RPVCCA_CC_SR_2012_05_29_01_Revision_QQ_Trump_National_Golf_CourseCITY OF
MEMORANDUM
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
Project Manager:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
JOEL ROJAS,COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTO~\O'~
MAY 29,2012
REVISION "QQ"TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF COURSE
PROJECT -PROPOSED REVISIONS TO DRIVING RANGE
CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER ~
Gregory Pfost,AICP,Deputy Community Development Directo~
RECOMMENDATION
1)Adopt Resolution No.2012-_,certifying a Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and
approving Revision "QQ"for proposed revisions to 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
The Driving Range was approved by the City Council as Revision "W"in 2005.Since then,the
Driving Range has been in operation temporarily.The Applicant is proposing some relatively
.minor revisions to four of the mitigation measures that were approved as part of the certified
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving Range under Revision "W".Specifically,the
changes address the timing of planting 0.60 acres of habitat restoration (Mitigation Measures
B-2 and B-4),removal of the 2005 approved retaining wall along an existing trail located
parallel to and on the ocean side of the Driving Range's southerly berm (Mitigation Measure H-
1),and removal of some of the operational aspects governing the Driving Range (Mitigation
Measure H-2).
CITY OF
MEMORANDUM
RANCHO PALOS VERDES
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
REVIEWED:
Project Manager:
HONORABLE MAYOR &CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
JOEL ROJAS,COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTO~\O'~
MAY 29,2012
REVISION "QQ"TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF COURSE
PROJECT -PROPOSED REVISIONS TO DRIVING RANGE
CAROLYN LEHR,CITY MANAGER ~
Gregory Pfost,AICP,Deputy Community Development Directo~
RECOMMENDATION
1)Adopt Resolution No.2012-_,certifying a Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and
approving Revision "QQ"for proposed revisions to 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
The Driving Range was approved by the City Council as Revision "W"in 2005.Since then,the
Driving Range has been in operation temporarily.The Applicant is proposing some relatively
.minor revisions to four of the mitigation measures that were approved as part of the certified
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving Range under Revision "W".Specifically,the
changes address the timing of planting 0.60 acres of habitat restoration (Mitigation Measures
B-2 and B-4),removal of the 2005 approved retaining wall along an existing trail located
parallel to and on the ocean side of the Driving Range's southerly berm (Mitigation Measure H-
1),and removal of some of the operational aspects governing the Driving Range (Mitigation
Measure H-2).
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The City's Golf Safety Consultant that originally reviewed the 2005 Driving Range (Revision
"W")supports the proposed revisions to mitigation measures H-1 and H-2 because the
proposed changes do not cause an adverse effect upon the operation of the Driving Range,
nor to the safety of pedestrians using the surrounding trails.Staff feels that the proposed
changes to mitigation measures B-2 and B-4 are relatively minor and are warranted given that
future infrastructure improvements serving the residential portion of the project may impact
sensitive habitat planted earlier as currently required by the mitigation measures.As such,
Staff is recommending adoption of the attached Resolution certifying a Subsequent Mitigated
Negative Declaration and approving Revision "00".
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.
On June 7,2005 the City Council approved Revision "w"to the project,which allowed
development of the Driving Range in place of 16 residential lots.The approval of the Driving
Range included the certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),which included
various mitigation measures,and the adoption of specific conditions of approval through an
amendment to the project's existing entitlements.
The Driving Range was subsequently constructed,but has been operating on a temporary
basis.While a geology report has been approved for the Driving Range,which was one of the
main issues holding up its permanent opening,there are other items/conditions of approval that
need to be completed before the City could allow a permanent opening of the Driving Range.
These include,Coastal Commission approval of the Driving Range,approval of an As-built
Geotechnical report for the Driving Range,re-vegetation of .60 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub,
submittal of a paleontological report addressing any finds discovered through the grading
operation,and the installation of specific fencing,landscaping and sign age.
In regards to the status of the Driving Range application before the Coastal Commission,the
Trump Organization has requested a delay in its processing because they informed Coastal
Staff that they are currently pursuing additional changes to the City's adopted mitigation
measures governing the use and design of the Driving Range,which is the subject of the
request (Revision "00")before the Council tonight.These changes include;
•Removal of the 2005 approved retaining wall along an existing trail located parallel to
and on the ocean side of the Driving Range's southerly berm;
•Removal of the operational aspects governing the Driving Range;and
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The City's Golf Safety Consultant that originally reviewed the 2005 Driving Range (Revision
"W")supports the proposed revisions to mitigation measures H-1 and H-2 because the
proposed changes do not cause an adverse effect upon the operation of the Driving Range,
nor to the safety of pedestrians using the surrounding trails.Staff feels that the proposed
changes to mitigation measures B-2 and B-4 are relatively minor and are warranted given that
future infrastructure improvements serving the residential portion of the project may impact
sensitive habitat planted earlier as currently required by the mitigation measures.As such,
Staff is recommending adoption of the attached Resolution certifying a Subsequent Mitigated
Negative Declaration and approving Revision "00".
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.
On June 7,2005 the City Council approved Revision "w"to the project,which allowed
development of the Driving Range in place of 16 residential lots.The approval of the Driving
Range included the certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),which included
various mitigation measures,and the adoption of specific conditions of approval through an
amendment to the project's existing entitlements.
The Driving Range was subsequently constructed,but has been operating on a temporary
basis.While a geology report has been approved for the Driving Range,which was one of the
main issues holding up its permanent opening,there are other items/conditions of approval that
need to be completed before the City could allow a permanent opening of the Driving Range.
These include,Coastal Commission approval of the Driving Range,approval of an As-built
Geotechnical report for the Driving Range,re-vegetation of .60 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub,
submittal of a paleontological report addressing any finds discovered through the grading
operation,and the installation of specific fencing,landscaping and sign age.
In regards to the status of the Driving Range application before the Coastal Commission,the
Trump Organization has requested a delay in its processing because they informed Coastal
Staff that they are currently pursuing additional changes to the City's adopted mitigation
measures governing the use and design of the Driving Range,which is the subject of the
request (Revision "00")before the Council tonight.These changes include;
•Removal of the 2005 approved retaining wall along an existing trail located parallel to
and on the ocean side of the Driving Range's southerly berm;
•Removal of the operational aspects governing the Driving Range;and
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•Changes to the timing of the installation of 0.60 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub.
Once Revision "00"has been acted upon by the City Council,the Coastal Permit for the Driving
Range is approved by the Coastal Commission,and all of the other items that need to be
completed related to the Driving Range have been completed,then permanent opening of the
Driving Range can be granted.
DISCUSSION
Revision "00"is a request to amend four adopted mitigation measures from the Driving Range
approval of 2005 (Revision "W").Below,Staff has identified the each of the proposed changes
to the existing adopted mitigation measures and Staff's analysis of each proposed revision.
Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4:
Below are the proposed revisions to Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4 (underline for text added
and strikethrough for text removed):
•B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,
CDFG and USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for the driving range and
prior to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map
(VTTM)50666,CSS habitat will be revegetated (0.60 acres).Revegetated habitat should be
suitable for forage,cover and nesting by coastal California gnatcatchers.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone:Revegetate habitat prior to issuance of Certificate of
occupancy and prior to issuance of building permits for any homes in VTTM50666
•B-4:Prior to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No.50666,t+he Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,
maintenance and monitoring of new habitat plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall be in
compliance with the project's Habitat Conservation Program and incorporated into the project's
annual Habitat Monitoring Program/Reporting.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone:Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy building
permits for any homes in VTTM50666
As discussed in the previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the Driving Range and revised
Vesting Tentative Tract Map,due to the slight relocation of a public trail along the southern edge
of the Driving Range,the project (Revision "W")would necessitate permanent impacts to 0.04
acres and temporary impacts to 0.05 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat thereby creating an
additional 0.09 acres of impact.To mitigate for these impacts,a total of 0.60 acres of coastal
sage scrub in two areas (located to the south and to the east of the Driving Range)is to be
planted.
The Applicant has requested that Revision "W"Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4 be changed so
that their respective Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestones are adjusted to plant the
required habitat "Prior to issuance of the first building permit for a home within Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No.50666"as opposed to "Prior to Certificate of Occupancy"of the Driving Range.
The purpose of this request is due to the proposed habitat being required to be planted to the
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•Changes to the timing of the installation of 0.60 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub.
Once Revision "00"has been acted upon by the City Council,the Coastal Permit for the Driving
Range is approved by the Coastal Commission,and all of the other items that need to be
completed related to the Driving Range have been completed,then permanent opening of the
Driving Range can be granted.
DISCUSSION
Revision "00"is a request to amend four adopted mitigation measures from the Driving Range
approval of 2005 (Revision "W").Below,Staff has identified the each of the proposed changes
to the existing adopted mitigation measures and Staff's analysis of each proposed revision.
Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4:
Below are the proposed revisions to Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4 (underline for text added
and strikethrough for text removed):
•B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,
CDFG and USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for the driving range and
prior to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map
(VTTM)50666,CSS habitat will be revegetated (0.60 acres).Revegetated habitat should be
suitable for forage,cover and nesting by coastal California gnatcatchers.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone:Revegetate habitat prior to issuance of Certificate of
occupancy and prior to issuance of building permits for any homes in VTTM50666
•B-4:Prior to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No.50666,t+he Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,
maintenance and monitoring of new habitat plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall be in
compliance with the project's Habitat Conservation Program and incorporated into the project's
annual Habitat Monitoring Program/Reporting.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone:Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy building
permits for any homes in VTTM50666
As discussed in the previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the Driving Range and revised
Vesting Tentative Tract Map,due to the slight relocation of a public trail along the southern edge
of the Driving Range,the project (Revision "W")would necessitate permanent impacts to 0.04
acres and temporary impacts to 0.05 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat thereby creating an
additional 0.09 acres of impact.To mitigate for these impacts,a total of 0.60 acres of coastal
sage scrub in two areas (located to the south and to the east of the Driving Range)is to be
planted.
The Applicant has requested that Revision "W"Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4 be changed so
that their respective Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestones are adjusted to plant the
required habitat "Prior to issuance of the first building permit for a home within Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No.50666"as opposed to "Prior to Certificate of Occupancy"of the Driving Range.
The purpose of this request is due to the proposed habitat being required to be planted to the
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south and to the east the Driving Range and conflicting with future infrastructure improvements.
Specifically,in regards to the portion of the 0.60 acres to be planted in an area to the south of
the Driving Range,infrastructure (storm drain and sewer lines)serving the future 12 homes
located between the Driving Range and Palos Verdes Drive South will run beneath the Driving
Range and through the southerly berm to connect to existing infrastructure on the southerly side
of the Driving Range.In regards to the portion of the 0.60 acres to be planted to the east of the
Driving Range,additional infrastructure (storm drain line)is proposed along side of the planting
area.The installation of said infrastructure is directly related to the construction of the future
homes.If habitat were planted before the infrastructure was to be installed then it would have to
be partially removed when the infrastructure is eventually installed for the homes.So as not to
disrupt the newly planted habitat,it makes more sense to tie the installation of the habitat with
the future homes than the construction of the Driving Range.Further,since the 2005 approval
of Revision "W"for the Driving Range was an amendment to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
50666,which also included the revision to home sites,the nexus of applying this mitigation
measure to the residential development of the tract is sound.
Mitigation Measures H-1 and H-2:
Below are the proposed revisions to Mitigation Measures H-1 and H-2 (underline for text added
and strikethrough for text removed):
•H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety features as proposed in the plan identified
as the "Ocean Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative Tract No.50666",
dated .~bruary 2,2005Ssubject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and
Code Enforcement,that include a 12'high fence and/or landscape hedge and/or combination
thereof,to protect trail users along the trail located on the ocean side and adjacent to the
southerly berm of the driving range,and a 6'high decorative fence shall be installed along the
southerly portion of the western boundary of the driving range,located between the edge of the
driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle trails.If a landscape hedge is used in lieu of or in
combination with a fence,then said landscaped hedge shall be of a density that would ensure that
golf balls do not go through said hedge or the Applicant shall provide an alternative such as
adding mesh fencing along with a hedge until said hedge has the necessary density.Further,any
landscape hedge,fencing or combination thereof shall be in compliant with existing Mitigation
Measure A-1 that ensures that the proposed hedge,fence or combination thereof will not be
higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm and any hedge shall be maintained to a
height that will not grow higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.Any changes to the
proposed plan that may affect public safety as determined by the Director shall be subject to
additional environmental analysis,review and approval in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone:Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
•H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply with the following:
o Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some
private golf lessons on the western side of the driving range under strict supervision.
o Golfers will be restricted to using certain golf clubs depending upon V'lhich tee area they
are hitting from based upon the "Golf Shot Plan fl.Specifically,Section '~"of the golf tees
will be used for shots tre1'leling up to 140 yards,Section "8"wiN be used for shots traveling
bet'llOen 140 yards and 215 yards,and Section "G"wi!.'be used for shots traveling o'lOr
215 yards (see Exhibit C).
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south and to the east the Driving Range and conflicting with future infrastructure improvements.
Specifically,in regards to the portion of the 0.60 acres to be planted in an area to the south of
the Driving Range,infrastructure (storm drain and sewer lines)serving the future 12 homes
located between the Driving Range and Palos Verdes Drive South will run beneath the Driving
Range and through the southerly berm to connect to existing infrastructure on the southerly side
of the Driving Range.In regards to the portion of the 0.60 acres to be planted to the east of the
Driving Range,additional infrastructure (storm drain line)is proposed along side of the planting
area.The installation of said infrastructure is directly related to the construction of the future
homes.If habitat were planted before the infrastructure was to be installed then it would have to
be partially removed when the infrastructure is eventually installed for the homes.So as not to
disrupt the newly planted habitat,it makes more sense to tie the installation of the habitat with
the future homes than the construction of the Driving Range.Further,since the 2005 approval
of Revision "W"for the Driving Range was an amendment to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
50666,which also included the revision to home sites,the nexus of applying this mitigation
measure to the residential development of the tract is sound.
Mitigation Measures H-1 and H-2:
Below are the proposed revisions to Mitigation Measures H-1 and H-2 (underline for text added
and strikethrough for text removed):
•H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety features as proposed in the plan identified
as the "Ocean Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative Tract No.50666",
dated .~bruary 2,2005Ssubject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and
Code Enforcement,that include a 12'high fence and/or landscape hedge and/or combination
thereof,to protect trail users along the trail located on the ocean side and adjacent to the
southerly berm of the driving range,and a 6'high decorative fence shall be installed along the
southerly portion of the western boundary of the driving range,located between the edge of the
driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle trails.If a landscape hedge is used in lieu of or in
combination with a fence,then said landscaped hedge shall be of a density that would ensure that
golf balls do not go through said hedge or the Applicant shall provide an alternative such as
adding mesh fencing along with a hedge until said hedge has the necessary density.Further,any
landscape hedge,fencing or combination thereof shall be in compliant with existing Mitigation
Measure A-1 that ensures that the proposed hedge,fence or combination thereof will not be
higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm and any hedge shall be maintained to a
height that will not grow higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.Any changes to the
proposed plan that may affect public safety as determined by the Director shall be subject to
additional environmental analysis,review and approval in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone:Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
•H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply with the following:
o Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some
private golf lessons on the western side of the driving range under strict supervision.
o Golfers will be restricted to using certain golf clubs depending upon V'lhich tee area they
are hitting from based upon the "Golf Shot Plan fl.Specifically,Section '~"of the golf tees
will be used for shots tre1'leling up to 140 yards,Section "8"wiN be used for shots traveling
bet'llOen 140 yards and 215 yards,and Section "G"wi!.'be used for shots traveling o'lOr
215 yards (see Exhibit C).
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o Signs wiN be posted in Sections ''1\'',"8"and "G"noting distances authorized to hit from
each tee section.
o An on site Golf Professional wi!!monitor aN tee areas of the driving range during aN
operating hours of the driving range to ensure that the proper golf clubs are being used
from the preper tees.
o When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving
range are prohibited.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone:On-going during use of driving range
As discussed in the previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the Driving Range,a public
pedestrian/bicycle trail will be located adjacent to the south and west sides of the Driving Range.
Additionally,existing single-family residential homes within the Portuguese Bend Club are
located further to the west of the Driving Range and 10 proposed new single-family homes will
be located adjacent to the north side of the Driving Range.Users of the Driving Range will
mainly be hitting golf balls from east to west,while there will be a limited number of golfers,
which are taking lessons that will hit from west to east.With any Driving Range or golf course
adjacent to these types of uses,there is a potential that golf balls may stray from the range and
impact neighboring uses.It is important to note that portions of the existing 18-hole golf course
are adjacent to similar uses -public trails and residential homes,although the original EIR #36
for the entire project site did not identify this as a hazard that would cause a significantly adverse
impact.
Through the approval of Revision "W",the Driving Range had been designed to address these
potential hazards and impacts to public safety.Specifically,the range had been designed in a
bowl shape that creates a berm along the southern and northern edges of the Driving Range.
The berm on the southern edge,which is adjacent to the public trails system,was approved up
to 20 feet higher than the surface of the adjacent trail.With the original approval of the Driving
Range (Revision "W"),immediately adjacent to the public trail on the south side of the Driving
Range was proposed a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high decorative fence that would hinder balls
that go over the berm from rolling onto the public trail.Landscaping that will not hinder any
views over the site would also be planted on the southerly berm to also deter balls from
bouncing onto the trail.The length of the Driving Range is sufficient for most golfers.A
decorative 6'high fence would be placed along the western edge of the Driving Range,with
additional landscaping that would hinder balls from reaching this public trail and existing
residential homes within the Portuguese Bend Club.Future homeowners purchasing lots
adjacent to the northern boundary of the Driving Range would be required to agree to a
disclosure statement warning the owner of the potential hazards related to owning property next
to a Driving Range before purchasing the subject property.
Additionally,under Revision "W",a Driving Range Use Program (Mitigation Measure H-2)would
be implemented as part of the proposed project that specifies how the Driving Range will be
operated to ensure safety to adjacent public and private uses.In summary,Revision "W"
indicated that while hazardous impacts to public safety may be significant with a proposed
Driving Range,based upon the physical design and proposed use of the proposed Driving
Range and implementation of the mitigation measures,there will be no significant adverse
impacts.
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o Signs wiN be posted in Sections ''1\'',"8"and "G"noting distances authorized to hit from
each tee section.
o An on site Golf Professional wi!!monitor aN tee areas of the driving range during aN
operating hours of the driving range to ensure that the proper golf clubs are being used
from the preper tees.
o When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving
range are prohibited.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone:On-going during use of driving range
As discussed in the previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the Driving Range,a public
pedestrian/bicycle trail will be located adjacent to the south and west sides of the Driving Range.
Additionally,existing single-family residential homes within the Portuguese Bend Club are
located further to the west of the Driving Range and 10 proposed new single-family homes will
be located adjacent to the north side of the Driving Range.Users of the Driving Range will
mainly be hitting golf balls from east to west,while there will be a limited number of golfers,
which are taking lessons that will hit from west to east.With any Driving Range or golf course
adjacent to these types of uses,there is a potential that golf balls may stray from the range and
impact neighboring uses.It is important to note that portions of the existing 18-hole golf course
are adjacent to similar uses -public trails and residential homes,although the original EIR #36
for the entire project site did not identify this as a hazard that would cause a significantly adverse
impact.
Through the approval of Revision "W",the Driving Range had been designed to address these
potential hazards and impacts to public safety.Specifically,the range had been designed in a
bowl shape that creates a berm along the southern and northern edges of the Driving Range.
The berm on the southern edge,which is adjacent to the public trails system,was approved up
to 20 feet higher than the surface of the adjacent trail.With the original approval of the Driving
Range (Revision "W"),immediately adjacent to the public trail on the south side of the Driving
Range was proposed a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high decorative fence that would hinder balls
that go over the berm from rolling onto the public trail.Landscaping that will not hinder any
views over the site would also be planted on the southerly berm to also deter balls from
bouncing onto the trail.The length of the Driving Range is sufficient for most golfers.A
decorative 6'high fence would be placed along the western edge of the Driving Range,with
additional landscaping that would hinder balls from reaching this public trail and existing
residential homes within the Portuguese Bend Club.Future homeowners purchasing lots
adjacent to the northern boundary of the Driving Range would be required to agree to a
disclosure statement warning the owner of the potential hazards related to owning property next
to a Driving Range before purchasing the subject property.
Additionally,under Revision "W",a Driving Range Use Program (Mitigation Measure H-2)would
be implemented as part of the proposed project that specifies how the Driving Range will be
operated to ensure safety to adjacent public and private uses.In summary,Revision "W"
indicated that while hazardous impacts to public safety may be significant with a proposed
Driving Range,based upon the physical design and proposed use of the proposed Driving
Range and implementation of the mitigation measures,there will be no significant adverse
impacts.
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With the current proposed revision (Revision "QQ"),the Applicant is proposing to change
mitigation measure H-1 so that its reference to a specific plan entitled the "Ocean Trails Driving
Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative Tract No.50666,dated February 2,2005",
which included a safety feature of a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high fence atop,be changed so
that the 6'high retaining wall and 6'high fence atop be replaced with an alternative fence,
hedge or combination thereof,that no longer includes the retaining wall portion.Further,the
Applicant has requested that Mitigation Measure H-2 be revised to eliminate the 2 nd
,3 rd and 4th
bullet points,which would therefore no longer require that golfers using the Driving Range use
specific golf clubs at specific locations.
During the review and analysis of Revision "W",and attached to the MND for Revision "W",was
a report by a Golf Safety Consultant that confirmed that there would be no potentially significant
adverse hazard impacts to public safety provided the mitigation measures were implemented.
Upon visiting the site after the Driving Range has been in operation,and considering that there
have been more than 9,600 users of the Driving Range without incident,the same Golf Safety
Consultant has confirmed that these mitigation measures may be adjusted as discussed above
ensuring that there will still not be a potentially significant adverse hazard impact to public
safety.While monitoring the golf club use would no longer be required,a fence,hedge or
combination thereof to provide protection of the public surrounding the Driving Range would still
be required.
It is important to note that as shown in the proposed revised Mitigation Measure H-1,text has
been incorporated within the revised Mitigation Measure to ensure that the future fence,hedge
and/or combination thereof is not higher than the southerly berm,thereby maintaining views of
the ocean from landward areas.
The Council should also note that one of the Driving Range Mitigation Measures from Revision
"W",which is not being altered in any way,indicates that if the City determines 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,the owner shall immediately cease all use of the
Driving Range until such impacts can be mitigated by the developer.Such mitigation measures
shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council.Further,if it is determined that said impacts
cannot be mitigated,upon notice by the City,the owner shall cease all use ofthe Driving Range.
Findings for Revision "QQ":
The 2005 approval of Revision "W"included amendments to the following existing entitlements:
Conditional Use Permits Nos.162 and 163,Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 and
Grading Permit No.1541.In approving Revision "W",the City Council adopted the following
findings of fact related to each permit:
Conditional Use Permit Nos.162 and 163:
1.That the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use and for
all of the yards,setbacks,walls,fences,landscaping and other features required by this title
or by conditions imposed under this section to integrate said use with those on adjacent land
and within the neighborhood;
2.That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways sufficient to carry
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With the current proposed revision (Revision "QQ"),the Applicant is proposing to change
mitigation measure H-1 so that its reference to a specific plan entitled the "Ocean Trails Driving
Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative Tract No.50666,dated February 2,2005",
which included a safety feature of a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high fence atop,be changed so
that the 6'high retaining wall and 6'high fence atop be replaced with an alternative fence,
hedge or combination thereof,that no longer includes the retaining wall portion.Further,the
Applicant has requested that Mitigation Measure H-2 be revised to eliminate the 2 nd
,3 rd and 4th
bullet points,which would therefore no longer require that golfers using the Driving Range use
specific golf clubs at specific locations.
During the review and analysis of Revision "W",and attached to the MND for Revision "W",was
a report by a Golf Safety Consultant that confirmed that there would be no potentially significant
adverse hazard impacts to public safety provided the mitigation measures were implemented.
Upon visiting the site after the Driving Range has been in operation,and considering that there
have been more than 9,600 users of the Driving Range without incident,the same Golf Safety
Consultant has confirmed that these mitigation measures may be adjusted as discussed above
ensuring that there will still not be a potentially significant adverse hazard impact to public
safety.While monitoring the golf club use would no longer be required,a fence,hedge or
combination thereof to provide protection of the public surrounding the Driving Range would still
be required.
It is important to note that as shown in the proposed revised Mitigation Measure H-1,text has
been incorporated within the revised Mitigation Measure to ensure that the future fence,hedge
and/or combination thereof is not higher than the southerly berm,thereby maintaining views of
the ocean from landward areas.
The Council should also note that one of the Driving Range Mitigation Measures from Revision
"W",which is not being altered in any way,indicates that if the City determines 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,the owner shall immediately cease all use of the
Driving Range until such impacts can be mitigated by the developer.Such mitigation measures
shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council.Further,if it is determined that said impacts
cannot be mitigated,upon notice by the City,the owner shall cease all use ofthe Driving Range.
Findings for Revision "QQ":
The 2005 approval of Revision "W"included amendments to the following existing entitlements:
Conditional Use Permits Nos.162 and 163,Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 and
Grading Permit No.1541.In approving Revision "W",the City Council adopted the following
findings of fact related to each permit:
Conditional Use Permit Nos.162 and 163:
1.That the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use and for
all of the yards,setbacks,walls,fences,landscaping and other features required by this title
or by conditions imposed under this section to integrate said use with those on adjacent land
and within the neighborhood;
2.That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways sufficient to carry
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the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use;
3.That,in approving the subject use at the specific location,there will be no significant
adverse effect on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof;
4.That the proposed use is not contrary to the general plan;
5.That,if the site of the proposed use is within any of the overlay control districts
established by Chapter 17.40 (Overlay Control Districts)of this title,the proposed use
complies with all applicable requirements of that chapter;and
6.That conditions regarding any of the requirements listed in this paragraph,which the
Planning Commission finds to be necessary to protect the health,safety and general welfare,
have been imposed:a.Setbacks and buffers;b.Fences or walls;c.Lighting;d.Vehicular
ingress and egress;e.Noise,vibration,odors and similar emissions;f.Landscaping;g.
