PC RES 1996-023•
PC RESOLUTION NO 96-23
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF REVISIONS
TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 50666 FOR A RESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ON A 153.9 ACRE SITE WITH THIRTY-NINE
(39) SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, A PUBLIC GOLF COURSE, AND PUBLIC
OPEN SPACE TO CITY COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH REVISION "C"
TO THE OCEAN TRAILS PROJECT LOCATED IN COASTAL
SUBREGIONS 7 AND 8
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1992, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No. 92-53, certifying Environmental Impact Report No 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 92-54, 92-55, 92-56
and 92-57, respectively approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 50666 and 50667, Tentative Parcel Map
Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163, Coastal Permit No 103 and Grading Permit
No. 1541 for a Residential Planned Development consisting of a total of eighty-three (83) single family dwelling
units, an 18 hole public golf course and public open space on 2614 acres in Coastal Subregion Nos. 7 and 8,
and,
WHEREAS, on August 12,1992, after finding that an appeal of the City's approval of the project raised
substantial issue, the California Coastal Commission denied Coastal Permit No 103, directed the landowners
to redesign the project to address the concerns raised by the Coastal Commission Staff and remanded the
project back to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for reconsideration, and,
WHEREAS, on December 7, 1992, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No 92-115 approving the Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No 36 and adopted
Resolution Nos. 92-116, 92-117, 92-118 and 92-119 approving Revisions to Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos.
50666 and 50667, Tentative Parcel Map Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163,
Coastal Permit No 103, and Grading Permit No 1541 in order to address concerns raised by the Coastal
Commission with regard to adequate provisions for public open space, public access and habitat preservation,
and,
WHEREAS, on April 15, 1993, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No A -5 -RPV -93-5 (i.e Coastal Permit No 103), subject to additional conditions of approval.
WHEREAS, on October 5, 1993, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No 93-89 approving a second Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No 36 and adopted
Resolution Nos. 93-90, 93-91, 93-92 and 93-93 respectively re -approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos.
50666 and 50667, Tentative Parcel Map Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163,
and Grading Permit No 1541 in order to comply with a Court mandate to provide affordable housing in
conjunction with the project, pursuant to Government Code Section 65590; and,
WHEREAS, on November 5,1993, the California Coastal Commission adopted revised and expanded
findings in conjunction with the project; and,
WHEREAS, on September 6, 1994, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No 94-71 approving a third Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No 36 and Adopted
Resolution Nos. 94-72, 94-73, 94-74, 94-75, 94-76 and 94-77, respectively, approving Revision "A" to the
approved Ocean Trails project, including, but not limited to, relocation of the golf course clubhouse from the
area southwest of the School District property to an area north of Half Way Point, locating the golf course
maintenance facility and four (4) affordable housing units southeast of the corner of Palos Verdes Drive South
and Paseo Del Mar, reducing the number of single family residential lots from eighty-three (83) to seventy-five
(75) and increasing the height of the golf course clubhouse from thirty (30) feet to forty-eight (48) feet; and,
WHEREAS, on January 12,1995, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No. A -5 -RPV -93-005A (Le Coastal Permit No.103), thereby approving its first amendment to the permit,
subject to revised conditions of approval; and,
WHEREAS, on September 27, 1995, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal
Development Permit No A -5 -RPV -93-005A (i.e Coastal Permit No 103), thereby approving its second
amendment to the permit; and,
WHEREAS, on February 1, 1996, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No A -5 -RPV -93-005A (i.e Coastal Permit No 103), thereby approving its third amendment to the
permit; and,
WHEREAS, on March 11, 1996, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No 96-15 approving a fourth Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No 36 and Adopted
Resolution Nos. 96-16, and 96-17, respectively, approving Revision "B" to the approved Ocean Trails project,
including, but not limited to, modifying the approved alignment of Paseo del Mar ("A" Street/" J" Bluff Road),
revising the Conditions of Approval regarding several public trails, and relocating the golf course clubhouse
approximately 80 feet to the west of its previously approved location, and,
WHEREAS, on May 28, 1996, Zuckerman Building Company and Palos Verdes Land Holdings
Company submitted an application package to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes requesting approval for certain
revisions to the approved Ocean Trails project, including, but not limited to, relocation of two single family
residential lots in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50667 from the end of Street "A" to the end of Street "C",
revisions to the boundaries of open space Lots B, C, G and H, conversion the split-level lots in Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No 50667 to single -level lots, revisions to the golf course layout, revisions the public trail system,
combination of parallel trails easements, construction of a paved fire access road west of the Ocean Terraces
Condominiums and amendments to several Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures to modify the
required timing for compliance, and,
WHEREAS, on July 11, 1996, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No A -5 -RPV -93-005A (i.e Coastal Permit No 103), thereby approving its fourth amendment to the
permit, subject to revised conditions of approval, and,
WHEREAS, copies of the draft Addendum No 5 to Environmental Impact Report No 36 and the
revised Mitigation Monitoring Program were distributed to the Planning Commission and prior to taking action
on the proposed Revision "C" to the Ocean Trails project, the Planning Commission independently reviewed
and considered the information and findings contained in draft Addendum No 5 to EIR No 36 and revised
Mitigation Monitoring Program, and determined that the documents were prepared in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and local guidelines, with respect thereto, and,
WHEREAS, on August 13, 1996, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the Development
code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider draft Addendum No 5 to Environmental
Impact Report No 36 and the proposed Revision "C" to the Ocean Trails project, 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
P C Resolution No 96-23
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Section 1: In considering the proposed revisions to the project, the Planning Commission has
determined that the preparation of Addendum No 5 to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 is appropriate,
since the subsequent changes in the project will not result in any new significant environmental impacts which
were not previously identified and analyzed in Environmental Impact Report No. 36, that the subsequent
changes will not result in an increase in any previously identified significant environmental impacts, that the
Addendum does not contain new information of substantial importance to the project and that only minor
technical changes or additions are necessary to make Environmental Impact Report adequate under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
This is so, since the revised project will result in no significant change in the impacts identified in the
previous EIR The relocation of two single family residential lots in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50667 from
the end of Street "A" (Lot Nos 34 and 35 on the previously approved plan) to the end of Street "C" (Lot Nos
8 and 9 on the revised plan) and the revision to the golf course layout for Hole Nos 3, 4 and 5 does not result
in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since these improvements would be located in areas of
the subject property that were previously identified as part of the developed and/or graded portion of the protect
The reconfiguration to the boundaries of common open space Lots B, C, G and H does not result in any new
or increased impacts to the environment, since the minimum required lot sizes of these lots will be maintained
and there will be no net decrease in the acreage of protected habitat. The conversion of the split-level lots to
single -pad lois in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667 and the proposed changes to the maximum building
heights on some of these lots does not result in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since the
views of the ocean, Catalina Island and the coastline from Palos Verdes Drive South would not be adversely
impacted
The proposed changes to the public trails in the project would not result in any new or increased
impacts to the environment, since 1) the realignment of the public trail from the La Rotonda parking lot to the
Bluff Top Activity Corridor would increase the safety of the public using the lateral trail connection through the
golf course to the bluff top; 2) the provision to allow shared use of certain segments of the public trail for golf
carts would minimize the amount of pavement in these areas, minimize conflicts caused by crossing paths and
would not diminish public enjoyment of these trails, and and, 3) the combination of parallel pedestrian and
bicycle trails into a single easement would not change the physical configuration of the trails once they have
been constructed. The construction of a paved fire access road on the seaward side of the Ocean Terraces
Condominiums does not result in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since the paved road would
improve public safety by providing all-weather access to the existing fire hydrants along the south side of the
condominium complex The amendments to the Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures would not
result in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since these changes will not alter the effectiveness
