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RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 81-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 68 FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
IN A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Burrell, Ltd. , has requested a Conditional Use Permit to allow
a Residential Planned Development (RPD) on a 36.4 acre site located in subregion 1
of the Coastal Zone adjacent to the Palos Verdes Estates boundary, which is zoned
Residential Single Family (RS-1) and Open Space Hazard (OH) : and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the City's
Development Code a public hearing was held on September 22, October 13 and October 27,
1981, 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 proposed Residential Planned Development (RPD) is
permitted in single family districts, subject to the issuance of a Conditional
Use Permit.
Section 2: That the 36.4 acre site, located on Palos Verdes Drive West
is adequate in size and configuration to allow for twenty-five (25) single family
dwelling units and common area under an RPD concept and for open space, private
outdoor living areas, landscaping, and other features required by the Development
Code or by conditions imposed by this permit. Further, that the "common open
space' standard required by Section 9133 C 1 of the City's Development Code is
hereby waived since private open space and outdoor living areas (patios and
yard areas) are in substantial excess of the Code requirement and since the
open space preservation and trail easemnt will largely function as common open
space due to its size, configuration and location.
Section 3: That the proposed RPD is not contrary to the General Plan
and Coastal Specific Plan since said conformance has been insured by site de-
sign and landscaping requirements, which are included as conditions of approval
to this permit and Tentative Tract Map No. 40640.
Section 4: That the RPD will locate individual driveways on public streets
that are 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.
Section 6: That the Planning Commission does hereby declare that Final
Environmental Impact Report No. 21 has been -completed in compliance with State
and local environmental guidelines and that the Commission has reviewed and
considered its contents 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 approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 68
subject to the attached conditions marked Exhibit "A" and subject to City Council
approval of Tentative Tract No. 40640.
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APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of November, 1981.
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Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 68 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. No more than twenty-five (25) single family dwelling units shall be permitted.
2. Prior to the approval of the final map, a bond or other acceptable security shall
be posted to ensure completion of all off-site and on-site improvements as
identified in this permit or required by the tentative map approval.
3. A Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be approved by
the City Attorney'and Director of Planning prior to final approval. Said
CC&Rs shall include but not be limited to the following provisions:
A. Identify the presence of the Coastal Setback Zone with a map (not less
than 40 scale) of each lot and provide that no permanent structures shall
be permitted closer than twenty-five (25) feet to said zone unless approval
is granted in writing by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes. Furthermore, no grading (cut or fill) shall be permitted
within the Coastal Setback Zone exceptas shown on the Tentative Tract Map.
No development other than landscaping and the common fence as required by
condition 10 shall be permitted seaward of the Coastal Setback line,
except safety fencing up to six (6) feet in height which allows for ninety
(90) percent light and air, with written approval by the Director of Planning.
B. Limit the height of all structures to not exceed the maximum ridge height
that is noted on the approved Tentative Tract Map No. 40640. The approved
Tentative Tract Map No. 40640 shall be used to reference existing topography.
C. All landscaping (including parkway trees) shall be maintained so that no
tree or group of trees significantly obstructs views from adjacent properties.
Furthermore, no tree shall be planted in any location on a lot that could
reasonably be expected to grow beyond the maximum ridgeline elevation assigned
to that lot, as established by this permit, unless written approval is
granted by the Planning Commission.
D. Identify all factors that control structure appearance and use restrictions.
E. All structures, accessory structures, and other improvements shall conform
toapplicable district zoning standards and general development standards
as established in the City's Development Code, unless approval is granted
in writing by the City or unless superceded by this permit. All future
structures, improvements and landscaping shall be subject to review by
the Director of Planning. Sideyard setbacks shall conform to the City's
development standards except on lots 2-9. On lots 3-9 the sideyard setbacks
shall conform to the City's development standards if the building height is
sixteen (16) feet or less; but if the height exceeds sixteen (16) feet,
the combined setback shall increase by six (6) inches for every one (1) foot,
of building height above sixteen (16) feet. On lot 2 the southern sideyard
setback shall be ten (10) feet and the northern sideyard setback shall be
fifteen (15) feet if the building height is sixteen (16) feet or less; but if
the height exceeds sixteen (16) feet, the northernly setback shall increase by
one (1) foot for every one (1) foot of build in& height above sixteen (16) feet.
