0781RESOLUTION NO. 781
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23991,
SUBDIVISION NO. 88, A REQUEST TO SUB61VIDE A 5.39 ACRE EXISTING
LOT THAT HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT INTO 2 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS FRONTING THE WESTERN SIDE OF PORTUGUESE
BEND ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 520A.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND,
RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Dr. Robert W. Marshall with respect to
real property at Lot 79-RH, and currently known as 17 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling
Hills, requesting to subdivide the 5.39 acre existing property that has one residential unit
into two single-family residential lots fronting the western side of Portuguese Bend Road.
Section 2. The application was received for processing on July 20, 1995. The
Planning Commission reviewed the case at subsequent meetings beginning on August 15,
1995. On October 17, 1995, a revised plan was presented showing a larger building pad on
Parcel 2 and a slightly reconfigured boundary line dividing the two lots. Following field
trip review, the Planning Commission recommended denial of the plan to the City
Council on December 19, 1995 because modifications were required for required lot
frontage and the slope of the driveway.
Section 3. On January 8, 1996, at a public hearing before the City Council, a plan
that did not require modifications was presented to the City Council. At that time, the
Council requested that a new application be filed by the applicant to the Planning
Commission.
Section 4. The application applies to Lot 79-RH which consists of 5.39 acres gross.
This lot is proposed to be divided into two parcels as follows: Parcel 1 - 2.876 acres gross,
2.242 acres net; and Parcel 2 - 2.516 acres gross, 2.046 acres net. Lot 79-RH is within the RA-
S -2 zone district (2 -acre minimum zone), and referred to as Assessor's Book, Page, and
Parcel No. 7569-014-018. The General Plan Land Use designation for this property is Very
Low Density Residential 2+ Net Acres per Dwelling Unit.
Section 5. The subject site is presently occupied by one residential structure at the
southern portion of the property, surrounded by landscaping. The existing residential
structure would be located on Parcel 2. The remainder of the lot is presently vacant except
for a curved rubble wall at the north end of the lot and natural vegetation in a
semidisturbed state. The site is surrounded by other single family dwellings on lots that are
greater than 2 acres in size. The zone designation for the subject site is RA -S-2 and the
zone designation on adjacent properties is RA -S-1 and RA -S-2.
Section 6. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the application for a 2 -lot subdivision of land on February 20, 1996, March 19,
1996, and April 16, 1996, and at a field trip meeting on March 9, 1996. The applicants were
notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail and through the City's
newsletter. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said
proposal, from all persons protesting the same, and from members of the City staff and the
Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. Concerns
expressed by residents focused on drainage, the location of future residences and stables,
the preservation of natural habitat, the tentative driveway location, and road safety on
Portuguese Bend Road. The applicant's representatives were in attendance at the hearings.
The Traffic Commission reviewed the tentative driveway location and road safety
concerns at a meeting on April 11, 1996. The Planning Commission approved Resolution
No. 96-8 recommending approval to the City Council of the 2 -lot subdivision on April 16,
1996.
Section 7. The City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the application on April 22, 1996, May 13, 1996, and at a field trip visit on April 29, 1996.
During the hearings, the Council discussed the undergrounding of all utilities as required
by the Subdivision Code. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in
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affecting said proposal, from all persons protesting the same, and from members of the
City staff and the City Council having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The
applicant was in attendance at the hearings.
Section 8. According to Section 16.12.110 of Title 16, Subdivisions, of the Rolling
Hills Municipal Code, the Planning Commission is the advisory agency for review of a
tentative parcel map and the Commission is to make its recommendations to the City
Council upon completing evaluation of all environmental impacts pursuant to the local
guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Section 9. The Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project. The initial
study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment if
certain mitigation measures were included in the project. The Negative Declaration was
prepared with those mitigation measures and was circulated to the applicant and other
interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public
notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative
Declaration was published. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities
and other government agencies. No comments on the Negative Declaration were
received.
Section 10. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and
finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was prepared in
compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the Council finds that although the proposed project
could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in
this case because mitigation measures have been added to the project, and are incorporated
herein by reference. Based upon these findings, the City Council hereby adopts the
mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act.