of the Conditions of Approval and/or Mitigation Measures, and will act, instead, to ensure that the project are
better monitored and the impacts are fully mitigated
Therefore, based on the review of Draft Addendum No. 5 to Environmental Impact Report No 36
prepared in association with the proposed Revision "C" to the Ocean Trails project, as conditioned, the Planning
Commission finds that the project still mitigates, or reduces to the extent feasible, significant adverse effects
to adjacent properties or the permitted uses thereof In approving the revised project, the Planning Commission
finds that social, recreational, and other benefits of the project continue to outweigh any unavoidable adverse
environmental impacts that may occur and that due to overriding benefits and considerations, any unavoidable
adverse environmental impacts of the project are acceptable Accordingly, the Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council incorporate, by reference, the Final EIR No 36, the Supplemental EIR,
Addenda Nos 1, 2, 3 and 4, and Resolution No 92-115 (which includes, without limitation, the detailed
statement of overriding considerations set forth therein)
Section 2: The mitigation measures contained in the revised Mitigation Monitoring Program attached
as Exhibit "B" to P C Resolution No 96-22 are hereby incorporated by reference into the recommended
Conditions of Approval for the revisions to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50666
P.C. Resolution No. 96-23
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Section 3: That the creation of thirty-nine (39) single-family residential lots, golf course with related
improvements and public open space, as conditioned, is consistent with the City's General Plan and Coastal
Specific Plan
The General Plan land use map designates almost the entire project site as Residential, with a
maximum density of one dwelling unit per acre, and designates the coastal bluffs as hazard areas The
General Plan provides for additional commercial recreational uses within the City as appropriate to a particular
location, including golf, equestrian, tennis and other recreational activities, and designates the City's entire
coastal area as a specific plan district
The Coastal Specific Plan land use map shows the following general uses for the project site: (a)
Residential (with a maximum density of one dwelling unit per acre) for the vast majority of the property, (b)
Hazard areas along the bluffs and in the westerly natural drainage course, (c) a floating Retail Commercial
area, and (d) Recreational parking. The text of the Coastal Specific Plan expressly permits visitor -serving uses,
such as a golf course, subject to satisfaction of the requirements for granting a conditional use permit under
the Development Code
With 39 residential units on approximately 39.6 acres, the density is slightly below one dwelling unit per
acre and, therefore, consistent with the General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan.
Section 4 That the creation of thirty-nine (39) single-family residential lots, common open space, a
public golf course, and public open space, 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, a minimum of
30 percent of the site will be maintained within the residential development as common open space, exclusive
of the golf course The 39 -Lot Revised Site Plan does not contemplate construction of any structures on land
currently zoned as Open Space Hazard.
The majority of the subject property is zoned RS -1 (Residential Planned Development) with the bluff
face and the southwesterly natural drainage course (commonly known as Forrestal Canyon) being zoned as
Open Space Hazard (OH). In compliance with the requirements of the OH zoning district, the applicant will not
construct any permanent habitable structures on land that is zoned Open Space Hazard.
The RS -1 (RPD) zone requires a conditional use permit for any type of development (§ 17.06 050) and
expressly permits single-family residential development and any other uses permitted under Chapter 17 02,
including conditionally -permitted uses under Chapter 17 56, such as golf courses (§ 17 06 030) Accordingly,
under Chapter 17 06 and Section 17.56.020 of the Development Code, residential development and a golf
course and related facilities are permissible uses, subject to a conditional use permit The necessary findings
with respect to the conditional use permits required in connection with the Residential Planned Development
and golf course are contained in P.C. Resolutions Nos. 96-25 and 96-26, respectively
Furthermore, the residential portion of the project provides in excess of thirty percent of the Residential
Planned Development as common open space, which open space is sited in a manner that is accessible for
viewing and access by the general public from public roads and walkways and preserves views to the coast.
Section 5• That the provision of a continuous bluff road as provided in the Coastal Specific Plan and
depicted on Figure 24 of the Coastal Specific Plan is infeasible due to geologic and geotechnical constraints
affecting the property and because such a road would require substantial alteration to the natural canyon area
on the western portion of the property commonly known as "Forrestal Canyon" The City geologist and
geotechnical engineer have each concluded that the land upon which such a road would be built has not
demonstrated sufficient stability to warrant the construction of a permanent road in that location. As an
altemative, the project features the realignment of Paseo Del Mar as a bluff road cul-de-sac taking access from
Palos Verdes Drive South and the vacation of the central portion of Paseo del Mar There will be no dwelling
units located seaward of this bluff road
PC Resolution No 96-23
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The combination of the vacation of the central portion of Paseo del Mar, the realignment of Paseo Del
Mar as a bluff road cul-de-sac taking access from Palos Verdes Drive South, and a public access easement
over the clubhouse driveway and parking facilities to Forrestal Canyon, as provided in the revised applications
and conditions of approval, is consistent with Coastal Specific Plan, Subregion 7, Policy No 16 which states
that "Paseo del Mar shall be improved to provide access to residential development and consideration shall
be given to relocating Paseo del Mar southward or exchanging it for another access route closer to the bluff
edge."
The intent of Coastal Specific Plan, Subregion 7, Policy 19 is satisfied by the provision of an 8 9 acre
Bluff Top Public Access Corridor with a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet located along the bluff top
between Half Way Point Park and Shoreline Park This Bluff Top Public Access Corridor contains a public
pedestrian trail along the entire length of the corridor and an off-road bicycle trail through the central portion
of the site The Planning Commission finds that the Bluff Top Public Access Corridor is similar in average width
and area to any coastal bluff road which would otherwise be constructed, if geologically feasible, pursuant to
Coastal Specific Plan, Subregion 7, Policy 19
The Planning Commission further finds that there shall be no road seaward of the last row of dwelling
units in the residential area located on the far western portion of the property because the adverse impacts of
a such a road outweigh its potential benefits A road seaward of the last row of dwelling units in this area should
not be connected to the proposed bluff road because such a connection would result in substantial alteration
and damage to Forrestal Canyon and the significant biological resources located therein
Without such a connection, the Planning Commission finds that such a road is unnecessary to provide
vehicular access to the coast and the coastal bluff, adequate vehicular access having already been provided
by the bluff road cul-de-sac and public access to the clubhouse driveway and parking facilities, as described
above
Section 6: That the golf course and related uses are consistent with Coastal Specific Plan, Subregion
7, Policy 7 which states, "Ensure that any proposed commercial activity responds to the needs of the coastal
residents and shall not be of an intensity which would purposefully generate a service area external of the
coastal region." The Planning Commission finds that the intent of the above policy is to limit traditional
commercial development (such as retail and office uses) so as not to create a service area external to the
coastal region and that such policy is not intended to apply to commercial recreational uses, which are
encouraged by the General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan. The Planning Commission's interpretation of this
policy is consistent with other policies in the Coastal Specific Plan and with Resolution 82-24, which adopted
Coastal Specific Plan Amendment No 1 and specifically authorized visitor -serving uses, such as golf, in
Subregion 7
Section 7 That the trails plan as shown in the revised "Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit
Amendment Map No. 2" (dated June 19,1996) submitted by the applicant, including the Class I Pedestrian and
Bike Trail segment in the area seaward of the western residential area, is consistent with the Coastal Specific
Plan requirements relating to trails. The precise alignment of this particular trail segment varies between its
description in the Coastal Specific Plan, its display on Access Corridors map in the Coastal Specific Plan
(Figure 24) and its location on the Coastal Specific Plan Land Use Map
Because of these slightly different configurations, Planning Commission finds that these descriptions
and maps in the Coastal Specific Plan are intended to provide a generalized location for this trail segment The
Planning Commission has considered these different alignments and found that the alignment of this segment
as shown in the "Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit Amendment Map No. 2" (dated June 19, 1996) provides
comparable public access, minimizes incompatibility with the active public recreational uses and, when
connected to the bluff road cul-de-sac via a bridge over Forrestal Canyon, provides linkage to the bluff road,
bluff top areas and the remainder of the site The Planning Commission finds that in the absence of a road
seaward of the last row of dwelling units in the western residential area (as described in Section 5 hereof), this
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trail segment should be located as shown in the revised "Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit Amendment Map
No. 2" (date June 19, 1996).
