CC RES 2021-063 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-63
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISION "HHH"
TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND CONDITION NO.
Z.44 TO ALLOW LOT NO. 9 OF TRACT NO. 50667 TO BUILD
UP TO 26 FEET IN HEIGHT, AS MEASURED FROM THE
POINT OF ENTRY OF A PROPOSED SUBTERRANEAN
GARAGE AND EXTERIOR BASEMENT PATIO LEVEL,
LOCATED AT 32042 ISTHMUS VIEW DRIVE (CASE NO.
PLCU2021-0009).
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-53,
certifying Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 92-54,
92-55, 92-56, 92-57, approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) 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 fora Residential Planned
Development (RPD) consisting of a total of 83 single-family dwelling units, an 18-hole
public golf course, and public open space on 261.4 acres on what is now known as Trump
National Golf Club (the "Project"); and,
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1992, after finding that an appeal of the City's approval
of the project raised a substantial issue, the California Coastal Commission (CCC) denied
Coastal Permit No. 103, directed the landowners to redesign the Project to address the
concerns raised by the Coastal Commission staff, and remanded the Project back to the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes for reconsideration; and,
WHEREAS, on December 7, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 92-115 approving Addendum No. 1 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution
Nos. 92-116, 92-117, 92-118 and 92-119 approving Revisions to VTTM 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 to address
concerns raised by the CCC with regard to adequate provisions for public open space,
public access and habitat preservation; and,
WHEREAS, on April 15, 1993, the CCC approved the Revised Project by way of
Coastal Development Permit No. A-5-RPV-93-5 (i.e., Coastal Permit No. 103), subject to
additional conditions of approval; and,
WHEREAS, on October 5, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 93-89
approving Addendum No. 2 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 93-90, 93-91, 93-
92 and 93-93 re-approving VTTM Nos. 50666 and 50.667, Tentative Parcel Map Nos.
20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163, and Grading Permit No.
1541 to comply with a Court mandate to provide affordable housing in conjunction with
the project, pursuant to Government Code Section 65590; and,
WHEREAS, on November 5, 1993, the CCC adopted revised and expanded
findings in conjunction with the Revised Project; and,
WHEREAS, on September 6, 1994, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 94-
71 approving Addendum No. 3 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 94-72, 94-73,
94-74, 94-75, 94-76 and 94-77, approving Revision "A" to relocate the golf course
clubhouse from the area southwest of the School District property to an area north of Half
Way Point, locate the golf course maintenance facility and 4 affordable housing units
southeast of the corner of Palos Verdes Drive South and Paseo Del Mar, reduce of the
number of single family residential lots from 83 to 75 and increase the height of the golf
course clubhouse from 30 feet to 48 feet; and,
WHEREAS, on January 12, 1995, the CCC approved Coastal Development Permit
No. A-5-RPV-93-005A (i.e., Coastal Permit No. 103), thereby approving its first
amendment to the permit, subject to revised conditions of approval; and,
WHEREAS, on September 27, 1995, the CCC approved Coastal Development
Permit No. A-5-RPV-93-005A (i.e., Coastal Permit No. 103), thereby approving its second
amendment to the permit; and,
WHEREAS, on February 1, 1996, the CCC approved Coastal Development Permit
No. A-5-RPV-93-005A (i.e., Coastal Permit No. 103), thereby approving its third
amendment to the permit; and,
WHEREAS, on March 11, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96-15
approving Addendum No. 4 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 96-16, and 96-
17, approving Revision "B" to modify the approved alignment of Paseo del Mar ("A"
Street/"J" Bluff Road), revise the conditions of approval regarding several public trails,
and relocate the golf course clubhouse approximately 80 feet to the west of its previously
approved location; and,
WHEREAS, on July 11, 1996, the CCC approved Coastal Development Permit No.
A-5-RPV-93-005A (i.e., Coastal Permit No. 103), approving its fourth amendment to the
permit, subject to revised conditions of approval; and,
WHEREAS, on September 3, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96-
72 approving Addendum No. 5 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 96-73, 96-74,
96-75, 96-76 and 96-77, approving Revision "C" to relocate two single family residential
lots in VTTM 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 VTTM No.
50667 to single-level lots, revise the golf course layout, revise the public trail system,
combine parallel trails easements, construct a paved fire access road west of the Ocean
Terraces Condominiums and amend several conditions of approval and mitigation
measures to modify the required timing for compliance; and,
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WHEREAS, on September 9, 1997, the Planning Commission adopted P.C.
Resolution No. 97-44 approving Revision "D" to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 162
(RPD) to modify the minimum rear yard setbacks on lots 6 through 9 to provide an
adequate buffer between the proposed residences and the potential brush fires that may
occur on the adjacent habitat area; and,
WHEREAS, on April 21, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-32
approving Revision "E"to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) to modify
the bonding requirements for the golf course improvements; and,
WHEREAS, on June 16, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-59,
approving Revision "F" to modify the configuration of Streets "C" and "D" and Lot Nos. 1
through 13 of VTTM No. 50667 for the final location of the Foundation Setback Line and
revise Conditional Use Permit No. 162 (RPD) to address maximum building height; and,
WHEREAS, on July 14, 1998, the Planning Commission adopted P.C. Resolution
Nos. 98-26 and 98-27, recommending approval of Addendum No. 6 to EIR No. 36 and
Revision "G" to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) to the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, on August 18, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-76
approving Addendum No. 6 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 98-77, approving
Revision "G" to 1) increase the size of the clubhouse by 18% from 27,000 square feet to
32,927 square feet; 2) increase the size of the maintenance facility from 6,000 square
feet to 9,504 square feet; 3) a 2 foot increase in the upslope height of the maintenance
facility building; and, 4) relocate the maintenance building and reconfiguration of the
maintenance facility parking lot; and,
WHEREAS, on February 2, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99-10
approving Addendum No. 7 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 99-11, approving
Revision "H" to change 6 of the residential lots within VTTM No. 50667 from flat pad lots
to split level lots, lower the overall pad elevation for each lot, and lowering Street'B'within
the subdivision, lower the pad elevation for 6 other lots within the subdivision, and modify
the project's mitigation measures and conditions of approval to allow the permitted
construction hours for the entire Ocean Trails project to be expanded to include Sundays
through March 21, 1999; and,
WHEREAS, on May 4, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99-29
approving Addendum No. 8 to EIR No. 35 and adopted Resolution No. 99-30, approving
Revision "I" to change the design of the eastern portion of the golf course storm drain
facilities from a tunneled pipe system to the existing on-site La Rotonda Canyon: and,
WHEREAS, on June 2, 1999, Landslide C at the Ocean Trails site was re-
activated; and,
WHEREAS, on July 20, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99-55
approving Addendum No. 9 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 99-56, 99-57, 99-
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58, 99-59, and 99-60, approving Revision "J" to 1) revise the conditions requiring the
establishment of a maintenance district 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) permit the timing of the installation of ornamental
fencing on each residential lot be delayed until prior to issuance of certificate of
occupancy; 3) lower certain residential building pas and convert certain flat level building
pads to split-level pads in VTTM No. 50666; 4) increase the total building area of the
clubhouse by permitting a basement space; 5) revise the hours permitted for golf course
landscape gardening and maintenance by allowing the owner to submit a Maintenance
Plan; 6) delay the payment of traffic impact fees to prior to issuance of Building Permits
for any residential structure located in VTTM Nos. 50666 or 50667, whichever occurs first;
and that the document titled "Ocean Trails Conceptual Public Amenities and Coastal
Access Program, Rancho Palos Verdes Subregion No. 7" dated as received ty the City
on October 7, 1996 was approved as the final Public Amenities Plan, subject to various
conditions of approval; and,
WHEREAS, in October 1999, VTTM No. 50667 was recorded with the County of
Los Angeles; and,
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-27
approving Addendum No. 10 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2000-28,
approving Revision "K"to revise the Final Public Amenities Plan; approve 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; move the111
maintenance building; sewer monitoring at Landslide A be done at least once every 30
days; and the City Geologist approve a monitoring program with respect to Landslide A;
and,
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-38
certifying a Final Supplemental EIR to EIR No. 36, adopting a Mitigation Monitoring
Program, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopted Resolution
Nos. 2000-39 and 2000-40, approving Revision "L" to repair Landslide C; and,
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2000, the City Council approved Revision "M" to the
Project, 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 adopted Resolution
No. 2000-58, approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopted Resolution No.
2000-59, approving Revision "N" to change the design of the western portion of the golf
course drainage facilities from a tunneled pipe system to the existing onsite Forrestal
Canyon; and,
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2000, the Applicant withdrew the request for
Revision "0"; and,
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WHEREAS, on February 20, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2001-
14, approving Addendum No. 11 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 2001-15,
2001-16, 2001-17, and 2001-18, approving Revision "P" to extend the 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 adopted Resolution No. 2001-
11, approving Addendum No. 12 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 2001-12
and 2001-13, approving Revision "Q" to require the developer to reconstruct La Rotonda
Drive rather than resurfacing a portion of Palos Verdes Drive South from La Rotonda
Drive to the eastern City boundary; and,
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2001-
72, approving Addendum No. 13 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 2001-73
and 2001-74, approving Revision "R" to amend Condition 1-3 of VTTM Nos. 50666 and
50667, revising the deadline for the completion of La Rotonda Drive and setting a new
completion date for the improvements to Palos Verdes Driver South; and,
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2001, the City Council adopted Ordinance 370
(Revision "5"), amending certain provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
regarding the City's golf tax; and,
111 WHEREAS, on August 19, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2003-
70, approving Addendum No. 15 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2003-71,
approving Revision "T" Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) for an expansion
to the Clubhouse Building; and,
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2003-
90, approving Addendum No. 16 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2003-91,
approving Revision "U"to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course)for an expansion
to the Clubhouse Building; and,
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2004-27,
approving Addendum No. 17 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 2004-28, 2004-
29, 2004-30,, and 2004-31, approving Revision "V" to amend Conditional Use Permit No.
163 (Golf Course) to 1) exclude basement areas of one-story structures from the existing
30% "Maximum Habitable Space" requirement, but require that the basement habitable
area be added to the first floor habitable area in complying with the "Maximum Habitable
Space Square Footage" requirement; 2) change the height of Lot No. 2 to allow for a
subterranean garage; and 3) permit the construction of retaining walls and access to the
proposed subterranean garage; and,
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2005-62,
certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopted Resolution Nos. 2005-63, 2005-
64, 2005-65, and 2005-66, approving Revision "W', amending Conditional Use Permit
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Nos. 162 and 163, VTTM No. 50666, and Grading Permit No. 1541 to replace 16
residential lots with a new driving range in VTTM No. 50666; and,
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2005-
104, approving Addendum No. 18 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2005-105,
approving Revision "X" amending Conditional Use Permit No. 162 (RPD) to 1) allow a
change in the maximum habitable area for lots 26 through 29 in Tract No. 50667; 2) allow
a change in the maximum building height for lots 24 through 29 in Tract No. 50667; 3)
allow lots 24, 25 and 29 in Tract No. 50667 to grade and construct improvements over
existing 2:1 slope; 4) allow up to 30% of the front and rear façades of all two-story and
split-level structures to have a full two-story façade; and 5) to decrease the lot area of Lot
D within VTTM No. 50666 from 1.4 acres to 1.0 acres; and,
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2005-141, approving Addendum No. 19 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 2005-
142, 2005-143, approving Revision "Y" to allow a temporary 3-month opening of the golf
course and driving range to the, public and continue the Indemnity Agreement and
Easement Deed between the City and V.H. Property Corporation pertaining to the City's
acceptance of "Public Trail Easements" and the resolution accepting said public trail
easements to January 17, 2006; and,
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution 2006-25,
approving Addendum No. 20 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2006-26,
approving Revision "Z" to amend Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 3-month111
extension of the operation of the golf course and driving range on a temporary basis and
continued the public hearing for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf
Course) to address Waterfall no. 1 and a new back tee at Hole no. 2 to the May 2, 2006
City Council meeting; and,
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-31,
approving Addendum No. 21 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2006-32,
approving Revision "Z", amending Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) to allow
a change in the golf course design to permit an increase in height for Waterfall #1 and
new back tees on Hole no. 2; and,
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-55,
approving Addendum No. 22 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2006-56,
approving Revision "AA" to amend Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 3-
month extension to the operation to the golf course and driving range; and,
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006-
82, approving Addendum No. 23 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2006-83,
approving Revision "CC" to amend Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 3-
month extension to the operation of the golf course and driving range; and,
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-
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11, approving Addendum No. 24 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-12,
approving Revision "DD" to amend Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 2-
month extension to the operation of the golf course and driving range; and,
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-21,
approving Addendum No. 25 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-22,
approving Revision "EE" to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 162 (RPD) Conditions S-
2 and S-3 to permit Lot No. 10 to have a building height of 27 feet as measured from the
point of entry of a proposed subterranean garage level and exterior patio basement level,
while the remainder of the one-story residence maintains the existing required building
height of 16'; and,
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-
30, approving Addendum No. 26 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-31,
approving the appeal and Revision "BB" to Conditional Use Permit No. 162 (RPD) and
approving a Variance to allow a 70-foot tall flagpole; and,
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2007, the City Council approved a 4-week extension on
the Special Use Permit for the driving range; continued the public hearing for review of
the Revision "FF" to the May 1, 2007, City Council meeting; and directed Staff to bring
back the permanent opening of the golf course to City Council for final approval; and,
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-50,
approving Addendum No. 27 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-57,
approving Revision "FF" to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 6-month
extension to the operation of the driving range; and,
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-
112, approving Addendum No. 29 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-113
approving Revision "HH" to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an extension to the
operation of the driving range to December 4, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-
125, approving Addendum No. 31 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-126
approving Revision "KK" to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an extension to the
operation of the driving range to January 18, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2007-132, denying Revision "GG" to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) for a
12-foot-high ficus hedge located at the western edge of the existing driving range; and,
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008-
03, approving Addendum No. 32 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2008-04
approving Revision "LL"to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an extension to the operation
of the driving range to July 18, 2008; and,
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WHEREAS, on May 20, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008-41,
approving Addendum No. 34 to ER No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2008-42
approving Revision "MM" to allow lot 17 of Tract No. 50667 to grade and construct
improvements over existing 2:1 slopes; and,
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008-65,
approving Addendum No. 35 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 475U
approving Amendment No. 5 to extend the Development Agreement to October 22, 2008;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2008-66 approving Revision "NN" to Grading Permit No. 1541 to
allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to October 22, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2008-84, approving Addendum No. 36 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2008-
85 approving Revision "00" to allow lot 18 of Tract No. 50667 to grade and construct
improvements over existing 2:1 slopes; and,
WHEREAS, on October 21, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008-
103, approving Addendum No. 37 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 480U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to January 22, 2009; extended
VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and adopted
Resolution No. 2008-104, approving Revision "PP" to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow
an extension to the operation of the driving range to January 22, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-
04, approving Addendum No. 38 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 482U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to July 22, 2009; extended
VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and adopted
Resolution No. 2009-05, approving Revision "RR"to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an
extension to the operation of the driving range to July 22, 2009; and,
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2009-70, approving Addendum No. 39 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No.
499U, authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to March 17, 2010;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2009-71, approving Revision "SS"to Grading Permit No. 1541 to
allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to March 17, 2010; and,
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010-
18, approving Addendum No. 40 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 507U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2010;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2010-19, approving Revision "UU" to Grading Permit No. 1541
to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September 21, 2010; and,
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
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2010-85, approving Addendum No. 41 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No.
515U, authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to March 21, 2011;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2010-86, approving Revision "UU" to Grading Permit No. 1541
to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to March 21, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-
13, approving Addendum No. 42 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 519U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2011;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2011-14, approving Revision "WW' to Grading Permit No. 1541
to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September 21, 2011; and,
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-61,
denying Revision "TT" to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course), for proposed
ficus hedges on the driving range; and,
WHEREAS, September 20, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-
74, approving Addendum No. 43 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 525U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to March 21, 2012; extended
VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and adopted
Resolution No. 2011-75, approving Revision "XX"to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an
extension to the operation of the driving range to March 21, 2012; and,
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2011, the City Council received and filed a letter from
the Trump Organization withdrawing their application for Revision "YY" for a proposed
hedge at the western edge of the driving range; and,
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-
03, adopting Addendum No. 1 to Mitigated Negative Declaration; adopted Resolution No.
2012-04 approving Revision "ZZ" to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course), to
allow a New Zealand Christmas Tree hedge ranging in height from 6 feet to 9 feet-8inches
to be planted at the western edge of the driving range; and,
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-37,
approving Revision "QQ"to revise mitigation measures H-1, H-2, B-2, and B-4, 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,
remove the operational aspects governing the driving range, and to change the timing of
installation of 0.6 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub; and,
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-18,
approving Addendum No. 44 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 534U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2012;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2012-19, approving Revision "AAA" to Grading Permit No. 1541
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to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September 21, 2012; and,
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-55,
approving Addendum No. 45 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 537U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2014;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2012-56, approving Revision "BBB" to Grading Permit No. 1541
to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September 21, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2013-28,
approving Addendum No. 2 to the Mitigated Negative Declaration; adopted Resolution
No. 2013-29 approving Revision "CCC" to revise Condition K2-B of Conditional Use
Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) to delete the reference of the Applicant having to obtain
Coastal Commission approval of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species for the
proposed hedge on the driving range; and,
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2014-60, approving Addendum No. 46 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No.
