CC SR 20240716 02 - Trump CUP
PUBLIC HEARING
Date: July 16, 2024
Subject:
Consideration and possible action to approve Revision “III” to the Trump National Golf Club Project
Conditional Use Permit amending the Conditions of Approval to allow Planning Entitlements to be
processed for after-the-fact (ATF) grading and construction on Lot No. 34 of Tract No. 50667 located
at 31925 Emerald View Drive (Case No. PLCU2023-0004).
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file the City Attorney’s legal opinion that Mayor Pro Tem Alegria may participate in
this agenda item discussion;
2) Review information prepared by the City Geologist on the potential impacts of maintaining the
as-built conditions versus the removal of the unpermitted improvements on the subject 2:1
slope as requested by the City Council at its November 14, 2023 meeting, and if the proposal to
amend the conditions of approval for the Trump National Golf Club is acceptable;
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES ADOPTING ADDENDUM NO. 50 TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36
IN CONNECTION WITH REVISION “III” TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT; and,
4) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISION “III” TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ADD CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. Z.14(e) TO ALLOW THE
PROPERTY OWNER TO APPLY FOR A MAJOR GRADING PERMIT AND MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
FOR AFTER-THE-FACT GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OVER AN EXISTING 2:1 SLOPE ALONG THE
SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY YARD AREAS OF LOT NO. 34 OF TRACT NO. 50667 LOCATED AT
31925 EMERALD VIEW DRIVE (PLCU2023-0004).
1. Report of Notice Given: City Clerk
2. Declare Public Hearing Open: Mayor Cruikshank
3. Request for Staff Report: Mayor Cruikshank
4. Staff Report & Recommendation: Brandy Forbes, AICP, Director of Community Development
Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner
5. Council Questions of Staff (factual and without bias):
6. Public Testimony:
Principal Parties 10 Minutes Each. The appellant or their representative speaks first and will generally be allowed ten minutes. If the
applicant is different from the appellant, the applicant or their representative will speak following the appellant and will also be
allowed ten minutes to make a presentation.
Applicant: Lian Boyd
Mayor Cruikshank invites the Applicant to speak. (10 mins.)
A. 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. Rebuttal: Mayor Cruikshank invites brief rebuttals by Applicant. (3 mins)
Normally, the applicants and appellants will be limited to a three (3) minute rebuttal, if requested after all other interested persons have
spoken.
8. Council Questions of Appellant (factual and without bias):
9. Declare Hearing Closed/or Continue the Public Hearing to a later date: Mayor Cruikshank
10. 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.
11. 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.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 07/16/2024
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action to approve Revision “III” to the Trump National Golf
Club Project Conditional Use Permit amending the Conditions of Approval to allow
Planning Entitlements to be processed for after-the-fact (ATF) grading and construction
on Lot No. 34 of Tract No. 50667 located at 31925 Emerald View Drive (Case No.
PLCU2023-0004).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Receive and file the City Attorney’s legal opinion that Mayor Pro Tem Alegria may
participate in this agenda item discussion;
(2) Review information prepared by the City Geologist on the potential impacts of
maintaining the as-built conditions versus the removal of the unpermitted
improvements on the subject 2:1 slope as requested by the City Council at its
November 14, 2023 meeting, and if the proposal to amend the conditions of
approval for the Trump National Golf Club is acceptable;
(3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING ADDENDUM NO. 50 TO
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36 IN CONNECTION WITH
REVISION “III” TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT; and,
(4) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISION “III” TO THE
TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ADD CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. Z.14(e) TO ALLOW THE PROPERTY
OWNER TO APPLY FOR A MAJOR GRADING PERMIT AND MAJOR SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR AFTER-THE-FACT GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OVER AN
EXISTING 2:1 SLOPE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY YARD
AREAS OF LOT NO. 34 OF TRACT NO. 50667 LOCATED AT 31925 EMERALD
VIEW DRIVE (PLCU2023-0004).
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development
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REVIEWED BY: Brandy Forbes, AICP, Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 2024-__, EIR Addendum No. 50 (page A-1)
B. Resolution No. 2024-__, CUP Revision “III” (page B-1)
C. Geotechnical Memorandum dated June 21, 2024 (page C-1)
D. Public Correspondence (page D-1)
E. Project Plans (page E-1)
BACKGROUND:
General Information
On November 14, 2023, the City Council considered the proposed project, which involved
revisions to the Trump National Golf Club Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to amend the
Conditions of Approval to allow Planning Entitlements to be processed for after-the-fact
(ATF) grading and construction on Lot No. 34 of Tract No. 50667 located on the project
site. Then-Councilmember Alegria recused himself from participation in the consideration
of the project due to the proximity to his home to the Trump National Golf Club property.
(See updated information from the City Attorney under the “Discussion” section below.)
The November 14 City Council Staff Report includes background on the approval and
subsequent revisions to the Trump National Golf Club CUP, as well as provides site
description details of the project site (briefly summarized below). The November 14th staff
report also outlines a series of events, application submittals and code enforcement
actions that ultimately resulted in the Applicant’s request to revise the Trump National
Golf Club CUP to allow for the submittal of required applications to legalize approximately
375 yd3 of ATF grading and the construction of ancillary site improvements over an
existing 2:1 slope along the southerly and westerly yard areas of the project site. A video
of the City Council’s consideration of the project on November 14, 2023 is available for
review at the following link:
https://rpv.granicus.com/player/clip/4406?view_id=5&redirect=true
Project Summary Description
In summary, Diagram No. 1 on the following page was prepared by Staff to identify the
areas of unpermitted and permitted grading on the project site and their proximity to
grading that was conducted on the adjacent property, owned by Trump National Golf
Club, to cover the fountain feature.
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As noted in the November 14th staff report, the Planning Division approved a Minor
Grading Permit (Case No. PLGR2021-0027) to cover the area of the fountain feature
located on the project site, which is highlighted in green in Diagram No. 1. In the review
of property records, the permit was applied for and issued to Michael Mulligan on
December 14, 2021 to conduct 10 yd3 of grading on the project site. The Planning
Division-approved Minor Grading Permit required geotechnical clearances and building
permits before grading activities began on the project site. In communications with the
Applicant during this permit process, Staff advised that they should check with Building &
Safety to determine the necessity for any further permits. On December 17, 2021, the
City’s Code Enforcement Division received a complaint (Case No. CBLD 2021-0072) from
the public that additional grading beyond the permitted 10 yd 3 was being conducted on
the project site, which may have been in reference to the grading highlighted in blue in
Diagram No. 1.
It is believed that the grading activities on the adjacent property to the west of the project
site (Trump National Golf Club), which is highlighted in red in Diagram No. 1, was also
conducted at the same time to support the grading on the project site. Essentially, the
bottom of the fountain feature located on the adjacent property would have had to be
covered first in order to then support covering the top of the fountain feature located on
the project site.
The City’s Planning Division has received and is currently in the process of reviewing
application materials to legalize ATF grading activities (Case No. CBLD2022 -0141) on
the Trump National Golf Club property to the west of the project site related to the fountain
filling.
After considering the information presented that evening including from the applicant,
property owners, and neighbors, the City Council requested that Staff consult with the
City’s geotechnical consultant to better understand the potential impacts of maintaining
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the as-built conditions on the subject property versus the removal of the unpermitted
improvements. In other words, to determine if the unpermitted grading were to be
removed and the site restored to its pre-grading condition, would it be detrimental to the
slope, or vice-versa. The City Council approved a motion to continue the public hearing ,
to a date uncertain, to allow Staff to further coordinate with the City’s geotechnical
consultant as directed, as well as to coordinate with the City Attorney’s Office to reassess
then-Councilmember Alegria’s recusal based on the proximity of his home to the project
site and not the larger Trump National Golf Club property.
The following summarizes the motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cruikshank and
seconded by Councilmember Bradley:
Continue this agenda item and have staff work with the City Geologist and
come back and provide us with the potential implications of returning the
slope to its pre-grading condition versus keeping what’s there and
potentially making sure that it’s safe and doing what is necessary to leave
it; and ask City Attorney to opine on Councilmember Alegria’s potential
conflict and see if he could participate in the future.
The motion passed 2-1 with Councilmember Seo voting no, Councilmember Alegria
recused, and Mayor Ferraro absent.
Staff is now returning with information on the City Attorney’s legal opinion on the future
participation of Mayor Pro Tem Alegria and on the City Geologist’s assessment of the
proposed project for the City Council’s consideration.
DISCUSSION:
City Attorney’s Legal Opinion on Mayor Pro Tem Alegria’s Participation
As part of the City Council’s consideration of the proposed project on November 14, 2023,
then Councilmember Alegria (currently Mayor Pro Tem Alegria) recused himself out of an
abundance of caution, as his property was determined to be within 500 feet and 1,000
feet of the Trump National Golf Club property, which is regulated by the Trump National
Golf Club.
In consultation with the City Attorney’s Office, Mayor Pro-Temp Alegria can participate in
the consideration of the proposed project, as his property is not within 1,000 feet of the
project site (31925 Emerald View Drive), which has defined borders. Thus, the City
Council is being asked to receive and file the City Attorney’s legal opinion.
City Geologist’s Assessment
On June 21, 2024, Staff received a memorandum (Attachment C) from the City’s
geotechnical consultant, Cotton, Shires and Associates, Inc. providing a geotechnical
assessment of as-built conditions for unpermitted improvements on the project site. The
assessment was based on a review of submitted plans and topographic surveys , as well
as project-related grading and as-built photographs. The memorandum examined two
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project scenarios, which included the Applicant pursuing ATF permits for as -built
improvements on the project site or restoring the affected slope area back to its pre-
grading conditions. Both options would require the Applicant to retain a geotechnical
consultant to further explore, test, and examine site conditions to prepare a report for
review by the City’s geotechnical consultant that demonstrates compliance with code -
mandated safety requirements as part of the permitting process and prior to commencing
any work on either option.
The memorandum also includes an observation that the unpermitted grading on the
project site was related to grading activities on the property to the west of the project site
to cover an existing golf course fountain feature on Trump National Golf Club property.
The memorandum included a recommendation that the Applicant and the property owner
to the west of the project site collaborate on the remediation of grading activities along
the westerly side slope of the project site so as to not adversely affect the over all slope
stability.
Based on property records, the project site was sold to the Applicant, Lian Boyd , on
December 23, 2021, after the events to cover the fountain feature on the project site and
the adjacent property. The memorandum provides the Applicant with a comprehensive
road map to begin to address the unpermitted improvements on the project site. Revising
the Trump National Golf Club CUP to allow the Applicant to submit the necessary
applications, geotechnical reports and permits to legalize the unpermitted improvements
would be the first step in the process.
As noted in the attached assessment, the City Geologist currently does not have enough
information to provide an opinion on determining whether removing the unpermitted
grading will be detrimental to the slope versus allowing it to remain. The Geotechnical
Memorandum dated June 21, 2024 (Attachment C) explains what information the City
Geologist would need to determine the implications of returning the slope to the originally
permitted condition versus allowing the as-built slope to remain. Because this grading
was done without a permit, and it filled in a major water feature, the City does not have
any details as to the measures that were taken to make sure the slope is safe and stable.
Thus, it is uncertain if either option is safe.
Based on the above, Staff is requesting that the City Council determine whether they want
the Applicant to demonstrate the safety of either option prior to making a decision tonight,
in which case the Applicant would need to conduct all of the necessary geological studies
at the Applicant’s expense first, and the project would need to return to the City Council
at a future date.