Section 11. Pursuant to Section 16.12.150 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, a
tentative map shall be rejected under certain conditions. Based upon substantial evidence
presented to the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills during the public
hearing referenced in Section 6, including public testimony, and written and oral staff
reports, the City Council finds as follows:
A. The proposed subdivision map and the design and improvement of the
proposed subdivision are consistent with the applicable General Plan, including but not
limited to, the following goals and policies of the General Plan:
1. Maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character. (Land
Use Element, p. 15.)
2. Accommodate development which is compatible with and
complements existing land uses. (Land Use Element, p. 15.)
3. Accommodate development that is sensitive to the natural
environment and accounts for environmental hazards. (Land Use Element, p. 16.)
4. Provide for housing which meets the needs of existing and future
Rolling Hills residents. (Housing Element, p. 44)
5. Maintain and enhance the quality of residential neighborhoods in
Rolling Hills. (Housing Element, p. 44)
6. Promote housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race,
religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin or color. (Housing Element, p. 45.)
7. Conserve and enhance the City's natural resources, facilitating
development in a manner which reflects the characteristics, sensitivities and constraints of
these resources. (Open Space and Conservation Element, p. 15.)
B. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density and type of
development. The proposed use, density, and proposed subdivision improvements are
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permitted in the RA -S-2 zone. Parcel 1 is 2.242 acres net and Parcel 2 is 2.046 acres net
which exceeds the minimum 2 -acre lot size of the RA -S-2 zone.
C. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvement is not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage; or substantially and avoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat, because the property is within an area of the City, designated for
development. Conditions have been placed on this subdivision which will protect native
vegetation from unnecessary removal. The initial study prepared for the project did not
identify the site as containing unique or sensitive environmental qualities and no
threatened, rare or endangered plant or animal species were identified during review of
the project.
D. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems because conditions of approval have been applied to the
project to require compliance with applicable codes and ordinances designed to protect
public health and safety.
E. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the
proposed subdivision. This is because existing roadway easements will be maintained or
expanded by this project and adequate access will be provided to these parcels and adjacent
parcels. In addition, the parcels will contain perimeter easements providing access for
roads, trails, and public utilities. As a condition of approval, these easements will be
recorded in deeds prior to approval of the final map.
F. The proposed subdivision will not adversely affect the housing needs of the
region.
G. The proposed use will be in substantial compliance with the provisions of the
Residential Development Standards in the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance, as required by
the conditions of approval.
H. The proposed use will be compatible with other existing residential
development in the immediate area because it meets the minimum lot size requirement,
lot frontage requirement, driveway slope access requirement, and it is in an area already
developed with single family residential homes.
I. The tentative map design provides for future passive or natural heating or
cooling opportunities in the subdivision to the extent feasible because the project is
designed with lots of adequate dimensions to maximize the opportunities for passive and
natural heating and cooling.
J. The tentative map does not propose to divide land which is subject to a
contract entered into pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965, because
the property in question has not been included in any such contract.
K. Pursuant to Section 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act, the discharge of
waste from the proposed subdivision into proposed septic systems will not result in
violation of existing requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board, because the applicant is required to comply with all Conditions of Approval
regarding waste disposal contained in Section 12 of this Resolution.
L. Pursuant to the Rolling Hills Municipal Code Section 16.12.155, this Tentative
Parcel Map is consistent with and does not impact the County of Los Angeles Hazardous
Waste Management Plan.
Section 11. Rolling Hills Municipal Code Section 16.16.020 requires that in all cases
where practicable, the sidelines of lots shall be at approximate right angles to or radial to
the street upon which such lot fronts. The sidelines on the most northerly and southerly
property lines are not at right angles to the curved street, Portuguese Bend Road.
Therefore, pursuant to Rolling Hills Municipal Code Section 16.12.130, the City Council
grants a modification to this section of the Subdivision Ordinance for this project which is
determined to be warranted because of the size and shape of the proposed division of land
and the location and angles of existing lot lines. The alteration of the most northerly and
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southerly lot lines would not be practicable because they are the boundaries of the existing
lot.