561U, authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2016;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2014-61, approving Revision "DDD" to Grading Permit No. 1541
allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September 21, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-
36, approving Addendum No. 47 to ER No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 587U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2018;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution Nos. 2016-37 and 2016-38, approving Revision "EEE" to Grading
Permit No. 1541 to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September
21, 2018; and,
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2018, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes adopted Resolution No. 2018-39, approving Revision "FFF" to Conditional Use
Permit No.162 (RPD)to amend Condition No. Fl.0 (Resolution No. 2008-85)to remove
the requirement to build a solid 5-foot to 6-foot tall wall along the west property line
adjacent to the properties in the Portuguese Bend Club; consolidate the various
conditions of approval tied to the Project; and update,the 1997 Public Amenities Map;
and,
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2021-47, approving Addendum No. 48 to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and
adopted Resolution No. 2021-48 approving Revision "GGG" to Conditional Use Permit
No.162 (RPD) to allow Lot No. 11 to be constructed at 16 feet from pad of the one-story
structure, and 26 feet from the entry to a subterranean garage and exterior basement
patio areas, with a ridge height that does not exceed 16 feet above the existing pad
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elevation; and,
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2021 , Michael Mulligan submitted an application to
the City requesting approval of Revision "HHH" to Conditional Use Permit No.162
(RPD), to allow Lot No. 9 to be constructed at 16 feet from pad of the one-story structure,
and 26 feet from the entry to a subterranean garage and exterior basement patio areas,
provided that the ridge height does not exceed 16 feet above the existing pad elevation;
and,
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2021, Revision "HHH" was deemed complete for
processing; and,
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2021, a public notice was mailed to all property
owners within a 500-foot radius of the project site and published in the Peninsula News,
informing them of the public hearing and availability of the public notice on the City's
webpage; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et. seq., the City's
Local CEQA Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65952.5(e) (Hazardous Waste
and Substances Statement), on November 9, 2021, copies of the draft Addendum No.
111 49 to EIR No. 36 were distributed to the City Council in its City Council agenda packet
and on November 16, 2021, prior to taking action on the proposed Revision "HHH" to
the Trump National Golf Club project, the City Council independently reviewed and
considered the information and findings contained in Addendum No. 49 to EIR No. 36;
and,
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2021, the City Council held a public hearing to
consider Revision "HHH", at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity
to be heard and present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated
into this Resolution as set forth herein.
Section 2: The approved Revision "HHH" is to allow a change in the maximum
building height for Lot No. 9 of Tract No. 50667 by modifying Condition No. Z.44 as follows
(bold underline for text added and strikeout for text removed):
Z. 44. For purposes of identifying approved heights for all primary
111 structures within Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667, Lot Nos. 4 through 8 rand 12
through 13 are designated as Lot Type A. Lot Nos. 1 and 3 are designated Lot Type B.
Lot Nos. 14 through 17 and 30 through 36 are designated Lot Type C. Lot Nos. 18 through
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21 are designated Lot Type D. Lot Nos. 22 and 23 are designated Lot Type E. Lot No. 2
is designated Lot Type F. Lot Nos. 9 11, 24 and 25 are designated Lot Type G. Lot Nos.
26 through 29 are designated as Lot Type H. Lot No. 10 is designated as Lot Type I.
For reference purposes, Condition No. Z. 45 is listed below:
Z. 45. Building heights for all residential structures are limited as follows:
a. Lot Type A: 16'
b. Lot Type B: 15'
c. Lot Type C: 26'
d. Lot Type D: 16'from upper pad, and 26'from lower pad
e. Lot Type E: 21'from upper pad, and 26'from lower pad
f. Lot Type F: 15'from pad of the one-story structure, and 25.3'from the
entry to a subterranean garage provided that the ridge height does not exceed
15'from the pad of the one-story structure.
g. Lot Type G: 16'from pad of the one-story structure, and 26'from the
entry to a subterranean garage and exterior basement patio areas, provided
that the ridge height does not exceed 16'from the pad of the one-story
structure.
h. Lot Type H: 26'from pad of the two-story structure, and 36'from the
exterior grade of the basement patio area, provided that the patio area is
located in the side yard and that the ridge height does not exceed 26'from the
pad of the two- story structure.
i. Lot Type I: 16' from pad of the one-story structure, and 27'from the entry
to a subterranean garage and exterior basement patio areas, provided that the
ridge height does not exceed 16'from the pad of the one-story structure.
Section 3: Pursuant to Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code § 17.60.050(A)
(Conditional Use Permit), in approving the request for Revision "HHH", the City Council
hereby finds and determines that:
a. As previously approved through CUP Revisions "V", "X", "EE", and "GGG"
(Resolution Nos. 2004-29, 2005-105, 2007-22, and 2021-48), the City Council
determined that the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate a
subterranean garage and exterior basement patio area, 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. Given the adjacent land uses,
project site location, and design, the approval of Revision "HHH" is a minor
change in the conditions of approval to modify the lot type for Lot No. 9 of Tract
No. 50667 and does not change this determination.
b. As previously approved through CUP Revisions "V," "X," "EE," and "GGG"
(Resolution Nos. 2004-29, 2005-105, 2007-22, and 2021-48), the City Council
determined that the site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways
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sufficient to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use.
The approval of Revision "HHH" for a minor change to modify the lot type for
Lot No. 9 of Tract No. 50667 will not cause any additional traffic-related
impacts.
c. As previously approved by the City Council through CUP Revisions "V," "X,"
"EE," and "GGG" (Resolution Nos. 2004-29, 2005-105, 2007-22, and 2021-48),
the City Council determined that there will be no significant adverse effect on
adjacent property or the permitted use thereof as a result of the proposed
subterranean garage and exterior basement patio area. The approval of
Revision "HHH" for a minor change to modify the lot type for Lot No. 9 of Tract
No. 50667 will not be readily visible,from neighboring properties nor the public
right-of-way in the vicinity. In addition, the maximum roof ridgeline of the
proposed residence will not increase, in which there will be no significant
change in appearance of the structure from what is currently permitted.
d. As previously approved by the City Council through CUP Revisions "V,"
"X," "EE," and "GGG" (Resolution Nos. 2004-29, 2005-105, 2007-22, and
2021-48), the City Council determined that the proposal is not contrary to the
General Plan. The approval of Revision "HHH" for a minor change to modify
the lot type for Lot No. 9 of Tract No. 50667 is consistent with the General Plan
Land Use Policy No. 9 (p. L-8), to "enforce height controls to reasonably
minimize view obstructions" as the maximum roof ridgeline of the proposed
residence will not increase.
e. As previously approved by the City Council through CUP Revisions "V," "X,"
"EE," and "GGG" (Resolution Nos. 2004-29, 2005-105, 2007-22, and 2021-48),
the City Council determined that the site is located within the "Natural",
"Socio/cultural", and "Urban Appearance" overlay control districts established
by Municipal Code Chapter 17.40, and golf course project complies with all
applicable requirements of that chapter. The approval of Revision "HHH" for a
minor change to modify the lot type for Lot No. 11 of Tract No. 50667 does not
change this determination.
f. As previously approved by the City Council through CUP Revisions "V," "X,"
"EE," and "GGG" (Resolution Nos. 2004-29, 2005-105, 2007-22, and 2021-48),
the City Council determined that necessary conditions related to the RPD and
Mitigation Monitoring Programs adopted through EIR No. 36 to protect the
health, safety, and general welfare, have been imposed. The approval of
Revision "HHH" for a minor change to modify the lot type for Lot No. 9 of Tract
No. 50667 does not change this determination.
Section 4: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, Minutes and other records of proceedings, the City Council
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby adopts Resolution No. 2021-63, thereby
approving Revision "HHH"to the Trump National Golf Club project Conditional Use Permit
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to amend Condition No. Z.44 to allow Lot No. 9 of Tract No. 50667 to build up to 26 feet
in height, as measured from the point of entry of a proposed subterranean garage and
exterior basement patio level, subject to the conditions of approval in the attached Exhibit
'A,' which is incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 5: Any challenge to this Resolution and the findings set forth therein, must
be filed within the 90-day statute of limitations set forth in Code of Civil Procedure§1094.6
and §17.86.100(B) of the RPVMC.
Section 6: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage, approval, and adoption of
this Resolution, and shall cause this Resolution and her certification to be entered in the
Book of Resolutions of the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 16th day of November 2021.
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Eric Alegria, May..
Attest:
eres kaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that
the above Resolution No. 2021-63, was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at
a regular meeting thereof held on November 16, 2021.
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eresa a kaoka, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-63
EXHIBIT 'A'
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
REVISION “HHH” (PLCU2021-0009)
TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
A. GENERAL
1. Within 30 days of approval of Revision "HHH," the developers shall submit, in
writing, a statement that they have read, understand, and agree to all of the
conditions of approval contained in this exhibit.
2. Approval of this Revision "HHH" is conditioned upon the Applicant entering into
an agreement with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes within 20 days of the date of this
approval, subject to approval by the City Attorney, to indemnify and defend the
City against all damages, claims, judgements, and litigation costs, including,
without limitation, attorney's fees awarded to a prevailing party, arising from the
approval of the project and all issues related thereto.
B. AFFORDABLE HOUSING
On-Site
1. In conjunction with Vesting Tentative Tract Map 50667, the developer shall
provide a minimum of 4 dwelling units on-site as rental housing, which shall be
affordable to very low to low income households. These units shall be provided
on-site in conjunction with development of the golf course. Each unit shall
contain at least 850ft² of living space and two bedrooms. A minimum of 2
enclosed parking spaces shall be provided for each unit. The units shall be
available for rent prior to the opening of the 18-hole golf course. A covenant
which guarantees that the affordable units shall not revert to market rate for a
minimum period of 30 shall be recorded no later than the date of recordation of
the final map.
Project management, including tenant selection and income monitoring, shall
be provided in a manner to be approved by the City. First priority for the units
shall be given to very low to low income employees of the Ocean Trails project.
Second priority shall be given to persons withi n very low to low income levels
working within four miles of the City's coastal zone. Third priority shall be given
to persons within very low to low income levels, regardless of the location of
employment (if employed).
a. The total number of on-site market-rate dwelling units shall be limited to
one dwelling unit per buildable acre of land. However, as an incentive
to the developer to provide affordable housing, the 4 affordable dwelling
units to be provided on-site shall be allowed to exceed the one dwelling
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unit per buildable acre maximum. However, in no event shall more than 63
units (both market-rate and affordable) be constructed on the total project
site, which includes Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 50666 and 50667.
b. The on-site affordable housing units shall be located near the
southeast intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and Paseo Del
Mar, provided that mechanical methods including, but not limited to
de-watering wells, are utilized to ensure a minimum factor of safety
of 1.5 for the affordable housing units. Additionally, no portion of the
affordable housing units shall be located in areas currently zoned Open
Space Hazard (OH). If the developer is unable to provide for a
minimum factor of safety of 1.5 using mechanical methods, or if the
location of the affordable housing complex is modified for any other
reason, the developer shall submit an application for a revision to this
Conditional Use Permit, for review and approval by the Planning
Commission and City Council PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF ANY
FINAL MAP, OR ISSUANCE OF THE GRADING PERMIT,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
c. The size, height, design and placement of the affordable housing
complex shall substantially conform to the plans reviewed by the
Planning Commission, which are entitled "Ocean Trails Clubhouse"
(site plan, floor plans and elevations), prepared by Klages Carter Vail
and Partners, dated May 1, 1994 and dated as received by the City on
August 5, 1994. However, the required parking shall be modified to
include a minimum of eight (8) enclosed garage spaces, pursuant to
Condition D.1 above. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS
FOR THE COMPLEX, the final design of the affordable housing
complex shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development. The developer of the affordable housing
complex shall be required to participate in any Design Review
Committee ("DRC") or similar body processes in place at the City at the
time development and construction plans for the affordable housing
units are submitted.
d. The unenclosed guest parking spaces associated with the affordable
housing complex shall be designed in such a manner as to blend with
the single family residential appearance of the complex. PRIOR TO THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE COMPLEX, the final
design of the guest parking spaces shall be submitted for review and
approval of the Director of Community Development.
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Off-Site
2. In conjunction with Vesting Tentative Tract Map 50666, the developer shall provide
a minimum of 2 dwelling units off-site as rental housing, which shall be affordable
to very low to low income households. The off-site units shall be located in the City,
either within the City's coastal zone or within three miles thereof, and shall not
already be designated for or used by persons or families of very low to moderate
income levels. The units shall contain at least 850ft² of habitable space and two
bedrooms. The units shall be available for rent within 30 days after the issuance of
the Department of Real Estate's "White Report" for Tract No. 50666 and prior to
the sale of any residential lot within Tract No. 50666. The developer shall notify
the City within 5 business days after the Department of Real Estate issues the
"White Report". The units shall remain affordable to very low to low income
households for a period of at least thirty years after initial occupancy at the
affordable rate.
Project management, including tenant selection and income monitoring, shall be
provided in a manner to be approved by the City. First priority for the units shall be
given to very low to low income employees of the Ocean Trails project. Second
priority shall be given to persons within very low to low levels working within four
miles of the City's coastal zone. Third priority shall be given to persons within very
low to low income levels, regardless of the location of employment (if employed}.
C. ARCHAEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY
1. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS, the project archaeologist shall
submit a protocol to the City for monitoring and for the discovery of archaeological
resources. A qualified archaeologist shall make frequent inspections during the
rough grading operation to further evaluate cultural resources on the site. If
archaeological resources are found, all work in the affected area shall be stopped
and the resources shall be removed or preserved. All "finds" shall be reported
to the Director of Community Development immediately. All archaeological finds
shall be first offered to the City for preservation. At the completion of grading,
the project archaeologist shall submit a report detailing finds, if any.
2. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS, the project paleontologist shall
submit a protocol to the City for monitoring and for the discovery of paleontological
resources, A qualified paleontologist shall be present during all rough grading
operations to further evaluate pre-historic resources on the site. If paleontological
resources are found, all work in the affected areas shall be temporarily suspended
and the resources shall be removed and preserved. All "finds" shall be
immediately reported to the Director of Environmental Resources. All
paleontological finds shall be first offered to the City for preservation. At the
completion of grading, the project paleontologist shall submit a report detailing
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findings, if any.
D. BIOLOGY
1. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS, OR PRIOR THE
RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, whichever occurs first, the developer
shall submit a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for review and comment by
local wildlife and habitat preservation groups, and subject to approval by the
Planning Commission.
(Resolution Nos. 2005-143: E1, 2016-08: N1)
2. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS, the project biological monitor
shall submit a protocol to the City for the monitoring of biological resources in
conformance with the Habitat Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact
Report No. 36. A qualified biologist shall be present during all rough grading
operations to verify and ensure compliance with mitigation measures
contained in Environmental Impact Report No. 36, Supplements thereto, and
project certified Mitigated Negative Declarations, for preservation of biological
resources, and conformance with the conditions and requirements of the
Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) as described in Condition D.1 above.
3. All construction activities (i.e. grading) will be minimized to the extent feasible
within 300’ of habitat occupied by the gnatcatcher and/or cactus wren during the
breeding season.
4. Construction-related noise levels above 60 decibels A-weighted Leq hourly in or
adjacent to suitable habitat for the gnatcatcher and/or cactus wren shall be avoided
and minimized year-round to the maximum extent practicable, but particularly
during the breeding season (February 15-August 15).
5. Gnatcatcher and cactus wren surveys will be conducted by a qualified biological
monitor possessing a valid 10(a) permit (for the gnatcatcher) and will be subject to
Service approval.
6. A minimum of two pre-construction surveys will be conducted in all suitable habitat
within 300’ of the project site. The first survey will be one week prior to
construction activities and the last survey will occur no more than 3 days prior to
beginning construction or grading for this project.
7. The Wildlife Agencies will be notified immediately of any gnatcatchers and/or
cactus wrens detected during surveys. The Wildlife Agencies and the project
proponent will coordinate on a strategy (e.g., noise monitoring plan, noise
attenuation barriers, etc.) to avoid and minimize impacts to gnatcatchers and/or
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cactus wrens occurring within 300’ of the project site.
8. A survey report will be provided to the Service upon completion of the final survey.
The survey report will contain the date, time, and weather conditions, and all
gnatcatcher, cactus wren and brown-headed cowbird ( Molothrus atery detections
will be plotted on a suitably-scaled topographic map of the survey area.
9. The biological monitor will be present during construction activities. The biological
monitor will have authority to halt localized construction activities if a gnatcatcher
or cactus wren nest is discovered within or adjacent to the project area, and will
contact the Wildlife Agenci es immediately. If a nest is discovered, construction
activities will be restricted within 300’ of the next until the nestlings fledge or
unless other impact reduction measures, to the satisfaction of the Service, are
implemented.
10. Dust resulting from construction in or adjacent to the project site shall be minimized
using biologically sound techniques (e.g., earth watering).
E. BONDS
1. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS, the developer shall
post a bond, cash deposit, or other City-approved security to guarantee
substantial vegetative cover and maintenance of all finish graded lots which
have not been sold for development.
2. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF EACH FINAL MAP OR ISSUANCE OF THE
GRADING PERMIT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, the developer shall post
a bond, cash deposit, or other City-approved security to ensure the completion
of all common area improvements including: rough grading, landscaping,
irrigation, public trails, drainage facilities, and other site feature as per
approved plans.
3. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF EACH FINAL MAP OR ISSUANCE OF THE
GRADING PERMIT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, the developer shall
post a bond, cash deposit, or other City-approved security to ensure the
completion of all golf course, clubhouse and related improvements,
including: rough grading, landscaping, irrigation, public trails, habitat
restoration, drainage facilities, and other site features as per approved
plans.
4. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF EACH FINAL MAP OR ISSUANCE OF THE
GRADING PERMIT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, the developer shall post
a bond, cash deposit, or other City approved security to cover costs for
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construction of a sanitary sewer system, in an amount to be determined by the
Director of Public Works.
5. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF A FINAL MAP, COMMENCEMENT
OF WORK ON THE WATER SYSTEM SERVING THE SITE , or
issuance of grading permits, the developer must submit a labor and materials
bond in addition to either:
a. An agreement and faithful performance bond in the amount estimated by
the Director of Public Works and guaranteei ng the installation of the water
system; or
b. An agreement and other evidence satisfactory to the Director of Public
Works indicating that the developer has entered into a contract with the
servicing water utility to construct the water system, as required, and
has deposited with such water utility a security guaranteeing payment
for the installation of the water system.
6. A maintenance bond in an amount satisfactory to the City shall be provided to
ensure that the drainage improvements shall be maintained to City's
reasonable satisfaction until such time as the 18 hole golf course opens to the
public and becomes fully operational and is able to undertake said
maintenance.
7. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP OR COMMENCEMENT OF
WORK ON THE STREET SYSTEM FOR THE SITE, WHICHEVER OCCURS
FIRST, the developer shall post a bond, cash deposit, or other City-approved
security to cover costs for the full improvements of all proposed on-site and off-
site streets and related improvements, in an amount to be determined by the
Director of Public Works. The bonding for said improvements may be posted
in conjunction with the phasing plan as per Resolution No. 2005-62, Mitigation
Measure B.1.