Maintenance of structures,grounds or signs;h.Service roads or alleys;and i.Such other
conditions as will make possible development of the City in an orderly and efficient manner
and in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in this title.
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 50666:
(a)That the proposed map,and the design or improvement of the proposed
subdivision,is consistent with applicable general and specific plans;and
(b)That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of development;and
(c)That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat;and
(d)That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not cause serious
public health problems;and
(e)That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict
with easements,acquired by the public at large,for access through or use of,property
within the proposed subdivision.
Grading Permit 1541:
E.1.The grading does not exceed that which is necessary for the permitted primary use
of the lot,as defined in Chapter 17.96 of this title.
E.2.The grading and/or related construction does not significantly adversely affect the
visual relationships with,nor the views from,neighboring properties.
E.3.The nature of the grading minimizes disturbance to the natural contours and
finished contours are reasonably natural.
EA.The grading takes into account the preservation of natural topographic features
and appearances by means of land sculpturing so as to blend any man-made or
manufactured slope into the natural topography.
E.5.For new single-family residences,the grading and/or related construction is
compatible with the immediate neighborhood character,as defined in Chapter 17.02.
E.6.In new residential tracts,the grading includes provisions for the preservation and
introduction of plant materials so as to protect slopes from soil erosion and slippage and
minimize the visual effects of grading and construction on hillside areas.
E.7.The grading utilizes street designs and improvements which serve to minimize
grading alternatives and harmonize with the natural contours and character of the hillside.
E.8.The grading would not cause excessive and unnecessary disturbance of the
natural landscape or wildlife habitat through removal of vegetation.
E.9.The grading conforms to the standards of Section 17.76.040(E)(9).
The proposed revision "QQ"only causes revisions to the existing Mitigation Measures and does
not necessitate a change to any of the existing conditions of approval adopted for the fore-
mentioned entitlements.However,since the original 2005 Revision "W"was approved through
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the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use;
3.That,in approving the subject use at the specific location,there will be no significant
adverse effect on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof;
4.That the proposed use is not contrary to the general plan;
5.That,if the site of the proposed use is within any of the overlay control districts
established by Chapter 17.40 (Overlay Control Districts)of this title,the proposed use
complies with all applicable requirements of that chapter;and
6.That conditions regarding any of the requirements listed in this paragraph,which the
Planning Commission finds to be necessary to protect the health,safety and general welfare,
have been imposed:a.Setbacks and buffers;b.Fences or walls;c.Lighting;d.Vehicular
ingress and egress;e.Noise,vibration,odors and similar emissions;f.Landscaping;g.
Maintenance of structures,grounds or signs;h.Service roads or alleys;and i.Such other
conditions as will make possible development of the City in an orderly and efficient manner
and in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in this title.
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 50666:
(a)That the proposed map,and the design or improvement of the proposed
subdivision,is consistent with applicable general and specific plans;and
(b)That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of development;and
(c)That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat;and
(d)That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not cause serious
public health problems;and
(e)That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict
with easements,acquired by the public at large,for access through or use of,property
within the proposed subdivision.
Grading Permit 1541:
E.1.The grading does not exceed that which is necessary for the permitted primary use
of the lot,as defined in Chapter 17.96 of this title.
E.2.The grading and/or related construction does not significantly adversely affect the
visual relationships with,nor the views from,neighboring properties.
E.3.The nature of the grading minimizes disturbance to the natural contours and
finished contours are reasonably natural.
EA.The grading takes into account the preservation of natural topographic features
and appearances by means of land sculpturing so as to blend any man-made or
manufactured slope into the natural topography.
E.5.For new single-family residences,the grading and/or related construction is
compatible with the immediate neighborhood character,as defined in Chapter 17.02.
E.6.In new residential tracts,the grading includes provisions for the preservation and
introduction of plant materials so as to protect slopes from soil erosion and slippage and
minimize the visual effects of grading and construction on hillside areas.
E.7.The grading utilizes street designs and improvements which serve to minimize
grading alternatives and harmonize with the natural contours and character of the hillside.
E.8.The grading would not cause excessive and unnecessary disturbance of the
natural landscape or wildlife habitat through removal of vegetation.
E.9.The grading conforms to the standards of Section 17.76.040(E)(9).
The proposed revision "QQ"only causes revisions to the existing Mitigation Measures and does
not necessitate a change to any of the existing conditions of approval adopted for the fore-
mentioned entitlements.However,since the original 2005 Revision "W"was approved through
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a Mitigated Negative Declaration and amendments to the fore-mentioned entitlements,in
reviewing the proposed revisions under Revision "QQ",the City Council must re-affirm that the
same findings of fact adopted for Revision "W"can still be adopted for the currently proposed
Revision "QQ".As the proposed changes under Revision "QQ"are relatively minor and Staff
does not find any conflict with the findings noted above,Staff believes that the findings can still
be made for the proposed revision.
Environmental Assessment
As required by Section 15162(b)of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),while there
are no significant impacts associated with the proposed revisions that cannot be mitigated,since
there are proposed revisions to the previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),
namely proposed revisions to the four mitigation measures as discussed above,those revisions
warrant plJblic review and as such a Subsequent MND (SMND)is the most appropriate way to
document said changes and allow for public input consistent with CEQA policies.Thus,after
reviewing the Initial Study (attached)and any applicable mitigating measures for the project,
Staff determined that this project (Revision "QQ")will not have a significant effect on the
environment.Accordingly,a SMND has been prepared for the City Council's consideration and
certification.
As required by CEQA,the Initial Study and notice of the proposed SMND were released for
public comment for a period of 30 days (from March 29,2012 through April 27,2012).At the
time this report was prepared,Staff had not received any comments.
The Initial Study that was released for public review included the "Draft"revised Mitigation
Measures as originally requested by the Trump Organization.However,during the public
comment period,the City received a request from the Trump Organization to revise Mitigation
Measure H-1 to allow the possibility of having a landscape hedge be installed in conjunction with
or in lieu of a fence parallel to and on the ocean side of the southerly berm as the Trump
Organization felt that a landscape hedge may be more aesthetically pleasing.The table below
describes Mitigation Measure H-1 as it was included in the Initial Study that was released for
public review,and the proposed revision requested by the Trump Organization that is currently
before the Council (strikethrough and underline text represent changes to the original 2005
Revision "W"mitigation measure).
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety
features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ocean
Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment
Tentative Tract No.50666",dated February 2,
200aS§ubject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that include
an angled fence to protect trail users along the trail
located on the ocean side and adjacent to the southerly
berm of the driving range,and a 6'high decorative fence
shall be installed along the southerly portion of the
western boundary of the driving range,located between
the edge of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle
trails,both in an area and desi n as described in the
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety
features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ocean
Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment
Tentative Tract No.50666",dated February 2,
200aS§ubject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that include a
12'high fence and/or landscape hedge and/or combination
thereof.to protect trail users along the trail located on the
ocean side and adjacent to the southerly berm of the
driving range,and a 6'high decorative fence shall be
installed along the southerly portion of the western
boundary of the driving range,located between the edge of
the drivin ran e and the edestrian/bic cle trails,oo.th--iR
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a Mitigated Negative Declaration and amendments to the fore-mentioned entitlements,in
reviewing the proposed revisions under Revision "QQ",the City Council must re-affirm that the
same findings of fact adopted for Revision "W"can still be adopted for the currently proposed
Revision "QQ".As the proposed changes under Revision "QQ"are relatively minor and Staff
does not find any conflict with the findings noted above,Staff believes that the findings can still
be made for the proposed revision.
Environmental Assessment
As required by Section 15162(b)of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),while there
are no significant impacts associated with the proposed revisions that cannot be mitigated,since
there are proposed revisions to the previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND),
namely proposed revisions to the four mitigation measures as discussed above,those revisions
warrant plJblic review and as such a Subsequent MND (SMND)is the most appropriate way to
document said changes and allow for public input consistent with CEQA policies.Thus,after
reviewing the Initial Study (attached)and any applicable mitigating measures for the project,
Staff determined that this project (Revision "QQ")will not have a significant effect on the
environment.Accordingly,a SMND has been prepared for the City Council's consideration and
certification.
As required by CEQA,the Initial Study and notice of the proposed SMND were released for
public comment for a period of 30 days (from March 29,2012 through April 27,2012).At the
time this report was prepared,Staff had not received any comments.
The Initial Study that was released for public review included the "Draft"revised Mitigation
Measures as originally requested by the Trump Organization.However,during the public
comment period,the City received a request from the Trump Organization to revise Mitigation
Measure H-1 to allow the possibility of having a landscape hedge be installed in conjunction with
or in lieu of a fence parallel to and on the ocean side of the southerly berm as the Trump
Organization felt that a landscape hedge may be more aesthetically pleasing.The table below
describes Mitigation Measure H-1 as it was included in the Initial Study that was released for
public review,and the proposed revision requested by the Trump Organization that is currently
before the Council (strikethrough and underline text represent changes to the original 2005
Revision "W"mitigation measure).
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety
features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ocean
Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment
Tentative Tract No.50666",dated February 2,
200aS§ubject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that include
an angled fence to protect trail users along the trail
located on the ocean side and adjacent to the southerly
berm of the driving range.and a 6'high decorative fence
shall be installed along the southerly portion of the
western boundary of the driving range,located between
the edge of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle
trails,both in an area and desi n as described in the
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety
features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ocean
Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment
Tentative Tract No.50666",dated February 2,
200aS§ubject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that include a
12'high fence and/or landscape hedge and/or combination
thereof.to protect trail users along the trail located on the
ocean side and adjacent to the southerly berm of the
driving range,and a 6'high decorative fence shall be
installed along the southerly portion of the western
boundary of the driving range,located between the edge of
the drivin ran e and the edestrian/bic cle trails,oo.th--iR
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review letter by Kip Schulties Golf Design.Inc ..dated
March 24,2012 ..Any changes to the proposed plan
that may affect public safety as determined by the
Director shall be subject to additional environmental
analysis,review and approval in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act.
an area as described in the revim'i letter by Kip Schulties
Golf Design.Inc..dated March 24,2012 ..If a landscape
hedge is used in lieu of or in combination with a fence,
then said landscaped hedge shall be of a density that
would ensure that golf balls do not go through said hedge
or the Applicant shall provide an alternative such as adding
mesh fencing along with a hedge until said hedge has the
necessarY density.Further.any landscape hedge.fencing
or combination thereof shall be in compliant with existing
Mitigation Measure A-1 that ensures that the proposed
hedge.fence or combination thereof will not be higher than
the ridge elevation of the southerly berm and any hedge
shall be maintained to a height that will not grow higher
than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.Any
changes to the proposed plan that may affect public safety
as determined by the Director shall be subject to additional
environmental analysis,review and approval in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act.
CEOA section 15073.5 and 15074.1 allow the substitution of mitigation measures in a proposed
MND without re-circulating the MND (or in this case SMND)if the mitigation measures are
replaced with equal or more effective measures and the change will not cause any potential
significant effect on the environment.Staff consulted with the City's Golf Safety Consultant for
this project who confirmed that provided a substituted hedge is of sufficient density upon
planting and maintained as such,it would be equivalent to the original 2005 Revision "w"
mitigation that required a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high fence atop.To ensure that if not
planted to sufficient density to keep a golf ball from reaching the trail,the mitigation measure
has been revised to have the Applicant provide an alternative such as adding mesh fencing to
the hedge until the density is achieved.Additionally,to ensure that a proposed hedge does not
hinder views,the mitigation measure has been revised to ensure that the hedge,fence or
combination thereof would not be higher than the southerly berm.Therefore,since the revised
mitigation measure recently proposed by the Trump Organization is equivalent to both the
mitigation measure that was released with the public notice and the original mitigation measure,
and there will be no additional significant effects on the environment,the proposed change
meets the requirements of CEOA for not requiring re-circulation of the SMND and thus the
mitigation measure can be revised as proposed by the Trump Organization.
It should be noted that since the only affect to the 2005 Driving Range project (Revision "W")is
upon the mitigation measures in the topic areas of "Biological Resources"and "Hazards and
Hazardous Substances",all other mitigation measures within the prior certified MND,which are
not being revised through this Subsequent MND are sufficientforthe Driving Range and remain
applicable to the revised project.
CONCLUSION
The proposed revisions to the existing mitigation measures are relatively minor and they do not
adversely effect the original approval of the Driving Range through Revision "W".As such,Staff
is recommending that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution certifying the SMND and
approving Revision "00".
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review letter by Kip Schulties Golf Design.Inc ..dated
March 24,2012 ..Any changes to the proposed plan
that may affect public safety as determined by the
Director shall be subject to additional environmental
analysis,review and approval in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act.
an area as described in the revim'i letter by Kip Schulties
Golf Design.Inc..dated March 24,2012 ..If a landscape
hedge is used in lieu of or in combination with a fence,
then said landscaped hedge shall be of a density that
would ensure that golf balls do not go through said hedge
or the Applicant shall provide an alternative such as adding
mesh fencing along with a hedge until said hedge has the
necessarY density.Further.any landscape hedge.fencing
or combination thereof shall be in compliant with existing
Mitigation Measure A-1 that ensures that the proposed
hedge.fence or combination thereof will not be higher than
the ridge elevation of the southerly berm and any hedge
shall be maintained to a height that will not grow higher
than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.Any
changes to the proposed plan that may affect public safety
as determined by the Director shall be subject to additional
environmental analysis,review and approval in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act.
CEOA section 15073.5 and 15074.1 allow the substitution of mitigation measures in a proposed
MND without re-circulating the MND (or in this case SMND)if the mitigation measures are
replaced with equal or more effective measures and the change will not cause any potential
significant effect on the environment.Staff consulted with the City's Golf Safety Consultant for
this project who confirmed that provided a substituted hedge is of sufficient density upon
planting and maintained as such,it would be equivalent to the original 2005 Revision "w"
mitigation that required a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high fence atop.To ensure that if not
planted to sufficient density to keep a golf ball from reaching the trail,the mitigation measure
has been revised to have the Applicant provide an alternative such as adding mesh fencing to
the hedge until the density is achieved.Additionally,to ensure that a proposed hedge does not
hinder views,the mitigation measure has been revised to ensure that the hedge,fence or
combination thereof would not be higher than the southerly berm.Therefore,since the revised
mitigation measure recently proposed by the Trump Organization is equivalent to both the
mitigation measure that was released with the public notice and the original mitigation measure,
and there will be no additional significant effects on the environment,the proposed change
meets the requirements of CEOA for not requiring re-circulation of the SMND and thus the
mitigation measure can be revised as proposed by the Trump Organization.
It should be noted that since the only affect to the 2005 Driving Range project (Revision "W")is
upon the mitigation measures in the topic areas of "Biological Resources"and "Hazards and
Hazardous Substances",all other mitigation measures within the prior certified MND,which are
not being revised through this Subsequent MND are sufficientforthe Driving Range and remain
applicable to the revised project.
CONCLUSION
The proposed revisions to the existing mitigation measures are relatively minor and they do not
adversely effect the original approval of the Driving Range through Revision "W".As such,Staff
is recommending that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution certifying the SMND and
approving Revision "00".
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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 has a view of the Driving Range from
his property.Based upon advice from the City Attorney and the FPPC,Councilman Duhovic has
abstained from prior decisions regarding this Project and likewise should abstain from
participating in the Council's decision regarding this application.
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 for the original project along with conditions
of approv~1 that are enforced separately by the Coastal Commission.
The City's 2005 approval of Revision uW"has not yet been reviewed by the Coastal
Commission.Part of the reason was the Coastal Commission waiting for the City to act upon
the Applicant's proposed revisions to the Driving Range (Revision uQQ").The Applicant has
submitted an application revision to the Coastal Commission for the Driving Range along with
the Flag Pole,which was previously approved by the City in March 2007.Once the Council acts
upon Revision uQQ"at tonight's meeting,the Applicant may then continue with the processing of
a revision to the Coastal Permit to address the Driving Range and Flag Pole.
Public Notice
A Notice of Public Hearing for this request was published in the Peninsula News on Thursday,
March 29,2012,mailed to all property owners within a 500'rc;3dius 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 has not received any comments on the proposed project.
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 Staff's recommendation,the Council could consider the following alternatives:
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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 has a view of the Driving Range from
his property.Based upon advice from the City Attorney and the FPPC,Councilman Duhovic has
abstained from prior decisions regarding this Project and likewise should abstain from
participating in the Council's decision regarding this application.
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 for the original project along with conditions
of approv~1 that are enforced separately by the Coastal Commission.
The City's 2005 approval of Revision uW"has not yet been reviewed by the Coastal
Commission.Part of the reason was the Coastal Commission waiting for the City to act upon
the Applicant's proposed revisions to the Driving Range (Revision uQQ").The Applicant has
submitted an application revision to the Coastal Commission for the Driving Range along with
the Flag Pole,which was previously approved by the City in March 2007.Once the Council acts
upon Revision uQQ"at tonight's meeting,the Applicant may then continue with the processing of
a revision to the Coastal Permit to address the Driving Range and Flag Pole.
Public Notice
A Notice of Public Hearing for this request was published in the Peninsula News on Thursday,
March 29,2012,mailed to all property owners within a 500'rc;3dius 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 has not received any comments on the proposed project.
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 Staff's recommendation,the Council could consider the following alternatives:
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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 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:
Resolution No.2012-_,certifying the Subsequent MND and approving Revision "QQ"
Initial Study
Photos sh,owing view from Mr.Zeit's Residence
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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 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:
Resolution No.2012-_,certifying the Subsequent MND and approving Revision "QQ"
Initial Study
Photos sh,owing view from Mr.Zeit's Residence
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RESOLUTION NO.2012·
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES CERTIFYING ASUBSEQUENT MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING REVISION "QQ"FOR A REVISION
TO THE DRIVING RANGE LOCATED 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 rel.ated facilities within the boundaries of both Vesting
Tentative Tract Maps,and,due to the changes in the project,an Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact
Report (AEIR)was prepared;and,
WHEREAS,based on review of the Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact Report,the City
determined that the information submitted in the AEIR cited potential additional significant environmental
impacts that would be caused by the revised project,and directed preparation of a Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR).The SEIR,which incorporates information and findings set forth in the
Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact Report,was prepared and circulated for 45 days from March 19,
1992 through May 4,1992,during which time all interested parties were notified of the circulation period and
invited to present written comments to the information contained in the SEIR,in conformance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act;and,
WHEREAS,on June 1,1992 the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No.92-53 certifying Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection with Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos.
50666 and 50667,Tentative Parcel Map Nos.20970 and 23004,Conditional Use Permit Nos.162 and 163,
Coastal Permit No.103,and Grading Permit No.1541 for an 83 lot Residential Planned Development,pUblic
open space,and an 18 hole public golf course with clubhouse and related facilities on 261.4 acres in Coastal
Subregions 7 and 8;and,
WHEREAS,on December 7,1992, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.92-115 approving an Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection with
approving Revisions to the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to address concerns
expressed by the California Coastal Commission with regard to adequate provisions for public open space,
public access and habitat preservation;and,
WHEREAS,on October 5,1993,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.93-89 approving a second Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection
with re-approval of the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to comply with a Court
mandate to provide affordable housing in conjunction with the project,pursuant to Government Code Section
65590;and,
RESOLUTION NO.2012·
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES CERTIFYING ASUBSEQUENT MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING REVISION "QQ"FOR A REVISION
TO THE DRIVING RANGE LOCATED 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 rel.ated facilities within the boundaries of both Vesting
Tentative Tract Maps,and,due to the changes in the project,an Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact
Report (AEIR)was prepared;and,
WHEREAS,based on review of the Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact Report,the City
determined that the information submitted in the AEIR cited potential additional significant environmental
impacts that would be caused by the revised project,and directed preparation of a Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR).The SEIR,which incorporates information and findings set forth in the
Addendum to the Draft Environmental Impact Report,was prepared and circulated for 45 days from March 19,
1992 through May 4,1992,during which time all interested parties were notified of the circulation period and
invited to present written comments to the information contained in the SEIR,in conformance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act;and,
WHEREAS,on June 1,1992 the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No.92-53 certifying Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection with Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos.
50666 and 50667,Tentative Parcel Map Nos.20970 and 23004,Conditional Use Permit Nos.162 and 163,
Coastal Permit No.103,and Grading Permit No.1541 for an 83 lot Residential Planned Development,pUblic
open space,and an 18 hole public golf course with clubhouse and related facilities on 261.4 acres in Coastal
Subregions 7 and 8;and,
WHEREAS,on December 7,1992, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.92-115 approving an Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection with
approving Revisions to the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to address concerns
expressed by the California Coastal Commission with regard to adequate provisions for public open space,
public access and habitat preservation;and,
WHEREAS,on October 5,1993,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.93-89 approving a second Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection
with re-approval of the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to comply with a Court
mandate to provide affordable housing in conjunction with the project,pursuant to Government Code Section
65590;and,
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WHEREAS,on September 6,1994,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.94-71 approving a third Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection with
approval of Revision "A"to the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to incorporate
changes to the project made by the California Coastal Commission in April 1993,and (based on additional
geologic information)relocate the golf course clubhouse,reduce the number of single family lots from 83 to 75
and approve a location for the golf course maintenance facility and on-site affordable housing units;and,
WHEREAS,on March 11,1996,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.96-15 approving the fourth Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection
with approval of Revision "B"to the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to incorporate
changes to the project made by the California Coastal Commission in January 1995 regarding the relocation of
the golf course clubhouse,Pas eo Del Mar roadway and public trails to accommodate a reconfiguration of the
public parking facilities,as well as additional modifications to the public trails in order to provide clarification or
to be consistent with the California Coastal Commission's approval and to include an 8.5 acre vacant property
owned by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District into the golf course.
WHEREAS,on September 3,1996,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.96-72 approving the fifth Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection with
approval of Revision "C"to the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to relocate two
single family residential lots in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50667 from the end of Street "A"to the end of
Street "C,"revise the boundaries of open space Lots B,C,G and H,convert the split-level lots in Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No.50667 to single-level lots,revise the golf course layout,revise the public trail system,
combine parallel trail easements,construct a paved fire access road west of the Ocean Terraces
Condominiums and modify several amendments to the Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures to
change the required timing for compliance;and,
WHEREAS,on August 18,1998,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.98-76 approving Addendum No.6 to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the proposed
Revision "G"to the Ocean Trails project,which included:1)an 18%increase in the size of the clubhouse from
27,000 square feet to 32,927 square feet;2)an increase in the size of the maintenance facility from 6,000
square feet to 9,504 square feet;3)a two foot increase in the upslope height of the maintenance facility
building;and,4)relocation of the maintenance building and reconfiguration of the maintenance facility parking
lot.
WHEREAS,on February 2,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.99-10 approving Addendum NO.7 to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the proposed
Revision "H"to the Ocean Trails project,which included:changing 6 of the residential lots within VTTM 50667
from flat pad lots to split level lots,lowering the overall pad elevation for each lot,and lowering Street 'B'within
the subdivision,and lowering the pad elevation for 6 other lots within the subdivision.Additionally,the
approval included the modification of the project's mitigation measures and conditions of approval to allow the
permitted construction hours for the entire Ocean Trails project to be expanded to include Sundays through
March 21,1999.
WHEREAS,on May 4,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No.99-29 approving Addendum No.8 to Environmental Impact Report No.35 and the proposed Revision "I"
to the Ocean Trails project,which included a change to the design of the storm drain facilities of the Ocean
Trails project from a tunneled pipe system to the existing on-site canyons.Revision "I"only amended the
drainage for the east side of the Ocean Trails project,involving La Rotonda canyon;and,
WHEREAS,on July 20,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No.99-55 approving Addendum NO.9 to Environmental Impact Report No.35 and the proposed Revision "J"
to the Ocean Trails project,which included 1),the conditions requiring the establishment of a maintenance
district be revised by eliminating the maintenance district and having the golf course owner be the sole
responsible entity for maintenance thereby excluding the future residential homeowners;2)withdrawn by
applicant;3),the timing of the installation of ornamental fencing on each residential lot be delayed until prior to
issuance of certificate of occupancy;4),delay the construction of two trails within VTTM 50666 from the
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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,Pas eo Del Mar roadway and public trails to accommodate a reconfiguration of the
public parking facilities,as well as additional modifications to the public trails in order to provide clarification or
to be consistent with the California Coastal Commission's approval and to include an 8.5 acre vacant property
owned by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District into the golf course.
WHEREAS,on September 3,1996,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.96-72 approving the fifth Addendum to Environmental Impact Report No.36,in connection with
approval of Revision "C"to the Ocean Trails project applications described above,in order to relocate two
single family residential lots in Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50667 from the end of Street "A"to the end of
Street "C,"revise the boundaries of open space Lots B,C,G and H,convert the split-level lots in Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No.50667 to single-level lots,revise the golf course layout,revise the public trail system,
combine parallel trail easements,construct a paved fire access road west of the Ocean Terraces
Condominiums and modify several amendments to the Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures to
change the required timing for compliance;and,
WHEREAS,on August 18,1998,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.98-76 approving Addendum No.6 to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the proposed
Revision "G"to the Ocean Trails project,which included:1)an 18%increase in the size of the clubhouse from
27,000 square feet to 32,927 square feet;2)an increase in the size of the maintenance facility from 6,000
square feet to 9,504 square feet;3)a two foot increase in the upslope height of the maintenance facility
building;and,4)relocation of the maintenance building and reconfiguration of the maintenance facility parking
lot.
WHEREAS,on February 2,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted
Resolution No.99-10 approving Addendum NO.7 to Environmental Impact Report No.36 and the proposed
Revision "H"to the Ocean Trails project,which included:changing 6 of the residential lots within VTTM 50667
from flat pad lots to split level lots,lowering the overall pad elevation for each lot,and lowering Street 'B'within
the subdivision,and lowering the pad elevation for 6 other lots within the subdivision.Additionally,the
approval included the modification of the project's mitigation measures and conditions of approval to allow the
permitted construction hours for the entire Ocean Trails project to be expanded to include Sundays through
March 21,1999.
