CC RES 1981-087 RESOLUTION NO. 81-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 40640
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract No. 40640 has been filed which would create
twenty-five (25) single family lots and common area from a 36.4 acre site,
pursuant to the Residential Planned Development (RPD) provisions of the City's
Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held hearings on this matter and
has recommended approval subject to conditions and Conditional Use Permit
No. 68; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's
Development Code, a public hearing was held on December 1, 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 twenty-five (25) single family residential lots,
a private park, and common areas is consistent with the City's Development
Code, General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan.
Section 2: That the proposed use of the residential lots shall be for
detached single family dwelling units and related improvements which are com-
patible with the objectives, policies, general land use, and programs specified
in the General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan.
Section 3: That the subject property is physically suitable to accommodate
Tentative Tract No. 40640 in terms of design and density, and will not result
in substantial environmental damage, based on compliance with the City's
Development Code, General Plan, and Coastal Specific Plan, and consideration of
information contained in the project's Final Environmental Impact Report
(EIR 21).
Section 4: . ' That the creation of the lots and associated improvements will
not be materially detrimental to property_vaiues, j eopardiae, endanger, or.
otherwise constitute a menace to the surrounding area, since physical improvements
and dedications 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.
11/ 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 Final Environ-
mental Impact Report No. 21 has been completed in compliance with City and
Environmental Guidelines (CEQA) 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 ad-
verse 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. 40640
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 7th day of December, 1981.
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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- 87 approved and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes at a meeting thereof held on the 7th day of December,1981.
DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK &
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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EXHIBIT "A"
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 40640 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
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 properly evaluated.
3. All geologic hazards associated with this proposed development must be
eliminated or delineate a restricted use area approved by the consul-
tant 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. Specific recommendations will be required from the consultant regarding
the suitability for developent of all lots designed essentially as un-
graded site lots. A report will be filed with the State Real Estate
Commissioner indicating that additional geologic and/or soils engineer-
ing studies may be required for ungraded site lots by the Engineering
Geology Section.
5. A geology and/or soil engineering report may be required prior to ap-
proval of building or grading plans.
6. The grading plan must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section prior to
filing of a final 'map and shall conform to the approved tentative map.
7. A preliminary soil report is required before grading plan approval.
Prior to issuance of building permits, submit a soil engineer's report
on the expansive properties of soils as such soils are defined by
Building Code Section 2904(b) on all building sites in the proposed
subdivision.
8. 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. No building permits will be issued for lots subject to flood haz-
ard until adequate drainage facilities protecting thos-lots are
operable as determined by the City Engineer.
d. Eliminate the sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the floors of
the buildings with no openings in the foundation walls to at least
12 inches above the finished pad grade.
e. Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high velocity
scouring action.
f. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
9. 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 590-5177, shall be notified
prior to commencement of work within the natural drainage courses
affected by this project.
10. Approval of this land division is contingent upon the installation and
dedication of local main 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.
11. Easements are tentatively required. Said easements are subject to review
by the City Engineer to determine the final locations and requirements.
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 accommodate to total domestic and fire flows required for the
land division. Domestic flows required are to be determined by the City
Engineer. Fire flow 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
comply 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 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 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. 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.
16. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be
granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication for access 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 sub-
ordination must be executed by the easement holder prior to the filing
of the final tract map.
17. 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 Mapping Division of the County Engineer for
the following mapping items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis,
and correctness of certificates, signatures, etc.
18. Dedicate the proposed streets to the City, as shown on the approved
Tentative Tract Map.
19. Prior to approval of the final map the subdivider shall post a cash de-
posit, bond, combination thereof, or other acceptable security to cover
the costs of full improvements for the streets within the property. Said
improvements shall be designed to the following specifications:
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a. Marguerite Drive shall have a width of thirty-six (36) feet measured
from curb-to-curb with a sixty-foot right-of-way width.
b. Laurel Drive shall have a minimum width of thirty-two (32) feet
measured from curb-to-curb with a forty (40) foot right-of-way
or wider.
c. All public streets shall have a vertical type curb.
d. All proposed streets shall be designed in substaintially the same
alignment as shown on the approved tentative map.
e. Cul-de-sacs shall be designed to the specifications of the Director
r of Public Works.
