PC RES 1982-013RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 82-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (NO. 82) FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOP -
BENT IN A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Rutter Development Corporation has requested a conditional use
permit to allow a Residential Planned Development (RPD) on a 57.4 acre site lo-
cated at the southwest corner of Crest Road and Crenshaw Boulevard which is zoned
Residential Single Family (RS -2) and Open Space Hazard (OH); and
WHEREAS, after proper notice, issued pursuant to the provisions of the
City's Development Code, public hearing was held on June 89 1982, 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 57.4 acre site is adequate in size and configuration
to allow for ninety-four (94) detached single family dwelling units under an RPD
concept and for common 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 requirement of thirty (30) percent is
waived subject to the criteria of Section 11.06.040 C.1, of the Iievel6pment Code.
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,
rifiich are included as conditions of approval to this permit.
Section 4: That the RPD will locate its primary points of ingress/egress
on Crest Road and Crenshaw Boulevard which are 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 condi-
tions 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. 19 has been completed in compliance with State and
local guidelines and the Commission has reviewed and considered the contents of
the report 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. 82 for the use de-
scribed herein, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit "A", which are neces-
sary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare in the area.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of June, 1982.
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Sharon W. Hightower
Director of Planning and -
Secretary to the Commission
EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82 IS APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. No more than ninety-four (94) single family dwelling units shall be permitted.
2. Prior to issuance of a building or grading permit, and prior to approval of 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, trails and other site features as per approved plans.
3. No occupancy permit shall be granted for any structure and no parcels, lots or
portion of the site shall be separately sold (close of escrow) or encumbered,
until approval of the Director of Planning, upon the finding that all of the
common area and off-site improvements in the workable phase of which such
structure, parcel, lot or portion is a part are completed to the extent that
the dwelling units are accessible and livable, and all dwelling units are sub-
stantially developed (all building walls covered), as per the approved plans.
A bond or other guarantee of substantial completion of all dwelling units may
be accepted by the City in lieu of substantial completion.
4. If construction has not been completed to the point of foundation inspection
for a unit within two (2) years,cor'has not --been completed withn'three '(3) years
from the date of the final tract map or phasing of tract maps approval, the
conditional use permit shall expire and be of no further effect, and any final
map for the subdivision of land within such residential planned development or
workable phase thereof shall become null and void, and the owner of the property
shall cause the subdivision to revert to acreage.
5. Landscaping and irrigation plans (which include street trees, trails, signs,
etc.) shall be submitted for approval by the Director of Planning. Said plan
shall include but not be limited to plant materials (proposed and existing),
walls/fences, lookout structure, and lighting. Bonds and agreements for land-
scape improvements shall be submitted prior to approval of the final tract map.
6. Final Building and site plans, including elevations, private outdoor living
area, and lighting shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for approval.
The site plan shall clearly show all pad and ridgeline elevations as estab-
lished on the approved tentative tract map. Any revision which requires a
ridgeline to exceed the approved elevation shall be reviewed by the Planning
Commission.
7. 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 prior
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 including landscaping, recreation
facilities, lookout structures, public easements and medians shall be
ensured through the establishment of a homeowners association (or equal).
Furthermore, maintenance fees for said area cannot be reduced without
written approval of the City.
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 the development standards in the Develop-
ment Code.
e. No structure shall exceed the maximum ridgeline elevation established
for each lot on the approved tentative tract map. The ridgeline height
for each lot shall be specified in the CC&Rs. The Director of Planning
may require certification of all ridgelines.
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f. All landscaping (including street trees) shall be designed and maintained -
so that no trees/shrubs or group of trees/shrubs significantly obstructs
identified views from adjacent properties or public property. Further,
no landscaping or accessory structure shall block or significantly ob-
struct solar access to any lot.
g. All provisions required by Section 17.14.020 A-G of the City's Develop-
ment Code.
h. All future structures and improvements or changes thereto shall be
subject to review by the Director. of Planning.
i. A note and drawing describing the location of all public access ease-
ments shall be included in the CC&Rs.
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j. The homeowners association shall be responsible for maintenance, replace-
ment and/or repair of the landscaped medians and textured surfaces in
the public right-of-way. All repairs/replacement of these improvements
shall be reported to the Director of Public Works prior to any work being
done and no work shall commence without proper approval.
k. No structure, landscaping, or any other object which can obstruct views
shall exceed six (6) feet in height within the area of Lot 2, as identi-
fied on Tract Map No. 38848 as a building restriction area.
1. No structure within any common lot shall exceed a height of twelve (12)
feet without approval of the Director of Planning:
8. Following recordation of the approved CC&Rs, the applicant shall submit a
recorded copy of the document to the Director of Planning.
9. Approval of this conditional use permit is subject to the approval of Tentative
Tract Map No. 38848 by the City Council without substantial modifications or
.. changes thereto.
10. The fencing around the commonly owned tennis courts shall not exceed a height
of ten (10) feet. Windscreens may be used; however, lights will not be per-
mitted without first obtaining approval for a conditional use permit from the
Planning Commission. Further, no provision for lights has been approved by
the Planning Commission and no conduit or electrical wiring, etc., shall be
installed without first obtaining approval for lights.
11. The developer shall install in each dwelling unit a plumbing and circulating
system that will allow utilization of solar energy as part of the hybred
system for providing hot water. Solar panels shall not exceed the maximum
ridgeline of the structure upon which they are placed. Each solar installa-
tion shall be reviewed by the Director of Planning. No solar installation
shall be placed so as to increase any view impairment.
12. Prior to approval of any building plans the developer shall submit to the
Director of Planning for approval a list of architectural controls which
shall include but not be limited to roof materials, exterior finishes, walls/
fences, lighting, treatment of television antennas, and landscaping. Said
approved list shall become part of the CC&Rs.
13. Prior to the consumation of initial sale of each lot, any buyer shall be
apprised that public trail and access easements exist within the tract.
This shall be accomplished through the use of a map identifying all such
easements which shall be provided to all purchasers and through the use of
a statement in the final subdivision report acknowledging that the buyer
has been informed of said easements. In addition, the developer shall post
a notice, which apprises potential buyers of public trails, in at least two
(2) conspicuous locations on the tract (sales office or models).
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14. Prior to approval of the final map, a plot plan shall be submitted to and
approved by the Director of Planning which establishes staggered setbacks
from the rim.
15. Within thirty (30) days of the approval of the tentative tract map, the
developer shall submit, in writing, a statement that he has read, under-
stands and accepts the above conditions.
Page three Exhibit "A" of Resolution P.C. No. 82-13