Section 8. That the golf course and related uses are consistent with Coastal Specific Plan policy and
Section 17 06 040 C 8 of the Development Code, which require the area seaward of corridor improvements
to be improved and either dedicated or permanently maintained through deed restriction for public use Section
17 06 040 C 6 of the Development Code permits the preservation of open space by dedication, deed restriction
or other appropriate methods approved by the City In compliance with these provisions and policies, the East
and West Bluff Preserves, Half Way Point Park, Half Way Point Preserve, the Bluff Top Public Access Corridor,
the Bluff Top Wildlife Corridor (located between the West Bluff Preserve and Half Way Point Park) and the
public paths, trails, parking and recreational areas associated with these public open space areas will be
improved by the applicants and offered to the City for dedication. Furthermore, the golf course area will be
improved by the applicants and permanently maintained through deed restriction for public use. The Planning
Commission specifically finds that the deed restriction on the golf course land constitutes permanently
maintained public open space Neither the Coastal Specific Plan nor Development Code expressly prohibit
active public recreational uses, or require only passive public uses, for the area seaward of the conceptual bluff
road.
Section 9 For purposes of the Subdivision Map Act, the design of the subdivision, golf course, and the
related improvements will not cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat based on compliance with the City's Development Code, General Plan and
Coastal Specific Plan and consideration of information contained in Draft, Supplemental, and Addenda to
Environmental Impact Report No 36
The Planning Commission acknowledges that there is the difference between the term "significant
impact' under CEQA and the term "substantial environmental damage" under the Subdivision Map Act Draft
EIR No. 36, Supplement to EIR No 36, Addenda Nos 1, 2, 3 and 4 to EIR No 36 are required to base
environmental findings on a "worst case" basis Asa result, the Final EIR and Addendum No 1 conclude that
significant impacts to biological resources remain after mitigation because of the loss of raptor foraging area
and because of the temporal loss of Coastal Sage Scrub. Even with the 2.1 replacement of existing viable
Coastal Sage Scrub and the other mitigation measures contained in the Final and Addendum No 1 to EIR No
36, the temporal loss of Coastal Sage Scrub, which serves as natural habitat for the California gnatcatcher, is
considered significant due to the uncertainty that this species will be able to re -occupy the site after replacement
of the Coastal Sage Scrub. These environmental findings are primarily the result of grading for the golf course,
which itself has already been minimized through its links -type design These specific findings and a
corresponding statement of overriding considerations are contained in Resolution No 92-115, which is hereby
incorporated by reference.
With the mitigation measures adopted by the City pursuant to Resolution No 92-115, and
recommended to be revised pursuant to P C Resolution No 96-22, the project will not result in substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat under the Subdivision
Map Act However, even assuming that the project did result in substantial environmental damage or
substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, such damage or injury would be caused
primarily by grading for the golf course. The elimination of the golf course is not feasible because it would not
satisfy an important objective of the project- to provide visitor -serving public recreational uses, which objective
is encouraged by policies in the Coastal Specific Plan. For this reason, this alternative or mitigation measure
has been rejected by the Planning Commission Pursuant to Resolution No 92-115, the City has made a
finding of infeasibility with respect to elimination of the golf course
Section 10: That the subject property is physically suitable to accommodate the revised Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No 50666, as conditioned, in terms of design and density
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Section 11: That the creation of the lots, single family residential dwelling units, golf course, public
open space, and related improvements will not be materially detrimental to property values, nor will it
jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise constitute a menace to the surrounding areas, since physical improvements,
dedications and maintenance agreements are required
Section 12: The Planning Commission has considered the effect of the revised tract map on the
housing needs of the region as set forth in the City's Housing Element, and balanced these needs against the
public service needs of its residents and against available fiscal and environmental resources, and finds that
the revised tract map helps to achieve those housing needs without unreasonably burdening the public service
needs of existing residents and available fiscal and environmental resources
Section 13 The Planning Commission has considered the requirements of Government Code Section
65590, which requires new housing developments located in the coastal zone to provide, where feasible,
housing units for persons and families of low or moderate incomes, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health
and Safety Code The Government Code further requires that where it is not feasible to provide these housing
units in a proposed new housing development, the local government shall require the developer to provide such
housing, if feasible to do so, at another location within the City, either within the coastal zone or within three
miles thereof
Based on the information, analysis and findings included in Environmental Impact Report No 36, and
the subsequent conditions of approval placed on the project by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the
California Coastal Commission, the Planning Commission finds that the Ocean Trails project site has certain
physical and environmental constraints, including geotechincal factors, topographic conditions and
requirements for open space, public parks, a trails network and native habitat areas, which limit the amount of
land available on-site for the construction of affordable housing units.
In addition, based on information that was gathered by the City with regard to the average number of
persons within the low to moderate income ranges that would be expected to be employed on the project site,
including employees associated with the golf course and the residential lots, the Planning Commission finds
that the project will generate a need for affordable housing units
Therefore, taking into the account the physical constraints, yet recognizing the employment generated
housing needs, the Planning Commission finds that a requirement of 10% (currently 8 units) of affordable
housing (based on the final total number of buildable lots) is a feasible requirement that would satisfy the intent
of Government Code Section 65590.
However, the Planning Commission's finding is in no way intended to preclude future residents or
tenants of the project site from providing additional affordable housing opportunities.
Section 14 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 15 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 16 That the design of the residential subdivision, golf course, and associated improvements
are not likely to cause serious public health problems
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Section 17• That the design of the residential subdivision, golf course, and the type of improvements
associated with them, will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use
of property within the proposed project. Further, public trail easements which are consistent with the policies
of the General Plan and the Coastal Specific Plan are required as a condition of this approval
Section 18: That the design of the revised vesting tentative tract map provides for future passive or
natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision to the extent feasible
Section 19. That the revised vesting tentative tract map does not propose to donde land which is
subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965.
Section 20: 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".
Section 21 That the City considered the effect of approval of the residential 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 22: 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 recommends approval of the revisions
to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50666 to the City Council, subject to 1) the conditions of approval attached
in Exhibit "A", which are necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare, 2) the approval of
revisions to Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163, and Grading Permit No 1541, and, 3) approval of
Addendum No. 5 to Environmental Impact Report No 36 by the City Council
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 13th day of August 1996
AYES- Commissioners Alberto, Cartwright, Ng, Whiteneck, Vice Chairman Vannorsdall and
Chairman Clark
NOES None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT Commissioner Franklin
Lawrence E Clark
Chairman
Carolynn P ru
Director of Planning, Building
and Code Enforcement, and
Secretary to the Planning
Commission
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VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 50666 - REVISION "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A GENERAL
1. Within thirty (30) days of approval of Revision "C" to the Vesting Tentative Tract Map, the
developers 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 last responsible public agency.
3. All residential lots shall conform to the applicable minimum development standards as specified in
Resolution No 96- for Conditional Use Permit No 162 and Resolution No 96- for Grading
Permit No 1541.