Alternatively, the City Council could proceed with taking action on the proposed
amendments to the Conditions of Approval, with the understanding that in order to
process the requested planning entitlements to pursue legalizing the unpermitted grading
and some degree of the site improvements that would be authorized with the adoption of
the attached resolutions (Attachments A and B), the Applicant would have to first obtain
the City Geologist’s approval as described in the attachment (Attachment C). If this
approach is preferred by the City Council, the following would occur to the Conditional
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Use Permit through the adoption of the attached resolution (a more detailed summary
can be found in the November 14th Staff Report):
Conditional Use Permit
As outlined in the November 14, 2023 project staff report, Staff is proposing to add
subsection “e” to Condition No. Z.14 of the Project Conditions of Approval as follows (bold
underline for text added):
14. No construction and/or grading on individual lots shall be permitted on 3:1 or
greater slopes, with the exception of the following:
a. Driveway improvements to a partially subterranean garage on Lot Nos. 24
and 25, a basement/patio area for Lot Nos. 24 and 25, and an entry way to
Lot No. 25, provided that the retaining walls associated with these
improvements are designed in a manner that includes landscape planting
to mitigate the impacts of the height of the retaining walls, and an
aesthetically pleasing veneer applied to the retaining walls to blend the
retaining walls into the hillside. A landscape plan and wall veneer design
shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Community
Development prior to submittal of plans into Building Division Plan Check.
Said improvements shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Use and Occupancy.
b. A pool/spa/patio on Lot 29, as depicted on plans prepared by Envirotechno,
dated May 4, 2005, which were reviewed by the City Council at their
meeting on September 20, 2005, provided that the retaining walls
associated with these improvements shall be stepped in height, and shall
include landscape planting areas and an aesthetically pleasing veneer to
blend the retaining walls into the hillside. A landscape plan and wall veneer
design shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development prior to submittal of plans into Building Division
Plan Check. Said improvements shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
c. Grading along the northerly and easterly yard areas of Lot #17 to
accommodate an indirect access driveway in the easterly yard area and
retaining walls/patio areas in the northerly yard area as shown on the Site
Plan/Grading Plan prepared by Tomaro Architecture Incorporated, as
reviewed by the City Council at their May 20, 2008 meeting. These
improvements may be permitted provided that the retaining walls
associated with these improvements are designed in a manner that includes
landscape planting to mitigate the impacts of the height of the retaining
walls, and an aesthetically pleasing veneer applied to the retaining walls to
blend the retaining walls into the hillside. A landscape plan and wall veneer
design shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development prior to submittal of plans into Building Division
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Plan Check. Said improvements shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
d. Grading along the easterly and westerly yard areas of Lot #18 to
accommodate an indirect access driveway, retaining walls and patio area
in the easterly yard area and retaining walls in the westerly yard area as
shown on the Site Plan/Grading Plan prepared by C.C. Partners Design
Build, as reviewed by the City Council at their September 16, 2008 meeting.
These improvements may be permitted provided that the retaining walls
associated with these improvements are designed in a manner that includes
landscape planting to mitigate the impacts of the height of the retaining
walls, and an aesthetically pleasing veneer applied to the retaining walls to
blend the retaining walls into the hillside. A landscape plan and wall veneer
design shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development prior to submittal of plans into building division
plan check. said improvements shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
e. Grading and construction along the southerly and westerly yard areas
of Lot No. 34 to accommodate after-the-fact grading consisting of
approximately 395 yd3 of fill with a maximum depth of 5 feet with the
processing of a Major Grading Permit and Major Site Plan Review, per
the plan reviewed by the City Council at their July 16, 2024 meeting.
Construction of ancillary site improvements on areas that were
previously a 2:1 slope along the southerly and westerly yard areas
shall be limited to a maximum 4 feet in height, as measured from the
top of the as-built 2:1 slope to the top of the structure and shall not
result in a significant view impairment as observed from the viewing
area of another property.
As proposed, Condition Z.14 (e) allows the Applicant to submit a Major Grading Permit
(appealable to the City’s Planning Commission) and Major Site Plan Review application,
as well as seek the necessary building permits through the City’s Community
Development Department in order to legalize approximately 395 yd3 of undocumented fill
and associated construction. In other words, the revision to the Conditions of Approval
establishes the process for proceeding with planning entitlements and building permits,
that would otherwise be prohibited.
The proposed Condition Z.14 (e) also limits the construction of ancillary site
improvements in the project area to a maximum height of 4 feet and which do not result
in a significant view impairment as observed from the viewing area of another property.
This provision was included in order to mitigate potential adverse impacts associated with
the consideration of the CUP Revision, as well as consideration of future planning
entitlements. As the project site is currently improved with an unpermitted pergola along
the southerly slope over an area that was previously a 2:1 slope, the Applicant will have
to modify or relocate the pergola to comply with the proposed CUP revision.
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As outlined in the November 14th project staff report, Staff believes that the proposed
project is consistent with CUP findings per RPVMC §17.60.050(A) as highlighted in Table
No. 1 below:
Table No. 1: Conditional Use Permit Findings and Analysis
Required Findings
Staff’s Analysis
The site is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the proposed use and other
features to integrate said use with those
on adjacent land and within the
neighborhood.
Criterion met. The project site and request
are similar to that of other sites within the
same tract which were granted similar
CUP Revisions “X,” “MM,” and “OO.”
The site for the proposed use relates to
streets and highways sufficient to carry the
type and quantity of traffic generated by
the subject use.
Criterion met. There will be no traffic-
related impacts as the use of the project
site will not change.
Approving the subject use will have no
significant adverse effect on adjacent
property or the permitted use thereof.
Criterion met as conditioned.
The proposed use is not contrary to the
General Plan.
Criterion met. The project is consistent
with the General Plan Land Use Policy No.
2 (p. L-7), to “require all new housing
developed to include suitable and
adequate landscaping, open space, and
other design amenities to meet the City’s
standard.”
Project site to comply with all requirements
of Chapter 17.40 (Overlay Control
Districts), if applicable to the site.
Criterion met. The site is subject to OC-1,
2, and 3 and meets all requirements as
was the case for similar CUP Revisions
“X,” “MM,” and “OO.”
Conditions regarding any of the
requirements listed in RPVMC Section
17.60.050(A)(6) to be imposed to protect
the health, safety and general welfare.
Criterion met. All conditions of approval
associated with the RPD will continue to
be imposed along with the mitigation
measures adopted through EIR No. 36.
Based on the above, if the Council determines that the proposed amendments to the
conditions of approval for the Trump National Golf Club Conditional Use Permit is justified,
adopt the attached environmental and project resolutions (Attachments A and B).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Environmental Assessment
In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
Staff has prepared Addendum No. 50 to EIR No. 36. Several past revisions to the Project
were minor enough to require only addenda to the City Council-certified EIR No. 36. As
previously noted, similar requests have been processed on three occasions and the
proposed CUP Revision “III” is considered a relatively minor revision as it will not cause
any additional impacts to the site and surrounding areas than what was previously
evaluated within the adopted EIR, nor will there be any changes to all the previously
adopted mitigation measures found within the EIR. As such, Staff has prepared
Addendum No. 50 (Attachment A) to EIR No. 36 for the proposed CUP Revision “III.”
Public Notification
On June 27, 2024, a notice was published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News and
mailed to all property owners within a 500-foot radius from the project site, providing a
15-day time period for the submittal of comments.
Public Comments
The Applicant submitted additional comments on July 2, 2024 (Attachment D), but Staff
was not able to thoroughly review the comments and prepare a written response prior to
the distribution of this report, so Staff will respond to these comments either prior to or at
the July 16, 2024 meeting.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to Staff’s recommendation, the following alternative actions are available for
the City Council’s consideration:
1. Deny the requested CUP Revision “III” to amend Condition of Approval No.
Z.14, and direct Staff to bring back a resolution memorializing this decision at
its next available meeting date.
2. Approve the requested CUP Revision “III” to amend Condition of Approval No.
Z.14 to authorize ATF grading on 2:1 slope along southerly and westerly yard
areas but not allow for construction of improvements on such slope conditions.
3. Identify issues with the proposed CUP Revision “III” and direct Staff and/or the
Applicant to come back at a future meeting with revised plans and/or
conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING ADDENDUM
NO. 50 TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36 IN
CONNECTION WITH REVISION “III” TO THE TRUMP
NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT
WHEREAS, an application package was filed by the Zuckerman Building Company
and Palos Verdes Land Holdings Company requesting approval of tentative parcel maps,
vesting tentative tract maps, conditional use permits, a coastal permit and a grading
permit to allow the construction of a Residential Planned Development (RPD) of 120
single family dwelling units and for development of an 18-hole golf course, a clubhouse,
and parking facilities on a 258 acre site bounded by Palos Verdes Drive South on the
north, Portuguese Bend Club and Community Association on the west, the Pacific Ocean
on the south and Los Angeles County Shoreline Park on the east; and
WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was prepared and
circulated for 45 days from June 7, 1991, through July 22, 1991, in order to receive written
comments on the adequacy of the document from responsible agencies and the public;
and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the circulation of the DEIR and preparation of written
responses, the applicant revised the scope of the project and reduced the number of
proposed single family residences to 40 units in Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) No.
50666 and 43 in VTTM No. 50667, and an 18 hole- golf course with related facilities within
the boundaries of both VTTMs, and, due to the changes in the project, an Addendum to
the DEIR was prepared; and
WHEREAS, based on review of the Addendum to the DEIR, the City determined
that the information submitted cited potential additional significant environmental impacts
that would be caused by the revised project, and directed preparation of a Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR). The SEIR, which incorporates information and
findings set forth in the Addendum to the DEIR, was prepared and circulated for 45 days
from March 19, 1992, through May 4, 1992, during which time all interested parties were
notified of the circulation period and invited to present written comments to the information
contained in the SEIR, in conformance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 92-53
certifying Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 36, in connection with VTTM Nos.
