CC RES 1981-040 RESOLUTION NO. 81-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 37060
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map No. 37060 has been filed, which would
create twenty-nine (29) single family lots of 10,000 square feet minimum and
one (1) lot to be held in common as open space, from a 10.5 acre parcel in
an RS-3 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, proposed improvements include contour grading, construction
of a public road, and installation of all necessary support facilities such
as drainage system, sewers, and underground utilities; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held public hearings on this
matter and has recommended approval subject to stated conditions; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's
Development Code, a public hearing was held on
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 twenty-nine (29) single family lots
and one (1) common lot 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. 37060 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 Negative Declaration (Environ-
mental Assessment No. 390).
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 im-
provements, 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
Negative Declaration and Initial Study have been completed in compliance with
CEQA 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 signifi-
cant adverse environmental impact.
Section 9: For the foregoing reasons, the City Council of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval of Tentative Tract Map No.
37060 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 19th day of May, 1981.
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MAYOR
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. 81-40 approved and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes at a meeting thereof held on the 19th day of May,
1981.
DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK &
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL L
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Page two Resolution No. 81-40
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. Prior to filing, the final map must be approved by the Engineering
Geology Section to assure that all geologic factors have been
properly evaluated.
3. All geologic hazards associated with this proposed development
must be eliminated or delineate a restricted use area approved by
the consultant geologist to the satisfaction of the Engineering
Geology Section and dedicate to the City the right to prohibit the
erection of buildings or other structures within the restricted
use areas.
4. The grading plan shall substantially conform to the approved
tentative map.
5. A preliminary soils report is required before grading plan approval.
6. Prior to issuance of building permits, submit a soil engineer's re-
port on the expansive properties of soils as such soils are defined
by Building Code Section 2904b on all building sites in the proposed
subdivision.
7. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the
following 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. Provide for the proper distribution of drainage.
c. Eliminate the sheet overflow and ponding 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.
8. 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 deter-
mine the sewer design requirements.
9. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City
Engineer to determine the final locations and requirements.
10. 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 (Com-
mencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code.
11. All lots shall be served by adequately sized water system facili-
ties 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 flows required are to be
determined by the City Engineer. Fire flows required are to be
determined by the Fire Chief.
Resolution No. 81-40
12. 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
comply with the City Engineer's standards. Approval for filing of
this land division is contingent upon approval of plans and specifi-
cations 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 either:
a. An Agreement and a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount
estimated by the City Engineer 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 in-
stallation of the water system.
13. 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 require-
ments for the land division.
14. Dedicate complete vehicular access rights to Hawthorne Boulevard.
A note to this effect shall be placed on the final map. Further,
vehicular access shall be prohibited on Avenida Classica from
lots 12, 13, and 29.
15. Place a note on the final tract map to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer indicating that this map is approved as a Residential
Planned Development project whereby the common area 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 in-
separable from ownership in the individual lots. The homeowners
association shall be solely responsible for the continual main-
tenance of the common area. Common area maintenance fees, if not
paid, shall constitute a lien on the property.
16. Place a note on the final map to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer dedicating the right to prohibit construction of resi-
dential structures on the common lot.
17. A final map prepared by, or under the direction of, a registered
civil engineer or licensed land surveyor must be processed through
this Department prior to being filed with the County Recorder.
18. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed
to be granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication for public
streets or highway, access rights, building restriction rights,
or other easements until after the final tract 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 tract map.
19. Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for his
examination pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code,
obtain clearances from all affected Departments and Divisions
including a clearance from the Subdivision Section of Mapping
Division of the County Engineer for the following mapping items:
mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, and correctness of
certificates, signatures, etc.
20. A parkland dedication fee of $ 35,574 shall be paid to the City
prior to the approval of the final map.
Page two Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 81-40
21. Landscaping and irrigation plans (as described in Resolution P.C.
No. 81-39 which approves Conditional Use Permit No. 76) are re-
quired 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 agree-
ments must be submitted prior to approval of the final map.
22. Prior to approval of the final map, copies of covenants, condi-
tions, 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. 81-39 (Conditional Use Permit
No. 76).
23. A copy of the recorded CC&Rs shall be submitted to the Planning
Director within thirty (30) days of recording.
24. A note shall be placed on the approved grading plan that requires
Planning Director approval of rough grading prior to final clear-
ance. 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.
25. 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 improvements, location of construction trailer
(which requires a Special Use Permit), location and type of
temporary utilities, etc.
26. 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 installa-
tion.
27. Within thirty (30) days the developer shall submit, in writing, a
statement that he has read and understands all of the conditions
contained herein.
28. All created and natural slopes greater than 3:1 shall be labeled
on the final map as restricted use area.
29. All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to earth tones
and shall be subject to approval by the Director of Planning.
30. The proposed public road shall be thirty-six (36) feet wide curb
to curb and shall have a parkway/sidewalk configuration -seven (7)
feet in width on both sides. Said parkway shall be designed
pursuant to case A in the Street Standards Study report.
31. The proposed street shall be designed in substantially the same
alignment as shown on the approved tentative map.
a. The cul-de-sac shall be designed to the specifications
of the Director of Public Works.
32. The City's filing fee for a final map shall be paid within six (6)
months of approval of the tentative map.
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33. The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one
print of the recorded map.
34. The developer shall provide a bond, cash deposit, or combination
thereof, for road and trail construction associated with this
development.
35. A qualified archaeologist shall perform an on-site survey after plowing
or grubbing. Should the survey reveal resources or the potential for
resources the Director of Planning shall be notified and said resources
shall be removed or preserved, at the discretion of the observer and
City;
36. In the event archaeological resources are encountered during development
of any portion of the property, work shall be halted and the Director
of Planning and a qualified archaeologist shall be notified in order to
evaluate, record and remove/preserve the resource; and
37. In the event archaeologically significant burials are encountered on the
survey area, work shall be halted in the vicinity and an archaeologist
notified immediately.
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