CC SR 20230418 01 - Abalone Cove Parking Permit ContinuancePUBLIC HEARING
Date: April 18, 2023
Subject: Consideration and possible action to continue the public hearing regarding a revision
to a previously approved Coastal Permit for a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program in the
Community of Abalone Cove1 (Case No. PLCP2022-0001).
Recommendation:
(1)Continue the public hearing to a date uncertain to allow the Community of Abalone Cove
Homeowners Association (HOA) an opportunity to submit a property owner petition
demonstrating support for the revised parking program along Seacove Drive and Packet Road;
and,
(2)Direct Staff to issue a new public notice when a new public hearing date is identified.
1.Report of Notice Given: City Clerk
2.Declare Public Hearing Open: Mayor Ferraro
3.Request for Staff Report: Mayor Ferraro
4.Staff Report & Recommendation: Octavio Silva, Interim Director of Community Development
5.Council Questions of Staff (factual and without bias):
6.Testimony from members of the public:
The normal time limit for each speaker is three (3) minutes. The Presiding Officer may grant additional time to a representative speaking
for an entire group. The Mayor also may adjust the time limit for individual speakers depending upon the number of speakers who
intend to speak.
7.Declare Hearing Closed/or Continue the Public Hearing to a later date: Mayor Ferraro
8.Council Deliberation:
The Council may ask staff to address questions raised by the testimony, or to clarify matters. Staff and/or Council may also answer
questions posed by speakers during their testimony. The Council will then debate and/or make motions on the matter.
9.Council Action:
The Council may: vote on the item; offer amendments or substitute motions to decide the matter; reopen the hearing for additi onal
testimony; continue the matter to a later date for a decision.
1 Previously known as the West Portuguese Bend Community
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 04/18/2023
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to continue the public hearing regarding a revision to
a previously approved Coastal Permit for a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program in the
Community of Abalone Cove1 (Case No. PLCP2022-0001).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1)Continue the public hearing to a date uncertain to allow the Community of Abalone
Cove Homeowners Association (HOA) an opportunity to submit a property owner
petition demonstrating support for the revised parking program along Seacove
Drive and Packet Road; and,
(2)Direct Staff to issue a new public notice when a new public hearing date is
identified.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no costs associated with the request to continue the public
hearing.
Amount Budgeted: None
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): None
ORIGINATED BY: Octavio Silva, Interim Director of Community Development
REVIEWED BY: Same as above
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A.Resolution No. 2022-64 (page A-1)
B.Notice of Decision dated November 16, 2022 (page B-1)
C.Public comments (page C-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
On November 15, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022 -64 (Attachment
B), approving an after-the-fact Coastal Permit designating a Neighborhood Permit
Parking Program in the Community of Abalone Cove. The parking program included two
1 Previously known as the West Portuguese Bend Community
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different provisions depending on the location of the street in an Appealable or Non -
Appealable Area of the City’s Coastal Zone, as shown in Figure 1 below:
[Figure 1. Appealable and Non-Appealable Areas in the Community of Abalone Cove]
Specifically, the parking program would be comprised of the following:
1.Appealable Area: Permit parking from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. between May 1 to
October 31, and from sunset to sunrise, all year round.
2.Non-Appealable Area: Permit parking 24 hours per day, all year round.
On November 16, 2022, the Community Development Department issued a Notice of
Decision (Attachment B) informing the public, interested parties, and the California
Coastal Commission (CCC) of the City Council’s approval of the parking program. It was
at this time that representatives with the CCC notified Staff that the delineation of the
parking program was incorrect, as the Appealable Area of the Coastal Zone includes both
sides of Seacove Drive and Packet Road and not only up to the centerline of the street ,
as originally illustrated in the above Figure 1.
The proposed revision to the previously approved permit would only modify parking
program provisions by applying Appealable Area parking requirements to both sides of
Seacove Drive and Packet Road; that is, permit parking would be required from 10:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. between May 1 to October 31, and from sunset to sunrise, all year round
along both sides of Seacove Drive and Packet Road.
Pursuant to Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) Chapter 10.20, a
neighborhood may apply for permit parking to restrict or prohibit parking in an area by
submitting a petition demonstrating support for the proposal, which is signed by at least
60% of the owners of the properties on the street(s) where the restrictions will be imposed.
The Community of Abalone Cove HOA is in the process of collecting the required
signatures for the petition based on revised permit provisions and anticipates completion
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Non -Appealable Area
soon. As the completed petition is still pending, Staff believes a continuation of the public
hearing is warranted to provide the HOA an opportunity to submit a property owner
petition demonstrating support for the revised parking program along Seacove Drive and
Packet Road.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Public Correspondence
On March 30, 2023, a public notice was issued by the Community Development
Department providing notification that the City Council would consider the permit revision
on April 18, 2023. Staff received 34 public comments (Attachment C) in response to the
public notice. All comments received thus far will be retained and included in future City
Council staff reports regarding the permit revision.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the discussion above, Staff recommends the City Council continue the public
hearing to a date uncertain to allow the Community of Abalone Cove HOA an opportunity
to submit a property owner petition demonstrating support for the revised parking program
along Seacove Drive and Packet Road. Since the public hearing is recommended to be
continued to a date uncertain, a new public notice will be issued when a new public
hearing date is identified.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING AN AFTER-
THE-FACT COASTAL PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A
NEIGHBORHOOD PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM IN THE
COMMUNITY OF ABALONE COVE AND DECLARING
THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER
SECTION 15301 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (CASE NO.
PLCP2022-0001)
WHEREAS, parking problems in the Community of Abalone Cove have existed
since the opening of Abalone Cove Park where some patrons parked along the adjacent
residential streets. The parking problem was eventually resolved through the City
Council-adopted Resolution No. 77-92 that prohibited parking in the area and
subsequently allowed a permit parking program to be implemented for the residents in
the area prior to adoption of the City's Coastal Specific Plan in 1978; and
WHEREAS, the City was recently notified by the California Coastal Commission
(CCC) that the parking program within the Community of Abalone Cove does not have a
Coastal Permit and is therefore unpermitted and potentially violates the Coastal Act,
citing that the permit parking program prevents the public from using public streets to
access the coast in an area with already limited coastal access parking; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 10.20 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
(RPVMC) authorizes the City Council to establish permit parking in areas in the City by
resolution pursuant to the authority provided by California Vehicle Code Section 22507;
and
WHEREAS, the residents within the Community of Abalone Cove have
requested the City process a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program and after-the-fact
Coastal Permit to continue regulating parking in the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2022, the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) reviewed
the proposed parking program and recommended that the City Council approve the
parking program as requested by the Community of Abalone Cove; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq., the City's
Local CEQA Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65962.5(f) (Hazardous Waste
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and Substances Statement), the proposed project has been found to be categorically
exempt under Class 1 Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on November 15,
2022, 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 RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Required Findings. The City Council finds that the establishment of
a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program within the Community of Abalone Cove is
necessary for the residents to continue parking along the streets where they live and
prevent adverse impacts that may deteriorate the residential quality and character of the
neighborhood such as litter, loitering, and trespassing. For these reasons, the City
Council finds that the establishment of a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program for the
areas and timeframes contained in Section 2 of this Resolution is warranted within the
Community of Abalone Cove.
Section 2: Designation of Permit Parking Area. Based upon the findings in
Section 1, the following areas, as identified in the City's coastal zone and Figure 1, are
designated for permit parking:
Appealable Area
Non-Appealable Area
Resolution No. 2022-64
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[Figure 1. Appealable and Non-Appea/able Areas in the Community of Abalone Cove]
A. Appealable Area: Permit parking from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. between May 1 to
October 31, and from sunset to sunrise, all year round.
B. Non-Appealable Area: Permit parking 24 hours per day, all year round.
Section 3: Coastal Permit Findings. A Coastal Permit for the Neighborhood
Permit Parking Program within the Community of Abalone Cove is warranted as based
on the following findings:
A. The proposed development is consistent with the coastal specific plan. The
Community of Abalone Cove is part of Subregion 4 in the Coastal Specific Plan
(CSP) which acknowledges the existence of traffic and parking problems that
stemmed from the opening of Abalone Cove Park. Specifically, the CSP notes
that the City was considering alternatives to partially barricading Seacove Drive
by either privatizing the street or regulating parking, and includes a policy to
continue working with the residents and County to solve the parking problems
caused by Abalone Cove Park. The existing parking program was the alternative
solution selected at the time to address the conflict between the Abalone Cove
Park and adjacent residential streets. The proposed Neighborhood Permit
Parking Program will continue to address overflow parking problems surrounding
Abalone Cove Park to alleviate not only parking problems but also associated
issues such as litter, loitering, and trespassing. Thus, the intent and proposed
method of parking restrictions are consistent with the analysis and policy
contained in the CSP.
B. The proposed development, when located between the sea and the first public
road, is consistent with applicable public access and recreation policies of the
Coastal Act. Specifically, there are no public beach, trail access, or any other
recreational opportunities from the subject streets (i.e .. , Seacove Drive, Packet
Road, Barkentine Road, and Clipper Road) within the Community of Abalone
Cove. Accordingly, public access to enjoy recreational uses is most often gained
through the Abalone Cove Park itself, where the existing parking lot is able to
accommodate the number of visitors on most days. Continuing to implement the
permit parking program, which has been in effect since 1977, will not change the
public's access to the coast including Abalone Cove Park, as there is no direct
access from the Community of Abalone Cove to local recreational trails leading
to the coast. However, the City has taken measures consistent with the CSP to
provide free public parking in various ways and areas (i.e. Terranea, Trump
National, Lower Point Vicente, Pelican Cove, etc.) throughout the coastal region,
which serves the plethora of coastal path and trail networks (including the City's
segment of the California Coastal Trail) with the most recent example being the
Resolution No. 2022-64
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pilot shuttle program. The program was operated to create and implement holistic
parking and access solutions for various preserves in the City, including the
Abalone Cove Park. The shuttle service was free of charge to the public and
operated every 30 minutes from 8:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. from Fridays through
Sundays, with a total attendance of roughly 620 patrons during April 2021 to July
2021. While the City discontinued the program due to operational costs and low
attendance, as well as less demand for parking, this recent effort demonstrates
the City's initiatives in enhancing public access to trails and coastal resources.
Section 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution.
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Attest:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify
that the above Resolution No. 2022-64 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by
the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on November 15, 2022.
Resolution No . 2022-64
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November 16, 2022
NOTICE OF DECISION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 15, 2022, the City Council of the City of Rancho
Palos Verdes adopted Resolution No. 2022-64; approving an after-the-fact Coastal Permit (Case
No. PLCP2022-0001) designating a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program in the Community of
Abalone Cove.
Project: Community of Abalone Cove Neighborhood Permit Parking Program
Landowner: City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Location: Seacove Drive, Packet Road, Barkentine Road, Clipper Road, and
along the frontage road parallel to Palos Verdes Drive South
In granting this approval, the following findings were made pertaining to the Coastal Permit:
1.That the proposed development is in conformance with the Coastal Specific Plan; and
2.That the proposed development, when located between the sea and the first public road,
is in conformance with applicable public access and recreation policies of the Coastal Act.
Since the project is partially located in an Appealable Area of the City’s Coastal Specific Plan
district, this decision may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission within 10 working
days following the receipt of this notice by the Coastal Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this Notice of Decision, please contact Senior Planner,
Jaehee Yoon at (310) 544-5224 or via email at jyoon@rpvca.gov.
_____________________________
Ken Rukavina, PE
Director of Community Development
Encl: Staff Report and Resolution No. 2022-64
Cc: Interested Parties
California Coastal Commission
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 11/15/2022
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to approve an after-the-fact Coastal Permit
establishing a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program in the Community of Abalone Cove1
(Case No. PLCP2022-0001).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1)Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2022-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING AN AFTER-THE FACT
COASTAL PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A NEIGHBORHOOD PERMIT PARKING
PROGRAM IN THE COMMUNITY OF ABALONE COVE AND DECLARING THE
PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) UNDER SECTION 15301 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (CASE NO.
PLCP2022-0001).
FISCAL IMPACT: The costs associated with establishing the permit program is
approximately $3,240 which funds the production and installation of the permit parking
signs and procures the parking decals and placards for program participants. Funding for
these costs is available in the adopted FY 2022-23 budget as below.
