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PC RES 1997-042A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 24546 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6560 PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH. WHEREAS, on June 17, 1996, Frank Sciarrotta submitted applications for Tentative Parcel Map No 24546, Coastal Permit No 134, Grading Permit No 1882, and Environmental Assessment No 685 in order to subdivide an existing single family residential parcel at the southeast corner of the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and Seawolf Drive into two lots, and, WHEREAS, the applications were deemed complete on May 22, 1997 after the applicant submitted required environmental information; and, WHEREAS, the project site was developed and used as a gas station from approximately May 1967 through October 1979, at which time the improvements and underground tanks were removed from the site; and, WHEREAS, the design and orientation of the lots necessitates defining the front property line in a manner other than that stipulated by the Municipal Code, and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution No. 97-41 approving Coastal Permit No. 134 to allow this project in a non -appealable area set forth by the Coastal Specific Plan; and, WHEREAS, the proposed Tentative Parcel Map is required by the Subdivision Map Act in order to allow the split of the subject property into to residential lots, and, WHEREAS, a Draft Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law, and, WHEREAS, after issuing notice pursuant to the requirements of the City's Development Code and the State CEQA Guidelines, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes held public hearings on July 8, 1997 and August 12, 1997 at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence, and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution No 97-40, adopting a Negative Declaration for this project prior to taking action on the Tentative Parcel Map application, 4 NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS Section 1: The proposed Tentative Parcel Map is not contrary to the General Plan land use designation of Residential 4 to 6, based on the lot sizes, density and the intended land use. Section 2: The proposed Tentative Parcel Map is not contrary to the General Plan with respect to view impact, as the primary view, that from the westbound lane of Palos Verdes Drive South, has been preserved in its entirety The incremental impact to views along the east bound lane of Palos Verdes Drive South is found not to be significant since the existing views in this direction are largely impaired by existing development surrounding the subject property Section 3 The lots of the proposed Tentative Parcel Map comply with the Municipal Code requirements for parcels of land within the RS -4 (single family residential) zoning district mterms of minimum lot size, dimensions and buildable area Section 4 The lot lines for the subject parcels shall be defined as follows, due to the configuration of the lots (a flag lot and a corner lot), access limitations along both Palos Verdes Drive South and the northern portion of the Seawolf Drive frontage, as well as the anticipated orientation of the future homes to capitalize on possible ocean views These definitions shall be applicable to any development of the subject parcels, Larcet Front Side Suet Side Rear17,71 Parcell Southern Eastern Western Northern (adjacent to PVDS) Parcel 2 Southern Eastern & Q� Not Northern Western a! able t?;p (adjacent to PVDS) Section 5: Based upon the facts contained in this Resolution, to the Staff Report and other components of the legislative record, in the proposed Negative Declaration, and in the public comments received by the Commission, the Planning Commission hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map No 24546 to allow for subdivision of an approximately 22,344 square foot site into two (2) parcels that are 10,654 square feet and 11,690 square feet in size located at 6560 Palos Verdes Drive South. The approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 24546 shall be subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, which are necessary to protect and preserve the public health, safety and welfare P C RESOLUTION NO 97-42 PAGE 2 OF 3 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 26th day of August 1997 by the following roll call vote AYES- Commissioners CartwMght, Clark, Slayden, Vice Chairman Whiteneck, and Chairman Vannorsdall. NOES Commissioner Alberio. ABSTENTIONS. Commissioner Ng. ABSENT Donald E Vanhorsdall Chairman Carolynn Pe u, AICP Director of Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement, and, Secretary to the Planning Commission Attachment Exhibit "A!'- Conditions of Approval PC RESOLUTION NO 97-42 M-XUSERSXDAVIDSXWPWIN60XPM245461PC-TPM RES PAGE 3 OF 3 11 • Exhibit "A" Tentative Parcel Map No. 24546 - Conditions of Approval General Within thirty (30) days of the approval of the project, the applicant shall submit, in writing, a statement that he has read, understands, and accepts all conditions of approval. 