RPVCCA_CC_SR_2012_01_17_02_Revision_ZZ_To_Trump_National_Golf_Course_Project
PUBLIC HEARING
Date: January 17, 2012
Subject: Revision “ZZ” to the Trump National Golf Course Project
Location: One Ocean Trails Drive
1. Declare the Hearing Open: Mayor Misetich
2. Report of Notice Given: City Clerk Morreale
3. Staff Report & Recommendation: Gregory Pfost, Deputy Community
Development Director
4. Public Testimony:
Appellant: N/A
Applicant: VH Property Corp.
5. Council Questions:
6. Rebuttal:
7. Declare Hearing Closed: Mayor Misetich
8. Council Deliberation:
9. Council Action:
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
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CITY OF
MEMORANDUM
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COU~~~..~~BERS
JOEL ROJAS,COMMUNITY DEVEr~DIRECTOR
JANUARY 17,2012
REVISION "ZZ"TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF COURSE
PROJECT -PROPOSED HEDGE ON DRIVING RANGE
CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER Q..9--
Project Manager:Gregory Pfost,AICP,Deputy Community Development Dire~
RECOMMENDATION
1)Adopt Resolution No.2012-_,adopting Addendum No.1 to a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Driving Range;and 2)Adopt Resolution No.2012-_,conditionally
approving Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Course Project allowing 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.
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.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2007,upon hearing a report by Staff and public testimony,the City Council denied a
request by the Trump Organization for a proposed 12'high ficus hedge at the westerly
end of the Driving Range.
In 2009,the Applicant submitted a subsequent application requesting a smaller height
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ficus hedge in the same general location as that which was denied in 2007.However,the
2009 proposal was lower in height and consisted of two separate hedges,referred to as
the southerly hedge and northerly hedge.In its Staff Report to the City Council,City Staff
recommended denial of the southerly hedge due to view impacts,but recommended
approval of the northerly hedge.During the Public Hearing,the City Council expressed
concern regarding view impacts and the use of the ficus species for both hedges.
Subsequently,the City Council denied the request.
The Applicant has submitted a new application (Revision ZZ)that no longer includes the
southerly hedge that was proposed in their 2009 application,but does include the same
northerly hedge with the exception of the species being changed from ficus to New
Zealand Christmas Tree.
Staff reviewed the application and believes that although the proposed hedge does affect
some views from residences,the public right of way and from a public trail,the affects are
relatively minor given the significant breadth of view experienced over the site from these
locations.As discussed in the report,Staff feels that the findings for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit could be made for the hedge and thus it may be approved.
Within the report,Staff has identified various amendments to the existing conditions of
approval for the site to accommodate the proposed hedge.
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,
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.
In February and April of2007,the Applicant planted ficus hedges on the subject property
to screen existing homes within the adjacent Portuguese Bend Club from the view of
driving range patrons.Specifically,the Applicant installed a 5'-6'high ficus hedge row
along the western property line shared by property owners within the Portuguese Bend
Club,and a 12'high ficus hedge row at the western edge of the Driving Range.The
hedges affected ocean views from the public right-of-way and from some surrounding
homes.The project site is subject to a condition of approval (No.K-2b)that prohibits
landscaping from "affecting"a view.Accordingly,to allow the hedges to remain required
a revision to that condition.The Applicant subsequently withdrew the request for the 5'-6'
high hedge along the property line and requested approval of only the 12'high hedge on
the Driving Range.At that time,Staff did not believe that the proposed 12'high hedge
could be approved because the proposed hedge "significantly"impaired views from
adjacent residences in the Portuguese Bend Club and from the public right of way of
Palos Verdes Drive South.However,Staff did believe that an alternative project that
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included a lower height hedge could possibly be approved.On December 18,2007,the
City Council adopted Resolution No.2007-132 (attached)denying the Applicant's request
(Revision GG)for the proposed 12'high ficus hedge due to view impacts and type of
species (ficus)used.
On June 10,2009,the Applicant submitted another application (Revision TT)for
proposed ficus hedges at the western edge of the Driving Range.Staff and the Applicant
subsequently met many times to try and determine a proposed height of ficus hedge that
Staff could support while still meeting the Applicant's needs.Staff took many pictures
from neighboring property owner's homes to assess the potential view impacts -working
back and forth between the Applicant and the neighboring property owners in an attempt
to reach resolution.While Staff and the Applicant could not reach full agreement on the
proposed height of the hedge,the Applicant decided to move forward to the City Council
with a proposal that included two separate hedge rows -northerly and southerly -both
hedge rows composed of the ficus species.In its Staff Report to the City Council,City
Staff recommended denial of the southerly hedge row due to view impacts,but
recommended approval of the northerly hedge row.On July 19,2011,the City Council
adopted Resolution No.2011-61 (attached)denying the Applicant's request for both
hedges because they felt that the proposed hedges impaired views and/or the species
(ficus)was not consistent with the project's plant palette that focuses on the use of native
and drought tolerant plantings.
The Applicant has submitted a new application (Revision ZZ)that no longer includes the
southerly hedge that was proposed in their 2009 application (Revision TT),but does
include the same northerly hedge with the exception of the species being changed from
ficus to New Zealand Christmas Tree.
Similar to their previous requests,the proposed hedge requires review and/or
modifications to certain conditions and mitigation measures for the project;thus
necessitating City Council approval.Specifically,the project as currently entitled includes
specific conditions and mitigation measures that address the type,height and view
impairment aspects of proposed landscaping for this project.The conditions and
mitigation measures that specifically apply to this request (Revision "ZZ")are as follows:
Environmental Impact Report No.36 for Original Project -Mitigation Measure
73.The project proponent shall not use view-obstructing plant species.
Environmental Impact Report No.36 for Original Project -Mitigation Measure
106.Native vegetation and drought tolerant species shall be used by the project proponent,to the
extent possible in common open space and golf course.
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving Range -Mitigation Measure
10.Aesthetics A-1:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code
Enforcement,prior to issuance of any grading permits,the applicant shall submit a landscape and
irrigation plan that identifies the type of vegetation proposed for the driving range and surrounding
areas,specifically including the southerly berm.The type of veaetation utilized shall be
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consistent with the allowable vegetation permitted on the subject site,as defined in the project's
HCP,and shall not be of a type that would grow higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly
berm.Further,said vegetation shall be maintained to a height that will not grow higher than the
ridge elevation of the southerly berm.
Conditional Use Permit No.163 for Original Project -Condition of Approval
K-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 ofeighty 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 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
liqhtinq as seen from surrounding areas.
DISCUSSION
As shown in the attached plan,the Applicant's request is to permit one row of New Zealand
Christmas Trees in the form of a hedge along the western edge of the Driving Range.The
hedge row is proposed to be 9.8'high at its northern end and gradually decreasing in
height to 6.0'high at its southerly end.While the proposed top of the hedge would appear
to be relatively horizontal,the change in height described above is a result of the
undulating ground level at the hedge base.A temporary frame silhouette with flags has
been erected at the site that depicts the proposed height of the hedge row.The silhouette
height has been certified by a licensed land surveyor.
As proposed,the request requires City Council review and approval of proposed
modifications to the existing conditions of approval as identified in the "Background"section
above.Below,Staff has provided an analysis of this request.
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Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No.163:
As noted above,Condition K-2.b of CUP No.163 currently states:
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.
To implement this condition it is important to first interpret what is meant by the terms
"views"and "affected".In implementing the City's View Preservation and Restoration
Ordinance,the term "view"is defined as follows:
Section 17.02.040(A)(14):On the Palos Verdes Peninsula,it is quite common to have a near view
and a far view because of the nature ofmany of the hills on the peninsula.Therefore,a 'view',which
is protected by this section is as follows:
.a.A 'near view'which is defined as a scene located on the peninsula including,but not
limited to,a valley,ravine,equestrian trail,pastoral environment or any natural setting;
and/or
b.A 'far view'which is defined as a scene located offthe peninsula including,but not limited
to,the ocean,Los Angeles basin,city lights at night,harbor,Vincent Thomas Bridge,
shoreline or off shore islands.
A 'view'which is protected by this Section shall not include vacant land that is developable under the
city code,distant mountain areas not normally visible nor the sky,either above distant mountain areas
or above the height ofoffshore islands.A 'View'may extend in any horizontal direction (360 degrees
of horizontal arc)and shall be considered as a single view even if broken into segments by foliage,
structures or other interference."
Thus,in using this definition of "view",as it relates to the proposed hedge within this
application,the "view"in this case would include the scene of the ocean and Catalina
Island.
Within the City's Ordinance,the word "significantly"is used to qualify the level of view
impairment -Le.,the view is either significantly impaired or not significantly impaired.The
difficulty with interpreting condition K-2b is that the condition does not utilize the word
"significantly".Thus,one needs to interpret the term "affected"in its relationship to the
term "view".The view in this case is a "scene"that includes the ocean and Catalina Island
and it is not uncommon within this scene to have landscaping and/or structures within the
scene.Staff is not of the belief that the intent of Condition K-2b was to actually ensure that
all landscaping on the entire project site would not "affect"a view or this scene in any way.
Such a feat would be virtually impossible to accomplish,given that the site is a golf course
with a landscape palette that allows a vertical component (Le.trees and shrubs)up to 16'
feet high,which would naturally rise up into existing views of the ocean in some locations.
In the past,while reviewing landscape plans,Staff has attempted to analyze them to
ensure as least an impact to views as possible.Currently there are many areas of the golf
course,as viewed from surrounding homes,from those traveling along Palos Verdes Drive
South and those traversing the trails through and around the project site,where
landscaping slightly impairs the ocean view,but given that the scene is so vast,the
impairment is very slight and/or temporary and thus is consistent with what Staff believes is
the intent of this condition.
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When viewing the on-site silhouette frame,while it is obvious that the proposed hedge row
has an affect on views because it is in the view frame as seen from multiple surrounding
vantage points,similar to other existing landscaping that is currently in the view frame,
Staff does not believe that the overall panoramic view is actually being "affected"by the
proposed hedge row.Specifically,below,Staff has provided a narrative of the view
impacts caused by the proposed hedge row,considering full build out of the Trump project.
Additionally,Staff has provided the attached photographs depicting the potential affects
upon views.Staff will also present clearer photographs in its presentation to the Council at
the meeting.
Views from PVDS
When driving from the east to west along PVDS,expansive panoramic views can be
enjoyed ranging from the south to the west over the project site,which include a significant
amount of ocean and Catalina Island.When the Trump homes located between the
driving range and PVDS are constructed,it is estimated that a very small lower portion of
this ocean view will be impaired by the new homes.However,a large portion of the ocean
view and Catalina Island will still be visible.Because there will be open space between the
furthest west Trump home and the existing homes within the Portuguese Bend Club,
travelers on PVDS would be able to see the proposed hedge during this open section of
road.More specifically,the southern portion of the hedge will partially impair the same
portion of the view of the ocean.Views of Catalina Island,the horizon and a significant
amount of ocean would not be impaired.
When driving from the west to the east along PVDS,there are similar views to the south
and west over the project site,which include similar expansive panoramic views of the
ocean and Catalina Island.Similarly,the same portion of the hedge will impair a relatively
small portion of the ocean view as seen by a traveler on PVDS headed in this direction up
until the new Trump homes come into view.However,the impairment is not as great as
when heading the opposite direction due to the viewer having to turn their head further to
see the proposed hedge.
Views from the Public Trail
There exists an un-improved public trail on the Trump property between the end of the
driving range and the western property line shared with the Portuguese Bend Club.When
this portion of the project site is completed by the Trump Organization,this trail will be
improved and run from the western end of the street that provides access to the future 12
Trump home sites,towards the south,connecting with a trail to the bluff's edge and to a
trail that parallels the southern edge of the driving range.As trail users walk along the trail,
the proposed hedge will affect the view of Catalina Island and the ocean to varying degrees
for a limited amount of time that the trail users traverse the relatively short length of the
trail.
Views from Portuguese Bend Club Homes
Views from the homes within the Portuguese Bend Club vary,but are generally directed to
the south and west,and typically include a significant amount ofthe ocean and depending
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upon location,usually Catalina Island.For some homes,the eastern portion of this view
also includes the Trump project and the proposed hedge row.There are three homes in
particular that Staff focused its view analysis on as they are the closest and would be most
affected as a result of the proposed hedge.The views from these three homes are located
at three distinct elevations as a result of the subdivision and structure designs within the
subdivision.Other homes within the Portuguese Bend Club are farther to the west and as
a result,any impairment,if at all,would be less than what would be experienced from the
three homes discussed below.
The first home,located at 4048 Palos Verdes Drive South is owned by Ms.Leeds,and is
located at the highest elevation,adjacent to the Trump property.There are expansive
panoramic views from the primary viewing area (living room and master bedroom,which
share the same view),in Ms.Leeds'home that range from the south to the west,which
include a very large amount of ocean and Catalina Island.The southerly end of the
proposed hedge encroaches into a very small portion of her ocean view.The proposed
hedge would not encroach into the view of Catalina Island.
The second home,located at 41 05 Sea Horse Lane,is a two-story structure owned by Mr.
Thatcher,and is located a step lower in elevation than Ms.Leeds'home.The City does
not consider views from the second floor of a two story home unless it is the primary living
area.Thus,the view from the first floor living room is the primary viewing area of the
property for which a view of the ocean and Catalina Island to the south and west exists.
The proposed hedge would not be visible from this primary viewing area.Notwithstanding,
as most residents that Staff has spoken to are concerned with "any"view being "affected"
from their home (see Condition K-2b),Staff felt it important to inform the Council of other
views in Mr.Thatcher's home that he may address at the meeting.The view from the
second floor,which is not the primary viewing area,is similar to Ms.Leeds'view,which
includes a significant amount of ocean and Catalina Island,however more limited given its
lower elevation and impairment by other existing residential structures within the
Portuguese Bend Club.There are two separate views from the second floor.The first is
the more predominate and is a panoramic view ranging from the south to the west that is
viewed from the southerly window of an upstairs room.The less predominate view is one
towards the southeast out of the room's easterly window and includes a smaller portion of
the ocean.The proposed hedge would encroach into the view of the ocean,albeit a
relatively small portion of the larger predominate view and a portion of the smaller view.
More specifically,the proposed hedge would encroach into the view of some ocean but
maintain a portion of the ocean view below horizon level.The existing view of Catalina
Island would not be affected by the proposed hedges.
The third home,located at 4100 Sea Horse Lane is owned by Mr.and Mrs.Zeit,and is
located at approximately the same elevation as Mr.Thatcher's home.The Zeit's home is
located adjacent to the Trump property.The Zeit's primary viewing area is from their living
room which contains a panoramic view that ranges from south to west and includes the
ocean and Catalina Island.The proposed hedge has a small affect upon his ocean view
and no impact upon his view of Catalina Island.Notwithstanding,similarto Mr.Thatcher's
home,there are also other views within the Zeit's home that are not the primary view.
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Specifically,from the dining room/kitchen area that faces east and which is not the primary
viewing area,and immediately outside on their pool patio,the Zelts have a view towards
the east of a very slight portion of the ocean near the Clubhouse.This view,although
clearly not as predominate as their primary view from the living room described above,
would see an encroachment of the hedge.Mr.Zeit also claims that the proposed hedge
would affect his view ofthe sunrise,which although Staff has not seen this view at sunrise,
agrees that it would encroach into that view to some degree.
Views from Seaview Homes
Views toward the south from homes within the Seaview Tract at the lowest elevation (i.e.
along the PVDS frontage road)include large panoramic views that range from the south to
the west of the ocean and Catalina Island.Due to the landscape within the median strip
that separates the PVDS frontage road that services these homes and PVDS,in some
cases the view of the driving range and some ocean is already impaired.Given the
building pad elevation changes of these homes,some homes have more view than others.
Similar to the views experienced while traveling along PVDS,the proposed hedge would
encroach into a very small portion of the ocean view and none of the Catalina Island view
from some of these homes,while others cannot see the hedge due to the existing
landscaped median.
Staff believes that the hedge row could be approved as proposed because although it does
encroach into the view,in Staff's opinion,the overall panoramic view is not affected given
the very small encroachment and the overall breadth of view that one experiences from
each of the viewing areas discussed above.If the Council were to agree with Staff's
determination that the proposed hedge does not "affect"a view,then Staff feels that an
amendment to Condition K-2b is warranted to include text to address the proposed location
and height of the hedge as well as its maintenance requirements.Thus,if approved,
Condition K-2b would be revised as shown under finding #6 below.
In approving a modification to the conditions of approval of CUP No.163,the Council must
find that the modification would still result in a project that is consistent with the findings
necessary for approval of a Conditional Use Permit.Those findings (shown in bold text)
and Statrs analysis (shown in normal text)are provided below.
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;
When the development of the Trump National Golf Course project (formally known as
Ocean Trails)was initially considered by the City Council in 1992,there was much effort to
ensure that the development of the project would be integrated with uses upon adjacent
land and within the surrounding neighborhoods to ensure that the project would not result
in adverse impacts to views.In making their decision,the Council reviewed the project in
accordance with existing goals,policies and guidelines within the "General Plan","Coastal
Specific Plan"and the "Coastal Development and Design Guidelines for Subregions 1 and
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7".The Council approved the project with many conditions and mitigation measures that
restrict building (residential and non-residential)heights as well as landscaping to ensure
that views are maintained over the project site.
As part of their initial approval in 1992,the Council approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No.50666 (VTTM 50666)for the westerly portion of the project,which included the
development of 39 single-family residential lots.It is important to note that the proposed
hedge is located on what was to be one of these residential lots (Lot #40)as originally
approved under VTTM 50666.Per the Municipal Code,if Lot #40 were to be developed
with a residential home,the homeowner would have been permitted to grow landscaping to
a height of 16'or the ridgeline of the residence whichever is lower.Based upon this
information,the proposed hedge is no more of an impact upon views than what was
expected of the development of Lot #40 when this project was initially approved.
While the'proposed hedge would not have caused any more of a view impact than could
have been expected when the project was initially approved in 1992,it is important to note
that the entitlements that created Lot #40 are no longer valid.Instead,a revised VTTM
50666 that includes the development of a driving range instead of Lot #40,with improved
views,is now the valid development entitlement.It is Staffs belief that it is this entitlement
that should be used in evaluating potential view impacts resulting from proposed structures
and/or landscaping.
Over the years,project revisions that affected grading and/or the re-Iocation of structures
were scrutinized heavily to ensure that changes would not adversely affect views and/or
would improve views.Most recently,when reviewing the Applicant's request for the driving
range,the Council considered this same CUP finding and again found that,as approved,
the proposed project would be integrated with uses on adjacent land and within the
neighborhood.In fact,the Council and neighboring residents found that the proposed
driving range would be a better project than the previously approved design because the
driving range would cause the removal of 16 residential lots from VTTM 50666,thereby
improving views.
As shown in the attached letter,according to the Applicant,the hedge is proposed to 1)
improve the line of sight for the golfers on the driVing range,2)enhance the privacy for
golfers using the western end practice area,trail users and residents within the Portuguese
Bend Club,and 3)to provide beautification to the property.
Given the minor affect upon views resulting from the hedge and a reasonable expectation
that the property owner would desire to plant landscaping in this area,Staff does feel that
this finding can be made for the proposed hedge.
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;
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
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additional parking 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.Therefore,this finding can be made.
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;
In considering the expansive views from existing residences and the public right of way of
Palos Verdes Drive South,although the proposed hedge will encroach into views,Staff
believes that the proposed hedge does not cause a significant adverse effect on 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 per
the finding stated above.Thus,this finding could be made.
4.That the proposed use is not contrary to the general plan;
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 ofthe General Plan (Page
176)states,
"Palos Verdes Peninsula is graced with views and vistas of the surrounding Los Angeles basin and
coastal region.Because ofits 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.
Staff feels that because the hedge's encroachment upon views is minimal,the proposed
hedge does not conflict with this Goal nor any other goals or policies of the General Plan
and thus this finding could be made.
5.That,if the site of the proposed use is within any of tht;)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
The subject site is located in the "Natural","Socio/cultural"and "Urban Appearance"
Overlay Control Districts.According to Section 17.40.010 of the Municipal Code,the
purpose of the overlay control districts is to "provide criteria which further reduce potential
impacts which could be directly created or indirectly induced by proposed and existing
developments in sensitive areas of the City.These areas have been defined by the
General Plan and other studies to be sensitive areas due to unique characteristics
contributing significantly to the City's form,appearance,natural setting,and historical and
cultural heritage."