WHEREAS,on May 4,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No.99-29 approving Addendum No.8 to Environmental Impact Report No.35 and the proposed Revision "I"
to the Ocean Trails project,which included a change to the design of the storm drain facilities of the Ocean
Trails project from a tunneled pipe system to the existing on-site canyons.Revision "I"only amended the
drainage for the east side of the Ocean Trails project,involving La Rotonda canyon;and,
WHEREAS,on July 20,1999,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution
No.99-55 approving Addendum NO.9 to Environmental Impact Report No.35 and the proposed Revision "J"
to the Ocean Trails project,which included 1),the conditions requiring the establishment of a maintenance
district be revised by eliminating the maintenance district and having the golf course owner be the sole
responsible entity for maintenance thereby excluding the future residential homeowners;2)withdrawn by
applicant;3),the timing of the installation of ornamental fencing on each residential lot be delayed until prior to
issuance of certificate of occupancy;4),delay the construction of two trails within VTTM 50666 from the
Resolution No.2012-_
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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,
WMEREAS,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 exi$ting on-site canyons.Revision UN"only amended the drainage for the west
side of the Ocean Trails project,involving Forrestal Canyon;and,
WHEREAS,on February 20,2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision P to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving an amendment to allow Ocean Trails an extension
of time to provide 4 on-site affordable housing units for rent from "prior to one year of the opening of the
clubhouse"to "prior to the opening of the 18-hole golf course";and,
WHEREAS,on February 20,2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision Q to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving an amendment which allows Ocean Trails to re-
construct (instead of re-pave)la Rotonda Drive from Palos Verdes South to the end of la Rotonda Drive,in
lieu of re-paving Palos Verdes Drive South from la Rotonda Drive to the eastern City limits;and,
WHEREAS,on September 21,2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "R"to the Ocean Trails project to revise the Conditions of Approval for VTTM No.50666 and VTTM
No.50667,so as to adjust Condition 1-3 allowing an extension to completing the reconstruction of la Rotonda
Drive from Palos Verdes Drive South to its end;and,
WHEREAS,on March 4,2003,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.2 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement to clarify that the City Council may extend any
approved tentative tract not to exceed the term of the Development Agreement and extend Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No.50666;and,
WHEREAS,on June 7,2005,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and approved Revision "W"to the Trump National Golf Club project thereby revising
CUP No.162,CUP No.163,VTTM50666,and Grading Permit No.1541 to accommodate a new driving range
in place of 16 residential lots within VTTM50666;and,
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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,
WMEREAS,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 exi$ting on-site canyons.Revision UN"only amended the drainage for the west
side of the Ocean Trails project,involving Forrestal Canyon;and,
WHEREAS,on February 20,2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision P to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving an amendment to allow Ocean Trails an extension
of time to provide 4 on-site affordable housing units for rent from "prior to one year of the opening of the
clubhouse"to "prior to the opening of the 18-hole golf course";and,
WHEREAS,on February 20,2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision Q to the Ocean Trails Project,thereby approving an amendment which allows Ocean Trails to re-
construct (instead of re-pave)la Rotonda Drive from Palos Verdes South to the end of la Rotonda Drive,in
lieu of re-paving Palos Verdes Drive South from la Rotonda Drive to the eastern City limits;and,
WHEREAS,on September 21,2001,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "R"to the Ocean Trails project to revise the Conditions of Approval for VTTM No.50666 and VTTM
No.50667,so as to adjust Condition 1-3 allowing an extension to completing the reconstruction of la Rotonda
Drive from Palos Verdes Drive South to its end;and,
WHEREAS,on March 4,2003,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.2 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement to clarify that the City Council may extend any
approved tentative tract not to exceed the term of the Development Agreement and extend Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No.50666;and,
WHEREAS,on June 7,2005,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and approved Revision "W"to the Trump National Golf Club project thereby revising
CUP No.162,CUP No.163,VTTM50666,and Grading Permit No.1541 to accommodate a new driving range
in place of 16 residential lots within VTTM50666;and,
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WHEREAS,on November 20,2007,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.3 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from November 20,2007 through March 9,
2008;and,
WHEREAS,on December 18,2007,the City Council denied Revision "GG"to Conditional Use Permit
No.163,thereby denying a 12'high ficus hedge located at the western edge of the existing Driving Range;
and,
WHEREAS,on March 4,2008,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.4 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from March 9,2008 through JUly 18,2008;
and,
WHEREAS,on July 15,2008,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.5 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from July 18,2008 through October 22,2008;
and,
WHEREAS,on October 21,2008,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.6 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from October 22,2008 through January 22,
2008;and,
WHEREAS,on January 21,2009,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "RR"to the Trump National Golf Club project,which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from January 22,2009 through July 22,2009,and revised
Grading Permit No.1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving range to the public through
July 22,2009;and,
WHEREAS,on July 21,2009,the City Council,via Minute Order,approved a two month extension
(Revision "SS")of the Development Agreement,Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 and the temporary
use of the Driving Range at the request of the Applicant in order to accommodate the Applicant's schedule
and availability to attend the Council meeting.Said two month extension was granted to September 16,2009.
As part of that action,the Council also continued the item/public hearing on Revision "SS"to September 15,
2009;and
WHEREAS,on September 15,2009,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "SS"to the Trump National Golf Club project,which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from September 16,2009 through March 17,2010,and
revised Grading Permit No.1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving range to the public
through March 17,2010;and,
WHEREAS,on March 16,2010,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "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 November 20,2007,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.3 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from November 20,2007 through March 9,
2008;and,
WHEREAS,on December 18,2007,the City Council denied Revision "GG"to Conditional Use Permit
No.163,thereby denying a 12'high ficus hedge located at the western edge of the existing Driving Range;
and,
WHEREAS,on March 4,2008,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.4 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from March 9,2008 through JUly 18,2008;
and,
WHEREAS,on July 15,2008,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.5 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from July 18,2008 through October 22,2008;
and,
WHEREAS,on October 21,2008,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Amendment NO.6 to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from October 22,2008 through January 22,
2008;and,
WHEREAS,on January 21,2009,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "RR"to the Trump National Golf Club project,which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from January 22,2009 through July 22,2009,and revised
Grading Permit No.1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving range to the public through
July 22,2009;and,
WHEREAS,on July 21,2009,the City Council,via Minute Order,approved a two month extension
(Revision "SS")of the Development Agreement,Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 and the temporary
use of the Driving Range at the request of the Applicant in order to accommodate the Applicant's schedule
and availability to attend the Council meeting.Said two month extension was granted to September 16,2009.
As part of that action,the Council also continued the item/public hearing on Revision "SS"to September 15,
2009;and
WHEREAS,on September 15,2009,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "SS"to the Trump National Golf Club project,which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from September 16,2009 through March 17,2010,and
revised Grading Permit No.1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving range to the public
through March 17,2010;and,
WHEREAS,on March 16,2010,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "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,on January 31,2012,the City Council adopted Addendum #1 to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Driving Range and approved 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,VH Property Corp.,submitted an application to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
requesting approval of Revision "QQ"to the Trump National Golf Club project to revise mitigation measures H-
1,H-2,8-2 and 8-4,which were adopted within the certified Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving
Range,so as to:replace the approved retaining wall along an existing trail located parallel to and on the ocean
side of the Driving Range's southerly berm with a fence,hedge or combination thereof (Mitigation Measure H-
1);remove the operational aspects governing the Driving Range (Mitigation Measure H-2);and to change the
timing of the installation of 0.60 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub (Mitigation Measures 8-2 and 8-4);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),the City of Rancho Palos Verdes prepared an Initial Study
and determined that,there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Revision "QQ"would result in a
significant adverse effect on the environment.Accordingly,a Draft Subsequent Mitigated Negative
Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law;and,
WHEREAS,the Initial Study was prepared on March 26,2012 and distributed for circulation and
review from March 29,2012 through April 27,2012;and,
WHEREAS,copies of the draft Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration were distributed to the City
Council,and prior to taking action on the proposed Revision "QQ",the City Council independently reviewed,
considered the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration/lnitial Study and determined that the document
was prepared in compliance with the requirements of CEQA and local guidelines,with respect thereto;and,
WHERAS,on March 29,2012 a notice was duly published in the Peninsula News and mailed to
property owners within a 500'radius of the Trump National Golf Club site identifying a public hearing to be held
on May 1,2012 by the City Council to consider proposed revisions to the Driving Range through Revision
"QQ".After the public notice was provided,on April 23,2012,the City received a request from the Trump
Organization requesting that the Public Hearing for Revision "QQ"be continued to a subsequent meeting due
to a scheduling conflict with a key representative of the Trump Organization.As such,on May 1,2012,the
City Council continued the Public Hearing to their May 29,2012 adjourned meeting;and,
WHEREAS,after issuing notice pursuant to the requirements of the City's Development Code and the
State CEQA Guidelines,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes held a public hearing on May 29,
2012,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
HERE8Y FIND,DETERMINE,AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:The Applicant's request for Revision "QQ"includes a request to revise mitigation measures
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WHEREAS,on March 15,2011,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approved
Revision "W W"to the Trump National Golf Club project,which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 from March 21,2011 through September 21,
2011,and revised Grading Permit No.1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving range to
the public through September 21,2011;and,
WHEREAS,on July 19,2011,the City Council denied Revision "TT'to Conditional Use Permit No.
163,thereby denying two proposed varying height ficus hedges located at the western edge of the existing
Driving Range;and,
WHEREAS,on January 31,2012,the City Council adopted Addendum #1 to the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Driving Range and approved 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,VH Property Corp.,submitted an application to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
requesting approval of Revision "QQ"to the Trump National Golf Club project to revise mitigation measures H-
1,H-2,8-2 and 8-4,which were adopted within the certified Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving
Range,so as to:replace the approved retaining wall along an existing trail located parallel to and on the ocean
side of the Driving Range's southerly berm with a fence,hedge or combination thereof (Mitigation Measure H-
1);remove the operational aspects governing the Driving Range (Mitigation Measure H-2);and to change the
timing of the installation of 0.60 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub (Mitigation Measures 8-2 and 8-4);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),the City of Rancho Palos Verdes prepared an Initial Study
and determined that,there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Revision "QQ"would result in a
significant adverse effect on the environment.Accordingly,a Draft Subsequent Mitigated Negative
Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law;and,
WHEREAS,the Initial Study was prepared on March 26,2012 and distributed for circulation and
review from March 29,2012 through April 27,2012;and,
WHEREAS,copies of the draft Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration were distributed to the City
Council,and prior to taking action on the proposed Revision "QQ",the City Council independently reviewed,
considered the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration/lnitial Study and determined that the document
was prepared in compliance with the requirements of CEQA and local guidelines,with respect thereto;and,
WHERAS,on March 29,2012 a notice was duly published in the Peninsula News and mailed to
property owners within a 500'radius of the Trump National Golf Club site identifying a public hearing to be held
on May 1,2012 by the City Council to consider proposed revisions to the Driving Range through Revision
"QQ".After the public notice was provided,on April 23,2012,the City received a request from the Trump
Organization requesting that the Public Hearing for Revision "QQ"be continued to a subsequent meeting due
to a scheduling conflict with a key representative of the Trump Organization.As such,on May 1,2012,the
City Council continued the Public Hearing to their May 29,2012 adjourned meeting;and,
WHEREAS,after issuing notice pursuant to the requirements of the City's Development Code and the
State CEQA Guidelines,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes held a public hearing on May 29,
2012,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
HERE8Y FIND,DETERMINE,AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:The Applicant's request for Revision "QQ"includes a request to revise mitigation measures
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H-1,H-2,B-2 and B-4,which were adopted within the certified Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving
Range,so as to:replace the approved retaining wall along an existing trail located parallel to and on the ocean
side of the Driving Range's southerly berm with a fence,hedge or combination thereof (Mitigation Measure H-
1);remove the operational aspects governing the Driving Range (Mitigation Measure H-2);and to change the
timing of the installation of 0.60 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub (Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4).Specifically,
the changes proposed to the existing Mitigation Measures are as follows:
B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,CDFG and
USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate ef eooupanoy fer the driving range and prier te issuanoe of any building
permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM)50666,CSS habitat will be revegetated (0.60
acres).Revegetated habitat should be suitable for forage,cover and nesting by coastal California gnatcatchers.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone
Revegetate habitat prior to issuanoe of Certifioate of oooupanoy and prior to issuance of building permits for any
homes in VTIM50666
8-4:Prior to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666.t:r:he
Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance and monitoring of new habitat
plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall be in compliance with the project's Habitat Conservation Program and
incorporated into the project's annual Habitat Monitoring Program/Reporting.
Monitoring and RElPorting Action MilElstonEl
Prior to issuance of buildin ermits for an homes in VTTM50666
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ooean
+rails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative Traot No.§Q€l€l€l",dated February 2,
~§.ubject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that include a
12'high fence and/or landscape hedge and/or combination thereof.to protect trail users along the trall located on
the ocean side and adjacent to the southerly·berm of the driving range.and.a 6'high decorative fence shall be
installed along the southerly portion ofthe western boundary of the driving range,located between the edge of the
driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle trails.If a landscape hedge is used in lieu of or in combination with a
fence.then said landscaped hedge shall be of a density that would ensure that golf balls do not go through said
hedge or the Applicant shall provide an alternative such as adding mesh fencing along with a hedge until said
hedge has the necessary density.Further.any landscape hedge,fencing or combination thereof shall be in
compliant with existing Mitigation Measure A-1 that ensures that the proposed hedge,fence or combination thereof
will not be higher than the ridge elevation of the southerlv berm and any hedge shall be maintained to a height that
will not grow higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.Any changes to the proposed plan that may
affect public safety as determined by the Director shall be subject to additional environmental analysis,review and
approval in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone
Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply with the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some private golf
lessons on the western side of the driving range under strict supervision.
•Golfers '....i11 be restrioted to using certain golf clubs depending upon whioh tee area they are hitting from
based upon the "Golf Shot Plan".Speoifioally,Seotion "A"of the golf tees will be used fer shots traveling
up to 14 Q yards,Seotion "B"will be used fer shots traveling between 14 Q yards and 21 §yards,and
Seotion "C"will be used fer shots traveling over 21 §yards (see Exhibit C).
•Signs will be posted in Seotions "A","B"and "c"noting distanoes authorized to hit from eaoh tee seotion.
•An on site Golf Professional will monitor all tee areas of the driving range during all operating hours of the
driving range to ensure that the proper golf clubs are being used from the proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf Professional Staff
will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving range are prohibited.
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H-1,H-2,B-2 and B-4,which were adopted within the certified Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving
Range,so as to:replace the approved retaining wall along an existing trail located parallel to and on the ocean
side of the Driving Range's southerly berm with a fence,hedge or combination thereof (Mitigation Measure H-
1);remove the operational aspects governing the Driving Range (Mitigation Measure H-2);and to change the
timing of the installation of 0.60 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub (Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4).Specifically,
the changes proposed to the existing Mitigation Measures are as follows:
B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,CDFG and
USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate ef eooupanoy fer the driving range and prier te issuanoe of any building
permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM)50666,CSS habitat will be revegetated (0.60
acres).Revegetated habitat should be suitable for forage,cover and nesting by coastal California gnatcatchers.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone
Revegetate habitat prior to issuanoe of Certifioate of oooupanoy and prior to issuance of building permits for any
homes in VTIM50666
8-4:Prior to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666.t:r:he
Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance and monitoring of new habitat
plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall be in compliance with the project's Habitat Conservation Program and
incorporated into the project's annual Habitat Monitoring Program/Reporting.
Monitoring and RElPorting Action MilElstonEl
Prior to issuance of buildin ermits for an homes in VTTM50666
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ooean
+rails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative Traot No.§Q€l€l€l",dated February 2,
~§.ubject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that include a
12'high fence and/or landscape hedge and/or combination thereof.to protect trail users along the trall located on
the ocean side and adjacent to the southerly·berm of the driving range.and.a 6'high decorative fence shall be
installed along the southerly portion ofthe western boundary of the driving range,located between the edge of the
driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle trails.If a landscape hedge is used in lieu of or in combination with a
fence.then said landscaped hedge shall be of a density that would ensure that golf balls do not go through said
hedge or the Applicant shall provide an alternative such as adding mesh fencing along with a hedge until said
hedge has the necessary density.Further.any landscape hedge,fencing or combination thereof shall be in
compliant with existing Mitigation Measure A-1 that ensures that the proposed hedge,fence or combination thereof
will not be higher than the ridge elevation of the southerlv berm and any hedge shall be maintained to a height that
will not grow higher than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.Any changes to the proposed plan that may
affect public safety as determined by the Director shall be subject to additional environmental analysis,review and
approval in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestone
Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply with the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some private golf
lessons on the western side of the driving range under strict supervision.
•Golfers '....i11 be restrioted to using certain golf clubs depending upon whioh tee area they are hitting from
based upon the "Golf Shot Plan".Speoifioally,Seotion "A"of the golf tees will be used fer shots traveling
up to 14 Q yards,Seotion "B"will be used fer shots traveling between 14 Q yards and 21 §yards,and
Seotion "C"will be used fer shots traveling over 21 §yards (see Exhibit C).
•Signs will be posted in Seotions "A","B"and "c"noting distanoes authorized to hit from eaoh tee seotion.
•An on site Golf Professional will monitor all tee areas of the driving range during all operating hours of the
driving range to ensure that the proper golf clubs are being used from the proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf Professional Staff
will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving range are prohibited.
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Section 2:As required by Section 15162(b)of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),while
there are no significant impacts associated with the proposed revisions that cannot be mitigated,since there
are proposed revisions to the previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)for the Driving Range
(Revision "W"),namely proposed revisions to the four mitigation measures as discussed in Section 1 above,
those revisions warrant public review and as such a Subsequent MND (SMND)is the most appropriate way to
document said changes and allow for public input consistent with CEQA policies.
Section 3:As required by CEQA,the Initial Study and notice of the proposed SMND were released for
public comment for a period of 30 days (from March 29,2012 through April 27,2012).The Initial Study that
was released for public review included the "Draft"revised Mitigation Measures as originally requested by the
Applicant.However,during the public comment period,the City received a request from the Applicant to
revise Mitigation Measure H-1 to allow the possibility of having a landscape hedge be installed in conjunction
with or in lieu of a fence parallel to and on the ocean side of the southerly berm as the Applicant felt that a
landscape hedge may be more aesthetically pleasing.The table below describes Mitigation Measure H-1 as it
was included in the Initial Study that was released for public review,and the proposed revision requested by
the Applicant (strikethrough and underline text represent changes to the original 2005 Revision "W"mitigation
measure).
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety
features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ocean
Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment
Tentative Tract No.50666",dated February 2,
~§ubject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that include
an angled fence to protect trail users along the trail
located on the ocean side and adjacent to the southerly
berm of the driving range.and a 6'high decorative fence
shall be installed along the southerly portion of the
western boundary of the driving range,located between
the edge of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle
trails,both in an area and design as described in the
review letter by Kip Schulties Golf Design.Inc.,dated
March 24,2012 ..Any changes to the proposed plan
that may affect public safety as determined by the
Director shall be subject to additional environmental
analysis,review and approval in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act.
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety
features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ocean
Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment
Tentative Tract No.50666",dated February 2,
~§ubject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that include a
12'high fence and/or landscape hedge and/or
combination thereof,to protect trail users along the trail
located on the ocean side and adjacent to the southerly
berm of the driving range,and a 6'high decorative fence
shall be installed along the southerly portion of the
western boundary of the driving range,located between
the edge of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle
trails,both in an area as described in the rovie ..."letter by
Kip Schulties Golf Design.Inc.,dated March 24,2012 ..
If a landscape hedge is used in lieu of or in combination
with a fence.then said landscaped hedge shall be of a
density that would ensure that golf balls do not go
through said hedge or the Applicant shall provide an
alternative such as adding mesh fencing along with a
hedge until said hedge has the necessary density.
Further,any landscape hedge.fencing or combination
thereof shall be in compliant with existing Mitigation
Measure A-1 that ensures that the proposed hedge.
fence or combination thereof will not be higher than the
ridge elevation of the southerly berm and any hedge
shall be maintained to a height that will not grow higher
than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.Any
changes to the proposed plan that may affect public
safety as determined by the Director shall be subject to
additional environmental analysis,review and approval
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act.
CEQA sections 15073.5 and 15074.1 allow the substitution of mitigation measures in a proposed MND [or in
this case Subsequent MND (SMND)]without re-circulating the SMND if the mitigation measures are replaced
with equal or more effective measures and the change will not cause any potential significant effect on the
environment.The City's Golf Safety Consultant for this project confirmed that provided a substituted hedge is
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Section 2:As required by Section 15162(b)of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),while
there are no significant impacts associated with the proposed revisions that cannot be mitigated,since there
are proposed revisions to the previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)for the Driving Range
(Revision "W"),namely proposed revisions to the four mitigation measures as discussed in Section 1 above,
those revisions warrant public review and as such a Subsequent MND (SMND)is the most appropriate way to
document said changes and allow for public input consistent with CEQA policies.
Section 3:As required by CEQA,the Initial Study and notice of the proposed SMND were released for
public comment for a period of 30 days (from March 29,2012 through April 27,2012).The Initial Study that
was released for public review included the "Draft"revised Mitigation Measures as originally requested by the
Applicant.However,during the public comment period,the City received a request from the Applicant to
revise Mitigation Measure H-1 to allow the possibility of having a landscape hedge be installed in conjunction
with or in lieu of a fence parallel to and on the ocean side of the southerly berm as the Applicant felt that a
landscape hedge may be more aesthetically pleasing.The table below describes Mitigation Measure H-1 as it
was included in the Initial Study that was released for public review,and the proposed revision requested by
the Applicant (strikethrough and underline text represent changes to the original 2005 Revision "W"mitigation
measure).
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety
features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ocean
Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment
Tentative Tract No.50666",dated February 2,
~§ubject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that include
an angled fence to protect trail users along the trail
located on the ocean side and adjacent to the southerly
berm of the driving range.and a 6'high decorative fence
shall be installed along the southerly portion of the
western boundary of the driving range,located between
the edge of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle
trails,both in an area and design as described in the
review letter by Kip Schulties Golf Design.Inc.,dated
March 24,2012 ..Any changes to the proposed plan
that may affect public safety as determined by the
Director shall be subject to additional environmental
analysis,review and approval in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act.
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety
features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ocean
Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment
Tentative Tract No.50666",dated February 2,
~§ubject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that include a
12'high fence and/or landscape hedge and/or
combination thereof,to protect trail users along the trail
located on the ocean side and adjacent to the southerly
berm of the driving range,and a 6'high decorative fence
shall be installed along the southerly portion of the
western boundary of the driving range,located between
the edge of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle
trails,both in an area as described in the rovie ..."letter by
Kip Schulties Golf Design.Inc.,dated March 24,2012 ..
If a landscape hedge is used in lieu of or in combination
with a fence.then said landscaped hedge shall be of a
density that would ensure that golf balls do not go
through said hedge or the Applicant shall provide an
alternative such as adding mesh fencing along with a
hedge until said hedge has the necessary density.
Further,any landscape hedge.fencing or combination
thereof shall be in compliant with existing Mitigation
Measure A-1 that ensures that the proposed hedge.
fence or combination thereof will not be higher than the
ridge elevation of the southerly berm and any hedge
shall be maintained to a height that will not grow higher
than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.Any
changes to the proposed plan that may affect public
safety as determined by the Director shall be subject to
additional environmental analysis,review and approval
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act.
CEQA sections 15073.5 and 15074.1 allow the substitution of mitigation measures in a proposed MND [or in
this case Subsequent MND (SMND)]without re-circulating the SMND if the mitigation measures are replaced
with equal or more effective measures and the change will not cause any potential significant effect on the
environment.The City's Golf Safety Consultant for this project confirmed that provided a substituted hedge is
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of sufficient density upon planting and maintained as such,it would be equivalent to the original 2005 Revision
"W"mitigation that required a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high fence atop and consistent with the "Draft"
mitigation measure that was initially released with the Initial Study for public review.To ensure that if not
planted to sufficient density to keep a golf ball from reaching the trail,the mitigation measure has been revised
to have the Applicant provide an alternative such as adding mesh fencing to the hedge until the density is
achieved.Additionally,to ensure that a proposed hedge does not hinder views,the mitigation measure has
been revised to ensure that the hedge,fence or combination thereof would not be higher than the southerly
berm.Therefore,since the revised mitigation measure recently proposed by the Applicant is equivalent in
mitigating or avoiding potential significant effects and that in itself will not cause any potentially significant
effect on the environment,the proposed change meets the requirements of CEQA for not requiring re-
circulation of the SMND.
Section 4:Pursuant to Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines,approval of the Subsequent
Mitigated Negative Declaration,rather than the preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR,or a new
Mitigated Negative Declaration,is appropriate for the consideration of the proposed revision to the Trump
National Golf Club,based on the following findings:
1.That subsequent changes proposed to the project do not require important revisions to the previous
EIR for the entire Trump National project,or the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving Range,
since there are no new significant environmental impacts that have been identified,which were not
considered in the previous EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration.This is evident in the relatively
minor changes to the mitigation measures of the prior Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Specifically,in regards to the proposed change to Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4,which in the
previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the Driving Range required a total of 0.60 acres of
coastal sage scrub to be planted prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for the Driving Range,
the proposed revision to Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4 is simply to change their respective
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestones so that the required habitat is planted "Prior to issuance
of the first building permit for a home within Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666"as opposed to
"Prior to Certificate of Occupancy"of the Driving Range.The purpose of this request is due to the
proposed habitat being planted along the ocean side of the southerly berm of the Driving Range and
conflicting with future infrastructure improvements.More specifically,infrastructure (storm drain and
sewer lines)serving the future 12 homes located between the Driving Range and Palos Verdes Drive
South will run beneath the Driving Range and through the southerly berm to connect to existing
infrastructure on the southerly side of the Driving Range.The installation of said infrastructure is
directly related to the construction of the future homes.If habitat were planted before the
infrastructure was to be installed then it would have to be partially removed when the infrastructure is
eventually installed for the homes.So as not to disrupt the newly planted habitat,it makes more
sense to tie the installation of the habitat with the future homes than the construction of the Driving
Range.Further,since the 2005 approval of Revision "W"for the Driving Range was an amendment
to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666,which also included the revision to home sites,the nexus
of applying this mitigation measure to the residential development of the tract is sound.
