CC RES 1992-116RESOLUTION NO. 92 -116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE-CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES APPROVING A REVISION TO VESTING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 50666 AND DENYING THE APPEAL, THEREBY
UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RE- APPROVAL OF
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23004 FOR A RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH 40 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, A
PUBLIC GOLF COURSE, AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACE LOCATED ON A
153.9 ACRE SITE IN COASTAL SUBREGIONS 7 AND 81 WHICH
IS PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL KNOWN AS OCEAN
TRAILS.
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1992, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes adopted Resolution Nos, 92 -54, 92 -55, 92 -56, and 92 -57 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 golf course with clubhouse, and public open space on 258 acres in Coastal
Subregions 7 and 8; and
WHEREAS, within the ten (10) day appeal period, the approval of Coastal
Permit No. 103 was appealed to the California Coastal Commission by four (4)
local residents and by two (2) members of the Coastal Commission; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1992, after finding substantial issue with the
project as approved by the City Council, the California Coastal Commission
denied Coastal Permit No. 103, directed the landowner 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 October 9, 1992 the applicants, Palos Verdes Land Holdings
and the Zuckerman Building Company submitted revised applications and a Draft
Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 to the City which were deemed
complete on October 19, 1992. The revised applications include additional
public open space and a revised title report for the property which indicates
the actual total project area to be 261.4 acres; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's
Development Code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the
revisions to the project applications and reviewed the Draft Addendum to EIR
No. 36 on November 5, 1992, at which time all interested parties were given an
opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and
WHEREAS, a Draft Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 was
prepared in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act and the Planning Commission considered the information, conclusion
and mitigation measures contained in said document prior to taking action on
the revised project. After considering the information contained in the Draft
Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 36, the Planning Commission
adopted P.C. Resolution No. 92 -68, recommending approval of the document to
the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted P.C.. Resolution No. 92 -69
recommending approval of revisions to Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 50666
and 50667 to the City Council, re- approving Tentative Parcel Map Nos. 20970
and 23004, and approving revisions to Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163,
Coastal Permit No. 103, and Grading Permit No. 1541 with conditions; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 1992 and November 18, 1992, respectively, less
than 15 days from the Planning Commission's action, the applicants, Palos
Verdes Land Holdings Company and the Zuckerman Building Company, and Frank
Angel representing the Sierra Club, California Native Plant Society, Coastal
Conservation Coalition, Save Our Coastline 2000, and Andrew H. Sargent, each
submitted an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, after notice .issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's
Development Code, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes held a
public hearing on December 7, 1992 to review the consider the Draft Addendum
to Environmental Impact Report No. 36, the revisions to the project
applications, and the appeals, 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: That the creation of forty (40) single - family residential
lots, and golf course with related improvements, 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 and in the westerly natural drainage course, (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 40 residential units on approximately 42 acres, the density is
below one dwelling unit'per acre and, therefore, consistent with the General
Plan and Coastal Specific Plan.
Section 2: That the creation of forty (40) 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 40 -Lot Revised Site Plan does not contemplate construction of any
structures on land currently zoned as Open Space Hazard.
The majority of the subject property is zoned RS -1 (Residential Planned
Development) with the bluff face and the southwesterly natural drainage course
(commonly known as Forrestal Canyon) 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 (S 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
(S 17.06.030). Accordingly, 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. 92 -118 and 92 -119, respectively.
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Furthermore, 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 3: That the provision of a continuous bluff road as provided in
the Coastal Specific Plan and depicted on Figure 24 of the Coastal Specific
Plan is infeasible due to geologic and geotechnical constraints affecting the
property and because such a road would require substantial alteration to the
natural canyon area on the western portion of the property commonly known as
"Forrestal Canyon ". The City geologist and geotechnical engineer have each
concluded that the land upon which such a road would be built has not
demonstrated sufficient stability to warrant the construction of a permanent
road in that location. As, an alternative, the project features a long bluff
road cul de sac taking access off of Paseo del Mar and the vacation of the
central portion of Paseo del Mar. There will be no homes located seaward of
this bluff road.
