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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
Staff Coordinator:
HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE RANCHO
PALOSVERDESREDEVELOPMENTAGENCY
CAROL LYNCH, LEGAL COUNSEL
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
LONG-RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN
CAROLYN LEHR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR a.Q__,,
Kathryn Downs, Deputy Director of Finance & Information
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RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34191.5:
1. Approve the Long-Range Property Management Plan (the "LRPMP") substantially in
the form presented (see Attachment A);
2. Find that approval of the LRPMP is not a project pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act; and
3. Direct the transmittal of the resolution to the Department of Finance.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34175(b) and the California Supreme Court's
decision in California Redevelopment Association, et al. v. Ana Matosantos, et al. (53
Cal.4th 231(2011)), on February 1, 2012, all real properties of the former Rancho Palos
Verdes Redevelopment Agency (RDA) transferred to the control of the Successor Agency
to the Agency by operation of law.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34191.5(b ), the Successor Agency must
prepare a Long-Range Property Management Plan (LRPMP) that addresses the
disposition and use of the real properties of the RDA. The LRPMP must be submitted to
the Oversight Board and the Department of Finance (DOF) for approval no later than six
months following the issuance by DOF to the Successor Agency of a finding of completion
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34179.7. The DOF issued a finding of
completion to the Successor Agency on April 26, 2013.
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The Successor Agency has prepared a LRPMP which addresses the disposition and use of
the real properties of the RDA and includes the information required pursuant to Health
and Safety Code Section 34191.5(c). Pursuant to Section 34191.5(c), the LRPMP
includes an inventory providing specified information, if applicable, about each of the real
properties including, among other things, the date of acquisition, the value on the date of
acquisition, the estimated current value, and a history of previous development proposals.
Permissible uses of the properties include the retention of the property for governmental
use pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34181 (a), the retention of the property for
future development, the sale of the property, or the use of the property to fulfill an
enforceable obligation.
There ar~ eleven (11) separate parcels owned by the Successor Agency to the RDA.
• Five coastal parcels that are located primarily within the open space hazard and
open space recreation zones:
o Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (consisting of Assessor Parcel Numbers
7572-018-900, 7572-019-901, 7573-007-900 and 7572-019-900; and
o Archery Range (Assessor Parcel Number 7572-019-902).
• Six lots that are within the open space hazard zone on Cherry Hill Lane (Assessor
Parcel Numbers 7572-004-900, 7572-004-901, 7572-004-902, 7572-004-903, 7572-
004-904, and 7572-007-900).
The properties are discussed in detail in the proposed LRPMP.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 341800), at the same time the Successor
Agency submits the LRPMP to the Oversight Board, the Successor Agency shall submit
the LRPMP to the County Administrative Officer, the County Auditor-Controller, and DOF.
The recommended action is to approve the LRPMP in substantial form and authorize the
Executive Director of the Successor Agency, in consultation with the Successor Agency's
legal counsel, to modify the LRPMP as the Executive Director or the Successor Agency's
legal counsel deems necessary or advisable.
Approval of the LRPMP is not a project for purposes of the California Environmental
Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code Section 21000 et seq.), and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal
Code Regulations 15000 et seq.) because it is an organizational or administrative activity of
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment
(CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)). Further, it can be seen with certainty that there is
no possibility that approval of the LRPMP may have a significant effect on the environment,
and thus the action is exempt from CEQA (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3)).
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Long-Range Property Management Plan
September 3, 2013
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INTRODUCTION
The Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency (RDA) was formed in 1984 for
the purpose of addressing blight within Project Area No. 1, which was caused by
landslide movement within an ancient landslide complex, by financing long-term
capital improvements designed to eliminate physical and economic blight in the
Project Area through stabilization of the hazardous landslides. The two active
landslides that affect the properties that are discussed in this Plan are the
Portuguese Bend Landslide, which commenced in 1956 and has moved
continuously thereafter, and the Abalone Cove Landslide, which caused damage
to properties approximately twenty years later. The Abalone Cove Landslide also
continues to move, but the installation and operation of a network of dewatering
wells have reduced significantly the movement of that landslide. Pursuant to
California law, the RDA was dissolved on January 31, 2012. The City of Rancho
Palos Verdes (City) elected to become the Successor Agency to the RDA and is
charged with the duty to wind down the affairs of the RDA, including the disposition
of assets owned by the former RDA.
On February 1, 2012, the property of the former RDA was transferred to the
Successor Agency by operation of law. A key component of California
redevelopment dissolution law enacted in 2012 (AB1484) is the requirement for
each Successor Agency to prepare a long-range property management plan to
govern the disposition and use of real property owned by a former redevelopment
agency. This document constitutes the Long-Range Property Management Plan
for the Successor Agency to the RDA.
SUMMARY OF PROPERTIES
There are eleven (11) separate parcels owned by the Successor Agency to the
RDA.
• Five coastal parcels that are located primarily within the open space hazard
and open space recreation zones:
o Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (consisting of Assessor Parcel
Numbers 7572-018-900, 7572-019-901, 7573-007-900 and 7572-
019-900; and
o Archery Range (Assessor Parcel Number 7572-019-902).
• Six parcels that are within the open space hazard zone on Cherryhill Lane
(Assessor Parcel Numbers 7572-004-900, 7572-004-901, 7572-004-902,
7572-004-903, 7572-004-904, and 7572-007-900).
The properties are highlighted in the following map (Figure 1), and are discussed
in greater detail in the Inventory of Properties section of this document (as required
by California Health & Safety Code Section 34191.5(c)(1)). All parcels are located
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within the redevelopment project area, which is affected by the active landslides.
The use of the coastal parcels is affected, in whole or in part, by grant funding
restrictions, easements, zoning restrictions, dedication as parkland, and
designation as an ecological reserve. Any changes to zoning of the coastal
properties would require approval both from the City and from the California
Coastal Commission, which would be unlikely as the parcels provide coastal
access to the public in an area where little public access exists.
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Figure 1 – Map of All Successor Agency Parcels
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SECTION A. LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONDEMNATION ACTION
In 1975, Los Angeles County filed a condemnation action to acquire two of the
parcels that are part of Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. The final order of
condemnation granted the property to Los Angeles County for the public purposes
set forth in the complaint, that is, for “Abalone Cove Beach.” The parcels acquired
through condemnation are:
1. APN 7572-019-901 (also known as Sacred Cove Slope); and
2. APN 7572-019-900 (also known as Sacred Cove)
Any change in the public use of these parcels would require a new resolution of
necessity. (California Civil Code Section 1245.245.)
SECTION B. LOS ANGELES COUNTY AGREEMENTS FOR COASTAL
PARCELS
Land and Water Conservation Fund Agreement: In 1975, Los Angeles County
acquired the coastal properties specified below (including the condemned parcels,
discussed above) from private owners with funding from a federal Land and Water
Conservation Fund program grant. As part of that funding, the County and State
of California executed an agreement requiring the properties be used for public
outdoor recreation use and prohibiting conversion of “any property or facility
acquired or developed pursuant to this agreement to other than a public outdoor
recreation use without the prior approval of the Liaison Officer [for the state] and
the Director [for the federal government].” Thus, modification of the use of these
sites requires approval by both (1) the Director of the California Department of
Parks and Recreation (or other officer designated by the Governor); and (2) the
United States Department of the Interior (Director of the Bureau of Outdoor
Recreation).
The Land and Water Conservation Fund agreement allows the federal government
to enforce the agreement through specific performance. The agreement explains
that because the benefit from the grant that was derived by the United States was
the preservation, protection and net increase in quantity and quality of public
outdoor recreation, if the agreement is not complied with, the federal government
may seek specific performance of the agreement. Monetary damages – repaying
the grant – would not be sufficient.
The agreement affects the following parcels in Abalone Cove Shoreline Park:
1. APN 7572-018-900 (also known as Abalone Beach);
2. APN 7572-019-901 (also known as Sacred Cove Slope); and
3. APN 7572-019-900 (also known as Sacred Cove).
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Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve Agreement: In 1977, the County entered into
an agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game to designate a
portion of the coastal area in the City as the Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve.
The Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve was established “for the purpose of
protecting rare or endangered wildlife or aquatic organisms or specialized habitat
types, both terrestrial and aquatic, on and within those lands” covered by the
agreement.
The Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve agreement affects portions of the following
parcels in Abalone Cove Shoreline Park:
1. APN 7572-018-900 (also known as Abalone Cove Beach); and
2. APN 7572-019-900 (also known as Sacred Cove).
When Los Angeles County transferred Abalone Cove Shoreline Park to the RDA
in 1987, the conditions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund agreement and
the Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve agreement transferred with the parcels.
SECTION C. NATURAL COMMUNITIES CONSERVATION PLAN (NCCP)
The City has prepared the Rancho Palos Verdes Natural Communities
Conservation Plan (“NCCP”), which was approved by the City Council in concept
in 2004. The Final NCCP document has not been approved by the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Once the document has been approved by these agencies, the document will be
taken back to the City Council for final approval.
The City’s NCCP has been prepared to maximize benefits to wildlife and
vegetation communities while accommodating appropriate economic development
within the City pursuant to the requirements of the NCCP Act and Section 10(a) of
the federal Endangered Species Act. The City’s NCCP is intended to provide for
the comprehensive management and conservation of multiple species, consisting
of 10 “Covered Species” comprised of 6 plants and 4 animals. A goal of the NCCP
is to conserve biodiversity in the RPV NCCP Subarea Planning Area, to achieve
certainty in the land development process for both private sector and public sector
land development projects, and to assure public access to preserved areas is both
maintained and consistent with habitat preservation goals.
The City NCCP’s conservation strategy is to dedicate an approximate 1,400-acre
Preserve to mitigate for a list of City “covered activities” and to actively manage
the Preserve by enhancing/restoring a minimum of 5 acres per year to enhance
habitat size and linkage function. The Preserve is designed to conserve regionally
important habitat areas and provide adequate habitat linkages between patches of
conserved habitat. The following coastal parcels contain such habitat and,
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accordingly, have been included in the City’s NCCP as open space Preserve
properties:
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park (consisting of Assessor Parcel Numbers
7572-018-900 (part of), 7572-019-901, 7573-007-900 and 7572-019-900.
If the NCCP were not finalized, because the Coastal Sage Scrub habitat located
on the properties provides habitat for the threatened California Gnatcatcher, said
habitat could only be removed pursuant to permits issued by the Federal and State
Governments.
SECTION D. MAINTENANCE EASEMENT AGREEMENTS
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park: All parcels that are part of Abalone Cove Shoreline
Park (Assessor Parcel Numbers 7572-018-900, 7572-019-901, 7573-007-900 and
7572-019-900) have been developed with public park and recreation
improvements that are located on the properties and are burdened by a park and
infrastructure maintenance easement agreement entered into between the RDA
and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on May 3, 2011. That agreement
documented that the City has been operating a park on these properties and
granted the City an easement in perpetuity on, in over and across the Abalone
Cove Shoreline Park property for operation of the City-operated park facilities and
related structures; construction, maintenance or repair of public facilities, including
but not limited to, roads, sewers, drainage facilities, and water distribution lines;
grading; and work related to the prevention or mitigation of beachfront erosion.
Archery Range: The Archery Range (Assessor Parcel Number 7572-019-902) is
affected by extreme landslide movement caused by the Portuguese Bend
Landslide. Parts of the property are moving at the rate of approximately two feet
per year, while other areas are moving at a rate of twenty feet per year. The
Archery Range property has several public facilities located on that parcel
consisting primarily of Palos Verdes Drive South, which continues to move towards
the ocean, and drainage improvements, and is burdened by a maintenance
easement agreement entered into between the RDA and the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes on April 19, 2011, which reflects the City’s obligation to continue to
maintain those public improvements. That agreement granted the City an
easement in perpetuity on, in over and across the Archery Range property for
grading intended to arrest land movement, or to correct or repair the impacts of
any such land movement; maintenance or repair of public facilities, including but
not limited to, roads, sewers, drainage facilities, and water distribution lines;
grading; and work related to the prevention or mitigation of beachfront erosion.
The property also is burdened by an easement that allows properties in the
adjacent residential subdivision to grade and place dirt from the Portuguese Bend
Landslide onto the Archery Range Property. Two residential homes that are
owned by private individuals or entities, which have been substantially damaged
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by landslide movement, have slid over 400 feet from their original locations onto
the Archery Range property.
SECTION E. RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF PARK
PROPERTY ACQUIRED WITH RESTRICTED FUNDS
Although title was taken in the RDA’s name, the City paid $545,000 towards the
acquisition of Abalone Cove Shoreline Park as part of the Reimbursement and
Settlement Agreement (known as the “Horan Agreement”), entered into by and
among the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the Rancho Palos Verdes
Redevelopment Agency, and the County of Los Angeles, dated October 13, 1987.
The purchase of Abalone Cove Beach property, as it was known at the time, is set
forth in Section 7 of the Horan Agreement.
Various improvements have been made to Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, including
the parking lot and restrooms that were funded in part by grants totaling more than
$200,000 (BB-19-349) under the 1986 and 1988 State Park Bond Acts. The grants
include restrictions on the use and conveyance of the properties. Some of the
grants require that the properties will be maintained in perpetuity in accordance
with the uses specified in the grants, and others provide that the use of the
properties can only be changed with the approval of the State Legislature.
SECTION F. ACTIVE LANDSLIDES
All but one of the 11 parcels owned by the Successor Agency to the RDA is
impacted by ongoing landslide movement. As noted within the Inventory of
Properties section, there are different rates of land movement for different areas.
Lot lines do not move with the flow of earth. However, over the years,
improvements owned by private parties (e.g. houses and private roads) and City-
owned improvements (e.g. Palos Verdes Drive South) have slid onto some of the
parcels described within this document, as depicted below.
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A map depicting landslide movement from 10/3/2011 to 9/14/2012 throughout this
area is set forth below.
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INVENTORY OF PROPERTIES
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ABALONE COVE SHORELINE PARK
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is composed of four parcels:
1. APN 7572-018-900 (also known as Abalone Beach);
2. APN 7572-019-901 (also known as Sacred Cove Slope);
3. APN 7573-007-900 (also known as Southeast Corner of Seacove & Palos
Verdes Drive South); and
4. APN 7572-019-900 (also known as Sacred Cove).
The County of Los Angeles, which originally referred to the four parcels as
“Abalone Cove Beach,” transferred Abalone Cove Beach to the RDA by a quitclaim
deed signed on November 10, 1987. The quitclaim deed described in metes and
bounds two parcels. Parcel 1-1 included the Sacred Cove and Sacred Cove Slope
parcels. Parcel 1-3 included the Abalone Beach and Southeast Corner of Seacove
& Palos Verdes Drive South parcels.
The RDA acquired Abalone Cove Beach as part of the Horan Agreement
(discussed above). The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the Rancho Palos Verdes
Redevelopment Agency, and the County of Los Angeles, were parties to the
agreement. The Horan Agreement was a global settlement agreement to resolve
various issues relating to damage that had been caused by the Abalone Cove
Landslide, including the terms and conditions upon which Los Angeles County
would assure the sale of assessment debt instruments issued for the purpose of
abating the Abalone Cove Landslide.
The purchase of the Abalone Cove Beach property is set forth in Section 7 of the
Horan Agreement, including the purchase price of $1,060,000 for Abalone Cove
Beach. The City paid $545,000, part of the purchase price. The remaining
$515,000 was to be waived on a dollar-for-dollar basis for each dollar that the RDA
diverted to the payment for the assessments securing the bonds or other debt
instruments issued to finance the stabilization work. Otherwise, the sums were to
be paid to the County from the tax increment funds collected by the County Tax
Collector and otherwise payable to the RDA.
On May 2, 1989, the RDA renamed the four parcels “Abalone Cove Shoreline
Park.” Abalone Cove Shoreline Park is approximately 79.16 acres.
The next four sections discuss each of the four parcels that are in Abalone Cove
Shoreline Park.
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ABALONE COVE SHORELINE PARK – ABALONE COVE BEACH
(APN 7572-018-900)
This parcel is currently being used by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as passive
parkland, and is part of Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. The City pays for all
maintenance and improvements to the parcel. The Portuguese Bend Nursery
School has operated in a facility located on Abalone Cove Beach since 1953.
When the RDA acquired the property in 1987, the School entered into a licensing
agreement with the City for continued operation at the facility. The City’s
agreement with the School has been renewed annually (most recently renewed on
May 7, 2013). The City or School may terminate the agreement with 90 days
advance written notice with or without cause.