2. The City's filing fee for final map shall be paid within six (6) months of approval of the tentative map. The applicant can submit requests to the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement to allow extensions to the filing of said fee. Filing fee extensions shall run concurrently with the life of the map 3 The applicant shall supply the City with one myiar and one print of the recorded map. 4. This approval shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval of this Map by the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, unless otherwise extended. The applicant will be allowed to submit requests for one year extensions in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and any other pertinent legislation 5. No additional access points, particularly from Palos Verdes Drive South are permitted, and the applicant shall cause the removal of the existing curb cuts and driveway aprons located on Palos Verdes Drive South, and the one closest to Palos Verdes Drive South on Seawolf Drive, as part of the site grading. New curbing to match with the existing curbs shall be installed to the specifications set forth by the Rancho Palos Verdes Department of Public Works. 6. Any construction within the Los Angeles County Storm Drain easement on Parcel 1 shall have appropriate clearances from the County prior to commencing any such work. 7. Encroachment Permits from the Department of Public Works shall be obtained prior to commencing any construction in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes public right-of-way. 8. The maximum lot coverage for the lots shall be 50 percent. Lot coverage shall include all areas covered by the primary and accessory structures, covered patio areas and all driveway areas Resolution No 97-42 Exhibit "A" Page 1 of 8 9 Maximum fencing or wall allowances for parcel 1 shall be a 42 inches in the front and street -side setback areas, where the front property line is determined to be the southern most property line at the center of the shared driveway b 30 inches from the top of curb in the visibility triangle located at the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and Seawolf Drive C. A Fence Wall and Hedge permit shall be required for installation of any fence, wall or hedge permit in the rear property located adjacent to Palos Verdes Drive South 10 Maximum fencing or wall allowances for lot 2 shall be a 42 inches in the front setback area, where the front property line is determined to be the southern most property line b A Fence Wall and Hedge permit shall be required for installation of any fence, wall or hedge permit in the rear property located adjacent to Palos Verdes Drive South c 6 feet on the eastern property line 11 Materials, heights, colors and locations of all walls and fences shall be approved by the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and the developer shall install said walls/fences and required landscaping The developer shall submit a faithful performance and labor and materials bond or other acceptable security in the amount to be determined by the Director to ensure the completion of the walls/fences and landscaping 12 Parallel to Palos Verdes Drive South, 2-3 feet in back of the property line, a 5 foot to 6 foot wrought iron fence is required Low maintenance, drought tolerant landscaping to soften the visual impact of the guard rail in the right-of-way shall be installed between the rail and the top of the slope Any wall/fence or guard rail in the intersection visibility triangle shall be a maximum of 30" in height above the top of curb elevation 13 Construction Activity shall be limited to daytime working hours (7 00 am to 7 00 pm) Monday through Saturday No such activity shall occur on Sundays or legal holidays All equipment shall be equipped with a muffler to reduce on-site grading noise levels Resolution No 97-42: Exhibit "A" Page 2 of 8 14 During all grading activity, dust shall be controlled by frequent watering of the graded area, covering of trucks used to transport earth to prevent spillage and requiring street sweepings as determined to be necessary by the Department of Public Works 15 Prior to filing the final map, a grading plan shall be approved by the City Engineer and the City Geotechnical consultants This grading plan shall be based on a detailed engineering geology and/or soils engineering report and shall specifically be approved by the geologist or soils engineer and comply with all recommendations submitted by them It shall also be consistent with the tentative parcel map and conditions as approved by the Planning Commission 16 The applicant or developer shall monitor for petroleum contamination during grading activities in accordance with the recommendations contained in the April 24, 1997 letter from Ralph A. De La Parra - Registered Civil Engineer, and shall submit a summary report of all findings, even if no contaminants are observed, at the conclusion of the grading work. 17 A drainage and erosion control plan and necessary support documents to comply with the following requirements shall be approved prior to filing for the final map a Provide drainage facilities to remove any flood hazard to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and dedicate and show easements on the Final Map b Eliminate the sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the floors of the buildings with no openings in the foundation walls to at lease twelve (12) inches above the finished pad c Provide drainage facilities to protect the lots from high velocity scouring