8. The developer shall be responsible for repairs to any public streets which may
be damaged during development of the tract. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF
GRADING PERMITS, the developer shall post a bond, cash deposit or City-
approved security, in an amount sufficient to cover the costs to repair any
damage to streets and appurtenant structures as a result of this development.
9. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE FIRST
RESIDENCE WITHIN TRACT NO. 50666 OR TRACT NO. 50667,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, the developer shall post a security, bond, or
cash deposit acceptable to the City in an amount to be determined by the
Director of Public Works to cover the project's fair share of the cost of
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signalizing the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and Forestall Drive at
Paseo Del Mar, and the intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and La
Rotonda Drive.
10. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of all public trails
specified in Conditions K.4 through K .19 and shall provide a bond, or other
money surety for the construction of such public trails in an amount to be
determined by the Director of Public Works. Construction of said trails shall
coincide with the rough grading activity within each workable phase and shall
be completed upon acceptance of all street improvements by the City.
Dedication of the public trails shall occur at the time the Final Map is recorded.
11. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, a bond, cash deposit, or
combination thereof, shall be posted to cover costs to establish survey
monumentation, in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public Works.
12. The owners of the golf course parcels, and any successors in interest, shall
maintain to the City's reasonable satisfaction all public parks, trails and open space
areas (Lots A, B, C, D, E, G, H, and J). PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF EITHER
FINAL MAP NO. 50666 OR NO. 50667, subject to review and approval by the City
Attorney and the Director of Community Development, a Declaration of
Restrictions to this effect shall be recorded against the golf course parcels of the
tract. In addition, a maintenance bond in an amount satisfactory to the City shall be
provided to ensure that the owners of the golf course parcels, and any successors in
interest, maintain to the City's reasonable satisfaction all public parks, trails and open
space areas (Lots A, B, C, D, E, G, H, and J) to City's reasonable satisfaction until
such time as the 18 hole golf course opens to the public and becomes fully
operational and is able to undertake said maintenance.
13. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP OR ISSUANCE OF
GRADING PERMITS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, a bond, cash deposit,
or combination thereof, shall be posted to cover costs for any geologic hazard
abatement and grading in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public
Works
F. CLUBHOUSE
1. The golf clubhouse shall be located west of the terminus of Street "A" (Paseo Del
Mar extension), in the area generally described as east of Forrestal Canyon, south
of the single family Lot Nos. 6, 7, and 8 located on Street "B", and north of Half
Way Point Park, as shown on "Site Plan for Conditional Use Permit Amended
Map No. 2," dated June 19, 1996, prepared by ESCO Engineering Service
Corporation, and dated as received by the City on August 2, 1996. No portion of
the golf course clubhouse shall be located in areas currently zoned Open Space
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Hazard (OH).
A minimum factor of safety of 1.5 shall be demonstrated for the clubhouse
structure. If the developer is unable to provide for a minimum factor of safety of
1.5 using mechanical methods, including but not limited to de-watering wells, or if
the clubhouse location is modified for any other reason, the developer shall submit
an application for a revision to this Conditional Use Permit, for review and approval
by the Planning Commission and City Council PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF ANY
FINAL MAP.
2. The size, height, design and placement of the clubhouse shall substantially
conform to the plans reviewed by the City Council, which are entitled "Proposed
Club House Expansion and Remodel", prepared by Envirotechno, dated June 11,
2003 and dated as received by the City on October 30, 2003. The maximum size
of the Clubhouse shall be 41,281ft². Any increases to the size of the structure shall
require approval of an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit by the City
Council. Further, the Basement Space can only be utilized provided that the
developer obtains all necessary approvals and permits from the Building
Department and Fire Department.
3. The public rest rooms on the lower level of the clubhouse shall be increased in
size to include a minimum of 4 water closets in the women's facility and 1 water
closet and 2 urinals in the men's facility. The design, orientation and signage of this
facility shall clearly encourage use by the public visiting the adjacent park and
access trails. The final design of the public rest rooms shall be subject to the
review and approval of the Director of Community Development.
4. The height of the clubhouse shall not exceed 30’ in height, as measured from the
highest point of finished grade to the main ridgeline and 38’ in height, as measured
from the grade adjacent to the lowest foundation of the structure to the main ridge
line. However, the stairway tower and two chimneys may exceed the 30’ height
limit, but shall not exceed a maximum height of 38’, as measured from the highest
point of finished grade to the top of the roof feature and 46’, as measured from the
grade adjacent to the lowest foundation of the structure to the top of the roof
feature, in order to provide articulation and visual interest to the building.
G. COMPLETION PER APPROVED PLANS
1. The developer shall designate appropriate workable phases (portions of the
development to include adjoining areas of grading, construction of the
clubhouse and associated improvements, streets of access, finish grading
phases, supporting off-site improvements and on-site drainage and utility
improvements) that shall be subject to approval by the Director of Community
Development and the Director of Public Works, PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE
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OF GRADING PERMIT.
2. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS, a construction plan shall
be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval.
Said plan shall include, but not be limited to a phasing plan, limits of grading,
estimated length of time for rough grading and construction of improvements,
location of construction trailers, construction signs and equipment storage areas
and the location and type of temporary utilities.
3. Any workable phase not under construction which has been scarified through
grading operations shall be irrigated and landscaped within 90 days of grading.
Temporary irrigation lines may be approved by the Director of Community
Development.
4. No building permits shall be issued prior to finish grading within the approved
workable phase of the site in which each lot is located and until the Director
of Community Development has determined that all drainage facilities and
common area and off-site improvements in the workable phase of the site and
necessary for development of the phase in the approved construction plan in
which the lots or structures are located are completed, to the extent that the
lots or structures are accessible and able to support development.
5. All lots within each approved workable phase of the tract shall be graded
concurrently.
6. The developer shall participate in any Design Review Committee ("DRC") or similar
body processes in place at the City at the time development and construction plans
for the clubhouse, golf course, and related facilities are submitted to the City.
7. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS AND/OR BUILDING
PERMITS, a program to control and prevent dust and windblown earth problems
shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and
approval. Methods may include, but shall not be limited to, onsite watering and
vegetative planting. As part of the control plan, if feasible, the water used to control
fugitive dust shall not be taken from primary potable water sources. Instead, the
developer shall explore other options such as using reclaimed "grey water" or
other non-potable water to control dust on the site during construction, subject to
the review and approval of the Director of Community Development and the Los
Angeles County Health Department.
8. The hours of operation for grading and construction activities shall be limited from
Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm and Saturday, 9am to 5pm. No grading or
construction activities shall be conducted on Sunday or legal holidays specified in
Section 17.96.920 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code. Trucks and
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other construction vehicles shall not park, queue and/or idle at the project site or
in the adjoining public rights-of-way before 7:00 AM, Monday through Saturday, in
accordance with the permitted hours of construction stated above.
9. Flagmen shall be used during all construction activities, as required by the Director
of Public Works.
10. The use of a rock crusher on the site is prohibited.
11. Noncompliance with the above construction and/or grading restrictions shall be
grounds for the City to stop work immediately on the property.
H. DESIGN OF THE GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGE
1. The design and layout of the 18 hole golf course shall substantially conform to the
plans reviewed by the Planning Commission, which are entitled "Site Plan for
Conditional Use Permit Amended Map No. 2," dated June 19, 1996, prepared by
ESCO Engineering Service Corporation, and dated as received by the City on
August 2, 1996. PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE GOLF COURSE, the final design of the golf course shall be submitted for
review by the Director of Community Development and subsequently submitted for
review and approval by the City Council for compliance with the plan referenced in
this condition. The final design of the golf course shall identify the layout of the golf
course holes and other improvements, including drainage structures, utility
easements, golf cart paths, public trails and beach access. Wherever possible, the
final design of the golf course shall minimize any conflict between the use of the
golf holes and the public trails.
2. Any changes in the project which results in significant changes in the development
characteristics of the approved conceptual plan per Condition H.1 above, shall
require that an application for a revision to the Conditional Use Permit be filed. The
scope of the review shall be limited to the request for modification of any items
reasonably related to the request, and shall be subject to approval by the City
Council. Before any minor changes are made to the development, the Director of
Community Development shall report to the City Council a determination of
significance.
3. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, any additional acreage needed
to increase the size or area for the golf course and related uses shall be obtained
by reducing the acreage currently designated for residential purposes within Tract
50666, Tract 50667, or a combination thereof, provided a minimum of 30% of the
area within each tract remains for Common Open Space. Any additional acreage
needed to increase the area of the golf course shall not result in a reduction in the
acreage of land to be dedicated or restricted for public open space uses as shown
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on the approved Ocean Trails Plan.
4. Any artificial water features (water hazards, fountains, artificial lakes, etc.)
associated with the golf course are subject to review and approval by the Director
of Community Development, PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A GRADING
PERMIT. Such features shall be permitted, subject to the conditions that they be
lined to prevent percolation of water into the soil and are charged with reclaimed
and appropriately treated water when available from related uses after such
features are initially established. The reclaimed water stored in any artificial water
features shall be used to supplement the irrigation systems required to maintain
the golf course. The operation of the water features and reclaimed water shall be
subject to all applicable health code requirements. If there are any violations in this
condition of approval, or if such features create a public nuisance at any time
(visual appearance, odor, etc.). Approval of such features may be revoked
through a public hearing before the Planning Commission, where mitigation
including draining, filling, and re- landscaping may be imposed.
5. Any accessory structures associated with the golf course, including but not limited
to a snack shop, convenience and comfort facilities, or similar structures, shall not
exceed 16’ in height unless a minor revision to the Conditional Use Permit and a
Variance are granted by the Planning Commission.
6. The design and layout of the driving range shall substantially conform to the plans
reviewed by the City Council, which are entitled "Ocean Trails Driving Range/Lot
Layout Proposed amendment Tentative Tract No. 50666, dated February 2,
2005", prepared by ESCO Engineering Service Corporation. PRIOR TO
COMMENCEMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DRIVING RANGE, the
final design/grading permit of the golf course shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Director of Community Development for compliance with the plan
referenced in this condition. The final design/grading plan of the driving range
shall identify the layout of the driving range and other improvements, including
drainage structures, utility easements, golf cart paths, and public trails. Wherever
possible, the final design of the driving range shall minimize any conflict between
the use of the golf holes and the public trails.
7. Any changes in the project which results in significant changes in the development
characteristics of the approved conceptual plan per Condition H.6 above, shall
require that an application for a revision to the Conditional Use Permit be filed.
The scope of the review shall be limited to the request for modification of any
items reasonably related to the request, and shall be subject to approval by the
City Council. Before any minor changes are made to the development, the Director
of Community Development shall report to the City Council a determination of
significance.
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8. Subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department, the
City Geologist and the City's Water Feature Consultant, per Revision "Z" to CUP
No. 163, the Applicant shall be permitted to raise the height of Waterfall #1 and
the Back Tees of Hole #2 according to the "As-Built Topography Plans", dated
September 8, 2005 and November 4, 2005, which were prepared by ESCO
Engineering Service Corporation. The shrubs planted adjacent to and immediately
north of the Back Tees of Hole #2 shall be removed. No landscaping shall be
planted in the immediate vicinity of the Back Tees of Hole #2 that exceeds the
height of the tee elevation and all landscaping in the immediate vicinity shall be
maintained at a height not to exceed the tee height.
I. DRIVING RANGE
1. Revision "EEE", as approved by the City Council on August 16, 2016, permits a
temporary opening of the driving range to September 21, 2018.
2. The Applicant may open the driving range to the public for a temporary period
through September 21, 2018. The Applicant shall operate the site under a public
safety plan, approved by the Director of Community Development and the City
Geologist. Such Plan shall clearly designate any hazardous areas that may be
unsafe. The plan shall show how these areas are signed, fenced and/or secured
from public access. The plan shall also show how participants of the Golf Course
and the public visiting the site will be able to traverse the site without entering into
these hazardous secured areas. During the temporary operation, all of the
improvements needed in the plan shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the
Director of Community Development and the City's Geologist. Community
Development Staff, Public Works Staff and/or the City's Geologist will be visiting
the site during the temporary operation to verify compliance with this condition and
the Safety Plan. The Director of Community Development may revoke this
temporary permit at any time if, in the opinion of the Director of Community
Development, the City Geologist or the Director of Public Works, the temporary
operation may have an adverse effect on the public health, safety and welfare.
3. Maintenance and/or other project related vehicles shall be prohibited from using
the temporary dirt road that runs parallel and adjacent to Palos Verdes Drive South
within VTTM No. 50666.
4. During the two-year extension of the temporary opening of the driving range, which
was approved through Revision "EEE", every 6-months, the Applicant shall submit
a written report on the status of the driving range and Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 50666 to the attention of the City's Deputy Director of Community Development.
Said status report shall include 1) a description of the Applicant's efforts and
progress in obtaining the California Coastal Commission's approval of a Coastal
Permit for the driving range and flag pole; 2) a list of all outstanding remaining
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items to be completed/constructed in order to secure permanent opening of the
driving range along with an estimated schedule of completing such items; and 3)
a list of all other outstanding items to complete within Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 50666, including, but not limited to, the completion of all public amenities,
dedication of open space, construction of infrastructure to support the subdivision,
and submittal of the Final Map for tract 50666, along with an estimated schedule
for completing such items. The first 6-month status report shall be submitted
between March 14, 2017 and March 21, 2017, the second 6-month report shall be
submitted between September 14, 2017 and September 21, 2017, the third 6-
month report shall be submitted between March 14, 2018 and March 21, 2018,
and the fourth 6-month report shall be submitted between September 14, 2018
and September 21, 2018. If during any time of the two-year period, the Applicant
obtains final permanent opening of the driving range, then subsequent status
reports will no longer be required. All status reports submitted by the Applicant will
be made available to the City Council and the public by City Staff.
J. DRAINAGE
1. Drainage plans and necessary support documents to comply with the following
requirements must be submitted for approval by the Director of Public Works PRIOR TO
THE RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF
GRADING PERMITS, OR COMMENCEMENT OF WORK ON THE DRAINAGE
SYSTEM WITHIN EACH APPROVED PHASE OF THE PROJECT, WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST:
a. Provide drainage facilities in accordance with the Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan to remove any flood hazard to the satisfaction of the
Director of Public Works and dedicate and show easements on the Final
Map.
b. Eliminate sheet overflow and ponding or elevate the floors of any structures,
with all openings in the foundation walls to at least 12” above the finished
pad grade.
c. Provide drainage facilities to protect the residential lots and golf course from
high velocity scouring action.
d. Provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties.
e. Redirect high flow runoff away from the natural drainage courses and
retain low flows to maintain adequate soil moisture conditions.
f. Provide drainage facilities to remove any flood hazard to the satisfaction of
the Director of Public Works and dedicate and show easements on the Final
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Map.
g. All on-site surface drainage shall be directed away from the bluff top to
minimize erosion and to protect sensitive plant habitat on the bluff face.
2. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS, OR PRIOR TO
RECORDATION OF A FINAL TRACT MAP, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST,
the developer shall submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. The post-
construction portion Storm Water Pollution Plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the Planning Commission. The Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan shall incorporate by detail or reference appropriate post-construction Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to:
a. Implement, 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;
b. Maximize to the maximum extent practicable, the percentage of
permeable surfaces to allow more percolation of storm water into the
ground;
c. Minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, the amount of storm water
directed to impermeable areas;
d. Minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, parking lot pollution
through the use of appropriate BMPs, such as retention, infiltration and
good housekeeping;
e. 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
f. Provide for appropriate permanent controls to reduce storm water
pollutant load produced by the development site to the maximum extent
practicable.
3. Furthermore, the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall contain requirements
to be adhered to during project construction. The pre-construction Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Public
Works. These practices include:
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a. Include erosion and sediment control practices;
b. Address multiple construction activity related pollutants;
c. Focus on BMPs such as source minimization, education, good
housekeeping, good waste management, and good site planning;
d. Target construction areas and activities with the potential to generate
significant pollutant loads;
e. Require retention on the site, to the maximum extent practicable, of
sediment, construction waste, and other pollutants from construction
activity;
f. 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;
g. Require, to the maximum extent practicable, use of structural drainage
controls to minimize the escape of sediment and other pollutants from the
site.
h. Require, to the maximum extent practicable, containment of runoff from
equipment and vehicle washing at construction sites, unless treated to
remove sediments and pollutants.
4. In accordance with Section 1601 and 1602 of the California Fish and Game
Code, the State Department of Fish and Game, 350 Golden Shore, Long
Beach, California 90802, telephone (310) 435-7741, shall be notified a
minimum of 2 weeks PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK WITHIN THE
NATURAL DRAINAGE COURSES CROSSING THE SITE.
5. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shall be contacted PRIOR TO
ALTERATION OF ANY DRAINAGE COURSES ON-SITE to determine
jurisdiction .and permit requirements, if any, with respect to Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (as amended 1984).
6. All storm drain facilities shall be designed PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE
FINAL MAP and constructed where feasible so as to be accepted for
maintenance by the Los Angeles County Public Works Department, Flood
Control Division, subject to review and approval by the Director of Public
Works. All facilities not in accepted by the County shall comply with Condition
H.5.
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7. The owners of the golf course/driving range parcels, and any successors in
interest, shall maintain to the City's reasonable satisfaction all drainage outlet
structures that are not accepted for maintenance by the Los Angeles County
Public Works Department Flood Control Division, that carry storm water
generated by, or passing through, the residential or golf course/driving range
areas on the site to the ocean. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF EITHER
FINAL MAP NO. 50666 OR NO. 50667, subject to review and approval by the
City Attorney and the Director of Community Development, a Declaration of
Restrictions to this effect shall be recorded against the golf course parcels of
the tract.
8. All drainage swales and any other on-grade drainage facilities, including
gunite, shall be of earth tone color and shall be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Community Development PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING
PERMITS.
9. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS, the developer shall submit a
hydrology study to the Director of Public Works to determine any adverse
impacts to on-site and/or off-site existing flood control facilities generated by this
project. Should the Director of Public Works determine that adverse impacts will
result, the developer will be required to post a bond, cash deposit, or
combination thereof in an amount to be determined by the Director of Public
Works, which will cover the cost of all on-site improvements and the project's fair
share of the necessary off-site improvements.
10. Subject to review and approval of a permit by the Director of Public Works and
Director of Community Development, the Developer shall be permitted to change
the drainage system within the eastern portion of the Ocean Trails project site,
which includes portions of the Golf Course and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
50667, from a tunneled storm drain system to drain instead into La Rotonda
canyon.