50666 and 50667, Tentative Parcel Map Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit
Nos. 162 and 163, Coastal Permit No. 103, and Grading Permit No. 1541 for an 83 lot
RPD, public open space, and an 18 -hole public golf course with clubhouse and related
facilities on 261.4 acres in Coastal Subregions 7 and 8; and
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WHEREAS, on December 7, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 92-115 approving Addendum No. 1 to EIR No. 36, in connection with approving
revisions to the Trump National Golf Club project (formally known as Ocean Trails project)
applications described above, in order to address concerns expressed by the California
Coastal Commission (CCC) with regard to adequate provisions for public open space,
public access and habitat preservation; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 9 3-89
approving Addendum No. 2 to EIR No. 36, in connection with re-approval of the Trump
National Golf Club project applications described above, in order to comply with a Court
mandate to provide affordable housing in conjunction with the project, pursuant to
Government Code Section 65590; and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 1994, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 94-71 approving Addendum No. 3 to EIR No. 36, in connection with approval of
Revision "A" to the Trump National Golf Club project applications described above, in
order to incorporate changes to the project made by the CCC in April 1993, and (based
on additional geologic information) relocate the golf course clubhouse, reduce the number
of single family lots from 83 to 75 and approve a location for the golf course maintenance
facility and on-site affordable housing units; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 1996, the City Council adopted Res olution No. 96-15
approving Addendum No. 4 to EIR No. 36, in connection with approval of Revision "B" to
the Trump National Golf Club project applications described above, in order to incorporate
changes to the project made by the CCC in January 1995 regarding the relocation of the
golf course clubhouse, Paseo Del Mar roadway and public trails to accommodate a
reconfiguration of the public parking facilities, as well as additional modifications to the
public trails in order to provide clarification or to be consistent with the CCC's approval
and to include an 8.5 acre vacant property owned by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
School District into the golf course; and
WHEREAS, on September 3, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 96-72 approving Addendum No. 5 to EIR No. 36, in connection with approval of
Revision "C" to the Trump National Golf Club project applications described above, in
order to relocate two single family residential lots in VTTM No. 50667 from the end of
Street "A" to the end of Street "C," revise the boundaries of open space lots B, C, G and
H, convert the split-level lots in VTTM No. 50667 to single-level lots, revise the golf course
layout, revise the public trail system, combine parallel trail easements, construct a paved
fire access road west of the Ocean Terraces Condominiums and modify several
amendments to the conditions of approval and mitigation measures to change the
required timing for compliance; and
WHEREAS, on August 18, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98 -76
approving Addendum No. 6 to EIR No. 36 and the proposed Revision "G" to the Trump
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National Golf Club project, which included: 1) an 18% increase in the size of the
clubhouse from 27,000 square feet to 32,927 square feet; 2) an increase in the size of
the maintenance facility from 6,000 square feet to 9,504 square feet; 3) a 2-foot increase
in the upslope height of the maintenance facility building; and, 4) relocation of the
maintenance building and reconfiguration of the maintenance facility parking lot ; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99 -10
approving Addendum No. 7 to EIR No. 36 and the proposed Revision "H" to the Trump
National Golf Club project, which included: changing six of the residential lots within
VTTM No. 50667 from flat pad lots to split level lots, lowering the overall pad elevation for
each lot, and lowering Street 'B' within the subdivision, and lowering the pad elevation for
six other lots within the subdivision. Additionally, the approval included the modification
of the project's mitigation measures and conditions of approval to allow the permitted
construction hours for the entire Trump National Golf Club project to be expanded to
include Sundays through March 21, 1999; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99 -29
approving Addendum No. 8 to EIR No. 35 and the proposed Revision “I” to the Trump
National Golf Club project, which included a change to the design of the storm drain
facilities of the Ocean Trails project from a tunneled pipe system to the existing on -site
canyons. Revision “I” only amended the drainage for the east side of the Trump National
Golf Club project, involving La Rotonda Canyon; and
WHEREAS, on July 20, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99 -55
approving Addendum No. 9 to EIR No. 36 and the proposed Revision “J” to the Trump
National Golf Club project, which included: 1) the conditions requiring the establishment
of a maintenance district be revised by eliminating the maintenance district and having
the golf course owner be the sole responsible entity for maintenance , thereby excluding
the future residential homeowners; 2) withdrawn by applicant; 3) the timing of the
installation of ornamental fencing on each residential lot be delayed until prior to issuance
of certificate of occupancy; 4) delay the construction of two trails within VTTM No. 50666
from the Second Stage to the Third Stage of phasing within the Public Amenities Plan; 5)
lower the approved residential building pad elevations and create split-level pads in VTTM
No. 50666; 6) delay the payment of traffic impact fees to prior to Final Map No. 50666; 7)
allow an increase in total building area of the clubhouse by permitting a basement space;
8) withdrawn by applicant; and 9) revise the hours permitted for golf course landscape
gardening; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2000 -27
approving Addendum No. 10 to EIR No. 36 and the proposed Revision “K” to the Trump
National Golf Club project, which allowed a portion of the golf course to open for play
before all of the required public amenities have been completed due to delays caused by
the failure of Landslide C on June 2, 1999; and
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WHEREAS, on June 21, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2000 -38
certifying a Final Supplemental EIR to EIR No. 36, adopting a Mitigation Monitoring
Program, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the proposed Revision
“L” to the Trump National Golf Club project, for the repair of Landslide C at Trump National
Golf Club; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2000, the City Council approved Revision “M” to the
Trump National Golf Club project, thereby approving an amendment to the Habitat
Conservation Plan (HCP), an amendment to the HCP Implementing Agreement, and
approval of a Conservation Easement over the lower portion of Shoreline Park; and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2000, the City Council approved Revision “N” to the
Trump National Golf Club project, thereby approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration
and amending the project to accommodate a change to the design of the storm drain
facilities of the Ocean Trails project from a tunneled pipe system to the existing on -site
canyons. Revision “N” only amended the drainage for the west side of the Trump National
Golf Club project, involving Forrestal Canyon; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2001, the City Council approved Revision “P” to the
Trump National Golf Club project, thereby approving an amendment to allow Trump
National Golf Club an extension of time to provide 4 on-site affordable housing units for
rent from "prior to one year of the opening of the clubhouse" to "prior to the opening of
the 18-hole golf course"; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2001, the City Council approved Revision “Q” to the
Trump National Golf Club project, thereby approving an amendment which allows Ocean
Trails to re-construct (instead of re-pave) La Rotonda Drive from Palos Verdes South to
the end of La Rotonda Drive, in lieu of re-paving Palos Verdes Drive South from La
Rotonda Drive to the eastern City limits; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2001, the City Council approved Revision "R" to
the Trump National Golf Club project to revise the conditions of approval for VTTM
No. 50666 and VTTM No. 50667, so as to adjust Condition I -3 allowing an extension to
completing the reconstruction of La Rotonda Drive from Palos Verdes Drive South to its
end; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2003, the City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the
Ocean Trails Development Agreement to clarify that the City Council may extend any
approved tentative tract not to exceed the term of the D evelopment Agreement and
extend VTTM No. 50666; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2004, the City Council approved Revision "V" to the Trump
National Golf Club project to revise CUP No. 162, thereby allowing 1) basement areas of
one-story structures to be excluded from the existing 30% "Maximum Habitable Space"
requirement, but require that the basement habitable area be added to the first floor
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habitable area in complying with the "Maximum Habitable Space Square Footage"
requirement; 2) permitting a change in the height of lot no. 2 to allow for a subterranean
garage; and 3) permitted construction of retaining walls and access to the proposed
subterranean garage; and
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2005, the City Council approved Revision "X" to the
Trump National Golf Club project to revise CUP No. 162 so as to 1) allow a change in the
maximum habitable area for lots 26-29 in Tract No. 50667; 2) allow a change in the
maximum building height for lots no. 24-29 in Tract No. 50667, which includes allowing
lots 24 and 25 to have partially subterranean garages; 3) allow lots 24, 25 and 29 in Tract
No. 50667 to grade and construct improvements over existing 2:1 slopes; 4) allow up to
30% of the front and rear facades of all two-story and split level structures to have a full
two story façade without being broken by an architectural feature; and 5) to decrease the
lot area of Lot D, within VTTM No. 50666 from 1.4 acres to 1.0 acres; and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2007, the City Council approved Amendment No. 3
to the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing VTTM No. 50666 from November 20, 2007, through March 9,
2008; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2008, the City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the
Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing VTTM No. 50666 from March 9, 2008, through July 18, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2008, the City Council approved Amendment No. 5 to the
Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing VTTM No. 50666 from July 18, 2008, through October 22, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, on October 21, 2008, the City Council approved Amendment No. 6 to
the Ocean Trails Development Agreement which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing VTTM No. 50666 from October 22, 2008, through January 22,
2008; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2009, the City Council approved Revision “RR” to the
Trump National Golf Club project, which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing VTTM No. 50666 from January 22, 2009, through July 22, 2009, and revised
Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving range to
the public through July 22, 2009; and
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2009, the City Council, via Minute Order, approved a two-
month extension (Revision “SS”) of the Development Agreement, VTTM No. 50666 and
the temporary use of the driving range at the request of the Applicant in order to
accommodate the Applicant’s schedule and availability to attend the Council meeting.
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Said two-month extension was granted to September 16, 2009. As part of that action, the
Council also continued the item/public hearing on Revision “SS” to September 15, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009, the City Council approved Revision “SS” to
the Trump National Golf Club project, which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing VTTM No. 50666 from September 16, 2009, through March 17,
2010, and revised Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of
the driving range to the public through March 17, 2010; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2010, the City Council approved Revision “UU” to the
Trump National Golf Club project, which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing VTTM No. 50666 from March 16, 2010, through September 21, 2010, and
revised Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving
range to the public through September 21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2010, the City Council approved Revision “VV” to
the Trump National Golf Club project, which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing VTTM No. 50666 from September 21, 2010, through March 21,
2011, and revised Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of
the driving range to the public through March 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2011, the City Council approved Revision “WW” to the
Trump National Golf Club project, which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing VTTM No. 50666 from March 21, 2011, through September 21, 2011, and
revised Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the drivi ng
range to the public through September 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2011, the City Council approved Revision “XX” to
the Trump National Golf Club project, which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing VTTM No. 50666 from September 21, 2011, through March 21,
2012, and revised Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of
the driving range to the public through September 21, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2012, the City Council approved Revision “AAA” to the
Trump National Golf Club project, which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing VTTM No. 50666 from March 21, 2012, through September 21, 2012, and
revised Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the driving
range to the public through September 21, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2012, the City Council approved Revision “BBB” to the
Trump National Golf Club project, which extended the life of the Development Agreement
and existing VTTM No. 50666 from September 21, 2012, through September 21, 2014,
and revised Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional temporary opening of the
driving range to the public through September 21, 2014; and
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WHEREAS, on September 16, 2014, the City Council approved Revision “DDD”
to the Trump National Golf Club project, which extended the life of the Development
Agreement and existing VTTM No. 50666 from September 21, 2014, through September
21, 2016, and revised Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional temporary opening
of the driving range to the public through September 21, 201 6; and
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 2016-36, approving Addendum No. 47 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance
No. 587U, authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21,
2018; extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development
Agreement; and adopted Resolution Nos. 2016 -37 and 2016-38, approving Revision
“EEE” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an extension to the operation of the driving
range to the public through September 21, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-39,
approving Revision "FFF" to Conditional Use Permit No.162 to amend Condition No. F1.C
(Resolution No. 2008-85) to remove the requirement to build a solid 5-foot to 6-foot tall
wall along the west property line adjacent to the properties in the Portuguese Bend Club;
consolidate the various conditions of approval tied to the Trump National Golf Club
project; and update the 1997 Public Amenities Map; and
WHEREAS, September 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 2021-
47 (Addendum No. 48) and 2021-48, approving Revision “GGG”, to deviate from the
building height standards to allow a partially subterranean basement, exterior basement
patio area, and driveway access to a partially subterranean garage associated with the
construction of a new single-family residence at 32031 Isthmus View Drive (Lot No. 11);
and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution Nos.
2021-62(Addendum No. 49) and 2021-63, approving Revision "HHH" to Conditional Use
Permit No. 162 to allow Lot No. 9 to be constructed at 16 feet from pad of the one-story
structure, and 26 feet from the entry to a subterranean garage and exterior basement
patio areas, provided that the ridge height does not exceed 16 feet above the existing
pad elevation; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2023, the Applicant submitted an application to the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes requesting approval of Revision "III" to allow the filing of a Major
Grading Permit and Site Plan Review to consider after-the-fact (ATF) grading and
construction over an existing 2:1 slope along the southerly and westerly yard areas of Lot
No. 34 of Tract No. 50667 located at 31925 Emerald View Drive; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et. seq., the City's Local CEQA
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Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65952.5(e) (Hazardous Waste and
Substances Statement), on September 12, 2023, copies of the draft Addendum No. 50 to
EIR No. 36 were distributed to the City Council in its agenda packet and on September
19, 2023, prior to taking action on the proposed Revision “III” to the Trump National Golf
Club project, the City Council independently reviewed and considered the information and
findings contained in Addendum No. 50 to EIR No. 36; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2023, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions
of the Zoning Code (Title 17 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code), the City
Council held a public hearing to consider draft Addendum No. 50 to EIR No. 36 and the
proposed Revision "III" to the Trump National Golf Club project, at which time all
interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and present evidence; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing to
consider draft Addendum No. 50 to EIR No. 36 and the proposed Revision "III" to the
Trump National Golf Club project, at which time the City Council, pursuant to Government
Code 54953(b)(3), continued the public hearing to its regularly scheduled meeting on
November 7, 2023 in order to provide for at least a quorum of the City Council to
participate from locations within the boundaries of the City in order to consider the
requested application; and
WHEREAS, the City Council meeting on November 7, 2023 was canceled and a
public notice was reissued on October 26, 2023 informing the Applicant, interested parties
and the public about the November 14, 2023 new project hearing date; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on November 14, 2023
to consider the proposed project but continued to the public hearing to a date uncertain
to allow Staff to further coordinate with the City’s geotechnical consultant to better
understand the impacts of maintaining the as-built conditions on the project versus the
removal of the unpermitted improvements as well as to coordinate with the City Attorney’s
Office to reassess then-City Councilmember Alegria’s recusal based on the proximity of
his home to the project site and not the larger Trump National Golf Club property; and
WHERAS, on June 27, 2024, a notice was published in the Palos Verdes
Peninsula News and mailed to all property owners within a 500 -foot radius from the
project site, providing a 15-day time period for the submittal of comments; and
WHEARAS, on July 16, 2024, the City Council considered the proposed project as
part of a public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Revision “III” to the Trump National Golf Club project is to allow the
filing of a Major Grading Permit and Site Plan Review to consider after-the-fact (ATF)
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grading and construction over an existing 2:1 slope along the southerly and westerly yard
areas of Lot No. 34. Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the State CEQA
Guidelines, approval of Addendum No. 50 to the previously certified EIR No. 36, rather
than the preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR, is appropriate for the
consideration of the proposed revision to the Trump National Golf Club project, based on
the following findings:
1. That subsequent changes proposed to the project do not require important
revisions to the previous EIR, since there are no new significant environmental
impacts that have been identified, which were not considered in the previous EIR.
