CC RES 1977-036 RESOLUTION NO. 77-3:6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 29795
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map No. 29795 has been filed, which would create
seven (7) single family lots of 20,000 square feet minimum, from an existing 5.4
acre parcel, including construction of a private drive, drainage system, sewers,
and undergrounding of utilities; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this matter and has recom-
mended approval, subject to stated conditions; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's De-
velopment Code, a public hearing was held on May 19, 1977, at which time all in-
terested 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 said seven (7) single family lots of
20,000 square feet minimum and improvements is consistent with the Development
Code and General Plan.
Section 2: The proposed use of the lots is for single family dwellings,
which is 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 accommodate
Tentative Tract Map No. 29795 in terms of design and density, and will not result
in substantial environmental damage, based on compliance with the City's Develop-
ment Code and General Plan, and consideration of information contained in the
project's environmental assessment and initial study.
Section 4: The creation of seven (7) single family lots 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 and maintenance agreements are required.
Section 5: There are no public easements which will be interfered with by
the proposed division of land.
Section 6: Dedications required by local ordinance are shown on the ten-
tative map and/or set forth in the conditions attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 7: That the City Council does hereby find that a negative decla-
ration was granted in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and State Guidelines and that the Council has reviewed and considered the
contents of the environmental assessment questionnaire and initial study in reach-
ing its decision. The Council further finds that approval of the tentative tract
map will not have a significant adverse environmental impact.
Section 8: For the foregoing reasons, the City Council of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 29795, sub-
ject to the attached conditions marked Exhibit "A", which are necessary to pro-
tect the public health, safety, and general welfare in the area.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of May, 1977.
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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. All lots shall conform to minimum lot area and development standards pursuant
to Section 9112 of the City's Development Code.
3. A grading plan must be approved by the Director of Planning and the :City
Engineer prior to filing of the final map.
4. A preliminary soil report is required before grading plan approval.
5. 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.
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 satis-
faction of the City Engineer and dedicate and show the necessary
easements on the final map or place a note of flood hazard to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer on the final map 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.
b. Show and label all natural drainage courses unless they are replaced
by drainage facilities.
c. No building permits will be issued for lots subject to flood hazard
until adequate drainage facilities protecting those lots are operable,
as determined by the City Engineer.
7. Prior to the issuance of building permits, plans must be approved to:
a. 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.
b. Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high velocity
scouring action.
c. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
8. The final map must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section to assure
that all geologic factors have been properly evaluated.
9. Approval of this land division is contingent upon the installation and dedi-
cation of local main line sewers and separate house laterals to serve each
lot of the land division.
10. The subdivider shall consult the Sanitation Division of the Department of
City Engineer to determine the sewer design requirements.
11. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engineer,
to determine the final locations and requirements.
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 sufficient size to accommo-
date the total domestic and fire flows required for the land division. Do-
mestic 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 specifications mentioned above. If the water
Exhibit "A" to Resolution No. 77-36
system facilities are not installed prior to the filing of this land divi-
sion, 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 pur-
veyor indicating that the proposed water mains and any other required faci-
lities will be operated by the purveyor and that, under normal operating
conditions, the system will meet the requirements for the land division.
15. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be
granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication for public streets or high-
ways, access rights, building restriction rights, or other easements until
after the final tract map is filed with the County Recorded 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.
16. 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.
17. Prior to submitting the tract 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 County Engineer for the following
mapping items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, and correctness of
certificates and signatures.
18. "A" Street should be shown on the final map as a private street.
19. Dedicate complete access rights to Via Campesina, except for the private
street, to force traffic to use "A" Street and prevent other points of en-
trance onto Via Campesina, which appears to be a secondary width.
20. Indicate private drive on final map as fire lane. Post "no parking fire zone"
on one side of the street due to substandard width.
21. Prior to filing the final map, approval must be obtained, in writing, from
the owner of the property, on which off-site grading is proposed.
22. A parkland dedication fee of $5,370 shall be paid to the City prior to the
approval of the final tract map.
23. The final map shall show a Grading/Construction Restriction Line to be ap-
proved by the Director of Planning.
24. The subdivider be required to improve the storm drainage system in accord-
ance with plans approved by the City of Palos Verdes Estates City Council
and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
25. The subdivider be required to install sanitary sewers in accordance with
plans approved by the City of Palos Verdes Estates City Council, the South
Bay Cities Sanitation District and the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance
District.
26. The subdivider be required to pay all applicable sewer connection fees and
plan check and inspection fees to the City of Palos Verdes Estates.
27. The subdivider be required to post one hundred percent performance and labor
and materials bonds naming the City of Palos Verdes Estates as insured for
the work being done in Palos Verdes Estates.
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28. The subdivider be required to provide liability insurance naming the City
of Palos Verdes Estates as additional insured. The amount and type of in-
surance to be in accordance with the 1973 Edition of Standard Specifications
for Public Works Construction.
29. The subdivider be required to repair those portions of Via Campesina damaged
by him during construction of the project.
30. Prior to approval of the final map, CC and R's shall be submitted to the
Director of Planning for review. Said CC and R's shall include, but not be
limited to, the following provisions:
a. Restrictions which ensure view protection for all reasonable expec-
tations of views from the subject properties and adjacent properties
(e.g. , building height and type of landscaping) .
b. Restrictions which prohibit grading and/or construction within the
area identified on the final map as a "grading/construction restric-
tion line".
c. The maintenance of the private street shall be ensured through the
establishment of CC and R's to the satisfaction of the City Attorney
and shall further contain a provision whereby maintenance payments
cannot be reduced without the approval of the City.
31. The final map shall show the cul-de-sac of the private street with a radius
of thirty (30) feet or modified to a "hammerhead" configuration pursuant to
Road Department standards.
32. All cut and fill slopes necessary to make grade for the private street shall
not exceed a slope ratio of 2:1.
33. The grading for the cut-back (driveway spur) to Lot No. 1 shall be deleted.
34. The subdivider be required to improve Via Campesina abutting the tract in
accordance with plans approved by the Director of Planning and the City of
Palos Verdes Estates City Council.
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