RPVCCA_CC_SR_2013_05_21_01_Trump_Revision_CCC_Driving_Range_Tree_HedgeDate:
Subject:
PUBLIC HEARING
May 21,2013
Revision "CCC"to the Trump National Golf Course Project - A
Revision to Condition K-2B Pertaining to the New Zealand
Christmas
Subject Property:One Trump National Drive
1.Declare the Hearing Open:Mayor Brooks
2.Report of Notice Given:City Clerk Morreale
3.Staff Report &Recommendation:Gregory Pfost,Deputy Community
Development Director
4.Public Testimony:
Appellants:N/A
Applicant:Trump National Golf Club
5.Council Questions:
6.Rebuttal:
7.Declare Hearing Closed:Mayor Brooks
8.Council Deliberation:
9.Council Action:
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CITY OF
MEMORANDUM
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS V
JOEL ROJAS,COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTO~~
MAY 21,2013
REVISION "CCC"TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF COURSE
PROJECT - A REVISION TO CONDITION K-2B PERTAINING TO
THE NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE HEDGE ON THE
DRIVING RANGE
REVIEWED:CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGE4 &-~
Project Manager:Gregory Pfost,AICP,Deputy Community Development Direct~
RECOMMENDATION
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
1)Adopt Resolution No.2013-_,adopting Addendum No.2 to a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Driving Range;and 2)Adopt Resolution No.2013-_,conditionally
approving Revision "CCC"to the Trump National Golf Course Project,revising Condition
K-2b of Conditional Use Permit No.163 to delete the reference of the Applicant having to
obtain Coastal Commission approval ofthe New Zealand Christmas Tree species for the
proposed hedge on the Driving Range.
Quasi-Judicial Decision
This item is a quasi-judicial decision in which the City Council is being asked to affirm
whether specific findings of fact can continue to be made in order to support approval
of the Conditional Use Permit amendment application.The specific findings of fact are
listed and discussed in the "Discussion"portion of the Staff Report.
BACKGROUND
In June 1992,the City Council approved the Ocean Trails project (now known as Trump
National),which,at that time,included an 18-hole golf course,clubhouse,public open
space and 83 single-family residential lots.Since June 1992,the project has been revised
several times.Today,the approved project includes an 18-hole golf course,Clubhouse,
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Driving Range,public open space and 59 single-family residential lots.The 59 single-
family residential lots are within two different tracts;23 lots within Tract No.50666 and 36
lots within Tract No.50667.Tract No.50666 is still a Vesting Tentative Tract Map,while
Tract No.50667 has been finaled and recorded.
Shortly after the original approval of the project by the City in the early 1990's,the project
was appealed to the California Coastal Commission.Subsequently,the Coastal
Commission approved the project and issued its own Coastal Permit.As currently entitled,
the project is required to meet the conditions of approval from all of its City entitlements as
well as the conditions of approval from its Coastal Permit issued by the California Coastal
Commission.The City is charged with enforcing its conditions pertaining to the City-
approved entitlements,while the Coastal Commission is charged with enforcing its
conditions related to the Coastal Permit.Significant amendments to the project typically
require approval by both agencies.
On June 7,2005,the City Council approved Revision "w"to the project,which allowed
development of the Driving Range in place of 16 residential lots.The approval of the
Driving Range included the certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),which
included various mitigation measures,and the adoption of specific conditions of approval
through an amendment to the project's existing entitlements.
The Driving Range was subsequently constructed,but has been operating on a temporary
basis through the Council's periodic approval of amendments to the project's Grading
Permit.While a geology report has been approved for the Driving Range,which was one
of the main issues holding up its permanent opening,there are other items/conditions of
approval that need to be completed before the City could allow a permanent opening of the
Driving Range.These include:Coastal Commission approval of the Driving Range,
approval of an As-built Geotechnical report for the Driving Range,submittal of a
paleontological report addressing any finds discovered through the grading operation,and
the installation of specific fencing,landscaping and signage.
On January 17,2013,the City Council approved Revision ZZ to the Trump National Golf
Club project,thereby allowing the installation of a New Zealand Christmas Tree Hedge
ranging in height from 6'tall to 9'-8"tall to be planted at the western edge of the Driving
Range.As part of that approval,the Council adopted Resolution No.2012-04,which
included a revision to Condition K-2b of CUP No.163,specifying in detail the approved
hedge,including its specific measurements,maintenance requirements and schedule,
enforcement mechanism the City may use if the hedge is out of compliance,and a
requirement that the Applicant obtain approval of the hedge species from the California
Coastal Commission prior to its installation.
On April 25,2013,the Trump Organization submitted an application request (see attached
letter dated April 24,2013)to the City to revise CUP No.163 Condition K-2b to remove the
statement requiring that the Trump Organization obtain approval of the hedge species from
the California Coastal Commission prior to installation ofthe driving range hedge approved
by the City through Revision ZZ.
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DISCUSSION
As noted in the Background section above,upon approving the hedge as part of Revision
ZZ,the City Council adopted a revision to Condition K-2b of CUP No.163,specifying the
details of the proposed hedge.The text of the adopted condition is as follows:
"K-2b.Landscaping within the project area shall be planted in such a manner so that
views from adjacent properties and any public right-of-way are not affected.
The Applicant may install and maintain a New Zealand Christmas Tree hedge at a location
and height (9.8'high at its northern end and gradually decreasing in height to 6.0'high at its
southerly end)that will not exceed the height shown on the Site Plan that was approved and
determined not to affect a view by the City Council on January 17,2012,through Resolution
No.2012-04.Further,once planted,the hedge shall be maintained at or below said height
and shall not grow further north than the GPS coordinates of "Post 1"and further south than
the GPS coordinates of "Post 3"as shown on the certified surveyed plan,which is Exhibit B
to Resolution No.2012-04 and titled "Driving Range Proposed Silhouette Posts Location -
Survey Date 12-02-2011 ':As part of said installation,the Applicant shall also install and
maintain stakes within the hedge that will represent the approved height and length of the
hedge.Said stakes shall be installed at intervals no greater than 5'apart and shall be
surveyed to their height and overall length with a certification stamped by a licensed
surveyor that will also include the GPS coordinates for the southerly and northerly end
stakes.Further,after said hedge has been installed,the hedge shall be trimmed/maintained
no later than within the first week (seven calendar days)of each month to ensure that the
height and length of the hedge does not exceed the approved height and length as
represented by the stakes.Ifat any time,upon investigation by City Staff,it appears that the
stakes have been altered so that it affects their height and/or length,then at the request of
the City,and subject to the review and approval by the Community Development Director,
the Applicant shall re-survey and re-certifythe height ofthe stakes and make any necessary
adjustments to ensure that they represent the maximum permitted height and/or length of
the hedge.Ifthe Applicant does not maintain the hedge at or below its maximum height and
length according to this condition,and if the Applicant fails to take corrective action to come
into compliance with this condition within 30 days following notification by the Community
Development Director,the City and/or its landscape maintenance contractor shall be
permitted and is authorized by the property owner to access the property and remove the
hedge.All costs associated with the City's removal of said hedge shall be paid by the
propert owner to the Cit within 30 da s ofthe ro ert owner receivin an invoice for said
costs.
Through tonight's proposed amendment (Revision CCC),the Applicant is requesting that
the City Council revise Condition K-2b by removing its last sentence (shown hi-lighted
above).
Why was the Last Sentence of Condition K-2b added?
The Coastal Commission-approved plan and plant palette for Trump National is divided
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into the following five landscape themed areas:1)Residential/Clubhouse/Parks Plant
Palette,2)Golf Course Plant Palette,3)Coastal Bluff Scrub Plant Palette,4)Coastal Sage
Scrub Plant Palette,and 5)Fire Buffer Zone Plant Palette.The plant palette approved by
the Coastal Commission identifies the area where the City-approved New Zealand
Christmas Tree hedge (Revision ZZ)is proposed to be located as being within the
"Residential/Clubhouse/Parks Plant Palette because this was the same location as the
originally approved residential subdivision.Since this area is now being used as a Driving
Range,in 2012 Staff was not clear if it would be consistent with the Coastal Commission's
approved plant palette because the Driving Range is more akin to what could be
considered the "Golf Course Plant Palette",which does not list the "New Zealand
Christmas Tree"as an approved species.During the review of Revision ZZ,Staff
contacted the Coastal Commission Staff to obtain direction on how the Commission would
like this issue addressed.Coastal Commission Staff was not sure if this would be a simple
administrative amendment or a substantial amendment requiring a Coastal Commission
hearing.Not knowing the Coastal Commission Staff's position,Staff elected to add the last
sentence to Condition K-2b;requiring Coastal Commission approval of the species prior to
the installation of the hedge.
Is the Last Sentence of Condition K-2b Necessary?
While Staff added the last sentence to Condition K-2b because it was unsure of the
Commission's position as to if the hedge species required Coastal Commission approval,
being that the Coastal Commission has jurisdiction over any changes to the project,and
like past amendments to the project where the City did not add a condition requiring
Coastal Commission approval of the amendment,it is Staff's position that the last sentence
of the condition in this case is not necessary as well.This is because removing the
sentence does not in any way remove the Applicant's obligation to obtain Coastal
Commission approval of the hedge species before it is installed.
According to the Applicant's letter (attached),it appears that the Applicant desires the
condition to be removed so as to have the option of installing the hedge in the near future
while the Applicant continues to work out its issues pertaining to the processing of the
Coastal Permit with the Coastal Commission.The letter also acknowledges that the
Coastal Commission has jurisdiction with regard to this matter.If the Council approves
removing the last sentence of Condition K-2b,this will clarify that it is the Coastal
Commission,and not the City,that has jurisdiction over the conditions of the Coastal
Permit and the enforcement of those conditions.Thus,if the Applicant were to install the
hedge without approval from Coastal Staff or the Commission,the Coastal Commission
could take action against the Trump Organization for planting the hedge without Coastal
authorization,if such authorization is determined to be necessary by the Coastal
Commission Staff.
On the other hand,if the Council decides not to remove the last sentence in Condition K-
2b,and the Applicant installs the hedge prior to obtaining Coastal Commission approval,
then that would be a violation of the City's conditions of approval,which could subject the
Trump Organization to a City Code Enforcement action.This could result in the
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expenditure of City·resources to enforce provisions of the Coastal Permit,when the
Commission,rather than the City,has jurisdiction over that permit and the determination of
the level of compliance that is required.
Findings for Revision "CCC"
The 2012 approval of Revision "ZZ"for the hedge was an amendment to Conditional Use
Permits No.163.In approving Revision "ZZ",the City Council adopted the following
findings of fact:
Conditional Use Permit Nos.162 and 163:
1.That the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use and for all of
the yards,setbacks,walls,fences,landscaping and other features required by this title or by
conditions imposed under this section to integrate said use with those on adjacent land and within the
neighborhood;
2..That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways sufficient to carry the type
and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use;
3.That,in approving the subject use at the specific location,there will be no significant adverse
effect on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof;
4.That the proposed use is not contrary to the general plan;
5.That,if the site of the proposed use is within any of the overlay control districts established by
Chapter 17.40 (Overlay Control Districts)of this title,the proposed use complies with all applicable
requirements of that chapter;and
6.That conditions regarding any of the requirements listed in this paragraph,which the Planning
Commission finds to be necessary to protect the health,safety and general welfare,have been
imposed:a.Setbacks and buffers;b.Fences or walls;c.Lighting;d.Vehicular ingress and egress;e.
Noise,vibration, odors and similar emissions;f.Landscaping;g.Maintenance of structures,grounds
or signs;h.Service roads or alleys;and i.Such other conditions as will make possible development of
the City in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in
this title.
The proposed revision "CCC"only causes a relatively minor revision to the existing
Condition K-2b and does not necessitate a change to any of the other existing conditions of
approval or mitigation measures adopted for the project.However,since the 2012
Revision "ZZ"was approved through an amendment to CUP No.163,in reviewing the
proposed revisions under Revision "CCC",the City Council must re-affirm that the same
findings of fact adopted for Revision "ZZ"can still be adopted for the currently proposed
Revision "CCC".As the proposed change under Revision "CCC"is relatively minor and
Staff does not find any conflict with the findings noted above,Staff believes that the
findings can still be made for the proposed revision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Coastal Commission Staff Response
Staff informed Coastal Commission Staff of the Applicant's request asking for any
comments on the request.Coastal Staff replied to Staff's request by indicating:
"Retaining the language would ensure that the correct permit process is reflected on
the City's permit.That is,the applicant,or his successor in interest,applies for an
amendment to the permit from the Commission,unless the Executive Director ofthe
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Commission determines that no amendment is legally required.Retention of the
language would ensure that there is no confusion over the correct permit procedure,
and that a Coastal Development Permit is approved before development occurs on
the site."
Staff agrees that retaining the language does to some degree assist in identifying the
process that is necessary for an amendment to the project.However,as stated in this
report,the City has not typically placed this condition on prior amendments to the project
as it has always been known that the project Applicant,or his successor in interest,must
obtain Coastal approval of amendments to the project.This is well known because the
project must be consistent with not only the City's conditions of approval and mitigation
measures,but also the Coastal Commission's conditions issued through their Coastal
Permit.Removing this portion of the condition does not in any way remove the property
owner's obligation to obtain the Coastal Commission's approval,whether that be through
the Commission or the Executive Director,nor does it in any way release the Owner from
complying with all of the conditions of approval of the Coastal Permit issued by the
Commission.
City Council Members within 500'Radius of the Subject Property
Staff has confirmed that Councilman Duhovic resides within a 500'radius of the Trump
National project site.Staff also believes that Councilman Duhovic has a view of the Driving
Range from his property.Based upon advice from the City Attorney and the FPPC,
Councilman Duhovic has abstained from prior decisions regarding this Project and likewise
should abstain from participating in the Council's decision regarding this application.
Public Notice
A Notice of Public Hearing for this request was published in the Peninsula News on
Thursday,May 2,2013,mailed to all property owners within a 500'radius of the subject
site and to the Trump National interested parties list,and published on the City's list serve
system.At the time this report was prepared,Staff received the attached letters opposed
to the request.
