CC RES 1981-028 RESOLUTION NO. 81-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
NO. 38848
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract No. 38848 has been filed which would create
ninety-four (94) single family lots and four (4) commonly owned open space lots
from a 57.4 acre site, pursuant to the Residential Planned Development (R.P.D.)
provisions of the City's Development Code;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held hearings on this matter and
has recommended approval subject to stated conditions and Conditional Use Permit
No. 69; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's
Development Code, a public hearing was held on April 21 , 1981, 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 ninety-four (94) single family lots,
four (4) common open space 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 detached
single family dwelling units, common open space, common recreation facilities,
and related improvements which are 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 accommo-
date Tentative Tract No. 38848 in terms of design and density, and will not re-
sult 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. 19.
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 improve-
ments, dedications, and maintenance agreements 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 ordinance are shown in the
tentative map and/or set forth in the conditions attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 8: That the City Council does hereby declare that the Final
Environmental Impact Report has been completed in compliance with City and State
Guidelines and that the Council has reviewed and considered the contents of the
report in reaching its decision. The Council further finds that the approval
of this tentative tract map will not have a significant adverse environmental
impact because mitigation measures are required.
Section 9: For the foregoing reasons, the City Council of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 38848,
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 this 21st day of April , 1981.
9.1-Ck- MAYOR -4-(1-4L1
ATTEST:
DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK &
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 80- 28 approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes at a meeting thereof held on the2lst day of April,
1981.
DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK &
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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EXHIBIT "A"
1. This approval expires twelve (12) months from the date of approval of
this tract map by the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
2. The final map must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section to
assure that all geologic factors have been property evaluated.
3. The grading plan must be approved by the City Engineer and Director of
Planning prior to approval of the final map.
4. Prior to approval of the final map a preliminary soil report is required.
The report, based upon adequate test borings or excavations, shall de-
scribe any soil or geologic condition(s) which, if not corrected, might
lead to structural damage or slope failure, and shall recommend action
likely to prevent possible structural damage or slope failure. A soil
expansion index test is required and shall be done in accordance with
the procedures of UBC Standard No. 29-2.
5. The grading plan shall substantially conform to the approved tentative
map.
6. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the follow-
ing requirements must be approved prior to filing of a final map:
a. Provide drainage facilities to remove the flood hazard to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and dedicate and show the
necessary easements on the final map.
b. No building permits will be issued for lots subject to flood
hazard until adequate drainage facilities protecting those
lots are operable as determined by the City Engineer.
c. Eliminate the sheet overflow or elevate the floors of the
buildings with no openings in the foundation walls to at
least twelve (12) inches above the finished pad grade.
d. Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high
velocity scouring action.
e. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
f. Provide for the proper distribution of drainage.
7. 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 435-7741, shall be notified prior to commence-
ment of work within the natural drainage courses affected by this project.
8. Prior to approval of the final map consult with the City Engineer as to the
design of the storm drain system.
9. Approval of this land division is contingent upon the installation and
dedication of local main line sewers and separate house laterals to serve
each lot of the land division. The subdivider shall consult the Sewer
Design Section of the Department of City Engineer to determine the sewer
design requirements.
10. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engineer
to determine the final locations and requirements.
Resolution No. 81- 28
11. The discharge of sewage from the land division into the public sewer system
shall not violate the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board pursuant to Division 7 (Commencing with Section 13000) of the
Water Code.
12. 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 accommo-
date the total domestic and fire flows required for the land division.
Domestic flows required are to be determined by the City Engineer. Fire
flows required are to be determined by the Fire Chief.
13. At the time the final land division map is submitted for checking, plans
and specifications for the water system facilities shall be submitted to
the City Engineer for checking and approval, and shall complay with the
City Engineer's standards. Approval for filing of this land division is
contingent upon approval of plans and specifications mentioned above. If
the water system facilities are not installed prior to the filing of this
land division, the subdivider must also submit a Labor and Materials Bond
in addition to an Agreement and a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount
estimated by the City Engineer guaranteeing the installation of the water
system.
