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Appendix C - Coast Vision Plan Pt 3The Rancho Palos Verdes 111 COMMENTS SUMMARY (CONT.) AP -16 I IMPLEMENTATION Appendix C-81 APPROVED -September 2, 2008 Supports completion and improvement of the California Coastal Trail Wants clarification of NCCP boundaries as shown on Framework Plan UPV- Residents above will not support overlooking a maintenance facility, and are concerned about noise from bandshell and additional lighting UPV- States Task Force proposal that a roof over maintenance yard to be used as off -leash dog park (which should be paid for by organizations who were interested in building facilities on City property. UPV-Asks for parking calculations at UPV UPV-Does not agree with parking on bluff top at UPV UPV- Queries absence of 'buffer zone at between UPV and Preserve UPV- Supports a cafe/concession stand and a trail head at UPV #37 LPV- Supports a buffer zonelhabitat creation along northern edge Supports fields for soccer and girl's softball at Upper and Lower Point Vicente Makes several comments about presentations given at the June 3rd Visioning Workshop Does not believe there should be a RPV Coastal Plan. Asks who will pay for it. Asks why the Vision Plan is being subsidized by Annenberg Foundation Questions who would use a village green Does not believe RPV residents would ever support a remodel of the RPV City Hall. Believes that few people know where PVIC is and doubts that the community would support an amphitheater With limited grant funds, questions why Upper PV and Lower PV are even being considered #38 Questions PVPLC's management capabilities Questions the legitimacy of the project believing that the project should be a function of the city itself (not from the Annenberg Foundation via the PVPLC) since it is all city land. Questions the appointment of Melendrez. Considers the entire plan grandiose and unrealistic Supports adequate playing fields at UPV stating that the city is woefully short Supports a Senior Citizen center. Wonders whether artists are more •iwportant than seniors, considering the Art Center being proposed for UPV Wonders if the 99 year lease agreement for the Art Center at UPV is an illegal gift of public property Asks about the buffer zone at UPV Asks about the major problems with UPV infrastructure #39 Questions the PVPLC level of involvement in RPV Questions the entire process and project Asks why Vision Plan did not link to the 2004 Rec & Open Space Strategic Plan Supports additional active recreation Encourages the City to be more transparent about cost to residents for open space preservation. #40 Believes that any Vision needs estimated dollars and projected timelines to be relevant Believes that through the Annenberg Grant PVPLC will extend it's grip on the city Believes that 2 things are clear - the plan to subsidize the art center and the fact that PVPLC will dictate much of the useable space in the city Believes need for playing fields and seniors are being ignored #41 Cannot comment on current concept until cost estimates are included Concerned that there are not enough trails traversing the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve Would like to see the completion of the Californian Coastal Trail Supports multi -use trails unless there are extenuating circumstances Believes PUMP committee should be completely accountable - mentions management contracts Supports traditional uses of parts of the preserve - skateboarders, bike/motocross riders, hang gliders, children's adventure play areas Flatland should be preserved for ball fields and other sports areas Consider Abalone Cove flat area for recreational pursuits #42 Consider an air -rifle and pistol range as well as camping areas #43 Supports the animal care facility Appendix C-81 APPROVED -September 2, 2008 Rancho Palos Verdes Vision Plan RANCHO PALOS VERDES COUNCIL OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS April 160t 2007 COMMENT CARD ..... .... . .. .. .. ........................................... ..... ... Please take a moment to comment on what you heard amid saw this evening: 0 Overall impression of the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plan * Proposals for the Key Sites (Upper Poi nt Vicente, Lower Poin r Vicente, Gateway Park, Del Cerro Park and Abalone Cove) 6 Design Guidance L k.ac SL I r/A nrr lzu 661A t'A k tee loik t,A ak 6L Name and phone number or ema.11 address (optional) ..... ...................... ... .. .... .. . .... .... ....... .... .. . . .. . ... ........................................... ..... .. ... . .. .. .. ..... ... .... . . "Arty zddRti=31,j1WV1nm ttwuldh* &r.1.0 WAre Whomn Jthe CjtyofRaft0w fto%V*rde3on,11CL544229 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 CHOA MEETING I APRIL 16, 2007 Rancho Palos Verd es. Vis! on Plan RANCHO PALOS VERDES COUNCIL OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS Aprd 16th, 2007 COMMENT CARD . ..... ..... ........................................... ................................... ..... ... . ... . . .. . . ...................................... .. .. .... ..... .. .... Please take a moment to comment on what you heard and saw this evening: 0 Overall impression of the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plat) 9 Proposals for the Key SItes (Upper PoInt Vicentp, Lower Point Vicente, Gateway Park, i Del Cerro Park and Abalone Cove) 0 Design Guidance IVA ej 7V f7 7W_ 7-- 2—� Name and phone number crernail address (optional) ......... . .... .... ... .. . .. . ... ... . .. ................................... . .. . .. . .. .. ................................... ... '!his pmrel wr%" shaml W 11 be w Ift ted at rhe end of LFA meeda W. AHY 3,d 0 WrW1 1LI05 t i m; should be &nechd to Ara M i h o nla at. the Cny of Rancho Ps I"Ve P des an 3I DW.52 28 Appendix C-82 APPENDIX TAP -17 CHOA MEETING I APRIL 16, 2007 (CONT.) Rancho Palos Verdes Vision Plan RANCHO PALOS VERDES COUNCIL OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS Apell 16fh 2007 COMMENT CARD ........................................................... .. . ...... .................. - ......... - - . . . ... ..... Please take a moment to comment on what you heard and saw this evening: 0 Overall impression of the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plan ■ Proposals for the Key Sites (Upper Point Vicente, Lower Poin I Vicente, Gateway Park, Del Cerro Park and Abalone Cove) lb Design Guidance Q tz._ U 4k 6L ?.(JL Name and phone number or email address (optional) ..... ...................... ... .. .... .. . .... .... ....... .... .. . ... ........................................... ..... .. ... . .. .. .. ..... ... .... . . 'Any WcRi=31qLws11w%iWU1t1 he fflrrmldtuA,t Mihmniar. it the City of Raftchc; AP -181 IMPLEMENTATION Ranch o Palos Verdes Vision Plan RANCHO PALOS VERDES COUNCIL OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS Aprii 16th, 2007 COMMENT CARD . ........................ ..... .................. . .. .. ...... Please take a moment to comment on what you heard and saw this evening: a Overall impression of the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plan a Proposals for the Key Sites (Upper Point Vicente, Lower Point Vicente, Gateway Park, Del Cerro Park and Abalone Cave) • Design Guidance ---------------- 7—/-/--- /�7f77- fO�VIAVC Gey c)v&13 SoAl W/ S 0 4rj <_t rp I- OL) Name and phone number or email address (optional) ... .... ..... .. ................ ............ ... ....... . . ... .... .... .. .. .. . ... . .. ... .......... -This pe-iohal Wrfty Shout wil he mRwtd aftheend of tFemaodng. 'Amy "Qkf.J,jum1ic should be chwwd to Am Mlhratfen at the City Of Rapndhq - LE � r��rr` {yr of Ptn_In ia1P:'h'Idtx Appendix C-83 APPROVED September 2, 2008 CHOA MEETING I APRIL 16, 2007 Rancho Palos Verdes Vision Plan Rancho Palos Verdes Vision Plan RANCHO PALOS VERGES COUNCIL OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS RANCHO PALOS VERDES COUNCIL OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS April ?6th,2007 April 16th, 2007 COMMENT CARD ........................................... COMMENTCARD - - - .. .. ... .. .... Please take a moment to comment on what you heard and saw this evening: Please take a moment to comment on what you heard and saw this evening: 0 Overall impression of the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plan 0 Overall impression of the Rancho Palls Verdes Coast Vislon Plan 0 Proposals for the Key Sites (Upper Point Vicente, Lower Point Vicente, Gateway Park, a Proposals for the Key Sites (Upper Point Vicente, Lower Point Vicente, Gateway Park, Del Cerro Park and Abalone Cove) Del Cerro Park and Abalone Cove) 0 Design Guidance 9 Design Guidance S— i LQ, cr VIt, L cc '7e L %CPPA .............. L i AL L L A� 2)— Name and phone rtu m bet cir email address (optional) .. ..... .................................... . .... .... .... .. .. . .. . .. . . ............................................................. ... . ... . .. . . .. .. .. . .. . ......................... This persm4 wrv7 sheer will be r kl led ad thig and gr Lhh minting. A" addiUmal qtwotom shmlld6 glifWtdic Arlt IiAlhwseqi.at the City al Rarv-ho Palos Yadft cn 11 0.S44.52213 L M 4"b'Y—k, kA.d. APPROVED - September 2, 2008 ii_ka'1dLC_Q-r .)e Ike C=W-% Name and phone number or email address (optiona 1) YW.' 6 . .. . ............. ................................................... - •TIn pvnmmi suv 5f sheet mi be wk the end of ilex r-mvioriu, 'Arty additionalqumtimm should be 416cMd to Au Urhainkin al. the Ulty 04 litiloeho RWk4ftd� an �1 Q 54C.;2213 i mm ism Appendix C-84 APPENDIX TAP -19 CHOA MEETING I APRIL 16, 2007 (CONT.) Rancho Palos Verdes Vision Plat) RANCHO PALOS VERDES COUNCIL OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS April 16th, 2407 COMM ENT CAR D .. . ........................ Please take a moment to comment on what you heard and saw this evening: 0 Overall impression of the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Vision Plan a Proposals for the Key Sites (Upper Point Vicente, Lower Point Vicente, Gateway Park, Del Cerro Park and Abalone Cove) 0 Design Guidance LoAw. c (3,04 Name and phone number or email ad -dress (optional) L �7m. gc..Oj.'� F77z0/1 Te5-c il,-y P-.. Au2-r c .K^--- 'Thitpersmasu"V sheet *1 be o 11*d at tmd of ibis mvecmN. 101sa ,, ,4P ,P qndix C-85 AP -201 IMPLEMENTATION September 2, 2008 741 Y �'•Sw ""'mow �l`y_ Vision Plan Issues Summary Rancho Palos Verdes Coast PUBLIC MEETING I NOVEMBER 11, 2007 ISSUES SUMMARY FROM PUBLIC COMMENT from Public Comment This Vision Plan Issues Summary has been generated based on a compilation and analysis of the public comments captured at the November 10, 2007 RPV Coast Vision Plan workshop/City Council meeting. In addition to the comments collected and recorded at the meeting itself, other letters and email correspondence were received by the City Council and City staff between November 10 and December 14, 2007, and have been included in this analysis and summary as well. In summary, 103 comment statements were captured by people speaking at the November 10, 2007 workshop on the Vision Plan or providing written comments during the comment period following it. (Note that some people spoke multiple times or spoke as well as provided written comments.) Because individuals addressed multiple key sites or vision plan issues, their comments were further broken down, pulled apart and analyzed by each key issue being raised. The following table pro- vides a summary of the number of issues expressed relating to each key site, as well as the number of issues expressed that were general, or about the Vision Plan design guidance material, or expressing new ideas relating to the Vision Plan. The table also breaks down the number of issues that were expressed in support of, or opposed to, the Vision Plan proposals, those that were conditional, indicating support if changes were made, and those that expressed specific concerns or incorporated sugges- tions. Topic Area .................................................................................................................................... Position and Number of Issues Specific Concern/ .................................................................................................................................... Support Oppose Conditional Suggestion TOTAL Upper Pt. Vicente Concept Plan: .................................................................................................................................... 2 5 7 Lower Pt. Vicente Concept Plan; .................................................................................................................................... 35 16 5 4 6o Abalone Cove Concept Plan .................................................................................................................................... 1 3 4 Gateway ParkConcept Plan ............... ...................................... 2 1 ................... ................................................. 3 2 8 I.......... DelCerro Park Concept Plan .................................................................................................................................... 1 1 7 9 General Comment .................................................................................................................................... 5 1 7 13 Design Guidance ........................................................................................... 1 3 ........................................ 4 New Ideas ........................................................................................... 13 ........................................ 13 OVERALLTOTAL 43 21 10 44 118 As the table above indicates, 118 issues were studied in this process. Of these, 43 were in support of proposals in the plan, 21 expressed opposition to proposals in the plan, 10 expressed conditional support for proposals, and the majority of the comments, 44 in all, made specific suggestions about changes to proposals or indicated concerns about specific elements within the Plan proposals. The matrix on the following pages includes only the issues expressing opposition to Vision Plan proposals, those conditionally opposed to proposals, or those making suggestions or adding new ideas to consider in the Plan. Responses to the comments, together with recom- mendations (highlighted in yellow) for Vision Plan changes or refinements are included in the matrix as well. Note that those entries included in this matrix that are considerably shortened from the text provided by the commenter are indicated with a *. A full public comment record is available for those interested in reviewing all of the comments submitted, including those in support of Vision Plan concepts and proposals. Also note that responses to issues on this matrix may refer to "VS" or "G" statements, followed by numbers. These references are to specific Vision Statements or Goals developed for the Vision Plan, and are compiled in a separate document also part of this response to comments package. APPROVED - September 2, 2008 Comment KEY SITES Categories Upper Point Vicente Lower Point Vicente Abalone Cove Gateway Park Del Cerro Park DESIGN GUIDANCE NEW IDEAS GENERAL/MISC. Appendix C-86 APPENDIX IAP -21 ISSUES SUMMARY FROM PUBLIC COMMENT (CONT.) Issue Response/Recommendation KEY SITES ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Upper Point Vicente ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. RESPONSE: Specifically, the goals for the Upper Pt. Vicente site direct that a range of uses will be accommodated, including the Palos Verdes Art Center, a City Hall, a pool/gymnasium complex, a village green (shown in the conceptual plan at 200' x 400' in size) centralized parking, and an amphitheater. These uses were selected based on public input at three public workshops conducted during the development phase of the Vision Plan. While specific uses, such as an astronomical observatory or others were not understood to be part of the program of uses for the site, and therefore are not called out on the concept plan, these could be incorporated in a community/recreation facility developed on the site. Further, though this site is one of three within the Vision Plan identified to accommo- date new public uses, the vision statement and goals developed for this Plan, as well as the design guidance material, Inopposition to the conceptual plan for the Upper Pt. Vicente site; concerns with