PC RES 1996-027A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISIONS TO GRADING
PERMIT NO 1541 IN CONNECTION WITH REVISION "C" TO THE OCEAN
TRAILS PROJECT (VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS 50666 AND
50667, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NOS. 20970 AND 23004 AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS 162 AND 163), LOCATED IN COASTAL
SUBREGIONS 7 AND 8
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1992, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No. 92-53, certifying Environmental Impact Report No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos 92-54, 92-55, 92-56
and 92-57, respectively approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos 50666 and 50667, Tentative Parcel Map
Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163, Coastal Permit No 103 and Grading Permit
No 1541 for a Residential Planned Development consisting of a total of eighty-three (83) single family dwelling
units, an 18 hole public golf course and public open space on 261 4 acres in Coastal Subregion Nos 7 and 8,
and,
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1992, after finding that an appeal of the City's approval of the project raised
substantial issue, the California Coastal Commission denied Coastal Permit No. 103, directed the landowners
to redesign the project to address the concerns raised by the Coastal Commission Staff and remanded the
project back to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for reconsideration; and,
WHEREAS, on December 7, 1992, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No. 92-115 approving the Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 and adopted
Resolution Nos 92-116, 92-117, 92-118 and 92-119 approving Revisions to Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos
50666 and 50667, Tentative Parcel Map Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos 162 and 163,
Coastal Permit No 103, and Grading Permit No. 1541 in order to address concerns raised by the Coastal
Commission with regard to adequate provisions for public open space, public access and habitat preservation,
and,
WHEREAS, on April 15, 1993, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No A -5 -RPV -93-5 (i.e. Coastal Permit No 103), subject to additional conditions of approval.
WHEREAS, on October 5, 1993, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No. 93-89 approving a second Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 and adopted
Resolution Nos. 93-90, 93-91, 93-92 and 93-93 respectively re -approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos
50666 and 50667, Tentative Parcel Map Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163,
and Grading Permit No 1541 in order to comply with a Court mandate to provide affordable housing in
conjunction with the project, pursuant to Government Code Section 65590, and,
WHEREAS, on November 5,1993, the California Coastal Commission adopted revised and expanded
findings in conjunction with the project, and,
WHEREAS, on September 6, 1994, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No 94-71 approving a third Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 and Adopted
Resolution Nos. 94-72, 94-73, 94-74, 94-75, 94-76 and 94-77, respectively, approving Revision "A" to the
approved Ocean Trails project, including, but not limited to, relocation of the golf course clubhouse from the
area southwest of the School District property to an area north of Half Way Point, locating the golf course
maintenance facility and four (4) affordable housing units southeast of the corner of Palos Verdes Drive South
and Paseo Del Mar, reducing the number of single family residential lots from eighty-three (83) to seventy-five
(75) and increasing the height of the golf course clubhouse from thirty (30) feet to forty-eight (48) feet; and,
WHEREAS, on January 12,1995, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No A -5 -RPV -93-005A ( a Coastal Permit No 103), thereby approving its first amendment to the permit,
subject to revised conditions of approval, and,
WHEREAS, on September 27, 1995, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal
Development Permit No A -5 -RPV -93-005A (i a Coastal Permit No. 103), thereby approving its second
amendment to the permit, and,
WHEREAS, on February 1, 1996, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No A-5-RPV-93-OO5A (i a Coastal Permit No 103), thereby approving its third amendment to the
permit, and,
WHEREAS, on March 11, 1996, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No 96-15 approving a fourth Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No 36 and Adopted
Resolution Nos 96-16, and 96-17, respectively, approving Revision "B" to the approved Ocean Trails project,
including, but not limited to, modifying the approved alignment of Paseo del Mar ("A" Streetf'J" Bluff Road),
revising the Conditions of Approval regarding several public trails, and relocating the golf course clubhouse
approximately 80 feet to the west of its previously approved location, and,
WHEREAS, on May 28, 1996, Zuckerman Building Company and Palos Verdes Land Holdings
Company submitted an application package to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes requesting approval for certain
revisions to the approved Ocean Trails project, including, but not limited to, relocation of two single family
