PC RES 1985-007RESOLUTION P. C. NO. 85-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE FINAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #463 AND
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 16778
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 16778 has been filed, which would
allow for the division of a 65,340 square foot lot into two (2) parcels,
located at 3270 Via Campesina; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this matter at a
public hearing held on April 9, 1985, at which time all interested parties
were given an opportunity to be heard and to present evidence.
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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 65,340 square foot lot into
two (2) parcels each with a minimum area of 20,000 square feet is consistent
with the General Plan and Development Code.
Section 2: That the proposed uses of the lot are for single family
dwelling and associated uses, which are compatible with the objectives,
policies, and general land use specified in the General Plan.
Section 3: That the site is physically suitable to accommodate
Tentative Parcel Map No. 16778 in terms of design and density, and will not
result in substantial environmental damage, based on compliance with the
City's Development Code and General Plan.
Section 4: That the creation of two (2) single family lots and
potential improvements will not be materially detrimental to property
values, jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise consititute 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 of the area since conditions of approval require site impro-
vements and dedications.
Section 5: That the division and development of the property will
not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of the public
entity and public right-of-way and/or easements within the tract.
Section 6: 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 significant effect.
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Section 7: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of
the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does hereby approve the Final Negative
Declaration for Environmental Assessment #463 and Tentative Parcel Map No.
16778 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 23rd day of April, 1985.
R7 rt Mc/ t , Ch4irman /
haron W. Hightower
Director of Environment Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
Tentative Parcel Map #16778 is approved subject to the following
conditions:
1. This approval expires twelve (12) months from the date of approval
of this Parcel Map by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes.
2. All lots shall conform to minimum lot area and development stan-
dards pursuant to Chapter 17.02 of the City's Development Code.
3. The subdivider is advised that approval of this subdividion of land
is contingent upon the installation and use of a sewer system.
Installation of all sanitary sewers shall be in accordance with
plans approved by the City of Palos Verdes Estates City Council,
the South Bay Cities Sanitation District and the Consolidated Sewer
Maintenance District.
4. Prior to approval of the final map the subdivider shall submit to
the Director of Environmental Services a written statement from the
County Sanitation District approving the design of the tract with
regard to the existing trunk line sewer. Said approval shall state
all conditions of approval, if any.
5. All geologic hazards associated with this proposed development must
be eliminated or delineate a restricted use area approved by the
City Geologist and dedicate to the City the right to prohibit the
erection of buildings or other structures within the restricted use
areas. A detailed geologic and soils investigation shall be sub-
mitted with building plans for Parcel "A".
6. Prior to the approval of the final map a parkland dedication fee in
the amount of $6,087.00 shall be paid to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes.
7. All lots shall be served by adequately sized water system facili-
ties 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 accommodate the total domestic and fire flows
required for the land division. Domestic flows required are to be
determined by the Fire Chief.
8. 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
the land division is contingent upon approval of plans and specifi-
cations mentioned above. The subdivider must also submit a labor
and materials bond in addition to either:
(a) An agreement with a faithful performance bond in the amount
estimated by the City Engineer guaranteeing the installation
of the water system; or
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(b) An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the City
Engineer indicating that the subdivider has entered into a
contract with the serving 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.
9. There shall also be filed with the City Engineer a statement from
the purveyor indicating that the proposed water mains and any other
required facilities will be operated by the purveyor, and that,
under normal operating conditions, the system will meet the
requirements for the land division.
10. The developer shall post a cash deposit, bond, or a combination
thereof in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of full improve-
ments for:
(a) Standard eight (8) inch concrete curb and gutter shall be
installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer of the
City of Palos Verdes Estates along frontage of property on
Via Campesina.
(b) Standard driveway apron shall be installed where 15 foot
ingress and egress easement joins Via Campesina. Driveway
approach construction shall conform to Los Angeles County Road
Department Standard RD 248.
11 . All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to earth tones.
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12. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City
Engineer to determine the final locations and requirements.
13. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to
be granted, dedicated or offered for dedication for access rights
or the easements until after the final map is filed with the County
Recorder, unless 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.
14. Pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code, the subdivider
shall submit the Final Map to the City Engineer, for his examina-
tion of the following items: mathematical accuracy, survey analy-
sis, correctness of certificates and signatures, etc.
15. Drainage plan and necessary support documents to comply with the
following requirements must be approved prior to filing of a final
map:
(a) Eliminate the sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the floors
of the buildings with no openings in the foundation walls to
at least twelve 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.
EXHIBIT "A"
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16. 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 final 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 map is
filed with the County Recorder.
17. Dedicate complete access rights to Via Campesina, except for the
private driveway.
18. Prior to recordation of the final map, the developer shall comply
with Section 88493-C (relative to special assessments) of the State
Subdivision Map Act.
19. Within thirty (30) days the developer shall submit, in writing a
statement that he has read and understands all conditions of
approval.
20. The City's filing fee for a final map shall be paid within six (6)
months of approval of the tentative map.
21 . The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one
print of the recorded map.
22. The southern, unbuildable "tail" of Parcel "A" shall be maintained
in a neat and orderly fashion, which shall include, but not be
limited to, regular trimming and removal of overgrown vegetation
and assorted debris, by the property owner of record.
EXHIBIT "A"
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