PC RES 1976-008• f
RESOLUTION NO. 76-8 (P.C.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 6884, VARIANCE NO. 7,
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 15, FOR A SEW-
AGE PUMPING PLANT.
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 6884 has been filed,
which would split an existing parcel of 41.77 gross acres into two
parcels, one of 41.68 gross acres, and the other of approximately
4,300 square feet (0.1 net acre), said parcel being legally de-
scribed as:
(Legal Description: See Exhibit "B")
WHEREAS, Variance No. 7 has been filed, which would allow
a division of land which creates a lot of less than the minimum
size of one acre; and
WHEREAS, Conditional Use Permit No. 15 has been filed,
which would allow the construction of a replacement sewage pumping
plant in a RS -1 District; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Rancho Palos Verdes Development
Code, the Planning Commission reviewed the tentative parcel map at
a public meeting on July 27, 1976; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions
of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code, a public hearing on
the conditional use permit and variance was held before the Plan-
ning Commission on July 27, 1976, at which time all interested par-
ties were given a full opportunity to be heard and to present
evidence,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. In approving Variance No. 7, the Rancho Palos
Verdes Planning Commission finds as follows:
a. That there are exceptional or extraordinary cir-
cumstances or conditions applicable to the property involved, or
to the intended use of the property, which do not apply generally
to other property in the same zoning district, since a larger par-
cel is not needed for this governmental facility and would remove
additional land from the tax rolls.
b. That the variance is necessary for the preservation
and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant,
which right is possessed by other property owners under like condi-
tions in the same zoning district. This is a relocation of an un-
usual but necessary facility.
c. That the granting of a variance for this property
will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injur-
ious to property and improvements in the area in which the property
is located. Ambient noise levels and odors will be contained
within the building; it is served by a major highway and will not
result in an increase of vehicular traffic. The use will not in-
duce growth, but will insure the continued level of public health,
safety, and welfare.
d. That the granting of such a variance for this
property will not be contrary to the objectives of the Rancho Palos
Verdes General Plan.
Section 2. In approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 6884,
the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission finds as follows:
a. That Tentative Parcel Map No. 6884 does not vio-
late the standards for tentative subdivision maps, as contained in
Section 91012(A) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Subdivision Ordinance.
b. That Tentative Parcel Map No. 6884 is in compli-
ance with the Development Code of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Section 3. In granting Conditional Use Permit No. 15,
the Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Commission finds as follows:
a. That the proposed use is permitted in the Dis-
trict, subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.
b. That the site, consisting of 4,300 square feet, is
adequate in both size and shape to accommodate the proposed use.
c. That the site is served by a major arterial,
Palos Verdes Drive South, which is properly designed by carry
the type and quantity of traffic generated by the existing use;
and the proposed use is not expected to generate significant addi-
tional traffic.
d. That there will be no significant adverse effect
on adjacent property, or the permitted use thereof, as the proposed
use incorporates adequate setbacks, landscaping, and noise and
odor control.
e. That the use is not contrary to the Rancho Palos
Verdes General Plan.
Section 4. For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Com-
mission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval
of Variance No. 7, Tentative Parcel Map No. 6884, and Conditional
Use Permit No. 15, subject to the conditions and restrictions
marked "Exhibit A", which are necessary to protect and preserve
the health, safety, and general welfare in the area.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of August, 1976.
Ann Shaw
Chairperson
Sharon W. Hightower
Director of Planning
EXHIBIT "A"
1. Final site, building, grading, landscaping, and irrigation plans
and building materials and colors shall be approved by the
Director of Planning prior to issuance of any construction per-
mits.
2. The grading plan must be approved by the City and Building and
Safety Division prior to filing of a final map.
3. 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.
4. 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 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 Parcel 2 only.
c. Show and label all natural drainage courses, unless they are
replaced by 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 the 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 twelve inches above the finished pad grade.
f. Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high
velocity scouring action.
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Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
5. In accordance with Sections 1601 and 1602 of the California Fish
and Game Code, the State Department of Fish and Game, 350 Golden
Shore, Long Beach, California 90802, telephone 435-7741, shall
be notified prior to commencement of work within the natural
drainage courses affected by this project.
6. The final map must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section
to assure that all geologic factors have been properly evaluated.
7. The following note shall be placed on the final map:
"Based on geologic information contained in a report by
Los Angeles County Engineer dated March 17, 1976, there
are geological problems which will require corrective
measures within the boundary of this division of land.
Prior to the issuance of building or grading permits or
further division of the land, additional geologic and/
or soil engineering reports will be required by the
County of Los Angeles and/or City of Rancho Palos Verdes."
8. The Real Estate Commissioner will be advised that, due to adverse
geologic conditions which exist on the land division, a final
geologic report approved by the Engineering Geology Section will
be filed with the Commissioner concurrently with the filing -of
the final land division map.
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9. All lots shall be served by adequately sized water system faci-
lities 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 determined by the Fire Chief.
10. 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 these
plans and specifications. If the water system facilities are not
installed prior to the filing of this land-division;=the-subdivider
must also submit a labor and meterials 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.
11. 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.
