PC RES 1978-030RESOLUTION P.C. 78 - 30
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 8744
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 8744 has been filed, which would allow for
the division of a 4:84 acre lot into three (3) parcels, located at 3200 Palos Verdes
Drive West; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this matter at a public meeting on
March 28, 1978, 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 the 4.84 acre lot into three (3) parcels each
with a minimum area of at least 10,000 square feet is consistent with the General Plan
and Development Code.
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 to accommodate Tentative Parcel
Map No. 8744 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 negative declaration
for Environmental Assessment No. 331.
Section 4: That the creation of three (3) single family lots and potential
improvements will not be materially detrimental to property values, jeopardize, endanger,
or otherwise constitute a meance 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 conditions of approval require
site improvements and dedications.
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 public utility
rights of way and/or easements within the parcel map.
Section 6: That the Planning -Commission does hereby declare that a negative
declaration was granted in compliance with City and State Environmental Impact Report
guidelines and that the Commission has reviewed and considered the contents of the
initial study in reaching its decision. The Planning Commission"further-fifids--that
the approval of this parcel map will not have a significant adverse environmental impact
because potential impacts are mitigated as discussed in the Initial Study.
Section 7: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 8744, subject to
the attached conditions marked Exhibit "A", which are necessary to protect the public
health, safety and general welfare in thelarea.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th -day of -March-----, 1978.
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Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission
EXHIBIT "A"
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 8744 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
I. This approval expires twelve (12) months from the date of approval of this
resolution.
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 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 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.
3. A geology and/or soil engineering report may be required prior to approval of
building or grading plans.
4. The developer shall file with this Division a statement from the water purveyor
indicating that water service will be provided by the water purveyor to each of the
lots shown on this land division map.
5. A final parcel map prepared by, or under the direction of, a Registered Civil
Engineer or Licensed Land Surveyor must be processed through the City Engineer
prior to being filed with the County Recorder.
6. Via Victoria shall be dedicated and improved to the satisfaction of the Public
Works Director per the provisions of the street standards study. A cul-de-sac
bulb shall be dedicated and improved to the satisfaction of the Public Works
Director to provide a permanent turnaround.
7. 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 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 tentative approval,
a subordination must be executed by the easement holder prior to the filing of
the final map.
8. If signatures of record title interests appear on the final map, submit a preliminary
guarantee. 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 holders. The account for this preliminary title report/
guarantee should remain open until the final parcel map is filed with the
County Recorder.
9. 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:
mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of certificates and
signatures, etc.
10. Approval of this parcel map is contingent upon the use of sanitary sewers as a
means of sewage disposal.
11. Approval of this map is conditioned upon undergrounding of the utilities on the
subject property and adjacent right of way. Said undergrounding shall be
guaranteed through the preparation of appropriate agreements with affected agencies.
Exhibit "All of P.C. Resolution 78-30
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12. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall post a cash deposit,
or bonds, or a combination thereof, to cover the costs of necessary improvements
pursuant to the street standards for one half of the public righttof-way of Via
Victoria as recommended by the Public Works Director, including the installation
of sidewalks and one street tree per lot.
13. A parkland dedication fee of $ 3,424 shall be paid to the City prior to
approval of the final parcel map.
14. The City's final map fee shall be paid to the City prior to approval of the
final map.
15. Within 30 days of the receipt of the final resolution and conditions, the
developer (owner) shall read and consent in writing to said conditions,
16. Approval of the final map is subject to the condition that following recordation,
the developer shall submit to the City a brownline and a print of the recorded
map.
17. A cash contribution of $ 11,500 shall be paid to the City for
improvements to Palos Verdes Drive West in accordance with the Street
Standards Study.
18. Approval of the final map is contingent upon a qualified archaeologist performing
a survey to determine the likelihood of any archaeological resources being
present on the site. The survey should include a "walkover" and records search.
Should the survey reveal no cultural resources, no further action would be
necessary. Should the survey reveal resources, the following procedure should be
undertaken prior to any grading:
A. Definitive tests should be conducted to determine the extent and location of the
resource.
B. If the tests are positive, the developer should be required to preserve or
excavate all cultural resources.
CONDITIONS 6 and 12 were amended by the Planning Commission 9/25/79
(SEE ATTACHED)
Page two Exhibit "A" of P.C. Resolution 78 - 30
EXHIBIT "All
Conditions No. 6 and No. 12 of Exhibit "All of Resolution P.C. No. 78-30, approving
Tentative Parcel Map No. 8744, were revised by the Planning Commission on Septem-
ber 25, 1979, as follows:
6. Via Victoria shall be dedicated and improved in the following manner:
A. Dedication of right-of-way shall be offered to the City so as to achieve
a fifty-two (52) foot wide right-of-way over the length of Via Victoria
adjacent to Lots 1, 2, and 3.
B. Dedication and full improvements to Via Victoria cul-de-sac shall be
made adjacent to Lot 2 and Lot 3 pursuant to City standards.
C. A Covenant, Condition, and Restriction shall be filed with the County
Recorder which provides that upon any further subdivision of Lot 1, the
subdivider shall make full improvements to Via Victoria adjacent to
Lot 1.
12. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall post a cash deposit,
bonds, or a combination thereof, to cover the costs of necessary improvements
to Via Victoria pursuant to conditions 6-..A.' and 6. B. of this resolution.
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'gbaron W. Hightower
Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission
Page three Exhibit "All of Resolution P.C. No. 78-30