Section 12. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council approves
Tentative Parcel Map No. 23991, Subdivision No. 88 in Zoning Case No. 520A, a request for
a two (2) lot subdivision of land (attached hereto as Exhibit A) subject to the modification
to the subdivision ordinance specified in Section 11 and subject to the conditions
contained in Section 13 of this resolution.
Section 13. Tentative Parcel Map No. 23991, Subdivision No. 88 in Zoning Case
No. 520A (attached hereto as Exhibit A) shall be subject to the following conditions:
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. This Tentative Parcel Map shall expire two (2) years from the date of City
Council approval. The Tentative Parcel Map was approved on and will expire on the
following dates:
APPROVAL DATE: MAY 28, 1996
EXPIRATION DATE: MAY 28, 1998
This approval shall become null and void if a final map has not been timely filed prior to
the expiration date in accordance with provisions of the Subdivision Map Act.
2. An extension of time to the expiration date may be granted by or upon
submittal of a formal application and required exhibits at least thirty (30) days prior to
expiration. A letter indicating an intent to file an extension should be filed at least sixty (60)
days prior to the expiration date.
3. This Tentative Parcel Map is granted for all boundary lines, easements, rights-
of-way, and construction of off-site improvements as shown on the map labeled Exhibit A,
dated April 12, 1996 as modified by the Conditions of Approval.
4. This Tentative Parcel Map approval is subject to all applicable requirements
of the State of California, the County of Los Angeles, the City of Rolling Hills, any other
affected governmental entities, and the requirements of the Rolling Hills Community
Association. The duty of inquiry as to such requirements shall be upon the applicant.
5. The subdivider shall comply with all the requirements of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, and all requirements of the City of Rolling Hills ordinances, resolutions,
engineering standards and other applicable standards, that are in effect at the time that
grading and building permits are issued for the development.
6. The subdivider shall obtain approval of, and all required permits from, the
Rolling Hills Community Association for all subdivision improvements affecting
easements, roads, and trails.
7. In accordance with Chapter 1706 of the California State Statutes of 1990, the
applicant shall pay any required fee, along with the required processing fee, to the City of
Rolling Hills and County Clerk for remittance to the State Department of Fish and Game.
This approval shall not be valid and effective unless and until the fee(s) have been paid
and the Notice of Determination has-been filed.
8. The applicant shall pay all fees at the time fees are determined to be applicable
and comply with all requirements of the applicable Federal, State and Local agencies,
including, but not limited to the following as applicable:
Los Angeles County Sanitation District
Los Angeles County Consolidated -Fire District
California Water Service Company
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
United States Army Corps of Engineers
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9. The subdivider shall dedicate land or pay a fee in lieu thereof for purposes of
park and recreational facilities (Quimby Act) in accordance with the proportional standards
set forth in Section 16.18.150 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
10. Coordination with utility companies by the subdivider's engineer during
design shall be required in order to ensure that required public improvements are not in
conflict with existing or proposed utilities.
11. The subdivider shall comply with all requirements of the Congestion
Management Plan for the County of Los Angeles and any related City of Rolling Hills
requirements.
12. The subdivider shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Rolling Hills and its officers, employees and agents from and against any claim, action or
proceeding against the City of Rolling Hills, its officers, employees, or agents to attack, set
aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Rolling Hills
concerning this subdivision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of
approval of the City Council, Planning Commission or Planning Director, which action is
brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37. The
City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning
the subdivision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City
reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its
officers, employees and agents in the defense of the matter.
13. When exhibits and written conditions of approval are in conflict, the written
conditions shall prevail.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET PRIOR TO THE STAMPING OF THE
TENTATIVE MAP FOR CONDITION COMPLIANCE:
Planning
14. The Tentative Parcel Map shall be drawn to a scale of one inch to one
hundred feet unless otherwise required and approved by the City Engineer.