Environmental Assessment
Staff and the City Attorney have reviewed the proposed application for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).Upon completion of this review,it has been
determined that the proposed modifications to Condition K-2b would not cause a significant
adverse impact nor result in new significant effects not previously analyzed.As such,an
Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving Range may be approved.
CONCLUSION
Staff believes that the last sentence of Condition K-2b may be removed because the
species of hedge is consistent with the type and size of species envisioned for this area of
the project per the project's original 1990's approval of the project by both the City and
Coastal Commission.More importantly however,given that the project has a separate
Coastal Permit issued by the Coastal Commission,the determination of whether the
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proposed hedge species requires Coastal Commission approval is the responsibility and
jurisdiction of the Coastal Commission and not the City and,therefore,the portion of the
City's condition requiring Coastal Commission approval of the species is not necessary.
Further,if the sentence is removed,and the hedge is installed prior to obtaining approval
from the Coastal Commission,it will be clear that the Coastal Commission,rather than the
City,is the proper agency to enforce the conditions of the Coastal Permit and to determine
if the hedge should be removed.This will save the City from expending resources to
enforce conditions of the Coastal permit,over which the City does not exercise control.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Resolution No.2013-_,adopting Addendum No.2 to the Driving Range MND
Draft Resolution No.2013-_,approving Revision CCC
April 24,2013 Application Letter from the Trump National Golf Club
Correspondence
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RESOLUTION NO.2013·
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES ADOPTING ADDENDUM NO.2 TO THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE DRIVING RANGE IN
CONNECTION WITH REVISION "CCC"TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL
GOLF COURSE PROJECT
WHEREAS,an application package was filed by the Zuckerman Building Company and Palos Verdes
Land Holdings Company requesting approval of tentative parcel maps,vesting tentative tract maps,
conditional use permits,a coastal permit and a grading permit to allow the construction of a Residential
Planned Development of 120 single family dwelling units and for development of an 18-hole golf course,a
clubhouse and parking facilities on a 258 acre site bounded by Palos Verdes Drive South on the north,
Portuguese Bend Club and Community Association on the west,the Pacific Ocean on the south and Los
Angeles County Shoreline Park on the east;and,
WHEREAS,a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)was prepared and circulated for 45 days
from June 7,1991 through July 22,1991 in order to receive written comments on the adequacy of the
document from responsible agencies and the public;and,
WHEREAS,subsequent to the circulation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report and preparation
of written responses,the applicant revised the scope of the project and reduced the number of proposed
single family residences to 40 units in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 and 43 in Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No.50667,and an 18 hole golf course with related facilities within the boundaries of both Vesting
Tentative Tract Maps,and,due to the changes in the project,an Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact
Report (AEIR)was prepared;and,
WHEREAS,based on review of the Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact Report,the City
determined that the information submitted in the AEIR cited potential additional significant environmental
impacts that would be caused by the revised project,and directed preparation of a Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR).The SEIR,which incorporates information and findings set forth in the
Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact Report,was prepared and circulated for 45 days from March 19,
1992 through May 4,1992,during which time all interested parties were notified of the circulation period and
invited to present written comments to the information contained in the SEIR,in conformance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act;and,
WHEREAS,on June 1,1992 the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No.92-53 certifying Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection with Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos.
50666 and 50667,Tentative Parcel Map Nos.20970 and 23004,Conditional Use Permit Nos.162 and 163,
Coastal Permit No.103,and Grading Permit No.1541 for an 83 lot Residential Planned Development,public
open space,and an 18 hole public golf course with clubhouse and related facilities on 261.4 acres in Coastal
Subregions 7 and 8;and,
WHEREAS,on December 7,1992,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.92-115 approving an Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection with
approving Revisions to the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to address concerns
expressed by the California Coastal Commission with regard to adequate provisions for public open space,
public access and habitat preservation;and,
WHEREAS,on October 5,1993,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.93-89 approving a second Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection
with re-approval of the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to comply with a Court
mandate to provide affordable housing in conjunction with the project,pursuant to Government Code Section
65590;and,
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WHEREAS,on September 6,1994,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.94-71 approving a third Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection with
approval of Revision "A"to the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to incorporate
changes to the project made by the California Coastal Commission in April 1993,and (based on additional
geologic information)relocate the golf course clubhouse,reduce the number of single family lots from 83 to 75
and approve a location for the golf course maintenance facility and on-site affordable housing units;and,
WHEREAS,on March 11,1996,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.96-15 approving the fourth Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection
with approval of Revision "B"to the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to incorporate
changes to the project made by the California Coastal Commission in January 1995 regarding the relocation of
the golf course clubhouse,Paseo Del Mar roadway and public trails to accommodate a reconfiguration of the
public parking facilities,as well as additional modifications to the public trails in order to provide clarification or
to be consistent with the California Coastal Commission's approval and to include an 8.5 acre vacant property
owned by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District into the golf course.
WHEREAS,on September 3,1996,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.96-72 approving the fifth Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection with
approval of Revision "C"to the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to relocate two
single family residential lots in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50667 from the end of Street "A"to the end of
Street "C,"revise the boundaries of open space Lots B,C,G and H,convert the split-level lots in Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No.50667 to single-level lots,revise the golf course layout,revise the public trail system,
combine parallel trail easements,construct a paved fire access road west of the Ocean Terraces
Condominiums and modify several amendments to the Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures to
change the required timing for compliance;and,
WHEREAS,on August 18,1998,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.98-76 approving Addendum NO.6 to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the proposed
Revision "G"to the Ocean Trails project,which included:1)an 18%increase in the size of the clubhouse from
27,000 square feet to 32,927 square feet;2)an increase in the size of the maintenance facility from 6,000
square feet to 9,504 square feet;3)a two foot increase in the upslope height of the maintenance facility
building;and,4)relocation of the maintenance building and reconfiguration of the maintenance facility parking
lot.
WHEREAS,on February 2,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.99-10 approving Addendum NO.7 to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the proposed
Revision "H"to the Ocean Trails project,which included:changing 6 of the residential lots within VTTM 50667
from flat pad lots to split level lots,lowering the overall pad elevation for each lot,and lowering Street 'B'within
the subdivision,and lowering the pad elevation for 6 other lots within the subdivision.Additionally,the
approval included the modification of the project's mitigation measures and conditions of approval to allow the
permitted construction hours for the entire Ocean Trails project to be expanded to include Sundays through
March 21,1999.
WHEREAS,on May 4,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No.99-29 approving Addendum No.8 to Environmental Impact Report No.35 and the proposed Revision "I"
to the Ocean Trails project,which included a change to the design of the storm drain facilities of the Ocean
Trails project from a tunneled pipe system to the existing on-site canyons.Revision "I"only amended the
drainage for the east side of the Ocean Trails project,involving La Rotonda canyon;and,
WHEREAS,on july 20,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No.99-55 approving Addendum NO.9 to Environmental Impact Report No.35 and the proposed Revision "J"
to the Ocean Trails project,which included 1),the conditions requiring the establishment of a maintenance
district be revised by eliminating the maintenance district and having the golf course owner be the sole
responsible entity for maintenance thereby excluding the future residential homeowners;2)withdrawn by
applicant;3),the timing of the installation of ornamental fencing on each residential lot be delayed until prior to
issuance of certificate of occupancy;4),delay the construction of two trails within VTTM 50666 from the
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Second Stage to the Third Stage of phasing within the Public Amenities Plan;5),lower the approved
residential building pad elevations and create split-level pads in VTTM No.50666;6),delay the payment of
traffic impact fees to prior to Final Map No.50666;7),allow an increase in total building area of the clubhouse
by permitting a basement space;8),withdrawn by applicant;and 9),revise the hours permitted for golf course
landscape gardening;and,
WHEREAS,on May 16,2000,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.2000-27 approving Addendum No.10 to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the
proposed Revision "K"to the Ocean Trails project,which allowed a portion of the golf course to open for play
before all of the required public amenities have been completed due to delays caused by the failure of
Landslide C on June 2,1999;and,
WHEREAS,on June 21,2000,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.2000-38 certifying a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to Environmental Impact
Report No.36,adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Program,adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations,
and the proposed Revision "L"to the Ocean Trails project,for the repair of Landslide C at Ocean Trails;and,
WHEREAS,on July 18,2000,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision M to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving an amendment to the Habitat Conservation Plan
(HCP),an amendment to the HCP Implementing Agreement,and approval of a Conservation Easement
over the lower portion of Shoreline Park;and,
WHEREAS,on September 5,2000,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision N to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and amending the
project to accommodate a change to the design of the storm drain facilities of the Ocean Trails project from a
tunneled pipe system to the existing on-site canyons.Revision "N"only amended the drainage for the west
side of the Ocean Trails project,involving Forrestal Canyon;and,
WHEREAS,on February 20,2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision P to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving an amendment to allow Ocean Trails an extension
of time to provide 4 on-site affordable housing units for rent from "prior to one year of the opening of the
clubhouse"to "prior to the opening of the 18-hole golf course";and,
WHEREAS,on February 20, 2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision Q to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving an amendment which allows Ocean Trails to re-
construct (instead of re-pave)La Rotonda Drive from Palos Verdes South to the end of La Rotonda Drive,in
lieu of re-paving Palos Verdes Drive South from La Rotonda Drive to the eastern City limits;and,
WHEREAS,on September 21,2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "R"to the Ocean Trails project to revise the Conditions of Approval for VTTM No.50666 and VTTM
No.50667,so as to adjust Condition 1-3 allowing an extension to completing the reconstruction of La Rotonda
Drive from Palos Verdes Drive South to its end;and,
WHEREAS,on March 4,2003,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.2 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement to clarify that the City Council may extend any
approved tentative tract not to exceed the term of the Development Agreement and extend Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No.50666;and,
WHEREAS,on June 7,2005,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and approved Revision "W"to the Trump National Golf Club project thereby revising
CUP No.162,CUP No.163,VTTM50666,and Grading Permit No.1541 to accommodate a new driving range
in place of 16 residential lots within VTTM50666;and,
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WHEREAS,on November 20,2007,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.3 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from November 20,2007 through March 9,
2008;and,
WHEREAS,on December 18,2007,the City Council denied Revision "GG"to Conditional Use Permit
No.163,thereby denying a 12'high ficus hedge located at the western edge of the existing Driving Range;
and,
WHEREAS,on March 4,2008,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment No.4 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from March 9,2008 through July 18,2008;
and,
WHEREAS,on July 15,2008,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.5 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from July 18,2008 through October 22,2008;
and,
WHEREAS,on October 21,2008,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment No.6 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from October 22,2008 through January 22,
2008;and,
WHEREAS,on January 21,2009,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "RR"to the Trump National Golf Club project,which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from January 22,2009 through July 22,2009,and revised
Grading Permit No.1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving range to the public through
July 22,2009;and,
WHEREAS,on July 21,2009,the City Council,via Minute Order,approved a two month extension
(Revision "SS")of the Development Agreement,Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 and the temporary
use of the Driving Range at the request of the Applicant in order to accommodate the Applicant's schedule
and availability to attend the Council meeting.Said two month extension was granted to September 16,2009.
As part of that action,the Council also continued the item/public hearing on Revision "SS"to September 15,
2009;and
WHEREAS,on September 15,2009,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "SS"to the Trump National Golf Club project,which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from September 16,2009 through March 17,2010,and
revised Grading Permit No.1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving range to the public
through March 17,2010;and,
WHEREAS,on March 16,2010,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "U U"to the Trump National Golf Club project,which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from March 16,2010 through September 21,2010,and
revised Grading Permit No.1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving range to the public
through September 21,2010;and,
WHEREAS,on September 21,2010,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "V V"to the Trump National Golf Club project,which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from September 21,2010 through March 21,
2011,and revised Grading Permit No.1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving range to
the public through March 21,2011;and,
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WHEREAS,on March 15,2011,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "W W"to the Trump National Golf Club project,which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from March 21,2011 through September 21 ,
2011,and revised Grading Permit No.1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving range to
the public through September 21,2011;and,
WHEREAS,on July 19,2011,the City Council denied Revision "TT"to Conditional Use Permit No.
163,thereby denying two proposed varying height ficus hedges located at the western edge of the existing
Driving Range;and,
WHEREAS,on January 31,2012,the City Council adopted Resolution No.2012-03,approving
Addendum NO.1 to the Driving Range Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopted Resolution No.2012-04
approving Revision "ZZ"to Conditional Use Permit No.163,thereby approving a varying height New Zealand
Christmas Tree hedge located at the western edge of the existing Driving Range;and,
WHEREAS,VH Property Corp.,submitted an application to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
requesting approval of Revision "CCC"to the Trump National Golf Club project to revise Condition K-2b
within CUp.No.163,so as delete the reference of the Applicant having to obtain Coastal Commission
approval of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species for the proposed hedge on the Driving Range;and,
WHEREAS,a Notice of Public Hearing for the Revision "CCC"request to be heard by the City Council
on May 21,2013,was published in the Peninsula News on Thursday,May 2,2013,mailed to all property
owners within a 500'radius of the subject site,mailed to all neighboring homeowner associations,mailed to
the Trump National interested parties list and posted on the City's list-server messaging system for the Trump
National project;and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,Public Resources
Code Sections 21000 et.seq.("CEQA"),the State CEQA Guidelines,California Code of Regulations,Title 14,
Sections 15000 et.seq.,the City's Local CEQA Guidelines,and Government Code Section 65952.5(e)
(Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement),on May 16,2013,copies of the draft Addendum NO.2 to the
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving Range were distributed to the City Council and prior to taking
action on the proposed project,the City Council independently reviewed and considered the information and
findings contained in Addendum No.2;and,
WHEREAS,on May 21,2013,after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the Development
Code,the City Council held a public hearing to consider draft Addendum NO.2 to the Driving Range Mitigated
Negative Declaration,and Revision CCC for a proposed revision to Condition K-2b regarding the hedge on the
Driving Range,at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present
evidence;and,
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES
HEREBY FIND,DETERMINE,AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:The Applicant's request for Revision CCC is a request to delete the last sentence of
Condition K-2b of CUP No.163,which would delete the requirement for the Applicant to obtain Coastal
Commission approval of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species prior to installation of the New Zealand
Christmas Tree hedge on the Driving Range.Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the State CEQA
Guidelines,approval of Addendum NO.2 to the previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
Driving Range,rather than the preparation of a new MND,is appropriate for the consideration of the proposed
revisions to the Trump National project,based on the following findings:
1.That subsequent changes proposed to the project do not require important revisions to the
previous MND,since there are no new environmental impacts that have been identified,
which were not considered in the previous MND and the addendum thereto.This is so,since
the proposed changes identified above and in Exhibit "A"to Addendum No.2,which is
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attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,would not result in any new or
increased impacts to the environment that were not already analyzed within the MND.