buildings and parkinglots on rime open p pp g p p : clearly recommend open space and view preservation within the RPV Coast, as well as context sensitive building and 1 space area, lack of an astronomical observatory, band shell and size of the Village Green. site design. Part One of the Design Guidance prepared as part of the Vision Plan addresses sensitive site and build- Sunshine : ing design as well. Also, see specifically VS 1, VS3, VS7, VS 11; G7- G11; G17; G24. Construction of all or part of the Plan will require Planning Department review and approval of entitlements such as conditional use permits. RECOMMENDATION: The concept design for the Upper Pt. Vicente site shall be further refined to depict both a short term and a long term scenario for the use of the site. While in the short term financial limitations may dictate surface parking continue on the site in order to serve an interim reconfiguration of uses, a long term scenario will describe consolidated and covered/structured parking as a solution, together with the relocation of the City main- tenance yard off this site. Further, the City should initiate a formal master plan of the site, which would include creating a space program to serve a range of possible uses, and parking needs analysis, and utilize the study of utility ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. constraints that is presently being undertaken for the site. RESPONSE: See response above. Also note that outdoor community festivals could be accommodated on the Overall design too crowded and did not leave enough open space. How is City going to implement? Would like to see a Village Green envisioned on the site. Certainly a community facility/pool complex developed on the site would be distance from bluff but features. decent City Hall before any of these items are added; how about using the Coast Guard site as new City Hall site? What :sited an appropriate away the edge, should also take advantage of the views the site Furthermore, by Planning Department, Building will happen to the Studio or the PVNet trailer? Is there an area for Emergency Preparedness Team? How smart is it to put a the proposed improvements will require review and approval the Safety, City Geologist, City decision Multiple from 2 : swimming pool on the down slope of a slippage area; why put gym and pool on one of the best view areas? - tuck them back and the and the makers. community users, arts, cultural and :recreation groups, to cable TV services, to non -profits and the like could be accommodated in a facility such as this. Betty Riedman towards the road. There needs to be more open space available; do not think grassy amphitheater area is a good idea - who ; At present, the Coast Guard site at the Pt. Vicente Lighthouse is not in City jurisdiction, so cannot be considered will maintain? Where will Walk on the Wild Side and 4th of July celebrations take place? What about parking? What's going : for a City Hall complex. The Plan will be implemented over many years and will likely require funding via public/ on large dirt lot used for event overflow parking? Why not move all or part of City's maintenance yard to Eastview Park? :private partnerships to accomplish. RECOMMENDATION: See recommendation above. ......:........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:................. 3 : I advocate an unobtrusive approach to building on the Upper Pt. Vicente site.: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. See response to comment #1 above. Barbara Sattler Please restore the astronomical observatory to the UPV vision plan as it was in the preliminary vision plan. If not at UPV See response to comment #1 above. 4 site, at some other favorable site. RPV is in a unique position to further study/appreciation of the night sky and science of :Joseph Fierstein astronomy due to its location and geographic assets. The So. Bay Astronomical Society envisions an observatory as furthering the educational outreach programs it has undertook for the past 10 years with school children and the public at large. ...............................................................................................................................:...............................................................................................................:................. RESPONSE: Specifically refer to the guidance in the Vision Statement associated with the Plan, as well as G24. Proposed improvements will require planning review, at which time, impacts to surrounding properties, such as, but At the Villa Capri Complex we can hear all noise around City Hall. Please take into consideration how development of UPV : not limited to, noise and hours of operation, will be addressed. Rowland 5 ; will affect nearby residents in terms of noise. Look at how architectural design and hours of operation can help mitigate noise.: RECOMMENDATION: A section addressing noise control in the Vision Plan area can be added to the Design Guid- : Driskell ance. Any project approved on this site in the future would be guided by appropriate conditions of approval relating ......:.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... to limiting noise impacts. 6 Build pool big enough for swim meets. RESPONSE: The pool facility shown as part of the Upper Pt. Vicente concept plan is envisioned and sized to ac - [no name given] ......:..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... : commodate competitive athletic events, though this would not preclude community recreational use. AP -22 I IMPLEMENTATION Appendix C-87 APPROVED -September 2, 2008 ISSUES SUMMARY FROM PUBLIC COMMENT (CONT.) Issue Response/Recommendation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. In the developed areas of Upper Point Vicente, construction should be limited to the City Offices, the Nike Site Art Center ; RESPONSE: See response to items 1 and 2 above. Also note that in an interim condition in which additional and an amphitheater nestled into the slopes. Surfaces of parking areas for celebrations and events should be permeable. Hard : surface parking was constructed on this site, it is recommended that permeable surfaces would be used to the extent surfaces should be kept to a minimum. The developable area may provide picnic grounds, a kiddies playground, ball fields, ; feasible and that other stormwater best management practices would be employed in parking areas as well. No dog 7 : view points and other recreational features. A dog field, gym and pool, are not appropriate here. Palos Verdes High School is : park, nor ball fields are included in the concept design for this site. The non-developed area of the site, as called out : William Tolliffe in need of a pool. Perhaps with financial help from RPV, something could be done in cooperation with the School System, ; in the NCCP Preserve, is to remain in its natural condition, with trail connections linking it to this site, and the rest to provide a pool for school use and public use after school hours and on weekends. The non -developable areas must remain : of the RPV Coast. untouched as wild -life habitat and rugged trails for nature study and hiking.: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... RECOMMENDATION: See recommendation relating to item 1 above. Lower Point Vicente ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ In favor of Animal Care facility in our neighborhood. There aren't enough animal hospitals on the Peninsula and a local facil- . : RESPONSE: ity would enhance adoption and pet ownership. An adoption center would attract residents to adopt companion animals; : Native wildlife and native planting — The Annenberg facility will focus both on companion animals and indigenous 8 : people adopt if it is convenient and easy for them. We can set an example for other facilities and take the burden off Carson : animals of the Peninsula. Educational exhibit space both inside and outside the building will provide information Laureen Kocsis Shelter and LA Animal Services in San Pedro. Perhaps accommodate all of the Peninsula animals, including wildlife such as : about both groups, and the relationships between them and human populations. Any landscaping done as part of raccoons, at proposed Animal Care facility? ................................................................................................................................ : tcoastal cmanicured turf or exotic ants. he site design will be native and l iharacter, not comprised of id f ic pl :................. Asked that a wildlife rehabilitation center or at least a receiving center be included in the Vision Plan, and that public educa- 9 : Lynn Perak :tion be included regarding the coexistence of domestic animals and wildlife. : Connection with local wildlife rehabilitation and rescue groups — Facility will accommodate the drop off of indig- y ................................................' ....................' Like the idea of the Animal Care Center - will compliment the mission of PVIC - but should not usurp that of PVIC. The : enous wildlife in emergency situations, though it will not accommodate wildlife rehabilitation on site. ................. educational components should enhance those of PVIC not compete with them. Use only native plants, not sod or large ; Size of facility and relationship to PVIC, program for outdoor areas — In order to accommodate the following uses, : trees. Where will Whale of a Day be held? Concerned that the proposed parking will focus on Animal Care Center and not :the program for the Annenberg facility is presently envisioned as requiring a structure of roughly 30,000 sf, on P g g ty P y q g g y PVIC. Will incessant barking of dogs disrupt peace and tranquility? Will animals be housed inside at night? Would like to see 10 two levels, with a footprint of roughly 15,000 sf. If the existing 10,000 sf of PVIC is included together with the ;Betty Riedman : a drop-off or holding area for injured wildlife and work with various organizations that care for and rehabilitate these animals.: :proposed 15>000 sf footprint of the Annenberg facility, this results in a roughly 2.6 /o lot coverage. Indoor uses to Animal Care Center is a very large building - there appears to be a large greenbelt between proposed center and PV Drive : be included are: museum quality educational exhibit areas drawing community and school visitors, multipurpose West. Could it be moved further towards road so not in such close proximity to PVIC? In present configuration, it overshad- classroom spaces for community, professional, and school groups, space for limited companion animal care and : ows PVIC. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••......................... socialization, as well as a multipurpose theatre space which could be used for learning both on site and long distance ..... 11 ; I support an animal care center and its educational value, but do not agree with the proposed location for the facility. : via video conferencing and weblinking, and community and civic events and meetings. Outdoor program areas to Jim Knight ............................................................................................................... 12 : The Companion Animal Center could be located at Upper Pt. Vicente ................. be included are: companion animal socialization/demonstration area for supervised activities, outdoor gathering and : Joan Kelly ................................................................................................................. Support shift towards wild life and education because that links much better with nearby sites. Reduce square footage of Ani- ................ : seating in a promenade and plaza spaces, outdoor history museum exhibit areas (as envisioned by the PVIC do - 13 :mal Care to 10,000 sf. Why does it need to be 25,000 sfl ; cents) including Tongva village, geology display, interactive archaeology exhibit, dry farming/water wise landscaping ; [no name given] ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••........................... demonstration, as well as an exhibit focusing on the ecology of the Peninsula and the continuum of marine, coastal, bluff -top and terrestrial life within it. Whale of a Day and other events can easily be accommodated in the spacious promenade and plaza areas connecting PVIC and the Annenberg facility. Reported that in the recent past the Open Space Task Force and the City Council rejected a proposal to place a Girl's Softball Field in Lower Point Vicente because it was not a passive use of the property. Opined that the current proposal for the Com - 14 : panion Animal Center was not a passive use and requested that the Council carefully consider the retention of raw nature and open space. Right facility/Wrong site — The vision and goals developed for the RPV Coast Vision Plan identify the Lower Pt. : Vicente site as an interpretive, educational, learning and community hub linking significant open space areas within : the City. This is consistent with the City's Coastal Specific Plan, which identifies this area of the coast as an at- tractor/generator, given that the uses in this are and have been predominantly public -serving or publicly accessible (see Page S2-1 of the City's Coastal Specific Plan.) The program and mission of the Annenberg facility are entirely consistent with this, and the concept plan suggests weaving the new facility together with the existing Interpretive Lynn Swank Center, so that the site design for PVIC is completed, and the infrastructure and amenities for both are consistent, high quality, and context sensitive. The Upper Pt. Vicente site, which has been suggested as an alternative location for the facility, is identified in the Vision Plan as the civic and cultural heart of the community, emphasizing arts and community uses and activities. : [continued on next page] ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ........... Appendix C-88 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 APPENDIX IAP -23 ISSUES SUMMARY FROM PUBLIC COMMENT (CONT.) Issue Response/Recommendation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 ; In opposition to the Companion Animal Center. ; Nature, loss of open space — The Annenberg facility will add 30,000 sf of developed, indoor space at this over 20 : Ruth Hattersley ....................................................................................................................... The community has not asked for the Companion Animal Center; it belongs at another site, not Lower Pt. Vicente, which :acre (or 950,000 sf) site. The facility is intended to be a green building; LEED gold rating will be sought, and sited ................ 16 :should be preserved as open space. : in such a way that it is visually unobtrusive and integrated into the site. It is even conceived as featuring a green " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "g" 'p " " " " " " " "" " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " ' 17 The coastal area is not the right lace for the Companion Animal Center. : roof planted with appropriate native materials. The outdoor spaces envisioned will complete the PVIC phase III Alfred Sattler ......................................................................................................................: design, as well as complement the Annenberg facility, and will be constructed in a sustainable fashion using local 18 Keep the land around the PVIC in a natural state with walking trails; an Indian gathering place would be more in keeping : and recycled materials, permeable surfaces, and native plant materials. Any site lighting will be dark skies compliant. Stephanie Brito with the Peninsula -oriented educational aspect of the area. The PVIC area is not the place for an adoption center. ............................................................................................................ :Further, the site design envisions employing best management practices for stormwater management which may Preserve our most valuable ocean front park and museum property and locate proposed Annenberg facility at a place other : even improve the condition and function of the existing drainage channel on the northern edge of the site, reduce than Lower Point Vicente. Preserve the little open space we do have. People love our small museum because of its beautiful, : flow through to the ocean, and at the same time improve the habitat value of the site. peaceful setting and because it does not overwhelm the senses with too much information. Homeless pets do not appreciate 19 "left Helen Gorey : ocean views, whale watching and tranquil setting, but people do. Be patient and wait for other donors who do not want to : The Concept Plan conflicts with NCCP and precludes a wildlife corridor which was out" of the Preserve - The use land for their own pet projects and make Lower Point Vicente into a concrete jungle. Annenberg proposals are well done : open space preserve now in existence in the City of RPV is the result of a collaborative effort between the City and but use them in a place other than Lower Point Vicente. ; the PVPLC, as well as the generosity of private donors. A Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP) was " ...................... " .................................... " ....................................................' At Lower Point Vicente, the Interpretive Center and surrounding picnic area provide an informative and enjoyable way to : developed as the foundation for the preserve design, which is scientifically based, and has been developed and ap- 20 : learn of the history and natural elements of the Peninsula. Plants and wildlife must be the emphasis in the non -developable :Proved in order to preserve an identified list of endangered plants and animals. Most of Lower Point Vicente (except William Tolliffe . :area: The idea of a Companion Animal Center is contrary to habitat preservation. ; for the coastal bluffs) was purposely left out of the Preserve. The Resource Agencies have approved the City's Pre - design as a sufficient wildlife corridor as provided with the current design for Lower Point Vicente. No wildlife ;............