15. The Tentative Parcel Map shall, at a minimum, show:
a. The tract number;
b. Sufficient legal description of the land as to define the boundaries of
the proposed tract;
C. Name and address of the subdivider and of the registered engineer or
licensed surveyor who has done or will do the survey work required to be done by this
title;
d. Locations, names and existing widths of all adjoining streets or roads
and a statement as to their character as being public or private;
e. The width and grades of all existing and proposed roads within such
proposed subdivision, and the direction of drainage and proposed disposition of water;
f. The map shall incorporate a drainage plan and/or a note which
provides that no additional drainage above current levels from Parcel 1 will flow onto or
across the property located at 15 Portuguese Bend Road and designated as Lot 78-RH;
g The widths and locations of all existing and proposed roads and
easements, whether public or private, for drainage, bridle trails, sanitary and storm sewers,
or public utility purposes;
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h. The map shall show that parcel lines extend to the center of private
and future streets;
i. The radii of all curves on streets or other easements;
j. The lot layout and the dimensions of each lot;
k. The location of a building pad that has a minimum 12,000 graded area
and the location of a four hundred -fifty square foot stable area, and a five hundred -fifty
square foot corral area. The grade of access to the building pad shall not be greater than
twenty percent, and to the stable area not greater than twenty-five percent;
1. The approximate locations of all areas subject to inundation of
stormwater overflow, or geological hazard, which areas shall be marked "Subject to
Flooding" or "Subject to Geological Hazard" and the locations, widths and directions of
flow of all watercourses and/or swales;
M. The approximate location and size of all existing and proposed water
mains within and adjacent to such proposed tract;
n. The approximate location and size of all existing and proposed fire
hydrants within the proposed tract which shall be placed at intervals of not more than
eight hundred feet;
o. Proposed method of sewage disposal;
p. Proposed use of each lot;
q. Approximate contours at five-foot vertical intervals, except where the
slope is in excess of thirty degrees, in which case the vertical interval between approximate
contours shall be twenty feet, and where grading is proposed, engineering data shall show
the approximate finish grading;
r. Proposed balanced cut and fill grading amounts;
S. Proposed public areas, if any;
t. Date, north point and scale;
U. Number for each proposed lot;
V. Statement of existing groundcover;
W. Approximate location of each tree within the proposed subdivision
area, and an indication as to which trees are to be removed;
X. Delineate the boundaries of those areas on Parcels 1 and 2 which have
been determined by the City, based upon the report and drawings by Horticulturist
Landscape Architect Robert J. McMahon, Jr., to have mature native vegetation as of March
19, 1996 and that are intended to be protected and preserved. Note on the map, "Mature
native vegetation protected areas (MNV areas) subject to special removal and disturbance
restrictions;"
Y_ Approximate location and outline to scale of each existing building or
structure within the proposed tract which will not be removed or demolished in the
development of the subdivision;
Z. Note on the map and delineate a line beyond which no structural
development shall occur west of that line. The line shall be drawn between a point on the
north property line and a point on the south property line of Parcel 1. The point on the
north property line shall be located 209 feet west, of the intersection of the north property
line and the front easement line. The point on the south property line shall be located 256
feet west of the intersection of the south property line and the front easement line. Note
on the map, "No structure shall be constructed further west of this line;"
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aa. The map shall delineate the location of a minimum 450 square foot
stable and a minimum 550 square foot corral on each parcel of the subdivision;
bb. Note on the map, "Any future stable structures shall not be constructed
in a manner that will unnecessarily disturb native habitat;"
cc. A designation by letter or actual name, for purposes of identification, of
any street within the proposed subdivision;
dd. Existing zoning both as to land use and area requirements;
ee. The map shall show 40 foot street easements along Portuguese Bend
Road, 30 foot street easements along Lower Blackwater Canyon Road, and 25 foot
easements at the remaining perimeters of each parcel;
ff. The map shall show all grades on Portuguese Bend Road and Lower
Blackwater Canyon Road;
gg. The map shall show individual driveways that are 20 feet wide;
hh. Label the driveways serving Parcel 1 and Parcel l as "Private Driveway -
Fire Lane" on the final map;
ii. Note on the map, "Geotechnical Note(s), Potential Building Site: For
grading and corrective work requirements for access and building area for Lot Nos. 1 and 2,
refer to the Geotechnical Report by AGI Geotechnical Inc., dated 5/2/94, 4/5/95, and
5/22/95;"
jj. Note on the map, "Geotechnical Note(s), Per the geotechnical
engineer, the design of all underground pipes founded in bedrock should consider the
corrosive condition of the on-site material;"
kk. Place a note of flood hazard on the final map and delineate the areas
subject -to flood hazard. Dedicate to the City the right to restrict the erection of buildings in
the flood hazard area on Parcels 1 and 2;
11. If it is impossible or impracticable to place upon the tentative map any
matter required in this section, such matter or information shall be furnished in a written
statement which shall be appended to and submitted with such map. (Ordinance 161,
Section 11-2.105, 1980).