The combination of the vacation of the central portion of Paseo del Mar
and the provision of a long bluff road cul -de -sac taking access off of Paseo
del Mar as provided in the revised applications is consistent with Coastal
Specific Plan, Subregion 7, Policy No. 16 which states taht "Paseo del Mar
shall be improved to provide access to residenial 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 satisfied
by the provision of an 8.4 acre East /West Bluff Top Corridor with a minimum
width of twenty -five ( 25 ) feet and an average width of seventy -five ( 75 ) feet
located along the bluff top between Half Way Point and Shoreline Park. This
Bluff Top Corridor contains a public pedestrian trail along the entire length
of the corridor and an off -road bicycle trail through the central portion of
the site. The City Council finds that the Bluff Top 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.
The City Council further finds that there shall be no road seaward of
the last row of homes in the residential area located on the far western
portion of the property because the adverse impacts of a such a road outweigh
its potential benefits. A. road seaward of the last row of homes in this area
should not be connected to the proposed bluff road because such a connection
would result in substantial alteration and damage to Forrestal Canyon and the
significant biological resources located therein. Without such a connection,
the City Council finds that such a road is unnecessary to provide vehicular
access to the coast and the coastal bluff, adequate vehicular access having
already been provided by the long bluff road cul de sac described above.
Section 4: 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. City Council's interpretation of this policy is consistent
with other policies in the Coastal Specific Plan and with Resolution 82 -24,
which adopted Coastal Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 and specifically
authorized visitor- serving uses, such as golf, in Subregion 7.
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Section 5: That the trails plan as shown in the revised Public
Amenities /Coastal Access Program submitted by the applicant and reviewed b
the Recreation and Parks Committee, including the Class I Pedestrian and Bike
Trail segment in the area seaward of the western residential area is
consistent with the Coastal Specific Plan requirements relating o trails.
s.
The precise alignment of this particular trail segment varies between its
description in the Coastal Specific Plan, its display n Access Corridors
Y map
in the Coastal Specific Plan (Figure 24) and its location on the Coastal
Specific Plan Land Use Map. Because of these slightly different
configurations, City Council finds that these descriptions and maps in the Specific Plan are intended to p rovide a g enerali zed location
for this
trail segment. The Recreation and Parks Committee has considered these
different alignments and found that the alignment of this segment '
gm as shown in
the Public Amenities /Coastal Access Program provides comparable public access,
minimizes incompatibility with the active public recreational uses and, when
connected to the bluff road cul -de -sac via a bridge over Forrestal Canyon,
provides linkage to the bluff road, bluff top areas and the remainder of the
site. The City Council finds that in the absence of a road seaward of
the
last row of homes in the western residential area (as-described in Section 3
hereof), this trail segment should be located as shown in the revised Public
Amenities /Coastal Access Program.
Section 6: That the golf course and related uses are consistent with
Coastal Specific Plan policy and Section 17.06.040.0.8 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 17.06.040.0.6 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 rovisio
and policies, the East and West Bluff Preserves, Half Way oint Park, ns
East /West Bluff Top Corridor and the public paths, trails the
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p , , 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
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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 7: For purposes of the Subdivision Map Act, the design of the
subdivision, golf course, and the related improvements will not cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably 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 Addendum Environmental Impact Report No.
36*
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"significant City Council acknowledges that there is the difference between the
term significant impact" under CEQA and the term "substantial environmental
damage" under the Subdivision Map Act. Draft EIR No. 36, Supplement to EIR
No. 36, and Addendum to EIR No. 36 are required to base environmental findings
on a "worst case" basis. As a result, the Final EIR concludes that
significant impacts to biological resources remain after mitigation because ause of
the loss of raptor foraging 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 and Addendum
EIR, 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 the golf course, which itself has already
been minimized through its links-type 'g p
g ype desi n. These specific findings and a
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corresponding statement of overriding considerations are contained in
Resolution 92 -115, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
With the mitigation measures adopted by City Council pursuant to
Resolution 92 -115, the project will not result in substantial environmental
damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat
under the Subdivision Map Act. However, even assuming that the project did
result in substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, such damage or injury would be
caused primarily by grading for the golf course. The elimination of the golf
course is not feasible because it would not satisfy an important objective of
the project: to provide visitor- serving public recreational uses, which
objective is encouraged by policies in the Coastal Specific Plan. For this
reason, this alternative or mitigation measure has been rejected by the City
Council. Pursuant to Resolution 92 -115, City Council has made a finding of
infeasibility with respect to elimination of the golf course.
