CC SR 20160517 02 - Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park ReportRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 05/17/2016
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to address nighttime activities at Marilyn Ryan
Sunset Point Park
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Review and consider implementing Staff's recommended Option Nos. 8 through
11, and direct Staff to return with details on their implementation.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: So Kim, Senior Planner :r '
REVIEWED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, Community Development Director,rm
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager,;:`'f.,
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Excerpt from Resolution No. 92-54 (page A-1)
B. Excerpt from Resolution No. 92-116 (page B-1)
C. Excerpt from Resolution No. 96-94 (page C-1)
D. Excerpt from approved 1997 Parking Plans (page D-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
At the March 15, 2016, City Council meeting, during the discussion of "Future Agenda
Items," the City Council raised concerns regarding vandalism, nuisance, and late-night
activities occurring at Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park. The Council directed Staff to
look into ways to address these concerns, such as limiting access to the park and
parking lot, particularly during the evening hours when the park is closed. Below is a
brief history of the park site, followed by a list of options to address the Council's
concerns.
History of Marilvn Rvan Sunset Point Park
On June 1, 1992, the City Council approved the Ocean Trails (now Trump National Golf
Club (Trump)) project, which included the dedication of various parkland, public streets,
and parking areas. Specifically, a public park and public off-street parking area
containing a minimum of 6 parking stalls was required at the southwest corner of Palos
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Verdes Drive South and what is now Trump National Drive as a condition of approval,
which is now part of Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park (Attachment A).
The 1992 City Council -approved project was appealed to and denied by the California
Coastal Commission (CCC). The CCC directed the landowner to redesign the project to
address the CCC's concerns by, among other things, providing additional public open
space.
On December 7, 1992, the City Council approved revisions to the Trump project, which
included additional open space as required by the CCC. A major difference with this
approval was that additional bluff -top trail access and open space leading from the west
end of Trump project to Shoreline Park was provided. This approval continued to
include the public park and 6 off-street public parking spaces at Marilyn Ryan Sunset
Point Park (Attachment B). On April 15, 1993, the CCC approved the City Council -
approved revised plan.
Subsequently, additional revisions were approved to the Trump project, with some
language being further clarified over time. For example, a Public Amenities Plan for the
Trump project was approved by the City Council in 1996 that identified the public
amenities of the project, including public parks, trails, and other improvement areas.
One of the parks identified was the so-called West Vista Park (now Marilyn Ryan
Sunset Point Park), which included the 6 -space off-street public parking lot and view
overlook (Attachment C). After the City Council's approval of the Public Amenities Plan,
the CCC also approved this Plan in 1996 as part of the Coastal Development Permit
that included the parking lot at Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park.
In 1997, the Planning Division approved the construction plans for the Marilyn Ryan
Sunset Point Park, which included walking paths, lawn area, benches, picnic tables,
trash receptacles and a 6 -space off-street public parking lot in its current location
(Attachment D). Construction of these improvements was completed in 2005.
Options to Address City Council Concerns
In an effort to address the City Council's concerns regarding illicit activities occurring
after-hours at Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park, the following options (or any
combination thereof) are available for the City Council's consideration. The options
listed in the following table are grouped based on the following jurisdictional review:
City Council (CC) and Coastal Commission (CCC) Review
CC Review
Community Development Director (CDD) Review
Staff's recommended options are those listed under the CDD's review.
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Option
•a
COUNCIL AND COASTAL REVIEW •
Description P•Cons
1
Requires an amendment to the
CUP and Public Amenities Plan.
This results in a de novo hearing
by the CC, followed by CCC
review for the entire west half of
the development of the Trump
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Eliminate the public
Limits access to the park.
project.
parking lot
Based on recent CCC positions
and denial of permit parking at
Channelview Court, this option
will not be acceptable to CCC.
Decreases access/activity to the
park during permitted daytime
hours.
Requires an amendment to the
CUP and Public Amenities Plan.
This results in a de novo hearing
by the CC, followed by CCC
review for the entire west half of
the development of the Trump
project. In addition to parking
spaces required for the use of the
Trump project itself, public
parking was also required to be
provided throughout the project
to allow public access to public
Relocate the public
Limits access to the park, but
trails, open spaces, and the
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parking lot elsewhere
maintains access to the public
beach. As such, the existing
on the Trump property
trails and beach as originally
parking lot is not solely for the
required by CCC.
purposes of providing parking for
the park.
Based on past engagement with
CCC, the applicant may need to
provide more than the existing 6
spaces as a replacement.
