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PC RES 2003-021,N yr, �jY P.C. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 26692, THEREBY ALLOWING THE SUBDIVISION OF A 24,454 SQUARE -FOOT VACANT PARCEL WITH AN AVERAGE SLOPE OF 24.7 PERCENT, INTO TWO (2) SEPARATE PARCELS, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7455 VIA LORADO (APN 7582-010- 023) WHEREAS, on June 27, 2002, the applicant and landowner, Mr Forouzesh, submitted an application for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No 26692 (Case No. SUB2002-00005), requesting approval for the subdivision of an undeveloped parcel into two separate lots for the property located at 7455 Via Lorado (APN 7582-015-023), and, WHEREAS, on July 25, 2002, the applications were deemed incomplete by Staff pending the submittal of additional information, and, WHEREAS, on December 2, 2002, the application for Tentative Parcel Map No 26692 was 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 Regulations, 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 the planning Commission determined through P.C. Resolution No 2003- that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No 26692 would result in a significant adverse effect upon the environment if appropriate mitigation measures are put in place for future development of the vacant parcel WHEREAS, after notice issued pursuant to the requirements of the Ranchos Palos Verdes Development Code, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on May 13, 2003, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence WHEREAS, at the May 13, 2003 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission conceptually approved the project, with modifications, and then directed Staff to prepare a resolution of approval for adoption at the next Planning Commission meeting on May 27, 2003. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS Section 1: That the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 26692 is consistent with the City's 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 10,000 square -feet The proposed subdivision would create two vacant lots, with both lots measuring 12,227 square -feet in size respectively Section 2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the City's General Plan since the proposed lots comply with the requirements set forth in the City's Development Code for a RS -4 Zoning District P.0 Resolution No. 2003-21 Page 1 of 3 Section 3: That the subject site is suitable for the proposed type and density of development because the size of the subject lot, including the contiguous lot area, complies with the minimum lot criteria for a RS -4 Zoning District lot. Section 4: That 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 (both vacant) 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: That 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 allow future residential development on the vacant lot. Any future development shall require approvals from Budding and Safety division for compliance with the Uniform Building Code and the City's Geotechnical Consultant 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 will not be in conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision 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 fled 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, Minutes, and other records of proceedings, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby conditionally approves Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 26692, thereby approving the subdivision of an existing 24,454 square foot vacant lot into two lots, subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit "A" P.C. Resolution No. 2003-21 Page 2 of 3 11 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27h day of May 2003, by the following vote. AYES. Commissioner Cote, Tomblin, Cartwright, Long, Lyon NOES, ABSTENTIONS Commissioner Duran Reed ABSENT. Commissioner Mueller ITZ - Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, and, Secretary to the Planning Commission i nomas Long, Chairman P.C. Resolution No. 2003-2j_ Page 3 of 3 Exhibit "A" Conditions of Approval Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 26692 (Case No. SUB2002-00005) General 1. 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 -4 Zoning District Vacant Lot 1 will contain a lot area of 12,227 square feet, while Lot 2 will also be vacant and contain a lot area of 12,227 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 Prior to recordation, the applicant shall supply the City with a digital copy of the Final Parcel Map in the format required by the County of Los Angeles, through ordinance #99-0080 An additional copy for the County of Los Angeles will also be required upon submittal of the Final Parcel Map to the Los Angeles County Recorder's office 6 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 7. Development of the lots shall comply with the requirements of Title 17 of the City's Municipal Code 8 Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and prior to approval and recordation of the final map, the applicant shall remove from the map, the proposed easement area for egress/ingress to the subject lot(s) from the public right of way All future ingress/egress to the newly created lots shall be reviewed, approved and dedicated prior to issuance of any permits for the development of either of the two lots. The location of future ingress/egress driveways shall be determined in conjunction with the development of the individual lots, be subject to review and approval by the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, and shall consider impacts to adjacent neighbors and Palos Verdes Drive West. n 9 All future development on either parcel must comply with the approved Mitigation Measures associated with the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for the map 10. 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 to 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 may be 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 11 If the parcels are developed in the future with residential structures, sewer Imes must be constructed and connected prior to building permit final 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. 12 All existing easements shall be clearly illustrated and described on the final parcel map. 13 A sewer improvement plan shall be prepared as required by the Director of Public Works and the County of Los Angeles. 14. 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. 15 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 16 Addresses for the proposed vacant lots shall be obtained by the property owner from the City prior to issuance of any building permit for the subject parcel(s). 17 The property owner shall be responsible for repair to any public street that may be damaged during any future development of the subject parcels. 18 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 shall remain in full force and effect unless expressly released by the holder of the easement. 19 All utilities to and from 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 20 Prior to submitting the final map to the City Engineer for examination, the applicant shall Exhibit "A" — Conditions of Approval Tentative Parcel Map No. 26692 (Case No. SUB2002-00002) Page 2 m 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. 21. The existing easements that traverse the property to the north shall be reflected on the final map Further, said easements shall be reflected in the legal descriptions of said parcels 22. Any off-site improvements, such as rights-of-way and easements, shall be dedicated to the City 23 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 24 All existing public or private utility easements shall be shown on the final parcel map I 25 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 l 26 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 27. 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. 28. The proposed parcel map shall adhere to all the applicable dedications and improvements required per Chapter 16 20 of the Development Code Exhibit "A" — Conditions of Approval Tentative Parcel Map No. 26692 (Case No. SUB2002-00402) Page 3