PC RES 1996-025•
PC RESOLUTION NO 96-25
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISIONS TO CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO 162 FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
IN CONNECTION WITH REVISION "C" TO THE OCEAN TRAILS PROJECT
(VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS 50666 AND 50667 AND
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NOS 20970 AND 23004), 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 (.e 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 a 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" Streetf'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 a 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:
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)
P.C. Resolution No 96-25
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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 project
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 lots 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 resin 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. 3 to Environmental Impact Report No. 36
prepared in association with the proposed revisions to the Ocean Traits 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 hereby
incorporates into this P.C. Resolution, by reference, the Final EIR No 36, the Supplemental EIR, Addenda Nos.
12, 3 and 4, and Resolution No 92-115 (which includes, without limitation, the detailed statement of overriding
considerations set forth therein)
Section 2: Pursuant to Sections 17 06 030 and 17.56.060 of the Development Code, the Planning
Commission, in approving the revisions to Conditional Use Permit No 162 to implement the Residential Planned
Development, finds as follows
A. That the proposed uses are consistent with the General Plan and its objectives The General Plan land
use map designates almost the entre project site as Residential, with a maximum density of one
dwelling unit per acre, and shows 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.
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With 75 residential units on approximately 77 2 acres, the density is below one dwelling unit per acre
and, therefore, consistent with the General Plan
Further, that the project complies with the criteria set forth in the General Plan for the Natural,
Socio/Cultural and Urban Overlay Control Districts on the site. As conditioned, the project preserves
natural drainage courses and significant geologic, biologic and hydrologic features in compliance with
the Natural Overlay Control District, protects areas that have significant historical, archeological or
cultural importance in compliance with the Socio/Cultural District and preserves, protects and
enhances public views and vistas in compliance with the Urban Overlay Control District
B That the proposed residential use is specifically permitted and the proposed residential density is
consistent with the Residential Single Family, One Dwelling Unit Per Acre (RS -1) zoning designation
and the requirements of a Residential Planned Development (RPD) special district, as shown on the
City's Official Zoning Map
The project provides a minimum of thirty percent of the Residential Planned Development as common
open space, which open space is sited in a manner that is accessible to viewing by the general public
from public roads and walkways and preserves views to the coast
C That given the adjacent land uses and the project's location and design, as modified herein, and
conditions imposed through this permit, the 261.4 acre site is adequate in size and configuration to
accommodate the proposed uses including a Residential Planned Development, golf course and
public open space, and that the Residential Planned Development complies, or is conditioned to be
consistent with, the Development Standards contained in Development Code Section 17.06.040.
D That given the adjacent land uses and the project's location and design, as modified herein, and the
conditions imposed by Conditional Use Permit No. 163, as revised and attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, the site is adequate in lot size and configuration to accommodate
the golf course, clubhouse and related facilities.
E. That the site is served by Palos Verdes Drive South which is an improved street designed to carry the
type and quantify of traffic that would be generated by the proposed project.
F That, given the site location, project design, and conditions imposed through this permit and attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", including setbacks, heights, lighting, landscaping, fencing and other conditions,
the proposed use will not significantly adversely affect the peace, health, safety, or general welfare of
the area, nor will it be materially detrimental to property values, jeopardize, endanger, or otherwise
constitute a menace to the public health, safety, and welfare of persons in the surrounding area
G That the proposed project, as conditioned, mitigates or reduces significant adverse effects to adjacent
properties or the permitted uses thereof The Planning Commission finds that the social, recreational,
and other benefits of the project outweigh any unavoidable adverse environmental impacts that may
occur. The project implements the RS-1/RPD designation of the site as shown in the Official Zoning
Map, General Plan, and Coastal Specific Plan, while preserving a minimum of thirty (30) percent of
each tract as common open space, exclusive of the golf course uses, with public parking, trails, and
vista points that will provide public recreational opportunities and preserve public vistas and habitat
areas.