residential lots in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667 from the end of Street "A" to the end of Street "C",
revisions to the boundaries of open space Lots B, C, G and H, conversion the split-level lots in Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No 50667 to single -level lots, revisions to the golf course layout, revisions the public trail system,
combination of parallel trails easements, construction of a paved fire access road west of the Ocean Terraces
Condominiums and amendments to several Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures to modify the
required timing for compliance, and,
WHEREAS, on July 11, 1996, the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No A -5 -RPV -93-005A (i a Coastal Permit No 103), thereby approving its fourth amendment to the
permit, subject to revised conditions of approval, and,
WHEREAS, copies of the draft Addendum No 5 to Environmental Impact Report No 36 and the
revised Mitigation Monitoring Program were distributed to the Planning Commission and prior to taking action
on the proposed Revision "C" to the Ocean Trails project, the Planning Commission independently reviewed
and considered the information and findings contained in draft Addendum No. 5 to EIR No. 36 and revised
Mitigation Monitoring Program, and determined that the documents were prepared in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and local guidelines, with respect thereto; and,
WHEREAS, on August 13, 1996, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the Development
code, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider draft Addendum No. 5 to Environmental
Impact Report No 36 and the proposed Revision "C" to the Ocean Trails protect, at which time all interested
parties were given an opportunity to be heard and to present evidence
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS
Sectio : In considering the proposed revisions to the project, the Planning Commission has
determined that the preparation of Addendum No 5 to Environmental Impact Report No. 36 is appropriate,
since the subsequent changes in the project will not result in any new significant environmental impacts which
were not previously identified and analyzed in Environmental Impact Report No. 36, that the subsequent
changes will not result in an increase in any previously identified significant environmental impacts, that the
Addendum does not contain new information of substantial importance to the project and that only minor
technical changes or additions are necessary to make Environmental Impact Report adequate under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
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This is so, since the revised project will result in no significant change in the impacts identified in the
previous EIR. The relocation of two single family residential lots in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 50667 from
the end of Street "A" (Lot Nos 34 and 35 on the previously approved plan) to the end of Street "C" (Lot Nos
8 and 9 on the revised plan) and the revision to the golf course layout for Hole Nos 3, 4 and 5 does not result
in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since these improvements would be located in areas of
the subject property that were previously identified as part of the developed and/or graded portion of the project
The reconfiguration to the boundaries of common open space Lots B, C, G and H does not result in any new
or increased impacts to the environment, since the minimum required lot sizes of these lots will be maintained
and there will be no net decrease in the acreage of protected habitat The conversion of the split-level lots to
single -pad lots in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667 and the proposed changes to the maximum building
heights on some of these lots does not result in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since the
views of the ocean, Catalina Island and the coastline from Palos Verdes Drive South would not be adversely
impacted
The proposed changes to the public trails in the project would not result in any new or increased
impacts to the environment, since 1) the realignment of the public trail from the La Rotonda parking lot to the
Bluff Top Activity Corridor would increase the safety of the public using the lateral trail connection through the
golf course to the bluff top; 2) the provision to allow shared use of certain segments of the public trail for golf
carts would minimize the amount of pavement in these areas, minimize conflicts caused by crossing paths and
would not diminish public enjoyment of these trails, and and, 3) the combination of parallel pedestrian and
bicycle trails into a single easement would not change the physical configuration of the trails once they have
been constructed The construction of a paved fire access road on the seaward side of the Ocean Terraces
Condominiums does not result in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since the paved road would
improve public safety by providing all-weather access to the existing fire hydrants along the south side of the
condominium complex The amendments to the Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures would not
result in any new or increased impacts to the environment, since these changes will not alter the effectiveness
of the Conditions of Approval and/or Mitigation Measures, and will act, instead, to ensure that the project are