This is so since the proposed changes identified in Section 1 and attached Exhibit
“A” would not result in any new or increased impacts to the environment that are
not already analyzed within EIR No. 36. Specifically, Revision “III” will not result in
adverse impacts to 1) views from neighboring properties nor the public right -of-
way in the vicinity as the proposed project is limited to the westerly and southerly
yard areas of the project site below the ridgeline of the residence and construction
along the project area is limited up to a height of five feet, so as to protect views
from the adjacent neighbor to the east of the project site, 2) parking or traffic related
matters, and 3) geology. Furthermore, there have been no substantial changes to
the project or to the environment that would cause the project to significantly
impact the environment, nor does the proposed amendment affect a change that
would impact the environment in any manner that was not p reviously considered
and mitigated to the extent feasible.
2. That substantial changes to the project would not occur with respect to the
circumstances under which the project is undertaken, which would require
important revisions to the previous EIR, since, as noted above, there are no new
significant environmental impacts that were not considered in the previous EIR,
Supplement and previous Addenda thereto, and the project is limited to changes
that will not be readily visible from neighboring properties nor the public right -of-
way in the vicinity.
3. That there is no new information of substantial importance to the project which
indicates that these proposed changes will have one or more significant effects not
discussed previously in the EIR; that significant effects previously examined will
not be substantially more severe than shown in the EIR; that no mitigation
measures or alternatives, previously found not to be feasible, would now in fact be
feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the
project; or that no mitigation measures or alternatives which were not previously
considered in the EIR, would now substantially lessen one or more significant
effects of the environment, because this project is only to allow modifications that
would not be readily visible to neighboring properties or from the public right -of-
way.
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Section 2: In approving Addendum No. 50 to EIR No. 36, the City Council has
reviewed and considered the Addendum No. 50 document, attached hereto and made a
part thereof as Exhibit "A."
Section 3: The Addendum No. 50 to EIR No. 36 identifies no new potential
significant adverse environmental impacts to the areas listed below, beyond those already
identified in the Final EIR No. 36, the Supplement, Second Supplement, and Addenda
Nos. 1 through 50 to EIR No. 36, as a result of the proposed revisions to the Trump
National Golf Club project:
1. Landform, Geology, and Soils
2. Hydrology and Drainage
3. Biological Resources
4. Cultural and Scientific Resources
5. Aesthetics
6. Land Use and Relevant Planning
7. Circulation and Traffic
8. Air Resources
9. Noise
10. Public Services and Utilities
11. Population, Employment and Housing
12. Fiscal Impacts
Section 4: That implementation of the proposed changes to the project would not
require additional mitigation measures or significant deletions/modifications to the
mitigation measures included in the Final EIR, as well as the Supplemental, Second
Supplemental, and Addenda Nos. 1 through 50 to EIR No. 36.
Section 5: While the implementation of mitigation measures as discussed in the
Final EIR No. 36 and the Supplemental, and the Second Supplemental, and Addenda
EIR Nos. 1 through 50 to EIR No. 36 will further reduce these impacts, it is not possible
to entirely eliminate cumulative impacts to the areas of concern listed in Section 1, above.
Therefore, the Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, as provided in Final
EIR No. 36, are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 6: All findings, attachments and Statement of Overriding Considerations
contained in Resolution Nos. 92-53, 92-115, 93-89, 94-71 and 96-15, as adopted by the
City Council on June 1, 1992, December 7, 1992, October 5, 1993, September 6, 1994,
March 11, 1996, and September 3, 1996, respectively, are hereby incorporated by
reference.
Section 7: The time within which the judicial review of the decision reflected in this
Resolution, if available, must be sought is governed by Section 1094.6 of the California
Code of Civil Procedure or any other applicable short period of limitations.
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Section 8: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
contained in the staff reports, minutes, and evidence presented at the public hearings,
the City Council hereby approves Addendum No. 50 to EIR No. 36, based on the City
Council’s determination that the document was completed in compliance with the
requirements of CEQA and State and local guidelines with respect thereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 16th day of July 2024.
John Cruikshank, Mayor
Attest:
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that
the above Resolution No. 2024-__, was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at
a regular meeting thereof held on July 16, 2024.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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Exhibit "A"
ADDENDUM NO. 50
TO
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36
The City Council has reviewed the proposed Revision “III” to the Trump National Golf
Club project, which is a request to allow after-the-fact (ATF) grading and construction
over an existing 2:1 slope along the southerly and westerly yard areas of Lot No. 34 of
Tract No. 50667 located at 31925 Emerald View Drive in conjunction with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as well as State and
Local CEQA Guidelines, and find as follows:
Based on the independent judgment of the City Council, after consideration of the whole
of the administrative record, Revision III to the Trump National Golf Club project was
assessed in EIR No. 36 certified on June 1, 1992; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
15162 and 15164, and the Addendum No. 50 dated July 16, 2024, no major revisions are
required to the EIR No. 30 and no subsequent EIR or negative declaration is required for
approval of the project.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISION “III” TO
THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ADD CONDITION NO. Z.14(e)
TO ALLOW LOT NO. 34 OF TRACT NO. 50667 TO ALLOW
THE PROPERTY OWNER TO APPLY FOR A MAJOR
GRADING PERMIT AND MAJOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
AFTER-THE-FACT GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OVER
AN EXISTING 2:1 SLOPE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY AND
WESTERLY YARD AREAS OF LOT NO. 34 OF TRACT NO.
50667 LOCATED AT 31925 EMERALD VIEW DRIVE
(PLCU2023-0004).
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 92 -53,
certifying Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 92-54,
92-55, 92-56, 92-57, approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) Nos. 50666 and
50667, Tentative Parcel Map Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162
and 163, Coastal Permit No. 103, and Grading Permit No. 1541 for a Residential Planned
Development (RPD) consisting of a total of 83 single-family dwelling units, an 18-hole
public golf course, and public open space on 261.4 acres on what is now known as Trump
National Golf Club (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 1992, after finding that an appeal of the City's approval
of the project raised a substantial issue, the California Coastal Commission (CCC) denied
Coastal Permit No. 103, directed the landowners to redesign the Project to address the
concerns raised by the Coastal Commission staff, and remanded the Project back to the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes for reconsideration; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 1992, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 92-115 approving Addendum No. 1 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution
Nos. 92-116, 92-117, 92-118 and 92-119 approving Revisions to VTTM Nos. 50666 and
50667, Tentative Parcel Map Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit
Nos. 162 and 163, Coastal Permit No. 103, and Grading Permit No. 1541 to address
concerns raised by the CCC with regard to adequate provisions for public open space,
public access and habitat preservation; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 1993, the CCC approved the Revised Project by way of
Coastal Development Permit No. A-5-RPV-93-5 (i.e., Coastal Permit No. 103), subject to
additional conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 93 -89
approving Addendum No. 2 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 93-90, 93-91, 93-
92 and 93-93 re-approving VTTM Nos. 50666 and 50667, Tentative Parcel Map Nos.
20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163, and Grading Permit No.
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1541 to comply with a Court mandate to provide affordable housing in conjunction with
the project, pursuant to Government Code Section 65590; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 1993, the CCC adopted revised and expanded
findings in conjunction with the Revised Project; and
WHEREAS, on September 6, 1994, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 94 -
71 approving Addendum No. 3 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 94-72, 94-73,
94-74, 94-75, 94-76 and 94-77, approving Revision "A" to relocate the golf course
clubhouse from the area southwest of the School District property to an area north of Half
Way Point, locate the golf course maintenance facility and 4 affordable housing units
southeast of the corner of Palos Verdes Drive South and Paseo Del Mar, reduce of the
number of single family residential lots from 83 to 75 and increase the height of the golf
course clubhouse from 30 feet to 48 feet; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 1995, the CCC approved Coastal Development Permit
No. A-5-RPV-93-005A (i.e., Coastal Permit No. 103), thereby approving its first
amendment to the permit, subject to revised conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, on September 27, 1995, the CCC approved Coastal Development
Permit No. A-5-RPV-93-005A (i.e., Coastal Permit No. 103), thereby approving its second
amendment to the permit; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 1996, the CCC approved Coastal Development Permit
No. A-5-RPV-93-005A (i.e., Coastal Permit No. 103), thereby approving its third
amendment to the permit; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96 -15
approving Addendum No. 4 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 96-16, and 96-
17, approving Revision "B" to modify the approved alignment of Paseo del Mar ("A"
Street/"J" Bluff Road), revise the conditions of approval regarding several public trails,
and relocate the golf course clubhouse approximately 80 feet to the west of its previously
approved location; and
WHEREAS, on July 11, 1996, the CCC approved Coastal Development Permit No.
A-5-RPV-93-005A (i.e., Coastal Permit No. 103), approving its fourth amendment to the
permit, subject to revised conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, on September 3, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96 -
72 approving Addendum No. 5 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 96-73, 96-74,
96-75, 96-76 and 96-77, approving Revision "C" to relocate two single family residential
lots in VTTM No. 50667 from the end of Street "A" to the end of Street "C", revise the
boundaries of open space Lots B, C, G and H, convert the split -level lots in VTTM No.
50667 to single-level lots, revise the golf course layout, revise the public trail system,
combine parallel trails easements, construct a paved fire access road west of the Ocean
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Terraces Condominiums and amend several conditions of approval and mitigation
measures to modify the required timing for compliance; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 1997, the Planning Commission adopted P.C.