More specifically,the proposal is only to a minor modification to Condition K-2b of CUP No.
163 to delete the requirement that the Applicant obtain Coastal Commission approval of the
New Zealand Christmas Tree species prior to the installation of the hedge along the western
property line.This portion of the condition is unnecessary because the Coastal Commission
already has jurisdiction over this matter,due to the conditions of the Coastal Permit,which
was issued by the Commission.The removal of this sentence does not affect the Coastal
Commission's continued jurisdiction over this matter.
Therefore,there have been no substantial changes to the Project or to the environment
caused by the proposed Revision CCC that would cause the Project to significantly impact
the environment,nor does the proposed Revision CCC affect a change that would impact the
environment in any manner that was not previously considered and mitigated to the extent
feasible by the mitigation measures that were imposed in connection within the MND that was
approved for the Driving Range.
2.That substantial changes to the project would not occur with respect to the circumstances
under which the project is undertaken,which would require important revisions to the
previous MND,since,as noted in #1 above,there are no new environmental impacts that
were not considered in the previous MND.
3.That there is no new information of substantial importance to the project which indicates that
this approved change (Revision CCC)will have one or more significant effects not discussed
previously in the MND;that significant effects previously examined will not be substantially
more severe than shown in the MND;that no mitigation measures or alternatives,previously
found not to be feasible,would now in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or
more significant effects of the project;or that no mitigation measures or alternatives which
were not previously considered in the MND,would now substantially lessen one or more
significant effects of the environment.
Section 2:In approving Addendum NO.2 to the Driving Range MND,the City Council has reviewed
and considered the Addendum NO.2 document,attached hereto and made a part thereof as Exhibit "A".
Section 3:The Addendum NO.2 to the Driving Range MND identifies no new potential significant
adverse environmental impacts to the areas listed below,beyond those already identified in the adopted
Driving Range MND or the overall project's Final EIR No.36,the Supplement,Second Supplement,and
Addenda Nos.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,
29,30, 31,32, 33, 34,35,36,37, 38,39,40,41,42,43,44 and 45 to EIR No.36,as a result of the proposed
revisions to the Trump National project:
1.Landform,Geology,and Soils
2.Hydrology and Drainage
3.Biological Resources
4.Cultural and Scientific Resources
5.Aesthetics
6.Land Use and Relevant Planning
7.Circulation and Traffic
8.Air Resources
9.Noise
10.Public Services and Utilities
11.Population,Employment and Housing
12.Fiscal Impacts
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Section 4:That implementation of the proposed changes to the project would not require additional
mitigation measures or significant deletions/modifications to the mitigation measures included in the adopted
Driving Range MND or the overall project's Final EIR,as well as the Supplemental,Second Supplemental,and
Addends Nos.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,
29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44 and 45 to EIR No.36.
Section 5:While the implementation of mitigation measures as discussed in the adopted Driving
Range MND and Final EIR No.36 and the Supplemental,and the Second Supplemental,and Addenda EIR
Nos.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,
32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44 and 45 to EIR 36 will further reduce these impacts,it is not
possible to entirely eliminate cumulative impacts to the areas of concern listed in EIR No.36,above.
Therefore,the Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations,as provided in Final EIR No.36,are
hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 6:All findings,attachments and Statement of Overriding Considerations contained in
Resolution Nos.92-53,92-115,93-89,94-71,96-15,and 2006-62,as adopted by the City Council on June 1,
1992,December 7,1992,October 5,1993,September 6,1994,March 11,1996,September 3,1996,and
June 7,20(;)5 respectively,are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 7:The time within which the judicial review of the decision reflected in this Resolution,if
available,must be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure or any other
applicable short period of limitations.
Section 8:For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings contained in the staff
reports,minutes,and evidence presented at the public hearings,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes hereby approves Addendum NO.2 to the Driving Range Mitigated Negative Declaration,based on the
City Council's determination that the document was completed in compliance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act and State and local guidelines with respect thereto.
PASSED,APPROVED,and ADOPTED this 21 sl day of May 2013.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I,Carla Morreale,City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,hereby certify that the above Resolution No.
2013-_was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting held on May
21,2013.
City Clerk
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Exhibit "A"
ADDENDUM NO.2
TO
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE DRIVING RANGE
The City Council has reviewed the proposed Revision "CCC"to the Trump National Golf
Course Project,which is a request to remove the statement within Condition K-2b of
CUP No.163 that requires the Trump Organization obtain approval of the hedge species
from the California Coastal Commission prior to installation of the driving range hedge
that was approved by the City through Revision ZZ.
The approved request would not result in any new or increased impacts to the
environment that are not already analyzed within the Mitigated Negative Declaration
(MND)for the Driving Range,because it simply allows for a minor modification to
Condition K-2b of CUP No.163 to delete the requirement that the Applicant obtain
Coastal Commission approval of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species prior to its
installation.This portion of the condition is unnecessary because the Coastal
Commission already has jurisdiction regarding this issue due to the conditions of
approval of the Coastal Permit.Thus,regardless of the City's condition,the Coastal
Commission and the Coastal 8taff still need to determine if this species of tree satisfies
the conditions of approval of the Coastal Permit.
Therefore,there have been no substantial changes to the Project or to the environment
caused by the removal of the last sentence of Condition K-2b through Revision CCC that
would cause the Project to significantly impact the environment,nor does Revision CCC
affect a change that would impact the environment in any manner that was not
previously considered and mitigated to the extent feasible within the Driving Range
MND.
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Exhibit A1-16
RESOLUTION NO.2013·
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
CONDITIONALLY APPROVING REVISION "CCC"TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF
COURSE PROJECT,REVISING CONDITION K·2B OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO.163 TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENTTHAT THE APPLICANT OBTAIN COASTAL
COMMISSION APPROVAL OF THE NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE SPECIES
FOR THE PROPOSED HEDGE ON THE DRIVING RANGE
WHEREAS,an application package was filed by the Zuckerman Building Company and Palos
Verdes Land Holdings Company requesting approval of tentative parcel maps,vesting tentative tract
maps,conditional use permits,a coastal permit and a grading permit to allow the construction of a
Residential Planned Development of 120 single family dwelling units and for development of an 18-hole
golf course,a clubhouse and parking facilities on a 258 acre site bounded by Palos Verdes Drive South
on the north,Portuguese Bend Club and Community Association on the west,the Pacific Ocean on the
south and Los Angeles County Shoreline Park on the east;and,
WHEREAS,a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)was prepared and circulated for 45
days from June 7,1991 through July 22, 1991,in order to receive written comments on the adequacy of
the document from responsible agencies and the pUblic;and,
WHEREAS,subsequent to the circulation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report and
preparation of written responses,the applicant revised the scope of the project and reduced the number
of proposed single family residences to 40 units in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 and 43 in
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50667,and an 18 hole golf course with related facilities within the
boundaries of both Vesting Tentative Tract Maps,and,due to the changes in the project,an Addendum to
the Draft Environmental Impact Report (ADEIR)was prepared;and,
WHEREAS,based on review of the Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact Report,the City
determined that the information submitted in the ADEIR cited potential additional significant
environmental impacts that would be caused by the revised project,and directed preparation of a
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR).The SEIR,which incorporates information and
findings set forth in the Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact Report,was prepared and circulated
for 45 days from March 19,1992 through May 4,1992,during which time all interested parties were
notified of the circulation period and invited to present written comments to the information contained in
the SEIR,in conformance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act;and,
WHEREAS,on June 1,1992,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.92-53,certifying Environmental Impact Report No.36 and adopted Resolution Nos.92-54,
92-55,92-56 and 92-57,respectively approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos.50666 and 50667,
Tentative Parcel Map Nos.20970 and 23004,Conditional Use Permit Nos.162 and 163,Coastal Permit
No.103 and Grading Permit No.1541 for a Residential Planned Development consisting of a total of
eighty-three (83)single family dwelling units,an 18 hole pUblic golf course and public open space on
261.4 acres in Coastal Subregion Nos.7 and 8;and,
WHEREAS,on August 12,1992,after finding that an appeal of the City's approval of the project
raised a substantial issue,the California Coastal Commission denied Coastal Permit No.103,directed
the landowners to redesign the project to address the concerns raised by the Coastal Commission Staff
and remanded the project back to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for reconsideration;and,
WHEREAS,on December 7,1992,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.92-115 approving the Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and adopted
Resolution Nos.92-116, 92-117,92-118 and 92-119 approving Revisions to Vesting Tentative Tract Map
Nos.50666 and 50667,Tentative Parcel Map Nos.20970 and 23004,Conditional Use Permit Nos.162
and 163,Coastal Permit No.103,and Grading Permit No.1541 in order to address concerns raised by
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the Coastal Commission with regard to adequate provisions for public open space,public access and
habitat preservation;and,
WHEREAS,on April 15,1993,the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal
Development Permit No.A-5-RPV-93-5 (Le.Coastal Permit No.103),subject to additional conditions of
approval.
WHEREAS,on October 5,1993,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.93-89 approving a second Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and
adopted Resolution Nos.93-90, 93-91,93-92 and 93-93 respectively re-approving Vesting Tentative
Tract Map Nos.50666 and 50667,Tentative Parcel Map Nos.20970 and 23004,Conditional Use Permit
Nos.162 and 163,and Grading Permit No.1541 in order to comply with a Court mandate to provide
affordable housing in conjunction with the project,pursuant to Government Code Section 65590;and,
WHEREAS,on November 5,1993,the California Coastal Commission adopted revised and
expanded findings in conjunction with the project;and,
WHEREAS,on September 6,1994,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.94-71 approving a third Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and Adopted
Resolution Nos.94-72, 94-73, 94-74, 94-75,94-76 and 94-77,respectively,approving Revision "A"to the
approved Ocean Trails project,including,but not limited to,relocation of the golf course clubhouse from
the area southwest of the School District property to an area north of Half Way Point,locating the golf
course maintenance facility and four (4)affordable housing units southeast of the corner of Palos Verdes
Drive South and Paseo Del Mar,reducing the number of single family residential lots from eighty-three
(83)to seventy-five (75)and increasing the height of the golf course clubhouse from thirty (30)feet to
forty-eight (48)feet;and,
WHEREAS,on January 12,1995,the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal
Development Permit No.A-5-RPV-93-005A (Le.Coastal Permit No.103),thereby approving its first
amendment to the permit,subject to revised conditions of approval;and,
WHEREAS,on September 27,1995,the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal
Development Permit No.A-5-RPV-93-005A (Le.Coastal Permit No.103),thereby approving its second
amendment to the permit;and,
WHEREAS,on February 1,1996,the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal
Development Permit No.A-5-RPV-93-005A (Le.Coastal Permit No.103),thereby approving its third
amendment to the permit;and,
WHEREAS,on March 11,1996,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.96-15 approving a fourth Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and Adopted
Resolution Nos.96-16,and 96-17,respectively,approving Revision "B"to the approved Ocean Trails
project,including,but not limited to,modifying the approved alignment of Paseo del Mar ("A"Street/"J"
Bluff Road),revising the Conditions of Approval regarding several pUblic trails,and relocating the golf
course clubhouse approximately 80 feet to the west of its previously approved location;and,
WHEREAS,on July 11,1996,the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal Development
Permit No.A-5-RPV-93-005A (Le.Coastal Permit No.103),thereby approving its fourth amendment to
the permit,subject to revised conditions of approval;and,
WHEREAS,on September 3,1996,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.96-72 approving a fifth Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and Adopted
Resolution Nos.96-73, 96-74,96-75,96-76 and 96-77,respectively,approving Revision "C"to the
approved Ocean Trails project,including,but not limited to,relocation of two single family residential lots
in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50667 from the end of Street "A"to the end of Street "C",revisions to
the boundaries of open space Lots B,C,G and H,conversion the split-level lots in Vesting Tentative
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Tract Map No.50667 to single-level lots,revisions to the golf course layout,revisions the public trail
system,combination of parallel trails easements,construction of a paved fire access road west of the
Ocean Terraces Condominiums and amendments to several Conditions of Approval and Mitigation
Measures to modify the required timing for compliance;and,
WHEREAS,on September 9,1997,the Planning Commission of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes adopted P.C.Resolution No.97-44 approving Revision "0"to the Ocean Trails project,which
involved an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No.162 (Residential Planned Development)to modify
the minimum rear yard setbacks on Lot Nos.6 through 9 to provide an adequate buffer between the
proposed residences and the potential brush fires that may occur on the adjacent habitat area;and,
WHEREAS,on April 21,1998,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.98-32 approving Revision "E"to the Ocean Trails project,which involved an amendment
to Conditional Use Permit No.163 (Golf Course)to modify the bonding requirements for the golf course
improvements;and,
WHEREAS,on June 16,1998,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution.No.98-59,approving Revision "F"to the Ocean Trails project,which involved,modifying the
configuration of Streets "C"and "0"and Lot Nos.1 through 13 of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50667
to accommodate the final location of the Foundation Setback Line,and a revision to Conditional Use
Permit No.162 (Residential Planned Development)to address maximum building height;and,
WHEREAS,on July 14,1998,the Planning Commission adopted P.C.Resolution Nos.98-26 and
98-27,thereby recommending approval of Addendum NO.6 to EIR No.36 and Revision "G"to
Conditional Use Permit No.163 to the City Council;and,
WHEREAS,on August 18,1998,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.98-76 approving Addendum No.6 to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the
proposed Revision "G"to the Ocean Trails project,which included:1)an 18%increase in the size of the
clubhouse from 27,000 square feet to 32,927 square feet;2)an increase in the size of the maintenance
facility from 6,000 square feet to 9,504 square feet;3)a two foot increase in the upslope height of the
maintenance facility building;and,4)relocation of the maintenance building and reconfiguration of the
maintenance facility parking lot;and,
WHEREAS,on February 2,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.99-10 approving Addendum No.7 to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the
proposed Revision "H"to the Ocean Trails project,which included:changing 6 of the residential lots
within VTTM 50667 from flat pad lots to split level lots,lowering the overall pad elevation for each lot,and
lowering Street 'B'within the subdivision,and lowering the pad elevation for 6 other lots within the
subdivision.Additionally,the approval included the modification of the project's mitigation measures and
conditions of approval to allow the permitted construction hours for the entire Ocean Trails project to be
expanded to include Sundays through March 21,1999;and,
WHEREAS,on May 4,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.99-29 approving Addendum No.8 to Environmental Impact Report No.35 and the
proposed Revision "I"to the Ocean Trails project,which included a change to the design of the storm
drain facilities of the Ocean Trails project from a tunneled pipe system to the existing on-site canyons.