action d Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties 18 Runoff from roofs and hardscape shall be controlled and carried toa street of an existing storm drain A permit from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works will be required for any connections to the existing storm drains 19 Prior to development of either of the proposed lots, a lighting plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning , Building and Code Enforcement for review and approval and there shall be no direct off-site illumination from any light source Resolution No. 97-42. Exhibit "A" Page 3 of 8 0 0 20. The following are the property line designations for the parcels, and the setbacks as stipulated by the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code shall apply to each - Subdivision Map Act: 21 Prior to submitting the Final Map for recordation pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code, clearance shall be obtained from all affected departments and divisions, including clearance from the City Engineer for sterns including, but not limited to, the following a Mathematical accuracy b Survey analysis c Correctness of certificates d Signatures 22 The applicant shall be responsible for the payment of the Environmental Excise Tax in accordance with the provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Section 3 20 23 Prior to approval of the Final Map, the applicant shall submit reciprocal access easements addressing the shared driveway issue. The easements shall be reviewed and approved by the City, and shall be recorded at the same time as the Final Map is recorded. 24. Prior to recordation of the Final Map the applicant shall post Faithful Performance Bonds for Monumentation in the full amount of the cost of setting such monuments, guaranteeing the faithful performance of all such work of setting monuments and furnishing notes, pursuant to Sections 16 20 160 and 16 20 170 of the Municipal Code. Resolution No 97-42 Exhibit "A" Page 4 of 8 Parcel 1;r o. Parcel2 . Front South South Side East East/West Rear North North Streetside West n/a Subdivision Map Act: 21 Prior to submitting the Final Map for recordation pursuant to Section 66442 of the Government Code, clearance shall be obtained from all affected departments and divisions, including clearance from the City Engineer for sterns including, but not limited to, the following a Mathematical accuracy b Survey analysis c Correctness of certificates d Signatures 22 The applicant shall be responsible for the payment of the Environmental Excise Tax in accordance with the provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Section 3 20 23 Prior to approval of the Final Map, the applicant shall submit reciprocal access easements addressing the shared driveway issue. The easements shall be reviewed and approved by the City, and shall be recorded at the same time as the Final Map is recorded. 24. Prior to recordation of the Final Map the applicant shall post Faithful Performance Bonds for Monumentation in the full amount of the cost of setting such monuments, guaranteeing the faithful performance of all such work of setting monuments and furnishing notes, pursuant to Sections 16 20 160 and 16 20 170 of the Municipal Code. Resolution No 97-42 Exhibit "A" Page 4 of 8 25 Within twenty-four (24) months from the date of the filing of the Final Map, the developer shall set survey monuments and tie points and furnish the notes to the City Engineer. All lot corners shall be referenced with permanent survey markers in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. County Recorder 26. If signatures of record title interests appear on the Final Map, the applicant shall submit a preliminary guarantee A final guarantee will be required at the time of filing of the Final Map with the County Recorder. If said signatures do not appear on the Final Map, a preliminary title report/guarantee is needed that overs the area showing all fee owners and interest holders. The account for this preliminary tale report guarantee should remain open until the Final map is filed with the County Recorder. 27. Prior to construction of any structures on the project site, the applicant or owner shall first obtain all necessary City reviews, approvals, and permits as set forth by the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code 28 Prior to approval of the final map and issuance of building permits, the developer shall first obtain clearance for construction from the City Geotechnical consultants and shall submit a geology and/or soils report for the properties of soils on all building sites in the proposed subdivision 29 Any geologic hazards associated with this proposed development shall be eliminated of the City Geotechnical consultants shall designate a restricted use area in which the erection of buildings of other structures shall be prohibited 30. All future grading of the lots, not including excavation to lower the pads level to a maximum of 226 5 feet above sea level for Parcel 1 and 228.0 feet above sea level for Parcel 2, shall be minor in scope and limited to excavation for footings, landscaping, site drainage, and pool and spa excavation Excavation to create more building area shall not be permitted Drainage 31 All site drainage shall be conducted either to the street or to an existing storm drain system in non-erosive devices Resolution No. 97-42 Exhibit "A" Page 5 of 8 0 0 32. All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to earth tones Sewer 33 The usage of the lots may be limited by the size and type of sewage system that can be legally installed 34. Approval of this subdivision of land is contingent upon the use of local main line sewer and separate house laterals to serve each lot of the land division. 