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P.0 RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 55
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 20945 AND ISSUING A FINAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 577.
WHEREAS, Tentative Parcel Map No. 20945 has been filed,
which would allow for the division of a 39,303 square foot
parcel into two (2) lots of 16,884 and 19,651 square feet
located at 5905 Clint Place; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this
matter and held a public hearing on August 8, 1989 and
September 26, 1989 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 division of this 39, 303 square foot
parcel into two ( 2) parcels each with a minimum area
exceeding 8000 square feet and with an existing buildable
area exceeding 3000 square feet is consistent with the land
use designation in the General Plan and the RS-5 (Residential
Single Family/5DU per Acre) standards of the Development
Code.
Section 2: That the proposed use of the parcel is for a
single family dwelling and associated uses, which are
compatible with the objectives, policies, and general land
use specified in the General Plan and that extreme slope
areas are substantially restricted to low intensity uses.
Section 3: That the site is physically suitable to
accommodate the proposed subdivision 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 proposed subdivision and potential
improvements will not be materially detrimental to property
values or jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a
menace to the public health, safety or general welfare of
persons or properties in the surrounding area since the
proposed use of the site is consistent with surrounding land
use and conditions of approval have been placed on the
subdivision to eliminate or minimize any adverse effects.
Section 5 : That the division and development of the
property will not unreasonably interfere with the free and
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complete exercise of the public right-of-way and/or easements
within the project subdivision since access to the parcel is
available from Mossbank Drive, a public street, and
construction will be prohibited within any public easements
on the parcel .
Section 6: That the Planning Commission has reviewed and
considered the contents of the Initial Study (Environmental
Assessment No. 577) prior to acting on this project, and
determined that approval of the subdivision will not result
in a significant effect upon the environment.
Section 7 : For the foregoing reasons, the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does hereby
approve a final Negative Declaration for Environmental
Assessment No. 577 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 20945 subject
to the attached conditions marked Exhibit "A" which are
necessary to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare in the area.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of
September, 1989.
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Luella L. Wike
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Conditions of approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 20945:
GENERAL
1. Within thirty (30) days the developer shall submit a written
statement that all conditions of approval have been read,
understood, and accepted.
2. The City's filing fee for a final map shall be paid 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 the parcel map by the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
5. All lots shall conform to minimum lot area and development
standards pursuant to Chapter 17.02 of the Development Code.
MITIGATION MEASURES
6. The property owner shall submit a hydrology study to the City
Engineer to determine any adverse impacts to existing flood
control facilities generated by this project. Should the City
Engineer determine that adverse impacts will result, the
property owner 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.
7. A drainage and erosion control plan 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 any flood hazard to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and dedicate and
show easements on the final map. Conduct all site
drainage to the street by non -erodible means.
B. Eliminate the sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the
floors of the building with no openings in the foundation
walls to at least twelve inches above the finished pad
grade.
C. Provide drainage facilities to protect the parcel from
high velocity scouring action.
D. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining
properties.
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8. Construction activity shall be limited to daytime working
hours (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) on weekdays only. All grading
equipment shall be equipped with a muffler to reduce on-site
grading noise levels.
9. The State Department of Fish and Game shall be notified prior
to commencement of work within any natural drainage course
affected by this project.
10. Development shall comply with all requirements of the various
municipal utilities and agencies that provide public services
to the property.
11. Prior to approval of the final map and issuance of building
permits, the developer shall obtain clearance for construction
from the City Geologist and shall submit a geology and/or
soils report of the expansive properties of soils on all
building sites in the proposed subdivision. Such soils are
defined by Building Code Section 2904(b).
12. An geologic hazards associated with this development shall be
eliminated or the City Geologist shall designate a restricted
use area in which the erection of buildings or other
structures shall be prohibited.
13. A preliminary soils report must be approved by the City
Geologist prior to issuance of grading permits and prior to
final map approval.
SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
14. Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for his
examination pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code,
obtain clearance from all affected departments and divisions,
including a clearance from the City Engineer for the following
items: mathematical accuracy, signatures, etc.
15. Within 24 months from the date of filing of the final map, the
developer shall set survey monuments and tie points and
furnish tie notes to the City Engineer. All lot corners shall
be referenced with permanent survey markers in accordance with
the Municipal Code. All boundary corners shall be referenced
with permanent survey markers in accordance with the
Subdivision Map Act.