Resolution No. 97-44 approving Revision "D" to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 162
(RPD) to modify the minimum rear yard setbacks on lots 6 through 9 to provide an
adequate buffer between the proposed residences and the potential brush fires that may
occur on the adjacent habitat area; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98 -32
approving Revision "E" to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) to modify
the bonding requirements for the golf course improvements; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98 -59,
approving Revision "F" to modify the configuration of Streets "C" and "D" and Lot Nos. 1
through 13 of VTTM No. 50667 for the final location of the Foundation Setback Line and
revise Conditional Use Permit No. 162 (RPD) to address maximum building height; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 1998, the Planning Commission adopted P.C. Resolution
Nos. 98-26 and 98-27, recommending approval of Addendum No. 6 to EIR No. 36 and
Revision "G" to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on August 18, 1998, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 98 -76
approving Addendum No. 6 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 98-77, approving
Revision "G” to 1) increase the size of the clubhouse by 18% from 27,000 square feet to
32,927 square feet; 2) increase the size of the maintenance facility from 6,000 square
feet to 9,504 square feet; 3) a 2 foot increase in the upslope height of the maintenance
facility building; and, 4) relocate the maintenance building and reconfiguration of the
maintenance facility parking lot; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99 -10
approving Addendum No. 7 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 99-11, approving
Revision "H" to change 6 of the residential lots within VTTM No. 50667 from flat pad lots
to split level lots, lower the overall pad elevation for each lot, and lowering Street 'B' within
the subdivision, lower the pad elevation for 6 other lots within the subdivision, and modify
the project's mitigation measures and conditions of approval to allow the permitted
construction hours for the entire Ocean Trails project to be expanded to include Sundays
through March 21, 1999; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99 -29
approving Addendum No. 8 to EIR No. 35 and adopted Resolution No. 99-30, approving
Revision “I” to change the design of the eastern portion of the golf course storm drain
facilities from a tunneled pipe system to the existing on-site La Rotonda Canyon: and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 1999, Landslide C at the Ocean Trails site was re -
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activated; and
WHEREAS, on July 20, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99 -55
approving Addendum No. 9 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 99-56, 99-57, 99-
58, 99-59, and 99-60, approving Revision “J” to 1) revise the conditions requiring the
establishment of a maintenance district by eliminating the maintenance district and having
the golf course owner be the sole responsible entity for maintenance thereby excluding
the future residential homeowners; 2) permit the timing of the installation of ornamental
fencing on each residential lot be delayed until prior to issuance of certificate of
occupancy; 3) lower certain residential building pas and convert certain flat level building
pads to split-level pads in VTTM No. 50666; 4) increase the total building area of the
clubhouse by permitting a basement space; 5) revise the hours permitted for golf course
landscape gardening and maintenance by allowing the owner to submit a Maintenance
Plan; 6) delay the payment of traffic impact fees to prior to issuance of Bu ilding Permits
for any residential structure located in VTTM Nos. 50666 or 50667, whichever occurs first;
and that the document titled “Ocean Trails Conceptual Public Amenities and Coastal
Access Program, Rancho Palos Verdes Subregion No. 7” dated as received ty the City
on October 7, 1996 was approved as the final Public Amenities Plan, subject to various
conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, in October 1999, VTTM No. 50667 was recorded with the County of
Los Angeles; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2000 -27
approving Addendum No. 10 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2000-28,
approving Revision “K” to revise the Final Public Amenities Plan; approve a portion of the
golf course to open for play before all of the required public amenities have been
completed due to delays caused by the failure of Landslide C on June 2, 1999; move the
maintenance building; sewer monitoring at Landslide A be done at least once every 30
days; and the City Geologist approve a monitoring program with respect to Landslide A;
and
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2000 -38
certifying a Final Supplemental EIR to EIR No. 36, adopting a Mitigation Monitoring
Program, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopted Resolution
Nos. 2000-39 and 2000-40, approving Revision “L” to repair Landslide C; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2000, the City Council approved Revision “M” to the
Project, approving an amendment to the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), an
amendment to the HCP Implementing Agreement, and approval of a Conservation
Easement over the lower portion of Shoreline Park; and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 2000-58, approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopted Resolution No.
2000-59, approving Revision “N” to change the design of the western portion of the golf
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course drainage facilities from a tunneled pipe system to the existing onsite Forrestal
Canyon; and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2000, the Applicant withdrew the request for
Revision “O”; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2001 -
14, approving Addendum No. 11 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 2001-15,
2001-16, 2001-17, and 2001-18, approving Revision “P” to extend the time to provide 4
on-site affordable housing units for rent from "prior to one year of the opening of the
clubhouse" to "prior to the opening of the 18 -hole golf course"; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2001 -
11, approving Addendum No. 12 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 2001-12
and 2001-13, approving Revision “Q” to require the developer to reconstruct La Rotonda
Drive rather than resurfacing a portion of Palos Verdes Drive South from La Rotonda
Drive to the eastern City boundary; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2001 -
72, approving Addendum No. 13 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 2001-73
and 2001-74, approving Revision “R” to amend Condition I -3 of VTTM Nos. 50666 and
50667, revising the deadline for the completion of La Rotonda Drive and setting a new
completion date for the improvements to Palos Verdes Driver South; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2001, the City Council adopted Ordinance 370
(Revision “S”), amending certain provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code
regarding the City’s golf tax; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2003 -
70, approving Addendum No. 15 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2003-71,
approving Revision "T" Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) for an expansion
to the Clubhouse Building; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2003-
90, approving Addendum No. 16 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2003-91,
approving Revision "U" to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) for an expansion
to the Clubhouse Building; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2004, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2004 -27,
approving Addendum No. 17 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 2004-28, 2004-
29, 2004-30, and 2004-31, approving Revision “V” to amend Conditional Use Permit No.
163 (Golf Course) to 1) exclude basement areas of one-story structures from the existing
30% "Maximum Habitable Space" requirement, but require that the basement habitable
area be added to the first floor habitable area in complying with the "Maximum Habitable
Space Square Footage" requirement; 2) change the height of Lot No. 2 to allow for a
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subterranean garage; and 3) permit the construction of retaining walls and access to the
proposed subterranean garage; and
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2005 -62,
certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopted Resolution Nos. 2005 -63, 2005-
64, 2005-65, and 2005-66, approving Revision "W", amending Conditional Use Permit
Nos. 162 and 163, VTTM No. 50666, and Grading Permit No. 1541 to replace 16
residential lots with a new driving range in VTTM No. 50666; and
WHEREAS, on October 4, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2005 -
104, approving Addendum No. 18 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2005-105,
approving Revision “X” amending Conditional Use Permit No. 162 (RPD) to 1) allow a
change in the maximum habitable area for lots 26 through 29 in Tract No. 50667; 2) allow
a change in the maximum building height for lots 24 through 29 in Tract No. 50667; 3)
allow lots 24, 25 and 29 in Tract No. 50667 to grade and construct improvements over
existing 2:1 slope; 4) allow up to 30% of the front and rear façades of all two -story and
split-level structures to have a full two-story façade; and 5) to decrease the lot area of Lot
D within VTTM No. 50666 from 1.4 acres to 1.0 acres; and
WHEREAS, on December 20, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2005-141, approving Addendum No. 19 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 2005-
142, 2005-143, approving Revision “Y” to allow a temporary 3-month opening of the golf
course and driving range to the public and continue the Indemnity Agreement and
Easement Deed between the City and V.H. Property Corporation pertaining to the City’s
acceptance of “Public Trail Easements” and the resolution accepting said public trail
easements to January 17, 2006; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution 2006 -25,
approving Addendum No. 20 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2006-26,
approving Revision “Z” to amend Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 3-month
extension of the operation of the golf course and driving range on a temporary basis and
continued the public hearing for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf
Course) to address Waterfall no. 1 and a new back tee at Hole no. 2 to the May 2, 2006
City Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, on May 2, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006 -31,
approving Addendum No. 21 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2006-32,
approving Revision “Z”, amending Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) to allow
a change in the golf course design to permit an increase in height for Waterfall #1 and
new back tees on Hole no. 2; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006 -55,
approving Addendum No. 22 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2006-56,
approving Revision “AA” to amend Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 3 -
month extension to the operation to the golf course and driving range; and
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WHEREAS, on October 17, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006 -
82, approving Addendum No. 23 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2006-83,
approving Revision “CC” to amend Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 3 -
month extension to the operation of the golf course and driving range; and
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007 -
11, approving Addendum No. 24 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-12,
approving Revision “DD” to amend Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 2 -
month extension to the operation of the golf course and driving range; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007 -21,
approving Addendum No. 25 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-22,
approving Revision “EE” to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 162 (RPD) Conditions S-
2 and S-3 to permit Lot No. 10 to have a building height of 27 feet as measured from the
point of entry of a proposed subterranean garage level and exterior patio basement level,
while the remainder of the one-story residence maintains the existing required building
height of 16'; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-
30, approving Addendum No. 26 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-31,
approving the appeal and Revision “BB” to Conditional Use Permit No. 162 (RPD) and
approving a Variance to allow a 70-foot tall flagpole; and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2007, the City Council approved a 4 -week extension on
the Special Use Permit for the driving range; continued the public hearing for review of
the Revision “FF” to the May 1, 2007, City Council meeting; and directed Staff to bring
back the permanent opening of the golf course to City Council for final approval; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007 -50,
approving Addendum No. 27 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-57,
approving Revision “FF” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 6-month
extension to the operation of the driving range; and
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007 -
112, approving Addendum No. 29 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-113
approving Revision “HH” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an extension to the
operation of the driving range to December 4, 2007; and
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007-
125, approving Addendum No. 31 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2007-126
approving Revision “KK” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an extension to the
operation of the driving range to January 18, 2008; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
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2007-132, denying Revision “GG” to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) for a
12-foot-high ficus hedge located at the western edge of the existing driving range; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008 -
03, approving Addendum No. 32 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2008-04
approving Revision “LL” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an extension to the operation
of the driving range to July 18, 2008; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008 -41,
approving Addendum No. 34 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2008-42
approving Revision “MM” to allow lot 17 of Tract No. 50667 to grade and construct
improvements over existing 2:1 slopes; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008 -65,
approving Addendum No. 35 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 475U
approving Amendment No. 5 to extend the Development Agreement to October 22, 2008;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2008-66 approving Revision “NN” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to
allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to October 22, 2008; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2008-84, approving Addendum No. 36 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2008 -
85 approving Revision “OO” to allow lot 18 of Tract No. 50667 to grade and construct
improvements over existing 2:1 slopes; and
WHEREAS, on October 21, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008 -
103, approving Addendum No. 37 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 480U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to January 22, 2009; extended
VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and adopted
Resolution No. 2008-104, approving Revision “PP” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow
an extension to the operation of the driving range to January 22, 2009; and
WHEREAS, on January 21, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009 -
04, approving Addendum No. 38 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 482U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to July 22, 2009; extended
VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and adopted
Resolution No. 2009-05, approving Revision “RR” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an
extension to the operation of the driving range to July 22, 2009; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2009-70, approving Addendum No. 39 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No.
499U, authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to March 17, 2010;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2009-71, approving Revision “SS” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to
allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to March 17, 2010; and
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WHEREAS, on March 16, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010 -
18, approving Addendum No. 40 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 507U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2010;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2010-19, approving Revision “UU” to Grading Permit No. 1541
to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September 21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2010-85, approving Addendum No. 41 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No.
515U, authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to March 21, 2011;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2010-86, approving Revision “UU” to Grading Permit No. 1541
to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to March 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-
13, approving Addendum No. 42 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 519U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2011;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2011-14, approving Revision “WW” to Grading Permit No. 1541
to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-61,
denying Revision “TT” to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course), for proposed
ficus hedges on the driving range; and
WHEREAS, September 20, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2011-
74, approving Addendum No. 43 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 525U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to March 21, 2012; extended
VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and adopted
Resolution No. 2011-75, approving Revision “XX” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an
extension to the operation of the driving range to March 21, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2011, the City Council received and filed a letter from
the Trump Organization withdrawing their application for Revision “YY” for a proposed
hedge at the western edge of the driving range; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012 -
03, adopting Addendum No. 1 to Mitigated Negative Declaration; adopted Resolution No.
2012-04 approving Revision “ZZ” to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course), to
allow a New Zealand Christmas Tree hedge ranging in height from 6 feet to 9 feet-8inches
to be planted at the western edge of the driving range; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012 -37,
approving Revision “QQ” to revise mitigation measures H-1, H-2, B-2, and B-4, to replace
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the approved retaining wall along an existing trail located parallel to and on the ocean
side of the driving range’s southerly berm with a fence, hedge or combination thereof,
remove the operational aspects governing the driving range, and to change the timing of
installation of 0.6 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-18,
approving Addendum No. 44 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 534U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2012;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2012-19, approving Revision “AAA” to Grading Permit No. 1541
to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September 21, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-55,
approving Addendum No. 45 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 537U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2014;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2012-56, approving Revision “BBB” to Grading Permit No. 1541
to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September 21, 2014; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2013 -28,
approving Addendum No. 2 to the Mitigated Negative Declaration; adopted Resolution
No. 2013-29 approving Revision “CCC” to revise Condition K2-B of Conditional Use
Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) to delete the reference of the Applicant having to obtain
Coastal Commission approval of the New Zealand Christmas Tree species for the
proposed hedge on the driving range; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2014-60, approving Addendum No. 46 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No.
