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P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 92-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 18397 AND ISSUING
A FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT NO. 621.
WHEREAS, Richard Pocapalia has filed an application for
Tentative Parcel Map No. 18397 to allow for the division of a
42,869 square foot parcel into two (2) lots, located at 10
Rockinghorse Road; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this
application and held a public hearing on February 11, 1992 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 42,869 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 for each lot is consistent with
the land use designation inthe 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 Rockinghorse Road, a private road.
Section 6: That the Planning Commission has reviewed and
considered the contents of the Initial Study (Environmental
Assessment No. 620) prior to acting on this project, and
determined that approval of the subdivision will not result
in a significant effect upon the environment.
Section 7: For the foregoing reasons, and based 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. 18397,
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 11th day of February,
1992 .
bert Katherman
airman
'Y's6a:)..k.
Carolyn Petru, Acting Director
of Environmental Services and
Secretary to the Commission
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
10 ROCKINGHORSE ROAD
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 18397
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, unless
extended pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision
Map Act and local ordinances.
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, with the exception that the
setback on the east side is a minimum 8 feet due to an
existing, non-conforming structure.
6. That the Final Map shall reflect the following setbacks:
For Parcel 1:
A minimum 5-foot setback from the stable on the sideyards
For Parcel 2:
A 5-foot minimum on the west side for the garage; and a
maximum 15-foot and minimum 8-foot for the structure on
the east side.
7. Any future reductions in setbacks shall require a special
application.
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MITIGATION MEASURES
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.
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.
C. Provide drainage facilities to protect the Parcels
from high velocity scouring action.
D. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining
properties.
9. 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 for Parcel
2 shall be submitted and recorded prior to Final Map
approval. Likewise, a covenant will be required for
Parcel 1 if and when an application for a building permit
involving habitable space of 120 feet or greater is
presented.
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
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survey markers in accordance with the Subdivision Map
Act.
COUNTY RECORDER
12 . 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
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.
DRAINAGE
15. All site drainage shall be conducted either to the street
or to an existing storm drain system in non- erosive
devices.
16. All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to
earth tones.
SEWER
17. The parcel is not served by a public sanitary sewer
system. The existing structure is currently served by a
septic system. Development of the lots are required to
meet Building and Safety Division regulations for septic
tanks.
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18. The applicant shall submit an irrevocable offer to join
sewer districts affecting the properties if a sewer
district is proposed at a future date.
WATER SYSTEM
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. Each lot 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 subdivision. Domestic fire
flow requirements shall be determined by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department. All Fire Department requirements
• shall be satisfied.
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UTILITIES
22 . 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.
23 . Development shall comply with all requirements of the
various Municipal utilities and agencies that provide
public services to the property.
- EASEMENTS
24. Utility and other easements shall be subject to review by
the City Engineer to determine their final locations and
requirements.
25. 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.
STREETS
26. Any house numbering proposed by the subdivider must be
approved by the City Engineer.
27. Access to the proposed parcels shall be taken from
Rockinghorse Road. The proposed driveways shall be
relocated at the property owner's expense if necessary in
conjunction with any future expansion of Rockinghorse
Road.
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PARK DEDICATION FEES
28. 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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