Within 60 days of this approval, the developer shall revise the "Operations
and Maintenance Manual for Groundwater and Ground Movement Monitoring
Facilities at the Ocean Trails Golf Course" to include methods whereby the
canyons on site shall be periodically monitored for erosion and slope failure. The
document shall include methods for immediately repairing failed slope areas to
prevent enlargement of failed areas. The revised Manual shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Director of Public Works and Director of Community
Development within the 60 day period.
The golf course operator shall have the canyons inspected annually during
and immediately following the rainy season, in accordance with the standards
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and schedule which have been established by the Director of Public Works,
and at any other time deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works. The
golf course operator shall provide the results of the inspections to the Director of
Public Works within ten (10) working days following each inspection. The golf
course operator shall have any failed or eroded portions of the canyons
immediately repaired to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT SUCH DRAINAGE
SYSTEM, the developer shall submit proof to the Director of Community
Development, that the developer has obtained the necessary permits and/or
approvals from the following resource agencies: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board. The developer shall be
responsible for implementing any conditions associated with the resource
agencies permits and/or approvals of this specific drainage request.
11. Subject to review and approval of a permit by the Director of Public Works and
Director of Community Development, the Developer shall be permitted to change
the drainage system within the western portion of the Ocean Trails project site,
which includes portions of the Golf Course and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
50666, from a tunneled storm drain system to drain instead into Forrestal Canyon.
Within 60 days of this approval, the developer shall revise the "Operations
and Maintenance Manual for Groundwater and Ground Movement Monitoring
Facilities at the Ocean Trails Golf Course" to include methods whereby the
canyons on site shall be periodically monitored for erosion and slope failure. The
document shall include methods for immediately repairing failed slope areas to
prevent enlargement of failed areas. The revised Manual shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Director of Public Works and Director of Community
Development within the 60 day period.
The golf course operator shall have the canyons inspected annually during
and immediately following the rainy season, in accordance with the standards
and schedule which have been established by the Director of Public Works,
and at any other time deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works.
The golf course operator shall provide the results of the inspections to the
Director of Public Works within 10 working days following each inspection.
The golf course operator shall have any failed or eroded portions of the
canyons immediately repaired to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT SUCH DRAINAGE
SYSTEM, the developer shall submit proof to the Director of Community
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Development, that the developer has obtained the necessary permits
and/or approvals from the following resource agencies: U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife, and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. The
developer shall be responsible for implementing any conditions associated
with the resource agencies permits and/or approvals of this specific drainage
request.
K. EASEMENTS
1. Easements shall not be granted or recorded within areas proposed to be granted,
dedicated, or offered for dedication or other easements until after the Final Map
is filed with the County Recorder, unless such easements are subordinated to
the proposed grant or dedication. If easements are granted after the date of
tentative approval, a subordination must be executed by the easement holder
PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FINAL MAP.
2. All easements are subject to review by the Director of Public Works to
determine the final locations and requirements.
3. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record
on the Final Map, a public vehicular access easement, over the full width of the
driveway that provides access to the clubhouse and the large (150 space)
parking lot, from the terminus of Paseo Del Mar to the most westerly end of the
driveway adjacent to Forrestal Canyon.
L. FENCI NG
1. A complete project fencing plan for each tract (including public trails, habitat
areas, warning signage, and proposed fence and wall details} shall be
reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development and/or the
Design Review Committee ("DRC"} or similar body if established, PRIOR TO
ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS OR RECORDATION OF THE FINAL
MAP, whichever occurs first. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to
install this fencing prior to sale of any lot within each workable phase. Said
fencing plans shall incorporate the following:
a. A 42 inch high pipe rail fence or similar fencing of suitable design shall be
placed along the length of the bluff top on the seaward side of the bluff top
pedestrian trail, subject to the review and approval of the Director of
Community Development. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to
install this fencing and warning signage to coincide with the construction of
the bluff top pedestrian and bicycle trail.
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b. A protective fence around the California gnatcatcher habitat areas and
around all wildlife corridors adjacent to residential development, or as
otherwise required by the Director of Community Development shall be
installed. Fencing of all enhancement areas shall also be required, subject
to the review and approval of the Director of Community Development. Said
fencing shall satisfy all requirements of the project biologist, incorporate a
method to prevent domesticated animals from entering the habitat areas,
include appropriate warning signage, and shall be black or dark green in
color. Temporary fencing shall be installed around the existing wildlife corridors
and habitat areas PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS and
the permanent fencing shall be installed prior to the sale of any lot within
adjacent workable phases.
c. Protective fencing along all trails and open space areas where there is a
potential conflict between golf course uses and public access uses. In no case
shall permanent netting and netting support poles be installed for the driving
range. However, temporary netting and support poles may be allowed for
temporary professional tournaments provided a Special Use Permit is
obtained as required through Mitigation Measure No. H-3 of Resolution No.
2005-62 for the Driving Range (Revision "W') Mitigated Negative Declaration.
In association with such temporary poles and netting, permanent below grade
support pole sleeves that would accommodate temporary netting support
poles are allowed to be installed as part of the driving range construction.
Such below grade sleeves shall be safely covered when not in use as
determined by the Director of Community Development.
2. No gates or other devices shall be permitted which limit direct access to the site.
No freestanding fences, walls, or hedges shall be allowed, unless part of the
fencing plan reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development
as required by Condition No. L.1.
3. A complete project fencing plan for each tract included in this approval (including
public trails, habitat areas, warning signage, and proposed fence and wall details)
shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Development
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS OR RECORDATION OF THE
FINAL MAP, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. With the exception of the decorative
fence for all private residential lots as noted in sub-section c and d below, it shall be
the responsibility of the developer to install this fencing prior to sale of any lot within
each workable phase. In regards to the decorative fence for all private residential
lots as noted in sub-section c and d below, the developer shall install said fencing
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY for
each specific lot. Said fencing shall incorporate the following:
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a. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666
A decorative fence, minimum height 5’ and maximum height 6’, which
allows a minimum of 90% light and air to pass through shall be required
along all street side setbacks and within all rear setback areas (along
the rear and side property lines) of all private residential lots. If not
specifically addressed above, said fencing shall be required along all
property lines directly abutting common open space lots. Said fencing
shall meet the minimum standard design requirements of pool fencing.
Fencing located between the residential lots and the driving range shall
be a maximum 6' high decorative wire mesh link with links small enough
to ensure that golf balls from the driving range will not penetrate said
fence. Any change to these criteria must be approved by the Director of
Community Development.
1) This approval is for the re -alignment of the bicycle and pedestrian
trial along the western project boundary, as shown in the plans
approved by the City Council on November 4, 1998, including a 42”
high wood post and cable type fence to be constructed along the
western side of the pedestrian trail.
2) The development shall construct a 30” high s lumpstone wall along
the northwestern corner of the entrance from Palos Verdes Drive
South onto Street “C”. The exact location to be determined by the
Director of Community Development.
3) PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF THE LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR LOT
“D”, the developer shall coordinate with the City and representatives
of the Community Association of Tract 16540 to ensure that the
proposed landscape plans address the concerns of the Community
Association, subject to review and approval by the Director of
Community Devel opment.
b. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667
Except for Lot Nos. 20 through 23, a decorative, minimum height 5’,
maximum height 6’ fence which allows a minimum of 90% light and air
to pass through shall be required along all street side setbacks and
within all rear setback areas (along the rear and side property lines).
Said fencing shall also be required along the western side property line
of Lot Nos. 34 and 35. If not specifically addressed above, said fencing
shall be required for all property lines directly abutting common open
space lots or the golf course. Said fencing shall meet the minimum
standard design requirements of pool fencing. Any change to these
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criteria must be approved by the Director of Community Development.
A decorative, uniform wall or fence shall be required along the rear
property lines of Lot Nos. 20 through 23.
4. Chain link or other wire fencing is prohibited on any portion of any lot within the
project, except as otherwise required by the project biologist for habitat
protection or as required through Condition L-3.a).
5. Within the front and street side setback areas, fences, walls, or hedges up to
a maximum of 24” in height shall be permitted.
6. Areas of the site that are not to be disturbed during grading or construction, or that
are to be protected in accordance with the mitigation monitoring program
established in Environmental Impact Report No. 36, Supplements thereto, and
project certified Mitigated Negative Declarations, shall be temporary fenced during
construction, subject to the review and approval of the Director of Community
Development.
M. FLAG POLE
1. The conditions found under Section V. of Conditional Use Permit No. 163 pertain
to the approval of Revision BB to the project, as approved by the City Council on
March 20, 2007, and amended on July 17, 2007 and February 16, 2016,
approves the erection of a 70' tall flagpole near the back tee of Golf Hole #1 for
the purpose of flying the flag of the United States of America. No other flag, object
or display shall be flown form such flagpole without the approval of the City
Council. The Applicant shall be responsible for abiding by all laws related to the
flag of the United States as found in United States Code, Title 4, Chapter 1.
2. Prior to 60 days after final action by the City Council on February 16, 2016, the
Applicant shall dedicate 25ft² (5' x 5') of property around the existing flag pole
base to the City. Upon recordation, the City will henceforth be the owner of
said property and the amenities located thereon. The Applicant shall be
responsible for paying all necessary fees for the preparation of Grant Deed
documents, including the legal description of said property and review by the
City Engineer and City Attorney.
3. Prior to 60 days after final action by the City Council on February 16, 2016 and
prior to recordation of the Grant Deed that dedicates the 25ft² property beneath
the flag pole to the City, the Applicant shall obtain a building permit and a final
on said permit for the flag pole. The Applicant shall be responsible for paying all
necessary after-the-fact penalty fees for such building permit.
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4. The Applicant shall be responsible for raising and lowering the flag on a daily
basis in compliance with all laws related to the United States Flag found in
the United States Code, Title 4, Chapter 1. Additionally, the Applicant shall
be responsible for maintaining, including the costs of such maintenance,
the flag, rigging, flag pole, and any landscaping within the 25ft² dedication
area.
5. Prior to 60 days after final action by the City Council on February 16, 2016, the
Applicant shall enter into a Reciprocal Easement Agreement that would allow
the Trump Organization to access the flag pole site for maintenance activities
while also providing an easement over golf course property to allow the City
to access the flag pole site.
6. Prior to 60 days after final action by the City Council on February 16, 2016, the
Applicant shall enter into an Indemnification Agreement that indemnifies the
City against any action associated with the Applicant's
installation/construction of the amenities located on the 25ft² property, as well
as the maintenance and all other activities related to the flag and flag pole.
7. No lighting to illuminate the flag pole shall be allowed.
N. GEOLOGY
1. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP OR PRIOR TO ISSUANCE
OF GRADING PERMITS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, a final grading plan
shall be approved by the Director of Public Works and City Geologist, by manual
signature. This grading plan shall be based on a detailed engineering, geology
and/or soils engineering report(s) and shall specifically be approved by the City
Geologist and/or soils engineer and comply with all recommendations submitted
by them. It shall also be consistent with the vesting tentative tract maps and
conditions, as approved by the City.
2. All geologic hazards associated with this proposed development shall be
eliminated or the City Geologist shall designate a Restricted Use Area on each
Final Map, in which the erection of buildings or other structures shall be prohibited.
3. All grading shall be monitored by a licensed engineering geologist and/or soils
engineer in accordance with applicable provisions of the Municipal Code and the
recommendations of the Director of Public Works.
4. All grading activity on the site shall occur in accordance with all applicable City
safety standards.
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5. All graded slopes shall be properly planted and maintained. Within 90 days of
being graded, all open space/slope areas and all areas that will remain
undeveloped shall be hydroseeded and/or planted. Plants shall be selected that
are drought tolerant, capable of developing deep root systems and shall generally
consist of low ground cover to impede water flow on the surface. Watering for
establishment of said plant material shall be done in cycles that will promote deep
rooting. Watering shall be diminished or stopped just prior to and during the rainy
season or upon establishment of the plant material, whichever occurs first. To
provide greater slope protection against scour and erosion, all graded slopes shall
be covered with a jute mat to provide protection while the ground cover is being
established. If appropriate, the Director of Community Development may approve
an alternative material or method to control erosion.
6. All of the recommendations of the project geologist, except as modified by the City
Geologist, will be incorporated into the approved grading plan and design of any
structure.
7. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT, an independent Geology
and/or Soils Engineer's report on the expansive properties of soils on all building
sites shall be submitted to and approved by the City Geologist in conformance
with accepted City practice. Such soils are defined by Building Code Section
2904(b).
8. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT, an as-graded soils and
geologic report(s), complete with geologic map shall be submitted for review and
approval by the City Geologist in conformance with accepted City practice.
9. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT, an as-built geological report(s)
for structures founded on bed rock and an as-built soils and compaction report
for structures founded on fill and all engineered fill areas shall be submitted
for review and approval by the City Geologist in conformance with accepted City
practice.
O. GRADING
1. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS AND/OR RECORDATION OF
THE FINAL MAP, whichever occurs first, written approval must be obtained from
the owners of adjacent properties within the City where offsite grading for trails is
proposed or may result.
2. A note shall be placed on the approved grading plan that requires the Director of
Community Development's approval of rough grading prior to final clearance.
The Director (or a designated staff member) shall inspect the graded sites for
accuracy of pad elevations, created slope gradients, and pad size. The developer
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or its designee shall provide certification for all grading related matters.
3. All of the recommendations made by the Director of Public Works and City
Geologist during their on-going review of the project shall be incorporated into the
approved grading plans.
4. Foundations and floor slabs cast on expansive soils shall be designed in
accordance with Los Angeles County Code Section 2907-i.
5. All grading shall conform to Chapter 29, "Excavations, Foundations, and Retaining
Walls, and Chapter 70, "Excavation and Grading" of the Uniform Building Code.
6. Unless otherwise provided in these conditions of approval or permitted by the
Director of Community Development, the project shall comply with all appropriate
provisions of the City's grading ordinance (Chapter 17.76.040 (formally 17.50)).
7. All grading shall be balanced on-site. However, should earth, rock or other
material be required to be hauled from the project site, a revision to the grading
permit, pursuant to requirements of the Development Code, shall be obtained.
8. No construction of permanent structures shall be allowed closer than 25’ landward
of the Coastal Setback Zone (except for structures associated with public
amenities or unless allowed by another project condition of approval). Grading
within the Coastal Setback Zone shall be limited to that required for
construction of approved trails, parks, vista points, driving range, and golf course
holes, as indicated on the approved site plans.
9. Where feasible, and subject to the review and approval of the Director of
Community Development all graded slopes shall be "landform" graded so as to
closely reflect naturally occurring topographic contours. Slope gradients shall be
natural and no abrupt changes between natural and graded slopes shall be
permitted.
10. All proposed retaining walls to be constructed shall be subject to review by the
Director of Community Development with subsequent review by the Planning
Commission, if required, for review and approval pursuant to Chapter 17.76.040
(formally 17.50) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code.
11. No created slopes within the tract shall exceed 2.1, unless approved by the
Director of Community Development.
12. All retaining walls are subject to review and approval by the Director of Community
Development, PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS. Unless
otherwise provided, retaining walls shall conform to the criteria established in
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Section 17.50 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code.
P. LANDSCAPING
1. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS, the developer shall submit a
preliminary landscape plan to the Director of Community Development for review
and approval of the clubhouse, golf course and appurtenant structures, driving
range, parking lots, and all open space areas within the boundaries of the parcel
maps and/or tract maps, roadway medians and public trails which shall include the
following:
a. A minimum of eighty percent (80%) drought tolerant plant materials for
all landscaped areas.
b. Landscaping within all common areas shall be planted in such a manner
so that views from adjacent properties and any public right-of-way are
not affected and so that solar access to all dwelling units is protected.
c. All trees selected shall be of a species which reasonably could be
maintained at 16’. Said trees shall be maintained not to exceed 16’ in
height.
d. The re-seeding and re-establishment of natural plant species for all of
the disturbed common open space areas. Said plan shall include site
specific and non-invasive species, and shall be reviewed and
commented on by the project biologist and interested parties, and shall
be subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development.
e. Landscaping and irrigation plans for all rough graded surfaces which
have been scarified through grading operations.
f. The landscaped entries and buffer zones shall meet the standards for
Intersection Visibility (Section 17.48.070 (formally 17.42.060)), as
identified in the Development Code.
2. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP OR INSTALLATION OF
THE PERMANENT LANDSCAPING, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST , the
developer shall submit a final landscape and irrigation plan to the Director of
Community Development for review and approval of the clubhouse, golf course,
appurtenant structures, driving range, parking lots, all common open space areas
within the boundaries of the Vesting Tentative Tracts, roadway medians and
public trails. The final landscape and irrigation plan shall conform to the
California State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (per State
Assembly Bill 325) and shall include the following:
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a. A minimum of eighty percent (80%) drought tolerant plant materials for
all landscaped areas.
b. Landscaping within all common areas shall be planted in such a manner
so that views from adjacent properties and any public right-of-way are
not affected and so that solar access to all dwelling units is protected.
c. All trees selected shall be of a species which reasonably could be
maintained at 16’. Said trees shall be maintained not to exceed 16’ in height.
d. The landscaped entries and buffer zones shall meet the standards for
Intersection Visibility (Section 17.48.070 (formally 17.42.060)), as identified
in the Development Code.
e. Irrigation systems shall utilize drip and bubbler systems wherever possible.
Controlled spray systems may be used where drip or bubbler systems are
not appropriate. All sprinkler heads shall be adjusted to avoid over-spray.
f. All high water use areas shall be irrigated separately from drought tolerant
areas.
g. Irrigation systems shall be on automatic timers and shall be adjusted for
seasonal water needs.
h. Where practical, transitional landscaping on graded slopes shall screen
the project's night lighting as seen from surrounding areas.
3. With the exception of irrigation lines that have been reviewed and approved
by the City Geologist for installation and operation, PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION OF ANY ADDITIONAL IRRIGATION LINES ON ANY
PORTION OF THE PROPERTY, the City Council shall have approved the
Ocean Trails Water Control Plan to ensure that the installation and operation
of said irrigation lines will not contribute water to any known landslide area,
cause any significant erosion or other potentially hazardous conditions.