Section 3 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 Conditional Use Permit No 162
PC Resolution No 96-25
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Section 4 For the forgoing reasons, and based on information and findings contained in the public
record, including Staff Reports, Minutes, records of proceedings, and evidence presented at the public
hearings, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves revisions to
Conditional Use Permit No 162, 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 Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No 50666 and 50667 by the City Council, and, 3) approval of draft 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 Alberio, Cartwright, Ng, Whiteneck, Vice Chairman Vannorsdall and
Chairman Clark
NOES None
ABSTENTIONS None
ABSENT Commissioner Franklin
Carolynn Pdru
Director of Planning, Building
and Code Enforcement, and
Secretary to the Planning
Commission
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Lawrence E Clark
Chairman
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"EXHIBIT A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO 162 - REVISION "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
1. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. DEVELOPER AGREEMENT
1. Within thirty (30) days of approval of Revision "C" to the Conditional Use Permit, 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. Approval of the revisions to Conditional Use Permit No 162 is subject to the approval of revisions to
Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 50666 and 50667
proposal forpa, ticipation shall be submitted to the ety p, ior to the izozouai me ofgI adii ig permits.
43. In compliance with Fish and Game Code Section 7114, the developer shall submit to the City a
cashier's check payable to the Los Angeles County Clerk in the amount of $850 00 for a filing fee
and a cashier's check in the amount of $25 00 for a documentary handling fee within 48 hours of
City approval of these permits The developer shall also pay any fine imposed by the Department
of fish and Game, if required
54. 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
B. COMPLETION PER APPROVED PLANS
The developer shall designate appropriate workable phases (portions of the development to
include adjoining clusters of lots, their streets of access, finish grading phases, supporting off-site
improvements and on-site drainage and utility improvements) that shall be approved by the Director
of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and the Director of Public Works prior to issuance of
grading permits.
2. Any workable phase not under construction which has been scanfied through grading operations
shall be irrigated and landscaped Temporary irrigation lines may be approved by the Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement
3 Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the developer shall post a bond, cash deposit, or other
City -approved security to guarantee substantial vegetative cover and maintenance of all finish
graded lots which have not been sold for development.
4 No building permits shall be issued prior to finish grading within the workable phase of the site in
which each lot is located and until the Director of Planning, Budding and Code Enforcement has
determined that all drainage facilities and common area and off-site improvements in the workable
phase of the site and necessary for development of the phase in the approved construction plan
and as depicted in the approved construction plan in which the lots or structures are located are
completed, to the extent that the lots or structures are accessible and able to support development
5. All lots within each approved workable phase of the tract shall be graded concurrently
C PERMIT EXPIRATION AND COMPLETION DEADLINE
Pursuant to Development Code Section 17.67 090, this permit shall expire within twenty four (24)
months from the date that the Coastal Permit associated with this Conditional Use Permit is
approved by the last responsible agency, unless grading permits for the lots within each Vesting
Tentative Tract Map have been applied for and are being diligently pursued Extensions of up to
one (1) year each may be granted by the Planning Commission, if requested in writing prior to
expiration
2. If finished grading and construction of the streets and utilities have not been completed and
accepted within two (2) years from the date of recordation of each Final Map, Conditional Use
Permit No 162 shall expire and be of no further effect, unless, prior to expiration, a written request
for extension pursuant to Section 17.56 080 of the City's Development Code is filed with the
Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and is granted by the Planning
Commission. Otherwise, a new Conditional Use Permit must be approved prior to further
development of the tracts.
D AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The developer shall provide a minimum of four (4) dwelling units on-site as rental housing, which is
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)
2. 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 D 1 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
3 The 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.
PC Resolution No 96-25
Exhibit "A Conditional Use Permit No 162
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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)
E LANDSCAPING
Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall submit a firraf preliminary landscape and
irrigation plan to the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement for review and approval
of all common open space areas within the boundaries of the Vesting Tentative Tracts, roadway
medians and public trait Tire final W idscape and its igabo; i plat, s! tall confOrrn to tire 631115011
State Model Watei Efficient Landscape erdinance (pe, State Assembly Bill 325) which shall
include the following.
a. A minimum of eighty percent (80%) drought tolerant plant materials for all landscaped
areas.
b Landscaping within all common areas shall be planted in such a manner so that views
from adjacent properties and any public right-of-way are not affected and so that solar
access to all dwelling units is protected.
c All trees selected shall be of a species which reasonably could be maintained at 16 feet,
Said trees shall be maintained not to exceed 16 feet in height
d The re -seeding and re-establishment of natural plant species for all of the disturbed
common open space areas Said plan shall include site specific and non-invasive species,
and shall be reviewed and commented on by the project biologist and interested parties,
and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement
e Landscaping and irrigation plans for all rough graded surfaces which have been scarified
through grading operations.
f The landscaped entries and buffer zones shall meet the standards for Intersection Visibility
(Section 17 42 060), as identified in the Development Code.