••••• Companion Animal Facility appears to be a world-class facility and tremendous asset, but disappointed that designers did not : corridors required to meet the preserve design requirements were therefore left out of the plan design. Development :consider any other location for the facility other than Lower Point Vicente. The land proposed for the building site is some of ; at the Lower Pt. Vicente site is not in conflict with the NCCP as the site is outside the preserve, and site design our last undeveloped, precious coastal land. Visitors to the PVIC remark on spacious, peaceful setting beside the ocean. Ani- : will be rooted in sustainable principles. The Lower Pt. Vicente conceptual site design, as presented, including the 21 mal Care facility would use most of the remaining open land and greatly increase noise and activity level of the area. Other : Annenberg facility, provides the desirable trail connections across the bluff from Ocean Front Estates to the north, "tuned," Los Los Serenos docents agree. Another site for the Companion Animal Facility would be more desirable, perhaps at Upper Point ; through the Lighthouse site to the south, and across PV Drive to the areas landward on the slopes below the : Serenos docent Vicente if designs are modified. UPV provides spectacular views for visitors and would be a fitting location for the Annenberg preserve : Upper Pt Vicente site. Companion Animal Facility. There are many of us in RPV that would very much like to have the facility available to the com- munity.: Active vs. Passive Open Space — The Lower Pt. Vicente site is zoned Open Space — Recreational. According to the * The proposed Companion Animal Center is inappropriate for this location, LPV. Vital that we preserve what little unde- City's zoning code (chapter 17.34), various recreational uses, which can be considered "active" or "passive" are al- veloped coastline remains. The Annenberg facility would be inconsistent with the Los Serenos docents' plans for minimal lowed with approval of the appropriate discretionary permits. The City's zoning code defines "Active Recreation" as improvements to the site, such as outdoor historical exhibits, would be nearly twice the size of the current museum, and with : "outdoor recreation activities that are structured in nature and/or organized such as team sports, golf, tennis, etc." attendant parking lot, impact the natural environment of this location. Although the generosity of Annenberg Foundation and defines "Passive Recreation" as "outdoor recreation activities that are nonstructured in nature such as picnicking, 22 : for undeveloped land acquisition and vision planning is commendable, as are the goals of the Companion Animal Center, I'm : sightseeing, nature study area, etc." In January of 2004, the City Council decided that Lower Point Vicente should George Neuner sure there are other more appropriate locations for the Center to be built. We should be patient; there are other foundations not be used for an active recreational use such as softball and instead should be used for passive park uses. The City's willing to promote the PVIC mission of natural history education without inappropriate conditions, I.e. the recent donation ; General Plan land use map identifies the land use for Lower Point Vicente as "Passive Recreational". The General of $180,000 to PVIC from the El-Hefni Foundation. Urge City Council to preserve this most valuable ocean front site and : Plan defines "Passive Recreation" as "outdoor recreation activities that are non -structured in nature (picnicking, not permit any further major building construction at LPV. ; sightseeing, nature study areas, etc.)". Clearly, the existing and recently expanded Pt Vicente Interpretive Center has ......•••"'••"'••'•"'•••••"•••"'•'•"'•••••"••"'••'••"••••'•'•••""•••"'•••'•"••""'••••••••'•"••""..... LPV is the jewel that everyone calls it because of its location and the open land where people can enjoy the scenery, take been judged consistent with this land use designation, though it is comprised of a sizable structure that attracts and "'......•••"••'• walks, even over the bridge (thanks to RPV) picnic, and enjoy the outdoors. More buildings are not needed and would make :educates visitors daily. The Annenberg facility, sharing many of the same attributes as the PVIC, should fall into the 23 : LPV a trashed jewel. Agree with George Neuner in his comments. Annenbergs should purchase commercial land for the dog :same category : Emily Reeves ..... Place:..................................................................................................................: RECOMMENDATION: ................. Although admirable in design, the proposed pet rescue center is not an appropriate addition to the LPV site. The site was des- : The Annenberg Foundation should forge strong connections and relationships with local wildlife rescue and rehabil- : Zq ; ignated for open space by the City with the exception of the PVIC. Note the proposal for girls' softball a year ago was turned : itation groups which already have recognition and support in the community, such as the South Bay Wildlife Rehab Beryl Tilley down because it was not a passive activity. Feedback from the public indicates they like it that way... any additional buildings : group. These groups should participate in the further refinement and advancement of the Annenberg facility and would detract from PVIC.: Lower Pt. Vicente site design, as must City staff and the PVIC docents. The name of the Annenberg facility should Not in support of the Annenberg proposal, however well intentioned it may be, as it overwhelms existing efforts and PVIC. : reflect its community educational mission. [see text above] :Let's wait for a more generous donor or proposal that's truly in line with what we're about: open space to see whales; green Derek �5 : flashes; sunsets; stars; natural plants, all with the necessary but hopefully minimized impact of explanatory exhibits. We are Wallentinsen not about developing Point Vicente. ........................................................................................................................:.................................................................................................... .................... AP -241 IMPLEMENTATION Appendix C-89 APPROVED -September 2, 2008 Issue Against putting Companion Animal Center at LPV. PVIC is a quiet area and whale watching center. Proposed facility is more than twice as large as PVIC and will dwarf and overshadow PVIC as well as dominate the area making museum and whale watching secondary. Would be able to see manicured planting, paved parking lots, buildings, and non native trees and things 26 : that don't belong. We need wild areas that are not built up - wild animals and birds need habitat for hunting and a place to live. Would be much better located near Angel's Gate near the Marine Mammal Center or somewhere else. People from other ; areas would see this animal companion center in all its luxury and would think that the rich people on the hill, the City, and ; the City Council care more about the dogs and cats than they do the visitors, children and habitat. Once open space by the cliffs is gone it can not be replaced. .............................................................................................. ' : The Annenberg proposal for Lower Point Vicente does not fit for two reasons: the size and the lack of strong educational components. It would consume much of the free, open and natural space. Education is PVIC's primary mission focusing on history, geology, marine and land animals and plant life on the Peninsula. Suggest that Companion Animal Center be only a 27 ; small part of a much stronger educational offering that would enrich and complement the original intent of the property and : existing PVIC. Strength could be gained in the inclusion of issues that affect all the diverse creatures that live on the Peninsu- la. Inclusion of live species would be immensely popular, as well as a connection with the local Wildlife Rehabilitation Group. ; ................................................................................................ 28 ; Voiced concern with modification of indigenous animal behavior, over -development on the Peninsula, loss of open space, and liability issues if the animals in the Companion Animal Center cause injury. ..............................................................................................' Needs balance; not clear if the pet center speaks to the uniqueness of the peninsula; it would dwarf the truly unique interpre- 29 ; tive center; focus of pet center is not on people or serving the broadest possible population; a campground here would serve a much larger RPV population than an equestrian center; an astronomical observatory would take advantage of our unique site. ; .............................................................................................. * Coastal Experience Companion Animal Center is a wonderful idea but not appropriate for the Lower Point Vicente area : and does not fit into the coastal experience for one visiting this site. Lower Point Vicente should be a unified coastal experi- ence; vision should include: marine, geological, indigenous flora/fauna, and historical elements. Should also include wildlife corridor. NCCP Even though LPV is not included in NCCP it is important as a wildlife corridor. CAC could permanently rule out such a connection. City Guidelines General Plan and Coastal Specific Plan support natural coast experience. [Sites several policy guidelines from Coastal Specific Plan Natural Environment andAgricuulture Element] Coastal Comission Coastal Comission also has regulations that take sensitive species/habitat into account [Sites sections from Article 5 - Land Resources] Vi- sion Plan Regarding Melendrez conceptual plan drawing for Lower Point Vicente, it shows the Companion Animal Center as 30 : taking up most of the Lower Point Vicente acreage and dwarfs the PVIC which really should be the focal point of the site. It does not include or leave room for many components such as the Docents' Plan or habitat corridor. The Animal Care Center at LPV went from a possibility, to an alternative, to being the plan throughout the workshop process; it's not clear from staff report where a majority of public input drove the plan in this direction. The Animal Care Center could be incorporated into the new Civic Center Vision Plan. Illustration 5-47 of the Vision Plan shows area such as section E that could accommodate : the Center and this location should be presented as one alternative to the Plan. Full Evaluation A full evaluation of the coastal experience and wildlife corridor enhancement on LPV and inclusion of NCCP, City and Coastal Commission guidelines needs to be a part of this Coastal Vision Plan. Important to address these issues now before moving on with approval of the vision plan; even though conceptual, it nonetheless begins to create a life of its own as it moves along the approval process & : people get attached to it. ..............................................................................................' * A California Fish and Game or qualified biologist should be consulted for a science -based decision as to habitat/wildlife corridor value at LPV. The LPV area was left out of prior analysis (NCCP) and now is the time, since the City now owns the : land, to explore with the experts the habitat/corridor value of LPV. Restoration of Coastal Sage Scrub (CSS) for a strip of land : 31 : along the northern section of LPV would restore a vital and previously determined wildlife corridor. If all of the proposed structures are built at LPV, it might preclude a continuous wildlife corridor. However, hiking trails/educational opportunities, habitat and wildlife corridors can coexist. This approach is also consistent with our General and Coastal Specific Plans. Also, habitat restoration adds to coastal experience by preserving natural open space, one of the treasures of our City. ..............................................................................................' Expressed concern with the Companion Animal Center proposal and the obligation implied by accepting a grant from the 32 ; Annenberg Foundation. Opined that the project belongs at another site, not Lower Pt Vicente which should be preserved as ISSUES SUMMARY FROM PUBLIC COMMENT (CONT.) Response/Recommendation ............................................................................................... [see text above] Yvetta Williams Jo Woods Beverly Ackerson Diane Hayden Jim Knight Jim Knight Barbara Sattler ; open space. ...............................................................................................................................................................................Appendix C-90 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 APPENDIX IAP -25 ISSUES SUMMARY FROM PUBLIC COMMENT (CONT.) Issue Response/Recommendation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Abalone Cove ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. RESPONSE: The concept design presented for Abalone Cove describes minimal change to the site, including only : Abalone Cove should not be changed. Keep the existing trail natural. The rugged trail provides a sense of adventure and is ; adding an ADA accessible trail looping the top of the bluff area, adding an overlook, selectively replanting the site 33 ; more of a nature experience. To make the trail wheelchair accessible would defeat its appeal. The tide pools are not wheelchair with native vegetation, and adding shade for the picnic area at the site. Signage marking trail connections and/or ;beach : William Tolliffe accessible but if feasible, a permit system could be arranged for shuttle access to transport the handicapped to the shore. access is also a part of this concept. Further, interpretive signage could also be added at this location, though : given that the roadway Pull out/parking area and signage are already located here, this is not a likely high priority. ......:........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:................. No change is contemplated relating to the trail from the bluff to the ocean. 34 : Abalone Cove and open space areas in the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve need time to heal from bike use. RESPONSE: Access to and use of the trail system in the Preserve is a matter for the PUMP Committee and ulti- Joan Kelly ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ;mately the City Council to decide.. 35 : Supports the use of native plants in the Abalone Cove area and suggests signage for the tide pool areas. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. : See response to Item 33 and Vision Plan goals for Abalone Cove Key Site. Betty Riedman Would like to see mostly native plants, large PV stone boulders and paths. Can not have sod because it has to be watered : See response to Item 33 and Vision Plan goals for Abalone Cove Key Site. 36 and cliffs will eventually slump off. How about gazebo or structure for picnics? Use rubber mulch made from old tires as it is :Betty Riedman much heavier and will not blow off or change color. Do not wish to see a public road to the shoreline as it will endanger the Abalone Cove tide pools. ...............................................................................................................................:................................................................................................................................. Gateway Park ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. RESPONSE: Parking to serve both the identified equestrian park and the gateway park uses as been considered in the concept design for this site. Parking is envisioned as integrated both into the site itself and located in flat areas which are within the site's boundaries but located adjacent to PV drive outside the entrace to the site. Maintenance and upkeep for the equestrian park will be provided by the equestrians themselves. Since the outdoor education and Could be a parking problem as people will utilize the lots for activities other than to use the Park. Who will pay for mainte- interpretive uses are not yet designed or funded, the maintenance entity for those elements is not yet identified. Any 37 : nance and upkeep? Terrific that there will be equestrian uses; perhaps other cities with horses could contribute to the mainte- : development that would occur on this site in the future would require detailed site design plans and design review Betty Riedman and permitting by the City. During this process critical design and operational details would be resolved. nance. : RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Equestrian Committee, or other City Council approved sub -committees, to proceed into detailed design of the equestrian park portion of the site once the Vision Plan concept is approved, so that design and operational details can be resolved. City Planning and Parks and Recreation staff should be part of this design process to ensure that the gateway park uses envisioned at the site as well are not compromised by the ......:........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:................. equestrian users, and that adequate parking and support facilities can be accommodated for all future uses. 3 8 Councilman Wolowicz asked about parking and circulation of traffic at the Gateway Park site and inquired if there would be :See response and recommendation above. Councilman : too much at the site with the portal and Equestrian Center. ...............................................................................................................................:...............................................................................................................:................. Wolowicz RESPONSE: Given that the site is located within the City's landslide moratorium area, its geological instability is a design constraint for any use considered here. Any facilities located on the site would be temporary and portable and would comply with City regulations for building in this area. The design guidance portion of the Plan identifies Councilman Clark spoke in support of the proposal and asked about the geological instability of the land; whether the edu- : educational or interpretive themes for each of the key sites, as well as the amenity areas identified within the Rancho cational center on the site was to be a portable structure; if the educational component would include information about the : Palos Verdes Coast areas considered within the Vision Plan. Since this site is identified as the gateway to the pre- Councilman 39 history of the Peninsula; and, the potential need for enforcement and rangers in the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve and : serve, the preserve itself, the ecosystems of the preserve and the natural environment of the Peninsula are the identi- : Clark surrounding areas. : fied themes at this site. RECOMMENDATION: As the detailed design of the Gateway Park elements of this key site concept design proceeds, ensure that future additional impacts on the Preserve itself, due to the enhanced access to it provided at this site, is ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. considered and plans for mitigation (including ranger patrol or the like) are included. AP -26 I IMPLEMENTATION Appendix C-91 APPROVED -September 2, 2008 ISSUES SUMMARY FROM PUBLIC COMMENT (CONT.) Issue Response/Recommendation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. RESPONSE: The outdoor education area envisioned at the Gateway Park may be an area where indoor and outdoor education facilities, such as classroom space in a movable building, or a shade structure with tables outdoors, on the A portal is important; equestrian facility good idea; keeps area focused on our rural heritage; is consistent with appropriate : upper shelf at the southern end of the site, could be used by scouts or other youth groups.. Overnight camping is 40 ; use of surrounding trails; Youth Camp a good idea if low -impact; bicycle park is a bad idea because it's such a high -impact use : currently permitted in the City (through an approvals issued by Parks and Recreation) at Upper Point Vicente and : [no name giv that will put surrounding hills, habitat and other users in a marginalized position. : Ladera Linda. RECOMMENDATION: The City should continue to consider and approve requests for overnight camping at exist- ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:............. ing, approved locations within the City. Gateway Park, proposed as an equestrian center, would intrude into the Preserve and is not needed since there are established ; RESPONSE: The equestrian uses proposed at the Gateway Park key site are located within the boundaries of this equestrian facilities on the Peninsula. The Gateway site could be more suitably named "Preserve Gateway" and would be ideal ; site, which are outside the boundaries of the Preserve. The gateway park area is purposely excluded from the Pre - for a scout facility which could feature camping, hiking, and orienteering with the Klondike, Portuguese Bend and Forrestal serve to allow uses and activities described in the Vision Plan. The Resource Agencies approved the design that 41 : Preserves. There is parking alongside PVDS, while a small primitive campground could be formed with little disturbance excludes the Gateway Park. These proposed uses would therefore not intrude into the Preserve. William Toll of habitat. The site, being natural and primitive, would provide a camping adventure and opportunity for youth to have an : R.e. the proposed scout uses, see the response and recommendation above. outdoor experience while not too far from home. Scouts would learn consideration for habitat and wildlife, leaving only foot- be sited in order to avoid conflicting with the landing zone required by the silent flyers as is feasible. prints and packing out their gear, litter and waste. ........................................................................................................................:...............................................................................................................:............. RECOMMENDATION: Include a revised concept plan for the Del Cerro site, incorporating the changes described, 42 : Voiced concern with extreme bikers' use of the Gateway Park site. RESPONSE: Extreme biking uses are not incorporated into the concept design for the Gateway Park key site. Al Edgerto ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Del Cerro Park ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. RESPONSE: This PVPLC donor recognition site at Del Cerro Park was conceptually approved by the City Council in concert with the approval of the Preserve itself. The existing parking lot at the Park (which is not permeable) is intended to remain, but be upgraded to accommodate ADA access. The pathway from the parking area up to the Donor Recognition overlook will begin at the "coastal" end of the parking area, and end at the overlook at the top of the bluff. Neither the pathway, nor the entry signage introducing the Conservancy and the overlook at the start of the path will intrude on the open play area of the park. The pathway location has been dictated by the constraints Del Cerro Park as a donor recognition site should be kept simple with a permeable parking area, a bluff top fence and an ; of the site's grades, and the need to ensure ADA accessibility. Instead of providing a loop trail, in an initial phase of 43 : adequate pathway to the view overlook. PV stone should be used for a recognition wall (see Wayfarer's Chapel and its roadside construction, a single 5' wide path up to and back from the overlook will be provided. One overlook will be con - : William Toll :strutted, wall on PVDS for examples of PV stonework). in the vicinity of the bench already existing at the overlook. Overlook walls will be 36" high or less, with : integrated signage, and the two walls themselves have been shortened to roughly 20' in length. Bench seating clad with PV stone, and PV stone banding will be used in the overlook as well. The design does not incorporate lighting or planting. The initial overlook, and any second overlook and trail extension which may be added in the future, will be sited in order to avoid conflicting with the landing zone required by the silent flyers as is feasible. RECOMMENDATION: Include a revised concept plan for the Del Cerro site, incorporating the changes described, in the Vision Plan. City and PVPLC staff should continue to keep open channels of communication with residents ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... and other stakeholders as the final design for this overlook is developed. 44 : Reported that the site was currently used by the Peninsula Silent Flyers Club and outlined the Club's efforts with the Land : See response above. John Spielm : Conservancy in order to accommodate the utilization of the park site for their continued activities. ...............................................................................................................................:...............................................................................................................:............. Voiced concern with the increasing uses of Del Cerro Park, the size and location of the proposed donor recognition site and : See response above. Iva Hackwe 45 : the related safety and privacy issues. ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:............. Reported on the history of the park and its intended use as a passive park, with no benches, tables, etc. His concerns included : See response above. 46 night use of the park; parking related issues; lack of traffic and landscaping studies related to the proposed donor recognition Thomas Ols site; the vast scope of the proposed donor recognition site; aircraft safety problems; and the lack of timely response by the APPROVED - September 2, 2008 Appendix C-92 APPENDIX IAP -27 ISSUES SUMMARY FROM PUBLIC COMMENT (CONT.) Issue Response/Recommendation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. * Please protect nearby homeowners from safety issues posed by remote control aircraft flown at Del Cerro park. Ironic that : See response above. the Conservancy is proposing constructing a 1000' long/6' wide pathway with 30' and 24' walls and benches on open space land the Conservancy is ostensibly charged with protecting. Also, our Park Place Homeowners Association was not notified of the two visioning workshops. Two recommendations regarding the donor recognition site: scale back the current proposed concept to alleviate concerns over preservation of open space and safety issues raised by the remote control aircraft; identify 47 :Tomas : Olson alternative construction sites in or near Del Cerro Park, or elsewhere, in order to preserve the passive use integrity of the Park. Alternative sites could be in Del Cerro near the entry on Park Place at Crenshaw Blvd. where the "Park Recognition Site" plaque is located; further down the trail, just past Burrell Lane at the end of Crenshaw Blvd. where the first overlook could offer the same views; at the entrance to acquired land where people could enter; City Hall where there are other recognitions; : other sites to be determined and scoped. ...............................................................................................................................:...............................................................................................................:................. 1. Maintain integrity of planted grassy area by not cutting through access trails; it is an uninterrupted playing surface used ; See response above. extensively and particularly on the weekends as well as a safer environment for weekend athletes or young soccer players. A 48 : change from grass to dedicated trail might pose a safety issue for soccer players and other users of the planted grass area. 2. John Girardi Consult with the County of LA Department of Fire Services to make sure proposed plan would not have an impact on emer- gency services, such as use as staging area for brush fires and rescues. 3. Perhaps make donor recognition wall transparent so : that it doesn't provide cover for those who want to avoid being noticed. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:................. : Asserted that Del Cerro Park was an outstanding site to view astronomy events and asked for an allowance from the City and : RECOMMENDATION: The City could consider modifying the municipal code to allow controlled nighttime access Al Sattler 49 . neighbors for the site to be used occasionally for nighttime astronomy observations.: ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:................. to public park facilities for a specific use, such as astronomical observation, with City approval. : Council and staff discussed issues related to security problems, the Sheriff Department's response, and potential problems : RESPONSE: Existing security problems associated with the Park should continue to be addressed by the cooperative : City Council 50 : for vandalism at Del Cerro Park. Councilman Clark noted that the proposed donor recognition site at Del Cerro Park was : efforts of the Sheriff Department, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, and the neighborhood residents. Meeting wonderful in concept, but the application would prove to be a challenge. ...............................................................................................................................:................................................................................................................................. Minutes DESIGN GUIDANCE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Tracy Albrecht, Interpretive Specialist, California Coastal National Monument, Bureau of Land Management/U.S. Depart- : RESPONSE: Interpretive materials relating to this National Monument are intended to be incorporated to the Fish - 51 ment of the Interior, presented informational materials regarding signage design to inform the public about the rocks and : ing Access site, which affords views of monument areas. Educational materials about the Monument are already : Tracy Albrecht : reefs off of the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes which are a part of California's national monuments and the goals of the organi- : available at PVIC. zation. ...............................................................................................................................:................................................................................................................................. Coordinate the plans for all Peninsula Parks and Preserves maintaining the emphasis on Open Space. PARKS are for Public ; RESPONSE: Comments seem to echo values articulated in the Vision Statements, Goals, and Design Guidance for ; recreation with playing fields, picnic grounds and other amenities. PRESERVES are for wildlife and habitat with limited ac- ; the Plan. Specifically reference VS1-10; G17-24, and Part 1 of the Design Guidance document. cess for nature study and adventure hikes. In all cases retain the natural topography, avoid cut and fill and construct buildings 52 Tolliffe : only in areas designated developable. For signs and markers, use natural materials such as PV stone, boulders, wood and logs. :William Use permeable surfacing. Avoid asphalt and concrete. In Preserves keep signs to a minimum in side and quantity, with simple, legible lettering. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. : Vertical road signs are not safe - it's hard to read a sign with vertical printing, especially for visitors. Important to put City's RESPONSE: The signage concepts included in the Design Guidance materials to be included in the Vision Plan are : 53 ; logo on signs. Signage we have now for our parks (particularly Abalone Cove and PVIC) is woefully inadequate. Even if you :conceptual at this stage, and will continue to be refined, should a signage program be funded for the Rancho Palos Betty Riedman Google PVIC, you will shoot past it unless you know exactly how to get there. : Verdes Coast. Vertical signage is only intended in potential gateway installations, but is not intended for wayfinding : ......:........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:................. : signage in which legibility is an issue of paramount importance. Palos Verdes stone, stucco and European classic architectural and mission styles preserve the unique quality of Coastal Califor- 54 : RESPONSE: Comment seems to echo the values and goals articulated in the Plan to date. See the Design Guidance [no name ; nia. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:................. given] : materials in the Plan. Specifically note the suggestions about materials and styles. AP -281 IMPLEMENTATION Appendix C-93 APPROVED -September 2, 2008 ISSUES SUMMARY FROM PUBLIC COMMENT (CONT.) Issue Response/Recommendation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. NEW IDEAS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. RESPONSE: Multipurpose rooms which may be developed as part of a community facility at the Upper Pt. Vicente site could be made available for scouts to reserve for meetings. The outdoor education area envisioned at the Gate- ; way Park may be another area where indoor and outdoor education facilities, such as classroom space in a movable 55 ; Spoke about her efforts towards building an outdoor scout education center and campground and asked the Council to provi- : building, or a shade structure with tables outdoors, on the upper shelf at the southern end of the site, could be used Diane Hayden sionally reserve a space in the Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Vision Plan for the project. : by scouts. Overnight camping is currently permitted in the City (through an approvals issued by Parks and Recre- ation) at Upper Point Vicente and Ladera Linda. RECOMMENDATION: The City should continue to consider and approve requests for overnight camping at exist- : ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. : ing, approved locations within the City. j 56 : Asked that the Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Vision Plan include an outdoor campground. ......:........................................................................................................................:...............................................................................................................:................. :See recommendation above. Dom Shera Finkle - Mentioned that California Coastwalk has camped at the Ladera Linda Community Center's lower field for several years and : RECOMMENDATION: The City should continue to consider and approve requests for overnight camping at exist - Sunshine 57 : suggested that the Girl Scouts consider this location. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:................. : ing, approved locations within the City, one of which is Ladera Linda. 58 ; Asked for the Council's support in the creation of a scout house at Upper Pt. Vicente and camping facilities at Gateway Park. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. : See recommendations in response to comments 55 and 57 above. Kathy Johnston 59 : Spoke in support of including a scout house at the Upper Pt. Vicente site. ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:................. : See recommendations in response to comments 55 and 57 above. Laura Raab Emergency Preparedness: Provide direction to include restricted use scout camping area as these groups have a large impact on 60 : See recommendations in response to comments 55 and 57 above. Richard K. : community emergency preparedness. ...............................................................................................................................:...............................................................................................................:................. Smith Youth group/scouts meeting facility is a great idea at UPV youth could benefit from being this close to nature, govt., gym 61 .and : See recommendations in response to comments 55 and 57 above. [no name given] : pool. ...............................................................................................................................:...............................................................................................................:................. Please consider Scouting Community Proposal for a multipurpose Environmental Education Center and campground. And : See recommendations in response to comments 55 and 57 above. 62 ; provide direction on how our groups can best address the city at the upcoming Vision Plan meeting and Vision Plan process Diane Hayden in general, as City planning department has not returned phone calls or emails. ...............................................................................................................................:...............................................................................................................:................. : * Peninsula Girl Scouts, Palos Verdes Hills Girl Scouts, and the Los Angeles Area Council and Pacifica District of the Boy Scouts : See recommendations in response to comments 55 and 57 above. : 63 : of America propose the development of an environmental education and multipurpose Scout center. Facilities would include:: : Scouts Scout house, group campsite and outdoor recreation activities. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Include scouting facilities in plan. The ability to have permanent facilities and overnight camping opportunities would be a : See recommendations in response to comments 55 and 57 above. 64 : great asset to the youth of the greater South Bay. Scouts will give back to your city by performing many community projects, : Tom Shortridge conservation projects, and other activities. ...............................................................................................................................:...............................................................................................................:................. Unfortunately late input for Scout Camp does not consider Fire Season on a nature conservatory related area. Local winds : See recommendations in response to comments 55 and 57 above. 65 ; easily carry fire embers beyond 1/2 mile on coast. Winds and canyons and natural plan growth make firestorms on PVP likely ; [no name given] if campers are allowed. ...............................................................................................................................:...............................................................................................................:................. : RESPONSE: Specifically the goals for the Upper Pt. Vicente site direct that a range of uses will be accommodated on the Upper Pt. Vicente site, including the Palos Verdes Art Center, City Hall, a pool/gymnasium complex, a vil- :Spoke in favor of an astronomical observatory being provided on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. lage : lage green (shown in the conceptual plan at 200'x 400' in size) centralized parking and an amphitheater. While Joe Fierstein specific uses, such as an astrononomical observatory were not understood to be part of the program of uses for the site, and therefore are not called out on the concept plan, a use such as this could be incorporated in a a community/ ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:................. recreation facility developed on the site. Coastal Clean Up Project Opportunity Ideas: Remove structure at the end of Pointe Vicente [near Lighthouse and Coast ; RESPONSE: The City sponsors annual clean-up days. Grant opportunities could be utilized to conduct more Sharon and 67 : Guard site]; Seek County, State or other funds for coastal beautification to remove rocks and debris dumped by County work - clean -up projects. Jeane Burke ers over Hawthorne Boulevard cliff ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................:................. APPROVED - September 2, 2008 Appendix C-94 APPENDIX IAP -29 ISSUES SUMMARY FROM PUBLIC COMMENT (CONT.) Issue Response/Recommendation ............................................................................................................................................................................................. GENERAL/MISC. ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 68 ; Well presented, professionally developed plan that is totally disconnected from the history and buildings of the PV Peninsula. ; RESPONSE: Vision, goals and design guidance developed for the Plan call for context sensitive design respectful of : [no name given] Great, but wrong vision. ; both the natural environment and built environment and architectural history of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. .................................................................................................................................................................................'............ : A complete alignment of the California Coastal Trail is not included in the current draft of the Vision Plan. The RPV Coastal :RESPONSE: the trails component of the Vision Plan depicts the trail alignments developed by the PUMP Com - 69 ; Vision Plan should include the whole RPV Coast and show how the three braids of the California Coastal Trail could best get : mittee for areas within the Preserve, as well as conceptually indicates other trail connections needed to complete the Sunshine from one end of the City to the other. California Coastal Trail, including connection through the Lower Pt. Vicente site, the Lighthouse property, Terra- ; nea, and the trail connections already constructed through Trump National. ....'.............................................................................................................................................................................'.......... Spoke about the Vision Plan in general, voiced concern with preserving the City's open space, and suggested Council's careful : RESPONSE: The Vision and Goals developed for this Plan express commitment to open space preservation, limited, 70 : consideration of future growth and providing adequate parking for future uses. : context sensitive and sustainable development. Parking is addressed in the concept plans that have been developed Ken Dyda for each key site. Specifically, reference: VS1; VS2; VS3; VS4; VS5; G4; G11; G14; G17 ....'..................................................................................................................................................................................... .... 71 ; Are we extending our vision to connect to San Pedro, Torrance, Redondo Beach? ; RESPONSE: The scope of the Vision Plan is limited to the coastal area of Rancho Palos Verdes. Diane Hayden ................................................................................................................................................................................. ............ 72 ; Needs a lot of work; move slowly; many good ideas; consider what is most precious about the community - feeling of serenity : RESPONSE: Specifically reference VS1-7: [no name given] looking out over natural vegetation, please keep as much of natural vegetation as you can for as long as possible. ..............................................................................................'...................................................................................'............ The plan does not emphasize the preservation of habitat and open space. Instead, plans for buildings, facilities and amenities ; RESPONSE: With the exception of some directional signage and trail head or overlook improvements, the Vision 73 intrude into the Preserves. Preserves must remain natural, undisturbed habitat for wildlife and trails. ; Plan focuses on lands outside the Preserve. :William Tolliffe ......................................................................................................... ........................................................................ '............ RESPONSE: Comment is related to PUMP, not the Vision Plan Please manage Portuguese Bend Preserve so that all private residents maintain their privacy and private property rights. Many ; : Dan and Vicki 74 : hikers and mountain bikers trespass on our property even though we have signs posted. Pinkham ....'..........................................................................................'...................................................................................'............ Trojan Water Polo Club is very interested in seeing a pool as part of the RPV Vision Plan. It is extremely important to us that : RESPONSE: The pool facility shown as part of the Upper Pt. Vicente concept plan is envisioned and sized to ac - 75a pool be built that could accommodate both a sports team such as water polo while still providing space for community use. : commodate competitive athletic events, though this would not preclude community recreational use as well. : There is currently no pool for local high schools to play CIF games in, and building a pool minimally of CIF regulation size : Lisa Vavic : would be a tremendous benefit to the families of RPV. : AP -301 IMPLEMENTATION Appendix C-95 APPROVED -September 2, 2008 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS Natural Communitv Conservation Plannino ACC—P) land M Active recreation nark forooasedl Cdy of Rancho Palos Verdes parks L—J Residential Golf ouurses Federal land ulil8ies Commercial Institutional Religious P7 Lower Pant Vicente Park P2 Upper Point Vicente Park P3 Hesse Park P4 Ryan Park P5 Abalone Cave Shoreline Park P9 Del Cerro Park P7 Ladera Linda Park P8 Palos Verdes Shoreline Park P9 Founders Park P40 L.A. County Friendship Park Pig Frank A. Vanderlip, Sr. Park P12 Oceanfront Park SA Point Vicente Elementary School S2 Marymount College S3 Ridgecresl Intermediate School S4 Saint Jahn Fischer School S5 Marynwunt School S0 Mira Catalina Elementary School 57 Miraleste High School C? Wayfarer's Chapel LAND USE N 0' Iwo, 2000' 3000' 4600' 5000' 0 414 Mlle 112 mole 314 mole 1 mile MELENOREZ APPROVED - September 2, 2008 Gay of Rancho Palos Verdes Palm Verdes Land Conservancy L P' Appendix C-96 APPENDIX IAP -31 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS (CONT.) City of Rancho Paws VerdesflCLCDRC Palos Verdes Land ConservancyI.I, p e n d i x C-97 AP -321 IMPLEMENTATION ED - September 2, 2008 Natural Community Conservaton Planning (NCCP) land Pf Lower Point Vicente Park Active recreation park (proposed) Conceptual Traits Plan P2 Upper Point Vicente Park OPEN SPA CE A ND RECREA Tl ON �i City of Rancho Palos Verdes pars P3 Hesse Park P4 Ryan Park RMaftok and VenlGe Tum-0ut Loop Trail P5 Ahalone Cove Shoreline Park Golf courses , Fishing Access Point Vicente IMerpreti va Center Fri I Public Restrooms T� Picnic facilities r s eI ua,eener Neutral lands bre® amem< -P�o-xnza. m,�e oxo. sPsx ear-+a�de..a rem,.d tum x�yry m a wnen.�.