4. The golf course and all related improvements shall conform to the applicable development
standards and conditions as specified in Resolution No 96- for Conditional Use Permit No. 163
and Resolution No. 96- for Grading Permit No 1541, which are hereby incorporated by reference
5 Pursuant to Development Code Section 17 67 090, this approval shall expire twenty-four (24)
months from the date that the Coastal Permit associated with this Vesting Tentative Tract Map is
approved by the last responsible agency, unless the Final Map has been recorded. Three
extensions of up to one (1) year each, may be granted by the City Council, if requested in writing
prior to expiration.
6 The developer shall supply the City with one mylar b, own -lint: and one print of the recorded Final
Map within thirty (30) days of recordation of Final Map,
7. This approval is conditioned upon the applicant entering into an agreement with the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes within twenty (20) days of the date of this approval, subject to approval by the City
Attorney, to indemnify and defend the City against all damages, claims, judgements, and litigation
costs, including, without limitation, attorney's fees awarded to a prevailing party, arising from the
approval of the project and all issues related thereto
8 In conjunction with Vesting Tentative Tract Mao No. 50667, the developer shall provide a minimum
of four (4) dwelling units on-site as rental housing, which shall be affordable to very low to low
income households. These units shall be provided on-site in conjunction with development of the
clubhouse and/or golf course maintenance facilities. Each unit shall contain at least 850 square
foot of living space and two bedrooms. A minimum of two enclosed parking spaces shall be
provided for each unit The units shall be available for rent within one year of the opening of the
clubhouse A covenant which guarantees that the affordable units shall not revert to market rate
for a minimum period of thirty years shall be recorded no later than the date of recordation of the
final map
Project management, including tenant selection and income monitoring, shall be provided in a
manner to be approved by the City First priority for the units shall be given to very low to low
income employees of the Ocean Trails project. Second priority shall be given to persons within
very low to low income levels working within four miles of the City's coastal zone. Third priority
shall be given to persons within very low to low income levels, regardless of the location of
employment (if employed).
9 The total number of on-site market -rate dwelling units shall be limited to one dwelling unit per
buildable acre of land However, as an incentive to the developer to provide affordable housing,
the four (4) affordable dwelling units to be provided on-site, pursuant to Condition No A 8 above,
shall be allowed to exceed the one dwelling unit per buildable acre maximum However, in no
event shall more than 79 units (both market -rate and affordable) be constructed on the total project
site, which includes Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos 50666 and 50667.
10 In conjunction with Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667, he developer shall provide a minimum
of four (4) dwelling units off-site as rental housing, which shall be affordable to very low to low
income households
The off-site units shall be located in the City, either within the City's coastal zone or within three
miles thereof, and shall not already be designated for or used by persons or families of very low to
moderate income levels The units shall contain at least 850 square feet of habitable space and
two bedrooms The units shall be available for rent at the time when 50% of the market -rate lots
are available for sale The units shall remain affordable to very low to low income households for a
period of at least thirty years after initial occupancy at the affordable rate
Project management, including tenant selection and income monitoring, shall be provided in a
manner to be approved by the City. First priority for the units shall be given to very low to low
income employees of the Ocean Trails project Second priority shall be given to persons within
very low to low levels working within four miles of the City's coastal zone. Third priority shall be
given to persons within very low to low income levels, regardless of the location of employment (if
employed)
B. SUBDIVISION MAP ACT
1. Prior to sabinittting recordation of the Final Map for recording, pursuant to Section 66442 of the
Government Code, the subdivider 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 the preliminary title report guarantee referenced in Condition C 1, shall remain
open until the Final Map is filed with the County Recorder.
D ARCHAEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY
Prior to issuance of aradina permits. the proiect archaeologist shall submit a protocol to the City for
monitoring and for the discovery of archaeological resources. A qualified archaeologist shall be
present during all rough grading operations 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 preserved. All "finds" shall be immediately reported to the
Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement. All archaeological finds shall be first
offered to the City for preservation At the completion of grading, the protect archaeologist shall
submit a report detailing findings, if any.
PC Resolution No. 96-23
Exhibit "A" Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50666
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monitonna and for the discovery of paleontological resources. 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 areas shall be temporarily suspended
and the resources shall be removed and preserved. All "finds" shall be immediately reported to the
Director of Environmental Resources All paleontological finds shall be first offered to the City for
preservation At the completion of grading, the project paleontologist shall submit a report detailing
findinas. if anv.
E. BIOLOGY
1. Prior to issuance of grading permits, or prior to recordation of the Final of -any Map, whichever
occurs first, the developer shall submit a
Habitat Conservation Plan (HCPJ for review and comment by
local wildlife and habitat preservation groups, and subject to approval by the Planning Commission.
2 Prior to issuance of grading permits the project biological monitor shall submit a grotocol to the
City for the monitoring of biological resources in conformance with the Habitat Conservation Plan
and Environmental Imeact Report No. 36. A qualified biologist shall be present during all rough
grading operations to verify and ensure compliance with mitigation measures contained in
Environmental Impact Report No 36 for preservation of biological resources, and conformance
with the conditions and requirements of the Habitat
Conservation Plan (HCP)as described in Condition E.1 above.
F. SEWERS
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 budding permit will be issued for the construction of homes
on such lots
3. Sewer easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the ertp Engineer Director of Public
Work s to determine the final locations and requirements, prior to the recordation of the Final Map
4 Prior to -construction the issuance of grading permits, 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 Planning, Building
and Code Enforcement 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 issuance of building permits, 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 eity Engineer
Director of Public Works
PC Resolution No 96-23
Exhibit 'W'. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50666
Page 3 of 16
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G. WATER
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1. There shall be filed with the eity-Engii eer Director of Public Works 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
issuance of tire buildn 9 pei ids for t! ie first phase of col,st, uclJon required l2nor to recordation of
the Final Man.
2 Prior to recordation of the Final Map or prior to the commencement of work on the water system
serving the site, whichever occurs first, the developer must submit a labor and materials bond in an
amount to be determined by tine eity Engineer Director of Public Works in addition to either
a An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the amount estimated by the-eitq
Engineer Director of Public Works and guaranteeing the installation of the water system; or
b An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the edp Engineer Director of Public
Works indicating that the subdivider 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. A statement from the water purveyor shall be filed with the elty Engineer Director of Public Works
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 tracts. Said statement shall be dated no nivie "ian six (6) months pdor to the isstlanut;
of the btiilding Pei Init-S fOr the first phase of const, action required pnor to recordation of the Final
Mao.
4 At the time the final subdivision improvement plans are 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 Final Man is contingent upon approval of the plans and specifications mentioned above
5 All lots and golf course facilities 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
prior to recordation of the Final Man The developer shall be responsible for installation of any fire
hydrants or other improvements required by the Los Angeles County Fire Department at the time
the public streets are constructed.
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
pursuant to Condition G.5.
PC Resolution No. 96-23
Exhibit "A": Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666
Page 4 of 16
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H DRAINAGE
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Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the following requirements must
be approved prior to the recordation of the Final Map or commencement of work on the drainage
system within each approved phase of the project, whichever occurs first:
a. Provide drainage facilities in accordance with the Runoff Management Plan Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan to remove any flood hazard to the satisfaction of the"
Engineer Director of Public Works 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
Provide drainage facilities to protect the residential lots and golf course from high velocity
scouring action
d Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
e Redirect high flow runoff away from the natural drainage courses and retain low flows to
maintain adequate soil moisture conditions.
2. 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 a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to commencement of work within the
natural drainage courses crossing the site
The U S Army Corps of Engineers shall be contacted prior to alteration of any drainage courses
on-site to determine jurisdiction and permit requirements, if any, with respect to Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (as amended 1984)
All storm drain facilities shall be designed prior to recordation of the Final Map and constructed
where feasible 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 All
facilities not in accepted by the County shall comply with Condition H.5.