9 lingabon systems shall ublize drip and bubblei systems wheieve; possible. eantrolled
spi ay syste, , is may be used wl im e di ip vI bubblei systei , is ai e i iot app, opi ;ate All
spi n kim 2 ieads sl iall be adjusted to avoid over-spi ar
h All 1 nuh watei use ai eas sl all be n , igated sepa, ately h oi n droug' it tole, u, it a, eas
i 1111gabon systems shall be on automatic. timers and shall be adjusted for seasonal water
needs.
Where piactreal, tIMISIbullal landscaping on graded slopesshall screen the pajeces right
so ghting tit, seen hoin stinotinding areas.
2. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall submit a final landscape and irrigation
plan to the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement for review and approval of all
common open space areas within the boundaries of the Vesting Tentative Tracts, roadway
medians and public trails. The final landscape and irrigation plan shall conform to the California
P.C. Resolution No 96-25
Exhibit "A": Conditional Use Permit No 162
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State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (per State Assembly Bill 325) and shall include
the followin-a
a. A minimum of eighty percent (80%) drought tolerant plant materials for all landscaped
areas.
b Landscaping within all common areas shall be planted in such a manner so that views
from adjacent properties and anypublic right-of-way are not affected and so that solar
access to all dwelling units is protected.
C. All trees selected shall be of a species which reasonably could be maintained at 16 feet
Said trees shall be maintained not to exceed 16 feet in height.
d. The landscaped entries and buffer zones shall meet the standards for Intersection Visibility
(Section 17 42 060). as identified in the Development Code.
e. Irrigation systems shall utilize drip and bubbler systems wherever possible Controlled
spray systems may be used where drip or bubbler systems are not appropriate All
sprinkler heads shall be adjusted to avoid aver -spray.
f. All NO water use areas shall be irrigated separately from drought tolerant areas
g- Irrigation systems shall be on automatic timers and shall be adjusted for seasonal water
needs.
''z- 3. Within 30 days after Final Map approval, or before sale of any individual lot, whichever occurs first,
the developer shall submit to the City a Covenant to Maintain Property to protect views for each lot.
All fees associated with recording said covenants shall be paid by the developer
F TRACT FENCING PLANS
A complete project fencing plan for each tract included in this approval (including public trails,
habitat areas, warning signage, and proposed fence and wall details) shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement prior to issuance of grading
permits or recordation of the Final Map, whichever occurs first. It shall be the responsibility of the
developer to install this fencing prior to sale of any lot within each workable phase Said fencing
plans shall incorporate the following
a A 42 inch high pipe rail fence or similar fencing of suitable design shall be placed along the
length of the bluff top on the seaward side of the bluff top pedestrian trail, subject to the
review and approval of the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement It shall
be the responsibility of the developer to install this fencing and warning signage to coincide
with the construction of the bluff top pedestrian and bicycle trail.
b A protective fence around the California gnatcatcher habitat areas and around all wildlife
corridors adjacent to residential development, or as otherwise required by the Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement shall be installed Fencing of all enhancement
areas shall also be required, subject to the review and approval of the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement. Said fencing shall satisfy all requirements of the project
biologist, incorporate a method to prevent domesticated animals from entering the habitat
areas, include appropriate warning signage, and shall be black or dark green in color
Temporary fencing shall be installed around the existing wildlife corridors and habitat areas
prior to the issuance of grading permits and the permanent fencing shall be installed prior
to the sale of any lot within adjacent workable phases
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Exhibit "A" Conditional Use Permit No 162
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C. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666
1) A decorative fence, minimum height five (5) feet and maximum height six (6) feet,
which allows a minimum of 90% light and air to pass through shall be required
along all street side setbacks and within all rear setback areas (along the rear and
side property lines), ,
lencing along Lhe ma. p.operty line shall be setback a ... *I ffil Itim of five (5) fee
fi-oin the ietaining wall alonki Street"A" (Paseo Del Mai extension) If not
specifically addressed above, said fencing shall be required along all property
lines directly abutting common open space lots. Said fencing shall meet the
minimum standard design requirements of pool fencing Any change to this
criteria must be approved by the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement.