better monitored and the impacts are fully mitigated
Therefore, based on the review of Draft Addendum No. 5 to Environmental Impact Report No. 36
prepared in association with the proposed Revision "C" to the Ocean Trails project, as conditioned, the Planning
Commission finds that the project still mitigates, or reduces to the extent feasible, significant adverse effects
to adjacent properties or the permitted uses thereof In approving the revised project, the Planning Commission
finds that social, recreational, and other benefits of the project continue to outweigh any unavoidable adverse
environmental impacts that may occur and that due to overriding benefits and considerations, any unavoidable
adverse environmental impacts of the project are acceptable Accordingly, the Planning Commission
recommends that the City Council incorporate, by reference, the Final EIR No. 36, the Supplemental EIR,
Addenda Nos 1, 2, 3 and 4, and Resolution No 92-115 (which includes, without limitation, the detailed
statement of overriding considerations set forth therein)
Section 2: Pursuant to Section 17 50 070 of the Development Code, the Planning Commission, in
approving the revisions to Grading Permit No. 1541, finds as follows:
A That the grading associated with the project is not excessive beyond that necessary for the permitted
primary use of the property, since the grading has been limited to that necessary to (i) create the
residential lots in such a fashion that development of homes on the lots will not adversely impact public
and private views, (ii) construct a links -style golf course in which preservation of natural open space
is maximized and (iii) make improvements to Palos Verdes Drive South which are necessary for safety
reasons. In addition, grading will be balanced on the site with no export of excavated material
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B That the grading and/or construction does not significantly adversely effect the visual relationships with,
nor the views from neighboring sites, since the 18 -hole golf course is designed to conform with existing
topography, to the fullest extent possible, and the grading for the residential lots will lower pad
elevations to preserve views from adjacent properties and visual corridors identified in the Coastal
Specific Plan when viewed from Palos Verdes Drive South and adjacent properties.
C. That the nature of the grading minimizes disturbance to the natural contours, and finished contours are
reasonably natural, since the majority of the project site will conform with the existing gently sloping
topography, with a significant portion remaining as undeveloped open space.
Section 3: The mitigation measures contained in the revised Mitigation Monitoring Program attached
as Exhibit "B" to P.0 Resolution No. 96-22 are hereby incorporated by reference into the recommended
Conditions of Approval for the revisions to Grading Permit No 1541
Section 4- For the forgoing reasons, and based on information and findings contained in the public
record, including Staff Reports, Minutes, records of proceedings, and evidence presented at the public
hearings, the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby approves revisions to Grading
Permit No 1541, subject to 1) the Conditions of Approval attached in Exhibit "A", which are necessary to
protect the public health, safety and general welfare; 2) the approval of revisions to Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 50666 and 50667 by the City Council; and, 3) approval of draft Addendum No 5 to Environmental Impact
Report No 36 by the City Council
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 13th day of August 1996
AYES. Commissioners Albeno, Cartwright, Ng, Whiteneck, Vice Chairman Vannorsdall and
Chairman Clark
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT Commissioner Franklin
Lawrence E. Clark
Chairman
Carolyn
Director of Planning, Building
and Code Enforcement, and
Secretary to the Planning
Commission
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EXHIBIT "A"
GRADING PERMIT NO. 1541 -REVISION "C"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Within thirty (30) days of approval of Revision "C" to the Grading Permit, the developers shall
submit, in writing, a statement that they have read, understand and agree to all the conditions or
approval contained in this exhibit.
B GRADING PLAN
1. Prior to recordation of each Final Map or prior to issuance of grading permits, whichever occurs
first, a final grading plan shall be approved by the a ty ffivgi Leer Director of Public Works and City
Geologist, by manual signature This grading plan shall be based on a detailed engineering,
geology and/or soils engineering report(s) and shall specifically be approved by the City Geologist
and/or soils engineer and comply with all recommendations submitted by them It shall also be
consistent with the vesting tentative tract maps and conditions, as approved by the City
2. All geologic hazards associated with this proposed development shall be eliminated or the City
Geologist shall designate a Restricted Use Area on each Final Map, in which the erection of
buildings or other structures shall be prohibited
3. Prior to issuance of grading permits, a bond, cash deposit, or combination thereof, shall be posted
to cover costs for any geologic hazard abatement in an amount to be determined by the City
Engineer.
