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P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 92- 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 158, COASTAL PERMIT NO. 94 AND GRADING
PERMIT NO. 1439 FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
CONSISTING OF 79 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 5
COMMON OPEN SPACE LOTS LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST AND HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD.
WHEREAS, the H.M.D.I. , Inc. has requested approval of a
Conditional Use Permit, Coastal Permit and Grading Permit to allow
a Residential Planned Development (RPD) on a 132 acre site located
on Palos Verdes Drive West, northwest of Hawthorne Boulevard, in
the City's coastal zone (Subregion 1) ; 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 their approval of the proposed residential
project; and
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the
City's Development Code, the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the environmental review of the project applications on
October 8, 1991, and held public hearings 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: Pursuant to Section 17.56. 060 of the Development
Code, the Planning Commission, in approving the conditional use
permit, finds as follows:
A. That the subject use is consistent with the General Plan
and Coastal Specific Plan which both designate the permitted land
use on the site as low density single family residential, less than
or equal to one dwelling unit per acre, on the gently sloping bluff
top area and hazard on the steep coastal bluff faces.
B. That the subject use is specifically permitted, and the
proposed residential density is consistent with the Residential
Single Family, One Unit Per Acre (RS-1) zoning designation and the
requirements of a Residential Planned Development (RPD) special
district, as shown on the Official Zoning Map.
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C. That given the adjacent land uses and the project's
location and design, as modified by the Planning Commission, the
132 acre site is adequate in size and configurationto accommodate
the proposed residential and open space project. In addition, the
proposed project complies, or is conditioned to be consistent with,
the Development Standards contained in Development Code Section
17 . 06.040.
D. That the site is served by Palos Verdes Drive West and
Hawthorne Boulevard, which are both improved streets designed to
carry the type and quantity of traffic that would be generated by
the proposed project.
E. That given the site location, project design, and
conditions imposed through this permit, the proposed use will not
significantly adversely affect the peace, health, safety, or
general welfare of the area, nor will it be materially detrimental
to property values, jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a
menace to the public health, safety, and welfare of persons in the
surrounding area.
F. 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 the
social, recreational and other benefits of the project outweigh any
unavoidable adverse environmental impacts that may occur. The
project implements the RS-1/RPD designation of the site in the
General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan, while preserving much of
the site as natural and recreational open spaces, with a bluff
road, public parking, trails and vista points that will provide
public recreational opportunities and preserve public vistas and
habitat areas. 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 statement of
overriding considerations, is made part of this resolution, by
reference, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 2 : Pursuant to Section 17.67. 060 of the Development
Code, the Planning Commission, in approving the coastal permit,
finds as follows:
A. That the subject use is in conformance with the Coastal
Specific Plan, which designates the site as appropriate for Single
Family Residential uses and that the proposed project, as
conditioned by the Planning Commission, preserves the view
corridors identified in the visual corridors section of the Coastal
Specific Plan.
B. That the proposed project, which is located between the sea
and the first public road, is in conformance with applicable public
access and recreational policies of the Coastal Act, in that the
proposed project includes a bluff road and will provide public
parking, vista points, open space and trails along the bluff top.
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Section 3 : Pursuant to Section 17.50. 070 of the Development
Code, the Planning Commission, in approving the grading permit,
finds as follows:
A. That the grading associated with the project is not
excessive beyond that necessary for the permitted primary use
of the property since the earthwork will be balanced on site with
no export of excavated material.
B. That the grading and/or construction does not significantly
adversely affect the visual relationships with, nor the views from,
neighboring sites since the proposed grading will lower the pad
elevations of the proposed residential lots to preserve view
corridors of the ocean, Point Vicente Lighthouse and Catalina
Island, as identified in the Coastal Specific Plan, when viewed
from Palos Verdes Drive West, Hawthorne Boulevard and adjacent
properties.
C. That the nature of the grading minimizes disturbance to the
natural contours and finished contours are reasonably natural since
the site was extensively graded in the past to form terraced
building pads for a multi-family development in 1972 and the
construction and grading for the proposed residential development
and open space will create a more natural, sloping topography on
the site.
Section 4: All mitigation measures required in Environmental
Impact Report No. 35 are hereby incorporated into the conditions of
approval for the conditional use permit, coastal permit and grading
permit.