Amount Budgeted: $6,500
Additional Appropriation: None
Account Number(s): 101-400-3120-5103
(Traffic Management – Printing/Binding)
ORIGINATED BY: Jaehee Yoon, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY: Ken Rukavina, P.E., Director of Community Development
Ramzi Awwad, Director of Public Works
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A.Resolution No. 2022-__ (page A-1)
B.Resolution No. 77-92 (page B-1)
C.California Coastal Commission letter, dated February 18, 2022 (page C-1)
D.Public Comments (page D-1)
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BACKGROUND:
On October 26, 2021, the City approved a Coastal Permit for the installation of six sets of
automated license plate reader (Flock) camera systems for two neighborhoods (i.e.,
Lunada Pointe and the Community of Abalone Cove) in the City’s coastal zone. Following
the City’s approval, a Final Notice of Decision was provided to the California Coastal
Commission (CCC) per Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) Section
17.72.070(E).
On November 30, 2021, the City received notification from the CCC of their appeal of the
Coastal Permit during their 10-day appeal period of the project. Specifically, the CCC
found substantial issue with the City’s approval of the automated license plate reader
Flock camera systems due to, among other things, the potential negative impacts it may
have on deterring public access to the coast. The CCC’s review of the proposed
automated license plate reader camera systems in the Community of Abalone Cove also
shed light on an existing permit parking program in the area, which the CCC found to be
unpermitted as no Coastal Permit records were on file with the CCC. The only record on
file with the City pertaining to the creation of this parking program is the City Council-
adopted Resolution No. 77-92 (Attachment B), which prohibited parking along Seacove
Drive, Packet Road, Barkentine Road, Clipper Road, and Palos Verdes Drive South from
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. between May 1 to October 31. Since then, the parking program in
this area has been expanded to 24 hours a day, all year round, with no record of when it
was revised from Resolution No. 77-92.
On February 18, 2022, the City was notified by the CCC of their concerns related to the
existing parking program, which included the program’s potential to violate components
of the State’s Coastal Act (Attachment C). Specifically, the CCC noted that the parking
program prevents the public from using public streets to access the coast in an area with
already limited coastal access parking, which contradicts the Coastal Act’s goal of
maximizing public access to the coast. Further, the letter requested the elimination of the
parking program and the removal of associated signage in order to improve public coastal
access. The CCC also noted that if a Coastal Permit is applied for to maintain the parking
program, it would likely not be supported by the CCC in its current form as it precludes
the public’s access to recreational opportunities within the City’s coastal zone.
Up until August 2022, the City has had numerous virtual meetings (i.e., December 14,
2021, January 24, February 18, March 28, June 8, and August 23, 2022) with CCC staff
to address their concerns regarding the permit parking program and the automated
license plate reader. In fact, CCC staff originally intended to conduct the substantial issue
and de novo hearing before the Coastal Commission in December 2021 with a
recommendation of denial. However, City Staff was able to convince CCC staff to
separate the two matters to allow the two agencies more time to address the issues and
concerns raised by the CCC.
On October 24, 2022, Staff sought a recommendation from the Traffic Safety Committee
(TSC) to maintain the parking program with two different provisions depending on the
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location of the street in an Appealable or Non-Appealable Area of the City’s coastal zone,
as shown in Figure 1 below.
[Figure 1. Appealable and Non-Appealable Areas in the Community of Abalone Cove]
Specifically, the parking program will be comprised of the following:
1.Appealable Area: Permit parking from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. between May 1 to
October 31, and from sunset to sunrise, all year round.
2.Non-Appealable Area: Permit parking 24 hours per day, all year round.
Upon review, the TSC recommended that the City Council consider approving the
requested parking program on certain streets within the Community of Abalone Cove. A
copy of the TSC staff report can be reviewed here.
DISCUSSION:
The following sections outline the required procedures and findings for the proposed
parking program.
Neighborhood Permit Parking Program
In accordance with RPVMC Chapter 10.20, a neighborhood may apply for permit parking
to restrict or prohibit parking in an area by submitting a petition demonstrating support for
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-Appealable Area
Non-Appealable Area
the proposal, which is signed by at least 60% of the owners of the properties on the
street(s) where the restrictions will be imposed. This requirement has been met with
petitions signed by at least 60% of the affected residents in the Community of Abalone
Cove (Attached to the October 24, 2022 TSC Staff Report).
Coastal Permit
The Coastal Permit provides the procedure for review of uses and developments within
the coastal zone to determine conformity with the City’s Coastal Specific Plan (CSP) and
State regulations. According to the CCC, a Coastal Permit is required because the
existing parking program, which CCC believes “changes the public’s access to the coast
by preventing the public from using these public streets to access the coast ,” should
therefore be considered a “development” under California Coastal Act Section 30106,
and as such must obtain a Coastal Permit. It should be noted that the City’s CSP, which
regulates development in the City’s coastal zone, was adopted by the City Council in
December 1978 and went through multiple reviews before the Planning Commission as
early as March 1977, and was certified by the CCC in April 1983. The oldest record with
the City pertaining to permit parking in the Community of Abalone Cove is the City
Council-adopted Resolution No. 77-92 in November 1977. Based on these dates, the
parking program was implemented prior to the ado ption of the CSP and certification, in
which there was no avenue or requirement for Coastal Permits in the RPVMC at the time.
Nonetheless, as the parking program continues today, an after-the-fact Coastal Permit is
being processed in response to the CCC. In granting a Coastal Permit for the proposed
parking program, the following findings must be made, with relevant findings in bold
followed by Staff’s analysis in regular font:
A.That the proposed development is consistent with the Coastal Specific Plan;
and
The proposed parking program will be located in Subregion 4 in the CSP, which is
bounded by an existing multi-family residential complex to the west and undeveloped
portions of the Abalone Cove Park to the east. The CSP acknowledges that in this
Subregion there is an existence of traffic and parking problems in the Community of
Abalone Cove (CSP pg. S4-5). Specifically, the CSP notes that parking has become a
problem since the opening of Abalone Cove Park, as some patrons have been parking
along the adjacent residential streets, and that the City is considering alternatives to
partially barricading Seacove Drive by either privatizing the street or regulating parking
(CSP pg. S4-13). The CSP further articulates that it is the policy of the City to continue
working with the residents and County to solve the parking problems caused by Abalone
Cove Park (CSP pg. S4-14). Given this information, it appears the existing parking
program in the area was established as a solution selected at the time to address the
traffic concerns between the Abalone Cove Park and adjacent residential streets. The
proposed parking program will continue to address overflow parking problems
surrounding Abalone Cove Park and alleviate not only parking problems but also
associated issues such as litter, loitering, and trespassing. As the intent and proposed
method of parking restrictions are consistent with the analysis and policy contained in the
CSP, this finding can be made.
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B.That the proposed development, when located between the sea and the first
public road, is consistent with applicable public access and recreation policies
of the Coastal Act.
There are no public beach, trail access, or other recreational opportunities from the
subject streets (i.e., Seacove Drive, Packet Road, Barkentine Road, and Clipper Road)
within the Community of Abalone Cove (CSP pg. S4 -13). Accordingly, public access to
enjoy recreational uses in the area is most often gained through the Abalone Cove Park
itself (CSP pg. S4-8), where the existing on-site parking lot can accommodate the number
of visitors on most days. Continuing to implement the permit parking program, which has
been in effect since 1977, will not change the public’s access to the coast, including
Abalone Cove Park, as there is no direct access from the Community of Abalone Cove to
local recreational trails leading to the coast.
The City has taken measures consistent with the CSP to provide free public parking in
various ways and areas (i.e., Terranea, Trump National, Lower Point Vicente, Pelican
Cove, etc.) throughout the coastal zone, which serves the plethora of coastal paths and
trail networks including the City’s segment of the California Coastal Trail (CSP pg. U-62).
Most recently, a pilot shuttle program was operated to create and implement holistic
parking and access solutions for various preserves in the City, including Abalone Cove
Park. The shuttle service was free of charge to the public and operated every 30 minutes
from 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. from Fridays through Sundays, with a total attendance of
roughly 620 patrons from April 2021 to July 2021. While the City discontinued the program
due to operational costs and low attendance, as well as less demand for parking, this
recent effort demonstrates the City’s initiatives in enhancing public access to trails and
coastal resources. Therefore, this finding can be made.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Next Steps
Once a decision is made on the after-the-fact Coastal Permit, a Notice of Decision will be
sent out to the Community of Abalone Cove representatives, interested parties, and the
CCC.Any aggrieved person or two members of the CCC may appeal any Coastal Permit
issued in the Appealable Area of the City (excluding the Non-Appealable Area where the
City’s decision is final), including those approved by the City, within 10 working days after
the Notice of Decision is received and accepted as complete by the C CC. The CCC will
also issue a Notification of Appeal Period at that time, acknowledging receipt of the City’s
Notice of Decision and providing the appeal period end date . Staff will inform interested
parties as more information from the CCC becomes available in the future related to the
proposed parking program.
Environmental Assessment
In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
Staff has determined this project to be categorically exempt under Class 1, Section 15301
(Existing Facilities). Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting,
leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities,
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mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of
use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s dete rmination. Specifically, the
Neighborhood Permit Parking Program involves negligible or no expansions to the
existing use of the street. Therefore, no further environmental review is required, and the
proposed request is exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
Public Notice
On October 27, 2022, a public notice was published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News,
and mailed to all property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the project site and the
California Coastal Commission, in accordance with RPVMC §17.80.090 and §17.72.070,
announcing that the City Council will consider the parking program at its
November 15, 2022 meeting. As of the date that this report was completed, Staff has
received two correspondence in response to the public notice (Attachment D). The first
commenting party requested additional information on the proposed parking program, to
which Staff provided a link to the October 24, 2022 TSC Staff Report. The other
commenting party raised concerns that may potentially arise in the event the permit
parking program is eliminated, which include reduced parking revenue at Abalone Cove
Park, increased traffic collisions, and increased crimes in the neighborhood.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the discussion above, Staff recommends that the City Council approve the
requested after-the-fact Coastal Permit to establish a Neighborhood Permit Parking
Program in the Community of Abalone Cove (Case No. PLCP2022-0001). The program
would be administered by Staff, including the issuance of the residential parking permit
decals, placards, and new signage.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1.Deny the requested after-the-fact Coastal Permit to establish a Neighborhood
Permit Parking Program in the Community of Abalone Cove , and direct Staff to
bring back a resolution memorializing this decision on December 6, 2022. Such
action will eventually result in the suspension of the existing permit parking
program which the CCC has found to be unpermitted.
2.Identify issues with the proposed Coastal Permit and direct Staff to come back at
a future meeting with additional information and/or revised conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING AN AFTER-
THE-FACT COASTAL PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A
NEIGHBORHOOD PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM IN THE
COMMUNITY OF ABALONE COVE AND DECLARING
THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER
SECTION 15301 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (CASE NO.
PLCP2022-0001)
WHEREAS, parking problems in the Community of Abalone Cove have existed
since the opening of Abalone Cove Park where some patrons parked along the adjacent
residential streets. The parking problem was eventually resolved through the City
Council-adopted Resolution No. 77-92 that prohibited parking in the area and
subsequently allowed a permit parking program to be implemented for the residents in
the area prior to adoption of the City’s Coastal Specific Plan in 1978; and
WHEREAS, the City was recently notified by the California Coastal Commission
(CCC)that the parking program within the Community of Abalone Cove does not have a
Coastal Permit and is therefore unpermitted and potentially violates the Coastal Act,
citing that the permit parking program prevents the public from using public streets to
access the coast in an area with already limited coastal access parking; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 10.20 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
(RPVMC) authorizes the City Council to establish permit parking in areas in the City by
resolution pursuant to the authority provided by California Vehicle Code Section 22507;
and
WHEREAS, the residents within the Community of Abalone Cove have
requested the City process a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program and after-the-fact
Coastal Permit to continue regulating parking in the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2022, the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) reviewed
the proposed parking program and recommended that the City Council approve the
parking program as requested by the Community of Abalone Cove; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq., the City's
Local CEQA Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65962.5(f) (Hazardous Waste
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and Substances Statement), the proposed project has been found to be categorically
exempt under Class 1 Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed p ublic hearing on November 15,
2022, 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 RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Required Findings. The City Council finds that the establishment of
a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program within the Community of Abalone Cove is
necessary for the residents to continue parking along the streets where they live and
prevent adverse impacts that may deteriorate the residential quality and character of the
neighborhood such as litter, loitering, and trespassing. For these reasons, the City
Council finds that the establishment of a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program for the
areas and timeframes contained in Section 2 of this Resolution is warranted within the
Community of Abalone Cove.