4. Prior to issuance of grading permits and/or recordation of the Final Map, whichever occurs first,
written approval must be obtained from the owners of adjacent properties within the City where off-
site grading for trails is proposed or may result
5. 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 a
designated staff member) shall inspect the graded sites for accuracy of pad elevations, created
slope gradients, and pad size. The developer or its designee shall provide certification for all
grading related matters
6 All of the recommendations made by the Oitpfngineer Director of Public Works and City Geologist
during their on-going review of the project shall be incorporated into the approved grading plans.
7 All of the recommendations of the project geologist, except as modified by the City Geologist, will
be incorporated into the approved grading elan and
design of any structures.
8 All natural and created slopes greater than 31 shall be designated as Restricted Use Areas with a
note on the Final Map
9. Prior to issuance of a building permit, an independent Geology and/or Soils Engineer's report on
the expansive properties of sods on all budding sites shall be submitted to and approved by the City
Geologist in conformance with accepted City practice. Such soils are defined by Building Code
Section 2904(b).
10 Prior to issuance of a budding permit, an as -graded soils and geologic report(s), complete with
geologic map shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Geologist in conformance with
accepted City practice
11. Prior to issuance of a building permit, an as -built geological report(s) for structures founded on bed
rock and an as -built sods and compaction report for structures founded on fill and all engineered fill
areas shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Geologist in conformance with
accepted City practice.
12 Foundations and floor slabs cast on expansive soils shall be designed in accordance with Los
Angeles County Code Section 2907-1,
13. All grading shall conform to Chapter 29 "Excavations Foundations and Retaining Walls." and
Chagtter 70. "Excavation and Grading" of the Uniform Building Code
14. Unless otherwise provided in these conditions of approval or permitted by the Director of Planning
Budding and Code Enforcement, the groiect shall comply with all appropriate provisions of the
City's grading ordinance (Chapter 17.50 Grading).
15. All grading shall be balanced on-site However, should earth, rock or other material be required to
be hauled from the project site a revision to the -grading permit,pursuant to requirements of the
Development Code, shall be obtained.
16. No construction of permanent structures shall be allowed closer than twenty-five {25) feet landward
of the Coastal Setback Zone (except for structures associated with public amenities or unless
allowed by another project condition of approval) Grading within the Coastal Setback Zone shall
be limited to that required for construction of approved trails parks vista points and golf course
holes, as indicated on the approved site plans.
17. Where feasible and subject to the review and approval of the Director of Planning. Building and
Code Enforcement all graded sl_ges shall be "landform" -graded so as to closely reflect naturally
occurring topographic contours Slope gradients shall be natural and no abrupt changes between
natural and graded slopes shall be permitted.
18. All proposed retaining walls to be constructed shall be subject to review by the Director of Planning.
Budding and Code Enforcement with subsequent review by the Planning Commission, if required,
for review and approval pursuant to Section 17 50 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development
Code
19. No created slopes within the tract shall exceed 21 unless approved by the Director of Planning.
Building and Code Enforcement.
20 Prior to the Issuance of grading permits or pnor to recordation of a Final Tract Map whichever
occurs first the developer shall submit an Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan The Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission
The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall incorporate by detail or reference appropriate
post -construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) to.
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A-. Implement. to the maximum extent practicable. requirements establishes( by appropriate
governmental agencies under CEQA. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, local
ordinances and other legal authorities intended to minimize impacts from storm water
runoff on the biological integrity of natural drainage systems and water bodies.
b Maximize to the maximum extent practicable, the percentage of permeable surfaces to
allow more percolation of storm water into the ground.
C. Minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, the amount of storm water directed to
impermeable areas:
d Minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, parking lot pollution through the use of
appropriate BMPs, such as retention. infiltration and good housekeeping
e. Establish reasonable limits on the cleanng of vegetation from the project site including, but
not limited to. regulation of the length of time dunng which soil may be exposed and, in
certain sensitive cases, the prohibition of bare soil.: and
Provide for appropriate permanent controls to reduce storm water pollutant load produced
by the development site to the maximum extent practicable.
