CC SR 20251104 01 - Trump National Golf Club CUP Revision JJJ 31909 Emerald View Drive
PUBLIC HEARING
Date: November 4, 2025
Subject:
Consideration to approve Revision “JJJ” to the Trump National Golf Club Project Conditional Use Permit’s
(CUP) Conditions of Approval to allow as-built ancillary site improvements within the required side yard
setback, and the relocation of the existing Open Space Hazard (OH) boundary line of Lot No. 35 of Tract
No. 50667 located at 31909 Emerald View Drive (Case No. PLCU2025-0005).
Recommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES ADOPTING ADDENDUM NO. 51 TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36 IN
CONNECTION WITH REVISION “JJJ” TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT; and,
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISION “JJJ” TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. Z.32 TO ALLOW AN AS-
BUILT FIREPIT AND AN AS-BUILT OUTDOOR KITCHEN/BBQ STRUCTURE TO REMAIN WITHIN THE
WESTERN 20-FOOT-SIDE-YARD SETBACK; AND APPROVING THE OPEN-SPACE HAZARD ZONING
DISTRICT BOUNDARY INTERPRETATION REQUEST TO ADJUST THE EXISTING OPEN-SPACE HAZARD
(OH) ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINE BY THREE FEET TO THE NORTHWEST OF ITS EXISTING
LOCATION; ON LOT NO. 35 OF TRACT NO. 50667 LOCATED AT 31909 EMERALD VIEW DRIVE.
1. Report of Notice Given: City Clerk
2. Declare Public Hearing Open: Mayor Bradley
3. Request for Staff Report: Mayor Bradley
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: Mike Coyle
Mayor Bradley 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 Bradley invites brief rebuttals by Appellant and 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 Applicant (factual and without bias):
9. Declare Hearing Closed/or Continue the Public Hearing to a later date: Mayor Bradley
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: 11/04/2025
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration to approve Revision “JJJ” to the Trump National Golf Club Project
Conditional Use Permit’s (CUP) Conditions of Approval to allow as-built ancillary site
improvements within the required side yard setback, and the relocation of the existing
Open Space Hazard (OH) boundary line of Lot No. 35 of Tract No. 50667 located at 31909
Emerald View Drive (Case No. PLCU2025-0005).
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING ADDENDUM NO. 51
TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36 IN CONNECTION WITH
REVISION “JJJ” TO THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT; and,
(2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-__, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING REVISION “JJJ” TO
THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO AMEND CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. Z.32 TO ALLOW AN
AS-BUILT FIREPIT AND AN AS-BUILT OUTDOOR KITCHEN/BBQ
STRUCTURE TO REMAIN WITHIN THE WESTERN 20-FOOT-SIDE-YARD
SETBACK; AND APPROVING THE OPEN-SPACE HAZARD ZONING
DISTRICT BOUNDARY INTERPRETATION REQUEST TO ADJUST THE
EXISTING OPEN-SPACE HAZARD (OH) ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY
LINE BY THREE FEET TO THE NORTHWEST OF ITS EXISTING LOCATION;
ON LOT NO. 35 OF TRACT NO. 50667 LOCATED AT 31909 EMERALD VIEW
DRIVE.
FISCAL IMPACT: The applicant’s request does not result in a fiscal impact borne by
the City. The Conditional Use Permit Revision Fee of $4,294 and the Environmental
Assessment Fee of $882 were paid by the Applicant.
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Amy Seeraty, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY: Brandy Forbes, AICP, Director of Community Development
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
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ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 2025-__, EIR Addendum No. 51 (page A-1)
B. Resolution No. 2025-__, CUP Revision “JJJ” (page B-1)
C. Public Correspondence (page C-1)
D. Project Plans (page D-1)
BACKGROUND:
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,
thereby conditionally approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 50666 and 50667,
Tentative Parcel Map Nos. 20970 and 23004, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 162 and 163,
Coastal Permit No. 103, and Grading Permit No. 1541 for a Residential Planned
Development (RPD) consisting of 83 single-family dwelling units, an 18-hole public golf
course, and 261.4 acres of public open space located at what is now known as the Trump
National Golf Club project (the “Project”).