Section 2: Designation of Permit Parking Area. Based upon the findings in
Section 1, the following areas, as identified in the City’s coastal zone and Figure 1, are
designated for permit parking:
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Non-Appealable Area
[Figure 1. Appealable and Non-Appealable Areas in the Community of Abalone Cove]
A.Appealable Area: Permit parking from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. between May 1 to
October 31, and from sunset to sunrise, all year round.
B.Non-Appealable Area: Permit parking 24 hours per day, all year round.
Section 3: Coastal Permit Findings. A Coastal Permit for the Neighborhood
Permit Parking Program within the Community of Abalone Cove is warranted as based
on the following findings:
A.The proposed development is consistent with the coastal specific plan. The
Community of Abalone Cove is part of Subregion 4 in the Coastal Specific Plan
(CSP) which acknowledges the existence of traffic and parking problems that
stemmed from the opening of Abalone Cove Park. Specifically, the CSP notes
that the City was considering alternatives to partially barricading Seacove Drive
by either privatizing the street or regulating parking, and includes a policy to
continue working with the residents and County to solve the parking problems
caused by Abalone Cove Park. The existing parking program was the alternative
solution selected at the time to address the conflict between the Abalone Cove
Park and adjacent residential streets. The proposed Neighborhood Permit
Parking Program will continue to address overflow parking problems surrounding
Abalone Cove Park to alleviate not only parking problems but also associated
issues such as litter, loitering, and trespassing. Thus, the intent and proposed
method of parking restrictions are consistent with the analysis and policy
contained in the CSP.
B.The proposed development, when located between the sea and the first public
road, is consistent with applicable public access and recreation policies of the
Coastal Act. Specifically, there are no public beach, trail access, or any other
recreational opportunities from the subject streets (i.e.., Seacove Drive, Packet
Road, Barkentine Road, and Clipper Road) within the Community of Abalone
Cove. Accordingly, public access to enjoy recreational uses is most often gained
through the Abalone Cove Park itself, where the existing parking lot is able to
accommodate the number of visitors on most days. Continuing to implement the
permit parking program, which has been in effect since 1977, will not change the
public’s access to the coast including Abalone Cove Park, as there is no direct
access from the Community of Abalone Cove to local recreational trails leading
to the coast. However, the City has taken measures consistent with the CSP to
provide free public parking in various ways and areas (i.e. Terranea, Trump
National, Lower Point Vicente, Pelican Cove, etc.) throughout the coastal region,
which serves the plethora of coastal path and trail networks (including the City’s
segment of the California Coastal Trail) with the most recent example being the
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pilot shuttle program. The program was operated to create and implement holistic
parking and access solutions for various preserves in the City, including the
Abalone Cove Park. The shuttle service was free of charge to the public and
operated every 30 minutes from 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. from Fridays through
Sundays, with a total attendance of roughly 620 patrons during April 2021 to July
2021. While the City discontinued the program due to operational costs and low
attendance, as well as less demand for parking, this recent effort demonstrates
the City’s initiatives in enhancing public access to trails and coastal resources.
Section 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of November, by the
following vote:
David L. Bradley, Mayor
Attest:
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify
that the above Resolution No. 2022-__ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by
the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on November 15, 2022.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 77-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES PROVIDING
FOR PROHIBITED PARKING ZONES FROM 10:00 A.M.
TO 3:00 P.M. EVERY DAY BETWEEN MAY 1ST
AND OCTOBER 31ST ON VARIOUS LOCAL STREETS
WHEREAS, traffic studies have determined that prohibited parking
restrictions are warranted in accordance with Section 3109 of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Traffic Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
DOES RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Approves and establishes prohibited parking regulations
from 10:0 0 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. every day between May 1 and October 31 on the
following streets:
Barkentine Road -from Palos Verdes Drive South to Sea Cove Drive
Clipper Road -from Palos Verdes Drive South to Sea Cove Drive
Packet Road -from Palos Verdes Drive South to Sea Cove Drive
Palos Verdes Drive South -On the service road from 150 feet west of
Packet Road to 200 feet east of Barkentine Road
Sea Cove Drive -from Palos Verdes Drive South to 200 feet west of
Packet Road.
Section 2: Authorizes and directs the City Manager to cause signs and/or
markings t o be placed indicating these "No Parking" zones.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of November.
ATTEST:
LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK &
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes at a
meeting thereof held on the 1 5.tll day of November, 1977.
LEONARD G. WOOD, CITY CLERK &
EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
STATE OF CALIFORNIA – NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR
CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION
SOUTH COAST DISTRICT OFFICE
301 EAST OCEAN BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
LONG BEACH, CA 90802
VOICE: 562 590-5071
FAX 562 590-5084
WWW.COASTAL.CA.GOV
February 18, 2022
SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Ara Mihranian
City Manager, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Re: Installation of License Plate Reader Cameras & History of Unpermitted Preferential
Parking Program
Dear Mr. Mihranian:
Thank you for meeting with Commission Staff on January 24, 2022, to discuss the application
for the installation of Flock security cameras in public areas in the Portuguese Bend and Lunada
Pointe neighborhoods, as well as the unpermitted preferential parking program in the
Portuguese Bend neighborhood. As we expressed to you during the meeting, Commission staff
are concerned that the unpermitted preferential parking program in the Portuguese Bend
neighborhood and the installation of the security cameras will interfere with the public’s right
to coastal access in the area.
During our meeting, Commission staff asked the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to address the
unpermitted parking program by removing the signage that states the requirement for parking
permits and by eliminating the program entirely. In addition, Commission staff also asked the
City to consider possible measures to eliminate the detrimental effect on public access that the
security cameras would have as proposed, which was the determination of the Commission at
the “substantial issue” hearing on the local approval of the cameras. However, the purpose of
this letter is to address the unpermitted preferential parking program, and staff will address the
security camera issue separately.
Background
On October 26, 2021, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Zoning Department approved a local CDP
for the installation of six sets of automated license plate reader camera systems, to be operated
by Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Camera Systems. Two sets are proposed in the
Lunada Pointe neighborhood and four sets in the Portuguese Bend neighborhood. These
camera systems are proposed to be placed within the public right of way with signage denoting
that the vehicles in the area are being filmed for security purposes.
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Following Coastal Act procedures, two Commissioners appealed the City’s approval of the local
CDP for installation of the cameras and the issue was heard at the Commission meeting on
Wednesday, December 15, 2021.1 The Commission found that a substantial issue existed with
the City’s approval of the installation of the security cameras.
After the December hearing, Commission and City staff met to discuss the next steps in
resolving the substantial issues with the local CDP. The main purpose of the meeting was to
discuss Commission staff’s concerns with the security cameras, including, but not necessarily
limited to, the effect of the presence of the cameras on public access, who has access to the
information, data storage, and other important concerns. Further, Commission staff identified
the preferential parking program in the Portuguese Bend neighborhood as unpermitted.
Potential Violations of the Coastal Act
Commission staff has determined that the preferential parking program for the Portuguese
Bend neighborhood violates the Coastal Act and City of Rancho Palos Verdes Local Coastal
Program (LCP), as described below. It appears this program was instituted by City resolution in
the late 1970s, and based on the City LCP, the program was created to prevent people visiting
Abalone Cove from parking in the neighborhood.2 Signs have been installed at Sea Cove Dr.,
Clipper Rd., Barkentine Rd., and Packet Rd., to implement this program.
The preferential residential permit parking program changes the public’s access to the coast by
preventing the public from using these public streets to access the coast, including a coastal
park that is immediately accessible by trail from Sea Cove Drive; therefore it is considered
“development” under the Coastal Act and the City LCP.3 Under the Coastal Act, a CDP must be
obtained for development prior to undertaking the activity, except in limited circumstances
that are not applicable in this situation.4 As of the date of this letter, a CDP has not been
applied for nor issued to authorize the program. Thus, the program is unpermitted. In addition,
the program is inconsistent with several Coastal Act and LCP policies. This section is not meant
to be exhaustive, rather it is a list of major issues with the program, as it currently stands.
A.Section 30210
“In carrying out the requirement of Section 4 of Article X of the California
Constitution, maximum access, which shall be conspicuously posted, and recreational
opportunities shall be provided for all the people consistent with public safety needs
1 Agenda Item 14d and 14e; Available at: https://www.coastal.ca.gov/meetings/agenda/#/2021/12
2 See LCP Subregion 4 at S4-13.
3 See California Coastal Act, § 30106.
4 See California Coastal Act, § 30600(a).
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and the need to protect public rights, rights of private property owners, and natural
resources areas from overuse.”5
The preferential parking program violates Section 30210 of the Coastal Act because it prevents
the public from parking in an area with already limited coastal access parking. Large parts of the
LA population do not live near the coast, particularly low income and communities of color,6
and many have limited opportunities and exposure to the region as a whole. The Coastal Act
protects the public’s right to access these areas, regardless of place of domicile. Simply living by
the coast does not designate a special status for residents that precludes others from the same
benefit of accessing the coast. Here, the parking program in the Portuguese Bend neighborhood
precludes the public from parking in an area that would allow them access to local recreational
trails leading to the coast and parks. This outcome directly contradicts the Coastal Act’s goal of
maximizing public access to the coast, therefore it is in violation of Section 30210 of the Coastal
Act.
B.Section 30211
“Development shall not interfere with the public’s right of access to the sea where
acquired through use or legislative authorization, including, but not limited to, the use
of dry sand and rocky coastal beaches to the first line of terrestrial vegetation.”7
Similar to the section above, the parking program directly interferes with the public’s right of
access to the area. The lack of public parking makes it that much harder to reach the unique
recreational spots in that area. Further, the addition of conspicuous cameras with intimidating
signage and the forfeiture of privacy to a private organization could make members of the
public feel more unwelcome in the area, and therefore, frequent it less. Again, this is not the
outcome intended for the statute, and as such, the installation of the cameras and the
preferential parking program directly violate Section 30211 of the Coastal Act.
C.Section 30213
“Lower cost visitor and recreational facilities shall be protected, encouraged, and, where
feasible, provided. Developments providing public recreational opportunities are
preferred.
Public parking is already limited in the Los Angeles area, especially near recreational points.
People come from all over the globe to experience California’s coast, and their access should
remain protected and at low cost. Parks are considered lower cost visitor and recreational
facilities, therefore, removal of available parking for these facilities is inconsistent with Section
30213. By enacting a preferential parking program that only allows residents to park in an area
5 California Coastal Act, § 30210.
6 Reineman, et al., Coastal Access Equity and the Implementation of the California Coastal Act, Stanford
Environmental Law Review Journal, v. 36. Pages 96-98 (2016)
7 California Coastal Act, § 30211.
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adjacent to public parks and trails in the state’s coastal zone, the City has violated Section
30213 of the Coastal Act.
Potential Violations of the City’s Local Coastal Program
The parking program also violates provisions of the City’s LCP for coastal access and public
parking.
The City’s LCP states the following:
“Whether road networks are held in public or private ownership is of critical concern in
the coastal region. The shoreline is a public resource which could be denied through the
gating or restricting of coastal roads. In order to ensure the public’s right to access via
roads, existing and proposed roads should be public unless it is demonstrated to the
City’s satisfaction that a private road would not impede public access to the shoreline.”
By enacting the preferential parking program, the City has effectively created the illusion of
private roads through this neighborhood.
Moreover, the City’s LCP maintains that “parking will be provided in various ways through the
coastal region, which will serve the path and trail networks.”8 It is apparent that there is limited
parking in this region, and by further limiting a large portion of the available parking on public
street to private residents only, this policy is not being met by the City.
Next Steps
Commission staff have been able to locate a City document discussing the resolution that
enacted the preferential parking program, but have not found the resolution itself.9 It appears
that the resolution was approved subsequent to the passage of the California Coastal Act in
1972. For those reasons, the preferential parking program requires a CDP, however a CDP
authorizing the program has not been issued. Based on the Commission’s role in protecting
public access to recreational spaces within the coastal zone and the lack of available public
parking in the area, it is unlikely that the Commission would support a CDP for this program in
its current form.
