CC RES 1980-080 RESOLUTION NO. 80-80
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 38512
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract No. 38512 has been filed which would create
six (6) single family lots from a 2. 15 acre site located at Palos Verdes
Drive South and Forrestal Drive, pursuant to the 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 in Exhibit "A".
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's
Development Code, a public hearing was held on December 16, 1980, at which
time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and pre-
sent 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 six (6) single family lots and re-
lated 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 are 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 accom-
modate Tentative Tract No. 38512 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 informa-
tion contained in the project's Final Negative Declaration (Environmental
Assessment No. 368).
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
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 pub-
lic 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 con-
sidered 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.
Section 9: For the foregoing reasons, the City Council of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval of Tentative Tract Map No.
38512 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 16th day of December , 1980.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK
AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
I CIT 1 CLERK 1/
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 80-80 approved and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes at a meeting held on the 16th day of December , 1980.
DONALD F. GULUZZY, CITY CLERK AND
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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Page two Resolution No. 80-80
EXHIBIT "A"
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 38512 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 development 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 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. 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 constructing an -approved (by the Director of Planning) common
wall or wall/fence and landscaping combination to be constructed on Lots
4, 5, and 6 adjacent to Forrestal Drive and Palos Verdes Drive South.
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 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 drainage facilities to protect the lots from high
velocity scouring action.
d. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
10. 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.
11. Easements are tentatively required. Said easements are subject to review
by the City Engineer to determine the final locations and requirements.
Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 80-80
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 suff i-
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.
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 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.
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. Show and delineate on the final map, the abandonment of vehicular
ingress and egress along Palos Verdes Drive South dedicated by Tract
No. 26414 filed in Book 677 pages 72 through 74 of Maps.
16. Show and delineate on the final map the dedication of vehicular access
rights to Palos Verdes Drive South and Forrestal Drive from abutting
lots to prevent driveway access into a major thoroughfare.
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 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 tenta-
tive 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 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.
20. Dedicate the proposed street to the City, as shown on the approved
Tentative Tract Map.
Page two Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 80-80
21. Proposed 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 twenty-six (26) feet in width, measured
from flow-line to flow-line. Right-of-way shall be a minimum
of thirty-four (34) feet.
d. The proposed street shall be designed in substantially the
same alignment as shown on the approved tentative map and to
the above conditions.
22. 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. Improvements 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) .
23. 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 street within the property. Said
improvements shall be designed pursuant to the Director of Public Works.
24. 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.
25. A parkland dedication fee of $12,600.00 shall be paid to the City prior
to the approval of the final map.
26. Within thirty (30) days the developer shall submit, in writing, a state-
ment that he has read and understands the above conditions.
27. The City's filing fee for a final map shall be paid within six (6)
months of approval of the tentative map.
28. The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one print of
the recorded map.
29. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall comply with
Section 66493 (c) (relative to special assessments) of the State Subdi-
vision Map Act.
Page three Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 80-80