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PC RES 1988-054 III 111 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 88- 54 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 554 (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) , AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46422 TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND ALSO APPROVING GRADING APPLI- CATION NO. 1151 FOR A 7 LOT SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 30032 PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST. WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map No. 46422 has been filed, which would allow for the subdivision of an existing 2 . 5 acre parcel into seven (7 ) lots, located at 30032 Palos Verdes Drive West. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this matter at a public hearing held on September 13, 1988, 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 RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA No. 554) AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP No. 46422 TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND HEREBY APPROVES GRADING APPLICATION NO. 1151 AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 : That the subdivision of the existing 2 .5 acre parcel into seven (7 ) lots, each with a minimum area of 10 , 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 Tract Map No. 46422 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 seven ( 7 ) single family lots and potential improvements 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 of the area since conditions of approval require site improvements and dedications. Section 5: That the subdivision and development of the property will not unreasonably interfere with the free and 411 411 complete exercise of the public entity and public right-of-way and/or easements within the project subdivisions. Section 6 : That the Planning Commission does hereby declare that a Negative Declaration is appropriate and 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 Tentative Tract Map will not result in a significant effect upon the environment and, therefore, recommends approval of a Negative Declaration to the City Council , subject to mitigation measures. Section 7: That the grading is not excessive beyond that necessary for the permitted primary use of the lot. Section 8 : That the grading does not significantly adversely affect the visual relationships with, nor the views from, neighboring sites. Section 9: That the nature of grading minimizes disturbance to the natural contours; finished contours are reasonably natural . Section 10 : For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does hereby recommend approval of the Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 554 and Tentative Tract Map No. 46422 to the City Council and hereby approves Grading Application No, . 1151 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 27th day of September, 1988 . .,l Leo Jf Connolly Chair an Addil 'obert Bena Director of Environmental Services and Secretary to the Commission P.C.. Resolution No. 88- 54 Page 2 111 EXHIBIT "A" Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 554 a n d Tentative Tract Map No. 46422, Grading No. 1151 Conditions of Approval GENERAL 1 . Within thirty ( 30 ) days the developer shall submit, in writing a statement that he has read and understands all conditions of approval . 2 . The City' s filing fee for a final map shall be pad within six (6) months of approval of the tentative map. 3 . The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one print of the recorded map. 4. This approval expires twenty-four ( 24) months from the date of approval of this Tentative Tract Map by the Planning Commission of the City of. Rancho Palos Verdes, MITIGATION MEASURES 1 . A detailed soils, geology and hydrology report shall be submitted and approved by the City Geologist and the City Engineer. Any comments and/or recommendations by the City Geologist and City Engineer shall be complied with. 2 . A detailed drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer prior to the filing of the final map. 3 . A tree/shrub removal plan of existing species shall be submitted and approved by the Director of Environmental Services prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit. Such removal plan should only require plant removal as necessitated from site improvements as shown on the tentative map. P.C. Resolution No. 88- 54 Page 3 110 111 4. All grading equipment shall be fully equipped with mufflers to reduce noise levels during grading activities. Construction hours shall be limited from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Weekdays only. 5 . An exterior residence lighting plan shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services prior to issuance of any building permits. This is necessary to determine that all new on-site illumination is in conformance with the City' s Development Code. 6. Development shall comply with all requirements of the various Municipal utilities and agencies that provide public services to the property. SUBDIVISION MAP ACT Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for his examination pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code, obtain clearances from all affected departments and divisions, including a clearance from the City Engineer for the following items: mathematical accuracy, signatures, etc. COUNTY RECORDER 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. P.C. Resolution No. 88- 54 Page 4 110 ARCHEOLOGY 1 . A qualified archaeologist shall make frequent periodic ingrading inspections to further evaluate cultural resources on the site. If archaeological resources are found, all work in the immediate area shall stop and the resources shall be removed or preserved. All "finds" shall be reported to the Director of Planning immediately. 