An Amicable Resolution is Preferred
Thank you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter, and we appreciate your
understanding of the issues here. As we said in our telephone meeting, we are requesting
elimination of the preferential parking program and removal of all signs that reference the
parking permit requirement. Since this program has been in place for many years without the
required CDP in violation of the Coastal Act, and public access has suffered as a result, we
8 City of Rancho Palos Verdes LCP at U-62
9 See attached document
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would like to discuss measures to improve public coastal access in the area in order to resolve
this longstanding violation. We are happy to meet to discuss options for public access
improvements.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or the underlying issues flagged above, please
feel free to leave me, or my supervisor, Andrew Willis, a message at (562)-590-5071. However,
at this time, given that the public counter hours for all Commission offices are currently
suspended in light of the Coronavirus, we request that should you need to respond, you
respond to this letter by email to nicholas.tealer@coastal.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Tealer
Enforcement Officer
cc:
McKenzie Bright, Administrative Analyst, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Jahee Yoon, Senior Planner, City of Rancho Palos Verdes Planning & Zoning Dept.
Steve Hudson, South & South Central Coast District Director, CCC
Lisa Haage, Chief of Enforcement, CCC
Andrew Willis, South Coast Enforcement Supervisor, CCC
Shannon Vaughn, South Coast Coastal Program Manager, CCC
Javier Padilla Reyes, Environmental Justice Analyst, CCC
Zach Rehm, South Coast District Supervisor, CCCC
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Jaehee Yoon
From:Michael Cristillo <michaelcristillo@gmail.com>
Sent:Monday, October 31, 2022 3:35 PM
To:Jaehee Yoon
Subject:permit parking Abalone Cove (case #PLCP2022-0001)
Follow Up Flag:Follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
Good afternoon Jaehee ‐ just a few quick notes regarding the proposal to allow an after the fact permit parking program.
1.Monetary ‐ allowing the general public to park in the Abalone Cove neighborhood would be counter to
building up the revenue that Shorewood Park strives to achieve. why park there when you have free parking in a
neighborhood adjacent to the park.
2.Traffic ‐ this is a neighborhood with stop signs at the entrances only, not in intersections within the
neighborhood (apparently, there was a request to create speed bumps to slow drivers down, but that was
rejected). This could escalate traffic accidents within our neighborhood boundaries, many of which are utilized
by children on bikes or simply walking.
3.Crime ‐ as much as we would like to think that all parking would be used fo enter the park/beach area, there
could be an increase in the criminal element who wish to "case" out our homes without fear of being spotted or
singled out.
Thank you for allowing me to offer up these concerns.
Michael Cristillo
22 Packet Rd RPV 90275
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Jaehee Yoon
From:John Beckman <rpvbeckman@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, October 30, 2022 2:24 PM
To:Jaehee Yoon
Subject:Hearing on case plc2022-0001
Follow Up Flag:Flag for follow up
Flag Status:Flagged
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
I received notice of hearing on permit parking program for community of Abalone Cove. Where can I get/find
information on the proposal to be discussed?
Thanks,
John Beckman
1 Packet Road, RPV
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING AN AFTER-
THE-FACT COASTAL PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A
NEIGHBORHOOD PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM IN THE
COMMUNITY OF ABALONE COVE AND DECLARING
THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER
SECTION 15301 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (CASE NO.
PLCP2022-0001)
WHEREAS, parking problems in the Community of Abalone Cove have existed
since the opening of Abalone Cove Park where some patrons parked along the adjacent
residential streets. The parking problem was eventually resolved through the City
Council-adopted Resolution No. 77-92 that prohibited parking in the area and
subsequently allowed a permit parking program to be implemented for the residents in
the area prior to adoption of the City's Coastal Specific Plan in 1978; and
WHEREAS, the City was recently notified by the California Coastal Commission
(CCC) that the parking program within the Community of Abalone Cove does not have a
Coastal Permit and is therefore unpermitted and potentially violates the Coastal Act,
citing that the permit parking program prevents the public from using public streets to
access the coast in an area with already limited coastal access parking; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 10.20 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
(RPVMC) authorizes the City Council to establish permit parking in areas in the City by
resolution pursuant to the authority provided by California Vehicle Code Section 22507;
and
WHEREAS, the residents within the Community of Abalone Cove have
requested the City process a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program and after-the-fact
Coastal Permit to continue regulating parking in the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2022, the Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) reviewed
the proposed parking program and recommended that the City Council approve the
parking program as requested by the Community of Abalone Cove; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq., the City's
Local CEQA Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65962.5(f) (Hazardous Waste
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and Substances Statement), the proposed project has been found to be categorically
exempt under Class 1 Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on November 15,
2022, 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 RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Required Findings. The City Council finds that the establishment of
a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program within the Community of Abalone Cove is
necessary for the residents to continue parking along the streets where they live and
prevent adverse impacts that may deteriorate the residential quality and character of the
neighborhood such as litter, loitering, and trespassing. For these reasons, the City
Council finds that the establishment of a Neighborhood Permit Parking Program for the
areas and timeframes contained in Section 2 of this Resolution is warranted within the
Community of Abalone Cove.
Section 2: Designation of Permit Parking Area. Based upon the findings in
Section 1, the following areas, as identified in the City's coastal zone and Figure 1, are
designated for permit parking:
Appealable Area
Non-Appealable Area
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[Figure 1. Appealable and Non-Appea/able Areas in the Community of Abalone Cove]
A. Appealable Area: Permit parking from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. between May 1 to
October 31, and from sunset to sunrise, all year round.
B. Non-Appealable Area: Permit parking 24 hours per day, all year round.
Section 3: Coastal Permit Findings. A Coastal Permit for the Neighborhood
Permit Parking Program within the Community of Abalone Cove is warranted as based
on the following findings:
A. The proposed development is consistent with the coastal specific plan. The
Community of Abalone Cove is part of Subregion 4 in the Coastal Specific Plan
(CSP) which acknowledges the existence of traffic and parking problems that
stemmed from the opening of Abalone Cove Park. Specifically, the CSP notes
that the City was considering alternatives to partially barricading Seacove Drive
by either privatizing the street or regulating parking, and includes a policy to
continue working with the residents and County to solve the parking problems
caused by Abalone Cove Park. The existing parking program was the alternative
solution selected at the time to address the conflict between the Abalone Cove
Park and adjacent residential streets. The proposed Neighborhood Permit
Parking Program will continue to address overflow parking problems surrounding
Abalone Cove Park to alleviate not only parking problems but also associated
issues such as litter, loitering, and trespassing. Thus, the intent and proposed
method of parking restrictions are consistent with the analysis and policy
contained in the CSP.
B. The proposed development, when located between the sea and the first public
road, is consistent with applicable public access and recreation policies of the
Coastal Act. Specifically, there are no public beach, trail access, or any other
recreational opportunities from the subject streets (i.e .. , Seacove Drive, Packet
Road, Barkentine Road, and Clipper Road) within the Community of Abalone
Cove. Accordingly, public access to enjoy recreational uses is most often gained
through the Abalone Cove Park itself, where the existing parking lot is able to
accommodate the number of visitors on most days. Continuing to implement the
permit parking program, which has been in effect since 1977, will not change the
public's access to the coast including Abalone Cove Park, as there is no direct
access from the Community of Abalone Cove to local recreational trails leading
to the coast. However, the City has taken measures consistent with the CSP to
provide free public parking in various ways and areas (i.e. Terranea, Trump
National, Lower Point Vicente, Pelican Cove, etc.) throughout the coastal region,
which serves the plethora of coastal path and trail networks (including the City's
segment of the California Coastal Trail) with the most recent example being the
Resolution No. 2022-64
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pilot shuttle program. The program was operated to create and implement holistic
parking and access solutions for various preserves in the City, including the
Abalone Cove Park. The shuttle service was free of charge to the public and
operated every 30 minutes from 8:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m. from Fridays through
Sundays, with a total attendance of roughly 620 patrons during April 2021 to July
2021. While the City discontinued the program due to operational costs and low
attendance, as well as less demand for parking, this recent effort demonstrates
the City's initiatives in enhancing public access to trails and coastal resources.
Section 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution.
)
Attest:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify
that the above Resolution No. 2022-64 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by
the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on November 15, 2022.
Resolution No . 2022-64
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From: Megan Barnes
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Monday, April 10, 2023 8:15 AM
Octavio Silva; Steven Giang
Karina Banales
Subject: FW: Parking Permits Community of Abalone Cove
From: Peggy and Eric <ehnelsonva@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 7, 2023 9:24 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Cc: rjec@cox.net
Subject: Parking Permits Community of Abalone Cove
I EXTERNAL EMAIL; GI u
We believe that the "Parking permits only" remain in effect for the community of Abalone Cove. This is safer for our
children & community. In addition, there hasn't been any study establishing the need for this street parking .
The current parking lot maintained at Abalone Cove Park provides ample parking. In fact, our unofficial survey of the
parking lot has shown that it has never been full. Why endanger our children and neighborhood when there isn't any
true need?
Has anyone conducted a recent study to determine if additional parking is required? If not, we feel this is the most basic
of studies required. Before you choose to move forward with this other studies should include installation of street
meters to match the costs of the current lot, traffic controls and many more studies prior to this dramatic change.
Regards,
Margaret & Eric
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From: Amy Seeraty
Sent:
To:
Monday, April 10, 2023 1 :50 PM
Octavio Silva
Subject: FW: Review of permit parking program in Abalone Cove
Another one .
Amy Seeraty
Senior Planner
amys@rpvca.gov
Phone -(310} 544-5231
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca.gov
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From: Karen Mills <millskkmc@yahoo .com>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:33 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Re: Review of permit parking program in Abalone Cove
EXTERNAL EMAIL: ll>a no t cllc.k links er-o
To whom it may concern ,
We are writing in response to the Notice of 3/30/2023 regarding the review of the permit parki ng program in the Abalone
Cove community , including Sea Cove Dr. Packet Rd. Barkentine Rd & Clipper Rd.
We have lived in Abalone Cove for 11 + years. Before the current permit parking program was implemented our streets
were severly impacted by visitor parking on the weekend . Visitor parking was on both sides of the street, making it difficult
to drive through the streets and often there was not enough street parking for residents and their guests. At times out
driveways were obstructed. This is an old neighborhood with narrower streets and no designated street parking recesses .
Emergency vehicle access could be obstructed ; a concern with so many elderly residents in this community.
Our main concern however is the visitor load on Abalone Cove itself. We had these same concerns when the city was
trialing the weekend shuttle service to try and alleviate the congestion at Del Cerro . Abalone Cove is a marine protection
area, it is a small and fragile ecosystem that needs to be protected. A lot of work has been done to clean up the shoreline,
to t(Y and protect the fragile tide pools and restore the kelp beds ; that is to be celebrated and respected . When the
Abalone Cove Park city parking lot is full, the number of people down at the Cove is about all it should be expected to
handle if we are to continue protecting the fragile preserve. The parking lot at the Park becomes a natural capacity
management system .
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If the CCC is intent on providing free access to the coast then perhaps the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park parking should
be free of charge for all, that way the visitors would have unimpeded access to the coast without placing the burden on
the surrounding neighborhood and the visitor load on the Cove could still be managed .
Thank you for hearing our concerns.
Sincerely,
Kevin Hudpith & Karen Mills
15 Barkentine Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes , CA 90275
E: mi llskkmc@yahoo .com
P: (310) 503-8907
NOTE: Please do not publicly share our contact information
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From:
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Cc:
Amy Seeraty
Monday, April 10, 2023 1 :SO PM
Stasys Petravicius
Councilcc@rpvca.gov; Octavio Silva
Subject: RE : Parking permits in the Community of Abalone Cove
Hello Stasys-
Please note that your email has been read and will be addressed in the upcoming staff report, thank you .
Amy Seeraty
Senior Planner
amys@rpvca.gov
Phone -(310) 544-5231
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca.gov
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From: Stasys Petravicius <stasysl@cox.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 1:34 PM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Councilcc@rpvca.gov; Stasys Petravicius <stasysl@cox.net>
Subject: Fwd: Parking permits in the Community of Abalone Cove
Amy/City council -please read my email.