The approved project has been revised to include an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse,
driving range, public open space, and 59 single-family residential lots. The 59 single-
family residential lots are located within two different tracts (23 lots in Tract No. 50666
and 36 lots in Tract No. 50667) located at the west or east end of the Trump National Golf
Club site, in the vicinity of Palos Verdes Drive South, La Rotonda Drive, and Trump
National Drive.
Over the years, the City Council has approved 59 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) revisions
to the Project, some of which were related to CUP No. 162 that specifically applied to the
RPD portion of the Project that set minimum development standards for all residential
lots. Per Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code (RPVMC) Chapter 17.42, the purpose of
the RPD "is to provide greater flexibility in the design of residential developments by
encouraging: A) a more creative and imaginative approach to the design of residential
developments; B) a variety of housing types and environments;
C) a more efficient and harmonious use of the land and natural resources; D) the retention
of greater amounts of open space and amenities for recreational and visual enjoyment;
E) the preservation and enhancement of valuable natural areas; and
F) compatibility with surrounding areas.” In essence, an RPD allows for greater flexibility
in the design of a project by allowing alternative development standards to be used while
compensating for this allowance by requiring increased amounts of open space a nd
public amenities associated with the project.
To date, the conditions set forth in CUP No. 162 were used by developers and/or property
owners of both tracts to design individual residential lots that are currently built or under
construction. In June 2018, CUP Revision “FFF” was adopted to consolidate the various
sets of conditions of approval into one master set for the entire Project. By doing so, the
proposed Revision “JJJ” (as described below) will apply to the master set of conditions
and not specific to CUP No. 162 as it no longer exists on its o wn.
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On August 25, 2025, an Applicant submitted Revision “JJJ” to the Trump National Golf
Club Project CUP Conditions of Approval to allow as-built ancillary site improvements
within the required side yard setback, and a proposal to relocate the location of the
existing Open Space Hazard (OH) boundary line on the project site.
As part of the public hearing process, on October 16, 2025, the City published a public
notice 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 to submit comments
to the proposed Revision “JJJ”. One written comment was received, which is further
discussed in the “Public Notice and Correspondence” section below.
DISCUSSION:
Project Location
The project site is Lot No. 35 of Tract No. 50667 (also known as 31909 Emerald View
Drive) which is a 16,594 ft2 flag lot located on a cul-du-sac at the western end of Emerald
View Drive, at the end of a shared private driveway easement. The lot is a pad lot and
currently developed with a newly constructed single-family residence and attached
garage, swimming pool and spa, and as-built ancillary improvements as seen in Figure
No. 1 – Vicinity Map below.
Figure No. 1 – Vicinity Map
The site is surrounded by HOA-owned open space to the north, Trump National Golf Club
golf course to the south and west, and another developed residential property to the east
(Lot 36). The project site’s General Plan land use and zoning designations are R esidential
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(<=1 D.U./AC) and Single-Family Residential (RS-1) as well as OH, respectively. The
existing OH boundary line traverses across the rear corner of the project site from north
to south, as depicted in Figure No. 2 - OH Boundary Line Diagram below.
Figure No. 2 – OH Boundary Line Diagram
Project Description
The Applicant proposes to revise the Trump National Golf Club Project CUP to allow the
following improvements on the project site:
• (1) as-built firepit and (1) as-built outdoor kitchen/BBQ structure to remain within
the required western 20-foot-side-yard setback.
The Applicant, as illustrated above in Figure No. 2, also proposes to adjust the existing
Open Space Hazard (OH) Zoning District boundary line by three feet to the northwest of
its existing location in order for the as-built outdoor kitchen/BBQ be located completely
within the RS-1 (single family residential) zoning district, instead of partially encroaching
into the OH Zoning District.
Conditional Use Permit Revision
The Applicant is requesting approval to allow an existing, as-built firepit and outdoor
kitchen/BBQ to remain within the 20-foot western side yard setback. This portion of the
property, which runs parallel to the rear of the existing residence, is intended to function
as the primary outdoor living area for the site. While the project site is subject to a
minimum side yard setback of 10 feet on each side and a combined total of 30 feet, strict
compliance with these requirements presents practical difficulties due to site-specific
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constraints. Specifically, the project site is uniquely constrained by its irregular shape and
comparatively smaller lot size relative to neighboring lots along Emerald View Drive.
