PC RES 1979-014RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 79-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 11819
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 11819 has been filed, which would allow
for the division of a 96,200 square foot site into two (2) parcels, each exceed-
ing 20,000 square feet; and
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 11819 is located between Via Campesina
and Rolling Ridge Road, which is in an RS -2 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this matter at a public
meeting held on October 9, 1979 at which time all interested parties were given
an opportunity to be heard and 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 2.21 acre parcel into two (2) parcels,
each greater than 20,000 square feet, is consistent with the City's General Plan
and Development Code.
Section 2: That the site is physically suitable to accommodate two (2)
lots in terms of design and potential uses and that said division will not result
in significant environmental impact, based on compliance with the City's Develop-
ment Code, General Plan, and consideration of information contained in the pro-
ject's Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 362.
Section 3: That the creation of two (2) lots for residential purposes
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 in the area since conditions of approval
require on and off site improvements.
Section 4: That the Planning Commission does hereby declare that a Nega-
tive 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.
Section 5: That the Planning Commission hereby determines that division
and development of the property in the manner set forth on the map of Tentative
Parcel Map No. 11819 will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete
exercise of the public entity and/or public utility rights-of-way and/or ease-
ments within the tentative parcel map.
Section 6: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby grants approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 11819,
subject 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 9th day of October , 1979.
Douglas M. inchlifhairman
/Sharon W. Hightower
Director of Planning an
Secretary to the Commission
EXHIBIT "A"
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 11819 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. This approval expires twelve (12) months from the date of approval of this
resolution.
2. The final map must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section to assure
that all geologic factors have been properly evaluated.
3. A soil engineering report will be required prior to approval of buildings
or grading plans.
4. As the property in and adjacent to natural drainage courses is subject to
flood hazard and portions of the property are subject to sheet overflow and
high velocity scouring action, drainage plans and necessary support documents
to comply with the following requirement must be approved prior to filing of
a final map:
a. 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 desig-
nated as areas subject to flood hazard.
5. 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.
6. 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. The subdivider shall consult the Sewer Design
Section of the Department of City Engineers of Rancho Palos Verdes and Palos
Verdes Estates to determine the sewer design requirements.
7. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engineer
to determine the final locations and requirements.
8. The discharge of sewage from this land division into the public sewer system
shall not violate the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the
Water Code.
9. 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. Domes-
tic flows required are to be determined by the City Engineer. Fire flows re-
quired 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 contin-
gent 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 addi-
tion to either:
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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, in-
dicating that the subdivider has entered into a contract with the serv-
ing 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 pur-
veyor indicating that the proposed water mains and any other required facili-
ties will be operated by the purveyor and that under normal operating condi-
tions the system will meet the requirements for the --land division.
12. The developer shall file with this Division a statement from the water pur-
veyor indicating that water service will be provided by the water purveyor
to each of the lots shown on this land division map.
13. A final map prepared by, or under the direction of, a registered civil engi-
neer or licensed land surveyor must be processed through this Department prior
to being filed with the County Recorder.
14. 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 of 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.
15. Provide proof of access to Parcel 2 and delineate on the final map.
16. Prior to filing of a parcel map, submit a letter to the Director of Planning
agreeing to provide at least 20 feet of pavement within the off-site easement
serving Parcel 2.
17. 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. I
18. Grading and construction activity associated with the construction of a single
family residence on Parcel 2,except= for _ access _,_'slialrbe--confined t"o that area
with a §lope of -less than 35 percent, as delineated on the final map.
19. Grading, construction, landscaping and other improvements shall conform to
Sections 9524 and 9526 of the City's Development Code.
20. Prior to submitting the final 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 Subdivi-
sion Section of Mapping Division of the County Engineer for the following
items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of certificates
and signatures, etc.
21. The City's final map fee shall be paid to the City within six (6) months of
the approval of the tentative map.
22. Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the final resolution and conditions,
the developer (owner) shall read and consent in writing to said conditions.
23. Approval of the final map is subject to the condition that following recorda-
tion, the developer shall submit to the City a brownline and a print of the
recorded map.
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24. The developer shall submit to the City a parkland dedication fee of $2989.00
prior to the approval of the final parcel map.
25. Design and improvement plans for private driveway construction and access
improvements must be submitted to the Director of Planning and Director of
Public Works prior to approval of the final map. Agreements and bonds and/
or cash deposit shall be required for all access work and improvements.
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