2 . A qualified paleontologist shall be present during rough h g grading operations. if paleontological resources are found, the paleontologist shall stop all work in the affected area and all resources shall be excavated or preserved. All "finds" shall be reported to the Director of Planning immediately. Grading 1. Prior to approval of the final map a bond, cash deposit, or combination thereof, shall be posted to cover the costs of grading in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer. 2. A construction plan shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services prior to any grading permits being issued . Said plan shall include but not be limited to : limits of grading, estimated length of time for rough grad- ing and improvements, location of construction trailer , location and type of temporary utilities. If a rock crusher is to be used, the location and estimated time of use shall be specified. 3. Prior to filing the final map, a grading plan shall be ap- proved by the City Engineer and City Geologist. This grad- ing plan shall be based on a detailed engineering, geology and/or soils engineering report and shall specifically be approved by the geologist and/or soils engineer and show all recommendations submitted by them. It shall also be consis- tent with the tentative map and conditions as approved by the City. 4. A note shall be placed on the approved grading plan that re- quires the Director of Environmental Services approval of rough grading prior to final clearance. The Director (or a designated staff member) shall inspect the graded site for accuracy of pad elevations, created slope gradients, and pad size. Further , the Director may require certification of any grading related matter. P .C . Resolution No . 'age 5 411 5. Grading shall conform to Chapter 29 , "Excavations, Founda- tions, and Retaining Walls", and Chapter 70, "Excavation and Grading of the Uniform Building Code". 6. Prior to issuance of grading permits and/or building per- mits, methods of control to prevent dust and windblown earth problems shall be approved by the Director of Environ- mental Service. Such methods may include but shall not be limited to requiring truck covers, on-site truck wash down, street sweeping and on-site grade watering. 7. Graded slope tops shall be rounded, slope gradients shall be varied and no significant abrupt changes between natural and graded slopes will be permitted. All created slopes shall not be greater than 3 :1, except where the slopes abut the private common driveway, such slopes shall not exceed 2:1. Slopes may be split between adjacent lots. Sewers 1. Prior to approval of the final map, a bond, cash deposit, or combination thereof, shall be posted to cover costs for con- struction of a sanitary sewer system, in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer. 2. 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 existing trunk line sewer . Said approval shall state all conditions of ap- proval , if any. 3 . Approval of this subdivision of land is contingent upon the installation, dedication and use of local main line sewer and separate house laterals to serve each lot of the land division. 4. If, because of future grading, or for other reasons, it is found that the requirements of the Plumbing Code cannot be met on certain lots, no building permit will be issued for the construction of homes on such lots. 5. Sewer Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engineer , to determine the final locations and requirements. P.1C. resolution No. 03- Page 3-Page 6 !II Water 1. Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider must sub- mit a labor and materials bond in addition to either : A. An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the amount estimated by the City Engineer and guaranteeing the installation of the water system; or B. An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the City Engineer indicating that the subdivider has en- tered 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. 2. There shall 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 pur- veyor, and that, under normal operating conditions, the sys- tem will meet the needs of the developed tract. 3. At the time the final land division map is submitted for checking, plans and specifications for the water systems 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 divi- sion in contingent upon approval of plans and specifications mentioned above 4. 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 accommodate the total domestic and fire flows required for the land divi- sion. Domestic flow requirements shall be determined by the City Engineer. Fire flow requirements shall be determined by the Fire Chief and evidence of approval by the Fire Chief is required. 5. Framing of structures shall not begin until after the Fire Chief has determined that there is adequate fire fighting water and access available to the said structures. P.C. Resolution No. 83-- 5 11 Page 3- Page 7 !II Drainage 1. A bond , cash deposit , or combination thereof , shall be posted to cover costs of construction in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer. 2. Prior to filing of the final map, the developer shall submit a hydrology study to the City Engineer to determine any ad- verse impacts to existing flood control facilities generated by this project. Should the City Engineer determine that adverse impacts will result, the developer will be required to post a cash deposit or bond or combination thereof in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works, which will be based on the project ' s share of the necessary improvements. 3. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the following requirements must be approved prior to filing of a final map: A. Provide drainage facilities to remove the flood hazard to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and dedicate and show easements on the final map. B. Eliminate the sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the floors of the buildings with no openings in the founda- tion walls to at least twelve inches above the finished pad grade. C. Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high velocity scouring action. D. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties. 4 . In accordance with Section 1601 and 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code, the State Department of Fish and Game, 350 Golden Shore, Long Beach, California 90802, telephone 435-7741, shall be notified prior to commencement of work within any natural drainage courses affected by this project. 5. Proposed drainage systems shall be so designed and con- structed so that the L. A. C. D. P.W. will take over main- tenance. resolution No. 88- 5A Page 8 111 411 Streets 1. A bond , cash deposit , or combination thereof , shall be posted to cover costs for the full improvement of all proposed public streets and related improvements , in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works. 2. The developer shall post an additional cash deposit, letter of credit, or a combination thereof in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of full improvements of all facilities within the right-of-way of Palos Verdes Drive West adjacent to the Tract. Said improvements may include but are not limited to A.C. paving, curb/gutter , sidewalk, drainage im- provements, bikeways, bus stop improvements, medians and landscaping. The design of such improvements shall be sub- ject to the adopted street standards and the approval of the Director of Public Works. 3. The proposed streets shall be "public" and designed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, pursuant to the following specifications : A. All proposed streets shall be thirty-four (34) feet in width, measured from flow-line to flow-line. Right- of-way shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet. Parkway easement width shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet on both sides. Parkway easement to be relatively flat and level with the curb. Planting in the parkway easement shall be limited to grass only. B. Cul-de-sacs shall be designed to the specifications of the Director of Public Works. C. Street and traffic signs shall be placed at all inter- sections and/or corners as specified by the Director of Public Works, and shall meet City standards. D. No improvements for the individual lots will be per- mitted within the street parkway easement without prior approval of the Director of Public Works. This in- cludes but is not limited to grading, masonry, mail- boxes, fences, walls and other types of structures. E. All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially the same alignment as shown on the approved tentative tract map and to the above conditions. aesolution No. 88-S1 Page 9 111 F. Any raised and landscaped medians and textured surfaces shall be designed to standards as approved by the Director of Public Works prior to construction. Maintenance of such improvements shall be provided by the developer. G. Street lights shall be provided at all intersections and cul-de-sacs per City lighting standards. 4. The contractor shall be responsible for repairs to any neighboring streets which may be damaged during development of the tract. The City may require a bond to be posted by the developer in amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works to cover the cost of such repairs. 5. The City at its discretion, may permit the developer to make said improvements or use the above payments to make said im- provements by the City, as determined by the Director of Public Works. 6. The developer shall pay traffic impact fees in an amount determined by the Director of Public Works. Geology 1. Prior to approval of the final map, a bond, cash deposit, or combination thereof, shall be posted to cover costs for any geologic hazard abatement in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer. 2. All geologic hazards associated with this proposed develop- ment shall be eliminated or the City Geologist shall desig- nate a restricted use area in which the erection of build- ings or other structures shall be prohibited. 3. Prior to issuance of building permits, submit a Geology and/or Soils Engineer ' s report on the expansive properties of soils on all building sites in the proposed subdivision. Such soils are defined by Building Code Section 2904 (b) . 4. An as-built geological report shall be submitted for struc- tures founded on bed rock. An as-built soils and compaction report shall be submitted for structures founded on fill as well as for all engineered fill areas. Easements 1. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication for public streets or highways access rights, building .C. Resolution No 88- 51 Page 10 restriction rights, or other easements until after the final tract map is filed with the County Recorder , unless such easements are subordinated to the proposed grant or dedica- tion. 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 tract map. 2. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engineer, to determine the final locations and require- ments. Survey Monumentation 1. Prior to approval of the final map, a bond, cash deposit, or combination thereof, shall be posted to cover costs to es- tablish survey monumentation, in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer . 2. Within twenty-four (24) months from the date of filing the final map, the developer shall set survey monuments and tie points and furnish the tie notes to the City Engineer . 3 . All lot corners shall be referenced with permanent survey markers in accordance with City Municipal Code. 4. All tract corners shall be referenced with permanent survey markers in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. Street Names and Numbering 1. Any street names and/or house numbering by the developer must be approved by the City Engineer . P.C. Resolution No. 88- 5n Page No. 11 411 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1 . The common driveway of flag lots 4 and 5, shall be a private, reciprocal driveway easement and shall also be indicated on the Final Map as a "Fire Lane" . No planting or fencing shall be placed within this private, common driveway. 2 . The private driveway shall meet Fire Department standards, including any painting or stencil of curbs denoting its existence as a Fire Lane. 3. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, written approval must be obtained from the owners of properties if any off-site grading is necessary. 4. All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to earth tones. 5 . Prior to the abandonment of the Southern California Edison easement along the south property line, the developer shall submit a written letter from Southern California Edison stating that such abandonment has been approved. 6. The existing 25 ft. wide easement for road purposes, public utilities and bridle trails shall be reduced to 10 feet. If at future date, the developer or homeowner( s) request' full abandonment of said easement, the developer or homeowner( s) shall make the request to the Director of Environmental Services, of whom shall make a recommendation to the City Council to take such action. 7. All utilities to and on the lots shall be provided underground, including cable television, telephone electrical , gas and water. All necessary permits shall be obtained for their installation. Cable television shall connect to the nearest trunk line at developer' s expense. 8. The developer shall install , to the satisfaction of the Director of Environmental Services, a plumbing system in each dwelling unit that will allow the utilization of solar energy as part of a hybrid system for providing domestic hot water. Solar panels, if and when installed, shall not exceed the ridgeline of the structure upon which they are placed. Any proposed solar installation shall be reviewed by the Director of Environmental Services. 9. Prior to the approval of the final map a parkland dedication fee in the amount of $75 , 460 shall be paid to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. 10. Final building and site plans, including but not limited to grading, setbacks, elevations, open space calculations, landscaping, and lighting shall be submitted to the Director of Planning for approval to determine conformance with the P.C. Resolution No. 88-54 Page l2 111 Development Code. The site plan shall clearly show all pad and ridgeline elevations. The maximum height of new residential structures shall not exceed sixteen ( 16 ) feet as defined in the City' s Development Code unless a Height Variation is granted. 11 . Lot Size and Configuration The Final Map shall be proposed in conformance with the lot, sizes and configurations shown on the Tentative Map. All lots shall maintain a minimum lot size of 10, 000 square feet. 12. Extreme Slopes No siting or grading for homes shall occur on existing extreme slopes (greater than 35%) . Driveways slopes to individual homes shall not exceed 20% except as specified in the Development Code. p.C. Resolution No. 88- 54 P age 13 110 !II INITIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 554 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project is a seven ( 7 ) lot subdivision on property located at 30032 Palos Verdes Drive West. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The site slopes from east to west with an average slope of 14% . The steepest slope of the property is a 24% grade located in the eastern portion of the property. A 25 foot wide easement for road, public utilities and bridle trails exists along the south property line. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES The issues to be discussed below have been determined to be of an environmental concern. Other environmental issues (as described in the California Environmental Quality Act) have been examined and have been determined to be of no concern within the parameters of this project. Unless discussed in this Initial Study or the General Plan, the impacts resulting from this project ( individual and/or collective) when added to past, current or future projects, are not considered significant from a cumulative viewpoint. EARTH ' The proposed grading to accommodate this subdivision would displace approximately 2, 800 cubic yards of earth. This is necessary to construct a 34 wide public street to serve the subdivision. This street improvement, in addition to grading related to future building foundations and driveway improvements would result in disruption and displacement of the existing terrain. WATER The proposed lot coverage and recontouring of the site would cause a change in the existing absorption rate and drainage patterns for the property. An increase in the amount of site runoff is likely. P.C. Resolution No. 88- 54 Page 14 IIIInitial Study E.A. No. 554 111 PLANT LIFE - AESTHETICS The proposed grading would change existing plant variety by removing existing shrubs. Though