Relocating the existing ancillary improvements outside of all setback areas would
necessitate siting them in extremely close proximity to the residence. Furthermore, the
current placement of the as-built firepit and outdoor kitchen/BBQ align with the permitted
swimming pool and spa, which are the only ancillary features allowed by-right (i.e., with
no Minor Exception Permit) within both interior side and rear setback areas per
Conditional Use Permit No. 162. Maintaining this alignment supports a cohesive and
functional outdoor living environment, consistent with the overall design intent of the
property.
Additionally, the proposed as-built firepit and outdoor kitchen/BBQ structures meet the
12-foot maximum height for accessory structures, as detailed in Condition No. Z.47 of
CUP No. 162, at 2 feet, and 4.25 feet, respectively.
In order to allow the proposed improvements, the Applicant requests the following
changes to Condition No. Z.32 of the Project Conditions of Approval. (strikeout for text
removed and bold underline for text added):
Z.32. Except as described below in Condition P.6Z.33, no minor or accessory
structures, including but not limited to pool equipment and trash enclosures,
shall be permitted within any required setback area., with the exception of
the following:
a. On Lot No. 35 of Tract No. 50667, a 2-foot tall, 35 ft2 firepit at the south
end of the swimming pool and spa, and a 4.25-foot tall, 37.3 ft2 outdoor
kitchen/BBQ structure may be located within the western 20-foot side
yard setback, each no closer than 5.17 feet and 15 feet, respectively,
to the western side property line, as shown on the plans approved by
the City Council on November 4, 2025.
The requested CUP Revision “JJJ” requires the City Council to make findings per RPVMC
§17.60.050(A), which are provided in the table below with Staff’s analysis.
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.
Finding met. The project site is a uniquely
shaped flag lot with the RPD-required
setbacks, which are larger than what is
required for other RS-1 lots. The as-built
ancillary structures are located directly
adjacent to the swimming pool, similar to
several other properties within the Tract.
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Required Findings
Staff’s Analysis
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.
Finding met. There will be no traffic-related
impacts as the residential 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.
Finding met. The as-built ancillary
improvements are located below the
roofline height of the existing residence
and as such will not present any adverse
impacts to views from neighboring
properties, the public right-of-way in the
vicinity nor to the closest public trail
located along the public right-of-way of
Palos Verdes Drive South.
The proposed use is not contrary to the
General Plan.
Finding met. The project is consistent with
the General Plan Land Use Policy No. 3
(p. L-7), to: “Encourage and assist in the
maintenance and improvement of all
residential neighborhoods so as to
maintain local standards of housing quality
and design.” As previously stated, the
location and design of the as-built
structures are similar to the outdoor living
spaces on several other properties within
the Tract.
Project site to comply with all requirements
of Chapter 17.40 (Overlay Control
Districts), if applicable to the site.
Finding met. The site is subject to OC-1, 2,
and 3 and meets all requirements.
Conditions regarding any of the
requirements listed in RPVMC
§17.60.050(A)(6) to be imposed to protect
the health, safety and general welfare.
Criteria 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 discussion, City Staff is of the opinion that all relevant CUP findings
can be made for the proposed project and associated CUP revisions.
Open Space Hazard Interpretation
As previously mentioned, the project site is Lot No. 35 of Tract No. 50667 (also known as
31909 Emerald View Drive) which is a flag lot located at the western end of Emerald View
Drive. Also as previously mentioned and shown in the above Figure No. 2 - OH Boundary
Line Diagram, the existing OH boundary line traverses across the rear corner of the
project site from north to south. The proposed request is to adjust the existing OH
boundary line by 3 feet to the northwest, as seen in Figure No. 3 – OH Line Relocation
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Diagram below. In doing so, the proposed adjustment would allow for the as-built outdoor
kitchen/BBQ structure to be located entirely within the Residential (RS-1) zoning district.
Figure No. 3 – OH Line Relocation Diagram
RPVMC §17.90.010(C) provides a procedure to adjust OH zoning district boundary lines
on properties within the Coastal Zone up to 5 feet from the location depicted on the City’s
official Zoning Map, if such adjustment is necessary to demarcate a more accurate and
precise location of the OH District boundary line on the official zoning map, based on site
conditions and geology. Pursuant to RPVMC §17.90.030(D), consideration of an OH
boundary line adjustment shall be based on geotechnical and/or soils reports, only if
required by the City’s Geotechnical Consultant after the initial geological site inspection.