�e a:emmce.;r Frank A. P}0 Frank Vanderbp , Sr. Park P11 Oceanfront Park Tennis Couris! Soccer Fields A baseball Fields Privately owned undeveloped land City of Rancho Paws VerdesflCLCDRC Palos Verdes Land ConservancyI.I, p e n d i x C-97 AP -321 IMPLEMENTATION ED - September 2, 2008 Pf Lower Point Vicente Park Conceptual Traits Plan P2 Upper Point Vicente Park OPEN SPA CE A ND RECREA Tl ON �i Conceptual Trails Plan: P3 Hesse Park P4 Ryan Park FT Loop Trail P5 Ahalone Cove Shoreline Park EwsNng Trails; M bel Cerra Palk P7 Ladera Linda Park JULY 06 Not in Conceptual Trails Plan Proposed Loop Trail P8 Palos Verdes Shoreline Park N T� f5A. Park Proposed Other Trails Frank A. P}0 Frank Vanderbp , Sr. Park P11 Oceanfront Park 0' i000' 2000' 34300' 4000' 5000' - U4 mite 912 mite 314 m;Pe r rade G Los Verdes Goff Course G2 Trump Natlonal Goll Course G3 Proposed "Terranea- Golf Course City of Rancho Paws VerdesflCLCDRC Palos Verdes Land ConservancyI.I, p e n d i x C-97 AP -321 IMPLEMENTATION ED - September 2, 2008 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS Areas with potential for landslides ! OPOGRAPHY & GEOMORPHOLOGY T. Area of landslide moratonum Areas where grades are steeper than 50% MELtNDREZ APPROVED - September 2, 2008 N 0 1000 2000- 3000 4009. 5090. 4 114 aft 112 nzile 314 ogle 7 P., le Cory of Poncho Palos Verdes Palos Verdesland conservancy 4rendix C-98 APPENDIX IAP -33 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS (CONT.) MELENRREZ AP -341 IMPLEMENTATION • California Gnatcatcher Atriplex Pacifica VEG E TA T1 CSN AND VD Cliff Face ■ CSS - Salvia Dominated Developed Southern Coastal Bluff Scrub CSS - Rhus Dominated Disturbed Grassland ® CSS - Encelia Dominated Exotic Woodland CSS - Undifferentiated Q Southern Cactus Scrub Saltbrush Scrub CSS - Artemisia Dominated Q Riparian Scrub CSS - Bacchans CSS - Eriogonum Dominated Ruderal Habitat Rocky Shore/Intertidal *DATA PROVIDED BY PVPLC AND PAL.OS VERDES ON THE NET MELENRREZ AP -341 IMPLEMENTATION • California Gnatcatcher Atriplex Pacifica VEG E TA T1 CSN AND VD Cactus Wren ■ Crossosoma califomecum * Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly (Historic Sighting) Dudleya virens SENSITIVE SPECIES Palos Verdes Blue Butterfly (Host Plant) Lyoium brevipes vat. hassei • EI Segundo Blue Butterfly (Hi3tOft Sighting) Q NCCP Preserve Boundary N EI Segundo Blue Butterfly (Host Plant) Q City Boundary Aphanisma blitoides (1' 1000' 2000' 30c'0 4G70 5000' 0 1/4 mile 1/2 mile a4 mile 1 mile City of Rarrcho Paras Verdes - Palos Verdes Land C.,, ---y'! �ndix C-99 UED September 2, 2008 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS ME L E N D R E 2 City of Rancho Palos Verdes Palos Verdes Land Conserv Mnd ix 100 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 APPENDIX AP -35 PfLower Point Vicente Park ACCESSPublic AND CIRCULATION open Space P2 Upper Paint Vicente Park Conceptual Trails Plan (City parks and NCCP land) P3 Hesse Park P4 Ryan Park Conceptual Trails Plan: Loop Trail Public Parking Lots p5 Abalone Cave Shoreline Park 0-1 PB del Cerro Park Existing Trails: Not m Conceptual Trails Plan Privately owned open space PT Ladera Linda Park P8 Palos Verdes Shoreline Park N Conceptual Trails Plan: Proposed Loop Trail P9 Pounders Park 0' 1000' 2800' 3000' 4000' 5000' P10 Prank A. Vanderlp,. Sr. Park P11 Oceanfront Park Conceptual Trails Plan: Proposed Traits 0 114 rnifB 112 mile 314 mile t mile 01 Los Verdes Golf Course G2 Trump National Golf Course ME L E N D R E 2 City of Rancho Palos Verdes Palos Verdes Land Conserv Mnd ix 100 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 APPENDIX AP -35 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS (CONT.) I Whaling station 2 Proposed site for Harden Estate 3 Villa Namissa 4 Gate house 5 Vanderlip Eslale 6 Vandedip stables 7 Uvingstone Quarry B Sea Bench Military Base End Stations 9 Halfway Paint 10 Nalive American Site MELENDREZ AP -36 I IMPLEMENTATION 11 Vanderlip Beach Club 12 Marine and 13 Nike Missile Sire 14 Wodd War Il gun emplacements 15 Wayfarers Chapel 16 Proposed artisans village under Va nderl ip 17 Annie's [lower stand IS Portuguese Bend landslide 19 Marymaunl College 20 Japanese Fern site 21 Site of proposed Vanderlip mansion SITES WITH HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE N 0' 1000' 2000' 9000` 4000' 5DD0' 0 914 mile 112 mile 914 mite 9 mite City at Rancho Palos Verdes Pales Verdes Land Gonsarvancy APPPendix C-101 ED - September 2, 2008 CITY DIRECTION I UPPER POINT VICENTE I A �`"x } ae ell Am U— .71 p '' 1, os,ZE - ' . . 4y M ` �., '" ✓''•``17 it+«` t 55�� rr��yv {11 11 <. � `1` r�-�tv.��s }� i _ . r•.� _ iii ,m.. r • APPROVED - September 2, 2008 Staff's Proposal for Civic Center Master Plan NCCP Preserve Appendix C-102 APPENDIX I AP -37 CALIFORNIA -FRIENDLY PLANTS CALIFORNIA -FRIENDLY PLANTS The following list of California -friendly plants include species that are readily available, low water users, easy to maintain, and good performers. The list is adapted from the Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District's "Nifty Fifty" list. (http://www.rinconwater.org/california—friendly_plants.htm) Common Name : Botanical Name .................................................................................... TREES .................................................................................... Marina Strawberry Tree ...... ................................ Arbutus `Marina' ... :.......................................... Chitalpa ......................................:............................................. Chitalpa tashkentensis Sweet Bay ......................................:............................................. Laurus nobilis California Sycamore ......................................:............................................. Platanus racemosa Coast Live Oak .................................................................................... Quercus agrifolia SHRUBS/PERENNIALS/ORNAMENTAL .................................................................................... GRASSES Agave ......................................:............................................. Agave spp. Manzanita ......................................:............................................. Arctostaphylos spp. + cultivars California Lilac Ceanothus spp. + cultivars .................................................................................... Cape Rush ............ .......................... Chondropetalum spp. :............................................. Fortnight Lily .... .................................. Dietes spp + cultivars :............................................. Live Forever ......................................:............................................. Dudleya spp. Hen and Chickens ......................................:............................................. Echeveria spp, + cultivars California Encelia ......................................:............................................. Encelia californica Island Bush Snapdragon .................................................................................... Galvezia speciosa Grevillea ......................................:............................................. Grevillea spp. Blue Oat Grass ......................................:............................................. Helictotrichon sempervirens Toyon ......................................:............................................. Heteromeles arbutifolia Coral Bells ......................................:............................................. Heuchera spp. Texas Ranger ......................................:............................................. Leucophyllum spp. Mexican Bush Lobelia ......................................:............................................. Lobelia laxiflora Mat Rush ......................................:................I............................ Lomandra spp. + cultivars Dwarf Carolina Laurel Prunus carol iniana `Compacta' Cherry ...... ................................ :............................................. Rhus ......................................:............................................. Rhus spp. Rosemary ......................................:............................................. Rosmarinus officinalis Sage ......................................:............................................. Salvia spp. Common Name ................................................................................... : Botanical Name VINES .................................................................................. Bougainvillea .....................................:............................................. Bougainvillea spp. California Wild Grape ................................................................................... Vitis californica GROUNDCOVER .................................................................................. Yarrow .....................................:............................................. Achillea spp. Coyote Bush .....................................:............................................. Bacchans spp. + cultivars Sedge .....................................:............................................. Carex spp. Blue Fescue .....................................:............................................. Festuca ovina glauca Strawberry .....................................:............................................. Fragaria californica Kleinia ................................................................................... Senecio spp. TURF ................................................................................... Seashore Paspalum .....................................:............................................. Paspalum vaginatum Saint Augustine Grass .....................................:............................................. Stenotaphrum secundatum Victoria Zoysia Grass Zoysia `Victoria' Appendix C-103 AP -38 I IMPLEMENTATION APPROVED - September 2, 2008 INVASIVE NON-NATIVE PLANT LIST 2407 Wage 1 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 INVASIVE / NON-NATIVE PLANT SPECIES LIST Scientific Name Common Name CaISPPC Source OT Scientific Name lCommon Name CalEPPC CNPS OT XPO = Ocean Trails Prohibited Invasive Ornamental Plants slender wild oat XI X CalEPPC Lists Avenafatua wild oat XI X = annual grasses list Bassia hyssopifolia bassia X2 2 = List B: Wildland Pest Plants of Lesser Invasiveness Bellardia crixago bellardia X2 3 ' List A-2. Most Invasive Wlldland Pest Plants: Regional Brachypodium distachyon false brome 4 = List A- I: Most Invasive Wildland Pest Plants Widespread Brassica nigra 5 = List Red Alert: Species with potential to spread explosively, infescations currently restricted X2 P - List Meed More Info - Possible Listing X Brassica raga field mustard C = List Considered but not listed X X Brassica tournefortii Moroccan or African mustard X3 Bromus diandrus ripgut brome Acacia cyclopis Acacia X X X Acacia dealbata Acacia XP Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens X Acacia decurrens green wattle XP Bromus molfis X Acacia longifolia Sidney Golden Wattle X X Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Acacia X X X Acacia melanoxyJon blackwood acacia XP Cardaria chalepensis lens -podded, white -top Acacia mdolens a.ka. A. Ongerup Cardaria draba X Acacia sp. (all species) Acacia Carduus acanthoides X Achillea millefolium var. fnillefoliurr Common Yarrow Carduus pycnocephalus X Aegilops triuncialis barbed goatgrass X Carpobratus chilensis sea Fg Aeschynomene rudis rough jointvetch XP Carpobrotus edulis iceplant, sea fig Agave americana Century plant X Centaurea calcitrapa X Ageratina adenophora eupatory X2 Centaurea maculosa spotted knapweed Agrostis avenacea Pacific bentgrass XP Centaurea melitensis tocalote, Malta starthistle, yellow star c Ailanthus altissima Tree of Heaven X3 X XPO Albixia lophantha plume acacla XC Centranthus ruber red valerian Alhagi pseudalhagi camel thorn X5 Chenopodium album Pigweed, Lamb's Quarters Ammophila arenaria European beach grass X4 Chenopodium murale goosefoot Anthoxinthum odoratum sweet vernal'grass XC Chrysanthemum coronarium Annual chrysanthemum Aptenia cordifolia Red Apple XP X XPO Arctotheca calendula Cape Weed X5 Cfrsium vulgare XPO Arctotis sp. (all species & hybrids) African daisy X Cistus ladanifer XPO Arundo donax Giant Reed, Arundc Grass XI X XPO Asphodelus %culosus asphodel XC Conicosia pugioniformis XPO Atriplex glauca White saltbush Conium maculatum XPO Wage 1 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 INVASIVE / NON-NATIVE PLANT SPECIES LIST Scientific Name Common Name CaISPPC CNPS OT Atriplex semibaccata Australian saltbush X3 XPO Avena barbata slender wild oat XI X X Avenafatua wild oat XI X X Bassia hyssopifolia bassia X2 Bellardia crixago bellardia X2 Brachypodium distachyon false brome X1 Brassica nigra black mustard X2 X X Brassica raga field mustard X X Brassica tournefortii Moroccan or African mustard X3 Bromus diandrus ripgut brome Til X X Bromus hordeaceus [B. mollis] brome grass, softchess X Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens red brome X3 Bromus molfis Brame Grass, Soft Chess X Bromus rubens Foxtail Chess X X Bromus tectorum cheat grass, downy brome X4 Cardaria chalepensis lens -podded, white -top X2 Cardaria draba white -top, hoary cress X3 Carduus acanthoides giant plumeless thistle XP Carduus pycnocephalus Italian thistle X2 X X Carpobratus chilensis sea Fg XC X Carpobrotus edulis iceplant, sea fig X4 X X Centaurea calcitrapa purple starthistle X2 Centaurea maculosa spotted knapweed X5 Centaurea melitensis tocalote, Malta starthistle, yellow star c X2 X X Centaurea solstltialis yellow starthistle X4 X X Centranthus ruber red valerian XC X Chenopodium album Pigweed, Lamb's Quarters X X Chenopodium murale goosefoot X X Chrysanthemum coronarium Annual chrysanthemum X XPO Cirsium arvense Canada thi A e X2 Cfrsium vulgare bull thistle X2 X X Cistus ladanifer gum clstus XP Cistus sp. (all species) Rockrose XPO Conicosia pugioniformis narrow -leaved iceplant, roundleaf icepl X3 Conium maculatum poison hemlock X2 X XPO Convolvulus arvensis field bindweed XC Page 2 Appendix C-1 04 APPENDIX AP -39 INVASIVE / NON-NATIVE PLANT SPECIES LIST (CONT.) Scientific Name Common Name CaIEPPC CLAPS CT Coprosma repens mirror plant XC Cordyline australis New Zealand cabbage XP Cortaderia didica [C. sellowana] 5elloa Pampas Grass _x FO Cortaderia jubata Andean pampas grass X4 Cortaderia jubata [C. Atacamensis Atacama Pampas Grass X2 X XPO Cortaderia selloana pampas grass X4 Cotoneaster lacteus catoneaster X3 X Cotoneaster pannosus coconeaster X3 x Cotoneaster sp- (all species) Cotoneaster XPO Cotoneaster spp. cotoneaster (exc. C. pannosus, C. lacu XP X Crataegus monogyna hawthorn X2 Crocosmia x crotosmiiflora ? XC Crupina vulgaris bearded creeper, common crupina X5 Cupressus macrocarpa Monterey cypress XP Cynara cardunculus artichoke thistle X4 x XW Cynodon dacglon Bermuda Grass X4 X XVv Cytisus scoparlus Scotch broom X4 Cytisus sp. (all species) Broom XP XPO Cytisus striatus striated broom X3 XPO Delairea odorata Cape ivy, German ivy X4 Delosperma'Alba' White Trailing Ice Plant XPO Descurainia Sophia flixweed XP x x Digitalis purpurea foxglove xC Dimoiphotheca sp. (all species) African daisy, Cape marigold, Freeway daisy XPO Dimorphotheca sinuata African daisy, Cape marigold XP XPO Dlpsacus fullonum wild teasel, Fuller's teasel XC Dipsacus sativus wild teasel, Fullers teasel XC X X Drosanthemum floribundurn Rosea Ice Plant X2 XPO Dresanchernum hispidum Purple Ice Plant XPO Echium candicans (fastuosum) pride of MAira, pride of Teneriffe XP Echium pininana pride of Madeira, pride of Teneriffe XP Egeria densa Brazilian waterweed X3 Ehrharta calycina veldt grass X3 XW Ehrharta calycina veldt grass X3 Ehrharta erecta veldt grass X2 Iris pseudacorus Ehrharra longiflora veldt grass XP Page 3 AP -401 IMPLEMENTATION Scientific Name Common Name CaJEPPC CNPS OT EEchhornia crassipes water hyacinth X3 Flaeagnus angustifolia Russian olive X3 Emdiurn circutanum Filaree x _ Erechtltes glomerata Australian fireweed X2 Erechtites minima Australian fireweed X2 Erica lusitanica heath XP Erodiurn cicutanurn filaree X Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus, Tasmanian blue gum X4 x Eucalyptus (all species sweet gum trees XPO Eupatorium (Ageratina) adenophor Eupatory X Fuphorbia esula leafy spurge X3 Euphorbia lathyris caper spurge, gopher plant XP Festuca arundinacea tall fescue X2 Ficus carica edible fig X3 Foeniculurn vulgare Sweet fennel X4 x XP0 Furnaria officinalis fumitory XC