Additionally,in regards to the proposed change to Mitigation Measures H-1 and H-2,the change to
Mitigation Measure H-1 is simply to provide for an alternative type of fencing that would exclude the
Applicant from having to build a 6'high retaining wall,while still ensuring that the same safety
protections are given to neighboring uses.Further,in regards to Mitigation Measure H-2,since upon
visiting the site after the Driving Range has been in operation,and considering that there have been
more than 9,600 users of the Driving Range without incident,the Golf Safety Consultant has
confirmed that this mitigation measures may be adjusted and there will still not be a potentially
significant adverse hazard impact to public safety.
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 EIR or
Mitigated Negative Declaration for Revision "W",since,as noted in #1 above,there are no new
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of sufficient density upon planting and maintained as such,it would be equivalent to the original 2005 Revision
"W"mitigation that required a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high fence atop and consistent with the "Draft"
mitigation measure that was initially released with the Initial Study for public review.To ensure that if not
planted to sufficient density to keep a golf ball from reaching the trail,the mitigation measure has been revised
to have the Applicant provide an alternative such as adding mesh fencing to the hedge until the density is
achieved.Additionally,to ensure that a proposed hedge does not hinder views,the mitigation measure has
been revised to ensure that the hedge,fence or combination thereof would not be higher than the southerly
berm.Therefore,since the revised mitigation measure recently proposed by the Applicant is equivalent in
mitigating or avoiding potential significant effects and that in itself will not cause any potentially significant
effect on the environment,the proposed change meets the requirements of CEQA for not requiring re-
circulation of the SMND.
Section 4:Pursuant to Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines,approval of the Subsequent
Mitigated Negative Declaration,rather than the preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR,or a new
Mitigated Negative Declaration,is appropriate for the consideration of the proposed revision to the Trump
National Golf Club,based on the following findings:
1.That subsequent changes proposed to the project do not require important revisions to the previous
EIR for the entire Trump National project,or the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving Range,
since there are no new significant environmental impacts that have been identified,which were not
considered in the previous EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration.This is evident in the relatively
minor changes to the mitigation measures of the prior Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Specifically,in regards to the proposed change to Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4,which in the
previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the Driving Range required a total of 0.60 acres of
coastal sage scrub to be planted prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for the Driving Range,
the proposed revision to Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4 is simply to change their respective
Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestones so that the required habitat is planted "Prior to issuance
of the first building permit for a home within Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666"as opposed to
"Prior to Certificate of Occupancy"of the Driving Range.The purpose of this request is due to the
proposed habitat being planted along the ocean side of the southerly berm of the Driving Range and
conflicting with future infrastructure improvements.More specifically,infrastructure (storm drain and
sewer lines)serving the future 12 homes located between the Driving Range and Palos Verdes Drive
South will run beneath the Driving Range and through the southerly berm to connect to existing
infrastructure on the southerly side of the Driving Range.The installation of said infrastructure is
directly related to the construction of the future homes.If habitat were planted before the
infrastructure was to be installed then it would have to be partially removed when the infrastructure is
eventually installed for the homes.So as not to disrupt the newly planted habitat,it makes more
sense to tie the installation of the habitat with the future homes than the construction of the Driving
Range.Further,since the 2005 approval of Revision "W"for the Driving Range was an amendment
to Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666,which also included the revision to home sites,the nexus
of applying this mitigation measure to the residential development of the tract is sound.
Additionally,in regards to the proposed change to Mitigation Measures H-1 and H-2,the change to
Mitigation Measure H-1 is simply to provide for an alternative type of fencing that would exclude the
Applicant from having to build a 6'high retaining wall,while still ensuring that the same safety
protections are given to neighboring uses.Further,in regards to Mitigation Measure H-2,since upon
visiting the site after the Driving Range has been in operation,and considering that there have been
more than 9,600 users of the Driving Range without incident,the Golf Safety Consultant has
confirmed that this mitigation measures may be adjusted and there will still not be a potentially
significant adverse hazard impact to public safety.
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 EIR or
Mitigated Negative Declaration for Revision "W",since,as noted in #1 above,there are no new
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significant environmental impacts that were not considered in the previous EIR,Mitigated Negative
Declaration for Revision "W",Supplements and previous Addenda thereto.
3.That there is no new information of substantial importance to the project which indicates that the
project will have one or more significant effects not discussed previously in the EIR or Mitigated
Negative Declaration;that significant effects previously examined will not be substantially more
severe than shown in the EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration;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 EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration,would now
SUbstantially lessen one or more significant effects of the environment.
Section 5:In approving the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration,the City Council has reviewed
and considered the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration document/Initial Study.
Section 6:The Subsequent MND 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 Rar;lge MND,Addendum #1 to the Driving Range MND,or the overall project's Final EIR No.36,the
Supplement,Second Supplement,and Addenda Nos.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, 12,13,14, 15,16, 17, 18,
19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35, 36, 37, 38,39,40,41,42,43 and 44 to EIR
No.36,as a result of the proposed revisions to the Trump National project:
1.Landform,Geology,and Soils
2.Hydrology and Drainage
3.Biological Resources
4.Cultural and Scientific Resources
5.Aesthetics
6.Land Use and Relevant Planning
7.Circulation and Traffic
8.Air Resources
9.Noise
10.Public Services and Utilities
11.Population,Employment and Housing
12.Fiscal Impacts
Section 7: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,Addendum #1 to the 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,
17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43and44to
EIR No.36.
Section 8:While the implementation of mitigation measures as discussed in the adopted Driving
Range MND,Addendum #1 to the Driving Range MND,and Final EIR No.36 and the Supplemental,and the
Second Supplemental,and Addenda EIR Nos.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,
21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37, 38, 39,40,41,42,43 and 44 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 9: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.
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significant environmental impacts that were not considered in the previous EIR,Mitigated Negative
Declaration for Revision "W",Supplements and previous Addenda thereto.
3.That there is no new information of substantial importance to the project which indicates that the
project will have one or more significant effects not discussed previously in the EIR or Mitigated
Negative Declaration;that significant effects previously examined will not be substantially more
severe than shown in the EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration;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 EIR or Mitigated Negative Declaration,would now
SUbstantially lessen one or more significant effects of the environment.
Section 5:In approving the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration,the City Council has reviewed
and considered the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration document/Initial Study.
Section 6:The Subsequent MND 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 Rar;lge MND,Addendum #1 to the Driving Range MND,or the overall project's Final EIR No.36,the
Supplement,Second Supplement,and Addenda Nos.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11, 12,13,14, 15,16, 17, 18,
19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35, 36, 37, 38,39,40,41,42,43 and 44 to EIR
No.36,as a result of the proposed revisions to the Trump National project:
1.Landform,Geology,and Soils
2.Hydrology and Drainage
3.Biological Resources
4.Cultural and Scientific Resources
5.Aesthetics
6.Land Use and Relevant Planning
7.Circulation and Traffic
8.Air Resources
9.Noise
10.Public Services and Utilities
11.Population,Employment and Housing
12.Fiscal Impacts
Section 7: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,Addendum #1 to the 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,
17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,43and44to
EIR No.36.
Section 8:While the implementation of mitigation measures as discussed in the adopted Driving
Range MND,Addendum #1 to the Driving Range MND,and Final EIR No.36 and the Supplemental,and the
Second Supplemental,and Addenda EIR Nos.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,
21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37, 38, 39,40,41,42,43 and 44 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 9: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.
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Section 10:Since the only affect to the 2005 Driving Range project (Revision "W")is upon the
mitigation measures,B-2, B-4,H-1 and H-2 as described in Section 1 above,all other mitigation measures
within the prior certified MND,which are not being revised through this Subsequent MND are sufficient for the
Driving Range and remain applicable to the revised project.Further,the Mitigation Monitoring Programs
contained in Resolution No.96-72,Resolution No.2000-38 and Resolution No.2000-58,as adopted by the
City Council on September 3,1996,June 21,2000 and September 5,2000 respectively,have not been
revised by this Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated Monitoring Program,and thereby in
addition to the Mitigation Monitoring Program found in Exhibit A,remain as the Mitigation Monitoring Programs
in effect.
Section 11:While the proposed project is only to change Mitigation Measures B-2,B-4,H-1 and H-2,
and does not involve any changes to existing conditions of approval found in the approved Conditional Use
Permit No.162,Conditional Use Permit No.163,Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666,and Grading Permit
No.1541,all of which were revised when the City Council approved Revision "W",since the proposed project
would result in a change to the project adopted through Revision "W",the City Council hereby finds that the
proposed revisions are relatively minor,will not cause any grading at the site,the design of Tract 50666 will
not be altered by the minor revisions to the mitigation measures,and these minor revisions,as mitigated,will
not alter the effect of the project on surrounding properties.Therefore,the findings for the previously
approved entitlements through Revision "w"can still be adopted as follows:
Conditional Use Permit Nos.162 and 163:
1.That the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use and for all of
the yards,setbacks,walls,fences,landscaping and other features required by this title or by
conditions imposed under this section to integrate said use with those on adjacent land and within the
neighborhood;
2.That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways sufficient to carry the type
and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use;
3.That,in approving the sUbject use at the specific location,there will be no significant adverse
effect on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof;
4.That the proposed use is not contrary to the general plan;
5.That,if the site of the proposed use is within any of the overlay control districts established by
Chapter 17.40 (Overlay Control Districts)of this title,the proposed use complies with all applicable
requirements of that chapter;and
6.That conditions regarding any of the requirements listed in this paragraph,which the Planning
Commission finds to be necessary to protect the health,safety and general welfare,have been
imposed:a.Setbacks and buffers;b.Fences or walls;c.Lighting;d.Vehicular ingress and egress;e.
Noise,vibration,odors and similar emissions;f.Landscaping;g.Maintenance of structures,grounds
or signs;h.Service roads or alleys;and i.Such other conditions as will make possible development of
the City in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in
this title.
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 50666:
(a)That the proposed map,and the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision,is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans;and
(b)That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of development;and
(c)That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their
habitat;and
(d)That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not cause serious public
health problems;and
(e)That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with
easements,acquired by the public at large,for access through or use of,property within the
proposed subdivision.
Grading Permit 1541:
E.1.The grading does not exceed that which is necessary for the permitted primary use of the
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Section 10:Since the only affect to the 2005 Driving Range project (Revision "W")is upon the
mitigation measures,B-2, B-4,H-1 and H-2 as described in Section 1 above,all other mitigation measures
within the prior certified MND,which are not being revised through this Subsequent MND are sufficient for the
Driving Range and remain applicable to the revised project.Further,the Mitigation Monitoring Programs
contained in Resolution No.96-72,Resolution No.2000-38 and Resolution No.2000-58,as adopted by the
City Council on September 3,1996,June 21,2000 and September 5,2000 respectively,have not been
revised by this Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated Monitoring Program,and thereby in
addition to the Mitigation Monitoring Program found in Exhibit A,remain as the Mitigation Monitoring Programs
in effect.
Section 11:While the proposed project is only to change Mitigation Measures B-2,B-4,H-1 and H-2,
and does not involve any changes to eXisting conditions of approval found in the approved Conditional Use
Permit No.162,Conditional Use Permit No.163,Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666,and Grading Permit
No.1541,all of which were revised when the City Council approved Revision "W",since the proposed project
would result in a change to the project adopted through Revision "W",the City Council hereby finds that the
proposed revisions are relatively minor,will not cause any grading at the site,the design of Tract 50666 will
not be altered by the minor revisions to the mitigation measures,and these minor revisions,as mitigated,will
not alter the effect of the project on surrounding properties.Therefore,the findings for the previously
approved entitlements through Revision "w"can still be adopted as follows:
Conditional Use Permit Nos.162 and 163:
1.That the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use and for all of
the yards,setbacks,walls,fences,landscaping and other features required by this title or by
conditions imposed under this section to integrate said use with those on adjacent land and within the
neighborhood;
2.That the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways sufficient to carry the type
and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use;
3.That,in approving the sUbject use at the specific location,there will be no significant adverse
effect on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof;
4.That the proposed use is not contrary to the general plan;
5.That,if the site of the proposed use is within any of the overlay control districts established by
Chapter 17.40 (Overlay Control Districts)of this title,the proposed use complies with all applicable
requirements of that chapter;and
6.That conditions regarding any of the requirements listed in this paragraph,which the Planning
Commission finds to be necessary to protect the health,safety and general welfare,have been
imposed:a.Setbacks and buffers;b.Fences or walls;c.Lighting;d.Vehicular ingress and egress;e.
Noise,vibration,odors and similar emissions;f.Landscaping;g.Maintenance of structures,grounds
or signs;h.Service roads or alleys;and i.Such other conditions as will make possible development of
the City in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in
this title.
Vesting Tentative Tract Map 50666:
(a)That the proposed map,and the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision,is
consistent with applicable general and specific plans;and
(b)That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of development;and
(c)That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their
habitat;and
(d)That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not cause serious public
health problems;and
(e)That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with
easements,acquired by the public at large,for access through or use of,property within the
proposed subdivision.
Grading Permit 1541:
E.1.The grading does not exceed that which is necessary for the permitted primary use of the
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lot,as defined in Chapter 17.96 of this title.
E.2.The grading and/or related construction does not significantly adversely affect the visual
relationships with,nor the views from,neighboring properties.
E.3.The nature of the grading minimizes disturbance to the natural contours and finished
contours are reasonably natural.
EA.The grading takes into account the preservation of natural topographic features and
appearances by means of land sculpturing so as to blend any man-made or manufactured slope
into the natural topography.
E.5.For new single-family residences,the grading and/or related construction is compatible
with the immediate neighborhood character,as defined in Chapter 17.02.
E.6.In new residential tracts,the grading includes provisions for the preservation and
introduction of plant materials so as to protect slopes from soil erosion and slippage and minimize
the visual effects of grading and construction on hillside areas.
E.7.The grading utilizes street designs and improvements which serve to minimize grading
alternatives and harmonize with the natural contours and character of the hillside.
E.8.The grading would not cause excessive and unnecessary disturbance of the natural
landscape or wildlife habitat through removal of vegetation.
E.9,The grading conforms to the standards of Section 17.76.040(E)(9).
Section 12: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 13: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 certifies a SUbsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration in association with Revision "QQ",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 29th day of May 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 May
29,2012.
City Clerk
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lot,as defined in Chapter 17.96 of this title.
E.2.The grading and/or related construction does not significantly adversely affect the visual
relationships with,nor the views from,neighboring properties.
E.3.The nature of the grading minimizes disturbance to the natural contours and finished
contours are reasonably natural.
EA.The grading takes into account the preservation of natural topographic features and
appearances by means of land sculpturing so as to blend any man-made or manufactured slope
into the natural topography.
E.5.For new single-family residences,the grading and/or related construction is compatible
with the immediate neighborhood character,as defined in Chapter 17.02.
E.6.In new residential tracts,the grading includes provisions for the preservation and
introduction of plant materials so as to protect slopes from soil erosion and slippage and minimize
the visual effects of grading and construction on hillside areas.
E.7.The grading utilizes street designs and improvements which serve to minimize grading
alternatives and harmonize with the natural contours and character of the hillside.
E.8.The grading would not cause excessive and unnecessary disturbance of the natural
landscape or wildlife habitat through removal of vegetation.
E.9,The grading conforms to the standards of Section 17.76.040(E)(9).
Section 12: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 13: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 certifies a SUbsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration in association with Revision "QQ",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 29th day of May 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 May
29,2012.
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Project:
Location:
Applicant!:
Landowner
Revision "QQ"to the Trump National Golf Club for revision to an existing Driving Range.
Trump National Golf Club,Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
V.H.Property Corp.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.Introduction 2
II.Management of the Mitigation Monitoring Program 3
Roles and Responsibilities 3
Mitigation and Monitoring Program Procedures 3
Mitigation Monitoring Operations 3
III.Mitigation Monitoring Program Checklist..5
IV.Mitigation Monitoring Summary Table 6
Exhibit A -Page 1
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Exhibit A
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Project:
Location:
Applicant!:
Landowner
Revision "QQ"to the Trump National Golf Club for revision to an existing Driving Range.
Trump National Golf Club,Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
V.H.Property Corp.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.Introduction 2
II.Management of the Mitigation Monitoring Program 3
Roles and Responsibilities 3
Mitigation and Monitoring Program Procedures 3
Mitigation Monitoring Operations 3
III.Mitigation Monitoring Program Checklist..5
IV.Mitigation Monitoring Summary Table 6
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PURPOSE
I.INTRODUCTION
Exhibit A -Page 2
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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I.INTRODUCTION
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II.MANAGEMENT OF THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The MMP for the project will be in place through all phases of the project including final design,pre-grading,
construction,and operation.The City will have the primary enforcement role for the mitigation measures.
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM PROCEDURES
The mitigation monitoring procedures for this MMP consists of,filing requirements,and compliance verification.
The Mitigation Monitoring Checklist and procedures for its use are outlined below.
Mitigation Monitoring Program Checklist
The MMP Checklist provides a comprehensive list of the required mitigation measures.In addition,the
Mitigation Monitoring Checklist includes:the implementing action when the mitigation measure will occur;the
method of verification of compliance;the timing of verification;the department or agency responsible for
implementing the mitigation measures;and compliance verification.Section III provides the MMP Checklist.
Mitigation Monitoring Program Files
Files shall be established to document and retain the records of this MMP.The files shall be established,
organized,and retained by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes department of Planning,Building,and Code
Enforcement.
Compliance Verification
The MMP Checklist shall be signed when compliance of the mitigation measure is met according to the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes Director of Planning,Building,and Code Enforcement.The compliance verification
section of the MMP Checklist shall be signed,for mitigation measures requiring ongoing monitoring,and when
the monitoring of a mitigation measure is completed.
MITIGATION MONITORING OPERATIONS
The following steps shall be followed for implementation,monitoring,and verification of each mitigation
measure:
1.The City of Rancho Palos Verdes,Director of Planning,Building,and Code Enforcement shall
designate a party responsible for monitoring of the mitigation measures.
2.The City of Rancho Palos Verdes,Director of Planning,Building,and Code Enforcement shall provide
to the party responsible for the monitoring of a given mitigation measure,a copy of the MMP Checklist
indicating the mitigation measures for which the person is responsible and other pertinent information.
3.The party responsible for monitoring shall then verify compliance and sign the Monitoring Milestone
column of the MMP Checklist for the appropriate mitigation measures.
Mitigation measures shall be implemented as specified by the MMP Checklist.During any project phase,
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II.MANAGEMENT OF THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The MMP for the project will be in place through all phases of the project including final design,pre-grading,
construction,and operation.The City will have the primary enforcement role for the mitigation measures.
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM PROCEDURES
The mitigation monitoring procedures for this MMP consists of,filing requirements,and compliance verification.
The Mitigation Monitoring Checklist and procedures for its use are outlined below.
Mitigation Monitoring Program Checklist
The MMP Checklist provides a comprehensive list of the required mitigation measures.In addition,the
Mitigation Monitoring Checklist includes:the implementing action when the mitigation measure will occur;the
method of verification of compliance;the timing of verification;the department or agency responsible for
implementing the mitigation measures;and compliance verification.Section III provides the MMP Checklist.
Mitigation Monitoring Program Files
Files shall be established to document and retain the records of this MMP.The files shall be established,
organized,and retained by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes department of Planning,Building,and Code
Enforcement.
Compliance Verification
The MMP Checklist shall be signed when compliance of the mitigation measure is met according to the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes Director of Planning,Building,and Code Enforcement.The compliance verification
section of the MMP Checklist shall be signed,for mitigation measures requiring ongoing monitoring,and when
the monitoring of a mitigation measure is completed.
MITIGATION MONITORING OPERATIONS
The following steps shall be followed for implementation,monitoring,and verification of each mitigation
measure:
1.The City of Rancho Palos Verdes,Director of Planning,Building,and Code Enforcement shall
designate a party responsible for monitoring of the mitigation measures.
2.The City of Rancho Palos Verdes,Director of Planning,Building,and Code Enforcement shall provide
to the party responsible for the monitoring of a given mitigation measure,a copy of the MMP Checklist
indicating the mitigation measures for which the person is responsible and other pertinent information.
3.The party responsible for monitoring shall then verify compliance and sign the Monitoring Milestone
column of the MMP Checklist for the appropriate mitigation measures.
Mitigation measures shall be implemented as specified by the MMP Checklist.During any project phase,
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unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures.The City of
Rancho Palos Verdes,Director of Planning,Building,and Code Enforcement with advice from Staff or another
City department,is responsible for recommending changes to the mitigation measures,if needed.If mitigation
measures are refined,the Director of Planning,Building,and Code Enforcement would document the change
and shall notify the appropriate design,construction,or operations personnel about refined requirements.
Exhibit A -Page 4
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Resolution No.2012-
unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures.The City of
Rancho Palos Verdes,Director of Planning,Building,and Code Enforcement with advice from Staff or another
City department,is responsible for recommending changes to the mitigation measures,if needed.If mitigation
measures are refined,the Director of Planning,Building,and Code Enforcement would document the change
and shall notify the appropriate design,construction,or operations personnel about refined requirements.
Exhibit A -Page 4
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Resolution No.2012-
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III.MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM CHECKLIST
INTRODUCTION
This section provides the MMP Checklist for the project as approved by the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on May 29,2012.
Mitigation measures are listed in the order in which they appear in the Initial Study.It should be noted that this MMP represents revisions to the
mitigation measures adopted by the City Council on June 7,2005 through Resolution No.2005-62.All mitigation measures identified in Resolution
No.2005-62 that are not being revised through this MMP shall remain in effect.
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Monitoring and Reporting Action indicates when the measure should be monitored and reported.
Party Responsible for Mitigation indicates who is responsible for implementation.
Enforcement Agency/Monitoring Agency/Monitoring Milestone indicates what agency is responsible for enforcing the measure,
and provides space for future reference and notation that compliance has been monitored,verified,and is consistent with these
mitigation measures.
Mitigation Measures Monitoring and Reporting Party Enforcement Agencyl
Action Responsible Monitoring Agencyl
for Mitigation Monitoring Milestone
6.Biological Resources Re-vegetate habitat prior to i V.H.Property City PBCE/CDFG/USFW
issuance of building permits for Corp.lProject Biologist
B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of any homes in VTTM50666
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,CDFG and
USFWS,and prior to issuance of any building permits
for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map
(VTTM)50666,CSS habitat will be revegetated (0.60
acres).Revegetated habitat should be suitable for
forage,cover and nesting by coastal California
gnatcatchers.
B-4:Prior to issuance of any building permits for Re-vegetate habitat prior to i V.H.Property City PBCE
residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.issuance of building permits for Corp.lProject Biologist
50666,the Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be any homes in VTTM50666
Exhibit A -Page 5
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Resolution No.2012-
III.MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM CHECKLIST
INTRODUCTION
This section provides the MMP Checklist for the project as approved by the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes on May 29,2012.
Mitigation measures are listed in the order in which they appear in the Initial Study.It should be noted that this MMP represents revisions to the
mitigation measures adopted by the City Council on June 7,2005 through Resolution No.2005-62.All mitigation measures identified in Resolution
No.2005-62 that are not being revised through this MMP shall remain in effect.
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Monitoring and Reporting Action indicates when the measure should be monitored and reported.
Party Responsible for Mitigation indicates who is responsible for implementation.
Enforcement Agency/Monitoring Agency/Monitoring Milestone indicates what agency is responsible for enforcing the measure,
and provides space for future reference and notation that compliance has been monitored,verified,and is consistent with these
mitigation measures.
Mitigation Measures Monitoring and Reporting Party Enforcement Agencyl
Action Responsible Monitoring Agencyl
for Mitigation Monitoring Milestone
6.Biological Resources Re-vegetate habitat prior to i V.H.Property City PBCE/CDFG/USFW
issuance of building permits for Corp.lProject Biologist
B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of any homes in VTTM50666
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,CDFG and
USFWS,and prior to issuance of any building permits
for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map
(VTTM)50666,CSS habitat will be revegetated (0.60
acres).Revegetated habitat should be suitable for
forage,cover and nesting by coastal California
gnatcatchers.
B-4:Prior to issuance of any building permits for Re-vegetate habitat prior to i V.H.Property City PBCE
residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.issuance of building permits for Corp.lProject Biologist
50666,the Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be any homes in VTTM50666
Exhibit A -Page 5
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Resolution No.2012-
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Mitigation Measures Monitoring and Reporting Party Enforcement Agency/
Action Responsible Monitoring Agency/
for Mitigation Monitoring Milestone
increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance and
monitoring of new habitat plantings per mitigation
measure B-2 shall be in compliance with the project's .
Habitat Conservation Program and incorporated into
the project's annual Habitat Monitoring
Program/Reporting.
1.Hazards
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety Prior to issuance of Certificate V.H.Property Corp.City PBCE
features subject to review and approval by the of Occupancy
Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,
that include a 12'high fence and/or landscape hedge
and/or combination thereof,to protect trail users along
the trail located on the ocean side and adjacent to the
southerly berm of the driving range,and a 6'high
decorative fence shall be installed along the southerly
portion ofJhe western boundary of the driving range,
located between the edge of the driving range and the
pedestrian/bicycle trails.If a landscape hedge is used
in lieu of or in combination with a fence,then said
landscaped hedge shall be of a density that would
ensure that golf balls do not go through said hedge or
the Applicant shall provide an alternative such as
adding mesh fencing along with a hedge until said
hedge has the necessary density.Further,any
landscape hedge,fencing or combination thereof shall
be in compliant with existing Mitigation Measure A-1
that ensures thatjhe proposed hedge,fence or
combination thereof will not be higher than the ridge
elevation of the southerly berm and any hedge shall
be maintained to a height that will not grow higher
than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.Any
changes to the proposed plan that may affect public
safety as determined by the Director shall be subject
to additional environmental analysis,review and
approval in compliance with the California
Exhibit A -Page 6
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Resolution No.2012-
Mitigation Measures Monitoring and Reporting Party Enforcement Agency/
Action Responsible Monitoring Agency/
for Mitigation Monitoring Milestone
increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance and
monitoring of new habitat plantings per mitigation
measure B-2 shall be in compliance with the project's .