On September 18, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018 -75 to modify the
General Plan Land Use Map to adjust the Natural/Environmental Hazard boundaries
within the City. Based on this action, the project site was one of 699 properties to have
the boundary line adjusted so that less area of the property (or in this case, no areas of
the property) are designated as Natural/Environment Hazard as was recommended by
the City Geologist in 2013.
While the General Plan Land Use Map was modified to remove the Natural/Environmental
Hazard boundary line from the project site, the City’s Zoning Map was not modified. The
proposed project now requests to adjust the existing OH boundary line in the Zoning Map
by 3 feet, to relocate it away from the as-built outdoor kitchen/BBQ.
As previously stated, the proposed adjustment would push the OH boundary line to the
northwest, allowing the as-built outdoor kitchen/BBQ to be located within the RS-1 zoning
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district. As previously mentioned, pursuant to RPVMC §17.90.030(D), consideration of an
OH boundary line adjustment shall be based on geotechnical and/or soils reports, only if
required by the City’s Geotechnical Consultant after the initial geological site inspection.
In the case of the project site, this geotechnical consideration was considered and
approved by the City Council as part of the update to the General Plan Land Use Map in
2018.
Therefore, Staff recommends approval to adjust the existing OH boundary line by 3 feet
to the northwest.
Site Plan Review
If the CUP Revision is approved by the City Council, Staff will process a Minor Site Plan
Review Permit, as the as-built ancillary structures comply with all applicable Code
requirements for the RS-1 zoning district, including, but not limited to, minimum required
setbacks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Environmental Assessment
In accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
Staff has prepared Addendum No. 51 to EIR No. 36. There have been several revisions
to the Project in the past that were minor enough to require only addenda to the City
Council-certified EIR No. 36. The proposed CUP Revision “JJJ” 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. 51 (Attachment A) to EIR No. 36 for the proposed CUP Revision
“JJJ.”
Public Notice & Correspondence
On October 16, 2025, a public notice was mailed to all property owners within a
500-foot radius of the project site and published in the Peninsula News. The public
notice correctly described the proposed CUP Revision but mistakenly referenced
Condition No. L.5 instead of the correct Condition No. Z.32. As of the date of completion
of this report, Staff received one anonymous written comment in response to the public
notice, expressing concerns regarding the purported neglect of Ocean Trails hiking trail
maintenance by the Trump Organization, such as failure to remove nonnative plants,
clean up animal waste, repair fencing, clear debris, or manage hazards (while
purportedly maintaining adjacent golf paths); repeated trail closures due to fire danger;
and the risk of open commercial fires near the preserve. The commentor stated that they
did not believe the CUP revision should be approved due to this purported neglect. Staff
advised the commentor that the proposal is for a small gas firepit and BBQ on a private
property, and not for use by the Trump Organization , and that the CUP revision is
required because of the CUP/Tract Conditions of Approval that apply to all privately-
owned residential properties within the development. Staff also advised the commentor
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that there will be an annual review of the Trump Organization’s compliance with the trail
maintenance requirements coming up in the first quarter of the year, which is likely a
more appropriate venue to address their concerns.
Zoning Map Update
Over the last several years, Staff have processed various updates to the Zoning Map,
most recently as part of the updated Housing Element. In 2026, Staff plan to bring a
comprehensive item to the City Council to consolidate these individual zoning changes
and incorporate the consistency updates required by the 2018 General Plan Land Use
Map update.
Condition of Approval Update
Staff is also proposing a non-substantive update to change the reference within
Condition No. Z.32 that currently reads “P.6”, to Z.33, as a clean-up item. This reference
needs to be updated because the reference to Condition No. P.6 was from a previous,
superseded resolution with different numbering. Furthermore, Condition No. P.6 in the
current resolution applies to installation of golf course signage, which is unrelated to
Condition No. Z.32.
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 “JJJ” to amend Condition of Approval No.
Z.32, and direct Staff to bring back a resolution memorializing this decision on
November 18, 2025.
2. Identify issues with the proposed CUP Revision “JJJ,” 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. 2025-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING ADDENDUM
NO. 51 TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36 IN
CONNECTION WITH REVISION “JJJ” 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
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
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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
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
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“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
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
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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.
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
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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
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
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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 July 16, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 2024-48
(Addendum No. 50) and 2024-49, approving Revision "III" to Conditional Use Permit No.