Property Description & Details (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(C))
Addresses: 5550, 5970 and 6002 Palos Verdes Drive South
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7572-018-900
Size: 1,594,941 square feet or 36.61 acres
Current Zoning: Part of the parcel is zoned Open Space – Recreational, and part
is zoned Open Space – Hazard
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General Plan Designation: Recreational – Passive, with a socio-cultural control
district, and part is Natural Environment/Hazard, with a socio-cultural control
district.
Buildings & Square Footage:
• Restroom/Storage/Office Building 562.5 square feet
• Nursery School Buildings – the square footage of the two buildings is not
documented; however, one building is estimated to be 1,221 square feet
and the other building is estimated to be 1,162 square feet.
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park Restroom/Storage/Office Building & Gravel Parking Lot
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Portuguese Bend Nursery School on the Beach
Property Condition
This parcel is affected by an active landslide moving at a rate approximately 0.1
foot per year on the eastern side of the parcel. The western side of the parcel
extends outside of the area that is monitored for landslide movement and is not
believed to be adversely affected by landslide movement. Storm drain facilities are
located on this parcel as well as the high pressure sewer line that is owned by the
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts.
Title Information
Title to the parcel was held by the former Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment
Agency. The RDA received from the County of Los Angeles by Quitclaim Deed
“all right, title and interest in and to the real property.” Although not explicit in the
deed, the RDA took the property subject to all existing property interests of record.
The parcel has a long title history, dating back to the 1920s. Various easements
are recorded against the parcel, including road easements, a slope easement (for
cuts and fill), and utility easements (water, telephone, and electric). The parcel is
also subject to various Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). In
addition to other restrictions on the property discussed in the “Summary of
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Properties” section of this Plan, those CC&Rs could limit the type of development
or use that is permissible on the parcel.
Also recorded against the parcel is the park and infrastructure maintenance
easement agreement entered into between the RDA and the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes on May 3, 2011. That agreement granted the City an easement in
perpetuity on, in over and across the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park property for
operation of the City-operated park facilities and related structures; construction,
maintenance or repair of public facilities, including but not limited to, roads, sewers,
drainage facilities, and water distribution lines; grading; and work related to the
prevention or mitigation of beachfront erosion.
Permissible use and details (Section 34191.5 (c)(2))
The General Plan Land Use and Zoning Map designation provides in part for open
space for park and recreational purposes, including access to beaches, natural
drainage channels and areas which serve as links between major recreation and
open space areas, including utility easements, banks of natural drainage channels,
trails and scenic corridors.
The land use also provides in part for open space hazard. These areas possess
extreme physical constraints with very light intensity uses permitted, such as
recreational activities, for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare. The
physical constraints include: active landslides, sea cliff erosion hazard, and
extreme slopes (greater than 35%).
As part of the General Plan, Overlay Control Districts exist in order to further
reduce impacts that could be induced by existing and proposed improvements in
sensitive areas. The General Plan designates this property as a socio-cultural
control district, which shall preserve, protect, and maintain land and water areas
and improvements that have significant historical, archaeological, or cultural
importance to the public.
The only permissible use is for public outdoor recreation for at least a portion of
the property. The transfer of the parcel to the RDA was subject to the Land and
Water Conservation Fund Agreement, because Los Angeles County used Land
and Water Conservation Funds to originally purchase the parcel (see explanation
in Section B). At least a portion of the parcel is restricted and that portion of the
parcel must remain in perpetuity as public outdoor recreation use, unless both
state and federal officials agree in writing to a change to a different use.
Various improvements have been made to Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, including
the parking lot and restrooms, which were funded in part by grants totaling more
than $200,000 (BB-19-349) under the 1986 and 1988 State Park Bond Acts. The
grants include restrictions on the use and conveyance of the properties. Some of
the grants require that the properties will be maintained in perpetuity in accordance
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with the uses specified in the grants, and others provide that the use of the
properties can only be changed with the approval of the State Legislature.
Additionally, the park and infrastructure maintenance easement agreement
entered into between the RDA and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on May 3,
2011, limits the use of the parcel in perpetuity for operation of the City-operated
park facilities and related structures; construction, maintenance or repair of public
facilities, including but not limited to, roads, sewers, drainage facilities, and water
distribution lines; grading; and work related to the prevention or mitigation of
beachfront erosion.
The majority of this parcel is to be located within the City’s proposed NCCP
Reserve, and uses inconsistent with the parcel’s Reserve status would not be
permitted under the NCCP. The Reserve conserves regionally important habitat
areas and provides important habitat linkages between patches of conserved
habitat (see additional discussion above, Section C). Again, even without the
Reserve, State and Federal permits would be required if habitat on these parcels
was to be removed.
On March 27, 2012, the City executed a grant agreement from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund for passive park improvements to be completed by June 30,
2014 (e.g. trail improvements, interpretive signs, benches, etc.). The grant
agreement requires that the property be maintained and operated for public
outdoor recreational purposes and that the property cannot be sold or transferred
without written approval from the State. Furthermore, any future improvements or
modifications are subject to approval from the State. The grant agreement was
approved by the Successor Agency on August 6, 2013, and by the Oversight Board
for the Successor Agency on August 28, 2013. Staff has forwarded it to the
Department of Finance for approval.
Finally, the parcel is within the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission.
Any changes to zoning of this coastal property would require approval from the
California Coastal Commission, which would be unlikely as the parcels provide
coastal access to the public in an area where little public access exists.
Acquisition Date & Value (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A))
The property was transferred from Los Angeles County on November 10, 1987, as
one of four parcels included in the conveyance of the Abalone Cove Beach
property as set forth in Section 7 of the Horan Agreement (discussed above). It
is unclear from the Agreement how the value for these parcels was determined.
Purpose of Acquisition (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(B))
The property was acquired as a result of the Horan lawsuit settlement. The Horan
lawsuit was filed by private property owners whose properties had been damaged
by movement of the Abalone Cove Landslide, which also affects the stability of this
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parcel. The RDA agreed to accept the property “as-is” from the County, including
property restrictions agreed to by the County in the past (e.g. Ecological Reserve).
(See additional discussion under “Abalone Cove Shoreline Park,” above.)
Estimated Income/Revenue & Contractual Requirements for Use of
Income/Revenue (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(E))
• The City maintains the parking lot and charges $5 for each vehicle to enter.
Actual FY12-13 revenue was $67,259. There are no contractual
requirements for the use of this revenue, which is deposited into the City’s
General Fund.
• Neither the City nor the former RDA received any rent from the Nursery
School for continued historical use of the facilities, which were developed
by the original landowner approximately twenty years before the City was
incorporated.
History of previous development proposals and activity (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(H))
• 5550 PVDS – Miscellaneous Permit for “license for a good-weather program
nursery school & day care” – Finalized December 17, 1957. The funding
source for improvements is unknown.
• 5970 PVDS – Restrooms/Storage/Office Building and gravel parking lot –
Finalized July 16, 1990, which was funded in part by LWCF grants and other
state grants..
• 6002 PVDS – Building permit for agricultural storage building relocation –
Finalized October 4, 1956. The permit indicates the use as “vegetable &
flowers packing, washing, storing vegetables grown on property, storage of
garden tools.” The permit also indicated that the building had no electricity
or water utility. Successor Agency Staff believes this is the flower stand
(formerly known as Annie’s Stand) that has been removed from the
property.
This property also includes a small paved parking lot adjacent to PVDS (not open
to the public), a larger gravel parking lot adjacent to PVDS (open to the public), a
one-lane paved road leading down to the beach and ending with a small paved
parking lot adjacent to the Nursery School buildings (open to Nursery School staff
and parents, not open to the public).
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ABALONE COVE SHORELINE PARK - SACRED COVE SLOPE
APN 7572-019-901
This parcel is currently being used by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as open
space and for slope stabilization, and is part of Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. The
parcel sits between the Sacred Cove parcel and the Archery Range parcel.
Property Description & Details (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(C))
Address: None
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7572-019-901
Size: 89,139 square feet or 2.05 acres
Current Zoning: Open Space – Hazard
General Plan Designation: Hazard Area with a socio-cultural control district
Buildings & Square Footage: None.
