PC RES 1997-043P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 97-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING
GRADING PERMIT NO. 1882 FOR GRADING DOWN PADS
ASSOCIATED WITH 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 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 Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
adopted Resolution No. 97-42 approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 24546, subject to
conditions, to allow subdivision of the project site into two single family residential
parcels, 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,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, AND RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1 The proposed grading for associated Tentative Parcel Map No
24546 is not contrary to the General Pian based on the necessity to minimize impact. to
views of the ocean enjoyed over the property from Palos Verdes Drive South traveling in ,the
west bound direction.
Section 2 The proposed grading is not excessive beyond that necessary for
the permitted primary use of the lot, since the grading will result in export of 2,900 cubic
yards of material from the site, which is typical of other single family residential
developments in the City, and since it is necessary to lower the pad elevations of the
lots in order to minimize impacts to views from Palos Verdes Drive South.
Section 3- The grading, and potential future construction, does not
significantly adversely affect the visual relationships with, nor the views from,
neighboring sites, since the grading is primarily intended to lower the elevation of the
building pards in order to protect the public views over the site from the west bound
traffic lanes on Palos Verdes Drive South
Section 4. The nature of the grading minimizes disturbance to the natural
contours, and the finished contours are reasonably natural, particularly since the site
was a previously developed pad lot, and is not currently in a truly natural state.
Section 5: Based upon the facts contained in this Resolution, in 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 Grading Permit No. 1882 for lowering the pads of the lots
to maximum pad elevations of 226.5 feet above sea level for Parcel 1 and 228 0 feet
above sea level for Parcel 2, at property generally known as 6560 Palos Verdes Drive
South The approval of Grading Permit No 1882 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.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 26th day of August 1997 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES. Commissioners Cartwright, Clark, Slayden, Vice Chairman
Whiteneck, and Chairman Vannorsdall.
NOES: Commissioner Al beri a
ABSTENTIONS: Commissioner Ng.
ABSENT -
Donald E annorsdall
Chairman
Carolynn tru, AICP
Director of Planning, Building,
and Code Enforcement, and,
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Attachment Exhibit "A" - Conditions of Approval
PC RESOLUTION NO 97-43
M \USERS\DAVIDS\WPWIN60\PM24546\PC-GR.RES PAGE 2 OF 2
Exhibit "A"
Grading Permit No. 1882 - Conditions of Approval
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. This approval shall expire with the related Tentative Parcel Map No 24546,
which is twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval 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
3. Any grading or construction within the Los Angeles County Storm Drain
easement on Parcel 1 shall have appropriate clearances from the County prior to
commencing such work.
4 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
5. 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
6. The project site shall be graded down to a maximum pad elevation of 226 5 feet
above sea level for Parcel 1 and 228 0 feet above sea level for Parcel 2.
7 A construction plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning, Building and
Code Enforcement prior to the issuance of any grading permits Said plan shall
include, but shall not be limited to:
a Limits and quantities of grading
b Estimated length of time to complete rough grading and improvements
C Location of construction trailer, if any.
d Location and type of temporary utilities
Resolution No 97-43 Exhibit "A"
Page 1 of 3
8 No rock crusher shall be used in conjunction with this project.
9 A note shall be placed on the approved grading plan that requires the Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement approval of rough grading prior to final
clearance The Director, or designated representative, shall inspect the graded
site for accuracy of pad elevations, created slope gradients, and pad size The
Director may require certification of any grading related matter
10 Grading activities shall conform to the provisions of the Uniform Building Code as
adopted and implemented at the time that grading permits are issued
11 Graded slope tops shall be rounded, slope gradients shall be varied and no
significant abrupt changes between natural and graded slopes will be permitted
Created slopes shall not exceed 2 1
12 All future grading of the lots, not including excavation to lower the average pad
level as described in condition number 6 above, shall be minor in scope and
limited to excavation for footings, landscaping, site drainage, and potentially pool
and spa excavation Excavation to create more building area shall not be
permitted
13 The final grading plan to lower the pad levels shall be reviewed and approved by
the City Retaining walls shall be included on the plans, and shall adhere to the
requirements set forth in the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
14 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 and sidewalks to match with the existing curbs shall be installed to the
specifications set forth by the Rancho Palos Verdes Department of Public Works
15 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
Drainage
16 All site drainage shall be conducted either to the street or to an existing storm
drain system in non-erosive devices
Resolution No. 97-43 Exhibit "X
Page 2 of 3
17. All drainage swales shall have the cement colored to earth tones, as approved
by the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement.
18 In the event that the applicant opts to drain the site to Sandy Point Court,
appropriate easements shall be obtained from the affected property owners, and
shall be recorded in conjunction with the associated Final Parcel Map No 24546.
Resolution No 97-43' Exhibit "N'
M tUSERSNDAVIDS\WPWINSO\PM2454SlGRADtNG COA Page 3 of 3