162 to allow the processing of Planning Entitlements for after -the-fact grading and
construction over an existing 2:1 slope along the southerly and westerly yard areas of Lot
No. 34; and
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2025, the Applicant submitted an application to the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes requesting approval of Revision "JJJ" to allow an as-built firepit
and an as-built outdoor kitchen/BBQ structure to remain within the western 20-foot-side-
yard setback, and to relocate the location of the Open Space Hazard (OH) boundary line
on the property by 3 feet to the northwest of its existing location, on Lot No. 35 of Tract
No. 50667 located at 31909 Emerald View Drive; and
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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 October 28, 2025, copies of the draft Addendum No. 51 to
EIR No. 36 were distributed to the City Council in its agenda packet and on November 4,
2025, prior to taking action on the proposed Revision “JJJ” to the Trump National Golf
Club project, the City Council independently reviewed and considered the information and
findings contained in Addendum No. 51 to EIR No. 36; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2025, 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. 51 to EIR No. 36 and the
proposed Revision "JJJ" 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 November 4, 2025, after notice issued pursuant to the provisions
of the Zoning Code, the City Council held a public hearing to consider draft Addendum
No. 51 to EIR No. 36 and the proposed Revision "JJJ" to the Trump National Golf Club
project, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and
present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Revision “JJJ” to the Trump National Golf Club project is to allow two
as-built ancillary structures to be located within the western side -yard-setback of Lot No.
35. Pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines, approval of
Addendum No. 51 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 “JJJ” 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 located on a flag lot set back from
Emerald View Drive, and the closest public views are taken from a public trail along
the public right-of-way of Palos Verdes Drive South, which is located approximately
42 feet in elevation above 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
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impact the environment in any manner that was not previously 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.
Section 2: In approving Addendum No. 51 to EIR No. 36, the City Council has
reviewed and considered the Addendum No. 51 document, attached hereto and made a
part thereof as Exhibit "A."
Section 3: The Addendum No. 51 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 51 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
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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 51 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 51 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.
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. 51 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.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 4th day of November 2025.
David L. Bradley, Mayor
Attest:
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that
the above Resolution No. 2025-__, was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at
a regular meeting thereof held on November 4, 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
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Exhibit "A"
ADDENDUM NO. 51
TO
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 36
The City Council has reviewed the proposed Revision “JJJ” to the Trump National Golf
Club project, which is a request for an as-built firepit and an as-built outdoor kitchen/BBQ
structure to remain within the western 20-foot-side-yard setback on Lot No. 35 of Tract
No. 50667 located at 31909 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 JJJ 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. 51 dated November 4, 2025, 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 “JJJ” TO
THE TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB PROJECT
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AMEND CONDITION OF
APPROVAL NO. Z.32 ALLOW AN AS-BUILT FIREPIT AND AN
AS-BUILT OUTDOOR KITCHEN/BBQ STRUCTURE TO
REMAIN WITHIN THE WESTERN 20-FOOT-SIDE-YARD
SETBACK, AND APPROVING THE OPEN-SPACE HAZARD
ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY INTERPRETATION
REQUEST TO ADJUST THE EXISTING OPEN-SPACE
HAZARD (OH) ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY LINE BY
THREE FEET TO THE NORTHWEST OF ITS EXISTING
LOCATION; ON LOT NO. 35 OF TRACT NO. 50667 LOCATED
AT 31909 EMERALD VIEW DRIVE. (CASE NO. PLCU2025-
0005).
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
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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.
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
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boundaries of open space Lots B, C, G and H, convert the split -level lots in VTTM No.
50667 to single-level lots, revise the golf course layout, revise the public trail system,
combine parallel trails easements, construct a paved fire access road west of the Ocean
Terraces Condominiums and amend several conditions of approval and mitigation
measures to modify the required timing for compliance; and,
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
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facilities from a tunneled pipe system to the existing on-site La Rotonda Canyon: and,
WHEREAS, on June 2, 1999, Landslide C at the Ocean Trails site was re -
activated; and,
WHEREAS, on July 20, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99 -55
approving Addendum No. 9 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution Nos. 99-56, 99-57, 99-
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,
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WHEREAS, on September 5, 2000, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 2000-58, approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopted Resolution No.