Habitat Conservation Program and incorporated into
the project's annual Habitat Monitoring
Program/Reporting.
1.Hazards
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety Prior to issuance of Certificate V.H.Property Corp.City PBCE
features subject to review and approval by the of Occupancy
Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,
that include a 12'high fence and/or landscape hedge
and/or combination thereof,to protect trail users along
the trail located on the ocean side and adjacent to the
southerly berm of the driving range,and a 6'high
decorative fence shall be installed along the southerly
portion ofJhe western boundary of the driving range,
located between the edge of the driving range and the
pedestrian/bicycle trails.If a landscape hedge is used
in lieu of or in combination with a fence,then said
landscaped hedge shall be of a density that would
ensure that golf balls do not go through said hedge or
the Applicant shall provide an alternative such as
adding mesh fencing along with a hedge until said
hedge has the necessary density.Further,any
landscape hedge,fencing or combination thereof shall
be in compliant with existing Mitigation Measure A-1
that ensures thatjhe proposed hedge,fence or
combination thereof will not be higher than the ridge
elevation of the southerly berm and any hedge shall
be maintained to a height that will not grow higher
than the ridge elevation of the southerly berm.Any
changes to the proposed plan that may affect public
safety as determined by the Director shall be subject
to additional environmental analysis,review and
approval in compliance with the California
Exhibit A -Page 6
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Resolution No.2012-
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Mitigation Measures
Monitoring and Reporting Party Enforcement Agencyl
Action Responsible Monitoring Agencyl
for Mitigation Monitoring Milestone
Environmental Quality Act.
H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall On-going during use of driving V.H.Property Corp.City PBCE
comply with the following:range
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,
while Golf Professional Staff may teach some
private golf lessons on the western side of the
driving range under strict supervision.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern
edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer
shots from the western side of the driving
range are prohibited.
Exhibit A -Page 7
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Resolution No.2012-
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring and Reporting Party Enforcement Agencyl
Action Responsible Monitoring Agencyl
for Mitigation Monitoring Milestone
Environmental Quality Act.
H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall On-going during use of driving V.H.Property Corp.City PBCE
comply with the following:range
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,
while Golf Professional Staff may teach some
private golf lessons on the western side of the
driving range under strict supervision.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern
edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer
shots from the western side of the driving
range are prohibited.
Exhibit A -Page 7
Mitigation Monitoring Program
Resolution No.2012-
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
"SUBSEQUENT"MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE GOLF
DRIVING RANGE AT THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
(REVISION IIQQII)
1.Project title:
Revision QQ -Trump National Golf Club (formally known as Ocean Trails)Revision to Driving
Range (Case No.ZON2008-00584)
2.Lead agency name!address:
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Community Development Department
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
3.Contact person and phone number:
Gregory Pfost,AICP
Deputy Community Development Director
(310)544-5228
4.Project location:
Trump National Golf Club
One Ocean Trails Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
5.Project sponsor's name and address:
Lili Amini,General Manager
V.H.Property Corp
One Ocean Trails Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
6.General plan designation:
Residential 1 du!acre;Passive Recreational;and Natural,Socio-Cultural and Urban Overlay Control
Districts
7.Coastal plan designation:
Subregion 7 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Specific Plan
8.Zoning:
Residential Single Family 1 du/acre;Planned Residential Development;Open Space Hazard;
Natural,Socio-Cultural,and Urban Control Districts
9.Executive Summary:
On June 7,2005,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution No.
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
"SUBSEQUENT"MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE GOLF
DRIVING RANGE AT THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
(REVISION IIQQII)
1.Project title:
Revision QQ -Trump National Golf Club (formally known as Ocean Trails)Revision to Driving
Range (Case No.ZON2008-00584)
2.Lead agency name!address:
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Community Development Department
30940 Hawthorne Boulevard
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
3.Contact person and phone number:
Gregory Pfost,AICP
Deputy Community Development Director
(310)544-5228
4.Project location:
Trump National Golf Club
One Ocean Trails Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
5.Project sponsor's name and address:
Lili Amini,General Manager
V.H.Property Corp
One Ocean Trails Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
6.General plan designation:
Residential 1 du!acre;Passive Recreational;and Natural,Socio-Cultural and Urban Overlay Control
Districts
7.Coastal plan designation:
Subregion 7 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Specific Plan
8.Zoning:
Residential Single Family 1 du/acre;Planned Residential Development;Open Space Hazard;
Natural,Socio-Cultural,and Urban Control Districts
9.Executive Summary:
On June 7,2005,the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes adopted Resolution No.
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SUbsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration
Revision QQ -Revision to the Trump National Golf Club Driving Range
Case No.ZON2008.Q0584
March 26,2012
2005-62,certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)in association with the approval of
Revision "W"to the Trump National Golf Club to revise Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 to
accommodate a new driving range in the place of sixteen (16)single-family residential lots.The
certified MND included a Mitigation Monitoring Program that identified specific mitigation measures
for the proposed project.The MND for Revision "W"and the adopted Mitigation Monitoring Program
identifying all "potentially significant impacts unless mitigated","less than significant impacts"and
"no impacts"as well as all adopted mitigation measures can be reviewed and/or obtained at the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes,Community Development Department.
After obtaJning approval of Revision "W",the Applicant constructed the approved Driving Range and
has been operating it on a temporary basis as it has not yet received a final Certificate of
Occupancy.
The Applicant submitted an application for Revision "QQ"to the project,requesting revisions to the
following four (4)mitigation measures of the Revision "W"MND:
Adopted Mitigation Measure
B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,CDFG and
USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate of
occupancy for the driving range and prior to issuance of
any building permits for residences within Vesting
Tentative Tract Map (VTIM)50666,Coastal Sage Scrub
(CSS)habitat will be revegetated (0.60 acres).
Revegetated habitat should be suitable for forage,cover
and nesting by coastal California gnatcatchers.
B-4:The Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased
by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance and monitoring of
new habitat plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall
be in compliance with the project's Habitat Conservation
Program and incorporated into the project's annual
Habitat Monitoring Program/Reporting.
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety
features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ocean
Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment
Tentative Tract No.50666",dated February 2,2005.
Subject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,a 6'high
decorative fence shall be installed along the western
boundary of the driving range,located between the edge
of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle trails.
Any changes to the proposed plan that may affect public
safety shall be subject to additional environmental
analysis,review and approval in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act.
H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply
with the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while
MonitorinQ and Reporting Action Milestone
Revegetate habitat prior to issuance of Certificate of
occupancy and prior to issuance of building permits for
any homes in VTTM50666
Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
On-going during use of driving range
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Revision QQ -Revision to the Trump National Golf Club Driving Range
Case No.ZON2008.Q0584
March 26,2012
2005-62,certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND)in association with the approval of
Revision "W"to the Trump National Golf Club to revise Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666 to
accommodate a new driving range in the place of sixteen (16)single-family residential lots.The
certified MND included a Mitigation Monitoring Program that identified specific mitigation measures
for the proposed project.The MND for Revision "W"and the adopted Mitigation Monitoring Program
identifying all "potentially significant impacts unless mitigated","less than significant impacts"and
"no impacts"as well as all adopted mitigation measures can be reviewed and/or obtained at the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes,Community Development Department.
After obtaJning approval of Revision "W",the Applicant constructed the approved Driving Range and
has been operating it on a temporary basis as it has not yet received a final Certificate of
Occupancy.
The Applicant submitted an application for Revision "QQ"to the project,requesting revisions to the
following four (4)mitigation measures of the Revision "W"MND:
Adopted Mitigation Measure
B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,CDFG and
USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate of
occupancy for the driving range and prior to issuance of
any building permits for residences within Vesting
Tentative Tract Map (VTIM)50666,Coastal Sage Scrub
(CSS)habitat will be revegetated (0.60 acres).
Revegetated habitat should be suitable for forage,cover
and nesting by coastal California gnatcatchers.
B-4:The Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased
by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance and monitoring of
new habitat plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall
be in compliance with the project's Habitat Conservation
Program and incorporated into the project's annual
Habitat Monitoring Program/Reporting.
H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety
features as proposed in the plan identified as the "Ocean
Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment
Tentative Tract No.50666",dated February 2,2005.
Subject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,a 6'high
decorative fence shall be installed along the western
boundary of the driving range,located between the edge
of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle trails.
Any changes to the proposed plan that may affect public
safety shall be subject to additional environmental
analysis,review and approval in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act.
H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply
with the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while
MonitorinQ and Reporting Action Milestone
Revegetate habitat prior to issuance of Certificate of
occupancy and prior to issuance of building permits for
any homes in VTTM50666
Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
On-going during use of driving range
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Case No.ZON2008.{)0584
March 26,2012
Golf Professional Staff may teach some private
golf lessons on the western side of the driving
range under strict supervision.
•Golfers will be restricted to using certain golf
clubs depending upon which tee area they are
hitting from based upon the "Golf Shot Plan".
Specifically,Section "A"of the golf tees will be
used for shots traveling up to 140 yards,
Section "8"will be used for shots traveling
between 140 yards and 215 yards,and Section
"C"will be used for shots traveling over 215
yards (see Exhibit C).
•Signs will be posted in Sections "A","8"and "C"
noting distances authorized to hit from each tee
section.
•An on-site Golf Professional will monitor all tee
areas of the driving range during all operating
hours of the driving range to ensure that the
proper golf clubs are being used from the
proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern
edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer
shots from the western side of the driving range
are prohibited.
Specifically,the Applicant has requested that Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4 be changed so that
their respective Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestones are changed to revegetating the
required habitat "Prior to issuance of the first building permit for a home within Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No.50666"as opposed to "Prior to Certificate of Occupancy"of the Driving Range.The
Applicant has also requested that Mitigation Measure H-1 be revised so that its reference to a
specific plan entitled the "Ocean Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative
Tract No.50666,dated February 2,2005",which included a safety feature of a 6'high retaining wall
with 6'high fence atop,be changed so that the 6'high retaining wall and 6'high fence atop be
replaced with an alternative fence that no longer includes the retaining wall portion.Further,the
Applicant has requested that Mitigation Measure H-2 be revised to eliminate the 2 nd ,3rd and 4th bullet
points,which would therefore no longer require that golfers using the driving range use specific golf
clubs at specific locations.
As required by Section 15162(b)of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),while there are
no significant impacts associated with the proposed revisions that cannot be mitigated,since there
are proposed revisions to the previously certified MND,namely proposed revisions to the mitigation
measures as discussed above,those revisions warrant public review and as such the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes has determined that a Subsequent MND is the most appropriate way to
document said changes and allow for public input consistent with CEQA policies.
10.Description of project:
Project Background:
In June 1992,the City Council approved the Ocean Trails project (now known as Trump National
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Golf Professional Staff may teach some private
golf lessons on the western side of the driving
range under strict supervision.
•Golfers will be restricted to using certain golf
clubs depending upon which tee area they are
hitting from based upon the "Golf Shot Plan".
Specifically,Section "A"of the golf tees will be
used for shots traveling up to 140 yards,
Section "8"will be used for shots traveling
between 140 yards and 215 yards,and Section
"C"will be used for shots traveling over 215
yards (see Exhibit C).
•Signs will be posted in Sections "A","8"and "C"
noting distances authorized to hit from each tee
section.
•An on-site Golf Professional will monitor all tee
areas of the driving range during all operating
hours of the driving range to ensure that the
proper golf clubs are being used from the
proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern
edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer
shots from the western side of the driving range
are prohibited.
Specifically,the Applicant has requested that Mitigation Measures B-2 and B-4 be changed so that
their respective Monitoring and Reporting Action Milestones are changed to revegetating the
required habitat "Prior to issuance of the first building permit for a home within Vesting Tentative
Tract Map No.50666"as opposed to "Prior to Certificate of Occupancy"of the Driving Range.The
Applicant has also requested that Mitigation Measure H-1 be revised so that its reference to a
specific plan entitled the "Ocean Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative
Tract No.50666,dated February 2,2005",which included a safety feature of a 6'high retaining wall
with 6'high fence atop,be changed so that the 6'high retaining wall and 6'high fence atop be
replaced with an alternative fence that no longer includes the retaining wall portion.Further,the
Applicant has requested that Mitigation Measure H-2 be revised to eliminate the 2 nd ,3rd and 4th bullet
points,which would therefore no longer require that golfers using the driving range use specific golf
clubs at specific locations.
As required by Section 15162(b)of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),while there are
no significant impacts associated with the proposed revisions that cannot be mitigated,since there
are proposed revisions to the previously certified MND,namely proposed revisions to the mitigation
measures as discussed above,those revisions warrant public review and as such the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes has determined that a Subsequent MND is the most appropriate way to
document said changes and allow for public input consistent with CEQA policies.
10.Description of project:
Project Background:
In June 1992,the City Council approved the Ocean Trails project (now known as Trump National
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Revision QQ -Revision to the Trump National Golf Club Driving Range
Case No.ZON2008-o0584
March 26,2012
Golf Club),which,at that time,included an 18-hole golf course,public open space,trails and 83
single-family residential lots.Since June 1992,the project has been revised several times.
Revision "W"was a significant revision to the project for it revised Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
50666 to replace 16 single family residential lots with a new driving range.Thus,with this
approved revision,the entire project site as currently entitled includes an 18-hole golf course,59
single-family residential lots,4 on-site affordable housing units,a Clubhouse,Maintenance
Building,open space lots,and a variety of other public amenities,including public trails.
The existing project entitlements include:
•Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666:including 23 single-family residential lots,most of
the golf course,a driving range,the Clubhouse site,various open space lots,public parks
and public trails.
•Final Tract Map No.50667:including 36 single-family residential lots,a portion of the golf
course,affordable housing site (4-units),maintenance building site,open space lots,public
park and public trails.
•Conditional Use Permit No.162:for the residential planned development of the 59 single-
family residential lots located within VTTM No.50666 and Tract No.50667.
•Conditional Use Permit No.163:for the development and operation of the 18-hole golf
course,driving range and related ancillary uses.
•Grading Permit No.1541:for the grading and development of the entire project.
•Coastal Permit:Governing the entire project site and issued by the California Coastal
Commission.
Topics and Mitigation Measures Adequately Addre.ssed by the Previously Certified MND
(Revision "W"):
The previously certified MND for the Driving Range (Revision "W")addressed the following topics:
Land Use and Planning,Population and Housing,Geology and Soils,Hydrology and Water Quality,
Air Quality,Transportation and Circulation,Biological Resources,Energy/Mineral Resources,
Hazards and Hazardous Material,Noise,Public Services,Utilities and Service Systems,Aesthetics,
Cultural Resources,Recreation,Agricultural Resources,Mandatory Findings of Significance.
A list of the Mitigation Measures adopted through the originally certified MND for the driving range
through Revision "W",and which are sufficient and remain applicable for Revision "W"are described
in Section 4 below.
Proposed Project (Need for a Subsequent MND):
The proposed project that triggered this Subsequent MND is an amendment to the previous
approval and related certified MND for the driving range to revise four (4)previously adopted
mitigation measures in the topic areas of "Biological Resources"and "Hazards and Hazardous
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Golf Club),which,at that time,included an 18-hole golf course,public open space,trails and 83
single-family residential lots.Since June 1992,the project has been revised several times.
Revision "W"was a significant revision to the project for it revised Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
50666 to replace 16 single family residential lots with a new driving range.Thus,with this
approved revision,the entire project site as currently entitled includes an 18-hole golf course,59
single-family residential lots,4 on-site affordable housing units,a Clubhouse,Maintenance
Building,open space lots,and a variety of other public amenities,including public trails.
The existing project entitlements include:
•Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666:including 23 single-family residential lots,most of
the golf course,a driving range,the Clubhouse site,various open space lots,public parks
and public trails.
•Final Tract Map No.50667:including 36 single-family residential lots,a portion of the golf
course,affordable housing site (4-units),maintenance building site,open space lots,public
park and public trails.
•Conditional Use Permit No.162:for the residential planned development of the 59 single-
family residential lots located within VTTM No.50666 and Tract No.50667.
•Conditional Use Permit No.163:for the development and operation of the 18-hole golf
course,driving range and related ancillary uses.
•Grading Permit No.1541:for the grading and development of the entire project.
•Coastal Permit:Governing the entire project site and issued by the California Coastal
Commission.
Topics and Mitigation Measures Adequately Addre.ssed by the Previously Certified MND
(Revision "W"):
The previously certified MND for the Driving Range (Revision "W")addressed the following topics:
Land Use and Planning,Population and Housing,Geology and Soils,Hydrology and Water Quality,
Air Quality,Transportation and Circulation,Biological Resources,Energy/Mineral Resources,
Hazards and Hazardous Material,Noise,Public Services,Utilities and Service Systems,Aesthetics,
Cultural Resources,Recreation,Agricultural Resources,Mandatory Findings of Significance.
A list of the Mitigation Measures adopted through the originally certified MND for the driving range
through Revision "W",and which are sufficient and remain applicable for Revision "W"are described
in Section 4 below.
Proposed Project (Need for a Subsequent MND):
The proposed project that triggered this Subsequent MND is an amendment to the previous
approval and related certified MND for the driving range to revise four (4)previously adopted
mitigation measures in the topic areas of "Biological Resources"and "Hazards and Hazardous
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Substances"as discussed in the Executive Summary section above and detailed in the discussion
of the potential environmental impacts below.Since the only affect to the driving range project
(Revision "W")is upon the mitigation measures in the topic areas of "Biological Resources"and
"Hazards and Hazardous Substances",all other mitigation measures within the prior MND,which are
not being revised through this Subsequent MND are sufficient for the Driving Range and remain
applicable to the revised project.
11.Description of the entire project site (as it currently exists):
The Trull)p National Golf Club is composed of two phases of development.Phase I includes a
completed 18-hole golf course,36 single-family residential building pads within Tract No.50667,a
completed and open clubhouse,a completed maintenance building,a completed 4-unit affordable
housing complex,and a variety of public trails,public parks,habitat preserves and other open
spaces.
The specific project site (driving range)is within Phase II of the Trump National Golf Club,which is
within Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666.Over the past years,the Phase II area was first
rough graded to accommodate the 1992 approved 39 single-family residential building pads,and
was then further graded to use as a borrow site for clay material that was utilized in making
modifications to the existing golf course in Phase I.The subject site was then re-graded to
accommodate the existing operational driving range and the 23 vacant single family residential
building pads.
12.Surrounding land uses and setting:
Land Uses Significant Features
On-site Currently the site is used as a driving range.Varying topography.The subject site is located
within the California Coastal Zone.
North Directly to the north of the project site is the The neighboring Seaview residential community
existing public street right of way known as is composed of one to two story single-family
Palos Verdes Drive South.North of Palos residential units,of which,the existing building
Verdes Drive South is an existing single-pads step up in elevation towards the north.
family residential neighborhood known as Most of the existing residential units have views
Seaview.southward of the Pacific Ocean,and over the
proposed driving range project site.
South Directly to the south of the westerly half of The West Bluff Preserve has been planted
the project site is an existing vacant 100'(upper portion in 1995 and lower portion in
wide strip of land (known as open space Lot 1999)with a variety of native Coastal Sage
B and part of the 5.8-acre Forrestal Canyon Scrub species that are currently thriving.Three
Preserve),which runs east to west and will pair of California Gnatcatchers have been
accommodate a future public trail and native observed within the West Bluff Preserve during
habitat.South of this strip of land is a 7.0-year 2004 -of which the closest nest to the
acre open space lot known as Lot E or the project site was over 375'to the south of the
West Bluff Preserve,which currently project site.
contains native habitat species.South of Underlying a significant portion of the West Bluff
the West Bluff Preserve are Coastal Bluffs Preserve is one of three ancient landslides on
(within the Coastal Bluff Preserve)and the the entire Qolf course site and is known as
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Substances"as discussed in the Executive Summary section above and detailed in the discussion
of the potential environmental impacts below.Since the only affect to the driving range project
(Revision "W")is upon the mitigation measures in the topic areas of "Biological Resources"and
"Hazards and Hazardous Substances",all other mitigation measures within the prior MND,which are
not being revised through this Subsequent MND are sufficient for the Driving Range and remain
applicable to the revised project.
11.Description of the entire project site (as it currently exists):
The Trull)p National Golf Club is composed of two phases of development.Phase I includes a
completed 18-hole golf course,36 single-family residential building pads within Tract No.50667,a
completed and open clubhouse,a completed maintenance building,a completed 4-unit affordable
housing complex,and a variety of public trails,public parks,habitat preserves and other open
spaces.
The specific project site (driving range)is within Phase II of the Trump National Golf Club,which is
within Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666.Over the past years,the Phase II area was first
rough graded to accommodate the 1992 approved 39 single-family residential building pads,and
was then further graded to use as a borrow site for clay material that was utilized in making
modifications to the existing golf course in Phase I.The subject site was then re-graded to
accommodate the existing operational driving range and the 23 vacant single family residential
building pads.
12.Surrounding land uses and setting:
Land Uses Significant Features
On-site Currently the site is used as a driving range.Varying topography.The subject site is located
within the California Coastal Zone.
North Directly to the north of the project site is the The neighboring Seaview residential community
existing public street right of way known as is composed of one to two story single-family
Palos Verdes Drive South.North of Palos residential units,of which,the existing building
Verdes Drive South is an existing single-pads step up in elevation towards the north.
family residential neighborhood known as Most of the existing residential units have views
Seaview.southward of the Pacific Ocean,and over the
proposed driving range project site.
South Directly to the south of the westerly half of The West Bluff Preserve has been planted
the project site is an existing vacant 100'(upper portion in 1995 and lower portion in
wide strip of land (known as open space Lot 1999)with a variety of native Coastal Sage
B and part of the 5.8-acre Forrestal Canyon Scrub species that are currently thriving.Three
Preserve),which runs east to west and will pair of California Gnatcatchers have been
accommodate a future public trail and native observed within the West Bluff Preserve during
habitat.South of this strip of land is a 7.0-year 2004 -of which the closest nest to the
acre open space lot known as Lot E or the project site was over 375'to the south of the
West Bluff Preserve,which currently project site.
contains native habitat species.South of Underlying a significant portion of the West Bluff
the West Bluff Preserve are Coastal Bluffs Preserve is one of three ancient landslides on
(within the Coastal Bluff Preserve)and the the entire Qolf course site and is known as
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Land Uses Significant Features
Pacific Ocean.Landslide A.
Directly to the south of the easterly half of Additionally,below grade and within the West
the project site is the continuation of an Bluff Preserve,approximately 200'to the south
existing vacant 100'wide strip of land (known of the proposed driving range site is a main
as Lot B and part of the 5.S-acre Forrestal trunk sewer line owned and maintained by the
Canyon Preserve),which runs east to west L.A.County Sanitation District.
and will accommodate a future public trail
and native habitat.South of this strip of land
are holes #11 and #10 of the golf course.
South of the golf course are coastal bluffs
(within the Coastal Bluff Preserve)and the
Pacific Ocean.
East Directly east of the existing driving range is Forrestal Canyon is a northeast-southwest
the 5.S-acre open space Lot B,known as the trending canyon.It is an existing blue-line
Forrestal Canyon Preserve.stream that currently carries storm water run-off
from areas off-site,north of the project site,and
from the project site to the Pacific Ocean.
The Forrestal Canyon Preserve currently
contains approximately 4.94 acres of coastal
sage scrub restoration and existing habitat.
Approximately 1.65 acres of the canyon will be
planted with additional coastal sage scrub
species.One pair and one lone male California
Gnatcatchers have been observed within the
Forrestal Canyon Preserve during year 2004 -of
which the closest nest to the project site was
approximately 150'to the east of the project site.
West Directly to the west of the proposed driving Some existing residential units within the
range site is a 1.4-acre open space lot Portuguese Bend Club have views towards the
known as Lot D.Although currently vacant,east to the Pacific Ocean,over the proposed
lot 0 will act as a fire buffer lot and will driving range site.
contain public trails.Immediately west of Lot
o is an existing single-family residential
neighborhood known as the Portuguese
Bend Club.
13.Other public agencies whose approval or review is required:
•California Coastal Commission
•U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service
•California Department of Fish and Game
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
Due to the proposed revisions to the previously adopted MND (Revision "W"),the environmental
factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project (Revision "QQ"-Subsequent
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Land Uses Significant Features
Pacific Ocean.Landslide A.
Directly to the south of the easterly half of Additionally,below grade and within the West
the project site is the continuation of an Bluff Preserve,approximately 200'to the south
existing vacant 100'wide strip of land (known of the proposed driving range site is a main
as Lot B and part of the 5.S-acre Forrestal trunk sewer line owned and maintained by the
Canyon Preserve),which runs east to west L.A.County Sanitation District.
and will accommodate a future public trail
and native habitat.South of this strip of land
are holes #11 and #10 of the golf course.
South of the golf course are coastal bluffs
(within the Coastal Bluff Preserve)and the
Pacific Ocean.
East Directly east of the existing driving range is Forrestal Canyon is a northeast-southwest
the 5.S-acre open space Lot B,known as the trending canyon.It is an existing blue-line
Forrestal Canyon Preserve.stream that currently carries storm water run-off
from areas off-site,north of the project site,and
from the project site to the Pacific Ocean.
The Forrestal Canyon Preserve currently
contains approximately 4.94 acres of coastal
sage scrub restoration and existing habitat.