16. Where public sewers are not available, and where private sewage systems will
be utilized, the results of percolation tests shall be submitted in accordance with the
recommendations of the City Health Officer;
17. There shall be filed with the tentative map a geological report prepared by a
registered engineering geologist, as required by the Business and Professions Code of the
State, showing the geological characteristics of each lot in the proposed subdivision, and
that on each lot a building site can be developed which is free of geological hazard. Said
report and the conclusions contained therein shall be approved by the City Engineer, and
may be subject to the provisions of Chapter 16.36.
18. The Tentative Parcel Map shall comply with the City Subdivisions Code and
Zoning Ordinance, the area requirements and subdivision development standards of the
RA -S-2 Zone requiring a minimum parcel standard of 2 net acres per lot.
19. The applicants shall submit evidence that they are the owners of the property
shown on the Tentative Parcel Map as proposed for subdivision.
20. All utility lines, including but not limited to electrical, telephone and cable
television, which serve or are proposed to serve the 2 parcels created by this Tentative
Parcel Map shall be placed underground. The underground utility lines shall be located
within the roadway easement of Portuguese Bend Road with underground stems leading
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from Portuguese Bend Road to each parcel of this subdivision. Any existing utility poles
located on the property to be subdivided shall be removed and such utility wires be
undergrounded in accordance with specifications from each affected utility, provided that
such undergrounding complies with all other requirements of the City of Rolling Hills
and the Rolling Hills Community Association.
21. The existing stable structure located on proposed Parcel 2 shall be removed
within 60 days of the tentative map approval or immediately if the Fire Department
requires that the applicant clear brush around the structure.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OR IN
CONNECTION WITH RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP:
Planning
Citv Engineer/Superintendent Of Streets
Land Development Division - Road Department
Fire Department
22. Easements shall be granted to the Rolling Hills Community Association for
the purpose of ingress, egress, construction and maintenance of all infrastructure
constructed as roadways, trails, and utility access to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Citv Engineer/Superintendent of Streets and Development Division
23. Details and notes shown on the tentative map are not necessarily approved.
Any details or notes which may be inconsistent with requirements of ordinances, general
conditions, of approval, or City policies must be specifically approved by the City.
Otherwise all such inconsistent details and notes or ordinance requirements shall be
corrected to conform to these conditions and ordinance requirements that were in effect at
the time that this tentative map was approved by the City of Rolling Hills.
24. The distances from the proposed lot/parcel lines to the buildings which are to
remain must be shown. If such distances will create nonconforming conditions under
Building Code Chapters 5, 18, 19 and 21 or Zoning Ordinance requirements, such lot/parcel
lines shall be relocated or the non -complying conditions of the buildings shall be corrected
prior to the division of land.
25. Easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the City Engineer to
determine the final locations and requirements.
26. In lieu of establishing the final specific locations of structures on each parcel
at this time, the owner, at the time of issuance of a grading or building permit agrees to
develop the property in conformance with the City Code and other appropriate ordinances
such as the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Grading Ordinance, Highway Permit
Ordinance, Mechanical Code, Zoning Ordinance, Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance,
Water Ordinance, Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance, Electrical Code, and
Fire Code. Improvements and other requirements may be imposed pursuant to such codes
and ordinances.
27. All easements existing at the time of final map approval must be accounted
for on the approved tentative map. This includes the location, owner, purpose, and
recording reference for all existing easements. If an easement is blanket or indeterminate
in nature, a statement to that effect must be shown on the tentative map in lieu of its
location. If all easements have not been accounted for, submit a corrected tentative map to
the Planning Department for approval.
28. Label the 20 foot access easement on Parcels 1 and 2 as "Private Driveway and
Fire Lane" and delineate on the final map to the satisfaction of the Fire Department.