2000-59, approving Revision “N” to change the design of the western portion of the golf
course drainage facilities from a tunneled pipe system to the existing onsite Forrest al
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
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30% "Maximum Habitable Space" requirement, but require that the basement habitable
area be added to the first floor habitable area in complying with the "Maximum Habitable
Space Square Footage" requirement; 2) change the height of Lot No. 2 to allow for a
subterranean garage; and 3) permit the construction of retaining walls and access to the
proposed subterranean garage; and,
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2005 -62,
certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopted Resolution Nos. 2005 -63, 2005-
64, 2005-65, and 2005-66, approving Revision "W", amending Conditional Use Permit
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,
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approving Addendum No. 22 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2006-56,
approving Revision “AA” to amend Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 3 -
month extension to the operation to the golf course and driving range; and ,
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2006, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2006 -
82, approving Addendum No. 23 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2006-83,
approving Revision “CC” to amend Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an additional 3 -
month extension to the operation of the golf course and driving range; and ,
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007 -
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
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operation of the driving range to January 18, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2007, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2007-132, denying Revision “GG” to Conditional Use Permit No. 163 (Golf Course) for a
12-foot-high ficus hedge located at the western edge of the existing driving range; and,
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2008, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2008 -
03, approving Addendum No. 32 to EIR No. 36 and adopted Resolution No. 2008-04
approving Revision “LL” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to allow an extension to the operation
of the driving range to July 18, 2008; and,
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;
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extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2009-71, approving Revision “SS” to Grading Permit No. 1541 to
allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to March 17, 2010; and,
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010 -
18, approving Addendum No. 40 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 507U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2010;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2010-19, approving Revision “UU” to Grading Permit No. 1541
to allow an extension to the operation of the driving range to September 21, 2010; and ,
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
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,
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WHEREAS, on May 29, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012 -37,
approving Revision “QQ” to revise mitigation measures H-1, H-2, B-2, and B-4, to replace
the approved retaining wall along an existing trail located parallel to and on the ocean
side of the driving range’s southerly berm with a fence, hedge or combination thereof,
remove the operational aspects governing the driving range, and to change the timing of
installation of 0.6 acres of Coastal Sage Scrub; and,
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2012-18,
approving Addendum No. 44 to EIR No. 36; adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 534U,
authorizing an extension to the Development Agreement to September 21, 2012;
extended VTTM No. 50666 consistent with the term of the Development Agreement; and
adopted Resolution No. 2012-19, approving Revision “AAA” to Grading Permit No. 1541
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
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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
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 No.
2021-62, approving Addendum No. 49 to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and
adopted Resolution No. 2021-63 approving Revision “HHH” to 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 July 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-48,
approving Addendum No. 50 to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and adopted
Resolution No. 2024-49 approving Revision “III” 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; and,
WHEREAS, on August 25, 2025, Mike Coyle (“Applicant”) submitted an
application to the City’s Community Development Department requesting approval of
Revision "JJJ" to allow an as-built firepit and an as-built outdoor kitchen/BBQ structure
to remain within the western 20-foot-side-yard setback, and to relocate the location of
the Open Space Hazard (OH) boundary line on the property by 3 feet to the northwest
of its existing location; and,
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2025, Revision “JJJ” was deemed complete for
processing; and,
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2025, 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,
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
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and Substances Statement), on October 28, 2025, copies of the draft Addendum No. 51
to EIR No. 36 were distributed to the City Council in its City Council agenda packet and
on November 4, 2025, prior to taking action on the proposed Revision “JJJ” to the Trump
National Golf Club project, the City Council independently reviewed and considered the
information and findings contained in Addendum No. 51 to EIR No. 36; and,
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing to
consider Revision “JJJ”, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to
be heard and present evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated
into this Resolution as set forth herein.
Section 2: The approved Revision “JJJ” is to allow an as-built firepit and an as-
built outdoor kitchen/BBQ structure to remain within the western 20-foot-side-yard
setback for Lot No. 35 of Tract No. 50667 by modifying Condition No. Z.32 as follows
(bold underline for text added and strikeout for text removed):
Z.32. Except as described below in Condition P.6Z.33, no minor or accessory
structures, including but not limited to pool equipment and trash enclosures,
shall be permitted within any required setback area., with the exception of
the following:
a. On Lot No. 35 of Tract No. 50667, a 2-foot tall, 35 ft2 firepit at the south
end of the swimming pool and spa, and a 4.25-foot tall, 37.3 ft2 outdoor
kitchen/BBQ structure may be located within the western 20-foot side
yard setback, each no closer than 5.17 feet and 15 feet, respectively,
to the western side property line, as shown on the plans approved by
the City Council on November 4, 2025.