Property Condition
This parcel is affected by an active landslide moving at a rate of approximately
one foot per year to just less than 0.5 feet per year. A portion of PVDS has slid
onto the parcel. An above-ground high pressure sewer line, which is owned by the
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Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, also traverses the parcel. Drainage
facilities associated with Palos Verdes Drive South also are located on this parcel.
Title Information
Title to the parcel was held by the former Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment
Agency. The RDA received from the County of Los Angeles by Quitclaim Deed
“all right, title and interest in and to the real property.” Although not explicit in the
deed, the RDA took the property subject to all existing property interests of record.
The parcel has a long title history, dating back to the 1920s. Various easements
are recorded against the parcel, including road easements, a slope easement (for
cuts and fill), and utility easements (water, telephone, and electric). Also recorded
against the parcel are various Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs).
In addition to other restrictions on the property discussed in the “Summary of
Properties” section of this Plan, those CC&Rs could limit the type of development
or use that is permissible on the parcel. The restrictions that were recorded prior
to the condemnation action still are reflected on the title to this property. Staff has
not determined whether the validity of any of these restrictions was affected by the
condemnation action.
Also recorded against the parcel is the park and infrastructure maintenance
easement agreement entered into between the RDA and the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes on May 3, 2011. That agreement granted the City an easement in
perpetuity on, in over and across the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park property for
operation of the City-operated park facilities and related structures; construction,
maintenance or repair of public facilities, including but not limited to, roads, sewers,
drainage facilities, and water distribution lines; grading; and work related to the
prevention or mitigation of beachfront erosion.
Permissible use and details (Section 34191.5 (c)(2))
The General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map provides for limited recreational
use of land without permanent structures, including outdoor passive recreation
uses, such as parks, trails or other suitable facilities. Limited outdoor active
recreational uses are allowed with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
As part of the General Plan, Overlay Control Districts exist in order to further
reduce impacts that could be induced by existing and proposed improvements in
sensitive areas. The General Plan designates this property as a socio-cultural
control district, which shall preserve, protect, and maintain land and water areas
and improvements that have significant historical, archaeological, or cultural
importance to the public.
The only permissible use is for public outdoor recreation. The transfer of the parcel
to the RDA was subject to the Land and Water Conservation Fund Agreement,
because Los Angeles County used Land and Water Conservation Funds to
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originally purchase the parcel (see explanation in Section B). The parcel must
remain in perpetuity as public outdoor recreation use, unless both state and federal
officials agree in writing to a change.
Any change of public use of the parcel would also require a new resolution of
necessity because the parcel was originally acquired by the County of Los Angeles
through a condemnation action (discussed above, Section A). In the original
acquisition by the County, the public use of the property was for Abalone Cove
Beach. Code of Civil Procedure Section 1245.245 provides that if a public entity
seeks to use property for a use other than that stated in the Resolution of
Necessity, it may do so, and sets forth specific requirements that the public entity
must follow.
Various improvements have been made to Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, including
the parking lot and restrooms, which were funded in part by grants totaling more
than $200,000 (BB-19-349) under the 1986 and 1988 State Park Bond Acts. The
grants include restrictions on the use and conveyance of the properties. Some of
the grants require that the properties will be maintained in perpetuity in accordance
with the uses specified in the grants, and others provide that the use of the
properties can only be changed with the approval of the State Legislature.
This parcel is to be within the City’s proposed NCCP Reserve, and uses
inconsistent with the parcel’s Reserve status would not be permitted under the
NCCP. The Reserve conserves regionally important habitat areas and provides
important habitat linkages between patches of conserved habitat (see additional
discussion above, Section C). Even if the property was not located with the
Reserve, permits would need to be obtained from the State and Federal
governments before CSS habitat could be removed from this property.
Additionally, the park and infrastructure maintenance easement agreement
entered into between the RDA and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on May 3,
2011, limits the use of the parcel in perpetuity for operation of the City-operated
park facilities and related structures; construction, maintenance or repair of public
facilities, including but not limited to, roads, sewers, drainage facilities, and water
distribution lines; grading; and work related to the prevention or mitigation of
beachfront erosion.
Finally, the parcel is within the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission.
Any changes to zoning of this coastal property would require approval from the
California Coastal Commission, which would be unlikely as the parcels provide
coastal access to the public in an area where little public access exists.
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Acquisition Date & Value (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A))
Transferred from Los Angeles County on November 10, 1987, as one of four
parcels included in the conveyance of the Abalone Cove Beach property as set
forth in Section 7 of the Horan Agreement (discussed above).
Purpose of Acquisition (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(B))
The property was acquired as a result of the Horan lawsuit settlement. The Horan
lawsuit was filed by private property owners whose properties had been damaged
by movement of the Abalone Cove Landslide, which also affects the stability of this
parcel. The RDA agreed to accept the property “as-is” from the County, including
property restrictions agreed to by the County in the past (e.g. Ecological Reserve).
(See additional discussion under “Abalone Cove Shoreline Park,” above.)
Estimated Income/Revenue & Contractual Requirements for Use of
Income/Revenue (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(E))
None.
History of previous development proposals and activity (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(H))
None.
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ABALONE COVE SHORELINE PARK – SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SEACOVE
& PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH (PVDS)
APN 7573-007-900
This parcel is currently being used by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as open
space and passive parkland, and is part of Abalone Cove Shoreline Park.
Property Description & Details (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(C))
Address: None
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7573-007-900
Size: 52,351 square feet or 1.20 acres
Current Zoning: RS-2 (residential, single family, with maximum of 2 lots per acre
or minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet) with a Socio-Cultural (OC-2) and Urban
Design (OC-3) Overlay Control Districts and Open Space – Hazard
General Plan Designation: Residential 1-2 dwelling units per acre and Hazard
Area, with a socio-cultural control district
Buildings & Square Footage: None
Property Condition
This parcel is located outside of the area that is monitored for landslide movement
and is believed not to be adversely affected by landslide movement. Drainage
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facilities, which convey runoff via a 24-inch pipe running under Palos Verdes Drive
South, are located on this parcel.
Title Information
Title to the parcel was held by the former RDA. The RDA received from the County
of Los Angeles by Quitclaim Deed “all right, title and interest in and to the real
property.” Although not explicit in the deed, the RDA took the property subject to
all existing property interests of record.
The parcel has a long title history, dating back to the 1920s. Various easements
are recorded against the parcel, including road easements, a slope easement,
sewer and storm drain easements, and utility easements (water, telephone, and
electric). The parcel is also subject to various Covenants, Conditions, and
Restrictions (CC&Rs). In addition to other restrictions on the property discussed
in the “Summary of Properties” section of this Plan, those CC&Rs could limit the
type of development or use that is permissible on the parcel.
Various improvements have been made to Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, including
the parking lot and restrooms, which were funded in part by grants totaling more
than $200,000 (BB-19-349) under the 1986 and 1988 State Park Bond Acts. The
grants include restrictions on the use and conveyance of the properties. Some of
the grants require that the properties will be maintained in perpetuity in accordance
with the uses specified in the grants, and others provide that the use of the
properties can only be changed with the approval of the State Legislature.
Also recorded against the parcel is the park and infrastructure maintenance
easement agreement entered into between the RDA and the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes on May 3, 2011. That agreement granted the City an easement in
perpetuity on, in over and across the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park property for
operation of the City-operated park facilities and related structures; construction,
maintenance or repair of public facilities, including but not limited to, roads, sewers,
drainage facilities, and water distribution lines; grading; and work related to the
prevention or mitigation of beachfront erosion.
Permissible use and details (Section 34191.5 (c)(2))
The residential land use allows for one single-family residential dwelling and
associated construction and uses, while the hazard land use allows limited
recreational use of land without permanent structures, including outdoor passive
recreation uses, such as parks, trails or other suitable facilities. Limited outdoor
active recreational uses are allowed with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
The Overly Control Districts established by the Zoning Map provide criteria which
further reduce potential impacts that could be directly created or indirectly induced
by existing and proposed improvements in sensitive areas of the City. These areas
have been defined by the General Plan and other studies to be sensitive areas
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due to unique characteristics contributing significantly to the City’s form,
appearance, natural setting, and historical and cultural heritage. This property is
designated with the Socio-Cultural (OC-2) and Urban Design (OC-3) Overlay
Control Districts. The primary purpose of this designation is to preserve, protect
and maintain land and water areas, views and vistas, and unique scientific and
educational values.