29. Provide proof of access prior to'final approval and delineate on the final map.
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30. A final parcel map must be processed through the City Engineer prior to being
filed with the County Recorder.
31. Prior to submitting the final parcel map to the City Engineer for examination
pursuant to Section 66450 of the Government Code;- obtain clearances from all affected
Departments and Divisions, including a clearance from the Subdivision Section of the
Land Development Division of the Department of Public Works for the following
mapping items: mathematical accuracy; survey analysis; and correctness of certificates,
signatures, etc.
32. A preliminary guarantee is needed if signatures of record title interests appear
on the final map. A final guarantee will be required. If said signatures do not appear on the
final map, a title report/ guarantee is needed showing all fee owners and interest holders
and this account must remain open until the final parcel map is filed with the County
Recorder.
33. Grant ingress/egress and utility easements to the public over the private and
future streets on the final map.
Citv Engineer/Superintendent of Streets
Land Development Division - Subdivision Section
34. All easements existing at the time of final map approval must be accounted
for on the final map. This includes the location, owner, purpose, and recording reference
for all existing easements. If .an easement is blanket or indeterminate in nature, a
statement to that effect must be shown on the final map in lieu of its location. If all
easements have not been accounted for, submit a corrected tentative map to the Planning
Department for approval.
35. All easements shown on the Tentative Parcel Map, that are found to be in
compliance with these conditions by the City and the Rolling Hills Community
Association shall be described and provided for in written deeds to the Rolling Hills
Community Association. The form and content of the deeds must be approved by the City
and the Rolling Hills Community Association prior to recordation. All such deeds of
easement shall be recorded prior to the recordation of the final map.
Planning
36. The final map must include a line beyond which no structural development
shall occur west of that line. The line shall be drawn between a point on the north
property line and a point on the south property line of Parcel 1. The point on the north
property line shall be located 209 feet west of the intersection of the north property line and
the front easement line. The point on the south property line shall be located 256 feet west
of the intersection of the south property line and the front easement line. The final map
must include the following statement on Parcel 1, "No structure shall be constructed
further west of this line;”
37. The final map must include the following statement, "Mature native
vegetation protected areas (MNV areas) subject to special removal and disturbance
restrictions;"
38. The final map must include the following statement, "Any future stable
structures shall not be constructed in a manner that will unnecessarily disturb native
habitat;"
39. A preliminary guarantee is needed if signatures of record title interests appear
on the final map. A final guarantee will be required. If said signatures do not appear on the
final map, a title report/ guarantee is needed showing all fee owners and interest holders
and this account must remain open until the final parcel map is filed with the County
Recorder.
40. The final parcel map must be processed through the County Engineer prior to
being filed with the County Recorder.
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41. The subdivider shall enter into an agreement with the City franchise cable TV
operator to permit the installation of cable in a common utility trench.
42. In accordance with Section 21.36.010(c) of the County's Subdivision Ordinance
a deposit is required to review documents and plans for final map clearance.
City Engineer/ Superintendent of Streets
Land Development Division - Water Ordinance Subunit
Fire Department
43. Provide water mains, fire hydrants, and fire flows as required by County
Forester and Fire Warden for all land shown on the map to be recorded.
44. Water mains shall be designed to meet or exceed the total flow requirements
determined for domestic flow and fire flow for this development. Required domestic flow
shall be calculated by the subdivider's engineer. Fire flow shall be determined by the Los
Angeles County Fire Department as follows:
a. The required fire flow for public fire hydrants at this location is 1,250
gallons per minute at 20 psi for a duration of 2 hours, over and above maximum daily
domestic demand.
b. Upgrade two public/private fire hydrants unless fire flow meets Fire
Department requirement.
C. All hydrants shall measure 6" x 4" x 2-1/2" brass or bronze, conforming
to current AWWA standard C503 or approved equal. All hydrants shall be installed a
minimum of 25 feet from a structure or protected by a two (2) hour fire wall as per map on
file with the Fire Department.
45. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to
construction. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout
construction.