Revision "I"only amended the drainage for the east side of the Ocean Trails project,involving La Rotonda
Canyon;and,
WHEREAS,on June 2,1999,Landslide C at the Ocean Trails site was re-activated;and,
WHEREAS,on July 20,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.99-55 approving Addendum No.9 to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the
proposed Revision "J"to the Ocean Trails project,which included:1),the conditions requiring the
establishment of a maintenance district be revised by eliminating the maintenance district and having the
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golf course owner be the sole responsible entity for maintenance thereby excluding the future residential
homeowners;2)withdrawn by applicant;3),the timing of the installation of ornamental fencing on each
residential lot be delayed until prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy;4),delay the construction of
two trails within VTTM 50666 from the Second Stage to the Third Stage of phasing within the Public
Amenities Plan;5),lower the approved residential bUilding pad elevations and create split-level pads in
VTTM No.50666;6),delay the payment of traffic impact fees to prior to Final Map No.50666;7),allow an
increase in total building area of the clubhouse by permitting a basement space;8),withdrawn by
applicant;and 9),revise the hours permitted for golf course landscape gardening;and,
WHEREAS,on May 16,2000,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.2000-27 approving Addendum No.10 to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the
proposed Revision "K"to the Ocean Trails project,which allowed a portion of the golf course to open for
play before all of the required public amenities have been completed due to delays caused by the failure
of landslide C on June 2,1999;and,
WHEREAS,on June 21,2000,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.2000-38 certifying a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to Environmental
Impact Report No.36,adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Program,adopting a Statement of Overriding
Considerations,and the proposed Revision "l"to the Ocean Trails project,for the repair of landslide C at
Ocean Trails;and,
WHEREAS,on July 18,2000,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision M to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving an amendment to the Habitat Conservation
Plan (HCP),an amendment to the HCP Implementing Agreement,and approval of a Conservation
Easement over the lower portion of Shoreline Park;and,
WHEREAS,on September 5,2000,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
approved Revision N to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
amending the project to accommodate a change to the design of the storm drain facilities of the Ocean
Trails project from a tunneled pipe system to the existing on-site canyons.Revision "N"only amended
the drainage for the west side of the Ocean Trails project,involving Forrestal Canyon;and,
WHEREAS,on February 20,2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision P to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving an amendment to allow Ocean Trails an
extension of time to provide 4 on-site affordable housing units for rent from "prior to one year of the
opening of the clubhouse"to "prior to the opening of the 18-hole golf course";and,
WHEREAS,on August 19,2003,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "T"to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving an amendment to allow an expansion to the
Clubhouse Building;and,
WHEREAS,on November 5,2003,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "U"to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving an additional expansion to the Clubhouse
Building;and,
WHEREAS,on April 20,2004,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "V"to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby allowing:1)basement areas of one-story structures to
be excluded from the existing 30%"Maximum Habitable Space"requirement,but require that the
basement habitable area be added to the first floor habitable area in complying with the "Maximum
Habitable Space Square Footage"requirement;2)permitting a change in the height of lot #2 to allow for
a subterranean garage;and 3)permitted construction of retaining walls and access to the proposed
subterranean garage;and,
WHEREAS,on June 7,2005,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "W"to the Trump National Golf Club project thereby revising CUP No.162,CUP No.163,
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VTTM50666,and Grading Permit No.1541 to accommodate a new driving range in place of 16
residential lots within VTTM50666;and,
WHEREAS,on May 2,2006,the City Council approved Revision "Z"to the Trump National Golf
Club project to revise Conditional Use Permit No.163 to allow a change in the golf course design to
permit an increase in height for Waterfall #1 and new back tees on Hole #2,and to revise Grading Permit
No.1541,to allow an additional temporary 3-month opening of the golf course and driving range to the
public;and,
WHEREAS,on March 20,2007,the City Council approved Revision "BB"to Conditional Use
Permit No.163 and a Variance,thereby overturning the Planning Commission's decision to deny the
request for a 70'tall flagpole on the sUbject property;and,
WHEREAS,on December 18,2007,the City Council denied Revision "GG"to Conditional Use
Permit No.163,thereby denying a 12'high ficus hedge located at the western edge of the existing Driving
Range;and,
WI;iEREAS,on July 19,2011,the City Council denied Revision "TT"to Conditional Use Permit
No.163,thereby denying two proposed varying height ficus hedges located at the western edge of the
existing Driving Range;and,
WHEREAS,on January 31,2012,the City Council approved Revision "ZZ"to Conditional Use
Permit No.163,thereby approving a varying height New Zealand Christmas Tree hedge located at the
western edge of the existing Driving Range;and,
WHEREAS,VH Property Corp.,submitted an application to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
requesting approval of Revision "CCC"to the Trump National Golf Club project to revise Condition K-2b
within CUP No.163,to delete the requirement that the Applicant obtain Coastal Commission approval
of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species for the proposed hedge on the Driving Range;and,
WHEREAS,a Notice of Public Hearing for the Revision "CCC"request to be heard by the City
Council on May 21,2013,was published in the Peninsula News on Thursday,May 2,2013,mailed to all
property owners within a 500'radius of the subject site,mailed to all neighboring homeowner
associations,mailed to the Trump National interested parties list and posted on the City's list-server
messaging system for the Trump National project;and,
WHEREAS,pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,Public
Resources Code Sections 21000 et.seq.("CEQA"),the State CEQA Guidelines,California Code of
Regulations,Title 14,Sections 15000 et.seq.,the City's Local CEQA Guidelines,and Government Code
Section 65952.5(e)(Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement),on May 16,2013,copies of the draft
Addendum NO.2 to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving Range were distributed to the City
Council and prior to taking action on the proposed project,the City Council independently reviewed and
considered the information and findings contained in Addendum No.2;and,
WHEREAS,on May 21,2013,after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the Development
Code,the City Council held a public hearing to consider draft Addendum No.2 to the Driving Range
Mitigated Negative Declaration,and Revision CCC for a proposed revision to Condition K-2b regarding
the hedge on the Driving Range,at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be
heard and present evidence;and,
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES
HEREBY FIND,DETERMINE,AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:The Applicant's request for Revision CCC is a request to delete the last sentence of
Condition K-2b of CUP No.163,which would delete the requirement for the Applicant to obtain Coastal
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Commission approval of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species prior to installation of the New Zealand
Christmas Tree hedge on the Driving Range.
Section 2:Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines,approval of
Addendum NO.2 to the previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)for the Driving Range,
rather than the preparation of a new MND,is appropriate for the consideration of the proposed revisions
to the Trump National Golf Club project,based on the following findings:
1.That subsequent changes proposed to the project do not require important revisions to
the previous MND,since there are no new environmental impacts that have been
identified,which were not considered in the previous MND.This is so,since the proposed
changes identified above and attached Exhibit "A"to Addendum NO.2 would not result in
any new or increased impacts to the environment that are not already analyzed within the
MND.
More specifically,the proposal is only to a minor modification to Condition K-2b of CUP
No.163 to delete the requirement that the Applicant obtain Coastal Commission approval
of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species prior to its installation.This portion of the
condition is unnecessary because the Coastal Commission already has jurisdiction over
this matter by virtue of the Coastal Permit and would need to approve the species
regardless of the portion of the City's Condition K-2b that is proposed to be removed.
Therefore,there have been no substantial changes to the Project or to the environment
caused by the proposed Revision CCC that would cause the Project to significantly
impact the environment,nor does the proposed Revision CCC affect a change that would
impact the environment in any manner that was not previously considered and mitigated
to the extent feasible within the Driving Range MND.
2.That substantial changes to the project would not occur with respect to the circumstances
under whiCh the project is undertaken,which would require important revisions to the
previous MND,since,as noted in #1 above,there are no new environmental impacts that
were not considered in the previous MND.
3.That there is no new information of substantial importance to the project which indicates
that this approved change (Revision CCC)will have one or more significant effects not
discussed previously in the MND;that significant effects previously examined will not be
substantially more severe than shown in the MND;that no mitigation measures or
alternatives,previously found not to be feasible,would now in fact be feasible and would
substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project;or that no mitigation
measures or alternatives which were not previously considered in the MND,would now
substantially lessen one or more significant effects of the environment.
Section 3:Pursuant to Section 17.60.050 of the Development Code,in approving the request for
Revision "ccc"to CUP No.163 the City Council finds that:
a.As approved through Revision ZZ (Resolution No.2012-04),the City Council previously
determined that the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed hedge and for all of
the yards,setbacks,walls,fences,landscaping and other features required by this title or by conditions
imposed under this section to integrate said use with those on adjacent land and within the neighborhood.
Further,the approval of Revision CCC for a minor change to Condition K-2b of CUP No.163 (through
Revision ZZ)to remove a portion of the condition as stated in Section 1 above does not change this
determ ination.
b.As approved through Revision ZZ (Resolution No.2012-04),the City Council previously
determined that the proposed hedge will not cause any increase in use of the subject golf course site and
therefore will not generate any increase in the use of streets,highways or necessitate additional parking
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spaces at the site.As such,the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways sufficient to
carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use.Further,the approval of Revision CCC
for a minor change in Condition K-2b of CUP No.163 (through Revision ZZ)to remove a portion of the
condition as stated in Section 1 above does not change this determination.
c.As previously approved by the City Council through Revision ZZ (Resolution No.2012-04),it has
been determined that the In approving the proposed hedge at the specific location that has been
proposed,there will not be a significant adverse effect on adjacent property because,in considering the
expansive views from existing residences and the public right of way of Palos Verdes Drive South,
although the proposed hedge will slightly encroach into views,the proposed hedge does not adversely
effect the overall panoramic view nor create "significant"view impairment as defined through the City's
Municipal Code and View Guidelines and thus will not have a significant adverse effect.Further,the
approval of Revision CCC for a minor change in Condition K-2b of CUP No.163 (through Revision ZZ)to
remove a portion of the condition as stated in Section 1 above does not change this determination.
d.As previously approved by the City Council through Revision ZZ (Resolution No.2012-04),it has
been determined that the proposal is not contrary to the General Plan because the General Plan (Page
189 -Figure 41)has identified views and vistas that overlook the project site from Palos Verdes Drive
South.Additionally,a Goal of the General Plan (Page 176)states,
"Palos Verdes Peninsula is graced with views and vistas of the surrounding Los Angeles basin
and coastal region.Because of its unique geographic form and coastal resources,these views
and vistas are a significant resource to residents and to many visitors,as they provide a rare
means of experiencing the beauty of the peninsula and the Los Angeles region.It is the
responsibility of the City to preserve these views and vistas for the public benefit and,where
appropriate,the City should strive to enhance and restore these resources,the visual character of
the City,and provide and maintain access for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.
Because the hedge's encroachment upon views is minimal as described in paragraphs "a"and "c"above,
the proposed hedge does not conflict with this Goal nor any other goals or policies of the General Plan.
Further,the approval of Revision CCC for a minor change in Condition K-2b of CUP No.163 (through
Revision ZZ)to remove a portion of the condition as stated in Section 1 above does not change this
determination.
e.As approved previously by the City Council through Revision ZZ (Resolution No.2012-04),it has
been determined that the proposal is located within the "Natural","Socio/cultural",and "Urban
Appearance"overlay control districts established by Municipal Code Chapter 17.40,and the proposed
hedge is consistent with all applicable requirements of that chapter specifically due to the minor affect
upon views by the proposed project as described in paragraphs "a"and "c"above.Further,the
approval of Revision CCC for a minor change in Condition K-2b of CUP No.163 (through Revision ZZ)to
remove a portion of the condition as stated in Section 1 above does not change this determination.
f.As approved previously by the City Council through Revision ZZ (Resolution No.2012-04),it has
been determined that a revision to an existing condition of approval (condition K-2b of CUP No.163)is
necessary to protect the health,safety and general welfare because it clarifies that the Coastal
Commission,rather than the City,is responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the conditions
of the Coastal Permit.This change will eliminate confusion about this issue,which benefits the public
welfare by conserving City resources and eliminating the potential for inconsistent interpretations of the
conditions of the Coastal Permit.Specifically,in Resolution No.2012-04,the existing condition K-2b was
revised to ensure that the proposed hedge is planted and maintained at the exact approved height and
length and does not increase in height or length so as not to affect views more than what is proposed.