4. All proposed irrigation within the project, which includes, but is not limited to, all
irrigation for the golf course, driving range, parks, open space lots and private
residential lots, shall be subject to the standards of the Ocean Trails Water
Control Plan as reviewed and approved by the City Council, and other than the
golf course and driving range, shall be consistent with City of Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code Section No. 15.34, "Water Conservation in
Landscaping". With the exception of private residential lots which have been
sold to an individual purchaser, the developer or any subsequent owner of the
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golf course parcels (hereinafter "developer''} shall be responsible for submitting
an audit report every 60 days for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development, which details the project's compliance with the Ocean
Trails Water Control Plan and consistency, where applicable , with Municipal
Code Section No.15.34 . If it is determined by the Director of Community
Development, that any irrigation is not in compliance with either the Ocean
Trails Water Control Plan or Municipal Code Section 15.34, or is causing any
impacts to the project site, the developer shall be required to halt all irrigation
in the subject area until any such problem has been remedied to the
satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
5. PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPING ON THE GOLF COURSE,
the developer shall submit a green waste management and recycling program for
review and approval by the Directors of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement
and Public Works.
6. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS, all golf course signage,
including trail signage, shall be subject to a sign permit and subsequent review
and approval by the Director of Community Development, as part of the landscape
plan required in Condition P.1.
7. With the exception to ficus trees planted on developed single-family residential
properties through the approval of a landscape plan, all other ficus trees being
temporarily stored on the property shall be removed from the property PRIOR TO
JULY 22, 2008.
Q. LIGHTING
1. Exterior lighting for the clubhouse, maintenance facility and affordable housing
complex shall be limited to the Standards of Section 17.56 (formally 17.54.030) of
the Development Code.
2. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR ANY OF THE
STRUCTURES REFERENCED IN CONDITION NO. Q.1, a lighting plan shall be
submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval and
there shall be no direct off-site illumination from any light source.
3. Parking and security lighting shall be kept to minimum safety standards and shall
conform to all applicable City requirements. Fixtures shall be shielded to prevent
lighting from illuminating on or towards other properties; there shall be no spill-
over onto residential properties. A trial period of 6 months from issuance of
certificate of occupancy for assessment of exterior lighting impacts shall be
instituted. At the end of the 6 month period, the City may require additional
screening or reduction in intensity of any light which has been determined to be
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excessively bright.
4. No golf course or driving range lighting shall be allowed.
R. MAINTENANCE FACILITY
1. The golf course maintenance facility shall be located near the southeast
intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and Paseo Del Mar and the
affordable housing complex, provided that mechanical methods including,
but not limited to de-watering wells, are utilized to ensure a minimum factor
of safety of 1.5 for the maintenance structure. Additionally, no portion of the
golf course maintenance structure shall be located in areas currently zoned
Open Space Hazard (OH). If the developer is unable to provide for a
minimum factor of safety of 1.5 using mechanical methods, or if the location
of the golf course maintenance facility is modified for any other reason, the
developer shall submit an application for a revision to this Conditional Use
Permit, for review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council
PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF ANY FINAL MAP, OR ISSUANCE OF THE
GRADING PERMIT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
2. The size, height, design and placement of the golf course maintenance facility
shall substantially conform to the plans reviewed by the Planning
Commission, which are entitled "Ocean Trails at Palos Verdes" prepared by
HRMA Inc., dated as received by the City on July 13, 1998. PRIOR TO
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE FACILITY, the final design of
the maintenance facility shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director
of Community Development for conformance with the plans approved by the
Planning Commission on July 14, 1998. The Maintenance Facility, including the
75-space overflow parking lot and 25-space employee parking lot shall be
completed and a final certificate of use and occupancy shall be obtained PRIOR
TO THE OPENING OF THE 18-HOLE GOLF COURSE.
3. The maximum ridge height of the maintenance facility shall not exceed a height of
24’ over the equipment storage area and 26’ over the repair shops and offices.
Ridge height certification is required at building framing inspection.
4. The golf course maintenance facility shall be enclosed by a maximum 6’ high,
decorative block wall. The final location of the wall shall be subject to the review
and approval of the Director of Community Development, PRIOR TO THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE FACILITY.
S. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
1. No roof mounted mechanical equipment, vents, or ducts, shall be permitted. All
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other mechanical equipment shall be screened and/or covered as necessary to
reduce their visibility from public rights-of-way or adjacent properties. Any
necessary screening and covering shall be architecturally harmonious with the
materials and colors of the buildings. Use of satellite dish antennae shall be subject
to the conditions and requirements of Sections 17.41.140 through 17.41.21O of
the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code.
2. Mechanical equipment shall be housed in enclosures designed to attenuate noise
to a level of 45 dBA at the property lines. Mechanical equipment for food service
shall incorporate filtration systems to eliminate exhaust odors.
T. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
1. The development shall comply with all mitigation measures of Environmental
Impact Report No. 36, Supplements thereto, and project certified Mitigated
Negative Declarations and the related Mitigation Monitoring Program. Where more
restrictive language appears in these conditions of approval, the more restrictive
language shall control.
2. All costs associated with implementation of the Mitigation Monitoring Program shall
be the responsibility of the developer, and/or any successors in interest.
U. OPERATION OF THE GOLF COURSE AND DRIVING RANGE
1. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit is contingent upon the concurrent and
continuous operation of the primary components of the project, which are the golf
course, driving range and clubhouse. If either use is discontinued, this Conditional
Use Permit will be null and void. If the landowner or the landowner's successor in
interest seeks to change the uses which have been designated, the landowner
must file an application for a major modification of the Conditional Use Permit with
the City. At that time, the Planning Commission may impose such conditions as
it deems necessary upon the proposed use and may consider all issues relevant
to the proposed change of use, including, but not limited to, whether the entire
Conditional Use Permit should be revoked.
2. The hours of operation of the clubhouse may be limited by the City Council
based on the determination that excessive sound is audible from surrounding
residential properties.
3. Deliveries utilizing vehicles over 40’ in length shall be limited to the hours of 5:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday
and Sunday. Other vehicles shall be allowed to make deliveries 24 hours a day.
4. PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE GOLF COURSE AND/OR DRIVING RANGE,
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the use of gardening equipment shall be controlled by a Golf Course Maintenance
Plan which is subject to review and approval by the Director of Community
Development, based on an analysis of equipment noise levels and potential
impacts to neighboring residents. The Plan shall be submitted for formal review by
the Director of Community Development within 3 months after the first day that the
golf course and/or driving range opens for play and annually thereafter for the life
of the golf course and/or driving range. At the 3-month review and at each
subsequent annual review, the Director may determine that the Plan needs to be
revised to address potential noise impacts. The Director may also determine that
additional review periods and/or other conditions shall be applied to the
Maintenance Plan.
Further, if the City receives any justified noise complaints that are caused by the
maintenance of the golf course and/or driving range, as verified by the Director
of Community Development, upon receipt of notice from the City, the owner(s) of
the golf course shall respond to said verified complaint by notifying the City and
implementing corrective measures within 24 hours from time of said notice.
The Director's decision on any matter concerning the golf course/driving range
maintenance may be appealed to the City Council. This condition shall apply to all
golf course owners, present and future. Any violations of this condition may result
in revocation of this Conditional Use Permit and subsequent cease of golf
course/driving range play.
5. No on-site repair or delivery of equipment and/or materials shall be permitted
before 7:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., except for repair of golf course equipment within
enclosed structure.
6. The operator of the golf facilities shall participate in the City's recycling program.
7. The City hereby reserves the right to increase the golf tax established by
Ordinance No. 291 on the golf course use to which the developer and any
successors in interest to the developer and any owner(s) and/or operator(s) of the
golf course shall not object. Written notice of this condition shall be provided to any
purchaser(s) prior to the close of escrow and/or operator(s) of the golf course prior
to the execution of any lease or contract agreement to operate the golf course.
8. Any future heliport shall be subject to a new and separate Conditional Use
Permit. No heliport is permitted with this approval.
9. The golf course and driving range shall be used during daylight hours (dawn to
dusk) only. There shall be no lighting of the driving range or golf course.
10. If it is determined by the Director of Community Development, that use of the
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driving range is causing significant hazardous impacts to public safety resulting
from stray golf balls causing injury to persons or property, upon notice by the
Director, the owner shall change the type of golf ball being utilized for the driving
range from a "regulation" golf ball to a "low-impact" golf ball. If the use of "low-
impact" golf balls does not prove successful in resolving the hazardous impacts,
according to the Director of Community Development, then the Applicant shall
meet the requirements of Mitigation Measure H-4.
11. Through a public hearing, the City Council shall conduct a review of the driving
range and its operations in one year after a Certificate of Use and Occupancy
has been issued for the driving range.
12. The driving range and all practice putting greens shall be available for use by the
general public at all times that the golf course is open to the general public,
provided that users of the driving range and practice putting greens are dressed
in the same attire that is required to play a round of golf on the golf course. Such
attire shall be as follows:
a. Men must have collared shirt (Turtle Neck and Mock Turtle Neck
acceptable), shorts permissible but need to be Bermuda length; shorts and
or trousers may not be of denim materials (No Levis). Golf shoes
recommended but tennis shoes or any other type of sneaker may be worn
- no soccer cleats, baseball cleats or track cleats/shoes permitted. Trump
National Golf Club is a soft spike facility - hard spiked golf shoes are
prohibited.
b. Women's shirts and blouses must conform to the following; sleeveless tops
must have a collar, sleeved tops need not have a collar. Shorts, Skirts and
Skorts are permitted but need to be Bermuda length; Shorts, Skirts, Skorts
and or Pants may not be of denim materials (No Levis). Golf shoes
recommended but tennis shoes or any other type of sneaker may be worn
- no soccer cleats, baseball cleats or track cleats/shoes permitted. Trump
National Golf Club is a soft spike facility - hard spiked golf shoes are
prohibited.
13. Further, the Applicant shall be permitted to manage the use of the driving range and
putting greens so that those users who have paid greens fees to play on the golf
course will have priority over those who have not paid greens fees. If space is
available, those that have not paid greens fees shall be limited to a maximum of
two hours of practice on the putting green per day.
V. PARK AND OPEN SPACE DEDICATION AND MAINTENANCE
1. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, the developer shall pay to the
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes, dedicate land, or a combination thereof to satisfy
requirements of the Quimby Act. The land value used to calculate the fee shall be
determined through a MAI appraisal prepared and provided to the City within 60
days of City approval of the project.
2. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record on the
Final Map Lots A, E, F, G, H, I and K, as public open space. Lot A (West Vista
Park) shall be a minimum of 1.5 acres in size. Lot E (West Bluff Preserve) shall be
a minimum of 7 acres in size. Lot F (Halfway Point Preserve) shall be a minimum
of 3.3 acres in size. Lot G (Coastal Bluff Dedication) shall be a minimum of 24.4
acres in size. Lot H (Halfway Point Park) shall be a minimum of 5.1 acres in size.
Lot I(Bluff Top Wildlife Corridor) shall be a minimum of 1.0 acre in size. Lot K (Bluff
Top Public Access Corridor) shall be a minimum of 8.9 acres in size.
3. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, the boundary line between Lot
A (West Vista Park) and Lot No. 12 shall be modified such that the boundary line is
located at the toe of the slope adjacent to the north and east side of the building
pad of Lot No. 12.
4. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS OR RECORDATION OF
ANY FINAL MAP, whichever occurs first, the landowner shall record a
restrictive covenant in favor of the City in a form and on terms acceptable to
the City, requiring all land within the golf course and driving range, including
any permanent structures, for golf course, driving range and related
recreational uses to be open to the public. Furthermore, the deed restriction
shall specify that conversion of any portion of the approved facilities to a private
or member-only use or the implementation of any program to allow extended
or exclusive use or occupancy of the facilities by an individual or limited group
or segment of the public is specifically precluded by this permit and would
require an amendment to this permit or a new permit in order to be effective.
W. PARKING
1. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY GRADING PERMIT for the golf course or
driving range, the developer shall submit a final parking plan reflecting the
parking design for the approved project, including calculations for the number of
parking spaces required for the golf course, driving range, clubhouse and ancillary
uses, and any on-site dining facilities. The parking plan shall be subject to review
and approval by the Director of Community Development. Requests for extensions
may be granted by the Director of Community Development for up to one hundred
eighty (180) days.
2. As part of the final parking plan required in Condition W.1., a minimum of 150
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parking spaces and 14 valet parking spaces shall be constructed in a lot on the
west side of the clubhouse, as designated in the parking plan, for golf course,
driving range, clubhouse and public use. A minimum of 45 parking spaces shall
be constructed in a lot on the east side of the clubhouse, as designated in the
parking plan, for public use only during daylight hours and clubhouse use after
dusk. A minimum of 118 overflow parking spaces, 17 valet overflow parking
spaces, and a minimum of 25 employee parking spaces shall be constructed in a
lot adjacent to the golf course maintenance facility, as designated in the parking
plan, for golf course, driving range, clubhouse and public use.
3. All parking areas shall be designed to mitigate or eliminate non-aesthetic noise
and views which may impact surrounding single family and multi-family
residences, subject to the review and approval of the Director of Community
Development, PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE GRADING PERMIT.
X. PERMIT EXPIRATION AND COMPLETION DEADLINE
1. Pursuant to Development Code Section 17.86.070, this permit shall expire within
24 months from the date that the Coastal Permit associated with this Conditional
Use Permit is approved by the last responsible agency, unless a grading permits
for the golf course, and building permits for the clubhouse structure and the lots
within each Vesting Tentative Tract Map have been applied fo r and are being
diligently pursued. Extensions of up to 1 year each may be granted by the City
Council, if requested in writing prior to expiration.
2. If finished grading and construction of the streets and utilities have not been
completed and accepted within 2 years from the date of recordation of each Final
Map, Conditional Use Permit No. 162 shall expire and be of no further effect,
unless, prior to expiration, a written request for extension pursuant to Section
17.56.080 of the City's Development Code is filed with the Community
Development Department and is granted by the City Council. Otherwise, a new
Conditional Use Permit must be approved PRIOR TO FURTHER DEVELOPMENT
OF THE TRACTS.
3. If rough grading for the golf course and construction to the point o f foundation
inspection for the clubhouse structure has not been completed within 24 months
from the date of building permit issuance, the Conditional Use Permit shall expire
and be of no further effect, unless, prior to expiration, a written request for
extension is filed with the Director of Community Development and is granted by
the City Council. Otherwise, a new Conditional Use Permit must be approved prior
to further development.
Y. PUBLIC AMENITIES PLAN
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1. PRIOR TO THE RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, the developer shall
submit design specifications for construction of bike lanes on Palos Verdes
Drive South, and pedestrian and bicycle trails within the boundaries of the
project site for review and approval by the Director of Community Development,
Public Works, and Recreation and Parks, as well as the City's Recreation and
Parks Committee.
2. Palos Verdes Drive South On-Street Bicycle Lanes: As part of the roadway
improvements required above by Condition BB.2, the developer shall construct
to Conceptual Trails Plan standards, a Class II bicycle lane on both the north
and south sides of Palos Verdes Drive South, along the entire length of the
tract frontage on Palos Verdes Drive South. The bicycle lanes shall connect
with the bicycle lane required along the Palos Verdes Drive frontage of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 50667 (Cross reference California Coastal
Commission, Special Condition 3.A.1).
3. Palos Verdes Drive South Off-Road Bicycle Path: As part of the roadway
improvements required above by Condition BB.2, the developer shall construct
to Conceptual Trails Plan standards, a Class I off-road bicycle path on the
south side of Palos Verdes Drive South, along the entire length of the tract
frontage. This path shall have a minimum tread width of 8’ and an easy to
intermediate level of difficulty. This path shall be separated as much as
possible from the roadway by a grade change and/or landscaping. This bicycle
path shall connect with the bicycle path required along the Palos Verdes Drive
frontage of Vesti ng Tentative Tract Map No. 50667 (Cross reference California
Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.2).
4. Palos Verdes Drive South Pedestrian Trail: As part of the roadway
improvements required above by Condition BB.2, the developer shall construct
to Conceptual Trails Plan standards, a pedestrian trail on the south side of
Palos Verdes Drive South, between the roadway and the bicycle path
described above in Condition Y.3, along the entire length of the tract frontage
on Palos Verdes Drive South. This trail shall have a minimum tread width of
4’ and an easy to intermediate level of difficulty. This trail shall be separated as
much as possible from the roadway by a grade change and/or landscaping.
This pedestrian trail shall connect with the pedestrian trail required along the
Palos Verdes Drive South frontage of Vesti ng Tentative Tract Map No. 50667
(Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.3).
5. West End Bicycle Path: The developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards an off- road bicycle path with a minimum tread width of 8’ and an easy
to intermediate level of difficultly beginning at the northwest corner of the tract
at Palos Verdes Drive South, running south along the short leg of Street "E",
turning east along the southerly side of Street "E", and then southerly through
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Common Open Space Lot D to the southwest corner of the driving range and
then running east through Lot B, across Forrestal Canyon, to the parking lot east
of the clubhouse. The portion of the path between the northwest corner and
the southwest corner of the driving range shall be combined with the pedestrian
trail required in Condition Y .6. The final alignment of that portion of the bicycle
path located adjacent to the Portuguese Bend Club shall be at least 32’ away from
the west side property line and shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council
PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF GRADING in this approved phase of the
project. A barrier to prevent the use of the path by motorized vehicles shall be
erected at its intersection with Street "E". This path shall cross Forrestal Canyon
via a bridge constructed by the developer and dedicat ed for that purpose. The
portion of this path located between the northeast corner of the West Bluff
Preserve and the parking lot east of the clubhouse may be combined with the golf
cart path. This path shall connect with the bicycle path required in Condi tion Y .13
(Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.4).
6. West End Pedestrian Trail: The developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards a pedestrian trail with a minimum tread width of 4’ on the west side of
the short leg of Street "E" between Palos Verdes Drive South and the northwest
corner of the driving range. The trail shall then go south along side of the bicycle
trail identified in Condition Y .5. The pedestrian trail and bicycle path shall have a
combined tread of 8’ from the bottom of the stairs at the northwest corner of the
driving range to the southwest corner of the driving range. The portion of the
pedestrian trail described above shall have an easy to challenging level of difficulty.