Section 8: That the subject property is physically suitable to
accommodate Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666 and Tentative Parcel Map No.
23004 as conditioned, in terms of design and density.
Section 9: That the creation of the lots, single family residential
dwelling units, golf course, public open space, and related improvements will
not be materially detrimental to property values, nor will it jeopardize,
endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the surrounding areas, since
physical improvements, dedications and maintenance agreements are required.
Section 10: The City Council has considered the effect of the tract map
and parcel 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 tract map and parcel map help to achieve those housing needs
without unreasonably burdening the public service needs of existing residents
and available fiscal and environmental resources.
Section 11: That the division 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
and parcel map.
Section 12: That the discharge of sewage from this land division into
the public sewer system will not violate the requirements of the Californi'a
Regional Water Quality Control Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing WwAhl
Section 13000 of the Water Code).
Section 13: That the design of the residential subdivision golf courser
and associated .improvements are not likely to cause serious public health
problems.
Section 14: 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 tse 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 15: That the design of the vesting tentative tract map and
tentative parcel map provides for future passive or natural heating or cooling
opportunities in the subdivision to the extent feasible.
Section 16: That the vesting tentative tract map and tentative parcel
map do not propose to divide land which is subject to a contract entered into
pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965.
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Section 17: That dedications required by local ordinance are shown on
the tentative maps and /or are set forth in the conditions of approval attached
hereto in Exhibit "A".
Section 18: 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 it
residents and available fiscal and environmental resources.
Section 19: That based on the review of environmental documentation
prepared in association with the project and as conditioned herein, the
project mitigates or reduces to the extent feasible significant adverse
effects to adjacent properties or the permitted uses thereof. The City
Council finds that social, recreational and other benefits of the ro'ect
may outweigh any unavoidable adverse environmental impacts that occur and
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due to overriding benefits and considerations, that any unavoidable adverse
environmental impacts of the project are acceptable. Resolution No. 92 -115
including the detailed statement of overriding considerations and Mitigation
Monitoring Program, is made part of this resolution, by reference, pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 20: That all of the mitigation measures required in
Environmental Impact Report No. 36, the Supplement to EIR No. 36, and the
Addendum to EIR No. 36 shall be incorporated herein as conditions of approval
for the tentative parcel maps and vesting tentative tract maps.
Section 21: 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 revisions to
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666, and denies the appeal, thereb y
upholding the Planning Commission's re- approval of Parcel Ma 23004 s
Map �� , subject
to the conditions of approval contained in the attached Exhibit "All, which are
necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare in the
area.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 7th day of December, 1992.
ATTEST: .
CMIY CLERK
STATE ,0F CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LDS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES 1
MAYOR
v�
I, Jo Purcell, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify
that the above Resolution No. 92 -116 was duly and regularly passed and adopted
by the said City Council at a regular meeting held on December 7, 19920
Jo P cell, City Clerk
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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EXHIBIT "A"
REVISIONS TO:
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 50666
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23004
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. GENERAL
1. Within thirty ( 30 ) days of approval of the Vesting Tentative Tract
Map and Tentative Parcel 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 and
Tentative Parcel Map by the last responsible public agency.
3. All residential lots shall conform to the applicable minimum
development standards as specified in Resolution No. 92 -118 for
Conditional Use Permit No. 162, Coastal Permit No. 103 and 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. 92 -119 for Conditional Use Permit No. 163, Coastal
Permit No. 103, and Grading Permit No. 1541.