During the review of the Applicant's prior request (Revision TT)Staff expressed a concern
regarding the proposed southerly hedge's compliance with the performance criteria of the
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"Urban Appearance"overlay control district.According to Section 17.40.060,the "Urban
Appearance"overlay control district was established to:
"...2.Preserve,protect and maintain significant views and vistas from major public view corridors and
pUblic lands and waters within the city which characterize the city's appearance as defined in the
visual aspects portion of the general plan and the corridors element of the coastal specific plan;
3.Ensure that site planning,grading and landscape techniques,as well as improvement planning,
design and construction will preserve,protect and enhance the visual character of the city's
predominant land forms,urban form,vegetation and other distinctive features,as identified in the
general plan and the coastal specific plan;and ..."
Additionally,Chapter 17 .40.060.C indicates that the following performance criteria shall be
used in assessing any and all uses and developments:
"1.,Result in the change in elevation of the land or construction of any improvement which would
block,alter or impair major views,vistas or viewsheds in existence from designated view corridors,
view sites or view points at the dates of adoption of the general plan and the coastal specific plan in
such a way as to materially and irrevocably alter the quality of the view as to arc (horizontal and
vertical),primary orientation or other characteristics;...
8.Result in changes in topography or the construction of improvements which would block,alter or
otherwise materially change significant views,vistas and viewshed areas available from major private
residential areas of the community which characterize the visual appearance,urban form and
economic value of these areas."
However,given the minor affect upon views by the northerly hedge within Revision TT,
Staff believed that the proposed northerly hedge was consistent with the criteria noted
above.Since the proposed project (Revision ZZ)is the same hedge as the previous
northerly hedge,Staff again feels that the proposed project is consistent with the Overlay
Control Districts and thus this finding could be made.
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.
As discussed in the findings above,it is Staff's opinion that the hedge could be approved.
However,Staff also believes that a condition should be added to ensure that the proposed
hedge is planted and maintained at the exact approved height and does not increase in
height.If the Council agrees with Staff,then Staff recommends the following modification
to Condition K-2b:(bold underline for text added):
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
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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 that shown on the approved Site Plan that was approved
and determined not to affect a view by the City Council on January 17.2012.through
Resolution No.2012-.As part of said installation.the Applicant shall also install and
maintain stakes within the hedge that will represent the approved height.Said stakes shall be
installed at intervals no greater than 5'apart and shall be surveyed to thier height with
certification stamped by a licensed surveyor.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 of the hedge does not exceed the approved height
represented by the top of the stake.Ifat any time.upon investigation by City Staff.it appears
that the stakes have been altered so that it affects their height and sUbseguently affects the
hedge height as approved by the City Council.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 of the hedge.If the Applicant does not
maintain the hedge to its maximum height according to this condition.then the Applicant shall
remove the hedge within 30 days following notification by the Community Development
Director.
Staff feels that this condition will ensure that the hedge is maintained at the proper height.
Staff consulted with the City Arborist on an adequate maintenance schedule and he agreed
that trimming on a monthly basis will be sufficient to ensure compliance.Given that the
golf course has an on-site maintenance crew that conducts maintenance activities daily,
the schedule should not be over-burdensome to the Applicant.If the Applicant fails to
maintain the hedge as conditioned,then the Community Development Director would send
a letter to the Trump Organization requiring them to remove the hedge within a 30 day
period.If the Trump Organization was in violation and did not remove the hedge as
ordered,then the City would initiate Code Enforcement action upon the Applicant.This
has been effective tool in other areas of the City where landscape height conditions of
approval have been placed on development projects (Oceanfront Estates,Seabreeze
Residential Subdivision,Terranea)and the City has found it necessary in seeking
compliance with those conditions.
Compliance with Existing Mitigation Measures
As discussed in the "Background"section above,in order to permit the proposed hedge,
compliance with certain mitigation measures adopted for the project's original
Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving
Range needs to be evaluated.Below is an analysis of these specific mitigation measures.
Environmental Impact Report No.36 -Mitigation Measure #74
74.The project proponent shall not use view-obstructing plant species.
Staff is of the opinion that the proposed hedge can be found consistent with this mitigation
measure given its'relatively little impairment to a view and thus it not being "view-
obstructing".Additionally,the maintenance condition noted above would ensure that the
hedge would be maintained to a level that would not be view-obstructing.
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Environmental Impact Report No.36 -Mitigation Measure #107
107.Native vegetation and drought tolerant species shall be used by the project proponent,to the
extent possible in common open space and golf course.
The New Zealand Christmas Tree species is not native,but is drought tolerant.
Additionally,it is a species identified in the project's approved landscape plant palette and
is used elsewhere on the property.Although it is not "native",it should be noted that the
mitigation measure includes the phrase "to the extent possible",meaning that "native"or
"drought tolerant"is not mandatory.As such,Staff feels that the proposed hedge is
consistent with this mitigation measure.
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving Range -Mitigation Measure #10
10.Aesthetics A-1:SUbject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code
Enforcement,prior to issuance of any grading permits,the applicant shall submit a landscape and
irrigation plan that identifies the type of vegetation proposed for the driving range and surrounding
areas,specifically including the southerly berm.The type of vegetation utilized shall be
consistent with the allowable vegetation permitted on the subject site,as defined in the project's
HCP,and shall not be of a type that would grow higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly
berm. Further,said vegetation shall be maintained to a height that will not grow higher than the
ridge elevation of the southerly berm.
The "southerly berm"referred to in this mitigation measure runs east to west (parallel to the
shoreline)and is located on the southerly side of the driving range.When the driving range
was approved,the ridge elevation of the southerly berm was established so as not to
exceed the ridgeline elevation of the residential homes that could have been constructed
through the original approval of VTTM 50666.The southerly berm was subsequently
constructed meeting this intent -in some cases 3'to 9'lower in height than what would
have occurred if the homes would have been developed.The intent of this mitigation
measure was to ensure that future landscaping that would be planted on the seaward side
of the southerly berm,which would help protect trail users that traverse the trail further to
the south and parallel to the southerly berm,would not grow higher than top of the
southerly berm so as to preserve the same view that would have been expected should the
prior homes been constructed.
As seen from Palos Verdes Drive South and from some of the homes within the
Portuguese Bend Club,the top of the proposed hedge,if approved,will be at a higher
elevation than the existing ridge elevation of the southerly berm.Staff has received
comments from the public that this is inconsistent with this mitigation measure.However,it
is important to note that the proposed hedge is not located on the southerly berm,which is
what this mitigation measure was intended to address.Instead,it is located along the
westerly edge of the driving range and perpendicular to the southerly berm.Thus,Staff
feels that the proposed hedge is not inconsistent with the intent of this mitigation measure
as this mitigation measure was not intended to address landscaping beyond that on the
southerly berm.It should also be noted that as discussed earlier,the proposed height of
the hedge is lower than the home and landscaping that could have been in place at the
same location if the prior subdivision was developed,thus meeting the intent of restricting
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landscaping/grading of the driving range to ensure that it would be no more of a view
.impact than the prior subdivision.
Coastal Commission Review
When the Trump National project (then known as Ocean Trails)was initially approved by
the City in the early 1990's,it was appealed to the California Coastal Commission.The
Coastal Commission subsequently issued a Coastal Permit along with conditions of
approval for the project.As part of that approval,the Coastal Commission required the
applicant to submit and obtain approval of a landscape plan with plant palette.Attached is
a copy of the approved Coastal Commission plant palette.The plant palette is divided into
the following five project 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 ..
When the plant palette was approved by the Coastal Commission,the area of the
proposed hedge was to be the prior residential subdivision and hence according to the plan
the "Residential/Clubhouse/Parks Plant Palette"was to apply to landscaping in this area.
Since then,in 2005,the City approved Revision W for the Driving Range,which has not yet
been approved by the Coastal Commission.Hence,the Coastal Commission has not
approved of a revised landscape plan/palette to consider the Driving Range.
When the prior ficus hedge application for Revisions GG was being reviewed by the City,
the California Coastal Commission Staff informed City Staff that the proposed hedge would
require review and approval of an amendment to the plant palette by the Coastal
Commission since the proposed ficus species is not listed as an approved species on the
plant palette that was approved by the Coastal Commission.Subsequently,if the prior
Revisions GG or TT would have been approved by the City,a condition of approval would
have been included requiring the applicant to obtain approval of a revision to the plant
palette from the Coastal Commission.
The current proposal consists of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species.This species is
a Coastal Commission approved species on the "Residential/Clubhouse/Parks Plant
Palette",which,as noted above,falls in the area where the proposed hedge is located.
However,since this area is now being used as a Driving Range,Staff is not clear if it would
be consistent with the Coastal Commission's approved plant palette since a 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.Staff has contacted the
Coastal Commission Staff to obtain direction on how the Commission would like this issue
addressed.Coastal Commission Staff was not sure ifthis would be a simple administrative
amendment or a substantial amendment requiring a Coastal Commission hearing,but
would check into the matter.In the interim,if this proposal is approved,then Staff would
recommend the following additional text to condition of approval K-2b:
•Prior to the installation of anv New Zealand Christmas Tree hedge at the western edge of the
Driving Range per the City Council's approval on January 17,2012,the Applicant shall obtain
approval from the California Coastal Commission for said hedge species to be located on the
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Driving Range.
Coastal Staff felt that adding such a condition would be appropriate while this issue is
being investigated.
CONCLUSION
While the proposed hedge row does cause a minor view impairment,given the expansive
views over the site,that the hedge row height is consistent with the intent of restricting
landscape height in this area,and that the hedge row can be conditionally approved to
ensure continued maintenance of the approved height,Staff feels thatthe proposed hedge
does meet the findings and may be approved.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 may have a view of the
proposed hedge from his property.
The City Attorney has advised Staff that under the Political Reform Act,Councilman
Duhovic's property is directly affected by the decision,because his property is within 500
feet of the subject property.Accordingly,it is presumed that Councilman Duhovic would
have a conflict of interest.Absent proof that the decision will have no financial effect on
the value of his property,Councilman Duhovic cannot participate in this decision.
Under these circumstances,another option is for Councilman Duhovic to provide proof that
the decision will not affect the value of his property at all.However,absent a written advice
letter from the FPPC,the Councilman's decision could be challenged.A third option is for
Councilman Duhovic to contact the FPPC and obtain formal written advice about the issue.
Typically,it takes 30-40 days to obtain written advice from the FPPC.If the FPPC
determines that the Councilman can participate in the decision,that determination provides
protection to the Cou ncilman from criminal prosecution for violation of the Political Reform
Act.If the Councilman wishes to obtain formal written advice from the FPPC,this decision
should be delayed until the formal written advice can be obtained.The Councilman could
call the FPPC to discuss the matter by telephone and see if it would be worthwhile to seek
formal written advice.
Given the time that would be required to obtain formal written advice from the FPPC,Staff
recommends that Councilman Duhovic abstain from making a decision on this project.
Environmental Assessment
Staff and the City Attorney have reviewed the proposed application for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).Upon completion ofthis review,it has been
determined that the proposed modifications to the conditions of approval and/or mitigation
measures 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
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the Driving Range may be approved.
·Public Notice
A Notice of Public Hearing for this request was published in the Peninsula News on
Thursday,December 22,2011,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 public comments on the
proposed project -some for and some against.Those in favor generally feel that the
hedge would provide an enhancement to the site.In general,those commenting against
the proposed hedge were mainly concerned regarding the potential view impacts,and did
not feel that impacting existing residents'and the public's views for a hedge that serves
only the patrons of the driving range was consistent with the intent of preserving views
within the community.Other comments focused upon the belief that the Trump
Organization would not effectively maintain the hedge and as a result it would grow to a
very large tree with view impacts,and/or would be an enforcement issue.An issue was
also pointed out that the roots of the proposed species may cause damage to a nearby
public trail.
As discussed in this report,Staff feels that while the proposed hedge will have some minor
affects upon views,given the expansive views and relatively little affect,the hedge can be
found to be consistent with the findings for the CUP amendment.In regards to
maintenance,Staff consulted with the City Arborist who indicated that the New Zealand
Christmas Tree could be used as a hedge and can be properly maintained to the proposed
specific height.Staff would also note that upon visiting the site and viewing other New
Zealand Christmas Trees on site that were planted in the late 1990's,which are in a hedge
form,Staff agrees that this species can effectively be trained into a hedge.With this
confirmation and the proposed modification to condition K-2b,Staff feels that the issue of
maintenance has been addressed.In regards to the potential issue of invasive roots
damaging the nearby public trail,given the proposed height of the hedge and the
Applicant's need to maintain it as a hedge,the City Arborist did not feel that there would be
a problem with the root system damaging the public trail.It should also be noted that when
Staff visited other on-site New Zealand Christmas Trees that were planted in the late
1990's near trails,cart paths and retaining walls,Staff did not notice any damage resulting
from their root system.Further,if damage to the public trail did occur,per the
Development Agreement governing the project site,the Trump Organization would be
responsible for repairing said trail as they are responsible for maintaining all on-site trails,
parks and open spaces.
Status of Flag Pole at Trump National
The City Council approved the Flag Pole at the Trump National site in March 2007.The
Trump Organization has submitted an application requesting Coastal Commission approval
of the Flag Pole.Their request has been tied to their current application before the Coastal
Commission for the Driving Range.Since the geology for the Driving Range has been
approved,the Driving Range/Flag Pole application could now be reviewed by the Coastal
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Commission.In the past,Staff contacted Coastal Staff and although they had originally
planned to process the combined Driving Range/Flag Pole application over a year ago,for
various reasons they were not able to do that.At that time,they did indicate that they
would be discussing the matter internally and once a decision had been made,they would
inform the City of their plans to process the application.Staff will relay any updates to the
Council as Staff receives them from Coastal Staff.
Status of Geology Review Pertaining to Landslide A and B
Over the past years,Trump National's project Geologist (Converse Consultants)and the
City's Geologist (Cotton Shires Associates)have been in dispute over geologic issues
related to the Clubhouse Expansion and the development of the residential lots located just
north of the Clubhouse.This dispute was settled by a third party three member Peer
Review Panel.In the end,the Peer Panel primarily agreed with the City's Geologist.The
final deci~ion resulted in an approved geologic model for the Landslide A and B area.
SUbsequently,while the City's Geologist approved the geology for the Driving Range,
residential homes between the Driving Range and Palos Verdes Drive South,and the
Clubhouse Expansion,they required the developer's Geologist to prepare a geotechnical
study to show the foundation setback line for the 11 residential building pads located north
ofthe Clubhouse based upon the agreed upon geologic model.The developer's Geologist
did not submit such a study and subsequently,in December 2008,the Trump Organization
filed their suit against the City and other parties.
Since the suitwas filed in December 2008,the City had not received any report to address
the location of the foundation setback line until June 3,2011.On said date the City
received a report by GeoKinetics.Trump National replaced their former Geologist,
Converse Consultants,with GeoKinetics,who is now the geologist of record in regards to
these matters.The GeoKinetics report showed that based upon the approved geologic
model,the 11 residential lots located north of the Clubhouse as well as the Clubhouse
Expansion are within an area that will have a factor of safety greater than 1.5,which is the
factor of safety required for such structures.The report,however,went a bit further than
simply addressing the Clubhouse Expansion and the 11 residential lots located north of the
Clubhouse.On their map showing the location of the 1.5 factor of safety foundation
setback line,they included the design of the original subdivision that the Trump
Organization had entitlements to prior to revising their Tentative Map to accommodate the
Driving Range.
Based upon the submitted geology report,it appears that the Trump Organization may
seek future approval that would allow the potential for future development of the Driving
Range by converting it back to residential lots.It is important to note that in order to have
the Foundation Setback Line be seaward of the potential future residential lots,the report
shows that 101 sheer pins,each four feet in diameter,would need to be installed to
structurally create the 1.5 factor of safety to support some of the lots within such a
subdivision.This fact is important as this was the crux of the issue that the City Geologist
(Cotton Shires Associates)had with the initial subdivision -mainly that upon further
analysis after the failure of Landslide C in 1999,the City Geologist was concerned that
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some of the residential lots in the originally approved subdivision may not have met a 1.5
factor of safety.In essence the recently submitted geology report demonstrated that the
City Geologist's concern was valid.
On December 20,2011,the City Geologist approved the GeoKinetics report.If the Trump
Organization decides to request residential lots over the Driving Range,they will need to
submit an application to amend Tentative Tract Map No.50666,which would need to be
reviewed and approved by the City Council through a public hearing.No such application
has been submitted thus far.Additionally,any future project would still need to be
reviewed to make sure that it complies with the approved geologic report to ensure that any
proposed residential building pad grades would conform to the approved report.
Lawsuit filed by the Trump Organization
VH Property Corp.,which is the owner of the subject project,and VHPS LLC,entities
owned or'controlled by Mr.Donald Trump,filed a 13-count lawsuit against the City in the
Los Angeles Superior Court.On January 13,2009,the City was also served.The lawsuit
alleges inverse condemnation and related claims based on alleged abuses and delays of
development of the golf course and residential project,which supposedly have frustrated or
interfered with the owner's development plans.
On January 11,2011,the Superior Court denied plaintiff's petition for writ of mandate,and
plaintiff filed a writ to the Court of Appeal to challenge that decision.The Court of Appeal
subsequently denied the writ.Since other causes of action against the City have not yet
been adjudicated by the Superior Court,and other claims still are pending in the United
States District Court,the lawsuit continues.
ALTERNATIVES
In addition to Staffs recommendation,the Council could consider the following alternatives:
1.Deny the Applicant's request and continue the item to the next Council meeting so
that Staff can prepare a Resolution for the Council's consideration.
2.Identify concerns to the Applicant regarding the hedge and continue the public
hearing to a date certain to allow the Applicant additional time to address the
Council's concerns.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no Fiscal Impacts to the City as a result of this decision.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Resolution No.2012-_,adopting Addendum No.1 to the Driving Range MND
Draft Resolution No.2012-_,approving Revision ZZ
Letter from Trump National to Greg Pfost,dated November 17,2011
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Resolution No.2011-61,denying Revision TT
Resolution No.2007-132,denying Revision GG
Public Comments
Photographs
Proposed Plan
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RESOLUTION NO.2012-_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES ADOPTING ADDENDUM NO.1 TO THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE DRIVING RANGE IN
CONNECTION WITH REVISION "zz."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-hol.e 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,
WI:IEREAS,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.1 03,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.
WI:iEREAS,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 UK"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 uL"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 ofthe 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 JUly22,2009,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 "55")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 "55"to September 15,
2009;and
WHEREAS,on September 15,2009,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "55"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 "UU"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,VH Property Corp.,submitted an application to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
requesting approval of Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Club project to revise the conditions of
approval found within CUP No.163,so as to allow one hedge row ranging in height from 6'_0"to 9'-8"and
composed of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species to be planted on the western edge of the existing
Driving Range;and,
WHEREAS,a Notice of Public Hearing for the Revision "ZZ"request to be heard by the City Council
on January'17,2012,was published in the Peninsula News on Thursday,December 22,2011,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 January 12,2012,copies of the draft Addendum NO.1 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.1;and,
WHEREAS,on January 17,2012,after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the Development
Code,the City Council held a public hearing to consider draft Addendum NO.1 to the Driving Range Mitigated
Negative Declaration,and Revision ZZ for a proposed 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 ZZ includes a request to permit one row of New
Zealand Christmas Trees in the form of a hedge along the western edge of the Driving Range.The hedge row
is proposed to be 9.8'high at its northern end and gradually decreasing in height to 6.0'high at its southerly
end.Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines,approval of Addendum NO.1 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.This is so,since the proposed changes
identified above and attached Exhibit "A"to Addendum NO.1 would not result in any new or
increased impacts to the environment that are not already analyzed within the MND.
More specifically,the Driving Range MND addressed a revision to the project that permitted
the installation of a Driving Range in place of residential lots within Vesting Tentative Tract
Map No.50666.The MND analyzed the potential aesthetic impacts associated with the
development of the range and determined that because the proposed grading of the Driving
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Range would result in a finished project that would not affect views and aesthetics as much
as the prior subdivision,there would be no new significant impacts that were not analyzed
previously.The proposed hedge would be planted in a location and height that is also lower
than the previous subdivision and thus if the hedge was originally analyzed within the MND,it
would also have been found that there would be no significant impact.