There may be no other place on
the property to provide a new
parking lot.
Decreases access/activity to the
park during permitted daytime
hours.
3
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COUNCIL
•REQUIRED
Option
Description
Pros
Cons
Install a gate or chain
While amendment to CUP is not
3
to close the parking lot
Limits access to park after
required, CC and CCC approval to
nightly
permitted hours.
amend the park design is
required.
No further maintenance costs
Requires CC and CCC approval to
4
Remove park furniture
for amenities.
amend the park design.
No usable public amenities.
Delineates areas people can
@ Requires CC and CCC approval to
access.
amend the park design.
5
Install fencing a
Reduces areas for people to
a Limits usable areas to trails and
congregate (particularly at
amenities (picnic tables, etc.)
night).
only.
COUNCIL•
Option
•a
Description
Pros
Cons
Requires CC approval to amend
the park design.
Lighting may be objectionable to
6
Install ambient lighting
Increases visibility of the park
neighboring properties (motion
grounds at night.
detectors can be added so that
the lights turn on only when
motion is detected so that there
is no proliferation of light).
Cost effective since ornamental
P Requires CC approval to replace
native or water -efficient
the landscape. Provided that the
landscaping that can be
turf/lawn is replaced with a type
reasonably maintained at a
or species on the CCC -approved
7
Remove turf/lawn
height of T to avoid view
plant palette, no CCC approval is
impacts and will require less
required. Otherwise, CCC
watering.
approval is required.
Reduces areas for people to
e Limits usable areas to trails and
congregate (particularly at
amenities (picnic tables, etc.)
night).
only.
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CDD REVIEW REQUIRED (STAFF RECOMMENDATION)
Option
Description
Pros
Cons
No.
Easily removable.
Temporary barriers to
Limits access to park after
Requires resources for daily
close the parking lot
permitted hours.
installation and removal (e.g.,
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nightly (e.g., orange
CCC review as it is
hiring additional Staff or
reflective cones or a
e mporary in nature.
temporary
contracting with an outside
post and cable barrier)
company), p y), which mayor may not
include weekends.
Replace park furniture
Discourages loitering at night
and add graffiti-
with seating that is not
Initial cost to purchase furniture
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resistant coatings( e. g.,
conducive for lying down or
and apply graffiti -resistant
individual concrete
sleeping
coatings.
stump seating or large
Addresses graffiti -related
pebble seats)
vandalism to existing amenities
Increase law
enforcement presence
Discourages parking after
10
(e.g., issue citations to
permitted hours, thereby
P May incur additional law
violators/vehicles
discouraging illicit activities at
enforcement costs.
parked after permitted
night.
hours)
Discourages parking after
Initial cost to install revised signs
11
Vehicle towing after
permitted hours, thereby
warning visitors of vehicle towing
permitted hours
discouraging illicit activities at
if parked after permitted hours.
night.
In considering the above-mentioned options, it should be noted that, based upon past
discussions with Trump's General Manager, they are not interested in any type of
improvement that would require additional CCC review of the Trump project's land -use
entitlements. As a result, Option Nos. 1 through 5 would not be viable since these
require changes to the CUP, which would need to be initiated and supported by the
applicant in order to proceed. This leaves the remaining Options Nos. 6 thought 11 as
realistic solutions to address the City Council's concerns because they are more likely
to be supported by the property owner, who shares the City Council's concerns about
nighttime activities.
It should be noted that Option Nos. 8 through 11 consist of changes that would only
require approval by the Director of Community Development and, therefore, can be
implemented immediately. City Council review is only required if there are significant
changes to the use of the park, the physical boundaries of the park, or any changes to
existing trails or parking facilities.
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CONCLUSION:
In the interest of taking action to address the issues of unpermitted nighttime activities in
Marilyn Ryan Sunset Point Park as quickly as possible, Staff recommends that the City
Council consider Option Nos. 8 through 11. Based on City Council's direction, Staff will
then report back with more details about the implementation of the chosen option(s)
(e.g., timeframe, cost, etc.).
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendations, the following alternative actions are available
for the City Council's consideration:
1. Identify additional options for Staff to research, to present for City Council
consideration at a future meeting; or,
2. Direct Staff to take no action at this time.
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I. STREETS
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or commencement of work,
whichever occurs first, the developer shall post a bond, cash
deposit, or other City -approved security to cover costs for the
full improvements of all proposed on-site and off-site streets and
related improvements, in an amount to be determined by the
Director of Public Works. The bonding for said improvements may
be posted in conjunction with the phasing plan as per Resolution
No. 92-56 for Conditional Use Permit No. 162, Condition No. Cl.
