CC RES 1980-072 RESOLUTION NO. 80-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 39672
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract No. 39672 has been filed which would create
eleven (11) single family lots and a public vista park from a 14.6 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.
71; and
II/ 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 eleven (11) single family residential
lots, a public vista park, and related improvements 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 accommo
date Tentative Tract No. 39672 in terms of design and density, and will not re-
sult in substantial environmental damage, based on complaince 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 17).
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
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.
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).
11/ 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. 17 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. 39672
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 18 day of November, 1980.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK
AND 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. 80-72 approved and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes at a meeting thereof held on the 18 day of November
1980.
DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK_"
AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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Resol. No. 80-72 -2- 11/18/80
EXHIBIT "A"
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 39672 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. A grading plan must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section.
This grading plan must be based on a detailed engineering geology re-
port and/or soils engineering report and must be specifically approved
by the geologist and/or soils engineer and show all recommendations
submitted by them. It must also agree with the tentative map and con-
ditions as approved by the Planning Commission. Said report(s) shall
include detailed evaluation of bentonite and landslide potential. All
buttresses over 25 feet high must be accompanied by calculations.
4. The final grading plan must be approved by the Director of Planning
prior to approval of the final map.
5. 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.
6. Specific recommendations will be required from the consulting geologist
regarding the suitability for development of all lots designed essentially
as ungraded site lots. A report will be filed with the State Real Estate
Commissioner indicating that additional geologic and/or soils engineering
studies may be required for ungraded site lots by the Engineering Geology
Section.
7. Prior to issuance of building permits, submit a soil engineer's report
on the expansive properties of soils as such soils are defined by Build-
ing Code Section 2904 (b) on all building sites in the proposed subdi-
vision.
8. A preliminary soil report is required before grading plan approval.
9. The grading plan shall substantially conform to the approved tentative
map.
10. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the fol-
lowing requirements must be approved prior to filing of a final map.
a. Provide drainage facilities to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and dedicate and show the necessary easements on
the final map.
b. Place a note of flood hazard, due to tidal action, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer on the final map.
c. Provide for the proper distribution of drainage.
d. Eliminate the sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the
floor of the buildings with no openings in the foundation
walls to at least twelve (12) inches above the finished
pad grade.
e. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
11. A geology and/or soils engineering report may be required prior to
approval of building or grading plans.
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12. 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.
13. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City
Engineer to determine the final locations and requirements.
14. The subdivider shall submit an area study to the City Engineer to
determine whether capacity is available in the sewers to be used as
the outlet for the sewers in this land division.
15. 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 suffi-
cient 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.
16. 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 subidivider
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.
17. 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.
18. A final tract 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.
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 in-
cluding a clearance from the Subdivision Section of the Mapping
Division of the County Engineer for the following mapping items:
mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, and correctness of certi-
ficates, signatures, etc.
20. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to
be granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication for public streets
or highways, 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 map.
Page two Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 80-72
21. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall post a cash
deposit, bond, or combination thereof, to cover costs for the full
improvement to the centerline of the right-of-way of Seacove Drive
adjacent to the property, pursuant to City design standards. These
improvements shall include but not be limited to street trees, repair/
replacement of sidewalk and roadway, bikeway, signs, etc.
22. The subdivider shall offer for dedication to the City the 4.7 acre
"vista park" and bluff face as identified as Lot "A" on Tentative
Tract Map No. 39672 (revised October 16, 1980) .
23. An improvement plan for the vista park shall be submitted to the
Director of Planning and the Director of Parks and Recreation for
review and approval. The developer shall be required to make the
above improvements.
24. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall post a cash
deposit, bond, or combination thereof in the amount of $100,000, to
insure development of the vista park pursuant to the improvement plan
as approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation. The developer
shall maintain said improvements for a minimum of ninety (90) days
following installation, at which time said improvements shall be
turned over to the City.
25. The subdivider shall offer for dedication to the City a twenty-five
(25) foot "open space preservation and public access easement" as
identified on Tentative Tract Map No. 39672 (revised October 16, 1980) .
Said easement shall not allow for structures, accessory structures,
fences, walls, hedges, landscaping, or any other such obstacle to
encroach within the easement, unless approval is granted in writing
from the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
26. 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.
27. The subdivider shall dedicate to the City the right to prohibit con-
struction of any structures within the Coastal Setback Zone.
28. 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. 71.
29. A copy of the recorded CC&Rs shall be submitted to the Planning
Director within thirty (30) days of recording.
30. 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.
31. 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 developer if a program to utilize said fees for the
stated purposes has not been approved by the City Council within five
(5) years.
32. A qualified paleontologist shall be present during all rough grading
operations. If paleontological resources are found, the paleontolo-
gist 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.
Page three Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 80-72
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. Within thirty (30) days the developer shall submit, in writing a
statement that he has read and understands the above conditions.
36. The City's filing fee for a final map shall be paid within six (6)
months of approval of the tentative map.
37. The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one print
of the recorded map.
38. 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 number 25 and number 26 of
this resolution).
Page four Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 80-72