, nor any successor in interest, including but not limited to individual
purchasers of any lot within the tract, shall object to the formation of such a maintenance district by
the City. All costs associated with establishing any maintenance district shall be borne by the
developer. All fees associated with such a maintenance district shall be calculated by the Director
of Public Works, and shall be based on a proportionate fair share between the owner(s) of the golf
course and owners of each residential property. Written notice of this condition shall be provided to
purchasers of the golf course and purchasers of any individual lot within the development. This
condition shall also be included in the CC & R's for the tract.
6. All drainage swales and any other on -grade drainage facilities, including gunite, shall be of earth
tone color and shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement prior to issuance of grading permits.
7. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, or prior to recordation of a Final Tract Map, whichever
occurs first, the developer shall submit an Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. The post -
construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Commission. The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall incorporate by detail or
reference appropriate post- construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) to:
a. Implement, to the maximum extent practicable, requirements established by appropriate
governmental agencies under CEQA, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, local
ordinances and other legal authorities intended to minimize impacts from storm water
runoff on the biological integrity of natural drainage systems and water bodies;
b. Maximize to the maximum extent practicable, the percentage of permeable surfaces to
allow more percolation of storm water into the ground;
C. Minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, the amount of storm water directed to
impermeable areas;
d. Minimize, to the maximum extent practicable; parking lot pollution through the use of
appropriate BMPs, such as retention, infiltration and good housekeeping;
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e. Establish reasonable limits on the clearing of vegetation from the project site including, but
not limited to, regulation of the length of time during which soil may be exposed and, in
certain sensitive cases, the prohibition of bare soil; and
f. Provide for appropriate permanent controls to reduce storm water pollutant load produced
by the development site to the maximum extent practicable.
Further, the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall contain requirements to be adhered to during
project construction. The pre- construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Public Works. These practices should:
a. Include erosion and sediment control practices;
b. Address multiple construction activity related pollutants;
C. Focus on BMPs such as source minimization, education, good housekeeping, good waste
management, and good site planning;
d. Target construction areas and activities with the potential to generate significant pollutant
loads;
e. Require retention on the site, to the maximum extent practicable, of sediment, construction
waste, and other pollutants from construction activity;
f. Require, to the maximum extent practicable, management of excavated soil on site to
minimize the amount of sediment that escapes to streets, drainage facilities, or adjoining
properties;
g. Require, to the maximum extent practicable, use of structural drainage controls to
minimize the escape of sediment and other pollutants from the site; and
h. Require, to the maximum extent practicable, containment of runoff from equipment and
vehicle washing at construction sites, unless treated to remove sediments and pollutants.
STREETS
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or commencement of work on the street system for the site,
whichever occurs first, the developer shall post a bond, cash deposit, or other City- approved
security to cover costs for the full improvements of all proposed on -site and off -site streets and
related improvements, in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works. The
bonding for said improvements may be posted in conjunction with the phasing plan as per
Resolution No. 96 -75 for Conditional Use Permit No. 162, Condition B.1.
2. The proposed on -site streets shall be dedicated for public use on the Final Map and designed to
the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer
shall submit design specifications for the on -site streets to the Director of Public Works for
approval, pursuant to the following specifications:
a. "A" and "D" Streets shall be a minimum of thirty four (34) feet in width, measured from flow
line to flow line. Parkway widths shall be a minimum of four (4) feet on the northerly side of
the street and eight (8) feet on the southerly side of the street. The total right -of -way width
shall be forty six (46) feet. The final map shall reflect these standards.
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b. "B" and "C" Streets shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet in width, measured from flow line
to flow line. Parkway widths shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet on each side. The total
right -of -way width shall be fifty six (56) feet. The final map shall reflect these standards.
C. A public off - street parking area shall be provided on the southerly side of Palos Verdes
Drive South and west of "A" Street. Said parking area shall be at the same grade as Palos
Verdes Drive South, shall contain a minimum of six (6) parking spaces, and one (1) parking
space shall be reserved for handicapped use. The design of the off- street parking area
and any time restrictions shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Public Works. Parking and access to this area shall be prohibited after dusk.
d. A public parking area shall be provided at the terminus of La Rotonda Drive, on the
western side of the cul-de -sac. Said parking area shall contain a minimum of fifty (50)
parking spaces and five (5) spaces shall be reserved for handicapped use. Construction of
the parking area may be phased, with twenty five (25) spaces and a public rest room facility
constructed immediately following the rough grading operations for the golf course and
the remaining twenty five (25) spaces (if deemed necessary, based on public patronage of
the first phase parking area, by the Director of Public Works and the Executive Director of
the Coastal Commission) constructed prior to the completion of the finished grading for the
residential lots. The design of the parking area, the public rest room facility and any time
restrictions shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Public Works.