From the southwest corner of the driving range, one segment of the pedestrian
trail shall continue to the Portuguese Bend Overlook and the other segment shall
run east through Lot B, across Forrestal Canyon, to the parking lot east of the
clubhouse. That portion of the trail between the parking lot east of the clubhouse
and the Portuguese Bend Overlook shall be handicapped accessible with a
minimum tread width of 5’. The Director of Public Works may allow a steeper trail
on the handicapped accessible portion, if required by natural grade conditions, but
may further condition the final design of the trail to maximize public safety. A
handicapped accessible, covered rest stop shall be provided at the Portuguese
Bend Overlook. The covered rest stop shall not be required to be constructed if the
Coastal Commission and/or its staff concurs that the structure may be deleted.
This trail shall cross Forrestal Canyon via a bridge constructed by the developer
and dedicated for that purpose, as required in Condition Y .5. This trail shall
connect with the pedestrian trails required in Condition Nos. Y .7 and Y .13. The
final alignment of that portion of the pedestrian trail located adjacent to the
Portuguese Bend Club shall be at least 32’ away from the west side property line
and shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council PRIOR TO THE
COMMENCEMENT OF GRADING in this approved phase of the project (Cross
reference California Coastal Commission Special Condition 3.A.5).
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7. Forrestal Canyon Fire Access and Pedestrian Trail and Bicycle Path : The
developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record on the
Final Map, a 15’ wide fire access easement, with pedestrian and bicycle access,
within Common Open Space Lots B and C, extending from the end of Street "E",
parallel to the western side of Forrestal Canyon, and terminating at the off -road
bicycle path and pedestrian trails required in Condition Nos. Y .7 and Y .8. Within
this easement, the developer shall construct to Los Angeles County Fire
Department standards, an all-weather fire access road. A break-away barrier,
approved by the Fire Department, to prevent the use of the trail by unauthorized
motor vehicles, but which allows pedestrian and bicycle traffic to pass through,
shall be installed at the entrance to the access easement at the end of Street "E".
This trail shall connect with the pedestrian trail required in Condition No. Y .6 (Cross
reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.10).
8. Paseo Del Mar Off-Road Bicycle Path: The developer shall construct to
Conceptual Trails Plan standards a Class I off -road bicycle path with a minimum
tread width of 8’ and an intermediate level of difficulty beginning at the southeast
intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and Paseo Del Mar, along the east side
of Paseo Del Mar and "A" Street (Paseo Del Mar extension) within Golf Course Lot
No. 38 to the parking lot on the east side of the clubhouse. This path shall be
separated as much as possible from the roadway by a grade change and/or
landscaping. This path shall connect with the bicycle paths described in Condition
Y .3 and Y .15. (Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special Condition
3.A.8)
9. Paseo Del Mar Pedestrian Trail: As part of the roadway improvements required
by Condition BB-1, the developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan
standards, a 4’ wide pedestrian trail with an intermediate level of difficultly,
beginning at the southeast intersection of Palos Verdes Drive South and Paseo
Del Mar, along the east side on Paseo Del Mar and "A" Street (Paseo Del Mar
extension) to the small (45 space) public parking lot east of the clubhouse. This
trail shall be separated as much as possible from the roadway by a grade change
and/or landscaping. This trail shall connect with the trails described in Condition
Y .4, Y .6 and Y .15 (Cross reference California Coastal Commission, Special
Condition 3.A.9).
10. West Bluff Preserve Bluff Top Pedestrian Trail: The developer shall construct
to Conceptual Trails Plan standards a soft-footed pedestrian trail with a
minimum tread width of 2’ and an easy to intermediate level of difficulty
beginning at the terminus of the pedestrian trail required in Condition Y .6 (at
the Portuguese Overlook), through West Bluff Preserve (Lot E) along the upper
bluff top to the eastern boundary of Lot E and connecting with the pedestrian
trail required in Condition Y .11 (Cross Reference California Coastal
Commission, Special Condition 3.A.15).
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11. West Bluff Preserve Lateral Access Pedestrian Trail: The developer construct
to Conceptual Trails Plan standards a pedestrian trail with a maximum tread
width of 2’ and an easy to intermediate level of difficulty beginning from the
pedestrian trail required in Condition Y .6, within Golf Course Lot 38 and,
parallel to the eastern boundary of West Bluff Preserve (Lot E), to the bluff top
and connecting to the pedestrian trail required in Condition Y .10. This trail may
be combined with the golf cart path (Cross reference California Coastal
Commission, Special Condition No. 3.A.14).
12. La Rotonda Parking Lot Combined Bicvcle Path and Pedestrian Trail: The
developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards a combined
bicycle path and pedestrian trail with a minimum tread width of 8’ and an easy
to intermediate level of difficulty beginning at the west end of the La Rotonda
Parking Lot, south through School District property and Golf Course Lot No. 38
to the Bluff Top Activity Corridor. This combined path/trail shall connect with
the combined off-road bicycle path and pedestrian trail required in Condition
Y .15.
13. Halfway Point Park Pedestrian Loop Trail: The developer shall construct to
Conceptual Trails Plan standards a combined pedestrian and handicapped
accessible trail with a minimum tread width of 5’ and an easy level of difficulty
beginning at the small (45 space) parking lot east of the clubhouse, then
running around the entire boundary of Half Way Point Park (Lot H) to the large
(150 space) parking lot on the west side of the clubhouse. The Director of
Community Development may allow a steeper trail in some areas if required by
natural grade conditions. This trail shall connect with the pedestrian trails
required in Conditions Nos. Y .14 and Y .15, and the combined pedestrian and
handicapped accessible trail required in Condition Y .6. (Cross Reference
California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.16)
14. Sewer Easement Pedestrian Trail: The developer shall construct to Conceptual
Trails Plan standards a pedestrian trail with a minimum tread width of 4’ and an
easy to intermediate level of difficulty beginning at the eastern boundary of Half
Way Point Park (Lot H), east along the upper edge of "Slide Scarp C" (north of
Golf Hole No. 18) to the bluff edge generally in the center of Golf Course Lot
No. 38. The upper portion of the trail (north of Golf Course Hole No. 18) may
be used by golf carts and maintenance vehicles, and the tread width may be
increased accordingly. This trail shall connect to the pedestrian trails required
in Conditions Y .13 and Y .15 (Cross reference portions of California Coastal
Commission, Special Condition 3.A.13).
15. Bluff Top Activity Corridor Combined Bicycle Path and Pedestrian Trail: The
developer shall construct to Conceptual Trails Plan standards an off-road
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bicycle path and pedestrian trail with a minimum tread width of 8’ and an easy
to intermediate level of difficulty beginning from the eastern boundary of Half
Way Point Park (Lot H), running parallel to the bluff top through the Bluff Top
Public Access Corridor (Lot K) to the eastern tract boundary at La Rotonda
Canyon. This combined path/trail shall connect to the combined off-road
bicycle path and pedestrian trails on the west side of La Rotonda Canyon
required in Condition No. Y .12. (Cross California Coastal Commission, Special
Condition 3.A.12)
16. Bluff Top Activity Corridor Pedestrian Trail: The developer shall construct to
Conceptual Trails Plan standards a soft-footed pedestrian trail with a minimum
tread width of 2’ and an easy to intermediate level of difficulty beginning from
the eastern boundary of Half Way Point Park (Lot H), along the bluff top through
the Bluff Top Public Access Corridor (Lot K) to the eastern tract boundary at La
Rotonda Canyon. This trail shall connect to the pedestrian and handicapped
trail required in Condition No. Y .13 and the bluff top pedestrian trail located in
Vesting Tentative Tract No. 50667 via a bridge across La Rotonda Canyon,
constructed by the developer and dedicated for that purpose (Cross Reference
California Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.11).
17. Halfway Point Park Beach Access Pedestrian Trail: The developer shall
construct to Conceptual Trails Plan Standards a soft-footed pedestrian trail
with a minimum tread width of 4’ and an easy to challenging level of difficulty
beginning at the terminus of the trail required in Condition Y .13 on the eastern
boundary of Half Way Point Park (Lot H) and proceeding down the bluff face
through the upper portion of Half Way Point Preserve (Lot F) and through the
Bluff Dedication Area (Lot G) and terminating at the shoreline. This trail shall
connect with the trail required in Condition Y .13 (Cross reference California
Coastal Commission, Special Condition 3.A.7)
18. The developer shall be responsible for the construction of all public trails
specified in Conditions Y .2 through Y .17. Construction of said trails shall
coincide with the rough grading activity within each workable phase and shall
be completed upon acceptance of all street improvements by the City.
Dedication of the public trails shall occur at the time the Final Map is recorded.
19. The developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and record
on the Final Map a lateral public access easement for passive recreational use
from the 25’ contour line seaward to the tract boundary.
20. Where pedestrian trails or bicycle path are located within a common open
space lot which is not required to be dedicated to the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes or a golf course lot, the developer shall dedicate to the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes and record on the Final Map an easement for public trail
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purposes. Bicycle path easements shall have a minimum width of 12’ and
pedestrian trail easements shall have a minimum width of 6’. Where pedestrian
trails and bicycle paths are parallel to each other, the required easements may
be combined into a single easement as follows: 1) the minimum separation
between the adjacent tread widths shall be 3’; 2) the combined easement shall
be a minimum of 18’ where there is a 4’ wide pedestrian tread width and a
minimum of 19’ where there is a 5’ foot pedestrian tread width (bicycle tread
width is 8’ in all cases).
21. Where pedestrian trails and/or bicycle paths are combined with golf cart paths,
safety measures in addition to signage shall be explored in order to minimize
conflicts between pedestrian/bicyclist and golf carts. Measures that may be
required by the Director of Public Works may include, but are not limited to the
addition of lane striping. If safety problems arise once the pedestrian trails,
bicycle paths and golf cart paths are operational, the Planning Commission
may impose additional requirements, including requiring that the pedestrian
trails and/or bicycle paths not be combined with golf cart paths.
22. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY GRADING PERMIT, OR PRIOR TO
RECORDATION OF ANY FINAL MAP, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, the
developer shall submit a detailed Public Amenities Plan, including signage,
specific design standards and placement for all trails, vista points and parking
facilities, and other amenities consistent with the Conceptual Trails Plan,
subject to the review of the Recreation and Parks Committee, the Directors of
Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, Public Works and Parks and
Recreation, and approval by the City Council. The Public Amenities Plan shall
be in substantial conformance with the program submitted by the developers
and described in the "Ocean Trails Conceptual Public Amenities and Coastal
Access Program, Rancho Palos Verdes Subregion 7", dated July 1994.
23. The developer shall be responsible for implementation and construction of all
amenities detailed in the Public Amenities Plan as required per Condition Y.22
above. Construction of the public amenities shall coincide with the project grading
activity and shall be completed upon certification of rough grading.
24. The existing remnant from the World War II facilities located at Halfway Point Park
shall be preserved as part of the Public Amenities Plan. A plaque commemorating
the facility and describing its use shall be placed at the location.
25. Dedication of the public trails and open space lots shall occur at the time any Final
Map is recorded.
26. Construction of the public trails and improvements required in the Public Amenities
Plan shall be the obligation of the developer. Construction shall coincide with the
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project grading activity for each approved workable phase within each tract and
shall be completed upon certification of rough grading and/or acceptance of street
improvements within each tract. Dedication of the public trails shall occur at the
time any Final Map is recorded.
Z. RESIDENTIAL LOTS
NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS
1. In addition to the four on-site affordable housing units required in Condition B.1,
no more than 23 single family residential units shall be permitted in Tract No. 50666
and no more than thirty six 36 single family residential units shall be permitted in
Tract 50667.
2. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING OR GRADING PERMITS for the
construction of any single-family residence within Tract No. 50667 or opening of
the 18-hole golf course, whichever occurs first, the Developer shall enter into an
agreement with the City, which is satisfactory to the City Attorney, whereby the
developer assumes liability and responsibility for any repairs that are required to
be performed to address land failures or subsidence within the open space lots of
Tract 50667 which are to be accepted by the City.
3. PRIOR TO THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 50666, the Developer shall enter
into an agreement with the City, which is satisfactory to the City Attorney, whereby
the developer assumes liability and responsibility for any repairs that are required
to be performed to address land failures or subsidence within the open space lots
of Tract 50666 which are to be accepted by the City.
PROJECT DESIGN
4. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS, a final project site plan shall
be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval,
identifying the location of all lots, streets and other lot improvements including
drainage structures and features, building pad areas and elevations, and utility
easements, as depicted on Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 50666 dated as
revised on July 31, 1996, "Ocean Trails Driving Range/Lot Layout Proposed
Amendment Tentative Tract No. 50666", dated February 2, 2005 and Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 50667, dated as revised on June 19, 1996.
5. All single family residential development shall conform to the specific standards
contained in this permit or, if not addressed herein, the RS -1 (RPO) development
standards of the Development Code shall apply.
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6. Any significant changes in the development characteristics of the Residential
Planned Development, including but not limited to the number of dwelling units,
street and lot configuration or modifications to the finished contours, shall
require that an application for a major revision to the Conditional Use Permit
be filed. The scope of the review shall be limited to the request for modification
and any items reasonably related to the request, and shall be subject to
approval by the City Council. Before any minor changes are made to the
Residential Planned Development, the Director of Community Development
shall report to the City Council a determination of significance.
7. Developers of individual properties shall participate in any Design Review
Committee ("DRC") or similar body processes in place at the City at the time
development and/or construction plans for each individual residence are
submitted to the City for review.
8. No grading or construction of permanent structures on any individual lot shall
be allowed closer than twenty-five (25)’ to the Coastal Setback Zone.
COMMON OPEN SPACE BONDS
9. A minimum of 30% of the acreage of each residential Tract No. 50666 and No.
50667, exclusive of the golf course area, shall remain as common open space.
In Tract No. 50666, the lots considered for the purpose of calculating the
minimum required common open space are:
a. Lot A (West Vista Park) at 1.5 acres in size;
b. Lot B (Forrestal Canyon) at 5.8 acres in size;
c. Lot C (Forrestal Canyon Fire Break) at 1.7 acres in size;
d. Lot D (Portuguese Bend Fire Break) at a minimum of 1.0 acre in size,
but up to 1.4 acres in size depending upon the approval of Lot Line
Adjustment(s) between the adjacent property owners within the
Portuguese Bend Club and the property owner(s) of Lot D, wherein any
remaining open space left after the approval of said Lot Line Adjustments
shall be retained as part of Lot D; and,
e. Lot J (Palos Verdes Drive South Frontage) at 2.4 ac
In Tract No. 50667, the lots considered for the purpose of calculating the
minimum required common open space are:
a. Lot A (La Rotonda Drive Frontage) at 0.5 acres in size;
b. Lot B (Palos Verdes Drive South Frontage) at 3.1 acres in size;
c. Lot C (La Rotonda Canyon) at 4.5 acres in size;
d. Lot D (East Vista Park) at 1.2 acres in size; and,
e. Lot H (East Bluff Preserve Fire Break) at 5.0 acres in size.
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CC&Rs
10. PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP, copies of Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) shall be submitted to the Director of
Community Development and the City Attorney for review and approval. Said
CC&R's shall reflect standards provided in Chapter 17.14 (Homeowners'
Association) of the Development Code, including those items identified herein,
and any applicable conditions of Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 50666 and
50667.
11. All necessary legal agreements and documents, including Homeowners'
Association, deed restrictions, covenants, dedication of common open space
and development rights, public easements, and proposed methods of
maintenance and perpetuation of all common open space, on-site drainage
facilities and any other hydrological improvements shall be submitted and
approved by the City Attorney and the Director of Community Development
PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF EACH FINAL MAP. Said CC&R's shall include, but
not be limited to, the following provisions:
a. All provisions required by Section 17.14 (Homeowners' Association} of the
City's Development Code.
b. Membership in the Homeowners' Association shall be inseparable from
ownership in the individual lots.
c. The "Development Standards and Design Guidelines" for the project which
identifies all materials which affect structure appearance and use
restrictions, including but not limited to a rchitectural controls, structure and
roof materials, exterior finishes, walls/fences, exterior lighting, and the
standards of development contained in subsections M through V of this
document (Grading, Development Plans for Construction of Individual
Residences, Private Lot Open Space, Setbacks, Minimum Open Space
Requirements of Individual Residences, Building Facades and Rooflines,
Heights, Lighting, and Appliances}. A copy of the "Development Standards
and Design Guidelines shall be provided by the devel oper and/or
Homeowners' Association to each individual landowner upon purchase of
any lot or residence.
d. All future residential structures, accessory structures, improvements, and/or
landscaping shall be subject to review by the Director of Community
Development and/or "DRC" as described below in Condition N.1 and
construction and installations of said structures and improvements shall
conform to the City-approved plans.
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e. Dedicate to the City the right to prohibit construction of residential structures
on slopes greater than a 3:1 gradient.
f. Exterior residential lighting shall be limited to the standards of
Environmental Protection set forth in Section 17.56 (formally 17.54} of the
City Development Code.
g. Lot coverage, setback, height and private open space shall comply with the
requirements for each residential structure as detailed in these Conditions
of Approval.
h. Requirements for solar installations shall conform to the Development
Standards of Section 17.40 and Extreme Slope restr ictions of Section
17.48.060 (formally 17.57) of the Development Code.
i. All landscaping (including parkway trees} shall be selected and maintained
so that no trees or group of trees obstructs views from the public right -of-
way or adjacent properties consistent with City Council policy regarding
street trees.
j. No landscaping or accessory structure shall block or significantly obstruct
solar access to any lot.
k. Disposal of cuttings of non-native invasive plant species or any ornamental
plant species shall be prohibited in common and public open space areas.
l. Identification of all public trail easements for pedestrian and bicycle use.
The CC&R's shall also prohibit individually owned structures, accessory
structures, fences, walls, hedges, landscaping or any ot her such obstacle
within said trail easements without the written approval from the City Council
of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
m. The CC&Rs shall prohibit individual landowners from encroaching into the
public right-of- way. The CC&Rs shall specify that all costs incurred to
remove hardscape/landscape improvements installed by a landowner in
violation of the CC&Rs within the public right-of- way shall be borne by the
landowner. At the time improvement plans for an individual residence are
submitted to the Homeowner's Association (as required in Condition No.
Z.24 and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes (as required in Condition No.
Z.18) for review, the homeowner shall sign a disclosure stating that it is
understood that encroachments into the public right-of-way are
prohibited and all unlawful improvements constructed within the public
right-of-way shall be removed solely at the landowner's expense. This
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requirement does not apply to mailboxes, provided that the mail boxes
do not exceed the minimum requirements of the United States Postal
Service.
n. The requirements of Condition No. P.4 shall be incorporated into the
CC&R's for Tract Nos. 50666 and 50667 subject to review and approval
by the City Attorney and the Director of Community Development.