The front and rear yard setbacks shall conform to the approved Tentative Tract
Map. Walls shall be limited to forty-two (42) inches in the sideyard setbacks.
F. No changes to the intent of the above provisions shall be made without written
approval from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
G. Residences contiguous to the site will be permitted and encouraged to join the
Homeowners Association.
4. Following recordation of the CC&R's, the applicant shall submit a recorded copy of
the document to the Director of Planning.
5. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit is subject to the approval of Tentative Tract
Map No. 40640 by the City Council without substantial changes or modifications hereto
(including offers of dedication of land and easements).
Exhibit "A" of Resolution P.C. No. 81-57
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6. Final improvement plans for each lot and structure shall be submitted to the
Director of Planning for review. Said plans shall include but not be limited
to plot plan, elevation drawings, grading and landscaping. The plot plan shall
clearly show existing and proposed topography, all structures, and all easements
and setbacks. All dwelling units shall be designed and constructed so that the
plumbing and circulating system will allow utilization of solar energy as part
of the hybrid system for providing hot water. Solar panels shall not exceed
the ridgeline of the structure upon which they are placed, without written
approval from the City.
7. Landscaping and irrigation plans (including street trees) shall be submitted
for approval to the Director of Planning. Said plans shall include, but not
be limited to, proposed plant materials, walls/fences, and exterior lighting.
The final landscape plan shall be designed pursuant to the approved CC&Rs
and in a manner so that views from adjacent properties will not be significantly
affected and so that solar access to all dwelling units is protected. The
design of landscaping and structures using "passive solar" techniques is
encouraged.
8. The use of native plant materials shall be incorporated in the landscape plan.
9. The grading and landscaping plan shall include provisions to provide temporary
landscaping on the individual lots after rough grading is completed to prevent
excessive soil erosion and adverse drainage situations.
10. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall post a cash deposit,
bond, combination thereof or other acceptable security to cover the cost of
constructing common fences approved by the Director of Planning. One fence
shall be constructed adjacent to Palos Verdes Drive West and the other fence
shall be constructed no closer than twenty-five (25) feet inland of the bluff
top on lots 1-17. The fences must allow a minimum of ninety (90) percent
light and air to allow for maximum view through the fence. The fences must be
gated for each lot in order to provide access for maintenance of the bluff top.
Stub fencing must be constructed on lots 3 and 17 to provide for safety. Chain
link fencing shall not be permitted.
11. Tennis court lighting is not permitted unless approval is granted in writing
from the Planning Commission.
12. Prior to recording the final map a landscape master plan shall be submitted by
the applicant for review and approval by the Planning Commission. The landscaping
in the sideyard setbacks of the bluff lots 2-17 will be reviewed with consideration
for maintaining the view corridors from Marguerite Drive. The approved landscape
plan shall be included in the approved CC&Rs.
13. Within thirty (30) days of the approval of the tentative tract map, the developer
shall submit, in writing, a statement that he has read and understands the above
conditions.
14. On lots 1-25 the roof of the main structure must have a pitch of at least 2 in 12
except where it is necessary to have small areas with less pitch in order to comply
with Building Code criteria. On lots 3-17, the ridge of the main structure must
be setback at least twenty (20) feet from the rear setback line unless the ridge is
approximately perpendicular to the bluff.
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EXHIBIT "A"
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 68 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIQI(S:
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1. No more than twenty-five (25) single family dwelling units sha4 be per-
mitted.
2. Prior to the approval of the final map, a bond or other acceptable security
shall be posted to ensure completion of all off-site and on-site improve-
ments as identified in this permit or required by the j ntative tract map
approval. 1
3. A Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be approved
by the City Attorney and Director of Planning prier to final approval.
Said CC&Rs shall include but not be limited to Oe following provisions:
A. Identify the presence of the Coastal Set, ack Zone with a map (not
less than 40 scale) of each lot and pr ide that no permanent
structures shall be permitted closer Vhan twenty-five (25) feet
to said zone unless approval is granted in writing by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Furthermore, no
grading (cut or fill) shall be permitted within the Coastal Set-
back Zone except as shown on the,/Tentative Tract Map. No develop-
ment other than landscaping an the common fence as required by
condition 10 shall be permitt seaward of the Coastal Setback
line, except safety fencing 1p to six (6) feet in height which
allows for ninety (90) percint light and air, with written ap-
proval by the Director of . lanning.
