CC RES 1987-010RESOLUTION NO. 87 - 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY�OF.iRANCHO
PALOS VERDES CERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT NO . 25 AND APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
44514 AND GRADING NO. 901
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map No. 44514 has been filed,
which would create eighty -five (85) single family lots of 10,000
square feet minimum, from a 24.1+ acre parcel in an RS -4 zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, proposed improvements include remedial and
contour grading, construction of public roads and installation of
all necessary support facilities such as drainage systems, sewers
and underground utilities; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted public
hearings on May 27, October 28, and November 25, 1986 at which
time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard
and present evidence; and
WHEREAS, after notice pursuant to the provisions of the
City's Development Code, the City Council conducted public
hearings on January 6, and` February- 3,` 1987 'at which time all
interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard and
present evidence. _ e
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 eighty -five (85)
single family lots and related improvements is consistent with
the City's Development Code and General Plan.
Section 2: That the proposed -_use of the lots shall-be.
for single family dwelling units- and related. improvements, which
is compatible with the objectives, policies, general land use and
programs specified in the General Plan.
Section 3: That the subject property is physically
suitable to accommodate Tentative Tract No . 44514 in terms of
design and density, and will not result in substantial
environmental damage, based on compliance with the City's
Development Code and General Plan, and consideration of
information contained in the project's Final Environmental Impact
Report No. 25.
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Section 4: That the creation of the lots and
associated improvements will not be materially detrimental to
property values, jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a
menace to the surrounding area, since physical improvements,
dedications and CC &R's are required.
Section 5: 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.
Section 6: The discharge of sewage from this land
division into the public sewer system will not violate the
requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000 of
the Water Code) .
Section 7: Dedications required by local -o'rdin'ance are
shown in the tentative map and /or set forth in the conditions
attached hereto in Exhibit "A ".
Section 8: That vacation of a 10 foot wide unimproved
section of the Highridge Road right -of -way, as shown r6.h `tentative
Tract Map 44514, is in the best interest of the City, as that
vacated right-of-way shall be used to reduce the excess=ively
steep slopes along Highridge Road to a 2 :1 slope.
Section 9: That the City Council does hereby declare
that the Final Environmental Impact Report has been completed in
compliance with CEQA and State Guidelines and that the City
Council has reviewed and considered the contents of the report in
reaching its recommendation. The City Council further finds that
the approval of this tentative tract map would not have a
significant environmental impact because mitigation measures. are
required for historical significance and vegetation /landscaping.
Section 10: For the foregoing reasons, the City
Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby certifies Final
Environmental Impact Report No. 25, and approves Tentative Tract
Map No . 44514 and Grading No 901 , subject to the attached
conditions, marked Exhibit "A ", which are necessary to protect
the public health, safety and general welfare in the area.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on February 17, 1987.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
State of California )
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 . 87 -10 was
duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at
a regular meeting thereof held on February_ 17, 1987.
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 44514
1. This approval shall expire twenty -four (24) months from _.the
date of approval of the tentative tract map and shall. allow
for the development of at least 82 single family residential
lots and no more than 85 single family residential lots,
consistent with the provisions of condition no. 36, below.
ZONING
2. All lots shall conform to minimum lot area and development
standards for the RS -4 zone pursuant to Chapter 17.02 of the
City's Development Code.
3. House plans for the project shall be reviewed for zoning
conformance by the Director of Environmental Services prior
to issuance of building permits.
4. The height of all residential structures shall be limited to
a maximum of sixteen (16' -011) feet throughout the tract,
unless approval is granted for height variation, pursuant to
Chapter 17.02 of the City's Development Code.
GRAINING
5. A construction plan shall be submitted to the Director of
Environmental Services prior to any grading permits being
issued. Said plan shall include but not be limited to:
limits of grading, estimated length of time for rough grading
and improvements, location of construction trailer, location
and type of temporary utilities. If a rock crusher is to be
used, the location and estimated time of use shall be
specified.