46. All hydrants shall be installed in conformance with Title 20, Los Angeles
County Government Code or appropriate City regulations. This shall include minimum
six-inch diameter mains. Arrangements to meet these requirements must be made with
the water purveyor serving the area.
47. The plans and specifications for the water delivery system shall be submitted
for approval to the responsible water purveyor prior to final approval of this development
by the City Engineer. In all cases where water system facilities have not been installed prior
to filing this development with the City Engineer for final approval, the applicant shall
submit a Labor and Materials bond in addition to one of the following:
a. An agreement and Faithful Performance bond in the amount
approved by the City Engineer to be sufficient to guarantee installation of the
improvements; or
b. An agreement and evidence satisfactory to the City Engineer showing
that the applicant has entered into a contract with the serving water utility for establishing
a security guaranteeing payment for the installation of the improvements.
48. The relationship of existing sewage disposal components to the new parcel
lines may create conditions that do not comply with the Building Code/Plumbing
Code/Zoning Ordinance. These non -complying conditions shall be corrected or the
lot/parcel lines relocated prior to the division of land.
49. The applicant shall file with the City Engineer a statement from the water
purveyor indicating that the water system will be operated by the purveyor and that under
normal operating conditions, the system will meet the requirements for the land division,
and that water service will be provided to each parcel.
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Public Works
Materials Engineering Division - Geologv Review
50. The final map must be approved by the Geology and Soils Section to assure
that all geologic factors have been properly evaluated.le—',
51. Specific recommendations will be required from the consultant(s) regarding
the suitability for development of Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. However, in no event shall the
geologic mitigation require the grading of more than 40% of any parcel. In the event
proper mitigation requires more than 40% mitigation, then this map shall be brought back
for consideration before the Planning Commission and the City Council.
52. The final map must include the following statement, "Geotechnical Note(s),
Potential Building Site: For grading and corrective work requirements for access and
building area for Lot Nos. 1 and 2, refer to the Geotechnical Report by AGI Geotechnical
Inc., dated 5/2/94,4/5/95, and 5/22/95."
53. The final map must include the following statement, "Geotechnical Note(s),
Per the geotechnical engineer, the design of all underground pipes founded in bedrock
should consider the corrosive condition of the on-site material."
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF
BUILDING PERMITS:
Citv Engineer/ Superintendent of Streets
Land Development Division - Drainage and Grading Section
Fire Department
Planning
54. All previous conditions of this approval shall be complied with to the
satisfaction of the City.
55. No building or grading permits shall be issued for construction until Site Plan
Review approval has been granted by the Planning Commission for the construction of
single family residences on the proposed parcels.
56. Any future stable structures shall not be constructed in a manner that will
unnecessarily disturb native habitat.
57. The removal and disturbance restrictions for the mature native vegetation
protected areas (MNV areas) depicted on the Final Map shall be as follows:
a. No grading, development, or removal of live mature vegetation in the
MNV areas shall be permitted, and no new trail, access road or pathway shall be created in
a MNV area except in connection with the approval of a Site Plan Review application, a
Community Association approval for use of an easement, or as required to comply with
Fire Department and City regulations regarding brush clearance, as determined in
consultation with those entities. In the event removal or thinning of mature natural
vegetation is required to comply with Fire Department Regulations, the least invasive
technique shall be utilized.
b. Prior to the issuance of any grading permit, a biologist or native plant
specialist approved by the City shall meet with the general contractor and grading
contractor to explain the boundaries of the MNV areas, the boundaries of those MNV
areas permitted to be removed by the approved Site Plan, and the restrictions contained in
this condition.
C. No contractor, operator of a bulldozer or other equipment or other
construction worker on the site shall allow equipment, supplies or soil to encroach into a
MNV area except as specified on the approved Site Plan.
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d. No chemicals, including but not limited to fertilizers, pesticides,
herbicides, detergents, chlorine or pool chemicals, shall be used, disposed of, or allowed to
drain into a MNV area, except fertilizers approved by a City approved biologist.
58. Notify the State Department of Fish and Game prior to commencement of
work within any natural drainage course.
59. Maximum driveway grade shall not exceed 12%. Twenty foot paved width
driveways (as shown) are acceptable.