Thank you,
Stasys Petravicius
Community of Abalone Cove, Vice-President
Begin forwarded message :
From: Stasys Petravicius <stasys 1@cox .net>
Subject: Fwd: Parking permits in the Community of Abalone Cove
Date: April 5, 2023 at 7 :04:05 PM PDT
To: Stasys Petravicius <stasys1@cox .net >
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Begin forwarded message :
From: Stasys Petravicius <stasys 1@cox .net>
Subject: Parking permits in the Community of Abalone Cove
Date: April 5, 2023 at 6:53:33 PM PDT
To: CC <CC@rpvca .gov >
Cc: Stasys Petravicius <stasys 1 @cox .net >, "Schleicher, Richard"
<cacri chs@gmail.com >, Michele Carbone <michel ep c arbo ne@ g mail.com>,
Angelique Geoff Lyle <ange liquely le@gmail.com >, JAnet YAMAMOTO
<rjec@cox .net>
Dear city Council member:
The photos below show what happens when we have no parking restrictions. We have
had permit parking since 1977. It has been working fine. There is no reason to change or
get rid of it. Our community has only Seacove Dr. as a street that is on the ocean front.
There is no public access to the ocean on Seacove Dr. The other 3 streets do not border
the ocean.
As we have previously stated -without the restricted parking -there are cars being
parked by visitors who do not want to pay the parking fees imposed by the city. The fees
are: 30 minutes free parking, 2 hours for $6, and $12 dollars for longer. The city had a
shuttle program, where visitors were dropped off at the top of Seacove Dr. There were
problems with the program and it was stopped. If the shuttle program was started again
from the big parking lot between the City Hall complex and the Peninsula Racquet Club
(tennis), and dropping visitors off in the Abalone Cove Beach parking lot -and later
picking them up and returning them to the big parking lot -that could allow more
visitors to get to the beach. What is the capacity at the beach? At this time -per a city
Ranger, the beach parking lot accommodates 120 cars . I noticed this past summer -that
the lot was not full a number of times.
Without parking permits for our community -if will be back to the problems of old-
noise, noise into the night, garbage, traffic problems in the neighborhood, and a general
degradation of the neighborhood.
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From:
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Subject:
Follow Up Flag:
Flag Status:
Amy Seeraty
Senior Planner
Amy Seeraty
Friday, April 7, 2023 12:09 PM
Octavio Silva
FW : Park ing Permits Community of Abalone Cove
Follow up
Completed
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Community Development Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
www .rpvca .gov
amys@rpvca.gov -(310) 544-5231
From: Peggy and Eric <ehnelsonva@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 7, 2023 9:24 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Cc: rjec@cox.net
Subject: Parking Permits Community of Abalone Cove
EXTERNAL EMA and kno w the
We believe that the "Parking permits only" remain in effect for the community of Abalone Cove. This is safer for our
children & community. In addition, there hasn't been any study establishing the need for this street parking.
The current parking lot maintained at Abalone Cove Park provides ample parking. In fact, our unofficial survey of the
parking lot has shown that it has never been full. Why endanger our children and neighborhood when there isn't any
true need?
Has anyone conducted a recent study to determine if additional parking is required? If not, we feel this is the most basic
of studies required. Before you choose to move forward with this other studies should include installation of street
meters to match the costs of the current lot, traffic controls and many more studies prior to this dramatic change.
Regards,
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Margaret & Eric
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From: Amy Seeraty
Sent:
To:
Thursday, April 6, 2023 1 :00 PM
Octavio Silva ; Steven Giang
Subject: FW: CDP Case No. PLCP2022-0001
Here's another one .
Amy Seeraty
Senior Planner
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Community Development Department
30940 Hawthorne Blvd .
Rancho Palos Verdes , CA 90275
www.r pvca .gov
amys@rpvca.gov -(310) 544-5231
From: Kathy Millea <kathymillea@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 61 2023 12:01 PM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>
Subject: CDP Case No. PLCP2022-0001
EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is
safe!!!.
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City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner
April 6, 2023
Re: Coastal Development Permit -evisio
I am a resident of the community of Abalone~
Board of Directors. Fellow Board Member, Jar
related to ttile Coastal Development Permit -F
who spoke a couple of weeks ago at our Annu;
had time to process ancl prepare a response. I
month or two to allow the Community of Abal
Kathy Mi.Ilea
XX Sea Cove Dr
Rancho Palos· Verdes, CA 90275
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From: Stasys Petravicius stasys1@cox .net ti
Subject: Fwd: Parking permits in the Community of Abalone Cove
Date: April 5 , 2023 at7:04 PM
To: Stasys Petravicius stasys1@cox.net
Begin forwarded message:
From: Stasys Petravicius <stas y~cox.net>
Subject: Parking permits in the Community of Abalone Cove
Date: April 5, 2023 at 6:53:33 PM PDT
To: CC <CC@rgvca.gov>
Cc: Stasys Petravicius <st asY.s1@co x .ne t >, "Schleicher, Richard"
<cacrichs@gmail.com>, Michele Carbone
<michelegcarbone@gmail.com>, Angelique Geoff Lyle
<angeliguelY.le@gmail.com>, JAnet YAMAMOTO <rjec@cox.net>
Dear city Council member:
The photos below show what ha ppens w hen we have no pa r king
restrictions. We have had permit park ing since 1977 . It has been
working fine. There is no reason to c hange or get rid of it. Our
community has only Seacove Dr. as a street that is on the ocean
front. There is no public access to t he ocean on Seacove Dr. The
other 3 streets do not border the ocean.
As we have previously stated -without the restricted parking -there
are cars being parked by visitors who do not want to pay the parking
fees imposed by the city. The fees are: 30 min ut es free parking , 2
hours for $6, and $12 dollars for longer. The ci ty had a sh uttle
program, w here visit ors were dr op ped off at th e top of Seacove Dr.
There were problem s with the pr og r a m and it was stopped . If the
shuttl e program was started again f rom th e big parking lot between
the C ity Hall co mplex and the Peninsula Racquet Cl u b (te n nis), and
dropping visitors off in the Abalone Cove Beach parking lot -and later
picking them up and returning t hem to the big parking lot -that could
allow m ore visitors to get t o th e be ach. What is the capacity at the
beac h? At this time -per a city Ranger, the beach parking lot
acco mmodate s 120 cars. I noticed this past summer -that the lot was
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From: Stasys Petravicius stasyspetrav@icloud .com &
Subject: Community of Abalone Cove Parking Permits
Date: Aprll 6 . 2023 at 1 :01 PM
To: Stasys Petravicius stasyspetrav@icloud.com
Cc: Sch leicher Richard cacrichs@gmail.com, Janet YAMAMOTO rjec@cox.net, Michele Carbone michelepcarbone@gmail.com ,
Angelique Geoff Lyle angeliquelyle@gmail.com
Dear City Council members -A recap of our current community
parking permits: On our streets the permits say" NO Parking
EXCEPT By Permit". Also -residents have city parking permits for
their cars , at a cost of $2.50 each. If residents have guests on
occasion -they can buy guest parking passes at city hall for $0.25
each. They are/should be used when you are having visitors or a
larger event, or parking will be for longer than a day.
Our community consists of 80 residences, on 4 streets. One street
fronts the ocean. Our streets have no public access to the ocean. So -
our community has NO Beach Parking .
The California Coastal Commission wants to eliminate our NO Parking
Permits. The permits have kept our community pretty safe and quiet
for 46 years! We used to have noise , garbage , and loud music into the
night among other problems. There is no legitimate reason to change
things. As city of Rancho Palos Verdes residents-we have gone over
this with you several times, and know and understand that you are
with us on this effort. Ara Mahranian has told us the you are with us.
There is a gated community southeast of us by Trumps golf course
which is on the ocean with a nice beach -no entrance to non guests.
I think it is up to the city to convince the CCC that leaving things as
they are is a simple and effective way to go forward.
lnclosed are 2 photos of Seacove Dr. before we got the current
parking program -which shows the problem without permit parking.
The permits help our community immensely.
I hope that you are able to prevail with our request.
Stasys Petravicius,
Comf"T.)U!Jity of Abal Qn e Cove, Vic_~_-Pr~side ~!
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From: Sta.sys Petravicius stasys1@cox.net .I
Subject: Fwd : Parking permits in the Community of Abalone Cove
Date: April 5 , 2023 at 7 :04 PM
To: Stasys Petravicius stasys1@cox.net
Begin forwarded message:
From: Stasys Petravicius <stasy.§1.@cox.net>
Subject: Parking permits in the Community of Aba lone Cove
Date: April 5, 2023 at 6:53:33 PM PDT
To: CC <CC@rgvca.gov>
Cc: Stasys Petravicius <stasY.s1@cox .net>, "Schleicher, Richard"
<cacrichs@gmail.com>, Michele Carbone
<michelegcarbone@gma il.com >, Angelique Geoff Lyle
<angeliguelY.le@gmail.com>, JAnet YAMAMOTO <rjec@cox.net>
Dear city Council member:
The photos below show what ha ppens when we have no parkin g
restrictions. We have had permit parking since 1977 . It has bee n
working fine. There is no reason to c hange or get rid of it. Our
community has only Seacove Dr. as a street that is on the ocean
front. There is no public access to the ocean on Seacove Dr. The
other 3 streets do not border the ocean.
As we have previously stated -without the restricted parking -there
are cars being parked by visitors who do not want to pay the parking
fees imposed by the city. The fees are: 30 min utes free parking , 2
hours for $6, and $12 dollars for longer. The ci ty had a shuttle
program, w here vis it ors were drop ped off at th e top of Seacove Dr.
There were problem s with the p rogram and it was stopped . If the
shuttle program was started again from the b ig parking lot between
the City Hall complex and the Peninsu la Racquet Club (tennis), and
dropping v isi t ors off in the Abalone Cove Beach parking lot -and later
picking them up and returning them to the big parking lot -that could
allow more visitors to get to the be ach. What is the capacity at the
beac h? At t his time -per a city Ranger, the beach parking lot
acco mmodate s 120 cars. I noticed this past summer -that the lot was
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Megan Barnes
Thursday, April 6, 2023 9:33 AM
Octavio Silva; Steven Giang
Karina Banales
FW: Abalone Cove Parking Permits
From: Kate Walsh-Whitehead <katelindawalsh@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 9:28 AM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Abalone Cove Parking Permits
EXTERNAL EMAIL: llll
To whom it may concern,
Lifting the restriction on parking in our neighborhood would have a huge and negative impact on our
community. We live on Sea Cove Drive -very close to the park. We often have cars parked outside our house -
despite permit signs. On holiday weekends cars will line up and down Sea Cove Drive and this is WITH permits
in place. Should those permits be lifted, we would without a doubt have cars lining our streets at all times.
This is an incredibly alarming prospect -that an anyone can just park out in front of our homes with no time
limits. On weekends the line to enter Abalone park will back up to our street entrance. Who would pay to park
at Abalone park when they could park in the neighborhood for free? Absolutely no one. We would never have
parking in front of our own house and there would be increased noise due to cars/ people parking and walking
to the park. This would inevitably lead to more cars speeding (as cars frequently do on this street already)
around looking for parking. Not to mention the serious safety issues for the children who live in this area as
well.
The Abalone neighborhood is a quiet and safe community and lifting the need parking permits would change
this. We DO NOT agree or support this -or think it is the right decision whatsoever.
Sincerely,
Colm Walsh and Kate Walsh Owner 9 Sea Cove Drive.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Megan Barnes
Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:51 AM
Octavio Silva; Steven Giang
Karina Banales
Subject: FW: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT-REVISION "A" CASE NO . PLCP2022-0001
From: Chris Rich <chris@wft.bz>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:48 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT-REVISION "A" CASE NO. PLCP2022-0001
TERNAL EMAIL· tffl!semterand
To Whom It May Concern,
m.
The Community of Abalone Cove would negatively be impacted by the removal of the "No Parking, by Permit Only"
posted restrictions currently in place.
Automobile drive thru-traffic or hunting for parking would excessively increase as a result and specifically on the Sea
Cove Drive and Packet Rd route. Packet Rd is a narrow street and not suited for such increased traffic/parking volume .
Also, by removal of the parking restrictions, increased trash on our streets and yards would most definitely result.