Revision CCC is a minor change to Condition K-2b of CUP No.163 to clarify the responsibility for the
enforcement and interpretation of the conditions of the Coastal Permit is with the Coastal Commission,
and the following modification to Condition K-2b shall take affect with this approval:(strikethrough text for
text deleted):
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K-2.b.Landscaping within the project area shall be planted in such a manner so that views from
adjacent properties and any public right-of-way are not affected
The Applicant may install and maintain a New Zealand Christmas Tree hedge at a location and height
(9.8'high at its northern end and gradually decreasing in height to 6.0'high at its southerly end)that will
not exceed the height shown on the Site Plan that was approved and determined not to affect a view by the
City Council on January 17,2012,through Resolution No.2012-04.Further,once planted,the hedge shall
be maintained at or below said height and shall not grow further north than the GPS coordinates of "Post
1 "andfurther south than the GPS coordinates of "Post 3"as shown on the certified surveyed plan,which
is Exhibit B to Resolution No.2012-04 and titled "Driving Range Proposed Silhouette Posts Location -
Survey Date 12-02-2011".As part ofsaid installation,the Applicant shall also install and maintain stakes
within the hedge that will represent the approved height and length of the hedge.Said stakes shall be
installed at intervals no greater than 5'apart and shall be surveyed to their height and overall length with
a certification stamped by a licensed surveyor that will also include the GPS coordinates for the southerly
and northerly end stakes.Further,after said hedge has been installed,the hedge shall be
trimmed/maintained no later than within the first week (seven calendar days)ofeach month to ensure that
the'height and length of the hedge does not exceed the approved height and length as represented by the
stakes.Ifat any time,upon investigation by City Staff,it appears that the stakes have been altered so that
it affects their height and/or length,then at the request ofthe City,and subject to the review and approval
by the Community Development Director,the Applicant shall re-survey and re-certifY the height of the
stakes and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that they represent the maximum permitted height
and/or length of the hedge.If the Applicant does not maintain the hedge at or below its maximum height
and length according to this condition,and if the Applicant fails to take corrective action to come into
compliance with this condition within 30 days following notification by the Community Development
Director,the City and/or its landscape maintenance contractor shall be permitted and is authorized by the
property owner to access the property and remove the hedge.All costs associated with the City's removal
of said hedge shall be paid by the property owner to the City within 30 days of the property owner
receiving an invoice for said costs.FurtheFmel'e,pl'iel'te the instaYatien 9jan)'New Zealand Chl'istmas
Tree hedge at the western edge 9jthe Driving Range pel'the City Ceuncil's afJPfflval en January 17,2()12,
the Applicant shall ebtain appffl"'flljfflm the Ca!ifernia Ceastal Cemmissien Iel'said hedge species te be
lecated en the Driving Range.
Section 4:For the forgoing reasons,and based on information and findings contained in the
public record,including the staff reports,minutes,records of proceedings,and evidence presented at the
public hearings,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby conditionally approves
Revision "CCC"to Conditional Use Permit No.163,with associated conditions of approval that are
attached in Exhibit "A",which are necessary to protect the public health,safety and general welfare.All
other conditions of approval that have been imposed on this project shall remain in effect and are
incorporated herein.
Section 5:The time within which the judicial review of the decision reflected in this Resolution,if
available,must be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure or any
other applicable short period of limitations.
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PASSED,APPROVED,and ADOPTED this 21 st day of May 2013.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I,Carla Morreale,City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,hereby certify that the above Resolution
No.2013-_was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting
held on May 21,2013.
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.2013-_.EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.163 -AMENDMENT TO REVISION "CCC"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT
A,DEVELOPER AGREEMENT
1.Within thirty (30)days of approval of Revision "CCC"to the Conditional Use Permit,the
developers shall submit,in writing,a statement that they have read,understand and agree to all of
the conditions of approval contained in this exhibit.
2.The developer shall fund an alternative water source study in an amount not to exceed fifty
thousand (50,000)dollars.The purpose of the study shall be to investigate the feasibility of
developing various alternative water sources for support of the golf course and related facilities
including such alternatives as desalinization,reverse osmosis and other similar technologies,
water reclamation,use of de-watering wells,etc.However,upon written request,the City Council
may waive or delay the requirement to prepare said study.
3.If there are drought conditions at the time the golf course is developed,or if for any other reason
the availability of water is scarce,the developer or its successor in interest shall contribute its
proportionate share of the cost of developing new water sources for the City,including off-site
development,identified in the study required in Condition A,2.The City or other responsible
agency shall determine the amount of the proportionate share by conducting the necessary
studies.However,upon written request,the City Council may waive or delay the payment of the
contribution,contingent on a determination by the City Council that an alternative water source
stUdy is necessary pursuant to Condition A,2.
4.Approval of this Conditional Use Permit is conditioned upon the applicant entering into an
agreement with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes within twenty (20)days of the date of this
approval,sUbject to approval by the City Attorney,to indemnify and defend the City against all
damages,claims,judgements,and litigation costs,including,without limitation,attorney's fees
awarded to a prevailing party,arising from the approval of the project and all issues related
thereto.
B.PERMIT EXPIRATION AND COMPLETION DEADLINE
1.Pursuant to Development Code Section 17.86.070 (formally 17.67.090),this permit shall expire
within twenty four (24)months from the date that the Coastal Permit associated with this
Conditional Use Permit is approved by the last responsible agency approval,unless a grading
permit for the golf course and building permits for the clubhouse structure have been applied for
and are being diligently pursued.Extensions of up to one (1)year each may be granted by the
City Council,if requested in writing prior to expiration.
2.If rough grading for the golf course and construction to the point of foundation inspection for the
clubhouse structure has not been completed within twenty four (24)months from the date of
bUilding permit issuance,the Conditional Use Permit shall expire and be of no further effect,
unless,prior to expiration,a written request for extension is filed with the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement and is granted by the City Council.Otherwise,a new Conditional
Use Permit must be approved prior to further development.
C.GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE
1.The golf clubhouse shall be located west of the terminus of Street "A"(Paseo Del Mar extension),
in the area generally described as east of Forrestal Canyon,south of the single family Lot Nos.6,
7,and 8 located on Street "B",and north of Half Way Point Park,as shown on "Site Plan for
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Conditional Use Permit Amended Map No.2,"dated June 19,1996,prepared by ESCO
Engineering Service Corporation,and dated as received by the City on August 2,1996.No
portion of the golf course clubhouse shall be located in areas currently zoned Open Space Hazard
(OH).A minimum factor of safety of 1.5 shall be demonstrated for the clubhouse structure.If the
developer is unable to provide for a minimum factor of safety of 1.5 using mechanical methods,
including but not limited to de-watering wells,or if the clubhouse location is modified for any other
reason,the developer shall submit an application for a revision to this Conditional Use Permit,for
review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council prior to recordation of any
Final Map.
2.The size,height,design and placement of the clubhouse shall substantially conform to the plans
reviewed by the City Council,which are entitled "Proposed Club House Expansion and Remodel",
prepared by Envirotechno,dated June 11,2003 and dated as received by the City on October 30,
2003.The maximum size of the Clubhouse shall be 41,281 square feet.Any increases to the size
of the structure shall require approval of an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit by the City
Council.Further,the Basement Space can only be utilized provided that the developer obtains all
necessary approvals and permits from the Building Department and Fire Department.
3.The public rest rooms on the lower level of the clubhouse shall be increased in size to include a
minimum of four (4)water closets in the women's facility and one (1)water closet and two (2)
urinals in the men's facility.The design,orientation and signage of this facility shall clearly
encourage use by the public visiting the adjacent park and access trails.The final design of the
public rest rooms shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director of Planning,Building
and Code Enforcement.
4.The height of the clubhouse shall conform to the requirements of Variance No.380,as specified
in Resolution No.94-77.
D.AFFORDABLE HOUSING
1.The developer shall provide a minimum of four (4)dwelling units on-site as rental housing,which
shall be affordable to very low to low income households.These units shall be provided on-site in
conjunction with development of the golf course.Each unit shall contain at least 850 square foot
of living space and two bedrooms.A minimum of two enclosed parking spaces shall be provided
for each unit.The units shall be available for rent prior to the opening of the 18-hole golf course.
A covenant which guarantees that the affordable units shall not revert to market rate for a
minimum period of thirty years shall be recorded no later than the date of recordation of the final
map.
Project management,including tenant selection and income monitoring,shall be provided in a
manner to be approved by the City.First priority for the units shall be given to very low to low
income employees of the Ocean Trails project.Second priority shall be given to persons within
very low to low income levels working within four miles of the City's coastal zone.Third priority
shall be given to persons within very low to low income levels,regardless of the location of
employment (if employed).
2.The total number of on-site market-rate dwelling units shall be limited to one dwelling unit per
buildable acre of land.However,as an incentive to the developer to provide affordable housing,the
four (4)affordable dwelling units to be provided on-site,pursuant to Condition D.1 above,shall be
allowed to exceed the one dwelling unit per buildable acre maximum.However,in no event shall
more than 63 units (both market-rate and affordable)be constructed on the total project site,which
includes Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos.50666 and 50667.
3.The developer shall provide a minimum of two (2)dwelling units off-site as rental housing,which shall
be affordable to very low to low income households.The off-site units shall be located in the City,
either within the City's coastal zone or within three miles thereof,and shall not already be designated
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for or used by persons or families of very low to moderate income levels.The units shall contain at
least 850 square feet of habitable space and two bedrooms.The units shall be available for rent
within 30 days after the issuance of the Department of Real Estate's "White Report"for Tract No.
50666 and prior to the sale of any residential lot within Tract No.50666.The developer shall notify
the City within 5 business days after the Department of Real Estate issues the "White Report".The
units shall remain affordable to very low to low income households for a period of at least thirty years
after initial occupancy at the affordable rate.
Project management,including tenant selection and income monitoring,shall be provided in a
manner to be approved by the City.First priority for the units shall be given to very low to low
income employees of the Ocean Trails project.Second priority shall be given to persons within
very low to low levels working within four miles of the City's coastal zone.Third priority shall be
given to persons within very low to low income levels,regardless of the location of employment (if
employed).
4.The on-site affordable housing units shall be located near the southeast intersection of Palos
Verdes Drive South and Paseo Del Mar,provided that mechanical methods including,but not
limited to de-watering wells,are utilized to ensure a minimum factor of safety of 1.5 for the
affordable housing units.Additionally,no portion of the affordable housing units shall be located
in areas currently zoned Open Space Hazard (OH).If the developer is unable to provide for a
minimum factor of safety of 1.5 using mechanical methods,or if the location of the affordable
housing complex is modified for any other reason,the developer shall submit an application for a
revision to this Conditional Use Permit,for review and approval by the Planning Commission and
City Council prior to recordation of any Final Map,or issuance of the grading permit,whichever
occurs first.
5.The size,height,design and placement of the affordable housing complex shall substantially
conform to the plans reviewed by the Planning Commission,which are entitled "Ocean Trails
Clubhouse"(site plan,floor plans and elevations),prepared by Klages Carter Vail and Partners,
dated May 1,1994 and dated as received by the City on August 5,1994.However,the required
parking shall be modified to include a minimum of eight (8)enclosed garage spaces,pursuant to
Condition 0.1 above.Prior to issuance of building permits for the complex,the final design of the
affordable housing complex shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement.The developer of the affordable housing complex
shall be required to participate in any Design Review Committee ("DRC")or similar body
processes in place at the City at the time development and construction plans for the affordable
housing units are submitted.
6.The unenclosed guest parking spaces associated with the affordable housing complex shall be
designed in such a manner as to blend with the single family residential appearance of the
complex.Prior to the issuance of building permits for the complex,the final design of the guest
parking spaces shall be submitted for review and approval of the Director of Planning,Building
and Code Enforcement.
E.GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE FACILITY
1.The golf course maintenance facility shall be located near the southeast intersection of Palos
Verdes Drive South and Paseo Del Mar and the affordable housing complex,prOVided that
mechanical methods including,but not limited to de-watering wells,are utilized to ensure a
minimum factor of safety of 1.5 for the maintenance structure.Additionally,no portion of the golf
course maintenance structure shall be located in areas currently zoned Open Space Hazard (OH).
If the developer is unable to provide for a minimum factor of safety of 1.5 using mechanical
methods,or if the location of the golf course maintenance facility is modified for any other reason,
the developer shall submit an application for a revision to this Conditional Use Permit,for review
and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council prior to recordation of any Final Map,
or issuance of the grading permit,whichever occurs first.
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2.The size,height,design and placement of the golf course maintenance facility shall sUbstantially
conform to the plans reviewed by the Planning Commission,which are entitled "Ocean Trails at
Palos Verdes"prepared by HRMA Inc.,dated as received by the City on July 13,1998.Prior to
issuance of building permits for the facility,the final design of the maintenance facility shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Director of Planning,BUilding and Code Enforcement for
conformance with the plans approved by the Planning Commission on July 14,1998.The
Maintenance Facility,including the 75-space overflow parking lot and 25-space employee parking
lot shall be completed and a final certificate of use and occupancy shall be obtained prior to the
opening of the 18-hole golf course.
3.The maximum ridge height of the maintenance facility shall not exceed a height of 24 feet over the
equipment storage area and 26 feet over the repair shops and offices.Ridge height certification
is required at building framing inspection.
4.The golf course maintenance facility shall be enclosed by a maximum six (6)foot high,decorative
block wall.The final location of the wall shall be subject to the review and approval of the Director
of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,prior to the issuance of building permits for the
facility.
F.DESIGN OF THE GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGE
1.The design and layout of the 18 hole golf course shall substantially conform to the plans reviewed
by the Planning Commission,which are entitled "Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit Amended
Map No.2,"dated June 19,1996,prepared by ESCO Engineering Service Corporation,and dated
as received by the City on August 2,1996.Prior to commencement of the construction of the golf
course,the final design of the golf course shall be submitted for review by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement and subsequently submitted for review and approval by
the City Council for compliance with the plan referenced in this condition.The final design of the
golf course shall identify the layout of the golf course holes and other improvements,including
drainage structures,utility easements,golf cart paths,public trails and beach access.Wherever
possible,the final design of the golf course shall minimize any conflict between the use of the golf
holes and the public trails.
2.Any changes in the project which results in significant changes in the development characteristics
of the approved conceptual plan per Condition F.1 above,shall require that an application for a
revision to the Conditional Use Permit be filed.The scope of the review shall be limited to the
request for modification of any items reasonably related to the request,and shall be sUbject to
approval by the City Council.Before any minor changes are made to the development,the
Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement shall report to the City Council a
determination of significance.