Public parking and access to this area shall be prohibited after dusk.
e. An area for public use as an off - street bicycle rest stop shall be provided in the public right -
of -way along the north side of Palos Verdes Drive South between Palos Verdes Drive East
and Seacliff Drive, which is located outside the Coastal Zone. No vehicular parking shall
be permitted at this rest stop. The design of the area shall be implemented in
conformance with proposals by the Seacliff Hills Homeowner's Association as part of the
Public Amenities Plan for the tract. The final design of this area is subject to the review
and approval by either the City Council or by the Planning Commission as part of the
Public Amenities Plan required by Condition G.1 of Resolution No. 96 -75 and Condition T.1
of Resolution No. 96 -76.
f. All streets shall have a vertical type curb. The developer may request roll type curbs,
subject to the review and approval of the Director of Public Works.
g. Handicapped access ramps which conform to all standards and specifications in Title 24 of
the Uniform Building Code shall be provided at all sidewalks and at all locations where
public trails intersect with streets and /or sidewalks in or adjacent to the subject
development.
h. Cul -de -sacs, including La Rotonda Drive, shall be designed to the specifications of the
Director of Public Works.
L Street and traffic signs shall be placed at all intersections and /or corners as specified by
the Director of Public Works, conform to City Standards, and shall be shown on a signage
and striping plan to shall be attached to the street plans.
j. Sidewalks, where required, shall be concrete, a minimum of four (4) feet wide, and located
adjacent to the curb.
k. All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially the same alignment as shown on
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667 revised July 31, 1996, except as otherwise required
in these conditions.
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3. The developer shall be responsible for the design and construction of the realignment Palos
Verdes Drive South from Conqueror Drive to the eastern City limits. Plans for the realignment and
reconstruction shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Public Works prior to
issuance of grading permits or recordation of the Final Map, whichever occurs first and shall
include a minimum fourteen (14) foot wide median from Conqueror Drive to Palos Verdes Drive
East and a minimum ten(10) foot wide median from Palos Verdes Drive East to La Rotonda Drive.
In addition, the developer shall be responsible for the design and construction of curb and gutter
and full median improvements adjacent to the Portuguese Bend Club. The construction and
realignment shall also include provisions for the future signalization of the intersections at Palos
Verdes Drive South and Forrestal Drive and at Palos Verdes Drive South and La Rotonda Drive,
including the installation of all necessary underground facilities and utilities during construction so
that subsequent installation of signals at either intersection can be accomplished without requiring
future road cuts.
4. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the project shall contribute to the installment of the following
street improvements based on a "fair share" of the cost as determined by the Director of Public
Works, which will be allotted only to new traffic:
a. Construction of a second westbound left -turn lane at the intersection of Hawthorne
Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive West.
b. Construction of a second eastbound left -turn lane and a second southbound right -turn lane
at the intersection of Western and 25th Street, if approved by the City of Los Angeles. The
developer shall be responsible for contacting the appropriate agencies in the City of Los
Angeles and shall provide necessary documentation to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Director of Public Works, including a letter of approval from the City of Los Angeles, for
determination of the project's fair share of the cost for improvements to the above
intersection.
5. The developer shall be responsible for repairs to any public streets which may be damaged during
development of the tract. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall post a bond,
cash deposit or City- approved security, in an amount sufficient to cover the costs to repair any
damage to streets and appurtenant structures as a result of this development.
6. The developer shall pay traffic impact fees prior to recordation of the Final Map in an amount
determined by the Director of Public Works upon the completion of all on -site public improvements,
including, but not limited to, streets, drainage, and utility improvements.
7. Unless already dedicated to the City, the developer shall dedicate to the City vehicular access
rights to Palos Verdes Drive South and La Rotonda Drive. A note to this effect shall be placed on
the Final Map.
8. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall post a security, bond, or cash deposit
acceptable to the City in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works to cover the
project's fair share of the cost of signalizing the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and
Forrestal Drive at Paseo Del Mar, and the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and La
Rotonda Drive.
