2017 Sep 05 - CC PACKET (Part 1 - Items #1-2) AGENDA
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
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The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed
agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City-related business that is
within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public
Communications portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state: Your name and residence
and the organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524-2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 — 5:00 PM
5:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of$50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of$250.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including
the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et sem.) for the purposes of
conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator; and/or conferring with the City
Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or discussing matters covered under
Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with the City's Labor
Negotiators; as follows:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code
§54956.9(d)(1): -2- matters
1. Rapoza vs. City of EI Segundo, Workers' Comp. Board Case No.
ADJ9902478
2. Browning vs. City of EI Segundo, Workers' Comp. Board Case No.
ADJ10291942
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2): -0-
matters.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956.9 (d)(4): -1- matters.
DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957): -2- matters
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Attorney
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APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov't. Code § 54957): -0- matter
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov't Code § 54957) -0- matter
CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957.6): -4-
matters
1. Employee Organizations: Police Management Association; Supervisory and
Professional Employees Association; City Employees Association and Fire
Fighters Association.
Agency Designated Representative: Labor Negotiator, Irma Rodriquez Moisa and
City Manager, Greg Carpenter
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956.8): -0-
matters
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AGENDA
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street
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The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed
agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a majority of the City Council regarding any matter on
this agenda that the City received after issuing the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in
the City Clerk's office during normal business hours. Such Documents may also be posted on the City's
website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be available at the City Council meeting.
Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City-related business that is
within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public
Communications portions of the Meeting. Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing
item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item. The time limit for comments is five (5)
minutes per person.
Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state: Your name and residence
and the organization you represent, if desired. Please respect the time limits.
Members of the Public may place items on the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk
or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2:00 p.m. the prior
Tuesday). The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or
discussed at the meeting. Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if
they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five
(5) minutes in length.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524-2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this
meeting.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 - 7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION — Pastor Wes Harding, the Bridge Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Dugan
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PRESENTATIONS
a) Presentation — Arts & Culture Advisory Committee presents a mural project for
Recreation Park Clubhouse.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to Clty Business Only, — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of$50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of$250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed.
1. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a discussion of the
state of Imperial Avenue near the airport. In particular, the landscaping in
the center median all the way from the 105 Freeway to Pershing. The
median has an abundance of weeds on a consistent basis.
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file report; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take
other possible action related to this item.
Agenda item from the General Public, Daniel Grubbs
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS — (Related to Public Communications)
A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the
Agenda by title only.
Recommendation — Approval.
B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS (PUBLIC HEARING)
2. Consideration and possible action regarding the following matters which
relate to the potential approval of a project to make improvements to the
golf course and club house and convert the driving range to a Top Golf
facility at the existing Lake's at EI Segundo golf course and driving range
owned by the City (located at 400 S. Sepulveda Boulevard)
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• Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, to certify and approve a Final
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and an associated Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (MMRP);
• General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, to change the underlying General Plan
Land Use designation of the Lakes at EI Segundo golf course property from
"Parks", to "The Lakes Specific Plan"(SP No. SP 16-02 -this action will not
become effective unless and until the zone change identified below is
approved and the Council could delay action on this item until the meeting
where the zone change could be potentially approved);
• Zone Change No. ZC 16-01 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 1604, to change
the underlying land use zoning designation from O-S (Open Space), to
TLSP (The Lakes Specific Plan) with two Subareas classified PUB-REC/OS
(Public Recreation/Open Space) and CPR/OS (Commercial Public
Recreation/Open Space);
• Site Plan Review No. 16-01, for the development within The Lakes Specific
Plan area, including a new Topgolf building, a redeveloped clubhouse, and
modified holes in the golf course(this action will not become effective
unless and until the zone change identified above is approved and the
Council could delay action on this item until the meeting where the zone
change could be potentially approved);
• Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, to reconfigure the existing two parcels
in The Lakes Specific Plan (this action will not become effective unless and
until the zone change identified above is approved and the Council could
delay action on this item until the meeting where the zone change could be
potentially approved);
• Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05, to allow onsite beer, wine and
alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse
and Topgolf facilities (this action will not become effective unless and until
the zone change identified above is approved and the Council could delay
action on this item until the meeting where the zone change could be
potentially approved); and,
■ Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Lease
Agreement between the City and CenterCal LLC, for purposes including but
not limited to golf professionals, City programs at the driving range,
extending the due diligence period and title review period, potential
installation of lighting at the golf course by CenterCal, and approving a new
Exhibit D related to the golf course and club house improvements.
Applicant: CenterCal Properties, LLC
(Fiscal Impact: )
Recommendation — 1) Conduct a public hearing and take testimony and other
evidence presented; 2) Adopt Resolution No. , certifying the Final EIR and
adopting environmental findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program; 3) Introduce Ordinance No. (Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific
Plan No. SP 16-02, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04), amending the Zoning
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Code and Zoning Map contained in the EI Segundo Municipal Code, and creation
of The Lakes Specific Plan; 4) Schedule second reading and adoption of the
Ordinance for October 3, 2017; 5) Authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 3 to the Lease Agreement between the City and CenterCal; 6)
Disband the ad hoc committee - the Golf Course Design Task Force; [Note: the
following items does not need to be acted on until the potential second reading
takes place with respect to item no. 3 above and if it is acted on it will not become
effective unless and until the Ordinance in item no. 3 becomes effective] 7) Adopt
Resolution No. , General Plan Amendment No. 16-01 and Specific Plan No.
SP 16-02, Site Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05; and/or, 8) Alternatively, discuss and take
other possible action related to this item.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
3. Consideration and possible action to announce the appointments to the
Library Board of Trustees.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Announce the appointees to the Library Board of
Trustees; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this
item.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously. If a call for
discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of
business.
4. Warrant Numbers 3017684 through 3017943 on Register No. 22 in the total
amount of $1,801,836.47 and Wire Transfers from 08/07/2017 through
08/27/2017 in the total amount of $3,183,750.76.
Recommendation — Approve Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to
release. Ratify Payroll and Employee Benefit checks; checks released early due
to contracts or agreement; emergency disbursements and/or adjustments; and
wire transfers.
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5. Special City Council Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2017, Special City Council
Meeting Meetings of August 8, 2017, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
of August 1, 2017 and Special City Council Meeting Meetings of August 1,
2017.
Recommendation —Approval
6. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of an amendment
extending the management agreement between the EI Segundo Senior
Housing Board Corporation and the Cadman Group for the property
management of Park Vista Senior Apartments, 615 East Holly Street.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Approve the amendment extending for three years the
agreement between the EI Segundo Senior Citizen Housing Corporation Board
and the Cadman Group for operation of Park Vista Senior Apartments, 615 East
Holly Street; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to
this item.
7. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to enter
into an agreement approved by the City Attorney with Pyro Spectaculars
for the amount of $30,000 to operate a fireworks show on October 7, 2017,
as part of the Centennial Celebration event, Celebrate!, at EI Segundo High
School.
(Fiscal Impact: Centennial Celebration Sponsorship Funds $30,000)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute agreement
approved by the City Attorney with Pyro Spectacular; 2) Alternatively, discuss
and take other possible action related to this item.
8. Consideration and possible action to award a standard Public Works
Contract to Rojas Construction for the FY 16/17 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter
Replacement Project. Project No. PW 17-19.
(Fiscal Impact: $221,444.85)
Recommendation — 1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a standard Public
Works Contract in a form as approved by the City Attorney with Rojas
Construction in the amount of $201,313.50 plus a 10% contingency of
$20,131.35; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this
item.
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9. Consideration and possible action to waive second reading and adopt
ordinance streamlining Electric Vehicle charging station permitting
process.
(Fiscal Impact: None)
Recommendation — 1) Waive second reading and adopt the Ordinance; 2)
Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
F. NEW BUSINESS
G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY
I. REPORTS — CITY CLERK
10.Consideration and possible action regarding Introduction of an Ordinance
consolidating future stand alone municipal elections in the City with
Statewide November even year elections to comply with the California
Voter Participation Rights Act (California State Senate Bill 415).
(Fiscal Impact: Estimated Savings of $20,000.00)
Recommendation — 1) The City Council introduce an Ordinance establishing new
General Municipal Election dates to be held in November of even years
beginning November 2020 (Option A) or 2022 (Option B); 2) Alternatively,
discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER
K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Council Member Brann —
Council Member Pirsztuk —
Council Member Dugan —
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Mayor Pro Tem Boyles —
Mayor Fuentes —
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to Citv Business Only, — 5 minute limit per
person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have receive value of$50 or more to communicate
to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so
identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of$250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. The Council will respond to comments after Public
Communications is closed.
MEMORIALS —
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act
(Government Code Section §54960, et sem.) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property
Negotiator, and/or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and/or existing litigation; and/or
discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel); and/or conferring with
the City's Labor Negotiators.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required)
ADJOURNMENT
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Presentation
Arts & Culture Advisory Committee
Presents a mural project for Recreation Park Clubhouse.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
1. Consideration and possible action to receive and file a discussion of the
state of Imperial Avenue near the airport. In particular, the landscaping in
the center median all the way from the 105 Freeway to Pershing. The median
has an abundance of weeds on a consistent basis.
(Fiscal Impact: Unknown)
Recommendation — 1) Receive and file report; 2) Alternatively, discuss and take
other possible action related to this item.
Agenda item from the General Public, Daniel Grubbs
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EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 5, 2017
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding the following matters which relate to the potential
approval of a project to make improvements to the golf course and club house and convert the
driving range to a Top Golf facility at the existing Lake's at El Segundo golf course and driving
range owned by the City (located at 400 S. Sepulveda Boulevard)::
• Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, to certify and approve a Final Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) and an associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP);
• General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, to change the underlying General Plan Land Use
designation of the Lakes at El Segundo golf course property from "Parks", to "The Lakes
Specific Plan"(SP No. SP 16-02 -this action will not become effective unless and until the
zone change identified below is approved and the Council could delay action on this item
until the meeting where the zone change could be potentially approved);
■ Zone Change No. ZC 16-01 and Zone Text Amendment ZTA 1604, to change the
underlying land use zoning designation from O-S (Open Space), to TLSP (The Lakes
Specific Plan)with two Subareas classified PUB-REC/OS(Public Recreation/Open Space)
and CPR/OS (Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space);
■ Site Plan Review No. 16-01, for the development within The Lakes Specific Plan area,
including a new Topgolf building, a redeveloped clubhouse, and modified holes in the golf
course(this action will not become effective unless and until the zone change identified
above is approved and the Council could delay action on this item until the meeting where
the zone change could be potentially approved);
• Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03,to reconfigure the existing two parcels in The Lakes
Specific Plan (this action will not become effective unless and until the zone change
identified above is approved and the Council could delay action on this item until the
meeting where the zone change could be potentially approved);
• Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05, to allow onsite beer, wine and alcohol in the
restaurants,bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities (this action
will not become effective unless and until the zone change identified above is approved
and the Council could delay action on this item until the meeting where the zone change
could be potentially approved); and,
• Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No.3 to the Lease Agreement between
the City and CenterCal LLC, for purposes including but not limited to golf professionals,
City programs at the driving range, extending the due diligence period and title review
period, potential installation of lighting at the golf course by CenterCal, and approving a
new Exhibit D related to the golf course and club house improvements.
Applicant: CenterCal Properties, LLC
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Conduct a public hearing and take testimony and other evidence presented;
2. Adopt Resolution No. , certifying the Final EIR and adopting environmental
findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; r�
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3. Introduce Ordinance No. (Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific Plan No. SP 16-
02, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04), amending the Zoning Code and Zoning
Map contained in the El Segundo Municipal Code, and creation of The Lakes Specific
Plan;
4. Schedule second reading and adoption of the Ordinance for October 3, 2017;
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Lease Agreement
between the City and CenterCal;
6. Disband the ad hoc committee -the Golf Course Design Task Force;
[Note: the following items does not need to be acted on until the potential second
reading takes place with respect to item no. 3 above and if it is acted on it will not
become effective unless and until the Ordinance in item no. 3 becomes effective]
7. Adopt Resolution No. , General Plan Amendment No. 16-01 and Specific Plan
No. SP 16-02, Site Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05; and/or,
8. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Resolution No. , certifying the Final EIR with:
Exhibit A titled"Environmental Findings of Fact", and
Exhibit B titled"Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program"
2. Resolution No. , conditionally approving EA-1135, et. al.
3. Proposed Ordinance No.
4. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2820, recommending that the City Council
certify the EIR for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf facility project (without
attachments)
5. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2821, recommending that the City Council
adopt an Ordinance and approved the applications associated with The Lakes Specific
Plan and Topgolf facility project(without attachments)
6. Planning Commission Staff Report, dated June 8, 2017 (without attachments)
7. Planning Commission Staff Report, dated July 13, 2017 (without attachments)
8. Golf Course Design Rendering
9. Amendment No. 3 to the Lease Agreement
10. Final EIR
11. Plans
12. City Council Staff Report, dated August 15, 2017, regarding Amendment No. 3 to the
Lease Agreement
13. Financial Analysis and Comparison, draft report dated April 2015
FISCAL IMPACT:N/A
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: Champion economic development and fiscal sustainability.
Objective: Encourage a vibrant business climate that is accessible, user-friendly and
welcoming to all residents and visitors.
PREPARED BY: Eduardo Schonborn, AICP, Principal Planne
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REVIEWED BY: Gregg McClain, Planning Manager 60,40
Sam Lee, Planning and Building Safety Director
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Manager
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The proposed land use entitlement actions identified above are to facilitate redevelopment of The
Lakes golf course, including modifications to the existing golf course, a new club house/proshop,
and a new Topgolf driving range facility to replace the existing driving range. The Top Golf
facility provides a different type of experience with regard to hitting balls at a driving range. The
balls used have a micro-chip embedded in them and the golfers hit the balls at targets and a
computer system tracks where the balls land relative to the targets and includes a score keeping
element. The facility also has full bar and eating facilities, including food and beverage service
for the golfers. There will also be a banquet facility located at the Top Golf establishment.
The associated environmental documents and the project were initially reviewed by the Planning
Commission on June 8,2017 and July 13,2017. At the July 13th hearing,the Planning Commission
adopted resolutions(attached)recommending that the City Council certify the FIR for the project,
and that the City Council approve the associated entitlement applications associated with the
Topgolf project. As such, the project is now before the City Council for consideration. The
determination as to whether to rezone the property for The Top Golf facility is considered a
legislative act which means it is entirely within the Council discretion to approve the project or
not. Although there is an existing Lease Agreement, the actual Lease will not become effective
unless the land use entitlements are approved and the Lease specifically acknowledges that it does
not commit the Council to approve the proposed land use entitlements.
INTRODUCTION:
The Applicant, CenterCal, requests certification of an environmental impact report, and approval
of a specific plan and related discretionary entitlements to facilitate a redevelopment project at The
Lakes golf course. The project involves three areas totaling approximately 31 acres, which
includes The Lakes golf course, a portion of the abutting Southern California Edison property to
the east, and a portion of the abutting West Basin Municipal Water District property to the south.
The project includes replacing the existing driving range and hitting bays, with a three-story
Topgolf facility within the southern portion of the project site. The project also includes modifying
the fairways and layouts of six holes at the existing 9-hole executive golf course, modifying and
expanding the existing parking to accommodate additional parking in support of the facility on the
West Basin property to the south. Further, the existing hitting bays, clubhouse facility and patio,
as well as the storage building and associated amenities would be demolished and replaced with a
new 2,500 square foot Pro Shop building and a 1,010 square foot outdoor patio. Additionally,
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other Project improvements include installing new lighting and screening poles, and replacing
existing net poles and driving range grass with high density fiber turf.
BACKGROUND:
On September 8, 2016, the Planning Commission conducted a public scoping meeting to provide
a forum for agencies and members of the community to comment on the Initial Study and Notice
of Preparation, a precursor to the forthcoming EIR for the proposed project. On January 26,2017,
the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) was completed and circulated for public
review and comment until March 13. Within the circulation period, on February 2°a, a public
commenting session was conducted for the purpose of obtaining comments on the Draft EIR for
The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project from the general public.
On May 25, 2017, the Final EIR was completed. On June 8, 2017, the Planning Commission
opened the public hearing and took public testimony regarding the proposed Lakes Specific Plan
and other proposed land use entitlements for the Topgolf project. At the applicant's request,
however,the Planning Commission agreed to continue the public hearing. On July 13,2017,after
taking additional public testimony and deliberation on the project, the Planning Commission
adopted PC Resolution No. 2820 and 2821 (attached) recommending that the City Council certify
the EIR for the project, and that the City Council approve The Lakes Specific Plan and the other
land use entitlements for the Topgolf project.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Proposed Specific Plan and Land Uses:
A specific plan is a General Plan option that creates carefully tailored regulations for land uses
within particular areas of the City to meet specific goals and policies of the General Plan. All
future development plans and entitlements within the Specific Plan boundaries must be consistent
with the standards set forth in the adopted Specific Plan, even when they may be different from
the general regulations within the ESMC. The applicant proposes to create The Lakes Specific
Plan and subsequently process the entitlements necessary for the Topgolf project and
redevelopment of the golf course facility.
The Lakes Specific Plan makes relatively minor changes to the uses currently existing within the
specific plan area(most notably specifically allowing for a privately rather than publicly operated
driving range), with development standards addressing the unique recreation and entertainment
uses proposed for the area. The Plan consists of an approximately 26.5-acre area that currently
comprises The Lakes at El Segundo. The approximately 3.6-acre SCE easement and
approximately 0.7-acre WBMWD property are part of the overall Project, however, are not a part
of the proposed specific plan area. The Specific Plan includes a land use plan, description of
existing and proposed utilities and infrastructure, design guidelines, development standards, and
administrative provisions.
A general plan amendment and zone change are proposed for the underlying designations of The
Lakes Specific Plan, whereby the underlying General Plan land use designation would change
from Parks to The Lakes Specific Plan, while the underlying zoning designation would change
from O-S (Open Space), to TLSP (The Lakes Specific Plan). Further, two Subareas, PUB-
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REC/OS (Public Recreation/Open Space) and CPR/OS (Commercial Public Recreation/Open
Space), are proposed, as illustrated below in Exhibit 2.
Exhibit 2
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_ Public Recreation/Open Space(PUB-REC/OS)
Commercial-Public Recreation/Open Space(CPR/OS)
The Public-Recreation/Open Space (PUB-REC/OS) subarea encompasses approximately 16.1
acres located on the northern parcel fronting onto Sepulveda Boulevard, which allows for several
public recreation uses. The parcel currently contains a nine-hole executive golf course that would
remain a permitted use under the Specific Plan. Additionally,the club house/pro shop and the uses
therein would be permitted uses. As the site is being re-zoned from Open Space (O-S) to The
Lakes Specific Plan, the uses and development in the PUB-REC/OS Subarea would be governed
by the Specific Plan development standards.
The Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space (CPR/OS) subarea encompasses approximately
10.5 acres on the southern parcel fronting on both Sepulveda Boulevard, with a small L-shaped
portion fronting Hughes Way. The CPR/OS Subarea allows a commercial recreation and
entertainment facility, as well as other recreational uses allowed in the CPR/OS subarea.
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To acknowledge the new TLSP zoning designation within the City's Zoning Code, a Zone Text
Amendment is also proposed.
Proposed Development Project:
The new specific plan and land use changes specified above will facilitate the construction of a
new Topgolf building and surface parking in the CPR/OS subarea, and a redeveloped clubhouse
and modified holes in the golf course within the PUB-REC/OS subarea. Further,onsite beer,wine
and alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities
are proposed, as well as signage for the various uses.
The proposed development includes replacing the existing driving range with a three-story
approximately 67,000 square-foot Topgolf commercial recreation and entertainment facility. The
new facility would measure approximately 55-feet in overall height, and will include a 32,300
square-foot hitting bay and seating/waiting area, which consists of private suites. From these
hitting bays, players would hit balls into an open area that will be surrounded by netting on poles
up to 175 feet in height that are designed to contain errant balls. The facility would include: a
10,024 square feet of restaurant, bar, and kitchen space; 3,144 square feet of meeting and event
space; 2,439 square feet of office space; 1,895 square feet of lounge space; 1,365 square feet of
lobby space; and 15,994 square feet of storage, circulation, and miscellaneous space. The facility
will also include approximately 3,000 square feet of outdoor terrace on the third floor that provides
entertainment involving live music from a band or disc jockey(DJ). All DJ's and bands would be
required to connect to the facility's in-house sound system and speakers, allowing the ability to
control the volume and other sound levels. All overhead speakers would be oriented inward and
down to the facility's floors. Lastly,the driving range grass would be replaced with a high density
fiber turf.
The existing parking lot will also be modified and expanded to accommodate a total of 523 spaces
(420 spaces in the CPR/OS Subarea and 103 spaces in the abutting WBMWD property). The
parking is designed to serve players and visitors of both the proposed Topgolf facility and the
existing golf course facility.
Modifications to the fairways and layouts of three holes at the existing golf course are also
proposed. Further, to accommodate nighttime play at the golf course, lighting is proposed
throughout the course, which will be primarily concentrated at the tee boxes and greens. The
Council will be deciding whether to have CenterCal install the lighting as part of the construction
activities at the golf course or delay such to a later time. Lastly, the existing clubhouse will be
demolished, and redeveloped with a new one-story clubhouse measuring 2,500 square feet with a
1,010 square foot outdoor patio overlooking a new putting and chip-shot practice area.
DISCUSSION:
During the Planning Commission's review of the project and the various entitlement applications,
the Planning Commission determined that the necessary findings associated with the applications
could be made in a positive manner to warrant approval of the project. With regards to the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) the Planning Commission determined that the associated
Statement of Facts and Findings could also be made to warrant certifying the EIR. As a result,on
July 13, 2017, the Planning Commission adopted PC Resolution Nos. 2820 and 2821 (attached)
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recommending that the City Council certify the EIR for the project, and that the City Council
approve the associated applications.
The following is a summary discussion of the applications to approve the proposed project. It is a
summary of the rationale articulated by Staff and supported by the Planning Commission for
support of each application. A more in depth analyses for each application can be found in the
attached Planning Commission Staff Reports of June 8 and July 13, 2017.
Specific Plan:
The Lakes Specific Plan is intended to provide flexibility for The Lakes golf course, to expand its
existing operations or develop new facilities that would be compatible with the existing facilities
and uses. The specific plan includes a development concept that accounts for and allows for the
Topgolf facility that is part of the overall project applications. Further,the plan includes new land
use and zoning categories and identifies the properties that are effected. It should be noted that
the Lease Agreement only allows for Top Golf to operate a driving range, food and beverage
services and banquet facilities regardless of the uses that may be allowed by the Specific Plan.
Design guidelines are also included to help promote high-quality development,while development
standards are included to address uses, lot area, height, setbacks, floor area, parking, landscaping
and signage. All development in the project area would be subject to the development standards
and requirements of the specific plan and the Lease Agreement. All proposed development plans
and entitlements within the specific plan boundaries are consistent with the standards set forth in
the specific plan. If an issue, condition or situation occurs that is not provided for or contained in
the proposed Specific Plan or the Lease Agreement, then compliance with the standards of the
city's Municipal Code will be required.
General Plan Amendment and Zone Change:
The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change would establish The Lakes Specific
Plan (TLSP) as a new land use and zoning district for the 26.5-acre Lakes at El Segundo golf
course. The site is currently designated as Parks in the El Segundo General Plan and is consistently
zoned Open Space (O-S). The proposal includes a General Plan Amendment to change the Land
Use designation to The Lakes Specific Plan and a Zone Change to the underlying zoning
designation to TLSP (The Lakes Specific Plan). The TLSP will allow the flexibility for The Lakes
to expand and offer new uses, allowing new development that is compatible with the existing golf
course facility and operations.
General Plan and Zoning Consistency
The El Segundo General Plan provides the underlying fundamentals of The Lakes Specific Plan,
serving as a planning and regulatory document. The Specific Plan is the document implementing
the General Plan for the Specific Plan area. With approval of the amendment,the Specific Plan is
consistent with the General Plan goals, objectives and policies. Specifically, the project would
meet the following General Plan goals, policies and objectives of the Land Use, Economic
Development, Circulation, Open Space and Recreation, Conservation, Noise, and Public Safety
Elements.
It should be noted that,pursuant to Government Code Section No. 65358, any mandatory element
of the General Plan may be modified a maximum of four times per calendar year. Should the
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requested General Plan amendment be approved, it would represent this year's first amendment to
the City's General Plan.
In accordance with Municipal Code Section 15-26-413, the proposed zone change is necessary to
carry out the proposed project because the proposed General Plan amendment would change the
land use classification of the project site from Parks to The Lakes Specific Plan, and the proposed
zone change is necessary to maintain consistency with the General Plan land use designation. The
proposed zone change is consistent with the General Plan goals, objectives and policies of the
Elements identified above.
Zone Text Amendment:
The proposed zone text amendment (ZTA 16-04) will add the new TLSP Zoning designation to
the Zoning Code and will be memorialized as a new section in the Municipal Code(Section 15-3-
2(A)(11)). The proposed zone text amendment carries out the proposed project by establishing
The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP) zone, and is necessary to ensure consistency with the General
Plan and further the goals, objectives and policies.
Lot Line Adjustment:
The proposed lot line adjustment (SUB 16-03) will reconfigure the two existing parcels in The
Lakes Specific Plan such that Topgolf's commercial recreation and entertainment facility will be
wholly located within the CPR/OS subarea, and the existing nine-hole golf course and new
clubhouse would be wholly located within the PUB-REC/OS subarea of the specific plan. The
reconfigured lots will each exceed the minimum lot area requirement of 10-acres,and will facilitate
construction of the proposed project.
Site Plan Review:
The site plan review (SPR 16-01) is for the proposed improvements within The Lakes Specific
Plan area,which includes a new Topgolf building, a redeveloped clubhouse, modified holes in the
golf course, and golf course lighting. According to the plans submitted for the project, the
proposed development is consistent with the development standards and design guidelines
established by The Lakes Specific Plan document.
With regards to parking, the City's Zoning Code does not contain parking standards for
commercial recreational or golf course uses. Thus, a shared parking demand analysis was
conducted to determine the minimum number of parking spaces necessary to meet the demands of
both the Topgolf facility and the nine-hole golf course. The parking analysis utilized two existing
Topgolf facilities in Scottsdale and Gilbert, Arizona. Utilizing the parking counts obtained for
these site, which includes weekend and weekday AM and PM peak demands, and factoring the
nine-hole golf course, the parking analysis concluded that a maximum hourly parking demand of
464 parking spaces is forecast to occur. Thus, a minimum of 464 parking spaces are required to
accommodate the proposed Topgolf facility and nine-hole golf course. However, the proposed
project will meet the forecasted demand by providing for a total of 523 parking spaces.
When an issue, condition or situation occurs which is not provided for or contained in the proposed
Specific Plan or the Lease Agreement,then compliance with the standards of the city's Municipal
Code will be required.
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Conditional Use Permit(CUP):
In accordance with The Lakes Specific Plan, the project includes a conditional use permit (CUP
16-05)to allow onsite beer,wine and alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the
clubhouse and Topgolf facilities. In considering a CUP application, ESMC 15-23-6 requires
certain findings be made in reference to the property and project under consideration.
The Planning Commission and staff believe there is adequate evidence to support the required
conditional use permit findings and is recommending approval to allow onsite beer, wine and
alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities,
subject to the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit A of attached Resolution No. 2821. The
City Council may consider and impose additional conditions which it deems necessary, if it
demonstrates a reasonable relationship between the condition it desires to impose and the project's
impact.
Environmental Impact Report(EIR):
Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and based on
Staffs review of the project and discussion with the applicant, City Staff concluded that the
proposed project necessitated the preparation of an EIR.
The EIR concluded that the proposed project will not result in or create any significant impacts,or
have less than significant impacts to aesthetics, agricultural resources, biological resources,
cultural resources, geology and soils,greenhouse gas emissions,hydrology and water quality,land
use and planning, mineral resources, population and housing, public services, recreation,
transportation/traffic, and utilities and service systems. The EIR also concluded that the proposed
project could result in potentially significant impacts to air quality, hazards/hazardous materials,
and noise. However, it was also concluded that any potential impacts could be mitigated to a less
than significant level through the imposition of certain mitigation measures. These potential
impacts and the appropriate mitigation measures related to these environmental factors are
contained in the associated EIR and in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in the
attached Resolution.
The City received 7 comment letters during the circulation of the EIR document. In addition to
the written comments, the City held a public meeting to take verbal comments. As part of the
Final EIR, the document contains a section titled "Response to Comments", which contains each
of the written comments submitted and a response to each comment, and a section containing the
mitigation measures identified in the EIR document to reduce impacts to a less than significant
level. Lastly, the Final EIR contains an Errata section to the DEIR, which contains some minor
modifications to the text for clarification or edits resulting from the comments received. The text
modifications are shown in underline for language added and striket1}reugh for language deleted.
As a result of the comment and circulation periods associated with the Initial Study and the
subsequent Draft EIR, and with the edits made to the Final EIR and responses to comments, no
new impacts have been identified to warrant recirculation of the document or significant
amendments to the analysis contained therein.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Grant Deed:
As the City Council is aware, the Lakes at El Segundo property was dedicated to the City of El
Segundo by a Corporation Grant Deed from Chevron U.S.A. Inc. in 1988, and uses at the property
are addressed in the restrictions of the Corporation Grant Deed. Staff met with Chevron and
CenterCal representatives to discuss the proposed modifications to the land use table and the grant
deed restrictions. Chevron's concern is that any private recreational use could occupy the site in
the future. However, the proposed modifications address this concern since the specific plan
would only allow a golf entertainment facility to occupy the site,but any other private recreational
facilities would continue to require approval of a conditional use permit from the City, and any
new facilities or modifications to the existing project would also be subject to the terms and
requirements defined in the Grant Deed as applicable.
Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement:
At the August 15, 2017, Council Meeting there was an agenda item for Council's consideration
with regard to a proposed 3"Amendment to the Lease Agreement(staff report attached). The City
Attorney's Office drafted the amendment consistent with the direction given the Council at that
meeting and provided it to CenterCal on August 21. Attached is the draft Amendment but it is
missing the exhibit with regard to the form of agreement that CenterCal is going to enter into with
Chevron regarding the Grant Deed restriction referenced above. Staff is recommending that the
Council grant the City Manager authority to execute the amendment with potential minor non-
substantive revisions and so long as the City Attorney's Office approves of the form of the
Agreement between Chevron and CenterCal.
There was on issue that was discussed but not resolved at the September 15th Council Meeting.
The issue was what to do about Top Golf's prior commitment to pay a salary to two of the golf
professionals currently working at the Lakes during the construction period. Meredith Petit,
Director of Recreation and Parks, along with golf professional Josh Alpert and a representative of
Top Golf discussed the following proposed amendment to address this issue — "Topgolf will
contribute $2,000/month to the City of El Segundo during the golf course construction period
(estimated 6-8 months) to employ or contract with individual(s) and/or service providers to
promote future programs at Topgolf El Segundo and The Lakes at El Segundo Golf Course." If
this term is acceptable to the Council then the City Attorney's Office will add it to the amendment.
It is very important that the amendment be executed before the potential second reading of the
Ordinance for the project occurs. The Lease Agreement expires at the end of this month so it needs
to be in effect and the City needs the assurance that the issues addressed in the amendment are in
place before the project is approved. If the amendment is not signed before the potential October
Yd meeting, the agenda item will need to be delayed.
West Basin Property License Agreement:
As indicated above, the project includes up to 103 parking spaces on the abutting West Basin
Municipal Water District (WBMWD) property. The City and the WBMWD have negotiated the
terms of a license agreement allowing the City to construct and maintain a parking lot on the
WBMWD property adjacent to the project site. The parking lot would serve patrons of both the
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golf course and Topgolf facility. The City expects the WBMWD Board to approve the form of
the License Agreement at its September meeting. If the Council introduces the necessary
Ordinance, staff will present the License Agreement to the Council for potential approval,
concurrent with the second reading, at the October 3rd City Council meeting.
Golf Course Design:
On June 16, 2015, the City Council created the Golf Course Design Task Force, appointing nine
individuals to work with staff and Centercal to develop the new golf course design. The task force
assisted with the selection of a world-renowned golf course architectural firm, Fry/Straka Global
Golf Course Design. The task force worked closely with the firm,meeting approximately 12 times
to design the best possible golf course within the given parameters of space,safety,and playability.
On May 17, 2016, the City Council approved the conceptual 9-hole golf course design that was
recommended by the Golf Course Design Task Force. The design was presented as the most
feasible option to retain safety and quality, enhance practice areas, and accomplish the
community's and City's highest priorities of maintaining a facility that encompasses parks and
recreation core values. The design also offered a golf-focused experience conducive to learning
and instruction, and provides access to a diversified population. On August 15, 2017, the Council
approved further revisions to the proposed design.
The final design (attached) includes modifying the original par-4 Hole #9 to a lengthy par-3,
reconfigures Holes#1,#2, and#3, and modified the tee boxes at Holes#5 and#8. The design also
expands the short game and putting green practice areas to over 30,000 square feet. The total
yardage of this design is 1,204 yards. The final design is subject to the Council's approval. If the
design is approved as part of the Council's action, the Golf Course Design Task Force can be
disbanded as their task will be completed.
Construction Time Line:
According to the applicant, construction of the project is anticipated to commence shortly after
November 2nd,the effective date if the City Council approves the project. Construction of the golf
course and proshop is expected to be completed within eight months, with the goal of reopening
by summer 2018 to avoid impacts to summer programs. Construction of the Topgolf facility is
expected to be completed within one year, with a goal of opening the facility by the end of 2018.