2. The proposed on-site streets shall be public and designed to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Prior to
recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall submit design
specifications for the on-site streets to the Director of Public
Works for approval, pursuant to the following specifications:
a. "A" Street shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet in width,
measured flow line to flow line. Parkway widths shall be a
minimum of eight (8) feet on the southwesterly side of the
street and four (4) feet on the northeasterly side of the
street. The total right-of-way width shall be fifty two
(52) feet. The terminus of "A" Street shall be extended as
far westward as is possible without encroaching into the
Forrestal draw area or adjacent habitat areas, subject to
review and approval by the Director of Environmental
Services and the Director of Public Works. The final map
shall reflect these standards.
b. "B" Street shall be a minimum of thirty four (34) feet in
width, measured flow line to flow line. Parkway widths
shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet on each side. The
total right-of-way width shall be fifty (50) feet. The
final map shall reflect these standards.
C. "C", "D", and "E" Streets shall be thirty four (34) feet in
width, measured flow line to flow line. Parkway widths
shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet along the southerly
side along Streets "C", "D", and "E", and shall be a minimum
of four (4) feet along the northerly side on Streets "C",
"D'", and "E". The total right-of-way shall be forty six
(46) feet. The final tract map shall reflect these
standards.
d. Paseo del Mar shall be a minimum of fifty feet (50) feet
measured flow line to flow line, including a ten (10) foot
wide median. Parkway width shall be a minimum of twelve
(12) feet along the southeasterly side of Paseo del Mar, and
shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet along the northwesterly
side of Paseo del Mar. The total right-of-way width shall
be seventy (70) feet. The final tract map shall reflect
these standards.
e. A public off-street parking area containing a minimum of six
(6) parking stalls shall be provided south of Palos Verdes
Drive South between Palos Verdes Drive South and "D'° Street,
west of Paseo del Mar. Said parking area shall be at the
same grade as Palos Verdes Drive South, shall contain a
minimum of six (6) parking spaces, and one (1) parking space
shall be reserved for handicapped use. The design of the
off-street parking area and any time restrictions shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Director of Public
Works. Parking in this area shall be prohibited after dusk.
Resolution No. 92-54
Exhibit "A"
Page 5 of 10
A-1
7. Prior to the issuance of grading permits or prior to final of any
map, whichever occurs first, the developer shall submit Final Run
Off Management and Water Quality Control Plans for review and
approval by the Planning Commission. These plans may only be
approved if they meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit regulations and requirements.
I. STREETS
1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map or commencement of work,
whichever occurs first, the developer shall post a bond, cash
deposit, or other City -approved security to cover costs for the
full improvements of all proposed on-site and off-site streets and
related improvements, in an amount to be determined by the
Director of Public Works. The bonding for said improvements may
be posted in conjunction with the phasing plan as per Resolution
No. 92-118 for Conditional Use Permit No. 162, Condition No. C1.
2. The proposed on-site streets shall be public and designed to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Prior to
recordation of the Final Map, the developer shall submit design
specifications for the on-site streets to the Director of Public
Works for approval, pursuant to the following specifications:
a. "A" Street shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet in width,
measured flow line to flow line. Parkway widths shall be a
minimum of eight (8) feet on the southwesterly side of the
street and four (4) feet on the northeasterly side of the
street. The total right-of-way width shall be fifty two
(52) feet. The terminus of "A" Street shall be extended as
far westward as is possible without encroaching into the
Forrestal draw area or adjacent habitat areas, subject to
review and approval by the Director of Environmental
Services and the Director of Public Works. The final map
shall reflect these standards.
b. "B" Street shall be a minimum of thirty four (34) feet in
width, measured flow line to flow line. Parkway widths
shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet on each side. The
total right-of-way width shall be fifty (50) feet. The
final map shall reflect these standards.