As part of the General Plan, Overlay Control Districts exist in order to further
reduce impacts that could be induced by existing and proposed improvements in
sensitive areas. The General Plan designates this property as a socio-cultural
control district, which shall preserve, protect, and maintain land and water areas
and improvements that have significant historical, archaeological, or cultural
importance to the public.
As part of the City’s General Plan Update currently in process, the City has
proposed to re-designate this parcel as Open-Space Preserve, in accordance with
the NCCP described earlier. This designation is drafted to allow only trails and
small amenities such as benches and interpretive signs associated with the use of
those trails.
This parcel is within the City’s proposed NCCP Reserve, and uses inconsistent
with the parcel’s Reserve status would not be permitted under the NCCP. The
Reserve conserves regionally important habitat areas and provides important
habitat linkages between patches of conserved habitat (see additional discussion
above, Section C). Further, if the property is not within the Reserve, permits would
be needed from the State and Federal Governments before habitat on the property
could be removed.
Additionally, the park and infrastructure maintenance easement agreement
entered into between the RDA and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on May 3,
2011, limits the use of the parcel in perpetuity for operation of the City-operated
park facilities and related structures; construction, maintenance or repair of public
facilities, including but not limited to, roads, sewers, drainage facilities, and water
distribution lines; grading; and work related to the prevention or mitigation of
beachfront erosion.
Finally, the parcel is within the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission.
Any changes to zoning of this coastal property would require approval from the
California Coastal Commission, which would be unlikely as the parcel provides
coastal views to the public in an area where little public access exists.
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Acquisition Date & Value (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A))
Transferred from Los Angeles County on November 10, 1987, as one of four
parcels included in the conveyance of the Abalone Cove Beach property as set
forth in Section 7 of the Horan Agreement (discussed above).
Purpose of Acquisition (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(B))
The property was acquired as a result of the Horan lawsuit settlement. The Horan
lawsuit was filed by private property owners whose properties had been damaged
by movement of the Abalone Cove Landslide, which also affects the stability of this
parcel. The RDA agreed to accept the property “as-is” from the County, including
property restrictions agreed to by the County in the past (e.g. Ecological Reserve).
(See additional discussion under “Abalone Cove Shoreline Park,” above.)
Estimated Income/Revenue & Contractual Requirements for Use of
Income/Revenue (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(E))
None.
History of previous development proposals and activity (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(H))
None.
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ABALONE COVE SHORELINE PARK - SACRED COVE
APN 7572-019-900
This parcel is currently being used by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as open
space to preserve coastal views and native habitat, as passive parkland, and to
provide trail access to the beach, and is part of Abalone Cove Shoreline Park.
Portuguese Point (west side of Sacred Cove) Inspiration Point (east side of Sacred Cove)
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Property Description & Details (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(C))
Address: None
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7572-019-900
Size: 1,707,149 square feet or 39.19 acres
Current Zoning: Part of the parcel is zoned Open Space – Recreational and part
is zoned Open Space – Hazard
General Plan Designation: Hazard Area, with a socio-cultural control district.
Buildings & Square Footage: None
Property Condition
This parcel is affected by an active landslide moving at a rate just under 0.5 feet
per year to 0.1 foot per year. Storm drain facilities are located on this parcel as well
as the above-ground high pressure sewer line that is owned by the Los Angeles
County Sanitation Districts.
Title Information
Title to the parcel is held by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment
Agency. The RDA received from the County of Los Angeles by Quitclaim Deed
“all right, title and interest in and to the real property.” Although not explicit in the
deed, the RDA took the property subject to all existing property interests of record.
The parcel has a long title history, dating back to the 1920s. Various easements
are recorded against the parcel, including road easements, a slope easement (for
cuts and fill), and utility easements (water, telephone, and electric). The parcel is
also subject to various Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs). In
addition to other restrictions on the property discussed in the “Summary of
Properties” section of this Plan, those CC&Rs could limit the type of development
or use that is permissible on the parcel. The effect of the County’s condemnation
action on those documents that were recorded prior to that condemnation action
has not been analyzed by the Agency, as they still appear on the preliminary title
report ordered by the Agency.
Also recorded against the parcel is the park and infrastructure maintenance
easement agreement entered into between the RDA and the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes on May 3, 2011. That agreement granted the City an easement in
perpetuity on, in over and across the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park property for
operation of the City-operated park facilities and related structures; construction,
maintenance or repair of public facilities, including but not limited to, roads, sewers,
drainage facilities, and water distribution lines; grading; and work related to the
prevention or mitigation of beachfront erosion.
Various improvements have been made to Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, including
the parking lot and restrooms, which were funded in part by grants totaling more
than $200,000 (BB-19-349) under the 1986 and 1988 State Park Bond Acts. The
grants include restrictions on the use and conveyance of the properties. Some of
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the grants require that the properties will be maintained in perpetuity in accordance
with the uses specified in the grants, and others provide that the use of the
properties can only be changed with the approval of the State Legislature.
Permissible use and details (Section 34191.5 (c)(2))
The land use provides open space for park and recreational purposes, including
access to beaches, natural drainage channels and areas which serve as links
between major recreation and open space areas, including utility easements,
banks of natural drainage channels, trails and scenic corridors.
As part of the General Plan, Overlay Control Districts exist in order to further
reduce impacts that could be induced by existing and proposed improvements in
sensitive areas. The General Plan designates this property as a socio-cultural
control district, which shall preserve, protect, and maintain land and water areas
and improvements that have significant historical, archaeological, or cultural
importance to the public.
The only permissible use is for public outdoor recreation. The transfer of the parcel
to the RDA was subject to the Land and Water Conservation Fund Agreement,
because Los Angeles County used Land and Water Conservation Funds to
originally purchase the parcel (see explanation in Section B). The parcel must
remain in perpetuity as public outdoor recreation use, unless both state and federal
officials agree in writing to a change.
Any change of public use of the parcel would also require a new resolution of
necessity because the parcel was originally acquired by the County of Los Angeles
through a condemnation action (discussed above, Section A). In the original
acquisition by the County, the public use of the property was for Abalone Cove
Beach. Code of Civil Procedure Section 1245.245 provides that if a public entity
seeks to use property for a use other than that stated in the Resolution of
Necessity, it may do so, and sets forth specific requirements that the public entity
must follow.
This parcel is to be placed within the City’s proposed NCCP Reserve, and uses
inconsistent with the parcel’s Reserve status would not be permitted under the
NCCP. The Reserve conserves regionally important habitat areas and provides
important habitat linkages between patches of conserved habitat (see additional
discussion above, Section C). Furthermore, even if this property were not within
the Reserve, permits would be required from the State and Federal Governments
before protected habitat could be removed.
Additionally, the park and infrastructure maintenance easement agreement
entered into between the RDA and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on May 3,
2011, limits the use of the parcel in perpetuity for operation of the City-operated
park facilities and related structures; construction, maintenance or repair of public
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facilities, including but not limited to, roads, sewers, drainage facilities, and water
distribution lines; grading; and work related to the prevention or mitigation of
beachfront erosion.
Finally, the parcel is within the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission.
Any changes to zoning of this coastal property would require approval from the
California Coastal Commission, which would be unlikely as the parcels provide
coastal access to the public in an area where little public access exists.
Acquisition Date & Value (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A))
The property was transferred from Los Angeles County on November 10, 1987, as
one of four parcels included in the conveyance of the Abalone Cove Beach
property as set forth in Section 7 of the Horan Agreement (discussed above).
Purpose of Acquisition (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(B))
The property was acquired as a result of the Horan lawsuit settlement. The Horan
lawsuit was filed by private property owners whose properties had been damaged
by movement of the Abalone Cove Landslide. The stability of this property also
has been affected by the Landslide. The RDA agreed to accept the property “as-
is” from the County, including property restrictions agreed to by the County in the
past (e.g. Ecological Reserve). (See additional discussion under “Abalone Cove
Shoreline Park,” above.)
Estimated Income/Revenue & Contractual Requirements for Use of
Income/Revenue (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(E))
None.
History of previous development proposals and activity (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(H))
None.