5 The City shall form a maintenance district prior to recordation of the Final Map, consisting of the
residential property owners and golf course owner(s) within the tract, to cover the maintenance
costs associated with all drainage outlet structures that are not accepted for maintenance by the
Los Angeles County Public Works Department Flood Control Division, that carry storm water
generated by, or passing through, the residential and golf course areas on the site to the ocean.
Neither the developer, nor any successor in interest, including but not limited to individual
purchasers of any lot within the tract, shall object to the formation of such a maintenance district by
the City All costs associated with establishing any maintenance district shall be borne by the
developer. All fees associated with such a maintenance district shall be calculated by the Director
of Public Works, and shall be based on a proportionate fair share between the owner(s) of the golf
course and owners of each residential property Written notice of this condition shall be provided to
purchasers of the golf course and purchasers of any individual lot within the development. This
condition shall also be included in the CC & R's for the tract.
6 All drainage swales and any other on -grade drainage facilities, including gunite, shall be of earth
tone color and shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement prior to issuance of grading permits.
P C Resolution No 96-23
Exhibit "A Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50666
Page 5 of 16
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Prior to the issuance of grading permits, or prior to recordation of a Final Tract Map, whichever
occurs first, the developer shall submit an Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. The Storm
Water Pollution Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. The Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall incorporate by detail or reference appropriate Post -
construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) to.
a. Implement, to the maximum extent practicable, requirements established by appropriate
governmental agencies under CEQA. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. local
ordinances and other legal authorities intended to minimize impacts from storm water
runoff on the biological integrity of natural drainage systems and water bodies:
b. Maximize to the maximum extent practicable, the percentage of permeable surfaces to
allow more percolation of storm water into the ground.
C. Minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, the amount of storm water directed to
impermeable areas:
d. Minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, parking lot pollution through the use of
appropriate BMPs, such as retention, infiltration and good housekeeping.
e. Establish reasonable limits on the clearing of vegetation from the project site including, but
not limited to, regulation of the length of time during which soil may be exposed and, in
certain sensitive cases, the prohibition of bare soil., and
f. Provide for appropriate permanent controls to reduce storm water pollutant load produced
by the development site to the maximum extent practicable.
Further. the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall contain reauirements to be adhered to durina
roiect construction. These practices should:
a. Include erosion and sediment control practices:
b. Address multiple construction activity related pollutants:
C. Focus on BMPs such as source minimization, education, good housekeeping. good waste
management, and good site planning;
d. Target construction areas and activities with the potential to generate significant pollutant
loads:
e. Require retention on the site, to the maximum extent practicable, of sediment, construction
waste, and other pollutants from construction activity:
f. Require, to the maximum extent practicable, management of excavated soil on site to
minimize the amount of sediment that escapes to streets, drainage facilities, or adjoining
properties:
g Require, to the maximum extent practicable, use of structural drainage controls to
minimize the escape of sediment and other pollutants from the site.
PC Resolution No 96-23
Exhibit "A Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50666
Page 6 of 16
h. Require, to the maximum extent practicable, containment of runoff from equipment and
vehicle washing at construction sites, unless treated to remove sediments and pollutants.
STREETS
Prior to recordation of the Final Map or commencement of work on the street system for the site,
whichever occurs first, the developer shall post a bond, cash deposit, or other City -approved
security to cover costs for the full improvements of all proposed on-site and off-site streets and
related improvements, in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works. The
bonding for said improvements may be posted in conjunction with the phasing plan as per
Resolution No 96- for Conditional Use Permit No. 162, Condition e B 1
2. The proposed on-site streets shall be dedicated for public use on the Final Map and designed to
the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer
shall submit design specifications for the on-site streets to the Director of Public Works for
approval, pursuant to the following specifications:
a. Paseo Del Mar (between Palos Verdes Drive South and "B" Street) shall be a minimum of
fifty five (55) feet in width, measured from flow line to flow line, including a ten (10) foot
wide median Parkway widths shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet on each side The total
right-of-way width shall be seventy one (71) feet. The Final Map shall reflect these
standards.
b. "A" Street (Paseo Del Mar extension) shall be a minimum of thirty six (36) feet in width,
measured from flow line to flow line Parkway widths shall be a minimum of three (3) feet
on the north side and seven (7) feet on the south side The total right-of-way width shall be
forty six (46) feet. The Final Map shall reflect these standards.
C. "B" Street shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet in width, measured from flow line to flow
line Parkway widths shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet on each side The total right-of-
way width shall be fifty six (56) feet. The Final Map shall reflect these standards.
d "C", "D", and "E" Streets shall be thirty four (34) feet in width, measured from flow line to
flow line Parkway widths shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet along the southerly side
along Streets "C", "D", and "E", and shall be a minimum of four (4) feet along the northerly
side on Streets "C", "D", and "E" The total right-of-way shall be forty six (46) feet. The
Final Map shall reflect these standards.
e A public off-street parking area shall be provided on the southerly side of Palos Verdes
Drive South, between Palos Verdes Drive South and "E" Street, west of Paseo del Mar, as
part of the West Vista Park. Said parking area shall be at the same grade as Palos Verdes
Drive South, shall contain a minimum of six (6) parking spaces, and one (1) parking space
shall be reserved for handicapped use The design of the off-street parking area and any
time restrictions shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Public Works.
Public parking and access to this area shall be prohibited after dusk.
On -street public parking shall be provided along "A" Street (Paseo Del Mar extension)
Said on -street parking area shall contain a minimum of ninety (90) parking spaces and a
minimum of five (5) parking spaces shall be reserved for handicapped use. The design of
the on -street parking area shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Public Works.
g All streets shall have a vertical type curb The developer may request roll type curbs,
subject to the review and approval of the Director of Public Works.
PC Resolution No 96-23
Exhibit "A Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50666
Page 7 of 16
h Handicapped access ramps which conform to all standards and specifications in Title 24 of
the Uniform Budding Code shall be provided at all sidewalks and at all locations where
public trails intersect with streets and/or sidewalks in or adjacent to the subject
development.
Cul-de-sacs shall be designed to the specifications of the Director of Public Works.
Street and traffic signs shall be placed at all intersections and/or corners as specified by
the Director of Public Works, shall conform to City Standards, and shall be shown on a
signage and striping plan to be attached to the street plans
k Sidewalks, where required, shall be concrete, a minimum of four (4) feet wide, and located
four adjacent to the curb.
All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially the same alignment as shown on
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666 Amended Map No 1, dated as amended -ort
ectobei 20, i 995 revised on July 31, 1996,
3 The developer shall be responsible for the design and construction of the realignment Palos
Verdes Drive South from Conqueror Drive to the eastern City limits Plans for the realignment and
reconstruction shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Public Works l2rior to
issuance of grading permits or recordation of the Final Map. whichever occurs first and shall
include a minimum twelve (12) fourteen (14) foot wide median from Conqueror Drive to Palos
Verdes Drive East and a minimum of ten(10) foot wide median from Palos Verdes Drive East to La
Rotunda Drive. In addition, the developer shall be responsible for the design and construction of
curb and gutter and full median improvements adjacent to the Portuguese Bend Club. The
construction and realignment shall also include provisions for the future signalization of the
intersections at Palos Verdes Drive South and Forrestal Drive and at Palos Verdes Drive South and
La Rotunda Drive, including the installation of all necessary underground facilities and utilities
during construction so that subsequent installation of signals at either intersection can be
accomplished without requiring future road cuts
4 Prior to recordation of anymap the Final Man, the project shall contribute to the installment of the
following street improvements based on a "fair share" of the cost as determined by the Director of
Public Works, which will be allotted only to new traffic
a Construction of a second westbound left -turn lane at the intersection of Hawthorne
Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive West.
b Construction of a second eastbound left -turn lane and a second southbound right -turn lane
at the intersection of Western and 25th Street, if approved by the City of Los Angeles The
developer shall be responsible for contacting the appropriate agencies in the City of Los
Angeles and shall provide necessary documentation to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Director of Public Works, including a letter of approval from the City of Los Angeles, for
determination of the project's fair share of the cost for improvements to the above
intersection.
