CC RES 1980-073 RESOLUTION NO. 80-73
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 39673
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract No. 39673 has been filed which would create
fifty-two (52) single family lots and one (1) commonly owned open space lot
from a 13.15 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 stated conditions and Conditional Use
Permit No. 58; 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 fifty-two (52) single family residen-
tial lots, one (1) common open space lot, and related improvements is consis-
tent with the City's Development Code, General Plan, and Coastal Specific
Plan.
Section 2: That the proposed use of the lots shall be for attached
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 and Coastal
Specific Plan.
Section 3: That the subject property is physically suitable to accommo-
date Tentative Tract No. 39673 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 #17) .
Section 4: That the creation of the lots and associated improvements
will not be materially detrimental to property values, jeopardize, endanger,
or otherwide 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
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 No. 17 has been completed in compliance with City
and State 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 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. 39673
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 18th day of November, 1980.
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DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 80- 73 approved and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes at a meeting thereof held on the 18th day of November,
1980.
DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK
AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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EXHIBIT "A"
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 39673 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. Said report(s) shall include detailed evaluation
of bentonite and landslide potential. It must also agree with the
tentative map and conditions as approved by the City Council. All
buttresses over twenty-five (25) feet high must be accompanied by
calculations.
4. The final grading plan must be approved by the City Engineer and
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. 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.
. 7. A preliminary soils report is required before grading plan approval.
8. The grading plan shall substantially conform to the approved tentative
map.
9. 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.
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 for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
10. A geology and/or soils engineering report may be required prior to ap-
proval of final building or grading plans.
11. Approval of this land division is contingent upon the installation and
dedication of local main line sewers and separate house laterals to
serve each building in the land division. The subdivider shall consult
the Sewer Design Section of the Department of City Engineer to determine
the sewer design requirements.
12 . Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engi-
neer to determine the final locations and requirements.
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13. 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.
14. 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 in-
stalled 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.
15. 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.
16. Place a note on the final map to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
indicating that this map is approved as a Residential Planned Develop-
ment project whereby the common areas will be held in fee by an asso-
ciation made up of the owners of the individual lots and that member-
ship in the homeowners association is inseparable from ownership in
the individual lots.
17. If unit filing is utilized, place a note of possible noncompliance
on the non-a-part portion of the tract to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
18. 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 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. 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.
20. 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, signa-
tures, etc.
Page two Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 80-73
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 all existing
public streets 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 dedicate complete vehicular access rights to
all existing public rights-of-way except for intersections identified
on the approved tentative tract map. A note to this effect shall be
placed on the Final Map.
23. The proposed streets shall be "public" and designed to the following
specifications, pursuant to the Director of Public Works:
a. All proposed streets shall be at least thirty-two (32) feet
in width, measured from flow-line to flow-line. Right-of-way
shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet.
b. Street lights shall be provided at all intersections and cul-
de-sacs per City lighting standards and installation shall be
subject to Conditional Use Permit. Existing street lights
shall be replaced with lights meeting City standards.
c. All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially the
same alignment as shown on the approved tentative map and to
the above conditions.
d. Raised landscaped medians and textured surfaces shall be de-
signed to standards as approved by the Director of Public Works
and shall be maintained by the Homeowners Association.
24. A bond, cash deposit, or combination thereof, shall be posted to cover
costs for the full improvement of all proposed public streets.
25. Ownership and maintenance of the common area shall be vested in a home-
owners association made up of the owners of the residential lots. Mem-
bership in the homeowners association shall be inseparable from owner-
ship 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.
26. Dedicate to the City the right to prohibit the construction of resi-
dential structures within common lots.
27. Approval of the final map is contingent upon the City accepting dedi-
cation of the "public vista park" as offered for dedication as part
of Tentative Tract Map No. 39672. If said dedication is not accepted
by the City Council a parkland dedication fee shall be paid. Said
fee shall be determined by the Director of Planning and approved by
the City Council.
28. Landscaping and irrigation plans (as described in Resolution P. C. No.
80-22 which approved Conditional Use Permit No. 58) 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.
29. 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 pro-
vided in Chapter 1, Park 7 (Homeowners Association) of the Development
Code and include those items identified in Resolution P. C. No. 80-22
(Conditional Use Permit No. 58) .
30. A copy of the recorded CC&Rs shall be submitted to the Planning
Director within thirty (30) days of recording.
Page three Exhibit "A" Resolution No. 80-73
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.
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.
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