d Vesting Tentative Tract Mao No. 50667
1) Except for Lot Nos. to 20 through z't 23, a decorative, minimum height five (5)
feet, maximum height six (6) feet fence which allows a minimum of 90% light and
air to pass through shall be required along all street side setbacks and within all
rear setback areas (along the rear and side property lines) Said fencing shall also
be required along the western side property line of Lot Nos. 33, 34 and 35 and
along tl ie eastern side p, operty Iine of Lot No 33 If not specifically addressed
above, said fencing shall be required for all property lines directly abutting
common open space lots or the golf course Said fencing shall meet the minimum
standard design requirements of pool fencing Any change to this criteria must be
approved by the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement.
2) A decorative, uniform wall or fence shall be required along the rear property lines
of Lot Nos. t$ 20 through 24 23.
2. Chain link or other wire fencing is prohibited on any portion of any lot within the tract rp oject, except
as otherwise required by the project biologist for habitat protection
3 Rhin the front and street side setback areas,
fences, walls, or hedges up to a maximum of twenty four (24) inches in height shall be permitted
G TRAILS PLAN IMPLEMENTATION/PUBLIC AMENITIES PLAN
Prior to issuance of any grading permit, or prior to recordation of any Final Map, whichever occurs
first, the developer shall submit a detailed Public Amenities Plan, including signage, specific design
standards and placement for all trails, vista points and parking facilities, and other amenities
consistent with the Conceptual Trails Plan, subject to the review of the Recreation and Parks
Committee, the Directors of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, Public Works and Parks
and Recreation, and approval by the City Council. The Public Amenities Plan shall be in
substantial conformance with the program submitted by the developers and described in the
"Ocean Trails Conceptual Public Amenities and Coastal Access Program, Rancho Palos Verdes
Subregion 7", dated July 1994
PC Resolution No 96-25
Exhibit "A" Conditional Use Permit No 162
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2. The existing remnant from the World War II facilities located at Halfway Point Park shall be
preserved as part of the Public Amenities Plan. A plaque commemorabna the facilely and
describing its use shall be placed at the location.
3 Dedication of the public trails and open space lots shall occur at the time any Final Map is
recorded
S-4. Construction of the public trails and improvements required in the Public Amenities Plan shall be
the obligation of the developer Construction shall coincide with the project grading activity for each
approved workable phase within each tract and shall be completed upon acceptance of street
improvements within each tract
H MITIGATION MEASURES
1. The development shall comply with all mitigation measures of Environmental Impact Report No
36. Where more restrictive language appears in these conditions of approval, the more restrictive
language shall control
2 All costs associated with implementation of the Mitigation Monitoring Program shall be the
responsibility of the Developer.
IL DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL LOTS
NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS
In addition to the four on-site affordable housing units required in Condition D 1, no more than thirty
nine (39) single family residential units shall be permitted in Tract No 50666 and no more than
thirty six (36) single family residential units shall be permitted in Tract 50667.
J. PROJECT DESIGN
Prior to the issuance of grading permits, a final tractrp oiect site plan shall be submitted to the
Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement for review and approval, identifying the
location of all lots, streets and other lot improvements including drainage structures and features,
building pad areas and elevations, and utility easements, as depicted on Vesting Tentative Tract
Map Nos. 50666 and 50667, dated as revised on July 31, 1996
2. All single family residential development shall conform to the specific standards contained in this
permit or, if not addressed herein, the RS -1 (RPD) development standards of the Development
Code shall apply.