Fumaria parviflora fumitory xC Gazania linearis gaxania XP Gaxania sp. (all species & hybrids) gaxania XPO Genista monspessulana French broom X4 Genista sp. (all species) Broom XPO Giyceria declinata ? XP Halogeton glcrneratus halogeton X5 Hedera canariensis Algerian ivy XP XPO Hedera helix English ivy X2 XPO Helichrysum peciolare licorice plant X5 Hirschfeldia incana Perennial Mustard, Mediterranean or sl XP X X Holcus lanatus velvet grass X2 Hordeum leporinum Foxtail Barley, Mouse Barley x X iHydrilla verticillate hydrilla X5 Hypericum canariense Canary Island hypericum XP Hypericum perforatum Klamathweed, 5t. John's wort X2 Hypochaeris radicata rough cats -ear XP Ilex aquifolium English holly X2 Ipomoea acuminata Blue dawn flower,Mexican morning glory XPO Iris pseudacorus yellow water iris, yellow flag X2 Page 4 Appendix C-105 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 Scientific Name Common Name Calli CNPS OT Isatis tinctoria dyers' woad XP XPO Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce X5 X X Lampranthus spectabilis Trailing Ice Plant XP0 Lantana camara Common garden lantana X XPO Lepidiurn latlfolium perennial ppperweed X4 Oxalis pes-caprae Bermuda Buttercup Leucanthemurn vulgare ox -eye daisy X2 Parentucellia viscosa ? Ligustrum lucidum glossy privet XP Passiflora caerulea ? Limonium perezii Sea Lavender Pennisetum clandestinum XPO Limonium ramosissimurn ssp, prov sea lavender XP XPO Pennisetum setaceum Linaria bipartite Toadflax X XPO )CPO Lobularia maritima Sweet Alyssum X X ?CPO Loliurn rnuitiflorum Italian ryegrass XI XPO Phoenix dactylifera Lonicera japonica'Halliana' Hall's Honeysuckle XPO XPO Lotus comiculatus Birdsfoot trefoil XPO Ludwigia hexapetala water primrose XP X Pinus radiata cultivars Ludwigia uruguayensis water primrose XP Piptatherum [Oryaopsisl miliacea Lupinus arboreus Yellow bush lupine X3 X XPO Lupinus sp. (all non-native species) Lupine XPO Lupinus texanus Texas blue bonnets XPO XpO Lythrum salicaria purple loosestrife X5 Prunus cerasifera Malephora crocea Ice Plant XP XPO Malephora luteole Ice Plant XPO Malva parviflora cheeseweed X X X Marrubium vulgare Horehound X X Maytenus boaria mayten XP XPO Robinia pseudoacacia Medicago polymorpha California bur clover XC Rubus discolor Melilotus officinalis yellow sweet clover XC Rubus procerus Mentha pulegium pennyroyal X3 XPO Rumex conglomeratus Mesembryanthernum crystallinum Crystal Ice Plant X2 X XPO Mesembryanthemurn nodiflorum Little Ice P nt, slender -leaved iceplant XP X XPO Myoporum laetum Myoporum X3 X XPO Myriophyllum aquaticum parrot's feather X2 Salsola tragus [S. australls] Myriophyllum spicatum Eurasian watermiCfoil X4 X Salvia aethiopis Nerium oleander oleander XC 5alvinia molesta Nicociana glauca Tree Tobacco XP X XPO Oenothera berlandieri Mexican Evening Primrose XPO Page 5 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 INVASIVE / NON-NATIVE PLANT SPECIES LIST Scientific Name Common Name Calli CNP5 OT Olea eurapaea olive X2 XPO Ononis alopecuroides foxtail restharrow X5 Opuntia ficus-indica Indian fig _(PO Oryzopsis miliacea Smilo Grass X 0steospermum sp. (all species) Trailing African daisy, Afrrcan daisy, Cape marigold, Freewo XPO Oxalis pes-caprae Bermuda Buttercup XID X XPO Parentucellia viscosa ? XP Passiflora caerulea ? XP Pennisetum clandestinum Kikuyu Grass XP X XPO Pennisetum setaceum Fountain Grass X4 X XPO Phalaris aquatica Harding grass X2 X X Phoenix canadensis Canary Island date palm XPO Phoenix dactylifera Date palm XPO Phyla nodiflora mat lippia XP Picris echioides Bristly Ox -tongue XC X X Pinus radiata cultivars Monterey pine Cultivars XP Piptatherum [Oryaopsisl miliacea rice grass, smilo grass XP X Pistacia chinensis Chinese pistache XP Plumbago auriculata Cape leadwort XPO Potamogeton crispus curlyleaf pondweed X2 Prunus cerasifera cherry plum XP Pyracantha angustifolia pyracantha XP Raphanus sativus wild radish X X Retama monospermy bridal broom X5 Ricinus communis Castorbean X XPO Robinia pseudoacacia black locust Rubus discolor Himalayan blackberry LX4 Rubus procerus Himalayan blackberry XPO Rumex conglomeratus creek dock X X Rumex crispus Curly Doc& -. X X Salsola australis Russian Thistle X Salsola soda glasswort XP Salsola tragus [S. australls] Russian thkstle, tumbleweed XP X Salvia aethiopis Mediterranean sage XP 5alvinia molesta giant waterfern X5 5apium sebiferum Chinese tallow tree X5 Page 6 Appendix C-1 06 APPENDIX AP -41 INVASIVE / NON-NATIVE PLANT SPECIES LIST (CONT.) Scientific Name Common Name Caill CNPS I 10T Saponaria officinalis bouncing bet X3 X2 X XPO Xanthium spinosum 5chinus molle California Pepper, Brazilian pepper X2 X XPO Schinus terebinthifolius Florida Pepper, Peruvian pepper X2 x 1XP0 Schismus arabicus Mediterranean grass x Schismus barbatus Mediterranean grass XI Senecio jacobaea tansy ragwort X2 Senecio mikanloides German Ivy, cape ivy X4 X XP0 Sesbanla punicea scarlet wisteria X5 Silybum marianum milk thistle XC X X Sisymbrium irio London racket X x Sisymbriurn officinale hedge mustard x x 5isymbrium orientale Eastern rocket X X Sonchus asper prickly sow thistle X 5onchus cleraceus sour thistle X x Sorghum halepense Johnson Grass X x Spartina alterniflora Atfantic or smooth cordgrass X3 Spartina angllca cord grass X5 Spartina densiflora dense -flowered cord grass X5 Spartina patens salt -meadow cord grass X5 Spardum junceurn Spanish groom X2 X X Stipa capers!$ ? XP Taeniatherum caput -medusae medusa -head X4 Tamarix aphylla athel XP Tamarix chinensis tamarisk, salt cedar X4 XPO Tamarix gallica tamarisk, salt cedar X4 Tamarix parAflom tamarisk, salt cedar X4 Tamarix ramosissima tamarisk, salt cedar X4 Tanacetum vulgare common tansy XP Taraxacum officinale dandelion X X Tribulus terrestris puncture vAe x X Tribulus terrestris Puncture Vine Trifolium tragiferum Strawberry clover XPO Tropaelolum majus Nasturtium X XPO UIex europaeus Prickley Broom, gorse X4 XPO Verbasrum thapsus woolly or common mullein X2 Verbena bonariensis tall vervain XP Page 7 AP -421 IMPLEMENTATION Scientific Name Common Name CaIll CLAPS OT Verbena Iitoralls tall vervian XP Vinca major Periwinkle X2 X XPO Xanthium spinosum spiny cocklebur XC x x 7antedeschia aethiopica calla lily XC Zoysia cultivars Amaxoy and others xC Appendix C-107 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 LOWER POINT VICENTE NOTE: This section has been updated May 6, 2015 to reflect further community visioning for the Lower Point Vicente site, as described below. The Lower Point Vicente site is zoned Open Space Recreation and is identified for passive recreation in the City's General Plan. The 20.5 acre site incorporates the Point Vicente Interpretive Center (PVIC), at 10,000 sf of developed building area, and 13,000 sf of hardscaped plazas and outdoor amphitheater area.The Interpretive Center is focused on the coastal setting, marine life and history of the Peninsula, and since its expansion, also serves as a destination for community functions, such as meetings, weddings and parties. The Interpretive Center continues its tradition of hosting the annual Whale of a Day celebration as well. The adjacent Point Vicente Lighthouse is presently closed to the public and home to Coast Guard personnel. The lighthouse itself is periodically open for tours, and Coast Guard related exhibits and activities are integrated into the Whale of a Day event as well. A pathway (Interpretive Trail) that is part of the City's segment of the California Coast Trail adjacent to the Vicente Bluffs Reserve, is located along the bluff edge of the site. This pathway connects into the Ocean Front Estates bluff - front trail system via a bridge over the storm drain at the northern edge of the site, and to the south it connects to the pathway along Palos Verdes Drive South, leading to Pelican Cove and the Terranea Resort. UPDATED -May 6, 2015 SITE GOALS During continued community visioning for the Lower Point Vicente site, the following goals were established for the concept design for this site: • Integrate the open space areas around the Interpretive Center into a cohesive vision for publically-accessible areas for passive recreation in a manner that is sensitive to coastal habitats as well as to existing uses within and adjacent to the site. • Implement an integrated approach to access and parking for all users. • Along with a pedestrian path network, identify ideas for open space programming that can be used for educational purposes. • Determine broad site design and program possibilities for publicly accessible space at the Lighthouse property, should the City obtain permission to this land via the Coast Guard. Lower Point Vicente Existing Conditions 4 Y d.: � �.�' �. .- ,fin•-- _, Copyright (C) 2002-2008 Kenneth & Gabrielle A Coastal Records Project, www.Californiacoastli Lower Point Vicente Concept Plan (Revised 05.06.2015) 1 KEY: 1. Point Vicente Interpretiv Center 2. Parking Lot with Bioswales_ 3. Grassland, 4. Tongva Village _± 5. Geology / Fossil 6. Archaeological Dig 7. Spanish Rancho 8. Dry Farming 9. WWII History and Restroom 10. Overlooks 11. Wall of Honor 12. Picnic Areas (to be placed throughout) ----- Main Trail Network — — Secondary Trail • • Bioswale and Adjacent Habitat Buffer ---- Property Line 3V 31c Recommended separation between trails and property line: 150 ft min. 0 100' 200' 300' C 3-2 I KEY SITES r SITE CONCEPT PLAN As a result of the Vision Plan process a Community Focus Committee representing various stakeholders including a Council member, was assembled to continue to develop the vision for Lower Point Vicente. This Committee drafted a concept for the site that incorporated public feedback and synthesized ideas previously presented into one holistic idea for the site. The concept design for this site shown at left, has been extrapolated from this process and depicts the potential for: • Maintaining PVIC - The existing Point Vicente Interpretive Center. Improving Parking and Vehicular Access - Parking, driveways and drop off areas should be provided in order to serve all site uses.The concept plan includes parking areas to accommodate approximately 150 vehicles, drop off and loading. The parking areas are envisioned as permeably -paved and can incorporate bio-swales between parking aisles in order to soften the environmental impact of the hardscaped parking ares via stormwater filtration and capture runoff from other areas on site. Assuring Pedestrian Access - A pedestrian portal and trailhead along Palos Verdes Drive West at the north side of the site allows for pedestrian access into the new open space areas. Likewise the trail network connects through the site to the Seascape Trail and the Point Vicente Lighthouse, along the bluff encouraging a larger more -regional connection, since this trail is part of the City's segment of the California Coast Trail. New crosswalks for pedestrians that link trails and connect across vehicular accessways are also introduced. Formalizing Open Space and Trail Networks - A new trailhead and trail system encompassing an enhanced existing bluff -front trail, as well as new connections through and around the site inland would open access across the site, connect to the Preserve trail system, and extend toward the bluff and the Upper Point Vicente site. The trail network could be complimented by a series of programmed learning stations or outdoor exhibits where visitors can read and interact with historical and nature elements. The stations shown left, are conceptual in nature; design and theme would be decided in future design phase. Stations could be designed to incorporate learning opportunities about natural habitats, flora/ fauna. Portions of the trails should be designed to be accessible to visitors with disabilities. • Open space and picnic areas are to be planted with native and locally appropriate vegetation. See the Appendix for site planting recommendations. Plant selection should be done carefully with the existing animal habitats in mind. See Chapter 5 for recommended site furnishings. Fuel modification - appropriate vegetation along northern property line. • A bioswale is included along the north side of the site and through the parking area(s). This naturalized feature would help capture and filter stormwater runoff, as well as provide habitat. The bioswale would need to be studied and engineered in later phases. In addition, a habitat corridor can be studied for inclusion through the site for nesting birds and animals. Care should be taken to avoid negative impact on the site's neighbors as well as drivers and cyclists along the adjacent roadway, through sound -mitigation, preservation of site lines, and related design strategies. A buffer of at least 150 feet should be maintained between trails and private properties to the north. If included on the site, educational stations should be located so as to reduce noise that could carry over to neighboring properties. Any trees planted on site should be carefully located with sight -lines in mind both from adjacent properties and from Palos Verdes Drive West, consistent with the visual corridors identified in the City's local Coastal Plan. Appendix C-109 UPDATED - May 6, 2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION The improvements identified as part of the vision plan can be phased over time. The priority for improvements are the new trail network and open space enhancements. The following list outlines the recommended steps for full implementation: • Improve runoff and erosion control as necessary and address other first order needs relating to safety, natural conditions, and the visitor experience. Perform existing -conditions studies or survey needed. • Complete detailed design of the open space areas, trail network, bioswale, etc. • Implementation of Phase 1 improvements (see right) to include: new trail network, restored plantings and habitat, grassland area, trail overlooks and trailheads, trail markers, park furnishings, and bioswale(s). • Implementation of Phase 2 improvements to include outdoor exhibits and new parking areas. UPDATED - May 6, 2015 Phase 1 Improvements 6 � 2 PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS NIL 1. Trail Network \� 2. New Restored Habitat 3. Grassland 4. Overlooks �a -5. Bioswale ` 6. Existing Parking Lots Remain in Place `�•,,; ,'ti`s �, ,Ai R';t " � s Bluff Side Trail at Lower Point Vicente Existing (1) and Proposed (2) Appendix C-110 KEY SITES I 3-3 m VISION PLAN --- - Appendix C-111. t 02*1 tfnner and Lower Point Vicente Existina and Pronosed r . r'N✓ li ti:� �: ai e g Ail � xy - -WE acImis afF 1 Point Vicente Interpretive Center (existing) 2 Companion Animal Center (proposed) 3 Outdoor History Museum (proposed) 4 City Hall and City Buildings (existing) 5 Community Center (proposed) (health center, community rooms, gym, pool) 6 Village Green (amphitheater, Veteran's Memorial) 7 Cultural Center (art center, dance center) 8 Temporary Maintenance Yard 9 Palos Verdes Drive Crossing 2-2 I VISION PLAN �- r, 40. r_I ti \' t \: Existing fi 7 ` z i'• R•� fa. _. _Y �44ti,• rt v� Proposed A school group, on a field trip for the day might begin at the Gateway Park, learning about the Preserve and the Peninsulas environment through the interpretive displays at the small nature education center, before taking a docent led hike up the trail to the outdoor education area overlooking the ocean. Here the students could participate in an activity learning about the fascinating site geology, and enjoy a picnic, before boarding their bus to finish with a visit to Lower Point Vicente and its indoor and outdoor exhibits about the animals of the peninsula and the ocean that surrounds it. An equestrian might spend some time using the rings at the equestrian area within Gateway Park, (maybe even teaching some school kids a few things about horses), head out for a trail ride, and picnic back in the park before heading home. A cyclist might enjoy a safe ride heading onto the Peninsula from the south, take advantage of well marked areas to rest and enjoy the view at Trump National, before parking at Abalone Cove and enjoying a solitary walk to Inspiration Point. Visitors to the resort at Terranea might take advantage of outings, perhaps in a Coast Traveler shuttle, to trail ride or hike from the Gateway Park, to performances and exhibitions at the cultural facilities at Upper Point Vicente, and to the exhibits and whale watching at Lower Point Vicente. Before a walk on the Burma Road Trail, a resident might walk to