Additionally,as part of the Driving Range MND's "Hazards"analysis,due to the design of the
proposed Driving Range and mitigation measures,it was found that there would be no
significant Hazard impacts as a result of the project.One such design feature included was
the installation of landscaping between the southern berm of the Driving Range and the trail
below to help protect trail users.A Mitigation Measure was added to ensure that said
landscaping did not grow higher than the elevation of the southerly berm to ensure that there
would not be an aesthetic impact caused by the landscaping.The intent of this mitigation
measure was to only address landscaping that was to grow on the southerly side of the
Driving Range's southerly berm.It was not intended to address other areas of the Driving
Range,where for example the proposed hedge will be located.Thus,it is important to note
that the proposed hedge is not inconsistent with this specific mitigation measure because this
specific mitigation measure does not apply to the area of the proposed hedge.
Therefore,there have been no substantial changes to the Project or to the environment
caused by the proposed hedge that would cause the Project to significantly impact the
environment,nor does the proposed hedge 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,and the approved project provides for changes
that only include the installation of landscaping (hedge).
3.That there is no new information of substantial importance to the project which indicates that
these approved changes 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,because this approved project is only to permit modifications that
would allow the installation of landscaping (hedge).
Section 2:In approving Addendum NO.1 to the Driving Range MND,the City Council has reviewed
and considered the Addendum NO.1 document,attached hereto and made a part thereof as Exhibit "A".
Section 3:The Addendum No.1 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 and 43 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
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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
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 and 43 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 and 43 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 7,2005 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.1 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 1i h day of January 2012.
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.
2012-_was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting held on
January 17,2012.
City Clerk
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Resolution No.2012-
Exhibit "A"
ADDENDUM NO.1
TO
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE DRIVING RANGE
The City Council has reviewed the proposed Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf
Course Project,which is a request to allow a varying height (6'-0"to 9'-8"tall)hedge
composed of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species to be planted on the western end
of the Driving Range,in conjunction with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),as well as State and Local CEQA Guidelines,and
find as follows:
That 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 the planting of a hedge on the
Driving Range which would not impact the environment in any manner that was not
previously considered and mitigated to the extent feasible through the Driving Range
MND.
More specifically,the Driving Range MND addressed a revision to the project that
permitted the installation of a Driving Range in place of residential lots within Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No.50666.The MND analyzed the potential aesthetic impacts
associated with the development of the range and determined that because the
proposed grading of the Driving Range would result in a finished project that would not
affect views and aesthetics as much as the prior subdivision,there would be no new
significant impacts that were not analyzed previously.The proposed hedge would be
planted in a location and height that is also lower than the previous subdivision and thus
if the hedge was originally analyzed within the MND,it would also have been found that
there would be no significant impact.
Additionally,as part of the Driving Range MND's "Hazards"analysis,due to the design
of the proposed Driving Range and mitigation measures,it was found that there would
be no significant Hazard impacts as a result of the project.One such design feature
included was the installation of landscaping between the southern berm of the Driving
Range and the trail below to help protect trail users.A Mitigation Measure was added to
ensure that said landscaping did not grow higher than the elevation of the southerly
berm to ensure that there would not be an aesthetic impact caused by the landscaping.
The intent of this mitigation measure was to only address landscaping that was to grow
on the southerly side of the Driving Range's southerly berm.It was not intended to
address other areas of the Driving Range,where for example the proposed hedge will
be located.Thus,it is important to note that the proposed hedge is not inconsistent with
this specific mitigation measure because this specific mitigation measure does not apply
to the area of the proposed hedge.
Therefore,there have been no substantial changes to the Project or to the environment
caused by the proposed hedge that would cause the Project to significantly impact the
environment,nor does the proposed hedge 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 A
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RESOLUTION NO.2012·
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
APPROVING REVISION "ZZ"TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB,FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.163 TO PERMIT A CERTAIN HEIGHT
HEDGE (SPECIES OF NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE)ON THE WESTERN EDGE OF
THE DRIVING RANGE OF THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF COURSE
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,
WI:fEREAS,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
the Coastal Commission with regard to adequate provisions for public open space,public access and
habitat preservation;and,
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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 Pas eo 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
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
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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
configuratiQn 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
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
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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
VITM 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
Considerattons,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,
VITM50666,and Grading Permit No.1541 to accommodate a new driving range in place of 16
residential lots within VITM50666;and,
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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,
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 Driying Range;and,
WHEREAS,VH Property Corp.,submitted an application to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
requesting approval of Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Club project to revise the conditions of
approval found within CUP No.163,so as to allow one hedge row ranging in height from 6'-0"to 9'-8"and
composed of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species to be planted on the western edge of the existing
Driving Range;and,
WHEREAS,a Notice of Public Hearing for the Revision "ZZ"request to be heard by the City
Council on January 17,2012,was pUblished in the Peninsula News on Thursday,December 22,2011,
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,on January 17,2011,after notice was issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Development Code,the City Council held a public hearing to consider the applicant's request for Revision
"ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Club project,at which time all interested parties were given an
opportunity to be heard and present evidence;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 January 12,2012,copies of the
draft Addendum No.1 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.1;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 ZZ includes a request to permit one row of New
Zealand Christmas Trees in the form of a hedge along the western edge of the Driving Range.The
hedge row is proposed to be 9.8'high at its northern end and gradually decreasing in height to 6.0'high
at its southerly end.
Section 2:Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines,approval of
Addendum NO.1 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:
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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.1 would not result in
any new or increased impacts to the environment that are not already analyzed within the
MND.
More specifically,the Driving Range MND addressed a revision to the project that
permitted the installation of a Driving Range in place of residential lots within Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No.50666.The MND analyzed the potential aesthetic impacts
associated with the development of the range and determined that because the proposed
grading of the Driving Range would result in a finished project that would not affect views
and aesthetics as much as the prior subdivision,there would be no new significant
impacts that were not analyzed previously.The proposed hedge would be planted in a
location and height that is also lower than the previous subdivision and thus if the hedge
was originally analyzed within the MND,it would also have been found that there would
be no significant impact.
Additionally,as part of the Driving Range MND's "Hazards"analysis,due to the design of
the proposed Driving Range and mitigation measures,it was found that there would be
no significant Hazard impacts as a result of the project.One such design feature
included was the installation of landscaping between the southern berm of the Driving
Range and the trail below to help protect trail users.A Mitigation Measure was added to
ensure that said landscaping did not grow higher than the elevation of the southerly berm
to ensure that there would not be an aesthetic impact caused by the landscaping.The
intent of this mitigation measure was to only address landscaping that was to grow on the
southerly side of the Driving Range's southerly berm.It was not intended to address
other areas of the Driving Range,where for example the proposed hedge will be located.
Thus,it is important to note that the proposed hedge is not inconsistent with this specific
mitigation measure because this specific mitigation measure does not apply to the area
of the proposed hedge.
Therefore,there have been no substantial changes to the Project or to the environment
caused by the proposed hedge that would cause the Project to significantly impact the
environment,nor does the proposed hedge 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,and the approved project provides for changes
that only include the installation of landscaping (hedge).
3.That there is no new information of substantial importance to the project which indicates
that these approved changes 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,because this
approved project is only to permit modifications that would allow the installation of
landscaping (hedge).
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Section 3:Pursuant to Section 17.60.050 of the Development Code,in approving the request for
Revision "zz"to CUP No.163 the City Council finds that:
a.The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed hedge ("use"or "hedges")
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.Specifically,as part of their initial approval in 1992,the Council approved Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No.50666 (VTTM 50666)for the westerly portion of the project,which included the
development of 39 single-family residential lots.The proposed hedge is located on what was to be one of
these residential lots (Lot #40),and is no more of an impact upon views than what was expected if Lot
#40 were to be developed.Thus,since it was found that the original project with lot #40 would be
integrated with the those uses on adjacent land and the proposed hedge is no more impactful that what
would have occurred on Lot #40 if it were developed,it is found that the hedge would be integrated with
those uses on adjacent land as well.Further,given the limited affect upon the expansive ocean and
Catalina Island views resulting from the hedge and a reasonable expectation that the property owner
would desire to plant landscaping in this area,the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
proposed h~dge and the hedge is integrated with uses on adjacent land and within the neighborhood.
b.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
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.
c.In approving the proposed ficus 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.
d.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 "a"and "c"above,the
proposed hedge does not conflict with this Goal nor any other goals or policies of the General Plan.
e.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 "a"and "c"above.
f.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.Specifically,the existing condition should be revised to
ensure that the proposed hedge is planted and maintained at the exact approved height and does not
increase in height so as not to affect views more than what is proposed.Specifically,the following
modification to Condition K-2b shall take affect with this approval:(bold underline for text added):
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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 that shown on the approved Site Plan that was approved and determined not to affect a
view by the City Council on Januarv 17.2012.through Resolution No.2012-.As part of said
installation.the Applicant shall also install and maintain stakes within the hedge that will represent the
approved height.Said stakes shall be installed at intervals no greater than 5'apart and shall be
surveyed to their height with certification stamped by a licensed surveyor.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 of the hedge does not exceed the approved height
represented by the top of the stake.If at any time.upon investigation by City Staff.it appears that the
stakes have been altered so that it affects their height and subsequently affects the hedge height as
approved by the City Council.then at the request of the Citv.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
of the hedge.If the Applicant does not maintain the hedge to its maximum height according to this
condition.then the Applicant shall remove the hedge within 30 days following notification by the
Community Development Director.Furthermore.prior to the installation of any New Zealand
Christmas Tree hedge at the western edge of the Driving Range per the City Council's approval on
January 17.2012.the Applicant shall obtain approval from the California Coastal Commission for said
hedge species to be located on 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 "22"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.
PASSED,APPROVED,and ADOPTED this 1t h day of January 2011.
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.2012-_was dUly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting
held on January 17,2012.
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.2012-_,EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.163 -AMENDMENT TO REVISION "ZZ"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT
A.DEVELOPER AGREEMENT
1.Within thirty (30)days of approval of Revision "zz"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,
wa~er 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
Resolution No.2012-_
Exhibit A
Page 1 of 18
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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
ne~essary 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
Resolution No.2012-_
Exhibit A
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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 D.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.
Resolution No.2012-_
Exhibit A
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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
Dir~ctor of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,based on an analysis of equipment noise
levels 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 sign age,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.Pripr 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:
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 that shown on the approved Site Plan that
was approved and determined not to affect a view by the City Council on January 17,
2012,through Resolution No.2012-_.As part of said installation,the Applicant shall
also install and maintain stakes within the hedge that will represent the approved height.
Said stakes shall be installed at intervals no greater than 5'apart and shall be surveyed to
their height with certification stamped by a licensed surveyor.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 of the hedge does
not exceed the approved height represented by the top of the stake.If at any time,upon
investigation by City Staff,it appears that the stakes have been altered so that it affects
their height and subsequently affects the hedge height as approved by the City Council,
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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 of the hedge.If the Applicant does not maintain the hedge to its
maximum height according to this condition,then the Applicant shall remove the hedge
within 30 days following notification by the Community Development Director.
Furthermore,prior to the installation of any New Zealand Christmas Tree hedge at the
western edge of the Driving Range per the City Council's approval on January 17,2012,
the Applicant shall obtain approval from the California Coastal Commission for said hedge
species to be located on the Driving Range.
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
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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.
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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
or eroded portions of the canyons immediately repaired to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works.
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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
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
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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.Prior 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
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.
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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.Prior 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
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
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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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November 17,2011
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Mr.Greg Pfost
Deputy Community Development Director
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
Dear Mr.Pfost:
Please accept this packet as VH Property Corporation's application for a revision to its development
agreement for the purpose of planting shrubs at the back (west side)of the portion of its property
currently llsed as a driving range.(See figure A.)Past applications by VH Property Corporation for this
purpose were denied by the City Council on various grounds,including most recently because the then-
proposed plants were not part ofVH Property Corporation's approved plant pallet.By this current
application,VH Property Corporation has endeavored to submit an application that addresses past
concerns expressed by the Council,while still meeting its goals.Specifically,VH Property Corporation is
requesting the installation of plant material that is on its approved plant pallet -Metrosideros excels
(commonly referred to as the New Zealand Christmas Tree)-and has selected a limited area of planting
so as to avoid view impairments.
The selection ofthe New Zealand Christmas Tree is consistent with the conditions of Trump National
Golf Course's development project because it a species on the plant pallet and is drought tolerant.VH
Property Corporation's Agronomist is highly knowledgeable about this species and based on his
expertise can attest to the fact that the planting of the New Zealand Christmas Tree will not require any
changes to the current irrigation system or irrigation schedule.In fact,the planting of the New Zealand
Christmas Tree may result in a lesser amount of water usage in the area where the trees will be planted
due to the shade that the trees will provide.
We also believe that the location and proposed height of the shrubs applied for in this application do
not affect or impair the views of adjacent properties or the public right-of-way and the plant species
selected will not cause repeated view obstructions.VH Property Corporation has removed an entire
row of proposed hedges from its previous application,so as to alleviate Council's concern that such
hedges would impair the view of an adjacent property owner.
This application is important to VH Property Corporation in that the proposed shrubs will result in
significant benefits,including but not limited to:
•Line of sight enhancement for golfers:With the shrubs as a backdrop to the driving range
golfers'line of sight will be significantly improved;
•Enhanced privacy for:golfers using the practice tees at the back of the range;pedestrians
traversing the public trail;and those residing behind the driving range;and
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•Beautification of the property.
If you have any questions or need any additional information to deem the application complete,please
contact me immediately at (310)303-3256.
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RESOLUTION NO.2011-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DENYING REVISION "TT"TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB,WHICH WAS A
REQUEST TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.163 TO PERMIT CERTAIN FICUS
HEDGES ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AT THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF COURSE.
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 arid 92-119 approving Revisions to Vesting Tentative Tract Map
Nos.50666 and 50667,Tentative Parcel Map Nos.20970 and 23004,Conditional Use Permit Nos.162
and 163,Coastal Permit No.103,and Grading Permit No.1541 in order to address concerns raised by
the Coastal Commission with regard to adequate provisions for public open space,public access and
habitat preservation;and,
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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 Pas eo 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"Streetl"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
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
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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 f1,1999;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
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
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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,the-reby 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,
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 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,
WHEREAS,VH Property Corp.,submitted an application to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
requesting approval of Revision "TT"to the Trump National Golf Club project to revise the conditions of
approval found within CUP No.163,and to revise mitigation measures adopted in association with
certified Environmental Impact Report No.36 (adopted for the Golf Course and Residential project)and
the certified Mitigated Negative Declaration (adopted for Revision W for the driving range),so as to allow
two ficus hedge rows (southerly and northerly)to be planted on the western edge of the eXisting Driving
Range;and,
WHEREAS,a Notice of Public Hearing for the Revision "TT"request to be heard by the City
Council on July 19,2011,was published in the Peninsula News on Thursday,June 30,2011,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 Iistserver for the
Trump National project;and,
WHEREAS,on July 19,2011,after notice was issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Development Code,the City Council held a public hearing to consider the applicant's request for Revision
"TT"to the Trump National Golf Club project,at which time all interested parties were given an
opportunity to be heard and present evidence;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),this project is Statutorily Exempt from
CEQA,per California Code of Regulations,Title 14,Section 15270,as CEQA does not apply to projects
which a public agency disapproves;and,
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COll-NCll OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES
HEREBY FIND,DETERMINE,AND RESOLVE AS FOllOWS:
Section 1:The Applicant's request for Revision TT included a request to permit two rows of ficus
("Ficus Nitida")trees/hedges along the western edge of the Driving Range.The first row,which is the
more northerly row,was proposed to be 9.8'high at its northern end and gradually decreasing in height to
6.0'high at its southerly end.The second row,which was directly south and west of the row described
above,was proposed to be 7.7'high at its northern end and gradually increasing in height to 11.0'high at
its southerly end.
Section 2:Pursuant to California Code of Regulations,Title 14,Section 15270,Revision TT is
Statutorily Exempt from CEQA because CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency
disapproves.
Section 3:Pursuant to Section 17.60.050 of the Development Code,in denying the request for
Revision "TT"to CUP No.163 the City Council finds that:
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a.The site is not adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed ficus hedges ("use"or
"hedges")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 because the proposal is not well integrated with uses on adjacent lands as it
affects views from adjacent residential properties in the Portuguese Bend Club and Seaview
developments,as well as the public rights of way of Palos Verdes Drive South and the north/south public
trail located between the driving range and the western property line.
Specifically,when the development of the Trump National Golf Course project (formally known as Ocean
Trails)was initially considered by the City Council in 1992,conditions were imposed by the City Council to
ensure that the development of the project would be integrated with uses upon adjacent land and within
the surrounding neighborhoods and that the project would not result in adverse impacts to existing views
from properties in the vicinity of the project site.In making its decision at that time,the City Council
reviewed the project in accordance with existing goals,policies and guidelines within the "General Plan",
"Coastal Specific Plan"and the "Coastal Development and Design Guidelines for Subregions 1 and 7".
The Council approved the project with many conditions and mitigation measures that restrict building
(residential and non-residential)heights as well as landscaping heights to ensure that views are
maintained over the project site.The proposed hedges are not well integrated into the site because they
are inconsistent with these conditions and mitigation measures,which were designed to integrate the
entire project with uses on adjacent land and within the surrounding neighborhood.More specifically,the
proposed hedges are inconsistent with the following conditions and mitigation measures:
•CUP No.163 -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 proposed ficus hedges are inconsistent with this condition because the proposal
affects ocean views from adjacent properties within the Portuguese Bend Club and
Seaview neighborhoods and the public right-of-way of Palos Verdes Drive South.
Furthermore,the proposed hedges would create a tunnel effect along the north/south
public trail,which is located between the driving range and the subject site's western
property line,thereby also affecting views of the ocean and Catalina Island from the
public trail.
•EIR NO.36,Mitigation Measure No.73.The project proponent shall not use view-
obstructing plant species.
The proposed hedges are inconsistent with this mitigation measure because they would
consist of a landscape speci~s,Ficus Nitida,that is a fast growing species that can will
be difficult to maintain in a manner that will not cause repeated view obstructions from
other properties.
•MND for Revision W,Mitigation Measure 10 -Aesthetics A-1:Subject to review and
approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,prior to issuance
of any grading permits,the applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan that
identifies the type of vegetation proposed for the driving range and surrounding areas,
specifically including the southerly berm.The type of vegetation utilized shall be
consistent with the allowable vegetation permitted on the subject site,as defined in the
project's HCP,and shall not be of a type that would grow higher than the ridge elevation
of the southerly berm.Further,said vegetation shall be maintained to a height that will
not grow higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.
The proposed hedges are inconsistent with this mitigation measure because the proposal
includes vegetation that would be located higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly
berm and thereby will impair views.
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In addition to the conditions and mitigation measures that are associated with integrating the project with
neighboring properties in relation to preserving views,and to ensure that the development of the entire
project site is well integrated into the existing site and adjacent lands related to the natural setting and
landscape species,additional conditions of approval and mitigation measures were imposed previously
by the City Council.The proposed hedges would not be well integrated with uses on adjacent land or
within the adjacent neighborhoods because the proposed ficus species is inconsistent with the folloWing
mitigation measures:
•EIR No.36,Mitigation Measure No.106.Native vegetation and drought tolerant species
shall be used by the project proponent,to the extent possible in common open space
and golf course.
The proposal is not a native species nor is it drought tolerant and,therefore,is
inconsistent with this mitigation measure.
b.In approving the proposed ficus hedges at the specific location that has been proposed,there will
be a significant adverse effect on adjacent property because,given the extent of the City Council's prior
deliberation to ensure that the entire project will affect views as little as possible,as discussed in Section
3a above,the proposed hedges would affect views significantly.
c.The proposal is contrary to the General Plan because it will not be consistent with the goals of the
General Plan.Specifically,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 too 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.
The proposed hedges are inconsistent with this Goal because they are not consistent with preserving,
enhancing or restoring visual resources for the benefit of the public.Specifically,when the City Council
approved Revision W to accommodate the driving range,which removed 16 residential home sites and
enhanced the views over the site,'this decision was consistent with the portion of the Goal that states:"....
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 ..."However,the proposal to
install two ficus hedges,which together will cause further impairment of views than what was approved
under Revision W,is contrary to this Goal.
d.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 hedges are not
consistent with all applicable requirements of that chapter,because the two hedges are not consistent
with Urban Appearance overlay control district and its performance criteria.Specifically,according to
Section 17.40.060,the "Urban Appearance"overlay control district was established to:
"...2.Preserve,protect and maintain significant views and vistas from major public view corridors
and public lands and waters within the city which characterize the city's appearance as defined in
the visual aspects portion of the general plan and the corridors element of the coastal specific
plan;
"3.Ensure that site planning,grading and landscape techniques,as well as improvement
planning,design and construction will preserve,protect and enhance the visual character of the
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city's predominant land forms,urban form,vegetation and other distinctive features,as identified
in the general plan and the coastal specific plan;..."