3 Any significant changes in the development characteristics of the Residential Planned
Development, including but not limited to the number of dwelling units, street and lot configuration
or modifications to the finished contours, shall require that an application for a major revision to the
Conditional Use Permit be filed. The scope of the review shall be limited to the request for
modification and any items reasonably related to the request, and shall be subject to approval by
the Planning Commission Before any minor changes are made to the Residential Planned
Development, the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement shall report to the Planning
Commission a determination of significance.
4 Developers of individual properties shall participate in any Design Review Committee ("DRC") or
similar body processes in place at the City at the time development and/or construction plans for
each individual residence are submitted to the City for review.
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5. No grading or construction of permanent structures on any individual lot shall be allowed closer
than twenty-five (25) feet to the Coastal Setback Zone.
K. COMMON OPEN SPACE BONDS
A minimum of 30% of the acreage of each residential Tract No. 50666 and No. 50667, exclusive of
the golf course area, shall remain as common open space. In Tract No. 50666, the lots
considered for the purpose of calculating the minimum required common open space are Lot A
(West Vista Park) at 1 5 acres in size; Lot B -4B (Forrestal Canyon) at 5.3 acres in size, Lot 63 D
(Portuguese Bend Fire Break) at 1.0 acre in size, Lot C (Forrestal Canyon Fire Break) at 2 4 acres
in size, and, Lot J (Palos Verdes Drive South Frontage) at 2-2 16 acres In Tract No 50667, the
lots considered for the purpose of calculating the minimum required common open space are: Lot
A (La Rotonda Drive Frontage) at 0 6 acres in size; Lot B (Palos Verdes Drive South Frontage) at
31 acres in size, Lot C (La Rotonda Canyon) at 4-2 4 5 acres in size; Lot D (East Vista Park) at 1.2
acres in size, and, Lot H (East Bluff Preserve Fire Break) at 5-3 5 0 acres in size.
2 Pnor to recordation of each Final Map orconnnencenrentof wor issuance of the grading permit,
whichever occurs first, the developer shall post a bond, cash deposit, or other City -approved
security to ensure the completion of all common area improvements including: rough grading,
landscaping, irrigation, public trails, drainage facilities, and other site features as per approved
plans.
L. CC&Rs
Prior to approval of the final map, copies of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) shall
be submitted to the Director of Planning, Budding and Code Enforcement and the City Attorney for
review and approval Said CC&R's shall reflect standards provided in Chapter 17.14
(Homeowners' Association) of the Development Code, including those items identified herein, and
any applicable conditions of Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 50666 and 50667
2. All necessary legal agreements and documents, including Homeowners' Association, deed
restrictions, covenants, dedication of common open space and development rights, public
easements, and proposed methods of maintenance and perpetuation of all common open space,
on-site drainage facilities and any other hydrological improvements shall be submitted and
approved by the City Attorney and the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement prior to
approval of each Final Map. Said CC&R's shall include, but not be limited to, the following
provisions:
a. All provisions required by Section 17 14 (Homeowners' Association) of the City's
Development Code.
b. Membership in the Homeowners' Association shall be inseparable from ownership in the
individual lots
The "Development Standards and Design Guidelines" for the project whichidentifrcatio,1of
identifies all materials which affect structure appearance and use restrictions, including but
not limited to architectural controls, structure and roof materials, exterior finishes,
walls/fences, exterior lighting, and the standards of development contained in subsections
M through V of this document (Grading, Development Plans for Construction of Individual
Residences, Private Lot Open Space, Setbacks, Minimum Open Space Requirements of
Individual Residences, Budding Facades and Rooflines, Heights, Lighting, and Appliances).
A niantial containing this information copy of the "Development Standards and Design
Guidelines shall be provided by the developer and/or Homeowners' Association to each
individual landowner upon purchase of any lot or residence.
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Exhibit "A". Conditional Use Permit No. 162
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d All future residential structures, accessory structures, improvements, and/or landscaping
shall be subject to review by the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement
and/or "DRC" as described below in Condition N 1 and construction and installations of
said structures and improvements shall conform to the City -approved plans.
e Dedicate to the City the right to prohibit construction of residential structures on slopes
greater than a 3.1 gradient, except for Lots in TI act No. 5e66:7 where ti te building pad
split by 2al transitional slopes.