Section 5: For the foregoing reasons, and based on information
and findings contained in the public record, including staff
reports, minutes, records of proceedings, and evidence presented at
the public hearings, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 158,
Coastal Permit No. 94 and Grading Permit No. 1439 subject to the
conditions of approval contained in the attached Exhibit "A" which
are necessary to protect the public health, safety and general
welfare in the area, and subject to City Council approval of
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 46628 and certification of
Environmental Impact Report No. 35.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 5th day of February, 1992,—
,
Ro•er Ka erman
Chairman
-Q TN:
Carolynn Petru, Acting Director of
Environmental Services and Secretary
to the Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 158
COASTAL PERMIT NO. 94 AND GRADING NO. 1436
(VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 46628)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRACT
A. DEVELOPER AGREEMENT
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1. Within thirty (30) days of approval of the conditional use
permit, coastal permit and grading permit, 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 . Approval of the conditional use permit, coastal permit and
grading permit is subject to the approval of Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No. 46628.
3 . The developer shall participate in a proportionate share of
any City Housing Element program that is in place at the time
that the finished tract grading is certified. The
determination of the developer's fair share shall be
determined by the appropriate individual or entity, in
accordance with such housing programs and with appropriate
appeal rights.
4 . The developer shallparticipate in, and pay any fees required
by, the City's Public Art Program. Any proposal for
participation shall be submitted to the City prior to the
issuance of grading permits.
5. In compliance with Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, the
developer shall submit to the City a cashier's check payable
to the Los' Angeles County Clerk in the amount of $850. 00 for a
filing fee and a cashier's check in the amount of $25. 00 for a
documentary handling fee within 48 hours of Cityapproval of
this permit. The developer shall also pay any fine imposed by
the Department of Fish and Game, if required.
B. PROJECT DESIGN REVIEW
1. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, a tract site plan
shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services
for review and approval, identifying the location including
drainage structures and features, building pad areas and
elevations, and utility easements, as depicted on Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 46628 .
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Exhibit A
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2 . All residential development shall conform to the specific
standards contained in this permit or, if not addressed
herein, the RS-1 development standards of the Development Code
shall apply.
3 . Any significant changes in the development characteristics of
the project, including butnot limited to numberof dwelling
units, street and lot configuration or modifications to the
finished contours, shall require application for a major
revision to the conditional use permit be filed. The scope of
the review shall be limited to the request for modification
and any items reasonably related to the request, and shall be
subject to approval by the Planning Commission. Before any
minor changes are made to the development, the Director of
Environmental Services shall report to the Planning Commission
a determination of significance.
C. PERMIT EXPIRATION AND COMPLETION DEADLINE
1. If finished grading and construction of the street and
utilities have not been completed and accepted within two (2)
years from the date of recordation of the Final Map, the
conditional use permit shall expire and be of no further
effect, unless, pursuant to Section 17 . 56. 080 of the City's
Development Code is filed with the Department of Environmental
Services and is granted by the Planning Commission.
Otherwise, a new conditional use permit must be approved prior
to further development of the tract.
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D. NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
1. No more than seventy-nine (79) dwelling units shall be
permitted.
E. CONSTRUCTION PLAN
1. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, a construction plan
shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental Services
for review -and approval. Said plan shall include, but not
limited to a phasing plan, limits of grading, estimated length
of time for rough grading and construction of improvements,
location of construction trailers, construction signs and
equipment storage areas and the location and type of temporary
utilities.
2 . The use of a rock crusher on the site is prohibited.
3 . The hours of operation for grading and construction activities
shall be limited from Monday to Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 7: 00 p.m.
and Saturday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m. No on-site maintenance
of equipment or vehicles shall be permitted before or after
the hours indicated. No truck queing shall occur before 7 : 00
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Exhibit A
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a.m. No work shall be permitted on Sundays or national
holidays, unless a special construction permit is approved by
the Director of Environmental Services.
4. Flagmen shall be used during all constructionactivities as
required by the Director of Public Works.
5. Prior to the issuance of grading permits and/or building
permits, a program to control and prevent dust and windblown
earth problems shall be submitted to the Director of
Environmental Services for review and approval. Methods may
include, but shall not be limited to on-site watering and
vegetative planting.
6. Noncompliance with the above construction and/or grading
restrictions shall be grounds for the City to stop work
immediately on the property.
F. COMPLETION PER APPROVED PLANS
1. All lots shall be rough graded concurrently in accordance with
the approved grading plans and mitigation measures specified
in Environmental Impact Report No. 35.
