PC RES 1992-039 P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 92- 39
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING
A FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT NO. 634 AND APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 19062 AT 18 ROCKINGHORSE ROAD.
WHEREAS, Mr. Robert Katherman has filed an application
for Tentative Parcel Map No. 19062 (and Environmental
Assessment No. 634) to allow the division of a 48, 330 square
foot parcel into two (2) lots, located at 18 Rockinghorse
Road; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the
applicant's request and held a duly noticed public hearing on
May 26, 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 48, 330 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 contiguous square feet is consistent with the
land use designation in the General Plan (Residential at 1/2
Dwelling Unitsper Acre) and the RS-2 (Residential Single
Family/2 Dwelling Units per Acre) standards of the City's
Development Code.
Section 2: That the proposed use of the parcel is for
single family residential 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
configuration 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 use of the site is consistent with surrounding land
use , and conditions of approval have been imposed on the
subdivision to eliminate or minimize any adverse effects.
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
taken from Rockinghorse Road, a private street, 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 the Planning Commission has reviewed
and considered the contents of the Initial Study and Draft
Negative Declaration prepared in conjunction with
Environmental Assessment No. 634 prior to acting on this
project, and determined that approval of this 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 report,
minutes, records of proceedings, and evidence presented at
the public hearing, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes hereby adopts the Final Negative
Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 634, and
approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 19062, 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 9th day of June,
1992.
Lee "rd
Vice- hairma
Dudley On erdonk, Directo
of Environmental Services
P.C. Resolution No. 92- 39
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 19062 AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 634
(18 ROCKINGHORSE RD. )
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.
The applicant can submit requests to the Director of
Environmental Services to allow extensions to the filing
of said fee. Filing fee extensions shall run
concurrently with the life of the 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
dateofapproval ofthis Parcel Map by the Planning
Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The
applicant will be allowed to submit requests for three,
one year extensions.
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.
6. A drainage and erosion control plan and necessary support
documents to comply with the following requirements must
be approved prior to filing of a final map;
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. Provide drainage facilities to protect the Parcels
from high velocity scouring action.
C. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining
properties.
7. The applicant shall modify the structure(s) (main house
and/or guest house) so that the minimum required five
foot (5'-0") side yard setback for both lots is
maintained and make the appropriate changes on the
Parcel Map.
P.C. Resolution No. 92-39
Exhibit A
SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
8. 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.
9. 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
10. 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
11. A preliminary soils report must be approved by the City
Geologist prior to issuance of grading permits or Final
Map approval, whichever occurs first.
12 . 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
13 . All site drainage shall be conducted either to the
street or to an existing storm drain system in non-
erosive devices.
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Exhibit A
14. All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to
earth tones, subject to the review and approval of the
Director of Environmental Services.
SEWER
15. The applicant shall demonstrate with appropriate
geotechnical engineering the adequacy of the site to
accept another septic system to the City's Building and
Safety Division. Parcel 1 shall have a location for a
new system and an area for 100% expansion.
16. Parcel 2 shall also retain an area for 100% expansion of
the existing septic system.
WATER SYSTEM
17. There shall be filed with the City Engineer, a statement
fromthe purveyor that the existing system and any other
required facilities wi ll be operated by the purveyor and
that under normal operating conditions, the system will
meet the needs of the developed subdivision.
18. 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.
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Exhibit A
19. 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
20. 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.
21. Development shall comply with all requirements of the
various Municipal utilities and agencies that provide
public services to the property.
EASEMENTS
22 . Utility and other easements shall be subject to review
by the City Engineer to determine their final locations
and requirements.
23 . 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.
24. A private driveway easement, for ingress and egress
only, across Parcel 2 shall be recorded concurrently
with the Final Map.
STREETS
25. Any house numbering proposed by the subdivider must be
approved by the City Engineer.
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Exhibit A
26. Access to the proposed parcels shall be taken from
Rockinghorse Road. The proposed driveway(s) shall be
relocated at the property owner's expense if necessary
in conjunction with any future expansion of Rockinghorse
Road.
PARK DEDICATION FEES
27. 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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Exhibit A