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PC RES 1978-031RESOLUTION P.C. 78-31- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING A CONDI- TIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IN A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Burrell's have requ&sted a Conditional Use Permit to allow a residential planned development (RPD) on a 25.2 acre site located at the southern terminus of Crenshaw Boulevard which is zoned Residential Single Family (RS -2) and Open Space Hazard (OH); and WHEREAS, after notice, issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's Development Code, public hearings were held on February 14, February 28, March 14, and March 28, 1978, at which Aime 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 proposed Residential Planned Development (RPD) is per- mitted in single family districts, subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Section 2: That the 25.2 acre site, located on Crenshaw Boulevard, is ade- quate in size and configuration to allow for eleven detached single family dwelling units under an RPD concept and for private open space to be credited to common open space, and for private outdoor living areas, landscaping, and other features required by the Development Code or by conditions imposed by this permit. Section 3: That the proposed RPD is not contrary to the General Plan since said conformance has been insured by site design and landscaping requirements, which are included as conditions of approval to this permit. Section 4: That the RPD will locate its primary points of ingress/egress on Crenshaw Boulevard which is or will be improved and designed to carry both the type and the quantity of traffic generated. Section 5: That given the project's location, site design, and conditions imposed through this permit, the granting of this conditional use permit will not significantly adversely affect the peace, health, safety, or general welfare of the area, nor will it be materially detrimental to property values, jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety, and welfare of persons in the surrounding area, and that in this particular residential planned development it is unnecessary for the protection of the City's and its residents' interests to require completion of dwelling units in the workable phase. Section 6: That the Planning Commission does hereby declare that the final Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with State and local guidelines and that the Commission has reviewed and considered the contents of the Initial Study in reaching its decision. The Planning Commission further finds that the approval of this conditional use permit will not result in a significant adverse environmental impact, since mitigation measures are required. Section 7: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants Conditional Use Permit No. 33 for the use described herein, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit "A", which are necessary to pro- tect the public health, safety and general welfare in the area. APPROVED and ADOPTED this 11th day of April , 1978. gOE—.- — f -0 'I � gpww erg Fly I n C. McTaggart, VCOWan Sharon W. Hightower Director of Planning and Secretary to the -Commission EXHIBIT "A" Conditional Use Permit No. 33 is approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, and prior to approval df a final map, a bond, or other acceptable security, shall be posted to ensure the completion of all common area and off-site improvements including: landscaping, recreational facilities, street signs, and other site features as per approved plans. 2. No more than eleven single family dwelling units shall be permitted. 3. A final site plan showing all proposed improvements shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for approval prior to approval of the final map. The site plan shall clearly show all pad and ridgeline elevations as estalbished on the concept plan approved by the Planning Commission. Any revision which requires a ridgeline to exceed the approved elevation shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission. A site plan review approved by the Director of Planning shall be submitted for all residential structures prior to issuance of building permits. Said approvals shall not involve any structure which exceeds the maximum ridge - line for that lot and shall not be located outside of the approved building footprints for that lot. I 4. (Except for -Lot A) landscaping and irrigation plans (which include street trees) shall be submitted for approval by the Director of Planning. Said plan shall include but not be limited to plant materials (proposed and existing), wall/ fences, and lighting. Bonds and agreements for landscape improvements shall be submitted prior to approval of the final tract map. 5. A plan which prohibits erection of any structures or fences on any ridges or other sensitive visual areas (exclusive of those shown in the approved site plan) shall be approved by the Director of Planning. Said plan shall become a part of the CC&Rs for the project. 6. All fence, wall and landscape proposals which interface with the City park shall also be approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation. 7. Any future proposals to gate the private street shall be approved by the Director of Planning. 8. Height variations are granted for Lots 6 and 7; however, the ridgelines indicated on the final site plan shall not be exceeded. 9. Prior to grading for improvements the subdivider agrees to offer excavated earth the City for park regrading, if determined to be necessary. The City may refuse such offer in which case all excavated material shall be properly disposed of. 10. Solar panels, if used on roofs, shall be designed and shall be constructed inter- grally with the building and shall not exceed the approved ridgeline for that lot. 11. Security proposals including landscaping, fencing, and access road design shall be reviewed by the Sheriff's Community Relations Officer and approved by the Director of Planning. 12. Approval of this conditional use permit is subject to the approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 32110 by the City Council without substantial changes of modifica- tions hereto. 13. All necessary legal agreements and documents including homeowners' association, deed restrictions, covenants, dedication of development rights, easement, and proposed method of maintenance and perpetuation of open space areas, shall be submitted and approved by the City Attorney and the Director of Planning pr16r to approval of the final map. Said CC&Rs shall include, but not be limited to, the following provisions: a. Maintenance of the commonly owned areas shall be ensured through the estab- lishment of a homeowners' association (or equal). Furthermore, maintenance fees for said area cannot be reduced without written approval of the City. Exhibit "A" of Resolution P.C. No. 78-31 b. Identify all factors that involve structure appearance use restriction; - c. Membership in the homeowners' association shall be inseparable from owner- ship in the individual lots. d. All structures must conform to City approved building footprints and maxi- mum ridge elevations as shown on the -site plan. e. Inclusion of the fence and structure prohibition plan approved by the Director of Planning. f. Future planting materials must be approved by the Director of Planning to ensure maintenance of views from the park. g. That the developer shall provide for the maintenance of the private road until such a time as the homeowners' association assessments can be res- ponsible for it. h. Any proposals for tennis court lighting must be processed through pre- vailing procedures and ordinances of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and must be approved by the homeowners' association. Page Two Exhibit "A" of Resolution P.C. No. 78-31