3.Prior to issuance of any grading permit,the developer shall submit a final Public Amenities Plan,
including signage,specific design standards and placement for all trails,vista points and parking
facilities,and other amenities consistent with the Conceptual Trails Plan and subject to the review
of the Recreation and Parks Committee,the Director of Planning,Building and Code
Enforcement,the Director of Public Works,and the Director of Parks and Recreation,and
approval by the City Council.The Public Amenities Plan shall be in substantial conformance with
the program described in the "Ocean Trails Conceptual Public Amenities and Coastal Access
Program for Rancho Palos Verdes Subregion 7",dated July 1994 and dated as received by the
City on July 22,1994.
4.Prior to recordation of the Final Map,any additional acreage needed to increase the size or area
for the golf course and related uses shall be obtained by reducing the acreage currently
designated for residential purposes within Tract 50666,Tract 50667,or a combination thereof,
provided a minimum of thirty (30)percent of the area within each tract remains for Common Open
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Space.Any additional acreage needed to increase the area of the golf course shall not result in a
reduction in the acreage of land to be dedicated or restricted for public open space uses as
shown on the approved Ocean Trails Plan.
5.Any artificial water features (water hazards,fountains,artificial lakes,etc.)associated with the golf
course are subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code
Enforcement,prior to the issuance of a grading permit.Such features shall be permitted,subject
to the conditions that they be lined to prevent percolation of water into the soil and are charged
with reclaimed and appropriately treated water when available from related uses after such
features are initially established.The reclaimed water stored in any artificial water features shall
be used to supplement the irrigation systems required to maintain the golf course.The operation
of the water features and reclaimed water shall be subject to all applicable health code
requirements.If there are any violations in this condition of approval,or if such features create a
public nuisance at any time (visual appearance,odor,etc.).approval of such features may be
revoked through a public hearing before the Planning Commission,where mitigation including
draining,filling,and re-Iandscaping may be imposed.
6.AnY,accessory structures associated with the golf course,including but not limited to a snack
shop,convenience and comfort facilities,or similar structures,shall not exceed sixteen (16)feet in
height unless a minor revision to the Conditional Use Permit and a Variance are granted by the
Planning Commission.
7.The design and layout of the driving range shall SUbstantially conform to the plans reviewed by the
City Council,which are entitled "Ocean Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed amendment
Tentative Tract No.50666,dated February 2,2005",prepared by ESCO Engineering Service
Corporation.Prior to commencement of the construction of the driving range,the final
design/grading permit of the golf course shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director
of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement for compliance with the plan referenced in this
condition.The final design/grading plan of the driving range shall identify the layout of the driving
range and other improvements,including drainage structures,utility easements,golf cart paths,
and public trails.Wherever possible,the final design of the driving range shall minimize any
conflict between the use of the golf holes and the public trails.
8.Any changes in the project which results in significant changes in the development characteristics
of the approved conceptual plan per Condition F.7 above,shall require that an application for a
revision to the Conditional Use Permit be filed.The scope of the review shall be limited to the
request for modification of any items reasonably related to the request,and shall be SUbject to
approval by the City Council.Before any minor changes are made to the development,the
Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement shall report to the City Council a
determination of significance.
9.SUbject to review and approval by the Department of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,
the City Geologist and the City's Water Feature Consultant,per Revision "z"to CUP No.163,the
Applicant shall be permitted to raise the height of Waterfall #1 and the Back Tees of Hole #2
according to the "As-Built Topography Plans",dated September 8,2005 and November 4,2005,
which were prepared by ESCO Engineering Service Corporation.The shrubs planted adjacent to
and immediately north of the Back Tees of Hole #2 shall be removed.No landscaping shall be
planted in the immediate vicinity of the Back Tees of Hole #2 that exceeds the height of the tee
elevation and all landscaping in the immediate vicinity shall be maintained at a height not to
exceed the tee height.
G.OPERATION OF THE GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGE
1.Approval of this Conditional Use Permit is contingent upon the concurrent and continuous
operation of the primary components of the project,which are the golf course, driving range and
clubhouse.If either use is discontinued,this Conditional Use Permit will be null and void.If the
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landowner or the landowner's successor in interest seeks to change the uses which have been
designated,the landowner must file an application for a major modification of the Conditional Use
Permit with the City.At that time,the Planning Commission may impose such conditions as it
deems necessary upon the proposed use and may consider all issues relevant to the proposed
change of use,including,but not limited to,whether the entire Conditional Use Permit should be
revoked.
2.The hours of operation of the clubhouse may be limited by the City Council based on the
determination that excessive sound is audible from surrounding residential properties.
3.Deliveries utilizing vehicles over forty (40)feet in length shall be limited to the hours of 5:00 a.m.
to 9:00 p.m.Monday through Friday,and 7:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.on Saturday and Sunday.Other
vehicles shall be allowed to make deliveries 24 hours a day.
4.Prior to the opening of the golf course and/or driving range,the use of gardening equipment shall
be controlled by a Golf Course Maintenance Plan which is subject to review and approval by the
Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,based on an analysis of equipment noise
lev~ls and potential impacts to neighboring residents.The Plan shall be submitted for formal
review by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement within 3 months after the first
day that the golf course and/or driving range opens for play and annually thereafter for the life of
the golf course and/or driving range.At the 3-month review and at each subsequent annual
review,the Director may determine that the Plan needs to be revised to address potential noise
impacts.The Director may also determine that additional review periods and/or other conditions
shall be applied to the Maintenance Plan.
Further,if the City receives any justified noise complaints that are caused by the maintenance of
the golf course and/or driving range,as verified by the Director of Planning,Building and Code
Enforcement,upon receipt of notice from the City,the owner(s)of the golf course shall respond to
said verified complaint by notifying the City and implementing corrective measures within 24 hours
from time of said notice.
The Director's decision on any matter concerning the golf course/driving range maintenance may
be appealed to the City Council.This condition shall apply to all golf course owners,present and
future.Any violations of this condition may result in revocation of this Conditional Use Permit and
subsequent cease of golf course/driving range play.
5.No on-site repair or delivery of equipment and/or materials shall be permitted before 7:00 a.m.or
after 4:00 p.m.,except for repair of golf course equipment within enclosed structures.
6.Prior to the installation of landscaping on the golf course,the developer shall submit a green
waste management and recycling program for review and approval by the Directors of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement and Public Works.
7.The operator of the golf facilities shall participate in the City's recycling program.
8.The City hereby reserves the right to increase the golf tax established by Ordinance No.291 on
the golf course use to which the developer and any successors in interest to the developer and
any owner(s)and/or operator(s)of the golf course shall not object.Written notice of this condition
shall be provided to any purchaser(s)prior to the close of escrow and/or operator(s)of the golf
course prior to the execution of any lease or contract agreement to operate the golf course.
9.Any future heliport proposed with this development shall be subject to a new and separate
Conditional Use Permit.No heliport is permitted with this approval.
10.The golf course and driving range shall be used during daylight hours (dawn to dusk)only.There
shall be no lighting of the driving range or golf course.
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11.If it is determined by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that use of the
driving range is causing significant hazardous impacts to public safety resulting from stray golf
balls causing injury to persons or property,upon notice by the Director,the owner shall change the
type of golf ball being utilized for the driving range from a "regulation"golf ball to a "low-impact"
golf ball.If the use of "low-impact"golf balls does not prove successful in resolving the hazardous
impacts,according to the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,then the Applicant
shall meet the requirements of Mitigation Measure H-4.
12.Through a public hearing,the City Council shall conduct a review of the driving range and its
operations in one year after a Certificate of Use and Occupancy has been issued for the driving
range.
13.The driving range and all practice putting greens shall be available for use by the general public at
all times that the golf course is open to the general public,provided that users of the driving range
and practice putting greens are dressed in the same attire that is required to playa round of golf
on the golf course.Such attire shall be as follows:
Men must have collard shirt (Turtle Neck and Mock Turtle Neck acceptable),shorts
permissible but need to be Bermuda length;shorts and or trousers may not be of denim
materials (No Levis).Golf shoes recommended but tennis shoes or any other type of
sneaker may be worn -no soccer cleats,baseball cleats or track cleats/shoes permitted.
Trump National Golf Club is a soft spike facility -hard spiked golf shoes are prohibited.
Women's shirts and blouses must conform to the following;sleeveless tops must have a
collar,sleeved tops need not have a collar.Shorts,Skirts and Skorts are permitted but
need to be Bermuda length;Shorts,Skirts,Skorts and or Pants may not be of denim
materials (No Levis).Golf shoes recommended but tennis shoes or any other type of
sneaker may be worn -no soccer cleats,baseball cleats or track cleats/shoes permitted.
Trump National Golf Club is a soft spike facility -hard spiked golf shoes are prohibited.
Further,the Applicant shall be permitted to manage the use of the driving range and putting
greens so that those users who have paid greens fees to play on the golf course will have priority
over those who have not paid greens fees.If space is available,those that have not paid greens
fees shall be limited to a maximum of two hours of practice on the putting green per day.
H.MISCELLANEOUS DESIGN STANDARDS
1.Prior to the issuance of grading permits,all golf course signage,including trail signage,shall be
subject to a sign permit and subsequent review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building
and Code Enforcement,as part of the landscape plan required in Condition K.1 ..
2.All trash enclosure walls shall be a maximum of 6 feet in height and designed to accommodate
recycling bins and shall have solid,self closing gates and be integrated into the building design.
3.All utilities exclusively serving the site shall be provided underground,including cable television,
telephone,electrical,gas,and water.All appropriate permits shall be obtained for their
installation.Cable television,if utilized,shall be connected to the nearest trunk line at the
developer's expense.
4.No roof mounted mechanical equipment,vents,or ducts,shall be permitted.All other mechanical
equipment shall be screened and/or covered as necessary to reduce their visibility from public
rights-of-way or adjacent properties.Any necessary screening and covering shall be
architecturally harmonious with the materials and colors of the buildings.Use of satellite dish
antennae shall be SUbject to the conditions and requirements of Sections 17.41.140 through
17.41.210 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code.
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5.Mechanical equipment shall be housed in enclosures designed to attenuate noise to a level of 45
dBA at the property lines.Mechanical equipment for food service shall incorporate filtration
systems to eliminate exhaust odors.
6.No gates or other devices shall be permitted which limit direct access to the site.No freestanding
fences,walls,or hedges shall be allowed,unless part of the fencing plan reviewed and approved
by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement as required by Condition No.L.1.
7.All retaining walls are subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and
Code Enforcement,prior to the issuance of grading permits.Unless otherwise provided,retaining
walls shall conform to the criteria established in Section 17.50 of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Development Code.
I.PARKING
1.Prior to the issuance of any grading permit for the golf course or driving range,the developer shall
submit a final parking plan reflecting the parking design for the approved project,including
calculations for the number of parking spaces required for the golf course,driving range,
clubhouse and ancillary uses,and anyon-site dining facilities.The parking plan shall be subject
to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement.Requests for
extensions may be granted by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement for up to
one hundred eighty (180)days.
2.As part of the final parking plan required in Condition 1.1.,a minimum of one hundred fifty (150)
parking spaces and fourteen (14)valet parking spaces_shall be constructed in a lot on the west
side of the clubhouse,as designated in the parking plan,for golf course,driving range,_clubhouse
and public use.A minimum of forty five (45)parking spaces shall be constructed in a lot on the
east side of the clubhouse,as designated in the parking plan,for public use only during daylight
hours and clubhouse use after dusk.A minimum of one-hundred eighteen (118)overflow parking
spaces,seventeen (17)valet overflow parking spaces,and a minimum of twenty five (25)
employee parking spaces shall be constructed in a lot adjacent to the golf course maintenance
facility,as designated in the parking plan,for golf course,driving range,clubhouse and public use.
3.All parking areas shall be designed to mitigate or eliminate non-aesthetic noise and views which
may impact surrounding single family and multi-family residences,subject to the review and
approval of the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,prior to the issuance of the
grading permit.
J.LIGHTING
1.Exterior lighting for the clubhouse,maintenance facility and affordable housing complex shall be
limited to the Standards of Section 17.56 (formally 17.54.030)of the Development Code.
2.Prior to issuance of building permits for any of the structures referenced in Condition No.J.1,a
lighting plan shall be submitted to the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement for
review and approval and there shall be no direct off-site illumination from any light source.
3.Parking and security lighting shall be kept to minimum safety standards and shall conform to all
applicable City requirements.Fixtures shall be shielded to prevent lighting from illuminating on or
towards other properties;there shall be no spill-over onto residential properties.A trial period of
six (6)months from issuance of certificate of occupancy for assessment of exterior lighting
impacts shall be instituted.At the end of the 6 month period,the City may require additional
screening or reduction in intensity of any light which has been determined to be excessively bright.
4.No golf course or driving range lighting shall be allowed.
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K.LANDSCAPING
1.Prior to issuance of grading permits,the developer shall submit a preliminary landscape plan to
the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement for review and approval of the
clubhouse,golf course and appurtenant structures,driving range,_parking lots,and all open space
areas within the boundaries of the parcel maps and/or tract maps,roadway medians and public
trails which shall include the following:
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a.A minimum of eighty percent (80%)drought tolerant plant materials for all landscaped
areas.
b.Landscaping within the project area shall be planted in such a manner so that views from
adjacent properties and any public right-of-way are not affected.
c.All trees selected shall be of a species which reasonably could be maintained at 16 feet.
Said trees shall be maintained not to exceed 16 feet in height.
d..The re-seeding and re-establishment of natural plant species for all of the disturbed open
space areas.Said plan shall include site specific and non-invasive species,and shall be
reviewed and commented on by the project biologist and interested parties,and shall be
subject to the approval of the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement.
e.Landscaping and irrigation plans for all rough graded surfaces which have been scarified
through grading operations.
f.The landscaped entries and buffer zones shall meet the standards for Intersection
Visibility (Section 17.48.070 (formally 17.42.060»,as identified in the Development Code.
2.Prior to installation of the permanent landscaping for the golf course and associated structures,
including the driving range,the developer shall submit a final landscape and irrigation plan to the
Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement for review and approval of the clubhouse,
golf course and appurtenant structures,driving range,_parking lots,and all open space areas
within the boundaries of the parcel maps and/or tract maps,roadway medians and public trails.