14. There shall also be filed with this Division a statement from the water
purveyor indicating that the proposed water mains and any other required
facilities will be operated by the purveyor and that under normal operating
conditions the system will meet the requirements for the land division.
15. Prior to approval of the final map, provide proof, to the satisfaction of
the City, of the legal creation of the parcel being subdivided by this
map. If said parcel was not legally created, it is recommended that a
parcel map be filed to legally separate the property.
16. Dedicate complete vehicular access rights to Crenshaw Boulevard and Crest
Road except at intersections of public roads. A note to this effect shall
be placed on the final map.
17. Place a note on the final tract map to the satisfaction of the City Engi-
neer indicating that this map is approved as a Residential Planned Develop-
ment project whereby the common areas will be held in fee by an association
made up of the owners of the individual lots and that membership in the
homeowners association is inseparable from ownership in the individual lots.
The homeowners association shall be solely responsible for the continual
maintenance of the common areas. Common area maintenance fees, if not
paid, shall constitute a lien on the property.
18. Place a note on the final map to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
dedicating the right to prohibit construction of residential structures on
the common lots.
19. A reservation of an ingress and egress easement should be shown over the
driveway serving lots 3, 4, and 95, as shown on the approved tentative
map.
20. A final map prepared by, or under the direction of, a registered civil
engineer or licensed land surveyor must be processed through this Depart-
ment prior to being filed with the County Recorder.
21. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be
granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication for streets, access rights,
building restriction rights, or other easements until after the final
map is filed with the County Recorder unless such easements are subor-
dinated 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.
Page two Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 81-28
22. If signatures of record title interests appear on the final map, submit a
preliminary guarantee. A final guarantee will be required at the time of
filing of the final map with the County Recorder. If said signatures do
not appear on the final map, a preliminary title report/guarantee is
needed that covers the area showing all fee owners and interest holders.
The account for this preliminary title report/guarantee should remain
open until the final map is filed with the County Recorder.
23. Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for his examina-
tion pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code, obtain clearances
from all affected departments and divisions, including a clearance from
the Subdivision Section of the Mapping Division of the City Engineer for
the following items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness
of certificates and signatures, etc.
24. A parkland dedication fee of $228,869 shall be paid to the City prior to
the approval of the final map.
25. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall post a cash
deposit, bond, or combination thereof, to cover costs for the full im-
provement to the centerline of the ultimate right-of-way of Crest Road
and Crenshaw Boulevard adjacent to the property pursuant to City design
standards. These improvements shall include landscaping, bikeway/walkway,
and needed traffic control devices.
26. Prior to approval of the final map the subdivider shall post a bond, cash
deposit, or equivalent with the City for a possible traffic signal at the
intersection of Crest Road and Crenshaw Boulevard. The amount of the bond
(or deposit) shall be determined by the Director of Public Works and shall
be based on the ratio of traffic generated by the development to total
traffic passing through the signalized intersection multiplied by the cost
estimate for the signal at the time of recordation of the final tract map.
If said bond or deposit is not used within five (5) years of the recorda-
tion of the tract all bonds or deposits shall be released.
27. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall post a bond or
other acceptable guarantee to cover the cost for the proposed public roads.
Proposed streets shall be designed to the following specifications:
a. All public streets shall have a width of thirty-six (36) feet measured
from curb-to-curb. The right-of-way shall be a minimum of forty-six
(46) feet in width.
b. All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially the same
alignment as shown on the approved tentative map.
c. All public streets shall have a vertical type curb.
d. Sidewalks shall not be constructed without the permission of the City
Council.
e. The private road providing primary access to the common area (lot 95)
and residential lots (3 and 4) shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet
in width and may have rolled curbs. Parking on the private road shall
be prohibited except in designated areas. "No Parking" signs shall be
provided in appropriate locations.
f. Cul-de-sacs shall be designed to the specifications of the Director
of Public Works.
28. A minimum twenty (20) foot wide access easement shall be provided on lot 59
to guarantee future access to the lot on the southwest corner of Crest Road
and Crenshaw Boulevard.
