PC RES 2000-031P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
25706, THEREBY ALLOWING THE SUBDIVISION OF A 41,606 SQUARE
FOOT PARCEL WITH AN AVERAGE SLOPE OF 24 -PERCENT AND
CURRENTLY IMPROVED WITH A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURE, INTO TWO (2) PARCELS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3340 VIA CAMPESINA (APN 7546-012-024).
WHEREAS, on December 7, 1999, the applicants and landowners, Richard and Jane
Meine, submitted applications for Tentative Parcel Map No 25706 and Environmental
Assessment No 717 to allow the subdivision of a developed parcel into two lots for property
located at 3340 Via Campesma (APN 7546-012-024); and,
WHEREAS, the General Plan Land Use Designation permits residential development
with a density of 2-4 dwelling units per acre for the subject property; and,
WHEREAS, the RS -2 Zoning District, in which the subject property is located, allows for
the proposed subdivision; and,
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2000, the applications were deemed incomplete by Staff
pending the submittal of additional information; and,
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2000, the applications for Tentative Parcel Map No. 25706
and Environmental Assessment No. 717 were deemed complete by Staff; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq , the City's Local CEQA
Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65962 5(f) (Hazardous Waste and Substances
Statement), the City of Rancho Palos Verdes prepared an Initial Study and determined that
there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Tentative Parcel Map No 25706 would
result in a significant adverse effect upon the environment and, therefore, a Negative
Declaration has been prepared and nonce of same was given in the manner required by law;
and,
WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the requirements of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on
September 12, 2000, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard
and present evidence
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Section 1: Tentative Parcel Map No 25706 is consistent with the General Plan since
the Land Use Designation for the site is residential with a density of 2-4 dwelling units per acre,
and residential lots within this density range would generally permit lots with a minimum size
of 20,000 square feet The proposed subdivision would create two lots; with the vacant Lot 1
measuring 20,009 square feet, and the developed Lot 2 measuring 21,597 square feet
Section 2. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with
the General Plan since the proposed lots comply with the requirements set forth in the
Development Code for a RS -2 Zoning District, including the lot widths and depths
Section 3: The subject site is suitable for the proposed type and density of
development because of the size of the subject lot, including the contiguous lot area, complies
with the minimum lot criteria for a RS -2 Zoning District
Section 4: The design of the subdivision will not cause substantial environmental
damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife in that the proposed lot split will
create two residential lots (one vacant and one developed with a residential structure) in an
area designated for such a use that is not located in an environmentally sensitive habitat area
or a blue line stream
Section 5: The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not cause
serious public health problems since the proposed project consists of a minor subdivision of an
existing lot into two (2) lots that will create a developed lot and allow future residential
development on the vacant lot. Any future development shall require approvals from the
Division of Building and Safety for compliance with the Uniform Building Code and the City's
Geotechnical Consultant. Furthermore, improvements to the subject property shall be required
for the proposed lot split as it relates to utilities and drainage. The dedications of rights-of-way,
easements, and the construction of off-site or on-site improvements shall be approved by the
City with the final map.
Section 6: The design of the subdivision or the type or improvements will not be in
conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property
within the proposed subdivision in that the private road easement will remain in full force and
effect for egress and ingress purposes for the subject parcels and the properties to the north
Further, a maintenance agreement shall be approved by the City and made part of the deed
prior to recording the final map.
Section 7: Any interested person may appeal this decision or any portion of this
decision to the City Council. Pursuant to Section 16.12.020(E) of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code, any such appeal must be filed with the City, in writing, and with the appropriate
appeal fee, no later than fifteen (15) days following the date of the Planning Commission's final
action
Section 8: For the foregoing reasons, and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, Environmental Assessment No 717, Minutes, and other records
of proceedings, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby
conditionally approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 25706, thereby approving the subdivision of
an existing 41,606 square foot lot into two lots, subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 12th day of September 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Cartwright, Clark, Long, Lyon, Mueller, Paulson
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Vannorsdall
Frank Lyon
Planning Commission Chairman
AIL
Joel Rojas, AICP
Direct.r of Planning ilding and
• ••, nforcement; . d, Secretary
to the Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT 'A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 25706
Within ninety (90) days of this approval, the applicant and/or property owner shall
submit to the City a statement, in writing, that they have read, understand and agree to
all conditions of approval contained in this approval. Failure to provide said written
statement within ninety (90) days following the date of this approval shall render this
approval null and void
2. The subdivision allows for two parcels that shall comply with the minimum lot size
criteria required by the Development Code for the RS -2 Zoning District. Vacant Lot 1
will contain a lot area of 20,009 square feet, while Lot 2 will include the existing single-
family residence, and contain a lot area of 21,597 square feet.
