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P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 92-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 46628 FOR A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH
79 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 5 COMMON
OPEN SPACE LOTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST AND HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD.
WHEREAS, H.M.D.I. , Inc. has requested approval of a Vesting
Tentative Tract Map for the creation of ninety-three (93) single
family residential lots and one (1) common open space lots on a
132 acre site located on Palos Verdes Drive West, northwest of
Hawthorne Boulevard, pursuant to the Residential Planned
Development provisions of the City's Development Code; and
WHEREAS, Draft and Final Environmental Impact Reports were
prepared and circulated in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and the Planning Commission considered
the information, conclusions and mitigation measures contained in
these documents in making their recommendation to the City Council
for approval of the proposed residential project; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of
the City Development Code, the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the environmental review of the project applications on
October 8, 1991, and held public hearing on the project on October
22, November 12, and November 26, 1991 and January 14 and February
5, 1992, at which time all interested parties were given an
opportunity to be heard and 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 creation of seventy-nine (79) single
family residential lots, five (5) common open space lots and
related improvements, as conditioned, is consistent with the type
of land use and density identified in the City's General Plan and
Coastal Specific Plan.
Section 2 : That the creation of seventy-nine (79) single
family residential lots, as conditioned, is consistent with the
City's Development Code for projects within the RS-1 zoning
district under a Residential Planned Development. In addition,
the deletion of fourteen (14) lots from the original submittal
preserved 51% of the site as open space, increased the average
size and dimensions of the residential lots, protected public
views over the site and preserved natural habitat areas.
Section 3: That the use of the lots shall be for single
family residential dwelling units, common open space and related
improvements, which is compatible with the objectives, policies,
programs and land use specified in the General Plan and the Urban,
Natural and Socio/Cultural Overlay Control Districts, which have
been established to protect existing drainage courses, natural
vegetation and extreme slopes within the City.
Section 4: That the subject property is physically suitable
to accommodate Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 46628, as
conditioned, 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, and consideration of
information contained in Environmental Impact Report No. 35.
Section 5: That the creation of the lots, single family
residential dwelling units, and associated improvements will not
be materially detrimental to property values, jeopardize,
endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the surrounding
area, since physical improvements, dedications and maintenance
agreements are required.
Section 6: That the division and development of the property
will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete
exercise of the public entity and/or public utility rights-of-way
and or easements within the tract.
Section 7: That the discharge of sewage from this land
division into the public sewer system will not violate the
requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000 of the
Water Code) .
Section 8: That the design of the subdivision and the type of
improvements associated with it are not likely to cause serious
public health problems.
Section 9: That the design of the subdivision and the type of
improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the
public at large for access through or use of property within the
proposed subdivision.
Section 10: That the vesting tentative tract map design
provided for future passive or natural heating or cooling
opportunities in the subdivision to the extent feasible,
Section - That the vesting tentative tract map does not
propose to divide land which is subject to a contract entered into
pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965.
Section 12_, That dedications required by local ordinance are
shown on the tentative map and/or are set forth in the conditions
of approval attached hereto in Exhibit "A" .
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Section 13 : That the City considered the effect of approval
of the subdivision on the housing needs of the region in which the
City is situated and balanced these needs against the public
service needs of its residents and available fiscal and
environmental resources.
Section 14 : That the proposed project, as conditioned,
mitigates or reduces significant adverse effects to adjacent
properties or the permitted uses thereof. The Planning Commission
finds that social, recreational and other benefits of the project
outweigh any unavoidable adverse environmental impacts that may
occur. Due to the overriding benefits and considerations, the
Planning Commission hereby finds that any unavoidable adverse
environmental impacts of the project are acceptable. P.C.
Resolution No. 92- , including the detailed statements of
overriding considerations, is made part of this resolution, by
reference, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 15: That all of the mitigation measures required in
Environmental Impact Report No. 35 are hereby incorporated into
the conditions of approval for the vesting tentative tract map.
Section 16: For the foregoing reasons, and based on
information and findings contained in the public record, including
staff reports, minutes, records of proceeding and evidence
presented at the public hearings, the Planning Commission of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby recommends that the City
Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 46628, subject to
the conditions of approval contained inthe attached Exhibit "A",
which are necessary to protect the public health, safety and
general welfare in the area, subject to City Council certification
of Environmental Impact Report No. 35.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 1992 .