Exterior residential lighting shall be limited to the standards of Environmental Protection set
forth in Section 17.54 of the City Development Code
g Lot coverage, setback, height and private open space shall comply with the requirements
for each residential structure as detailed in these Conditions of Approval
Requirements for solar installations shall conform to the Development Standards of
Section 17.40 and Extreme Slope restrictions of Section 17 57 of the Development Code.
All landscaping (including parkway trees) shall be selected and maintained so that no trees
or group of trees obstructs views from the public right-of-way or adjacent properties
consistent with City Council policy regarding street trees.
j No landscaping or accessory structure shall block or significantly obstruct solar access to
any lot
k. The outlet structures for the on-site drainage improvements shall be preserved and
maintained by the City through the establishment of a maintenance district comprised of
the members of the Homeowner's Association A note to this effect shall be placed on
each Final Map.
I Disposal of cuttings of non-native invasive plant species or any ornamental plant species
shall be prohibited in common and public open space areas.
M. Information detailing covenants prohibiting the developer and any successors in interest of
the developer, including but not limited to, any purchaser of an individual lot in this
subdivision, from contesting the formation of a maintenance district, referred to in
subsection L 2 k. above and in Condition Nos. H 5 and 0.2 of Resolution No 96- and
Condition Nos H.5 and O 2 of Resolution No. 96-
n Identification of all public trail easements for pedestrian and bicycle use. The CC&R's shall
also prohibit individually owned structures, accessory structures, fences, walls, hedges,
landscaping or any other such obstacle within said trail easements without the written
approval from the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
o. The CC&Rs shall prohibit individual landowners from encroachin-a into the public richt-of-
way. The CC&Rs shall sl2ecify that all costs incurred to remove hardscape/iandscape
improvements installed by a landowner in violation of the CC&Rs within the public right-of-
way shall be borne by the landowner. At the time improvement plans for an individual
residence are submitted to the Homeowner's Association (as required in Condition No.. N.7
and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes las required in Condition No N 1) for review. the
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homeowner shall sign a disclosure stating that it is understood that encroachments into the
public right-of-way are prohibited and all unlawful improvements constructed within the
public right-of-way shall be removed solely at the landowner's expense This requirement
does not apply to mailboxes. provided that the mail boxes do not exceed the minimum
requirements of the United States Postal Service.
3. Within thirty (30) days following recordation of the CC&R's, the developer shall submit a recorded
copy of the document to the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement.
M GRADING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES
Remedial grading, consisting of over -excavation and recompaction for geologic stability which will
not alter the contours shown on the approved tract grading plan shall be subject to review and
approval by the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement In addition, grading of up to
1,000 cubic yards for residential use of an individual lot shall be subject to review and approval by
the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Grading in excess of 1,000 cubic yards,
or grading to alter the finished pad elevations shall require approval by the Planning Commission
2 No construction and/or grading on individual lots, except foi- 2.11, a, zabonal slopes between-spfit
l eve' pad areas on the saine lot, hall be permitted on 3.1 or greater slopes.
3 All retaining walls shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement with subsequent reporting to the Planning Commission, if required, for review
and approval pursuant to Section 17.50 of the City Development Code
4 Foundations and floor slabs cast on expansive soils will be designed in accordance with Los
Angeles County Code Section 2907-1.
5 All residential building pad elevations shall substantially conform to the final grading plan for the
Final Map in which the lot is located, as approved by the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement. Future landowners are prohibited from raising or lowering the approved building pad
elevations, except for excavations to accommodate completely subterranean areas (such as
basements, wine cellars and storage areas), as provided for by the Development Code. Within 30
days after Final Map approval, or before sale of any individual lot, whichever occurs first, the
developer shall submit to the City a "Covenant to Control Building Pad Elevation" for each
residential lot, according to the pad elevations specified on the approved final grading plan All
fees associated with recording said covenants shall be paid by the developer
N DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES
Prior to issuance of any grading or construction permits for individual lots subsequent to the
completion of finished pads, final improvement plans for the particular lot and structure shall be
submitted to the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and/or Design Review
Committee ("DRC") or similar body as described below in Condition N 5 for review and approval.