561U, authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2016;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2014-61, approving Revision “DDD” to Grading Permit No. 1541
allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September 21, 2016; and
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016 -
36, approving Addendum No. 47 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 587U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2018;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution Nos. 2016-37 and 2016-38, approving Revision “EEE” to Grading
Permit No. 1541 to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September
21, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2018, the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes adopted Resolution No. 2018-39, approving Revision "FFF" to Conditional Use
Permit No.162 (RPD) to amend Condition No. F1.C (Resolution No. 2008-85) to remove
the requirement to build a solid 5-foot to 6-foot tall wall along the west property line
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adjacent to the properties in the Portuguese Bend Club; consolidate the various
conditions of approval tied to the Project; and update the 1997 Public Amenities Map;
and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2021-47, approving Addendum No. 48 to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and
adopted Resolution No. 2021-48 approving Revision “GGG” to allow Lot No. 11 to be
constructed at 16 feet from pad of the one-story structure, and 26 feet from the entry to
a subterranean garage and exterior basement patio areas, with a ridge height that does
not exceed 16 feet above the existing pad elevation; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution Nos.
2021-62 (Addendum No. 49) and 2021-63, approving Revision "HHH" to Conditional
Use Permit No. 162 to allow Lot No. 9 to be constructed at 16 feet from pad of the one -
story structure, and 26 feet from the entry to a subterranean garage and exterior
basement patio areas, provided that the ridge height does not exceed 16 feet above the
existing pad elevation; and
WHEREAS, on April 20, 2023, the Applicant submitted an application to the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes requesting approval of Revision "III" to add a condition to the
tract conditions of approval allowing the processing of a Major Grading Permit and Major
Site Plan Review to consider after-the-fact (ATF) grading and construction over an
existing 2:1 slope along the southerly and westerly yard areas of Lot No. 34 of Tract No.
50667 located at 31925 Emerald View Drive; and
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2023, Revision “III” was deemed complete for
processing; and
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2023, a public notice was mailed to all property
owners within a 500-foot radius of the project site and published in the Peninsula News,
informing them of the public hearing and availability of the public notice on the City’s
webpage; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et. seq., the City's
Local CEQA Guidelines, and Government Code Section 65952.5(e) (Hazardous Waste
and Substances Statement), on September 13, 2023, copies of the draft Addendum No.
50 to EIR No. 36 were distributed to the City Council in its City Council agenda packet
and on September 19, 2023, prior to taking action on the proposed Revision “III” to the
Trump National Golf Club project, the City Council independently reviewed and
considered the information and findings contained in Addendum No. 50 to EIR No. 36;
and
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WHEREAS, on September 19, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing to
consider Revision “III”, at which time the City Council, pursuant to Government Code
54953(b)(3), continued the public hearing to its regularly scheduled meeting on November
7, 2023 in order to provide for at least a quorum of the City Council to participate from
locations within the boundaries of the City in order to consider the requested application;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council meeting on November 7, 2023 was canceled and a
public notice was reissued on October 26, 2023 informing the Applicant, interested parties
and the public about the November 14, 2023 new project hearing date ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on November 14, 2023
to consider the proposed project but continued to the public hearing to a date uncertain
to allow Staff to further coordinate with the City’s geotechnical consultant to better
understand the impacts of maintaining the as-built conditions on the project versus the
removal of the unpermitted improvements as well as to coordinate with the City Attorney’s
Office to reassess then-City Councilmember Alegria’s recusal based on the proximity of
his home to the project site and not the larger Trump National Golf Club property; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2024, a notice was published in the Palos Verdes
Peninsula News and mailed to all property owners within a 500 -foot radius from the
project site, providing a 15-day time period for the submittal of comments; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2024, the City Council considered the proposed project as
part of a public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated
into this Resolution as set forth herein.
Section 2: The approved Revision “III” is to add Condition No. Z.14(e) to allow
the processing of Planning Entitlements for after-the-fact (ATF) grading and construction
over an existing 2:1 slope along the southerly and westerly yard areas of Lot No. 34 of
Tract No. 50667 located at 31925 Emerald View Drive by modifying Condition No. Z.14
as follows (bold underline for text added and strikeout for text removed):
14. No construction and/or grading on individual lots shall be permitted on 3:1 or
greater slopes, with the exception of the following:
a. Driveway improvements to a partially subterranean garage on Lot Nos. 24
and 25, a basement/patio area for Lot Nos. 24 and 25, and an entry way to
Lot No. 25, provided that the retaining walls associated with these
improvements are designed in a manner that includes landscape planting
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to mitigate the impacts of the height of the retaining walls, and an
aesthetically pleasing veneer applied to the retaining walls to blend the
retaining walls into the hillside. A landscape plan and wall veneer design
shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Community
Development prior to submittal of plans into Building Division Plan Check.
Said improvements shall be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Use and Occupancy.
b. A pool/spa/patio on Lot 29, as depicted on plans prepared by Envirotechno,
dated May 4, 2005, which were reviewed by the City Council at their
meeting on September 20, 2005, provided that the retaining walls
associated with these improvements shall be stepped in height, and shall
include landscape planting areas and an aesthetically pleasing veneer to
blend the retaining walls into the hillside. A landscape plan and wall veneer
design shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development prior to submittal of plans into Building Division
Plan Check. Said improvements shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
c. Grading along the northerly and easterly yard areas of Lot #17 to
accommodate an indirect access driveway in the easterly yard area and
retaining walls/patio areas in the northerly yard area as shown on the Site
Plan/Grading Plan prepared by Tomaro Architecture Incorporated, as
reviewed by the City Council at their May 20, 2008 meeting. These
improvements may be permitted provided that the retaining walls
associated with these improvements are designed in a manner that includes
landscape planting to mitigate the impacts of the height of the retaining
walls, and an aesthetically pleasing veneer applied to the retaining walls to
blend the retaining walls into the hillside. A landscape plan and wall veneer
design shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development prior to submittal of plans into Building Division
Plan Check. Said improvements shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
d. Grading along the easterly and westerly yard areas of Lot #18 to
accommodate an indirect access driveway, retaining walls and patio area
in the easterly yard area and retaining walls in the westerly yard area as
shown on the Site Plan/Grading Plan prepared by C.C. Partners Design
Build, as reviewed by the City Council at their September 16, 2008 meeting.
These improvements may be permitted provided that the retaining walls
associated with these improvements are designed in a manner that includes
landscape planting to mitigate the impacts of the height of the retaining
walls, and an aesthetically pleasing veneer applied to the retaining walls to
blend the retaining walls into the hillside. A landscape plan and wall veneer
design shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of
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Community Development prior to submittal of plans into building division
plan check. said improvements shall be installed prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
e. Grading and construction along the southerly and westerly yard areas
of Lot No. 34 to accommodate after-the-fact grading consisting of
approximately 395 yd3 of fill with a maximum depth of 5 feet with the
processing of a Major Grading Permit and Major Site Plan Review, per
the plan reviewed by the City Council at their July 16, 2024 meeting.
Construction of ancillary site improvements on areas that were
previously a 2:1 slope along the southerly and westerly yard areas
shall be limited to a maximum 4 feet in height, as measured from the
top of the as-built 2:1 slope to the top of the structure and shall not
result in a significant view impairment as observed from the viewing
area of another property.
Section 3: Pursuant to Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code § 17.60.050 (A)
(Conditional Use Permit), in approving the request for Revision “III”, the City Council
hereby finds and determines that:
a. As previously approved through CUP Revisions “X”, “MM”, and “OO”, the City
Council determined that the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate
after-the-fact (ATF) grading and construction over an existing 2:1 slope along
the southerly and westerly yard areas of Lot No. 34 of Tract No. 50667and for
all of the yards, setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping and other features
required by this title or by conditions imposed under this section to integrate
said use with those on adjacent land and within the neighborhood. Given the
adjacent land uses, project site location, and design, the approval of Revision
“III” is a minor change in the conditions of approval to modify slope conditions
for Lot No. 34 of Tract No. 50667 and does not change this determination.
b. As previously approved through CUP Revisions “X,” “MM,” and “OO”, the City
Council determined that the site for the proposed use relates to streets and
highways sufficient to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the
subject use. The approval of Revision “III” for a minor change to modify the lot
type for Lot No. 34 of Tract No. 50667 will not cause any additional traffic-
related impacts.
c. As previously approved by the City Council through CUP Revisions “X,” “MM,”
and “OO”, the City Council determined that there will be no significant adverse
effect on adjacent property or the permitted use thereof as a result of the
proposed grading and construction on 2:1 slopes. Based on analysis of site
conditions including siting of structures and transitional slope conditions
between properties, ancillary structures with a maximum height of 4 feet can
be constructed at the top of the southerly and westerly yard areas that were
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previously 2:1 slopes on the project site without resulting in an adverse impact
to adjacent properties.
d. As previously approved by the City Council through CUP Revisions “X,” “MM”
and “GGG”, the City Council determined that the proposal is not contrary to the
General Plan. The approval of Revision “III” to allow after-the-fact (ATF)
grading and construction over an existing 2:1 slope along the southerly and
westerly yard areas of Lot No. 34 of Tract No. 50667 is consistent with the
General Plan Land Use Policy No. 2 (p. L-7), to “require all new housing
developed to include suitable and adequate landscaping, open space, and
other design amenities to meet the City’s standard.”
e. As previously approved by the City Council through CUP Revisions “X,” “MM,”
and “OO”, the City Council determined that the site is located within the
"Natural", "Socio/cultural", and "Urban Appearance" overlay control districts
established by Municipal Code Chapter 17.40, and golf course project complies
with all applicable requirements of that chapter. The approval of Revision “III”
for a minor change to modify the lot type for Lot No. 34 of Tract No. 50667 does
not change this determination.
f. As previously approved by the City Council through CUP Revisions “X,” “MM,”
and “OO”, the City Council determined that necessary conditions related to the
RPD and Mitigation Monitoring Programs adopted through EIR No. 36 to
protect the health, safety, and general welfare, have been imposed. The
approval of Revision “III” for a minor change to modify the lot type for Lot No.
34 of Tract No. 50667 does not change this determination .
Section 4: Any challenge to this Resolution and the findings set forth therein, must
be filed within the 90-day statute of limitations set forth in Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6
and §17.86.100(B) of the RPVMC.
Section 5: The City Clerk shall certify the passage, approval, and adoption of this
Resolution, and shall cause this Resolution and her certification to be entered in the Book
of Resolutions of the City Council.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 16th day of July 2024.
John Cruikshank, Mayor
Attest:
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that
the above Resolution No. 2024-__, was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at
a regular meeting thereof held on July 16, 2024.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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COTTON, SHIRES AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS AND GEOLOGISTS
CSA Project No. SC6072__
MEMORANDUM
TO: Octavio Silva, Deputy Director of Community Development/Planning Manager; Brandy
Forbes, Director of Community Development
FROM: Christopher Dean, CEG 1751, Supervising Engineering Geologist; Matt Janousek, GE
3005, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Contract City Geotechnical Consultants
RE: Unpermitted Grading and Construction, Case No. PLCU2023-0004, 31925 Emerald
View Drive, City of Rancho Palos Verdes
References: City-Approved Architectural and Site plans prepared by Jesus Mesa dated 2-20-2019, 3
sheets; Topographic Survey prepared by Timothy Koh dated 5-16-2023; As-Built
Grading Exhibit prepared by Palos Verdes Engineering dated 6-23-2023,3 sheets;
Grading and As-Built Photographs.
DATE: June 21, 2024
In accordance with your request, this memorandum has been prepared to provide a geotechnical
assessment of as-built conditions for unpermitted grading conducted on the southerly- and westerly-
descending slope, and the construction of a trellis structure without permits, south of an existing
swimming pool on the property located at 31925 Emerald View Drive. Based on City records, the
unpermitted grading activities were conducted beyond the City’s Planning Division approval of a
Minor Grading Permit to import 10 cubic yards of soil to cover an existing fountain feature on the
western slope of the property, which was part of the golf course improvements on an adjacent property.
The fill was placed over a portion of the fountain on the property, and additional grading activities
continued (approximately 375 cubic yards of soil) on the adjacent slope to enlarge the building pad of
the site to the south and west from the pre-existing top of slope. In addition, the portion of the fountain
feature on the adjacent golf course property was also covered with undocumented fill. Jute netting was
placed over the newly graded slope. Subsequently to the completion of the unpermitted grading
activities, a trellis structure was constructed over the area of the undocumented fill.