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ARCHERY RANGE
This parcel is currently being used by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for the
location of PVDS and related drainage facilities and as open space to preserve
coastal views and native habitat, and to provide trail access to the beach. The City
has approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the South Bay Archery Club to
operate an archery range with no permanent facilities. The CUP is “valid for an
indefinite time period” (can be revoked at any time) and prohibits barbeques,
campfires, crossbows, vegetation removal, alcohol and firearms.
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Archery Range Parking Archery Range
Property Description & Details (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(C))
Address: None
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7572-019-902
Size: 1,975,799 square feet or 45.36 acres
Current Zoning: Open Space – Hazard
General Plan Designation: Hazard Area with a socio-cultural control district
Buildings & Square Footage: None; however, a portion of PVDS has slid onto the
parcel, and two privately-owned houses have slid onto the parcel.
Property Condition
This parcel is affected by an active landslide moving at a rate of 2 to 20 feet each
year. There are fissures on the property, which have been caused by the
Portuguese Bend Landslide. A portion of Palos Verdes Drive South (PVDS), as
well as two houses, which are owned by private individuals or entities and
previously were located at 40 Cherryhill Lane and 41 Cherryhill Lane, have slid
onto the parcel. The houses have been destroyed by the landslide and have been
red-tagged by the City as not safe for human entry or occupation. The City is
currently in litigation (three lawsuits) regarding these houses, and would expect to
demolish them upon prevailing because they are dilapidated and are public
nuisances. Drainage facilities also are located on this parcel as well as the above-
ground high pressure sewer line that is owned by the Los Angeles County
Sanitation Districts.
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Two Houses on Archery Range Parcel
The houses have been severely damaged or destroyed as a result of the extreme
landslide movement in this area. As a result, they are unsafe and have been red
tagged by the City.
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House that was originally located at 40 Cherryhill Lane
House that originally was located at 41 Cherryhill Lane
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Title Information
A title report has been ordered for this property. By grant deed dated December
29, 1986, Transamerica Development Company conveyed Lot 1 of Parcel Map
17161 (the parcel) to the Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency, subject
to certain easements. The deed reserved the following (“Deed Easement”):
An easement appurtenant to Lots 2 and 3 of said Parcel Map for the purpose
of placing earth and rock over, on and across Lot 1 of said Parcel Map. The
rights granted by this easement are limited to the placement on Lot 1 of
earth and rock deposited on Lot 2 by action of the Portuguese Bend
Landslide and deposited on Lots 2 and 3 by the ocean as a result of the
Portuguese Bend Landslide.
The placement of said materials on Lot 1 must be performed in accordance
with any applicable laws and statutes and pursuant to any permits required
by any governmental entity having jurisdiction. The easement holders may
not place said materials on Lot 1 in a manner or location which would
interfere with the use of Lot 1 for landslide stabilization purposes, and the
owner of Lot 1 may prohibit the placement of said materials on all portions
of Lot 1 if there are not locations on Lot 1 where such materials may be
placed without interfering with the use of Lot 1 for landslide stabilization
purposes.
Should the Portuguese Bend landslide be stabilized or placement of earth
or rock on Lot 1 no longer be required, then upon written request from the
owner of said Lot 1, the easement holder shall quitclaim all right and interest
in said easement. In the event said Lot 1 becomes developable, the holder
of Lot 1 shall have the right to relocate the foregoing easement in a manner
that permits the holder to develop Lot 1 in the manner permitted by permits
for development issued by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, or if no permits
are required, in the manner reasonably requested by the owner of Lot 1.
Upon request of the owner of Lot 1, the easement holder shall execute such
documents as are reasonably necessary for such relocation.
Parcel Map No. 17161 indicates that easements in favor of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes also burden the property. Those various easements are for highway
slope purposes and for storm drain purposes.
Permissible use and details (Section 34191.5 (c)(2))
The Open Space Hazard zone provides for limited recreational use of land without
permanent structures, including outdoor passive recreation uses, such as parks,
trails or other suitable facilities. Limited outdoor active recreational uses are
allowed with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
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As part of the General Plan, Overlay Control Districts exist in order to further
reduce impacts that could be induced by existing and proposed improvements in
sensitive areas. The General Plan designates this property as a socio-cultural
control district, which shall preserve, protect, and maintain land and water areas
and improvements that have significant historical, archaeological, or cultural
importance to the public.
Development on the parcel is limited by the zoning, Deed Easement and
easements noted on Parcel Map No. 17161.
Additionally, the Maintenance Easement Agreement entered into between the
RDA and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on April 19, 2011, limits the use of the
parcel and grants the City in perpetuity an easement for grading intended to arrest
land movement, or to correct or repair the impacts of any such land movement;
maintenance or repair of public facilities, including but not limited to, roads, sewers,
drainage facilities, and water distribution lines; grading; and work related to the
prevention or mitigation of beachfront erosion. Maintenance of PVDS, which is a
major arterial street, and the drainage facilities is of critical importance to the City
and to the public health, safety and welfare.
Finally, the parcel is within the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission.
Any changes to zoning of this coastal property would require approval from the
California Coastal Commission, which would be unlikely as the parcels provide
coastal access and coastal views to the public in an area where little public access
exists.
Acquisition Date & Value (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A))
Recorded as a transfer from Transamerica Corporation on January 13, 1987 for
no cost ($0).
Purpose of Acquisition (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(B))
Prior to 1987, Transamerica Corporation owned the Portuguese Bend beach area
and leased land for beach cottages. In 1986, the City prepared a tract map that
allowed Transamerica Corporation to sell the land to individual private beach
cottage owners in the Portuguese Bend Club. When the tract map was prepared,
Transamerica Corporation transferred this open space parcel (now referred to as
the Archery Range) to the former RDA.
The former RDA wanted the parcel for landslide stabilization purposes, including
grading and the installation of drainage facilities, and to maintain Palos Verdes
Drive South either upon or adjacent to this parcel.
Estimated Income/Revenue & Contractual Requirements for Use of
Income/Revenue (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(E))
None.
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History of previous development proposals and activity (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(H))
• CUP No. 152, Environmental Assessment No. 598 and Coastal Permit No.
84 approved by Planning Commission on March 27, 1990, allowing South
Bay Archery Club to locate archery range on RDA property south of PVDS,
east of Inspiration Point and west of the Portuguese Bend Club.
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10 CHERRYHILL LANE
This parcel currently has a private street located on it and may be subject to claims
of ownership by other property owners in the area.
Property Description & Details (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(C))
Address: 10 Cherryhill Lane
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7572-004-900
Parcel Description: Lot 3 in Block 4 of Tract 14118, in the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, as per map recorded in Book 306, Pages 34 and 35, in the Office of the
County Recorder in Los Angeles County.
Size: 18,514 square feet or 0.43 acres
Current Zoning: Open Space – Hazard
General Plan Designation: Residential 1-2 dwelling units per acre and Hazard
Combination Land Use
Buildings & Square Footage: None.
Property Condition
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This parcel is affected by an active landslide moving at a rate of approximately one
foot each year. A portion of Cherryhill Lane has slid onto the parcel and bisects it.
A driveway to a home that is located on another lot also is located on this parcel.
Title Information
A grant deed from Gene E. Frank and Nancy Frank conveyed the parcel to the
former Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency. The parcel is subject to
various road and utility easements, as well as covenants and protective
restrictions. Due to the presence of the private street and driveway to another
parcel, title to this property is expected to be disputed.
Permissible use and details (Section 34191.5 (c)(2))
The land use allows for residential development and associated construction and
uses. However, due to the imposition of a Landslide Moratorium Ordinance, no
new residences are allowed, other than the replacement of a pre-existing
residence, and existing residences have limits on the amount of demolition and
additions. Prior to considering adding improvements to existing structures on
property in the Landslide Moratorium Area, a Landslide Moratorium Exception
(LME) permit is required that demonstrates to the City Geologist’s satisfaction that
the proposed project will not aggravate or worsen condition related to the existing
landslide.
Acquisition Date & Value (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A))
Purchased on June 3, 1988 for $92,800. Payment was made from RDA funds.
Purpose of Acquisition (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(B))
Acquired in conjunction with a City project to move PVDS back into its original
easement.
Estimated Income/Revenue & Contractual Requirements for Use of
Income/Revenue (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(E))
None.
History of previous development proposals and activity (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(H))
Original residence relocated to 82 Narcissa in February 1988 prior to RDA
acquisition.
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12 CHERRYHILL LANE
This parcel is currently being used by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to provide
access to the active landslide complex.