Section 3: Pursuant to Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code §17.60.050 (A)
(Conditional Use Permit), in approving the request for Revision “JJJ”, the City Council
hereby finds and determines that:
a. The site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the two as-built
ancillary structures in the western side yard setback, and for all of the yards,
setbacks, walls, fences, landscaping and other features required by this title or
by conditions imposed under this section to integrate said use with those on
adjacent land and within the neighborhood. Given the adjacent land uses,
project site location, and design, the approval of Revision “JJJ” is a minor
change in the conditions of approval to allow the as-built minor ancillary
structures to remain within the western side yard setback of Lot No. 35 of Tract
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No. 50667.
b. The site for the proposed use is situated relative to streets and highways
sufficient to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use.
The approval of Revision “JJJ” to allow the as-built minor ancillary structures to
remain within the western side yard setback of Lot No. 35 of Tract No. 50667
will not cause any additional traffic-related impacts.
c. There will be no significant adverse effect on adjacent property or the permitted
use thereof as a result of allowing the as-built minor ancillary structures to
remain within the western side yard setback. The as-built minor ancillary
structures approved by Revision “JJJ” to remain within the western side yard
setback of Lot No. 35 of Tract No. 50667 will not be readily visible from
neighboring properties nor the public right-of-way in the vicinity. This is because
the as-built ancillary improvements are located below the roofline height of the
existing residence and as such will not present any adverse impacts to views
from neighboring properties, the public right -of-way in the vicinity, nor to the
closest public trail located along the public right-of-way of Palos Verdes Drive
South.
d. The proposal is not contrary to the General Plan. The approval of Revision “JJJ”
to allow the as-built minor ancillary structures to remain within the western side
yard setback of Lot No. 35 of Tract No. 50667 is consistent with the General
Plan Land Use Policy No. 3 (p. L-7), to ““Encourage and assist in the
maintenance and improvement of all residential neighborhoods so as to
maintain local standards of housing quality and design.” The location and
design of the as-built structures are similar to the outdoor living spaces on
several other properties within the Tract.
e. 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 “JJJ” to allow the as-built minor ancillary
structures to remain within the western side yard setback of Lot No. 35 of Tract
No. 50667 is in compliance with all the requirements of these overlay control
districts.
f. As previously approved by the City Council through prior CUP revisions, all the
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 “JJJ” to allow the as-built minor
ancillary structures to remain within the western side yard setback of Lot No.
35 of Tract No. 50667 does not change this determination.
Section 4: The City Council hereby finds and determines that the correction of
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the reference of Condition P.6 to Condition Z.33 is approved as a non -substantiative
change to CUP Condition No. Z32.
Section 5: Pursuant to Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code §§17.90.010(C)
and 17.90.030 (Interpretation Procedure), in approving the request for the Open Space
Hazard (OH) Boundary Line Interpretation to move the OH boundary line 3-feet to the
northwest to ensure as-built outdoor kitchen/BBQ is entirely located within the RS-1
Zoning District, the City Council hereby finds and determines that:
a. On September 18, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018 -75,
amending the General Plan Land Use Map to modify Natural/Environmental
Hazard boundaries citywide. The project site was one of 699 properties affected,
and the Natural/Environmental Hazard designation was removed from the site
consistent with a 2013 recommendation of the City Geologist.
b. The 3-foot adjustment to the OH zoning district boundary line on the Zoning Map
aligns it with the updated General Plan Land Use Map approved in 2018, and shifts
the OH boundary line northwest, placing the as-built outdoor kitchen/BBQ structure
entirely within the RS-1 zoning district. Geotechnical considerations for this
boundary adjustment were previously reviewed and accepted by the City Council
as part of the 2018 General Plan update.
Section 6: 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 7: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage, approval, and adoption of
this Resolution, and shall cause this Resolution and her certification to be entered in the
Book of Resolutions of the City Council.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 4th day of November 2025.
David L. Bradley, Mayor
Attest:
Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that
the above Resolution No. 2025-__, was duly adopted by the City Council of said City at
a regular meeting thereof held on November 4, 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
B-15
From:sb93105@icloud.com
To:Amy Seeraty
Subject:Revision "JJJ" to the Trump National Golf Club Project Conditional Use Permit
Date:Thursday, October 23, 2025 2:38:57 PM
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Ms. Seraty,
I am writing with regard to the project noted in the subject line.