Page three Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 81-28
29. A minimum thirty (30) foot wide perimeter easement shall be dedicated to
the City for public trail purposes. The easement shall substantially
conform to the alignment shown on the approved tentative tract map. The
homeowners association shall maintain all landscaping, trail, and lookout
improvements within said easements.
30. Landscaping and irrigation plans (as described in Resolution P.C. No.
81-35, which approves Conditional Use Permit No. 69) are required and
are to be approved by the Director of Planning prior to approval of the
final map. Said plans shall include all public, common, and slope areas
within the development. Bonds and agreements must be submitted prior to
approval of the final map.
31. Prior to approval of the final map, copies of covenants, conditions, and
restrictions (CC&Rs) shall be submitted to the Director of Planning and
City Attorney for approval. Said CC&Rs shall reflect standards provided
in Chapter 1, Part 7 (Homeowners Association) of the Development Code
and include those items identified in Resolution P.C. No. 81-35 (Condi-
tional Use Permit No. 69). Furthermore, said CC&Rs shall include a pro-
vision that the homeowners association will agree to accept future home-
owners of the parcel on the southwest corner of Crest Road and Crenshaw
Boulevard as members in the Association for Tract 38848.
32. A copy of the recorded CC&Rs shall be submitted to the Planning Director
within thirty (30) days of recording.
33. Upon the initial sale of each lot, the buyer shall be apprised that
public trail and access easements exist within the tract. This shall
be accomplished through the use of a map identifying all such easements
which shall be provided to all purchasers and through the use of a state-
ment in the final subdivision report acknowledging that the buyer has
been informed of said easements.
34. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall submit to the
City a cash contribution of $115,067 for the future improvement of off-
site flood control and drainage facilities within Altamira Canyon. In
lieu of providing the above cash contribution, the Director of Public
Works may require the subdivider to post an agreement and bonds (or
cash deposit) to guarantee installation of off-site flood control and
drainage facilities within Altamira Canyon. The City may enter into an
agreement with the Abalone Cove Landslide Abatement District for flood
control improvements within the Altamira Canyon watershed.
35. If off-site flood control and drainage improvements are to be made, the
subdivider shall consult with the Director of Public Works to determine
the extent and design of said improvements. The Director of Public
Works shall use the Altamira Canyon Drainage Study (prepared by the Los
Angeles County Flood Control District) as a guide to determine the extent
and design of the improvements.
36. A note shall be placed on the approved grading plan that requires Planning
Director approval of rough grading prior to final clearance. The Director
(or a designated staff member) shall inspect the graded site for accuracy
of pad elevations, created slope gradients, and pad size. Further, the
Director may require certification of any grading related matter.
37. A construction plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning prior
to any permits being issued. Said plan shall include but not be limited
to limits of grading, estimated length of time for rough grading and im-
provements, location of construction trailer, location and type of tem-
porary utilities, etc. If a rock crusher is to be used, the location and
estimated time of use shall be specified and an addendum to the Environ-
mental Impact Report shall be prepared.
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38. Neighborhood unit mail boxes shall be designed for installation within
the public right-of-way. The design and location of said structures
shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for approval prior to
filing of the final map. A bond or other acceptable guarantee shall be
submitted to ensure proper installation.
39. Within thirty (30) days the developer shall submit, in writing, a state-
ment that he has read and understands all of the conditions contained
herein.
40. The City's filing fee for a final map shall be paid within six (6)
months of approval of the tentative map.
41. The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one print of
the recorded map.
42. A building restriction line shall be placed on Lot 2, in substantially
the same alignment as shown on the approved tentative tract map. A note
shall also be placed on the map which prohibits all structures over six
(6) feet in height from being constructed or placed within this area.
43. All man-made drainage structures shall be constructed of earth tone
colors (brown, beige, or similar) , as approved by the Director of Planning.
44. All proposed street names shall be submitted to the Director of Planning
for approval.
Page five Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 81-28