Construction of the parking lot will be done in phases such that part of the parking lot is complete
and ready for use when the golf course and club house/proshop open, with the full parking lot
completed with the construction of the Topgolf facility. Since the golf course and club
house/proshop will be completed first, appropriate signage and construction personnel will be on-
site during construction to minimize conflicts between construction vehicles and visitors of the
golf course.
Financial Analysis:
Pro Forma Advisors, LLC, was retained to prepare a financial analysis and comparison study of
the Lakes golf course and the proposed Topgolf project. The study assessed the benefits and costs
to the City of El Segundo of the proposed project,taking into account current economic conditions
and historic trends, as well as historic performance of the Lakes Golf Course. The study, with a
full assessment including Pro Forma's finding and conclusions, is attached.
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Resolution No. ,
certifying the Final EIR with:
Exhibit A titled "Environmental Findings of Fact",
and
Exhibit B titled "Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program"
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFYING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MAKING CERTAIN
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE LAKES
SPECIFIC PLAN AND TOPGOLF PROJECT (ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT NO. EA-1135, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. SP 16-02, GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 16-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 16-01,
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 16-04, SITE PLAN NO. 16-01, LOT
LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. SUB 16-03, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. CUP 16-05) LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD.
The City Council of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that:
A. On June 20, 2016, CenterCal Properties, LLC, filed an application for
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, General Plan Amendment No.
16-01, Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, Zone Text
Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, Site Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line
Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05 for
approval of a specific plan and related discretionary entitlements to facilitate
a development project at the Lakes golf course consisting of replacing an
existing driving range and hitting bays with a three-story golf-themed
commercial recreation and entertainment facility, including hitting bays, a
restaurant/bar, and other supporting accessory uses to be operated under
the "Topgolf' brand. Additional project improvements include demolition of
the existing clubhouse and reconstruction of a smaller clubhouse,
modification of the fairways and layouts of six holes at the existing 9-hole
executive golf course, new golf course lighting, and modification and
expansion of the existing parking to accommodate additional parking to
serve the facility;
B. After submittal of additional information, Staff deemed the project
applications complete on August 31, 2016;
C. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000
et. seq., the City's Local CEQA Guidelines (City Council Resolution No.
2805, adopted March 16, 1993), and Government Code Section 65962.5(f)
(Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement), the City of EI Segundo
prepared an Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number
2016091003) (the "EIR");
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D. The City prepared an Initial Environmental Study (the "Initial Study") for the
Project pursuant to Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines, and on
September 1, 2016, the Initial Study (IS) and Notice of Preparation (NOP)
were released to the public and public agencies for a comment period of 33
days (through October 3, 2016). On September 1, 2016, a Public Notice
was mailed to property owners within a 300-foot radius from the subject
property, the Notice was published in the EI Segundo Herald, and the Notice
was posted on the City's website. Lastly, a copy of the Initial Study was
made available at the public counter at City Hall and the local library, and
was made available on the City's website for the public to download and
review;
E. On September 8, 2016, the Planning Commission conducted a public
scoping meeting to provide a forum for agencies and members of the
community to provide verbal comments on the IS/NOP;
F. After the NOP comment period ended, the Draft EIR was prepared taking
the comments into account. After completing the Draft EIR, the document
was made available to the public on January 26, 2017 for a 47-day public
comment period that concluded on March 13, 2017;
G. On February 2, 2017, City Staff hosted a noticed public commenting session
to provide the public with an opportunity to submit verbal comments, in
addition to the typical written comments, on the Draft EIR. Advertisement
of the public commenting session was provided by a Notice published in the
El Segundo Herald, a Notice mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot
radius, a Notice posted at The Lakes clubhouse facility, and a Notice was
posted on the City's website;
H. On May 25, 2017, the Final EIR was completed and Notice was provided
via mail to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject site,
and on May 25, 2017 a Notice was published in the EI Segundo Herald
announcing that a public hearing was scheduled with the Planning
Commission on June 8, 2017 to review the Final EIR and the entitlement
applications for the proposed project;
I. On June 8, 2017, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications
including, without limitation, information provided to the Commission by City
staff and public testimony, and the applicant;
J. On June 8, 2017, at the request of the Applicant, the Planning Commission
continued the public hearing to June 22, 2017;
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K. On June 22, 2017, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing
to July 13, 2017;
L. On July 13, 2017, the Planning Commission of the City of EI Segundo
adopted Resolution No. 2820, recommending that the City Council certify
the EIR, make certain environmental findings of fact, and adopt a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf
Project;
M. The City Council of the City of EI Segundo held a duly noticed public hearing
on September 5, 2017, to review and consider the staff report prepared for
the project, receive public testimony, and review all correspondence
received on the project; and,
N. This Resolution, and its findings, are made, in part, based upon the
evidence presented to the Planning Commission at its June 8, and July 13,
2017 public hearings and upon the evidence presented to the City Council
at its September 5, 2017 public hearing including, without limitation, the staff
reports, Initial Study, Draft EIR and Final EIR submitted by the Planning and
Building Safety Department.
SECTION 2: Environmental Assessment. The City Council makes the following
environmental findings:
A. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064 and 15081, and based upon
information contained in the Initial Study, the City ordered the preparation
of an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Project. The City
contracted with independent consultants for the preparation of the technical
studies for the EIR and on September 1, 2016, prepared and sent a Notice
of Preparation of the EIR to responsible, trustee, and other interested
agencies and persons in accordance with Guidelines Section 15082(a).
Comments on the Notice of Preparation were accepted during the 33-day
comment period ending on October 3, 2016. During the scoping period, the
City held an advertised public meeting on September 8, 2016, to facilitate
public input regarding the scope of the EIR.
B. The City completed the Draft EIR, together with those certain technical
studies (the "Appendices"), on January 26, 2017. The City circulated the
Draft EIR and the Appendices to the public and other interested parties from
January 26, 2017 through March 13, 2017, for a 47-day comment period.
In addition to receiving written comments submitted during this time, public
comments were received at an advertised public commenting session on
February 2, 2017. Advertisement of the public commenting session was
provided by a Notice published in the El Segundo Herald, a Notice mailed
to all property owners within a 300-foot radius, a Notice posted at The Lakes
clubhouse facility, and a Notice posted on the City's website.
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C. During the Draft EIR public comment period, including at the February 2,
2017 public commenting session, the City received numerous letters and
comments. Responses to each of the individual comments were prepared
and made available on May 25, 2017. The comments and responses are
part of section 11.3 of the Final EIR, and are incorporated herein by
reference. The written responses to comments were made available for
public review in the Planning and Building Safety Department, at the EI
Segundo Public Library and on the City's website. After reviewing the
responses to comments, the revisions to the Draft EIR, and the Final EIR,
the City Council finds that the information and issues raised by the
comments and the responses thereto do not constitute significant new
information requiring recirculation of the EIR.
D. The Final EIR is comprised of the Draft EIR, an errata thereto, comments
and recommendations received on the Draft EIR, a list of persons,
organizations and public agencies commenting on the Draft EIR, the City's
Responses to Comments, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program.
E. The City Council has independently reviewed and considered the content
of the Final EIR, all written and oral public communications, and all other
evidence in the administrative record. The City Council hereby finds that the
Final EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA and reflects the
independent judgment of the City. Although minor revisions have been
made to the Draft EIR in response to comments received during the public
process, no significant new information has been added to the EIR since
public notice was given of the availability of the Draft EIR for public review.
Consequently, recirculation of the EIR is not required pursuant to Section
15088.5 of the CEQA Guidelines.
F. The comments regarding the Draft EIR and the responses to those
comments were received by the City Council; that the City Council received
documents and public testimony regarding the adequacy of the EIR; and
the City Council has reviewed and considered all such documents,
testimony and the Final EIR prior to making its decision. In accordance with
CEQA Guidelines Section 15090, the City Council hereby finds that the
Final EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA and reflects the
independent judgment and analysis of the City.
G. Based upon the Final EIR and the record before the City Council, the
Council finds the Project will not cause any significant environmental
impacts after mitigation. Detailed explanations for why the impacts were
found to be less than significant are contained in the Environmental
Findings of Fact attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution and incorporated
herein by this reference.
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H. The EIR describes, and the City Council fully considered, a reasonable
range of alternatives to the Project. On the whole, the proposed Project is
environmentally superior to other feasible alternatives. Thus, all other
alternatives and variations are infeasible or not environmentally preferable
for the reasons set forth in the Environmental Findings of Fact attached as
Exhibit A to this Resolution and incorporated herein.
I. On the basis of the FEIR and the record of proceedings in this matter, the
Council finds that the proposed Project would not result in temporary or
permanent significant and unavoidable effects for any of the environmental
issue areas identified in Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Therefore, no Statement of Overriding Considerations is necessary.
SECTION 3: Based on the foregoing findings and on substantial evidence in the
administrative record as a whole, the City Council adopts the Environmental Findings of
Fact attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference, certifies the
Final Environmental Impact Report, and adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein, for The Lakes Specific
Plan and Topgolf Project.
SECTION 4: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations
in this Resolution is based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and
written, contained in the entire administrative record relating to the project. The findings
and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City
Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in
the record as a whole.
SECTION 5: Limitations. The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the project is
based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a
project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not
exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council's lack of
knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate
assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve
what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work
within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that
framework.
SECTION 6: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings,
which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The
absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular
finding is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 7: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent
resolution.
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SECTION 8: A copy of this Resolution must be mailed to CenterCal Properties, LLC, and
to any other person requesting a copy.
SECTION 9: This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become effective
immediately upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of . 2017.
Suzanne Fuentes, Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES } SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO }
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Resolution No. was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held
on the day of , 2017, and was duly passed and adopted by said City
Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a
regular meeting of said Council held on the day of , 2017, and the same
was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project(EA-1135)
Environmental Findings of Fact
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
Exhibit A
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT
After receiving, reviewing, and considering all the information in the administrative record for
Environmental Assessment (EA) No. 1135, including, without limitation, the factual information
and conclusions set forth in this Resolution and its attachment, the City Council finds, determines,
and declares as follows:
I. FINDINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA.
Pursuant to Section 15090 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City Council finds that:
1. The Final Environmental Impact Report(FEIR) has been completed in compliance
with CEQA;
2. The FEIR was presented to the City Council and the Council reviewed and
considered the information contained in the FEIR before approving the Project;
and
3. The FEIR reflects the City Council's independent judgment and analysis.
II. FINDINGS REGARDING THE PROJECT'S POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS.
A. Environmental Effects with No Irnvacts.
The Initial Study for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project, dated September 2016,
concluded that the Project had no potential to result in significant impacts in several areas.
Having reviewed and considered the entire administrative record of proceedings, the City
Council finds that substantial evidence in the record supports the conclusion that the
Project has no potential to result in significant environmental impacts in the following
areas.
1. Aesthetics (Scenic Vistas; Scenic Resources).
2. Agriculture and Forest Resources.
3. Biological Resources (Riparian Habitat; Federally Protected Wetlands; Movement
of Species; Conflict with Local Policies or Ordinances Protecting Biological
Resources; and Conflict with an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan or Other Plan).
4. Geology and Soils (Rupture of Earthquake Fault; Landslides; and Septic Tanks).
5. Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Safety Hazard from a Private Airstrip; and
Exposure of People or Structures to Wildland Fires).
6. Hydrology and Water Quality (Place Housing or Structures Within a 100-Year
Flood Hazard; Expose People or Structures to a Significant Risk Involving
Flooding).
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7. Land Use and Planning (Physically Divide an Established Community; Conflict
With a Habitat Conservation Plan or Natural Community Conservation Plan).
8. Mineral Resources.
9. Noise (Excessive Noise Levels in the Vicinity of a Private Airstrip).
10. Population and Housing (Displace Substantial Numbers of People or Existing
Housing).
B. Impacts Identified as Less Than Siqnificant.
The Initial Study concluded that the Project's potential for environmental effects in several
areas would be less than significant. Having reviewed and considered the entire
administrative record of proceedings, the City Council finds that substantial evidence in
the record supports the conclusion that the Project will have less than significant
environmental impacts in the following areas:
1. Aesthetics (Visual Character/Quality; Light and Glare)
2. Air Quality (Objectionable Odors)
3. Biological Resources (Candidate, Sensitive or Special Status Species).
4. Cultural Resources (Historical, Archaeological and Paleontological Resources;
Disturbance of Human Remains).
5. Geology and Soils (Strong Seismic Ground Shaking; Seismic-Related Ground
Failure; Substantial Soil Erosion; Unstable Geologic Unit; Expansive Soils).
6. Hazards and Hazardous Materials (Safety Hazard within an Airport Land Use Plan
or Within Two Miles of a Public or Public Use Airport).
7. Hydrology and Water Quality (Inundation by Seiche, Tsunami, or Mudflow)
8. Noise (Excessive Noise Levels for a Project Located Within an Airport Land Use
Plan, or Within Two Miles of a Public or Public Use Airport).
9. Public Services (Library Facilities)
10. Transportation/Traffic (Change in Air Traffic Patterns; Increased Hazards Due to
Design Feature or Incompatible Use).
C. Impacts Identified as Potentially Siqnificant in the Initial Studv But Which Did
Not Exceed Siqnificance Thresholds in the DEIR.
The following environmental effects were identified as Potentially Significant in the Initial
Study. However, after further analysis, it was determined that the effects would not be
significant, since they would not exceed thresholds of significance and no mitigation is
required. Consequently, the City Council finds, based on the evidence in the record as a
whole, that the Project will have less than significant environmental impacts in the
following areas:
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1. Air Quality
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) Air Qualitv Standards — Lona-Term. Project operations will not violate an
air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air
quality violation. The Project's total unmitigated operational (mobile, area,
and energy source) emissions will not exceed SCAQMD thresholds.
Further, the Project will be required to comply with EI Segundo Municipal
Code (ESMC) Chapter 15-16 and the proposed Lakes Specific Plan sets
forth goals and objectives for sustainability practices that will further reduce
area and mobile source emissions, such as using sustainable building
materials, water conservation, energy efficient lighting, reclaimed
landscape water, and bicycle parking. Consequently, the Project's long-
term impacts on air quality will be less than significant.
(2) Localized Emissions. The Project will not result in significant localized
emissions impacts or expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations. The Project's unmitigated on-site construction emissions
will not exceed the localized significance thresholds (LSTs); therefore, the
Project's construction-related localized significance impacts will be less
than significant. Additionally, the Project's unmitigated operational area
source emissions will be negligible and will not exceed the LSTs for
Sensitive Receptor Area (SRA) 3. Therefore, the Project's operational
localized significance impacts for Project operations will be less than
significant.
(3) Cumulative Impacts. The proposed Project, combined with other related
cumulative projects, will not result in significant air pollutant emission
impacts. The proposed Project will not result in long-term air quality
impacts, as emissions will not exceed applicable operational thresholds.
Development associated with the proposed Project will be consistent with
what is anticipated in the General Plan. Additionally, adherence to
SCAQMD rules and regulations will alleviate potential impacts related to
cumulative conditions on a project-by-project basis. Emission reduction
technology, strategies, and plans are constantly being developed. As a
result, the proposed Project will not contribute a cumulatively considerable
net increase of any nonattainment criteria pollutant. Therefore, cumulative
operational impacts associated with Project implementation will be less
than significant.
b) Finding:
Based on the whole of the administrative record, the City Council finds that the
Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, on
long-term air quality standards or on localized emissions. Consequently, no
mitigation is required.
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2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions resulting from
the Project will not have a significant impact on global climate change. The
total amount of Project-related "business as usual" GHG emissions from
direct and indirect sources combined will total 1,683.19 MTCO2eq/year,
which is below the 3,000 MTCO2eq/year threshold. Therefore, the
proposed Project will result in a less than significant impact with regards to
GHG emissions.
(2) Compliance with AoNicadle Plan/Poiicv/Regulation. The proposed Project
will be consistent with the City of EI Segundo's EECAP, which is the
applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing
the emissions of GHGs. In addition, the Project will incorporate design
features that will reduce GHG emissions. The Project will not conflict with
or impede implementation of reduction goals identified in AB 32 and other
strategies to help reduce GHG emissions. Therefore, the Project will not
conflict with an applicable GHG reduction plan, policy, or regulation.
Impacts will be less than significant in this regard.
(3) Cumulative lmpacts. The additive effect of the Project's GHG emissions
will not result in a reasonably foreseeable cumulatively considerable
contribution to global climate change. In addition, the Project, as well as
other cumulative related projects, will be subject to all applicable regulatory
requirements, which will further reduce GHG emissions. As stated in the
FEIR, the Project will not result in a significant impact regarding GHG
emissions, as the Project will result in 1,683.19 MTCO2eq/year under
buildout "business as usual" conditions. Therefore, Project related GHG
impacts were determined to be less than significant as they were below the
3,000 MTCO2eq threshold. Therefore, the Project's cumulative GHG
emissions will be considered less than significant.
b) Finding;
Based on the whole of the administrative record, the City Council finds that the
Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, with
respect to greenhouse gas emissions thresholds or consistency with applicable
greenhouse gas plans, policies or regulations. Consequently, no mitigation is
required.
3. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) Operations. Project operations will not create a significant hazard to the
public or environment through the handling, storage, and/or use of
hazardous materials, as well as accident conditions involving the release
of hazardous materials. Due to the nature of the proposed land uses, the
Project is not anticipated to involve facilities or activities that would produce
or use substantial quantities of hazardous materials or require the routine
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transport of hazardous materials to and from the site that may adversely
affect the public or the environment. Long-term operation of the proposed
facilities will be subject to applicable federal, State, and local regulations
intended to manage the transport, use, storage, manufacture, and disposal
of hazardous materials to ensure that these materials do not adversely
impact the public or the environment. Project conformance with such
standard regulations will ensure impacts remain less than significant.
(2) Emit or Handle Hazardous Materials Near a School. The closest school to
the Project site is Wondertree Kids, located 0.25-mile southeast from the
Project site. However, Project operations will not involve the use of
hazardous materials or substances, and thus will not emit hazardous
emissions. Additionally, buffers in the form of roadways and intervening
structures will separate the proposed commercial uses from the existing
school. Compliance with measures established by Federal, State and local
regulatory agencies is considered adequate to offset any potential impacts
related to the use, handling, or storage of hazardous.
(3) Hazardous Materials Reoulatory Site. A Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment was conducted to identify, to the extent feasible, recognized
environmental conditions ("RECs") at the Property. As part of the Phase I
ESA, a regulatory agency database (federal, state, and tribal
environmental records) search report was obtained from Environmental
Data Resources Inc. (EDR), a third-party environmental database search
firm. The Property (Project site) was not identified in the environmental
database report.
(4) Emernencv Response or Evaluation Plan. The Specific Plan area will
continue to be accessed via two existing driveways along Sepulveda
Boulevard and Hughes Way. No modifications to the existing driveways,
and no new curb cuts.are proposed as part of the project. Therefore, the
Project site will remain accessible to emergency vehicles during both
Project construction and operations. The Project has been review by the
EI Segundo Fire Department (ESFD) and teh ESFD has verified that
adequate emergency vehicle access is provided. Additionally, evacuation
plans and procedures are incorporated into building and site design per
ESFD regulations. Therefore, given the nature and scope of the proposed
improvements, Project implementation will not impair implementation of or
physically interfere with the City's Emergency Operations Plan, evacuation
plan, or site access by emergency personnel, and for that reason, impacts
will be less than significant impact.
(5) Cumulative Impacts. As concluded in the FEIR, the Project's potential
impacts through accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials will be reduced to less than significant levels with implementation
of the recommended mitigation and compliance with applicable regulatory
requirements. Therefore, the Project's incremental effects involving
potential RECs and ACMs/LBPs in structures are not cumulatively
considerable. Potential hazardous conditions adjacent to the Project site
will be addressed in accordance with the respective applicable regulations,
laws, programs, and policies. As a result, the Project will not be expected
to contribute to new cumulative adverse impacts as a result of Project
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implementation. With implementation of the specified mitigation measure,
the Project will not result in cumulatively considerable impacts concerning
hazards and hazardous materials.
b) finding:
Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
Project will not result in significant impacts with respect to the handling, storage,
and/or use of hazardous materials during project operations and will not result in
cumulatively considerable impacts with respect to hazards and hazardous
materials. Consequently, no mitigation is required.
4. Hvdroloov and Water Qualitv
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) Water Qualitv — Short-Term. The Project applicant will be required to
prepare and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) pursuant to the California Construction General Permit (CGP).
The SWPPP establishes procedures, including Best Management
Practices (BMPs), to control common pollutants such as suspended soil
in storm water runoff from leaving the Project area and negatively affecting
downstream water bodies. The SWPPP will include an Erosion Control
Plan and will identify appropriate BMPs to reduce potential degradation of
storm water quality. Further, the Project will also be subject to ESMC
Chapter 5-4-9 and will be subject to inspection by the City's Department
of Public Works. With implementation of the NPDES and ESMC
requirements, the Project's construction activities will have a less than
significant impact on surface water quality and will not significantly impact
the beneficial uses of receiving waters. Consequently, short-term water
quality impacts will be less than significant.
(2) Lona-Term Qoerations. As indicated in the FEIR, the Project will be
required to install an underground storage system, which will reduce the
unmitigated 25-year flow rate of 18.19 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 6.0
cfs, reducing the discharge to below the existing condition of 7.80 cfs. To
ensure that discharge rates with Project implementation remain below that
of existing conditions, prior to,issuance of a grading permit, the project
applicant will be required to provide detailed calculations and design
drawings demonstrating the detention/infiltration system adequately
mitigates the 25-year storm event.
The percentage of impervious area for the Project site will increase from
11.7 percent to 37.0 percent. Although the Project would increase the 25-
year peak flow for the Project site beyond existing conditions, an
underground infiltration/detention system will be constructed to detain the
storm water so that the peak flow rate from the completed Project will not
exceed the existing condition peak flow rate, consistent with reduced flow
discharge and SUSMP storage requirements. With implementation of the
underground storage system the 25-year flow rate of 22.90 cfs will be
reduced to 10.50 cfs, which will reduce the discharge to below the 10.72
cfs required. Thus, the peak flow rate from the completed Project site will
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not exceed the existing condition peak flow rate and impacts would be less
than significant in this regard.
The Project will be required to implement post-construction controls in
order to mitigate storm water pollution. Specifically, the MS4 Permit
requires each permittee to implement a Planning and Land Development
Program for all Redevelopment projects before issuance of a grading
permit. The Project will be required to control pollutants, pollutant loads,
and runoff volume from the site by minimizing the impervious surface area
and controlling runoff from impervious surfaces through infiltration, bio-
retention, and/or rainfall harvest and use.
The proposed detention/infiltration system will be designed to allow the
lower portion of the detention/infiltration system to provide the required
storm water quality design volume (SWQDV) and the upper portion for
detention to control the peak outflow. The SWQDV will infiltrate into the
ground and the detention volume will ultimately discharge through the
existing 48-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) to the regional retention
basin and infiltrate into the ground within the retention basin. The re-
contoured areas in the golf course will be covered with vegetation. The
vegetation will function as vegetated buffers to slow down runoff velocity,
allow sediment and pollutants to settle, and provide infiltration into the
underlying soils.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a SUSMP, or functional equivalent,
must be prepared, including BMPs, in accordance with the latest EI
Segundo SUSMP, or functional equivalent template. The proposed
detention/infiltration system will be included in the Construction Drawings
to mitigate impacts of changes in imperviousness, as identified in the Final
Hydrology Study and LID. The LID identifies source control, site design,
and treatment BMPs that will also be required as part of the Project.
As part of the City's discretionary review process, the Project Applicant
will also be required to prepare a Construction Level Hydrology and
Hydraulics Study for review and approval by the Director of Public Works
and Building Official, prior to issuance of a grading permit. The study will
ensure that all drainage improvements and measures implemented for
storm water quality control purposes meet local and county design
requirements and standard engineering practices for the region, including
those identified in the Los Angeles County Manual. Compliance with the
NPDES and ESMC requirements will further ensure that potential impacts
to long-term water quality will be less than significant.
(3) Groundwater. With development of the site as proposed, the site's
pervious area is expected to decrease from 24.02 acres to 17.15 acres
with Project implementation, or by approximately 6.87 acres. Although the
Project site is not located within a groundwater recharge area, existing
pervious areas provide approximately 70,632 cubic feet (cf) of maximum
available storm water for groundwater recharge. Development as
proposed would reduce the maximum availability of storm water for
groundwater recharge to approximately 50,422 cf, a reduction of 20,209
cf. As discussed in the FEIR, the proposed underground infiltration
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system will provide a volume of 27,242 cf for the groundwater supply. For
proposed impervious areas, storm water will be conveyed to a proposed
underground detention/infiltration system. The proposed onsite
detention/infiltration system will be designed to allow the lower portion of
the detention/infiltration system to provide the required SWQDV, and the
upper portion (for detention) to control the peak outflow. The proposed
underground infiltration system will provide a volume of 27,242 cf for the
groundwater supply. The SWQDV will infiltrate into the ground and the
detention volume will ultimately discharge through the existing 48-inch
RCP to the regional retention basin, ultimately infiltrating the ground
surface within the retention basin. Thus, the Project will not substantially
interfere with groundwater recharge and impacts would be less than
significant.
Although,the City of EI Segundo maintains rights to 953 acre-feet of water
per year from West Basin, the City does not use groundwater as a potable
water source. Instead, the City leases its yearly water rights to the City of
Manhattan Beach. According to the 2015 UWMP, the City does not
anticipate using groundwater to meet future water demands due to water
quality issues associated with seawater intrusion, and would only rely on
purchased or imported water or recycled water to meet future demands.
Therefore, the Project will not deplete groundwater supplies or
substantially interfere with groundwater recharge such that there will be a
net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table
level. Impacts will be less than significant in this regard.
(4) Cumulative Impacts. Cumulative projects would have the potential to
affect water quality at their respective sites during the construction phase
and long-term operations. As concluded in the FEIR, Project development
would result in increased potential for short- and long-term operational
water quality impacts in the area. Therefore, the Project's incremental
effects to water quality are cumulatively considerable. However, the
Project together with all other past, present and probable future
development projects (cumulative projects) are required to comply with
the NPDES requirements and to implement a SWPPP with specific BMPs
during construction activities. Additionally, the Project and cumulative
projects must adhere to NPDES requirements and implement a SUSMP
with specific BMPs for post-construction conditions. Each project would
also be required to comply with existing water quality standards at the time
of development review and include BMPs, as necessary. Therefore, with
implementation of the NPDES and ESMC requirements, the combined
cumulative short- and long-term impacts on surface water quality
associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the
cumulative projects will be less than significant.
Implementation of the cumulative projects would result in changes to
drainage patterns and amounts of impervious surfaces on each respective
development site. Higher flows resulting from cumulative development
projects would contribute storm water flows to the local and regional
drainage facilities, which would result in drainage and runoff impacts.
Additionally, runoff from some of the cumulative projects could drain into
the conveyance systems used by the Project. As concluded in the FEIR,
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Project implementation will result in changes in impervious surfaces,
however, proposed drainage improvements will ensure that proposed
condition flows are equal to or less than existing runoff conditions.
Therefore, the Project's incremental effects to drainage are not
cumulatively considerable. Future development will be required to
account for higher flows within the drainage area on a project-by-project
basis. Each cumulative project would be required to submit individual
analyses to their respective jurisdictions for review and approval prior to
issuance of grading or building permits. Each analysis must indicate how
peak flows generated from each related project will be accommodated by
the existing and/or proposed storm drainage facilities. Therefore, the
combined cumulative drainage and runoff impacts associated with the
Project's incremental effects and those of the cumulative projects would
be less than significant.
As concluded in the FEIR, the Project will not deplete groundwater
supplies, since the City does not use groundwater as a potable water
source. Although the Project will reduce pervious area, the proposed
detention/infiltration system would provide for groundwater recharge from
Project site storm water. Therefore, Project implementation will not
substantially interfere with groundwater recharge. The Project's
incremental effects to groundwater supplies and recharge are not
cumulatively considerable. Moreover, cumulative projects will not
interfere with groundwater recharge, since they are not located within a
groundwater recharge area. Although development of the cumulative
projects could result in an overall increase in impervious surfaces, many
of the projects involve redevelopment and not new development on vacant
lands, particularly due to the urbanized nature of the City and its
surroundings. Cumulative projects will not deplete groundwater supplies,
as the City does not use groundwater as a potable water source.
Therefore, cumulative impacts to groundwater supplies would be less than
significant.
b) F=ndin :
Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
Project will not result in significant impacts with respect to short-term (construction)
water quality, long-term operational, groundwater, and cumulative hydrology and
water quality impacts. Consequently, no mitigation is required.
5. Land Use and Planninq
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) SCAG's 2016 PTP/SCS Goals and Ador)ted Growth Forecasts. The
Project will be consistent with SCAG's 2016 RTP/SCS Goals and growth
forecasts, resulting in a less than significant impact in this regard.
(2) EI Segundo General Plan. Pursuant to California Law, The Lakes Specific
Plan must be consistent with the EI Segundo General Plan. To ensure
consistency between the proposed Specific Plan and the General Plan, the
General Plan Land Use Element is being amended concurrently with the
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adoption of the The Lakes Specific Plan. More specifically, the General
Plan and General Plan Map are being amended via GPA 16-01 to change
the land use designation for the 26.54-acre Specific Plan area from"Parks"
to "The Lakes Specific Plan." The Specific Plan will also establish a link
between the General Plan implementing policies (i.e., strategies) and the
development proposed.
As demonstrated in the FEIR, the Project is compatible with, and will not
frustrate, the goals and policies of the General Plan. Therefore, the Project
is consistent with the General Plan and will result in a less than significant
impact regarding potential conflict with the General Plan. All future
development plans or agreements, and any other development approvals
will be subject to compliance with The Lakes Specific Plan. Compliance
with The Lakes Specific Plan will be verified through the City's established
development review process. Because all future development within the
Specific Plan area must comply with the Specific Plan, which complies with
the General Plan,the development will necessarily comply with the General
Plan.
(3) EI Seaundo Municipal Code. To ensure consistency between the Specific
Plan and the ESMC, the Project includes a Zone Change (No. ZC 16-01)
and Zoning Map Change to rezone the 26.54-acre proposed Specific Plan
area as follows: 16.06 acres from "O-S Zone"to"The Lakes Specific Plan"
(Public Recreation/Open Space [PR/OS]); and 10.49 acres from "O-S
Zone" to "The Lakes Specific Plan" (Commercial Recreation/Open Space
[CR/OS]).
The City's Zoning Map and zoning text are being concurrently with the
adoption of the The Lakes Specific Plan. The Zone Change will establish
the Specific Plan area pursuant to the Specific Plan's proposed Land Use
Plan. The Zone Text Amendment will amend ESMC §15-3-2, Specific Plan
Zones,to add The Lakes Specific Plan and will establish the Specific Plan's
purpose, development standards, design guidelines, and administrative
provisions.
All development within the Specific Plan area will be subject to compliance
with the Specific Plan in order regulate and restrict the uses of lands and
buildings; square footage, height and bulk of buildings; and, yards and
other open spaces. Compliance with the Specific Plan will be verified
through the City's established development review process. Because all
future actions and improvements must comply with The Lakes Specific
Plan, once approved, they will comply with the ESMC.
The Project includes features that encourage and accommodate the use of
transit, pedestrian, and bicycle commuting as alternatives to single
occupant motor vehicle trips. The Project has been reviewed by the City
for compliance with ESMC Chapter 15-16, and compliance will be verified
before the City issues a Grading Permit. The Project has provided
applicable TDM and trip reduction measures. Therefore, the Project will be
in compliance with ESMC Chapter 15-16 requirements and a less than
significant impact will result in this regard.
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(4) Cumulative lmoacts. As proposed, the cumulative projects considered
would be evaluated on a project-by-project basis, as they are implemented
within the City of EI Segundo and the other cities/communities. Each
cumulative project would undergo a similar plan review process as the
proposed Project to determine potential land use planning policy and
regulation conflicts. Each cumulative project would be analyzed
independently and within the context of their respective land use and
regulatory settings. As part of the review process, each project would be
required to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the applicable
land use designation(s) and zoning district(s). It is assumed that
cumulative development would progress in accordance with the General
Plan and municipal code of the respective jurisdictions. Each cumulative
project would be analyzed to ensure that the goals, objectives, and policies
of the respective general plans, and regulations and guidelines of the
respective municipal codes are consistently upheld. Moreover, as
concluded in the FEIR, the Project is consistent with the 2016 RTP/SCS
goals and growth forecasts, and the EI Segundo General Plan and ESMC,
and therefore,would not contribute cumulatively to a conflict with applicable
land use plans, policies, or regulations when considered with other
cumulative projects. For these reasons, the combined cumulative land
use/planning impacts associated with the Project's incremental effects and
those of the cumulative projects will be less than significant.
b) Finding:
Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, with
respect to land use and planning. Consequently, no mitigation is required.
6., Noise
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) Vibration. Vibration velocities from typical heavy construction equipment
operations that will be used during Project construction range from 0.003
to 0.644 inch-per-second PPV at 25 feet from the activity source. The
structures located nearest any proposed construction activity area (e.g.,
the southern extent of Topgolf development site) involve a light industrial
land use (West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD) Edward C. Little
Water Recycling Facility (ECLWRF)) located approximately 75 feet to the
south. Project-related ground-borne vibration will be generated primarily
during site clearing and grading activities on-site and by off-site haul-truck
travel. At 75 feet from the activity source, vibration velocities range from
0.001 to 0.124 inch-per-second PPV. Additionally, the closest sensitive
receptor to the Project site (Oceanside Christian Fellowship) is located
approximately 2,150 feet to the east and vibratory levels will be below the
0.2 inch-per-second PPV significance threshold at the nearest structure
and sensitive receptors. Thus, vibration impacts associated with Project
construction will be less than significant.
