CC RES 1978-025RESOLUTION NO. 78-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 33206
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract No. 33206 has been filed, which would create 76 single -
family lots and one (1) commonly owned lot from a 60.62 acre parcel, 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. 31; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's Development
Code, a public hearing was held on May 2, 1978, 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 76 lots and related improvements is consistent
with the City's Development Code and General Plan.
Section 2: The proposed use of 76 lots is for detached single- family dwelling units
and one lot shall be for open -space purposes, which is compatible with the objectives,
policies, general land use, and programs specified in the General Plan.
Section 3: That the property is physically suitable to accommodate Tentative Tract
Map No. 33206 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 information contained in the project's final environmental
impact report.
Section 4: That the creation of 76 residential lots and one commonly owned lot and
associated improvements will not be materially detrimental to property values, jeopardize,
endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general
welfare of persons or properties in the surrounding area, nor will it adversely affect
the peace, health, safety or general welfare of the area, since physical improvements,
dedications, and maintenance agreements are reuqired.
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: Dedications required by local ordinance are shown on the Tentative
Map and /or set forth in the Conditions attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
Section 7: That the City Council does hereby certify that a final environmental
impact report has been completed in compliance with applicable City and State guidelines
and that the Council has reviewed and considered the contents of said document in
reaching its decision. The City Council further finds that the approval of this
Tentative Tract Map will not result in significant adverse environmental impacts because
grading has been minimized, hydrology has been adequately planned for, radiation measure-
ments have been taken and determined not to be hazardous pursuant to existing
government standards, additional vehicular access has been provided, and other issues
mitigated as discussed in the final environmental impact report.
Section 8: 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 8: For the foregoing reasons, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes hereby grants approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 33206 subject to the attached
conditions marked Exhibit "A ", which are necessary to protect the public health, safety
and general welfare in the area.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of May, 1978.
ATTEST:
LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK &
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. 78 -25 approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes at a meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of May, 1978.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Tentative Tract Map No. 33206 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. A final grading plan must be submitted and approved by the Director of Planning and
City Engineer prior to filing of the final map.
3. A preliminary soil report is required before grading plan approval.
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
2903(d) on all building sites in the proposed subdivision.
5. Landscape and irrigation plans must be approved prior to filing of the final map.
Bonds and agreements must be submitted for any required grading, landscaping or
irrigation improvements prior to filing of the final map.
6. 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 Public Works Director and dedicate and show the
necessary easements on the final map.
b. A note of flood hazard to the satisfaction of the City Engineer will be
allowed on the final map for Lot 77 only and dedicate to the City the right
to restrict the erection of buildings or other structures within those
portions designated as areas subject to flood hazard.
c. Show and label all natural drainage courses unless they are replaced by
approved drainage facilities.
d. No building permits will be issued for lots subject to flood hazard until
adequate drainage facilities protecting those lots are operable as determined
by City Engineer.
e. 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.
f. Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high velocity scouring
action.
g.
Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
7. The final map must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section to assure that
all geologic factors have been properly evaluated.
8. A grading plan must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section. This grading
plan must be based on a detailed engineering geology report 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 conditions as approved by the Planning Commission. All buttresses over
25 feet high must be accompanied by calculations.
9. 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 areas.
EXHIBIT "A" Resol. No. 78 -25
10. Approval of this land division is contingent upon the installation and dedication
of local mainline sewers and separate house laterals to serve each lot of the lend
division.
11. The subdivider shall consult the Sanitation Division of the Department of City
Engineer to determine the sewer design requirements.
12. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engineer to
determine the final locations and requirements.
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 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
I/ 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 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.
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 requirements for the land division.
16. Dedicate to the City, complete vehicular access rights to Crest Road, except for
the two primary access points delineated on the approved Tentative Tract Map.
17. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall post a bond, cash deposit,
or combination thereof, to cover costs of full improvements (or repairs) as
determined by the City for one -half of the Crest Road public right -of -way which
abuts the site and for public roads within the interior of the tract. Said bond
shall also provide for installation of a trail as shown on the conceptual
grading plan. Final street and trail improvement plans shall be submitted to
the Directors of Planning and Public Works for approval.
18. A bond or cash deposit shall be required to guarantee the installation of
ornamental street lights at intersections and ends of each street and appropriate
street signs. Said street lights shall be owned, operated and maintained by the
Homeowners Association. Further, these provisions shall be included in the CC &Rs
No lights shall be installed without express consent of the City Council.
19. Ownership of the common area(s) should be vested in a homeowner's association made
up of the owners of the residential lots. Membership in the homeowner's
association shall be inseparable from ownership in the individual lots. A note
to this effect should appear on the final map.
20. Dedicate to the City the right to prohibit the construction of structures within
all commonly owned areas, except for common recreational facilities, which may be
allowed subject to approval of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
21. 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.
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22. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed for public
streets or highways, access rights, building restriction 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 ease-
ments 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 this 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 the Mapping Division of the City Engineer for the following items:
mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of certificates and
signatures, etc.
24. A parkland dedication fee of $ 35,572 shall be paid to the City prior to the
approval of the final tract map.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. A final map fee (City) shall be paid prior to approval of the final map.
28. Within 30 days of the receipt of the final resolution and conditions the
developer shall read and consent in writing to said conditions.
29. Prior to approval of the final map a qualified paleontologist shall survey the
site to determine if any surface remains are present. A qualified observer shall
be present during grading and shall divert said operation in order to allow for
salvage by qualified salvage crews. All resources shall be turned over to a
public, non - profit research oriented organization.
30. The developer shall submit to the Director of Planning plans for an additional
trail segment intended to provide alternate access to Crest Road (and Mira
Catalina School). The Director of Planning shall review the plans to determine
feasibility. If determined to be feasible the developer shall be required to
construct said trail which shall be guaranteed by bond cash deposit or combination
thereof.
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