Said plans shall include, but are not limited to, plot plan, section and elevation drawings, floor elan,
grading and exterior lighting plan The plot plan shall clearly show existing and proposed
topography, all proposed structures, all easements and setbacks The section and elevation
drawings shall clearly indicate maximum proposed height and ridge elevation for all structures,
fences, walls, accessory structures, and equipment.
2. Unless otherwise specified in these conditions of approval, all structures and development on
individual lots shall comply with RS -1 (RPD) development standards
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Exhibit "A" Conditional Use Permit No 162
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All fencing along interior side and front property lines, if not otherwise addressed in Sections F 1,
F.2, and F.3 above, shall conform with Section 17 42 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development
Code
4 Chain link or other wire fence is prohibited on any portion of any lot, except as otherwise required
by project biologist for habitat protection.
5 Developer's of individual properties shall participate in any Design Review Committee ("DRC") or
similar body processes in place at the City at the time development and construction plans for each
individual residence are submitted.
6 Development and construction plans for each individual residence shall comply with the standards
and conditions set forth in the "Development Standards and Design Guidelines" for the tract and
shall be incorporated within the CC&R's for each tract and attached hereto by reference as Exhibit
"B" and hereby included as a condition of approval The final version of the "Development
Standards and Design Guidelines" shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement prior to the recordation of the CC&Rs. Requests for approval of
individual residences shall be reviewed for compliance with said conditions and "Development
Standards and Design Guidelines" by the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement
and/or any Design Review Committee ("DRC") in place at the time development applications for
individual residences are submitted
7 Upon submittal of proposed development and construction plans for each individual residence to
the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement as described above in Condition N 1,
individual property owners shall provide written approval of the proposed development obtained
from the established Homeowner's Association or any Homeowner's Association Architectural
Committee
O PRIVATE LOT OPEN SPACE
Each residential lot shall provide a private outdoor living area in an amount not less than four
hundred (400) square feet for each bedroom in the unit. This area shall be adjacent to and provide
a private, usable area for each dwelling unit.
P SETBACKS
The following setbacks shall apply for all structures located in Vesting Tentative Tract 50666
a. The minimum front yard setback for all structures on an individual lot shall be thirty-five
(35) feet.
b The minimum street side setback on all lots shall be twenty (20) feet.
C. On lots with a minimum lot size between i 5,eeO and less than 20.000 49;999 -square feet
(Lot Nos. -7, 24, 29 and 34 32 through 59 40), the minimum interior side yard setback shall
be ten (10) feet on one side, with a minimum total of thirty (30) feet on both sides.
d On lots with a minimum lot size between 20,000 and 24,999 square feet (Lots Nos. 12, 6,
4913. 14, 20, 22, 23, 25 through 28, S2 30 and Si U, the minimum interior side yard
setback shall be fifteen (15) feet on one side, with a minimum total of thirty five (35) feet on
both sides.
e On lots with a minimum lot size of 25,000 or greater (Lot Nos. -1 3 through 5,-e 7 through
4e 12, 15 through 19 and 21 -,36 -and -34), the minimum interior side yard setback shall be
fifteen (15) feet on one side, with a minimum total of forty (40) feet on both sides.
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Exhibit "A"- Conditional Use Permit No 162
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The minimum rear yard setback for all structures on an individual lot shall be thirty-five (35)
feet.
2. The following setbacks shall apply for all structures located in Vesting Tentative Tract 50667
a. Except for Lot Nos. 7 through 9.416, and 4618 through 24 23, the minimum front yard
setback for all structures on an individual lot shall be thirty-five (35) feet. On Lot Nos. 7
through 4416, and 4618 through 24 23, the minimum front yard setback for all structures
on an individual lot shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
b. The minimum street side setback on all lots shall be twenty (20) feet.