(2) Lonq-Term Operational Noise. As indicated in the FEIR, the maximum
traffic noise level increase caused by the Project will be 2.9 dBA and would
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occur along the Project Site Access, east of Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1).
Noise levels under future with Project conditions are expected to exceed
the City's allowable maximum exterior noise standard of 65 dBA along
three roadway segments. However , when compared to future without
Project conditions, no increase in traffic noise levels would occur at these
three segments under future with Project conditions. Therefore, as both
significance criteria (increase of 3.0 dBA or more and exceedance of the
City's 65 dBA noise standard) are not met, Project operational traffic
volumes will not significantly contribute to existing traffic noise in the area.
Project-related future traffic noise impacts along these roadway segments
will be less than significant.
(3) Lona-Terre Stationary Noise. The nearest sensitive receptors that will be
subject to noise generated from delivery trucks on the Project site are
Oceanside Christian Fellowship Church (located approximately 2,150 feet
to the east) and single-family residences (located approximately 2,325 feet
to the southwest). At these distances, these receptors will be subject to
noise levels of 42.3 dBA and 41.7 dBA, respectively. These projected
noise levels are within the City's allowable exterior noise level thresholds
(75 dBA for churches and 65 dBA for single-family residences).
Additionally, noise from occasional truck deliveries currently exist on the
Project site associated with the existing golf course facilities. As such,
these sensitive receptors will not be directly exposed to excessive noise
levels from delivery trucks associated with the Project. Impacts will be less
than significant in this regard.
Future uses within the Project area would use heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning units (HVAC). HVAC systems typically result in noise levels
that average between 40 and 50 dBA Leq at 50 feet from the equipment.
As the nearest sensitive receptor (Oceanside Christian Fellowship) is
located approximately 2,150 feet east of the Project site's eastern
boundary, and are further from the closest potential location of the HVAC
equipment, potential noise levels would be well below the City's limits of 75
dBA for churches. Further, the Metro Green Line railway and Raytheon
Space and Airborne Systems are located between the Project site and the
nearest sensitive receptor (Oceanside Christian Fellowship Church)
located to the east. As such, the Green Line and Raytheon will buffer the
Project's mechanical equipment from the church. Therefore, impacts will
be less than significant in this regard.
The facility will also include an approximately 3,000 square foot outdoor
terrace on the third floor that provides entertainment involving live music
from a band or disc jockey (DJ). All DJ's and bands will be required to
connect to the facility's in-house sound system and speakers, allowing the
ability to control the volume and other sound levels. All overhead speakers
would be oriented inward and down to the facility's floors. Previous noise
assessments conducted at Topgolf facilities provided measured sound
levels resulting from typical weekend activities. The surveys consisted of
both short and long-term sound level measurements collected at 17
locations in and around the Gilbert Topgolf facility. It was determined that
predicted Topgolf noise levels ranged from 27 dBA to 47 dBA at the nearest
sensitive receptors (interior of library and school classrooms and
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residences located 400 to 580 feet away from the Gilbert Topgolf facility)
and the Gilbert Topgolf Project-related increase(Project noise levels added
to the existing baseline noise levels) in ambient noise levels would be zero
dB. The nearest sensitive receptor(Oceanside Christian Fellowship)to the
Project site is located approximately 2,150 feet east of the Project site's
eastern boundary. Given that point sources of noise emissions are
atmospherically attenuated by a factor of 6 dBA per doubling of distance,
noise levels would be approximately 36 dBA at the Church. As the
proposed Project is expected to result in similar noise impacts associated
with the Gilbert Topgolf facility operations, a less than significant impact will
occur in this regard.
As under existing conditions, outdoor dining and weekly and monthly
events, as well as occasional special events would continue to occur with
implementation of the Project. Noise generated by groups of people (i.e.,
crowds) is dependent on several factors including vocal effort,
impulsiveness, and the random orientation of the crowd members. Crowd
noise is estimated at 60 dBA at one meter (3.28 feet) away for raised
normal speaking. This noise level would have a +5 dBA adjustment for the
impulsiveness of the noise source, and a-3 dBA adjustment for the random
orientation of the crowd members. Therefore, crowd noise would be
approximately 62 dBA at one meter from the source (i.e., the outdoor patio
area and events). Noise has a decay rate due to distance attenuation,
which is calculated based on the Inverse Square Law. Based upon the
Inverse Square Law, sound levels decrease by 6 dBA for each doubling of
distance from the source. As a result, crowd noise would be 56.0 dBA at
6.56 feet and 52.3 dBA at 10 feet. As the nearest receptors are
approximately 3,000 feet to the southwest of the proposed outdoor patio,
noise levels would be well below the City's noise standards, and/or the
ambient noise levels in the area immediately surrounding the Project site
of 66.3 dBA (along the south central portion of the Project site). Therefore,
impacts will be less than significant in this regard.
The project proposes to expand the existing surface parking areas to
accommodate a total of 523 spaces. The closest sensitive receptors to the
parking areas would be approximately 2,325 feet to the southwest.
Additionally, parking lot noise currently exists at the Project site from
current golf course and recreational uses. Further, commercial and
manufacturing uses will be located between the parking areas and
sensitive receptors. As the noise generated in the parking areas would be
at a distance of approximately 2,325 feet from the closest sensitive
receptors, noise associated with parking activities will not exceed the City's
exterior standard of 65 dBA for single-family residential uses. As such,
impacts will be less than significant in this regard.
(4) Lono-Term CLJmUlative Noise. Although related cumulative projects have
been identified within the study area, the noise generated by stationary
equipment on-site cannot be quantified given the conceptual nature of each
development and since speculation would be involved. Each cumulative
project would require separate discretionary approval and CEQA
assessment, which would address potential noise impacts and identify
necessary attenuation measures, where appropriate. The Project will not
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result in stationary long-term equipment that would significantly affect
surrounding sensitive receptors. Thus, the Project and identified
cumulative projects are not anticipated to result in a significant cumulative
impact. Less than significant impacts will occur in this regard.
A significant impact would result only if both the combined and incremental
effects criteria have been met for long-term cumulative mobile noise. Noise
levels along EI Segundo Boulevard between SR-1 and Continental
Boulevard roadways would range from 55.7 dBA to 69.7 dBA, which are
within the City's land use compatibility criteria for the land uses along the
roadways. Therefore, a significant impact regarding combined effects will
not occur in this regard. The roadway segment along the Project Site
Access, east of Sepulveda Boulevard, is expected to have an incremental
noise level increase of 2.9 dBA, which is over the 1.0 dBA criteria.
However, the combined noise level increase would be 2.9, which is below
3.0 dBA threshold of perception. The resultant noise level is expected be
54.0 dBA, which is within the City's noise standard for land uses along this
roadway segment. As also indicated in the FEIR, the resultant noise level
for the roadway segment of Manhattan Boulevard (east of SR-1) is
expected be 65.5 dBA, which exceeds the 65 dBA noise standard.
However, there would be no incremental increase in vehicular noise levels
along this segment and the 1.0 dBA criteria would not be exceeded.
Additionally, the combined noise level increase would be 0.6 dBA, which is
below the 3.0 dBA threshold of perception. Therefore, no significant mobile
noise impacts will occur on study area roadway segments, as mobile noise
levels will not exceed either the combined or incremental effects criteria,
and will comply with the City's noise standards.
b) Finding:
Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
Project will not result in significant impacts with respect to vibration, long-term
mobile noise, long-term stationary noise, and cumulative long-term noise impacts.
Consequently, no mitigation is required.
7. Population and Housing
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) Displacement of Housing and/or People. No housing units currently exist
on the Project site. Therefore, Project implementation will not displace
housing or people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere.
b) Finding:
Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, with
respect to population and housing. Consequently, no mitigation is required.
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8. Public Services and Recreation
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) Fire. Police, Schools, and Parks/Recreation. The Project will create an
increase in demand for fire and police protection services, as well as for
schools and parks. Payment of the mitigation fees set forth in EI Segundo
Municipal Code (ESMC) Chapter 15-57A will ensure that the Project result
in less than significant impacts related to fire and police protection services.
Project implementation will generate indirect student population growth in
the Wiseburn School District (WSD). However, the Project will not warrant
construction of new or physically altered school facilities. Therefore, the
Project will not result in substantial environmental impacts in this regard.
WSD charges developer fees for residential and commercial development
for the purpose of funding the construction or reconstruction of school
facilities. This mitigation fee will be imposed on the Project and will reduce
potential impacts to a less than significant level.
The proposed development includes replacing the existing driving range
with a three-story approximately 67,170 gross square-foot Topgolf
commercial recreation and ,entertainment facility. To accommodate the
Topgolf facility, the proposed Project includes modifying the fairways and
layouts of three holes at the existing golf course. The modified 9-hole
public golf course and associated clubhouse amenities will continue to
operate. The 3.58 acre SCE easement will continue to be developed as
the eastern portion of the nine-hole golf course. Additional modifications
include installing new lighting and screening poles, and replacing existing
net poles and driving range grass with high density fiber turf. Although the
26.54 Project site will provide both public recreation and commercial
recreation facilities, it will continue to contribute to the City's overall open
space and recreational facilities acreage of 213.46 acres, as the City
considers both public and private space to meet its parkland to population
requirements.
Project implementation will not involve residential development, thus,
would not induce substantial population growth through new residential
development. Therefore,the Project will not generate a significant demand
for park facilities or increase the use of existing recreational facilities
through new residential development. The Project will continue to provide
a 9-hole public golf course, as well as a commercial recreation and
entertainment facility. Moreover, in compliance with ESMC Chapter 15-
27A, mitigation fees will be imposed which would minimize, to the greatest
extent practicable, the new development's impact on the City's existing
parks and recreational facilities. ESMC Chapter 15-27A fees will be
imposed by the City to finance public facilities attributable to new
development, including parks/open space and recreation facilities and
public use (community centers) facilities. Therefore, the Project will not
result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the need for
new or physically altered park or recreational facilities.
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(2) Cumulative Irmacts. The Project will result in increased demands on the
City's fire and police protection services, and parks/recreational services
and facilities. However, the Project is subject to compliance with ESMC
Chapter 15-27A through which the City imposes development impact fees
to finance public facilities attributable to new development, including fire
suppression and law enforcement facilities, vehicles, and equipment, and
parks/open space and recreation facilities and public use (community
centers)facilities. Therefore, because the Project is required to pay ESMC
Chapter 15-27A mitigation fees, which are designed to alleviate cumulative
impacts to the City, the Project's incremental effects to fire and police
protection services, and parks/recreational services and facilities are not
cumulatively considerable. Further, although cumulative development
would similarly result in increased demands on existing fire and police
protection services, and parks/recreational services and facilities, each
cumulative project would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by various
City departments for compliance with minimum standards. Additionally,
each cumulative project would be subject to compliance with ESMC
Chapter 15-27A and payment of development impact fees to finance public
facilities attributable to the new development, including fire suppression
and law enforcement facilities, vehicles, and equipment, and parks/open
space and recreation facilities and public use(community centers)facilities.
Such fees would minimize, to the greatest extent practicable, the
cumulative development's impact on the EI Segundo's public services and
public facilities. Thus, cumulative development projects would pay their fair
share of the costs of providing such public services and public facilities.
Therefore, the combined cumulative impacts to fire and police protection
services, and parks/recreational services and facilities associated with the
Project's incremental effects and those,of the cumulative projects would be
less than significant.
The Project could indirectly generate student population growth in the
WSD. However, the Project is subject to compliance with Education Code
§§ 17620, et seq., which allows school districts to collect impact fees from
developers of new commercial/industrial building space. Therefore,
because the Project is required to pay developer impacts fees, which are
deemed to be full mitigation, the Project's incremental effects to school
facilities are not cumulatively considerable. Further, although cumulative
development would similarly generate student population growth in the
WSD, each cumulative Project would be subject to compliance with
Education Code § 17620 and payment of development impact fees to
school districts. Therefore, the combined cumulative impacts to school
districts associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the
cumulative projects would be less than significant.
b) Finding:
Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, with
respect to public services and parks/recreation. Consequently, no mitigation is
required.
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9. Transportation and Traffic
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) Intersection Level of Service (Including Cumulative irnpacts).
Forecast Near-Term With Project Conditions
With the addition of Project-generated trips, the study intersections are
forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS (LOS D or better)
according to agency performance criteria for forecast near-term with
Project conditions, except the following:
• Intersection 16 - Douglas Road/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday
PM peak hour only);
• Intersection 17 - Aviation Boulevard/EI Segundo Boulevard
(weekday PM peak hour only);
Intersection 18 - Isis Avenue/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM
peak hour only); and
• Intersection 21 - La Cienega Boulevard/EI Segundo Boulevard
(weekday PM peak hour only).
As demonstrated in the FEIR, the addition of Project-generated trips will
not result in a significant traffic impact at the Local Agency study
intersections based on agency-established thresholds of significance for
forecast near-term with Project conditions. Therefore, no mitigation is
required.
With the addition of Project-generated trips, the State Highway study
intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS
(LOS C or better) according to Caltrans performance criteria for forecast
near-term with Project conditions with the exception of the following study
intersections:
• Intersection 1 -Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/EI Segundo Boulevard
(weekday PM peak hour only);
■ Intersection 4 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Rosecrans Avenue
(weekday PM peak hour only);
• Intersection 7-Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Marine Way(weekday
PM peak hour only); and
• Intersection 9 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Manhattan Beach
Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only).
As demonstrated in the FEIR, based on agency-established thresholds of
significance, the Project will not result in a significant traffic impact on any
State Highway study intersections for the forecast near-term with Project
conditions. Therefore, no mitigation is required.
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Forecast Long-Range (Cumulative) Without Project Conditions
With the addition of Project-generated trips, the Local Agency study
intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS
(LOS D or better) according to agency performance criteria for forecast
long-range with Project conditions with the exception of the following study
intersections:
• Intersection 15 - Nash Street/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM
peak hour only);
• Intersection 16 - Douglas Road/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday
PM peak hour only;
• Intersection 17 - Aviation Boulevard/EI Segundo Boulevard
(weekday PM peak hour only;
• Intersection 18 - Isis Avenue/EI Segundo Boulevard (weekday PM
peak hour only; and
• Intersection 21 - La Cienega Boulevard/EI Segundo Boulevard
(weekday PM peak hour only.
With the addition of Project-generated trips, the State Highway study
intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS
(LOS C or better) according to Caltrans performance criteria for forecast
long-range with Project conditions, except the following:
• Intersection 1 -Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/EI Segundo Boulevard
(both weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day peak hour);
• Intersection 4 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Rosecrans Avenue
(both weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day peak hour);
■ Intersection 5 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/33rd Street (both
weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day peak hour);
Intersection 6 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/30th Street (weekday
PM peak hour only);
• Intersection 7 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Marine Way (both
weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day peak hour);
• Intersection 9 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Manhattan Beach
Boulevard (both weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day
peak hour);
• Intersection 13 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Artesia Boulevard
(both weekday PM peak hour and weekend mid-day peak hour);
Intersection 19 - 1-405 Southbound Ramps/EI Segundo Boulevard
(weekday PM peak hour only); and
• Intersection 22 - 1-405 Northbound Ramps/EI Segundo Boulevard
(weekday PM peak hour only.
As demonstrated in the FEIR, based on the thresholds of significance, the
Project is forecast to result in no significant traffic impacts at the State
Highway study intersections for forecast long-range with Project conditions.
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(2) Compliance with Congestion Management Proaram (CMP).
Forecast Near-Term With Project Conditions
With the addition of Project-generated trips, the CMP study intersections
are forecast to operate at an acceptable LOS (LOS F) according to CMP
performance criteria for forecast near-term with Project conditions, except
the following:
• Intersection 1 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1) / EI Segundo
Boulevard (weekday PM peak hour only); and
• Intersection 4 - Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1) / Rosecrans Avenue
(weekday PM peak hour only).
As demonstrated in the FEIR, based on CMP thresholds of significance,
the addition of Project-generated trips is forecast to result in no significant
impact at the CMP study intersections for forecast near-term with Project
conditions. Therefore, no mitigation is required.
Forecast Long-Range With Project Conditions
The CMP study intersections are forecast to continue to operate at an
acceptable LOS (LOS F) according to CMP performance criteria for
forecast long-range without Project conditions, except the following:
• Intersection 1 - (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/EI Segundo
Boulevard, CMP) weekday p.m. and weekend mid-day peak hours;
• Intersection 4 - (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Rosecrans Avenue,
CMP) weekday p.m. and weekend mid-day peak hours; and
• Intersection 13 - (Sepulveda Boulevard (SR-1)/Artesia Boulevard,
CMP) weekday p.m. and weekend mid-day peak hours.
As demonstrated in the FEIR, based on CMP thresholds of significance,
the addition of Project-generated trips is forecast to result in no significant
impact at the CMP study intersections for forecast long-range with Project
conditions. Therefore, no mitigation is required.
(3) CMF'Transit Impacts. Project implementation will increase the demand for
public transit use in the Project vicinity. Based on the CMP guidelines, and
the proximity of the various Project land uses in relation to available transit
in the vicinity, the Project is forecast to generate approximately two
weekday AM peak hour transit trips, approximately 12 weekday PM peak
hour transit trips, and approximately 110 weekday daily transit trips.
Further, the Project is forecast to generate approximately nine weekend
mid-day peak hour transit trips, and approximately 185 weekend mid-day
daily transit trips. As the Project transit trips can be accommodated by
existing transit service in the Project vicinity, no significant CMP transit
impacts are expected to occur.
(4) Cumulative Impacts. The forecast long-range without Project traffic
volumes are derived by adding trips associated with 93 cumulative projects
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expected to be constructed and generating trips by Project buildout. As
demonstrated in the FEIR, the Project will not result in a significant impact
at study intersections for forecast long-range with Project buildout
conditions. Therefore, the combined cumulative traffic and circulation
impacts associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the
cumulative projects will be less than significant for the identified
intersections.
Notwithstanding, all cumulative projects would be evaluated on a project-
by-project basis as they are implemented within the City of EI Segundo and
the other cities/communities. Each cumulative project would undergo a
similar plan review process as the proposed Project, to determine whether
preparation of a Traffic Impact Analysis is warranted, and the potential
traffic and circulation impacts. Each cumulative project would be analyzed
within the context of their respective traffic study areas.
b) Finding
Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
Project will not result in significant impacts, either individually or cumulatively, with
respect to transportation/traffic, and CMP facilities and CMP transit.
Consequently, no mitigation is required.
10. Utilities and Service Svstems
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) Wastewater Treatment Reciuirements. Project implementation will not alter
the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant's (JWPCP's) design capacities or
cause the plant(i.e., discharger)to violate the effluent limitations, receiving
water limitations, or standard provisions. Development associated with
Project will be required to comply with NPDES requirements for any uses
that plan to discharge wastewater to the City's sewage system, which
ultimately flows to the JWPCP. Additionally, Project implementation will
not require increases in the JWPCP's design capacities. Therefore, Project
implementation will not cause the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality
Control Board (LARWQCB) wastewater treatment requirements to be
exceeded and a less than significant impact will occur in this regard.
(2) Water Suoolies and Facilities. The West Basin Municipal Water District
(WBMWD) 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) considers
population projections through the year 2040 based on land uses
anticipated by the General Plan. Although the Project includes
amendments to the General Plan with adoption of The Lakes Specific Plan,
the Topgolf development will be developed at a floor area ratio (FAR) of
0.147, which is less than the development anticipated by the General Plan.
Thus, the proposed development potential is accounted for in WBMWD's
2015 UWMP. According to the WBMWD 2015 UWMP, although
WBMWD's service area population is projected to increase, the overall
baseline potable demand is expected to decrease given further water use
efficiency and recycled water program implementation. Further, WBMWD
does not anticipate any shortages and would be able to provide reliable
water supplies under normal, single-dry year, and multiple-dry year
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conditions. Any shortfall in supplies would be met through imported water
so long as MWD manages its supply and demand balance through its
Water Surplus and Drought Management Plan (WSDM) and Water Supply
Allocation Plan (WSAP). Therefore, there will be sufficient water supplies
available to serve the Project from existing entitlement and resources, and
no new or expanded entitlement would be needed. A less than significant
impact will occur in this regard.
The Project site is currently served by existing water lines. Due to proposed
grading for the Project, some portions of the existing eight-inch water line
may require reconstruction to maintain proper depth of the pipe. Two new
PVC water laterals would connect the existing 8 inch ductile iron water line
to the proposed development to supply water and fire water. The water
facilities' environmental impacts would occur within the Project site
boundaries and would be less than significant.
Water for fire suppression is provided by on-site building sprinklers and
from two off-site fire hydrants located on Sepulveda Boulevard. Fire flows
for the proposed development will be subject to County of Los Angeles Fire
Department Land Development Unit Standards. Therefore, impacts in
regard to fire flows will be less than significant.
Increased demand for recycled water beyond existing conditions is not
anticipated. The Topgolf facility will replace the natural grass at the existing
driving range with synthetic turf, thereby reducing the demand for
recycled/reclaimed water. Reclaimed water service is anticipated to be
provided through the existing point of connection on Hughes Way. Thus,
expansion of facilities is not anticipated. A less than significant impact will
occur in regard to demand and/or expansion of recycled water facilities.
(3) Wastewater Facilities and Treatment. The Project will construct two new
laterals to serve the proposed development. As detailed in the FEIR, the
wastewater facilities' environmental impacts will occur within the Project
site boundaries and will be less than significant.
According to the Districts, the Project's projected increase in average daily
wastewater generation beyond existing conditions is estimated at 7,705
gallons per day (gpd), which will be served by the Districts' existing 24-inch
diameter trunk sewer. The increase in wastewater generated by the
Project (approximately 7,705 gpd) represents approximately 0.0004
percent of the remaining Districts' capacity. Thus, the proposed
development will not exceed the available capacity at the JWPCP.
Therefore, adequate capacity exists to serve the Project's projected
demand and Project implementation will not require increases to the
Districts truck sewer or in the JWPCP's design capacities. Project
implementation will not require or result in the construction of new
wastewater facilities or expansion of existing facilities beyond the
construction of the new sewer laterals located onsite. A less than
significant impact will occur in this regard.
(4) Solid Waste. The Project will be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the Project's solid waste disposal needs.
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Further, the Project will be required to comply with the City's Source
Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE)for diverting solid waste. Some
of the source reduction programs that will be available to the commercial
uses are: Commercial On-Site Greenwaste Pick-Up; Electronic Waste;
Commercial On-site Pick-Up; and Business Waste Reduction Program.
Compliance with the SRRE will reduce the volume of solid waste ultimately
disposed of at a landfill. Additionally, compliance with the SRRE will be in
furtherance of meeting the City's disposal rate targets and exceeding AB
939's 50 percent diversion requirement. Continued compliance with the
SRRE will ensure that the Project will comply with the statutes and
regulations related to solid waste. Therefore, the Project will not conflict
with federal, state, or local statutes and regulations related to solid waste,
and a less than significant impact will occur in this regard.
(5) Dry Utilities. The Project will involve minor improvements, including a new
underground utility conduit system, new gas line, and connections for the
telecommunications systems. Proposed improvements to dry utilities are
minor and will not cause significant environmental effects. Thus, a less
than significant impact will occur in this regard.
(6) Cumulative Impacts. The Project and cumulative projects would increase
demand for water associated with new development. As with the Project,
all future cumulative development would undergo environmental review on
a project-by-project basis in order to evaluate potential impacts to the local
water system, and ensure compliance with the established regulatory
framework. Cumulative impacts to the local water system within the City
of EI Segundo would be mitigated on a project-by-project basis. WBMWD
does not anticipate any shortages in water supply associated with the
Project and will be able to provide reliable water supplies under normal,
single-dry year, and multiple-dry year conditions. Therefore, Project
implementation will not result in cumulatively considerable impacts to the
water system.
The Project and cumulative projects will result in increased demands on
the local sewer system. As with the Project, all future cumulative
development would undergo environmental review on a project-by-project
basis, in order to evaluate potential impacts to the local wastewater system
and ensure compliance with the established regulatory framework.
Cumulative impacts to the local water system within the City of EI Segundo
would be mitigated on a project-by-project basis. Construction of new
sewer facilities associated with the Project will not result in a significant
environmental effect. Further, it was determined based on existing
capacity, that the Districts' local trunk sewer and the JWPCP treatment
facility will have capacity to serve the Project. The Project will also be
responsible for paying a fee to the Districts in an amount sufficient to
construct an incremental expansion of the sewerage system to
accommodate the Project. Payment of the fees will ensure adequate
capacity to serve the development being proposed at that time. Therefore,
project implementation will not result in cumulatively considerable impacts
to the sewer system.
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The cumulative projects involve new developments, which would increase
solid waste generation, impacting capacities of the landfills receiving their
wastes. The Project will similarly increase solid waste generation and
impact capacities at landfills. Therefore, the Project's incremental effects
to landfill capacities are cumulatively considerable. However, compliance
with the EI Segundo and respective cities' SRREs will reduce the volume
of solid waste ultimately disposed of at a landfill. Additionally, compliance
with the SRRE will be in furtherance of meeting each jurisdiction's disposal
rate targets and exceeding AB 939's 50 percent diversion requirement.
Therefore, the combined cumulative impacts to landfill capacities
associated with the Project's incremental effects and those of the
cumulative projects will be less than significant.
The dry utilities would not provide service to the Project (or any new
development), if there were not adequate supplies and infrastructure to
maintain existing service levels and meet the anticipated demands of the
specific development requesting service. Therefore, the Project's
incremental effects to dry utilities are not cumulatively considerable.
b) Finding�
Based on the administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
Project will not result in significant impacts with respect to wastewater facilities and
treatment, water supplies and facilities, solid waste, dry utilities, or cumulative
impacts to public utilities and service systems. Consequently, no mitigation is
required.
D. Impacts Identified as Potentially Siainificant in the Initial Studv But Which Can
Be Reduced to Less-Than-Significant Levels with Mitigation Measures.
Based on the evidence in the record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
implementation of specified mitigation measures will ensure that the Project will have less
than significant environmental effects in the following areas:
1. Air Qualitv
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) Air Qualitv Standards—Short-Term. Temporary impacts could result from
Project construction activities. Short-term air emissions would result from
particulate (fugitive dust) emissions from grading and building construction
and exhaust emissions from the construction equipment and the motor
vehicles of the construction crew. Maximum particulate matter emissions
will occur during the initial stages of construction, when grading activities
will occur. Mitigation Measure AQ-1 requires that construction activities
comply with SCAQMD Rule 403, such that excessive fugitive dust
emissions shall be controlled by regular watering or other dust prevention
measures. In addition, SCAQMD Rule 402 is required for implementation
of dust suppression techniques to prevent fugitive dust from creating a
nuisance off-site and after implementation will reduce short-term fugitive
dust impacts on nearby sensitive receptors. With adherence to Mitigation
Measure AQ-1, and other dust control techniques, the maximum mitigated
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particulate matter concentration will not exceed SCAQMD thresholds.
Further, ROG emissions and construction equipment and worker vehicle
exhaust emissions will not exceed the emissions thresholds. A less than
significant impact will occur in this regard. The Project is not located in an
area where naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) is likely to be present.
Therefore impacts will be less than significant.
In accordance with the SCAQMD Guidelines, CaIEEMod was utilized to
model construction emissions for ROG, NOX, CO, SOX, PM10, and PM2.5.
Unmitigated construction-related emissions are not expected to exceed
SCAQMD construction thresholds, thus, emissions from construction-
related activities will be less than significant. Implementation of Mitigation
Measure AQ-1 is recommended to further lessen construction-related
impacts by requiring measures to reduce air pollutant emissions from
construction activities. Additionally, compliance with standard regulations
and SCAQMD rules are included in these mitigation measures in order to
ensure compliance and provide a verification method through the CEQA
process (i.e., the Mitigation Monitoring Program). Therefore, construction
emissions will be at less than significant levels.
(2) Air Qualitv Mananement Plan. The determination of 2012 AQMP
consistency is primarily concerned with a project's long-term influence on
the Basin's air quality. The Project will not result in a long-term impact on
the region's ability to meet State and Federal air quality standards. Also,
the Project will be consistent with the AQMP's goals and policies for control
of fugitive dust. As discussed in the FEIR, the Project's long-term influence
will also be consistent with the SCAQMD and SCAG's goals and policies
and is, therefore, considered consistent with the 2012 AQMP. The Project
will be required to comply with applicable emission reduction measures
identified by the SCAQMD. These measures have been included as
Mitigation Measure AQ-1. The Project thus meets this AQMP consistency
criterion. Impacts associated with compliance with the 2012 AQMP will be
less than significant.
(3) Cumulative Short-Term Construction Air Emissions. Of the cumulative
projects that have been identified within the Project study area, there are a
number of related projects that have not been built or are currently under
construction. Since the Project Applicant has no control over the timing or
sequencing of the related projects, any quantitative analysis to ascertain
the daily construction emissions that assumes multiple, concurrent
construction would be speculative.
The Project is required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 403 requirements
and implement all feasible mitigation measures. In addition,the Project will
comply with adopted 2012 AQMP emissions control measures. Per
SCAQMD rules and mandates, as well as the CEQA requirement that
significant impacts be mitigated to the extent feasible, these same
requirements (i.e., Rule 403 compliance, the implementation of all feasible
mitigation measures, and compliance with adopted 2012 AQMP emissions
control measures)will also be imposed on construction projects throughout
the Basin, which will include each of the related cumulative projects.
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Compliance with SCAQMD rules and regulations and Mitigation Measure
AQ-1 will reduce construction-related impacts to a less than significant level
during construction. Thus, it can be reasonably inferred that the Project-
related construction activities, in combination with those from other projects
in the area,will not significantly deteriorate the local air quality. Cumulative
construction-related impacts will be less than significant.
(4) Cumulative Consistencv with Regional Plans. The City of EI Segundo is
subject to the SCAQMD's 2012 AQMP. Additionally, the City is located
within the Los Angeles County subregion of the SCAG RTP/SCS, which
governs population growth. The General Plan is consistent with the
RTP/SCS, and since the RTP/SCS is consistent with the 2012 AQMP,
growth under the General Plan is consistent with the 2012 AQMP. In
addition, as Project operational emissions will not exceed SCAQMD
thresholds, the Project will not conflict or obstruct the 2012 AQMP. As
such, the Project will not cumulatively contribute to impacts in this regard,
and a less than significant impact will occur. It is noted that all applicable
construction emission reduction measures will be required for the Project
to ensure impacts are minimized (refer to Mitigation Measure AQ-1).
b) Mitiqation:
AQ-1 In accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403, excessive fugitive dust
emissions must be controlled by regular watering or other dust
prevention measures, and with Rule 402, which requires
implementation of dust suppression techniques to prevent fugitive
dust from creating a nuisance off-site as specified in the SCAQMD's
Rules and Regulations, the following shall be implemented during
construction:
a. All active portions of the construction site must be watered
every three hours during daily construction activities and when
dust is observed migrating from the Project site to prevent
excessive amounts of dust.
b. Appoint a construction relations officer to act as a community
liaison concerning on-site construction activity including
resolution of issues related to particulate matter generation.
c. Pave or apply water every three hours during daily construction
activities or apply non-toxic soil stabilizers on all unpaved
access roads, parking areas, and staging areas. More frequent
watering must occur if dust is observed migrating from the site
during site disturbance.
d. Any on-site stockpiles of debris, dirt, or other dusty material
must be enclosed, covered, watered twice daily, or non-toxic
soil binders shall be applied.
e. All grading and excavation operations must be suspended when
wind speeds exceed 25 miles per hour.
f. Disturbed areas must be replaced with ground cover or paved
immediately after construction is completed in the affected area.
g. Track-out devices such as gravel bed track-out aprons(3 inches
deep, 25 feet long, 12 feet wide per lane and edged by rock
berm or row of stakes) are required to reduce mud/dirt trackout
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from unpaved truck exit routes. Alternatively a wheel washer
must be used at truck exit routes.
h. On-site vehicle speed must be limited to 15 miles per hour.
i. All material transported off-site must be either sufficiently
watered or securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of
dust before departing the job site.
j. Reroute construction trucks away from congested streets or
sensitive receptor areas.
c) Finding:
Based on the evidence in the record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
identified mitigation measures, together with the Project's conditions of approval,
will avoid or decrease to a level of insignificance the potential air quality impacts
as identified in the FEIR.
2. Hazards and Hazardous Materials.
a) Facts/Effects:
(1) Construction-Related Accidental Release of Hazardous Materials. The
completed Phase II ESA addressed the identified Recognized
Environmental Conditions (RECs) and no concerns that would warrant
further assessment or action were identified. Based on this data no further
assessment of the site was recommended. Therefore, short-term
construction activities will not create a significant hazard to the public or
environment through accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials associated with these known RECs.
There is the potential for asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) or lead-
based paints (LBPs) due to the ages of the structures and the time period
which ACMs and LBPs were phased out of building materials. Demolition
of onsite structures could expose construction personnel and the public to
ACMs or LBPs are present. All demolition that could result in the release
of ACMs or LBPs must be conducted according to Federal and State
standards. With implementation of Mitigation Measure HAZ-1, and
compliance with applicable federal, State, and local regulatory
requirements, potential impacts through accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials (ACMs/LBPs) will be reduced to less than
significant levels.
