PC RES 1977-006RESOLUTION NO. 77-6 (P.C.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 7153
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 7153 has been filed,
which would allow for the division of a 1.34 acre parcel into
two (2) parcels, located at 27838 Palo's Verdes Drive East; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this matter
on March 22, 1977, at which time all interested parties were given
an 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: That the division of land creating two (2)
lots of 20,000 square feet minimum is consistent with the Develop-
ment Code and General Plan.
Section 2: That the proposed use of the lots is for
single family dwellings and associated uses, which is compatible
with the objectives, policies, and general land use specified in
the General Plan.
Section 3: That the site is physically suitable for the
potential type of development and density proposed, and will not
result in substantial environmental damage, based on compliance with
the City's Development Code, the General Plan, and the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Section 4: That the division of land and associated improve-
ments will not be materially detrimental to property values, jeopardize,
endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety
or I 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 conditions of approval are required.
Section 5: There are no public easements which will be
interfered- with by this division of land.
,Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval of Tentative
Parcel Map No. 7153, sub]ect 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 22,ffd day of March ,1977.
Ann Shaw
Chairperson
'Sharon W. Hightower
Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission
EXHIBIT "A"
1. 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.
2. 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 the necessary easements or place a
note of flood hazard to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and dedicate to the City the right to re-
strict the erection of buildings or other structures
within those portions designated as areas subject to
flood hazard.
b. 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.
3. 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 12 inches above the finished pad grade.
b. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
4. Since there are no public sanitary sewers available, the con-
struction and use of a private sewage disposal unit shall be subject
to the sewage disposal requirements of the Building and Safety
Division of the Department of the City Engineer.
5. 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 suf-
ficient size to accommodate the total domestic and fire flows re-
quired 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.
6. 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.
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7. There shall 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.
8. A final parcel map prepared by, or under the direction of, a
registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor must be
processed through the Department of the City Engineer ptior
to being filed with the County Recorder unless waived in ac-
cordance with the State Subdivision Map Act.
9. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed
to be granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication for public
streets or highways, access rights, building restriction rights,
or other easements until after the final parcel map is filed
with the County Recorder unless such easements are subordinated
to the proposed grant or dedication. If1_,pa_semefittmare -gran
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after the date of tentative approval, a subordinationst b6-
executed by the easement holder prior to the filing of the final
parcel map.
10. The parcels should be numbered on the final parcel map with the
larger ---,parcel being labeled as Parcel 1.
11. If signatures of record title interests appear on the final
map, submit a preliminary quarantee. A final guarantee will
,be required at the time of filing of the parcel map with the
County Recorder. If said signatures do not appear on the final
map, a preliminary title report/guarantee is needed that covers
the area showing all fee owners and interest h6lders. The ac-
count for this preliminary title report/guarantee should remain
open until the final parcel map is filed with the County Recorder.
12. Prior to submitting the parcel map to the City Engineer for his
examination pursu"arit 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: mathematical
accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of certificates and signa-
tures, etc.
13. A parkland dedication fee of $662 shall be paid to the City prior
to the approval of the final parcel map.
14. Prior to the approval of the final parcel map, all fences and/or
walls located in the public right of way shall be removed.
15. Prior to approval of the final map, a qualified archeologist shall
perform a preliminary survey of the site to determine the liklihood
of any archeological resources. The archeologist's written state-
ment shall be transmitted to the Director of Planning so that it
may be studied and a determination of which of the following actions
shall be required:
a. If the survey reveals no such resources, no further action
shall be necessary.
b. If the survey reveals the presence or likely presence of
such resources on the site the following procedures shall
be required prior to approval of any grading or construction:
1) Definitive tests (as -recommended by a qualified archeologist)
to determine the extent and location of the archeological
resources; and
2) If the definitive tests are positive, the developer shall
be required to preserve (no grading) or excavate all cul-
tural resources.
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EXHIBIT "A"
16. Prior to recordation, comply with Section 66493-C (relative -to
special assessments) of the State Subdivision Map Act.
17. This approval expires twelve (12) months from the date of City
Council approval, if not recorded.
18. Dedicate to the City --df Rancho Palos Verdes complete access
rights to Palos Verdes Drive East, except for the 15 foot
wide "pole" portion of Parcel 1 which intersects said street.
19. Prior to recordation, a bond shall be posted guaranteeing the
installation of a paved driveway to Parcel 1, via the pole por-
tion of Parcel 1.
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EXHIBIT "A"