Additionally,Chapter 17 AO.060.C indicates that the following performance criteria shall be used in
assessing any and all uses and developments and whether they will:
"1.Result in the change in elevation of the land or construction of any improvement which would
block,alter or impair major views,vistas or viewsheds in existence from designated view
corridors,view sites or view points at the dates of adoption of the general plan and the coastal
specific plan in such a way as to materially and irrevocably alter the quality of the view as to arc
(horizontal and vertical),primary orientation or other characteristics;...
8.Result in changes in topography or the construction of improvements which would block,alter
or otherwise materially change significant views,vistas and viewshed areas available from major
private residential areas of the community which characterize the visual appearance,urban form
and economic value of these areas."
Due to the affect upon views that will be caused by the proposed two ficus hedges,the proposal is
inconsistent with the purpose and performance criteria of the "Urban Appearance"overlay control district.
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 denies Revision "TT',which
was a proposed amendment to Conditional Use Permit No.163.
Section 5:The request is hereby denied and thus,within a 12-month period following the date
of this Resolution,the Applicant may not file,and the director shall not accept,an application which is
the same as,or substantially the same as,the application (Revision TT)that was denied through this
Resolution.However,within a 12-month period from the date of this Resolution,the Applicant may
submit a new application for a proposed hedge/landscaping that includes a native and drought-tolerant
species,does not include a hedge of any height in the area where the proposed southerly hedge was to
have been located as depicted in Revision TT,and is at the same height or shorter than the northerly
hedge that was proposed in Revision TT;these revisions would not be considered to be the same or
substantially the same as the application for Revision TT,which is being denied.
If the Applicant submits a new application for proposed hedges/landscaping regardless of
whether the application is (or is not)the same or substantially the same as the hedges that were
proposed in Revision TT,said new application will be analyzed as a new application on its own merits,
at a duly noticed public hearing,with a decision (approval,approval with conditions or denial)rendered
by the City Council.
Section 6: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 2nd day of August 2011.
/s/Thomas D.Long
Mayor
Attest:
/s/Carla Morreale
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.2011-61 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting
held on August 2,2011.
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.2007-132
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DENYING REVISION "GG"TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB WHICH WAS A
REQUEST TO AMEND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.163 TO PERMIT CERTAIN FICUS
HEDGES ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AT THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF COURSE,AND
REQUIRING SUCH FICUS HEDGES TO BE REMOVED BY 5:30 P.M.ON JANUARY 22,2008.
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 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 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
the Coastal Commission with regard to adequate provisions for public open space,public access and
habitat preservation;and,
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WHEREAS,on April 15,1993,the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal
Development Permit No.A-5-RPV-93-5 (i.e.Coastal Permit No.103),sUbject to additional conditions of
approval.
WHEREAS,on October 5,1993,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.93-89 approving a second Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and
adopted Resolution Nos.93-90, 93-91,93-92 and 93-93 respectively re-approving Vesting Tentative
Tract Map Nos.50666 and 50667,Tentative Parcel Map Nos.20970 and 23004,Conditional Use Permit
Nos.162 and 163,and Grading Permit No.1541 in order to comply with a Court mandate to provide
affordable housing in conjunction with the project,pursuant to Government Code Section 65590;and,
WHEREAS,on November 5,1993,the California Coastal Commission adopted revised and
expanded findings in conjunction with the project;and,
WHEREAS,on September 6,1994,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.94-71 approving a third Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and Adopted
Resolution Nos.94-72,94-73, 94-74,94-75,94-76 and 94-77,respectively,approving Revision "A"to the
approved Ocean Trails project,including,but not limited to,relocation of the golf course clubhouse from
the area southwest of the School District property to an area north of Half Way Point,locating the golf
course maintenance facility and four (4)affordable housing units southeast of the corner of Palos Verdes
Drive South and Pas eo 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 (i.e.Coastal Permit No.103),thereby approving its first
amendment to the permit,subject to revised conditions of approval;and,
WHEREAS,on September 27,1995,the California Coastal Commission approved Coastal
Development Permit No.A-5-RPV-93-005A (i.e.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"StreeU"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
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
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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 Ooean 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 Addendu~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
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
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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
VTIM 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,
VTIM50666,and Grading Permit No.1541 to accommodate a new driving range in place of 16
residential lots within VTIM50666;and,
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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 UBB"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,in February of 2007,the owner installed two rows of approximately 6'high ficus trees
forming a hedge along the western boundary of the subject property without obtaining City authorization
of an approved landscape.ylan;and,
WHEREAS,in April of 2007,the owner installed two rows of approximately 14'high ficus trees
forming a hedge along the western edge of the existing driving range without obtaining City authorization
of an approved landscape plan;and,
WHEREAS,VH Property Corp.,submitted an application to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
requesting approval of Revision "GG"to the Trump National Golf Club project to revise the conditions of
approval found within CUP No.163,and to revise mitigation measures adopted in association with
certified Environmental Impact Report NO.36 (adopted for the Golf Course and Residential project)and
the certified Mitigated Negative Declaration (adopted for Revision W for the driving range),so as to allow
said ficus hedges to be planted on the subject property;and,
WHEREAS,a Notice of Public Hearing for the Revision uGGu request to be heard by the City
Council on October 2,2007,was published in the Peninsula News on Saturday,September 15,2007,
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 listserver for the
Trump National project;and,
WEHREAS,On October 1,2007,Staff received a request from the Applicant to continue the
Council's review of Revision uGG"to a December 2007 Council meeting.The request was due to the
Applicant's representative,Mr.Ed Russo,not being able to attend the October 2nd meeting due to a
recent heart attack and under a physicians order not to travel for at least 5 weeks.According to the
Applicant,this request would also allow Mr.Russo additional time to meet with the Residents and City
Staff;and,
WHEREAS,on October 2,2007,after notice issued pursuant to the provisions of the
Development Code,the City Council held a public hearing to consider the applicant's request for Revision
"GG"to the Trump National Golf Club project,at which time all interested parties were given an
opportunity to be heard and present evidence;and,
WHEREAS,on October 2,2007,after hearing public testimony and discussing the Applicant's
request,the Council continued the public hearing to December 4,2007;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),this project is Statutorily Exempt from
CEQA,per California Code of Regulation,Title 14,Section 15270,as CEQA does not apply to projects
which a public agency disapproves;and,
WHEREAS,on December 4,2007,the City Council continued to hold a public hearing to consider
the applicant's request for Revision "GG"to the Trump National Golf Club project,at which time all
interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence;and,
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NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES
HEREBY FIND,DETERMINE,AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:That the Applicant's original request for Revision GG included the following:
A.Allow a 5'-6'high ficus hedge along the entire western boundary of the project site (previously
planted)that will be maintained to no higher than the future 5'-6'high wall to be constructed
along the property line.
B.Allow a portion of the 5'-6'high ficus hedge noted above to grow and then be maintained to
the ridgeline height of the home owned by Ms.Jessica Leeds (located at 4048 Palos Verdes
Drive South),which is the most northerly lot within the Portuguese Bend Club.(Hedge would
vary in height at approximately 16'-20').
C.Allow a 12'high ficus hedge along the western edge of the driving range (previously planted).
Section 2:That after the October 2,2007 Council meeting,and prior to the December 4,2007
Council meeting,the Applicant revised the original request by deleting the request for items A and B
shown in Section 1 above,and thereby only requesting approval of the 12'high ficus hedge along the
western edge of the driving range (See C in Section 1 above).
Section 3:Pursuant to California Code of Regulations,Title 14,Section 15270,Revision GG is
Statutorily Exempt from CEQA because CEQA does not apply to projects which a public agency
disapproves.
Section 4:Pursuant to Section 17.60.050 of the Development Code,in denying the request for
Revision "GG"to CUP No.163 the City Council finds that:
a.That the site is not adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed ficus hedge (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 because the ficus hedge is not well integrated with uses on adjacent lands as it affects
views from adjacent residential properties in the Portuguese Bend Club and Seaview,as well as the
public rights of way of Palos Verdes Drive South and the north/south public trail located between the
driving range and the western property line.
Specifically,when the development of the Trump National Golf Course project (formally known as Ocean
Trails)was initially considered by the City Council in 1992 there was much effort to ensure that the
development of the project would be integrated with uses upon adjacent land and within the surrounding
neighborhoods to ensure that the project would not result in adverse impacts to views.At that time,in
making their decision,the Council reviewed the project in accordance with existing goals,policies and
guidelines within the "General Plan","Coastal Specific Plan"and the "Coastal Development and Design
Guidelines for Subregions 1 and 7".The Council approved the project with many conditions and
mitigation measures that restrict building (residential and non-residential)heights as well as landscaping
to ensure that views are maintained over the project site.The proposed hedge is not well integrated into
the site because it is inconsistent with these conditions and mitigation measures that were designed to
integrate the entire project with uses on adjacent land and within the surrounding neighborhood.More
specifically, the proposed hedge is inconsistent with the following conditions and mitigation measures:
•CUP No.163 -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 proposed ficus hedge is inconsistent with this condition because the ficus hedge
affects ocean views from adjacent properties within the Portuguese Bend Club and
Seaview neighborhoods and the public right of way of Palos Verdes Drive South.
Furthermore,the proposed project creates a tunneling effect along the north/south public
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trail located between the driving range and the subject site's western property line
thereby affecting views of the ocean and Catalina Island.
•EIR NO.36,Mitigation Measure No.73.The project proponent shall not use view-
obstructing plant species.
The proposed ficus hedge is inconsistent with this mitigation measure because the ficus
hedge is a landscape species that is view obstructing.
•MND for Revision W,Mitigation Measure 10 -Aesthetics A-1:Subject to review and
approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,prior to issuance
of any grading permits,the applicant shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan that
identifies the type of vegetation proposed for the driving range and surrounding areas,
specifically including the southerly berm.The type of vegetation utilized shall be
consistent with the allowable vegetation permitted on the subject site,as defined in the
project's HCP,and shall not be of a type that would grow higher than the ridge elevation
of the southerly berm.Further,said vegetation shall be maintained to a height that will
not grow higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.
The proposed ficus hedge is inconsistent with this mitigation measure because the ficus
hedge is vegetation located higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm and
thereby impairing views.
In addition to the conditions and mitigation measures that are associated with integrating the project with
neighboring properties in relation to view,to also ensure that the development of the entire project site is
well integrated into the existing site and adjacent lands related to the natural setting and landscape
species,additional conditions of approval and mitigation measures were adopted.The proposed ficus
hedge request is not integrated with uses on adjacent land or within the neighborhood because the
proposed ficus species is inconsistent with the following mitigation measures:
•EIR No.36,Mitigation Measure No.106.Native vegetation and drought tolerant species
shall be used by the project proponent,to the extent possible in common open space
and golf course.
The proposed ficus hedge is not a native species nor is it drought tolerant.While this
mitigation measure allows for some exception given the phrase "to the extent possible",
because a majority of the driving range is composed of a grass species that is also not
native and drought tolerant the ficus hedge presents an inconsistency with this mitigation
measure.
b.That in approving the ficus hedge at the specific location,there will be a significant adverse effect
on adjacent property because given the extent of care that has been given to ensure that the entire
project affect views as little as possible as discussed in 4a.above,the proposed ficus will affect views
significantly.
c.That the proposed ficus hedge is contrary to the General Plan because the proposed ficus hedge
will not be consistent with the goals of the General Plan.Specifically,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 too 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
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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.
The proposed hedge is inconsistent with this Goal because the hedge is not consistent with preserving,
enhancing or restoring visual resources for the benefit of the public.Specifically,when the Council
approved Revision W to accommodate the driving range,which removed 16 residential home sites and
enhanced the views over the site,this decision was consistent with the portion of the Goal that states,"....
ft 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 ..."Whereas the proposal to
install a hedge that causes further impairment of views than what was approved under Revision W is
contrary to this Goal.
d.That the proposed ficus hedge is located within the "Natural","Socio/cultural",and "Urban
Appearance"overlay control districts established by Municipal Code Chapter 17.40,and the proposed
use is not consistent with all applicable requirements of that chapter because the project is not consistent
with Urban Appearance overlay control district and its performance criteria.Specifically,according to
Section 17.40.060,the "Urban Appearance"overlay control district was established to:
"...2.Preserve,protect and maintain significant views and vistas from major public view corridors
and public lands and waters within the city which characterize the city's appearance as defined in
the visual aspects portion of the general plan and the corridors element of the coastal specific
plan;
3.Ensure that site planning,grading and landscape techniques,as well as improvement
planning,design and construction will preserve,protect and enhance the visual character of the
city's predominant land forms,urban form,vegetation and other distinctive features,as identified
in the general plan and the coastal specific plan;and ..."
Additionally,Chapter 17.40.060.C indicates that the following performance criteria shall be used in
assessing any and all uses and developments:
"1.Result in the change in elevation of the land or construction of any improvement which would
block,alter or impair major views,vistas or viewsheds in existence from designated view
corridors,view sites or view points at the dates of adoption of the general plan and the coastal
specific plan in such a way as to materially and irrevocably alter the quality of the view as to arc
(horizontal and vertical),primary orientation or other characteristics;...
8:Result in changes in topography or the construction of improvements which would block,alter
or otherwise materially change significant views,vistas and viewshed areas available from major
private residential areas of the comml,!nity which characterize the visual appearance,urban form
and economic value of these areas."
Due to the affect upon views as caused by the proposed project,the proposed ficus hedge is inconsistent
with the purpose and performance criteria of the "Urban Appearance"overlay control district.
e.The Applicant requested that the word "significantly"be inserted into conditions of
approval/mitigation measures that are applicable to foliage that is located on the golf course.The Council
expressly denied this request;accordingly,no conditions of approval or mitigation measures have been
amended.
Section 5:The ficus hedge located on the western edge of the driving range and the ficus
hedges located along the western border of the subject property shall be removed by 5:30pm on January
22,2008.
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Section 6: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 7:For the forgoing reasons,and based on information and findings contained in the
public record,including staff reports,minutes,records of proceedings,and evidence presented at the
public hearings,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby denies Revision uGG",an
amendment to Conditional Use Permit No.163,and requires the ficus hedges to be removed by 5:30
p.m.on January 22,200S.
PASSED,APPROVED,and ADOPTED this 1Sth day of December 2007.
/s/Douglas W.Stern
Mayor
Attest:
/s/Carla Morreale
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.2007-132 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting
held on December 1S,2007.
City Clerk
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Greg Pfost
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January 11,2012
direne1 @aol.com
Wednesday,January 11,201210:38 PM
gregp@rpv.com
sr .stew@verizon.net
Revision ZZ to the Trump National Golf Course Project
Attn:Greg Pfost
Deputy Community Development Director
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes,Ca 90275
Re:Revision ZZ to the Trump National Golf Course Project
Dear Greg,
Once again,we would like to go on record in opposition to Trump's request for another row of trees to form a
hedge at the edge of the driving range bordering Tract 16540.
We can only imagine that the New Zealand Christmas trees he is proposing will grow to exceed the height
limitation in short order,forcing our residents to battle the deep pockets of the Trump organization.
Revision "W"conditions set forth for the approval of the driving range state:"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."
Thank you for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
Stephen R.Stewart
Diane Rene Stewart
4164 Maritime Road
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
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Greg Pfost
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Lili Amini [Iamini@trumpnational.com]
Monday,January 09,2012 2:03 PM
Greg Pfost
FW:Driving Range-Trump National Golf Club
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From:Toni Shibayama [mailto:toni@sk-insurance.com]
Sent:Monday,January 09,20121:58 PM
To:Lili Amini
Subject:Driving Range-Trump National Golf CluE>
Hi Lili:
As a local business and resident of the Palos Peninsula I support the additions to the driving range.It just
makes perfect sense as a golfer and a resident to enhance the already beautiful facility.As a world class golf
course,the practice facilities are important for a new or expert golfer.Bascially,everyone would benefit from
the additional trees.
I wish you the best of luck at the upcoming City Council meeting and I look forward to seeing beautiful trees
line the back of the driving range.
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From:SunshineRPV@aol.com [mailto:SunshineRPV@aol.com]
Sent:Sunday,January 08,2012 12:09 PM
To:ken.delong@verizon.net
Cc:leneebilski@hotmail.com;cc@rpv.com;clehr@rpv.com
Subject:Re:Yes,no or maybe Re:Trump Hearing re ZZ Hedge -January 17,2012
Dear Ken,
You "presume too much".In this case I have to agree with Lenee.ZZ hedge is not a
matter of view preservation.It is a matter of long term contract compliance and code
enforcement."Transparency"is such a "fuzzy"word.I am rather looking forward to
living in a city in which the City Council expects the City Manager's budget to cover
the Staff Time required to maintain what we have.
Do you really think that Trump has any reason to believe that "It does not seem to me
that views will be obstructed if height stipulations are maintained.???"I don't.Views
are getting obstructed allover town,mostly by City owned foliage or non compliance
with existing CUP's.Trump continues to count on the fact that RPV's "stipulations"
are tidied a whole lot less frequently than road apples on our horse trails....S
In a message dated 1/7/20123:32:10 P.M.Pacific Standard Time,
ken.delong@verizon.net writes:
Hello Lenee,
My understanding of the situation is that foliage can be planted as long as
height conditions are maintained.I have presumed that "staff'understood the height
conditions which were described in the List server announcement.Is it your position
that staff has erred in negotiations with Trump?It does not seem to me that views will
be obstructed if height stipulations are maintained.
Ken
From:Lenee Bilski [mailto:leneebilski@hotmail.com]
Sent:Saturday,January 07,2012 10:25 AM
'/•ATTACHMENTS 2-22
To:Ken Delong
Cc:sunshinerpv@aol.com;jessica
Subject:RE:Yes.Re:Trump Hearing re ZZ Hedge -January 17,2012
Hi Ken,
Don't you understand that any hedgerow will obstruct the public'v view as well
as the private residential views?No hedges should be allowed,as that was the
original agreement with Trump and the public and the City as written into the
Conditions of Approval for the Driving Range and agreed to by the Trump
organization!
Yes,they can request changes to their COA's,but this one should not be
approved for this or any other species.Nothing higher than the southerly berm is to
be on the Driving Range in order uphold the original promise and written agreement
to improve and preserve the view across the property for all if the Trump organization
would build a driving range instead of houses on that area of the property.
lenee
From:SunshineRPV@aol.com
Date:Sat,7 Jan 2012 01 :52:52 -0500
Subject:Fwd:Yes.Re:Trump Hearing re ZZ Hedge -January 17,2012
To:jessboop@cox.net;leneebilski@hotmail.com
--Forwarded Message Attachment--
From:SunshineRPV@aol.com
Date:Sat,7 Jan 2012 01 :50:57 -0500
Subject:Yes.Re:Trump Hearing re ZZ Hedge -January 17,2012
To:ken.delong@verizon.net
Hi Ken,
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This is exactly to sort of "constructive comment"that the Staff and Council
should not be able to ignore.Now we get to wait until the Staff Recommendation is
promulgated.TNX....S
In a message dated 1/5/201212:41:52 P.M.Pacific Standard Time,
ken.delong@verizon.net writes:
According to the list server message of December 21 st,there will be a
Public Hearing on January 17th to consider Trump revision "ZZ"which is to permit
one row of New Zealand Christmas Trees ("Metrosideros Excelsa")to form a
hedgerow along the western edge of the Driving Range.
We have New Zealand Christmas Trees on our street (Maycroft Dr.)
and they are dirty,fast growing and the RPV arborist will not allow trimming the tops
of these trees.Instead,periodically the city trims them from the bottom which does
nothing to control the height.From our neighborhood experience,I suggest that the
selection of New Zealand Christmas Trees is a poor choice for the intended purpose
of a hedgerow along the western edge of the Driving Range at Trump National.
I suggest consideration of either or perhaps both of the California Holly
and /or lemonade Berry plants."Google"reports that both are native,draught-
adapted habitat and the California Holly is also in the Coastal Sage Scrub family.
Both produce fruit that provides food for birds and other animals.Wikipedia reports
that each will grow to the size desired by the proposed hedgerow.Undoubtedly,there
are other similar plants that will be much better choices for the proposed hedgerow at
Trump National than the New Zealand Christmas Trees.
Ken Delong
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Greg Pfost
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Saturday,January 07,20129:05 PM
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Trump National Revision ZZ to be heard at RPV City Council Meeting Tues 1/17/2012
To:Gregory Pfost,Deputy Community Development Director
Copy to:Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Members
Re:Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Course Project:A request to permit one row of New Zealand
Crhistmas Trees ("Metrosideros Excelsa")to form a hedge row along the western edge of the Driving Range.