The final landscape and irrigation plans shall conform to California State Model Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance (per State Assembly Bill 325)and shall include the following:
a.A minimum of eighty percent (80%)drought tolerant plant materials for all landscaped
areas.
b.Landscaping within the project area shall be planted in such a manner so that views from
adjacent properties and any public right-of-way are not affected.
The Applicant may install and maintain a New Zealand Christmas Tree hedge at a location
and height (9.8'high at its northern end and gradually decreasing in height to 6.0'high at its
southerly end)that will not exceed the height shown on the Site Plan that was approved and
determined not to affect a view by the City Council on January 17,2012,through Resolution
No.2012-04.Further,once planted,the hedge shall be maintained at or below said height
and shall not grow further north than the GPS coordinates of "Post 1"and further south than
the GPS coordinates of "Post 3"as shown on the certified surveyed plan,which is Exhibit B to
Resolution No.2012-04 and titled "Driving Range Proposed Silhouette Posts Location -
Survey Date 12-02-2011".As part of said installation,the Applicant shall also install and
maintain stakes within the hedge that will represent the approved height and length of the
hedge.Said stakes shall be installed at intervals no greater than 5'apart and shall be
surveyed to their height and overall length with a certification stamped by a licensed surveyor
that will also include the GPS coordinates for the southerly and northerly end stakes.Further,
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after said hedge has been installed,the hedge shall be trimmed/maintained no later than
within the first week (seven calendar days)of each month to ensure that the height and
length of the hedge does not exceed the approved height and length as represented by the
stakes.If at any time,upon investigation by City Staff,it appears that the stakes have been
altered so that it affects their height and/or length,then at the request of the City,and subject
to the review and approval by the Community Development Director,the Applicant shall re-
survey and re-certify the height of the stakes and make any necessary adjustments to ensure
that they represent the maximum permitted height and/or length of the hedge.If the
Applicant does not maintain the hedge at or below its maximum height and length according
to this condition,and if the Applicant fails to take corrective action to come into compliance
with this condition within 30 days following notification by the Community Development
Director,the City and/or its landscape maintenance contractor shall be permitted and is
authorized by the property owner to access the property and remove the hedge.All costs
associated with the City's removal of said hedge shall be paid by the property owner to the
City within 30 days of the property owner receiving an invoice for said costs.
c.All trees selected shall be of a species which reasonably could be maintained at 16 feet.
Said trees shall be maintained not to exceed 16 feet in height.
d.The landscaped entries and buffer zones shall meet the standards for Intersection
Visibility (Section 17.48.070 (formally 17.42.060»,as identified in the Development Code.
e.Irrigation systems shall utilize drip and bubbler systems wherever possible.Controlled
spray systems may be used where drip or bubbler systems are not appropriate.All
sprinkler heads shall be adjusted to avoid over-spray.
f.All high water use areas shall be irrigated separately from drought tolerant areas.
g.Irrigation systems shall be on automatic timers and shall be adjusted for seasonal water
needs.
h.Where practical,transitional landscaping on graded slopes shall screen the project's night
lighting as seen from surrounding areas.
3.Within 30 days after Final Map approval,or prior to issuance of building permits,whichever occurs
first,the developer shall submit to the City a Covenant to Maintain Property to protect views for
each golf course lot and driving range lot.All fees associated with recording said covenant shall
be paid by the developer.
4.With the exception of irrigation lines that have been reviewed and approved by the City Geologist
for installation and operation,prior to installation of any additional irrigation lines on any portion of
the Ocean Trails property,the City Council shall have approved the Ocean Trails Water Control
Plan to ensure that the installation and operation of said irrigation lines will not contribute water to
any known landslide area,cause any significant erosion or other potentially hazardous conditions.
5.All proposed irrigation within the Ocean Trails project,which includes,but is not limited to,all
irrigation for the golf course, driving range,_parks,open space lots and private residential lots,
shall be sUbject to the standards of the Ocean Trails Water Control Plan as reviewed and
approved by the City Council,and other than the golf course and driving range,shall be consistent
with City of Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code Section No.15.34,"Water Conservation in
Landscaping".With the exception of private residential lots which have been sold to an individual
purchaser,the developer or any subsequent owner of the golf course parcels (hereinafter
"developer")shall be responsible for submitting an audit report every 60 days for review and
approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,which details the project's
compliance with the Ocean Trails Water Control Plan and consistency,where applicable,with
Municipal Code Section No.15.34.If it is determined by the Director of Planning,Building and
Code Enforcement,that any irrigation is not in compliance with either the Ocean Trails Water
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Control Plan or Municipal Code Section 15.34,or is causing any impacts to the project site,the
developer shall be required to halt all irrigation in the subject area until any such problem has
been remedied to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement.
L.FENCING PLANS
1.A complete project fencing plan (including public trails,habitat areas,warning signage,and
proposed fence and wall details)shall be approved by the Director of Planning,Building and Code
Enforcement and/or the Design Review Committee ("DRC")or similar body if established,prior to
issuance of grading permits or recordation of the Final Map,whichever occurs first.It shall be the
responsibility of the developer to install this fencing prior to sale of any lot within each workable
phase.Said fencing plans shall incorporate the following:
a.A 42 inch high pipe rail fence or similar fencing of suitable design shall be placed along
the length of the bluff top on the seaward side of the bluff top pedestrian trail,subject to
the review and approval of the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement.It
shall be the responsibility of the developer to install this fencing and warning signage to
coincide with the construction of the bluff top pedestrian and bicycle trail.
b.A protective fence around the California gnatcatcher habitat areas and around all wildlife
corridors adjacent to residential development,or as otherwise required by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement shall be installed.Fencing of all enhancement
areas shall also be required,subject to the review and approval of the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement.Said fencing shall satisfy all requirements of
the project biologist,incorporate a method to prevent domesticated animals from entering
the habitat areas,include appropriate warning signage,and shall be black or dark green
in color.Temporary fencing shall be installed around the existing wildlife corridors and
habitat areas prior to the issuance of grading permits and the permanent fencing shall be
installed prior to the sale of any lot within adjacent workable phases.
c.Protective fencing along all trails and open space areas where there is a potential conflict
between golf course uses and public access uses.In no case shall permanent netting
and netting support poles be installed for the driving range.However,temporary netting
and support poles may be allowed for temporary professional tournaments provided a
Special Use Permit is obtained as required through Mitigation Measure No.H-3 of
Resolution No.2005-62 for the Driving Range (Revision "W")Mitigated Negative
Declaration.In association with such temporary poles and netting,permanent below
grade support pole sleeves that would accommodate temporary netting support poles are
allowed to be installed as part of the driving range construction.Such below grade
sleeves shall be safely covered when not in use as determined by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement.
M.ARCHAEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY
1.Prior to issuance of grading permits,the project archaeologist shall submit a protocol to the City
for monitoring and for the discovery of archaeological resources.A qualified archaeologist shall
make frequent inspections during the rough grading operation to further evaluate cultural
resources on the site.If archaeological resources are found,all work in the affected area shall be
stopped and the resources shall be removed or preserved.All "finds"shall be reported to the
Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement immediately.All archaeological finds shall
be first offered to the City for preservation.At the completion of grading,the project archaeologist
shall submit a report detailing finds,if any.
2.Prior to issuance of grading permits,the project paleontologist shall submit a protocol to the City
for monitoring and for the discovery of paleontological resources.A qualified paleontologist shall
be present during all rough grading operations.If paleontological resources are found,all work in
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the affected area shall be stopped and the resources shall be removed or preserved.All "finds"
shall be reported to the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement immediately.All
paleontological finds shall be first offered to the City for preservation.At the completion of
grading,the project paleontologist shall submit a report detailing finds,if any.
N.BIOLOGY
1.Prior to issuance of grading permits,or prior final of any map,whichever occurs first,the
developer shall submit a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)for review and comment by local
wildlife and habitat preservation groups,and subject to approval by the Planning Commission.
2.Prior to issuance of grading permits,the project biological monitor shall submit protocol to the City
for the monitoring of biological resources in conformance with the Habitat Conservation Plan and
Environmental Impact Report No.36.A qualified biologist shall be present during all rough
grading operations to verify and ensure compliance with mitigation measures contained in
Environmental Impact Report No.36,Supplements thereto,and project certified Mitigated
Negative Declarations,for preservation of biological resources,and conformance with the
conditions and requirements of the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)as described in Condition
N.1 above.
O.WATER
1.Prior to issuance of grading permits,the developer must submit a labor and materials bond in
addition to either:
a.An agreement and faithful performance bond in the amount estimated by the Director of
Public Works and guaranteeing the installation of the water system;or
b.An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the Director of Public Works indicating
that the developer has entered into a contract with the servicing water utility to construct
the water system,as required,and has deposited with such water utility a security
guaranteeing payment for the installation of the water system.
2.There shall be filed with the Director of Public Works a statement from the purveyor indicating that
the proposed water mains and any other required facilities will be operated by the purveyor,and
that,under normal operating conditions,the system will meet the needs of the development.
3.There shall be filed with the Director of Public Works an unqualified "will serve"statement from
the purveyor indicating that water service can be provided to meet the demands of the proposed
development.Said statement shall be dated no more than six months prior to issuance of
building permits for the clubhouse.Should the developer receive a qualified "will serve"statement
from the purveyor,the City shall retain the right to require the developer to use an alternative
water source,subject to the review and approval of the City,or the City shall determine that the
conditions of the project approval have not been satisfied.
4.The golf course and related facilities shall be served by adequately sized water system facilities
which shall include fire hydrants of the size,type,and location as determined by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department.The water mains shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the total
domestic and fire flows required for the development.Domestic flow requirements shall be
determined by the Director of Public Works.Fire flow requirements shall be determined by the
Los Angeles County Fire Department,and evidence of approval by the Los Angeles County Fire
Department is required prior to issuance of building permits for the clubhouse,maintenance
facility or affordable housing complex,whichever occurs first.
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5.Framing of structures shall not begin until after the Los Angeles County Fire Department has
determined that there is adequate fire fighting water and access available to the said structures
pursuant to Condition No.0.4.
P.DRAINAGE
1.Prior to issuance of grading permits,a bond,cash deposit,or combination thereof,shall be posted
to cover the costs of construction of drainage improvements in an amount to be determined by the
Director of Public Works.
2.Prior to issuance of grading permits,the developer shall submit a hydrology study to the Director
of Public Works to determine any adverse impacts to on-site and/or off-site existing flood control
facilities generated by this project.Should the Director of Public Works determine that adverse
impacts will result,the developer will be required to post a bond,cash deposit,or combination
thereof in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works,which will cover the cost of
all on-site improvements and the project's fair share of the necessary off-site improvements.
3.Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the following requirements must
be 'submitted for approval by the Director of Public Works prior to the issuance of grading permits:
a.Provide drainage facilities to remove any flood hazard to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works and dedicate and show easements on the Final Map.
b.Eliminate sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the floors of any structures with no
openings in the foundation walls to at least twelve inches above the finished pad grade.
c.Provide drainage facilities to protect the property from high velocity scouring action.
d.Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
e.All on-site surface drainage shall be directed away from the bluff top to minimize erosion
and to protect sensitive plant habitat on the bluff face.
4.All drainage swales and any other on-grade drainage facilities,including gunite,shall be of an
earth tone color,as approved by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement prior to
the issuance of grading permit.
5.Subject to review and approval of a permit by the Director of Public Works and Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement,the Developer shall be permitted to change the drainage system
within the eastern portion of the Ocean Trails project site,which includes portions of the Golf Course
and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50667,from a tunneled storm drain system to drain instead into
La Rotonda canyon.
Within 60 days of this approval,the developer shall revise the "Operations and Maintenance Manual
for Groundwater and Ground Movement Monitoring Facilities at the Ocean Trails Golf Course"to
include methods whereby the canyons on site shall be periodically monitored for erosion and slope
failure.The document shall include methods for immediately repairing failed slope areas to prevent
enlargement of failed areas.The revised Manual shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Director of Public Works and Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement within the 60 day
period.
The golf course operator shall have the canyons inspected annually during and immediately following
the rainy season,in accordance with the standards and schedule which have been established by the
Director of Public Works,and at any other time deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works.
The golf course operator shall provide the results of the inspections to the Director of Public Works
within ten (10)working days following each inspection.The golf course operator shall have any failed
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or eroded portions of the canyons immediately repaired to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works.
Prior to issuance of permits to construct such drainage system,the developer shall submit proof to
the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that the developer has obtained the
necessary permits and/or approvals from the following resource agencies:U.S.Army Corps of
Engineers,California Department of Fish and Game,U.S.Fish and Wildlife,and the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board.The developer shall be responsible for implementing any
conditions associated with the resource agencies permits and/or approvals of this specific drainage
request.
6.Subject to review and approval of a permit by the Director of Public Works and Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,the Developer shall be permitted to change the
drainage system within the western portion of the Ocean Trails project site,which includes
portions of the Golf Course and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666,from a tunneled storm
drain system to drain instead into Forrestal Canyon.
Within 60 days of this approval,the developer shall revise the "Operations and Maintenance
Manual for Groundwater and Ground Movement Monitoring Facilities at the Ocean Trails Golf
Course"to include methods whereby the canyons on site shall be periodically monitored for
erosion and slope failure.The document shall include methods for immediately repairing failed
slope areas to prevent enlargement of failed areas.The revised Manual shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Director of Public Works and Director of Planning,Building and Code
Enforcement within the 60 day period.
The golf course operator shall have the canyons inspected annually during and immediately
following the rainy season,in accordance with the standards and schedule which have been
established by the Director of Public Works,and at any other time deemed necessary by the
Director of Public Works.The golf course operator shall provide the results of the inspections to
the Director of Public Works within ten (10)working days following each inspection.The golf
course operator shall have any failed or eroded portions of the canyons immediately repaired to
the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
Prior to issuance of permits to construct such drainage system,the developer shall submit proof
to the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that the developer has obtained the
necessary permits and/or approvals from the following resource agencies:U.S.Army Corps of
Engineers,California Department of Fish and Game,U.S.Fish and Wildlife,and the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board.The developer shall be responsible for implementing any
conditions associated with the resource agencies permits and/or approvals of this specific
drainage request.