3. The landowner shall comply with all the recommendations and requirements of the
Division of Building and Safety and the City's Geotechnical Consultant.
4 The applicant shall supply the City with one mylar and copies of the map after the final
map has been filed with the Los Angeles County Recorders Office.
5 This approval expires twenty-four (24) months from the date of approval of the parcel
map by the Planning Commission, unless extended per Section 66452 6 of the
Subdivision Map Act and Section 16.16.040 of the Development Code Any request for
extension shall be submitted to the Planning Department in writing and with the
appropriate fee prior to the expiration of the map
6. Development of the lots shall comply with the requirements of Title 17 of the City's
Municipal Code
7. According to Section 16 20 130 of the Development code and the Subdivision Map Act,
at the time of making the survey for the final parcel map, the engineer or surveyor shall
set sufficient durable monuments to conform with the standards of the Subdivision Map
Act Prior to recording the final map, the exterior boundary of land being subdivided
shall be adequately monumented with no less than a two (2) inch iron pipe, at least
eighteen (18) inches long, set in dirt and filled with concrete at each boundary corner.
The parcel lot corners shall be monumented with no less than one-half inch iron pipe
for the interior monuments Spikes and washers maybe set in asphalt pavement and
lead and tacks may be set in concrete pavement or improvements in lieu of pipes. All
monuments shall be permanently marked or tagged with the registration or license
number of the engineer or surveyor under whose supervision the survey was made.
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8 The parcel shall be connected to the Via Campesina sewer line if the parcel is
developed in the future with a residential structure, the sewer line must be constructed
and connected prior to building permit final The proposed sewer line connection will
be constructed under the ingress/egress easement to Via Campesina, and shall be
reviewed and approved by the City's Building and Safety Division. All necessary
easements shall be shown on the final map and dedicated thereon to the appropriate
agency.
If the applicant is unable to obtain the necessary written approvals from the easement
holders for the construction of the sewer, the applicant shall provide evidence of such
to the City; and if the City determines the connection to be infeasible, then a sewer
connection will not be required, provided that the applicant can demonstrate to the
Budding Official that a septic system can be adequately maintained on the lot Such
information shall be submitted and a determination shall be made prior to approval of
the final map.
9 All existing easements shall be clearly illustrated and described on the final parcel map
10 A sewer improvement plan shall be prepared as required by the Director of Public
Works and the County of Los Angeles.
11. A sewer connection fee shall be paid to the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles
County prior to the issuance of a permit to connect to the sewer line
12 Any improvements to Via Campesina shall require permits from the City of Palos Verdes
Estates, regardless of that City's street cut moratorium along Via Campesina which is
intended to remain in effect until December 31, 2000
13. 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 L.A. County Fire
Department The water mains shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the total
domestic and fire flows required for a land division Domestic flow requirements shall
be determined by the L A. County Fire Department.
14 An address for the proposed vacant lot shall be obtained by the property owner from
the City prior to issuance of any building permit for the subject parcel
15. The property owner shall be responsible for repair to any public street that may be
damaged during any future development of the subject parcels.
16. Easements shall not be granted within easements dedicated or offered for dedication
to the City until after the final map is filed and recorded with the County Recorder. No
easements shall be accepted after recording of the final map that in any way conflict
with a prior easement dedicated to the City, or any public utility. All existing easements
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shall remain in full force and effect unless expressly released by the holder of the
easement.
17 All utilities to and on the subject lots shall be provided underground, including cable
television, telephone, electrical, gas and water All necessary permits shall be obtained
for their installation Cable television shall connect to the nearest trunk line at the
property owner's expense
Prior to Submittal of the Final Map
18 Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for examination, the applicant shall
obtain clearance 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
Prior to Approval of the Final Map
19 The existing easements, and the easements to place a sewer line within the established
ingress/egress easement that traverses the properties to the north, shall be reflected
on the map Further, said easements shall be reflected in the legal descriptions of said
parcels to the north of the subject parcel
20 Any off-site improvements, such as rights-of-way and easements, shall be dedicated
to the City
21 Development shall comply with all requirements of the various municipal utilities and
agencies that provide public services to the property prior to approval of the final map
22 All existing public or private utility easements shall be shown on the final parcel map
23 Prior to approval of the final map, parkland dedication fees, pursuant to Section
16.20 100 of the Development Code, shall be paid to the City
24 The final map is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer A trust deposit
shall be established with the City to cover any costs of the City Engineer's review
25 Future development of the vacant parcel shall be subject to review by the City's
Geotechnical Consultant prior to obtaining approval of any Planning Division
applications for development.
26 The proposed parcel map shall adhere to all the applicable dedications and
improvements required per Chapter 16.20 of the Development Code
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