Dear Mr.Pfost and Council Members,
I am writing with respect to the above proposed revision.This is not the first time I've written with respect to
virtually the same proposed revision.
I do not believe this is a good type of tree to plant.I know that others have commented on the variety of trees
that have been chosen and their growth habits.They are fast growing,reach tall heights (50 feet),and have
sprawling,shallow,invasive root systems.These TREES will require attention several times a year to keep
them at the correct height and to keep them so they look somewhat natural and not like a boxwood hedge.I
anticipate that maintaining the height limit will be very difficult -and should that limit not be maintained,the
public in general ...those driving by on Palos Verdes Drive South ...will lose some irreplaceable ocean view.
There are other issues here,though -views.I have just this afternoon looked at the flags that are placed to
show the tree location and height.This location looks to me to be purely to screen views of the Portuguese
Bend homes to the west.The homes whose appearance would be screened from the driving range predate
the whole development by 30+years.It does not seem right to take away the views east for those long-time
residents.If the purpose is the protect hikers from errant golf balls (as some people believe),the location
does not seem appropriate for that.
Views aside,this is Southern California,we live in a semi arid Mediterranean climate.There already is a
water-thirsty golf course,driving range and some water features.I think it is time that the approved palette of
plants for the Golf course and the later approved palette of plants for the driving range are adhered to.
Thank you,
Mary Casaburi
3941 Palos Verdes Dr.South
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
310544-6014
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Greg Pfost
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Revision ZZ
To Gregory Pfost
RPV Deputy Community Development Director
Copy to the RPV City Council
Re:Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Course Project:A request to permit one row of New Zealand
Christmas Trees ("Metrosideros Excelsa")to form a hedge row along the western edge of the Driving Range.
Mr.Pfost:
I am writing with regard to the above proposed revision.
A quick Google search of "New Zealand Christmas tree"will provide enough information to know that this tree
is inappropriate for the proposed area.It grows to heights exceeding 50 (that is FIFTY)feet,it has roots that
are invasive to sidewalks,sewers and water lines,and,if allowed,would require pruning at least every six
months to prevent view impairment.Trump's record of taking care of such issues as pruning tree/bush growth
is abysmal,since the Trump Organization has no regard for views other than their own.
Once again,I cannot believe we are STILL fighting this issue.I am begging the City Council to put this to rest
once and for all.The rules apply to everyone ...me,my neighbors AND Mr.Trump.With the seemingly
limitless financial resources available to him,I suggest The Trump Organization hire a (local to the South Bay)
landscape architect,provide him or her with the regulations re:height restrictions,native species
requirements,water sensitivity etc.and ask that they research what type of foliage would be appropriate for
this area.
And then maybe we can all get back to enjoying our views without having to defend them every six months or
so.
I appreciate your attention to my concerns.
Most sincerely,
BJ Patterson
3951 Palos Verdes Dr.S
RPV
310-544-3485
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Greg Pfost
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Mike and Louise [MandLinRPV@msn.com]
Saturday,January 07,20124:09 PM
Greg Pfost
.RPV City Council
Revision ZZ
RPV Deputy Community Development Director
Cc:to the RPV City Council,
Re:Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Course Project: A request to permit one row of New Zealand
Christmas Trees ("Metrosideros Excelsa")to form a hedge row along the western edge of the Driving Range.
Thank you for giving us an opportunity to express our concerns.
Greg,as we're sure you'll remember,the coastline sharply curves inland in that area,thus any foliage growing
in that area has a MUCH more dramatic effect on ocean views for all of us in the SeaView community,as well
as for the traveling public along PV Dr.South.
* A scheduled trimming MUST be part of the proposal.New Zealand Christmas Trees grow quickly and
within a month or two their height will exceed the City approved limitations.We are all hopeful that there will
be a definite course of action that the city can take to insure that those New Zealand trees are trimmed
regularly to maintain the correct height at the level approved by the city.
To that effect regular trimming should be a condition of approval with definite removal of the trees if there is
non-compliance with the City's mandate."-
Thank you for your consideration in this very important matter.
Michael and Louise Shipman
3948 Admirable Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes,
CA 90275
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Lili,
Meyer,Paul K.(NGAS Sector VP &GM,AP&T)[PAUL.MEYER@ngc.com]
Saturday,January 07,20127:54 AM
Lili Amini
Support
I wish to strongly endorse the integration and planting of a tree line along the Driving Range at Trump.The
aesthetics notwithstanding the contribution to the environment by adding another carbon dioxide consumer to
the local area will only add additional cache to an already impressive sports venue at Trump.
Regards,
Paul Meyer
VP &GM,Advanced Programs
Northrop Grumman
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From:gooddc@hotmail.com
To:gregp@rpv.com
Subject:current Trump tree proposal
Date:Fri,21 Oct 2011 08:40:07 -0700
Greg Pfost
Deputy Community Development Director
Rancho Palos Verdes
Dear Sir,
I am the owner of the home located at 4104 Palos Verdes Drive South.My property is the second from the
Trump Driving Range.This property has been in my family since the 1970s.At that time,we enjoyed a view
across natural chaparral to the cliffs and the ocean beyond.After the Trump organization built the driving
range and erected an 18 foot tall berm,we lost all view of natural chaparral and part of the ocean view.We
were guaranteed at that time by Trump that we would always have a green golf course to look at and nothing
would be higher than the berm.Now,again,the Trump Organization has a proposal before the city council to
plant a wall of Non-Native New Zealand Christmas Trees on the berm and along the west side of the driving
range.These trees will grow to be bigger than the Ficus trees that were denied.
For some reason,the view from my house and that of my neighbor to the west,have not been noted as being
affected.For that reason,I am including a picture-from the living room window of my house.I have also
included a picture from the proposed tree line looking back at some of the houses affected.I would be happy
to show this view to anyone interested.
This proposal would destroy an important part of my view,including part of Catalina.I am opposed to any
planting that would alter the terrain of the Trump property.I encourage the city council to deny this request
and force Donald Trump to live with his prior agreement.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.Please forward my concerns to the city council.
Sincerely,
Douglas C.Good
(714)847-6667
gooddc@hotmail.com
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'Joel Rojas'
FW:Trees at Trumps
From:Erika Barber [mailto:nbarber31 O@cox.net]
Sent:Friday,January 06,2012 12:47 PM
To:RPV City Council
Subject:Trees at Trumps
Dear Council Membeffi,
We are writing this to request that no permanent trees be planted at the western end of the driving range at
Trump National Golf Course.For tournament purpouses,trees in containers can be placed their to shield
anything unsightly etc and then they can be removed,
As I understand it,the trees they are planning to plant are fast growing ones which grow quite tall and will
definitely obstruct ocean views for a number of residents.
We will meet with Ms Amini and hear what she has to say but please listen to our point of view.
Sincerely,
Erika and Neil Barber
4004 Stalwart Drive
RPV
310-377-7291
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Christopher Zambri [zambri@usc.edu]
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LiliAmini
note of support for tree planting
Lili,
I wanted to write you in order to express my strong support of Trump National's desire to plant New Zealand
Christmas trees at the end of the driving range.Trump National is truly one of the most beautiful places in
Southern California.It seems like anywhere you are at Trump there is nothing separating you from nature,
except the driving range.The driving range has always seemed like it is under construction and unfinished
due to the open-ended back of the range looking in to local housing.By planting the trees at the far end of the
range,the range will not only become as beautiful as the rest of the property,but look finished.Finally,and
maybe as important to the better player,the trees will provide an aiming point during practice for shots struck
with drivers and 3 woods.Whenever an accomplished golfer hits a shot,a specific target is used as an aiming
point.At most driving ranges,this aiming point for longer shots is usually the huge posts holding up t he
netting at the back of the range.Luckily,the range at Trump does not have nor need netting,as this is an
eyesore.A great way to provide some aiming points and some added beauty to an almost perfect place would
be to add the New Zealand Christmas trees.
You have the full support of the USC Golf Program with your plans.Please let me know if there is anything
else we can do.
Sincerely,
Chris Zambri
University of Southern California
Head Men's Golf Coach
805-312-1516 (cell)
213-740-5777 (fax)
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Lili Amini [Iamini@trumpnational.com]
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Lili Amini
General Manager
Trump National Golf Club,Los Angeles
One Ocean Trails Drive I Rancho Palos Verdes,CA I 90275
p.310.303.32561 f.310.265.5522
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From:Hartigan,Ricardo [mailto:Ricardo.Hartigan@blackrock.com]
Sent:Thursday,.January 05,20124:09 PM
To:Joey Lewis;Lili Amini
Subject:Re:
Joey and Lili,
Just a quick note to wish you and all at Trump National a Happy New Year!And,an opportunity to say 'Thank
You'for all you do for us.
Unfortunately,I'll be in NY the week of Jan 16,so will be unable to attend your City Council meeting.If there
are other dates,meetings,or opportunities for me to meet with the Council,I'm happy to do it -as you know,I
feel that we in PV are lucky to have such a great facility,and staff,in our neighborhood ...1 know all of our
friends (and clients)in the area feel the same.
Our Family greatly appreciates the well maintained facilities you provide,the public access,and the
tremendous service of your entire staff.It has also proven to be a tremendous venue for certain business
opportunities for me,and I look forward to more of the same in 2012.
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Thanks again,and best wishes for continued success in 2012,
Rick Hartigan
Rick Hartigan
Vice President
Asset Management Advisor
BlackRock
Los Angeles
609.529.8083
ricardo.hartigan@blackrock.com
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Hi Lili,please count me as one of the neighbors that lives next door to trump national that
wholeheartedly supports the planting of the trees.My wife and I think it would be a great addition to the
neighborhood and to all the golfers at Trump National,which has turned out to be a great neighbor!Thanks,
Marcus Gillette
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FW:Trump Hearing re ZZ Hedge -January 17,2012
From:Ken Delong [mailto:ken.delong@verizon.net]
Sent:Thursday,January 05,2012 12:42 PM
To:cc@rpv.com
Subject:Trump Hearing re ZZ Hedge -January 17,2012
According to the list server message of December 21 st,there will be a Public Hearing on January 17th to
consider Trump revision "ZZ"which is to permit one row of New Zealand Christmas Trees ("Metrosideros
Excelsa")to form a hedgerow along the western edge of the Driving Range.
We have New Zealand Christmas Trees on our street (Maycroft Dr.)and they are dirty,fast growing and the
RPV arborist wi!!not allow trimming the tops of these trees.Instead,periodically the city trims them from the
bottom which does nothing to control the height.From our neighborhood experience,I suggest that the
selection of New Zealand Christmas Trees is a poor choice for the intended purpose of a hedgerow along the
western edge of the Driving Range at Trump National.
I suggest consideration of either or perhaps both of the California Holly and I or lemonade Berry plants.
"Google"reports that both are native,draught-adapted habitat and the California Holly is also in the Coastal
Sage Scrub family.Both produce fruit that provides food for birds and other animals.Wikipedia reports that
each will grow to the size desired by the proposed hedgerow.Undoubtedly,there are other similar plants that
will be much better choices for the proposed hedgerow at Trump National than the New Zealand Christmas
Trees.
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Greg Pfost
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Lili Amini [Iamini@trumpnational.com]
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Lili Amini
General Manager
Trump National Golf Club,Los Angeles
One Ocean Trails Drive I Rancho Palos Verdes,CA I 90275
p.310.303.3256 If.310.265.5522
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From:drtim@pvdoctors.com [mailto:drtim@pvdoctors.com]
Sent:Thursday,January 05,201210:09 AM
To:Joey Lewis;Lili Amini
Cc:kbrown@pga.com
Subject:Re:Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles:To Our Most Respected Guests
Happy New Year Joey.I have greatly enjoyed the course the last few weeks.You have my full support.I don't
know why anyone would object to some beautiful trees.
Best regards,
Dr.Tim Norcross,DO
Diplomate of The American Board of Family Medicine
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From:Kamy Bruder [mailto:kamy@kamybruder.com]
Sent:Wednesday,January 04,20122:31 PM
To:Joey Lewis
Cc:Lili Amini;kbrown@pga.com
Subject:Re:Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles:To Our Most Respected Guests
Dear Lili:
My wife and I have been regularly going to the Trump National Golf Club for over a year now.There isn't a
time I can recall we didn't use the practice facility and great driving range you have.It would be a wonderful
addition to the already beautiful grounds to have New Zealand Christmas Trees planted at the back of the
range.In addition,as mentioned in your email,it would certainly help to provide a more consistent backdrop
and line of sight for better practice.We show our support 100%to your project and hope it all comes together.
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All the best,
Kamy Bruder
(310)663 0317
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Hello Lili,
Rudy Cuevas [rudycuevas22@gmail.com]
Thursday,January 05,2012 9:08 AM
Lili Amini
Joey Lewis
Trees for Driving Range
First of all,I want to thank the city for allowing us the opportunity to enjoy a World Class golf course in Trump
National Golf Club.
As a frequent visitor to the facility,I do support the continuing beautification and enhancement of our property
with the addition of trees for the driving range.I am familiar with the area before the arrival of Trump National
and I would say that the course has significantly enhanced the aesthetic and economic appeal of the
neighborhood.
I would think that the addition of the driving range trees would only follow in the footsteps of all that has been
done on the site thus
far.I expect that it will be a first class addition valuable to
both golfers and nearby residents.
Thank you,
Rudy Cuevas
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Sunny Williams [swilliams@gatewaygroupone.com]
Wednesday,January 04,201210:19 AM
Lili Amini
My support for planting of pine trees.
I fully support the planting of New Zealand Pine trees that will enhance the beautiful landscape of not only the
Trump Golf Course but the beauty of the peninsula.The Trump Golf Course is a wounderful addition to the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes and I would ask the City Council to support this request..
Kind Regards
Sunia A.Williams (Sunny)
Vice President
Gateway Group One
Est.1979
310-41 0-0790 (office)
424-789-7901 (direct office)
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Hi Lili,
Jim Weeks [JWeeks@Cornelielectric.com]
Wednesday,January 04,201210:29 AM
Lili Amini
Range Trees
The Trump National course in Rancho Palos Verdes is a very beautiful course.It is amazing how much it has
improved the area with the added benefit of a great golf course.I really enjoy playing at Trump &from the
moment I get out of my car it is a truly great experience.
I think the idea of planting Christmas trees at the back of the range is a wonderful idea &will only add to the
beauty that is already in place.I'm actually surprised that you even need to get approval for such a great
effort.This seems like a real no brainer.
Thank you for investing in this beautiful area to make it even nicer.
Jim Weeks
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Mark Sampson [MSampson@vintagecapitalgroup.com]
Wednesday,January 04,2012 1:35 PM
Lili Amini
Trump National Golf
To Whom it May Concern:
For most of the past 47 years,I have lived in Palos Verdes Estates,and count myself blessed each and every
day to have such a wonderful community to call home.The community over the past decade has been
enhanced greatly by the development of Trump National Golf Club and the Terrenea Resort.Each of these
developments have added important growth elements to the Palos Verdes community,with golf,restaurants,
hotel,dining,not to mention employment opportunities for our local community.The facilities at Trump have
been a wonderful destination for our family,including the golf course and practice range,as well as the
wonderful restaurant.The facilities have always been extremely well maintained,the staff always courteous
and helpful,and the golf course and practice facilities flawless.To hinder the continued development of these
facilities by not allowing the enhancement plans such as the planting of trees at the back end of the
driving/practice range would appear to be a detrimental decision by the City.The attraction of Trump and other
developments in the area remain their well maintained facilities;there is certainly very little to gain,and much
to lose from a revenue base for the City,by standing in the way of progress for such an important asset of the
Palos Verdes community.
Regards,
Mark Sampson
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Greg Pfost
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Drake Munoz [drakemunoz@gmail.com]
Wednesday,January 04,20128:13 PM
Lili Amini
Driving range trees
To whom it may concern,
My name is Drake Munoz and I support the planting of trees at the end of the Trump National driving range.I
am currently taking lessons there and have played two rounds also.The facility is the best around and has
done a great job of respecting the residents of Rancho Palos Verdes.The addition of trees at the end of the
range will greatly improve the faculty.
Drake Munoz
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Greg Pfost
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Julius Paulin [commander@verizon.net]
Wednesday,January 04,20123:22 PM
Lili Amini
Trump additions
Hello Lili
I am a VIP member for years and me and my group are in total favor the the additions,specifically the trees at
the driving Range.
We have been mentioning this for years
Julius Paulin
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From:timothy charlton [mailto:timothy.charlton@hotmail.com]
Sent:Wednesday,January 04,2012 12:53 PM
To:Lili Amini;kbrown@pga.com
Subject:FW:
Lili
I am writing to extend my support of your efforts.
Trump National has always represented themselves with elegance and grace that should be considered at the
highest level.Trump National is one jewel of the Palos Verdes Penisula.Everything that Trump National has
done in the past has been an asset to the community and neighborhood and I am certain that this project will
be no different.
Timothy Charlton
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Teresa Freeborn [tfreeborn@xfcu.org]
Wednesday,January 04,20123:43 PM
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Joey Lewis
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As a current VIP member,I would like to indicate my complete support of the
Trump National Golf Course's application to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes for the planting of New Zealand
Christmas trees to adorn the back of the driving range.
Please let me know if there is anything further I can do to assist in this regard.
Teresa Freeborn
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I support this initiative.
Dave Stritzinger
Lili Amini [Iamini@trumpnational.com]
Wednesday,January 04,201212:10 PM
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From:timothy charlton [mailto:timothy.charlton@hotmail.com]
Sent:Wednesday,January 04,201212:53 PM
To:Lili Amini;kbrown@pga.com
Subject:FW:
Lili
I am writing to extend my support of your efforts.
Trump National has always represented themselves with elegance and grace that should be considered at the
highest level.Trump National is one jewel of the Palos Verdes Penisula.Everything that Trump National has
done in the past has been an asset to the community and neighborhood and I am certain that this project will
be no different.
Timothy Charlton
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Greg Pfost
From:
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To:
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Mark Sampson [MSampson@vintagecapitalgroup.com]
Wednesday,January 04,2012 1:35 PM
Lili Amini
Trump National Golf
To Whom it May Concern:
For most of the past 47 years,I have lived in Palos Verdes Estates,and count myself blessed each and every
day to have such a wonderful community to call home.The community over the past decade has been
enhanced greatly by the development of Trump National Golf Club and the Terrenea Resort.Each of these
developments have added important growth elements to the Palos Verdes community,with golf,restaurants,
hotel,dining,not to mention employment opportunities for our local community.The facilities at Trump have
been a wonderful destination for our family,including the golf course and practice range,as well as the
wonderful restaurant.The facilities have always been extremely well maintained,the staff always courteous
and helpful,and the golf course and practice facilities flawless.To hinder the continued development of these
facilities by not allowing the enhancement plans such as the planting of trees at the back end of the
driving/practice range would appear to be a detrimental decision by the City.The attraction of Trump and other
developments in the area remain their well maintained facilities;there is certainly very little to gain,and much
to lose from a revenue base for the City,by standing in the way of progress for such an important asset of the
Palos Verdes community.
Regards,
Mark Sampson
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Greg Pfost
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I support this initiative.
Dave Stritzinger
Lili Amini [Iamini@trumpnational.com]
Wednesday,January 04,201212:10 PM
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Greg Pfost
From:
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Hi Lili,
Jim Weeks [JWeeks@Cornelielectric.com]
Wednesday,January 04,201210:29 AM
Lili Amini
Range Trees
The Trump National course in Rancho Palos Verdes is a very beautiful course.It is amazing how much it has
improved the area with the added benefit of a great golf course.I really enjoy playing at Trump &from the
moment I get out of my car it is a truly great experience.
I think the idea of planting Christmas trees at the back of the range is a wonderful idea &will only add to the
beauty that is already in place.I'm actually surprised that you even need to get approval for such a great
effort.This seems like a real no brainer.
Thank you for investing in this beautiful area to make it even nicer.
Jim Weeks
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Greg Pfost
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Lili Amini [Iamini@trumpnational.com]
Tuesday,January 03,2012 10:54 AM
LiliAmini
FW:Trees on the driving range
Thank you for running an operation that is first class experience at Trump National.
This can be said about the golf course and service all the way to the dining facilities.
I feel extremely fortunate that I get to enjoy the amenities and "golf membership"experience on a regular
basis at Trump National.
What you have put together allows me to get private club type treatment and feel for a fraction of the price.