The project applicant has two options regarding the unpermitted improvements on the property: retain
a geotechnical consultant to either document the grading and construction on the property, or provide
recommendations to restore the property to its original condition.
Option # 1: Pursue After-the-Fact Permits for the As-Built Improvements
If the project applicant intends to permit the additional fill and trellis structure, then the project
applicant needs to retain a geotechnical consultant to perform the following tasks. (Note that the
following list of tasks may not be all-inclusive, based on the findings of the consultant during their
investigation):
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• Perform subsurface exploration across the area of the grading on the slope to determine the
engineering characteristics of the fill soils, and lateral limits and depths of the fill.
• Perform laboratory and field compaction testing of the fill soils to determine the relative
compaction and other engineering properties of the fill soils, as appropriate.
• Determine whether or not the fill was benched into the older fills and native materials during
grading in accordance with the current Grading Codes and standards of practice in the
industry.
• Determine if subdrains were installed during placement of the fill soils as per the current
Grading Code requirements.
• Determine if the fountain feature was removed during the grading and, if not, if the structure
was compromised during grading and may adversely affect the long-term gross and surficial
stability of the newly-placed fill slope.
• Perform static, seismic, and surficial stability analyses on the western and southern slopes.
Provide mitigation recommendations if the stability of the slope does not meet the minimum
factors of safety in accordance with the County of Los Angeles Geotechnical Guidelines.
Stability analyses must be performed for the entire slope heights, including offsite slopes, as
appropriate.
• Document the foundations for the trellis structure and determine whether the foundations meet
minimum foundation setback requirements from a descending slope in accordance with the
current Building Code. Provide mitigation recommendations, as appropriate.
• Prepare a report that documents findings, and includes a geotechnical map and cross-sections
that clearly show the exploratory excavations, limits of the fill, benching, and subdrainage.
• Provide recommendations to mitigate substandard conditions, fill placement, and foundation
design.
• The Project Geotechnical Consultant shall provide enough data, lab testing, and supporting
calculations to support a finding regarding the safety of the site for the proposed
improvements, in accordance with Chapter 15.18.090, Section 107A of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code.
Option # 2: Restore the Slopes to their Original Condition
If the project applicant intends to retore the slopes to their original conditions, then the project applicant
needs to retain a geotechnical consultant to perform the following tasks. (Note that the following list
of tasks may not be all-inclusive, based on the findings of the consultant during their investigation):
• Perform subsurface exploration across the area of the grading on the slope to determine the
lateral limits and depths of the fill, and extent of the fountain feature left in-place, or removed
during grading.
• Provide recommendations for removal of the fill and proper restoration of the slope to its pre-
graded condition. Include recommendations to mitigate the disturbance of the pre-graded slope
face/soils during removal of the fill.
• Determine whether the water feature is to remain or be demolished as part of the restoration
project, as appropriate. Note that it may be difficult to protect the fountain feature in-place
during the slope restoration/mitigation.
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• Static, seismic, and surficial stability analyses of the western and southern slopes may be
required to clearly demonstrate that the slopes have been restored to original conditions and
that minimum factors of safety are satisfied. Provide mitigation recommendations if the stability
of the slope does not meet the minimum factors of safety in accordance with the County of Los
Angeles Geotechnical Guidelines.
• Prepare a report that documents their findings, and includes a geotechnical map and cross-
sections that clearly show the exploratory excavations, limits of the fill, and final slope
configuration after restoration of the slope.
• The Project Geotechnical Consultant shall provide enough data, lab testing, and supporting
calculations to support a finding regarding the safety of the site for the proposed site restoration,
in accordance with Chapter 15.18.090, Section 107A of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code.
It is recommended that the two adjacent property owners with the common fill collaborate on the
remediation of the unpermitted grading on the slope that crosses the property line, as it must be
demonstrated by both parties’ geotechnical consultants that the selected alternative (e.g., either after-
the-fact permitting or slope restoration) will not adversely affect the stability of the adjacent property.
We trust this memorandum provides the requested information and geotechnical requirements needed
to assist staff in the City’s Community Development Department in their evaluation of the as-built
conditions as well as outlines potential next steps for the project applicant. Please reach out to us if
you have further questions or concerns.
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From:Lian Boyd
To:Lian Boyd; Brandy Forbes; Octavio Silva; Lisa Garrett; Hubert Frings; Hanson Boyd; Amy Seeraty
Subject:July 16, 2024 RPV City Lot 34, Lot 38, CUP revision hearing
Date:Tuesday, July 2, 2024 11:45:28 PM
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Dear city council members, Ms. Forbes Brandy, Mr. Silav, Octavio,
Ms.Garrett, Lisa, Ms Seeraty, Amy
I am writing to bring to your attention and asking to speak on July 16, 2024
hearing to city council members about several concerning issues pertaining to
the recent actions taken by the city regarding grading and permitting on my
property. We hope to clarify the situation and seek resolution.
1. Outdated Survey Map
During the construction of our house, like many other construction sites,
changes, sometimes big changes in ground topography and shape
occurred, but the survey map was not updated. The engineers used a six-
year-old outdated survey map to retro-calculate the amount of imported dirt
required for grading, resulting in a gross overestimation of the necessary
amount.
2. Unpermitted Grading Works
The labeling of grading work done by the homeowner as unpermitted is
deeply troubling. The grading work was ordered and supervised by Trump
National personnel to support view improvements for Trump National Golf
Course. This work was done with city authorization under a planning
department-issued grading permit. The developer, Mulligan, conducted the
grading from December 2021 to January 2022, breaking down the fence
and completing a large grading job that spanned two lots. The smaller part
of the job belongs to Lot 38 (owned by Trump National), while the larger
part on top of the rock fountain belongs to Lot 34, inside our yard. This job
was completed before we took possession of the house, delaying our
escrow closing and disrupting our financing and moving schedule. To
ensure we could not interfere with the Trump grading job, Mulligan
aggressively and unlawfully filed a trespassing charge against me.
3. City's Role in Grading
The grading job in question was the city's responsibility. We reported the
grading job to the city planning department and discovered that a grading
permit had been issued. We also reported the issue to code enforcement,
questioning the size of the grading. Both the planning department and code
enforcement inspected and approved the grading jobs, closing the
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investigation case and assuring us in February 2022 that everything was in
compliance. Furthermore, the city subsequently issued several other
permits for structures on the graded areas, such as an outdoor kitchen, fire
pit, and patio cover, all of which were inspected and approved by the city.
However, due to a view complaint filed by someone who did not like
another house finished in front of his, the city abruptly changed its stance.
4. City's Leverage Against Us
Initially, the city exonerated Trump National, who ordered and supervised
the grading job that buried a large rock fountain in our backyard. The city
also exonerated Mulligan, who took down the fence and conducted large
grading jobs in our yard that crossed both Lot 34 and Lot 38. The city
divided the large grading project into two parts, letting Mulligan take
responsibility for only a minor grading job in Lot 38. It seemed like Mulligan
merely sprinkled dirt from the sky cosmetically to cover up the trace of the
rock at the bottom of the canyon. Since the city let Trump National and
Mulligan off the hook, they targeted us, the homeowners, who had
protested the grading job back then. To leverage us, the city rescinded our
red-stamped permits and denied knowing who did the grading. The city
then rescinded the code enforcement inspection results that showed
everything, including landscaping, was code compliant. They demanded we
go through a costly and excruciating CUP revision. This city reversal has
led to unwarranted harassment and legal battles, severely impacting our
lives and turning our dream home into a money pit and legal battleground
over the last two years. Despite the city's relentless flip-flopping demands,
the slope passed heavy rain storms testing and remains sound and stable
in the last 2-3 years as it has been here for many years.
5. City threat to Remove Grading
The city is demanding that we remove the grading work that has been
completed, at our expense. If we do not satisfy the city's demands, they will
require us to restore the "original condition" at our cost. However, the
definition of "original condition" remains unclear and undefined. Removing
the grading work, which has been there for the last two years covered by
vegetation, would destabilize the slope and infringe upon our property
rights.
If the Trump grading has any incidental benefits to us, such as a slight
adjustment to drainage behind our pool, we are willing to cooperate. However,
the city's current demands far exceed reasonable measures and threaten to
exacerbate our situation.
It is apparent that the planning department strongly supported and code
enforcement allowed grading to proceed with insufficient permits, out of
eagerness to please Trump National, which sought view improvements in
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the first place. The actions of the city in this matter are not only legally dubious
but also constitute harassment and undue hardship for us as homeowners.
Should this situation not be resolved fairly, it may become necessary to pursue
further action to hold the city accountable for its role in causing these issues. We
urge you, as government officials, to review this situation thoroughly, reconsider
the city's approach, and collaborate with us to achieve a fair and equitable
resolution.
Sincerely,
Lian Boyd, and Hubert Frings,
Owners for 31925 Emerald View Dr. (Lot 34)
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NOTES
1. LOT 34 OF TRACT NO. 50667 M.B. 1241/71-82.
2. THE FIELD WORK WAS PERFORMED ON MAY 10, 2023.
3. A TITLE REPORT WAS NOT PROVIDED FOR THIS SURVEY. EASEMENTS OF
RECORD, IF ANY, ARE NOT SHOWN ON THIS SURVEY.
4. BOUNDARY INFORMATION SHOWN HEREON IS OBTAINED FROM RECORD MAPS
AND IS ONLY AS ACCURATE AS SAID DATA.
5. TREE CANOPIES AREA SHOWN FOR GRAPHIC PURPOSES AND DO NOT
REPRESENT THE TRUE SIZE AND SHAPE OF THE TREE CANOPY.
6. CONTOUR LINES SHOWN ON THIS SURVIEY WERE GENERATED FROM RANDOM
SPOT ELEVATIONS. THE EXPECTED LEVIEL OF ACCURACY IS ±1/2 OF THE
CONTOUR INTERVAL,
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GRADING NOTES
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
1.ALL WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE OF CITY OF PALOS VERDES
AND ANY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE PERMIT. ANY VIOLATION WILL RESULT IN STOPPING OF ALL WORK
UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED.
2. NO WORK WHATSOEVER SHALL BE STARTED WITHOUT FIRST NOTIFYING THE GRADING INSPECTOR OR SOILS
ENGINEER.
3. ALL CUT/FILL SLOPES SHALL BE NO STEEPER THAN 2 HORIZONTAL TO 1 VERTICAL.
4. FILL SLOPE SHALL NOT BE STEEPER THAN 2 HORIZONTAL TO 1 VERTICAL AND SHALL NOT HAVE LESS THAN 90%
COMPACTION AT THE FINISHED SURFACE, UNLESS SUPPORTED BY A SOIL STUDY PERFORMED BY A SOILS
ENGINEER.
5. FILL SHALL BE COMPACTED THROUGHOUT TO 90%DENSITY AS DETERMINED BY THE MODIFIED BY ASTM: D-1557-78,
AND CERTIFIED BY SOILS ENGINEER.
6. CUT AND FILL SLOPES SHALL BE PLANTED WITH AN APPROVED GROUND COVER FOR EROSION CONTROL.
7. PLANTED SLOPE SHALL BE WATERED AND MAINTAINED.
8. FILL ARES SHALL BE CLEANED OF ALL VEGETATION AND DEBRIS, SCARIFIED AND INSPECTED BY GRADING
INSPECTOR OR SOILS ENGINEER AND APPROVED SOIL TESTING AGENCY PRIOR TO PLACING FILL.
9. PRIOR TO PLACING FILLS, THE BASINS LEFT BY PULLING TREES SHALL BE INSPECTED AND APPROVED BY THE THE
GRADING INSPECTOR OR SOILS ENGINEER.
10. AS FILLS ARE PLACED, SLOPE BENCHING SHALL BE PROVIDED IF NATURAL GRADE US OVER 5 HORIZONTAL TO 1
VERTICAL, BENCHING SHALL BE MINIMUM WIDTH PER SOILS ENGINEER REPORT.
11. ALL EXISTING FILLS SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE GRADING INSPECTOR OR SOILS ENGINEER OR REMOVED ANY
ADDITIONAL FILLS ARE ADDED.
