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P.0 RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 65
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION, COASTAL PERMIT NO.
77, AND GRADING APPLICATION NO. 1315 FOR
REMEDIAL GRADING AT THE WESTERN BOUNDARY
OF THE PORTUGUESE BEND CLUB.
WHEREAS, the Portuguese Bend Club Homeowner Association has
requested City approval for remedial grading, at the western
portion of the Portuguese Bend Club along the exposed part of the
toe of the Portuguese Bend landslide, to protect several
residences threatened by earth movement and ensure continuing
access to the area via Yacht Harbor Drive; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on this request was held before the
Planning Commission on November 14, 1989, at which time all
interested parties were given the opportunity to attend and
present testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the proposed project is consistent
with the Coastal Specific Plan since:
a) the project is necessary to prevent earth movement
from causing the deterioration and destruction of the
coastal zone and coastal environment.
b) the project is necessary to prevent earth movement
from causing damage or destruction to at least four
single family residences within the Portuguese Bend
Club along Yacht Harbor Drive.
Section 2: That the proposed project is in conformance with
applicable public access and recreation policies of the Coastal
Act since the project involves excavation of earth at the exposed
portion of the toe of an active landslide where general public
access is not appropriate until the area is stabilized.
Furthermore, the project preserves shoreline access for residents
of the Portuguese Bend Club by ensuring the continuing
accessibility of Yacht Harbor Drive.
Section 3: That the Planning Commission has reviewed and
considered the contents of Environmental Assessment No. 586 prior
to taking action on these applications and determined that a
Negative Declaration should be issued.
Section 4: For the foregoing reasons, the Planning Commission
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves the issuance of
a Negative Declaration and approves Coastal Permit No. 77 and
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Grading Application No. 1315 pursuant to the conditions in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and necessary for the protection of the public
health, safety, and welfare.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of November, 1989.\
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Luella L. Wike
Chairperson
Robert Benard
Director of Environmental Services
and Secretary to the Planning
Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
Conditions of approval for Coastal Permit No. 77 and Grading
Application No. 1315 :
1) Any grading and stockpiling shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City Geotechnical Consultant and the City
Engineer.
2) A grading permit must be obtained from the Building and Safety
Division prior to commencement of work.
3 ) A liability waiver shall be submitted and recorded prior to
grading permit issuance.
4) A written statement from the applicant acknowledging review and
acceptance of all conditions of approval shall be submitted
prior to issuance of a grading permit.
5) Erosion control measures, as specified by the Building
Official , shall be required for any grading occurring between
October 15 and April 15 .
6 ) All abutting property owners shall be notified by the
Portuguese Bend Club Homeowner Association prior to
commencement of any grading.
7 ) Excavation shall not exceed 10 , 000 cubic yards during a two
year period starting from the date of this approval except
under emergency circumstances and with the specific approval of
the City Geotechnical Consultant and the Director of
Environmental Services. If such emergency grading occurs, the
Planning Commission shall be notified of the grading at the
earliest opportunity.
8 ) This approval shall expire November 14, 1991.
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