Other means by which accidental spills could result during construction of
future development involve the use of construction equipment that may
result in petroleum-based fuel spills. The level of risk associated with this
type of spill is not considered significant due to the small volume and low
concentration of hazardous materials utilized during construction.
Standard construction practices will be observed such that any materials
released would be appropriately contained and remediated as required by
local, State, and Federal law. Project impacts in this regard will be less
than significant.
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b) Kfiaation:
HAZ-1 Before a Demolition Permit is issued, an environmental
professional with Phase II/site characterization experience must
conduct an inspection of existing onsite structures. The inspection
must determine whether or not testing is required to confirm the
presence or absence of hazardous substances in building materials
(e.g., sinks, drains, piping, flooring, walls, ceiling tiles). Should
testing be required and results determine that hazardous
substances are present in onsite building materials, the Phase
II/site characterization specialist must determine appropriate
prevention/remediation measures that are required and/or the
methods for proper disposal of hazardous waste at an approved
landfill facility, if required.
c) Finding:
Based on the evidence in the record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
identified mitigation measures, together with the Project's conditions of approval,
will avoid or decrease to a level of insignificance the potential hazards and
hazardous materials impacts identified in the FEIR.
3. Noise
a) Facts/Effects.
(1) Short-Term Construction Noise Impacts. Project-related grading and
construction activities could generate significant amounts of noise and
vibration. Project construction activities could expose sensitive receptors
in the surrounding area to sporadic high noise and vibration levels (as a
result of power tools, jack-hammers, truck noise, etc.). The sensitive
receptors located nearest the Project site are the Christian Fellowship
Church (including a child day care facility) located approximately 2,150 feet
to the east, and the single-family residences located approximately 2,325
to the southwest. Given these distances and the noise attenuation
achieved with each doubling of distance (approximately 6 dB), Project
construction noise will be approximately 63.3 dBA and 62.7 dBA at the
Church and residences property lines, respectively. It is noted that these
noise levels do not account for additional attenuation that will occur from
intervening topography or structures. Project construction noise will not
interfere with normal activities at these offsite sensitive receptors and will
not exceed the City's noise standard for residential properties (five (5) dBA
above the ambient noise level or 65 dBA). Therefore, Project grading and
construction will not result in significant temporary noise levels at nearby
noise sensitive receptors and a less than significant impact would occur in
this regard. Implementation of Mitigation Measure N-1 will further minimize
potential construction noise levels by requiring preparation of a
Construction Noise Management Plan that includes limiting construction to
the less noise sensitive periods of the day (i.e., between the hours of 7:00
AM and 6:00 PM per ESMC §7-2-10) and ensuring that proper operating
procedures are followed during construction so that nearby sensitive
receptors are not adversely affected by noise and vibration (i.e., pursuant
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to the standards set forth in ESMC §7-2-4). Therefore, following
compliance with the ESMC and implementation of Mitigation Measure N-1,
Project construction noise impacts will be less than significant.
(2) Short-Term Cumulative Noise Imoacts. Construction activities associated
with the Project and cumulative projects may overlap, resulting in
construction noise in the area. However, as analyzed in the FEIR,
construction noise impacts primarily affect the areas immediately adjacent
to the construction site. Construction noise for the proposed Project was
determined to be less than significant following compliance with the ESMC
and Mitigation Measure N-1. The closest cumulative project is the EI
Segundo South Campus Specific Plan (ESSCSP) within Raytheon that
involves office, retail, warehouse, light industrial uses located directly east
of the Project site. Future development within the ESSCSP area would be
subject to City standards and in accordance with a Construction Noise
Management Plan, which limits construction to the less noise sensitive
periods of the day and ensuring proper operating procedures during
construction, which would reduce construction noise impacts to a less than
significant level. Therefore, this cumulative project combined with the
Project will result in less than significant construction-related cumulative
noise impacts.
b) Mitigation:
N-1 Before the City issues grading permits, the Project Applicant must
demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works that
the Project complies with the following:
All construction equipment must be equipped with mufflers and
sound control devices(e.g., intake silencers and noise shrouds)
no less effective than those provided on the original equipment
and no equipment shall have an un-muffled exhaust.
• The contractor must maintain and tune-up all construction
equipment to minimize noise emissions.
® Stationary equipment must be placed so as to maintain the
greatest possible distance to the sensitive receptors.
• All equipment servicing must be performed so as to maintain
the greatest possible distance to the sensitive receptors.
Impact tools (e.g.,jack hammers, pavement breakers, and rock
drills) used for project construction are required to be
hydraulically or electronically powered wherever possible to
avoid noise associated with compressed air exhaust from
pneumatically powered tools. However, where use of
pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust muffler must be
used; this muffler can lower noise levels from the exhaust by up
to about 10 dBA. External jackets on the tools themselves must
be used where feasible, and this could achieve a reduction of 5
dBA. Quieter procedures must be used, such as drills rather
than impact equipment, whenever feasible.
• A qualified "Noise Disturbance Coordinator" will be retained
amongst the construction crew to be responsible for responding
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to any local complaints about construction noise. When a
complaint is received, the Disturbance Coordinator shall notify
the City within 24 hours of the complaint and determine the
cause of the noise complaint (e.g., starting too early,
malfunctioning muffler, etc.) and implement reasonable
measures to resolve the compliant, as deemed acceptable by
the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
Select demolition methods to minimize vibration, where
possible (e.g., sawing masonry into sections rather than
demolishing it by pavement breakers).
c. Finding.
Based on the evidence in the record as a whole, the City Council finds that the
identified mitigation measures, together with the Project's conditions of approval,
will avoid or decrease to a level of insignificance the potential short-term
construction and short-term cumulative construction noise effects.
E. Sionificant Unavoidable Effects that Cannot be Mitiqated to a Level of
Insiainificance.
The City Council finds that no environmental effects were identified as Significant and
Unavoidable in the FEIR.
F. Growth Inducinq Impacts.
Based on the whole of the administrative record, the City Council finds that the Project will
not result in significant growth inducing impacts.
G. Proiect Alternatives.
1. Alternatives Considered but Reiected
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15126.6(c), an EIR should identify any
alternatives that were considered for analysis but rejected as infeasible and briefly
explain the reasons for their rejection. According to the CEQA Guidelines, among the
factors that may be used to eliminate alternatives from detailed consideration are the
alternative's failures to meet most of the basic project objectives, the alternative's
infeasibility, or the alternative's inability to avoid significant environmental impacts.
Two alternatives were considered but rejected, as discussed below.
Alternative Site Alternative. Among the factors that may be taken into account when
addressing the feasibility of alternatives are site suitability and whether the proponent
can reasonably acquire, control, or otherwise have access to the alternative site (or
the site is already owned by the proponent). Only locations that would avoid or
substantially lessen any of the Project's significant effects need be considered for
inclusion. The Applicant does not retain any ownership rights to other properties within
the City limits and there are no other infill sites available that are adequately sized and
environmentally compatible.
No Tomolf Facility/18-Hole Golf Course Alternative. The Lakes at EI Segundo,
including the nine-hole executive golf course, practice facility with driving range
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containing 57 hitting bays and a putting green, a club house and associated facilities,
and water features, encompasses approximately 30 acres. This Alternative involves
expanding the existing golf course from nine to 18 holes and retaining the associated
facilities. This Alternative excludes the proposed Specific Plan and Topgolf facility.
According to the Golfsmith, the sizes of 18-hole golf courses vary, although the
distance hole to hole is generally between 5,000 and 7,000 yards. In order to
accommodate the rough, fairways, tee areas, clubhouse, driving range, and practice
greens, most golf courses encompass between 110 to 190 acres. Concerning urban
courses, the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America reported that an 18-
hole golf facility, which includes bodies of water, hard structures and out-of-play areas,
averages between 150 and 200 acres. Typically, urban golf courses are approximately
110 to 120 acres, while resort area courses are approximately 170 to 190 acres.
The 18-Hole Golf Course Alternative was eliminated from detailed consideration, since
the approximately 30-acre Project site is not large enough to accommodate an 18-hole
golf course, which requires approximately 110 acres. Additionally, although the
degree of environmental impacts associated with this Alternative would likely be less
than with the Project, this Alternative would require mitigation similar to the Project to
ensure impacts remain less than significant. Therefore, this Alternative would not
avoid the Project's environmental impacts. Finally, this Alternative was eliminated
from detailed consideration, since it failed to meet the Project's most basic objective
to provide for superior, more comprehensive site planning of The Lakes Specific Plan
area and development standards that address the needs of the site's unique public
recreation and commercial recreation uses. This Alternative would likely create
additional revenue opportunities for the City, however, to a lesser degree than the
Project. Finally, this Alternative would not reduce the City's deferred maintenance
exposure.
2. No Prosect Alternative
a) Description:
The 30.79-acre site is generally triangular shaped and level (encompasses
Assessor Parcel Numbers 4138-014-913 and 4138-014-806). The property is
currently developed with the following facilities: The Lakes at EI Segundo (a 26.54-
acre publically owned executive golf course, a two level driving range, putting
green, a club house and associated facilities, and water features); Southern
California Edison Easement (3.58-acre easement to the east); and West Basin
Municipal Water District Property (0.67-acre undeveloped property with ground
cover and perimeter landscaping).
The Lakes at EI Segundo golf course currently operates from 6:00 a.m. to dusk,
and the practice facility operates from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The clubhouse and
pro shop operate from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The pro shop's restaurant/grill and
bar opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at dusk.
The "No Project" Alternative would retain the Project site in its current condition
and the land uses would continue to operate "business as usual." With this
Alternative, the site would remain developed with the existing The Lakes at EI
Segundo golf course and associated facilities. Under the"No Project"Alternative,
The Lakes at EI Segundo Specific Plan would not be adopted. New land use types
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(i.e., commercial), would not be introduced, as proposed by the Project. None of
the proposed amendments to the EI Segundo General Plan (General Plan) or
General Plan Map, or Zoning/EI Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) would be
implemented. The existing surface parking lots would remain.
The"No Project"Alternative would maintain the existing land use designations, as
detailed in Table 3-3, Existing Land Use Designations and Zoning. As indicated in
Table 3-2, The Lakes at EI Segundo Existing Development, existing development
totals 14,204 square feet and a floor area ratio (FAR) of approximately 0.012.
Under this Alternative, no structures would be demolished, and the existing floor
area and floor area ratios would be retained. The Lakes at EI Segundo executive
golf course, practice facilities, restaurants/bar, pro shop and other event space
would continue to operate similar to existing hours.
b) Finding:
The City Council finds that the"No Project"Alternative would not attain most of the
Project's basic objectives. It would not provide a superior, more comprehensive
site planning of The Lakes Specific Plan area and development standards that
address the needs of the site's unique public recreation and commercial recreation
uses. This Alternative would only meet one Project objective, as the uses within
The Lakes Specific Plan area would be consistent with prior zoning and compatible
with adjacent uses. However, no additional recreational opportunities or additional
revenue opportunities would be generated for the City, nor would the City reduce
deferred maintenance exposure.
3. Larger Topoolf Facility Alternative
a) Description:
The proposed Project would be the smallest Topgolf facility, with 104 driving bays.
The "Larger Topgoif Facility" Alternative assumes the typical size of a Topgolf
facility, which includes 120 driving bays. The "Larger Topgolf Facility" Alternative
assumes facilities similar to the Project, although an additional of 75,000 square
feet would be developed. Under this Alternative, the existing driving range would
be replaced with a three-story Topgolf commercial recreation and entertainment
facility. The new facility would include an approximately 37,500 square-foot hitting
bay and seating/waiting area, with private suites. To accommodate the larger
Topgolf facility, this Alternative includes modifying the fairways and layout at the
existing golf course, including modifying the existing 9th hole at The Lakes Golf
Course, which is currently a par 4 hole (approximately 260 feet in length).
Under this Alternative, buildout of the Specific Plan area could not exceed the
maximum allowed development under the Specific Plan or the specified FAR,
which compared to the proposed Project would involve an additional approximately
75,000 square feet.
b) Finding:
The "Larger Topgolf Facility" Alternative would attain most of the Project's basic
objectives. It would provide a superior, more comprehensive site planning of The
Lakes Specific Plan area and development standards that address the needs of
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the site's unique public recreation and commercial recreation uses. As with this
Project, with this Alternative, the uses within The Lakes Specific Plan area would
be consistent with prior zoning and compatible with adjacent uses. Additional
recreational opportunities and additional revenue opportunities would be
generated for the City, however, to a greater degree than the Project. As with the
Project, the City would reduce deferred maintenance exposure with this
Alternative.
4. Environmentallv Superior Alternative
In compliance with PRC§15126.6(d), a matrix displaying the major characteristics and
significant environmental effects of each alternative is included in the FEIR; see Table
7-1, Comparison of Alternatives. The purpose of this matrix is to summarize a
comparison of project alternatives. Pursuant to PRC §15126.6, it is required that one
alternative be identified as the environmentally superior alternative. Furthermore, if
the environmentally superior alternative is the "No Project" alternative, the FEIR must
also identify the environmentally superior alternative from among the other
alternatives. As indicated in FEIR Table 7-1, the "No Project" Alternative is the
environmentally superior alternative, because it would avoid most impacts associated
with development of the proposed Project. Therefore, in compliance with CEQA
requirements, an environmentally superior alternative among the other alternatives is
identified below. The single other Alternative analyzed, the "Larger Topgolf Facility"
Alternative would result in greater impacts than the Project. Therefore, there are no
other alternatives considered environmentally superior to the Project.
III. STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
The City Council finds on the basis of the FEIR and the record of proceedings in this matter that
the proposed Project would not result in temporary or permanent significant and unavoidable
effects for any of the environmental issue areas identified in Appendix G of the State CEQA
Guidelines. Therefore, no Statement of Overriding Considerations is necessary.
IV. SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE
The City Council finds and declares that each and every finding made herein is supported by
substantial evidence in the administrative record.
V. CERTIFICATION OF EIR
The City Council hereby certifies that the Final Environmental Impact Report SCH#2016091003,
dated May 2017, for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project has been completed in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and reflects the City's independent
judgment and analysis.
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.
Exhibit B
MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
Section 1.0, Executive Summarv, and Section 5.0, Environmental Analysis, identify the mitigation
measures that will be implemented to avoid or lessen the environmental impacts associated with
The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project. Public Resources Code§21081.6 requires a public
agency to adopt a monitoring and reporting program for assessing and ensuring compliance with
any required mitigation measures applied to the proposed development:
. . . the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the
project which it has adopted, or made a condition of project approval, in order to mitigate
or avoid significant effects on the environment.
Public Resources Code Section § 21081.6 also provides general guidelines for implementing
mitigation monitoring programs and indicates that specific reporting/monitoring requirements
enforced during Project implementation must be defined before Final EIR certification.
The mitigation monitoring table provided below lists mitigation measures that can be included as
conditions of approval for the Project. These measures correspond to those outlined in Section
1_0 and discussed in Section 5.0. To ensure that the mitigation' measures are properly
implemented, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been drafted to identify
the timing and responsibility for each measure. The City of EI Segundo will have the primary
responsibility for monitoring and reporting implementation of the mitigation measures.
City Council Resolution No. 10-1 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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Resolution No. ,
conditionally approving EA-1135, et. al.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CONDITIONALLY
APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA-1135,
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 16-01, SITE PLAN NO. 16-01,
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. SUB 16-03, AND CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. CUP 16-05 FOR THE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN AND
TOPGOLF PROJECT, LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH SEPULVEDA
BOULEVARD.
The City Council of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that:
A. On June 20, 2016, CenterCal Properties, LLC, filed an application for
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, General Plan Amendment No.
16-01, Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, Zone Text
Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, Site Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line
Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05 for
approval of a specific plan and related discretionary entitlements to facilitate
a redevelopment project at the Lakes golf course consisting of replacing an
existing driving range and hitting bays, with a three-story golf-themed
commercial recreation and entertainment facility, including hitting bays, a
restaurant/bar, and other supporting accessory uses to be operated under
the "Topgolf' brand. Additional project improvements include demolition of
the existing clubhouse and reconstruction of a smaller clubhouse,
modification of the fairways and layouts of six holes at the existing 9-hole
executive golf course, new golf course lighting, and modification and
expansion of the existing parking to accommodate additional parking to
serve the facility;
B. After submittal of additional information, Staff deemed the project
applications complete on August 31, 2016;
C. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000
et. seq., the City's Local CEQA Guidelines (City Council Resolution No.
2805, adopted March 16, 1993), and Government Code Section 65962.5(f)
(Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement), the City of EI Segundo
prepared an Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number
2016091003) (the "EIR");
D. The City prepared an Initial Environmental Study (the "Initial Study") for the
Project pursuant to Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines, and on
September 1, 2016, the Initial Study (IS) and Notice of Preparation (NOP)
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were released to the public and public agencies for a comment period of 33
days (through October 3, 2016). On September 1, 2016, a Public Notice
was mailed to property owners within a 300-foot radius from the subject
property, the Notice was published in the El Segundo Herald, and the Notice
was posted on the City's website. Lastly, a copy of the Initial Study was
made available at the public counter at City Hall and the local library, and
was made available on the City's website for the public to download and
review;
E. On September 8, 2016, the Planning Commission conducted a public
scoping meeting to provide a forum for agencies and members of the
community to provide verbal comments on the IS/NOP;
F. After the NOP comment period ended, the Draft EIR was prepared taking
the comments into account. After completing the Draft EIR, the document
was made available to the public on January 26, 2017 for a 47-day public
comment period that concluded on March 13, 2017;
G. On February 2, 2017, City Staff hosted a noticed public commenting session
to provide the public with an opportunity to submit verbal comments, in
addition to the typical written comments, on the Draft EIR. Advertisement
of the public commenting session was provided by a Notice published in the
El Segundo Herald, a Notice mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot
radius, a Notice was posted at The Lakes clubhouse facility, and a Notice
was posted on the City's website;
H. On May 25, 2017, the Final EIR was completed and Notice was provided
via mail to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject site,
and on May 25, 2017 a Notice was published in the El Segundo Herald
announcing that a public hearing was scheduled with the Planning
Commission on June 8, 2017 to review the Final EIR and the entitlement
applications for the proposed project;
I. On June 8, 2017, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications
including, without limitation, information provided to the Commission by City
staff and public testimony, and the applicant;
J. On June 8, 2017, at the request of the Applicant, the Planning Commission
continued the public hearing to June 22, 2017;
K. On June 22, 2017, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing
to July 13, 2017;
L. On July 13, 2017, the Planning Commission of the City of El Segundo
adopted Resolution No. 2820, recommending that the City Council certify
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the EIR, make certain environmental findings of fact, and adopt a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf
Project;
M_ The City Council of the City of EI Segundo held a duly noticed public hearing
on September 5, 2017, to review and consider the staff report prepared for
the project, receive public testimony, and review all correspondence
received on the project; and,
N. This Resolution, and its findings, are made, in part, based upon the
evidence presented to the Planning Commission at its June 8, and July 13,
2017 public hearings and upon the evidence presented to the City Council
at its September 5, 2017 public hearing including, without limitation, the staff
reports, Initial Study, Draft EIR and Final EIR submitted by the Planning and
Building Safety Department.
SECTION 2: Findings of Fact and Conclusions. The City Council finds as follows:
A. The project site consists of three areas totaling approximately 31-acres,
comprised of the 26.54-acre Lakes at EI Segundo golf course, a 3.58-acre
portion of the abutting SCE property to the east of the golf course, and a
0.67-acre portion of the abutting West Basin Municipal Water District
(WBMWD) property to the south of the golf course, generally located at 400
South Sepulveda Boulevard, in the southeast 'quadrant of the City of EI
Segundo;
B. The proposed project includes The Lakes Specific Plan and a new Topgolf
facility. The associated applications consists of:
(i) Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, to certify and approve a
Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and an associated Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP,);
(ii) General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, to change the underlying
General Plan Land Use designation of the Lakes at EI Segundo golf
course property from "Parks", to "The Lakes Specific Plan";
(iii) Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, to change the underlying Zoning
designation from O-S (Open Space), to TLSP (The Lakes Specific
Plan) with two Subareas classified PUB-REC/OS (Public
Recreation/Open Space) measuring 16.06-acres and CPR/OS
(Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space) measuring 10.49-acres;
(iv) Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, to create a new specific plan for the Lakes
at EI Segundo golf course that specifies the uses permitted within the
Specific Plan area, and establishes development standards tailored to
the unique recreation and entertainment uses for the specific plan
area;
(v) Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, to add the new TLSP (The
Lakes Specific Plan) Zoning designation to the Zoning Code;
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(vi) Site Plan Review No. 16-01, for the development within The Lakes
Specific Plan area, including a new Topgolf building, a redeveloped
clubhouse, and modified holes in the golf course. Specifically, the
development includes:
a) Replacing the existing driving range with a three-story
approximately 67,170 gross square-foot Topgolf commercial
recreation and entertainment facility. The new facility would
measure approximately 55-feet in overall height, and will include a
32,309 square-foot hitting bay and seating/waiting area, which
consists of private suites. From these hitting bays, players would
hit balls into an open area that would be surrounded by netting and
support poles (up to 175 feet in height) that are designed to
block/contain errant balls. The facility would also include 10,024
square feet of restaurant, bar, and kitchen space; 3,144 square feet
of meeting and event space; 2,439 square feet of office space;
1,895 square feet of lounge space; 1,365 square feet of lobby
space; and approximately 15,994 square feet of storage,
circulation, and miscellaneous space. An approximately 3,000
square foot outdoor terrace on the third floor of the building is also
proposed, and would be used for entertainment involving live music
from a band or disc jockey (DJ). All DJ's and bands would be
required to connect to the facility's in-house sound system and
speakers, allowing the ability to control the volume and other sound
levels. All overhead speakers would be oriented iinward and down
to the facility's floors. Lastly, the driving range grass would be
replaced with a high density fiber turf;
b) Modifying and expanding the existing parking lotto accommodate
a total of 523 spaces, whereby 420 spaces will be located in the
CPR/OS Subarea of the Specific Plan and 103 spaces will be
located in the abutting WBMWD property through a license
agreement between the City of EI Segundo and WBMWD. The
parking will serve both the Topgolf facility and the existing golf
course facility;
c) Modifying the fairways and layouts of six holes at the existing golf
course;
d) Installing lighting throughout the nine-hole golf course to
accommodate nighttime play. The lighting would primarily be
concentrated at the tee boxes and greens; and,
e) Demolishing the existing clubhouse, and constructing a new one-
story clubhouse measuring 2,500 square feet, with a 1,010 square
foot outdoor patio overlooking a new putting and chip-shot practice
area.
(vii) Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, to reconfigure the existing two
parcels in The Lakes Specific Plan; and,
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(viii) Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05, to allow onsite beer, wine and
alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the
clubhouse and Topgolf facilities.
C. Development standards have been developed for the Specific Plan and all
uses within the Plan area must be compliant. The allowed uses identified in
the development standards include the proposed development and uses;
D. The proposed General Plan re-designation and rezoning of the Project Site
would change the General Plan land use designation from "Parks", to "The
Lakes Specific Plan" (TLSP) land use designation and rezone the area from
Open Space (O-S) to The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP) Zone;
E. The TLSP contains two Subareas classified PUB-REC/OS (Public
Recreation/Open Space) on the northern portion of the specific plan area
measuring 16.06-acres, and CPR/OS (Commercial Public Recreation/Open
Space) on the southern portion of the specific plan area measuring 10.49-
acres;
F. The Applicant is required to make all necessary and applicable impact fee
payments prior to building permit issuance, including the one-time fire
services mitigation fee, the one-time police services mitigation fee, one-time
park services mitigation fee, and one-time traffic mitigation.
SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. In City Council Resolution No. , adopted
concurrently herewith, the City Council certified the EIR, adopted certain Environmental
Findings of Fact, and adopted the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for The
Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project.
SECTION 4: General Plan Amendment Findings. The City Council makes the following
findings:
A. The proposed amendment is in the public interest, and there will be a
community benefit resulting from the amendment. The Lakes Specific Plan
provides flexibility for The Lakes golf course to expand its existing
operations or develop new facilities that are compatible with the existing
facilities and uses. The Specific Plan includes a development concept that
accounts for and allows for the Topgolf facility; includes new land use and
zoning categories and identifies the properties that are effected; includes
design guidelines to help promote high-quality development; and
development standards to address uses, lot area, height, setbacks, floor
area, parking, landscaping and signage. All development in the project area
is subject to the development standards and requirements of the specific
plan.
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B The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan:
• Goal LU4: Provide a stable tax base for the City through development
of new commercial uses, primarily within a mixed-use environment,
without adversely affecting the viability of Downtown.
• Obiective LU4-1: Promote the development of high quality retail facilities
in proximity to major employment centers.
• Policv LU4-1.1 : Require landscaping, its maintenance, and permanent
upkeep on all new commercial developments.
Policv LU4-1.2: All commercial facilities shall be built and maintained in
accordance with Health and Safety Code requirements and shall meet
seismic safety regulations and environmental regulations.
Policv LU4-1.4: New commercial developments shall meet seismic
safety standards and regulations, as well as comply with all noise, air
quality, water and environmental regulations.
• Obiective LU4-4: Provide areas where development has the flexibility
to mix uses, in an effort to provide synergistic relationships which have
the potential to maximize economic benefit, reduce traffic impacts, and
encourage pedestrian environments.
Goal LU6: Maintain and upgrade the existing excellent parks,
recreation, and open space facilities within the City of EI Segundo.
• Obiective LU6-1: The development of parks, open space, and
recreational facilities should be consistent with the guidelines, policies,
and programs of the Open Space and Recreation Element.
Policv LU6-1.1 : Continue to provide uniform and high quality park and
recreational opportunities to all areas of the City, for use by residents
and employees.
• Policv LU6-1.3. Utilization of utility easements (flood control, power line
rights-of-way) for recreational, open space, and beautification purposes
should continue and additional possibilities should be explored.
• Goal LU7: Provide the highest quality public facilities, services, and
public infrastructure possible to the community.
Obiective LU7-1: Provide the highest and most efficient level of public
services and public infrastructure financially possible.
• Policv LU7-1.2: No new development shall be allowed unless adequate
public facilities are in place or provided for.
• Policy LU7-2.3: All new development shall place utilities underground.
• Policv LU7-2.4: All new public buildings shall have adequate off-street
parking spaces, or the City shall provide adequate public transportation,
in accordance with the provisions and standards of all elements of the
General Plan, to accommodate employees and the public.
• Policv LU7-2.5: All public facilities and utilities should be designed to
enhance the appearance of the surrounding areas in which they are
located.
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C. The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Economic Development Element of the City's General
Plan:
• Goal ED1: To create in EI Segundo a strong, healthy economic
community in which all diverse stakeholders may benefit.
• Objective ED1-1: To build support and cooperation among the City of
EI Segundo and its business and residential communities for the mutual
benefits derived from the maintenance and expansion of EI Segundo's
economic base.
Policy ED1-1.2: Focus short-run economic development efforts on
business retention and focus longer-run efforts on the diversification of
EI Segundo's economic base in order to meet quality of life goals.
■ Objective ED1-2: Center diversification efforts on targeted industries
that meet the City's criteria for job creation, growth potential, fiscal
impact, and fit with local resources.
• Policy ED1-2.1: Seek to expand EI Segundo's retail and commercial
base so that the diverse needs of the City's business and residential
communities are met.
• Policy EDI-2.2: Maintain and promote land uses that improve the City's
tax base, balancing economic development and quality of life goals.
• Policy ED1-2.3: Seek to balance the City's economic development
program with the City's resources and infrastructure capacity.
D. The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan:
• Goal Cl: Provide a safe, convenient, and cost-effective circulation
system to serve the present and future circulation needs of the EI
Segundo community.
• Policy CI-1.8: Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas
with efficient and safe access to the major regional transportation
facilities.
• Policy C1-1.9: Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas
with efficient and safe access for emergency vehicles.
• Policy C1-3.2: Ensure that the development review process
incorporates consideration of off-street commercial loading
requirements for all new projects.
• Policv C2-2.2: Encourage new development to provide facilities for
bicyclists to park and store their bicycles and provide shower and clothes
hanging facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination.
• Policv C2-5.1: Ensure that Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
measures are considered during the evaluation of new developments
within the City, including but not limited to ridesharing, carpooling and
vanpooling, flexible work schedules, telecommuting and car/vanpool
preferential parking.
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• Policy C3-1.8: Require the provision of adequate pedestrian and bicycle
access for new development projects through the development review
process.
Policy C3-2.1 Ensure the provision of sufficient on-site parking in all
new development.
E. The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Open Space and Recreation Element of the City's
General Plan:
• Goal OS1: Provide and maintain high quality open space and
recreational facilities that meet the needs of the existing and future
residents and employees within the City of EI Segundo.
• Objective OSI-1: Preserve existing and acquire future public park and
recreation facilities which are adequate for serving the existing and
future resident population.
• Objective OS-1-2: Preserve existing and support acquisition of
additional private park and recreation facilities to foster recognition of
their value as community recreation and open space resources.
■ Objective OS1-3: Provide recreational programs and facilities for all
segments of the community.
• Pvlicv OS1-3.4: Encourage commercial recreational uses to locate in EI
Segundo.
• Objective OS1-4: Develop utility transmission corridors for active or
passive open space and recreational use.
F The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Conservation Element of the City's General Plan:
■ Policy CN2-5: Require new construction and development to install
water-conserving fixtures and appliances to reduce the amount of new
demand.
• Policv CN2-7: Require new construction and development to
incorporate the principles and practices of sound landscape design and
management, particularly those conserving water and energy.
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Policy CN2-8: Encourage the retrofitting of existing landscapes to
incorporate the principles and practices of sound landscape design and
management, particularly those conserving water and energy.
Policy CN2-11 Encourage, whenever appropriate and feasible,
development techniques which minimize surface run-off and allow
replenishment of soil moisture. Such techniques may include, but not be
limited to, the on-site use and retention of storm water, the use of
pervious paving material (such as walk-on-bark, pea gravel, and cobble
mulches), the preservation of vegetative covers, and efficiently designed
and managed irrigation systems.
G The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Noise Element of the City's General Plan:
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• Goal N1: Encourage a high quality environment within all parts of the
City of EI Segundo where the public's health, safety, and welfare are not
adversely affected by excessive noise.
• Obiective N1-1: It is the objective of the City of EI Segundo to ensure
that City residents are not exposed to mobile noise levels in excess of
the interior and exterior noise standards or the single event noise
standards specified in the EI Segundo Municipal Code.
■ Obiective N1-2: It is the objective of the City of EI Segundo to ensure
that City residents are not exposed to stationary noise levels in excess
of EI Segundo's Noise Ordinance standards.
■ Policv N1-2.1: Require all new projects to meet the City's Noise
Ordinance Standards as a condition of building permit approval.
• Proqram N1-2.1A: Address noise impacts in all environmental
documents for discretionary approval projects, to insure that noise
sources meet City Noise Ordinance standards. These sources may
include mechanical or electrical equipment, truck loading areas, or
outdoor speaker systems.
H. The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Public Safety Element of the City's General Plan:
• Obiective PS1-1: It is the objective of the City of EI Segundo to reduce
exposure to potentially hazardous geological conditions through land
use planning and project review.
• Program PSI-1 .1 A: The City shall review projects to ensure that slope
design considers the potential effects of high rainfall, private sewage
systems, landscaping irrigation, and possible runoff from adjacent future
development.
■ Policv PSI-1 .2: Enforce, monitor and improve development standards
which place the responsibility on the developer, with advice from
qualified engineers and geologists, to develop and implement adequate
mitigation measures as conditions for project approval.
• Proaram PS1-1.2A: The City shall review projects to ensure that
adequate geotechnical investigation has been completed in areas
susceptible to Iandsliding and debris flows and in areas where
collapsible or expansive soils occur, and to approve only those which
mitigate these hazards to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
• Goal PS2: Minimize injury and loss of life, property damage, and social
cultural and economic impacts caused by earthquake hazards.
• Policv PS2-1.2: The City shall assist in the prevention of structural
damage in areas with a high potential for liquefaction, landslides, and
mudslides by requiring geotechnical studies for new development to
mitigate potential impacts.
• Obiective PS6-1: It is the objective of the City of EI Segundo that the
City minimize threats to public safety and protect property from wildland
and urban fires.
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■ Policv PS6-1.1: Review projects and development proposals, and
upgrade fire prevention standards and mitigation measures in areas of
high urban fire hazard.
Proqram PS6-1.2C: The City shall continue to require that all property
be maintained in compliance with the fire code.
• Goal PS7: Protect public health, safety, and welfare, and minimize loss
of life, injury, property damage, and disruption of vital services, resulting
from earthquakes, hazardous material incidents, and other natural and
man-made disasters.
1. The proposed amendment is compatible with and will not frustrate the goals
and policies of the General Plan.
J. The proposed amendment will not conflict with the provisions of the
Municipal Code or the applicable specific plan, and complies with or
exceeds the minimum standards contained therein.
K. The proposed amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties
since the proposal will continue to allow for the uses the currently exist on
site, and will allow for additional uses that enhance the area by offering
additional recreational uses.