Opportunistic criminal activity would possibly increase as well with the increased parking activities. We chose this home
and neighborhood because of the quiet peaceful residential atmosphere . By opening the parking to all beachgoers
changes our residential community and thus property value .
Note that during the Covid Pandemic there was a large increase of visitors to the Abalone Cove Park seeking beach
access that resulted in a notable spilling over of car traffic and subsequent parking to the Abalone Cove Community. As a
result, there was increased trash (fast food wrappers, alcohol bottles, and condoms) on the street and in our yards, left
for the property owners to clean up. There was an increase in fast moving traffic some of which had loud/modified
exhaust systems up and down the Sea Cove Drive /Packet Rd thru-route.
Please take in consideration. social media will broadcast 'free' parking and all visitors to Abalone Cove Park will cruise
our community first before parking in the paid lot at Abalone Cove Park-where the actual beach access is provided.
Our point is, we have already seen the negative impact of increased parking volume during the Covid pandemic in the
Abalone Cove community -please do not remove the current in place "No Parking, by Permit Only" posted restriction.
Abalone Cove Community, Packet Rd resident
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Megan Barnes
Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:34 AM
Octavio Silva; Steven Giang
Karina Banales
FW : Review of permit parking program in Abalone Cove
From: Karen Mills <millskkmc@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 10:33 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Re: Review of permit parking program in Abalone Cove
XTERNAL EMAIL.
To whom it may concern,
We are writing in response to the Notice of 3/30/2023 regarding the review of the permit parking program in the Abalone
Cove community, including Sea Cove Dr. Packet Rd . Barkentine Rd & Clipper Rd .
We have lived in Abalone Cove for 11 + years. Before the current permit parking program was implemented our streets
were severly impacted by visitor parking on the weekend . Visitor parking was on both sides of the street, making it difficult
to drive through the streets and often there was not enough street parking for residents and their guests. At times out
driveways were obstructed . This is an old neighborhood with narrower streets and no designated street parking recesses .
Emergency vehicle access could be obstructed ; a concern with so many elderly residents in this community.
Our main concern however is the visitor load on Abalone Cove itself. We had these same concerns when the city was
trialing the weekend shuttle service to try and alleviate the congestion at Del Cerro. Abalone Cove is a marine protection
area, it is a small and fragile ecosystem that needs to be protected. A lot of work has been done to clean up the shoreline,
to try and protect the fragile tide pools and restore the kelp beds ; that is to be celebrated and respected . When the
Abalone Cove Park city parking lot is full, the number of people down at the Cove is about all it should be expected to
handle if we are to continue protecting the fragile preserve . The parking lot at the Park becomes a natural capacity
management system.
If the CCC is intent on providing free access to the coast then perhaps the Abalone Cove Shoreline Park parking should
be free of charge for all, that way the visitors would have unimpeded access to the coast without placing the burden on
the surrounding neighborhood and the visitor load on the Cove could still be managed.
Thank you for hearing our concerns.
Sincerely,
Kevin Hudpith & Karen Mills
15 Barkentine Rd.
Rancho Palos Verdes , CA 90275
E : millskk mc@yahoo .co m
P: (310) 503-8907
NOTE: Please do not publicly share our contact information
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
-----Original Message-----
Megan Barnes
Thursday, April 6, 2023 9:00 AM
Octavio Silva; Steven Giang
Karina Banales
FW: Community of Abalone Cove -Coastal Devlopement Parking Permit
From: chrisaiko@judikins.com <chrisaiko@judikins .com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 5 , 2023 9 :28 PM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Community of Abalone Cove -Coastal Devlopement Parking Permit
EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do not click links or open any attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the
content is safe!!!.
To: Amy Seeraty -RPV Senior Planner and City Council Members .
From: Watanabe Family
Regarding: Coastal Development Permit -Revision A -Case No .
PLCP2022-0001
People wishing to access the beach cannot do so through our neighborhood. All public access to the beach
goes through the Abalone Cove Park, parking lot. People wishing to access the beach who park in our
neighborhood must leave our neighborhood and walk along Palos Verdes Drive South to continue through the
Abalone Cove Park parking lot. As there is no parking along Palos Verdes Drive South all people not wishing to
pay for parking will park in our neighborhood .
There is plenty of parking available in the paid Abalone Cove Park parking lot. As we are one of the first houses
inside the Community of Abalone Cove, we will be one of the most impacted by not having a Permit Required
to Park ordinance. Therefore we are requesting that the Parking Permit Required ordinance continue for the
Community of Abalone Cove.
If greater access to the beach is the goal, reduce or eliminate the parking fees at Abalone Cove Park.
Chris and Aiko Watanabe
Judi Watanabe
Community of Abalone Cove
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Megan Barnes
Thursday, April 6, 2023 9:00 AM
Octavio Silva; Steven Giang
Karina Banales
FW: No Parking by Permit Only in Community of Abalone Cove
From: James Hwang <dr.jh96@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 6 1 2023 12:46 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: No Parking by Permit Only in Community of Abalone Cove
EXTERNAL EMAIL: ou reco nize 8le
Dear Sir,
I would like to voice my concern in the upcoming hearing on April 18 @7:00pm for the parking permit
situation in the Abalone Cove Community. The hearing is about the current No Parking by Permit Only status
at the Sea Cove Drive and all of the Packet Road near the Abalone Cove Shore Park.
As a resident of the community, I would like to support the existing No Parking by Permit Only and voice
against its removal. First of all, the Sea Cove Drive and Packet Road are dead end streets and have no access
to the beach. Along south side of the Sea Cove Drive are houses situated on the edge of bluff with 200 feet
above the ocean. Open up the parking at the Sea Cove Drive and Packet Road will not serve the purpose of
public usage because there is no access to the beach at the end of the roads.
Secondly, our community is next to the Abalone Cove Shore Park, which has abundant parking spaces with
attendants to collect parking fees. The park allows direct access to the beach via a trail, and a lifeguard is
present for the visitors' safety. With social media, I have observed the dramatic increase in visitors and beach
goers present in the past few years at the park. I believe by removing the No Parking by Permit Only sign will
encourage visitors to avoid parking fees at the Abalone Cove Shore Park and park alongside at Sea Cove
Drive. The visitors' parking at our community will harm the parking collections of the park and brings
discarding trash in our yards.
Lastly, more traffic both by cars and foot will bring more noise and limit our community member's parking
spaces. Also, I believe more traffic correlates with potentially more crime. I would really appreciate the Rancho
Palos Verdes council members and Ms. Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner, and the Coastal Commission to keep the
existing No Parking by Permit Only in our community of Abalone Cove. Thank you very much for your
consideration.
Sincerely yours,
James Hwang
a resident of community of Abalone Cove
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From: Megan Barnes
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Karina Banales
Subject: FW : Parking on Seacove Drive
From: Paige Ireland <iedygo@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 8:44 PM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Michele Carbone <michelepcarbone@gmail.com>
Subject: Parking on Seacove Drive
Good Evening,
we have been the residents of 1 seacove Drive on the corner of seacove and
PVDS for the past 20 years. we would like to address the parking issues on
our street that are going to be discussed at the April 18th meeting.
we understand there has been some confusion about the non-parking
restrictions and we would like to say that we are in favor of continuing
the need for a permit to park on the street.
No home is more impacted in our community than ours. our proximity to the
park leads people to park in front of our home and unfortunately with that
comes their trash and unmentionables in our outer yard. The parking
increases on our street and in our neighborhood when the parking lot
closes, particularly during holidays and then when visitors are forced to
park in the residential neighborhood, they are frequently ticketed.
We respectfully feel that if the city is unable to reach an agreement with
the Coastal Commision, then we would like to request that the city expand
the hours of operation in the lot. we also respectfully request that the
current restrictions stand and that a permit is required to park on our
Abalone Cove Neighborhood streets.
Thoughtfully,
Paige and Dana Ireland
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Teresa Takaoka
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 12:07 PM
Octavio Silva
Megan Barnes
FW: Coastal Development Permit -revision A
This was in my "junk folder" just making sure you saw it .
Teresa Takaoka
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I am writing this missive to plead with you not to allow beach parking on our streets here within the
Abalone Cove area. I do not think it would be reasonable for our streets to become a beach parking lot.
Please reconsider your plans and try to imagine your own streets becoming a beach parking lot. No one would
be happy about that, I am sure.
Thank you in advance for your careful consideration.
Sincerely,
Christine Campbell
13 Barkentine
Be the change you want to see in the world.
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From: angelique lyle <angeliquelyle@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 8:35 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca .gov>; CC <CC@rpvca .gov>
Subject: Community of Abalone Cove
· ou recogn ize t he s-en :ahd know thi! eh't isi Afe! I.
I am writing to you regarding my communities parking program. I am a resident of the Abalone active community and I
live on Sea Cove Drive. My house is on the north side of the street so I am very aware of the parking situation and over
flow from Abalone Cove paid parking lot. Even with current parking restrictions in place, I see cars circling our
community. People are always looking for a free place to park in order to avoid paying the fees. Sometimes, even with
the signs they park in front of my house. They loiter, leave beer cans and cigarette butts. They do not care where they
park, for how long or what garbage they leave behind on the street.
Taking away permitted parking will be harmful to our community. There will be more traffic, both by cars and on foot,
with more noise and discarding of trash in our yards. Most likely more crime also. We are a quiet community and can
easily be seen as a target for crime .
Please listen to the residents and do not take our permitted parking away .
Thank You.
Angelique Lyle
25 Sea Cove Drive
Angelique Lyle
COi'vlPASS Rea! Estate
!'\REA! Acca1·do R2c1I Estate Associates
Realtor'''
DRE# 01475592
Cell: 310.751.8335
Web: www.a11 5e1iq11ely!e.com
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From: Michael Cristillo <michaelcristillo@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 7:31 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; Michele Carbone <michelepcarbone@gmail.com>
Subject: No parking by permit only, sea cove drive
EXTERNAL EMAIL ·
Dear Amy Seeraty
u.
My wife and I have lived at 22 Packet Road, RPV for 14 years now. We understand the issues of parking, crime, discarded
trash, noise, etc. and the fact that it is fairly low and controllable at this point in time. If we lose the Permitted Parking
status, we will see a jump in the problems just mentioned. We had a taste of it during the Covid pandemic. Thankfully it
abated in the past year as life normalized to some extent. Opening the gates by removing the Permitted parking will
exacerbate the issues mentioned above. Shoreline park and Abalone cove will be inundated with larger crowds as they
take advantage of the open parking space. Perpetrators who wish to canvas our neighborhood will have Carte blanch to
roam unimpeeded. And PV Drive South from Hawthorne Blvd to Western Ave will see a large increase in traffic, which
based on recent traffic citations and accidents will increase incrementally. The removal of the Permitted parking has no
basis in common sense or logic.
Thank you for your time and understanding.
Michael Cristillo
22 Packet Rd RPV
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From: Cindy Jensen <cindyjensen@cox.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 3:25 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Permitted Parking for West Abalone Cove Community Association
City Council Members,
I am concerned to have the permitted parking removed from our homes on Sea Cove Drive and area . With paid parking
available, and revenue going to the city, it only makes sense to restrict parking in the adjoining housing area.
Beach access is closer from the Abalone Cove parking lot than it is from the adjoining housing area. Please do not take
our permitted parking away.
Thank you,
Cindy Jensen
21 Barkentine Rd, 90275
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FW: Coastal Development Permit Rev A Case No. PLCP2o22-0001
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To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Coastal Development Permit Rev A Case No. PLCP2o22-0001
EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do
Dear Members of the City Council of Rancho Palos Verdes,
is safe !H ,
Thank you for serving our City of Rancho Palos Verdes . Thank you for the time you spend representing our city and the
important decisions you make that affect our wonderful city.
Please assist our Community of Abalone Cove. Parking by Permit Only in our Community is essential to our quality of life
for those of us that live here.
Life here has deteriorated over the years. Our once quiet, unknown community, has suffered with the effects of social
media, advertisements of the pristine beaches, tide pools and hiking trails. We are the end of the bus line and we now
have the homeless that are dropped off here.
The Coastal Commission in our view, is dictating how we should live in our own living spaces. We all have worked hard
to live in this community and to upkeep our properties. How is it possible to have our rights as property owners taken
away at the whim of the Coastal Commission. Everyone agrees that we are not denying access to the beaches . There is
ample parking provided in the parking lot at Shoreline Park. Where is the justification? Cameras are everywhere.