35 Prior to approval of the final map, the subdivider shall submit to the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement a written statement from the County Sanitation District approving the design of the subdivision with regard to the existing trunk line sewer Said approval shall state all conditions of approval, if any Water System 36 There shall be filed with the City Engineer, a statement from the purveyor that the existing system and any other required facilities will be operated by the purveyor and that under normal operating conditions, the system will meet the needs of the developed subdivision 37. At the time the final land division map is submitted for checking, plans and specifications for the water system facilities shall be submitted to the City Engineer for checking and approval, and shall comply with the City Engineer's standards. Approval for filing that diversification is contingent upon approval of plans and specifications mentioned above. The subdivider shall also submit labor and material bonds in addition to either: a An agreement and a faithful performance bond in the amount estimated by the City Engineer, and guaranteeing the installation of the water system, or, b An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the City Engineer indicating that the subdivider has entered into a contract with the serving water utility company to construct a new water system, as required, and has deposited with such water utility security guaranteeing payment for the installation of the water Systems. Resolution No 97-42 Exhibit "N' Page 6 of 8 38 All lots shall be served by adequately sized water system facilities which shall include fire hydrants of the size, 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 flow requirements as determined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department All Fire Department requirements shall be satisfied Utilities 39. All utilities to the lots shall be provided underground, including cable television, telephone, electrical, gas, and water All necessary permits shall be obtained for their installation Cable television shall connect to the nearest trunk line at the developer's expense. 40. Development shall comply with all requirements of the various municipal utilities and agencies that provide public services to the property Easements 41. Utility and other easements shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer to determine the final locations and requirements 42 Easements shall not be granted within easements dedicated or offered for dedication to the County of Los Angeles, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, or any public utility, until after the final map is filed and recorded with the County Recorded No easements shall be granted after recording the final map that in any way conflict with a prior easement dedicated to the County, City, or any public utility If any easements are granted before recordation of the final map, the holder of said easement shall execute a quitclaim deed in favor of the County City or any public utility 43 A private driveway easement for ingress and egress only, for both lots shall be recorded concurrently with the final map. 44. A slope easement, if necessary, to grade into existing slopes to the west and south shall be obtained from the adjacent property owner in order to grade the pad level of the lots This slope easement shall be recorded concurrently with the final map Resolution No 97-42 Exhibit"X Page 7 of 8 Streets 45. The final map shall dedicate all vehicular access rights to Palos Verdes Drive South to the City Driveway access for both lots shall be from Seawolf Drive, as close to the western property line as is feasible 46. The developer shall post a bond, cash deposit, letter of credit, of other City approved security in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of full improvements of all facilities within the right-of-way of Palos Verdes Drive South and Seawolf Drive adjacent to the development Said improvements shall include but are not limited to A C paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, bikeways, bus stop improvements, medians, and landscaping. 47 The applicant shall install a guard rail in the public right-of-way adjacent to Palos Verdes Drive South. The exact location and design of the guard rail shall be approved by the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement The applicant shall post a bond, cash deposit, letter of credit or other City approved security in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works, sufficient to cover the cost of the guard rail. Park Dedication In Lieu Fees 48. The applicant shall be responsible for the payment of Quimby Act park and recreation fees in accordance with provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Section 16.20.100. Resolution No. 97-42: Exhibit "N' Page 8 of 8 M\USERSXDAVIDS\WPWIN60\PM245461RESO-EXH COA