6. A grading plan shall be approved by the City Engineer and
City Geologist. This grading plan shall be based on a
detailed engineering geology and /or soils engineering report
and shall specifically be approved by the geologist and /or
soils engineer and show all recommendations submitted by
them. It shall also agree with the tentative map and
conditions as approved by the City Council.
7. A note shall be placed on the approved grading plan that
requires Director of Environmental Services approval of rough
grading prior to final clearance. The Director (or a
designated staff member) shall inspect the graded site for
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accuracy of pad elevations, created slope gradients,-and-'Pad
size. Further, the Director may require certification of any
grading related matter.
8. Prior. to issuance of grading permits and /or building permits,
a method of control to prevent dust and windblown,earth-
problems shall be approved by the Director of Environmental
Services..
9. Graded slope tops shall be, rounded, slope gradients shall be
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varied and no significant abrupt changes iet'we�en -'natural' -)a
graded slopes will be -petmrtteed i- - Al 1- - crecited `= slbbe!�-- sha 11
not be greater than 3:1, except that the rear slopes on lots
5 through 11 and the side slopes on lots.62, 63, 71 and 72---
shall not be, greater than 2:1. Slopes may be split between
adjacent lots.
10. A maximum six (6) foot high retaining wall may be constructed
in the 10 -foot vacated portion of the Highridge Road right-
of-way, in order to lower the pad elevations along.Highridge
Road and to reduce the steep slope adjacent to Highridge Road
to a maximum slope of 2:1. Said retaining wall shall be
articulated at least once per lot. The alignment of the wall
and existing bikepath along Highridge Road shall be reviewed
and - approved by the Directors of Public Works and
.Environmental Services.
11. The rear of the building-pads on lots: -8... through 11' : shall ` be
no higher than f ive (5) feet- above - natural grade, as shown on
the approved Tentative Tract Map. The rear of the pad of lot
7 shall be no higher than the rear of the pad of lot 8, and
the rear of the pad of lot 6 shall be no higher than the rear
of the pad of lot 7.
SEWERS
12. If, because- Hof future grading, : or: for pother- reasons , it is
found that- the requirements of- the Plumbing Code cannat-, bk -j ,'-,
met on certain lots,- no -= buJ_ldi -ng;~- permit will be iissvod; for
the construction of homes on such lots.
13. Prior to approval of the final map the subdivider shall
submit to. they, Dlrertor of Enviranmehtail Se-rvi-ices a Wr tte" h
statement from the County Sanitation District approving the
design ; of the tract, . w.i th regard-to-existing trunk line sewer.
Said approval shall state_ all: conditions of approval., if any.
14. Approval of this subdivision of land is contingent upon the
installation and:.use of: a sewer system,
WATER
15. There shall,be.filed with the City Engineer a statement from
the purveyor indicating that'the proposed water mains and any
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other required facilities will be operated by the purveyor,
and that, under normal operating conditions, the 'system Will
meet the needs of the developed tract.
16. At the time the final land division map is submitted for
checking, plans and specifications for'the water systems
facilities shall be "submitted to' the City Engineer for
checking and approval, and shall comply with the City
Engineer's standards. Approval for filing of the land
division is contingent upon approval of plans and
specifications mentioned above. The subdivider must also
submit a labor and materials bond in addition to-either:
a. An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the
amount estimated by the City Engineer 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 serving water utility to construct
the water system, as required, and } has deposited with _
such water utility security guaranteeing - payment for the
installation of the water system. _
17. All lots shall be served by adequately sized water system
facilities which shall include fire hydrants of` the size and
type and location as determined by the Fire Chief. 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 Fire`
Chief.
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18. Prior to the filing of the final map , the developer shall
submit a hydrology study to the City Engineer to determine
any adverse impacts to existing flood control facilities
generated by this project. Should the City Engineer
determine that adverse impacts will result, the developer
will be required to post a cash deposit or bond or
combination thereof in an amount to be determined by the
Director of Public Works, which will be based on the
project's fair share of the necessary improvements.