COUNTY RECORDER
16. I signature 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
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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.
GRADING
17. A note shall be placed on the approved grading plan that
requires 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.
18. Prior to issuance of grading permits and/or building permits,
an erosion control plan shall be approved by the Director of
Environmental Services.
19. Grading shall conform to Chapter 29, "Excavations,
Foundations, and Retaining Walls" and Chapter 70, "Excavation
and Grading " of the Uniform Building Code.
20. Future grading for access to the buildable portion of the
parcel shall be substantially as shown on the approved
tentative map. Placement of structures and grading for
placement of structures shall only occur within the
development area designated on the approved tentative map.
This development area shall be delineated on the final map
substantially as shown on the approved tentative map. Areas
outside of the permissible development area shall be labeled
restricted use areas on the final map. No structures or
grading for placement of structures shall be allowed within
the restricted use area. Grading for access and slope
stabilization purposes, as approved by the City Geotechnical
Consultant, and minor grading (<= 20 cubic yards) for
landscape purposes, with City approval, may be permitted
within the restricted use area.
21. Grading within the development area shall be limited to a
maximum of 750 cubic yards, and grading for access shall be
limited to a maximum of 550 cubic yards. Staff may approve
grading quantities up to these amounts. Grading in excess of
these amounts may be considered by the Planning Commission
subject to the criteria in Chapter 17. of the Development
Code.
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SEWAGE
22 . The subdivider is advised that approval of this subdivision of
land is contingent upon the installation, dedication, and use
of a local , mainline sewer with a separate house lateral to
serve the new parcel created by this subdivision.
23 . 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 conditions of approval , if
any.
WATER SYSTEM
24 . 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 purveyor,
and that , under normal operating conditions , the systems will
meet the needs of the developed subdivision.
25 . A the time the final 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 specifications mentioned above . The subdivider must
also submit 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 entered into a
contract with the serving water utility company to
construct the water system, as required, and has deposited
with such water utility security guaranteeing payment for
the installation of the water systems .
26 . 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 L.A. County Fire
Department . The water mains shall be of sufficient size to
accommodate the total domestic and fire flows required for the
land division. Domestic flow requirements shall be determined
by the L .A. County Fire
Department . All Fire Department requirements shall be
satisfied.
27 . All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to earth
tones .
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STREETS
28 . Any house numbering proposed by the subdivider must be
approved by the City Engineer.
29 . Access to the proposed parcel shall be taken from Mossbank
Drive . An encroachment permit from the Public Works
Department shall be required for any grading or construction
within the Mossbank right-of-way.
The proposed driveway shall be relocated at the property
owner ' s expense if necessary in conjunction with any future
expansion or extension of Mossbank Drive .
30 . Prior to approval of the final map , the subdivider shall post
sufficient security, as determined by the Director of Public
Works , to fund the placement and/or construction of a vehicle
barricade at the end of Mossbank Drive adjacent to the
proposed parcel . Said barricade shall be put into place by the
City upon completion of the driveway to the proposed parcel .
31 . The property owner shall be responsible for repair to any
public streets which may be damaged during development of this
parcel .
EASEMENTS
32 . Utility and other easements shall be subject to review by the
City Engineer to determine their final locations and
requirements .
33 . Easements shall not be granted within easements dedicated or
offered for dedication to the County of Los Angeles , the City,
or an public utility, until after the final map is filed and
recorded with the County Recorder. No easements shall be
granted after recording of the final map that in any way
conflict with a prior easement dedicated to the County, the
City , or any public utility. If any easements are granted
before recordation of the final map , the holder of said
easement shall execute a quitclaim deed in favor of the
County, the City or any public utility .
34 . A private sewer easement shall be required through lot 1 as
specified by the City Engineer, in conjunction with the Los
Angeles County Sanitation District .
FLOOD HAZARD
35 . Any flood hazard areas identified by the City Engineer shall
be shown on the Final Map to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
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UTILITIES
36. 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 the property owner's
expense.
PARK DEDICATION FEES
37. Prior to approval of the final map, parkland dedication fees,
in an amount determined by the Director of Environmental
Services pursuant to Section 16. of the Municipal Code,
shall be paid to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
VIEWS
38. A City landscape covenant restricting the height of vegetation
to protect views shall be submitted by the property owner
prior to final map approval.
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