I've heard about the initiative to place New Zealand Christmas trees as a backdrop on the driving range.
I am in favor of this as it will accomplish the following:
It will add to the picturesque range that currently is beautiful but does not have trees.
It will provide an additional feeling of privacy/exclusivity on the range
It will supply a consistent background and give th.e golfer more targets to shoot at as we try to hone our game.
Thanks once again for providing us a great place to relax and enjoy a day.
Joe
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General Manager
Trump National Golf Club,Los Angeles
One Ocean Trails Drive I Rancho Palos Verdes,CA I 90275
p.310.303.32561 f.310.265.5522
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From:Donna Flood [mailto:dflood@eastonbellsports.com]
Sent:Monday,October 17,2011 2:28 PM
To:Lili Amini
Subject:Support For Trump National Practice Range Improvement
Hi Ms.Amini-
I am in full support of Trump National Golf Course and their effort to improve the driving range complex.I
believe adding the additional New Zealand Christmas trees at the back of the range will bring an added benefit
and experience to all of us golfers who use your practice facilities.I think it's an excellent initiative and you
have my full support.
Regards,
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Greg Pfost
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Lili Amini [Iamini@trumpnational.com]
Tuesday,January 03,2012 10:53 AM
Lili Amini
FW:Planting trees at Trump national
Lili Amini
General Manager
Trump National Golf Club,Los Angeles
One Ocean Trails Drive I Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 190275 p.310.303.32561 f.310.265.5522
www.trumpgolf.com I www.trumpnationallosangeles.com
-----Original Message-----
From:Peter Sinclair [mailto:sinclair@usc.edu]
Sent:Monday,October 10,2011 7:30 PM
To:Lili Amini
Subject:Planting trees at Trump national
Dear Ms.Amini,
As a frequent guest at Trump National in Rancho Palos Verdes I am writing to express my strong support for
the planting of additional trees at the driving range.While the views are spectacular in many directions it is
clear that the back of the range does not provide an esthetic appeal that matches the rest of the area.It would
seem to be extremely logical and simple to beautify the area by planting some trees and thereby improving
and greening the peninsula.
Sincerely,
Peter Sinclair
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Greg Pfost
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To:
Subject:
To whom it may concern:
Lili Amini [Iamini@trumpnational.com]
Tuesday,January 03,2012 10:53 AM
Lili Amini
FW:Support of New Zealand Christmas Trees
We live in Island View and our family has enjoyed the Trump facilities on a regular basis since their opening.
We have enjoyed many meals and other functions there and enjoy the walking paths.I make use of the golf
facilities,as well.
As I may have noted in prior correspondence,the golf facilities are among the finest available in Southern
California and they are becoming an even more important feature for the community.I do believe that the
New Zealand trees that Trump hopes to bring in will enhance the appearance of the driving range and the
overall facility -for both Trump and its neighbors.The end of the driving range has always appeared to be
incomplete.When practicing,a backdrop helps with one's ability to gauge distance and track ball flight.
Likewise,practicing on that end of the range would be enhanced as privacy and sound reduction do help with
concentration.
I hope that the request to plant the trees will be approved as the trees will be important and necessary
improvements to the Trump property.
Please do not hesitate to call me.310-425-5554
Thank you,
Bob Alvarado
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Greg Pfost
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Lili Amini [Iamini@trumpnational.com]
Tuesday,January 03,2012 10:53 AM
Lili Amini
FW:support for driving range upgrades
I support Trump National's plans to plant more trees on the property.The idea of planting New Zealand
Christmas trees to adorn the practice range will improve the overall beauty of the golf course and add privacy
for both golfers and Rancho Palos Verdes residents.
I look forward to seeing the new trees.
Good luck.
Regards,
Burke Berendes
burke@condista.com <mailto:burke@condista.com>
323-908-9697
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Greg Pfost
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Lili Amini [Iamini@trumpnational.com]
Tuesday,January 03,201210:52 AM
Lili Amini
FW:RE:Trump National Support of The New Zealand Christmas Trees
I would definitely vote a huge YES for the trees.I like that they would improve the line of sight for us while
practicing and the added beauty that they would bring.Thanks,Marcus Gillette,120 Spindrift Lane Rancho
Palos Verdes,CA.90275
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Greg Pfost
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Subject:
Ralph Gilbert [pvgdlife@yahoo.com]
Wednesday,December 28,2011 7:41 PM
gregp@rpv.com;Ed and Barbara Stevens
Trump
It is time to put an end once and for all to Trump's persistent efforts to get variances allowing him to plant
foliage that block or impede the coastal views from PV Drive South.Tell his representatives at the upcomming
meting in no uncertain terms that variances will not be allowed now or in the future because the wishes of the
majority of PV residents will always come first.We were here first and we come frst.Once spoiled,the view
will remain spoiled,and that is unacceptable!!Tell his representatives to stop wasting your time and our time
and just focus on running his golf course in harmony with the citizens of this community and with the
presevation of the right of future generations of PV residents to enjoy the views that have made this area an
attractive place to live.We need the views a lot more than we need his golf course -these views preserve
property values,which in turn preserves the city's tax base.
Ralph Gilbert
41-Year PV Resident
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Greg Pfost
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Dear Greg,
Elizabeth Sax [saxhouse1@gmail.com]
Monday,December 26,2011 2:28 PM
Greg Pfost
Revision ZZ to the Trump National Golf course Project
I am responding to the notice regarding the above subject.
Please include my input and consider it prior to making a decision.
After researching the tree species specified in the request,I strongly feel it would be a mistake to allow that
particular type of tree.In the past,I have made suggestions of ways to achieve separation,camouflage,and
beauty without sacrificing the beauty and spacial views we currently have for RPV residents,city visitors and
future generations.Planting New Zealand Christmas Trees would only put additional problems into play
relating to irrigation,overgrowth causing view impairment,maintenance follow-up,costs to the land owner and
the nearby residents,should they need to enlist city or legal involvement.If the end of the driving range is
such a visual problem why can't other options be considered?There has been no alternative suggestions
made by the landowner showing effort to move beyond high growing,irrigation menacing options.In my
research I have not observed these trees being best suited for hedge design.They are traditionally used in full
growth.Their dome tops and their bottle-brush blooms are what make these trees so spectacular.If the
hedges are not used,the high,full,parachute-like tree heads viewed in a row will look visually "heavy"at one
end of the driving range.
Currently,the flags are up to show the silhouette of these trees.I see a thin line running from one post to the
next.If you were to look at photos in landscaping and horticulture books (as you can see below)you would
see that this is not a true representation of the size and growth of these trees.The NZ Xmas tree grows to be
enormous and has been recognized by some cities as a nuisance.There have been court battles related to
these trees and their negative effects including damage to walkways,power lines and mess.Although there
are no power lines for these requested trees to damage,there are extreme winds which will cause a mess of
the bottle brush type flowers that will be cast off,and even greater concern for the seeds and buds which will
be blown off to surrounding areas to cultivate.These wind-sown seeds create unbridled new growth and
unmanned maintenance which will be havoc for nearby residence to content with over time.
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Pohutukawa seeds,foliage and buds
There are many ways to achieve privacy,and maintain beauty it just takes being creative and open minded.
The Trump name is all about creativity,aesthetics and doing things in their unique way.This is a great
opportunity for the Trump organization to build stronger community relations,try something new to inspire
others and succeed in making their driving range one that is unique.Even metal artwork could be a cost
effective way to add interest,beauty,visual illusion (taking one's eye away from the homes beyond,if that is
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the reason for the trees),and there would be minimal maintenance costs.My other suggestions have included
trellises spaced out with vines but I am sure there are other options that would also fit the bill.After the city
does its due diligence,I am confident you will come to the conclusion that these New Zealand Christmas trees
can potentially be a tremendous problem on many counts for the city and the surrounding neighbors.Why go
down the path of city and resident potential problems if there are other sound and viable alternatives?I hope
the city is prepared to answer that question on January 17th,should they decide to go ahead with allowing
these trees.
Respectfully,
Elizabeth Sax
3022 Admirable Drive
RPV
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Greg Pfost
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EZStevens [ezstevens@cox.net]
Friday,December 23,2011 5:42 PM
'Greg Pfost'
RE:Trump Meeting Jan.17,2012 Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Course Project:
New Zealand Christmas Tree,metsiderosis excelsa
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Greg,
The Public works trimmed the tree yesterday &did a nice job,but they really should have removed it.That tree
will be a headache for the City &need to be trimmed every year.I have 2 in my backyard &I have to cut them
back every year to preserve my neighbors view since they are about 30 years old they fill in rapidly every year.
My Daughter Elizabeth has the same problem with her Neighbor below her with 4 or 5 coral trees that need to
be trimmed every year to preserve her open view &she has to tell them every year to trim the trees &this
summer she had to pay someone to trim the trees as the owner said her rental house was vacant &had no
money to pay SOMEONE TO DO THE TRIMMING ..Trump wants to plant a huge NZ Tree that will need
trimming constantly,totally impractical tree that does not belong in the path of the Publics Open View Corridor.
here are a few pictures I took from Conqueror Dr.showing the last really open section showing RPV's open
Coastal view Corridor.I hope we can preserve this view for Future Generations to enjoy.
This view is between Ocean Trails Dr &the end of the Trump Driving Range at the East End of the PBC Club
along PV Dr.South.
Trump has been doing an excellent job of cutting the weeds down to the ground to preserve this open view &I
have Thanked Howard numerous times for cutting the weeds.
Have a nice Holiday with your family.
Edward Z Stevens
-----Original Message-----
From:Greg Pfost [mailto:gregp@rpv.com]
Sent:Wednesday,December 21,2011 4:09 PM
To:'EZStevens'-
Subject:RE:Trump Meeting Jan.17,2012 Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Course Project:New
Zealand Christmas Tree,metsiderosis excelsa
Eduard-
Thanks for the email - I will make sure it gets to the Council as part of
the packet.
Also,FYI regarding the Coral Tree -our Public Works Department recently met with the President of the
Portuguese Bend Club HOA (who expressed the same issue)at the site to look at that very same tree.The
Public Works Department has put it on their list of trees to trim and thus it should be trimmed shortly.
Thanks.
-Greg.
Sincerely,
Gregory Pfost,AICP
Deputy Community Development Director
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
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30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
(310)544-5228
-----Original Message-----
From:EZStevens [mailto:ezstevens@cox.net]
Sent:Wednesday,December 21,2011 12:19 PM
To:Greg Pfost
Cc:cc@rpv.com
Subject:Trump Meeting Jan.17,2012 Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Course Project:New Zealand
Christmas Tree,metsiderosis excelsa
Subject:Trump Jan.17,2012 Meeting -Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National
Golf Course Project:New Zealand Christmas Tree,metsiderosis excelsa
Dear Greg,
I see that Trump is going to try again to get a change in the Conditions of Approval at the Jan.17,2012
hearing.so that NZ Pine Trees can be planted on the Driving Range.These could impact ocean views for
many residents &visitors to our Magnificent Coast.
I request that the Conditions in Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf
Course Project,be upheld and that no changes be made to any WORDING,such as inserting "significant"into
the view impairment sentence.
Please help preserve what little is left of our open coastal view corridor for future generations to enjoy.
PS:There is a huge Corral Tree growing along PV Dr.S.next to the road way at the end of the Trump Driving
range at the beginning of the PBC Club that is dangerous &should be removed &also blocks a tremendous
amount of Open Coastal View.
Edward Stevens
Here is what could happen if Trump is allowed to plant his wall of NZ Xmas trees &there is no one to police
him year after year the Open Coastal view corridor for future generations to enjoy will be lost forever.
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The pohutukawa or New Zealand Christmas Tree,metsiderosis excelsa,is one of the most outstanding plants
of the entire New Zealand flora.A tougher or more adaptable coastal tree would be hard to find,for the
pohutukawa will gain a foothold in the most inhospitable of rock crevices where continual lashings of salt-laden
winds and drenchings of salt water are the norm,and life giving fresh water and nutrients are scarce in the
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solitary species, perching on seemingly impossible sites with its long trailing roots seeking a foothold amongst
the rocks.Where conditions are less severe the typical coastal forest of northern New Zealand consists mainly
of karaka,kohekohe and puriri,in association with pohutukawa which is usually the dominant tree.in these
mixed coastal forests the pohutukawa can grow into a spreading tree 20,metres or more in height,yet on very
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in all milder areas of the country.The spectacular dark crimson flowers occur just before Christmas and the
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The potential of its strong durable timber for ship building was soon realized,and in the early days of
colonization shiploads of pohutukawa timber were exported,severely depleting the magnificent stands of trees
which at one time dominated the northern coasts.The leaves and bark of the pohutukawa were utilized for a
variety of medicinal purposes by the Maori people,and many an early settler drank a decoction of inner bark
of the pohutukawa tree to cure dysentery.
The pohutukawas tolerance of extreme coastal conditions makes it an ideal choice for coastal planting.Its
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MYRTACEAE -METROSIDEROS EXCELSA
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Metrosideros,from Greek,meaning ironwood,alluding to the hardness of the
timber:excelsa,Latin,to raise,exalt.
We would not be human if we did not have likes and dislikes.In my case I have to admit a certain weakness
as far as the pohutukawa is concerned.
To see it covered in scarlet blossom,spreading its branches over the water's edge,is a sight never to be
forgotten.What an extraordinary tree it is.On coasts that are very exposed,the pohutukawa could be
described as a much branched,spreading shrub -at times almost procumbent -its long,twisted roots
reaching out over the rocky cliffs searching for a foothold and its branches swept by the salt spray.Oysters
have even been found on branches which are apparently submerged during high tide.
Under more conventional conditions,the same tree is capable of reaching a height of 70 feet.This is when
great bunches of dark red,fibrous rootlets may be seen hanging from the boughs.There are excellent
examples of this to be seen along the King Edward Parade at Devonport,Auckland.
The natural habitat of the pohutukawa extends from North Cape to Poverty Bay on the east coast and Urenui,
on the west.In Flora of New Zealand by Allan,it is also stated to be inland on the shores of the lakes of the
volcanic plateau.
To digress from this temporarily:Cowan,in his book The Maoris of New Zealand describes how the young
people in the village would choose a suitable pohutukawa,which extended long,strong branches over the
water -and use these as diving boards.
The Maori of long ago was very observant and there were certain trees which indicated by their manner of
flowering and bearing fruit what the season's weather and the harvest would be.To quote from Cowan's book,
"On the southern side of Lake Rotoiti,stand two large and ancient pohutukawas famous in the forest and
nature-lore of the lake people.If these pohutukawas started to flower on the lowest branches first and so
gradually burst into blossom from the bottom up,it was an omen of a warm and pleasant season -as well as a
fruitful and abundant year for crops.But if,on the contrary,the buds burst first at the top and the tree flowers
downwards,it is a sign of a cold and inclement season - a disastrous year for crops."
I can remember more than 30 years ago,when the Wellington Beautifying Society under the leadership of that
great horticulturist,Mrs Knox Gilmer,planted a number of pohutukawas on the bank of the Hutt Road.Some
may have succumbed to the rig ours of the southerly gales,but the majority are still there in the more sheltered
parts near Kaiwharawhara.I was very interested to read in the paper recently that seed of pohutukawa has
been sown on the clay banks of the Ngauranga Gorge (which has been widened)with the hope the scars
made by the bulldozers and earth-moving machines will be obliterated.
A splendid idea and it is to be hoped the sowing is a successful one.
Pohutukawas do particularly well round the Eastern Bays -Muritai.Also there are excellent specimens growing
in and around Paekakariki.
They are successfully cultivated in northern parts of the South Island and I have seen them in some
Christchurch gardens.They are also in cultivation as far south as Dunedin and I know of one planted 20 years
ago at Leask Bay,Stewart Island.It is interesting to note that it flowers in February/March.
Over the years,those in charge of parks and reserves have realised the virtue of growing pohutukawas for
ornamental reasons as well as shelter.In addition to the colourful display the tree will treat you to,it
encourages the tuis whose melodious notes can be heard throughout the day.
Like many of our New Zealand trees,the pohutukawa will flower heavily one year and not so heavily the next.
After a heavy flowering season it is almost as if a scarlet carpet has been laid beneath the tree,so numerous
are the spent stamens.A memory I shall always cherish is seeing an avenue-like collection of pohutukawas
growing at the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula.Although they were still flowering profusely,
underfoot was a scarlet carpet and this lasted for nearly a mile.To enhance the scene,every now and again
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one had views of the azure blue sea beyond;and last but not least,the tuis were there feasting on the honey,
and showing their pleasure by treating us to musical phrases,interspersed with gurglings and chimings.
Under normal conditions the pohutukawa will grow into a large spreading tree.The branchlets and under
surface of the leaves are clothed with white tomentum.The leaves vary in shape,but usually they are from
one to three inches long with recurved margins.The dark,crimson flowers consisting of many stamens are
borne in terminal cymes,about three inches in diameter.
The fruit is a small,oblong capsule roughly a quarter of an inch long.
It is not surprising to find that so spectacular a tree figured prominently in Maori folk lore.One such story
concerns the ancestors of our noble Maori race.The Arawa canoe,on approaching New Zealand at Cape
Runaway,saw the pohutukawas all in flower.As they got nearer to the shore,the rangatira
(chief)of the canoe said,"The headdresses of this land are better than those of Haiwaki -I'll throw mine into
the water."And so he threw his headdress into the sea.
Perhaps it was the ocean-loving nature of the pohutukawa that inspired the oldtime Maori to believe that an
ancient pohutukawa growing on the northern extremity of New Zealand was the last earthly hand-hold of the
spirit before leaping into the underworld.
The pohutukawa is endemic to New Zealand and its timber is very durable.
CULTIVATION
The seed is ripe in February and in the Auckland province,especially in coastal areas,it is safe to broadcast it
on clay banks.Further inland it may be advisable to sow seed in a box with a very light layer of sand over the
top.
Although the pohutukawa is very adaptable it will require special care to establish it in areas subject to frosts
of 10°or more.Most nurserymen sell pohutukawas,and if it is your intention to try and establish a plant inland
where frosts are frequently around the 10°mark,it would be advisable to buy a plant about two or three feet
tall from a nurseryman.At this height they tend to get their adult foliage,which is not only darker in colour but
has a much more leathery texture -thus it can stand harsher conditions.As an added precaution,it would be
advisable to protect it with some scrim or even a canopy of bracken fern till all risk of frost is over.
For those who would like to try their hand at propagating pohutukawas in colder districts,it is a good idea to
layer some of the aerial roots already referred to as growing on mature trees in sheltered places.These,or
three inch long cuttings could be used.When rooted,the plants could be kept in a green-house for several
years until their adult foliage develops.
Then harden Off and plant out.They transplant easily.
Nurserymen also stock a variegated form of pohlltukawa.It requires shelter,but perhaps looks more effective
in a tub or planter box.It is slow-growing,and its creamy-greyish-green foliage makes it ideal for the
discerning indoor plant enthusiast.It is raised frcm cuttings and its full title is Metrosideros excelsa variegata.
Within recent years a yellow-flowered variety of pohutukawa (M.excelsa var.
aurea)has been discovered growing wild on an island off Tauranga.Mr Potts records that it has also been
found near Cape Runaway.It has been propagated,and although more expensive,it is always a thrill to own
something that is rare.It is raised from cuttings without any trouble.
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Chip and Pat Zeit
4100 Sea Horse Lane
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
December 22,2011
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 "ZZ",the request to permit a row of New Zealand
Christmas Trees ("Metrosideros Exce1sa")to form a hedge row along the western edge of
the Driving Range.
The hedge row is proposed to be 9.7 feet high at its northern end,gradually decreasing in
height to 6.0 feet high at its southern end.
Staff proposed that we offer a compromise on the trees.Instead,we offer a suggestion:
Tmmp should lower his easterly tee boxes enough to achieve the enhancement he desires
to the line of sight for his visiting golfers.
The entire community of Rancho Palos Verdes community has already been forced to
accept a "compromise,"since the Tmmp driving range currently has taken 30%of our
ocean view from us.There is certainly no reason for us to offer additional concessions to
Tnunp,the Mayor or City Council Members that would further diminish our views.
That is why the community,city council and the Tmmp organization in 2005 drew a line
in the sand about elevation when we agreed to Resolution no.2005-62:MITIGATION
MONITORING PROGRAM FOR REVISION "w"-DRIVING RANGE.
This also was a key determining factor in the original conditions of approval for the
Driving Range,per Resolution No.2005-64 Page 9 of 15 section K #2-b.