C. "C", "D", and "E" Streets shall be thirty four (34) feet in
width, measured flow line to flow line. Parkway widths
shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet along the southerly
side along Streets "C", "D", and "E", and shall be a minimum
of four (4) feet along the northerly side on Streets "C",
"D", and "E". The total right-of-way shall be forty six
(46) feet. The final tract map shall reflect these
standards.
d. Paseo del Mar shall be a minimum of fifty feet (50) feet
measured flow line to flow line, including a ten (10) foot
wide median. Parkway width shall be a minimum of twelve
(12) feet along the southeasterly side of Paseo del Mar, and
shall be a minimum of eight (8) feet along the northwesterly
side of Paseo del Mar. The total right-of-way width shall
be seventy (70) feet. The final tract map shall reflect
these standards.
e. A public off-street parking area containing a minimum of six
(6) parking stalls shall be provided south of Palos Verdes
Drive South between Palos Verdes Drive South and "D" Street,
west of Paseo del Mar. Said parking area shall be at the
Resolution No. 92-116
Exhibit "A"
Page 5 of 11
same grade as Palos Verdes Drive South, shall contain a
minimum of six (6) parking spaces, and one (1) parking space
shall be reserved for handicapped use. The design of the
off-street parking area and any time restrictions shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Director of Public
Works. Parking and access to this area shall be prohibited
after dusk.
f. A public on -street public parking area containing a minimum
of seventy-five (75) parking spaces shall be provided at the
terminus of "A" Street. Said on -street parking area shall
contain a minimum of five (5) handicapped parking spaces.
The design of the on -street parking area shall be submitted
for review and approval by the Director of Public Works.
Parking and access to this area shall be prohibited after
dusk.
g. All streets shall have a vertical type curb. The developer
may request roll type curbs, subject to the review and
approval of the Director of Public Works.
h. Handicapped access ramps which conform to all standards and
specifications in Title 24 of the Uniform Building Code
shall be provided at all sidewalks and at all locations
where public trails intersect with streets and/or sidewalks
in or adjacent to the subject development.
i. Cul-de-sacs shall be designed to the specifications of the
Director of Public Works.
j. Street and traffic signs shall be placed at all
intersections and/or corners as specified by the Director of
Public Works, conform to City Standards, and be shown on a
signage and striping plan to be attached to the street
plans.
k. Sidewalks, where required, shall be concrete, a minimum of
four (4) feet wide, located four (4) feet behind the flow
line.
1. All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially the
same alignment as shown on Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
50666, except as otherwise required in these conditions.
3. The developer shall be responsible for the design and construction
of the realignment Palos Verdes Drive South from Conqueror Drive
to the eastern City limits. Plans for the realignment and
reconstruction shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Director of Public Works and shall include a minimum twelve (12)
foot wide median from Conqueror Drive to La Rotunda Drive. In
addition, the developer shall be responsible for the design and
construction of curb and gutter and full median improvements
adjacent to the Portuguese Bend Club. The construction and
realignment shall also include provisions for the future
signalization of the intersections at Palos Verdes Drive South and
Forrestal Drive and at Palos Verdes Drive South and La Rotunda
Drive, including the installation of all necessary underground
facilities and utilities during construction so that subsequent
installation of signals at either intersection can be accomplished
without requiring future road cuts.
Resolution No. 92-116
Exhibit "A"
Page 6 of 11
Park Improvements:
• West Vista Park including the 6 -space off-street parking area and view
overlook.
• East Vista Park.
• Palos Verdes Drive South 6 -space off-street parking area and two view
overlooks.
• View overlooks on Palos Verdes Drive South east of the golf course
maintenance facility.
• Bicycle rest stop on the north side of Palos Verdes Drive South.
Trail Improvements:
• Palos Verdes Drive South On -Street Bicycle Lanes
• Palos Verdes Drive South Off -Street Bicycle Path
• Palos Verdes Drive South Pedestrian Trail
• La Rotonda Drive On -Street Bicycle Lanes
2. Prior to commencement of work on the public amenities within each phase
described above, a detailed, construction level improvement plan for the public
amenities included in that phase shall be reviewed and approved by the Director
of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement and the Director of Public Works.
3. The rendering of the Portuguese Bend Overlook included in the submitted 1996
Public Amenities Plan is expressly not approved as part of this Resolution. Prior
to the commencement of rough grading for Tract No. 50666, the design of the
Portuguese Bend Overlook (including the shade structure, if required) shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Council in conjunction with the final
alignment of the public trails in this area and the solid wall along the west
property line.
4. The rendering of the West Vista Park and East Vista Park included in the
submitted 1996 Public Amenities Plan are expressly not approved as part of this
Resolution. Prior to the commencement of the reconstruction of the intersection
of Palos Verdes Drive South and Paseo del Mar, the design of the West Vista
Park and East Vista Park, including a view analysis from adjacent residential
properties, shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council.
Resolution No. 96-94
Page 5 of 6
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