the overlook at Del Cerro Park to enjoy a wide view of the Preserve while perusing the names of the people who made it all possible on the donor recognition wall. Another resident may leave home on a Sunday morning and spend all day hiking the trails and silently enjoying this 1400 acre sanctuary. In short, myriad opportunities to explore and enjoy the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast will exist, identified by well placed signage, supported by trails, bike ways, and parking, and all designed to blend into the awe-inspiring natural landscape. The following is a summary of each of the key vision dimensions for these precious coastal, civic and open space areas of the City, followed by a series of vision statements associated with each. This Vision, together with Vision Plan goals, guides the concept design for the key sites within the Plan (included in Chapter 3 of this document), as well as the goals developed for the design guidance for the Vision Plan area (included in Chapter 5 of this document), and generally serves as a touchstone or benchmark for the concepts included in the Plan. The Vision also reflects common ground among community stakeholders in relation to these resources, and the basis for action in the future. Appendix C-112 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 THE VISION FRAMEWORK PLAN The plan provided on this page synthesizes all of the Vision Plan elements into one framework plan, so that not only the potential of the individual spaces and places within the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast can be seen at a glance, but their connections to each other, to the Preserve, and to other City parks and destinations are highlighted as well. The Plan locates uses, including each of the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve Reserves, City parks in the Coast areas, approved sites for Preserve or Rancho Palos Verdes Coast Overlooks or Vista Points, building areas anticipated on the key sites, and Rancho Palos Verdes coast destinations. The Plan also identifies significant Access and Connections features within the Plan area, including roads, trails and trailheads, bikeways and parking lots. The trail network identified on the Plan is the result of many months of work by the City s Preserve Public Use Master Plan Committee. Trail routes and uses are identified, as well as trailhead locations. On the key backbone spine of the Vision Plan area, Palos Verdes Drive, two locations are identified for gateways into the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast, as well as locations for roadway median planting improvements, pedestrian crossings, sidewalk improvement areas and even a short stretch of Palos Verdes Drive which may in the future be considered for narrowing. Chapter 3, Key Sites, provides concept designs and further guidance for future development (uses) and enhancement of each Key Site, while Chapter 4 further explains the suggested enhancements to the key connections elements shown on the Plan. Gateways and other potential signage improvements suggested in the Plan area are described in Chapter 5, Design Guidance. APPROVED - September 2, 2008 Autoopc °� 71 • / CF.ES- R6FG • � ' - KFY FnE —' DEL CERRO PARK oOCEAN gvcr n , FRONT FUTURE PRESERVE AGQUISITK:)N* y' a - is n •1' rrm- 7. 4 5. ,.7 moi"' 1 �. .�y • rt • ` �! �. y • � 'fie:, - � �� , KEY SIZE ... ._.''►L_ - 6 J �� -- UPPER POINT VICENTE • moi' 't: f ¢ EWER POINT -ENTE Ipl KEY SITE 6 GATEWAY PARK a a 8 P< „ YANDERIIP � p ' PQ]NT FISHING/ :.@. � PARK KEY SRF VCENTE ACCESS ABALONE COVE LIGHT TERRANEA _ HO/$E UNO A RESORT 6 ' _ \ -44 PARK Z • ``• :. � LEGEND INSPIwaTON POINT ' PORTUGUESE POINT USES ACCESS AND CONNECTIONS _- PALOS VERDES NATURE' U PRESERVE (NCCP) CITY PARKS ROADS NORTH " RESERVES BUILDINGS (EXISTING AND PROPOSED) TRAILS (EXISTING AND PROPOSED)** 1 AGUA ARMAGA RESERVE - o ooa' zoao 2 VICENTE BLUFFS RESERVE � PROPOSED OVERLOOKS OR VISTA POINTS � TRAILHEADS 9 CLUHOUSE 3 ALTA VICENTE RESERVE TRU nP NATIONAL 4 VISTA DEL NORTE RESERVE *Future Preserve Acquisition: Ci of Rancho Palos Verdes has GOLF COURSE 10 c9 City � BIKEWAYS {SHARED AND SEPARATED) PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN vouNOExe 5 THREE SISTERS RESERVE signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Upper Filiorum E� } CROSSINGS (POSSIBLE NEW SIGNALS 6 ABALONE COVE RESERVE property.PARKING LOTS (KEY SITES & PRESERVE) = OR SMART CROSSWALKS) • 7 PORTUGUESE BEND RESERVE 8 FORRESTAL RESERVE GATEWAY TO RANCHO PALOS VERDES COAST D SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT AREA 9 OCEAN TRAILS RESERVE ROADWAY MEDIAN 10 SAN RAMON RESERVE D PLANTING IMPROVEMENTS POSSIBLE FUTURE ROAD NARROWING 9 ** For further information regarding Palos Verdes Loop Trail and Coastal Access Trail see Public Use Master Plan. Appendix C-113 VISION PLAN I 2-7 Vision Framework Plan s KEY SITES Appendix C-114 THE KEY SITES Five Key Sites have been selected for inclusion in the Vision Plan because they serve as key open space parcels within the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast, but are not a part of the City s NCCP Preserve, and/or because they provide ideal public use opportunities. Although several of the key sites have been the subject of community conversation and planning prior to the Vision Plan process, there has previously been no public process to consider all of these properties together, and to consider the unique role each site plays in the context of the emerging Rancho Palos Verdes Coast. Goals for each of these sites were developed and reviewed with City Staff as part of the Vision Plan process, and were also reviewed with the City Council and community members, as part of the public process for this Plan. Background information on existing conditions at each key site, together with site goals, site concept design descriptions and recommendations for implementation, are included below for the following Vision Plan key sites. UPPER POINT VICENTE Presently housing the City Hall complex, this site is identified as the civic and cultural heart of Rancho Palos Verdes. Additional facilities for the arts, culture and community, together with connections to the surrounding trail network are envisioned that would complement the ultimate build out of the Civic Center. LOWER POINT VICENTE Given the existing Point Vicente Interpretive Centers focus on the marine environment of the Rancho Palos Verdes coastline, the educational emphasis of this APPROVED - September 2, 2008 site is proposed to be expanded to include outdoor history museum elements long envisioned by the Point Vicente Interpretive Center docents, together with a complementary educational public use in a separate building. These components are intended to expand the learning opportunities at the site, to connect the ocean and land, people and animals, and the community. DEL CERRO PARK While the park functions of this site remain unchanged, its amenities are enhanced to celebrate the environmental stewardship that made the City s NCCP Preserve possible. Proposed improvements are oriented to the dramatic views of the Preserve and coast that are experienced from its bluff edge. ABALONE COVE Abalone Cove is one area of the Rancho Palos Verdes Coast from which direct access to the ocean, as well as access to the Preserve trails, can be made. Thus, this site is identified as a gateway to nature, on land and at sea, with an enhanced bluff pathway, overlook and picnic areas envisioned. GATEWAY PARK This site, set within a portion of the City s most unusual geological setting, is surrounded by and a gateway to, the City s Preserve, but is outside its boundaries. This site has long been the focus of the City s Equestrian community as an area for equestrian training and recreation, as well as an area identified by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy as an outdoor educational resource related to the Preserve. The site is identified as a portal to outdoor education and recreation. LEGEND UPPER POINT VICENTE LOWER POINT VICENTE ABALONE COVE 4 GATEWAY PARK (� DEL CERRO PARK INSMPATION POINT . PORTUGUESE POINT Five Key Sites Appendix C-115 KEY SITES I 3-1 LOWER POINT VICENTE Presently the Lower Point Vicente site is zoned Open Space Recreation, and is identified for passive recreation in the City s General Plan. The 20.5 acre site incorporates the Point Vicente Interpretive Center (PVIC), at 10,000 sf of developed building area, and 13,000 sf of hardscaped plazas and outdoor amphitheater area. The Interpretive Center is focused on the coastal setting, marine life and history of the Peninsula, and since its expansion, also serves as a destination for community functions, such as meetings, weddings and parties. The Interpretive Center continues its tradition of hosting the annual Whale of a Day celebration as well. The adjacent Point Vicente Lighthouse is presently closed to the public, and home to Coast Guard personnel. The Lighthouse itself is periodically open for tours, and Coast Guard related exhibits and activities are integrated into the Whale of a Day event as well. A pathway along the bluff edge of the site connects into the Ocean Front Estates bluff front trail system via a bridge over the storm drain at the northern edge of the site. However, the connection terminates to the south at the Lighthouse property line. A farming operation is presently the only active use on the portion of the site inland of the existing PVIC parking lot. SITE GOALS As a result of the public Vision Plan process, and discussion with City Staff and elected leadership, the following goals have been established for the concept design for this site: • Develop the conceptual design of the entire Lower Point Vicente area that integrates, in terms of design and amenities, existing and proposed facilities APPROVED - September 2, 2008 These include the Point Vicente Interpretive Center and its proposed outdoor education components (PVIC Phase III, relating to cultural, social, physical and natural history and environments), surrounding public parkland, and other potential, complimentary educational public uses • Determine broad site design and program possibilities for publicly accessible space at the Lighthouse property, should the City obtain permission to this land via the Coast Guard • Implement an integrated approach to access and parking for all users SITE CONCEPT PLAN With the City s approval, The Annenberg Foundation spearheaded the development of a detailed conceptual design for the Lower Point Vicente site. This detailed concept plan was guided by input from City staff and elected leadership, as well as input from a Community Advisory Committee. The associated report, produced as the result of this concept design process is available under separate cover, and the results of the process have been presented to the public and City leadership at each Vision Plan public meeting, the City Council meeting on the Vision Plan process, as well as at numerous community meetings attended by the Foundation. Materials relating to this proposal were also posted on the City s website during the Vision Plan process. Lower Point Vicente Existing Conditions w Copyright (C) 2002-2008 Kenneth & Gabrielle Ac Coastal Records Project, www.Californiacoastlin KEY SITES 3-5 Lower Point Vicente Concept Plan \ AW G a` The concept design for this site, shown at left, has been extrapolated from this process, as well as public input and discussions with City staff and leadership, and depicts the potential for: 1 Point Vicente Interpretive Center 2 Educational Public Use Facility 3 Outdoor History Museum / Plaza Area 4 Habitat restoration / native planting 5 Surface Parking Lot 6 Possible Future Trail connecting through Coast Guard property Picnic Pods �. Trails 7 Lighthouse 8 Coast Guard buildings 0 100, 200' 300' 0 3-6 I KEY SITES • PVIC - The existing Point Vicente Interpretive Center (shown at 10,000 sf of building area and 13,000 sf of surrounding hardscape, or 2.5% of the site area) remains. A Complementary, Educational Public Use Facility A facility, not approved by the City, but proposed by The Annenberg Foundation, is depicted on the concept plan (shown at 15,000 square foot footprint with two levels and a portion of its parking under part of the building, and encompassing not more than 5% of the site area.) In order to be an appropriate addition to this site, a facility such as this must be designed to integrate into the physical contours of the land, be consistent with the design guidance provided in Chapter 5 of this document, and not dominate either the site or PVIC either in terms of massing or height. The building must be publicly accessible, and complement the educational mission of the PVIC, as well as contribute to telling the compelling and unique story of animal life on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This facility may include indoor uses such as: museum quality educational exhibit areas drawing community and school visitors, multipurpose classroom spaces for community, professional, and school groups, space for limited companion animal care and socialization, as well as a multipurpose theatre space which could be used for teaching as well as available for community and civic events and meetings. Outdoor program areas related to a use such as this could include some enclosed and screened companion animal socialization/ demonstration area for supervised activities, as well as open outdoor gathering and seating areas in a promenade and plaza spaces which would link a new facility to PVIC and provide an extension of both the indoor space of PVIC and the complementary facility built on site. Outdoor History Museum/PVIC Phase III Program Components - The outdoor history museum must be designed to complement the Interpretive Center, as envisioned by the Point Vicente Interpretive Center docents. (It is depicted on the concept plan at 69,000 sf/7.8% of the site area). The components include a Tongva village, geology display, interactive archaeology exhibit, and dry farming/water wise landscaping demonstration. This could be complemented by an exhibit tying the story of the site together, and focusing on the whole ecology of the Peninsula and the continuum of marine, coastal, bluff top and terrestrial life within it. Parking and Access - Parking, driveways and drop off areas must be provided in order to serve all site uses (in the concept plan depicted at just over 102,000 sf/11.4% of the site area, and 136 parking spaces) Open Space Open space and picnic areas, both those existing along the bluff edge of the site, and new areas, are shown in the concept plan, to be planted with native and locally appropriate vegetation. New, accessible open space areas are depicted on the inland portion of the site presently only occupied by and accessible to the existing farming operation in a leasehold. Further, this component includes a new trailhead and trail system encompassing an enhanced existing bluff front trail, as well as a new connection through Appendix C-117 APPROVED - September 2, 2008 the site inland through the open space, potentially along the northern edge of the site, to Palos Verdes Drive. This trail would open access across the site, connect to the Preserve trail, and extend toward the bluff and the Upper Point Vicente site. Finally, a potential new trail alignment is shown, connecting from the southern edge of the site, through the Palos Verdes Drive edge of the Lighthouse property. This alignment would facilitate implementation of the Coastal Access Trail alignment south, to connect to the Fishing Access trail head and amenity area. The open space component of this concept plan is shown at over 15 acres, or nearly 74% of the site area RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION • Enter into a planning process, engaging community stakeholders, PVIC staff and docents, and City staff and leadership, to complete detailed design of the complementary educational facility, outdoor history museum/PVIC Phase III, and site wide improvements • Open a discussion with the Coast Guard relating to the possible future trail connection to the south, requiring relocation of the fence line of the Lighthouse property toward the bluff in order to allow a trail connection off Palos Verdes Drive to the Fishing Access APPROVED - September 2, 2008 f •1 t' ;I Bluff Side Trail at Lower Point Vicente Existing (1) and Proposed (2) Appendix C-118 KEY SITES I 3-7