5 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
6. The developer shall pay traffic impact fees prior to recordation of the Final Map 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
P.0 Resolution No 96-23
Exhibit "A" Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50666
Page 8 of 16
7. Unless already dedicated to the City, the developer shall dedicate to the City vehicular access
rights to Palos Verdes Drive South and Paseo Del Mar. A note to this effect shall be placed on the
Final Map
8. Prior to recordation of aM the Final Map, 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
project's fair share of the cost of signalizing the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and
Forrestal Drive at Paseo Del Mar, and the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and La
Rotunda Drive.
Prior to recordation of the Final Map, access to Lots 12 and 13 over Forrestal Canyon shall be
provided by a pole for each lot, with a minimum width of twelve (12) feet
Te, itative Ti act Map 50666 and access shall be via a shared private driveway, with a maximum
width of twenty-two (22) feet. A note to this effect shall be placed on the Final Map
10 Prior to recordation of the Final Map, or prior to issuance of grading permits, whichever occurs first,
the developer shall process an application for vacation of the portions of the street right-of-way
along Paseo del Mar which are to be developed for golf course uses, with the exception of the
portion of the undeveloped Paseo del Mar right-of-way seaward of the Ocean Terraces
Condominiums, which shall be retained for emergency fire access purposes, pursuant to Condition
111
11. Prior to the acceptance of the street improvements by the Cdy, the developer shall construct a
paved emergency fire access road in the undeveloped portion of the Paseo del Mar right-of-way in
compliance with the plan reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
UTILITIES
1. All utilities to and on the lots and golf course 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.
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or prior to issuance of grading
permits, 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 eity Engineer
Director of Public Works.
2. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or commencement Of wor prior to issuance of grading
permits 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 eity El gmeer Director of
Public Works.
L. EASEMENTS
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.
P.C. Resolution No. 96-23
Exhibit "A" Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50666
Page 9 of 16
2. Prior to the recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall submit design specifications for
construction of bike lanes on Palos Verdes Drive South, and pedestrian and bicycle trails within the
boundaries of the project site for review and approval by the Director's of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement, Public Works, and Recreation and Parks, as well as the City's Recreation and
Parks Committee
3 All easements are subject to review by the @itq Engineer Director of Public Works to determine the
final locations and requirements.
4 Palos Verdes Drive South On -Street Bicycle Lanes: As part of the roadway improvements required
above by Condition 13, the developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards, a Class
II bicycle lane on both the north and south sides of Palos Verdes Drive South, along the entire
length of the tract frontage on Palos Verdes Drive South. The bicycle lanes shall connect with the
bicycle lane required along the Palos Verdes Drive frontage of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No
50667 (Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.1)
5 Palos Verdes Drive South Off -Road Bicycle Path. As part of the roadway improvements required
above by Condition 1.3, the developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards, a Class
I off-road bicycle path on the south side of Palos Verdes Drive South, along the entire length of the
tract frontage This trait Qath shall have with a minimum tread width of eight (8) feet and an easy to
intermediate level of difficulty This trait >} ath shall be separated as much as possible from the
roadway by a grade change and/or landscaping This bicycle path shall connect with the bicycle
path required along the Palos Verdes Drive frontage of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50667
(Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.2)
6 Palos Verdes Drive South Pedestrian Trail: As part of the roadway improvements required above
by Condition 1.3, the developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards, a pedestrian
path trail on the south side of Palos Verdes Drive South, between the roadway and the bicycle trait
path described above in Condition L.5, along the entire length of the tract frontage on Palos Verdes
Drive South This trail shall have a minimum tread width of four (4) feet and an easy to
intermediate level of difficulty This trail shall be separated as much as possible from the roadway
by a grade change and/or landscaping This pedestrian path trail shall connect with the pedestrian
path trail required along the Palos Verdes Drive South frontage of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No
50667 (Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.3)
7 West End Bicycle Path. The developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards
dedicatetotl —1, f Rancho Palus Verdes and record on the Final Map, a twelve (12) foot wide
an off-road bicycle trail easei i ent path with a minimum tread width of eight (8) feet and an easy to
intermediate level of difficultly beginning at the northwest corner of the tract at Palos Verdes Drive
South, running south through Common Open Space Lot D to Portuguese Bend Overlook and
running east through Lot B, across Forrestal Canyon, to the parking lot west east of the clubhouse
,
an offi-, oad bicycle path with a mini, , iti, , , t, ead width of eight (8) feet and an easy to ii ite, i , ediate
Levet of difftcaitSr The bicycle path shall be located as far away as possible from the adjacent
residential properties located in the upper Portuguese Bend Club. A barrier to prevent the use of
the traif path by motorized vehicles shall be erected at its intersection with Palos Verdes Drive
South This traff path shall cross Forrestal Canyon via a bridge constructed by the develoeer and
dedicated for that purpose The portion of this path located between the northeast corner of the
West Bluff Preserve and the parking lot east of the clubhouse may be combined with the golf cart
path. This-traif path shall connect with the bicycle traffs path required in Condition Nos. L.159 and
L-44 (Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.4)
PC Resolution No 96-23
Exhibit "A Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50666
Page 10 of 16
West End Pedestrian Trail. The developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards
dedicate tu the eity of Rancho Palos Verdes and , eco,d on the Final Map, a Six (6) foot Wide a
pedestrian trail easement with a minimum tread width of four (4) feet between Palos Verdes Drive
South and the southwest corner of Lot No. 40 and five (5) feet along the rest of the trail's length.