411/ 11111
obert Katherman
Chairman
Caro ynn a ru, Ac ing Director
of Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46628
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. GENERAL
1. Within thirty (30) days of approval of the tentative map the
developer shall submit, in writing, a statement that they have
read, understand and agree to all of the conditions of
approval contained in this exhibit.
2 . The City's fee for processing a Final Map shall be paid within
six (6) months of approval of the Vesting Tentative Tract Map
by the City Council.
3. All lots shall conform to minimum development standards as
specified in Resolution No. for Conditional Use Permit No.
158, Coastal Permit No. 94 and Grading No. 1439.
4 . This approval expires twenty-four (24) months from the date of
approval of the Vesting Tentative Tract Map by the City
Council unless the Final Map has been recorded. Extensions of
up to one (1) yearmay be granted bythePlanning Commission,
if requested in writing prior to expiration.
5. The developer shall supply the City with one brownline and one
print of the recorded Final Map.
B. SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
1. Prior to submitting the Final Map for recording pursuant to
Section 66442 of the Government Code, the developer shall
obtain clearances 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.
C. COUNTY RECORDER
1. If signatures of record or title interests appear on the Final
Map, the developer 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.
2 . The account for this preliminary title report guarantee
referenced in Condition Cl should remain open until the Final
Map is filed with the County Recorder.
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D. ARCHAEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY
1. A qualified archaeologist shall be present during all rough
grading operations in previously undisturbed areas to further
evaluate cultural resources on the site. If archaeological
resources are found, all work in the affected area shall be
temporarily suspended and the resources shall be removed and
donated to the City. All "finds" shall be immediately
reported to the Director of Environmental Services.
2 . A qualified paleontologist shall be present during all rough
grading operations to further evaluate pre-historic resources
on the site. If paleontological resources are found, all work
in the affected area shall be temporarily suspended and the
resources shall be removed and donated to the City. All
"finds" shall be immediately reported to the Director of
Environmental Services.
E. SEWERS
1. Approval of this subdivision of land is contingent upon the
installation, dedication and use of local main line sewer and
separate house laterals to serve each lot of the land
division.
2 . If, because of future grading, or for other reasons, it is
found that the requirements of the Plumbing Code cannot be met
on certain lots, no building permit will be issued for the
construction of homes on such lots.
3 . Sewer Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by
the City Engineer, to determine the final locations and
requirements.
4 . Prior to construction, the developer shall obtain approval of
the sewer improvement plans from the County Engineer Sewer
Design -and Maintenance Division.
5. Prior to approval of the Final Map, the developer 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 all conditions of approval, if any, and
shall state that the County is willing to maintain all
connections to said trunk lines.
6. Prior to the recordation of the Final Map or start of work,
whichever occurs first, the developer shall post a bond, cash
deposit, or other City approved security to cover costs for
construction of a sanitary sewer system, in an amount to be
determined by the City Engineer.
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F. WATER
1. There shall be filed with the City Engineer a "will serve"
statement from the water purveyor indicating that water
service can be provided to meet the demands of the proposed
development. Said statement shall be dated no more than six
(6) months prior to the issuance of the building permits for
the first phase of construction.
2 . Prior to recordation of the Final Map or prior to commencement
of work whichever occurs first, the developer must submit a
labor and materials bond in addition to either:
a. An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the amount
estimatedby 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 developer has entered into a
contract with the servicing water utility to construct the
water system, as required, and has deposited with such
water utility security guaranteeing payment for the
installation of the water system.
3 . There shall be filed with the City Engineer a statement from
the water 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
system will meet the needs of the developed tract.
4. At the time the final subdivision improvement plans are
submitted for checking, plans and specification for the water
systems 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.
5. 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 Los Angeles 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 City Engineer. Fire flow requirements shall be
determined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and
evidence of approval by the Los Angeles County Fire Chief is
required.
6. Framing of structures shall not begin until after the Los
Angeles County Fire Department has determined that there is
adequate fire fighting water and access available to the said
structures.
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G. DRAINAGE
1. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with
the following requirements must be approved prior to the
recordationof the Final Map or commencement of work,
whichever occurs first:
a. Provide drainage facilities to remove the flood hazard to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer and dedicate and
show easements on the Final Map.
b. Eliminate sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the floors
of the buildings, with all openings in the foundation
walls to be at least twelve inches above the finished pad
grade.
c. Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high
velocity scouring action.
d. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining
properties.
e. Protect the existing wetlands area identified in the
northeast corner of the property during a design year
storm frequency and preserve this area during normal low-
flow conditions.