19. A drainage plan and necessary support documents to comply
with the following requirements shall be approved prior to
filing of a final map:
a. Provide drainage facilities to remove any flood hazard to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and dedicate and
show easements on the final map as required.
b. Eliminate any sheet flow and ponding, or elevate the
floors of the-buildings with no openings in the
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foundation walls to at least twelve-inches above
the finished pad.
C. Provide drainage facilities.-to-protect the lots from
any high velocity scouring action.
d. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining
properties.
20. All drainage swales shall have the cement -colored to
earth tones.
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21. A landscape and irrigation plan shall, be approved_ by the
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Director of Environmental Services prior to approval of the
final map. Said plan shall utilize a majority of mature
specimen trees. Bonds and agreements shall be submitted for
any landscape improvements.--Any and all retaining and
freestanding wall designs (including but not limited to:
height, materials and alignment) shall be included in the
landscape plans for review and approval.
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22. All utilities to and on the :lots shall . be- .provided
underground, including cable television, telephone,
electrical, gas and water. All .necessary- permits `shall be
obtained for their installation. Cable television shall
connect to the nearest trunk line. at deyeloper' s . expense .
SOLAR
23. The developer shall install, to the satisfaction of- the
Director of Environmental Services, a plumbing system in each
dwelling unit that will allow the utilization of solar energy
as part of a hybrid system for providing domestic_ hot water.
Solar panels, if and when installed, shall not exceed the
ridgel ine of the structure-upon which-they are placed. Any
proposed solar installation shall be reviewed by the Director
of Environmental Services.
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24. The- proposed streets shall be "public" and designed to the -
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, pursuant: to the
following specifications:
a. All streets shall -be -at least 34 feet in width. Right -
of -way width shall be a minimum of 38 feet and shall
include curbs and gutters. Sidewalks shall be provided
on one . side of each street.
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b. Street lights, shall - be provided at all -intersections and
cul -de -sacs per City lighting standards.--;
c. All proposed streets shall Abe de's gned - `in substantially
the same alignment as shown on the . approved tentative
tract map and to the above conditions, except as
otherwise required in this Resolution.
d. Raised landscaped medians and textured surfaces shall
be designed to standards as-approved by the Director
of Public Works and shall be maintained by tl
Homeowners' Association.
e. Street and traffic signs shall be placed at all
.intersections and /or corners -as specified by the Director
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f Sidewalks shall be --concrete be -a minimum of four (4)
feet wide and be built to City standards.
g. :,The contractor shall be responsible for repairs to,any
neighboring streets which may be-damaged during
development of the tract.
h. The developer shall post a cash deposit, bond or
combination thereof -in the amount - of - = $50,-00-0; for future
median: and /or .signal ization improvement-s' at the `Highrldge
Road /Crestridge intersection. Said secur-i °t.ies' sna.i `be_'
held for ,a period-of time not to-exceed five (5) years;
after which time; -if said improvements-have not been
installed, the securities shall be released /refunded.
25. Tract No. 44514 shall provide one (1) , 80 foot wide,
vehicular entry way on Armaga Spring Road in line with "C
Street as shown on the approved tentative tract map, the
design of which shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Public Works . _
26. Dedicate as public rightaof�w y. an=- ea §eit6ht--Ot6 the=
over the 12 foot wide-Landscaped Strip along the Armaga
Spring Road frontage, as shown on the approved tentative
tract map.
27. Dedicate to the City, vehicular access rights to Armaga
Spring :Road and Highridge Road. A note to this effect shall
be placed on. the final map.
28. The developer shall post a cash deposit, bond, or a
combination thereof in an amount sufficient to cover the cost
of full improvements to the full width of the right-of-way on
that portion of Armaga Spring Road which abuts this project.
Said improvements shall include :but not be limited to: A.C.
paving, curb /gutter, sidewalk, and landscaping. The design
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of such improvements shall be subject to adopted street
standards and the approval of the Director of Public Works.