Having reviewed the proposed revision for an outdoor fire pit and outdoor kitchen / BBQ
structure, the following pre-existing situation merits consideration:
Having met with city officials repeatedly to review the abject lack of Ocean Trails hiking trail
maintenance, the Trump organization continues to not maintain the public hiking trail at the
level of maintenance at which their cart paths are maintained.
City officials have indicated during previous meetings with the Trump organization that non-
native plants growing next to the trail, requiring removal, have not been removed; animal
waste continues to litter the path; fence-post infrastructure is sagging / not repaired; the path
is neither being swept nor cleaned on any sort of of schedule whatsoever; and piles of golf
course landscaping sand have been left unattended on the hiking path, presenting a hazard for
hikers.
Meanwhile, any observer of these poor, maintenance conditions may note that the adjacent
golf course cart paths are immaculately maintained, further supporting the notion that this is
conspicuous, abject neglect on the part of the Trump organization.
If the Trump organization continues to not maintain Ocean Trails hiking pathways, they
should not be granted further revisions of Conditions of Approval until it can be
demonstrated, over time, that they will do so.
Additionally, please note that the hiking trail has been shut down more than once during the
past year, due to high fire danger.
Consider the hazards of granting the Trump Organization a revisal of the Conditions of
Approval so that they may burn open fires for commercial purposes, in an area adjacent to a
wildlife preserve / high fire danger area: this request is beyond ironic, as it puts at risk all of
the creatures living within the habitat, the vegetation, and the surrounding residential areas, in
the event of a fire.
An organization that flagrantly refuses to act in accordance with agreements made to maintain
a hiking trail certainly has not demonstrated the good faith to warrant further favors from the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
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This request for a revision should therefore be denied.
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POOL
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1ST STORY: 2,302 sf
COVERED
AREA: 53 sf
COVERED
AREA: 215 sf
COVERED
AREA: 81 sf
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48 sf
NEW BARBECUE:
37 sf , HT: 36"
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MOTORCOURT: 1,806 sf
PAVED WALK 356 sf
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PROJECT SUMMARY
A. EXISTING DEVELOPMENT
_______ 1. Square footage of Lot Area
_______ 2. Square footage of total existing floor area:
First Story_____ Second Story_____ Garage_____ Other_____
_______ 3. Square footage of existing structure footprint (including any accessory structures, attached or detached)
_______ 4. Square footage of driveways, parking areas and impervious surfaces
(EXEMPT: impervious surfaces less than 5 feet in width and/or one patio areas less than 500 square feet in areas)
_______ 5. Square footage of existing lot coverage [line A3 + line A4]
_______ 6. Percentage of existing lot coverage [line A5 ÷ line A1 x 100]
_______ 7. Height of existing structure, as measured from highest point of exist. grade covered by structure to the
highest ridgeline (for structures on sloping lots, please refer to the Height Variation guidelines handout for height require.)
B. PROPOSED Development
_______ 1. Square footage of proposed new floor area:
First Story_____ Second Story_____ Garage_____ Other_____
_______ 2. TOTAL square footage of building footprint
_______ 3. TOTAL square footage of: "driveway and parking area, covered patios, covered walkways, and
other accessory structures." SEE NOTE -1 BELOW
_______ 4. TOTAL square footage of proposed lot coverage [line B2 + line B3]
_______ 5. Percentage of new lot coverage [line B4 ÷ line A1 x 100]
_______ 6. Height of proposed structure, as measured from highest point of exist. grade covered by structure to the
highest ridgeline (for structures on sloping lots, please refer to the Height Variation guidelines handout for height restrictions)
_______ 7. Linear feet of existing interior and exterior walls Linear feet of walls to be demolished
(If demolishing 25% or more)
C. GRADING INFORMATION (in cubic yards)
CUT _____ + FILL_____ = TOTAL_____
Max. ht. of CUT_____ Max. ht. of FILL_____
Cubic yards of: Import_____ Export_____
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB
50666 50667. SECTION "MINIMUM
OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS OF INDIVIDUAL RESIDENCES"
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September 30, 2025
LAND MANAGEMENT
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LOT 35 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
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A-00 SITE PLANNorth
LOT 35 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
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