12. Within thirty (30) days following recordation of the CC&R's, the developer shall
submit a recorded copy of the document to the Director of Community
Development.
GRADING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES
13. Remedial grading, consisting of over-excavation and recompaction for geologic
stability which will not alter the contours shown on the approved tract grading
plan shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of Community
Development. In addition, grading of up to 1,000yd³ for residential use of an
individual lot shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of
Community Development. Grading in excess of 1,000yd³, or grading to alter
the finished pad elevations shall require approval by the Planning Commission.
14. No construction and/or grading on individual lots shall be permitted on 3:1 or
greater slopes, with the exception of the following:
a. Driveway improvements to a partially subterranean garage on Lot Nos.
24 and 25, a basement/patio area for Lot Nos. 24 and 25, and an entry
way to Lot No. 25, provided that the retaining walls associated with these
improvements are designed in a manner that includes landscape
planting to mitigate the impacts of the height of the retaining walls, and
an aesthetically pleasing veneer applied to the retaining walls to blend
the retaining walls into the hillside. A landscape plan and wall veneer
design shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF PLANS INTO
BUILDING DIVISION PLAN CHECK. Said improvements shall be
installed PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF USE AND
OCCUPANCY.
b. A pool/spa/patio on Lot 29, as depicted on plans prepared by
Envirotechno, dated May 4, 2005, which were reviewed by the City
Council at their meeting on September 20, 2005, provided that the
retaining walls associated with these improvements shall be stepped in
height, and shall include landscape planting areas and an aesthetically
pleasing veneer to blend the retaining walls into the hillside. A
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landscape plan and wall veneer design shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Director of Community Development PRIOR TO
SUBMITTAL OF PLANS INTO BUILDING DIVISION PLAN CHECK.
Said improvements shall be installed PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A
CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY.
c. Grading along the northerly and easterly yard areas of Lot #17 to
accommodate an indirect access driveway in the easterly yard area and
retaining walls/patio areas in the northerly yard area as shown on the
Site Plan/Gradi ng Plan prepared by Tomaro Architecture Incorporated,
as reviewed by the City Council at their May 20, 2008 meeting. These
improvements may be permitted provided that the retaining walls
associated with these improvements are designed in a manner that
includes landscape planting to mitigate the impacts of the height of the
retaining walls, and an aesthetically pleasing veneer applied to the
retaining walls to blend the retaining walls into the hillside. A landscape
plan and wall veneer design shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Director of Community Development PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF
PLANS INTO BUILDING DIVISION PLAN CHECK. Said
improvements shall be installed PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A
CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY.
d. Grading along the easterly and westerly yard areas of Lot #18 to
accommodate an indirect access driveway, retaining walls and patio
area in the easterly yard area and retaining walls in the westerly yard
area as shown on the Site Plan/Grading Plan prepared by C.C. Partners
Design Build, as reviewed by the City Council at their September 16,
2008 meeting. These improvements may be permitted provided that the
retaining walls associated with these improvements are designed in a
manner that includes landscape planting to mitigate the impacts of the
height of the retaining walls, and an aesthetically pleasing veneer
applied to the retaining walls to blend the retaining walls into the hillside.
A landscape plan and wall veneer design shall be submitted for review
and approval by the Director of Community Development PRIOR TO
SUBMITTAL OF PLANS INTO BUILDING DIVISION PLAN CHECK.
Said improvements shall be installed PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A
CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY.
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING/GRADING PERMITS for
construction of the specific items noted above, the property owner(s) shall
obtain City approval and recordation of an amendment to Final Map No. 50667,
adjusting said map notes to permit such specific construction over 3:1 or
steeper slopes.
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15. All retaining walls shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of
Community Development with subsequent reporting to the Planning
Commission, if required, for review and approval pursuant to Section 17.76.040
(formally 17.50) of the City Development Code.
16. Foundations and floor slabs cast on expansive soils will be designed in
accordance with Los Angeles County Code Section 2907-i.
17. All residential building pad elevations shall substantially conform to the final
grading plan for the Final Map in which the lot is located, as approved by the
Director of Community Development. Future landowners are prohibited from
raising or lowering the approved building pad elevations, except for excavations
to accommodate completely subterranean areas (such as basements, wine
cellars and storage areas), as provided for by the Development Code. WITHIN
30 DAYS AFTER FINAL MAP APPROVAL, OR BEFORE SALE OF ANY
INDIVIDUAL LOT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, the developer shall submit
to the City a "Covenant to Control Building Pad Elevation" for each residential
lot, according to the pad elevations specified on the approved final grading plan.
All fees associated with recording said covenants shall be paid by the
developer.
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTI ON OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES
18. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY GRADING OR CONSTRUCTION PERMITS
for individual lots subsequent to the completion of finished pads, final
improvement plans for the particular lot and structure shall be submitted to the
Director of Community Development and/or Design Review Committee
("DRC") or similar body as described below in Condition Z.22 for review and
approval. Said plans shall include, but are not limited to, plot plan, section and
elevation drawings, floor plan, grading and exterior lighting plan. The plot plan
shall clearly show existing and proposed topography, all proposed structures,
all easements and setbacks. The section and elevation drawings shall clearly
indicate maximum proposed height and ridge elevation for all structures,
fences, walls, accessory structures, and equipment.
19. Unless otherwise specified in these conditions of approval, all structures and
development on individual lots shall comply with RS-1 (RPD) development
standards.
20. All fencing along interior side and front property lines, if not otherwise addressed
in Condition L, shall conform with Section 17.76.030 (formally 17.42) of the
Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code.
21. Chain link or other wire fence is prohibited on any portion of any lot, except as
otherwise required by project biologist for habitat protection or through Condition
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L.3.a.
22. Developers of individual properties shall participate in any Design Review
Committee ("DRC") or similar body processes in place at the City at the time
development and construction plans for each individual residence are submitted.
23. Development and construction plans for each individual residence shall comply
with the standards and conditions set forth in the "Development Standards and
Design Guidelines" for the tract and shall be incorporated within the CC&R's for
each tract and attached hereto by reference as Exhibit "B" and hereby included as
a condition of approval. The final version of the "Development Standards and
Design Guidelines" shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community
Development PRIOR TO THE RECORDATION OF THE CC&RS. Requests for
approval of individual residences shall be reviewed for compliance with said
conditions and "Development Standards and Design Guidelines" by the Director
of Community Development and/or any Design Review Committee ("DRC") in
place at the time development applications for individual residences are submitted.
24. Upon submittal of proposed development and construction plans for each
individual residence to the Director of Community Development as described
above in Condition Z.18, individual property owners shall provide written approval
of the proposed development obtained from the estab lished Homeowner's
Association or any Homeowner's Association Architectural Committee.
25. Landscape planting and irrigation plans for each residential lot within Tract No.
50666 and Tract No. 50667 shall be submitted to the Director of Community
Development for review and approval PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF ANY
IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
Further, it shall be the responsibility of each Owner to landscape, irrigate and
maintain the front and rear yard areas of their Lot in a clean and attractive
condition. Each Owner shall install the front yard landscaping within 120 days of
such Owner's initial occupancy of the dwelling located on the Lot. The rear yard
landscaping shall be installed within 180 days of such Owner's initial occupation of
the dwelling located on the Lot.
26. The developer shall be responsible for keeping the City up to date on the status of
each individual lot landscape plan. This shall take the form of a table that lists all
of the lots, their date of building permit issuance, date of close of escrow, and the
maximum deadline to submit a landscape plan based upon building permit or close
of escrow. The developer shall be responsible for submitting an updated table each
time a building final is issued and at close of escrow. Landscape and irrigation
plans shall be consistent with the standards of the Ocean Trails Water Control
Plan. Furthermore, notwithstanding any exemption contained in Chapter 15.34,
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any single-family lot within Tract No. 50666 or No. 50667 shall comply with Chapter
15.34 with respect to irrigation and drought tolerant plantings as determined by the
Director of Community Development.
PRIVATE LOT OPEN SPACE
27. Each residential lot shall provide a private outdoor living area in an amount not
less than four hundred 400ft² for each bedroom in the unit. This area shall be
adjacent to and provide a private, usable area for each dwelling unit.
SETBACKS
28. The following setbacks shall apply for all structures located in Vesting Tentative
Tract 50666:
a. The minimum front yard setback for all structures on an individual lot shall
be 35’.
b. The minimum street side setback on all lots shall be 20’.
c. On lots with a minimum lot size less than 20,000ft² (Lot Nos. 14 through 23),
the minimum interior side yard setback shall be ten 10’ on one side, w ith a
minimum total of 30’ on both sides.
d. On lots with a minimum lot size between 20,000ft² and 24,999ft² (Lots Nos.
1, 2, 6, and 13), the minimum interior side yard setback shall be 15’ on one
side, with a minimum total of 35’ on both sides.
e. On lots with a minimum lot size of 25,000ft² or greater (Lot Nos. 3 through
5, and 7 through 12), the minimum interior side yard setback shall be 15’ on
one side, with a minimum total of 40’ on both sides.
f. The minimum rear yard setback for all structures on an individual lot shall
be 35’, with the exception of Lot #22, which may have a rear yard setback
of 30’.
29. The following setbacks shall apply for all structures located in Vesting Tentative
Tract 50667:
a. Except for Lot Nos. 7 through 16, and 18 through 23, the minimum front
yard setback for all structures on an individual lot shall be 35’. On Lot Nos.
7 through 16, and 18 through 23, the minimum front yard setback for all
structures on an individual lot shall be 25’.
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b. The minimum street side setback on all lots shall be 20’.
c. On lots with a minimum lot size less than 20,000ft² (Lot Nos. 2 -16, 18, 19,
22, 23, 29, 30, 33, 34 and 36), the minimum interior side yard setback shall
be 10’ on one side, with a minimum total of 30’ on both sides.
d. On lots with a minimum lot size between 20,000ft² and 24,999ft² (Lot Nos.
20, 21, 24, 26-28, 31, 32 and 35), the minimum interior side yard setback
shall be 15’ on one side, with a minimum total of 35’ on both sides.
e. On lots with a minimum lot size of 25,000ft² (Lot Nos. 1, 17 and 25), the
minimum interior side yard setback shall be 15’ on one side, with a minimum
total of 40’ on both sides.
f. Except for Lot Nos. 7 through 16, 18, 19, 23, 35 and 36, the minimum rear
yard setback for all structures on an individual lot shall be 35’. On Lot Nos.
11 through 16, 18, 19, 23, 35 and 36, the minimum rear yard setback for all
structures on an individual lot shall be 25’. On Lot Nos. 6, 7 and 8 the
minimum fuel modification zone/rear yard setback for all structures on an
individual lot shall be 50’. However, the fuel modification zone/rear yard
setback on Lot Nos. 6, 7 and 8 may be reduced at the time that individual
residences are proposed on these lots, provided that alternative fire
suppression systems and/or building techniques are incorporated into the
design of the residence, such as water sprinkler systems, fire walls, fire
retardant materials, etc., to the satisfaction of the Los Angeles County Fire
Department and City Building Official. If the fuel modification zone setback
is reduced through this subsequent approval, the rear yard setback on Lot
Nos. 6, 7 and 8 shall not be less than 25’. On Lot Nos. 9 and 10, the
minimum rear yard setback shall be the foundation setback line shown on
the approved final Phase I Grading Plan.
30. Any other architectural features or appurtenances shall conform to Section
17.48.030 (E) (formally 17.40.030 (E) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development
Code.
31. Except for driveways, walkways and parking areas, all of the required front and
street-side setback areas shall be landscaped. Driveways, walkways, and parking
areas shall not cover more than 50% of the required front or street side setback
areas. "Turf-block" or landscaped areas that are designed to be driven or parked
over (such as grass strips between paved strips) shall be counted as a driveway
or parking area for the purpose of calculating landscaping in the front or street side
setback area.
32. Except as described below in Condition P.6, no minor or accessory structures,
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including but not limited to pool equipment and trash enclosures, shall be permitted
within any required setback area.
33. Trash enclosures and other minor equipment may be permitted within any interior
side yard setback area adjacent to the structure, subject to review and approval of
a Minor Exception Permit.
MINIMUM OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES
34. The minimum open space requirement for all lots shall not be less than 60% of the
lot. Lot coverage shall include the building footprint, driveway and parking area,
covered patios, covered walkways, and other accessory structure.
35. The following limitations apply to Maximum Habitable Area of each lot within Tract
No. 50667:
1 22,123 6,637 863 7,500
2 15,197 4,559 1,441 6,000
3 15,988 4796 1,204 6,000
4 14,012 4,204 1,797 6,000
5 12,644 3,793 2,207 6,000
6 18,757 5,627 373 6,000
7 15,413 4,624 1,376 6,000
8 16,874 5,062 938 6,000
9 22,128 6,638 862 7,500
10 22,981 6,894 606 7,500
11 13,256 3,977 2,023 6,000
12 12,489 3,747 2,253 6,000
13 13,975 4,192 1,808 6,000
14 17,897 5,369 0 5,369
15 18,603 5,581 0 5,581
16 24,389 7,317 0 7,317
17 36,058 10,000 0 10,000
18 25,405 7,622 0 7,622
19 22,726 6,818 0 6,818
20 23,584 7,075 0 7,075
21 23,765 7,130 0 7,130
22 19,771 5,931 0 5,931
23 18,829 5,649 0 5,649
24 29,654 8,896 1,104 10,000
25 30,730 9,219 781 10,000
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26 21,875 6,562 938 7,500
27 23,777 7,133 367 7,500
28 21,149 6,345 1,155 7,500
29 19,010 5,703 297 6,000
30 19,443 5,833 0 5,833
31 20,318 6,095 0 6,095
32 21,646 6,494 0 6,494
33 17,533 5,260 0 5,260
34 18,872 5,662 0 5,662
35 16,594 4,978 0 4,978
36 19,705 5,912 0 5,912
NOTES:
a. Lot areas are based on the depiction shown on recorded Final Map No.
50667. Any changes to the lot areas noted above, shall require a Revision
to CUP No. 162 to modify the table above.
b. Total Maximum Habitable Area includes the living area of all structures, and
does not include garage, access, driveways, hardscape, and non-habitable
basements per the Building Code.
c. No structure on any residential lot(s) shall exceed a maximum of 10,000ft².
d. All subterranean basement areas shall be within the boundaries of the
building footprint above.
e. There shall be no changes to the approved pad elevations as a result of the
construction of basements.
36. The following limitations apply to Maximum Habitable Area of each lot within
Tract No. 50666:
a. Total Maximum Habitable Area of each structure shall not exceed 30%
of the Lot Area as depicted on the final recorded map of Tract No. 50666.
b. Total Maximum Habitable Area includes the living area of all structures,
and does not include garage, access, driveways, hardscape, and non-
habitable basements per the Building Code.
c. No structure on any residential lot(s) shall exceed a maximum of
10,000ft².
d. All subterranean basement areas shall be within the boundaries of the
building footprint above.
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e. There shall be no changes to the approved pad elevations as a result of
the installation of basements.
37. Requests to modify the permitted habitable square footage per lot size category
are subject to a Revision to Conditional Use Permit No. 162.
BUILDING FACADES AND ROOFLINES
38. The upper level of all two story residences shall be a minimum of 20% smaller
than the footprint of the structure. On the rear and front facades of two story
residences, and on the rear facade of all split level lots, a maximum 30% of the
second story width shall be permitted to be constructed directly above the first
story below. A minimum 70% of the second story width shall be broken up by
using either of the following two methods:
a. A minimum 6' wide second story setback from the first story facade. The
setback area would be used as an uncovered deck or roof.
b. A minimum 6' wide uncovered balcony attached to and extending from
the second story facade.
39. The roof of the main structure on each residence shall have a pitch of at least 2 in
12, except where it is necessary to have small areas with less pitch in order to
comply with Building Code criteria.
40. On Lot Nos. 13 through 23 within Vesting Tentative Tract No. 50666, the main ridge
of the structure shall be parallel to the side property line and generally perpendicular
to Palos Verdes Drive South.
41. On Lot Nos. 24, 25, 35 and 36 within Vesting Tentative Tract No. 50667, the main
ridge of the structure shall be perpendicular to Palos Verdes Drive South.
42. Roofing materials shall be Class A and non-combustible.
HEIGHTS
43. For the purposes of identifying lot types and approved heights for all primary
structures within Vesting Tentative Tract map No. 50666, Lot 1, and Lot Nos. 9
through 13, are designated as Lot Type A. Lot Nos. 2 through 8 are designated Lot
Type C. Lot Nos. 14 through 23 are designated as Lot Type D.
44. For purposes of identifying approved heights for all primary structures within
Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50667, Lot Nos. 4 through 8 and 12 through
13 are designated as Lot Type A. Lot Nos. 1 and 3 are designated Lot Type B.
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Lot Nos. 14 through 17 and 30 through 36 are designated Lot Type C. Lot Nos.
18 through 21 are designated Lot Type D. Lot Nos. 22 and 23 are designated
Lot Type E. Lot No. 2 is designated Lot Type F. Lot Nos. 9, 11, 24 and 25 are
designated Lot Type G. Lot Nos. 26 through 29 are designated as Lot Type H.
Lot No. 10 is designated as Lot Type I.
45. Building heights for all residential structures are limited as follows:
a. Lot Type A: 16’
b. Lot Type B: 15’
c. Lot Type C: 26’
d. Lot Type D: 16’ from upper pad, and 26’ from lower pad
e. Lot Type E: 21’ from upper pad, and 26’ from lower pad
f. Lot Type F: 15’ from pad of the one-story structure, and 25.3' from the
entry to a subterranean garage provided that the ridge height does not
exceed 15' from the pad of the one-story structure.
g. Lot Type G: 16’ from pad of the one-story structure, and 26' from the entry
to a subterranean garage and exterior basement patio areas, provided that
the ridge height does not exceed 16' from the pad of the one-story structure.
h. Lot Type H: 26’ from pad of the two-story structure, and 36’ from the
exterior grade of the basement patio area, provided that the patio area is
located in the side yard and that the ridge height does not exceed 26' from
the pad of the two- story structure.
i. Lot Type I: 16’ from pad of the one-story structure, and 27' from the entry
to a subterranean garage and exterior basement patio areas, provided that
the ridge height does not exceed 16' from the pad of the one-story structure.