Approximately 1.65 acres of the canyon will be
planted with additional coastal sage scrub
species.One pair and one lone male California
Gnatcatchers have been observed within the
Forrestal Canyon Preserve during year 2004 -of
which the closest nest to the project site was
approximately 150'to the east of the project site.
West Directly to the west of the proposed driving Some existing residential units within the
range site is a 1.4-acre open space lot Portuguese Bend Club have views towards the
known as Lot D.Although currently vacant,east to the Pacific Ocean,over the proposed
lot 0 will act as a fire buffer lot and will driving range site.
contain public trails.Immediately west of Lot
o is an existing single-family residential
neighborhood known as the Portuguese
Bend Club.
13.Other public agencies whose approval or review is required:
•California Coastal Commission
•U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service
•California Department of Fish and Game
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
Due to the proposed revisions to the previously adopted MND (Revision "W"),the environmental
factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project (Revision "QQ"-Subsequent
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MND)as indicted by the checklist on the following pages.As these are the only potentially affected
topic areas,they are the only topic areas discussed in the following analysis.
o Land Use and Planning
o Population and Housing
o Geology and Soils
D Hydrology and Water Quality
o AirQu~lity
D Transportation and Circulation
W Biological Resources
o Energy/Mineral Resources
W Hazards and Hazardous Material
D Noise
D Public Services
D Utilities and Service Systems
o Aesthetics
o Cultural Resources
o Recreation
D Agricultural Resources
o Mandatory Findings of
Significance
DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
D I find that the project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment,and a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
[K]I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will not
be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have
been added to the project. A SUBSEQUENT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
D I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
D I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s)on the environment,but at least one effect
1)has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,and 2)
has been addressed by mitigation measures based on earlier analysis as described on attached sheets,if
the effect is a "potentially significant impact"or"potentially significant unless mitigated".An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required but must analyze only the effects that remain to be
addressed.
D I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effect (a)have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards,and (b)have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to that earlier EIR,including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed on the proposed
projFv7f\~
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Gregory Pfost,
Printed Name:Deputy Community Development For:City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Director
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MND)as indicted by the checklist on the following pages.As these are the only potentially affected
topic areas,they are the only topic areas discussed in the following analysis.
o Land Use and Planning
o Population and Housing
o Geology and Soils
D Hydrology and Water Quality
o AirQu~lity
D Transportation and Circulation
W Biological Resources
o Energy/Mineral Resources
W Hazards and Hazardous Material
D Noise
D Public Services
D Utilities and Service Systems
o Aesthetics
o Cultural Resources
o Recreation
D Agricultural Resources
o Mandatory Findings of
Significance
DETERMINATION:
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
D I find that the project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment,and a NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
[K]I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there will not
be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have
been added to the project. A SUBSEQUENT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
D I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
D I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s)on the environment,but at least one effect
1)has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,and 2)
has been addressed by mitigation measures based on earlier analysis as described on attached sheets,if
the effect is a "potentially significant impact"or"potentially significant unless mitigated".An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required but must analyze only the effects that remain to be
addressed.
D I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,there WILL
NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effect (a)have been analyzed
adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards,and (b)have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to that earlier EIR,including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed on the proposed
projFv7f\~
Signature:~Date:_1J=+f1...I<--Ilt"'-,f-J/1....."V''--_
Gregory Pfost,
Printed Name:Deputy Community Development For:City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Director
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially Potentially Less Than No
Sources Significant Significant Significant Impact
Issues Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
1.BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.Would the proposal result in:
a)Have a 'substantial adverse effect,
either directly or through habitat
modifications,on any species
identified as a candidate,sensitive,or 4,8,9,Xspecialstatusspeciesinlocalor11
regional plans,policies,or regulations,
or by the California Department of fish
and Game or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
b)Have a substantial adverse effect on
any riparian habitat or other sensitive
natural community identified in local or
4,10,11 Xregionalplans,policies,regulations or
by the California Department of Fish
and Game or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
c)Have a substantial adverse effect on
federally protected wetlands,as
defined by Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (including,but not limited to,13 X
marsh,vernal pool,coastal,etc ...),
through direct removal,filling,
hydrological interruption,or other
means?
d)Interfere substantially with the
movement of any native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species or X
with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors,or impede
the use of native wildlife nursery sites
e)Conflict with any local polices or
ordinances protecting biological .X
resources,such as tree'preservation
policy or ordinance?
f)Conflict with the provisions of an
adopted Habitat Conservation Plan or 10,11 X
Natural Community Conservation Plan,
or other approved local,regional,or
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially Potentially Less Than No
Sources Significant Significant Significant Impact
Issues Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
1.BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.Would the proposal result in:
a)Have a 'substantial adverse effect,
either directly or through habitat
modifications,on any species
identified as a candidate,sensitive,or 4,8,9,Xspecialstatusspeciesinlocalor11
regional plans,policies,or regulations,
or by the California Department of fish
and Game or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
b)Have a substantial adverse effect on
any riparian habitat or other sensitive
natural community identified in local or
4,10,11 Xregionalplans,policies,regulations or
by the California Department of Fish
and Game or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
c)Have a substantial adverse effect on
federally protected wetlands,as
defined by Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (including,but not limited to,13 X
marsh,vernal pool,coastal,etc ...),
through direct removal,filling,
hydrological interruption,or other
means?
d)Interfere substantially with the
movement of any native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species or X
with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors,or impede
the use of native wildlife nursery sites
e)Conflict with any local polices or
ordinances protecting biological .X
resources,such as tree'preservation
policy or ordinance?
f)Conflict with the provisions of an
adopted Habitat Conservation Plan or 10,11 X
Natural Community Conservation Plan,
or other approved local,regional,or
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Sources
state habitat conservation plan?
Sources Potentially
Significant
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Background:
As discussed in the previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the driving range and revised Vesting Tentative
Tract Map,due to the slight relocation of a public trail along the southern edge of the driving range,the project
(Revision "W")would necessitate permanent impacts to 0.04 acres and temporary impacts to 0.05 acres of coastal
sage scrub.habitat thereby creating an additional 0.09 acres of impact.It should be noted that this vegetation type
due to previous grading activities does not currently occupy the 0.04 acre of permanently impacted coastal sage
scrub.However,this area was originally intended to be part of the Forrestal Canyon Preserve whereas under the
proposed modifications,it will be utilized as a cart-path/trail connection to the putting green.Once trail construction
is complete,the 0.05 acre would be replanted with coastal sage scrub.Neither of these areas are occupied by the
federally-threatened California gnatcatcher.To mitigate for these impacts,a total of 0.60 acres of coastal sage
scrub (along the southern edge of the driving range)would be planted,removed from the previously planned
development area under EIR #36,and be added to the adjacent Forrestal Canyon Preserve thereby increasing the
area of the Preserve.This new habitat would function as an extension to the Preserve and when combined with the
overall net gain in preserved habitat,would result in a benefit to biological resources compared to the project as
analyzed in EIR #36.
Further,as discussed in the previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the driving range and revised Vesting
Tentative Tract Map,due to the driving range design and operation,there will not be a significant adverse impact to
existing and proposed habitat areas located to the south of the proposed driving range.Specifically,the design
included an earthen berm,native vegetation and a 6'tall retaining wall with a 6'tall decorative fence to contain golf
balls to the driving range.Additionally,driving range users will be segregated by the type of golf clubs so that errant
golf balls are less likely to escape the driving range fence.Signage will be installed along the pedestrian trail
located on the southern side of the driving range to alert users that areas to the south of the trail are areas of
protected habitat to discourage the appeal to persons that desire to collect any stray golf balls.
Therefore,under Revision "W",it was determined that with mitigation measures to ensure that the 0.60 acres of
new habitat is planted and added to the Preserve and signage is added to discourage persons from entering habitat
to collect any stray golf balls,there would be no significant adverse impacts to habitat.
The following mitigation measures were thus added to the project (Revision "W"):
•B-1:If construction occurs within 500 feet of coastal California gnatcatcher active nests during the
coastal California gnatcatcher breeding season (February 15-August 15),owner shall implement
weekly monitoring of nest sites by a permitted gnatcatcher biologist to determine nest status and
potential affects from construction noise.During periods of construction within the 500-foot zone
around active nests,the owner shall implement appropriate noise attenuation measures as
determined by the project biologist and conduct daily noise monitoring to ensure that noise levels
do not exceed 60 dBA leq.Weekly monitoring reports shall be submitted to the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement when construction occurs within the 500-foot limit.
•B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,
CDFG and USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for the driving range and prior
to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM)
50666,CSS habitat will be revegetated (0.60 acres).Revegetated habitat should be suitable for
forage,cover and nesting by coastal California gnatcatchers.
•B-3:The project developer shall not impact more than 0.05 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat as
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Sources
state habitat conservation plan?
Sources Potentially
Significant
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Background:
As discussed in the previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the driving range and revised Vesting Tentative
Tract Map,due to the slight relocation of a public trail along the southern edge of the driving range,the project
(Revision "W")would necessitate permanent impacts to 0.04 acres and temporary impacts to 0.05 acres of coastal
sage scrub.habitat thereby creating an additional 0.09 acres of impact.It should be noted that this vegetation type
due to previous grading activities does not currently occupy the 0.04 acre of permanently impacted coastal sage
scrub.However,this area was originally intended to be part of the Forrestal Canyon Preserve whereas under the
proposed modifications,it will be utilized as a cart-path/trail connection to the putting green.Once trail construction
is complete,the 0.05 acre would be replanted with coastal sage scrub.Neither of these areas are occupied by the
federally-threatened California gnatcatcher.To mitigate for these impacts,a total of 0.60 acres of coastal sage
scrub (along the southern edge of the driving range)would be planted,removed from the previously planned
development area under EIR #36,and be added to the adjacent Forrestal Canyon Preserve thereby increasing the
area of the Preserve.This new habitat would function as an extension to the Preserve and when combined with the
overall net gain in preserved habitat,would result in a benefit to biological resources compared to the project as
analyzed in EIR #36.
Further,as discussed in the previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the driving range and revised Vesting
Tentative Tract Map,due to the driving range design and operation,there will not be a significant adverse impact to
existing and proposed habitat areas located to the south of the proposed driving range.Specifically,the design
included an earthen berm,native vegetation and a 6'tall retaining wall with a 6'tall decorative fence to contain golf
balls to the driving range.Additionally,driving range users will be segregated by the type of golf clubs so that errant
golf balls are less likely to escape the driving range fence.Signage will be installed along the pedestrian trail
located on the southern side of the driving range to alert users that areas to the south of the trail are areas of
protected habitat to discourage the appeal to persons that desire to collect any stray golf balls.
Therefore,under Revision "W",it was determined that with mitigation measures to ensure that the 0.60 acres of
new habitat is planted and added to the Preserve and signage is added to discourage persons from entering habitat
to collect any stray golf balls,there would be no significant adverse impacts to habitat.
The following mitigation measures were thus added to the project (Revision "W"):
•B-1:If construction occurs within 500 feet of coastal California gnatcatcher active nests during the
coastal California gnatcatcher breeding season (February 15-August 15),owner shall implement
weekly monitoring of nest sites by a permitted gnatcatcher biologist to determine nest status and
potential affects from construction noise.During periods of construction within the 500-foot zone
around active nests,the owner shall implement appropriate noise attenuation measures as
determined by the project biologist and conduct daily noise monitoring to ensure that noise levels
do not exceed 60 dBA leq.Weekly monitoring reports shall be submitted to the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement when construction occurs within the 500-foot limit.
•B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,
CDFG and USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for the driving range and prior
to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM)
50666,CSS habitat will be revegetated (0.60 acres).Revegetated habitat should be suitable for
forage,cover and nesting by coastal California gnatcatchers.
•B-3:The project developer shall not impact more than 0.05 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat as
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Sources
part of this proposed project.
Sources Potentially
Significant
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
•B-4:The Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance and
monitoring of new habitat plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall be in compliance with the
project's Habitat Conservation Program and incorporated into the project's annual Habitat
M9nitoring Program/Reporting.
•B-5:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,
the developer shall install signage along the pedestrian/bicycle trails located adjacent to the
driving range,warning trail users not to enter into natural habitat preserve areas to collect any
stray golf balls.Said signage shall be installed at appropriate intervals along the trail as approved
by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement and the Project Biologist.If it is
determined by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement that trail users are
breaching the trail fencing and entering habitat to obtain stray golf balls,the developer shall cease
all driving range operations until such time as a plan,such as,but not limited to the use of security
personnel,can be implemented by the developer that would eliminate such activities.
Proposed Revision "QQ"(Subsequent MND):
With the current proposed revision (Revision "QQ")addressed through this Subsequent MND,the Applicant is
proposing to change mitigation measures B-2 and B-4 so that the proposed 0.60 acres of new habitat will not be
required to be planted until "Prior to issuance of Building Permits for the first new residential home within Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No.50666"as opposed to "Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the Driving
Range".The Applicant has noted that the delay in planting the required 0.60 acres of habitat is necessary due to
various storm drain and sewer improvements that are still required to be constructed as part of the development of
the subject residential portion of the tract.The construction of the necessary storm drain/sewer improvements
would cause impacts to the 0.60 acre habitat required by this mitigation measure if the habitat was installed prior to
the construction of the storm drain/sewer improvements.Further,as the previous approval of Revision "W"applied
to both the construction of the driving range and change in building pads for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666
it is appropriate for the subsequent mitigation to be addressed along with the development of any homes within said
Vesting Tentative Tract Map.Thus,mitigation measures B-2 and B-4 would be revised as follows (strikethrough
text for text removed and underline text for text added):
•B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,
CDFG and USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for the driving range and prior
to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM)
50666,CSS habitat will be revegetated (0.60 acres).Revegetated habitat should be suitable for
forage,cover and nesting by coastal California gnatcatchers.
•B-4:Prior to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No.50666,t+he Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance
and monitoring of new habitat plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall be in compliance with the
project's Habitat Conservation Program and incorporated into the project's annual Habitat
Monitoring Program/Reporting.
The proposed changes to mitigation measures B-2 and B-4 will not cause more impacts or lessen existing
mitigation as the proposed changes only affect the timing of compliance.Thus,there will be no impacts as a result
of this chanqe.
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part of this proposed project.
Sources Potentially
Significant
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
•B-4:The Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance and
monitoring of new habitat plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall be in compliance with the
project's Habitat Conservation Program and incorporated into the project's annual Habitat
M9nitoring Program/Reporting.
•B-5:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,
the developer shall install signage along the pedestrian/bicycle trails located adjacent to the
driving range,warning trail users not to enter into natural habitat preserve areas to collect any
stray golf balls.Said signage shall be installed at appropriate intervals along the trail as approved
by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement and the Project Biologist.If it is
determined by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement that trail users are
breaching the trail fencing and entering habitat to obtain stray golf balls,the developer shall cease
all driving range operations until such time as a plan,such as,but not limited to the use of security
personnel,can be implemented by the developer that would eliminate such activities.
Proposed Revision "QQ"(Subsequent MND):
With the current proposed revision (Revision "QQ")addressed through this Subsequent MND,the Applicant is
proposing to change mitigation measures B-2 and B-4 so that the proposed 0.60 acres of new habitat will not be
required to be planted until "Prior to issuance of Building Permits for the first new residential home within Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No.50666"as opposed to "Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy for the Driving
Range".The Applicant has noted that the delay in planting the required 0.60 acres of habitat is necessary due to
various storm drain and sewer improvements that are still required to be constructed as part of the development of
the subject residential portion of the tract.The construction of the necessary storm drain/sewer improvements
would cause impacts to the 0.60 acre habitat required by this mitigation measure if the habitat was installed prior to
the construction of the storm drain/sewer improvements.Further,as the previous approval of Revision "W"applied
to both the construction of the driving range and change in building pads for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666
it is appropriate for the subsequent mitigation to be addressed along with the development of any homes within said
Vesting Tentative Tract Map.Thus,mitigation measures B-2 and B-4 would be revised as follows (strikethrough
text for text removed and underline text for text added):
•B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,
CDFG and USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy for the driving range and prior
to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM)
50666,CSS habitat will be revegetated (0.60 acres).Revegetated habitat should be suitable for
forage,cover and nesting by coastal California gnatcatchers.
•B-4:Prior to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No.50666,t+he Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance
and monitoring of new habitat plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall be in compliance with the
project's Habitat Conservation Program and incorporated into the project's annual Habitat
Monitoring Program/Reporting.
The proposed changes to mitigation measures B-2 and B-4 will not cause more impacts or lessen existing
mitigation as the proposed changes only affect the timing of compliance.Thus,there will be no impacts as a result
of this chanqe.
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Sources Significant Significant Significant Impact
Issues Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
2.HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.Would the proposal involve:
a)Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through the X
routine transport,use,or disposal of
hazardous material?
b)Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and 4 X
accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
c)Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous
Xmaterials,substances,or waste within
one-quarter mile of and existing or
proposed school?
d)Be located on a site,which is included
on a list of hazardous materials sites
complied pursuant to Government
XCodeSection65962.5 and,as a
result,would create a significant
hazard to the public or the
environment?
e)For a project located within an airport
land use plan or,where such a plan
has not been adopted,within two miles
Xofapublicairportorpublicuseairport,
would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working
in the project area?
f)For a project within the vicinity of a
private airstrip,would the project result X
in a safety hazard for people residing
or working in the project area?
g)Impair implementation of,or physically
interfere with,an adopted emergency X
response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h)Expose people or structures to a X
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Issues Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
2.HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.Would the proposal involve:
a)Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through the X
routine transport,use,or disposal of
hazardous material?
b)Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and 4 X
accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
c)Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous
Xmaterials,substances,or waste within
one-quarter mile of and existing or
proposed school?
d)Be located on a site,which is included
on a list of hazardous materials sites
complied pursuant to Government
XCodeSection65962.5 and,as a
result,would create a significant
hazard to the public or the
environment?
e)For a project located within an airport
land use plan or,where such a plan
has not been adopted,within two miles
Xofapublicairportorpublicuseairport,
would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working
in the project area?
f)For a project within the vicinity of a
private airstrip,would the project result X
in a safety hazard for people residing
or working in the project area?
g)Impair implementation of,or physically
interfere with,an adopted emergency X
response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h)Expose people or structures to a X
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significant risk of loss,injury,or death
involving wildland fires,including
where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences
are intermixed with wildlands?
Sources Potentially
Significant
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Background:
As discussed in the previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the driving range and revised Vesting Tentative
Tract Map,a public pedestrian/bicycle trail will be located adjacent to the south and west sides of the driving range.
Additionally,existing single-family residential homes within the Portuguese Bend Club are located further to the
west of the driving range and 10 proposed new single-family homes will be located adjacent to the north side of the
driving range.Users of the driving range will mainly be hitting golf balls from east to west,while there will be a
limited number of golfers,which are taking lessons that will hit from west to east.With any driving range or golf
course adjacent to these types of uses,there is a potential that golf balls may stray from the range and impact
neighboring uses.It is important to note that portions of the existing 18-hole golf course are adjacent to similar
uses -public trails and residential homes,although the original EIR #36 for the entire project site did not identify this
as a hazard that would cause a significantly adverse impact.
Through the approval of Revision "W",the driving range had been designed to address these potential hazards and
impacts to public safety.Specifically,the range had been designed in a bowl shape that creates a berm along the
southern and northern edges of the driving range.The berm on the southern edge,which is adjacent to the public
trails system,is up to 20 feet higher than the surface of the adjacent trail.Immediately adjacent to the public trail
was proposed a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high decorative fence that would hinder balls that go over the berm
from rolling onto the public trail.Landscaping that will not hinder any views over the site would also be planted on
the southerly berm to also deter balls from bouncing onto the trail.The length of the driving range is sufficient for
most golfers.A decorative 6'high fence would be placed along the western edge of the driving range,with
additional landscaping that would hinder balls from reaching this public trail and existing residential homes within
the Portuguese Bend Club.Future homeowners purchasing lots adjacent to the northern boundary of the driving
range would be required to agree to a disclosure statement warning the owner of the potential hazards related to
owning property next to a driving range before purchasing the subject property.
Additionally,under Revision "W",a Driving Range Use Program would be implemented as part of the proposed
project that specifies how the driving range will be operated to ensure safety to adjacent public and private uses.
Specifically,the Program identifies the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some private golf
lessons on the western side of the driving range under strict supervision.
•Golfers will be restricted to using certain golf clubs depending upon which tee area they are hitting from
based upon the attached "Golf Shot Plan"(see Appendix C of Revision "W"certified MND).Specifically,
Section "A"of the golf tees will be used for shots traveling up to 140 yards,Section "B"will be used for
shots traveling between 140 yards and 215 yards,and Section "C"will be used for shots traveling over 215
yards.
•Signs will be posted in Sections "A","B"and "C"noting distances authorized to hit from each tee section.
•An on-site Golf Professional will monitor all tee areas of the driving range during all operating hours of the
driving range to ensure that the proper golf clubs are being used from the proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf Professional Staff
will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving range are prohibited.
In summary,Revision "W"indicated that while a the hazardous impacts to public safety may be siqnificant with a
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significant risk of loss,injury,or death
involving wildland fires,including
where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences
are intermixed with wildlands?
Sources Potentially
Significant
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Background:
As discussed in the previously certified MND for Revision "W"for the driving range and revised Vesting Tentative
Tract Map,a public pedestrian/bicycle trail will be located adjacent to the south and west sides of the driving range.
Additionally,existing single-family residential homes within the Portuguese Bend Club are located further to the
west of the driving range and 10 proposed new single-family homes will be located adjacent to the north side of the
driving range.Users of the driving range will mainly be hitting golf balls from east to west,while there will be a
limited number of golfers,which are taking lessons that will hit from west to east.With any driving range or golf
course adjacent to these types of uses,there is a potential that golf balls may stray from the range and impact
neighboring uses.It is important to note that portions of the existing 18-hole golf course are adjacent to similar
uses -public trails and residential homes,although the original EIR #36 for the entire project site did not identify this
as a hazard that would cause a significantly adverse impact.
Through the approval of Revision "W",the driving range had been designed to address these potential hazards and
impacts to public safety.Specifically,the range had been designed in a bowl shape that creates a berm along the
southern and northern edges of the driving range.The berm on the southern edge,which is adjacent to the public
trails system,is up to 20 feet higher than the surface of the adjacent trail.Immediately adjacent to the public trail
was proposed a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high decorative fence that would hinder balls that go over the berm
from rolling onto the public trail.Landscaping that will not hinder any views over the site would also be planted on
the southerly berm to also deter balls from bouncing onto the trail.The length of the driving range is sufficient for
most golfers.A decorative 6'high fence would be placed along the western edge of the driving range,with
additional landscaping that would hinder balls from reaching this public trail and existing residential homes within
the Portuguese Bend Club.Future homeowners purchasing lots adjacent to the northern boundary of the driving
range would be required to agree to a disclosure statement warning the owner of the potential hazards related to
owning property next to a driving range before purchasing the subject property.
Additionally,under Revision "W",a Driving Range Use Program would be implemented as part of the proposed
project that specifies how the driving range will be operated to ensure safety to adjacent public and private uses.
Specifically,the Program identifies the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some private golf
lessons on the western side of the driving range under strict supervision.
•Golfers will be restricted to using certain golf clubs depending upon which tee area they are hitting from
based upon the attached "Golf Shot Plan"(see Appendix C of Revision "W"certified MND).Specifically,
Section "A"of the golf tees will be used for shots traveling up to 140 yards,Section "B"will be used for
shots traveling between 140 yards and 215 yards,and Section "C"will be used for shots traveling over 215
yards.
•Signs will be posted in Sections "A","B"and "C"noting distances authorized to hit from each tee section.
•An on-site Golf Professional will monitor all tee areas of the driving range during all operating hours of the
driving range to ensure that the proper golf clubs are being used from the proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf Professional Staff
will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving range are prohibited.
In summary,Revision "W"indicated that while a the hazardous impacts to public safety may be siqnificant with a
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Sources Potentially
Significant
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
proposed driving range,based upon the physical design and proposed use of the proposed driving range and
implementation of the following mitigation measures,there will be no significant adverse impacts:
•H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety features as proposed in the plan identified as
the "Ocean Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative Tract 'No.50666",
dated February 2,2005.Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and
Code Enforcement,a 6'high decorative fence shall be installed along the western boundary of the
driving range,located between the edge of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle trails.Any
changes to the proposed plan that may affect public safety shall be subject to additional
environmental analysis,review and approval in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act.
•H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply with the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some private
golf lessons on the western side of the driving range under strict supervision.
•Golfers will be restricted to using certain golf clubs depending upon which tee area they are hitting
from based upon the "Golf Shot Plan".Specifically,Section "A"of the golf tees will be used for
shots traveling up to 140 yards,Section "B"will be used for shots traveling between 140 yards and
215 yards,and Section "C"will be used for shots traveling over 215 yards (see Exhibit C).
•Signs will be posted in Sections "A","B"and "C"noting distances authorized to hit from each tee
section.
•An on-site Golf Professional will monitor all tee areas of the driving range during all operating
hours of the driving range to ensure that the proper golf clubs are being used from the proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving range are
prohibited.
•H-3:If professional tournaments are held where professionals will utilize the driving range,the
applicant shall implement measures,which may include,but not be limited to retractable netting
that could be used temporarily when professionals are utilizing the range,to ensure that golf balls
do not stray from the range and impact adjacent uses.Such tournaments and temporary netting or
other measures,shall only be authorized through approval of a Special Use Permit by the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes,which requires public notice.
•H-4: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
immediately cease all use of the driving range until such impacts can be mitigated by the
developer.Such mitigation measures shall be reviewed and approval by the City Council.If it is
determined that such impacts cannot be mitigated,upon notice by the City,the owner shall cease
all use of the driving range.
Proposed Revision "QQ"(Subsequent MND):
With the current proposed revision (Revision "QQ")addressed throuqh this Subsequent MND,the Applicant is
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Sources Potentially
Significant
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
proposed driving range,based upon the physical design and proposed use of the proposed driving range and
implementation of the following mitigation measures,there will be no significant adverse impacts:
•H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety features as proposed in the plan identified as
the "Ocean Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative Tract 'No.50666",
dated February 2,2005.Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and
Code Enforcement,a 6'high decorative fence shall be installed along the western boundary of the
driving range,located between the edge of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle trails.Any
changes to the proposed plan that may affect public safety shall be subject to additional
environmental analysis,review and approval in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act.