Further. the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall contain requirements to be adhered to during
project construction These practices include.
a. Include erosion and sediment control practices.
b Address multiple construction activity related pollutants.
e. Focus on BMPs such as source minimization, education, good housekeeping. -good waste
management. and good site planning.
d Target construction areas and activities with the potential to generate significant pollutant
[ods.
e. Rewire retention on the site, to the maximum extent practicable, of sediment, construction
waste, and other pollutants from construction activity:
f. Require, to the maximum extent practicable, management of excavated soil on site to
minimige the amount of sediment that escapes to streets, drainage facilities, or adjoining
properties.
g- Reguire, to the maximum extent practicable, use of structural drainage controls to
minimize the escape of sediment and other pollutants from the site
h Require, to the maximum extent practicable, containment of runoff from equipment and
vehicle washing at construction sites, unless treated to remove sediments and pollutants.
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C. CONSTRUCTION PLAN
1. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, a construction plan shall be submitted to the Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement for review and approval Said plan shall include, but not
be limited to a phasing plan, limits of grading, estimated length of time for rough grading and
construction of improvements, location of construction traders, construction signs and equipment
storage areas and the location and type of temporary utilities.
2 Prior to the issuance of grading permits and/or building permits, a program to control and prevent
dust and windblown earth problems shall be submitted to the Director of Planning, Budding and
Code Enforcement for review and approval Methods may include, but shall not be limited to, on-
site watering and vegetative planting
3 As part of the control plan required in Condition C.2, if feasible, the water used to control fugitive
dust shall not be taken from primary potable water sources. Instead, the developer shall explore
other options such as using reclaimed "grey water" or other non -potable water to control dust on
the site during construction, subject to the review and approval of the Director of Planning, Budding
and Code Enforcement and the Los Angeles County Health Department
4 The hours of operation for grading and construction activities shall be limited from Monday to
Friday, 7 00 a m to 7.00 p.m. and Saturday, 7 00 a m to 5.00 p.m. No grading or construction
activities shall be conducted on Sunday or legal holidays recognized by the City. No on-sde
maintenance of equipment or vehicles shall be permitted before or after the hours indicated No
truck or construction vehicle queuing shall occur before 7:00 a.m
5. Flagmen shall be used during all construction activities, as required by the Director of Public
Works
6 The use of a rock crusher on the site is prohibited
7 Noncompliance with the above construction and/or grading restrictions (Conditions $C 1 through
BC 6) shall be grounds for the City to stop work immediately on the property
D. GRADING/CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY
All grading shall be monitored by a licensed engineering geologist and/or soils engineer in
accordance with applicable provisions of the Municipal Code and the recommendations of the City
Engineer
42 All grading activity on the site shall occur in accordance with all applicable City safety standards
6" All g, adn ig sl iall be balai iced oi t=site, should earth,
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-73. Areas of the site that are not to be disturbed during grading or construction, or that are to be
protected in accordance with the mitigation monitoring program established in Environmental
Impact Report No 36, shall be temporarily fenced during construction, subject to the review and
approval of the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement.
44 4 All graded slopes shall be properly planted and maintained Within ninety (90) days of being
graded, all open space/slope areas and all areas that will remain undeveloped shall be
hydroseeded and/or planted Plants shall be selected that are drought tolerant, capable of
developing deep root systems and shall generally consist of low ground cover to impede water flow
on the surface Watering for establishment of said plant material shall be done in cycles that will
promote deep rooting Watering shall be diminished or stopped just prior to and during the rainy
season or upon establishment of the plant material, whichever occurs first. To provide greater
slope protection against scour and erosion, all graded slopes shall be covered with a jute mat to
provide protection while the ground cover is being established If appropriate, the Director of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement may approve an alternative material or method to
control erosion
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