SECTION 5: General Plan Amendment. The City Council makes the following
amendments to the EI Segundo General Plan:
A. An amendment to the text in the "Land Use Designations — Open Space
Designations" subsection of the Land Use Element to add The Lakes
Specific Plan designation, including a description of the allowed uses and
the maximum land use densities allowed. The corresponding changes are
set forth in attached Exhibit "A"
B. An amendment to the text in the "Proposed Land Use — Southeast
Quadrant" subsection of the Land Use Element, to reflect the changes
resulting from The Lakes Specific Plan. The corresponding changes are
set forth in attached Exhibit "B".
C. An amendment to the "1992 General Plan Summary of Existing Trends
Buildout" table contained in the Land Use Element, to reflect the changes
resulting to the land use categories by The Lakes Specific Plan. The
corresponding changes are set forth in attached Exhibit "C".
D. An amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map to reflect the change in
the land use designation from Parks to The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP).
The corresponding change to the General Plan Land Use Map is set forth
in attached Exhibit "D".
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SECTION 6: Lot Line Adjustment. The proposed lot line adjustment is indicated on
Exhibit E. Based on the facts set forth in this Resolution and the evidence in the
administrative record as a whole, the City Council finds that the proposed Lot Line
Adjustment is consistent with the evaluation criteria set forth in ESMC § 14-4-4 in that the
lots/parcels will conform to the zoning criteria contained in The Lakes Specific Plan and
the TLSP Zone, as both parcels will exceed the 10-acre minimum lot area. The proposed
lot line adjustment also conforms to all applicable building codes.
SECTION 7: Site Plan Review. The proposed site plan layout includes a new golf-themed
commercial recreation and entertainment facility with a restaurant/bar, a redeveloped
clubhouse, modified holes in the golf course, and golf course lighting, as detailed above
in Section 2.B(vi) of this Resolution. The City Council has considered all of the Site Plan
Review Criteria set forth in the Lakes Specific Plan and, based on the facts recited herein
and on the evidence in the administrative record as a whole, the Council finds the Site
Plan is consistent with and complies with the development standards set forth in The
Lakes Specific Plan.
SECTION 8: Conditional Use Permit. Pursuant to Section 15-23-6 of the EI Segundo
Municipal Code, and based on the factual findings set forth hereinabove and on the whole
of the administrative record, the City Council finds as follows:
A. The proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives
of this Title and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located, and
the proposed use is consistent and compatible with the purpose of the zone
in which the site is located.
Approval of the associated Zone Text Amendment, Zone Change, General
Plan Amendment and The Lakes Specific Plan have created a zoning
designation and development standards specific to the subject property.
The zone, via The Lakes Specific Plan, allows onsite beer, wine and alcohol
in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse and
Topgolf facilities subject to the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant
to ESMC Section 15-5F-5(l). Onsite beer, wine and alcohol is appropriate
to this location as it will be part of the restaurants and entertainment facility,
and distributed throughout the site. The proposal is consistent with the
purpose of The Lakes Specific Plan, which is to further the goals and
policies of the City's General Plan, which are contained in Section 4 of this
Resolution.
B. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under
which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity; there is compatibility of the particular use on
the particular site in relationship to other existing and potential uses within
the general area in which the use is proposed to be located; and potential
impacts that could be generated by the proposed use, such as noise,
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smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, odors, traffic and hazards have been
recognized and compensated for
The proposed location of the conditional use is in an urbanized area of the
City that is developed with a golf course, driving range, and clubhouse that
currently offers alcoholic beverages at the restaurant and banquet facilities.
The proposed onsite beer, wine and alcohol will be distributed throughout
the Specific Plan area, in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of
the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities, which will be located primarily indoors
and sufficiently set back from Sepulveda Boulevard. No sensitive land uses
are adjacent to or near the Specific Plan area that could be impacted by the
operation of the onsite beer, wine and alcohol in the restaurants, bar and
entertainment areas of the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities. Further,
outdoor dining activities are not anticipated to be detrimental to adjacent
businesses and no residential uses are located in the vicinity. The use is
also subject to certain conditions in the attached Exhibit A. Lastly, the EI
Segundo Police Department has not identified the subject property as a high
crime area. Accordingly, given the commercial and
industrial/manufacturing nature of the surrounding uses and immediate
area, and the absence of any residential uses located in the vicinity, the
proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it
would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare, or materially injurious to'. properties or improvements in
the vicinity.
C. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this Chapter.
Approval of the associated Zone Text Amendment, Zone Change, General
Plan Amendment and The Lakes Specific Plan created development
standards specific to the subject property, with specified uses, lot area, lot
coverage, height, and other restrictions which allow onsite beer, wine and
alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse
and Topgolf facilities. Further, the proposed conditional use complies with
the applicable provisions of ESMC Chapters 15-23 and 15-27 since proper
notice was provided and proper hearing was conducted on June 8, 2017.
In addition, proper hearing decision and records will be complied with, and
the required findings considered and adopted by the City Council at a future
noticed public hearing. Lastly, appropriate conditions have been included
to minimize impacts.
D. ABC has issued or will issue a license to sell alcohol to the applicant.
The City currently maintains a license from ABC for on-site sale and
consumption of beer and wine (Type 41). The future operator of the golf-
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themed commercial recreation and entertainment facility will apply for a
separate license with ABC to sell alcohol.
SECTION 9: For the foregoing reasons and based on the information and findings
included in the Staff Report, Resolutions, Minutes and the whole of the administrative
record, the City Council of the City of EI Segundo hereby:
A. Approves Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, General Plan
Amendment No. 16-01, Site Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line Adjustment
No. SUB 16-03, and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05, subject to the
conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit "F" and incorporated
herein by this reference.
SECTION 10: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and
determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence,
both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings
and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City
Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in
the record as a whole.
SECTION 11: Limitations. The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the project
is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a
project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not
exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council's lack of
knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form
accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the city's ability to
solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must
work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent
in that framework.
SECTION 12: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the
findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record.
The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a
particular finding is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 13: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a
subsequent resolution.
SECTION 14: A copy of this Resolution must be mailed to CenterCal Properties,
LLC, and to any other person requesting a copy.
SECTION 15: Effective Date: Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135 will
become effective immediately upon adoption of this Resolution. General Plan
Amendment No 16-01, Site Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03
and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP-16-05 will become effective on the Effective Date
of Ordinance No.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of . 2017.
Suzanne Fuentes, Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Resolution No. was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held
on the day of , 2017, and was duly passed and adopted by said City
Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a
regular meeting of said Council held on the day of , 2017, and the same
was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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Resolution No.
Exhibit A
EI Segundo General Plan Land Use Element, Page 3-10
Open Space Designations
Add the following text to page 3-10 as an additional paragraph at the end of the
"Open Space Designations" subsection of the Land Use Element:
"The Lakes Specific Plan: The specific Dian area contains two
subareas that'oerrni t a mix of recreational and recreation-related
entertainment uses. and other uses as specified in The takes
Soecific Plan. The maximum floorarea in the PUB-RFCIOS subarea
is based on the maximum allowable height limit of 26-feet and the
maximum allowable lot coverage of 40-percent. The maximum
overall FAR in the CPR/OS subarea is 0.147, which is based on the
aoDroximately 10.49-acre size of the subarea."
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Resolution No.
Exhibit B
EI Segundo General Plan Land Use Element, Page 3-14
Proposed Land Use Plan
Revise the following paragraph on page 3-14 as illustrated below
"Southeast Quadrant
The remaining land in the southeast quadrant is designated as PEublic fFacilities
for the Green Line station along EI Segundo Boulevard and the pFefresed water
reclamation facility north of Hughes Way_,-� The Lakes Specific Plan for the
Ggolf Gcourse and g R,cnge the oronosed golf-themed commercial
recreation and entertainment facility along Sepulveda Boulevard; and eOpen
sSpace along the Southern California Edison transmission line rights-of-way. A
5.4 acre portion of the Southern California Edison right-of-way is also designated
as the Aviation Specific Plan area. Ttae- pcvataly owr/id psrlc fcr Hughes
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Resolution No.
Exhibit C
1992 General Plan
Summary of Existing Trends Buildout
Land Use Category Acres Dwelling Square Footage
Units
Single-Family Residential 357.2 2,858 -
Two-Family Residential 57.4 934 -
540 East Imperial Avenue Specific Plan 5.65 58 -
Multi-Family Residential 119.7 3,389
Neighborhood Commercial 6.6 85 89,110
Downtown Commercial 8.8 18 383,328
General Commercial 37.1 - 1,618,508
Corporate Office 213.62 - 12,461,324
Commercial Center 85.8 - 850,000
Smoky Hollow 93.55 268 2,445,023
Urban Mixed-Use North 232.5 - 13,166,010
Urban Mixed-Use South 70.6 - 3,997,936
124th Street Specific Plan 3.9 1 73,530
Aviation Specific Plan 5.4 - 66,000
Downtown Specific Plan 26.3 2321 1,145,628
Corporate Campus Specific Plan 46.5 - 2,550,000
199 North Continental Boulevard 1.75 - 70,132
222 Kansas Street Specific Plan 4.65 - 121,532
888 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Specific Plan 2.98 - 206,710
Parking 11.8 - -
Light Industrial 356.1 - 18,529,000
Heavy Industrial 1,001 - -2
Public Facilities 87.9 - -
Federal Government 90.6 - -
Open Space 77 - -
Parks -5-023.46 -The Lakes Specific Plan 26.54 - -
Street and Railroad R.O.W 442.6 - -
Totals 3,497 7,842 57,773,771
Population Projection 17,287
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uses at densities that are currently higher than allowed by the land use designations in this plan will not realistically be
converted to mixed commercial/residential uses and these buildings are expected to remain for the life of the Plan.
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Generation Station. These facilities have processing equipment and tanks rather than buildings and are expected to
remain for the life of the Plan. Therefore,no estimated building square footage is shown.
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RESOLUTION NO.
Exhibit F
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
In addition to all applicable provisions of the EI Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC"),
CenterCal Properties, LLC, and its successor-in-interest agrees to comply with the
following provisions as conditions for the City of EI Segundo's approval of Environmental
Assessment No. EA-1135 (Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring
Reporting Program); General Plan Amendment No. 16-01; Zone Change No. ZC 16-01;
Specific Plan No. SP 16-02; Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04; Site Plan Review No.
16-01; Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03; and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05
("Project Conditions").
General
1. The approval is for The Lakes Specific Plan and a new Topgolf facility, consisting
of the following:
(i) Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) and an associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP);
(ii) General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, to change the underlying General
Plan Land Use designation of the Lakes at EI Segundo golf course property
from "Parks", to "The Lakes Specific Plan" as specified in Ordinance No.
and incorporated by reference;
(iii) Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, to change the underlying Zoning designation
from O-S (Open Space), to TLSP (The Lakes Specific Plan) with two
Subareas classified PUB-REC/OS (Public Recreation/Open Space)
measuring 16.06-acres and CPR/OS (Commercial Public Recreation/Open
Space) measuring 10.49-acres as specified in Ordinance No. and
incorporated by reference;
(iv) Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, to create a new specific plan for the Lakes at
EI Segundo golf course that specifies the uses permitted within the Specific
Plan area, and establishes development standards tailored to the unique
recreation and entertainment uses for the specific plan area as specified in
Ordinance No. and incorporated by reference;
(v) Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, to add the new TLSP (The Lakes
Specific Plan) Zoning designation to the Zoning Code as specified in
Ordinance No. and incorporated by reference;
(vi) Site Plan Review No. 16-01, for the development within The Lakes Specific
Plan area, including a new Topgolf building, a redeveloped clubhouse, and
modified holes in the golf course. Specifically, the development includes:
a) Replacing the existing driving range with a three-story approximately
67,170 gross square-foot Topgolf commercial recreation and
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entertainment facility. The new facility measures approximately 55-
feet in overall height, and includes a 32,309 square-foot hitting bay and
seating/waiting area, which consists of private suites. From these
hitting bays, players hit balls into an open area that is surrounded by
netting and support poles (up to 175 feet in height) that are designed
to block/contain errant balls. The facility includes 10,024 square feet
of restaurant, bar, and kitchen space; 3,144 square feet of meeting
and event space; 2,439 square feet of office space; 1,895 square feet
of lounge space; 1,365 square feet of lobby space; and approximately
15,994 square feet of storage, circulation, and miscellaneous space.
An approximately 3,000 square foot outdoor terrace on the third floor
of the building is also approved and will be used for entertainment
involving live music from a band or disc jockey (DJ). Lastly, the
existing driving range grass will be replaced with a high density fiber
turf;
b) Modifying and expanding the existing parking lot to accommodate a
total of 523 spaces, whereby 420 spaces will be located in the CPR/OS
Subarea of the Specific Plan and 103 spaces will be located in the
abutting WBMWD property through a license agreement between the
City of EI Segundo and WBMWD. The parking will serve both the
Topgolf facility and the golf course facility;
c) Modifying the fairways and layouts of six holes at the existing golf
course;
d) Installing lighting throughout the nine-hole golf course to
accommodate nighttime play. The lighting would primarily be
concentrated at the tee boxes and greens; and,
e) Demolishing the existing clubhouse, and constructing a new one-story
clubhouse measuring 2,500 square feet, with a 1,010 square foot
outdoor patio overlooking a new putting and chip-shot practice area.
(vii) Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, to reconfigure the existing two parcels
in The Lakes Specific Plan; and,
(viii)Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05, to allow Topgolf as a
private/commercial recreational facility, and to allow onsite beer, wine and
alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse
and Topgolf facilities.
2. The development of the project shall be in substantial compliance with the plans,
and colors and material palette as contained in the plans presented to the Planning
Commission on June 8 and July 13, 2017, and approved by the City Council on
, 2017; with The Lakes Specific Plan and zoning district; the mitigation
measures, conditions and standards contained in Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2820 and Planning Commission Resolution No. 2821 (unless
superseded by the conditions and standards contained in this Resolution) ; and,
the EI Segundo Municipal Code.
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3. The development and operation of the project shall comply with the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) attached and incorporated by
reference as adopted by the City Council on The mitigation
measures are repeated herein under the appropriate subject heading, sometimes
with clarifying language that may differ from the MMRP. All costs associated with
implementation of the Mitigation Monitoring Program shall be the responsibility of
the Applicant/Developer, and/or any successors in interest.
4. The Planning and Building Safety Director is authorized to approve minor
modifications to the approved plans or any of the conditions if such modifications
achieve substantially the same results as would strict compliance with said plans
and conditions. Otherwise, all other modifications shall be subject to review and
approval by the Planning Commission.
5. All mitigation measures and conditions of approval must be listed on the plans
submitted for plan check and the plans for which a building permit is issued.
6. In the event that a Planning, Building, Public Works, Fire Department or Police
Department requirement are in conflict, the stricter standard shall apply.
7. A positive balance shall be maintained in all project Reimbursement Accounts at
all times. If the balance of the Reimbursement Account(s) associated with the
project becomes negative at any time, all work on the project shall be suspended
(including plan checks, issuance of permits and project inspections) until such time
as the sufficient funds are deposited to return the account(s) to a positive balance.
8. Centercal and TopGolf shall adhere to all conditions set forth in the Ground Lease
Agreement, specifically "Section 11. Operation, Repairs and Maintenance" and
"Exhibit D" of the Agreement.
9. Permitted hours and days for construction activity are 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday
through Sunday. Construction hours may be extended at the discretion of the
Planning and Building Safety Director
10. The applicant shall submit a photometric lighting plan that illustrates that there is
no light spillover beyond the project property line for review and approval by the
Planning and Building Safety Director. Direct illumination of an adjacent property
is not allowed. Exterior lighting for the project shall be designed to be confined to
within the project site. Light shields shall be used to block light and reduce spill
over light and glare as necessary. Prior to the final inspection and issuance of a
certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall schedule an evening inspection with
the Planning Division to verify compliance with this requirement and to ensure that
the lighting does not result in a significant impact.
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11. Maximum building height of the Topgolf facility shall be limited to 55-feet in overall
height, as measured from lowest finish grade adjacent to the building, to the
highest ridgeline or parapet wall. Any roof mounted light fixtures are allowed to
project not more than 3-feet above the highest ridgeline or parapet wall, for a
maximum height of 58-feet to the top of the light fixture.
12. Maximum height of the netting support poles associated with the Topgolf facility
shall be limited to 175-feet in height, as measured from adjacent grade to top of
pole.
13. An overall Master Sign Program for the Topgolf facility shall be submitted and
approved by the Director of Planning and Building Safety prior to installation.
Imoact Fee Conditions
14. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15-27 A-1, et seq., prior to the issuance of a building and/or
grading permit for the Topgolf facility, the applicant must pay a one-time library
services mitigation fee. The fee amount must be based upon the adopted fee at
the time the building permit is issued.
15. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15-27 A-1, et seq., prior to the issuance of a building and/or
grading permit for the Topgolf facility, the applicant must pay a one-time fire
services mitigation fee. The fee amount must be based upon the adopted fee at
the time the building permit is issued.
16. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15-27 A-1, et seq., prior to the issuance of a building and/or
grading permit for the Topgolf facility, the applicant must pay a one-time police
services mitigation fee. The fee amount must be based upon the adopted fee at
the time the building permit is issued.
17. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15-27 A-1, et seq., prior to the issuance of a building and/or
grading permit for the Topgolf facility, the applicant must pay a one-time park
services mitigation fee. The fee amount must be based upon the adopted fee at
the time the building permit is issued.
18. Before building permits are issued for the Topgolf facility, the applicant must pay
the required sewer connection fees (as specified in ESMC Title 12-3).
19. Pursuant to ESMC §§ 15-27 A-1, et seq., and before the City issues a certificate
of occupancy for the Topgolf facility, the applicant must pay a one-time traffic
mitigation fee. The fee amount must be based upon the adopted fee at the time
the building permit is issued.
Construction Conditions
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20. The project site shall be off with temporary chain link fencing with a green fabric
backing. The fencing shall remain in place and shall be maintained in good
appearance until the project has been completed, or until such time as determined
by the Building Official. Another color of fabric may be utilized with prior approval
from the Planning and Building Safety Department.
21. A weatherproof notice/sign to report dust, noise, or other construction-related
impacts shall be posted and prominently displayed on the construction fencing
clearly visible to the public from along Sepulveda Boulevard. The notice/sign shall
set forth the name of the person(s) responsible for the construction site and a
phone number(s) to be called in the event that a construction-related impact
occurs.
22. Archaeological and Native American monitoring shall be conducted for all ground
disturbing activities within the project site. Monitoring shall be performed under the
direction of a qualified archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior's
Professional Qualifications Standards for archaeology (National Park Service 1983).
If cultural resources are encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work in the
immediate area must halt and the find must be evaluated by the qualified
archaeologist. Depending upon the nature of the find, if the discovery proves to be
potentially significant under CEQA, as determined by the qualified archaeologist,
additional work such as on site monitoring by a qualified Native American Tribal
representative, data recovery excavation, avoidance of the area of the find,
documentation, testing, data recovery, reburial, archival review and/or transfer to the
appropriate museum or educational institution, or other appropriate actions may be
warranted at the discretion of the qualified archaeologist. The archaeologist shall
complete a report of excavations and findings, and submit the report to the Director
of Planning and Building Safety. After the find is appropriately mitigated, work in the
area may resume.
23. If human remains are found during ground disturbing activities, State of California
Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that no further disturbance shall occur
until the county coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant
to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. In the event of an unanticipated
discovery of human remains, the County Coroner shall be notified immediately. If
the human remains are determined to be prehistoric, the coroner shall notify the
Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), which shall determine and notify a
most likely descendant (MLD). The MLD shall complete the inspection of the site
within 48 hours of notification and may recommend scientific removal and
nondestructive analysis of human remains and items associated with Native
American burials.
24. All utility lines to serve the development shall be placed underground.
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25. The developer shall be responsible for the relocation of any existing utility
necessary as a result of the development.
26. Erosion control devices shall be installed at all perimeter openings and slopes. No
sediment shall leave the job site. All newly graded surfaces not immediately
involved in construction shall have some method of erosion protection, i.e.,
mulching, fiber fabric, planting, or tackifier.
27. Water spraying or other approved methods shall be used during grading
operations to control fugitive dust. Recycled water shall be used for grading
operations whenever available.
28. Public sidewalks must remain open at all times.
29. Any transporting of heavy construction equipment and/or materials, which require
the use of oversized transport vehicles on State highways, will require a Caltrans
transportation permit. Any hauling of materials should not occur during AM and
P.M peak periods of travel on State facilities during demolition and construction of
the proposed project. All vehicle loads should be covered so that materials do not
blow over or onto the Caltrans' Right-of-Way.
30. All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials must either be covered
or maintain two feet of freeboard.
31. Construction vehicles cannot use any route except the City's designated Truck
Routes.
32. During construction and operations, all waste must be disposed in accordance with
all applicable laws and regulations. Toxic wastes must be discarded at a licensed,
regulated disposal site by a licensed waste hauler.
33. All leaks, drips and spills occurring during construction must be cleaned up
promptly and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to prevent
contaminated soil on paved surfaces that can be washed away into the storm
drains.
34. If materials spills occur, they must be cleaned up in a way that will not affect the
storm drain system.
35. The project must comply with ESMC Chapter 5-4, which establishes storm water
and urban pollution controls.
36. Before anticipated rainfall, construction dumpsters must be covered with tarps or
plastic sheeting.
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37. Inspections of the project site before and after storm events must be conducted to
determine whether Best Management Practices have been implemented to reduce
pollutant loadings identified in the Storm Water Prevention Plan.
38. The owner or contractor must conduct daily street sweeping and truck wheel
cleaning to prevent dirt in the storm drain system. Truck wheel cleaning shall be
conducted onsite to minimize dirt in the public right-of-way and prevent dirt in the
storm drain system.
39. Storm drain system must be safeguarded at all times during construction.
40. All diesel equipment must be operated with closed engine doors and must be
equipped with factory-recommended mufflers.
41. Electrical power must be used to run air compressors and similar power tools.
Operational Conditions
42. Hours of operation for the Topgolf facility shall be limited to the hours of 6:OOam to
2:OOam, Monday through Sunday.
43, All DJ's and bands shall connect to the facility's in-house sound system and
speakers.
44. All overhead speakers in the outdoor terrace of the Topgolf facility shall be oriented
inward and down to the facility's floors.
45. A minimum total of 511 parking spaces shall be provided to serve players, visitors,
and employees of both the proposed Topgolf facility and the existing golf course
facility. A minimum of 420 spaces shall be provided within the boundaries of The
Lakes Specific Plan, and a minimum of 91 spaces shall be provided on the abutting
West Basin Municipal Water District property to the south through a License
Agreement between the City and West Basin Municipal Water District. If, in the
opinion of the Director of Planning and Building Safety or of the Director of
Recreation and Park, parking impacts are observed, the applicant shall implement
a valet parking program as necessary to accommodate parking demand in excess
of the parking capacity property by the 511 parking spaces.
Said License Agreement must be in effect prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy for the Topgolf facility. In the event a License Agreement is not entered
into, or if the License Agreement is terminated, the Applicant shall implement a
valet parking program in accordance with the Parking Management Plan prepared
by Georgia Valet Services, on file with the Director of Planning and Building Safety
to accommodate a minimum of 464 parked vehicles onsite. Additionally, if, in the
opinion of the Director of Planning and Building Safety or of the Director of
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Recreation and Park, parking impacts are observed, the applicant shall implement
a revised valet parking program as necessary to accommodate parking demand in
excess of the 464 parked vehicles. Should the Parking Management Plan be
implemented, a review of the circulation and parking operation will be conducted
six months after issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Lease Agreement
termination.
At the expense of the applicant, the City will monitor parking lot operations,
including the valet parking operations, for 6-six months. Monitoring may include,
but not be limited to, a two-hour in-person observation twice per month during the
monitoring period at a time/day determined by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety. Additionally, the Applicant is required to provide video camera
footage of the parking management operation during the hours between 6:OOam
and 10:OOam, and between 6:OOpm and 2:OOam on Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays for the six-month observation period. If parking and traffic circulation is
considered deficient by the Planning and Building Safety Director, then the Director
will develop additional operational conditions subject to review and approval by the
Planning Commission at a noticed public hearing.
46. All utility equipment, including air conditioning equipment, at ground level shall be
screened (from the parking area and adjacent surface streets) by landscaping
and/or other screening methods as approved by the Planning and Building Safety
Director.
47. All roof-mounted equipment shall be architecturally screened from ground level
view (from the parking area and adjacent surface streets) by the parapet wall
and/or other screening methods as approved by the Planning and Building Safety
Director.
48. All building drainage gutters, down spouts, vents, and other roof protrusions shall
be concealed from view within exterior walls. Ladders for roof access shall be
mounted on the inside of the buildings.
49. All utility, mechanical, and electrical equipment, including fire risers, shall be
enclosed within the buildings.
50. All buildings shall be designed to comply with all ESMC standards for the
attenuation of interior noise.
Alcohol/Beer and Wine
51. The onsite sale and consumption of beer and wine, and/or alcohol (ABC Type 41
and ABC Type 47, respectively) are allowed in the restaurants, bar and
entertainment areas of the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities.
Resolution No.
Exhibit F, Conditions of Approval
Page 8
95
52. There must be no exterior advertising of any kind or type, including advertising
directed to the exterior from within, promoting or indicating the availability of
specific alcoholic beverage products. Interior displays of alcoholic beverages which
are clearly visible to the exterior constitute a violation of this condition.
53. All employees serving alcoholic beverages to patrons must enroll in and complete
a certified training program approved by the State Department of Alcoholic
Beverages Control for the responsible sales of alcohol. The training must be
offered to new employees on not less than a quarterly basis.
54. Any and all employees hired to sell alcoholic beverages must provide evidence that
they have either:
i. Completed training in ABC- administered Leadership and Education in
Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) Program as demonstrated by an ABC-issued
certificate; or,
ii. Completed an accepted equivalent by ABC to ensure proper distribution of
beer, wine and distilled spirits to adults of legal age. If any prospective
employee designated to sell alcoholic beverages does not currently have
such training, then;
iii. The ABC-licensed proprietors must have confirmed with the Planning and
Building Safety Department within 15 days of the Director's decision, or by
final project approval, that a date certain is scheduled within the local ABC
Office to complete the LEAD course.
iv. Within 30 days of taking said course, the employees, or responsible
employer must deliver each required certificate showing completion to the
Police Department.
55. The Applicant/licensee shall not permit any loitering on the subject site.
56. The owner/applicant/licensee shall comply with and strictly adhere to all conditions
of any permit issued by ABC to the applicant, and with any applicable regulations
of ABC.
Trash/Trash Enclosures
57. Mandatory solid waste disposal services shall be provided by a City approved
waste hauler to all parcels/lots or uses affected by approval of this project.
58. The Applicant shall provide receptacles (bins) for the collection of refuse and
recyclable materials, as well as a hose bib for washing collection areas. Prior to
the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide documentation from a
City approved waste hauler stating that the number and size of bins provided for
the collection of refuse and recyclable materials generated by the project is
adequate.
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Exhibit F, Conditions of Approval
Page 9
96
59. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall provide documentation
from a City approved waste hauler stating that the dimensions of the refuse storage
enclosure are of adequate size to accommodate containers consistent with the
current methods of collection, are designed with a walk-in access component, and
located and designed to facilitate trash truck access and pickup.
60. Trash enclosure areas for the project shall have a non-combustible decorative
cover and be enclosed by a six (6) foot high masonry wall with decorative caps
that match the building's architecture.
Buildinq Safetv Division
61. All projects shall comply with EI Segundo Municipal Code, and the 2016 edition of
the California Building Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical
Code, California Plumbing Code, California Green Building Standards and Building
Energy Efficiency Standards.
62. Construction projects must comply with Best Management Practices for
construction and storm-water runoff requirements of the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System MS4 Permit.
63. Construction activity resulting in a land disturbance of one acre or more, or less
than one acre but part of a larger common plan of development or sale must obtain
the (SWPPP) Construction Activities Storm Water General Permit
64. A site specific soils and geotechnical report must be submitted to the Building and
Safety Division for review and approval. The report shall comply with the minimum
requirements of Chapter 18 of the CBC and address the possible sulfate content
of the soils.
65. A stamped setback certification by a Licensed Surveyor will be required to certify
the location of the new construction in relation to the setbacks prior to the first
foundation inspection and stamped setback certification by a Licensed Surveyor
will be required to certify the height of the structures prior to issuance of Certificate
of Occupancy.
66. Plans submitted for plan check must be stamped by State-licensed architect or
engineer and at a minimum shall include:
• Complete structural calculations, details, notes and material specifications.
• Complete Accessibility Plan with a statement from a CASp indicating that a
plan review has been performed and that it complies with the requirements of
Chapter 11A &11 B of the CBC.
• A stamped and signed survey by a Licensed Surveyor
• A complete grading and drainage plan showing compliance with the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) Low Impact
Resolution No.
Exhibit F, Conditions of Approval
Page 10
97
Development (LID) requirement. The Los Angeles County LID Manual may
be used as guidelines for preparing the LID report.
• Hydrology report along with hydraulic calculations.
67. Applicant to pay all Development fees, including school fee, prior to issuance of
building permits.
Fire DeDartment Conditions
68. The applicant must submit and have approved by the Fire Department a Fire/Life
Safety Plan, identifying fire safety precautions during demolition and construction,
emergency site access during construction, permanent fire department access, fire
hydrant locations and any existing or proposed fire sprinkler systems and fire alarm
systems prior to issuance of the building permit.
69. The applicant must provide an automatic fire sprinkler system throughout the
building, installed in accordance with California Fire Code Chapter 9 and the
currently adopted edition of NFPA 13.
70. The applicant must provide a manual fire alarm system with voice evacuation
throughout the building, installed in accordance with California Fire Code Chapter
9 and the currently adopted edition of NFPA 72.
71. The applicant must provide a fire apparatus access roadway. The fire apparatus
access roadway must meet requirements in the adopted California Fire Code and
EI Segundo Fire Department Fire Prevention Regulation A-1-a.
72. The applicant must provide the following conditions for all fire features:
a. A barrier must be provided around the fire feature to prevent accidental
access into the fire feature.
b. The distance between the fire feature and combustible material and
furnishings must meet the fire feature's listing and manufacturer's
requirements.
c. If the fire feature's protective barrier exceeds ambient temperatures, all
exit paths and occupant seating must be a minimum 36 inches from
the fire feature.
73 Any private fire hydrants must be installed and maintained in accordance with EI
Segundo Fire Department Regulation H-2-a "Fire Hydrant and Private Fire Main
System Installation".
Public Works Department Conditions
Resolution No.
Exhibit F, Conditions of Approval
Page 11
98
74. The applicant shall comply with the conditions and requirements contained in the
Inter-Departmental Correspondence transmittal from the EI Segundo Public Works
Department dated May 31, 2017, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Police Department Conditions
75. The applicant shall comply with the requirements contained in Municipal Code
Chapter 13.20, Security Code.
Miscellaneous
76. The applicant or its successors in interest shall indemnify, protect, defend (with
legal counsel reasonably acceptable to the City), and hold harmless, the City, and
any agency or instrumentality thereof, and its elected and appointed officials,
officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all liabilities, claims,
actions, causes of action, proceedings, suits, damages, judgments, liens, levies,
costs, and expenses of whatever nature, including reasonable attorney's fees and
disbursements (collectively "Claims") arising out of or in any way relating to this
project, any discretionary approvals granted by the City related to the development
of the project, or the environmental review conducted under California
Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et sea., for the
project. If the City Attorney is required to enforce any conditions of approval, all
costs, including attorney's fees, shall be paid for by the applicant.
77. The applicant shall comply with requirements of all Federal, State, County, and
local agencies as are applicable to this project.
Mitiaation Measures
The development shall comply with all of the following mitigation measures of the adopted
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Air Quality:
AQ-1: In accordance with SCAQMD Rule 403, excessive fugitive dust emissions must be
controlled by regular watering or other dust prevention measures, and with Rule
402, which requires implementation of dust suppression techniques to prevent
fugitive dust from creating a nuisance off-site as specified in the SCAQMD's Rules
and Regulations, the following shall be implemented during construction:
a. All active portions of the construction site must be watered every three hours
during daily construction activities and when dust is observed migrating from
the Project site to prevent excessive amounts of dust.
b. Appoint a construction relations officer to act as a community liaison
concerning on-site construction activity including resolution of issues related
to particulate matter generation.
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Exhibit F, Conditions of Approval
Page 12
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C. Pave or apply water every three hours during daily construction activities or
apply non-toxic soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas,
and staging areas. More frequent watering must occur if dust is observed
migrating from the site during site disturbance.
d. Any on-site stockpiles of debris, dirt, or other dusty material must be
enclosed, covered, watered twice daily, or non-toxic soil binders shall be
applied.
e. All grading and excavation operations must be suspended when wind speeds
exceed 25 miles per hour.
f. Disturbed areas must be replaced with ground cover or paved immediately
after construction is completed in the affected area.
g. Track-out devices such as gravel bed track-out aprons (3 inches deep, 25
feet long, 12 feet wide per lane and edged by rock berm or row of stakes) are
required to reduce mud/dirt trackout from unpaved truck exit routes.
Alternatively a wheel washer must be used at truck exit routes.
h. On-site vehicle speed must be limited to 15 miles per hour.
i. All material transported off-site must be either sufficiently watered or securely
covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust before departing the job site.
j. Reroute construction trucks away from congested streets or sensitive
receptor areas.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials:
HAZ-1: Before a Demolition Permit is issued, an environmental professional with
Phase II/site characterization experience must conduct an inspection of
existing onsite structures. The inspection must determine whether or not
testing is required to confirm the presence or absence of hazardous
substances in building materials (e.g., sinks, drains, piping, flooring, walls,
ceiling tiles). Should testing be required and results determine that
hazardous substances are present in onsite building materials, the Phase
II/site characterization specialist must determine appropriate
prevention/remediation measures that are required and/or the methods for
proper disposal of hazardous waste at an approved landfill facility, if required.