•H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply with the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some private
golf lessons on the western side of the driving range under strict supervision.
•Golfers will be restricted to using certain golf clubs depending upon which tee area they are hitting
from based upon the "Golf Shot Plan".Specifically,Section "A"of the golf tees will be used for
shots traveling up to 140 yards,Section "B"will be used for shots traveling between 140 yards and
215 yards,and Section "C"will be used for shots traveling over 215 yards (see Exhibit C).
•Signs will be posted in Sections "A","B"and "C"noting distances authorized to hit from each tee
section.
•An on-site Golf Professional will monitor all tee areas of the driving range during all operating
hours of the driving range to ensure that the proper golf clubs are being used from the proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving range are
prohibited.
•H-3:If professional tournaments are held where professionals will utilize the driving range,the
applicant shall implement measures,which may include,but not be limited to retractable netting
that could be used temporarily when professionals are utilizing the range,to ensure that golf balls
do not stray from the range and impact adjacent uses.Such tournaments and temporary netting or
other measures,shall only be authorized through approval of a Special Use Permit by the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes,which requires public notice.
•H-4: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
immediately cease all use of the driving range until such impacts can be mitigated by the
developer.Such mitigation measures shall be reviewed and approval by the City Council.If it is
determined that such impacts cannot be mitigated,upon notice by the City,the owner shall cease
all use of the driving range.
Proposed Revision "QQ"(Subsequent MND):
With the current proposed revision (Revision "QQ")addressed throuqh this Subsequent MND,the Applicant is
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Issues Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
proposing to change mitigation measure H-1 so that its reference to a specific plan entitled the "Ocean Trails
Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative Tract No.50666,dated February 2,2005",which
included a safety feature of a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high fence atop,be changed so that the 6'high retaining
wall and 6'high fence atop be replaced with an alternative fence that no longer includes the retaining wall ~ortion.
Further,the Applicant has requested that Mitigation Measure H-2 be revised to eliminate the 2nd
,3rd and 41 bullet
points,whi~h would therefore no longer require that golfers using the driving range use specific golf clubs at specific
locations.
During the review and analysis of Revision "W",and attached to the MND for Revision "W",was a report by a Golf
Safety Consultant that confirmed that there would be no potentially significant adverse hazard impacts to public
safety provided the mitigation measures were implemented.Upon visiting the site after the driving range has been
in operation,and considering that there have been more than 9,600 users of the driving range without incident,the
same Golf Safety Consultant has confirmed (see attachment 'A')that these mitigation measures may be adjusted
as discussed above ensuring that there will still not be a potentially significant adverse hazard impact to public
safety.While monitoring the golf club use would no longer be required,a fence to provide protection of the public
surrounding the driving range would still be required.Thus,mitigation measures H-1 and H-2 would be revised as
follows (strikethrough text for text removed and underline text for text added):
•H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety features as proposed in the plan identified as
the "OGean Trails Driving Range/bot bayout Proposed Amendment Tentative TraGt No.50666",
dated February 2,2005Ssubject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and
Code Enforcement,that include an angled fence to protect trail users along the trail located on the
ocean side and adjacent to the southerly berm of the driving range,and a 6'high decorative fence
shall be installed along the southerly portion of the western boundary of the driving range,located
between the edge of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle trails,both in an area and design
as described in the review letter by Kip Schulties Golf Design,Inc.,dated March 24,2012..Any
changes to the proposed plan that may affect public safety as determined by the Director shall be
subject to additional environmental analysis,review and approval in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
•H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply with the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some private
golf lessons on the western side of the driving range under strict supervision.
•Golfers will be restriGted to using Gertain golf Glubs depending upon whiGh tee area they are hitting
from based upon the "Golf Shot Plan".SpeGifiGally,SeGtion "A"of the golf tees '....ill be used for
shots traveling up to 140 yards,SeGtion "8"'....iII be used for shots traveling between 140 yards and
215 yards,and SeGtion "C"will be used for shots traveling over 215 yards (see Exhibit C).
•Signs will be posted in SeGtions "A","8"and "C"noting distanGes authorized to hit from eaGh tee
seGtion.
•An on site Golf Professional '....ill monitor all tee areas of the driving range during all operating
hours of the driving range to ensure that the proper golf Gll:lbs are being I:Ised from the proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving range are
prohibited.
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Issues Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
proposing to change mitigation measure H-1 so that its reference to a specific plan entitled the "Ocean Trails
Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative Tract No.50666,dated February 2,2005",which
included a safety feature of a 6'high retaining wall with 6'high fence atop,be changed so that the 6'high retaining
wall and 6'high fence atop be replaced with an alternative fence that no longer includes the retaining wall ~ortion.
Further,the Applicant has requested that Mitigation Measure H-2 be revised to eliminate the 2nd ,3rd and 41 bullet
points,whi~h would therefore no longer require that golfers using the driving range use specific golf clubs at specific
locations.
During the review and analysis of Revision "W",and attached to the MND for Revision "W",was a report by a Golf
Safety Consultant that confirmed that there would be no potentially significant adverse hazard impacts to public
safety provided the mitigation measures were implemented.Upon visiting the site after the driving range has been
in operation,and considering that there have been more than 9,600 users of the driving range without incident,the
same Golf Safety Consultant has confirmed (see attachment 'A')that these mitigation measures may be adjusted
as discussed above ensuring that there will still not be a potentially significant adverse hazard impact to public
safety.While monitoring the golf club use would no longer be required,a fence to provide protection of the public
surrounding the driving range would still be required.Thus,mitigation measures H-1 and H-2 would be revised as
follows (strikethrough text for text removed and underline text for text added):
•H-1:The driving range shall be developed with safety features as proposed in the plan identified as
the "OGean Trails Driving Range/bot bayout Proposed Amendment Tentative TraGt No.50666",
dated February 2,2005Ssubject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and
Code Enforcement,that include an angled fence to protect trail users along the trail located on the
ocean side and adjacent to the southerly berm of the driving range,and a 6'high decorative fence
shall be installed along the southerly portion of the western boundary of the driving range,located
between the edge of the driving range and the pedestrian/bicycle trails,both in an area and design
as described in the review letter by Kip Schulties Golf Design,Inc.,dated March 24,2012..Any
changes to the proposed plan that may affect public safety as determined by the Director shall be
subject to additional environmental analysis,review and approval in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
•H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply with the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some private
golf lessons on the western side of the driving range under strict supervision.
•Golfers will be restriGted to using Gertain golf Glubs depending upon whiGh tee area they are hitting
from based upon the "Golf Shot Plan".SpeGifiGally,SeGtion "A"of the golf tees '....ill be used for
shots traveling up to 140 yards,SeGtion "8"'....iII be used for shots traveling between 140 yards and
215 yards,and SeGtion "C"will be used for shots traveling over 215 yards (see Exhibit C).
•Signs will be posted in SeGtions "A","8"and "C"noting distanGes authorized to hit from eaGh tee
seGtion.
•An on site Golf Professional '....ill monitor all tee areas of the driving range during all operating
hours of the driving range to ensure that the proper golf Gll:lbs are being I:Ised from the proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving range are
prohibited.
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Issues
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
3.MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a)Does the project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the
environment,substantially reduce the
habitat.of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to
drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community,reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or
prehistory?
4,10,
11,13 X
Comments:As discussed above in Section 7 -"Biological Resources",due to the slight relocation of a public trail
along the southern edge of the driving range,the project as originally approved through Revision "W"would
necessitate permanent impacts to 0.04 acres and temporary impacts to 0.05 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat
thereby creating an additional 0.09 acres of impact.However,neither of these areas are occupied by the federally-
threatened California gnatcatcher.To mitigate for these impacts,a total of 0.60 acre of coastal sage scrub (along
the southern edge of the driving range)would be planted,removed from the previously planned development area
under EIR #36,and be added to the adjacent Forrestal Canyon Preserve thereby increasing the area of the
Preserve.This new habitat would function as an extension to the Preserve and when combined with the overall net
gain in preserved habitat,would result in a benefit to biological resources compared to the project as analyzed in
EIR #36.
Under this Subsequent MND,a revision to two of the previously adopted "Biological Resources"mitigation
measures would occur.The revision,however,only affects the timing of the mitigation measure and would not
affect the amount of habitat to be planted as mitigation.Therefore,because the revision is only a minor change in
the timing of installation of habitat,the project through this Subsequent MND (Revision "00")will not have the
potential to degrade the quality of the environment,substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community,reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory.
b)Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited,but cumulatively
considerable?("Cumulatively
considerable"means that the
incremental effects of a project are X
considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of the past
projects,the effects of other current
projects,and the effects of probable
future projects)?
Comments:The proposed project under this Subsequent MND for Revision "00"only results in minor changes to
the mitigation measures adopted through the originally certified MND for Revision "W"and thus will not cause any
cumulative significant adverse impacts.
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Issues and Supporting Information
Sources
Sources Potentially
Significant
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Unless
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
3.MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a)Does the project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the
environment,substantially reduce the
habitat.of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to
drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community,reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or
prehistory?
4,10,
11,13 X
Comments:As discussed above in Section 7 -"Biological Resources",due to the slight relocation of a public trail
along the southern edge of the driving range,the project as originally approved through Revision "W"would
necessitate permanent impacts to 0.04 acres and temporary impacts to 0.05 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat
thereby creating an additional 0.09 acres of impact.However,neither of these areas are occupied by the federally-
threatened California gnatcatcher.To mitigate for these impacts,a total of 0.60 acre of coastal sage scrub (along
the southern edge of the driving range)would be planted,removed from the previously planned development area
under EIR #36,and be added to the adjacent Forrestal Canyon Preserve thereby increasing the area of the
Preserve.This new habitat would function as an extension to the Preserve and when combined with the overall net
gain in preserved habitat,would result in a benefit to biological resources compared to the project as analyzed in
EIR #36.
Under this Subsequent MND,a revision to two of the previously adopted "Biological Resources"mitigation
measures would occur.The revision,however,only affects the timing of the mitigation measure and would not
affect the amount of habitat to be planted as mitigation.Therefore,because the revision is only a minor change in
the timing of installation of habitat,the project through this Subsequent MND (Revision "00")will not have the
potential to degrade the quality of the environment,substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels,threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community,reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory.
b)Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited,but cumulatively
considerable?("Cumulatively
considerable"means that the
incremental effects of a project are X
considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of the past
projects,the effects of other current
projects,and the effects of probable
future projects)?
Comments:The proposed project under this Subsequent MND for Revision "00"only results in minor changes to
the mitigation measures adopted through the originally certified MND for Revision "W"and thus will not cause any
cumulative significant adverse impacts.
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially Potentially Less Than No
Sources Significant Significant Significant Impact
Issues Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
c)Does the project have environmental
effects,which will cause substantial X
adverse effects on human beings,either
directly or indirectly?
Comments:As identified in the Section 9 -"Hazards and Hazardous Materials",the proposed project could have
some potentially significant impacts upon human beings as a result of stray golf balls leaving the driving range area.
However,those impacts will be mitigated though design and use of the driving range to insignificant levels.
4.EARLIER ANALYSES.
Earlier analysis may be used where,pursuant to the tiering,program EIR,or other CEQA process,one or more effects
have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration.Section 15063 (c)(3)(D).In this case a
discussion should identify the following items:
a)Earlier analysis used.
Comments:The analysis included in the Final EIR No.36 for the Ocean Trails project,the two certified
Supplemental EIR's to EIR No.36,the certified Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Forrestal Canyon Drainage
Improvements,and the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving Range through Revision "W"were used in the
preparation of this Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration.Various other documents prepared for this project
were also used for the analysis in this Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration.These documents are available
for review at the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,Community Development Department by contacting Mr.Gregory
Pfost at (310)544-5228.
b)Impacts adequately addressed.Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,and state whether such effects
were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
Comments:The following effects were addressed by mitigation measures in earlier documents and in some cases were
re-addressed through this document:Biological Resources (EIR#36 and Supplement thereto,Forrestal Canyon MND,
Driving Range MND);Hazards and Hazardous Materials (EIR#36 and Supplement thereto,Forrestal Canyon MND,
Driving Range MND).
c)Mitigation measures.For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated,"describe the
mitigation measures,which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they
address site-specific conditions of the project.
Comments:The following is a list of all mitigation measures that were applied to the original Driving Range MND
(Revision "W")with exception to those that have been modified and are subsequently noted here through this
Subsequent MND (Revision "QQ"),some of which were incorporated or refined from earlier documents as described
below:
LUP-1:Before initiating any work covered by this MND,the applicant shall demonstrate to the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement that such work has been approved by the USFWS,CDFG and
CCC.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Forrestal Canyon MND,Driving Range MND)
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources Potentially Potentially Less Than No
Sources Significant Significant Significant Impact
Issues Unless Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
c)Does the project have environmental
effects,which will cause substantial X
adverse effects on human beings,either
directly or indirectly?
Comments:As identified in the Section 9 -"Hazards and Hazardous Materials",the proposed project could have
some potentially significant impacts upon human beings as a result of stray golf balls leaving the driving range area.
However,those impacts will be mitigated though design and use of the driving range to insignificant levels.
4.EARLIER ANALYSES.
Earlier analysis may be used where,pursuant to the tiering,program EIR,or other CEQA process,one or more effects
have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration.Section 15063 (c)(3)(D).In this case a
discussion should identify the following items:
a)Earlier analysis used.
Comments:The analysis included in the Final EIR No.36 for the Ocean Trails project,the two certified
Supplemental EIR's to EIR No.36,the certified Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Forrestal Canyon Drainage
Improvements,and the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Driving Range through Revision "W"were used in the
preparation of this Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration.Various other documents prepared for this project
were also used for the analysis in this Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration.These documents are available
for review at the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,Community Development Department by contacting Mr.Gregory
Pfost at (310)544-5228.
b)Impacts adequately addressed.Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,and state whether such effects
were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
Comments:The following effects were addressed by mitigation measures in earlier documents and in some cases were
re-addressed through this document:Biological Resources (EIR#36 and Supplement thereto,Forrestal Canyon MND,
Driving Range MND);Hazards and Hazardous Materials (EIR#36 and Supplement thereto,Forrestal Canyon MND,
Driving Range MND).
c)Mitigation measures.For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated,"describe the
mitigation measures,which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they
address site-specific conditions of the project.
Comments:The following is a list of all mitigation measures that were applied to the original Driving Range MND
(Revision "W")with exception to those that have been modified and are subsequently noted here through this
Subsequent MND (Revision "QQ"),some of which were incorporated or refined from earlier documents as described
below:
LUP-1:Before initiating any work covered by this MND,the applicant shall demonstrate to the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement that such work has been approved by the USFWS,CDFG and
CCC.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Forrestal Canyon MND,Driving Range MND)
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LUP-2:The proposed project is subject to compliance with the development policies for Subregions 7 and 8
contained in the Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Specific Plan.These policies are applicable to all
development within Subregions 7 and 8.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
GS-1:Prior to the start of any construction related to the project as described in this MND,the project
applicant shall obtain approval from the City Geologist for said construction.If any changes to the design
of the project are necessary as a result of said review,and said changes cause a significant impact to any
other condition and/or mitigation measure analyzed within this MND,as determined by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,the project applicant shall obtain an amendment to the project
for the proposed re-design.(Driving Range MND)
GS-2:Cut and fill earthwork shall balance within the total project site.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving
Range MND)
GS-3:Prior to issuance of grading permits,subject to review and approval by the City Geologist and the
Project Geologist,the developer shall ensure that all applicable conditions as specified in any geological
report and/or review,and any subsequent reports or reviews that are prepared are incorporated into the
project.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
GS-4:The developer shall reduce the risk of over-watering associated with the driving range,landscaped,
common or public open space,by the use of monitored watering systems as determined by the project
Geologist and as approved by the City Geologist.Additionally,prior to the installation of any landscaping or
irrigation,the developer shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan,supported by the project geologist,for
review and approval by the City and City Geologist.(Driving Range MND)
GS-5:The developer shall ensure that runoff from landscaping sources be collected and directed into the
project storm drain system to minimize infiltration into subsoils.A drainage plan approved by the project
geologist shall be submitted for review and approval by the City and City geologist.(Driving Range MND)
GS-6:Prior to grading activities,the project proponent shall obtain a grading permit.Where grading
activities have the potential to add loose soil and rocks to any drainageways,an Erosion and Sedimentation
Mitigation Plan shall be prepared.The Plan shall identify methods to prevent sedimentation from exiting the
construction site.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
HWC·1:Prior to issuance of grading permits,the developer shall submit a revised Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP)for review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code
Enforcement.The SWPPP shall incorporate by detail or reference appropriate Best Management practices
(BMP's)to:
1.lmplement,to the maximum extent practicable,requirements established by appropriate governmental
agencies under CEQA,Section 404 of the Clean Water Act,local ordinances and other legal authorities
intended to minimize impacts from storm water runoff on the biological integrity of natural drainage
systems and water bodies.
2.Maximize,to the maximum extent practicable,the percentage of permeable surfaces to allow more
percolation of storm water into the ground,subject to review and approval by the project geologist
and City geologist;
3.Minimize,to the maximum extent practicable,the amount of storm water directed to impermeable
areas;
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LUP-2:The proposed project is subject to compliance with the development policies for Subregions 7 and 8
contained in the Rancho Palos Verdes Coastal Specific Plan.These policies are applicable to all
development within Subregions 7 and 8.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
GS-1:Prior to the start of any construction related to the project as described in this MND,the project
applicant shall obtain approval from the City Geologist for said construction.If any changes to the design
of the project are necessary as a result of said review,and said changes cause a significant impact to any
other condition and/or mitigation measure analyzed within this MND,as determined by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,the project applicant shall obtain an amendment to the project
for the proposed re-design.(Driving Range MND)
GS-2:Cut and fill earthwork shall balance within the total project site.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving
Range MND)
GS-3:Prior to issuance of grading permits,subject to review and approval by the City Geologist and the
Project Geologist,the developer shall ensure that all applicable conditions as specified in any geological
report and/or review,and any subsequent reports or reviews that are prepared are incorporated into the
project.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
GS-4:The developer shall reduce the risk of over-watering associated with the driving range,landscaped,
common or public open space,by the use of monitored watering systems as determined by the project
Geologist and as approved by the City Geologist.Additionally,prior to the installation of any landscaping or
irrigation,the developer shall submit a landscape and irrigation plan,supported by the project geologist,for
review and approval by the City and City Geologist.(Driving Range MND)
GS-5:The developer shall ensure that runoff from landscaping sources be collected and directed into the
project storm drain system to minimize infiltration into subsoils.A drainage plan approved by the project
geologist shall be submitted for review and approval by the City and City geologist.(Driving Range MND)
GS-6:Prior to grading activities,the project proponent shall obtain a grading permit.Where grading
activities have the potential to add loose soil and rocks to any drainageways,an Erosion and Sedimentation
Mitigation Plan shall be prepared.The Plan shall identify methods to prevent sedimentation from exiting the
construction site.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
HWC·1:Prior to issuance of grading permits,the developer shall submit a revised Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP)for review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code
Enforcement.The SWPPP shall incorporate by detail or reference appropriate Best Management practices
(BMP's)to:
1.lmplement,to the maximum extent practicable,requirements established by appropriate governmental
agencies under CEQA,Section 404 of the Clean Water Act,local ordinances and other legal authorities
intended to minimize impacts from storm water runoff on the biological integrity of natural drainage
systems and water bodies.
2.Maximize,to the maximum extent practicable,the percentage of permeable surfaces to allow more
percolation of storm water into the ground,subject to review and approval by the project geologist
and City geologist;
3.Minimize,to the maximum extent practicable,the amount of storm water directed to impermeable
areas;
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4.Establish reasonable limits on the clearing of vegetation from the project site,including,but not
limited to,regulation of the length of time during which soil may be exposed and,in certain
sensitive cases,the prohibition of bare soil;and
5.Provide for appropriate permanent controls to reduce storm water pollutant load produced by the
development to the maximum extent practicable.
Further,the SWPPP shall contain requirements to be adhered to during project construction.The pre-
construction SWPPP shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works.These practices
should:
1.Include erosion and sediment control practices;
2.Address multiple construction activity related pollutants;
3.Focus on BMP's such as source minimization,education,good housekeeping,good waste
management,and good site planning;
4.Target construction areas and activities with the potential to generate significant pollutant loads;
5.Require retention on the site,to the maximum extent practicable,of sediment,construction waste,
and other pollutants from construction activity;
6.Require,to the maximum extent practicable,management of excavated soil on site to minimize the
amount of sediment that escapes to streets,drainage facilities,or adjoining properties;
7.Require,to the maximum extent practicable,use of structural drainage controls to minimize the
escape of sediment and other pollutants from the site;and
8.Require,to the maximum extent practicable,containment of runoff from equipment and vehicle
washing at construction sites,unless treated to remove sediments and pollutants.(from EIR#36,
DriVing Range MND)
HWC-2:Pursuant to the National Clean Water Act,the project proponent shall amend their National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)Permit prior to issuance of grading permits.(from EIR#36,
Driving Range MND)
AQ-1:The developer and/or its contractors will use low emission mobile construction equipment,where
feasible during site preparation,grading,excavation and construction of the proposed landslide
remediation.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-2:During site preparation, grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will water the site,consistent with the requirements of SCAQMD Rule 403 and the City Municipal Code.In
addition the developer and/or its contractors will clean the construction equipment every morning and
evening to comply with AQMP Fugitive Dust Measures BCM-03 and BCM-06.Prior to grading,the amount of
water anticipated to be used for dust control will be approved by the Project Geologist and verified by the
City Geologist.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-3:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will wash off trucks leaving the site to comply with AQMP Fugitive Dust Measures BCM-01.(from EIR#36
Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-4:During site preparation, grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will spread soil binders on site,unpaved roads and unpaved parking areas.(from EIR#36 Supplement,
Driving Range MND)
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4.Establish reasonable limits on the clearing of vegetation from the project site,including,but not
limited to,regulation of the length of time during which soil may be exposed and,in certain
sensitive cases,the prohibition of bare soil;and
5.Provide for appropriate permanent controls to reduce storm water pollutant load produced by the
development to the maximum extent practicable.
Further,the SWPPP shall contain requirements to be adhered to during project construction.The pre-
construction SWPPP shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Public Works.These practices
should:
1.Include erosion and sediment control practices;
2.Address multiple construction activity related pollutants;
3.Focus on BMP's such as source minimization,education,good housekeeping,good waste
management,and good site planning;
4.Target construction areas and activities with the potential to generate significant pollutant loads;
5.Require retention on the site,to the maximum extent practicable,of sediment,construction waste,
and other pollutants from construction activity;
6.Require,to the maximum extent practicable,management of excavated soil on site to minimize the
amount of sediment that escapes to streets,drainage facilities,or adjoining properties;
7.Require,to the maximum extent practicable,use of structural drainage controls to minimize the
escape of sediment and other pollutants from the site;and
8.Require,to the maximum extent practicable,containment of runoff from equipment and vehicle
washing at construction sites,unless treated to remove sediments and pollutants.(from EIR#36,
DriVing Range MND)
HWC-2:Pursuant to the National Clean Water Act,the project proponent shall amend their National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)Permit prior to issuance of grading permits.(from EIR#36,
Driving Range MND)
AQ-1:The developer and/or its contractors will use low emission mobile construction equipment,where
feasible during site preparation,grading,excavation and construction of the proposed landslide
remediation.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-2:During site preparation, grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will water the site,consistent with the requirements of SCAQMD Rule 403 and the City Municipal Code.In
addition the developer and/or its contractors will clean the construction equipment every morning and
evening to comply with AQMP Fugitive Dust Measures BCM-03 and BCM-06.Prior to grading,the amount of
water anticipated to be used for dust control will be approved by the Project Geologist and verified by the
City Geologist.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-3:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will wash off trucks leaving the site to comply with AQMP Fugitive Dust Measures BCM-01.(from EIR#36
Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-4:During site preparation, grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will spread soil binders on site,unpaved roads and unpaved parking areas.(from EIR#36 Supplement,
Driving Range MND)
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AQ-5:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will apply chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturer's specifications to all inactive construction
areas,defined as previously graded areas,which remain inactive for 96 or more hours.(from EIR#36
Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-6:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will limits traffic speeds on all unpaved road surfaces on the site,which are used by construction vehicles
to 15 mph or less.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-7:During grading and excavation,the developer and/or its contractors will suspend grading operations
during first and second stage smog alerts.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-8:During grading and excavation,the project contractors will suspend all grading operations when
wind speeds,as instantaneous gusts,exceed 25mph.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-9:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will maintain construction equipment engines by keeping them tuned consistent with the manufacturer's
recommendations.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-10:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will use low sulfur fuel for stationary construction equipment.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range
MND)
AQ-11:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will use on site power sources rather than portable generators as feasible;will use existing power source
(e.g.,power poles)or clean fuel generators rather than temporary power generators as feasible;and will use
low emission,clean fuel on site stationary equipment as feasible.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range
MND)
B-1:If construction occurs within 500 feet of coastal California gnatcatcher active nests during the coastal
California gnatcatcher breeding season (February 15-August 15),owner shall implement weekly monitoring
of nest sites by a permitted gnatcatcher biologist to determine nest status and potential affects from
construction noise.During periods of construction within the 500-foot zone around active nests,the owner
shall implement appropriate noise attenuation measures as determined by the project biologist and conduct
daily noise monitoring to ensure that noise levels do not exceed 60 dBA leq.Weekly monitoring reports
shall be submitted to the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement when construction occurs
within the 500-foot limit.(Driving Range MND)
B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,CDFG and
USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate of occllpancy for the driving range and prior to issllance of any
building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM)50666,CSS habitat will be
revegetated (0.60 acres).Revegetated habitat should be suitable for forage,cover and nesting by coastal
California gnatcatchers.(Driving Range MND as modified through this Subsequent MND)
B-3:The project developer shall not impact more than 0.05 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat as part of
this proposed project.(Driving Range MND)
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AQ-5:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will apply chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturer's specifications to all inactive construction
areas,defined as previously graded areas,which remain inactive for 96 or more hours.(from EIR#36
Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-6:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will limits traffic speeds on all unpaved road surfaces on the site,which are used by construction vehicles
to 15 mph or less.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-7:During grading and excavation,the developer and/or its contractors will suspend grading operations
during first and second stage smog alerts.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-8:During grading and excavation,the project contractors will suspend all grading operations when
wind speeds,as instantaneous gusts,exceed 25mph.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-9:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will maintain construction equipment engines by keeping them tuned consistent with the manufacturer's
recommendations.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range MND)
AQ-10:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will use low sulfur fuel for stationary construction equipment.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range
MND)
AQ-11:During site preparation,grading,excavation and construction,the developer and/or its contractors
will use on site power sources rather than portable generators as feasible;will use existing power source
(e.g.,power poles)or clean fuel generators rather than temporary power generators as feasible;and will use
low emission,clean fuel on site stationary equipment as feasible.(from EIR#36 Supplement,Driving Range
MND)
B-1:If construction occurs within 500 feet of coastal California gnatcatcher active nests during the coastal
California gnatcatcher breeding season (February 15-August 15),owner shall implement weekly monitoring
of nest sites by a permitted gnatcatcher biologist to determine nest status and potential affects from
construction noise.During periods of construction within the 500-foot zone around active nests,the owner
shall implement appropriate noise attenuation measures as determined by the project biologist and conduct
daily noise monitoring to ensure that noise levels do not exceed 60 dBA leq.Weekly monitoring reports
shall be submitted to the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement when construction occurs
within the 500-foot limit.(Driving Range MND)
B-2:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,CDFG and
USFWS,and prior to issuance of certificate of occllpancy for the driving range and prior to issllance of any
building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM)50666,CSS habitat will be
revegetated (0.60 acres).Revegetated habitat should be suitable for forage,cover and nesting by coastal
California gnatcatchers.(Driving Range MND as modified through this Subsequent MND)
B-3:The project developer shall not impact more than 0.05 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat as part of
this proposed project.(Driving Range MND)
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B-4:Prior to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666,
!+he Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance and monitoring of
new habitat plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall be in compliance with the project's Habitat
Conservation Program and incorporated into the project's annual Habitat Monitoring Program/Reporting.