29. A bond, cash deposit, or combination thereof, shall be posted
to cover costs for the full improvement of all proposed
public streets and related improvements , : in an amount. to be
determined by the Director , of Public Works.;
GEOLOGY
30. All geologic hazards associated with this proposed
development shall be eliminated or the City Geologist
shall designate a restricted use area in which the erection
of buildings or other structures shall be prohibited.
31. Prior to issuance of building permits, submit a Soils
Engineer's report on the expansive - properties of soils on all
building sites in the proposed subdivision. Such soils are
def ined by Building Code Section 2904 (b)..
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32. Utility and other easements shall be subject to : review by .the
City Engineer to determine their final locations and
requirements.
33. Easements shall not be granted within easements dedicated or
offered for dedication to the County of Los Angeles, the
City or any public utility, until after the final-map is
filed and recorded with the ;County Recorder. _No _ easements
shall be granted . of ter recording of the final. map that in any
way conflict with a prior easement dedicated`to the County,
the City or any public utility. I f _any easements, are granted
before recordation of the final map, the. , holder of said... _
easement shall execute a quitclaim deed in favor of the
County, the City or any public utility.
34. A pedestrian easement shall be dedicated to the .City . Said_. _ -.
easement shall be located adjacent and parallel to the
northerly side property line of. lots 15. and- 33 and adjacent.
and parallel to the southerly side property line of lots 39.
and 55 and shall have a minimum width of eight (8) feet. On
lot 62, said easement shall be located adj acent, and parallel
to the northernmost and easternmost property.lines, and shall
also have a minimum width .of eight (8) feet. A_ cash, deposit ,
bond or combination thereof shall.be posted with the.City,;
prior to approval of tie ~}final map, as a security to insure
improvement of said easement.
35. All structures on those lots which have the pedestrian..
easement along their side property lines (lots 15, 33, 39,
55 & along the easternmost property line of. lot 62- ) shall
have a minimum 15 foot setback from said easement.
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PARK
36. The developer shall irrevocably offar -to de "d "icate "'to tie •_City
a park site to be located on lots 83, 84 and * 85, as they are
shown on the approved tentative tract map; said park shall be
shown on the final map. If the City fails to accept said-
offer of dedication within one year following the recordation
of the final map, the City shall execute a quitclaim deed in
favor of the holder of said lots upon payment of a parkland
in -lieu fee of $114,313 to the City.
37. The developer shall pay to the City a parkland in -lieu fee of
$83 ,197 prior to approval of the final map.
38. Thie- d6v_61 per' sh 11- give to the • Cit�-, And relocate the `main
existing structure (Don Wallace Sr.'s former residence) onto
the designated park site in a location designated by'the City
prior to issuance of grading permits.
EIR MITIGATION MEASURES
39. The City shall have the right to refurbish Don Wallace Sr.'s
former residence immediately upon its relocation onto the
designated park site.
40. A qualified paleontologist shall 'be present 'during all rough
grading operations. 'If paleontological resources are -_ fourid
the paleontologist shall stop all work ' in the "affected area
and all resources shall be excavated or preserved. All
"finds" shall be reported` to the Director- of Erivironmerital-� w
Services immediately.
41. A qualified archaeologist shall make frequent in- grading
inspections to further evaluate cultural resources on the
site. If archaeological resources are found, all work in the
immediate.-area shall stop and the resources shall-be removed
or preserved. All "finds" shall be reported' to• the b irector
of Environmental Services `immediate`ly
42. The developer shall make application to -the State of
California for the California Historical Landmark Program an_ d
Point' -`of I ,st "oric&'l",Int`erest= Program'. Furthi�-irm- '6re,' ' the
developer shall provide for acknowledgment of the historical
significance of the site through:
a. Documentation of the site during its historical
period through research, mapping, photos, etc.
b. Salvage and retention for use on -site and /or
elsewhere of any historically significant items.