20. A twenty (20) foot wide access easement over lot 2 to lot 1 and over lot 25
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, to lot 24 shall be provided and noted on the final map as shown on the
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approved tentative map.
21. Place a note on the final map indicating a fifteen (15) foot wide public
access easement from the cul-de-sac of Marguerite Drive to lot 27.
22. Place a note on the final map stating that; "a twenty foot access easement
will be provided if legally required" to the lot located between lots 1
and 2 from the proposed public street (Marguerite Drive) .
23. The subdivider shall dedicate an easement on lot 27 to the City for public
trail purposes. The Homeowners Association shall maintain all landscaping,
drainage facilities and the public trail within said easement.
24. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall post a cash deposit,
bond, combination thereof or other acceptable security to cover the costs
of the full improvements to the centerline of the right-of-way of Palos
Verdes Drive West adjacent to the property. The design of said improvements
shall be pursuant to City design specifications identified by the Director
of Public Works. Improvements shall include but not be limited to pavement,
median, right and left turn pockets, curbs/gutters, walkway, landscaping
and signs. Landscaping shall include vegetation in the landscaped divider.
25. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall post a cash
deposit, bond, combination thereof or other acceptable security to cover
the cost of an off road "class 1" bikeway/walkway within the right-of-way
of Palos Verdes Drive West adjacent to the site. The design of the bikeway
shall be in accordance with the city design specifications as identified
by the Director of Public Works.
26. A note shall be placed on the final map dedicating development rights to
the city, on all lands seaward of the Coastal Setback Zone as shown on the
approved tentative map.
27. Prior to final map approval, the subdivider shall grant a scenic easement over
the face of the bluff to the city by recording a document approved by the
City Attorney.
28. A lateral public access easement for passive recreational use shall be noted
on the final map from the twenty-five (25) foot contour line seaward as
shown on the approved tentative map.
29. 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, unless
approval is granted in writing from the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes.
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30. The subdivider shall dedicate to the city the right to prohibit con-
struction of any structures within the Coastal Setback Zone.
31. Place a note on the final map to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
indicating that this map is approved as a planned development project.
32. Dedicate vehicular access rights to Palos Verdes Drive West to prevent
entrances to a major thoroughfare. Also dedicate access rights to the
rear of lots 18 throught 23 to prevent a thoroughfare situation on these
double frontage lots.
33. Dedicate development rights to the city on lots 26, 27, and 28.
34. Upon the initial sale of each lot the buyer shall be made aware of the
restrictions placed on development within the twenty-five (25) foot
"open space preservation and public access easement" and within the
"Coastal Setback Zone"
" " (see conditions numbers 26 through 30 of this
resolution).
35. A declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) shall
be approved by the City Attorney and Planning Director prior to approval
of the final map. Said CC&Rs shall include but not be limited to the
provisions defined in Conditional Use Permit No. 68.
36. A copy of the recorded CC&Rs shall be submitted to the Planning Director
within thirty (30) days of recording.
37. 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 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.
38. The grading plan shall include a method to insure that material will not
be dumped over the bluff or into the natural drainage course and will insure
that natural appearing grades will be created.
39. A construction plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning prior
to any permits bieng 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.
40. Landscaping and irrigation plans (as described in Resolution P.C. No.
which approves Conditional Use Permit No. 68) 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, (including lot 27) and slope
areas within the development. Bonds and agreements must be submitted
prior to approval of the final map.
41. Place a note on the final map to the satisfaction of the Director
of Planning indicating that lot 26 is to be utilized for agriculture uses only
in accordance with a recorded agreement approved by the City Attorney.
42. Lot 1 must be modified by grading and/or structural height to establish
a maximum ridgeline not to exceed an elevation of 213' .
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43. A qualified paleontologist shall be present during all rough grading
operations. If paleontological resources are found, 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 Planning immediately.
44. A qualified archaeologist shall make frequent periodic 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 Director of Planning immediately.
45. A parkland dedication fee of $ 46,200.00 shall be paid to the City prior
to the approval of the final map.
46. Within thirty (30) days the developer shall submit, in writing, a state-
ment that he has read and understands the above conditions.
47. The City's filing fee for a final map shall be paid within six (6)
months of approval of the tentative map.
48. The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one print of
the recorded map.
49. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall comply with
Section 66493(c) (relative to special assessments) of the State Subdivision
Map Act.
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