12. THE EXISTING IRRIGATION LINES AND CISTERNS SHALL BE REMOVED, OR CRUSHED IN PLACE AND BACKFILLED,
AND APPROVED BY THE GRADING INSPECTOR OR SOILS ENGINEER.
13. APPROVED EROSION PROTECTION DEVICES SHALL BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED DURING THE WHOLE YEAR AND
SHALL BE IN PLACE AT THE END OF EACH DAY'S WORK.
14. SANITARY FACILITIES SHALL BE MAINTAINED ON THE SITE FROM BEGINNING TO COMPLETION OF GRADING
OPERATIONS PER CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES REGULATION ON CONSTRUCITON SANITATION FACILITY.
15. THE LOCATION AND PROTECTION OF ALL UTILITIES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PERMITTEE.
16. THE PERMITTEE SHALL NOTIFY THE ENGINEER AND BUILDING SERVICES WHEN THE GRADING OPERATION IS
READY FOR ROUGH GRADING INSPECTION. WHEN ALL THE WORK INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF ALL DRAINAGE
STRUCTURES AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND REQUIRED REPORTS HAVE BEEN
SUBMITTED.
17. GRADING INSPECTION DURING INSTALLATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL DRAIN DEVICES. FILL TERRACE BENCHES AND
FILL SLOPES MUST BE APPROVED BY THE SOILS ENGINEER AND DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO TERRACE PAVING.
18. DRAINAGE PIPE THAT WILL UNDERLAY STRUCTURES MUST BE REINFORCED CONCRETE OR CAST IRON AND THE
STRUCTURE FOUNDATIONS MUST BE ENGINEERED BY A FOUNDATION ENGINEER. THE DESIGN ENGINEER SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR DEPUTY INSPECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION OF THE PIPE AND WILL CERTIFY TO THE
STABILITY AND THAT THE WORK WAS DONE TO HIS SATISFACTION.
19. SUBMISSION OF PROFESSIONAL OPINION THAT THE SUBSOILS HAVE SUFFICIENT STABILITY TO HOLD THE
ADDITIONAL WEIGHT OF THE PROPOSED FILLS WITHOUT SETTLEMENT THAT WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPOSED
IMPROVEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE BUILDING OFFICIALS PRIOR TO PLACMENT OF FILL.
20. ALL TRENCH BACKFILLS IN SLOPE OR LEVEL AREAS OF PRIVATE PROPERTY SHALL BE TESTED AND CERTIFIED BY
THE SITE SOIL TESTING FIRM. THE SOIL CERTIFICATION SHALL INCLUDE THE STABILITY OF THE BACKFILL AND THE
COMPACTION IS 90% OF THE MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY USING THE ASTM: D-1557-78.
21. ALL TRENCH BACKFILLS IN PUBLIC PROPERTY WHERE PRIVATE PROPERTY STRUCTURES OR SLOPES BEAR ON
THEM FOR SUPPORT SHALL BE CERTIFIED BY THE SITE SOIL TESTING FIRM.
22. THE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST SHALL MAINTAIN PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE REPORT AND
MAP UPON COMPLETION OF THE ROUGH GRADING.
23. ALL CUT SLOPES SHALL BE INVESTIGATED BOTH DURING AND AFTER GRADING BY AN ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST
TO DETERMINE IF ANY SLOPE STABILITY PROBLEM EXISTS. SHOULD EXCAVATION DISCLOSE ANY GEOLOGICAL
HAZARDS OR POTENTIAL GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS, THE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST SHALL RECOMMEND NECESSARY
TREATMENT TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL FOR APPROVAL.
24. WHERE SUPPORTOF BUTTRESSING OR CUT AND NATURAL SLOPE IS DETERMINED TO BE NECESSARY BY THE
ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST AND SOILS ENGINEER. THE SOILS WILL SUBMIT DESIGN, LOCATION AND CALCULATIONS
TO THE BUILDING OFFICIALS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. THE ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST AND SOILS ENGINEER WILL
INSPECT AND CONTROL THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BUTTRESSING AND CERTIFY TO THE STABILITY OF THE
SLOPE AND ADJACENT STRUCTURE UPON COMPLETION.
25. THE DESIGN ENGINEER SHALL EXERCISE SUFFICIENT SUPERVISORY CONTROL DURING GRADING CONSTRUCTION
TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS.
26. GRADING PERMIT IS REQUIRED WHEN GRADING/EXCAVAION INVOLVES A CUT OR FILL DEPTH OF 3'-0" OR MORE
AND/OR 200 CUBIC YARDS. SUBMIT GRADING PLANS AND SOILS REPORT TOT HE BUILDING DIVISION FOR REVIEW
AND APPROVAL. DUST SHALL BE CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY BY WATERING OR BY APPROVED MEANS OF
EXCAVATION. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT (USA-1-800-422-4133) PRIOR TO
ANY EXCAVATION.
27. A SHORING PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY VERTICAL CUT OR FILL THAT IS 5'-0" IN HEIGHT OR OVER. ENGINEERED
SHORING PLANS AND CALCULATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE BUILDING DIVISION FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
PER SECTION 3301.2 OF THE UBC, THE HOLDER OF OF A SHORING PEMRIT SHALL NOTIFY IN WRITING ALL THE
OWNERS OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES NOT LESS THAN 10 DAYS BEFORE EXCAVATIONS IS COMMENCE. AN OSHA
PERMIT IS ALSO REQUIRED, A COPY OF WHICH SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE BUILDING DIVISION. SHORING
CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT (1-800-422-4133) PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION.
28. ALL THE GRADING INSPECTION SHALL BE MADE BY THE CONSULTING GEOLOGIST AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER.
29. AN AS-GRADED SOILS AND GEOLOGY REPORT MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO BUILIDING PERMIT
ISSUANCE.
30. FOUNDATION AND/OR RETAINING WALL EXCAVATIONS MUST BE INSPECTED AND APPROVED BY THE CONSULTING
GEOLOGIST AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO PLACING OF STEEL AND CONCRETE.
31. CERTIFICATION OF THE GRADING TO BE APPROVED ON CITY FORM.
32. FINAL AS-GRADED REPORT SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
a. FILL COMPACTION AND SHEAR TEST DATA.
b. LOCATION OF COMPACTION AND SHEAR TEST DATA PLOTTED ON A COPY OF THE GRADING PLAN.
c. AMOUNT OF NATURAL AND EXISTING FILL REMOVAL IF UNSATISFACTORY MATERIALS HAVE BEEN
ENCOUNTERED.
d. VERIFICATION BY THE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER THE FILL MATERIALS SHEAR VALUES MET OR EXCEEDED
DESIGN VALUES UTILIZED IN THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT.
e. ITEM REQUIRED AS PART OF THE CONDITIONS OF GRADING PLAN APPROVAL.
f. ANY CHANGED SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS REQUIRE DESIGN CHANGES.
g. ANALYSES DEMONSTRATING THAT, BASED ON ANY CHANGED DESIGN, THE SITE WILL BE SAFE FOR INTENDED
USE AND WILL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH STATE AND COUNTY CODES.
h. SECTION "325" STATEMENT: THE FINAL AS-GRADED REPORT MUST CONTAIN ALL THE ABOVE DATA AND
AS-GRADED PLAN SHOWING ORIGINAL AND FINAL TOPOGRAPHIC CONTOUR LINES, THIS REPORT MUST ALSO BE
COORDINATED WITH THE GEOLOGY FINAL REPORT AND WILL BE KEPT AS PERMANENT RECORD.
1. ALL RIGHT OF WAY CORRECTIONS AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED PER PLANNING COMMISSION SHALL BE
IMPLEMENTED.
2. ALL RIGHT OF WAY CONSTRUCTION SHALL CONFORM TO THE CONDITIONS SET IN THE CITY'S GENERAL
PROVISIONS AND STANDARD FOR PUBLIC WORKS PERMITS, ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE CITY STANDARDS, FOUND
ON SHEET 3 OF THOSE PLANS.
SPECIAL NOTES
1. A PRE-GRADING MEETING SHALL BE HELD PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF GRADING. THIS MEETING SHALL BE
ATTENDED BY THE GRADING CONTRACTOR, CO=ITY INSPECTOR AND THE GENERAL CONTRATOR'S
REPRESENTATIVE AND SHALL BE HELD AT THE SITE.
2. SOILS AND GEOLOGY REPORT ARE ATTACHED HEREON AND ARE MADE PART OF THIS GRADING PLAN.
NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)_ REQUIREMENT
1. OWNER SHALL KEEP THE CONSTRUCTION AREA SUFFICIENTLY DAMPENED TO CONTROL DUST CAUSED BY
GRADING AND CONSTRUCITION. OWNER SHALL SHALL AT ALL TIMES, PROVIDE REASONABLE CONTROL OF DUST
CAUSED BY WIND.
2. THE EXPORT AND IMPORT MATERIAL IN EACH TRUCKLOAD SHALL BE KEPT LOW ENOUGH TO PREVENT SPILLAGE
AND SHALL BE SUFFICIENTLY WET DOWN TO PREVENT DUST.
BOYD RESIDENCE: REAR YARD EXHIBIT
BENCHMARK INFORMATION4
OWNER/PROJECT LOCATION:
LIAN BOYD
31925 EMERALD VIEW DRIVE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
A.I.N.: 7564-030-011
LOT 34 OF TRACT NO. 50667
M.B.: 1241/71-82
2 1VICINITY MAP PROJECT DATA
CIVIL ENGINEER:
PALOS VERDES ENGINEERING CORP.
550 DEEP VALLEY ROAD, SUITE 273
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA 90274
SURVEYOR:
TIMOTHY KOH
9853 MAPLE STREET
BELLFLOWER, CA 90706
ASSUMED BENCHMARK:
FOUND S&W ON CENTERLINE OF EMERALD VIEW DRIVE
ELEV.: 357.79 FEET
AS-BUILT GRADING EXHIBIT
EXH-1 TITLE SHEET
SHEET DESCRIPTION
SHEET INDEX
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SECTION B-B
PERMITTED POOL SITE PLAN
IMPROVEMENTS PER PLSR201B-0321
APPROVAL DATE 6/8/2021
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NEW POOL EQUIP. PER CITY APPROVAL
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WITHIN SETBACK.
POOL EQUIP. TO BE SET BELOW A.C. EQUIP. SUPPORllED BY
METAL GRATE.
POOL NOTES
GRADING IN CUBIC YARDS:
-CUT + -FILL = C.Y.
SllRUCTURAL:
ALL CONSllRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH 2016
CALIFORNIA BUILDING, MECHANICAL,
PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL CODES. REFER
TO STANDARD NOllES ON STRUCTURAL
SHEET.
EXPANSIVE SOIL DESIGN MAY BE REQUIRED.
DESIGN TO BE VERIFIED AND APPROVED BY
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER.
FENCE NOllES:
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5'-0" TALL.
PROPOSED ENCLOSURE FENCE TOTAL LENGTH
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ACCESS GATE MUST SWING AWAY FROM
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MISC. NOTES:
AUDIBLE ALARMS AT DOORS OPENING TO
POOLS SHALL BE AT LEAST 85 dbA WHEN
MEASURED 10 AWAY FROM THE ALARM
MECHANISM AND SHOULD SOUND FOR AT
LEAST 30 SECONDS.
OUTDOOR POOLS EQUIPPED WITH A FOSSIL
FUEL OR ELECllRICAL HEATER MUST ALSO BE
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POOL AND SPA GUIDLINES SHALL BE ATTACHED
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JOB ADDRESS:
31925 EMERALD VIEW DRI\
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA,
90275
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lot 34, Tract 50667,
The Estates at Trump Nat
Golf Course
APN: 7564-030-011
OWNERS:
Michael & Gina Mulligan
2300 Via Acalones, Palos
Verdes Estates, CA, 9027-4
Tel: (310) 265-5999
DA llE: June 3, 2021
JOB ID. P-Lot 34
POOL SITE PLAN
A-102
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