Property Description & Details (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(C))
Address: 12 Cherryhill Lane
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7572-004-901
Parcel Description: Lot 4 in Block 4 of Tract 14118, in the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 306, Pages 34 and 35,
in the Office of the County Recorder in Los Angeles County.
Size: 15,365 square feet or 0.35 acres
Current Zoning: Open Space – Hazard
General Plan Designation: Residential 1-2 dwelling units per acre and Hazard
Combination Land Use
Buildings & Square Footage: The single family residence originally located on this
parcel no longer exists.
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Property Condition
This parcel is affected by an active landslide moving at a rate of approximately one
foot each year. A portion of Cherryhill Lane and a residence that is owned by a
private individual and originally was located at 49 Cherryhill Lane has slid onto the
parcel. Due to the presence of the residential structure, it is suspected that a septic
system associated with the structure also is located on this parcel.
Title Information
A grant deed from John Shahin conveyed the parcel to the former Rancho Palos
Verdes Redevelopment Agency. The parcel is subject to various road and utility
easements, as well as covenants and protective restrictions. Due to the presence
of the house on this parcel, title to this property is expected to be disputed.
Permissible use and details (Section 34191.5 (c)(2))
The land use allows for residential development and associated construction and
uses. However, due to the Landslide Moratorium Ordinance, no new residences
are allowed, other than the replacement of a pre-existing residence, and existing
residences have limits on the amount of demolition and additions. Prior to
considering adding improvements to existing structures on property in the
Landslide Moratorium Area, a Landslide Moratorium Exception (LME) permit is
required that demonstrates to the City Geologist’s satisfaction that the proposed
project will not aggravate or worsen condition related to the existing landslide.
Acquisition Date & Value (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A))
Purchased on April 26, 1989 with 2 other Cherryhill Lane parcels for a total
combined price of $25,000. Payment was made from RDA funds.
Purpose of Acquisition (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(B))
Acquired in conjunction with a City project to move PVDS back into its original
easement.
Estimated Income/Revenue & Contractual Requirements for Use of
Income/Revenue (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(E))
None.
History of previous development proposals and activity (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(H))
• 1,502 square feet one-story single-family residence & garage – finalized
April 3, 1952
• 540 square feet outside patio – finalized October 4, 1956
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14 CHERRYHILL LANE
This parcel is currently being used by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to provide
access to the active landslide complex.
Property Description & Details (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(C))
Address: None, although the placement of it would logically be 14
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7572-004-902
Parcel Description: Lot 5 in Block 4 of Tract 14118, in the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 306, Pages 34 and 35,
in the Office of the County Recorder in Los Angeles County.
Size: 14,646 square feet or 0.34 acres
Current Zoning: Open Space – Hazard
General Plan Designation: Residential 1-2 dwelling units per acre and Hazard
Combination Land Use
Buildings & Square Footage: None.
Property Condition
This parcel is affected by an active landslide moving at a rate of approximately one
foot each year. Residences that are owned by private individuals originally located
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at 49 Cherryhill Lane and 14 Limetree Lane have slid onto the parcel. Due to the
presence of the residential structures, it is suspected that associated septic
systems also are located on this lot.
Title Information
A grant deed from John Shahin conveyed the parcel to the former Rancho Palos
Verdes Redevelopment Agency. The parcel is subject to various road and utility
easements, as well as covenants and protective restrictions. Due to the presence
of the house and other private improvements, title to this property is expected to
be disputed.
Permissible use and details (Section 34191.5 (c)(2))
The land use allows for residential development and associated construction and
uses. However, due to Landslide Moratorium Ordinance, no new residences are
allowed, other than the replacement of a pre-existing residence, and existing
residences have limits on the amount of demolition and additions. Prior to
considering adding improvements to existing structures on property in the
Landslide Moratorium Area, a Landslide Moratorium Exception (LME) permit is
required that demonstrates to the City Geologist’s satisfaction that the proposed
project will not aggravate or worsen condition related to the existing landslide.
Acquisition Date & Value (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A))
Purchased on April 26, 1989 with 2 other Cherryhill Lane parcels for a total
combined price of $25,000. Payment was made from RDA funds.
Purpose of Acquisition (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(B))
Acquired in conjunction with a City project to move PVDS back into its original
easement.
Estimated Income/Revenue & Contractual Requirements for Use of
Income/Revenue (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(E))
None.
History of previous development proposals and activity (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(H))
None.
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16 CHERRYHILL LANE
This parcel is currently being used by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to provide
access to the active landslide complex.
Property Description & Details (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(C))
Address: 16 Cherryhill Lane
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7572-004-903
Parcel Description: Lot 6 in Block 4 of Tract 14118, in the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 306, Pages 34 and 35 of
maps, in the Office of the County Recorder in Los Angeles County.
Size: 19,268 square feet or 0.44 acres
Current Zoning: Open Space – Hazard
General Plan Designation: Residential 1-2 dwelling units per acre and Hazard
Combination
Buildings & Square Footage: None.
Property Condition
This parcel is affected by an active landslide moving at a rate of approximately one
foot feet each year. Portions of residences that are owned by private individuals
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and originally were located at 14 Limetree and 16 Limetree have slid onto the
parcel along with landscaping and other improvements. Due to the presence of
the residential structure, it is suspected that a related septic system also is located
on the parcel.
Title Information
A grant deed from John Shahin conveyed the parcel to the former Rancho Palos
Verdes Redevelopment Agency. The parcel is subject to various road and utility
easements, as well as covenants and protective restrictions. Due to the presence
of the house and other private improvements, title to this property is expected to
be disputed.
Permissible use and details (Section 34191.5 (c)(2))
The land use allows for residential development and associated construction and
uses. However, due to the Landslide Moratorium Ordinance, no new residences
are allowed, other than the replacement of a pre-existing residence, and existing
residences have limits on the amount of demolition and additions. Prior to
considering adding improvements to existing structures on property in the
Landslide Moratorium Area, a Landslide Moratorium Exception (LME) permit is
required that demonstrates to the City Geologist’s satisfaction that the proposed
project will not aggravate or worsen condition related to the existing landslide.
Acquisition Date & Value (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A))
Purchased on April 26, 1989 with 2 other Cherryhill Lane parcels for a total
combined price of $25,000. Payment was made from RDA funds.
Purpose of Acquisition (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(B))
Acquired in conjunction with a City project to move PVDS back into its original
easement.
Estimated Income/Revenue & Contractual Requirements for Use of
Income/Revenue (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(E))
None.
History of previous development proposals and activity (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(H))
• 1,589 square feet one-story single-family residence & garage – Finalized
July 3, 2951
• Swimming pool permit for 500 square feet – Finalized June 19, 1952
• 100 square feet utility room extension – Finalized January 10, 1953
• Demolition permit for 800 square feet – Finalized June 24, 1969
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SOUTH MID PARCEL ON CHERRYHILL LANE
This parcel is currently being used by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to provide
access to the active landslide complex. The parcel is bisected by a private street
and a private driveway, which have slid onto the property. Other privately owned
improvements also are present.
Property Description & Details (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(C))
Address: None
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7572-004-904
Parcel Description: Lot 38 in Block 1 of Tract 14118, in the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 306, Pages 34 and 35 of
maps, in the Office of the County Recorder in Los Angeles County.
Size: 17,119 square feet or 0.39 acres
Current Zoning: Open Space – Hazard
General Plan Designation: Residential 1-2 dwelling units per acre and Hazard Area
Combination
Buildings & Square Footage: None.
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Property Condition
This parcel is affected by an active landslide moving at a rate of approximately one
foot each year. A portion of Cherryhill Lane, a private driveway and other private
improvements have slid onto the parcel.
Title Information
A grant deed from Dr. Abram Ellison Sommer and Lillian R. Sommer conveyed the
parcel to the former Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency. The parcel is
subject to various road and utility easements, as well as covenants and protective
restrictions. Due to the presence of the private street and driveway to another
parcel and other privately owned improvements, title to this property is expected
to be disputed.
Permissible use and details (Section 34191.5 (c)(2))
The land use allows for residential development and associated construction and
uses. However, due to the Landslide Moratorium Ordinance, no new residences
are allowed, other than the replacement of a pre-existing residence, and existing
residences have limits on the amount of demolition and additions. Prior to
considering adding improvements to existing structures on property in the
Landslide Moratorium Area, a Landslide Moratorium Exception (LME) permit is
required that demonstrates to the City Geologist’s satisfaction that the proposed
project will not aggravate or worsen condition related to the existing landslide.