5. This approval expires twenty -four (24) months from the date of
approval of the Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Tentative Parcel
Map unless the Final Map has been recorded. Extensions of up to
one (1) year may be granted by the Planning Commission, if
requested in writing prior to expiration.
6. The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one
print of the recorded 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.
B. SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
1. Prior to submitting the Final Map for recording, pursuant to
Section 66442 of the Government Code, the subdivider shall obtain
clearances 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, 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.
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Exhibit "A"
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2. The account for the preliminary title report guarantee referenced
in Condition C1, should remain open until the Final Map is filed
with the County Recorder.
ARCHAEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY
1. 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 Environmental Services. All
archaeological finds shall be first offered to the City for
preservation.
2. 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.
BIOLOGY
1. Prior to issuance of grading permits, or prior to final of any
map, the developer shall submit a Final Biological Resources
Preservation Plan /Habitat Preservation Plan ( "BRPP /HPP") for
review and comment by local wildlife and habitat preservation
groups, and subject to approval by the Planning Commission
2. 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 Biological Resources
Preservation Plan as described in Condition E1 above.
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
City Engineer to determine the final locations and requirements.
4. Prior to construction, 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 Environmental Services 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.
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Exhibit "A"
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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 City Engineer.
G. WATER
1. There shall be filed with the City Engineer 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 dated no more than six (6) months prior to
the issuance of the building permits for the first phase of
construction.
2. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or prior to the commencement
of work, whichever occurs first, the developer must submit a labor
and materials bond in an amount to be determined by the City
Engineer in addition to either:
a. An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the amount
estimated by the City Engineer and guaranteeing the
installation of the water system; or
b. An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the City
Engineer 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 City
Engineer 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 dated no more
than six (6) months prior to the issuance of the building permits
for the first phase of construction.
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 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 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 City Engineer. 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. The developer
shall be responsible for installation of any fire hydrants or
other improvements required by the Los Angeles County Fire
Department.
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.
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Exhibit "A"
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7. Prior to the issuance of grading permits or prior to final of any
map, whichever occurs first, the developer shall submit Final Run
Off Management and Water Quality Control Plans for review and
approval by the Planning Commission. These plans may only be
approved if they meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit regulations and requirements.
I. STREETS
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or commencement of work,
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. 92 -118 for Conditional Use Permit No. 162, Condition No. C1.
2. The proposed on -site streets shall be public 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 spec if icat ions:
a. "A" Street shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet in width,
measured flow line to flow line. Parkway widths shall be a
minimum of eight (8) feet on the southwesterly side of the
street and four ( 4 ) feet on the northeasterly side of the
street. The total right -of -way width shall be fifty two
(52) feet. The terminus of "A" Street shall be extended as
far westward as is possible without encroaching into the
Forrestal draw area or adjacent habitat areas, subject to
review and approval by the Director of Environmental
Services and the Director of Public Works. The final map
shall reflect these standards.
b. "B" Street shall be a minimum of thirty four (34) feet in
width, measured 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 ( 50 ) feet. The
final map shall reflect these standards.
C. "C", "D ", and "E" Streets shall be thirty four (34) feet in
width, measured flow line to flow line. Parkway widths
shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet along the southerly
side along Streets "C ", "D ", and "E", and shall be a minimum
of four (4) feet along the northerly side on Streets "C",
"D ", and "E ". The total right -of -way shall be forty six
(46 ) feet. The final tract map shall reflect these
standards.
d. Paseo del Mar shall be a minimum of fifty feet ( 50 ) feet
measured flow line to flow line, including a ten (10) foot
wide median. Parkway width shall be a minimum of twelve
(12) feet along the southeasterly side of Paseo del Mar, and
shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet along the northwesterly
side of Paseo del Mar. The total right -of -way width shall
be seventy (70) feet. The final tract map shall reflect
these standards.
e. A public off - street parking area containing a minimum of six
(6) parking stalls shall be provided south of Palos Verdes
Drive South between Palos Verdes Drive South and "D" Street,
west of Paseo del Mar. Said parking area shall be at the
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Exhibit "A"
Page 5 of 11
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.
f. A public on- street public parking area containing a minimum
of seventy -five (75) parking spaces shall be provided at the
terminus of "A" Street. Said on- street parking area shall
contain a minimum of five (5) handicapped parking spaces.
