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RESOLUTION P.C. NO. 82-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 79 FOR RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT IN A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, Palos Verdes Properties has requested a conditional use permit to
allow a Residential Planned Development (RPD) on a 163± acre site located along the
western terminus of Forrestal Drive east of Klondike Canyon, 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, public hearings were held on July 25, 1981, December 8, 1981,
February 9, 1982, March 23, 1982 and August 24, 1982, at which times 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 163+ acre site located at the western terminus of Forrestal,
east of Klondike Canyon, is adequate in size and configuration to allow for forty-
seven (47) single-family dwelling units under an RPD concept and for open space
requirements, private outdoor living area, 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
conformance has been insured by site design and landscaping requirements, which
are included as conditions of approval to this permit.
Section 4: That the primary point of ingress/egress is Forrestal Drive which
will be improved and designed to carry both the type and 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 Environ-
mental Impact Report No. 16 has been completed in compliance with State and local
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 Conditionsl Use Permit No. 79 for the use des-
cribed herein, subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit "A", which are necessary
to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare in the area.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 24th day of August, 1982.
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Douglas M. 'nchliffe, al an
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''Sharon W. Hightower
Director of Planning and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditional Use Permit No. 79 is approved subject to the following conditions:
1. No more than forty-seven (47) dwelling units shall be permitted.
2. No parcels, lots or portion of the site shall be sold separately (close of
escrow) or encumbered, until approval of the Director of Planning, upon and
finding that all of the common area and off-site improvements have been
completed.
3. If construction has not been completed to the point of foundation inspection
for a unit within two (2) years, or if a unit has not been completed within
three (3) years from the date of the final map or phasing of tract map 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 develop-
ment or workable phase thereof shall become null and void, and the owner
of the property shall cause the subdivision to revert to acreage.
4. 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: land-
scaping and other site features as per approved plans.
5. A final site plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for approval
prior to the final map. The roads shall substantially conform to the
tentative map approved by the City Council.
6. Landscaping and irrigation plans (which include street trees) shall be sub-
mitted for approval to the Director of Planning. Said plan shall include
but not be limited to proposed plant materials, walls/fences, paths/trails,
street furniture and lighting. Bonds and agreements for all landscape im-
provements shall be submitted prior to approval of the final tract map.
The final landscape plan. shall be designed in a way so that solar access to
all dwelling units will be protected. Further, the plan shall utilize drought
resistant plants to the extent possible. The landscape plan shall also
incorporate the mitigation measures concerning the protection of the native
plants existing on the property.
7. All necessary legal agreements and documents, including homeowner's 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 paths/trails shall be
insured 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 and use restrictions.
C. Membership in the homeowners' association shall be inseparable from
ownership in the individual lots.
D. All structures must conform to City approved plans for maximum grade
elevations as shown on the site plan.
E. No landscaping or accessory structure shall block or significantly obstruct
solar access to any lot.
F. All provisions required by Chapter 17.14 of the City's Development Code.
G. All future structures, improvements, and/or landscaping shall be subject
to review by the Director of Planning.
H. The homeowners association shall be responsible for landscaping treatments
within the eight-foot public right-of-way (parkway) ; retaining walls within
the eight-foot public right-of-way, and along the perimeter of the develop-
ment area; and any subdivision signing.
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I. A prescribed time frame shall be established for regularly scheduled
maintenance of the debris channel which shall include removal of the
rocks and repair and maintenance of the barrier fence.
J. An estimate shall be made of the cost of maintenance and disposal of the
debris in the channel; and, that the cost shall be divided equally in
the years between scheduled maintenance and collected on a pro rata
basis to be deposited in a trust account to cover all costs.
K. The developer shall deposit in said trust fund the equivalent of the
cost of the removal of debris and maintenance of the channel for the
first clearance in 1990 dollar amount.
8. The remaining utility poles along Forres.tal .Drive shall be undergrounded. .
9. Following recordation of the CC&Rs, the applicant shall submit a recorded
copy of the document to the Director of Planning.
10. Approval of this conditional use permit is subject to the approval of
Tentative Tract Map No. 37885 by the City Council without substantial
changes or modifications hereto.
11. 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 be come part of the CC&Rs.
12. The Director of Planning shall approve a grading plan for the project prior
to approval of the final map. The grading plan shall include but not be
limited to the trenching required for installing utilities (gas, water,
electric, sewers, etc.)
13. Graded slope tops shall be rounded, slope gradients shall be varied and no
significant abrupt changes between natural and graded slopes will be
permitted.
14. Blasting for any reason will not be permitted.
15. All utilities shall be placed underground in accordance with an approved plan.
16. Construction activity is to be limited to daytime working hours (7 a.m. to
7 p.m.) Monday through Friday.
17. Prior to issuance of a grading permit and/or building permit, a method of
control to prevent dust and windblown earth problems shall be submitted to the
Director of Planning.
18. The servicing of all grading machinery shall be accomplished between 7 a.m. -
7 p.m. Monday through Friday, including delivery, maintenance and refueling.
19. A four (4) foot earth cap shall be placed on all lots utilizing low permiable
soil pursuant to the City's consulting geologist recommendation.
20. Vehicular access to the soccer field at Intrepid shall remain unobstructed.
21. The equestrian trail shall be defined by the installation of a 3-rail fence
and landscaping along Forrestal and Intrepid and for a distance to be deter-
mined by the Director of Planning, along the slope prior to approaching the
buttress areas.
22. Within thirty (30) days of approval..of the tentative tract map the developer
shall submit, in writing, a statement that he has read and understands the
above conditions.
Page 2 of 2 Exhibit "A" of P.C. Resolution No. 82-20