with an easy to intermediate level of difficulty beginning in the northwest corner of the tract at Palos
Verdes Drive South, running south through Common Open Space Lot D to Portuguese Bend
Overlook and running east through Lot B, across Forrestal Canyon, to the parking lot west east of
the clubhouse The Director of Planning. Building and Code Enforcement may allow a steeper
trail in some areas if required by natural arade conditions. Wit' iin the reatfl, ed easenient. the
The pedestrian trail shall
be located as far away as possible from the adiacent residential properties located in the upper
Portuguese Bend Club. That portion of the trail between the parking lot west east of the clubhouse
and the Portuguese Bend Overlook shall be handicapped accessible A handicapped accessible,
covered rest stop shall be provided at the Portuguese Bend Overlook. This trail shall cross
Forrestal Canyon via a bridge constructed by the developer and dedicated for that purpose, as
required in Condition L.7 This trail shall connect with the pedestrian trails required in Condition
Nos. L.9 and L.15 (Cross reference California Coastal Commission Special Condition 3.A.5)
9 Forrestal Canyon Fire Access and Pedestrian Trail. The developer shall dedicate to the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes and record on the Final Map, a fifteen (15) foot wide fire access easement,
with pedestrian and bicycle access, within Common Open Space Lots B and C, extending from the
end of Street "E", parallel to the western side of Forrestal Canyon, and terminating at the off-road
bicycle path and pedestrian trails required in Condition Nos. L.7 and L.8 Within this easement, the
developer shall construct to Los Angeles County Fire Department standards, an all-weather fire
access road. A break -away barrier, approved by the Fire Department, to prevent the use of the trail
by unauthorized motor vehicles, but which allows pedestrian and bicycle traffic to pass through,
shall be installed at the entrance to the access easement at the end of Street "E" In addition, the
developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record on the final map two six (6)
foot wide pedestrian trail easements within Common Open Space Lots B and C, which connect the
terminus of Streets "D" and "C" to the fire access road described in this condition. Within these two
easements, the developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards a pedestrian path
with a minimum tread width of three (3) feet and an easy to intermediate level of difficulty This trail
shall connect with the pedestrian trail required in Condition No. L.B. (Cross reference California
Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.10)
10 Paseo Del Mar Off -Road Bicycle Path. The developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards dedicate to theeiYof Ranc io Palos VeI des w id , eco, d oi i the Final Map, a twelve #2)
foot wide a Class I off-road bicycle trail -easement path with a minimum tread width of eight (8) feet
and an intermediate level of difficulty beginning at the southeast intersection of Palos Verdes Drive
South and Paseo Del Mar, along the east side of Paseo Del Mar and "A" Street (Paseo Del Mar
extension) within Golf Course Lot No 38 to the parking lot on the east side of
the clubhouse ,
Plan standa, ds, an ofF-, oad bicycle pat'. wit' i a n 1411*1 nUI I I ti ead widt , vf eight (8) feet and an
rite. medwate 'eve' of dufficuftr This ti path shall be separated as much as possible from the
roadway by a grade change and/or landscaping. This traif path shall connect with the bicycle traifs
aths described in Condition L.5 and L.1744 (Cross reference California Coastal Commission,
Special Condition 3.A.8)
11 Paseo Del Mar Pedestrian Trail. As part of the roadway improvements required by Condition 1.2,
the developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards, a four (4) foot wide pedestrian
trail with an intermediate level of difficultly, beginning at the southeast intersection of Palos Verdes
Drive South and Paseo Del Mar, along the east side on Paseo Del Mar and "A" Street (Paseo Del
Mar extension) to the the small (45 space) public parking lot east of the
clubhouse This trail shall be separated as much as possible from the roadway by a grade change
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and/or landscaping. This trail shall connect with the trails described in Condition L.6, L.8 and
L 1745 (Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.9)
12. West Bluff Preserve Bluff Top Pedestrian Trail. The developer shall dedicate to t! it; eity of Rai,
Palos Verdes aj id recoi d of , t! je FI, iial Map; construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards a four (4)
fact wide soft -footed pedestrian trail easement with a minimum tread width of two (2) feet and an
easy to intermediate level of difficulty beginning at the terminus of the pedestrian trail required in
Condition L 8 (aLthe Portuguese Overlook), through West Bluff Preserve (Lot E) along the upper
bluff top to the eastern boundary of Lot E and connecting with the pedestrian trail easement
lei it
required in Condition L 13. Withu i t' ns easei nent, the developei zfl fall consti act to eonceptual
Traft Plan standards, a so "-oted pedestnan path Yvith a maXIMU11. tread width of two (2) foot and
an easy to intermediate 'eve' of difficultly, (Cross Reference California Coastal Commission,
Special Condition 3 A 15)
13. West Bluff Preserve Lateral Access Pedestrian Trail. The developei zhall dedicate to the eity of
Rancho Polos Verdes and record on the Final Map, construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards
a f6tir (4) foot wide pedestrian trail easeine, it with a maximum tread width of two (2) feet and an
easy to intermediate level of difficulty beginning from the pedestrian trail required in Condition L 8,
within Golf Course Lot 38 and, parallel to the eastern boundary of West Bluff Preserve (Lot E), to
the bluff top and connecting to the pedestrian trail required in Condition LA 2. Within 1:1 iis ease, , ie, it,
the develope, b' fall construct to eoi iceptual 9FI ails Plan stap idards, a o "-oted pedest, ia, , path
with a iriaxinmin tread width of two (2) foot and an easy to intennediate level of difficultly This trail
may be combined with the golf cart path. (Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special
Condition No 3 A 14)
La Rotonda Parkina Lot Combined Bicvcle Path and Pedestrian Trail The developer shall
construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards a combined bicycle path and pedestrian trail with a
minimum tread width of eight (8) feet and an easy to intermediate level of difficulty beginning at the
west end of the La Rotonda Parking Lot, south though School District property and Golf Course Lot
No. 38 to the Bluff Top Activity Corridor. This combined path/trail shall connect with the combined
off-road bicycle Path and pedestrian trail required in Condition L.17.
15 Halfway Point Park Pedestrian Loop Trail: The developer shall dedicate to the eity of Ran
Palos VeI des and record on the HI ial M construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards a twelve
(12) foot wide combined pedestrian and handicapped accessible trail easemerrt with a minimum
tread width of five (5) feet and an easy level of difficulty beginning near the telinIntis of Sheet"A"
(Pasec Del Mar extension) at the small (45 space) parking lot east of the clubhouse. , u, ,lung
thi otighavif eatirse I=ot No. se, on the east side of the small (45 space) public parking lot, throttgh
the tippei portion Half Way Point Park (Eot 11), then running around the entire boundary of Half
Way Point Park (Lot H), and then itinning along the south side of to the large (150 space) parking
lot to Fornistm eanyon on the west side of the clubhouse i edeasennei
develope, sha" constiuct to eoncuptualTrails Plan standards, a pedeshian and handicapped
accessible path wit', a ininin-itin, tread width of five (5) feetand an easy level of difficulty The
Director of Planning. Building and Code Enforcement may allow a steel2er trail in some areas if
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required by natural grade conditions This trail shall connect with the pedestrian trails required in
Conditions Nos E-9; L 16 and L 17, and the combined pedestrian and handicapped accessible trail
required in Condition L 8 (Cross Reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition
3A16)
16 Sewer Easement Pedestrian Trail The developer shall dedicate to the eity of Rancho Palo
�f;rdes and iecord on the Final , construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards a saw
wide pedestrian trail easememtt with a minimum tread width of four (4) feet and an easy to
intermediate level of difficulty beginning at the eastern boundary of Half Way Point Park (Lot H),
east along the upper edge of "Slide Scarp C' (north of Golf Hole No. 18) to the bluff edge generally
in the center of Golf Course Lot No. 38. , tl ie develope, sl all construct to
eanceptatim Trails Plan standaids, a pedestnan pat'. with a maxiintin, tread width of four (4) fe
The upper portion of the trail (north of Golf Course
Hole No 18) may be used by golf carts and maintenance vehicles, and the tread width may be
increased accordingly This trail shall connect to the pedestrian trails required in Conditions L.15
and L.17te. (Cross reference portions of California Coastal Commission, Special Conditions
3 X42 and 3.A.13)
17. Bluff Top Activity Corridor Combined Bicycle Path and Pedestrian Trail. The developer shall
;;dicate to the eity of Rai icho Palos Veides a, id , ecurd on the Fn is' Map, construct to Conceptual
Trails Plan standards an off-road bicycle path and pedestrian trail easement
with a minimum tread width of eight (8) feet and an easy to intermediate level of difficulty beginning
from the eastern boundary of Half Way Point Park (Lot H), running parallel to the bluff top through
the Bluff Top Public Access Corridor (Lot K) to the eastern tract boundary at La Rotonda Canyon
luad bicycle and pedestipan path with a inaxinitrin tread width of eight (0) feet and an easy to
This combined pathttrail shall connect to the combined off-road
bicycle path and pedestrian trails aiong on the eastern -edge west side of La Rotonda Canyon
required in Condition No. L.14. (Cross California Coastal
Commission, Special Condition 3.A.12)
18. Bluff Top Activit~r Corridor Pedestrian Trail The developer shall dedicate to the aty of Rant
Palos Verdes and,ecoid On the �inal construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards a fou, (4)
foot wide soft -footed pedestrian trail easement with a minimum tread width of two feet and an easy
to intermediate level of difficulty beginning from the eastern boundary of Half Way Point Park (Lot
H), along the bluff top through the Bluff Top Public Access Corridor (Lot K) to the eastern tract
boundary at La Rotonda Canyon. Within this easement, the developei shall construct to
eoi ceptuai T, ails Plan standexi ds, a soff-footed pedesh iai , pat! I Wit! 1 21 11 IaXil 1 IUI I I ti ead width of two
(2) feet ai id an easy to u ite, i , iediate level of difficulty. This trail shall connect to the bluff top
pedestrian and handicapped trail required in Condition No. L 15 and the bluff top pedestrian trail
alang the eastern edge of La Rotonda eanyon located in Vesting Tentative Tract No 50667 via a
bridge across La Rotonda Canyon, constructed W the developer and dedicated for that purpose.