B. Limit the height of all/structures to not exceed the maximum ridge
height that is noted o the approved Tentative Tract Map No. 40640.
The approved Tentative Tract Map No. 40640 shall be used to reference
existing topography.?
C. All landscaping (iicluding parkway trees) shall be maintained so that
no tree or group/of trees significantly obstructs views from adjacent
properties. Fulthermore, no tree shall be planted in any location on
a lot that courd reasonably be expected to grow beyond the maximum
ridgeline elevation assigned to that lot, as established by this per-
mit, unless written approval is granted by the Director of Planning.
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D. Identify 41 factors that control structure appearance and use re-
strictio9h.
E. All strictures, accessory structures, and other improvements shall
confori to applicable district zoning standards and general develop-
ment Mtandards as established in the City's Development Code, unless
appr; val is granted in writing by the City or unless superceded by
thipermit. All future structures, improvements and landscaping
sh 11 be subject to review by the Director of Planning. Side yard
s tbacks shall conform to the City's development standards and the
front and rear yard setbacks shall conform to the approved tentative
/tract map.
F. / No changes to the intent of the above provisions shall be made with-
out written approval from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
£. Residences contiguous to the site will be permitted and encouraged
to join the Homeowners Association.
4. /' Following recordation of the CC&Rs, the applicant shall submit a recorded
copy of the document to the Director of Planning.
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Resolution P.C. No. 81-57
5. Approval of this conditional use permit is subject to the approval of
Tentative Tract Map No. 40640 by the City Council without substantial
changes or modifications hereto (including offers of dedication of land
and easements).
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6. Final improvement plans for each lot and structure shall be submitted to
the Director of Planning for review. Said plans shall include/but not be
limited to plot plan, elevation drawings, grading and landscaping. The
plot plan shall clearly show existing and proposed topography, all struc-
tures, and all easements and setbacks. All dwelling units/shall be de-
signed and constructed so that the plumbing and circulat ig system will
allow utilization of solar energy as part of the hybrid/system for pro-
viding hot water. Solar panels shall not exceed the ridgeline of the
structure upon which they are placed, without writtefiapproval from the
City. �.
7. Landscaping and irrigation plans (including stret trees) shall be sub
mitted for approval to the Director of Planning`. Said plans shall include,
but not be limited to, proposed plant materials, walls/fences, and exterior
lighting. The final landscape plan shall be designed pursuant to the ap-
proved CC&Rs and in a manner so that views from adjacent properties will
not be significantly adversely affected ap'd so that solar access to all
dwelling units is protected. The designof landscaping and structures us-
ing "passive solar" techniques is encouaged.
8. The use of native plan materials shal=l be incorporated in the landscape plan.
9. The grading and landscaping plan s all include provisions to provide tempor-
ary landscaping on the individual/lots after rough grading is completed to
prevent excessive soil erosion mid adverse drainage situations.
10. Prior to approval of the fina map, the subdivider shall post a cash deposit,
bond, combination thereof or other acceptable security to cover the cost of
constructing common fences ,pproved by the Director of Planning. One fence
shall be constructed adja -nt to Palos Verdes Drive West and the other
fence shall be construct no closer than twenty-five (25) feet inland of
the bluff top on lots 1 7. The fences must allow a minimum of ninety (90)
percent light and air Ito allow for maximum view through the fence. Chain
link fencing shall not be permitted.
11. Tennis court lig a htiig is not permitted unless approval is granted in writ-
ing from the Planning Commission.
12. Prior to record' g the final map a landscape master plan shall be submitted
by the applica for review and approval by the Planning Commission. The
approved land ape plan shall be included in the approved CC&Rs.
13. Within thir (30) days of the approval of the tentative tract map, the
developer all submit, in writing, a statement that he has read and under-
stands th above conditions.
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Page two Exhibit "A" of Resolution P.C. No. 81-57