Noise:
N-1: Before the City issues the grading permit, the Project Applicant must demonstrate,
to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works that the Project complies with the
following:
• All construction equipment must be equipped with mufflers and sound
control devices (e.g., intake silencers and noise shrouds) no less effective
than those provided on the original equipment and no equipment shall have
an un-muffled exhaust.
• The contractor must maintain and tune-up all construction equipment to
minimize noise emissions.
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Exhibit F, Conditions of Approval
Page 13
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• Stationary equipment must be placed so as to maintain the greatest possible
distance to the sensitive receptors.
• All equipment servicing must be performed so as to maintain the greatest
possible distance to the sensitive receptors.
• Impact tools (e.g., jack hammers, pavement breakers, and rock drills) used
for Project construction are required to be hydraulically or electronically
powered wherever possible to avoid noise associated with compressed air
exhaust from pneumatically powered tools. However, where use of
pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust muffler must be used; this
muffler can lower noise levels from the exhaust by up to approximately 10
dBA. External jackets on the tools themselves must be used where feasible,
and this could achieve a reduction of 5 dBA. Quieter procedures must be
used, such as drills rather than impact equipment, whenever feasible.
• A qualified "Noise Disturbance Coordinator" will be retained amongst the
construction crew to be responsible for responding to any local complaints
about construction noise. When a complaint is received, the Disturbance
Coordinator shall notify the City within 24 hours of the complaint and
determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g., starting too early,
malfunctioning muffler, etc.) and implement reasonable measures to resolve
the compliant, as deemed acceptable by the Director of Planning and
Building Safety.
■ Select demolition methods to minimize vibration, where possible (e.g.,
sawing masonry into sections rather than demolishing it by pavement
breakers).
By signing this document, on behalf of CenterCal Properties
LLC, certifies that he/she has read, understood, and agree to the Project Conditions listed
in this document.
Name
Title:
{If Corporation or similar entity, needs two officer signatures or evidence that one
signature binds the company}
Resolution No,
Exhibit F, Conditions of Approval
Page 14
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City of El Segundo
INTER-DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Eduardo Schonborn, Principal Planner
FROM: Ken Berkman, Public Works Director
CC: Sam Lee, Director of Planning and Building Safety
Lifan Xu, City Engineer
Orlando Rodriguez, Senior Civil Engineer
DATE: May 31, 2017
SUBJECT: EA-1135, 400 S Sepulveda Blvd. (TopGolf)
The following are the Public Works Department's Conditions of Approval for the
subject project.
1. Applicant shall comply with all terms of the Agreement with the City, #4924-1
and all subsequent amendments.
2. Any existing water meters, potable water service connections, fire backflow
devices and potable water backflow devices must be upgraded to current City
Water Division standards. These devices shall be placed or relocated onto
private property.
3. The applicant must submit plans for water system upgrades to the City of EI
Segundo Public Works Department for review and approval, including traffic
control plans for work in the Public right-of-way (ROW).
4. The Project must comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit requirements and provide Best Management
Practices (BMPs) for sediment control, construction material control and
erosion control. All NPDES Permit requirements must be provided for prior to
issuance of any permit for Demolition, Drainage, or Grading, as applicable.
5. The grading and drainage plan must be provided by a State-licensed Civil
Engineer. Hydrologic and hydraulic calculations must be submitted to size
appropriate storm drain facilities to control on-site drainage and mitigate off-
site impacts. All plans and studies shall be prepared by a State-licensed Civil
Engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a Grading
Permit.
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6. A utility plan shall be provided that shows all existing and proposed utility lines
and their sizes (sewer, water, gas, storm drain, electrical, etc.), including
easements, around the project site. The required fees will be determined
based upon the information provided on the Site plan.
7. No construction-related parking or materials staging shall be permitted on or
within the Public ROW.
8. Prior to commencing work, applicant shall secure all necessary permits from
the Public Works Department, including lane closures.
9. All on-site drainage devices, concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalks, drive
approaches, and roadway/parking lot pavement shall be designed and
constructed in compliance with the latest edition of the American Public Works
Association Standard Plans ("APWA Standards") and the Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook), to the satisfaction
of the City Engineer.
10. Sepulveda Boulevard is a Caltrans-owned and maintained roadway. All work
performed within Caltrans ROW requires review and approval by Caltrans and
a Caltrans-issued permit.
11. At the sole cost and expense of the Property Owner, any broken or damaged
public infrastructure resulting from construction of the Project shall be repaired
and reconstructed as noted in condition numbers 9 and 10.
12. All Project related solid and recyclable waste material handling shall be in
accordance with any and all existing State laws at the time of Building Permit
issuance. Records demonstrating compliance shall be provided to the
Building Official and Public Works Director prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
13. Pursuant to condition #12, reasonable efforts shall be used to reuse and
recycle construction and demolition debris, to use environmentally friendly
materials, and to provide energy efficient buildings, equipment and systems.
A Demolition Debris Recycling Plan that indicates where select demolition
debris is to be sent shall be provided to the Building Official prior to the
issuance of a demolition permit. The Plan shall list the material to be recycled
and the name, address, and phone number of the facility of organization
accepting the materials.
14. A Construction Management Plan prepared by the construction contractor,
which identifies the areas of construction staging, temporary power, portable
toilet, and trash and material storage locations, shall be submitted to and
approved by the Building Official and City Engineer. Prior to commencement
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of work the construction contractor shall advise the Public Works Inspector
and the Building Inspector(`Inspectors") of the construction schedule and shall
meet with the Inspectors.
15. A Pedestrian Protection Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the
Building Official and City Engineer. Such plan shall identify all areas of
pedestrian protection and indicate the method of pedestrian protection or
pedestrian diversion when required. When pedestrian diversion is required,
the Pedestrian Protection Plan must also be approved.
16. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all unused driveways must be
closed off with full height curb, gutter and sidewalk per Greenbook and APWA
standards, as applicable to match the existing site conditions.
17. The applicant must provide a potable water service laterals and water meters
for the lot. The location and sizes of all proposed water meters must be
approved by the Public Works Department/Water Division.
18. The proposed Project may affect the capacities of the existing sewer main
lines. Applicant must provide the City with current and proposed daily sewage
use calculations. The City will review the calculations and will inform the
applicant if sewer main upgrades are necessary. If sewer main upgrades are
necessary, the applicant will provide a one-week flow analysis on manholes
and a sewage flow study for the proposed improvements, and design and
construct the necessary upgrades to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
Design must be approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a Building
Permit; Construction must be completed and accepted by the Public Works
Director prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
19. The sewer connection fee for this project must be paid to the Los Angeles
County Sanitation District. They can be reached at 310.638.1161.
20. The applicant must provide sewer laterals with cleanouts and pay the required
sewer connection fees.
21. Any unused water or sanitary sewer laterals must be abandoned and properly
capped at the City main. The contractor must obtain necessary permits and
licenses, and provide traffic control plans and shoring plans.
22. All Record Drawings ("As-Builts") and supporting documentation shall be
submitted to the Public Works Engineering Division prior to scheduling the
project's final inspection.
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23. A Construction Traffic Management Plan shall be prepared by a State-licensed
Traffic or Civil Engineer. The Construction Traffic Management Plan shall be
submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the issuance of
any Project demolition, grading, or drainage permit. The Construction Traffic
Management Plan shall also be reviewed and approved by the City's Fire and
Police Departments. The City Engineer reserves the right to reject any
engineer at any time and to require that the Plan be prepared by a different
engineer. The Construction Traffic Management Plan shall contain, but not
be limited to, the following:
a. The name and telephone number of a contact person who can be
reached 24 hours a day regarding construction traffic complaints or
emergency situations.
b. An up-to-date list of local police, fire, and emergency response
organizations and procedures for the continuous coordination of
construction activity, potential delays, and any alerts related to
unanticipated road conditions or delays, with local police, fire, and
emergency response agencies. Coordination shall include the
assessment of any alternative access routes that might be required
through the Property, and maps showing access to and within the
Property and to adjacent properties.
c. Procedures for the training and certification of the flag persons used
in implementation of the Construction Traffic Management Plan.
d. The location, times, and estimated duration of any roadway closures,
traffic detours, use of protective devices, warning signs, and staging
or queuing areas.
e. The location and travel routes of off-site staging and parking
locations.
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LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS
1. Provide current Preliminary Title Report (within 30-days).
2. Application must be completed and signed by the property owners.
3. Show all existing and proposed easements.
4. Provide a legal description and plat showing clearly delineating existing and
proposed lot lines. Provide closure calculations.
5. Provide acreage (before and after) of each lot.
6. Must be prepared by a State-licensed Land Surveyor, or properly State-
licensed Civil Engineer.
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EL SEGUNDO POLICE DEPARTMENT
' Plan Check Corrections
Plan Checker: Laurie Risk, Crime Prevention Analyst
(310) 524-2274 up
Review Date: July 14, 2016
EA-1135, SUB 16-03 —Top Golf Facility Address: 400 S. Sepulveda BI.
Owner Name: City of EI Segundo Phone: -----
Applicant Name: ES Centeral, LLC Phone: -----
INSTRUCTIONS:
Prior to approval, the plans must indicate the information, revisions, and/or corrections indicated
below. To the left of the corrections, please indicate the sheet number of the plans on which the
correction has been made. Cloud all corrections on plans. Notes are not acceptable.
ADDRESSING
1. The street addressing shall be a minimum of 6 inches high, visible from the street or driving
surface, of contrasting color to the background and directly or backlit illuminated during hours of
darkness.
a Note on the plans how the addressing will be illuminated (direct or backlit).
2. All addressing locations and sizes shall be depicted on the elevation pages.
LANDSCAPING
1. All landscaping shall be low profile around perimeter fencing, windows, doors and entryways
taking special care not to limit visibility or provide climbing access. Floral or grass ground cover is
recommended. Bushes shall be trimmed to 2 to 3 feet and away from buildings. Dense bushes
shall not be clumped together; this provides a hiding place for criminal activity. Trees shall be
trimmed up to 7 feet.
2. Trees/bushes/shrubs shall not be planted next to or near any light fixture or light standard. When
grown to maturity this landscaping will block the light and reduce lighting on the ground surface.
• Are you intending to plant trees throughout in the parking lot? If so, where are they
located in relation to the light standards?
LIGHTING (Photometric Studv- Sheet 13):
1. The parking lot, all entry and service doors, bicycle racks, sidewalks and trash dumpster shall be
illuminated with a maintained minimum of one footcandle of light on the ground surface during
hours of darkness.
2. A photometric study, which includes all of the above, shall be provided prior to issuing the Building
Permit.
3. A site plan shall be provided showing buildings, parking areas, walkways, and the point-by-point
photometric calculation of the required light levels. Footcandles shall be measured on a horizontal
plane and conform to a uniformity ratio of 4:1 average/minimum.
4. Street lighting shall not be included in the calculations.
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EXTERIOR LADDERS
1. Exterior mounted ladders are prohibited except:
o Ladders with a minimum 1/8 inch thick steel plate, securely attached to the ladder edge on
each side and extending to within two inches of the wall for a height of ten feet above ground
level. A door or cover shall be securely attached to the front of the ladder and be constructed
of a minimum 1/8-inch steel, extending from ground level to at least ten feet high. The ladder
door shall have nonremovable hinge pins and be locked tight against the side wall by a locking
mechanism with a minimum five pin tumbler operation, and attached with nonremovable bolts
from the exterior; or,
o Ladders beginning at a height of ten feet above ground.
SECURITY CAMERAS (Include notes in plan)
1. Security cameras shall be installed in all new commercial/retail establishments if the Police
Department deems it necessary due to the type of business, hours of operation, location and
propensity to crime.
2. The Police Department shall determine the monitoring and recording location of the security
cameras, which include, but are not limited to: receiving areas, cash handling/counting areas, the
manager's office, the safe, all access doors and any other areas deemed necessary by the Police
Department.
3. Monitor and recording equipment shall be stored in a secure area (ex. manager's office).
4. The Police Department's minimum camera requirements shall be listed after the Camera
Specifications.
5. Camera Specifications:
• All security cameras shall be in color.
■ Cameras, especially those viewing customers as they enter the business or stand at cash
registers, shall capture the individual from the waist to the top of the head, straight on.
• If storefront windows and entry doors are constructed of glass, cameras shall be positioned to
face away from them to prevent glare.
• Cameras facing Point of Sale shall be slightly off set so the employee at the register does not
block full view of the customer.
• Cameras shall be situated low enough so that caps/hats or other disguises (typically used
when committing a crime) will not obstruct the view of the individual's face. This will provide
the best possible picture for identification during the investigation process.
• Interior cameras: the maximum mounting height shall be 8 feet. Parking lot cameras: the
maximum mounting height shall be 10-12 feet.
• The recording equipment shall be digital and shall have a minimum of twenty one (21) days of
storage capacity.
• Cameras shall be of the highest resolution.
■ There shall be a monitor connected to the recording equipment to play back and review the
video. The equipment shall be stored in a secure area (ex. manager's office).
■ Security camera recordings shall be made available to law enforcement.
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6. The minimum camera locations for this project shall capture, but is not limited to:
• All public access doors, facing the customers as they exit.
• Customers as they stand at all points of sale.
• The parking lot and driveway entrances (capturing the license plate).
• Each safe.
• Public Restroom doors.
• The lobby desk/lobby area.
• First floor stairwell doors and elevator lobby.
• Bar seating and bar area seating.
• Cafe seating area.
SAFE
1. A safe shall be installed in all commercial/retail businesses in a secured location (ex: manager's
office) and shall be equipped with suitable anchors in concrete blocks or to the premises in which
it is located.
• Note in plans the location of each safe and that it"shall be equipped with suitable
anchors in concrete blocks or to the premises in which it is located."
DOCK AREA
1. Sectional/roll-up door(s) shall have an interior locking device located on each side of the door
(padlocks or cane bolts can be used).
STAIR WELL DOORS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR)
1. Pedestrian doors which provide access to stairwells shall be constructed and equipped as follows:
• A minimum 100 square inch vision panel with the width not less than five inches shall be
installed to provide visibility into the area being entered. Vision panels shall meet
requirements of the Uniform Building Code.
• Secured exterior doors with vision panels shall preclude manipulation of the interior locking
device from the exterior.
DOORS/HARDWARE
1. Entry doors:
• See EI Segundo Police Department Approved hardware below
2. All cash handling rooms and manager's office shall have:
• A deadbolt locking device.
Is See EI Segundo Police Department Approved hardware below.
• A wide-angle (190-200 degrees) door viewer installed, mounted no more than fifty eight
inches from the bottom of the door.
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EI Segundo Police Department Approved Security Hardware
Single Or Double Swing I Hollow Metal And Wood Doors Only:
• Schlage L9453 or equal lockset (Grade 1 lockset with 1" throw bolt)
o with the equivalent of an MS 4043 cylinder guard.
• Electrified L9453 or equal (Grade 1 lockset with 1" throw bolt)
o with the equivalent of an MS 4043 cylinder guard.
o A latch bolt by itself is not acceptable
• A latch guard shall be placed over single swing entry doors. If the door is recessed, a recessed
latch guard shall be installed.
Hollow Metal Double Door Only:
Must have a full length steel astragal (Pemko 357 or equal), not aluminum. Inactive door is to
have auto-releasing flush bolts, header and threshold, with a min 1/2 " embedment.
Single Or Double Swing Doors where panic hardware is required (wood, hollow metal and
aluminum):
• Von Duprin or equal vertical rod panic hardware [panic bar shall be offset on both sides — Adams
Rite is not acceptable for this application on aluminum doors only
• There shall be no mail slot located within 40" of the door, where the push bar can be manipulated
by reaching through.
Sinqle Door Alternative where panic hardware is required:
• Rim Panic with the installation of an exterior 12 inch astragal. If astragal can't be installed a
vertical rod panic device will be required.
Aluminum/Glass Doors only where panic hardware is not required:
• Single Swing: Adams Rite MS1890 Hook bolt with an Adams Rite 4002 Flat Armored Trim Strike
plate, or, Keedex surface mounted armored strike or equal (meeting a minimum 1500 pound
sheer force)
o with a MS 4043 Cylinder Guard or equal.
• Double Swing: MS 1850 Laminate Swing Bolt (1 %") and:
o an MS 4043 Cylinder Guard or equal.
o An Adams Rite 4085 header bolt or equal
o and a Adams Rite MS 4002 Radius Armored Trim Strike plate designed for double doors or
equal.
Hinqes:
• All exterior hinges, whether off a common corridor or to the ext of the building will require that all
three hinges have an NRP designation (non-removable pin) set screw.
• HARDWARE LISTED ARE EXAMPLES. HOWEVER. ANY EQUAL GRADE IS ACCEPTABLE
AFTER CUT SHEETS ARE PROVIDED AND MEETS WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
APPROVAL.
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TRAFFIC DIVISION CONCERNS (Sqf. Mike Gill)
1. None.
RETURN THIS SHEET WITH REVISED PLANS AND SPECIFICATION WHEN CORRECTIONS
HAVE BEEN MADE.
Reviewed and approved by:
Mitch Tavera, Chief of Police Date
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Proposed Ordinance No. , including
The Lakes Specific Plan document,
dated September 5, 2017
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. SP 16-02,
ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 16-01, AND ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT
NO. ZTA 16-04, AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO ZONING MAP
AND ADDING ESMC § 15-3-2(A)(11) FOR THE LAKES SPECIFIC
PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH SEPULVEDA
BOULEVARD.
The City Council of the City of EI Segundo does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. On June 20, 2016, CenterCal Properties, LLC, filed an application
for Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, General Plan
Amendment No. 16-01, Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific Plan
No. SP 16-02, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, Site Plan
Review No. 16-01, Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05 for approval of a specific plan
and related discretionary entitlements to facilitate a development
project at the Lakes golf course consisting of replacing an existing
driving range and hitting bays with a three-story golf-themed
commercial recreation and entertainment facility, including hitting
bays, a restaurant/bar, and other supporting accessory uses to be
operated under the "Topgolf' brand (the"Project"). Additional project
improvements include demolition of the existing clubhouse and
reconstruction of a smaller clubhouse, modification of the fairways
and layouts of six holes at the existing 9-hole executive golf course,
new golf course lighting, and modification and expansion of the
existing parking to accommodate additional parking to serve the
facility;
B. After submittal of additional information, Staff deemed the project
applications complete on August 31, 2016;
C. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the
State's CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulation, Title 14,
Section 15000 et seq., the City's Local CEQA Guidelines (City
Council Resolution No. 2805, adopted March 16, 1993), and
Government Code Section 65962.5(f) (Hazardous Waste and
Substances Statement), the City of EI Segundo prepared an
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number
2016091003) (the "E I R");
D. The City prepared an Initial Environmental Study (the "Initial Study")
for the Project pursuant to Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines,
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and on September 1, 2016, the Initial Study (IS) and Notice of
Preparation (NOP) were released to the public and public agencies
for a comment period of 33 days (through October 3, 2016). On
September 1, 2016, a Public Notice was mailed to property owners
within a 300-foot radius from the subject property, the Notice was
published in the EI Segundo Herald, and the Notice was posted on
the City's website. Lastly, a copy of the Initial Study was made
available at the public counter at City Hall and the local library, and
was made available on the City's website for the public to download
and review;
E. On September 8, 2016, the Planning Commission conducted a
public scoping meeting to provide a forum for agencies and members
of the community to provide verbal comments on the IS/NOP;
F. After the NOP comment period ended, the Draft EIR was prepared
taking the comments into account. After completing the Draft EIR,
the document was made available to the public on January 26, 2017
for a 47-day public comment period that concluded on March 13,
2017;
G. On February 2, 2017, City Staff hosted a noticed public commenting
session to provide the public with an opportunity to submit verbal
comments, in addition to the typical written comments, on the Draft
EIR. Advertisement of the public commenting session was provided
by a Notice published in the El Segundo Herald, a Notice mailed to
all property owners within a 300-foot radius, a Notice was posted at
The Lakes clubhouse facility, and a Notice was posted on the City's
website;
H. On May 25, 2017, the Final EIR was completed and Notice was
provided via mail to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of
the subject site, and on May 25, 2017 a Notice was published in the
EI Segundo Herald announcing that a public hearing was scheduled
with the Planning Commission on June 8, 2017 to review the Final
EIR and the entitlement applications for the proposed project;
I. On June 8, 2017, the Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the
applications including, without limitation, information provided to the
Commission by City staff and public testimony, and the applicant;
J. On July 13, 2017, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
2821 recommending that the City Council approve Environmental
Assessment No. EA-1135, General Plan Amendment No. 16-01,
Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, Zone Text
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Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, Site Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line
Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP
16-05;
K. On August 24, 2017, a Notice was provided via mail to all property
owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject site, and on August 24,
2017, a Notice was published in the EI Segundo Herald announcing
that a public hearing was scheduled with the City Council on
September 5, 2017. Lastly, the notice was posted on the City's
website;
L. On September 5, 2017, the City Council held a public hearing and
considered the information provided by City staff and public
testimony regarding this Ordinance, and the Planning Commission's
recommendation; and
M. This Ordinance and its findings are made based upon the entire
administrative record including, without limitation, testimony and
evidence presented to the Planning Commission on June 8, 2017
and July 13, 2017, and evidence presented to the City Council at its
September 5, 2017 hearing and the staff report submitted by the
Planning and Building Safety Department.
SECTION 2: Environmental Assessment. On , 2017, the Council adopted
Resolution No. certifying a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and
adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for this Project
which, among other things, properly assesses the environmental impact of this
Ordinance, and the Project, in accordance with CEQA. This Ordinance
incorporates by reference the environmental findings and analysis set forth in
Resolution No.
SECTION 3: Findings of Fact and Conclusions. The findings of fact and
conclusions set forth in Resolution No. , adopted by the City Council on
, 2017, are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth.
SECTION 4: Specific Plan. The City Council makes the following findings:
A. Specific Plans create "mini-zoning" regulations for land uses within
particular areas of the City. All future development plans and
entitlements within the Specific Plan boundaries must be consistent
with the standards set forth in the adopted Specific Plan, even when
they may be different from the general regulations within the ESMC.
B. The proposed specific plan is in the public interest, and there will be
a community benefit resulting from the specific plan. The Lakes
Specific Plan provides flexibility for The Lakes golf course to expand
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its existing operations or develop new facilities that are compatible
with the existing facilities and uses. The Specific Plan includes a
development concept that accounts for and allows for the Topgolf
facility; includes new land use and zoning categories and identifies
the properties that are effected; includes design guidelines to help
promote high-quality development; and development standards to
address uses, lot area, height, setbacks, floor area, parking,
landscaping and signage. All development in the project area is
subject to the development standards and requirements of the
specific plan. The Lakes Specific Plan document is set forth and
illustrated in attached Exhibit "B".
SECTION 5: The City Council amends the current Zoning Map to reflect a change
to the zoning designation of the Project area at 400 South Sepulveda Boulevard
from Open Space (O-S) to The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP), as set forth and
illustrated in attached Exhibit "A", based on the following factual findings:,
A. The proposed Zone Change is necessary to carry out the proposed
project because the proposed General Plan Amendment would
change the land use classification of the project site from Parks, to
The Lakes Specific Plan. The proposed Zone Change is necessary
to maintain consistency with the proposed General Plan land use
designation of The Lakes Specific Plan.
B. The purpose of ESMC Title 15 is to implement the goals, objectives
and policies of the EI Segundo General Plan. The zone change is
consistent with the General Plan goals, objectives and policies
discussed in Section 4 of this resolution.
SECTION 6: Zone Text Amendment Findings. Based on the findings of fact set
forth in this Ordinance and in Resolution No. , and on the administrative record
as a whole, the City Council finds that the addition of ESMC § 15-3-2(A)(11) is
necessary to create The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP) Zone and to ensure
consistency with the General Plan as amended by Resolution No.
SECTION 7: Specific Plan Findings. Creation of The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP)
is necessary and desirable to implement the Project. Without amending the
ESMC, the current zoning would not permit commercial entertainment and
recreational development. An amendment to ESMC § 15-3-2(A) to create The
Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP) is necessary for consistency with the General Plan.
SECTION 8: Actions. The City Council takes the following actions:
A. Zone Text Amendment No. 16-04: ESMC § 15-3-2(A)(11) is added
to read as follows:
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11. The Lakes Specific Plan: There is one zone intended
to be used within the boundaries of the EI Segundo South Campus
Specific Plan. The zone is:
TLSP -- The Lakes Specific Plan"
B. Zone Change Number ZC 16-01: The City's Zoning Map is amended
by changing the Project site from "Open Space" to "The Lakes
Specific Plan". The corresponding changes to the Zoning Map are
set forth in attached Exhibit "A".
C. Specific Plan No. 16-02: The Lakes Specific Plan is adopted as set
forth in attached Exhibit"B,"which is incorporated into this Ordinance
by reference.
D. To the extent they are not otherwise adopted or approved by this
Ordinance, the City Council approves Zone Change No. ZC 16-01,
Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04.
SECTION 9: Technical Corrections. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized
to make technical corrections, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to maps,
diagrams, tables, and other, similar, documents (collectively, "Maps") that may be
required to reconcile the changes made by this Ordinance with amendments made
to the Zoning Map by other City Council action in unrelated land use applications.
SECTION 10: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and
determinations in this Ordinance are based on the competent and substantial
evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the
project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and
determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely
supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 11: Limitations. The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the
Project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in
evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of
the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is
the City Council's knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have
been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the
limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and
national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework
within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.
SECTION 12: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the
findings which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the
record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an
indication that a particular finding, is not based in part on that fact.
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SECTION 13: Effectiveness of ESMC. Repeal or amendment of any provision of
the ESMC will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before or
preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before
this Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and
effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective
date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 14: Recordation. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of EI Segundo's
book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the
records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with
California law.
SECTION 15: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is
deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that
such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or
applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 16: Effective Date. This Ordinance will go into effect and be in full force
and effect on the thirty-first (31 st) day after its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 2017.
Suzanne Fuentes, Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of EI Segundo, California, do hereby certify
that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the
foregoing Ordinance No. was duly introduced by said City Council at a
regular meeting held on the day of , 2017, and was duly
passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and
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attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the
day of , 2017, and the same was so passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
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THE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................1
A. Specific Plan Area....................................................................................................1
B. Background..............................................................................................................2
C. Demographics..........................................................................................................8
D. Economic Context.,...................................................................................................8
H. OVERVIEW OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN.......................................................................9
A. Purpose and Authority of Specific Plan...................................................................9
B. Specific Plan Scope and Goals ..............................................................................10
C. Consistency with the General Plan........................................................................10
D. Entitlements ......................................................................................................... .16
E. Existing Land Uses................................................................................................16
III. LAND USE PLAN ...........................................................................................................18
A. Development Concept........................................+....................................................18
B. Land Use Plan........................................................................................................18
C. Phasi6g...................................................................................................................26
D. Circulation Plan .................. ..................................................................................26
E. Grading Concept....................................................................................................26
IV. EXISTING UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE ..................................................27
A. Water Service.........................................................................................................27
B. Reclaimed Water....................................................................................................39
C. Sewer Service.........................................................................................................29
D. Drainage....................................... . .................... . ..............................................32
E. Gas .........................................................................................................................34
F. Electric....................................................................................................................34
G. Telecommunications Utilities................................................................................34
H. Solid Waste Disposal.............................................................................................36
I. Fire Protection........................................................................................................36
J. Police Services.......................................................................................................36
V. DESIGN GUILDELINES...............................................................................................37
A. Design Objectives and Intent—............... ......... ...
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VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS...................................................................................44
A. Permitted Uses.......................................................................................................44
B. Development Standards.........................................................................................45
C. Circulation..............................................................................................................47
D. Parking and Loading..............................................................................................48
E. Landscaping...........................................................................................................49
F. Public Safety..........................................................................................................50
G. Signage...................................................................................................................51
H. Sustainability..........................................................................................................51
I. Enclosed Uses........................................................................................................52
VII. ADMINISTRATION.......................................................................................................53
A. Introduction............................................................................................................53
B. Municipal Code References...................................................................................53
C. Modifications.................................................................. ..................................53
D. Site Plan Review....................................................................................................54
E. Amendment............................................................................................................59
F. California Environmental Quality Act Compliance ..............................................59
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit 1 Regional Vicinity Map.............................................................................................3
Exhibit 2 Local Vicinity Map..................................................................................................4
Exhibit 3 Local Vicinity Aerial View......................................................................................5
Exhibit 4 Existing Development..............................................................................................7
Exhibit 5 Land Use Plan........................................................................................................21
Exhibit 6 Conceptual Site Plan..............................................................................................22
Exhibit 6a Conceptual Site Plan—Public Recreation/Open Space Subarea........ ..................23
Exhibit 6b Conceptual Site Plan—Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space Subarea......24
Exhibit 7 Lot Line Adjustment Map......................................................................................25
Exhibit 8 Conceptual Water Plan ...........................................................................................28
Exhibit 9 Conceptual Reclaimed Water Plan........................................................................30
Exhibit 10 Conceptual Sewer Plan..........................................................................................31
Exhibit 11 Conceptual Drainage Plan......................................................................................33
Exhibit 12 Electric, Gas and Telecommunication Conceptual Plan........................................35
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TABLES
TableI-1 Existing Uses ..........................................................................................................:6
Table I-2 Existing Buildings.......................................:..:..........:........:::::........6
Table III-1 Land Use Summary-—Conceptual Site Plan Development Scenario...................20
TableVI-1 Allowable Uses......................................................................................................44
APPENDICES
Appendix A The Lakes Specific Plan Legal Description...........................................................60
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
The Lakes Specific Plan(TLSP)area is located in the City of El Segundo, County of Los Angeles,
California. El Segundo is situated 15 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. The City of El
Segundo is located south of the City of Los Angeles,west of the City of Hawthorne and the County
of Los Angeles,north of the City of Manhattan Beach, and the east of the City of Los Angeles and
the Pacific Ocean (refer to Exhibit 1, Regional Vicinity Map).
More specifically, the roughly 26.54 gross acre area within the Specific Plan is located in the
southeast quadrant of the City of El Segundo, approximately 2.0 miles south of the Los Angeles
International Airport(LAX) and the Glen Anderson Century Freeway (I-105), two miles west of
the San Diego Freeway (SR-405), and approximately 2.0 miles west of the juncture of these two
freeways. The site is bounded by a small commercial shopping center and El Segundo Boulevard
to the north, the Southern California Edison high voltage transmission lines and the Raytheon
Company Campus to the east, Hughes Way and a public storage facility to the south, the West
Basin Municipal Water District Water Recycling Facility to the southeast, and Sepulveda
Boulevard and the Chevron oil refinery to the west (refer to Exhibit 2, Local Vicinity Map, and
Exhibit 3,Local Vicinity Aerial View).The adjacent land uses are commercial retail and restaurant
uses in the Commercial General ( C-3) Zone and surface parking lot in the Automobile Parking
(P) Zone to the north; a mixture of commercial, industrial and recreational uses in the recently
adopted El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan(ESSCSP)to the east;the West Basin Municipal
Water District Water Recycling Facility and offices, light industrial and regional commercial retail
uses in the Public Facilities (P-F) Zone, Light Industrial (M-1) Zone, and Commercial Center(C-
4) Zone respectively to the south and southeast; and industrial uses in the Heavy Industrial (M-2)
Zone to the west. A Multi-Media Overlay (MMO) District overlies the entire eastern half of the
City, including the Specific Plan area.
A.1 SPECIFIC PLAN SUBAREAS
The Lakes Specific Plan area contains two subareas, as illustrated in Exhibit 5: Public Recreation
Open Space (PUB-REC/OS), and Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space (CPR/OS).
PUBLIC RECREATIOATIOPEN SPACE: The Public Recreation/Open Space subarea measures
approximately 16.06 acres in area, and is located in the northern portion of the TLSP area. Future
uses and developments allowed by the TLSP includes maintaining the existing Lakes golf course,
a 9-hole executive golf course; putting green; Pro Shop with outdoor dining; and a maintenance
building at the northern end of the course.
COMMERCIAL PUBLIC RECREATIONIOPEN SPACE: The Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space
subarea measures approximately 10.49 acres in area, and is located in the southern portion of the
TLSP area. Future uses and development allowed by the TLSP include commercial recreation and
entertainment facilities that are open to the public. This will allow for a commercial golf
entertainment facility, consisting of a driving range; a multi-story building with hitting bays,
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restaurants and kitchen areas, meeting/event facilities, office space, bar areas, and lounges; and
surface parking for the TLSP area.
B. BACKGROUND
The Lakes at El Segundo is a municipal golf course owned by the City of El Segundo which opened
to the public in June 1994. The 9-hole executive golf course and practice facilities (2-level, 5,953
square-foot 57 bay driving range and putting green) are currently operated by the professional
management group Lane/Donovan Golf Partners with the support of City of El Segundo Parks and
Recreation Department staff. Additionally, the existing golf course has a 5,330 square-foot Pro
Shop with approximately 750 square feet of patio space used for outdoor dining. A small 396
square-foot storage building is located east of the Pro Shop. A 1,775 square-foot maintenance
building is located at the northern end of the course. The golf course uses a 3.58-acre portion of
the Southern California Edison property directly east of the golf course subject to a license
agreement between Southern California Edison and the City that will continue with the adoption
of the Specific Plan. The City of El Segundo is negotiating an agreement with the West Basin
Municipal Water District to use a 0.67-acre portion of the northwest corner of their property to
support additional parking for the future development that would be allowed by this Specific flan.