9. Prior to recordation of the Final Map access to Lots 24, 25, 35 and 36 shall be provided by a pole
for each lot with a minimum width of twelve (12) feet and access shall be via a shared private
driveway, with a maximum width of twenty four (24) feet. A note to this effect shall be placed on the
Final Map
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10. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or the issuance of grading permits, whichever occurs first, the
developer shall process an application for vacation of the'4 portions of the street right -of -way along
Paseo del Mar which are to be developed for golf course uses, with the exception of the portion of
the undeveloped Paseo del Mar right-of-way seaward of the Ocean Terraces Condominiums,
which shall be retained for emergency fire access purposes, pursuant to Condition 1.11.
11. Prior to the acceptance of the street improvements by the City, the developer shall construct a
paved emergency fire access road in the undeveloped portion of the Paseo del mar right -of -way in
compliance with the plan reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The
Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement shall work with the Los Angeles County Fire
Department to determine the final material used for the all- weather road surface in order to
discourage use of this emergency fire access road by unauthorized users (such as bicyclists,
golfers and roller skaters).
J. UTILITIES
1. All utilities to and on the lots and golf course 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 developer's expense.
K. GEOLOGY
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or prior to issuance of grading permits, whichever occurs first,
a bond, cash deposit, or combination thereof, shall be posted to cover costs for any geologic
hazard abatement in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works.
2. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or prior to issuance of grading permits, whichever occurs first,
a bond, cash deposit, or other City- approved security, shall be posted to cover the costs of grading
in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works.
L. EASEMENTS
1. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be granted, dedicated, or
offered for dedication 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.
2. Prior to the recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall submit design specifications for
construction of bike lanes on Palos Verdes Drive South and pedestrian and bicycle trails within the
boundaries of the project site for review and approval by the Directors of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement, Public Works, and Recreation and Parks, as well as the City's Recreation and
Parks Committee.
3. All easements are subject to review by the Director of Public Works to determine the final locations
and requirements.
4. Palos Verdes Drive South On- Street Bicycle Lanes: As part of the roadway improvement required
by Condition 1.3, the developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards, a Class II
bicycle land on both the north and south side of Palos Verdes Drive South. These bicycle lanes
shall connect with the bicycle lanes required along the Palos Verdes Drive frontage of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 50666. (Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special
Condition 3.13.1)
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5 La Rotonda Drive On- Street Bicycle Lanes: The developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails
Plan standards, a Class II bicycle lane on both sides of La Rotonda Drive, from Palos Verdes Drive
South to the terminus of the cul -de -sac. These bicycle lanes shall connect with the Class II bicycle
lanes on Palos Verdes Drive South required above in Condition L.4. (Cross reference California
Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.13.2)
6. Palos Verdes Drive South Off -Road Bicycle Path: As part of the roadway improvements required
above by condition 1.3, the developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards, a Class 1
off -road bicycle path on the south side of Palos Verdes Derive South, along the entire length of the
tract frontage. This path shall have a minimum trail width of eight (8) feet and an easy to
intermediate level of difficulty. This path shall be separated as much as possible from the roadway
by a grade change and /or landscaping. This bicycle path shall connect with the bicycle path
required along the Palos Verdes Drive frontage of Vesting Tentative Tract No. 50666. (Cross
reference California Coastal Commission Special Condition 3.13.3).
7. Palos Verdes Drive South Pedestrian Trail: As part of the roadway improvements required above
by Condition 1.3, the developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails standards, a pedestrian trail on
the south side of Palos Verdes Drive South, between the roadway and the bicycle path described
above in Condition L.6, along the entire length of the tract frontage on Palos Verdes Drive South.
This trail shall a soft - footed pedestrian path with a minimum tread width of four (4) feet and an easy
to intermediate level of difficulty and be separated as much as possible from the roadway by a
grade change and /or landscaping. This pedestrian trail shall connect with the pedestrian trail
required along the Palos Verdes Drive South frontage of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666.
(Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.13.4).
8. Paseo Del Mar Off -Road Bicycle Path: The developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards a Class I off -road bicycle path with a minimum tread width of eight (8) feet and an
intermediate level of difficulty beginning at the southeast intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South
and Paseo Del Mar, along the east side of Paseo Del Mar to the tract boundary and south of the
golf course maintenance facility, within Common Open Space Lot D and Golf Course Lot Nos. 37
and 38. This path shall be separated as much as possible from the roadway by a grade change
and landscaping. This path shall connect with the off -road bicycle path required along the east
side of Paseo Del Mar in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666.