2 . The developer shall designate appropriate workable phases
(portions of the development to include adjoining clusters of
lots, their streets of access, finish grading phases,
supporting off-site improvements and on-site drainage and
utility improvements) that shall be approved by the Director
of Environmental Services and the Director of Public Works.
3 . Any workable phase not under construction which has been
scarified through grading operations shall be irrigated and
landscaped. Temporary irrigation lines may be approved by the
Director of Environmental Services.
4 . Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the developer shall
post a bond, cash deposit, orother City approved security to
guarantee substantial vegetative cover and maintenance of all
finish graded lots which have not been sold for development.
5. No building permits shall be issued prior to finish grading
within the workable phase of the site in which the lot is
located and until the Director of Environmental Services has
determined that all drainage facilities and common area and
off-site improvements in the workable phase of the site as
depicted in the approved construction plan in which the lot or
structure is located are completed, to the extent that the lot
or structure is accessible and able to support development.
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Exhibit A
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G. COMMON OPEN SPACE BONDS
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 ensure the
completion of all common area improvements including: rough
grading, landscaping, irrigation, publicdrainage
trails, drains e
facilities, and other site features as per approved plans.
H. CC&R'S
1. Prior to approval of the final map, copies of Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) shall be submitted to the
Director of Environmental Services and City Attorney for
review and approval. Said CC&R's shall reflect standards
provided in Chapter 17. 14 (Homeowners Association) of the
Development Code, including those items identified herein, and
any applicable conditions of Tentative Tract Map No. 46628.
2 . All necessary legal agreements and documents, including
homeowner's association, deed restrictions, covenants,
dedication of development rights, public easements, and
proposed methods of maintenance and perpetuation of drainage
facilities and any other hydrological improvements shall be
submitted and approved by the City Attorney and the Director
of Environmental Services prior to approval of the Final Map.
Said CC&R's shall include, but not be limited, to the
following provisions:
a. All provisions required by Section 17 . 14 (Homeowners'
Association) of the City's Development Code.
b. Membership in the Homeowners Association shall be
inseparable from ownership in the individual lots.
c. Identification of all materials which affect structure
appearance and use restrictions, including but not limited
to architectural controls, structure and roof materials,
exterior finishes, walls/fences, exterior lighting, and
Standards of Development of Individual Lots as contained in
subsections M-V of this document (Grading, Development
Plans for Construction of Individual Residences, Private
Lot Open Space, Setbacks, Minimum Open Space Requirements
of Individual Residences, Building Facades and Roof lines,
Heights, Solar System, Lighting, and Appliances) . A manual
containing this information shall provided by the developer
and/or Homeowner's Association to each individual landowner
upon purchase of any lot or residence.
d. All future residential structures, accessory structures,
improvements and/or landscaping shall be subject to review
by the Director of Environmental Services and construction
and installations of said structures and improvements shall
conform to the City approved plans.
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e. Dedicate to the City the right to prohibit construction of
residential structures on slopes greater than 3 : 1 gradient,
except on 2: 1 transitional slopes between split level pads.
f. Exterior residential lighting shall be limited to the
standards of the Environmental Protection Section 17 . 54 of
the City Development Code.
g. Lot coverage, setback, height and private open space shall
comply with the requirements for each residential structure
as detailed in these Conditions of Approval.
h. Requirements for solar installations shall conform to the
Development Standards of Section 17.40 and Extreme Slope
restrictions of Section 17 . 57 of the Development Code.
i. All landscaping (including parkway trees) shall be
maintained so that no trees or group of trees obstructs
views from the public right-of-way or adjacent properties
consistent with City Council policy regarding street trees.
j . No landscaping or accessory structure shall block or
significantly obstruct solar access to any lot.
k. The outlet structures for the on-site drainage improvements
shall be preserved and maintained by the City through the
establishment of an assessment district comprised of the
members of the Homeowners Association. A note to this
effect shall be placed on the Final Map.