(Driving Range MND as modified through this Subsequent MND)
B-5:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,the
developer shall install signage along the pedestrian/bicycle trails located adjacent to the driving range,
warning trail users not to enter into natural habitat preserve areas to collect any stray golf balls.Said
signage shall be installed at appropriate intervals along the trail as approved by the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement and the Project Biologist.If it is determined by the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement that trail users are breaching the trail fencing and entering habitat to obtain
stray golf balls,the developer shall cease all driving range operations until such time as a plan,such as,but
not limited to the use of security personnel,can be implemented by the developer that would eliminate such
activities.(Driving Range MND)
H-1:The driVing range shall be developed with safety features as proposed in the plan identified as the
"Osean +rails Driving Range/lot layout Proposed Amendment +entative +rast No.50666",dated February 2,
2005S§.ubject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that
include an angled fence to protect trail users along the trail located on the ocean side and adjacent to the
southerly berm of the driving range,and a 6'high decorative fence shall be installed along the southerly
portion of the western boundary of the driving range,located between the edge of the driVing range and the
pedestrian/bicycle trails,both in an area and design as described in the review letter by Kip Schulties Golf
Design,Inc.,dated March 24,2012..Any changes to the proposed plan that may affect public safety 2§.
determined by the Director shall be subject to additional environmental analysis,review and approval in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.(Driving Range MND as modified through this
Subsequent MND)
H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply with the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some private
golf lessons on the western side of the driVing range under strict supervision.
•Golfers will be restristed to using sertain golf slubs depending upon whish tee area they are hitting
from based upon the "Golf Shot Plan".Spesifisally,Sestion "A"of the golf tees will be used for
shots traveling up to 140 yards,Sestion "B"will be used for shots traveling between 140 yards and
215 yards,and Sestion "C"will be used for shots traveling over 215 yards (see Exhibit C).
•Signs will be posted in Sestions "A","B"and "C"noting distanses authorized to hit from eash tee
sestion.
•An on site Golf Professional will monitor all tee areas of the driving range during all operating
hours of the driving range to ensure that the proper golf slubs are being used from the proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving range are
prohibited.(Driving Range MND as modified through this Subsequent MND)
H-3:If professional tournaments are held where professionals will utilize the driving range,the applicant
shall implement measures,which may include,but not be limited to retractable netting that could be used
temporarily when professionals are utilizing the range,to ensure that golf balls do not stray from the range
and impact adjacent uses.Such tournaments and temporary netting or other measures,shall only be
authorized through approval of a Special Use Permit by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,which requires
public notice.(Driving Range MND)
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B-4:Prior to issuance of any building permits for residences within Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.50666,
!+he Forrestal Canyon Preserve shall be increased by 0.60 acres.Planting,maintenance and monitoring of
new habitat plantings per mitigation measure B-2 shall be in compliance with the project's Habitat
Conservation Program and incorporated into the project's annual Habitat Monitoring Program/Reporting.
(Driving Range MND as modified through this Subsequent MND)
B-5:Subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,the
developer shall install signage along the pedestrian/bicycle trails located adjacent to the driving range,
warning trail users not to enter into natural habitat preserve areas to collect any stray golf balls.Said
signage shall be installed at appropriate intervals along the trail as approved by the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement and the Project Biologist.If it is determined by the Director of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement that trail users are breaching the trail fencing and entering habitat to obtain
stray golf balls,the developer shall cease all driving range operations until such time as a plan,such as,but
not limited to the use of security personnel,can be implemented by the developer that would eliminate such
activities.(Driving Range MND)
H-1:The driVing range shall be developed with safety features as proposed in the plan identified as the
"Osean +rails Driving Range/lot layout Proposed Amendment +entative +rast No.50666",dated February 2,
2005S§.ubject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,that
include an angled fence to protect trail users along the trail located on the ocean side and adjacent to the
southerly berm of the driving range,and a 6'high decorative fence shall be installed along the southerly
portion of the western boundary of the driving range,located between the edge of the driVing range and the
pedestrian/bicycle trails,both in an area and design as described in the review letter by Kip Schulties Golf
Design,Inc.,dated March 24,2012..Any changes to the proposed plan that may affect public safety 2§.
determined by the Director shall be subject to additional environmental analysis,review and approval in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.(Driving Range MND as modified through this
Subsequent MND)
H-2:The proposed use of the driving range shall comply with the following:
•Golfers will hit primarily from east to west,while Golf Professional Staff may teach some private
golf lessons on the western side of the driVing range under strict supervision.
•Golfers will be restristed to using sertain golf slubs depending upon whish tee area they are hitting
from based upon the "Golf Shot Plan".Spesifisally,Sestion "A"of the golf tees will be used for
shots traveling up to 140 yards,Sestion "B"will be used for shots traveling between 140 yards and
215 yards,and Sestion "C"will be used for shots traveling over 215 yards (see Exhibit C).
•Signs will be posted in Sestions "A","B"and "C"noting distanses authorized to hit from eash tee
sestion.
•An on site Golf Professional will monitor all tee areas of the driving range during all operating
hours of the driving range to ensure that the proper golf slubs are being used from the proper tees.
•When lessons are being taught at the eastern edge of the driving range,the on-site Golf
Professional Staff will ensure that the longer shots from the western side of the driving range are
prohibited.(Driving Range MND as modified through this Subsequent MND)
H-3:If professional tournaments are held where professionals will utilize the driving range,the applicant
shall implement measures,which may include,but not be limited to retractable netting that could be used
temporarily when professionals are utilizing the range,to ensure that golf balls do not stray from the range
and impact adjacent uses.Such tournaments and temporary netting or other measures,shall only be
authorized through approval of a Special Use Permit by the City of Rancho Palos Verdes,which reqUires
public notice.(Driving Range MND)
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H-4: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 immediately cease all use of the driving
range until such impacts can be mitigated by the developer.Such mitigation measures shall be reviewed
and approval by the City Council.If it is determined that such impacts cannot be mitigated,upon notice by
the City,the owner shall cease all use of the driving range.(Driving Range MND)
N-1:Project construction activities shall comply with applicable City noise restrictions.Construction
activities shall be limited to the hours between 7:00am and 7:00pm,Monday through Saturday.There shall
be no construction on Sundays or federally observed holidays.(Driving Range MND)
N-2:The use of gardening/maintenance equipment shall be controlled by the Golf Course Maintenance Plan
which is subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,based
on an analysis of equipment noise levels and potential impacts to neighboring residents.The Plan shall be
revised to incorporate the driving range and shall be submitted for formal review by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement within 3 months after the first day that the driving range opens
for play and annually thereafter for the life of the driving range/golf course.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 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 maintenance may be
appealed to the City Council.This condition shall apply to all project owners,present and future.Any
violations of this condition may result in cease of operation of the driving range.(Driving Range MND)
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.(Driving Range MND)
C-1:Before grading activity begins,a qualified paleontologi$t shall be retained to monitor the site during
excavation work.This paleontologist will salvage exposed fossils,and,if necessary,direct or divert
grading activities to accomplish this goal.In areas where fossils are abundant,full-time monitoring and
salvage efforts shall be provided.(from EIR#36,Driving Range MND)
C-2:Upon completion of all grading activity,the Project Paleontologist shall ensure that all fossils and their
contextual stratigraphic data are forwarded to an institution with a research interest in the materials,such
as the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History.(from EIR#36,Driving Range MND)
C-3:Upon completion of all landslide remediation activities,the Project Paleontologist shall ensure that all
paleontological material collected during project monitoring activities are donated to a local institution that
has proper facilities for creation display,and use by interested scholars and the general public.A report
shall also be prepared on the paleontological resources found in the project area for review and approval by
the City's Director of Planning,BUilding and Code Enforcement.The plan shall receive sufficient
distribution to ensure its availability to future researchers.(from EIR#36,Driving Range MND)
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H-4: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 immediately cease all use of the driving
range until such impacts can be mitigated by the developer.Such mitigation measures shall be reviewed
and approval by the City Council.If it is determined that such impacts cannot be mitigated,upon notice by
the City,the owner shall cease all use of the driving range.(Driving Range MND)
N-1:Project construction activities shall comply with applicable City noise restrictions.Construction
activities shall be limited to the hours between 7:00am and 7:00pm,Monday through Saturday.There shall
be no construction on Sundays or federally observed holidays.(Driving Range MND)
N-2:The use of gardening/maintenance equipment shall be controlled by the Golf Course Maintenance Plan
which is subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning,Building and Code Enforcement,based
on an analysis of equipment noise levels and potential impacts to neighboring residents.The Plan shall be
revised to incorporate the driving range and shall be submitted for formal review by the Director of
Planning,Building and Code Enforcement within 3 months after the first day that the driving range opens
for play and annually thereafter for the life of the driving range/golf course.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 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 maintenance may be
appealed to the City Council.This condition shall apply to all project owners,present and future.Any
violations of this condition may result in cease of operation of the driving range.(Driving Range MND)
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.(Driving Range MND)
C-1:Before grading activity begins,a qualified paleontologi$t shall be retained to monitor the site during
excavation work.This paleontologist will salvage exposed fossils,and,if necessary,direct or divert
grading activities to accomplish this goal.In areas where fossils are abundant,full-time monitoring and
salvage efforts shall be provided.(from EIR#36,Driving Range MND)
C-2:Upon completion of all grading activity,the Project Paleontologist shall ensure that all fossils and their
contextual stratigraphic data are forwarded to an institution with a research interest in the materials,such
as the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History.(from EIR#36,Driving Range MND)
C-3:Upon completion of all landslide remediation activities,the Project Paleontologist shall ensure that all
paleontological material collected during project monitoring activities are donated to a local institution that
has proper facilities for creation display,and use by interested scholars and the general public.A report
shall also be prepared on the paleontological resources found in the project area for review and approval by
the City's Director of Planning,BUilding and Code Enforcement.The plan shall receive sufficient
distribution to ensure its availability to future researchers.(from EIR#36,Driving Range MND)
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C-4:During project construction activities,microvertebrates from any terrace deposits in the landslide area
shall be salvaged.If necessary,the collection of matrix samples shall be processed through fine screens.
The Project Paleontologist through the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History or another qualified
facility should coordinate collection of the matrix samples and processing.(from EIR#36,Driving Range
MND)
Authority:Public Resources Code Sections 21083 and 21087.
Reference:Public Resources Code Sections 21080 (c),21080.1,21080.3,21082.1,21083,21083.3,21093,321094,
21151;Sundstrom v.County of Mendocino,202 Cal.App.3d 296 (1988);Leonofffv.Monterey Board of Supervisors,
222 Cal.App.3d 1337 (1990).
5.SOURCE REFERENCES
1 City of Rancho Palos Verdes,Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan,and associated Environmental
Impact Report.Rancho Palos Verdes,California,as amended.
2 City of Rancho Palos Verdes Zoning Map,as amended.
3 City of Rancho Palos Verdes,Coastal Specific Plan and associated Environmental Impact Report.
Rancho Palos Verdes,California
4 Robert Bein,William Frost &Associates.Final Environmental Impact Report No.36,Residential Golf
Course Development,June 1991.
8 Year 2004 Habitat Monitoring Report for Trump National Golf Club,prepared by Dudek &Associates,
dated April 2005
9 2004 Year-end Report for the Trump National Golf Club HCP Area California Gnatcatcher Study,
prepared by Dudek &Associates,dated January 21,2005
10 Natural Community Conservation Plan,City of Rancho Palos Verdes
11 Habitat Conservation Plan,Ocean Trails Golf Course
13 P&D Environmental -Forrestal Canyon Drainage Improvements -Mitigated Negative Declaration,dated
July 2000
APPENDICES TO THIS MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
A.Golf Safety Analysis
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C-4:During project construction activities,microvertebrates from any terrace deposits in the landslide area
shall be salvaged.If necessary,the collection of matrix samples shall be processed through fine screens.
The Project Paleontologist through the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History or another qualified
facility should coordinate collection of the matrix samples and processing.(from EIR#36,Driving Range
MND)
Authority:Public Resources Code Sections 21083 and 21087.
Reference:Public Resources Code Sections 21080 (c),21080.1,21080.3,21082.1,21083,21083.3,21093,321094,
21151;Sundstrom v.County of Mendocino,202 Cal.App.3d 296 (1988);Leonofffv.Monterey Board of Supervisors,
222 Cal.App.3d 1337 (1990).
5.SOURCE REFERENCES
1 City of Rancho Palos Verdes,Rancho Palos Verdes General Plan,and associated Environmental
Impact Report.Rancho Palos Verdes,California,as amended.
2 City of Rancho Palos Verdes Zoning Map,as amended.
3 City of Rancho Palos Verdes,Coastal Specific Plan and associated Environmental Impact Report.
Rancho Palos Verdes,California
4 Robert Bein,William Frost &Associates.Final Environmental Impact Report No.36,Residential Golf
Course Development,June 1991.
8 Year 2004 Habitat Monitoring Report for Trump National Golf Club,prepared by Dudek &Associates,
dated April 2005
9 2004 Year-end Report for the Trump National Golf Club HCP Area California Gnatcatcher Study,
prepared by Dudek &Associates,dated January 21,2005
10 Natural Community Conservation Plan,City of Rancho Palos Verdes
11 Habitat Conservation Plan,Ocean Trails Golf Course
13 P&D Environmental -Forrestal Canyon Drainage Improvements -Mitigated Negative Declaration,dated
July 2000
APPENDICES TO THIS MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
A.Golf Safety Analysis
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Appendix A
Golf Safety Analysis
Appendix A
Golf Safety Analysis
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"KIPP SCH!ULTIES
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March 24,2012
Mr.Gregory Pfost
Deputy Planning Director
City of Rancho Palos Verdes,CA
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
Dear Mr.Pfost:
This letter is in response to your request for our continued evaluation of the driving range
project at Trump International Golf Club Los Angeles.On October 6,2008,The Trump
Organization requested that the requirement of a 6'high decorative fence along the
western boundary be installed as a "future mitigation"measure "only"if it is detennined
at the time that this fence is needed due to balls leaving the driving range.
A second request was made to eliminate conditions that restrict the direction that golfers
hit,the restriction of using certain clubs based upon the "Golf Shot Plan"and all signage
that goes with the Golf Shot Plan,the oversight of a golf professional to monitor all tees
during operating hours and the requirement of a golf professional to prohibit longer shots
from the western end of the range when lessons are being given on the eastern end.
The reasoning behind this request is that more than 75,000 rounds and more than 9,600
dedicated driving range customers have used the facility without incident (to their
knowledge)since the range opened.They also state that there have not been any
complaints filed.due to errant golfballs or balls being hit out of the driving range area.
In April of 2009,I personally visited the area in question as I was in town for other
reasons.I wanted to go by and review the conditions along the pedestrian path to the
South and West of the range in case we were asked to make additional comments in the
future.During that visit,I counted approximately fifteen (15)golf balls lying on or near
the pedestrian path on the South side of the range (mainly in the vicinity of a distance
between 160 and 240 yards off the main range tee).I did not notice any balls on or
around the path along the Western end of the range.Lastly,in the approximate hour that
I was there,I did not notice any pedestrians walking the paths.
Based upon a one hour personal sampling,it may be likely that there have not been any
complaints or conflicts because the pedestrian "traffic"on these paths is "lite".In
combination with only an occasional range ball leaving the range on the South side
means that the chance of conflict between pedestrian and golf ball is very slight,but by
no means impossible.
Kipp SchultieSl GOlf DeSlign,Inc.
123 Andros Harbour Place
,Jupiter,Aorida 33458
561-626-7812
www.ksgd.net
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"KIPP SCH!ULTIES
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March 24,2012
Mr.Gregory Pfost
Deputy Planning Director
City of Rancho Palos Verdes,CA
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes,CA 90275
Dear Mr.Pfost:
This letter is in response to your request for our continued evaluation of the driving range
project at Trump International Golf Club Los Angeles.On October 6,2008,The Trump
Organization requested that the requirement of a 6'high decorative fence along the
western boundary be installed as a "future mitigation"measure "only"if it is detennined
at the time that this fence is needed due to balls leaving the driving range.
A second request was made to eliminate conditions that restrict the direction that golfers
hit,the restriction of using certain clubs based upon the "Golf Shot Plan"and all signage
that goes with the Golf Shot Plan,the oversight of a golf professional to monitor all tees
during operating hours and the requirement of a golf professional to prohibit longer shots
from the western end of the range when lessons are being given on the eastern end.
The reasoning behind this request is that more than 75,000 rounds and more than 9,600
dedicated driving range customers have used the facility without incident (to their
knowledge)since the range opened.They also state that there have not been any
complaints filed.due to errant golfballs or balls being hit out of the driving range area.
In April of 2009,I personally visited the area in question as I was in town for other
reasons.I wanted to go by and review the conditions along the pedestrian path to the
South and West of the range in case we were asked to make additional comments in the
future.During that visit,I counted approximately fifteen (15)golf balls lying on or near
the pedestrian path on the South side of the range (mainly in the vicinity of a distance
between 160 and 240 yards off the main range tee).I did not notice any balls on or
around the path along the Western end of the range.Lastly,in the approximate hour that
I was there,I did not notice any pedestrians walking the paths.
Based upon a one hour personal sampling,it may be likely that there have not been any
complaints or conflicts because the pedestrian "traffic"on these paths is "lite".In
combination with only an occasional range ball leaving the range on the South side
means that the chance of conflict between pedestrian and golf ball is very slight,but by
no means impossible.
Kipp SchultieSl GOlf DeSlign,Inc.
123 Andros Harbour Place
,Jupiter,Aorida 33458
561-626-7812
www.ksgd.net1-53
We are not surprised by the request to modify the restrictions of this range area.The
Trump Organization has a reputation for excellence within the golf and hospitality
business and a restricted or "marginal"range experience does not mesh with that
standard.However,in our opinion,achieving exc lIenee at the expense of public safety
should not be deemed acceptable.
The length and width of the range at Trump Intern tional Los Angeles is appropriate for
the vast majority of golfers.But,from a potential iability aspect,having a pedestrian
right of way literally framing the outside edge of e range on two sides,there is no way
to assure that there will not be a conflict at some pint in the future without some form of
protection.
The proposed retaining wall on the South side is a ostly structure that,frankly,does not
accomplish much.So we agree that constructing is wall is not all that critical.
However,to assure safety,there should be some £rm of protection for pedestrians on the
South side between the comer were the path turns n a southeasterly direction at the
western end and extending that protection back to ard the main range tee until the path
gets close to the point where the 36"stOlm drain ns underneath (about 130 yards off the
left end of the main tee)-see attachment.
One suggestion might be similar to a fence comm nly found behind home plate at a
baseball field.Specifically,there is vertical fence hat rises a certain height and then
turns outward toward home plate at an angle that ould something close to 30 degrees.
The fence may continue out straight until it ends 0 bend and extend across the top of the
pedestrian path to a point that is far enough across he path that shots from the range tee
have no realistic chance to fall directly on any part of the path.A conceptual sketch of
what this may look like is attached as a reference.Please note:This attachment is not to
be deemed any kind of official design as it is only onceptual.
On the western end of the range,we still suggest at some protection be place.Ifnot a
fence with mesh,then a very dense hedge row at I ast eight (8)feet tall with the
pedestrian path immediately on the West side oft hedge.The density of the hedge as a
replacement for the fencing must be such that it wi I knock down any ball that is hit into
it.In addition, this hedge should be placed imme ately next and parallel to the
pedestrian path.
Ifall of the fencing per the original plan from 200 and 2008 is installed or if some form
of a modified version such as that suggested withi this letter is installed,then the City
can be assured that they have taken all "reasonabl 'measures to insure the safety of
pedestrians on the path as it relates to conflicts wit errant golf balls.
We are not surprised by the request to modify the restrictions of this range area.The
Trump Organization has a reputation for excellence within the golf and hospitality
business and a restricted or "marginal"range experience does not mesh with that
standard.However,in our opinion,achieving exc lIenee at the expense of public safety
should not be deemed acceptable.
The length and width of the range at Trump Intern tional Los Angeles is appropriate for
the vast majority of golfers.But,from a potential iability aspect,having a pedestrian
right of way literally framing the outside edge of e range on two sides,there is no way
to assure that there will not be a conflict at some pint in the future without some form of
protection.
The proposed retaining wall on the South side is a ostly structure that,frankly,does not
accomplish much.So we agree that constructing is wall is not all that critical.
However,to assure safety,there should be some £rm of protection for pedestrians on the
South side between the comer were the path turns n a southeasterly direction at the
western end and extending that protection back to ard the main range tee until the path
gets close to the point where the 36"stOlm drain ns underneath (about 130 yards off the
left end of the main tee)-see attachment.
One suggestion might be similar to a fence comm nly found behind home plate at a
baseball field.Specifically,there is vertical fence hat rises a certain height and then
turns outward toward home plate at an angle that ould something close to 30 degrees.
The fence may continue out straight until it ends 0 bend and extend across the top of the
pedestrian path to a point that is far enough across he path that shots from the range tee
have no realistic chance to fall directly on any part of the path.A conceptual sketch of
what this may look like is attached as a reference.Please note:This attachment is not to
be deemed any kind of official design as it is only onceptual.
On the western end of the range,we still suggest at some protection be place.Ifnot a
fence with mesh,then a very dense hedge row at I ast eight (8)feet tall with the
pedestrian path immediately on the West side oft hedge.The density of the hedge as a
replacement for the fencing must be such that it wi I knock down any ball that is hit into
it.In addition, this hedge should be placed imme ately next and parallel to the
pedestrian path.
Ifall of the fencing per the original plan from 200 and 2008 is installed or if some form
of a modified version such as that suggested withi this letter is installed,then the City
can be assured that they have taken all "reasonabl 'measures to insure the safety of
pedestrians on the path as it relates to conflicts wit errant golf balls.
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This does not mean that we feel there is no threat of golf ball s being hit out of the range
area.In fact,we saw golf balls lying around the pedestrian paths during our visit to the
site -at a time when club restrictions,monitoring users of the range and signage were
supposedly being governed and promoted by the Trump Organization per the restrictions
put forth by the City.Installing the appropriate measures will protect those using the
paths from the range JF the City agrees to lift the restrictions.However,until such
protective measures are installed to the satisfaction of the City,it would be in the City's
best interest to keep the restrictions as defined in tact.
As an alternative,if the Trump Organization wishes to eliminate these measures of
protection or defer them until such time there is a conflict,then I suggest that the City
make them sign a waiver such that any pedestrians that may be injured by errant golf
balls while using the pedestrian trails around the driving range be the sole responsibility
of Trump International Golf Club.
Please feel free to call me if there are any questions (561-626-7812).
Sincerely
~
Kipp Schulties
President
Kipp Schulties Golf Design,Inc.
This does not mean that we feel there is no threat of golf ball s being hit out of the range
area.In fact,we saw golf balls lying around the pedestrian paths during our visit to the
site -at a time when club restrictions,monitoring users of the range and signage were
supposedly being governed and promoted by the Trump Organization per the restrictions
put forth by the City.Installing the appropriate measures will protect those using the
paths from the range JF the City agrees to lift the restrictions.However,until such
protective measures are installed to the satisfaction of the City,it would be in the City's
best interest to keep the restrictions as defined in tact.
As an alternative,if the Trump Organization wishes to eliminate these measures of
protection or defer them until such time there is a conflict,then I suggest that the City
make them sign a waiver such that any pedestrians that may be injured by errant golf
balls while using the pedestrian trails around the driving range be the sole responsibility
of Trump International Golf Club.
Please feel free to call me if there are any questions (561-626-7812).
Sincerely
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President
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