9. Paseo Del Mar Pedestrian Trail: As part of the roadway improvements required by Condition 1.2,
the developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards, a four (4) foot wide pedestrian
trail with an intermediate level of difficulty, beginning at the southeast intersection of Palos Verdes
Drive South and Paseo Del Mar, along the east side on Paseo Del Mar to the tract boundary. This
trail shall be separated as much as possible from the roadway by a grade change and /or
landscaping. This trail shall connect with the trail described in Condition L.6 and L.15. (Cross
Reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.9)
10. Palos Verdes Drive South Overlook/La Rotonda Drive Parking Lot Pedestrian Trail: The developer
shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards a pedestrian trail with a minimum tread width of
two (2) feet and an intermediate to challenging level of difficulty beginning on the east side of the
vehicular turn out on Palos Verdes Drive South required in Condition 1.2.c, running east through
Golf Course Lot No. 38 to the west fork.of La Rotonda Canyon and then through Common Open
Space Lot C and Golf Course Lot No. 38 along the east side of the the Hole No. 5 tees to La
Rotonda Drive and then along the north side of La Rotonda Drive to its terminus at the La Rotonda
Drive Parking Lot. This trail may be combined with the golf course cart path that traverses east of
Hole No. 4 to Hole No. 5 tees and shall connect to the pedestrian trails required in Conditions L.7
and L.17 in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666. (Cross reference California Coastal
Commission, Special Condition 3.B.5)
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11. Bluff Top Activity Corridor Pedestrian Trail: The developer. shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards a soft- footed pedestrian trail with a maximum tread width of two (2) feet and an easy to
challenging level of difficulty beginning on the east side of the bluff top La Rotonda Canyon bridge,
then east along the bluff top through Golf Course Lot No. 38 and then northeast through portions of
Lot G (East Bluff Preserve) and Common Open Space Lot H to Street "D ". A barrier to prevent the
use of the trail by bicycles and motorized vehicles shall be erected at the entrances to the trail at La
Rotonda Canyon, at the trail head at Street "D ". Signs identifying the trail as crossing through a
sensitive habitat area and prohibiting use of the trail by bicycles and motorized vehicles shall be
placed on or near each barrier. This trail shall connect to the bluff top pedestrian trail located in
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666. (Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special
Condition 3.13.8)
12. Shoreline Park Access Pedestrian Trail: The developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards a soft - footed pedestrian trail connecting the bluff top pedestrian trail required above in
Condition L 11, through Lot G (East Bluff Preserve) to the two existing trails in Los Angeles County
Shoreline Park. (Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.13.9)
13. East End Pedestrian Trail: The developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards a
soft- footed pedestrian trail with a minimum tread width of two (2) feet and an easy to challenging
level of difficulty beginning on Palos Verdes Drive South in the extreme northeast corner of the
tract, extending south through Lot H (East Bluff Preserve) adjacent to the rear property lines of
residential Lot Nos. 1 through 5, then east to connect with the bluff top pedestrian trail required in
Condition L.11. The trail shall connect with Street "D" between Lot Nos. 5 and 6. A barrier to
prevent the use of the trail by bicycles and motorized vehicles shall be erected at both entrances to
the trail on Palos Verdes Drive South and Street "D ". Signs identifying the trail as crossing through
a sensitive habitat area and prohibiting use of the trail by bicycles and motorized vehicles shall be
placed on or near each barrier.
14. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of all public trails specified in Conditions LA
through L.13 and shall provide a bond, or other money surety for the construction of such public
trails in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works. Construction of said trails
shall coincide with the rough grading activity within each workable phase and shall be completed
upon acceptance of all street improvements by the City. Dedication of the public trails shall occur
at the time the Final Map is recorded.
15. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record on the final map a
lateral public access easement for passive recreational use from the twenty -five (25) foot contour
line seaward to the tract boundary.
16. Where pedestrian trails or bicycle paths are located within a common open space lot which is not
required to be dedicated to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes or a golf course lot, the developer
shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record on the Final Map an easement for
public trail purposes. Bicycle path easements shall have a minimum width of twelve (12) feet and
pedestrian trail easements shall have a minimum width of six (6) feet. Where pedestrian trails and
bicycle paths are parallel to each other, the required easements may be combined into a single
easement as follows: 1) the minimum separation between the adjacent tread widths shall be three
(3) feet; 2) the combined easement shall be a minimum of eighteen (18) feet where there is a four
(4) foot wide pedestrian tread width and a minimum of nineteen (19) feet where there is a five (5)
foot pedestrian tread width (bicycle tread width is eight (8) feet in all cases).