On lots with a minimum lot size betweei i 15,OeO and less than 20.000 49,999 square feet
(Lot Nos. 2 thiough 17, 19 through 21, 31, 33 an (Lot Nos. -16,18,19,22,23,29,
30, 33. 34 and 36), the minimum interior side yard setback shall be ten (10) feet on one
side, with a minimum total of thirty (30) feet on both sides.
d. On lots with a minimum lot size between 20,000 and 24,999 square feet {tots Nos. 18,-22;
24 thiough 26, 2e thiough se, and (Lot Nos. 20.21.24.26-28. 31. 32 and 351, the
minimum interior side yard setback shall be fifteen (15) feet on one side, with a minimum
total of thirty five (35) feet on both sides.
e On lots with a minimum lot size of 25,000 L
Nos. 1. 17 and 25), the minimum interior side yard setback shall be fifteen (15) feet on one
side, with a minimum total of forty (40) feet on both sides.
Except for Lot Nos. 7 through 4416, 4618, 419, 34 23, 35 and 36, the minimum rear yard
setback for all structures on an individual lot shall be thirty-five (35) feet. On Lot Nos. 7
through 4416, 4618, 919, 24 23, 35 and 36, the minimum rear yard setback for all
structures on an individual lot shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
3 Any other architectural features or appurtenances shall conform to Section 17 40 030 (E) of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code
4 Except for driveways, walkways and parking areas, all of the required front and street -side setback
areas shall be landscaped Driveways walkways, and parking areas shall not cover more than fifty
(50) percent of the required front or street side setback areas. "Turf -block" or landscaped areas
that are designed to be driven or parked over (such as grass strips between paved strips) shall be
counted as a driveway or parking area for the purpose of calculating landscaping in the front or
street side setback area.
5 Except as described below in Condition P.6, no minor or accessory structures, including but not
limited to pool equipment and trash enclosures, shall be permitted within any required setback
area.
6 Trash enclosures and other minor equipment may be permitted within any interior side yard
setback area adjacent to the structure, subject to review and approval of a Minor Exception Permit.
Q. MINIMUM OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES
The minimum open space requirement for all lots shall not be less than 60 percent of the lot. Lot
coverage shall include the building footprint, driveway and parking area, covered patios, covered
walkways, and other accessory structures.
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Exhibit "A" Conditional Use Permit No 162
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S HEIGHTS
1 For purposes of identifying lot types and approved heights for all primary structures within Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No 50666, Lot 1 and Lot Nos. 9 through 39 are designated as Lot Type A.
and Lot Nos. 2 through 8 are designated Lot Type C
2. For purposes of identifying lot types and approved heights for all primary structures within Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No 50667, Lot Nos. 1 through 13. 24 and
25 are designated as Lot Type A. Lot Nos. 1 through 11, i5 through 21, 24 through 32, S5 and 36
14 though 23. and 26 through 36 are designated Lot Type -0 C
3 Building heights for all residential structures are limited as follows:
Lot Type A. 16 feet
Lot Type C 26 feet
4 All heights shall be measured pursuant to Section 17.02.040 of the Development Code mew
Preservation and Restoration Ordinance)
The height of all accessory structures shall conform to Section 17 40 050 (C) of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Development Code
6 The subsequent submittal of a Conditional Use Permit Revision to increase the maximum building
heights to exceed those specified in Condition S 3 above shall be prohibited. Within 30 days after
Final Map approval, or before sale of any individual lot, whichever occurs first, the developer shall
submit to the City a "Covenant to Limit Maximum Building Height' for each residential lot, according
to the height limits specified in Condition S.3 All fees associated with recording said covenants
shall be paid by the developer
T SOLAR SYSTEM
1 All dwelling units shall be designed and constructed so that the plumbing and circulation system
will allow utilization of solar energy as part of the hybrid system for providing hot water Solar
panels shall not exceed the ridge line of the structure on which they are placed.
2. All proposed solar installation shall be reviewed by the Director of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement for consistency with the provisions of the Development Code
U LIGHTING
1 Exterior residential lighting shall be limited to the standards of Section 17.54 030 of the
Development Code
2. A typical residential unit lighting plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits, and there shall be
no direct off-site illumination from any light source
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Exhibit "A Conditional Use Permit No 162
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V APPLIANCES
All units shall be required to install and maintain in proper working order an electronic garage door
opener for each garage door
2 All units shall be required to install and maintain low water use plumbing fixtures including, but not
limited to, low flow toilets and shower heads.
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Exhibit "A": Conditional Use Permit No 162
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