(Cross Reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3 A 11)
19 Halfway Point Park Beach Access Pedestrian Trail: The developer shall dedicate tot' 10 eity 0
Rancho Palos Veides and record on the final .. a construct to Conceptual Trails Plan Standards a
hvelve (12) foot wide public soft -footed pedestrian trailease,with a minimum tread width of
four feet and an easy to challenging level of difficulty beginning at the terminus of the trail
required in Condition L 15 on the eastern boundary of Half Way Point Park (Lot H) and proceeding
down the bluff face through the upper portion of Half Way Point Preserve (Lot F) and through the
Bluff Dedication Area (Lot G) and terminating at the shoreline This trail shall connect with the trail
required in Condition no L15 , tl ie developer shall t;unmi act to epriceptual
Trails Plan st I oted pede h ia, i pat'. wit' i a , , enn, v iti, it h ead widtl i of fba, (4) feet
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311 easy to Intennediate level of difficulty- (Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special
Condition 3 A 7)
20. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of all public trails specified in Conditions L 4
through L 19 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 rough grading ac" within each workable phase and shall be completed
upon acceptance of all street improvements by the City. Dedication of the public trails shall occur
at the time the Final Map is recorded
21. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record on the Final Map a
lateral public access easement for passive recreational use from the twenty-five (25) foot contour
line seaward to the tract boundary.
22 The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record on the Final
Map, a public vehicular access easement, over the full width of the driveway that provides
access to the clubhouse and the large (150 space) parking lot, from the terminus of Paseo
Del Mar to the most westerly end of the driveway adjacent to Forrestal Canyon
23 Where pedestrian trails or bicycle path are located within a common open space lot which is not
required to be dedicated to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes or a golf course lot, the developer
shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record on the Final map an easement for
public trail purposes Bicycle path easements shall have a minimum width of twelve (12) feet and
pedestrian trail easements shall have a minimum width of six U feet Where pedestrian trails and
bicycle paths are parallel to each other, the required easements may be combined into a single
easement as follows: 1) the minimum separation between the adtacent tread widths shall be three
(3) feet, 2) the combined easement shall be a minimum of eighteen 0 8) feet where there is a four
(4) foot wide pedestrian tread width and a minimum of nineteen (19) feet where there is a five (55
foot pedestrian tread width (bicycle tread width is eight (8) feet in all cases)
24. Where pedestnan trails and/or bicvcle paths are combined with golf cart paths. safetv measures in
addition to signage shall be explored in order to minimize conflicts between„ pedestrian/bicyclist and
golf carts. Measures that may required by the Director of Public Works may include. but are not
limited to the addition of lane striping. If safetyproblems arise once the pedestrian trails. bicycle
paths and _golf cart paths are operational, the Planning Commission may impose additional
requirements, including requiring that the pedestrian trails and/or bicycle paths not be combined
with golf cart paths.
M SURVEY MONUMENTATION
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 Director of Public Works.
2 Within twenty-four (24) months from the date offiimg-recordation of the Final Map, the developer
shall set remaining required survey monuments and center line be points and furnish the center line
be notes to the eity E, gineer Director of Public Works.
3. All lot corners shall be referenced with permanent survey markers in accordance with City
Municipal Code The survey markers shall be inspected and accepted by the City Prior to the
release of the bond referenced in Condition M 1.
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N. STREET NAMES AND NUMBERING
Any street names and house numbering plans shall be provided to the City by the developer for
approval by the -e ty Engineer Director of Public Works grrior to the recordation of the Final Map
O PARK AND OPEN SPACE DEDICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall pay to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,
dedicate land, or a combination thereof to satisfy requirements of the Quimby Act. The land value
used to calculate the fee shall be determined through a M.A.I. appraisal prepared and provided to
the City within 60 days of City approval of the project
S2. In order to cover the maintenance costs associated with all public parks and trails located within the
tract pnor to the recordation of the Final Map, the City shall either 1) form a maintenance district
consisting of the residential property owners and golf course owner(s) within the tract; or 2) include
such areas in a City wide assessment district, or 3) otherwise assume responsibility for the
maintenance of such areas Neither the developer nor any successors in interest, including but not
limited to individual purchasers of any individual lot(s), shall object to the formation of any such
maintenance district(s) by the City All fees associated with any such maintenance district(s) shall
be calculated by the Director of Public Works and shall be based on a proportionate fair share
between the owner(s) of the golf course and owner of each residential property, or as otherwise
deemed appropriate by the City based on the type of maintenance district formed and the
allocation of benefits. Written notice of this condition shall be provided to purchasers of the golf
course and purchasers of any individual lot within the development This condition shall also be
included in the CC & R's for the tract
4-3. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record on the Final Map Lots
A, E, F, G, H, I and K, as public open space Lot A (West Vista Park) shall be a minimum of 1.5
acres in size Lot E (West Bluff Preserve) shall be a minimum of 7 acres in size Lot F (Halfway
Point Preserve) shall be a minimum of 3.3 acres in size Lot G (Coastal Bluff dedication) shall be a
minimum of 24 4 acres in size Lot H (Halfway Point Park) shall be a minimum of 5.1 acres in size.
Lot I (Bluff Top Wildlife Corridor) shall be a minimum of 1 0 acre in size Lot K (Bluff Top Public
Access Corridor) shall be a minimum of 8.9 acres in size
4. Prior to recordation of the Final Map. the boundary line between Lot A (lest Vista Park) and Lot
No. 12 shall be modified such that the boundary line is located at the toe of the slope adjacent to
the north and east side of the building pad of Lot No. 12
P. RELATED APPLICATIONS
The approval is conditioned upon compliance with all conditions of approval for Tentative Parcel
Map No. 20970, Conditional Use Permit No 162 and Grading Application No 1541, which are
incorporated herein by reference and are hereby made a part of this approval
2 This approval is conditioned upon compliance with all mitigation measures contained in
Environmental Impact Report No 36 and the Mitigation Monitoring Program, which are
incorporated herein by reference and are hereby made a part of this approval
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Q COASTAL ZONE RESTRICTION
1. The Final Map shall clearly delineate and label the "Coastal Setback Zone" line as established in
the City's Coastal Specific Plan A note shall be placed on the map stating that no permanent
structures (except for structures associated with public amenities or unless as allowed by another
proiect condition of approval) shall be allowed closer than twenty-five (25) feet to the Coastal
Setback Zone. This area shall be designated on the final map as a "Building/Grading Restriction"
area. All residential lots shown on the Final Map shall provide for a minimum buildable area of
3,000 square feet of contiguous area, exclusive of required setbacks and any portions of the lot
located seaward of the Budding Grading Restriction Line, or they shall be eliminated from the Final
Map
R MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
All costs associated with implementation of the Mitigation Monitonng Program shall be the
responsibility of the developer.
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