Please put yourselves in our position, opening up the parking in our community will :
1. Bring traffic to our streets. Please view the attached pictures. These were taken on Christmas Day .
2 . Load noise and an abundance of people walking around in their bathing suits and hauling their beach items.
3 . Trash in our streets and yards. Sand and dirt from the beach, as people dust themselves off before getting into
cars .
4 . We will not be able to park in front of our own homes.
5 . People would be allowed to also park at night. The beach and park are not safe places to be at night. It creates
an unsafe environment for our community.
6. There has been increased graffiti at beach that was never there before .
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Can the city come up with a compromise to mitigate the parking issue by coming up with a solution? If the CCC is
concerned about parking, why not open parking along Palos Verdes Drive South. Make PV DR . South one lane if need be .
That would also slow the traffic down. PV Dr South becomes one lane anyway, at Wayfarers Chapel.
Where is there justice and good cause for our community? Who is going to assist us when more people bring more
crime and damage to our properties.
We ask for your help in assisting our community to maintain our current Parking by Permit Only .
Sincerely,
Janet Yamamoto
11 Sea Cove Drive
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023 2:52 PM
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From: shanehickson@aol.com <shanehickson@aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 1:57 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Parking at Abalone Cove Community
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Dear City Council,
I'm writing to express my concern over taking away our permitted parking in our Abalone Cove
community. We live in a very quiet, peaceful neighborhood. The majority of people that live in our
community are respectful neighbors who take pride in our homes, streets and yards. I feel that
allowing outside beach goers to park for free in our neighborhood would potentially cause more
traffic, noise, trash and crime. I'm sure the city generates some decent revenue from the parking lot at
Abalone Cove already. Would that parking lot become free as well? I really hope the city makes the
correct choice to keep the current permitted parking the same as it is now. If anything, the city could
add more parking at generate additional revenue. Thank you for your consideration.
Regards,
Shane Hickson
44 Sea Cove Dr .
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From: Megan Barnes
Sent:
To:
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 9:05 AM
Octavio Silva; Steven Giang
Cc: Karina Banales
Subject: FW: Permitted parking for Abalone Cove
From: Tracey Vranich <vranich@usc .edu>
Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 9:16 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Arny Seeraty <ArnyS@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Permitted parking for Abalone Cove
Dear City Council members of RPV and Senior Planner Arny Seeraty:
I'm writing to voice my concern over the possibility of losing permitted parking for the neighborhood of Abalone Cove. I
live on Packet Road, which is a quiet, narrow street with no sidewalks. Taking away our permitted parking will no doubt
attract traffic, trash, and bring noise and crowds which will will affect the aesthetic of this quiet area, where I and my
neighbors cherish. In addition, removing permitted parking will allow cars to park for long periods of time immediately in
front of our yards and homes. Our privacy will be gone There is barely room to park in front of our homes as it stands,
which is why this permitted parking is needed. I strongly urge the council to fight for the preservation of our
neighborhood. It is why we pay high taxes and work hard to afford homes here in this great area, and permitted parking
does so much to keep our neighborhood safe and free from the traffic that I deal with every day driving to downtown
LA. I love her for a respite from all that -please do not let our corner of this great Penninsula become a traffic jam and a
parking lot. There is plenty of parking in the lot made for beach goers Our neighborhood does not have immediate
public access to the beach anyway. People who park here will be crowding PV drive south walking to the beach, which
will create further safety concerns for the city.
Thank you for taking this into consideration and for your partnership
Sincerely,
Tracey Vranich
8 Packet Road
Tracey Vranich
Vice President
University Advancement
University of Southern California
635 Childs Way
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Office: (213) 740-1227
Cell: (213) 321-9131
Fax: (213) 740-8457
vranich @usc.edu
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Karina Banales
FW: Abalone Cove parking
Flag for follow up
Completed
From: Eric Schneider <eas@amclaw.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 2:50 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Cc: Michele Carbone <michelepcarbone@gmail.com>
Subject: Abalone Cove parking
RNAL EMAIL: ~ no:t
Dear Council:
We live at 6 Barkentine Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes.
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We would appreciate your preserving the parking arrangements currently in place. We can see
that the parking lot at the nearby Abalone Cove Ecological Reserve is well used and are
concerned were the parking in our neighborhood opened to everyone, our streets would be
overrun with visitors making it difficult for residents to park in front of or even near our homes.
Thank you
Eric A. Schneider (he)
Anderson McPharlin & Conners LLP
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From: Megan Barnes
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023 10:15 AM
Octavio Silva; Steven Giang
Karina Banales
Subject: FW: Community of Abalone Cove Parking Permit Program
Follow Up Flag: Flag for follow up
Flag Status: Completed
From: cacrichs@gmail.com <cacrichs@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 10:14 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>
Cc: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Community of Abalone Cove Parking Permit Program
XTERNAL EMAIL:
Dear Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner for Rancho Palos Verdes;
My name is Richard Schleicher, President of the Community of Abalone Cove HOA. The purpose of this letter is to
address our community Parking Permit Program and the recent attention to this program by the California Coastal
Commission(CCC). For over 46 years, our community with the cooperation ofthe city administration have implemented
a Parking Permit Program for all of our community streets designed to protect the home owners and their guests from
non-resident street parking and the affects of it. With the public Parking Lot located at Abalone Cove Park which is less
than 200 yards from our residential street, Sea Cove Dr., there is ample parking available for the public without opening
up our community residential streets to the adverse effects of open public parking. The program has worked for our
community and it has been patrolled and enforced by the Sheriff department when there have been problems with the
public ignoring the signage and have created problems with residential access to their own property, witnessing criminal
activities such as drug use, trespassing on private property, excessive noise, trash discard, and other disrespectful
activities. Our community does not have any direct public access to the beach. Our streets are not located within the
public park. The Abalone Cove Park has a dedicated public parking lot designed to provide public access to the beach
and hiking trails that are part of Abalone Cove Park and the Rancho Palos Verdes Conservancy. All of our residents are
opposed to any changes to the Parking Permit Program. We have provided your administration with signed petitions
opposing the CCC from any intervention to this Parking Permit Program . The members of this commission do not reside
in our community and have no idea or concept of what effects open public parking will do to our community or how it
will provide a better parking alternative to the Public Parking available at Abalone Cove Park .
Please continue to stand with us on this issue and we will all stand up for what is best for our community and for Rancho
Palos Verdes.
Sincerely
Richard Schleicher
President, Community of Abalone Cove HOA
Tel. 310-936-5055
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023 8:51 AM
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FW : Objection to Remove Parking Permit on Sea Cove Drive At 4/18/23 City Council
Meeting
From: Greg Gawlik <gmgawlik@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 10:42 PM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; Greg Gawlik <gmgawlik@yahoo.com>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>; Patty Woods-Gawlik
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Subject: Re: Objection to Remove Parking Permit on Sea Cove Drive At 4/18/23 City Council Meeting
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On Monday , April 3, 2023 at 10 :40:05 PM PDT, Greg Gawlik <qmqawlik@yahoo.com > wrote :
My wife and I live at 16 Sea Cove Drive in Abalone Cove (I bought and have lived at 16 Sea Cove
Drive since December of 1988). We object to open up public parking on Sea Cove Drive .
Our objections follow.
1. Since our property provides a 5 foot wide easement for the Homeowners Association path from
Sea Cove Drive down to the ocean, opening up parking to the public on Sea Cove Drive immediately
in front of the path entrance will entice the public to hop the fence to use the path to the ocean without
using Abalone Cove Park public paths. This path runs along a wall of our home and concerns us as
this invites crime, trash , noise and public use of the HOA private path.
2 . Why doesn't the CCC allow enlarging the Abalone Cove Park parking lot so that more visitors can
park and have easier access to the ocean paths and access to public bathrooms?
3. Opening Sea Cove Drive to public parking will encourage less parking at the Abalone Park parking
lot thereby reducing city parking receipts
4. Opening Sea Cove Drive to public parking will result in more people walking our streets and our
yards because there are no sidewalks and no street lights, possibly resulting in more crime, trash and
noise
5. There are no public bathrooms on Sea Cove Drive , so what will visitors do after being at the beach
all day?
Thanks,
Greg and Patty Gawlik
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From: Michele Carbone <michelepcarbone@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 8:42 PM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca .gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Parking Situation at Abalone Cove
Dear RPV and council members
Our neighborhood is next to Abalone Cove Park and we continue to be inundated with visitors who do not pay the $5
and park in our neighborhood. With the parking from visitors outside our community brings traffic safety issues,
vandalism, trash, noise, crime and to say the least no parking for those of us that own our homes .
We are able to manage this visitor parking with our 24/7 restricted parking and it does deter some law-abiding visitors
but we still get a fair share of those that insist on parking even with "no parking" designation.
I urge CC to please consider why we moved to RPV and the quality of life which will be adversely impacted if the
restricted parking is removed.
some things to consider
1. There are no beach access or trails from our community so we are not limiting anyone from an accessible path to the
ocean
2. If they can park in the neighborhood, they do not use the designated parking as designed at the Abalone Cove Park
3. Traffic and safety concerns with cars making illegal turns, driving onto yards, going the wrong direction, and all the
things idiots do to try and grab an open parking spot. We have had close incidents with traffic hitting pedestrians and
children.
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Tuesday, April 4, 2023 8:50 AM
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FW: Abalone Cove Parking Permit
From: Kim St. Hilaire <kim.m.sthilaire@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 8:46 PM
To: CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject : Abalone Cove Parking Permit
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Dear City Council,
>
> I am writing to voice my concerns about opening up our neighborhood to community parking. My husband
and I bought our home on Packet Road in 2018. We chose this area because of the neighborhood and the
safety. Since Covid our quiet neighborhood has already seen a rise in crime with reports of stolen mail, stolen
catalytic converters, and more, but it is still very safe with neighbors watching out for each other.
>
> I fear what opening up parking in our community can bring -more crime, busy streets making it less safe for
our children and pets. Our neighborhood watch is effective now -we know the cars that belong here and can
easily spot things that are out of place. Opening our streets to parking will change this . Why is this even being
considered? Let our local park, Abalone Cove make money on from people parking there daily, please do not
open up our neighborhood streets.
>
> Thanks & Kind Regards,
>
> Kim St. Hilaire & Matt Neagle
> Concerned homeowners, Abalone Cove
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Thursday, April 6, 2023 2:14 PM
Octavio Silva
Communications from Stasys Petravicius
Attachments: Communication from Stasys Petravicius_ 1_recd 2023-04 -06.pdf; Communication from
Stasys Petravicius_2_recd 2023-04-06.pdf
Hi Octavio,
Please find both letters from Stasys attached.
Best,
Nathan
Nathan Levey
Contract Planner DOW LOAD
n levey@rpvca .gov
Phone -(310) 544-5287 -'11z:r
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca .gov
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From: Stasys Petravicius stasysl@cox.net ~
Subject: Fwd : Parking permits In the Community of Abalone Cove
Date: April 5 , 2023 at 7 :04 PM
To: Stasys Petravicius stasys1@cox.net
Begin forwarded message:
From: Stasys Petravicius <st asY.s1@c ox .net>
Subject: Parking permits in t he Comm unity of Aba lone Cove
Date: Ap ril 5, 202 3 at 6:53:33 PM PDT
To: CC <CC@rgvca.gov>
Cc: Stasys Petravicius <st as Y.s1@cox.net >, "Schleicher, Richard"
<cacrichs@gmail.com>, Michele Carbone
<michelegcarbone@gmail.com>, Angelique Geoff Lyle
<angeliguelY.le@gmail.com>, JAnet YAMAMOTO <rjec@cox.net>
Dear city Council member:
The photos below show what ha ppens when we have no parking
restrictions. We have had permit parking since 1977. It has been
working fine. There is no reason to c hange or get rid of it. Our
community has only Seacove Dr. as a street that is on the ocean
front. There is no public access to t he ocean on Seacove Dr. The
other 3 streets do not border the ocean.
As we have previously stated -without the restricted parking -there
are cars being parked by visitors who do not want to pay the parking
fees imposed by the city. The fees are: 30 min utes free parking , 2
hours for $6, and $12 dollars for longer. The ci ty had a shuttle
program, w here visit ors were drop ped off at th e top of Seacove Dr.