new plant life species would eventually replace such previously removed plant life, the property could be void of full grown plant material for some time. NOISE Noise levels are expected to increase on the site, particularly during construction activity, which is typical for all new developments. LIGHT AND GLARE New light and glare will result from new residential dwellings on the property. Such light and glare could negatively impact surrounding properties from direct exposure. MITIGATION MEASURES In order to mitigate the above concerns, the following mitigation measures should be a part of this development: 1 . A detailed soils, geology and hydrology report shall be submitted and approved by the City Geologist and the City Engineer. Any comments and/or recommendations by the City Geologist and City Engineer shall be complied with. 2 . A detailed drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer prior to the filing of the final map. 3 . A tree/shrub removal plan of existing species shall be submitted and approved by the Director of Environmental Services prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit. Such removal plan should only require plant removal as necessitated from site improvements as shown on the tentative map. 4. All grading equipment shall be fully equipped with mufflers to reduce noise levels during grading activities. Construction hours shall be limited from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays only. 5 . An exterior residence lighting plan shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services prior to issuance of any building permits. This is necessary to determine that all new on-site illumination is in conformance with the City' s Development Code. P.C. Resolution No. 88- 54 Page 15 Initial Study E.A. No. 554 6. Development shall comply with all requirements of the various municipal utilities and agencies that provide public services to the property. FINDINGS/DETERMINATION Although the proposed project could have effects on the environment, they are insignificant and can be further reduced through mitigation. The discussed mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project. In view of the foregoing information and analysis, the Environmental Assessment Questionnaire, supplemental data supplied by the applicant, and other information sources, it has been determined that a Negative Declaration should be issued; subject to mitigation measures. This Initial Study was prepared by Benjamin L. Ortega, Associate Planner, under the Director of Environmental Services on July 29, 1988. Data was supplied by the applicant, the Environmental Assessment Questionnaire and supplemental data, and through the sources listed below: Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan 1975 as amended. Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code 1976 as amended. Resolution No. 38- 54 Page 16 411/ DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR: Environmental Assessment No. 554, Tentative Tract Map No. 46422, Grading Application No. 1151 , and Minor Exception Permit No. 292 . Application has been filed with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for approval of the project known as Environmental Assessment No. 554 to be located at 30032 Palos Verdes Drive West and to be implemented by E.S. Development Co. , Inc. The project is briefly described as: A seven ( 7 ) lot subdivision on an existing 2 . 5 acre parcel . Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Impact Report Guidelines of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the Lead Agency prepared this NEGATIVE DECLARATION. • A copy of the Initial Study, documenting reasons to support the finding is attached. Mitigation measures included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects are: 1 . A detailed soils, geology and hydrology report shall be submitted and approved by the City Geologist and the City Engineer. Any comments and/or recommendations by the City Geologist and City Engineer shall be complied with. 2 . A detailed drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer prior to the filing of the final map. 3. A tree/shrub removal plan of existing species shall be submitted and approved by the Director of Environmental Services prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit. Such removal plan should only require plant removal as necessitated from site improvements as shown on the tentative map. 4. All grading equipment shall be fully equipped with mufflers to reduce noise levels during grading activities. Construction hours shall be limited from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays only. 5 . An exterior residential lighting plan shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services prior to issuance of any building permit. This is necessary to determine that all new on-site illumination is in conformance with the City' s Development Code. P.C. Resolution No. 88- 54 Page 17 4111 Draft Negative laration E.A. No. 554 6. Development shall comply with all requirements of the various municipal utilities and agencies that provide public services to the property. A period of 10 days from the date of publication of the notice of this NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be provided to enable public review of the project specifications, the Initial Study and this document prior to the final adoption of the NEGATIVE DECLARATION by the Lead Agency. A copy of the project specifications is on file in the offices of the Department of Environmental Services, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90274. Date: July 29, 1988 //f Robert Be ard, Dire for of :nvironmental Serv' ces P.C. Resolution No 88-54 Page 18