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PC RES 1989-057 111 111 P.C . RESOLUTION NO. 89- 57 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 19424 AND GRADING NO . 1293 AND ISSUING A FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 573 . WHEREAS , Mr. Mike Soong has filed application for Tentative Parcel Map No . 19424 and Grading No . 1293 , to allow for the division of a 1 . 38 acre parcel into two ( 2) lots , located at 3207 Crest Road; and WHEREAS , the Planning Commission has reviewed this application and held a public hearing on 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 1 . 38 acre parcel into two ( 2 ) lots each with a minimum area exceeding 20 ,000 square feet and with an existing buildable area exceeding 3 ,000 square feet is consistent with the land use designation in the General Plan and the RS-2 (Residential Single Family/2DU 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 uses specified in the General Plan. 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 complete exercise of the public right-of-way and/or easements within the subject subdivision since access to the parcel is available from Crest Road, a public street , and an access easement will be granted across Lot #2 for the purpose of providing access to Lot #1 , and construction will be prohibited within any public easements on the parcel . Section 6 : That grading for access to the tract is not excessive , would not significantly adversely affect visual relationships with neighboring sites , and minimizes disturbance to natural contours , as such grading is limited to one new driveway, avoids extreme slopes , and would be located below the grade of Crest Road. Section 7 : That the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the contents of the Initial Study (Environmental Assessment No . 573 ) prior to acting on this project , and determined that approval of the subdivision will not result in a significant effect upon the environment . Section 8 : For the foregoing reasons , the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes does hereby approve Tentative Parcel Map No . 19424 , Grading No . 1293 , and a final Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 573 , subject to the attached conditions marked Exhibit "A" which are necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare in the area. Luella L. Wike Chairperson oA.---/1;../1/111471v‘--4--/ Benar , Director Environmental Services and Secretary to the Commission P.C . Resolution No. 89-57 Page 2 111 III EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 19424 GRADING NO. 1293 GENERAL 1 . Within thirty ( 30 ) days the developer shall submit , in writing , a statement that he has read, understands , and accepts all conditions of approval . 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 this 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 . The final map shall be accompanied by certification that the existing residence is located a minimum of five (5 ) feet from the property line between Lot 1 and Lot 2 and such a note shall be placed on the map . MITIGATION MEASURES 6 . A building and grading restriction line shall be established and shown on the final map , around the area upslope of the driveway on Lot 1 . No structures or grading, other than for landscape purposes , shall be permitted in the restricted area. 7 . Construction activity shall be limited to daytime working hours ( 7 a.m. to 7 p .m. ) on weekdays only. All equipment shall be equipped with a muffler to reduce on-site grading noise levels . 8 . A drainage and erosion control plan and necessary support documents to comply with the following requirements must be approved prior to the start of construction or filing of a final map , whichever comes first : 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 . P.C . Resolution No . 89-57 Page 3 B. 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. C. Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high velocity scouring action. D. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties. 9. Within 90 days after final map approval or prior to approval of any grading or building permit, whichever occurs first, the trees adjacent to Crest Road shall be removed or pruned, as determined by the Director of Environmental Services, to protect views from Corinna and Dianora Drives. A landscape plan shall be submitted for approval by the Director of Environmental Services indicating plans to clear and revegetate that area. A City landscape covenant to maintain property to protect views shall be submitted and recorded prior to final map approval . SUBDIVISION MAP ACT 10. Prior to submitting the final map for recording pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code, clearance shall be obtained from all affected departments and divisions, including a clearance from the City Engineer for the following items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of certificates, and signatures, etc. 11. Within 24 months from the date of filing of the final map, the developer shall set survey monuments and tie points and furnish the 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 12. If signatures of record title interests appear on the final map, submit a preliminary guarantee. A final guarantee will be required at the time for 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. 89-57 Page 4 III 111 GEOLOGY 13 . A preliminary soils report must be approved by the City Geologist prior to issuance of grading permits or final map approval , whichever occurs first . 14. Any geologic hazards associated with this proposed development shall be eliminated or the City Geologist shall designate a restricted use area in which the erection of building or other structures shall be prohibited. GRADING 15 . A note shall be placed on the approved grading plan that requires 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 driveway elevations and created slope gradients . Further, the Director may require certification of any grading related matter. 16 . Grading for foundations shall conform to Chapter 29 , "Excavations, Foundations , and Retaining Walls" , and Chapter 70 , "Excavation and Grading" of the Uniform Building Code . 17 . 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 that 3 : 1 . 18 . Future grading for access to Lot 1 shall be substantially as shown on the approved tentative map . Grading for the driveway shall be limited to a maximum of 200 cubic yards . DRAINAGE 19 . All site drainage shall be conducted either to the street or to an existing storm drain system in non erosive devices . 20 . All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to earth tones . SEWER 21 . Approval of this subdivision of land is contingent upon the use of local main line sewers and separate house laterals to serve each lot of the land division. 22 . Prior to approval of the final map the subdivider shall submit to the Director of Environmental Services a written P.C . Resolution No. 89-57 Page 5 !II !II statement from the County Sanitation District approving the design of the subdivision with regard to existing trunk line sewer. Said approval shall state all conditions of approval , if any. WATER SYSTEM 23 . There shall be filed with the City Engineer, a statement from the purveyor that the existing system and any other required facilities will be operated by the purveyor and that under normal operating conditions , the system will meet the needs of the developed subdivision. 24. 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 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 . 25 . 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 subdivision. Domestic fire flow requirements shall be determined by the L.A. County Fire Department . All Fire Department requirements shall be satisfied. UTILITIES 26 . 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 . P.C . Resolution No . 89-57 Page 6 111 111 27 . Development shall comply with all requirements of the various Municipal utilities and agencies that provide public services to the property. EASEMENTS 28 . Utility and other easements shall be subject to review by the City Engineer to determine their final locations and requirements . 29 . Easements shall not be granted within easements dedicated or offered for dedication to the County of Los Angeles , the City or any public utility , until after the final map is filed and recorded with the County Recorder. No easement shall be granted after recording of the final map that in any way conflicts 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. 30 . A private driveway easement , for ingress and egress only, across Lot 2 shall be recorded concurrently with the final map . STREETS 31 . Any house numbering proposed by the subdivider must be approved by the City Engineer. 32 . Access to the proposed parcels shall be taken from Crest Road. An encroachment permit from the Public Works Department shall be required for any grading or construction within the Crest Road right-of-way. The proposed driveways shall be relocated at the property owner' s expense if necessary in conjunction with any future expansion of Crest Road. 33 . Prior to approval of the final map , the developer shall post a bond, cash deposit , letter of credit , or other City approved security in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of full improvements of all facilities within the right-of- way of Crest Road adjacent to the development . Said improvements shall include , but are not limited to , A.C . paving , curb/gutter, sidewalk, bikeways , bus stop improvements , medians , and landscaping . PARK DEDICATION FEES 34 . Prior to the approval of the final map a parkland dedication fee shall be paid to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes . The fee shall be calculated using the formula in Section 16 . 20 . 100D of the Development Code . P.C . Resolution No . 89-57 Page 7