CC RES 1980-064 RESOLUTION NO. 80-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
NO. 35799
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract No. 35799 has been filed which would create nine (9)
single family lots and common open space lots from a 9.5 acre site located adjacent
to Palos Verdes Drive South, 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 stated conditions and Conditional Use Permit No.
65; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's De-
velopment Code, a public hearing was held on September 2, 1980, 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 nine (9) single family lots, common
open space lots, and related improvements is consistent with the City's Develop-
ment Code, General Plan, and Coastal Specific Plan.
Section 2. That the proposed use of the lots shall be for single family
dwelling units, common open space, and related improvements which are compatible
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 accommo-
date Tentative Tract No. 35799 in terms of design and density, and will not re-
sult 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 thepro j ect's Final Negative Declaration (Environmental
Assessment No. 366).
Section 4. That the creation of the lots and associated improvements will
not be materially detrimental to property values, jeopardize, endanger, or other-
wise constitute a menace to the surrounding area, since physical improvements,
dedications, and maintenance agreements are required.
Section 5. That the division and development of the property will not un=-
reasonably 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 pub- _
lie 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 neap and/or set forth in the conditions attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 8. That the City Council does hereby declare that the Final Nega-
tive Declaration and Initial Study have been completed in compliance with CEQA
and State Guidelines and that the Council has reviewed and considered the con-
tents 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. 35799
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 2nd day of September, 1980.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
SHARON W. HIGHTOWER, ACTING CITY CLERK
AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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CITY CLERK de
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution
No. 80-64 approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes at a meeting thereof held on the 2nd . day of September, 1980.
SHARON W. HIGHTOWER, ACTING CITY CLERK
AND 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 properly evaluated.
3. The final grading plan must be approved by the City Engineer and Director of
Planning prior to approval of the final map.
4. 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.
5. A preliminary soil report is required before grading plan approval. Further,
a geology and/or additional soils report may be required prior to the approval
of Building and/or grading plans.
6. Landscaping and irrigation plans (as described in Resolution P.C. No. 80-15
which approves Conditional Use Permit No. 56) are required and are to be
approved by the City prior to filing of final map. Bonds and agreements must
be submitted for any required grading, landscaping, or irrigation improvements
not completed prior to filing of final map.
7. The grading plan shall substantially conform to the approved tentative map.
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 for the proper distribution of drainage.
b. 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.
c. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties. -
d. Assure that added concentration of run-off into natural drainage from
this tract will not adversely affect ground water intrusion or undue
erosion of the natural drainage channel.
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 in 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.
11. All lots shall be served by adequately sized water 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 flows required
are to be determined by the City Engineer. Fire flows required are to be deter-
mined by the Fire Chief.
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 specifications mentioned above. If the water system
facilities are not installed prior to the filing of this land division, the sub-
divider 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, indicat-
ing 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
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water utility security guaranteeing payment for the installation of
the water system.
13. The developer shall file with the Division a statement from the water purveyor
indicating that water service will be provided by the water purveyor to each of
the lots shown on this land division map. 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.
14. Dedicate complete vehicular access right to Palos Verdes Drive South and "Bluff
Road" except its intersection with "A" street as shown on the approved Tentative
Tract Map. A note to this effect shall be placed on the final map.
15. Dedicate to the City the Public rights-of-way (Bluff Road. and "A" Street) as
shown on the approved Tentative Tract Map. Said rights-of-way shall include
intersection radii as required by the Director of Public Works.
16. Dedicate to the City a 10 foot wide strip of land adjacent to the existing Palos
Verdes Drive South right-of-way in the northwest corner of the site.
17. Proposed streets (Bluff Road and "A" Street) shall be designed to the following
specifications:
a. All proposed intersections shall have curb returns with radii to be determined
by the Director of Public Works.
b. "A" street shall have rolled curb and with no sidewalks.
c. "A" street shall be thirty (30) feet in width, measured from flow--line to flow-
line. Right-of-way shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet.
d. Stubbing for street lights shall be provided at all intersections and cul-de-=sacs
per City lighting standards and shall be subject to Conditional Use Permit.
Existing street lights shall be replaced with lights meeting City standards.
e. All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially the same alignment as
shown on the approved tentative map and to the above conditions.
18. 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 ultimate right-of-way of Palos Verdes Drive
South adjacent to the property. The design of said improvements shall be pursuant.
to City design specifications as identified by the Director of Public Works. Im-
provements
shall include but not be limited to pavement, median, right and left
turn pockets, curbs/gutters, bikeway, walkway, landscaping and signs. Landscaping
shall include vegetation in the landscaped divider (Palos Verdes Drive South and
Frontage Road) to screen headlights from the Bluff Road.
19. 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 full im-
provements for the "Bluff" Road and "A" Street within the property. Said im-
provements shall be designed pursuant to the Coastal Specific Plan (and support
documents) and other specifications as identifiedd by the Director of Public Works.
Improvements to the Bluff Road shall include but not be limited to pavement,
curbs/gutters, bikeway, walkway, landscaping and signs.
Place a note on the final tract map to the satisfaction of the City Engineer in-
dicating that this map is approved as a Residential Planned Development 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.
IL., 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.
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22. 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 map is filed with the County Recorder, unless 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.
23. 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 division, 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 signa-
tures, etc.
24. Ownership of the common area shall be vested in a homeowners' association made
up of the owners of the residential lots. Membership in the homeowners'
association shall be inseparable from ownership in the individual dwelling
units. Common area maintenance fees, if not paid, shall constitute a lien
on the property. A note to this effect should appear on the final map.
25. Dedicate to the City the right to prohibit the construction of non-approved
residential structures within common lots.
26. A parkland dedication fee of $ 25,200 shall be paid to the City prior to
the approval of the final map.
27. 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. 80--15 (Conditional Use Permit
No. 56).
28. A copy of the recorded CC&Rs shall be submitted to the Planning Director
within thirty (3) days of recording.
29. The developer shall post an agreement and bond or cash deposit in an amount
not to exceed $ 6,000 per dwelling unit prior to approval of the final map.
Said fee shall be an in-lieu fee to be used at the discretion of the City
Council to acquire land in or adjacent to the Coastal area for the provision
of affordable housing. Prior to final inspection of dwelling units, the cash
contribution shall be paid to the City at which time the bond or cash deposit
shall be released by the City Council. Said bonds/fees with interest earned
shall be returned to the individual property owners of record as of the date
of declared refund, if a program to utilize said bonds/fees for- the stated
purposes has not been approved by the City Council within five years.
30. Within thirty (30) days the developer shall submit, in writing, a statement
that he has read and understands the above conditions.
31. The City's filing fee for a final map shall be paid within six (6) months of
approval of the tentative map.
32. The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one print of
the recorded map.
33. 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.
34. Prior to approval of the Final Map a qualified paleontologist shall perform a
survey to determine the likelihood of any paleontological resources present on
the site. The survey should include but not be limited to a walk-over and
records search. A report shall be supplied to the Director of Planning for
review. Should the survey reveal the potential of such resources, a
qualified observer shall be present during all rough grading operations into
bedrock. If resources are found, all grading activity in bedrock or affected
area shall cease (at the discretion of the observer and City) and said resources
shall be removed and donated to an organization to be determined by the Director
of Planning. If the survey reveals no potential for paleontological resources,
no further action will be required.
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