2. All storm drains facilities shall be designed and constructed
so as to be accepted for maintenance by the Los Angeles County
Public Works Department, Flood Control Division, subject to
review and approval by the City Engineer. The one exception
to this is that the outlet structures of slant drilled drains
are to be maintained by others, pursuant to Condition G3 .
3 . The City shall form an assessment district consisting of the
property owners within the development to cover the cost of
maintenance of all drainage outlet structures located on the
subject property.
4. If it is found that the on-site swale near the southern
boundary of the project site has inadequate capacity to handle
upstream and project site flows during a design yearstorm,
the swale shall be improved to handle these flows prior to
issuance of project building permits.
5. In accordance with Section 1601 and 1602 of the California
Fish and Game Code, the State Department of Fish and Game, 350
Golden Shore, Long Beach, California 90802 , telephone (310)
435-7741, shall be notified prior to commencement of work
within any natural drainage courses affected by this project.
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6. All drainage swales and any other on-grade drainage
facilities, including gunite, shall be of an earth tone color
and shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Environmental Services.
7 . All rear yard storm drains and drainage easements shall be
dedicated to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and remain
accessible for periodic maintenance by responsible agencies.
H. STREETS
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or commencement of work,
whichever occurs first, the developer shall post a bond, cash
deposit, or other City approved security to cover costs for
the full improvement of all proposed on-site and off-site
streets and related improvements, in an amount to be
determined by the Director of Public Works.
2 . The proposed on-site streets shall be public and designed to
the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, pursuant to
the following specifications:
a. "A" Street, between Hawthorne Boulevard and "B" Street,
shall be 66 feet in width, from flow line to flow line.
On-street parking shall be prohibited. Parkway width
shall be a minimum of 10 feet on each side. The total
right-of-way width shall be 86 feet.
b. An off-street public parking area shall be provided in the
northwest portion of Lot 82, on the seaward side of "A"
Street, and contain twenty-five (2 5) parking spaces.
c. "A" Street, between "B" Street and the east side of the
off-street parking area, shall be twenty-eight (28) feet
in width, from flow-line to flow-line. On-street parking
shall be prohibited. Parkway width shall be a minimum of
eleven feet on each side. The total right-of-way width
shall -be fifty (50) feet.
d. "A" Street, between the off-street parking area and Palos
Verdes Drive West shall be thirty-six (36) feet in width
from flow line to flow line. On-street parking shall be
provided on the north side of the street. The design of
the parking lane shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Public Works. The total right-of-way width
shall be fifty (50) feet
e. "B" Street, "C" Street, "D" Street and "E" Street shall be
thirty-four (34) feet in width, measured from flow-line to
flow-line. Parkway width shall be a minimum of eight (8)
feet on each side. The total right-of-way width shall be
fifty (50) feet. On-street parking shall be prohibited on
that section of "C" Street between "A" Street and "B"
Street and along the entire length of "D" Street.
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f. All streets shall have a vertical type curb.
g. Sidewalks, where required, shall be concrete, a minimum of
four (4) feet wide, located four (4) foot behind the flow-
line.
h. Handicapped access ramps which conform to all standards
and specifications in Title 24 of the Uniform Building
Code and equestrian ramps to be reviewed by the Trails
Committee shall be provided at all locations where public
trails intersect with streets in or adjacent to the
subject development.
i. Cul-de-sacs shall be designed to the specifications of the
Director of Public Works.
j . Street and traffic signs shall be placed at all
intersections and/or corners as specified by the Director
of Public Works, conform to City Standards and be shown on
a signage and striping plan to be attached to the street
plans.
k. Except for the intersections of "A" Street and Palos
Verdes Drive West, as required by the Director of Public
Works, no street lights shall be permitted within the
tract.
1. All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially
the same alignment as shown on the approved Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 46628.
3 . The developer shall post a security, bond or cash deposit
acceptable to the City in an amount to be determined by the
Director of Public Works to cover the cost of re-signalizing
and re-constructing, if necessary, the intersection of
Hawthorne Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive West as a four-way
intersection.
4. The developer shall be responsible for repairs to any public
streets which may be damaged during development of the tract.
Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall post
a bond, cash deposit or City approved security, in an amount
sufficient to cover the costs to repair any damage to streets
and appurtenant structures as a result of this development.
5. The developer shall pay traffic impact fees in an amount
determined by the Director of Public Works upon the completion
of all on-site public improvements, including, but not limited
to, streets, drainage and utility improvements.