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The buildings that currently exist on site cumulatively measure approximately 14,204 square feet,
for an FAR of approximately 0.0 12 (refer to Exhibit 4,Existing Development). The current square
footage is broken down as follows between uses:
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Office 110
Retail(Pro Shop) 1,030
Restaurant 1,870
Outdoor Dining 750
Meeting/Event Space 700
Storage(Pro Shop, Maintenance and Separate Storage Buildings) 2,321
• Pro Shop—150
• Maintenance Building—1,775
• Detached Storage Building-396
Restrooms 1,470
Driving Bays 5,953
Total 14,204
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Under the existing Open Space (O-S) development standards, an additional 912,437 square feet
could be built based on the limitations of 40 percent lot coverage and twenty-six foot high
buildings. This equates to a total FAR of 0.80. With this FAR,the Property is underdeveloped and
could support additional building area and recreational uses.
The City entered into a Lease Agreement with E.S. Centercal, LLC ("Centercal") which has a
Commencement Date of February 3, 2016 to develop a commercial recreation and entertainment
golf facility on the site, as well as build a new Pro Shop and make modifications to the existing
golf course and green areas. The Lease Agreement was contingent on CEQA being completed
and the proposed project being approved by the City Council. In order to complete this
development, CenterCal filed for this Specific Plan in June 2016 along with other applications,
including an Environmental Assessment, a General Plan and General Plan Map Amendment,
Zoning Map Amendment, Zone Text Amendment, Lot Line Adjustment, Site Plan Review and
Conditional Use Permit.
The intent of the Specific Plan is to allow development of the subareas identified by the Specific
Plan. Thus, adoption of this Specific Plan will allow future expansion of uses permitted on the
site with development standards for each subarea that are tailored to the unique recreation and
entertainment uses in the Specific Plan area.
C. DEMOGRAPHICS
According to the 2010 United States Census, as of 2010 El Segundo had a population of 16,654
persons and a total of 7,410 dwelling units. The California Department of Finance reported a
population estimate of 16,646 persons in January 20161. The 2015 Profile of the City of El
Segundo prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments ("SCAG") indicates
that as of 2013 there were 39,554 jobs in the City of El Segundo.
D. ECONOMIC CONTEXT
At its peak before the economic recession of 2007, El Segundo had a daytime population of
approximately 85,000 persons compared to its resident population of approximately 17,000
persons. There was a net loss of jobs in the City between 2007 and 2012 with the number of jobs
beginning to increase in 2013.According to SCAG's 2015 profile the total number of jobs dropped
from 56,559 in 2007 to 38,447 jobs in 2012. In addition to the fiscal benefits of increased sales
tax resulting from additional recreational golf amenities that will attract both local and regional
visitors, there is a potential for approximately 500 additional jobs that could be created by
implementing this Specific Plan, which will help improve the overall economic health of the City
and contribute to the City's ability to provide high quality municipal services to the benefit of the
City's resident and business community.
California Department of Finance. http://www.dof.ca.gov/Forecasting/Demographics/Estimates/E-4/2011-20/
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II. OVERVIEW OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN
A. PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY OF SPECIFIC PLAN
The purpose of this Specific Plan is to provide a regulatory framework to govern the land uses and
development within the subject area through the application of regulations, standards and design
guidelines. The Lakes Specific Plan provides text and exhibits which describe the proposed
subareas, land uses and associated guidelines, and development standards.
This Specific Plan is adopted pursuant to Government Code §§ 65450 through 65457.
Pursuant to Government Code § 65451, a Specific Plan must include text and a diagram or
diagrams which specify all of the following in detail:
• The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space
within the area covered by the plan.
• The proposed distribution, location, extent, and intensity of major components of
public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal,
energy and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the land area
covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan.
• Standards and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the
conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources,where applicable.
• A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public
works projects and financing measures necessary to carry out the above items.
• A discussion of the relationship of the Specific Plan to the General Plan.
A thorough review of the El Segundo General Plan shows that this Specific Plan is compatible and
consistent with the goals and policies outlined in the General Plan. This Specific Plan will further
the goals and policies of the General Plan as,more fully described below.
This Specific Plan was prepared to provide the essential relationship between the policies of the
El Segundo General Plan and the development anticipated in the Specific Plan area.By functioning
as a regulatory document, The Lakes Specific Plan provides a means of implementing the City of
El Segundo's General Plan.All future development plans and entitlements within the Specific Plan
boundaries must be consistent with the standards set forth in this document.
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B. SPECIFIC PLAN SCOPE AND GOALS
The City of El Segundo is an employment-led community and accordingly, development has been
led by employment rather than housing growth. The Lakes Specific Plan will serve the mission of
economic development in the City which is to create, maintain, and implement a business climate
that fosters a strong economic community, develop a strategic plan that will result in business
retention and attraction, provide an effective level of City services to all elements of the
community, and maintain the quality of life that has characterized El Segundo for more than nine
decades.
Permitted uses within the Specific Plan area will create job opportunities and provide additional
recreational and entertainment options for the residential and business community alike.
Furthermore,the growth allowed by the Specific Plan will create a synergy with other commercial
and industrial uses in the area by providing additional recreational and entertainment amenities in
the City which will help these businesses to attract and retain employees.The development allowed
under the Specific Plan will provide a basis for a positive contribution to the maintenance and
expansion of El Segundo's economic base as development typically increases the City's business
license taxes, increases the City's utility user taxes, and increases the City's sales taxes. An
increased economic base will provide the City with resources to provide high-quality services to
its residents and daytime population.
C. CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
The El Segundo General Plan provides the underlying fundamentals of The Lakes Specific Plan,
which serves both as a planning and regulatory document. The Specific Plan is the document
implementing the El Segundo General Plan for the Specific Plan area.
Proposed development plans, lot line adjustment maps,and any other development approvals must
be consistent with the Specific Plan. Projects consistent with this Specific Plan will be
automatically deemed consistent with the General Plan.
The Lakes Specific Plan requires a General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use designation
from Parks, to The Lakes Specific Plan with an accompanying Land Use Map change. With
approval of this amendment,the Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan of the City of El
Segundo, that is, it is compatible with, and will not impede, the General Plan's goals, objectives
and policies. More particularly, The Lakes Specific Plan directly implements or furthers the intent
of the following goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan:
LAND USE ELEMENT
Goal LU4: Provide a stable tax base for the City through development of new commercial
uses, primarily within a mixed-use environment, without adversely affecting
the viability of Downtown.
Objective LU4-1: Promote the development of high quality retail facilities in
proximity to major employment centers.
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Policy LU4-1.1: Require landscaping, its maintenance, and permanent upkeep
on all new commercial developments.
Policy LU4-1.2: All commercial facilities shall be built and maintained in
accordance with Health and Safety Code requirements and shall
meet seismic safety regulations and environmental regulations.
Policy LU4-1.4 New commercial developments shall meet seismic safety
standards and regulations, as well as comply with all noise, air
quality, water and environmental regulations.
Objective LU4-4: Provide areas where development has the flexibility to mix
uses, in an effort to provide synergistic relationships which
have the potential to maximize economic benefit, reduce traffic
impacts, and encourage pedestrian environments.
Goal LU6: Maintain and upgrade the existing excellent parks, recreation, and open space
facilities within the City of El Segundo.
Objective LU6-1: The development of parks, open space, and recreational
facilities should be consistent with the guidelines,policies, and
programs of the Open Space and Recreation Element.
Policy LU6-1.1: Continue to provide uniform and high quality park and
recreational opportunities to all areas of the City, for use by
residents and employees. 1.
Policy LU6-1.3: Utilization of utility easements (flood control, power line
rights-of-way) for recreational, open space, and beautification
purposes should continue and additional possibilities should be
explored.
Goal LU7: Provide the highest quality public facilities, services, and public infrastructure
possible to the community.
Objective LU7-1: Provide the highest and most efficient level of public services
and public infrastructure financially possible.
Policy LU7-1.2: No new development shall be allowed unless adequate public
facilities are in place or provided for.
Policy LU7-2.3: All new development shall place utilities underground.
Policy LU7-2.4: All new public buildings shall have adequate off-street parking
spaces,or the City shall provide adequate public transportation,
in accordance with the provisions and standards of all elements
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of the General Plan,to accommodate employees and the public.
Policy LU7-2.5: All public facilities and utilities should be designed to enhance
the appearance of the surrounding areas in which they are
located.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
Goal ED1: To create in El Segundo a strong, healthy economic community in which all
diverse stakeholders may benefit.
Objective ED]-1 To build support and cooperation among the City of El Segundo
and its business and residential communities for the mutual
benefits derived from the maintenance and expansion of El
Segundo's economic base.
Policy EDI-1.2: Focus short-run economic development efforts on business
retention and focus longer-run efforts on the diversification of El Segundo's
economic base in order to meet quality of life goals.
Objective ED]-2: Center diversification efforts on targeted industries that meet
the City's criteria for job creation, growth potential, fiscal
impact, and fit with local resources.
Policy ED1-2.1: Seek to expand El Segundo's retail and commercial base so that
the diverse needs of the City's business and residential
communities are met.
Policy ED1-2.2: Maintain and promote land uses that improve the City's tax
base, balancing economic development and quality of life
goals.
Policy ED 1-2.3: Seek to balance the City's economic development program
with the City's resources and infrastructure capacity.
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Goal Cl: Provide a safe, convenient, and cost-effective circulation system to serve the
present and future circulation needs of the E1 Segundo community.
Policy C1-1.8: Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with
efficient and safe access to the major regional transportation
facilities.
Policy C1-1.9: Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with
efficient and safe access for emergency vehicles.
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Policy C1-3.2 Ensure that the development review process incorporates
consideration of off-street commercial loading requirements for
all new projects.
Policy C2-2.2: Encourage new development to provide facilities for bicyclists
to park and store their bicycles and provide shower and clothes
hanging facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination.
Policy C2-5.1: Ensure that Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
measures are considered during the evaluation of new
developments within the City, including but not limited to
ridesharing, carpooling and vanpooling, flexible work
schedules, telecommuting and car/vanpool preferential
parking.
Policy C3-1.8: Require the provision of adequate pedestrian and bicycle access
for new development projects through the development review
process.
Policy C3-2.1: Ensure the provision of sufficient on-site parking in all new
development.
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION ELEMENT
Goal OS1: Provide and maintain high quality open space and recreational facilities that
meet the needs of the existing and future residents and employees within the
City of El Segundo.
Objective OSI-1: Preserve existing and acquire future public park and recreation
facilities which are adequate for serving the existing and future
resident population.
Objective OS-1-2: Preserve existing and support acquisition of additional private
park and recreation facilities to foster recognition of their
value as community recreation and open space resources.
Objective OSI-3: Provide recreational programs and facilities for all segments
of the community.
Policy OS1-3.4: Encourage commercial recreational uses to locate in El
Segundo.
Objective OSI-4: Develop utility transmission corridors for active or passive
open space and recreational use.
CONSERVATION ELEMENT
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Policy CN2-5: Require new construction and development to install water-
conserving fixtures and appliances to reduce the amount of new
demand.
Policy CN2-7: Require new construction and development to incorporate the
principles and practices of sound landscape design and
management, particularly those conserving water and energy.
Policy CN2-8: Encourage the retrofitting of existing landscapes to incorporate
the principles and practices of sound landscape design and
management, particularly those conserving water and energy.
Policy CN2-11: Encourage, whenever appropriate and feasible, development
techniques which minimize surface run-off and allow
replenishment of soil moisture. Such techniques may include,
but not be limited to, the on-site use and retention of storm
water, the use of pervious paving material (such as walk-on-
bark, pea gravel, and cobble mulches), the preservation of
vegetative covers, and efficiently designed and managed
irrigation systems.
NOISE ELEMENT
Goal N1: Encourage a high quality environment within all parts of the City of El
Segundo where the public's health, safety, and welfare are not adversely
affected by excessive noise.
Objective NI-1: It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to ensure that City
residents are not exposed to mobile noise levels in excess of the
interior and exterior noise standards or the single event noise
standards specified in the El Segundo Municipal Code.
Objective N1-2: It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to ensure that City
residents are not exposed to stationary noise levels in excess of
El Segundo's Noise Ordinance standards.
Policy N1-2.1: Require all new projects to meet the City's Noise Ordinance
Standards as a condition of building permit approval.
Program N 1-2.1 A: Address noise impacts in all environmental documents for
discretionary approval projects, to insure that noise sources
meet City Noise Ordinance standards. These sources may
include mechanical or electrical equipment, truck loading
areas, or outdoor speaker systems.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
Objective PSI-L- It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to reduce exposure
to potentially hazardous geological conditions through land
use planning and project review.
Program PSI-1.IA:The City shall review projects to ensure that slope design
considers the potential effects of high rainfall, private sewage
systems, landscaping irrigation, and possible runoff from
adjacent future development.
Policy PSI-1.2: Enforce, monitor and improve development standards which
place the responsibility on the developer, with advice from
qualified engineers and geologists, to develop and implement
adequate mitigation measures as conditions for project
approval.
Program PSI-1.2A:The City shall review projects to ensure that adequate
geotechnical investigation has been completed in areas
susceptible to landsliding and debris flows and in areas where
collapsible or expansive soils occur, and to approve only those
which mitigate these hazards to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
Goal PS2: Minimize injury and loss of life, property damage, and social cultural and
economic impacts caused by earthquake hazards.
Policy PS2-1.2: The City shall assist in the prevention of structural damage in
areas with a high potential for liquefaction, landslides, and
mudslides by requiring geotechnical studies for new
development to mitigate potential impacts.
Objective PS6-1: It is the objective of the City of El Segundo that the City
minimize threats to public safety and protect property from
wildland and urban fires
Policy PS6-1.1: Review projects and development proposals, and upgrade fire
prevention standards and mitigation measures in areas of high
urban fire hazard.
Program PS6-1.2C:The City shall continue to require that all property be
maintained in compliance with the fire code.
Goal PS7: Protect public health, safety, and welfare, and minimize loss of life, injury,
property damage,and disruption of vital services, resulting from earthquakes,
hazardous material incidents, and other natural and man-made disasters.
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D. ENTITLEMENTS
The following entitlements are required in conjunction with this Specific Plan (SP No. 16-02):
Environmental Assessment No. EA 1135 for a 66,294 square-foot commercial
recreation and entertainment facility, a 2,500 square-foot Pro Shop, modifications
to six holes at the existing golf course, and parking lot expansions and
modifications.
• General Plan Amendment No. GPA 16-01 to change the land use designation from
Parks, to "The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP)". The amendment also includes a
change to the General Plan Land Use Map.
Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04 to add a new section to the City's Zoning
Code, ESMC §15-3-2(A)(11) "The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP)."
Zone Change No. ZC 16-01 to rezone the property from Open Space (OS), to The
Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP).
Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03 to reconfigure the two existing city-owned
parcels that comprise The Lakes Specific Plan area.
• Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05 to allow the on-site sale and consumption
of beer, wine and alcohol at the Commercial recreation and entertainment facility
for the restaurant, bar and entertainment areas.
Administrative Use Permit No. AUP 16-09 for review of the signs.
• Site Plan Review No. SPR 16-01 for development improvements consistent with
The Lakes Specific Plan.
Findings justifying the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change include:
1. The primary objective of The Lakes Specific Plan is to provide for superior, more
comprehensive site planning of the Specific Plan area and development standards
that address the needs of the unique public recreation and commercial recreation
uses on site.
2. Uses permitted within The Lakes Specific Plan area are fundamentally consistent
with the prior zoning and are compatible with adjacent uses.
E. EXISTING LAND USES
The City of El Segundo has distinctive land use patterns,which are divided into four quadrants by
the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and El Segundo Boulevard. Compatibility of an individual
land use is determined mainly by its relationship to other uses within its quadrant. The Lakes
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Specific Plan area is located in the southeastern quadrant of the City of El Segundo, which is east
of Sepulveda Boulevard and south of El Segundo Boulevard. The design and implementation of
this Specific Plan relate directly to its position within this larger context.
The southeast quadrant of the City is primarily designated for light industrial which allows a
mixture of industrial and office uses. This quadrant also contains a commercial region which is
home to the retail development of Plaza El Segundo, an approximately 500,000 square foot
lifestyle commercial retail shopping center and the Lakes Municipal Golf Course, which is the
subject site of this Specific Plan. The northeast quadrant of the City lies north across El Segundo
Boulevard and consists primarily of corporate office and urban mixed uses which allow for office
and commercial uses.The southwest quadrant of the City lies directly across Sepulveda Boulevard
and consists primarily of an oil refinery/heavy industrial use. A Multimedia Overlay District
overlies both the southeast and northeast quadrants of the City. Before the adoption of The Lakes
Specific Plan (TLSP)the property was designated as Parks in the General Plan Land Use Element
with Open Space zoning.
Adjacent land uses include the following:
North: The land uses to the north include a small commercial shopping center with
retail and restaurants directly adjacent to the existing golf course and mid-and
high-rise office buildings with multi-story parking structures are located across
El Segundo Boulevard. LAX is located approximately 1.0 mile north of the
Specific Plan area.
East: The adjacent land uses to the east include the Edison transmission lines, the
industrial uses in the,El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan and the elevated
MTA Green Line. The El Segundo Boulevard Green Line station is located at
the northeast corner of the El Segundo South Campus Specific Plan along El
Segundo Boulevard at Nash Street.
South: The adjacent land uses to the south/southeast include a public storage facility
and the West Basin Municipal Water District Recycling Facility and offices,
The Plaza El Segundo commercial retail shopping center is located south of the
public storage facility. A Federal Express distribution facility and the City of
El Segundo Stormwater retention basin are located further south of the West
Basin Municipal Water District Recycling Facility and offices.
West: Land uses to the west include the Chevron Refinery which is located directly
across Sepulveda Boulevard.
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III. LAND USE PLAN
The Lakes 9-hole executive municipal golf course at 400 South Sepulveda Boulevard has been
located on a 26.54 acre site since 1994. The golf course currently extends into a 3.58 acre portion
of the Southern California Edison (SCE)property directly east of the site, which part is subject to
a license agreement between the City of El Segundo and Southern California Edison. The 3.58
acre SCE area is not part of this Specific Plan and has a zoning designation of Open Space (OS)
Zone which allows golf course uses. The existing golf course also has a two-level, 57-bay driving
range,putting green and a 5,330 square-foot Pro Shop with an approximately 750 square-foot patio
used for outdoor dining. The golf course also has a 1,775 square-foot maintenance building at the
northernmost part of the site that will remain. The 5,330 square-foot Pro Shop and a 396 square-
foot storage building would be demolished as part of the development authorized under The Lakes
Specific Plan. The buildings would be replaced with a new smaller 2,500 square-foot Pro Shop
with outdoor patio area. The driving range and putting green will also be demolished and replaced
with a new target green, putting green and chipping green area. The 9-hole golf course would be
redesigned to accommodate the construction of a new, approximately 66,300 gross square-foot
commercial recreation and entertainment facility that would be constructed south of the existing
9-hole golf course. The development project will also involve the expansion of the parking lot
onto a 0.67-acre portion of an abutting property owned by the West Basin Municipal Water
District. The 0.67 acre West Basin Municipal Water District property is not a part of this Specific
Plan. The West Basin property has a zoning designation of Public Facilities (P-F) Zone, which
allows parking lots as an accessory use.
A. DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
The Lakes Specific Plan establishes the general type,parameters and character of the development
in order to develop an integrated Project area that is also compatible with and complements the
surrounding area. The proximity of the Specific Plan Area to freeways, major arterials, and the
Metro Rail makes it a regionally accessible and attractive recreation and entertainment facility in
an ideal location to facilitate economic development in El Segundo.
The Lakes Specific Plan provides flexibility to modify and modernize existing uses and to add
new compatible uses that are not currently permitted with standards that are tailored for the unique
uses on the site. The Lakes Specific Plan establishes the following two subareas: Public
Recreation/Open Space subarea; and Commercial Recreation/Open Space subarea.
B. LAND USE PLAN
The Lakes Specific Plan is based upon the following subareas (refer to Exhibit 5,Land Use Plan):
1. Public Recreation/Open Space (PUB-RFC/OS) Subarea
The Public Recreation/Open Space (PUB-REC/OS) subarea of The Lakes Specific Plan is
located on the northern parcel fronting onto Sepulveda Boulevard, totaling approximately
16.06 acres. The PUB-REC/OS subarea allows for several public recreation uses. The
specific recreation uses are limited in this land use category as shown in the Specific Plan's
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development regulations. The parcel currently contains a 9-hole executive golf course that
will remain a permitted use under The Lakes Specific Plan, as shown in the conceptual site
plan in Exhibit 6, Conceptual Site Plan. Additionally, the Pro Shop and the uses therein
will become permitted uses.
In this subarea, a new 2,500 square foot Pro Shop with 1,010 square feet of outdoor
patio/dining area will be constructed, which will replace an existing 5,330 square foot Pro
Shop and 750 square foot outdoor patio/dining area. The Pro Shop will continue to have
retail sales as well as food and alcohol service.
2. Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space(CPR/OS) Subarea
The Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space (CPR/OS) subarea of The Lakes Specific
Plan is located on the southern parcel fronting on both Sepulveda Boulevard,with a small
"L-shaped"portion of the parcel fronting on Hughes Way. The CPR/OS subarea measures
approximately 10.48 acres in area, and allows a commercial recreation and entertainment
facility, as well as other recreational uses allowed in the Public Recreation/Open Space
subarea. A commercial recreation and entertainment facility is defined as a Private
Commercial Recreation Facility that is open to the public (see ESMC § 15-1-6 for
illustrative examples)that also includes supportive accessory uses as listed in Table VI-1,
Allowable Uses of this Specific Plan. In this subarea, it is anticipated that a commercial
recreation and entertainment facility will be constructed.
3. Conceptual Site Plan
Table I1I-1, Conceptual Land Use Summary, is a breakdown of the anticipated
development of the site, implementing the uses and standards of this Specific Plan based
upon the lot line adjustment. This summary is for both the Pro Shop on the Public
Recreation/Open Space subarea and the commercial recreation golf and entertainment
facility on the Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space subarea. The Conceptual Site
Plan is shown in Exhibits 6A and 6B.
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Table III-1
Conceptual Land Use Summary
Land Use Building Area (Net) Building Area (Gross)
(square feet) (square feet)
New Development PUB-RECTOS CPR/OS TOTAL PUB-RECTOS CPRIOS TOTAL
` Circulation 80 3,090 3170 80 3,090 3170
Computer(server storage) ---- 225 225 ---- 225 225
Lobby 520 1,365 1885 520 1,365 1885
Lounge --- 1,895 1,895 ---- 1,895 1,895
Meeting/Event Space ---- 3,144 3,144 ---- 3,144 3,144
Office 229 2,439 2,668 229 2,439 2,668
Recreation(Hitting Bays) ----- 32,309 32,309 ----- 32,309 32,309
Restaurant/Bar 613 9,148 9,761 613 9,148 9,761
Retail 636 ---- 636 636 ---- 636
Storage/Maintenance 105 3,631 3,736 105 3,631 3,736
Gross Miscellaneous ----- - ----- 317 9,048 9,365
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Subtotal 3,193 57,246 60,439 3,510 66,294 69,804
New Development
Existing Uses to Remain 1,7751,775 1,775 I 1,775
Total Site Development 4,968 57,246 62,214 5,285 66,294 71,579
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C. PHASING
Construction of the commercial recreation and entertainment facility and parking lot expansion
and modifications in the CROS subarea, as well as the modifications to the 9-hole municipal golf
course and construction of the new Pro shop in the PR/OS subarea will be done concurrently in
one phase over a period of 10 months to one year.
D. CIRCULATION
Regionally, the Specific Plan site is accessible from the San Diego freeway (405), Century
Freeway (105), the Metro Green Line, and the major arterial Sepulveda Boulevard. The Specific
Plan site has vehicular access points off of both Sepulveda Boulevard and Hughes Way. The
Specific Plan will facilitate on-site circulation and parking. Access will be provided for emergency
vehicles via the two vehicle access points and the parking lot. Development within the Specific
Plan site would be required to provide infrastructure and facilitate access for various modes of
travel including automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Pedestrian and handicap access must be
provided between buildings and to public sidewalks on the two street frontages along the site.
VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
Sepulveda Boulevard. Sepulveda Boulevard is an existing public major arterial street that abuts
the property on its western edge. No additional right-of-way improvements are required as a result
of the development allowed in the Specific Plan. No'Iadditional curb cuts besides the one existing
curb cut may be allowed along Sepulveda Boulevard;
Huzhes Way. Hughes Way is an existing public secondary arterial street that abuts the property
on its southern edge. No additional curb cuts besides the one existing curb cut may be allowed
along Hughes Way.
NON-VEHICULAR CIRCULATION
Walkways will be provided connecting the various components within the Specific Plan area and
the public sidewalk on Sepulveda Boulevard.
Bicycle parking facilities in the form of a mix of racks and bicycle enclosures in accordance with
Municipal Code and California Green Building Code requirements will be provided in multiple
locations in the Specific Plan area.
E. GRADING CONCEPT
Site grading includes cut and fill to create building pads and to partially redesign the existing 9-
hole municipal golf course. The grading is estimated to result in approximately 5,500 cubic yards
of soil export. Final grading plans will be approved by the City Engineer before the City issues a
grading permit.
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IV. EXISTING UTILITIES AND INFRASTRuu,i,URE
The following is a summary of existing and proposed public infrastructure for development of the
site. All infrastructure will be constructed in accordance with the standards of the governing
agency.
A. WATER SERVICE
EXISTING CONDITION
Water utility service is provided by the City of El Segundo and is currently available within the
site. Water is purchased through West Basin Municipal Water District which is a member of The
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The site is currently served by an existing 8-
inch ductile iron water pipe that is connected to an existing 10-inch water line under Hughes Way
on the south side and connected to an existing 8-inch water line under Sepulveda Boulevard on the
west side.
Water for fire suppression is provided by on-site building sprinklers and from two off-site fire
hydrants located on Sepulveda Boulevard.
PROPOSED CONDITION
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Due to proposed grading for the project some portions of the existing 8" water line may require
reconstruction to maintain proper depth of the pipe. Two new PVC water laterals will connect the
existing 8"ductile iron water line to the proposed commercial recreation and entertainment facility
building and the new Pro Shop building to supply water and fire water.Fire flows for the proposed
building and new Pro Shop building will be based on County of Los Angeles Fire Department
Land Development Unit Standards. A Conceptual Water Utility Plan has been developed for the
Specific Plan area(refer to Exhibit 8, Conceptual Water Plan).
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EXHIBIT 8
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B. RECLAIMED WATER
EXISTING CONDITION
Reclaimed water utility service is provided by the West Basin Municipal Water District from a
treatment plant just south of the site and is already being used for landscaping the site. A current
point of connection to the reclaimed water system is located on Hughes Way adjacent to the
Southern California Edison property.
PROPOSED CONDITION
Future reclaimed water service is anticipated to be provided through the existing point of
connection on Hughes Way. Points of connection will be based on West Basin Municipal Water
District's and the City of El Segundo's input.A Conceptual Reclaimed Water Utility Plan has been
developed for the Specific Plan area (refer to Exhibit 9, Conceptual Reclaimed Water Plan).
C. SEWER SERVICE
EXISTING CONDITION
Sewer utility service is provided by the City of El Segundo and the Sanitation Districts of Los
Angeles County and is currently available within the site.The site is currently served by an existing
sewer lateral that is connected to a public 8-inch VCP (verified clay pipe) sewer line at the
southeast corner of the parking lot and flows southerly through the adjacent parcel and connects
to an existing sewer line under Hughes Way.
PROPOSED CONDITION
The existing sewer lateral within the site will be abandoned. Two new laterals will be constructed
to serve the proposed commercial recreation and entertainment building and the new Pro Shop
building. Each will be connected to a new 8-inch sewer line that will extend from the terminus of
the existing 8-inch public line at the southeast corner of the parking lot across the main drive aisle
of the parking lot. A conceptual sewer plan has been developed for the Specific Plan area (refer
to Exhibit 10, Conceptual Sewer Plan).
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D. DRAINAGE
EXISTING CONDITION
The existing storm drains collect the storm water from the site and discharge into the existing
public 48-inch RCP (reinforced concrete pipe) that runs along Sepulveda Boulevard, then along
the south side of the site and turns east under Hughes Way to discharge into an existing City of El
Segundo detention and infiltration basin southeast of the site.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) map#06037C 1770F shows this Project site is
located within Zone X, which is described to be an area determined to be outside of the 0.2%
annual chance floodplain. There are no Special Flood Hazards on-site.
PROPOSED CONDITION
A storm drain system is proposed for the new driving range and another system for the new
buildings and parking area. The two systems will confluence at the south side of the proposed
parking area and discharge into a proposed underground detention and infiltration system to be
constructed under the parking lot. The detention system will discharge into the existing 48-inch
RCP storm drain pipe at the south side of the site.
Storm Water Quality
The proposed detention/infiltration system will also function as a treatment system designed to
remove or reduce pollutants of concern from the storm water before discharge from the site. The
collected storm water will be pre-treated to remove trash and larger sediment particulates before
entering the underground infiltration/detention storage system. The storm water quality design
will be consistent with applicable Low Impact Development (LID) standards, which includes
storage and infiltrate into the soil system within 48 hours. Drainage must comply with all
applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation, the City's National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)Permit.
A Conceptual Drainage Plan has been developed for the Specific Plan area (refer to Exhibit 11,
Conceptual Drainage Plan).
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E. GAS
EXISTING CONDITION
Natural gas service is provided by Southern California Gas Company and is currently available
within the site.
PROPOSED CONDITION
The existing gas service will be abandoned by Southern California Gas Company and the future
natural gas service will be provided through a public main line in Sepulveda Boulevard and the
site will be serviced by a private gas service line secured by an easement granted to Southern
California Gas Company for access and maintenance.
A conceptual plan has been developed for the Specific Plan area (refer to Exhibit 12, Conceptual
Electric, Gas & Telecommunication Plan).
F. ELECTRIC
EXISTING CONDITION
Electric power is provided by Southern California Edison to the Specific Plan area through an
underground utility conduit system.
PROPOSED CONDITION
A new underground utility conduit system within the site parking lot shall intercept the existing
underground electric system and provide electrical power to the proposed improvements. An
easement will be granted to Southern California Edison for access and maintenance. Final
locations and points of connection for the electrical system will be based on a final approved
Southern California Edison design. A conceptual plan has been developed for the Specific Plan
area (refer to Exhibit 12, Conceptual Electric, Gas & Telecommunication Plan).
G. TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES
EXISTING CONDITION
Cable and telecommunication service is provided by Cox Communications (Cable TV) and
Frontier Communications (Telephone) and is currently available through an underground dry
utility system in Sepulveda Boulevard.
PROPOSED CONDITION
A new underground utility conduit system within the site parking lot will intercept the existing
underground telecommunications system and provide services to the proposed buildings. An
easement will be granted to the telecommunication companies for access and maintenance. Final
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EXHIBIT 12
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locations and points of connection for the telecommunications system will be based on a final
approved design of the communications company. A conceptual plan has been developed for
the Specific Plan area(refer to Exhibit 12, Conceptual Electric, Gas & Telecommunication Plan).
H. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
EXISTING CONDITION
Solid waste disposal is provided to recreational and commercial users by a variety of private
haulers.
FUTURE CONDITION
Development within the Specific Plan area would contract with a provider. Landfill capacity is
adequate for assumed population and commercial growth within Los Angeles County. Solid waste
facilities within the Specific Plan area will comply with all ESMC requirements pertaining to
building, fire, and zoning codes (e.g., adequate trash enclosures and screening).
I. FIRE PROTECTION
EXISTING CONDITION
The Specific Plan area is less than one mile from Fire Station 2, located at Mariposa Avenue and
Douglas Street. The provision of water for fire suppression is provided by on-site building
sprinklers and from 2 off-site fire hydrants located on Sepulveda Boulevard.
FUTURE CONDITION
Buildings will be sprinklered as required by the ESMC. Development will be required to pay fire
impact fees to off-set the additional demand for municipal fire protection services as a result of the
new development. If required, new fire hydrants will be provided in accordance with the El
Segundo Fire Department.
J. POLICE SERVICES
EXISTING CONDITION
Police services are provided by the El Segundo Police Department which is located at 348 Main
Street.
FUTURE CONDITION
Development will be required to pay police impact fees to off-set the additional demand for
municipal police services as a result of the new development.
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V. DESIGN GUIDELINES
These design guidelines are intended as "guidelines" instead of "development regulations."
During the review of any project proposed in this Specific Plan area,the Director of Planning and
Building Safety, the Planning Commission and City Council may use discretion in applying these
design guidelines. It is not anticipated that each guideline will apply equally to every project. One
or more guidelines may have more design significance than another, depending on the nature of
the proposed project. Consequently, strict compliance is not required. The overall objective is to
establish criteria that enhance the coordination, organization, function and identity of the site,
while maintaining a compatible relationship with the surrounding development of The Lakes
Specific Plan.
A. DESIGN OBJECTIVES AND INTENT
Design guidelines for the Lakes Specific Plan will promote and reinforce the City's commitment
to high-quality development. The objectives of these guidelines are to:
• Provide for high-quality recreational development within the Specific Plan area.
• Promote orderly and predictable development.