1. All owner/tenants of lots where storm water flows to the
rear yard shall be responsible for preventing obstruction
to flows to the rear yard storm drain and to ensure that
the rear yard storm drains remain accessible for periodic
maintenance by the Los Angeles County Department of Public
Works.
m. Information detailing covenants prohibiting the developer
and any -successors in interest of the developer, including
but not limited to, any purchaser of an individual lot in
this subdivision, from contesting the formation of an
assessment district referred to in Condition No. G3 of
Resolution No. 92- .
n. Identify the presence of all public trail easements for
pedestrian and equestrian use. The CC&R's shall also
prohibit structures, accessory structures, fences, walls,
hedges, landscaping of any other such obstacle within said
trail easements without the written approval from the City
Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
3 . Within thirty (30) days following recordation of the CC&R's,
the developer shall submit a recorded copy of the document to
the Director of Environmental Services.
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Exhibit A
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I. GRADING
1. Prior to issuance of grading permits or recordation of the
Final Map, which ever occurs first, the project geologistwill
review and approve the final grading plans and specifications
by manual signature.
2 . Prior to issuance of grading permits or recordation of the
Final Map, which ever occurs first, a final grading planshall
be approved by the City Engineer and City Geologist. This
grading plan shall be based on a detailed engineering, geology
and/or soils engineering report and shall specifically be
approved by the geologist and/or soils engineer and show all
recommendations submitted by them. It shall also be
consistent with the tentative map and conditions as approved
by the City.
3 . All geologic hazards associated with this proposed development
shall be eliminated or the City Geologist shall designate a
Restricted Use Area on the Final Map, in which the erection of
buildings or other structures shall be prohibited.
4 . All natural and created slopes greater than 3 : 1, excluding
split level pad transitional slopes, shall be designated as
Restricted Use Areas on the Final Map, in which the erection
of buildings and other structures shall be prohibited.
5. Prior to issuance of grading permits, 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.
6. Prior to issuance of grading permits, written approval must be
obtained from the owners of properties within the City for
which off-site grading for trails is proposed or may result.
7. 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 sites for
accuracy of pad elevations, created slope gradients, and pad
size. The developer or their designee shall provide
certification for all grading related matters.
8. All of the recommendations made by the City Engineer and the
City Geologist during their on-going review of the project
shall be incorporated into the approved grading plans.
9 . Prior to issuance of a building permit, an as-graded soils and
geologic report, complete with geologic map shall be submitted
to and approved by the City Geologist in conformance with
accepted City practice.
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10. Prior to issuance of a building permit, an as-built geological
report for structures founded on bed rock and an as-built
soils and compaction report for structures founded on fill and
all engineered fill areas shall be submitted to and approved
by the City Geologist in conformance with accepted City
practice.
11. All grading shall be monitored by a licensed engineering
geologist and/or soils engineer in accordance with applicable
provisions of the Municipal Code and the recommendations of
the City Engineer.
12 . All grading shall be balanced on-site. However, should earth,
rock or other material be required to be hauled from the
project site, a revision to the grading permit, pursuant to
requirements of the Development Code, shall be obtained.
13 . All graded slopes shall be "landform" graded so as to re-
create a more natural appearance to the topographic contours.
Slope gradients shall be natural and no abrupt changes between
natural and graded slopes will be permitted.
14. All grading shall conform to Chapter 29, "Excavations,
Foundations, and Retaining Walls", and Chapter 70, "Excavation
and Grading of the Uniform Building Code" .
15. Unless otherwise provided in these conditions of approval or
permitted by the Director of Environmental Services, the
project shall comply with all appropriate provisions of the
City's- grading ordinance (Chapter 17.50 Grading) .
16. All grading activity on the site shall occur in accordance
with all applicable City safety standards.
17. With the exception of the existing 1.5: 1 slope adjacent to
Palos Verdes Drive West and 2 : 1 side yard and split level pad
transitional slopes, all created slopes within the tract shall
not exceed 3 : 1, unless approved by the Director of
Environmental Services.
18 . All graded slopes shall be properly planted and maintained.
Plants shall be selected that are drought tolerant, capable of
developing deep root systems and shall generally consist of
low ground cover to impede water flow on the surface.
Watering for establishment of said plant material shall be
done on cycles that will promote deep rooting. Watering shall
be diminished or stopped just prior to and during the rainy
season or upon establishment of the plant material, whichever
comes first. To provide greater slope protection against
scour and erosion, all graded slopes shall be covered with a
jute mat to provide protection while the ground cover is being
established. If appropriate, the Director of Environmental
Services may approve an alternative material or method to
control erosion.