6. Unless already dedicated to the City, the developer shall
dedicate to the City vehicular access rights to Palos Verdes
Drive West. A note to this effect shall be placed on the
Final Map.
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I. UTILITIES
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 developer's expense.
J. GEOLOGY
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or commencement of work,
whichever occurs first, a bond, cash deposit, or combination
thereof, shall be posted to cover costs for any geologic
hazard abatement in an amount to be determined by. the City
Engineer.
2 . Prior to recordation of the final map or prior to commencement
of work whichever occurs first, a bond, cash deposit , or
other City approved security, shall be posted to cover the
costs of grading in an amount to be determined by the City
Engineer.
K. EASEMENTS
1. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas
proposed to be granted, dedicated, or offered for dedication
or other easements until after the Final Map is filed with the
County Recorder, unless such easements are subordinated to the
proposed grant or dedication. If easements are granted after
the date of tentative approval, a subordination must be
executed by the easement holder prior to the filing of the
Final Map.
2. The developer shall construct a Class. II, painted bike lane,
within the public right-of-way along the length of the
project's frontage on Palos Verdes Drive West between the
north property boundary and Hawthorne Boulevard.
3 . The developer shall construct a Class I, paved bike lane,
within the public parkway along the length of the project's
frontage on Palos Verdes Drive West between Hawthorne
Boulevard and the south property boundary.
4. The developer shall construct a public pedestrian/equestrian
trail, a minimum of 6 feet in width, within the public parkway
along the entire length of the project's frontage on Palos
Verdes Drive West.
5. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, record on the Final Map and construct an eight (8)
foot wide Class I bicycle trail within the parkway along the
seaward side of "A" Street beginning at the north entrance on
Palos Verdes Drive West and ending at the south entrance at
Hawthorne Boulevard.
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6. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, record on the Final Map and construct a four (4) foot
wide pedestrian trail within a ten (10) foot wide public
pedestrian trail easement beginning at the Seascape Trail in
the Lunada Point development, along the bluff top to the
Interpretive Center Trail on the Interpretive Center property.
7 . The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, record on the Final Map and construct a four (4) foot
wide pedestrian trail within the parkway along the seaward
side of "A" Street beginning at the southwest corner of the
intersection of Palos Verdes Drive West and Hawthorne
Boulevard and connecting with the bluff top pedestrian trail
referenced in Condition K6. The pedestrian trail shall be
located on the seaward side of the bicycle trail referenced in
Condition K5.
8. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, and record on the Final Map, and construct a four (4)
foot wide public pedestrian trail within a 50 foot wide access
easement between Lots 19 and 20, connecting "A" Street and "B"
Street.
9. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of all
public trails specified in Conditions K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7
and K8 and shall provide a bond or other money surety for the
construction of such public trails, in an amount to be
determined by the Director of Public Works. Construction of
said trails shall coincide with the project grading activity
and shall be completed upon certification of rough grading.
Dedication of the public trails shall occur at the time that
the Final Map is .recorded.
10. All easements are subject to review by the City. Engineer to
determine the final locations and requirements.
L. SURVEY -MONUMENTATION
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, a bond, cash deposit,
or combination thereof, shall be posted to cover costs to
establish survey monumentation, in an amount to be determined
by the City Engineer.
2 . Within twenty-four (2 4) months from the date of filing the
Final Map, the developer shall set remaining required survey
monuments and center line tie points and furnish the center
line tie notes to the City Engineer.
3 . All lot corners shall be referenced with permanent survey
markers in accordance with City Municipal Code.
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M. STREET NAMES AND NUMBERING
1. Any street names and house numbering plans shall be provided
to the City by the developer for approval by the City
Engineer.
N. PARK DEDICATION
1. At the time of recordation of the Final Map, the developer
shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes all common
open space, including Lots 80, 81, 82, 83 and 84 . This
parkland dedication shall be accepted by the City in lieu of
payment of a park dedication fee.
O. RELATED APPLICATIONS
1. This approval is conditioned upon compliance with all
conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 158,
Coastal Permit No. 94, Grading Application No. 1439 and
Environmental Impact Report No. 35.
2 . This approval is conditioned upon compliance with all
mitigation measures contained in Environmental Impact Report
No. 35.
P. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
1. All costs associated with implementation of the Mitigation
Monitoring Program shall be the responsibility of the
developer.
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