Q.PROJECT COMPLETION BONDS
1.Prior to recordation of any Final Map and/or issuance of grading permit,whichever occurs first,the
developer shall post a bond,cash deposit,or other City-approved security to ensure the
completion of all golf course,clubhouse and related improvements,including:rough grading,
landscaping,irrigation,public trails,habitat restoration,drainage facilities,and other site features
as per approved plans.
R.PUBLIC OPEN SPACE DEED RESTRICTION
1.Prior to issuance of grading permits or recordation of any Final Map,whichever occurs first,the
landowner shall record a restrictive covenant in favor of the City in a form and on terms
acceptable to the City,requiring all land within the golf course and driving range,Jncluding any
permanent structures,for golf course, driving range and related recreational uses to be open to
the public.Furthermore,the deed restriction shall specify that conversion of any portion of the
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approved facilities to a private or member-only use or the implementation of any program to allow
extended or exclusive use or occupancy of the facilities by an individual or limited group or
segment of the public is specifically precluded by this permit and would require an amendment to
this permit or a new permit in order to be effective.
S.COMPLETION PER APPROVED PLANS
1.The developer shall designate appropriate workable phases (portions of the development to
include adjoining areas of grading,construction of the clubhouse and associated improvements,
streets of access,finish grading phases,supporting off-site improvements and on-site drainage
and utility improvements)that shall be subject to approval by the Director of Planning,Building
and Code Enforcement and the Director of Public Works,prior to the issuance of grading permit.
2.Any workable phase not under construction which has been scarified through grading operations
shall be irrigated and landscaped within ninety (90)days of grading.Temporary irrigation lines
may be approved by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement.
3.Pri9r to the issuance of grading permits,the developer shall post a bond,cash deposit,or other
City-approved security to guarantee substantial vegetative cover and maintenance of all finish
graded lots which have not been sold for development.
4.No building permits shall be issued prior to finish grading within the approved workable phase of
the site in which each lot is located and until the Director of Planning,Building and Code
Enforcement has determined that all drainage facilities and common area and off-site
improvements in the workable phase of the site and necessary for development of the phase in
the approved construction plan in which the lots or structures are located are completed,to the
extent that the lots or structures are accessible and able to support development.
5.The developer shall participate in any Design Review Committee ("DRC")or similar body
processes in place at the City at the time development and construction plans for the clubhouse,
golf course,and related facilities are submitted to the City.
T.TRAILS PLAN AND PUBLIC AMENITIES IMPLEMENTATION
1.The developer shall be responsible for implementation and construction of all amenities detailed
in the Public Amenities Plan as required per Condition F.3 above,and Condition G.1 of Resolution
No.96-75.Construction of the public amenities shall coincide with the project grading activity and
shall be completed upon certification of rough grading.
2.The existing remnant from the World War II facility located at the Halfway Point Park shall be
preserved as a part of the Public Amenities Plan.A plaque commemorating the facility and
describing its uses shall be placed at the location.
3.Dedication of the public trail and open space lots shall occur at the time the Final Map is recorded.
4.Construction of the public trails and improvements required in the Public Amenities Plan shall be
the obligation of the developer.Construction shall coincide with the project grading activity and
shall be completed upon certification of rough grading.Dedication of the public trails shall occur
at the time any Final Map is recorded.
U.MITIGATION MEASURES
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1.The development shall comply with all mitigation measures of Environmental Impact Report No.
36,Supplements thereto,and project certified Mitigated Negative Declarations.Where more
restrictive language appears in these conditions of approval,the more restrictive language shall
control.
2.All costs associated with implementation of the Mitigation Monitoring Program shall be the
responsibility of the Developer,and/or any successors in interest.
V.FLAG POLE
1.The conditions found under Section V.of Conditional Use Permit No.163 pertain to the approval of
Revision BB to the project,as approved by the City Council on March 20,2007.Revision BB
approves the erection of a 70'tall flagpole near the back tee of Golf Hole #1 for the purpose of flying
the flag of the United States of America.No other flag,object or display shall be flown form such
flagpole without the approval of the City Council.The Applicant shall be responsible for abiding by all
laws related to the flag of the United States as found in United States Code,Title 4,Chapter 1.
2.Pri,or to September 20,2007,the Applicant shall be responsible for installing 4 benches in Founders
Park to serve as public viewing areas.The location of the benches shall be as follows:two benches
to be located at sites #1 and #2 as shown in the Applicant's depiction presented to the Council at their
March 20,2007 meeting,one bench to be installed at the southern end of Founder's Park at the
western edge and one bench to be installed at the southern end of Founder's Park at the eastern
edge,subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement.
The Applicant shall be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the benches.
3.Prior to 60 days after final action by the California Coastal Commission,the Applicant shall dedicate
25 square feet (5'x 5')of property around the existing flag pole base to the City.Upon recordation,
the City will henceforth be the owner of said property and the amenities located thereon.The
Applicant shall be responsible for paying all necessary fees for the preparation of Grant Deed
documents,including the legal description of said property and review by the City Engineer and City
Attorney.
4.Prior to 60 days after final action by the California Coastal Commission and prior to recordation of the
Grant Deed that dedicates the 25 square foot property beneath the flag pole to the City,the Applicant
shall obtain a building permit and a final on said permit for the flag pole and lighting equipment that
will illuminate the flag.The Applicant shall be responsible for paying all necessary after-the-fact
penalty fees for such building permit.
5.The Applicant shall be responsible for raising and lowering the flag on a daily basis in compliance with
all laws related to the United States Flag found in the United States Code,Title 4,Chapter 1.
Additionally,the Applicant shall be responsible for maintaining,including the costs of such
maintenance,the flag,rigging,flag pole,flag lighting,and any landscaping within the 25 square foot
dedication area.
6.Prior to 60 days after final action by the California Coastal Commission,the Applicant shall enter into
a Reciprocal Easement Agreement that would allow the Trump Organization to access the flag pole
site for maintenance activities while also providing an easement over golf course property to allow the
City to access the flag pole site.
7.Prior to 60 days after final action by the California Coastal Commission,the Applicant shall obtain a
building permit,install flag lighting and obtain a final on the flag lighting building permit.The City shall
be the only responsible entity for determining when and for how long the lights that illuminate the flag
shall be used.At no time shall the Applicant or any other party illuminate the flag without the approval
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of the City.If and when the City determines that the flag should be illuminated,the City shall notify the
Applicant no later than 24 hours in advance of such illumination.
8.Prior to 60 days after final action by the California Coastal Commission,the Applicant shall enter into
an Indemnification Agreement that indemnifies the City against any action associated with the
Applicant's installation/construction of the amenities located on the 25 square foot property,as well as
the maintenance and all other activities related to the flag and flag pole.
9.Prior to August 17,2007,the Applicant shall submit a complete application to the California Coastal
Commission requesting a Coastal Permit Amendment for the proposed flag pole and related
amenities.
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RECEIVED
APR 2.6 2013
COMMl:lNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
l.OS .\1'·i',I LL:-'
April 24,2013
Gregory Pfost,AICP
Deputy Community Development Director
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
Dear Mr.Pfost,
On behalf of VH Property Corp,we hereby request an amendment to the Revision
ZZ to the Trump National Golf Course project,specifically the condition requiring
that,"Furthermore,prior to the installation of any New Zealand Christmas Tree
hedge at the western edge of the driving range per the City Council approval on
January 17th ,2012,the applicant shall obtain approval from the California Coastal
Commission for said hedge species to be located on the driving range",as located
in the resolution 2012-4 as condition K-2.b.We request that the quoted sentence
be stricken from condition K-2.b.
We make the request on the grounds that we are diligently working with Coastal
Commission to process an application which contains a request for approval of the
hedge addressed in Revision ZZ.However,due to the complexity of the application,
which includes several issues in addition to the planting of hedges,our application
with Coastal Commission has been delayed and will likely continue to take a
significant amount of time before the Commission will make a final determination
on the application.The delay in such application is further complicated by Coastal
Commission's budgetary constraints.In anticipation of several high-profile guests
at the Club in the coming weeks and months it is our goal to showcase our practice
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facility as well as the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in the best light possible.The
hedges as approved in Revision ZZ,are an important and critical "piece of the
puzzle"in achieving this goal.
We fully intend to continue to pursue our application with Coastal Commission and
understand the removal of the condition by the City does not impact Coastal
Commission's jurisdiction on this issue.
General Manager
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Greg Pfost
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Lenee Bilski <Ieneebilski@hotmail.com>
Wednesday,May 15,201312:00 AM
Greg Pfost
Trump request CCC re:Coastal Commission approval
Re:Public Hearing for Trump CCC
I am opposed to allowing removal ofthe COA requiring that the applicant shall ovtain approval ofthe Coastal
Commission before installation of the desired hedge.The applicant has known from the beginning that the
change from residential use to a Driving Range would require Coastal Commission approval.The entire
Driving Range has yet to be approved by the Coastal Commission.The Landscaping plan for the Driving Range
has not been approved.
The Coastal Comr:nission needs to review and decide on the issue of the New Zealand hedge on the Driving
Range,which is higher than the agreed to southerly berm in the original agreement.It is a matter of long
term contract compliance.
Others in the Coastal Zone are not exempt from CCC review.Neither should this developer.No hedge of any
kind should be installed there as it would impair the views from the public trail and from the public
road.(and from neighboring residences).
Thank you.
Lenee Bilski
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Greg Pfost
From:
Sent:
To:
SUbject:
Mr.Pfost,
Frances Arregoces <farregoces@gmail.com>
Wednesday,May 15,2013 12:48 PM
CC;Greg Pfost
Hedge for Trump Driving Range
I am a resident in the Sea View Community,right across from Trump and I am opposed to allowing removal of
the COA requiring that the applicant shall obtain approval ofthe Coastal Commission before installation of the
desired hedge.The applicant has known from the beginning that the change from residential use to a Driving
Range would require Coastal Commission approval.The entire Driving Range has yet to be approved by the
Coastal Commission.The Landscaping Plan for the Driving Range has not been approved by the Coastal
Commission.The Coastal Commission needs to review and decide on the issue of the New Zealand hedge on
the Driving Range,which is higher than the agreed to southerly berm in the original agreement.It is a matter
of long term contract compliance.
Others in the Coastal Zone are not exempt from CA Coastal Commission review.Neither should this developer
be exempt.
No hedge of any kind should be installed there as it would impair the views from the public trail and from the
public road.(and from neighboring residences).
Thank you,
Frances Arregoces
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Greg Pfost
To:
Subject:
Teresa Takaoka
RE:Trump's sought exemption from Coastal Commission review
From:Jeffrey Dorsett [mailto:jedorsett@gmail.com]
Sent:Wednesday,May 15,2013 1:30 PM
To:CC
Subject:Trump's sought exemption from Coastal Commission review
Re:Public Hearing for Trump CCC
I am a Rancho Palos Verdes Seaview tract resident opposed to allowing removal of the COA requiring that the
applicant shall obtain approval ofthe Coastal Commission before installation of the desired hedge.The
applicant has known from the beginning that the change from residential use to a Driving Range would require
Coastal Commission approval.The entire Driving Range has yet to be approved by the Coastal
Commission.The Landscaping Plan for the Driving Range has not been approved by the Coastal Commission.
The Coastal Commission needs to review and decide on the issue of the New Zealand hedge on the Driving
Range,which is higher than the agreed to southerly berm in the original agreement.It is a matter of long term
contract compliance.
Others in the Coastal Zone are not exempt from CA Coastal Commission review.Neither should this developer
be exempt.
No hedge of any kind should be installed there as it would impair the views from the public trail and from the
public road.(and from neighboring residences).
Yours truly,
Jeff Dorsett
Jeffrey Dorsett
MOON &DORSETT
3435 Wilshire Blvd.,Suite 1060
Los Angeles,California 900 I0
(213)380-1526
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Chip and Pat Zeit
4100 Sea Horse Lane
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
May 6,2013
Gregory Pfost
Deputy Community Development Director
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
Dear Greg:
We are writing to oppose Revision "CCC",We are very concerned with the latest Trump
National!VH Property's request for deleting the last sentence within Condition K2-b of
the Conditional Use Permit No.163.
The sentence change requested seems to us to be an oxymoron.The hedge that the city
council approved on January 17,2012 will block views from the public when they use the
public trials and public roadside.
Further it implies that the California Coastal Commission will not have the final say in
approving /not approving the view blocking hedge or the current temporary Trump
Driving Range.
We urge you to vote down this revision "CCC"proposa1.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Chip and Pat ZeIt
Cc:
Susan Brooks -Mayor
Jerry Duhovic ,Mayor Pro Tern
Anthony M.Misetich-Councilmember
Jim Knight-Councilmember
Brian Campbell-Councilmember
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Greg Pfost
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
ezstevens@cox.net
Wednesday,May 15,2013 2:39 PM
Carolyn Lehr;CC;Greg Pfost
Trump request CCC re:Coastal Commission approval
Subject:Trump request CCC re:Coastal Commission approval
Re:Public Hearing for Trump CCC
I am opposed to allowing removal ofthe COA requiring that the applicant shall obtain approval of the Coastal
Commission before installation ofthe desired hedge.The applicant has known from the beginning that the
change from residential use to a Driving Range would require Coastal Commission approval.The entire
Driving Range has yet to be approved by the Coastal Commission.The Landscaping Plan for the Driving
Range has not been approved by the Coastal Commission.
The Coastal Cominission needs to review and decide on the issue of the New Zealand hedge on the Driving
Range,which is higher than the agreed to southerly berm in the original agreement.It is a matter of long term
contract compliance.
Others in the Coastal Zone are not exempt from CA Coastal Commission review.Neither should this developer
be exempt.
No hedge of any kind should be installed there as it would impair the views from the public trail and from the
public road.(and from neighboring residences).
Thank you.
Edward Stevens
40 year resident
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