PC RES 1981-050RESOLUTION P. C. NO. 81-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 3649
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 3649 and Variance No. 53 have been
filed, which would allow for the division of a 27,831 square foot parcel into
two (2) parcels: Parcel 1 - 14,136 square feet, and Parcel 2 - 13,695 square
feet; and
WHEREAS, the vacant lot is located approximately 500 feet east of the
Crest Road and Palos Verdes Drive East intersection, which is in an RS -2 zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, proper notice was made and the Planning Commission has re-
viewed this matter at a public meeting held on April 28, 1981 and July 14, 1981,
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 site is physically suitable to accommodate two (2)
lots in terms of design and potential uses and that said'division will not re-
sult in significant environmental impact, based on compliance with the City's
Development Code, General Plan, and consideration of information contained in
the project's Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 399.
Section 2: 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.
Secton 3: 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 finds that the approval of this parcel map will not result in a signifi-
cant effect since mitigation measures are required to protect the environment,
as identified in the Initial Study.
Section 4: 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. -3649 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 5: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes grants approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 3649
subject to the attached conditions marked Exhibit "A", which are necessary to
protect the public health, safety, and general welfare in the area.
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 3649 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. This approval expires twelve (12) months from the date of approval of this
request.
2. The final map must be approved by the Engineering Geology Section to assure
that all geologic factors have been properly evaluated.
3. A geology and/or soil engineering report may be required prior to approval
of buildings or grading plans.
4. Private sewage disposal system shall be installed in compliance with the
Rancho Palos Verdes Plumbing Code.
S. Prior to the issuance of building permits, plans must be approved to:
a. Provide for the proper distribution of drainage.
b. Eliminated 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.
c. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
6. 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.
Domestic flows required are to be determined by the City Engineer. Fire
flows required are to be determined by the Fire Chief.
7. 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 con-
tingent upon approval of plans and specification 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 an agreement and a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount
estimated by the City Engineer guaranteeing the installation of the water
system.
8. 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 opera-
ting conditions the system will meet the requirements for the land division.
9. Vehicular access rights to Palos Verdes Drive East and Crest Road shall be
dedicated to the City.
10. A final map prepared by, or under the direction of •
a registered civil
engineer or licensed land surveyor must be processed through this Depart-
ment prior to being filed with the County Recorder.
11. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areasro osed to be
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granted, dedicated or offered for dedication for public streets or high-
ways, access rights, building restriction rights or other easements until
after the final map is filed with the County Recorder unless such ease-
ments 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. •
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12. 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.
13. Prior to submittin& 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
Subdivision Section of Mapping Division of the County Engineer for the
following items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of
certificates and signatures, etc.
14. The City's final map fee shall be paid to the City within six (6) months
of the approval of the tentative map.
15. 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.
16. The developer shall submit to the City a parkland dedication fee of $5,760.00
prior to the approval of the final parcel map.
17. Conceptual design and improvement plans for private driveway construction
and grading plans for both parcels must be submitted to the Director of
Planning and the Director of Public Works prior to approval of the final
map.
18. The developer shall provide public improvements to the centerline of
Crest Road and Palos Verdes Drive East to the satisfaction of the Director
of Public Works This includes curbs and gutter, pavement and all appur-
tenant work. A cash contribution shall be acceptable in lieu of construc-
tion of said improvements.
19. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of- the final resolution and-conditions,
the developer (owner) shall read and consent in writing to said conditions.
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