PC RES 1991-041P.C. RESOLUTION'NO. 91-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 22899 AND GRADING
NO. 1533 AND ISSUING A FINAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
NO. 621.
WHEREAS, John Mavar has filed an application for
Tentative Parcel Map No. 22899 and grading No. 1533, to allow
for the division of a 43,567 square foot parcel into two (2)
lots, located at 2 Mustang Road; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this
application and held a public hearing on August 27, 1991, 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 43,567 square foot
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/2 Dwelling Units per Acre) standards of the
Development Code.
Section 2: That the proposed use of the parcel is for
single family dwellings 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 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.
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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 Mustang Road, a private road, and an access
easement will be recorded on the Parcel Map across Lot 2 for
the purpose of providing access to Lot 1.
Section 6_: That grading for access to and for the
residence on Parcel 2 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 driveways and
residences, avoids extreme slopes, and would not be fully
visible from Mustang Road.
Section 7: That the Planning Commission has reviewed and
considered the contents of the Initial Study (Environmental
Assessment No. 621) 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, andbased on
information and findings included in the Staff Reports,
minutes, records of proceedings, and evidence presented at
the public hearing, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves Tentative Map No. 228'99.,
Grading No. 1533, and a final Negative Declaration for
Environmental Assessment No. 621, subject to the conditions
of approval contained in Exhibit "A," which are necessary to
protect the public health, safety, and general welfare in the
area.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 27th day of August,
1991.
Peter Von Hagen
Chairman
o ert Benarid , Directo of
Environmental Serviceg and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
2 MUSTANG ROAD
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 22899, GRADING NO. 1533,
AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 621
GENERAL
1 . Within thirty ( 30) days the applicant 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 applicant 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. Both Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 shall conform to minimum lot
area and development standards pursuant to Chapter 17 .02
of the Development Code.
MITIGATION MEASURES
6. Construction activity shall be limited to daytime working
hours ( 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.1 on weekdays only. All equipment
shall be equipped with a muffler to reduce on-site
grading noise levels .
7. 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.
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.
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C. Provide drainage facilities to protect the Parcels
from high velocity scouring action.
D. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining
properties.
8. A landscape plan shall be submitted for approval by the
Director of Environmental Services indicating plans to
clear and revegetate both Parcels. A City landscape
covenant to maintain property to protect views shall be
submitted and recorded prior to Final Map approval .
SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
9. 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.
10. 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
11. If signatures of record title interests appear on the
Final Map, the applicant shall 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.
GEOLOGY
12. A preliminary soils report must be approved by the City
Geologist prior to issuance of grading permits or Final
Map approval , whichever occurs first.
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13 . 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
14. 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.
15. Grading for foundations shall conform to Chapter 29,
"Excavations, Foundations, and Retaining Walls" , and
Chapter 70, "Excavation and Grading" of the Uniform
Building Code.
16. 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 .
DRAINAGE
17. All site drainage shall be conducted either to the
street or to an existing storm drain system in non-
erosive devices.
18. All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to
earth tones.
SEWER
19. 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.
20. 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 subdivision with regard to
existing trunk line sewer. Said approval shall state all
conditions of approval , if any.
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WATER SYSTEM
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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
24. 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.
25. Development shall comply with all requirements of the
various Municipal utilities and agencies that provide
public services to the property.
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EASEMENTS
26. Utility and other easements shall be subject to review
by the City Engineer to determine their final locations
and requirements.
27. 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.
28. A private driveway easement, for ingress and egress
only, across Parcel 2 shall be recorded concurrently
with the Final Map.
STREETS
29. Any house numbering proposed by the subdivider must be
approved by the City Engineer.
30. Access to the proposed parcels shall be taken from
Mustang Road. The proposed driveways shall be relocated
at the property owner' s expense if necessary in
conjunction with any future expansion of Mustang Road.
31. 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 Mustang 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
33. 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 and shall
be based upon sales or appraised values which are no
more than six months old.
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