12. The following fire hydrant and fire flow are required:
a. One public hydrant brass or bronze head, or approved equal
6"x4"x21/2" conforming to American Water Works Standards C503-
75, 6" lateral, 6" gate valve, and 6" risers/burys with ap-
proved plastic cap, installed so that the center line of the
lowest outlet is 14 to 24 inches -above finished grade. The
public hydrant is to be installed so that the center line of
the riser is 12 to 24 inches behind the curb face. When
sidewalks are adjacent to the curb and are 5 feet wide or
less, the fire hydrant shall be placed immediately adjacent
to sidewalk area. In no case shall hydrant be more than 6
feet from curb line.
b. Provide 3 foot unobstructed clearance on each side and to the
rear of hydrant.
c. The above -required hydrant shall be installed at the follow-
ing location and as indicated on plan:
North side of Palos Verdes Drive South at Sea Cove Drive.
d. The required fire flow for this development is 2000 gallons
per minute for a duration of two hours, over and above daily
maximum domestic requirements. The water mains located in
the street fronting this property must be capable of deliver-
ing this flow at 20 pounds per square inch residual pressure.
Exact pipe size to be used must be determined by a qualified
engineer, based on the above -required fire flow. However,
the minimum pipe size required for water mains serving the
fire hydrants is 6" diameter.
e. Upon completion of the installation, all parts of the faci-
lities above the ground, with the exception of the stems and
threads, shall be painted with two coats of red lead primer
and one finish coat of water -proof school bus yellow.
f. Upon completion of the installation of the water system, this
Department, in conjunction with the City Engineer, should con-
duct fire flow tests to determine that the required fire flows
are available.
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13. A final parcel map prepared by, or under the direction of, a
registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor must be pro-
cessed through this Department prior to being filed with the
County Recorder, unless waived in accordance with the Subdivision
Map Act.
14. This subdivision lies within the coastal zone. Therefore, a
Coastal Commission permit should be obtained prior to the final
approval of this map.
15. If signatures of record title interests appear on the final map,
submit a preliminary guarantee. A final guarantee will be re-
quired at the time of filing of the parcel map with County Re-
corder. If said signatures do not appear on the final map, a
preliminary title report/guarantee should remain open until the
final parcel map is filed with the County Recorder.
16. Prior to submitting the parcel map to the City Engineer for his
examination pursuant to Section 66450 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 items: math-
ematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of certificates
and signatures, etc.
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EXHIBIT "B"
That portion of Lot H of the Rancho Los Palos Verdes , in
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, County of Los Angeles , State of
California, allotted to Jotham Bixby by Decree of Partition, in
the action "Bixby et al Vs . Bent et al", Case No. 2373, in the
District Cert of the 17th Judicial District of said State, in
and for said County, entered in Book 4, Page 57 , of Judgments
in the Superior Court of said County, described as follows:
Beginning at the southeasterly corner of Tract No. 23434
as shown on map filed in Book 624, Pages 57 to 60 inclusive, of
Maps In the office of the Recorder of said County; thence southerly
along the southerly prolongation of the easterly line of said tract
to the center line of Palos Verdes Drive South, 100 feet wide, as
described in deed to the County of Los Angeles , recorded in Book
40587, Page 284, of Official Records in the office of said recorder;
thence southeasterly along said center line and following the same
in all its various curves and course to the southerly prolongation
of that certain course having a bearing and length of N. 24° 08 ' 30"
E. 108 .23 feet in the westerly boundary of that certain parcel of
land described in deed to General Convention of the New Jerusalem
in the United States of America; thence northerly along said southerly
-prolongation to the southwesterly corner of said certain parcel of
a
land; thence North 24° 08 ' 30" East 284.96 feet, North 53° 37 ' 30"
East 243 .85 feet and North 50° 46' 23" East 30 feet along said
boundary to the boundary of Tract No. 14500 as shown on map filed
in Book q9-7 , Pages 38 to 41 inclusive, of said Maps; thence north-
westerly along said last mentioned boundary and following the same
to the boundary of Tract No. 13836 as shown on map filed in Book
416, Page 19, of said maps; thence northeasterly along said last
mentioned boundary and following the same in all its various courses
to the most westerly corner of Lot 1 of said last mentioned tract;
thence North 55° 10 ' 05" West along the northwesterly prolongation
of the southwesterly line of said lot a distance of 25 feet to the
northwesterly line of that certain parcel of land described in deed
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to Arch E. Ekdale et ux, recorded as Instrument No. 34 on July 3, 1962,
in the office of said recorder; thence North 40° 32' 17" East along
said northwesterly line a distance of 164.95 feet to the northwesterly
line of said lot; thence North 40° 32' 17" East 164. 56 feet and
North 27° 48 ' 47" East 25 feet along the boundary of that certain
parcel of land described in deed to Filiorum Corporation, recorded
as Instrument No . 33, on July 3, 1962 in the office of said recorder,
to the boundary of Tract No. 14195, as shown on map filed in Book
323, Pages 8 to 10 inclus ive,of said maps; thence northwesterly along
said last mentioned boundary to that certain course in the boundary
of Lot 119 of L.A.C.A. No . 51, as shown on map recorded in Book 1,
Page 1, of Assessor Maps, having a bearing and length of S. 84° 57 '
50" East 360.03 feet; thence westerly along said boundary and follow-
ing the same in all its various courses and curve to the easterly
boundary of said Tract No . 23434, thence southerly along said last
mentioned boundary to the point of beginning.