17. Where pedestrian trails and /or bicycle paths are combined with golf cart paths, safety measures in
addition to signage shall be explored in order to minimize conflicts between pedestrian/bicyclist and
golf carts. Measures that may required by the Director of Public Works may include, but are not
limited to the addition of lane striping. If safety problems arise once the pedestrian trails, bicycle
paths and golf cart paths are operational, the Planning Commission may impose additional
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requirements, including requiring that the pedestrian trails and /or bicycle paths not be combined
with golf cart paths.
M. SURVEY MONUMENTATION
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, a bond, cash deposit, or combination thereof, shall be posted
to cover costs to establish survey monumentation, in an amount to be determined by the Director of
Public Works.
2. Within twenty -four (24) months from the date of recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall
set remaining required survey monuments and center line tie points and furnish the center line tie
notes to the Director of Public Works.
3. All lot corners shall be referenced with permanent survey markers in accordance with City
Municipal Code. The survey markers shall be inspected and accepted by the City prior to the
release of the bond referenced in Condition M.1.
N. STREET NAMES AND NUMBERING
1. Any street names and house numbering plans shall be provided to the City by the developer for
approval by the Director of Public Works prior to the recordation of the Final Map.
O. PARK AND OPEN SPACE DEDICATION AND MAINTENANCE
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall pay to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
dedicate land, or a combination thereof to satisfy requirements of the Quimby Act. The land value
used to calculate the fee shall be determined through a M.A.I. appraisal prepared and provided to
the City within 60 days of City approval of the project.
2. In order to cover the maintenance costs associated with all public parks and trails located within the
tract prior to the recordation of the Final Map, the City shall either 1) form a maintenance district
consisting of the residential property owners and golf course owner(s) within the tract; or 2) include
such areas in a City wide assessment district; or 3) otherwise assume responsibility for the
maintenance of such areas. Neither the developer nor any successors in interest, including but not
limited to individual purchasers of any individual lot(s), shall object to the formation of any such
maintenance district(s) by the City. All fees associated with any such maintenance district(s) shall
be calculated by the Director of Public Works and shall be based on a proportionate fair share
between the owner(s) of the golf course and owner of each residential property, or as otherwise
deemed appropriate by the City based on the type of maintenance district formed and the
allocation of benefits. Written notice of this condition shall be provided to purchasers of the golf
course and purchasers of any individual lot within the development. This condition shall also be
included in the CC & R's for the tract.
3. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record on the Final Map Lots
D, G, I, K and the La Rotonda parking lot as public open space. Lot D (East Vista Park) shall be a
minimum of 1.2 acres in size. Lot G (East Bluff Preserve) shall be a minimum of 7.7 acres in size.
Lot I (Coastal Bluff Dedication) shall be a minimum of 10.1 acres in size. Lot K (Bluff Top Activity
Corridor) shall be a minimum of 4.5 acres in size. The La Rotonda parking lot shall be a minimum
of 0.2 acres in size.
4. Prior to the recordation of the Final Map, the boundaries between Lot A and Lot No. 1, and Lot B
and Lot Nos. 24, 35 and 36 shall be modified such that the boundary lines are located at the toe of
the slope adjacent to the north side of the building pads of Lot Nos. 1, 24, 35 and 36.
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P. RELATED APPLICATIONS
1. The approval is conditioned upon compliance with all conditions of approval for Tentative Parcel
Map No. 23004, Conditional Use Permit No. 162 and Grading Application No. 1541, which are
incorporated herein by reference and are hereby made a part of this approval.
2. This approval is conditioned upon compliance with all mitigation measures contained in
Environmental Impact Report No. 36 and the Mitigation Monitoring Program which are incorporated
herein by reference and are hereby made a part of this approval.
Q. COASTAL ZONE RESTRICTION
1. The Final Map shall clearly delineate and label the "Coastal Setback Zone" line as established in
the City's Coastal Specific Plan. A note shall be placed on the map stating that no permanent
structures (except for structures associated with public amenities or unless as allowed by another
project condition of approval) shall be allowed closer than twenty -five (25) feet to the Coastal
Setback Zone. This area shall be designated on the map as "Building Grading Restriction" area.
All lots shown of the Final Map shall provide for a minimum buildable area of 3,000 square feet of
contiguous area, exclusive of required setbacks and any portions of the lot located seaward of the
Building Grading Restriction Line or they shall be eliminated from the Final Map.
R. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
1. All costs associated with implementation of the Mitigation Monitoring Program shall be the
responsibility of the developer.
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