The design of the on- street parking area shall be submitted
for review and approval by the Director of Public Works.
Parking and access to this area shall be prohibited after
dusk.
g. 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.
h. 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.
i. Cul -de -sacs shall be designed to the specifications of the
Director of Public Works.
j. 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 be shown on a
signage and striping plan to be attached to the street
plans.
k. Sidewalks, where required, shall be concrete, a minimum of
four (4) feet wide, located four (4) feet behind the flow
line.
1. All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially the
same alignment as shown on Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
50666, except as otherwise required in these conditions.
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 and shall include a minimum twelve (12)
foot wide median from Conqueror Drive to La Rotunda 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 Rotunda
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.
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Exhibit "A"
Page 6 of 11
4. Prior to recordation of any map, the project shall contribute to
the installment of the following street improvements based on a
"fair share" of the cost, 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 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,
Paseo Del Mar, and La Rotunda Drive. A note to this effect shall
be placed on the Final Map.
8. Prior to recordation of any 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 Rotunda Drive.
9. Access to Lots 15 and 16 over the Forrestal Draw as shown on
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 50666 shall be via a private driveway,
with a maximum width of twenty -two ( 22) " feet.
10. Prior to recordation of the final map, or prior to issuance of
grading permits, whichever occurs first, the developer shall
process an application for vacation of the portions of the street
right -of -way along Paseo del Mar which are to be developed for
golf course uses.
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.
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Exhibit "A"
Page 7 of 11
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GEOLOGY
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or commencement of work,
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 City Engineer.
2. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or prior to commencement of
work, whichever occurs first, a bond, cash deposit, or other City-
approved security, y, shall be posted to cover the costs of grading
in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer.
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 and
pedestrian trails within the boundaries of the project site for
review and approval by the Director's of Environmental Services,
Public Works, and Recreation and Parks, and the 'Recreation and
Parks Committee.
3. All easements are subject to review by the City Engineer to
determine the final locations and requirements.
4. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
record on the final map, and construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards a twelve (12) foot wide public Class I paved bicycle
trail easement parallel to Palos Verdes Drive South as shown in
the attached Exhibit "B" from Point "A" to Point "B ". This trail
shall have a minimum tread width of eight (8) feet, shall be
constructed in a linear parkway along the south side of Palos
Verdes Drive South, and shall be separated as much as possible
from the roadway by a grade change and landscaping.
5. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
record on the final map, and construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards a six (6) foot wide soft footed public pedestrian trail
easement with an easy level of difficulty parallel to Palos Verdes
Drive south and adjacent to the trail described above in Condition
L4 as shown in the attached Exhibit "B" from Point "A" to Point
"B ". This trail shall have a minimum tread width of four (4)
feet, shall be constructed in a linear parkway along the south
side of Palos Verdes Drive South, and shall be separated as much
as possible from the roadway by a grade change and landscaping.
6. The developer shall construct a Class II bikeway within the public
right -of -way on the north and south side of Palos Verdes Drive
South as shown in the attached Exhibit "B" from Point "A" to Point
"B"
7. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
record on the final map, and construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards a twelve (12) foot wide. off -road bicycle and pedestrian
trail easement with an easy to intermediate level of difficulty
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Exhibit "A"
Page 8 of 11
and minimum tread width of eight (8) feet as shown in the attached
Exhibit "B" beginning at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive
South and Point "A" and connecting to Points "X", "D", "C ", "E",
"F", "G" and "H ". This trail shall connect with other trails as
described in Resolution No. 92 -117 for Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 50667 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 20970, Condition Nos. L4-
L10. A barrier to prevent the use of the trail by motorized
vehicles shall be erected at the intersection of Point "A" and
Palos Verdes Drive South. From Point "C" to the overlook park at
Point "E ", the trail shall be handicapped accessible and shall
conform to all minimum required standards for accessibility.
8. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
record on the final map, and construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards an eighteen (18) foot wide Class I and soft footed easy
pedestrian trail easement as shown in the attached Exhibit "B"
beginning at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and
Point "B" and connecting to Points "T" and "C ". From Point "B" to
Point "T ", the trail shall be constructed along the western side
of Paseo del Mar and from Point "T" to Point "C" the trail shall
be constructed along the eastern side of Paseo del Mar. The
minimum tread width for the pedestrian trail shall be four (4)
feet and the minimum tread width for the Class I bicycle trail
shall be eight (8) feet.
9. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of all
public trails specified in conditions L4 -L8 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.
10. 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.
11. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
record on the final map, and construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards, a six (6) foot wide soft footed public pedestrian trail
easement with an intermediate level of difficulty and minimum
tread width of four (4) feet as shown in the attached Exhibit "E"
beginning at Point X and terminating at Point I.
12. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
record on the final map, and construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards, a fifteen (15 ) foot wide soft footed public pedestrian,
off -road bicycle, and fire access trail easement with an easy
level of difficulty as shown in the attached Exhibit "B" beginning
at Point O and terminating at point D within Common Open Space Lot
"C". A breakaway barrier to prevent the use of the trail by
unauthorized motor vehicles shall be installed at Point O.
Additionally, the developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes, record on the final map, and construct to Conceptual
Trails Plan standards two six (6) foot wide public pedestrian
trail easements with a minimum tread width of four (4) feet and
which connect respectively from the terminus of Streets "E" and
"C" to the trail described above in this condition.
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Exhibit "A"
Page 9 of 11
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13. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
record on the final map, and construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards, a fifteen (15 ) foot wide soft footed public pedestrian
trail easement with an easy level of difficulty and minimum tread
width of eight ( 8 ) feet as shown in the attached Exhibit "B"
beginning at Point E and terminating at Point N and Point N1.
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 City
Engineer.
2. Within twenty -four ( 24 ) months from the date of filing 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 City Engineer.
3. All lot corners shall be referenced with permanent survey markers
in accordance with City Municipal Code.
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 City Engineer.
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. The existing remnant from World War II facilities located at or
near Point "E" as shown on the attached Exhibit "B" Trails map
shall be preserved as part of the public open space. A plaque
commemorating the facility and describing its uses shall be placed
at the location.
30 In order to cover the maintenance costs associated with all public
parks and trails located within the tract, 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.
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Exhibit "A"
Page 10 of 11
4. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
and record on the final map Lots A, D, E, and F for public open
space. Lot A (West Vista Park) shall be a minimum of 1,5 acres in
size. Lot D (Halfway Point Park) shall be a minimum of 4.9 acres
in size., Lot E (West Bluff Preserve) shall be a minimum of 7
acres* Lot F (Halfway Point Preserve) shall be a minimum of 3.3
acres in size.
S. The developer shall dedicate tQ the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
and record on the final map Lot G to include the Coastal Bluff
Dedication with a minimum area of 24.4 acres and the East/West
Access Corridor with a minimum area of 5,4 acres-for public open
space. The final configuration of the Access Corridor shall be
determined prior to issuance of grading permits or prior to final
of any map, whichever occurs firstO
P. RELATED APPLICATIONS
1 The approval is conditioned upon compliance with all conditions of
approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 162f Coastal Permit Not
103, 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 shall be allowed closer than twenty-five (25) feet to
the Coastal Setback Zone. This area shall be designated on the
final. map as "Building Grading Restriction" area, All residential
lots shown on 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 I of the lot located seaward of
the Building Grading Restriction Liner 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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Exhibit "A"
Page 11 of 11
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