60. Fire Department access shall be extended to within 150 feet distance of any
portion of structure to be built.
61. Access shall comply with Section 10.207 of the Fire Code which requires all
weather access. All weather access may require paving.
62. No septic tanks or other similar structures, except boundary fences, shall be
constructed within 150 feet of the centerline of the intermittent blue line stream at the
western portion of Parcels 1 and 2.
63. In the event that subsurface material of an archaeological, paleontological or
other cultural resource is encountered during project grading or development, all grading
and construction shall cease in the immediate area, and the find shall be left untouched
until a qualified professional archaeologist or paleontologist, whichever is appropriate, is
contacted and called in to evaluate the find and makes recommendations as to disposition,
mitigation or salvage. The developer shall incur the cost of such professional
investigation. The developer shall comply with the mitigation measures recommended
and approved by the City for the disposition, mitigation or salvage of such material.
64. The applicants shall obtain a "will serve" letter from the California Water
Service. Domestic water will be supplied to the subject property.
65. If, because of future grading, or for any other reason, it is found that the
requirements of the Plumbing Code cannot be met on any of the proposed lots, the
Department of Health Services will recommend that no building permit be issued for the
construction of homes on such parcels.
Health Department
66. A private sewage disposal system shall be designed in compliance with the
Los Angeles County Health Codes and Building and Safety Codes.
67. Approval of the method of sewage disposal is contingent upon the approval
by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region.
68. The size of the dwelling may be limited by the size of the private sewage
disposal system that can legally be installed in each lot.
City Enzineer/Superintendent of Streets
Land Development Division - Drainage and Grading
69. Grading and development plans shall include:
a. Methods to eliminate sheet overflow in order to protect the parcels
from high velocity scouring action;
b. Provision for contributory drainage from adjoining properties;
C. Provision for the proper distribution of drainage above existing
conditions beyond the proposed subdivision; and
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d. Provision that there shall be no increase of drainage from Parcel 1 that
will flow onto or across the property located at 15 Portuguese Bend Road and designated as
Lot 78-RH.
70. The . grading plan shall utilize land form ° or contour grading techniques in its
design so as to create slopes that blend with the natural horizontal and vertical contours of
the existing terrain and in no case shall cut and fill slopes be steeper than the City of
Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio.
Fire Department
71. All proposed residences shall be constructed with an approved automatic
sprinkler system.
72. The building pad areas shall be capable of providing parking for excess
vehicles.
73. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and accepted prior to
construction. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout
construction.
74. The private driveways shall be indicated on the final map as "Fire Lane" and
shall be maintained in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fire Code.
75. Additional fire protection systems shall be installed in lieu of suitable access
and/or fire protection water.
Materials Entineering Division - Geolo--v Review
76. All geologic hazards associated with this proposed development must be
eliminated or be delineated as restricted use areas, approved by the consultant geologist, to
the satisfaction of the Geology and Soils Section, and dedicate to the City the right to
prohibit the erection of buildings or other structures within the restricted use areas.
77. A geology and soils engineering report shall be required prior to approval of
building or grading plans.
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED IN CONJUNCTION WITH
FINAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION:
78. Repair any broken or damaged pavement on streets within or abutting the
subdivision.
79. Postal delivery receptacles shall be located and installed in groups to serve
two or more residential units.
Fire Department
80. Provide City, Fire Department and Rolling Hills Community Association
approved street signs and building address numbers prior to occupancy.
81 Conditions 1 through 21 shall be met prior to the stamping of the tentative
map for condition compliance.
82. Conditions 22 through 53 shall be completed prior to or in conjunction with
recordation of the final map of any phase.
83. Conditions 54 through 77 shall be completed prior to issuance of building
permits.
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84. Conditions 78 through 80 shall be completed in conjunction with final
building construction.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF MAY 1996.
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ATTEST:
MARILYN L. KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 781 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23991,
SUBDIVISION NO. 88, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 5.39 ACRE EXISTING
LOT THAT HAS ONE RESIDENTIAL UNIT INTO 2 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS FRONTING THE WESTERN SIDE OF PORTUGUESE
BEND ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 520A.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 28,
1996 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Lay
and Mayor Murdock.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Heinsheimer.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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