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C. Preparation and placement of a plaque on the park
site in conjunction with the City.
d. Preparation and placement of a historical interpretive
panel on the site's history, on the park site in
conjunction with.the City.
ANNEXATION
43. That portion of Tentative Tract Map 44514, presently in the
City of Rolling Hills Estates, shall be annexed into the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes, and made a part of the adjacent
lot (s) within said tract, prior to approval , of the final map.
CC &R's
44. Prior to approval of the f ina.l map, copies of covenants,
conditions and restrictions (CC &R's) shall be submitted to
the Planning Commission and City Attorney for approval. Said
CC &R's shall reflect standards provided in Chapter 17.14
(Homeowners Association) of the Development Code and include
those items identified within this resolution.
45. All necessary legal agreements and documents, including
homeowners' association, deed restrictions, covenants, .
dedication of development rights , easements , , and proposed
methods of maintenance and perpetuation of open space areas
shall be submitted -and approved by the City: Attorney and. the
Planning Commission prior to approval of the final map. Said
CC &R's shall include but not be limited to the following
provisions:
a. Maintenance of any commonly owned areas shall be insured
through the establishment of a homeowners' association
(or equal) . Furthermore, maintenance fees for,. sid..ara
cannot be reduced without written approval,of the.City..
b. Identify all factors that involve structure appearance
and use restrictions.
C. Membership in the homeowners' association shall be
inseparable from ownership in.the individual lots.
d. All structures must conform to .the City approved building
p l ans and maximum grade elevations .as shown on -the.
grading plan. r
e. All landscaping (including parkway trees) shall y
be maintained so that no trees or group of trees
significantly obstructs views from adjacent properties.
Further, no landscaping or accessory structure shall
block or significantly obstruct solar access to any lot.
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f. Satisfaction of all provisions required by Section 17.14
of the City's Development Code.
g. All future structures, improvements, and /or landscaping,
including a landscaped Strip along the Armaga Spring Road
frontage (minimum 12 foot width) shall be sulbj ect to
review by the Directors of Environmental Services and
Public Works. The HOA shall be responsible for all
maintenance costs of said Landscaped Strip and the-
adjacent Armaga Sring Road parkway.,, The City, shall - have
the option of determining whether the HOA or the -City
will perform the.maintenance.
h. No retaining walls shall be permitted'(upslope or
downslope), except that lots 14 through 22 (inclusive)
may have one (1) ups lope retaining wall not to exceed
eight (8) feet in height, in the rear slo e. Lot 22 ;m_ay
also have a maximum 3.5 foot high retaining ^wall .along„
its northerly side` property line _
46. Following recordation of the CC &R's, the applicant shall
submit a recorded copy of the document to .the Director of
Environmental 8'ervices
FINAL MAP REQUIREMENTS
47. The City Engineer shall verify -the following prior to
approval of the final map, pursuant to Section 66442 of -the
Government Code: -mathematical accuracy, survey analysis,
correctness of certificates and signatures.
48. If signatures of the record of title interests appear on the
final map, submit a preliminary title report and guarantee.;_
A -f ina 1 map guarantee will be required at the time of filing
of the f in� '-, h*'--- tl�e - -. .
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a1 map*,wit County Recorder'. If said"
signatures do not appear on the final map, a preliminary
title report /guarantee is needed that covers the area showing
all fee owners and interest holders. The account for the
preliminary title report /guarantee should remain open until
the final map is filed with the County Recorder .
49. The developer shall supply the City with one (1) brownline
and one (1) print of the recorded map.
50 Prior to recordation of the final map, +_he` developer shall!
comply with Section 664'93 - =C' -' (relative to' special` " as- sessments )
of the State Subdivision Map Act.
51. The City's filing fee for a final map shall be paid
within sik- 16) months- of- approval of the' ±tentative tract map.
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52. Within thirty (30) days of approval by the City Council, the
developer shall submit, in writing, a statement that he has
read, understands, accepts and agrees to abide by, all
conditions of approval contained herein.
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