There were problem s with the p rogram and it was stopped . If the
shuttle program was started again from the b ig parking lot between
the City Hall complex and the Peninsula Racquet C l ub (tennis), and
dropping visitors off in the Abalone Cove Beach parking lot -and later
picking them up and returning them to the big parking lot -that could
allow more visitors to get to the be ach. What is the capacity at the
beach? At this time -per a city Ranger, the beach parking lot
accommodates 120 cars. I noticed this past summer -that the lot was
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From: Stasys Petravicius stasyspetrav @icloud .com &
Subject: Community of Abalone Cove Parkin g Permits
Date: April 6 , 2023 at 1 :01 PM
To: Stasys Petravicius stasyspetrav@icloud.com
Cc: Schleicher Richard cacrichs@gmail.com, Janet YAMAMOTO rjec@cox.net, Michele Carbone michelepcarbone@gmail.com,
Angelique Geoff Lyle angeliquelyle@gmail .com
Dear City Council members-A recap of our current community
parking permits: On our streets the permits say" NO Parking
EXCEPT By Permit". Also -residents have city parking permits for
their cars , at a cost of $2.50 each. If residents have guests on
occasion -they can buy guest parking passes at city hall for $0.25
each. They are/should be used when you are having visitors or a
larger event, or parking will be for longer than a day.
Our community consists of 80 residences, on 4 streets. One street
fronts the ocean. Our streets have no public access to the ocean. So -
our community has NO Beach Parking.
The California Coastal Commission wants to eliminate our NO Parking
Permits. The permits have kept our community pretty safe and quiet
for 46 years! We used to have noise , garbage, and loud music into the
night among other problems. There is no legitimate reason to change
things. As city of Rancho Palos Verdes residents-we have gone over
this with you several times, and know and understand that you are
with us on this effort. Ara Mahranian has told us the you are with us.
There is a gated community southeast of us by Trumps golf course
which is on the ocean with a nice beach -no entrance to non guests.
l think it is up to the city to convince the CCC that leaving things as
they are is a simple and effective way to go forward.
lnclosed are 2 photos of Seacove Dr. before we got the current
parking program -which shows the problem without permit parking.
The permits help our community immensely.
I hope that you are able to prevail with our request.
Stasys Petravicius,
Commu~ity 9t Ab_91o r}~ Cove, V!c _~-Presiden1
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From: Amy Seeraty
Sent:
To:
Friday, April 7, 2023 2:07 PM
Octavio Silva
Subject: FW: Abalone Cove Parking
Here's another one .
-----Original Message-----
From: E.G. Ryan <doodlelisi@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, April 7, 2023 1:42 PM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Abalone Cove Parking
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Dear Ms . Seeraty,
When is it going to end? This push to have more and more of our private lives disrupted? This in regards to the
Abalone Cove parking issue. I, Elisabeth Ryan, live in lower Abalone Cove, and my mom, Gerlinde Ryan, in
upper Abalone Cove. There is public parking available giving everyone access to the beach . There is NO beach
access from our neighborhood. There is already limited street parking because we who live here park some of
our cars on the street. And when cars are parked on both sides of the street it is difficult to drive down the
street. Last summer, and the summer before, parking violators often left their trash next to their cars, sped
through our neighborhood, and overall disrupted our quiet neighborhood. I firmly oppose open parking for
visitors. Our neighborhood is not an attraction. There is public parking and public access to the beach.
Decisions such as this, that impact our whole neighborhood, that our whole neighborhood is opposed to
cannot be ignored. As such , speaking on behalf of my entire neighborhood, please do not create even more
havoc for us by creating open parking.
Regard s,
Elisabeth Ryan
4 Packet Road
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From: Amy Seeraty
Sent:
To:
Monday, April 10, 2023 1 :49 PM
Octavio Silva
Subject: FW: Abalone Cove Parking Permit
Sorry, just saw this one .
Amy Seeraty
Senior Planner
amys@rpvca .gov
Phone -(310) 544-5231
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes , CA 90275
Website: www .rpvca.gov
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-----Original Message-----
From: l<im St. Hilaire <kim.m.sthilaire@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 3, 2023 8:44 PM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca .gov>
Subject: Abalone Cove Parking Permit
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Dear Ms. Seeraty,
I am writing to voice my concerns about opening up our neighborhood to community parking . My husband
and I bought our home on Packet Road in 2018. We chose this area because of the neighborhood and the
safety . Since Covid our quiet neighborhood has already seen a rise in crime with reports of stolen mail, stolen
catalytic converters, and more, but it is still very safe with neighbors watching out for each other.
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I fear what opening up parking in our community can bring -more crime, busy streets making it less safe for
our children and pets. Our neighborhood watch is effective now -we know the cars that belong here and can
easily spot things that are out of place . Opening our streets to parking will change this. Why is this even being
considered? Let our local park, Abalone Cove make money on from people parking there daily, please do not
open up our neighborhood streets .
Thanks & Kind Regards,
Kim St. Hilaire & Matt Neagle
Concerned homeowners, Abalone Cove
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From: Amy Seeraty
Sent:
To:
Monday, April 10, 2023 1 :49 PM
Octavio Silva
Subject: FW: Abalone Cove Parking Permits
Forwarding a few more ...
Amy Seeraty
Senior Planner
amys@rpvca.gov
Phone -(310) 544-5231
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca.gov
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Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 9:27 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Abalone Cove Parking Permits
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To whom it may concern,
Lifting the restriction on parking in our neighborhood would have a huge and negative impact on our
community. We live on Sea Cove Drive -very close to the park. We often have cars parked outside our house -
despite permit signs . On holiday weekends cars will line up and down Sea Cove Drive and this is WITH permits
in place . Should those permits be lifted, we would without a doubt have cars lining our streets at all times.
This is an incredibly alarming prospect -that an anyone can just park out in front of our homes with no time
limits. On weekends the line to enter Abalone park will back up to our street entrance. Who would pay to park
at Abalone park when they could park in the neighborhood for free? Absolutely no one. We would never have
parking in front of our own house and there would be increased noise due to cars/ people parking and walking
to the park. This would inevitably lead to more cars speeding (as cars frequently do on this street already)
around looking for parking. Not to mention the serious safety issues for the children who live in this area as
well.
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The Abalone neighborhood is a quiet and safe community and lifting the need parking permits would change
this. We DO NOT agree or support this -or think it is the right decision whatsoever.
Sincerely,
Colm Walsh and Kate Walsh Owner 9 Sea Cove Drive .
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FW: Community of Abalone Cove
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Rancho Palos Verdes , CA 90275
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From: angelique lyle <angeliquelyle@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 8:35 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca .gov>
Subject: Community of Abalone Cove
EXTERNAL EMAIL: & .
I am writing to you regarding my communities parking program. I am a resident of the Abalone active community and I
live on Sea Cove Drive. My house is on the north side of the street so I am very aware of the parking situation and over
flow from Abalone Cove paid parking lot. Even with current parking restrictions in place, I see cars circling our
community. People are always looking for a free place to park in order to avoid paying the fees. Sometimes, even with
the signs they park in front of my house. They loiter, leave beer cans .and cigarette butts . They do not care where they
park, for how long or what garbage they leave behind on the street.
Taking away permitted parking will be harmful to our community. There will be more traffic, both by cars and on foot,
with more noise and discarding of trash in our yards . Most likely more crime also. We are a quiet community and can
easily be seen as a target for crime .
Please listen to the residents and do not take our permitted parking away .
Thank You.
Angelique Lyle
25 Sea Cove Drive
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Angelique Lyle
COMPASS Real Estate
AREA I Accardo Real Estate Associates
Realtor·~
DRE# 01475592
Cell : 310.751.8335
Web: www.angeliquelyle.com
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From:Amy Seeraty
To:Octavio Silva
Subject:FW: Coastal Development Permit - revision A
Date:Tuesday, April 11, 2023 1:20:27 PM
fyi
Amy Seeraty
Senior Planner
amys@rpvca.gov
Phone - (310) 544-5231
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca.gov
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confidential, and/or protected from disclosure. The information is intended only for use of the individual or entity
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cooperation.
-----Original Message-----
From: Christine Campbell <christinecampbell407@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 11:28 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>; CC <CC@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Coastal Development Permit - revision A
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content is safe!!!.
I am writing this missive to plead with you not to allow beach parking on our streets here within the Abalone
Cove area. I do not think it would be reasonable for our streets to become a beach parking lot. Please reconsider
your plans and try to imagine your own streets becoming a beach parking lot. No one would be happy about that, I
am sure.
Thank you in advance for your careful consideration.
Sincerely,
Christine Campbell
13 Barkentine
Be the change you want to see in the world.
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From:Amy Seeraty
To:Octavio Silva
Subject:FW: Parking Permit Notice for Abalone Cove
Date:Tuesday, April 11, 2023 1:20:20 PM
fyi
Amy Seeraty
Senior Planner
amys@rpvca.gov
Phone - (310) 544-5231
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca.gov
This e-mail message contains information belonging to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which may be privileged,
confidential, and/or protected from disclosure. The information is intended only for use of the individual or entity
named. Unauthorized dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in
error, or are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately. Thank you for your assistance and
cooperation.
-----Original Message-----
From: David Miller <divadxviii@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 11:27 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>
Cc: CouncilCC@rpvca.gov
Subject: Parking Permit Notice for Abalone Cove
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Dear Ms Seeraty,
My name is David Miller. I am a 27 year resident of Abalone Cove. I am writing in regards to the Parking Permit
Program for Abalone Cove and the Coastal Commission actions regarding it. I strongly oppose the removal of our
permits. I want to point out the area near Forrestal and Del Cerra have a current parking permit program. I believe
these programs were instituted to protect the quality of life of the residents. The impact of removing the parking
permits for our small community would cause the same kind of problems that prompted the City Council to institute
the parking permit programs for these other affected areas.
There is currently ample parking areas within the Abalone Cove Park. We do not have any direct access to the
park. As a matter of fact a fence was erected around the park to stop us from walking down a path. The city even
has an overflow option right next to the park.
To allow parking in our little community while allowing permitted parking in other areas of the city does not seem
even handed in the response to community concerns. I hope you stand with the residents of our community and
continue the current parking program.
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Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
David Miller
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From:Amy Seeraty
To:Octavio Silva
Subject:FW: Permit Parking, Community of Abalone Cove
Date:Tuesday, April 11, 2023 1:20:38 PM
fyi
Amy Seeraty
Senior Planner
amys@rpvca.gov
Phone - (310) 544-5231
Address:
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Website: www.rpvca.gov
This e-mail message contains information belonging to the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, which may be privileged,
confidential, and/or protected from disclosure. The information is intended only for use of the individual or entity
named. Unauthorized dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you received this email in
error, or are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately. Thank you for your assistance and
cooperation.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jill Bridleman <mjbridleman@icloud.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 11:22 AM
To: Amy Seeraty <AmyS@rpvca.gov>
Subject: Permit Parking, Community of Abalone Cove
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content is safe!!!.
Dear Ms. Seearty,
I am writing to you today with a passionate request to keep permit parking for our small neighborhood of Abalone
Cove. Abalone Cove is a unique neighborhood in Rancho Palos Verdes, and it is surrounded by four major tourist
attractions: Trump National Golf Course and Trails, Abalone Cove Shoreline Park and Ecological Reserve, Point
Vicente Lighthouse, Interpretive Center, and Trails, and the Resort Terranea. These major attractions bring many
people to Abalone Cove and the surrounding area, and as a result, our neighborhood often experiences overflow
parking from these visitors. This not only takes away from our residents' quality of life, but it also leads to trash and
litter being left behind, driveways being blocked, and, on occasion, public urination in our streets and yards due to
the lack of public restrooms. I urge the commission to continue permit parking in our small neighborhood and to
consider the safety and quality of life of the residents. This has been the practice in Abalone Cove community for
more than 30 years, and it has been justified in the past because of its location and not because we feel entitled. We
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all recognize the beauty of RPV and understand how important it is for everyone to have access to this special place.
However, as a small community, it is essential that we take steps to ensure the safety of our shared environment and
maintain our limited space.
Sincerely,
Dan and Jill Bridleman
9 Clipper Rd
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