These resolutions were written to protect the entire community of Ranch Palos Verdes
from further view loss of any kind at this location.
The proposed view-blocking wall of trees at the westerly end of the driving range should
not be approved -or even considered again -by the City Council,for the following
reasons:
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Chip and Pat Zeit
4100 Sea Horse Lane
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
1.Resolution no.2005-62 Revision "w"and Resolution No.2005-64 prohibit this.
(See the attached pertinent sections,below.)
2.The revision request "ZZ"is the same as the last requested revision by the Trump
organization;the only change is the species of tree.
3.The New Zealand Christmas Tree ("Metrosideros Excelsa")is not approved on
the plant palette for any part of the golf course;the driving range is of course paIi
of the golf course.This tree is approved on the plant palette only for residential
use.(See approved plant palette attached via email.)
4.The trees serve no purpose other thaIl to block views from the community of
RaI1Ch Palos Verdes.View blockage from the trail has already been
acknowledged by the city staff.
5.The Trump National golf course is a public golf course,and providing privacy for
this course is not a valid reason for planting these trees.
We Call1iot see how any Council member can vote for a wall oftrees at the end of the
driving range,given that this would be in direct violation of Revision "W"and of the
original conditions of approval of the driving range.
A vote for this hedge would be simply wrong and a dereliction of your duties to the
community you are sworn to serve.Approval of this measure would disregard the wishes
of the entire community and the agreement we all fought for when Mr.Trump's
organization wanted a <:hiving range.He made a binding agreement with the community,
and now he wants to break that deal.
It is our hope that all COlU1cil members will read Revision "W"aIld the original
conditions for the approval of the driving Range,and will then understand why they are
duty-bound to vote against any hedge blocking of views.
We understand that Mr.Trump hosts charitable and fund raising events for the
community.But he does so to generate publicity for his golf course.These high-visibility
events are not a license to ride rough-shod over the interest of the homeowners who are
his neighbors.
It is clear from its past behavior that The Trump organization simply does not care about
the usage conditions it has agreed to,or the decisions that our City Council has made
about the driving range.
Example of this behavior include:Failing to remove for more than 3 years the ficus trees
from his property,as directed by the Council in early 2008;removing and destroying
large areas of natural habitat without City approval,simply to improve (in his opinion)
the appearance of the golf course;and installing the oversized flag pole.
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Chip and Pat Zeit
4100 Sea Horse Lane
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
Trump has a consistent record of creating difficulties for neighbors and the public by
failing to comply with conditions it previously agreed to accept.
We are of course aware that the Trump organization can ask the Rancho Palos Verdes
City C01UlCil for a revision to the original conditions.But the Council imposed these
conditions as a condition of approving the Trump Driving range in order to protect the
public and surrounding neighbors from further loss of their views.
It is notable that,while submitting its request to the Council,the Trump Organization has
not commlmicated a word to our cOlmnunity conceming the proposed tree wall.
The Trump Organization's desire to generate additional revenue should not come at the
cost of an uncompensated reduction in the property value of neighboring homes,and a
permanent decrease in appeal to hikers and other visitors to the area,resulting from a
needless obstruction of our views.
We urge you to vote down this revision "ZZ"proposal.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Chip and Pat Zelt
Cc:
Anthony M.Misetich -Mayor.
Brian Campbell,Mayor Pro Tern
Susan Brooks -Councilmember
Jim Knight-Councilmember
Jerry Duhovic -Councilmember
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Chip and Pat Zeit
4100 Sea Horse Lane
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
Rancho Palos Verdes Resolutions Sections
Please see Resolution No.2005-62:MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR
REVISION "W"-DRIVING RANGE on Page 12 of 13,under Mitigation
Measures #10 A-I:
"10.Aesthetics
A-1:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and
Code Enforcement,prior to issuance of any grading permits,the applicant shall
submit a landscape and irrigation plan that identifies the type of vegetation
proposed for the driving range and surrounding areas,specifically including the
southerly berm.The type of vegetation utilized shall be consistent with the
allowable vegetation permitted on the subject site,as defined in the project's
HCP,and shall not be of a type that would grow higher than the ridge elevation of
the southerly berm.Further,said vegetation shall be maintained to a height that
will not grow higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm."
Also violates the original conditions of approval for the Driving Range,per
Resolution No.2005-64 Page 9 of 15 section K #2-b:
"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.
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BOTanical Name
Agonis Ilexl,losa
Albizia Julibrissin
Arbutus unedo
Archontophoanix ounninghaniana
Chltelpa tashkentensis
Clracaena draco
Erythrlna humearta
Feijoa sellow/ana
Geigera parviflora
l,eptospermum iaevigatum
Melaleuc8 nesophila
Metrosideros excelsus
Puniea granatum
Rhus lancea
Stenocarpus sinuatus
Strelitzia nicolai
SHRUBS
Alyogyne huegelii
Carpenteria californica
Corrs'!i'llba &tultlvars
Cheiranthus '8owl'ls Mauve'
CyCB!i r!lvolum
Echium faatuosum
Hibiseus rosa-sinonsis &cultivars
Lavaterll bicolor
loonorls leonurus
Leptospermum scoparium &oultivars
Phoenix roebelenii
Pl10rmium tenax Il<cultlvilrs
Aomneya coulteri &.cultlvars
Salvia c1evelandii
Salvia gregoii
SalVia leucantha
Teucriurn species
Triehosrema lanCitum
Westringi<l spccie~&cultivars
VINES,GROUNDCOvERS 8<TURF GRASS
Sotilnicel N'Ime
Common Nama
Peppermint Tree
Silk Trel;1
Stral/VPllny Trcll
King Palm
Chiltalpa
Dragon Tree
Natal Coral Tree
Pineapple Gt.lllva
Australian Wil[ow
Australian Taa Tree
Pink Melaleuca
New Zealand Christmas Tree
Pomogranata
AfrlcM Sumac
Fire-Wheel Tree
Giant Bird-of -Paradise
Bluo Hyblscu&
E!uah Anemone
Australian Fuchsia
Shrubby Wallflower
S8g0 PI am
Prido-of-Madlcra
Hibiscus
Troe Mallow
Lion's Tail
Now Zoaland Taa Tree
Pigmy Date Palm
New Zeillarll:f Fig"
Matilija Poppy
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Germander
Wholly Blue-Curls
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Bacchans 'centonntal'
Bougainvillea species &culTivars
Distietis bucchlatoria
Lavandula species
Hardenborgia violacea
Heuchora species
Hibbertia scan dens
pBlargonlum peltatum
Santolina
Scaevola 'Mauve Clusters·
Stephanotis floribunda
Turf Grass -NQ botanical Nama
Turf Grilss -No botanical Name
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TREES
Botanical Name
Arbutus unedo
Chltalpa tashlwntensis
NeW
bougainvillea
blood-red trumpet vine
lavender
f als8 sasparilla
coral bells
guinea gold vine
ivy geranium
NCN
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Madagasgar jasmine
St.Augustine varieties
Zoysi"arass variet!l,lli
Common Name
strawberry tree
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AphDnisn'\a blitoides"
Artemisia celifornica
Atrlplex pacifico"
Calandrinia maritima
CalochortLJs cBtalinall'•
Cleome isomerls
DUdleya virens","
Encelia calitornica
Efiogonum cineraum
Lotus salsuginosus
Lycium californicurn
Marah rnaerocarpa
Mantzelia attinis
Mirabilis californica
Opuntla littoralis"
Opuntia oricola'r
Dpuntia prolilera"r
Phacelia cicutaria
Phacelia visc:lda
Rhus integrifolia
Salvia columbariae"
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Pacific saltbuSh
seaside calandriniB
Cat<llina marIposa lily
bladderpod
bright-green dudleya
California encelia
grey coast buckwheat
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Californi a desert thorn
manroot
hydra stick-leM
California wishbone bush
coastal prickly-pear
snake cholla
coastal cholla
caterpillar phaceliil
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Bac:eharis pilularis
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Calochortus catalinae"•
Castilleja 9xSQrta',
Cleome Isomeris
Diehelostemma capitarum
Encelia californlc8
Eriogonum cinereum
Gnaphalium bicolor
Gnaphalium callfornicum
GnapheHwm canescenU5 microcaphBlum
lia2:il(dla squarrose
Isoooma menziesii
Lotus scoparius
Lupinus bicolor
Lupinus succulentuS
Mcllcll imper/ecto
Mlrabilis califami I'll
Nasella lepida
Nasella pulchra
Opuntia Iiuoralis'•
Opumia orico/e"+
Opuntla prolifer<l+'
PI,lnrago insularis
Rhus intagrifolia
Solanum dOLlglasii
Common Name
Cahtornl6 sagebrush
ocean locoweed
coyote brush
goldenstars
Catalin ..mariposa lily
purple owl's clover
pladderpod
blue dicks
California encelia
grow coast buckwheat
bicolor cudweeq
California everlasting
white evorlasting
sawtooth goldenbush
coast goldenbush
deerweed
pygmy-leafed lupina
arroyo lupine
small-flowQf9d malic grass
Calilorr'l/a wishbone bush
footi)iJ1 needlegrass
purple needlegrass
coast prickly pear
soake cholla
cholla
plantain
lemonodeberry
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used within appropriate arefls th,lt are designated as cOMtal sage scrub.
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Baccharis pifularis coyota brush X
Bloomeda crocea +•goldenstars
Ca,lochortus c8tafinae"Catarina mariposa fily
Castilfeja exserta··pUlple owl's c!over X
Cleoms isomeris bladderpod X
Djchelostemma capitalum blua-dicks X
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Eriogonum cinereum gray coast buckwheat X
Gnaphalium brcoror Dicolor cudweed X
Gnaphalium californicum California everlasting X
Gnaphalium canescenus m<crocephalum white everlasting
Hazardie squarrosa sawtooth goldenbush X
lsocoma menzresii coast goldenbush X
Lotus scoparius deerweed X
Lupinu5 bicolor pygmy-reafed lupine
Lupinus succulentus arroyo lupine X
Melica imj:ledecta small-flowered melic grass
Mirabilis califotntca Califomia wishbone bush X
Nasella lep<da foothill needlegrass X
NaseJia pulchra purpJe needJegrass X
Opunlia littoralis·•coast prJckly pear X
OjJuntia oricola'•snake chQrla
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l30tanical Name
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Clooma isomeris
Encelia ealiforniclI
Erlogonum clnerllum
Eschscholtzla callfornica
Isocoma menziesil
Lasthenla californlca
Lotus scoparius
Lupinws longifioruB
Lupinus Buceulenlus
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Sisyrinchil.lm bellum
PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN NOTES:
Common Name
ooyote Grush
bladderpod
California ancelia
gray coest bucltwheet
California poppy
coastal golden bush
common goldfield$
deerweed
bush lupine
arroyo lupine
monkey flower
coast prickly pear
lemonadeberry
blue-eyed grass
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california Native plant Society thin are listad in the Recommonded List of Illative Plams fOr Lend1icaping
in the Santa Monica Mountains (reltised 10/4/94)
2.Landscl\pe design and construction drawings shall not include any plants that arf on the approved
list ot Prohlbltlld Invasive Ornamental Plants an(l(or the list of Non-Native Weeds to bo Eradicated.
Speclel!that appear on either list shall be controlled and eradicated to the gre~ltest pra:ucal extent.
3.A minimum of 80%of tho species used are considered drouglll tolenlflt species.
4.TwentY acr.es within the golf course are ldentifiod to be revegeratod with c:oaslal lege serub (CSSl
species,as Shown.All "additional golf setback"arElas shall be revegetated with CSS ~pBcies.as shown.
5.Within OPOI'l space areas,only those areas that arB dominated by non-native spect~S will be planted
with CSS species.No planting is propolled whero Intilct existing habitat occurs.'
8.Irrigation systams will be instlliled only within the Residential/CluOll0usBIParks.Goll Course,and Fire
Buffer plamlng zonos.Irrigation systems will be automatically controlled and shall cotnoly with the
requiremcnt6 of AS 325,Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and Rancho PalQI Verdes Chapter
,5.34.Finallandscapo and irrigation plans shall include and/or lIlcorporate the followir,,:
a.Water Conservation concept statement.calc:ul'ltions of maximum applied ~aICr allowance and
estimated water use.
b.Annl,lal irrJgation schedule.
c.Soils tasts to be conducted after completion of rough grad,ng.
d.Timing of plarnino wltl)~mpha"is on fall ")5t"lI"tion.
o.Mulch to be 3"in depth in all shrub and groundcover area!:with,I)Club":use/l'lcsidemiallf'ark
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f.Model home lanClsenpc plans.
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lighting,and furniture
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Aphanisma blitoides··
Artemisia californica
Alriplex pacifica',
Calandlinia maritima
Ca(ochortus catarinae"
Cleome isomeris
DUdleya virens'••
Encelia ca/ifornica
Eriogonum cinereum
lolUs salsuginosus
Lycium calif-omicum
Marah macroclIIpa
Mentzelia affinis
Mfrebllis californlca
Opuntla Iittoralis',
Opuntia oricols··
Opunf[a prolifera'•
Phacelie cicullloria
Phacelfa viscida
Rhus j ntegrifoJia
Setvia co]umbariae"
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Ca1iforni"encelia
grey coast buckwheat
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manroot
hydra stick.-Ieaf
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Bac:charls pi1ulede cOylHe brush
Bloomeria crocell··goldenstars
Calocl1ortus.catefinae"Catalina mariposa lily
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Hardenbergia vioracea fals&sasparilJa X
Ifeuchera species coral beUs X
Hibbertia scandens guinea gold vine X
Pelargonjum pertalurn ivy geranflJm X
Santolina NCN X
Scaevota 'Mauve Clusters'NCN X
Stephanotis lloribllnda Madagasgsr jasmine X
Turf Grass -No botanical Name St.Augustine var1e11es X
Turf Grass -No botanical Name Zoysia grass varieties X
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Cillirolnlil Ni:Uv&plant SlH:lety 'lliat gO list.ed fn lhe RE<cornmended uSl ot N:31j'/e P'nms fel lill1dscaping
In the S'nla Manica Mauntalns {"""Ised IOr41!!4)
2~Landscape dasign ar.d:cons;trocrion drawings:shall r.ol Intrude an'(plams-(holt dr on Ire flilQro·.llld
list of Prohibite-d Invasive Ornarr...enteA 'Franr.50 sr,d(or the list of Non·NativQ Weed5.to be ~radiC'a1ed.
Species thol c:ppear ~'"eichu list mall bo-co"lrolled ilnd eJ.adica'tl:d '0 lhe grcal.e5t pra:!:call"dtmr.
3.A minimum at 80%of the sj:H!cies usl::d C1ro con~'dcred <troto:-g.bl tO~(I(af\t specie'S
4.fWl'l1t)l acres wj~hrn tho {JoLf CXJUI'58 are idcMi(fod to be rsvilge.ta[Eld l,,'ith cOrl.ir.al 'ag.1:$r.rub leSSI
spE:c1es~as sl"'.own.An ~additianagolf setback·or~as 5hall be l-a ...·cge'qted 'ml heSS !1:aC"ils O!:S shown.
S,\'Vlthin open spaCe areas,onllf those meilS that .are dominated bv nan-native SP~CI~S "llll be l="ill1~ed
vnth CS5 sptlCIE!i.No pJantin.g i$propo!led w~~ra imac.t .exist!rg habi[.;(OCCUi'S.
6.Irrigation l.yste-ms l{r,11 be Inst41lled.(]nlv wTthin the ~!>iden~iaUClLlbhQu~i!/PiU15.Go")C<!'Jr5C.~.J1d Flrn
Bolfer pJaC1(il1g zan~,lrrigiltion systems will be ButOn!ati'7anV .controlleii and 5hall comply with the:
rf-quiremerrts:01 AS :J 20,Medel WlLter EUicleret llfF.4scape O,di'nDnco .and R.i:lncno P'~~V-erdcSi Chapter
15.34.Anal Ja:n.d.tct!llo(J.arvl Irrigation yr.ans 5f1~1 indttdlt andfor 1n<:crpomte the fal!-o·...linq:
i5.Viater COnSIJIVath>fl concept sta.temenl,calculations nl maxin1tJrB OIp(Jllt'it Y'ia.l~r ;:J!o\\'ance-and
estlma1ed water use,
b-,Annual irrigation ,c:h.edule~
e.Soils Ie'ts to be Cllnduc:1e<l.mel completion at rough gr.>dins·
d.ronln~or plsntinq willi emphasis Dn fDJ[ilUtaJl3tioa.
e,Mulch to 00 :r'in depth in aU shnlb J1.Ittt oroun.tf-coy[H'acCi15 lJ~ithi!l crubhou~,Re5Ide.at'af.tPark
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7.No plaroting shilll occur in the Coastal 61urf PrEserve:.Forre'S'Ti::1 Ct.ei!~.~nd ::!Ilt!epcr porti"i.S 01 La
ROlur.da Can'r'Or'l.
B~Na'tLlJ9 species us:ed in the Coastal (fuN Scrub i1C1d C03SUl1 Sdge Scn.:b t:r.s.nT po!f..ljt~es 'u"bF.
pr6oP3gatcd ftom locaJly cone--ctsd SEild end 00 nings to th~greatest ext.ent 1-easiblt!.
!t.All rough grOOad.surlaco$tft.at h&'Us teen 5~E:d rhrClugh grading ar"eratioos ;;no arc /lot 'iche<!\l!Cd
t(1.be d~l,(cloped will t:-e hylf.r-osoed.lld.Irrigi1.ted.aJ"ld rac:elve elo~ion cor\tr<1I hIClI;IUC'S per Mllir;l'!lhlr'o
measure 113 t and iJ,stown iH11.ba TemporiJty LiJfl<l'.scapc:
r G Finai detiUled landscape CDnstructian plant shall be-prepMed ,
Dlru,;;or 0'Plar4nit1g~euUdinq.and C<lde Enforoern'llnl.Finor lantts[;
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-a.Final Idndsc.apl!"pJ.lnS stralr defJOc In dotau aU prOlecr fttarurDi''"I
lighting.and (urn.cu-1 as d~~fned by Mitigation l\1cClfiurrf 1:165
b.Findl I;lnd..c:!.~e pli!f'\S ~hDIL deJ,'i,aate tho-t"!~ttOr\~,'t:lbl".::nlt ~nll\rl
Il!.nd~c.,ped are-.Js in me pfojl!'Ct,
c.Findl lcr.dscape-pli!J'l.5 shnll lndu:<ti!lill appllcat:l~c:u\tural.malnV"
';Clnrasr-,e.J in Ulc.Hobit~[Cr..i,5~rv9{jan Plan.
t.!Final la.1dS"';c!j:e Il~ons sh~1 fnl:Orpor3te-all .applicable rL~Or.1rr.?
Geo~eGhnic')l rep:<Ir1 rclafing to SfD~-e lar.d~-ca<:Jirg"
11.Final "rr.f1iJ1Ion r;onstluclrOTlllranS shall lllr.lude It-e 'allOWing:nell
l!./til img.a[ion sY5tt!m~for the goll ccvrse-~CClOlrr.G11 are2J5.ard put
by mo:.in[lI-n ancl!pl!l"3onncl "",ith ,alSpansibdJly -fc.r tne-se-areas,to re-du
b.l.clndsci!'P~imgDtian shall be diml:Ji"!J1ed L'(sto~ped ju:n "PriQr 10.a
otiC5blisbme:nt o.O:;lte-pl,ant mattmal.whiche·.rfl acC\JJ"S Frs•.ltrlgal,ol
occ.J("dunr',!;wintcr months Vlnen drocght ccnc1ti('ln:I ~lc'.:';;jl ani
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12 All gnll .:t:urOSB SIl;naqe..Indt.:IDfig ira,1 lignage.snail k:~sub,e.
ro!.·~l.?W Dnd ;'Ipprc'J~1 0 r 'he Oirectf)f'"of Plo'lnt"lr.g,EC1r.:hl1g:.a:lnd Codt
C.U.P.163.
lJ.The grJH course-aperoltDr sh<l.7J t~pfccludlld from l.:.sing ~n'15~-e
0'Prohibited Inv2:I'./e-Ornil:m·entcl Rants ar.d ll/~~d PIilJ11S to be Elirr
4pp'tO()'1~d in o1'=CQH~iJJIC~·/.flth Condition 10 or C<JCiis1al Oe'·"&'''':1
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~i!riodlcdll'l C.Cd3[l!d ,,,,ith the .(oncunnCii of Coasci!!Corr..mi is)(Jn sI
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11.Final irrigation construction plans shall include the follOWJ11g notes:
10.Final detailed landscape c{)nstruction plans shaJI be prep,ned and submitted lor JjlplOval ro [/1"
Director of Planl:llng,Bu.ildlng.and Code Enforcement.Final randscape plans sh/lfl rnc/udlJ or comj)ry
with the ({)llowing;
3.Final 1andscape praf1$sharl de'inft In d&faU .all p"'o/dct te"uUfdS 1(1c:~udlll9 WtlJr,ter~c."':6 p.ar,,.fl ..'_
lighting,and furniture as dafined by Miti<;lslian M<!awr/J ./165
b.Final land"cape plans shalt deline-cite:the respons.1b1Llty and otHrHv 'ut p.cnndl~n,""''''''''001 .•1\..._.~l .a
landscaped areas in rt-e prolscr.
c.Alla.landscape plans shall i.ru:.lude all BPpJicable cultural.maultenonc.e:.and utlga1l0r.reil,II1IIt:"J~nl~
contained in the Habitat C{)nservation Plan .
d.fim;1 landscape plans shall inClJrplirate an applicable recommendations and reqUirements of (h~
Geotec hnical {l,pon relating to slope landscapi ng.