Acquisition Date & Value (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A))
Purchased on September 28, 1990 for $18,000 from the Portuguese Bend Capital
Projects fund of the RDA.
Purpose of Acquisition (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(B))
Acquired in conjunction with a City project to move PVDS back into its original
easement.
Estimated Income/Revenue & Contractual Requirements for Use of
Income/Revenue (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(E))
None.
History of previous development proposals and activity (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(H))
None.
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SOUTH WEST PARCEL ON CHERRYHILL LANE
This parcel is currently being used by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to provide
access to the active landslide complex. A portion of a private street, Cherryhill
Lane, has slid onto the property.
Property Description & Details (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(C))
Address: None
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 7572-007-900
Parcel Description: Lot 35, Tract 14118, as per map recorded in Book 306, Pages
34 and 35, in the Office of the County Recorder in Los Angeles County.
Size: 30,533 square feet or 0.70 acres
Current Zoning: Open Space – Hazard
General Plan Designation: Residential 1-2 dwelling units per acre and Hazard Area
Combination
Buildings & Square Footage: None.
Property Condition
This parcel is affected by an active landslide moving at a rate of approximately one
foot feet each year. A portion of Cherryhill Lane has slid onto the parcel.
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Title Information
A grant deed from John D. Lessing and Virginia L. Lessing conveyed the parcel to
the former Rancho Palos Verdes Redevelopment Agency. The parcel is subject
to various road and utility easements, as well as covenants and protective
restrictions. The parcel was subject to a final order of condemnation in 1956,
condemning a portion of the parcel for road purposes and slope easements cut
and fill in favor of the County of Los Angeles. Due to the presence of the private
street on this parcel, title to this property is expected to be disputed.
Permissible use and details (Section 34191.5 (c)(2))
The land use allows for residential development and associated construction and
uses. However, due to the Landslide Moratorium Ordinance, no new residences
are allowed, other than the replacement of a pre-existing residence, and existing
residences have limits on the amount of demolition and additions. Prior to
considering adding improvements to existing structures on property in the
Landslide Moratorium Area, a Landslide Moratorium Exception (LME) permit is
required that demonstrates to the City Geologist’s satisfaction that the proposed
project will not aggravate or worsen condition related to the existing landslide.
Acquisition Date & Value (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A))
Purchased on March 15, 1990 for $19,000. Payment was made from RDA funds
on deposit with the County.
Purpose of Acquisition (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(B))
Acquired in conjunction with a City project to move PVDS back into its original
easement.
Estimated Income/Revenue & Contractual Requirements for Use of
Income/Revenue (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(E))
None.
History of previous development proposals and activity (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(H))
None.
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ESTIMATED CURRENT VALUE & BASIS (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(A,D))
Coastal Parcels
At this time, the estimated current value of the coastal parcels is unknown.
However, Staff for the Successor Agency has reason to believe that the value is
very low due to deed restrictions, land movement, and the presence of slopes.
The most recent purchase of land to be included in the City’s NCCP Preserve,
which is zoned Open Space – Hazard and is located within the active landslide
area, was the City’s purchase of the Hon property in 2005 (without deed
restrictions imposed by the state or federal governments) for a cost of
approximately $40,000 per acre.
Cherryhill Lane Parcels
At this time, the estimated current value of the Cherryhill Lane parcels is unknown.
However, Staff for the Successor Agency has reason to believe that the value of
these parcels zoned “open space – hazard” is very low due to the active land
movement, building moratorium and improvements owned by private parties that
have slid onto the parcels. The most recent purchase of a lot on Cherryhill Lane
was in 2010. The City purchased Parcel No. 7572-004-906 with an area of 15,614
square feet or 0.36 acre for $5,269.
HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION, STUDIES AND/OR
REMEDIATION (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(F))
Coastal Parcels
None. Per Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report dated July 25, 2013
for the coastal parcels, there are no recognized environmental conditions
associated with the site, and there are no environmental investigations,
assessments or liens known to exist. Although a search of various records and
databases identified potential recognized environmental conditions up to one mile
from the site, the report indicated that there are no potential environmental risks
arising from hazardous waste present at the property.
Cherryhill Lane Parcels
None. Per Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report dated May 17, 2007
for the Cherryhill Lane parcels, there are no recognized environmental conditions
associated with the site, and there are no environmental investigations,
assessments or liens known to exist. However, because homes from other lots
have slid onto these properties, the presence of septic systems should be
evaluated.
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY’S POTENTIAL FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT (Section 34191.5 (c)(1)(G))
Many of the properties are immediately adjacent to or are currently underneath
PVDS, which is a major City arterial street. The ongoing efforts by the City to keep
PVDS in a useable condition probably will require its relocation in the future as well
as the installation of more drainage improvements. In addition, homes in the
vicinity use the private street that bisects some of the lots. Access to those lots is
needed by the residents and for fire protection and law enforcement services.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CITY PLANNING OBJECTIVES
1. Maintain the properties adjacent to and underneath PVDS so that this
important arterial street will be kept useable and to install improvements
related to PVDS and associated drainage improvements;
2. Facilitate City access for active landslide mitigation efforts;
3. Prevent future development on unstable land; and
4. Allow the private property owners to continue to have access to their
properties via Cherryhill Lane, which also affords access to these properties
by the Sheriff’s Department and the Fire Department.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY PROPOSAL
1. All but one of the properties that were owned by the former RDA are affected
by landslides. Accordingly, they are not suitable for sale for development
purposes. The condition of the properties, potential liability arising from land
movement, deed restrictions, and California’s real estate disclosure requirements
would affect the title to the properties and would discourage any reasonable buyer
from purchasing them.
2. The properties comprising Abalone Cove Shoreline Park were acquired by
the County for park and open space purposes and have been developed and used
for those purposes by both the County and the City. Several of the lots were
affected by movement of the Abalone Cove Landslide following its reactivation in
1978. Grants were used to purchase and enhance the site for public park use,
and the requirements of those grants as well as other deed restrictions encumber
the properties. Accordingly, they are required to be maintained for park and open
space use. Because of the Park’s location in and importance to the City and its
residents, the City Council has directed that the City should own the Abalone Cove
Park properties so they will be properly maintained and available to the general
public for park and open space purposes, which is their intended purpose.
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3. The property where the Archery Range is located is affected by extreme
land movement. A significant portion of a major east/west arterial street, Palos
Verdes Drive South is located on that property. Keeping that street open for use
by emergency personnel and the public is extremely important to the health, safety
and welfare of the City’s residents. Due to the continuous land movement, there
will be an ongoing need for repair and realignment of PVDS as well as drainage
improvements and grading. Two dilapidated homes that are owned by other
individuals currently sit upon the property, and there are three lawsuits currently
pending that involve this property. For all of these reasons, the City Council has
determined that the City should own this property in order that the important City
street and drainage improvements can be maintained by the City.
4. The lots on Cherryhill Lane also are affected by the ongoing landslide
movement. Ownership of properties in this area is disputed by private individuals
and the homeowner’s association, and two other lots (40 and 41 Cherryhill Lane)
and the Archery Club property are the subject of litigation regarding these issues.
Improvements owned by other individuals are present on some of the lots, and the
private street (Cherryhill Lane) is present on other lots. The issues discussed in
Paragraph 1 above apply to all of these properties. There is no sewer system
servicing this area, which means that septic systems still are in use in this area,
which has potential impacts upon water quality. The City Council has determined
that the City should own these lots because some of them may be necessary to
the maintenance and realignment of PVDS and the installation of drainage
improvements or landslide mitigation measures. In addition, City ownership will
protect the public safety and reduce potential City liability because the lots will not
be available for development for residential use, followed by damage or destruction
of the residential improvements by the Portuguese Bend Landslide with resulting
claims and litigation.
Due to restrictions on the use of Abalone Cove Shoreline Park and Archery
properties, and the hazardous conditions present on almost all of the
aforementioned parcels, the Successor Agency does not recommend sale of the
properties. The Successor Agency proposes that all parcels be transferred to the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes for continued governmental purpose use.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE RANCHO PALOS VERDES REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
LONG-RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN
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