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K. LANDSCAPING FOR ALL COMMON AREAS
1. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall
submita final landscape and irrigation plan to the Director
of . Environmental Services for review and approval of all
common open space areas, roadway medians and public trails,
including the 50 foot wide access corridor between Lots 19 and
20. Landscape and irrigation plans shall include the
following:
a. A minimum of eighty percent (80%) drought tolerant plant
materials for all landscaped areas.
b. Landscaping within all common areas shall be planted in
such a manner so that views from adjacent properties and
any public right-of-way are not affected and so that solar
access to all dwelling units is protected.
c. All trees selected shall be of a species which reasonably
could be maintained at 16 feet. Said trees shall be
maintained not to exceed 16 feet in height. Proposed
parkway trees shall be of a small canopy type.
d. The re-seeding and re-establishment of natural plant
species for all of the disturbed common open space areas.
e. Landscaping and irrigation plans- for all rough graded
surfaces on individual lots which have been scarified
through grading operations.
f. The landscaped entries and buffer zones shall meet the
standards for Intersection Visibility (Section 17. 42 . 060)
as identified in the Development Code.
g. Irrigation systems shall utilize drip and bubbler systems
wherever possible. Controlled spray systems may be used
where drip or bubbler systems are not appropriate. All
sprinkler heads shall be adjusted to avoid overspray.
h. All high water use areas shall be irrigated separately from
drought tolerant areas.
i. Irrigation systems shall be on automatic timers and shall
be adjusted for seasonal water needs.
2 . Within 30 days after Final Tract Map approval, or before sale
of any individual lot, which ever occurs first, the developer
shall submit to the City a Covenant to Maintain Property to
protect views for each lot. All fees associated with
recording said covenants shall be paid by the developer.
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Exhibit A
L. TRACT FENCING PLANS
1. A complete project fencing plan (including public trails and
proposed fence and wall details) shall be approved by the
Director of Environmental Services prior to issuance of
grading permits. Said fencing plan shall incorporate the
following:
a. A 42 inch high pipe rail fence, similar in design to the
fence at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, placed
along the length of the bluff top on the seaward side of
the bluff top pedestrian trail. It shall be the
responsibility of the developer to install this fencing to
coincide with the construction of the bluff top pedestrian
trail.
b. A decorative, maximum six (6) foot high fence which allows
a minimum of 90% light and air to pass through around the
herbaceous wetlands area and California gnatcatcher habitat
enhancement area on Lot 80. Said fencing shall incorporate
a method to prevent domesticated animals from entering the
habitat areas. Temporary fencing shall be installed prior
to the issuance of grading permits and the permanent
fencing shall be installed prior to the sale of any lot
within adjacent workable phases.
c. A decorative, maximum six (6) foot high fence which allows
a minimum of 90%light and air to pass through along the
rear property lines of all residential lots in the tract.
Similar fencing shall also be required along the south
street side property line of Lot 31. It shall be the
responsibility of the developer to install this fencing
prior to sale of any lot within each workable phase.
d. Except for the fencing specified in Condition No. Lib, a
maximum three (3) foot high fence that allows 90% light and
air -to pass through shall be placed along the east property
line adjacent to Palos Verdes Drive West.
e. Any change to the fence design criteria shall be approved
by the Director of Environmental Services.
DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL LOTS
M. GRADING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES
1. Prior to issuance of a building permit, an independent Geology
and/or Soils Engineer's report on the expansive properties of
soils on all building sites shall be submitted to and approved
by the City Geologist in conformance with accepted City
practice. Such soils are defined by Building Code Section
2904 (b) .
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Exhibit A
2 . Remedial grading, consisting of over-excavation and
recompaction for geologic stability which will not alter the
contours shown on the approved tract grading plan shall be
reviewed and approved by the Director of Environmental
Services. In addition, grading up to 1, 000 cubic yards for
residential use of an individual lot shall be subject to
review and approval by the Director of Environmental Services.
Grading in excess of 1,000 cubic yards, or grading to alter
the finished pad elevations shall require approval by the
Planning Commission.
3 . No construction and/or grading on individual lots, except for
2 : 1 transitional slopes between split level pad areas on the
same lot, shall be permitted on 3: 1 or greater slopes.
4 . All retaining walls shall be subject to review by the Director
of Environmental Services with subsequent reporting to the
Planning Commission, if required, for review and approval
pursuant to Section 17. 50 of the City Development Code.
5. Foundations and floor slabs cast on expansive soils will be
designed in accordance with Los Angeles County Code Section
2907-i.
N. DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES
1. Prior to issuance of any grading or construction permits for
individual lots, final improvement plans for each lot and
structure shall be submitted to the Director of Environmental
Services for review and approval. Said plans shall include,
but are not limited to, plot plan, section and elevation
drawings, grading and exterior lighting plans. The plot plan
shall clearly show existing and proposed topography, all
proposed structures, all easements, and setbacks. The section
and elevation drawings shall clearly indicate maximum proposed
height and ridge elevation for all structures, fences, walls,
accessory structures, and equipment.
2 . Unless otherwise specified in these conditions of approval,
all structures and development on individual lots shall comply
with RS-1 development standards.
O. PRIVATE L_ OPEN SPACE
1. Each residential lot shall provide a private outdoor living
area in an amount not less than four hundred (400) square feet
for each bedroom in the unit. This area shall be adjacent to
and provide a private, usable area for each dwelling unit.
P. SETBACKS
1. The minimum front yard setback shall vary from twenty-five
(2 5) feet to thirty-five (3 5) feet throughout the
development, as established in the attached Exhibit "B" .
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2 . The minimum combined side yard setback shall be thirty-five
(3 5) feet, with a minimum of fifteen (15) feet on one side, so
that no two homes are closer than thirty (30) feet to one
another.
3 . The minimum street side setback shall be twenty (20) feet.
4 . The minimum rear yard setback shall be twenty-five (25) feet
on Lots 31 to 57 and Lots 58 to 68.
5. The minimum rear yard setback shall be fifty (50) feet on Lots
i to 30 and Lots 69 to 79.
Q. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE REOUIREMENTS OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES
1. Maximum lot coverage, including building footprint, driveway,
parking areas and other accessory structures, shall not exceed
30%.
2 . In addition to the above open space requirements, the square
footage of habitable space in each residence shall be limited
to eight thousand (8, 000) square feet.
R. BUILDING FACADES AND ROOFLINES
1. No unbroken, vertical two story facades shall be allowed on
the front and rear elevations of the residences in order to
avoid solid, two story facades on any structure. The upper
level shall be a minimum of twenty (20) percent smaller than
the footprint of the structure. In no case should the setback
area be less than six (6) feet. This area shall be setback
from the lower level on both the front and rear elevation of
each structure. The setback may only be used as a roof area
or an uncovered deck or balcony.
2 . The roof of the main structure on each residence shall have a
pitch of at least 2 in 12 except where it is necessary to have
small areas with less pitch in order to comply with Building
Code criteria.
3 . On lots 31 to 33, 39 to 45 and 70 to 71 which are closest to
Palos Verdes Drive West, the main ridge of the structure shall
be perpendicular to Palos Verdes Drive West.
4 . Roofing materials shall be Class A and non-combustible.
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Exhibit A
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S. HEIGHTS
1. Building heights for all residential structures are limited as
follows:
Lots 1 - 3 26 feet
Lots 4 - 28 16 feet upslope/26 feet downslope
Lots 29 - 35 16 feet
Lots 36 - 37 16 feet upslope/26 feet downslope
Lots 38 - 39 16 feet
Lots 40 - 53 16 feet upslope/26 feet downslope
Lots 54 - 57 26 feet
Lots 58 - 68 16 feet upslope/24 feet downslope
Lots 69 - 72 16 feet
Lots 73 - 79 16 feet upslope/24 feet downslope
2. All heights shall be measured pursuant to View Preservation
and Restoration Section 17.02. 040 of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Development Code.
T. SOLAR SYSTEM
1. All dwelling units shall be designed and constructed so that
the plumbing and circulation system will allow utilization of
solar energy as part of the hybrid system for providing hot
water. Solar panels shall not exceed the ridgeline of the
structure on which they are placed.
2 . All proposed solar installation shall be reviewed by the
Director of Environmental Services and for consistency with
the provisions of the Development Code.
U. LIGHTING
1. Exterior residential lighting should be limited to the
standards of Section 17. 54. 030 of the Development Code.
V. APPLIANCES'
1. All units shall -be required to install and maintain in proper
working order an electronic garage door opener for each garage
door.
2 . All units shall be required to install and maintain low water
use plumbing fixtures including, but not limited to, low flow
toilets and shower heads.
W. TRAILS PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
1. Construction of the public trails shall be the obligation of
the developer. Construction 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 the final map is recorded.
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• P.C. Resolution No. 92-8
Exhibit A