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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
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Benar , Director
Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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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 .
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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.
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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
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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 .
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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 .
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