California poppy
coastel gotdenbush
common goldfields
deerWeed
bush lupine
arroyo lupine
monkey flower
co est prickly pear
lemonadeberry
blue~yed grass
are considered drought tolerant species.
wings shall not include any plants thar ar;on Ihs approved
;andlor lhe list of Non·Native "ll'/eeds to be radici1red.
ontro/led and eradicated to the greatest pra'lcal extent.
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a.All irrigation systems for rhe golf course,comm{)n areas.and public right-of-way shali be mo"irofied
by maintenance personnel with responsibility tor these areas,to reduce 1I1e risk of {)verwater'"g.
b.Landscape irrigation snaIl be diminished or stopped just prior to and during the rain~season.or upon
establishment of stte plant material,Whichever occurs first.Irrigation may
occur during wimer months when drought conditiDns prevail and in consultation with Ihe Project
Biologist.
12.All golf course signage,including trail signage.shall be ~ubiect to a sign permit and subsequenl
re·/jew and apP«}'Jal [If the Direclor of Pianning,Buildillg:,and Code Enforcement (lEr Condition H.l of
C.lJ.P.163_
14.Tha offici;;llisrs ot Prohibited tnvasive Ornamental Plants and Weed Planls to be Eliminated may be
parl{)dicail!{updated with the concurrance of Coastal C{)mmission staff.
Up-to-date copies of the official plant lists are available fOf re~iew at the Cil:V of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Calilomia Coastal Commission office,aild with rhe onsile Project Natural/sr.
f 3.The g{)lf course operator shaJi be preclu.ded from using any species that appears 0 n the officiai lists
of l"lol1ibited lnvaslve Omam'ental Plants <md Weed Plants tD be Eliminated
approvlld in accordance with Condition 10 of Coastal (}evelopmel:lt Permit A·5-RPIJ-93-005,as
amended.
Within Ciubl.lselResidentialiPark
reas that are dominated by non·native spec>'will be planted
j where ill tact existing hahitat occurs.
tal Bluff Scrub and Coastal Sage SctUb pIal'palettes will be
and cuttings [0 the greatest extent feasible_
Istal Bluft Preserve,Forres/al Creek.and Slee H portions of La
.lement.calculations of maximum applied -aler allowance and
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)OCEAN TRAILS ,
PROHIBITED INVASIVE ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
The species listed below are prohIbited from use in landscaping on residential Jots,parks,
at the golf course clubhouse,and within the golf course proper.In addition to this list,all
commercially available seed mixes are prohibited from use at Ocean Trails (variously
called "grass mix","turf mix","wildflower mix","meadow seed miX',and ·pasture seed mix"
mixes).Whenever a prohibited species is detected,the responsible party will be required
to immediately remove the plant(s)and take appropriate measures to ensure non-
recurrence of the plant species.
SC1EN11EIC NAME
Acacia sp.(all species)
Acacia cyclbpis
Acacia dea/bata
~cacia deeurrens
Acacia longifolia
_________-.Acaoia me/anoxy/on
Acacia redo/ens
Achillea mil/Mol/urn var.mil/efo/fum
Agave americana
AIlanthus altfssima
Apten/a corriifolia
Arctotheca calendula
Arctotis sp.(all species &hybrids)
Arundo donax
Asphodelus fisufosus
Amplex gfauca
Atrip/ex semibaccata
Carpobrotus chf/ansis
Carpobrotus edulis
Centranthus ruber
Chenopodium album
Ch/ysanthemum coronarium
Cistus sp.(all speCies)
Cortaderia jubata (C.AtacBmensis]
CortaderlB dioicB [C.sel/owana)
Cotoneastersp.(all species)
Cynodon dactylon
CytiSIJS sp.(all species)
D9lospenna 'Alba'
Dimorphotheca sp.(all species)
Drosanth9mum t10ribundum
Drosanthemum hispidum
Eucalyptus (all species)-
Eupatorium coelestinum {Agaratina sp.]
Foenicalum vulgars
GazaniB sp.(all species &hybrids)
Genista sp.(all species)
Hedera canariensis
Hedera helix
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Acacia
Acacia
Acacia
Green Wattle
Sidney Golden Wattle
Blackwood Acacia
a.k.a.A Ongerup
Common Yarrow
Century plant
Tree of Heaven
Red Apple
Cape Weed
African daisy
Giant Reed or Arundo Grass
Asphodle
White Saltbush
Auwallan SaltbUSh
Ice Plant
Hottentot Fig
Red Valerian
Pigweed,Lamb's Quarters
Annual chrysanthemum
Rockrose
Atacama Pampas Grass
Selloa Pampas Grass
Cotoneaster
Bermuda Grass
Broom
White Tnliling Ice Plant
African daisy,Cape mangold,
Freeway daisy
Rosea Ice Plant
Purple Ice Plant
Eucalyptus
Mist Flower
Sweet Fsnnel
Gazlilnia
Broom
Algerian Jvy
English Ivy
ATTACHMENTS 2-85
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Ipomoea acumlnata
LampranthlJ$spectabl/ls
Lantana camara
Umanium perezU
Linaria bipartita
Lobularia maritima
Lon/cera japonlcs 'Halliana'
Lotus comiaulatus
Lupinus sp.(all non-native species)
Lupinus amorous
Lupinus texanus
Malaphora crocaa
Malephora luteo/a
Mesembryanthemum crysta/llnum
Mesembryanthem um nodiflorom
Myoporum laetum
Nicotfana glauaa
Oanothara berlandieri
Olea eumpea
Opuntia ficus-indica
Osteospennum sp.(all species)
Oxalis pes-caprae
Pennlsetum c1andestinum
Pennisatum setaceum
Phoenix canariensis
Phoenix dactylifera
Plumbago auricu/ata
Ricinus communis
Rubus proceros
Schinus molfa
Schinus terebinthifolius
Senecio m/kanioides
Sparlium junceum
Tamarix ch/nansis
Tn'foJium tragirerom
Tropaa/alum majus
Ulax 8uropaeus
Vinca major
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Mexican morning glory
TralUng Ice Plant
Common garden lantana
Sea Lavender
Tosdflax
Sweet Alyssum
Hall's Honeysuckle
Birdsfoot trefoil
Lupine
Yellow bush lupine
Texas blua bonnets
Ice Plant
Ice Plant
Crystal Ice Plant
Little Ice Plant
Myoporum
Tree Tobacco
Mexican Even\l1g Primrose
Olive tree
Indian I1g
Trailing African daisy,African daisy,
Cape marigold,Freeway daisy
Bermuda Buttercup
Kikuyu Grass
Fountain Grass
Canary Island date palm
Date palm
Cape leadwort
Castorbean
Himalayan blackberry
California Pepper Tree
Florida Pepper Tree
German Ivy
Spanish Broom
Tamarisk
strawberry clover
Nasturtium
Prickley Broom
Periwinkle
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OCEAN TRAILS
WEED PLANTS TO Bf:ERADICATED
The plant species listed below are considered to be weeds.Other weeds may ,be identified and
sUbsequently added to this list.These plants should be controlled and/or removed and eradicated
tol the greatest extent feasible whenever one or more species are detected on a private residential
lot,park,fIre buffer,golf course,and within lots designated as open space.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Avena fatua
Avena barbat8
Brassica nigra
Brassica raps
Bromus diandrus
Sromus hordeaceus (B.mo/lis]
Bromus rueans
carduus pyr;nocepha/us
Centaurea mlJJi/~nsis
Centaurea solstitilJlis
Ch(Jnopodium album
ChMopodium mura/e
Cirsium vulgare
Conium macula/um
Cynara cardunculus
Descurainia sophia
Ehmarta ca/ycina
Er'Odium cicutarium
Hirschfeldia lncana
Hordeum leporinum
Lactuca semola
Malva paNiffora
Marrubium vulgare
Piptatherum (Oryzopsis]miliacea
Pha/aris aquatics
Picn's echioides
RBphanus sativus
Rumex conglomeratus
Rumex crispus
Salso/a tragus (S.australis]
Silybum marianum
Sisymbrlum ina
Sisymbrlum officina/a
Sisymbrium orientale
Sonchus aspaf
Sonchus o/eraceus
Sorgum ha/epensa
Tarax8cum officina/e
Tribulus terrestris
Xanlhium spinosum
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Wild oats
Slender oats
black mustard
field mustard
ripgut graS$
brome grass,soft chess
foxtail chess
Italian thistle
yellow star thlDtie
Barnaby'S thistle
plgwood,lamb's quarters
goosafoot
bull thistle
polson hemlock
artichoke thIstle
ftlxweed
veldt grass
fllaree
perennial mustard
foxtail barley
prickly lettuce
cheeseweed
horehound
rice grass,smllo grass
harding grass
bristly ox-tongue
wild radish
creek dock
curly dock
Russl'ln lhistle
milk thistle
London rocket
hedge mustard
Eastem rocket
prickly sow thistle
sow thlsllB
Johnson grass
dandelion
puncture vine
cocklebur
TOTf=t.P.03
ATTACHMENTS 2-87
Greg Pfost
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Anke Raue [ankeraue@cox.net]
Wednesday,December 21,2011 12:27 PM
gregp@rpv.com
New Zealand x-mas trees
Regarding Trump's request to plant a hedge of New Zealand x-mas trees:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrosideros_excelsa,as you can see,they are not small trees and the question is
whether Trump will will keep them trimmed!?
I think this is another "Trump Trojan horse"attempt.
These trees are on the RPV approved street tree list,which seems inappropriate if the roots invade sewers!!
Unfortunately it's too late for us,we followed the City's recommendation and replaced the Brazilian Peppers on
our parkway years ago because the sewer problems they caused!
Sincerely
Mr.and Mrs.
Jorg Raue
28813 Rothrock Dr.
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Greg Pfost
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Attachments:
EZStevens [ezstevens@eox.net]
Wednesday,December 21,201112:19 PM
Greg Pfost
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Trump Meeting Jan.17,2012 Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Course Project:New
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Subject:Trump Jan.17,2012 Meeting -Revision "ZZ"to the Trump National Golf Course Project:New
Zealand Christmas Tree,metsiderosis excelsa
Dear Greg,
I see that Trump is going to try again to get a change in the Conditions of Approval at the Jan.17,2012
hearing.so that NZ Pine Trees can be planted on the Driving Range.These could impact ocean views for
many residents &visitors to our Magnificent Coast.
I request that the Conditions in Revision "ZZ"to·the Trump National Golf Course Project,be upheld and that
no changes be made to any WORDING,such as inserting "significant"into the view impairment sentence.
Please help preserve what little is left of our open coastal view corridor for future generations to enjoy.
PS:There is a huge Corral Tree growing along PV Dr.S.next to the road way at the end of the Trump Driving
range at the beginning of the PSC Club that is dangerous &should be removed &also blocks a tremendous
amount of Open Coastal View.
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Edward Stevens
Here is what could happen if Trump is allowed to plant his wall of NZ Xmas trees &there is no one to police
him year after year the Open Coastal view corridor for future generations to enjoy will be lost forever.
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The pohutukawa or New Zealand Christmas Tree,metsiderosis excelsa,is one of the most outstanding plants
of the entire New Zealand flora.A tougher or more adaptable coastal tree would be hard to find,for the
pohutukawa will gain a foothold in the most inhospitable of rock crevices where continual lashings of salt-laden
winds and drenchings of salt water are the norm,and life giving fresh water and nutrients are scarce in the
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Where the rocky coastal c1iffsides of its northern habitat are particularly barren the pohutukawa grows as a
solitary species,perching on seemingly impossible sites with its long trailing roots seeking a foothold amongst
the rocks.Where conditions are less severe the typical coastal forest of northern New Zealand consists mainly
of karaka,kohekohe and puriri,in association with pohutukawa which is usually the dominant tree.in these
mixed coastal forests the pohutukawa can grow into a spreading tree 20,metres or more in height,yet on very
exposed rock faces where conditions are extremely barren it will at times grow little more than one metre,but
will still flower profusely.
The leaves of the pohutukawa are thick and tough,a shiny dark green on top and silvery white on their softer
undersides.The flowers are well known to most New Zealanders,as the pohutukawa is a popular garden tree
in all milder areas of the country.The spectacular dark crimson flowers occur just before Christmas and the
flowering period extends well into January.The first settlers used pohutukawa blossom to decorate their
homes at Christmas time,regarding it as a New Zealand substitute for holly,and it was they who first applied
the now common name of Christmas tree.
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durable timber for ship building was soon realized,and in the early days of colonization shiploads of
pohutukawa timber were exported,severely depleting the magnificent stands of trees which at one time
dominated the northern coasts.The leaves and bark of the pohutukawa were utilized for a variety of medicinal
purposes by the Maori people,and many an early settler drank a decoction of inner bark of the pohutukawa
tree to cure dysentery.
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3.Tree by the Roadside at Te Kaha
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An excerpt from "Gardening with New Zealand Plants Shrubs and Trees",by Fisher/Satchel/Watkins.Pub
Collins,1970.
MYRTACEAE -METROSIDEROS EXCELSA
Christmas tree Maori name,Pohutukawa
Metrosideros,from Greek,meaning ironwood,alluding to the hardness of the timber:excelsa,Latin",to raise,
exalt.
We would not be human if we did not have likes and dislikes.In my case I have to admit a certain weakness
as far as the pohutukawa is concerned.
To see it covered in scarlet blossom,spreading its branches over the water's edge,is a sight never to be
forgotten.What an extraordinary tree it is.On coasts that are very exposed,the pohutukawa could be
described as a much branched,spreading shrub -at times almost procumbent -its long,twisted roots
reaching out over the rocky cliffs searching for a foothold and its branches swept by the salt spray.Oysters
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have even been found on branches which are apparently submerged during high tide.
Under more conventional conditions,the same tree is capable of reaching a height of 70 feet.This is when
great bunches of dark red,fibrous rootlets may be seen hanging from the boughs.There are excellent
examples of this to be seen along the King Edward Parade at Devonport,Auckland.
The natural habitat of the pohutukawa extends from North Cape to Poverty Bay on the east coast and Urenui,
on the west.In Flora of New Zealand by Allan,it is also stated to be inland on the shores of the lakes of the
volcanic plateau.
To digress from this temporarily:Cowan,in his book The Maoris of New Zealand describes how the young
people in the village would choose a suitable pohutukawa, which extended long,strong branches over the
water -and use these as diving boards.
The Maori of long ago was very observant and there were certain trees which indicated by their manner of
flowering and bearing fruit what the season's weather and the harvest would be.To quote from Cowan's book,
"On the southern side of Lake Rotoiti,stand two large and ancient pohutukawas famous in the forest and
nature-lore of the lake people.If these pohutukawas started to flower on the lowest branches first and so
gradually burst into blossom from the bottom up,it was an omen of a warm and pleasant season -as well as a
fruitful and abundant year for crops.But if,on the contrary,the buds burst first at the top and the tree flowers
downwards,it is a sign of a cold and inclement season - a disastrous year for crops."
I can remember more than 30 years ago,when the Wellington Beautifying Society under the leadership of that
great horticulturist,Mrs Knox Gilmer,planted a number of pohutukawas on the bank of the Hutt Road.Some
may have succumbed to the rigours of the southerly gales,but the majority are still there in the more sheltered
parts near Kaiwharawhara.I was very interested to read in the paper recently that seed of pohutukawa has
been sown on the clay banks of the Ngauranga Gorge (which has been widened)with the hope the scars
made by the bulldozers and earth-moving machines will be obliterated.A splendid idea and it is to be hoped
the sowing is a successful one.
Pohutukawas do particularly well round the Eastern Bays -Muritai.Also there are excellent specimens growing
in and around Paekakariki.
They are successfully cultivated in northern parts of the South Island and I have seen them in some
Christchurch gardens.They are also in cultivation as far south as Dunedin and I know of one planted 20 years
ago at Leask Bay,Stewart Island.It is interesting to note that it flowers in February/March.
Over the years,those in charge of parks and reserves have realised the virtue of growing pohutukawas for
ornamental reasons as well as shelter.In addition to the colourful display the tree will treat you to,it
encourages the tuis whose melodious notes can be heard throughout the day.
Like many of our New Zealand trees,the pohutukawa will flower heavily one year and not so heavily the next.
After a heavy flowering season it is almost as if a scarlet carpet has been laid beneath the tree,so numerous
are the spent stamens.A memory I shall always cherish is seeing an avenue-like collection of pohutukawas
growing at the northern tip of the Coromandel Peninsula.Although they were still flowering profusely,
underfoot was a scarlet carpet and this lasted for nearly a mile.To enhance the scene,every now and again
one had views of the azure blue sea beyond;and last but not least,the tuis were there feasting on the honey,
and showing their pleasure by treating us to musical phrases,interspersed with gurglings and chim·ings.
Under normal conditions the pohutukawa will grow into a large spreading tree.The branchlets and under
surface of the leaves are clothed with white tomentum.The leaves vary in shape,but usually they are from
one to three inches long with recurved margins.The dark,crimson flowers consisting of many stamens are
borne in terminal cymes,about three inches in diameter.The fruit is a small,oblong capsule roughly a quarter
of an inch long.
It is not surprising to find that so spectacular a tree figured prominently in Maori folk lore.One such story
concerns the ancestors of our noble Maori race.The Arawa canoe,on approaching New Zealand at Cape
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Runaway,saw the pohutukawas all in flower.As they got nearer to the shore,the rangatira (chief)of the
canoe said,"The headdresses of this land are better than those of Haiwaki -I'll throw mine into the water."
And so he threw his headdress into the sea.
Perhaps it was the ocean-loving nature of the pohutukawa that inspired the oldtime Maori to believe that an
ancient pohutukawa growing on the northern extremity of New Zealand was the last earthly hand-hold of the
spirit before leaping into the underworld.
The pohutukawa is endemic to New Zealand and its timber is very durable.
CULTIVATION
The seed is ripe in February and in the Auckland province,especially in coastal areas,it is safe to broadcast it
on clay banks.Further inland it may be advisable to sow seed in a box with a very light layer of sand over the
top.
Although the pohutukawa is very adaptable it will require special care to establish it in areas subject to frosts
of 10°or more.Most nurserymen sell pohutukawas,and if it is your intention to try and establish a plant inland
where frosts are frequently around the 10°mark,it would be advisable to buy a plant about two or three feet
tall from a nurseryman.At this height they tend to get their adult foliage,which is not only darker in colour but
has a much more leathery texture -thus it can stand harsher conditions.As an added precaution,it would be
advisable to protect it with some scrim or even a canopy of bracken fern till all risk of frost is over.
For those who would like to try their hand at propagating pohutukawas in colder districts,it is a good idea to
layer some of the aerial roots already referred to as growing on mature trees in sheltered places.These,or
three inch long cuttings could be used.When rooted,the plants could be kept in a green-house for several
years until their adult foliage develops.Then harden off and plant out.They transplant easily.
Nurserymen also stock a variegated form of pohutukawa.It requires shelter,but perhaps looks more effective
in a tub or planter box.It is slow-growing,and its creamy-greyish-green foliage makes it ideal for the
discerning indoor plant enthusiast.It is raised frcm cuttings and its full title is Metrosideros excelsa variegata.
Within recent years a yellow-flowered variety of pohutukawa (M.excelsa var.aurea)has been discovered
growing wild on an island off Tauranga.Mr Potts records that it has also been found near Cape Runaway.It
has been propagated,and although more expensive,it is always a thrill to own something that is rare.It is
raised from cuttings without any trouble.
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