46. All heights shall be measured pursuant to Section 17.02.040 of the Development
Code (View Preservation and Restoration Ordinance).
47. The height of all accessory structures shall conform to Section 17.48.050(D)
(formally 17.40.050(C)) of the Rancho Palos Verdes Development Code.
48. The subsequent submittal of a Conditional Use Permit Revision to increase the
maximum building heights to exceed those specified in Condition S.3 above shall
be prohibited. Within 30 days after Final Map approval, or before sale of any
individual lot, whichever occurs first, the developer shall submit to the City a
"Covenant to Limit Maximum Building Height" for each residential lot, according to
the height limits specified in Condition S.3. All fees associated with recording said
covenants shall be paid by the developer.
SOLAR SYSTEM
49. All dwelling units shall be designed and constructed so that the plumbing and
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circulation system will allow utilization of solar energy as part of the hybrid system
for providing hot water. Solar panels shall not exceed the ridge line of the structure
on which they are placed.
50. All proposed solar installation shall be reviewed by the Director of Community
Development for consistency with the provisions of the Development Code.
LIGHTING
51. Exterior residential lighting shall be limited to the standards of Section 17.56.030
(formally 17.51.030) of the Development Code.
52. A typical residential unit lighting plan shall be submitted to the Director of
Community Development for review and approval PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF
BUILDING PERMITS, and there shall be no direct off-site illumination from any light
source.
APPLIANCES
53. All units shall be required to install and maintain in proper working order an
electronic garage door opener for each garage door.
54. All units shall be required to install and maintain low water use plumbing fixtures
including, but not limited to, low flow toilets and shower heads.
AA. SEWERS
1. Approval of this subdivision of land is contingent upon the installation,
dedication and use of local main line sewer and separate house laterals to
serve each lot of the land division.
2. If, because of future grading, or for other reasons, it is found that the
requirements of the Plumbing Code cannot be met on certain lots, no building
permit will be issued for the construction of homes on such lots.
3. Sewer easements are tentatively required, subject to review by the Director of
Public Works to determine the final locations and requirements, PRIOR TO
THE RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP.
4. PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEWER
SYSTEM in each approved phase of the project, the developer shall obtain
approval of the sewer improvement plans from the County Engineer Sewer
Design and Maintenance Division.
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5. PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP, the developer shall submit to
the Director of Community Development a written statement from the County
Sanitation District approving the design of the tract with regard to the existing
trunk line sewer. Said approval shall state all conditions of approval, if any,
and shall state that the County is willing to maintain all connections to said trunk
lines.
BB. STREETS
1. The proposed on-site streets shall be dedicated for public use on the Final Map
and designed to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. PRIOR TO
RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, the developer shall submit design
specifications for the on-site streets to the Director of Public Works for
approval, pursuant to the following specifications:
a. Paseo Del Mar (between Palos Verdes Drive South and "B" Street) shall
be a minimum of 55’ in width, measured from flow line to flow line,
including a 10’ wide median. Parkway widths shall be a minimum of 8’
on each side. The total right-of-way width shall be 71’. The Final Map
shall reflect these standards.
b. "A" Street (Paseo Del Mar extension) shall be a minimum of 36’ in width,
measured from flow line to flow line. Parkway widths shall be a minimum
of 3’ on the north side and 7’ on the south side. The total right-of-way
width shall be 46’. The Final Map shall reflect these standards.
c. "B" Street shall be a minimum of 40’ in width, measured from flow line to
flow line. Parkway widths shall be a minimum of 8’ on each side. The total
right-of way width shall be 56’. The Final Map shall reflect these standards.
d. "E" Street shall be 34’ in width, measured from flow line to flow line. Parkway
widths shall be a minimum of 8’ along the southerly side along Street "E",
and shall be a minimum of 4’ along the northerly side Street "E". The total
right-of-way shall be 46’. The Final Map shall reflect these standards.
e. A public off-street parking area shall be provided on the southerly side of
Palos Verdes Drive South, between Palos Verde s Drive South and "E"
Street, west of Paseo del Mar, as part of the West Vista Park. Said parking
area shall be at the same grade as Palos Verdes Drive South, shall contain
a minimum of 6 parking spaces, and 1 parking space shall be reserved for
handicapped use. The design of the off-street parking area and any time
restrictions shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Public Works. Public parking and access to this area shall be prohibited
after dusk.
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f. On-street public parking shall be provided along "A" Street (Paseo Del Mar
extension). Said on-street parking area shall contain a minimum of 90
parking spaces and a minimum of 5 parking spaces shall be reserved for
handicapped use. The design of the on-street parking area shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Director of Public Works.
g. All streets shall have a vertical type curb. The developer may request roll
type curbs, subject to the review and approval of the Director of Public
Works.
h. Handicapped access ramps which conform to all standards and
specifications in Title 24 of the Uniform Building Code shall be provided at
all sidewalks and at all locations where public trails intersect with streets
and/or sidewalks in or adjacent to the subject development.
i. Cul-de-sacs shall be designed to the specifications of the Director of Public
Works.
j. Street and traffic signs shall be placed at all intersections and/or corners as
specified by the Director of Public Works, shall conform to City Standards,
and shall be shown on a signage and striping plan to be attached to the
street plans.
k. Sidewalks, where required, shall be concrete, a minimum of 4’ wide, and
located adjacent to the curb.
l. All proposed streets shall be designed in substantially the same alignment
as shown on Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 50666 Amended Map No. 1,
dated as revised on July 31, 1996, and "Ocean Trails Driving Range/Lot
Layout Proposed Amendment Tentative Tract No. 50666, dated February
2, 2005".
2. The developer shall be responsible for the design and construction of the
realignment of Palos Verdes Drive South from Conqueror Drive to La Rotonda
Drive. Plans for the realignment and reconstruction shall be submitted for
review and approval by the Director of Public Works PRIOR TO ISSUANCE
OF GRADING PERMITS OR RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST and shall include a minimum 14’ wide median
from Conqueror Drive to Palos Verdes Drive East and a minimum 10’ wide
median from Palos Verdes Drive East to La Rotonda Drive. In addition, the
developer shall be responsible for the design and construction of curb and
gutter and full median improvements adjacent to the Portuguese Bend Club.
The construction and realignment shall also include provisions for the future
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signalization of the intersections at Palos Verdes Drive South and Forrestal
Drive and at Palos Verdes Drive South and La Rotonda Drive, including the
installation of all necessary underground facilities and utilities during
construction so that subsequent installation of signals at either intersection can
be accomplished without requiring future road cuts. With the exception of the
improvements between Conqueror Drive and Ocean Trails Drive, construction
on the improvements noted above shall be completed PRIOR TO ISSUANCE
OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR ANY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES OR
PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE 18- HOLE GOLF COURSE, WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST. Landscape improvements shall be completed PRIOR TO
ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR ANY RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURES OR PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE 18-HOLE GOLF
COURSE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. For the roadway improvements
and related landscaping between Conqueror Drive and Ocean Trails Drive, the
developer shall complete said improvements PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF
ANY PERMITS FOR HABITABLE STRUCTURES WITHIN TRACT NO.
50666.
Additionally, the developer shall be responsible for the design and re-
construction of La Rotonda Drive, from Palos Verdes Drive South to the end of
La Rotonda Drive. PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2002 OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 2 OF PALOS VERDES DRIVE SOUTH,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, the developer shall be responsible for
obtaining approval of the structural section of La Rotonda and starting re-
construction. The re-construction shall be completed by November 1, 2002.
Further, subject to review and approval by the Director of Public Works, the
developer shall be responsible for resurfacing of portions of La Rotonda Road.
The re-surfacing shall begin by October 1, 2001 and shall be completed by
November 1, 2001.
Nothing in this condition shall preclude the City from requiring the Developer to
contribute to the cost of reconstructing Palos Verdes Drive South (25th Street)
from La Rotonda Drive to the eastern City limits pursuant to Condition E.8 of
this approval, if it is determined that the construction of the Ocean Trails project
by the Developer has damaged this street segment. If the City and the
Developer do not agree as to whether the construction of the Ocean Trails
project by the Developer has damaged this street segment, then they shall
mutually agree upon a third party geotechnical engineer (the "Engineer'') to
make such determination. The Engineer shall determine, as soon as
reasonably feasible after his or her appointment, as to whether, and the extent
to which, the construction of the Ocean Trails project by the Developer is
responsible for having damaged such street segment. The decision of the
Engineer shall be binding and non- appealable. If the Engineer determines that
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the construction of the Ocean Trails project by the Developer is partially or fully
responsible for damaging such street segment, then the Developer shall be
responsible for making a financial contribution towards the reconstruction costs
in proportion to the extent of such damage caused by the construction of the
Ocean Trails project by the Developer. Each party shall pay for the costs and
expenses of its engineer, with the parties sharing equally the cost of the
Engineer. Additionally, if it is determined as set forth above that the Developer
is responsible for making a financial contribution towards the reconstruction
costs, the Developer shall receive a credit against that cost, due to the
additional amount being incurred by the Developer to reconstruct La Rotonda
Drive in accordance with this amended condition. The amount of credit shall be
equal to the difference between (1) the cost of resurfacing 25th Street from La
Rotonda Drive to the easterly City limits plus the cost of resurfacing La Rotonda
Drive from Palos Verdes Drive South to the Fire Access Road, and (2) the cost
to reconstruct La Rotonda Drive from Palos Verdes Drive South to the Fire
Access Road.
3. PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE FIRST
RESIDENCE WITHIN TRACT NO. 50666 OR TRACT NO. 50667,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, the project shall contribute to the installment
of the following street improvements based on a "fair share" of the cost as
determined by the Director of Public Works, which will be allotted only to new
traffic:
a. Construction of a second westbound left-turn lane at the intersection of
Hawthorne Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive West.
b. Construction of a second eastbound left-turn lane and a second
southbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Western and 25th
Street, if approved by the City of Los Angeles. The developer shall be
responsible for contacting the appropriate agencies in the City of Los
Angeles and shall provide necessary documentation to the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes Director of Public Works, including a letter of
approval from the City of Los Angeles, for determination of the project's
fair share of the cost for improvements to the above intersection.
4. The developer shall pay traffic impact fees PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF
THE FINAL MAP in an amount determined by the Director of Public Works
upon the completion of all on-site public improvements, including, but not
limited to, streets, drainage, and utility improvements.
5. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, OR PRIOR TO ISSUANCE
OF GRADING PERMITS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, the developer shall
process an application for vacation of the portions of the street right-of- way
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along Paseo del Mar which are to be developed for golf course uses, with the
exception of the portion of the undeveloped Paseo del Mar right-of-way
seaward of the Ocean Terraces Condominiums, which shall be retained for
emergency fire access purposes, pursuant to Condition BB.6.
6. PRIOR TO THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE STREET IMPROVEMENTS BY THE
CITY, the developer shall construct an all-weather emergency fire access road
in the undeveloped portion of the Paseo del Mar right-of- way in compliance
with the plan reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles County Fire
Department. The Director of Community Development shall work with the Los
Angeles County Fire Department to determine the final material used for the all-
weather road surface in order to discourage use of this emergency fire access
road by unauthorized users (such as bicyclists, golfers and roller skaters).
7. Any street names and house numbering plans shall be provided to the City by the
developer for approval by Director of Public Works PRIOR TO THE
RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP.
CC. TRASH ENCLOSURES
1. All trash enclosure walls shall be a maximum of 6’ in height and designed to
accommodate recycling bins and shall have solid, self-closing gates and be
integrated into the building design.
DD. UTILITIES
1. All utilities exclusively serving the site and to and on the lots and golf course shall
be provided underground, including cable television, telephone, electrical, gas
and water. All appropriate permits shall be obtained for their installation. Cable
television, if utilized, shall be connected to the nearest trunk line at the developer's
expense.
EE. VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 50666 AND 50667
1. If signatures of record or title interests appear on the Final Map, the developer shall
submit a preliminary guarantee. A final guarantee will be required at the time of
filing of the final map with the County Recorder. If said signatures do not appear
on the final map, a preliminary title report/guarantee is needed that covers the area
showing all fee owners and interest holders. The account for the preliminary title
report guarantee shall remain open until the Final Map is filed with the County
Recorder.
2. The Final Map shall clearly delineate and label the "Coastal Setback Zone" line as
established in the City's Coastal Specific Plan. A note shall be placed on the map
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stating that no permanent structures (except for structures associated with public
amenities or unless as allowed by another project condition of approval) shall be
allowed closer than 25’ to the Coastal Setback Zone. This area shall be designated
on the final map as a "Building/Grading Restriction" area. All residential lots shown
on the Final Map shall provide for a minimum buildable area of 3,000ft² of
contiguous area, exclusive of required setbacks and any portions of the lot located
seaward of the Building Grading Restriction Line, or they shall be eliminated from
the Final Map.
3. The City's fee for processing a Final Map shall be paid within 6 months of
approval of the Vesting Tentative Tract Map by the last responsible public
agency.
4. Pursuant to Development Code Section 17.86.070 (formally 17.67.090), this
approval shall expire 24 months from the date that the Coastal Permit
associated with this Vesting Tentative Tract Map is approved by the last
responsible agency, unless the Final Map has been recorded. Three
extensions of up to 1 year each, may be granted by the City Council, if
requested in writing PRIOR TO EXPIRATION.
5. The developer shall supply the City with one mylar and one print of the
recorded Final Map within 30 days of recordation of Final Map.
6. In compliance with Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, the developer shall
submit to the City a cashier's check payable to the Los Angeles County Clerk
in the amount of $850.00 for a filing fee and a cashier's check in the amount of
$25.00 for a documentary handling fee within 48 hours of City approval of these
permits. The developer shall also pay any fine imposed by the Department of
Fish and Game, if required.
7. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, pursuant to Section 66442 of
the Government Code, the subdivider shall obtain clearances from all affected
departments and divisions, including a clearance from the Director of Public Works
for the following items: mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, correctness of
certificates and signatures, etc.
8. PRIOR TO THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL MAP, for Vesting Tentative Tract
No. 50666, the developer shall submit for review and approval by the City
Council, a revision to Conditional Use Permit No. 162 that improves views by
reducing some of the ridge heights within Vesting Tentative Tract No. 50666.
Revision options available to the developer may include, but are not limited to,
lowering pad elevations, lowering the maximum building height, creating two-
story split level pads which may result in increasing lot size and buildable area,
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revising setbacks, or other methods.
9. All natural and created slopes greater than 3.1 shall be designated as Restricted
Use Areas with a note on the Final Map.
10. Unless already dedicated to the City, the developer shall dedicate to the City
vehicular access rights to Palos Verdes Drive South and Paseo Del Mar. A
note to this effect shall be placed on the Final Map.
11. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, access to Lots 12 and 13
over Forrestal Canyon shall be provided by a pole for each lot, with a minimum
width of 12’ and access shall be via a shared private driveway, with a maximum
width of 22’. A note to this effect shall be placed on the Final Map
12. WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER FINAL MAP APPROVAL, BEFORE SALE OF ANY
INDIVIDUAL LOT, OR PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, the developer shall submit to the City a
Covenant to Maintain Property to protect views for each golf course lot and
driving range lot. All fees associated with recording said covenant shall be
paid by the developer.
SURVEY MONUMENTATI ON
12. Within twenty-four (24) months from the date of recordation of the Final Map, the
developer shall set remaining required survey monuments and center line tie points
and furnish the center line tie notes to the Director of Public Works.
13. All lot corners shall be referenced with permanent survey markers in accordance
with City Municipal Code. The survey markers shall be inspected and accepted by
the City PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF THE BOND REFERENCED IN
CONDITION M.1.
FF. WATER
1. The developer shall fund an alternative water source study in an amount not
to exceed $50,000. The purpose of the study shall be to investigate the
feasibility of developing various alternative water sources for support of the golf
course and related facilities including such alternatives as desalinization, reverse
osmosis and other similar technologies, water reclamation, use of de-watering
wells, etc. However, upon written request, the City Council may waive or delay the
requirement to prepare said study.
2. If there are drought conditions at the time the golf course is developed, or if for
any other reason the availability of water is scarce, the developer or its successor
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in interest shall contribute its proportionate share of the cost of developing new
water sources for the City, including off-site development, identified in the study
required in Condition FF.1. The City or other responsible agency shall determine
the amount of the proportionate share by conducting the necessary studies.
However, upon written request, the City Council may waive or delay the payment
of the contribution, contingent on a determination by the City Council that an
alternative water source study is necessary pursuant to Condition FF.1.
3. There shall be filed with the Director of Public Works a statement from the
purveyor indicating that the proposed water mains and any other required
facilities will be operated by the purveyor, and that, under normal operating
conditions, the system will meet the needs of the development and developed
tracts. Said statement shall be dated no more than six months PRIOR TO
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE CLUBHOUSE. Should the
developer receive a qualified "will serve" statement from the purveyor, the City
shall retain the right to require the developer to use an alternative water source,
subject to the review and approval of the City, or the City shall determine that the
conditions of the project approval have not been satisfied. Said statement shall be
required PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP.
4. At the time the final subdivision improvement plans are submitted for checking,
plans and specifications for the water system facilities shall be submitted to the
Director of Public Works for checking and approval and shall comply with the
Director of Public Works' standards. Approval for filing of the Final Map is
contingent upon approval of the plans and specifications mentioned above.
5. All lots, golf course, and related facilities shall be served by adequately sized water
system facilities which shall include fire hydrants of the size and type and location
as determined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The water mains shall
be of sufficient size to accommodate the total domestic and fire flows required for
the land division. Domestic flow requirements shall be determined by the Director
of Public Works. Fire flow requirements shall be determined by the Los Angeles
County Fire Department and evidence of approval by the Los Angeles County Fire
Department is required PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP,
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR THE CLUBHOUSE, MAINTENANCE
FACILITY OR AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPLEX, WHICHEVER OCCURS
FIRST. The developer shall be responsible for installation of any fire hydrants or
other improvements required by the Los Angeles County Fire Department at the
time the public streets are constructed.
6. Framing of structures shall not begin until after the Los Angeles County Fire
Department has determined that there is adequate firefighting water and access
available to the said structures pursuant to Condition FF.5.