• Encourage individual creativity and innovative solutions by allowing flexibility in
how a particular guideline is met as long as the intent of the guideline is achieved.
• Ensure functional pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle circulation within the
Project and convenient pedestrian and bicycle linkages to and from adjacent
residential, commercial and industrial areas.
1. Site Planning
a. The arrangement of new buildings, parking and circulation areas should
recognize the particular characteristics of the site and should create a
cohesive identity.
b. Site development should utilize variations on building orientation and
landscaping adjacent to the public streets so that a monolithic "wall" of
building faces is not created.
C. The design and location of accessory buildings (e.g., maintenance and
storage buildings, trash and recycling enclosures, and outdoor mechanical
equipment enclosures) should be incorporated into and be compatible with
the overall design of the Project and the main buildings on the site.
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d. Appropriate linkages between internal Project components and buildings
should be incorporated, including pedestrian walkways.
e. Buildings should be arranged to create opportunities for outdoor amenities
(e.g., plazas, courtyards, outdoor eating areas, etc.) where appropriate.
f. Pedestrian walkways within the project shall be provided with admixture
colored concrete and/or design that enhance and complement the project.
2. Access and Parking
a. A single entry driveway for shared vehicular use must be maintained on
each public street frontage(one on Sepulveda Boulevard and one on Hughes
Way).
b. Entry driveway areas should be clearly marked by identifying features,
(e.g., prominent landscape features and well-designed monument-type
signs).
C. Access to each building should be clearly visible to pedestrians and
motorists through the use of signage, color, and/or design elements.
d. Surface parking lots adjacent to and visible from public streets should
incorporate landscaping to minimize undesirable visual impacts.
e. Surface parking areas should be enhanced and visually broken up through
the use of appropriate trees and landscape improvements.
f. Surface parking areas should include canopy trees spaced appropriately
throughout the parking area to reduce the effects of heat gain.
g. Parking lot design is encouraged to include water quality storm water
facilities consistent with City standards and a Water Quality Management
Plan.
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3. Architecture/Orientation/Massing
a. The massing, scale and architectural style should consider compatibility
with the surrounding character and existing buildings to reflect a cohesive
project area character.
b. The orientation of the newly constructed buildings should facilitate and
encourage pedestrian activities.
C. The mass and scale of new buildings should be compatible with the existing
and adjacent structures and with each other. This can be accomplished by
transitioning from the height of adjacent buildings to the tallest elements of
the new building, stepping back the upper portions of taller buildings, and
incorporating human scale elements, such as pedestrian scaled doors,
windows, and building materials on the ground floor.
d. Buildings should be divided into distinct massing elements and should be
articulated with architectural elements and details. Changes in height,
horizontal plane, materials, patterns and colors should be used to reduce
building scale and mass.
e. Primary building entries should be easily identified through the use of
prominent architectural elements, signage, landscaping, decorative
hardscape, lighting,canopies,roof form,architectural projections,columns,
vertical and/or horizontal elements, and other design features that help
emphasize a building's entry.
f. Building elevations,whether front, side,or rear,that are visible from public
rights-of-way should be architecturally detailed to incorporate quality
materials and architectural features that reflect the theme of surrounding
structures and facades. Building entrances should be readily identifiable.
The use of recesses, projections, columns, and other design elements to
articulate entrances is encouraged.
g. Facades should be `divided' by vertical and horizontal variations in wall
planes, building projections, door and window bays, and similar elements.
Building articulation should be present on the side and rear walls of the
building, unless it is not visible to the public.
h. The exterior surfaces of buildings for the ground floor must be protected
with anti-graffiti coating where appropriate.
4. Color and Materials
a. Colors and materials should be consistent and complementary throughout
the Project area.
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b. Exterior materials and architectural details should complement each other
and should be stylistically consistent.
C. Building materials must be durable and resistant to damage, defacing, and
general wear and tear. Acceptable building materials may include concrete,
fiber cement siding, stone masonry, metal, stucco, glass and/or other
contemporary composites.
d. Building materials that support sustainability through the use of
environmentally sound building materials and local resources (e.g., locally
available, contain high recycled-content, arc reused, come from renewable
sources, and that contain low volatile organic compound (VOC) levels) is
highly encouraged.
5. Screening and Mechanical Equipment
a. All screening devices must be compatible with the architecture, materials
and colors of the building.
b. Loading docks, bays and parking spaces, delivery service areas, outdoor
storage areas, stand-alone mechanical equipment facilities, should be
located and designed to minimize their visibility, circulation conflicts and
adverse noise impacts. These facilities must be oriented so that they do not
face any public rights-of-way or are screened from view. Sound attenuation
walls must be used where appropriate to reduce noise where required by
code or the Project's environmental analysis.
C. Utility and mechanical equipment must be screened from view of public
streets and nearby buildings on all sides with landscaping and/or
architectural elements.
d. Rooftop mounted equipment visible from the surrounding area, adjacent
buildings, and any public rights-of-way must be screened from public view
and equipment should be painted to match the roof color when equipment
is visible.
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e. Trash and recycling receptacles areas ;
must be completely screened from public T
view from public rights-of-way with solid
walls, wood, and/or landscaping.
f. Ground mounted enclosures must be
protected with anti-graffiti coating.
Trash enclosures with
6. Landscaping architectural screening elements
A Landscape Master Plan for the Specific Plan area must be provided to the City to provide
for a unified concept within the Specific Plan area prior to the issuance of the first building
permit.
General
a. All areas not covered by buildings, walkways, driveways, parking spaces,
and service areas must be landscaped (with drought tolerant plantings and
sustainable hardscapes in accordance with the City's water conservation
requirements).
b. Landscaping should enhance the quality of the Project by framing and
softening the appearance of buildings, defining site functions, screening
undesirable views and buffering incompatible uses.
C. Landscaping at the perimeter of buildings is encouraged to soften the
transition between building and parking lot. Parking lot landscaping must
be distributed evenly to provide for consistent design and shading.
d. Landscaped areas should generally incorporate a combination of planting
materials utilizing a three tiered system consisting of. 1)trees, 2) shrubs or
vines, 3) groundcover/ornamental grasses. Landscaping should be in scale
with the adjacent buildings and be of appropriate size at maturity.
e. Placement of landscaping should not interfere with the lighting of the
Project area or restrict access to utilities.
f. Landscaping should be utilized to define edges, buffer adjacent properties,
screen parking areas and storage areas.
g. In order to reduce the heat-island effect, space parking lot trees to achieve
shading at ratios required by the development regulations of this Specific
Plan. Trees must adequately shade parking lots and provide sufficient area
for water quality requirements.
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h. Paving materials should include
pervious hardscape materials to
facilitate water treatment and reduce
runoff.
i. Bio-retention areas can be used to r'
detain/percolate run-off in planted
swales, raised open-bottomed
planters, etc. -
On-site storm water capture system
j. Site furnishings including, but not limited to, fixed and moveable seating,
trash and recycling receptacles, bike racks, and pedestrian scaled lighting
should be of durable and sustainable materials.
k. Design and selection of site furniture should include considerations for the
security, safety, comfort and convenience of the user.
8. Walls and Fences
a. Wall and fence design should complement the Project's architecture.
Landscaping may be used to soften the appearance of the wall surface.
b. Wall and fencing materials must be made of a durable material. Wall and
fencing materials may consist of wrought iron, tubular steel, stone, stucco,
or brick. Solid walls should incorporate pilasters with decorative caps and
offsets, consistent with the overall architecture.
C. Landscaping should be used to soften the appearance of the wall surfaces
and deter graffiti.
d. Fencing for safety and security of the golf course and the outdoor target area
at the commercial recreation and entertainment facility may utilize netting
and/or chain link if approved in the site plan review process. Chain link
fencing is not permitted in the public parking lot that is visible from any
public rights-of-way.
e. Razor wire is not permitted.
f. Walls and fences must be protected with anti-graffiti coating.
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9. Lighting Design
a. Pedestrian scale lighting should be present at all entries,plazas,courtyards,
parking lots, pedestrian ways, and other areas where nighttime pedestrian
activity is expected.
b. Lighting design of fixtures and their structural support should be
architecturally compatible with the architecture of the Project.
C. When appropriate, wall-mounted lighting may be incorporated. Wall-
mounted lights should be compatible with the building's architectural style.
10. Signage
a. Unless specifically modified by this Specific Plan, all signage must comply
with ESMC requirements.
b. Billboards, pole signs, and signs incorporating flashing or blinking lights
are not permitted within this Specific Plan area.
C. The character of the signage,including the location,size,height,design and
lighting must be in keeping with the architectural character and monument
style of the overall Project.
d. Signs should make a positive contribution to the desired character of the
Project and provide for clear identification and wayfinding.
e. Vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian circulation throughout the Project site to
parking and various destinations should be enhanced through a
comprehensive system of directional signage and related wayfinding
elements.
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VI. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Upon adoption of The Lakes Specific Plan,the development standards and procedures established
herein become the governing zoning standards for land uses within The Lakes Specific Plan area,
as specified for each subarea. In accordance with the requirements of the El Segundo Municipal
Code, the development standards and use restrictions throughout the City shall govern the
development, use and operation of the properties within The Lakes Specific Plan area, except as
otherwise provided in The Lakes Specific Plan. In the case of a conflict between the applicable
rules governing new development in the El Segundo Municipal Code and the spirit, intent or
requirements of The Lakes Specific Plan,this Specific Plan shall govern. Where the Specific Plan
is silent, the El Segundo Municipal Code shall apply.
A. PERMITTED USES
Table VI-1 (Allowable Uses) provides a listing of those uses which are permitted by right, are
subject to Conditional Use Permit review, are subject to an Administrative Use Permit review,are
permitted as an accessory use, and prohibited within the two subareas of this Specific Plan. The
two subareas are the Public Recreation/Open Space (PUB-REC/OS) subarea and the Commercial
Public Recreation/Open Space (CPR/OS) subarea. Uses not shown as Permitted, Conditionally
Permitted, approval of an Administrative Use Permit, or Accessory are prohibited, unless the
Planning and Building Safety Director makes a determination that a proposed use while not listed
in the following table closely corresponds to a listed use which is permitted by right, as an
accessory use to a permitted or conditionally permitted use, or which is permitted subject to the
granting of a discretionary permit.
Table VI-1
Allowable Uses
Use • CPR/OS
Cafes A A
Comfort Stations A A
Commercial golf entertainment facility - P
Concession Stands A A
Conference room/Event space A A
Entertainment, including live entertainment - A
General Offices A A
General Storage A A
Golf Courses(including driving range) P P
Maintenance Buildings/Facilities A A
On-site sale and consumption of alcohol at restaurants and cafes C C
On-site sale and consumption of alcohol at bars - C
Outdoor Dining A A
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Parking structures and surface parking lots A A
Parks P P
Recreational or multipurpose recreational building in conjunction with park C C
and/or playground facilities
Recreational Facilities(Public, Outdoor as defined in ESMC 15-1-6) P P
Recreational Facilities(Private/Commercial as defined in ESMC 15-1-6) C C
(except commercial golf entertainment facility)
Restaurants,full service A A
Restaurants,fast food A A
Retail uses(excluding off site sale alcohol sales) A A
Utility Facilities C C
` Video arcade machines A A
Wireless Communications Facilities(Pursuant to ESMC Chapter 15-19) AUP, C AUP, C
Any use customarily incidental to a permitted use A A
All uses that are not permitted,conditionally permitted or determined to be _
similar uses as specified above.
AUP Administrative Use Permit
A Permitted Accessory Use
C Conditional Use
P Permitted Use
-- Not Permitted
B. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Lot Area
a. The minimum lot area is 10 acres.
2. Height
a. Buildings and structures within the PROS subarea cannot exceed 26 feet in
overall height, as measured from the lowest finished grade covered by the
building or structure.
b. Buildings and structures within the CROS subarea cannot exceed 65 feet
in overall height, as measured from lowest finished grade covered by the
building or structure.
C. Exceptions to building height are permitted in accordance with ESMC §15-
2-3.
d. In both subareas, a maximum of 175 feet in overall height measured from
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lowest finished grade is permitted for safety fences and netting and their
associated support posts located on or adjacent to property lines as approved
by site plan review.
3. Setbacks
a. Front Setback: In both subareas, buildings and structures must maintain a
minimum setback of twenty-five feet (25') from the property lines along
Sepulveda Boulevard and Hughes Way. Visually permeable fences, safety
netting and associated support poles may be located in the setback area,
including on property lines as approved by site plan review
b. Side Setback: In both subareas, buildings and structures must maintain a
minimum setback of five feet (5') from each side lot line. (Additional
setbacks may be required depending on Building Code requirements that
relate to type and height of the structure). Fences, walls, safety netting and
associated support poles may be located in the setback area, including on
property lines as approved by site plan review.
C. Rear Setback: In both subareas, buildings and structures must maintain a
minimum setback of five feet (5') from each rear lot line. (Additional
setbacks may be required depending on Building Code requirements that
relate to type and height of the structure). Fences, walls, safety netting and
associated support poles may be located in the setback area, including on
property lines as approved by site plan review.
d. "Architectural landscape features" including fountains, water features and
waterfalls,free-standing arbors/pergolas,and similar features as determined
by the Director of Planning and Building Safety, may encroach into the
front, side and rear yard setback areas subject to site plan review, provided
a minimum landscaped setback of three feet is maintained.The features may
cover a maximum of twenty five percent of the total'area of the setback,and
be a maximum of twenty feet in height.
e. Exceptions to setback requirements are permitted subject to the
requirements of ESMC § 15-2-7 Open Space Areas and Encroachments,
and as permitted in Sections VI(D) and VI(E) of this Specific Plan.
4. Lot Frontage
a. A minimum of 100 feet of frontage on a dedicated public street must be
provided for all lots.
5. Lot Coverage and Floor Area
a. Buildings and structures within the PR/OS subarea shall not cover more
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than forty percent(40%) of the lot area.
b. The cumulative total size of all buildings and structures within the CROS
subarea shall not exceed a floor area 0.147.
C. The Director of Planning and Building Safety has the authority to
administratively allow an adjustment between the net square footage of
listed land uses in each subarea set forth in Table III-1, provided that no
adjustment results in a single land use increasing by more than ten percent
(10%) and provided that, appropriate evidence is submitted substantiating
that the increase will not result in a significant impact as determined by the
Director.
6. Walls and Fences
a. All walls and fences must comply with ESMC § 15-2-4 except as otherwise
specified in Section Vl(B)(2)(d) of this Specific Plan.
7. Lighting
a. Lighting fixtures shall not exceed 65 feet in height, as measured from
adjacent grade to the top of the fixture.
b. All lighting must prevent direct glare and spillover on to adjacent properties.
8. Ancillary Structures
a. Trash and recycling enclosures, outdoor storage areas, mechanical
equipment enclosures, transformers and similar structures are permitted
subject to the screening requirements contained in ESMC § 15-2-8 and the
Design Guidelines in Section V.A(5) of this Specific Plan.
C. CIRCULATION
1. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan, that identifies trip reduction
methods in accordance with the guidelines set forth in ESMC Chapter 15-16 and
Chapter 15-17, must be prepared for development within The Lakes Specific Plan
area. A TDM Plan must be submitted for City review prior to issuance of a building
permit.
2. Public streets must be designed and constructed in accordance with the General
Plan and in the overall right-of-way size identified in the Street Classification and
Standards (Exhibit C-8) in the Circulation Element of the General Plan or as
exempted subject to the regulations in ESMC Chapter 15-24A Right of Way
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Dedications and Improvements. No public or private streets are located within the
Specific Plan area. This Specific Plan does not involve the extension or expansion
of any right-of-way of the public streets adjoining the Specific Plan area which
include Sepulveda Boulevard (a major arterial street that is a Caltrans owned State
Highway Facility) and Hughes Way (a secondary arterial street).
D. PARKING AND LOADING
1. Parking and loading spaces must be provided in accordance with ESMC Chapter
15-15, except as provided below:
a. The number of required parking spaces will be determined based upon
review and approval of a Parking Demand Study subject to the criteria
required in ESMC Chapter 15-15.
b. The number of required parking spaces may be modified subject to the
approval of a Transportation Systems Management Plan, as specified in the
ESMC Chapter 15-16 "Developer Transportation Demand Management."
C. Off-site parking is permitted in areas east of Sepulveda Boulevard. The
parking must be located within 1,000 feet of the boundary of The Lakes
Specific Plan area unless otherwise approved by the City Council. A
written agreement must be executed by all parties concerned, to .the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building Safety and the City
Attorney assuring the continued availability of the number of stalls located
off-site. Reciprocal access easements or covenants must be recorded for
contiguous lots before issuance of a building permit and must be shown or
noted on the applicable site plans.
d. Parking lots and driveways may straddle lot lines subject to the provisions
contained in a reciprocal parking and access easement or covenant.
Driveways that connect parking lots with a right-of-way may encroach into
a required landscape setback on interior and/or rear property lines. Such
documents must include provisions for maintenance.
2. Required parking stalls may encroach into the required setbacks (specified in
Section VI(B)(3) of the Lakes Specific Plan), provided that a minimum 3-foot
landscaped buffer is provided and maintained between the property lines and the
paved portions of the parking stalls.
3. Preferential parking must be provided for carpools and vanpools.
4. Bicycle parking must comply with ESMC Chapters 15-15 and 15-16 and the Green
Building Code.
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E. LANDSCAPING
This section will ensure that adequate landscaping area and permanent maintenance is provided
for the development. This mandate is also in accordance with the City's requirements to landscape
commercial and recreational areas.
Landscaped areas must be provided and permanent irrigation systems installed in the landscaped
areas at: 1) around the perimeter of the buildings in the setbacks, 3) within the required setbacks
along the property perimeter and,4)in the Vehicular Use Areas (VUAs)as defined in ESMC §15-
1-6.
A Landscape Master Plan must be prepared for The Lakes Specific Plan area to ensure a unified
appearance implementing the intent of the Design Guidelines and objectives of this Specific Plan.
The Landscape Master Plan must be submitted to the City prior to approval of the first site plan
review within the Specific Plan area.
ALL LANDSCAPING
1. Landscaping must conform to the City's Water Conservation in Landscaping
requirements as set forth in ESMC 15-15A.
BUILDING PERIMETER LANDSCAPING
1. Except as otherwise allowed by this Plan, a minimum horizontal depth of five feet
of landscape materials, excluding curbs, must be provided around each building
except for entrances to buildings and any other required paved areas. In instances
where two buildings are separated by ten feet, the landscape requirement may be
reduced to allow for pedestrian walkways/access.
PROPERTY PERIMETER LANDSCAPING
1. An average of one shade tree must be provided for every 25 feet of street frontage
adjacent to parking lot areas.
2. There shall be a minimum landscaped perimeter of three feet along Sepulveda
Boulevard and Hughes Way.
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VEHICULAR USE AREAS
1. Vehicular Use Areas (VUA) include parking lots and loading areas. Landscaping
in the VUAs must cover a minimum of five percent of the VUA and be distributed
uniformly throughout the VUA. Such landscaping is in addition to the required
property perimeter and building
perimeter landscaping. The figure to
the right represents a typical parking
area within the Specific Plan.
a. A minimum of a three foot ! -
landscape buffer must be
provided at all parking lot
edges to screen parking lots
and provide shading.
b. Planting areas containing trees
must have a minimum width
of five feet except for existing L
planting areas along the
property perimeter abutting
Sepulveda Boulevard and Hughes Way where the minimum width may be
three feet. Trees are required to provide shade.
F. PUBLIC SAFETY
In an effort to ensure the safety of employees and visitors to The Lakes Specific Plan area, the
following strategies must be incorporated into site development:
1. Lighting must be adequate throughout the Specific Plan area and shielded to
minimize off-site illumination. Submittal of photometric studies is required as part
of any site plan review submittal which includes parking lots,and parking structures
in the Specific Plan area.
2. The site design and operation must comply with fire and police safety regulations
with regard to site layout, building configurations, landscape design, and
infrastructure requirements.
3. Street lighting must be provided in accordance with ESMC requirements.
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G. SIGNAGE
1. The following signs are not permitted within the Specific Plan area:
• Billboards, as defined in the ESMC; and
■ Pole signs; and
• Signs incorporating flashing or blinking lights.
2. A Master Sign Program for the Specific Plan area must be developed and submitted
for review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building Safety prior to
installation of signs within the Specific Plan area. The Master Sign Program must
include the following elements:
■ Master signage (entryways, common sign design throughout the Specific
Plan area);
■ Sign standards developed for the uses allowed under the Specific Plan;
• Provisions for way finding and decorative elements such as banners;
• General features that all signs are required to comply with; and
• Regulations for temporary signs (including construction signs).
3. One monument sign is permitted along Sepulveda Boulevard, which must comply
with the following standards:
i. The maximum height shall be limited to not more than 20-feet in height(as
measured from lowest grade adjacent to the sign to the highest point of the
monument sign);
ii. The maximum sign area per side is limited to 200 square feet;
iii. The monument sign must advertise both uses in the Specific Plan area;
iv. The monument sign must be included in the Master Sigh Program; and,
v. Any increase to the height or sign area shall be subject to review through an
AUP.
4. All other signage within The Lakes Specific Plan area must conform to the signage
regulations of the ESMC except as established and approved in a Master Sign
Program for the Specific Plan.
H. SUSTAINABILITY
I. All new development must have buildings designed to be energy efficient to meet
or exceed Title 24 requirements.
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2. Parking lot areas must include Stormwater management practices that treat
Stormwater runoff from 90%of the average rainfall on the site using structural and
non-structural management measures.
3. Bicycle parking must comply with the ESMC and Green Building Code.
4. Exterior lighting must be energy efficient and designed to minimize light pollution.
5. Low-emitting building materials must be utilized.
6. Reclaimed water must be utilized for all landscaped areas if available and feasible.
I. ENCLOSED USES
All uses must be conducted wholly within an enclosed building or structure except for the
following:
1. Mechanical equipment provided it complies with the requirements of ESMC § 15-
2-8.
2. Outdoor restaurants and cafes incidental to the permitted use,provided they comply
with the provisions of ESMC §15-2-16.
3. Recreational facilities customarily conducted in the open.
5. Wireless communications facilities (including antennas, and dishes) provided they
comply with the requirements of ESMC Chapter 15-19.
6. Entertainment,provided it complies with the requirements and standards contained
in ESMC Chapter 7-2.
7. Other ancillary uses as determined by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
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VII. ADMINISTRATION
A. INTRODUCTION
Unless regulated by this Specific Plan,development will be administered and enforced by the City
in accordance with the ESMC. This Specific Plan supersedes any conflicting ESMC zoning
regulation.
1. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may grant administrative use permits
in accordance with ESMC Chapter 15-22.
2. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may make other administrative
determinations using the same procedures set forth in ESMC Chapter 15-22.
3. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may grant adjustments and
administrative adjustments in accordance with ESMC Chapter 15-24.
4. The Planning Commission may grant conditional use permits in accordance with
ESMC Chapter 15-23.
B. MUNICIPAL CODE REFERENCES
All section references in the Specific Plan refer to the El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) as
adopted at the time of building permit application submittal.
C. MODIFICATIONS
1. Major Modifications
Any proposed modifications or changes to this document that would substantially alter the
requirements contained in this document shall require an amendment to The Lakes Specific
Plan. Major Modifications requiring an amendment to this Specific Plan include, without
limitation:
a. Any decrease in the required building setbacks as set forth in Section VI.13.3
above;
b. Any increase in the total developable square footage of the entire Specific
Plan in excess of the maximum allowed under the Specific Plan;
C. Any increase in height of buildings or structures on the Property above the
limits set forth in the Specific Plan except for fencing and associated posts
for the municipal golf course and other safety netting in the side yards and
rear yards as allowed in this Specific Plan;
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d. Any change to a use which is not permitted under the Specific Plan,except
as approved by the Director in accordance with Chapter 15-22 of the ESMC;
e. Any change in the land use plan categories identified in Exhibit 5 of this
plan;
f. Any decrease in the minimum required lot area;
g. Any decrease in the minimum required lot frontage;
h. Any material modification that requires modification to the EIR other than
an Addendum; and
i. Any modification determined by the Director of Planning and Building
Safety as a major modification and requiring amendment to this Specific
Plan.
2. Minor Modifications
Any modification to this Specific Plan not listed above as a "major modification,"
including a use approved subject to an Administrative Use Permit,is a Minor Modification.
Upon the administrative approval of the Director of Planning and Building Safety or
designee, Minor Modifications to this Specific Plan may be made, provided that such
modifications are consistent with the Development and Design Standards, Applicable
Rules, and Project Approvals. Such Minor Modifications may include,without limitation:
• Adjustments, Administrative Adjustments, Administrative Determinations
subject to the requirements in Section VILA, above.
• Modifications to the conceptual infrastructure plans
A SITE PLAN REVIEW
1. Overview
A Site Plan Review("SPR") is required for any development proposed in the Specific Plan
area and an application shall be filed with the Department of Planning and Building Safety.
2. Application for Site Plan Review - Contents
The Site Plan Review Application must conform to the following. The number of copies
required for submittal will be determined by City policy at time of submittal:
a. Plans and landscape plans for projects must be prepared by a registered
architect and a licensed landscape architect respectively.
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b. Site Plan. A fully dimensioned site plan, drawn to scale and showing:
1. Location of existing and proposed structures, including signs,
showing dimensions from property line;
2. Location, size and species of existing trees or natural attributes;
3. Location of off-street parking. The number of parking spaces
(specifying handicapped, compact and regular spaces), type of
paving, direction of traffic flow,parking stall dimensions, and areas
for turning and maneuvering vehicles;
4. Location and dimension of driveway approaches, street and
highway dedications (if applicable), and off-street loading areas;
5. Refuse disposal and recycling;
6. Location, height, and material of existing and/or proposed fences
and walls;
7. Means of screening all vents,pipes, antennas and machinery placed
on roofs;
8. Location, height and specifications of all existing and/or proposed
exterior lighting;
9. Location of all utility pipes, valves, vaults and similar
appurtenances; and
10. Location of structures on abutting lots showing dimensions to
property line.
11. Any other information deemed necessary by the Director of
Planning and Building Safety.
C. Photometric Analysis for parking lots and parking structures.
d. Elevation Drawings. Elevation drawings dimensioned and fully illustrating
all sides of the proposed structures. These drawings must include:
1. Location of signs and size, height, color, material and type of
illumination of all signs. A Master Sign Plan must be submitted
when the development includes two or more tenant spaces;
2. Location, size and style of architectural features, such as awnings,
doors, windows and other wall openings; and
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3. All exterior materials and their colors.
e. Landscape Plan. A preliminary landscape plan showing the location and
design of the following listed items:
1. Existing trees (by species and size) proposed to be retained,
removed or relocated on the site;
2. Landscaped areas and the numbers, varieties and sizes of plant
materials to be planted therein and all other landscape features;
3. Softscape, hardscape (walkways, paving, textured concrete) and
lighting; and
4. All submittal material required by ESMC Chapter 10-2.
£. Colors and Materials. A materials and colors board showing all colors and
materials,with color chips and textures keyed to the principal plan elements
where those components are found.
g. Floor Plans (fully dimensioned).
h. Photo Board. Showing subject site, and all surrounding properties.
i. Rendering/Illustration. One set of color elevation drawings or a color
rendering. The Director of Planning and Building Safety may require, at
his/her discretion, a computer model where such is necessary to evaluate
scale, massing and architectural treatment.
3. Site Plan Review—Procedure
a. The Director of Planning and Building Safety must review the application
to ensure there is consistency with the Specific Plan within 45 days after the
Director deems the application complete in accordance with Government
Code section 65940 et seq.
a. The Site Plan Review process is discretionary and is subject to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA).
b. The Site Plan Review must be scheduled for public hearing before the
Planning Commission w ithin the time limits established by applicable
Government Code Sections, which can include, but are not limited to the
Permit Streamlining Act (Government Code § 65920 et seq.) and the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §
21000 et seq.). Notice of public hearings must be given in accordance with
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ESMC Section 15-27-5. The Planning Commission must render its decision
in writing, either approving, approving with conditions, or denying the Site
Plan Review application, and stating the reasons for such action. The
decision of the Planning Commission is final unless appealed to the City
Council.
C. Any aggrieved person may appeal the Planning Commission's decision to
the City Council. Such appeal must be filed in writing with the Department
of Planning and Building Safety within ten days after the date of the written
decision by the Planning Commission. Upon receipt of such an appeal and
the payment of the appropriate filing fee, the matter must be scheduled for
consideration by the City Council in accordance with ESMC Chapter 15-
25.
d. The Site Plan is valid for two years from the date of approval.If construction
does not commence within such time, but the applicant has diligently
pursued the Project plan review process, the Director of Planning and
Building Safety may extend the Site Plan approval for up to two additional
years.
e. After the Site Plan is approved,the Director of Planning and Building Safety
may approve minor changes in the Site Plan or its conditions if the Director
finds that there are practical reasons for such changes, that such changes do
not substantially vary from the previously approved site plan and applicable
law and that such changes do not involve deviations from the design's
intent.
4. Site Plan Review Criteria
The purpose of the Site Plan Review procedure is to ensure that the development provides
a cohesive visual identity and coordinated design character for the Specific Plan area of
high quality. The overall coordinated design character must be expressed in the site
planning, architecture, landscaping, lighting, and signage. The architectural design is to be
compatible in character, massing and materials consistent with the conceptual plan
depicted in this Plan.
In approving the Site Plan Review the Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal,
must consider the following factors:
a. The dimensions, shape and orientation of the parcel;
b. The placement of buildings and structures on the parcel;
C. The height, setbacks, bulk and building materials;
d. The building materials and design;
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e. The distance between buildings or structures;
f. The location, number and layout of off-street parking and loading spaces;
g. The internal vehicular patterns and pedestrian safety features;
h. The location,distribution,amount and type of landscaping materials and the
sustainability of the landscaping material with the El Segundo climate in
compliance with the applicable climate zone;
i. The placement, photorrmetrics, height and direction of illumination of light
standards;
j. The location, number, size and height of signs;
k. The location, height and materials of walls, fences or hedges;
1. The location and method of screening refuse and storage areas, roof
equipment, pipes, vents, utility equipment and all equipment not contained
in the main buildings of the development;
M. Compliance with all applicable development standards including, but not
limited to,height, setbacks,FAR, and off-street parking requirements; and,
n. Consistency with the Design Guidelines of this Specific Plan.
5. Approval Criteria
The Planning Commission, or City Council on appeal, may approve the Site Plan Review
if it finds that the proposed development, with conditions if necessary, is consistent with
this Specific Plan.
6. Exempt Activities
The following is a list of activities which are exempt from the Site Plan Review process.
This list is not all-inclusive; the Director of Planning and Building Safety may exempt
other activities not listed that constitute minor changes to an approved Site Plan:
a. All interior changes and alterations
b. Exterior mechanical equipment (heating, air conditioning, water heater,
transformers) designed with mechanical equipment screening compatible
with the architecture of the building to which it is adjacent or affixed.
C. Minor exterior repairs with the same or similar types of building materials
as determined by the Director of Planning and Building Safety.
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d. Re-glazing new mullions.
e. Re-landscaping consistent with the landscape palette.
f. Repainting.
g. Reroofing with similar style roofing materials.
E. AMENDMENT
In accordance with the Government Code §§ 65450-65457, Specific Plans must be prepared,
adopted and amended in the same manner as General Plans except that Specific Plans may be
adopted by resolution or by ordinance.
This Specific Plan may be amended as necessary by ordinance. Said amendment or amendments
do not require a concurrent General Plan amendment unless the Director of Planning and Building
Safety determines that the proposed amendment would substantially affect General Plan goals,
policies, objectives or programs.
F. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT COMPLIANCE
The Lakes Specific Plan and related entitlements were approved in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines (Guidelines), and City policies
adopted to implement the CEQA and the Guidelines.
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APPENDIX A
THE LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PARCEL A:
IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
BEING PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 17749 AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN
BOOK 207, PAGES 56 TO 60, INCLUSIVE OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY TOGETHER WITH THE LAND DESCRIBED IN
A GRANT DEED RECORDED JULY 18, 1995 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 95-1161504, OF
OFFICIAL RECORDS.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE LAND DESCRIBED IN A GRANT DEED RECORDED
MARCH 12, 1999 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 99-0411887, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINS 25.757 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
PARCEL B:
IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
BEING THE LAND DESCRIBED IN A GRANT DEED RECORDED JUNE 19, 1996 AS
INSTRUMENT NO. 96-967352, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINS 34,358 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2820,
recommending that the City Council certify the EIR for
The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf facility project
(without attachments)
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 2820
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT, MAKE CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND ADOPT
A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE
LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN AND TOPGOLF PROJECT (ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT NO. EA-1135, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. SP 16-02, GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 16-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 16-01,
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. ZTA 16-04, SITE PLAN NO. 16-01, LOT
LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. SUB 16-03, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. CUP 16-05) LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD.
The Planning Commission of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The Planning Commission finds and declares that:
A. On June 20, 2016, CenterCal Properties, LLC, filed an application for
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, General Plan Amendment No.
16-01, Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, Zone Text
Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, Site Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line
Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05 for
approval of a specific plan and related discretionary entitlements to facilitate
a development project at the Lakes golf course consisting of replacing an
existing driving range and hitting bays with a three-story golf-themed
commercial recreation and entertainment facility, including hitting bays, a
restaurant/bar, and other supporting accessory uses to be operated under
the "Topgolf' brand. Additional project improvements include demolition of
the existing clubhouse and reconstruction of a smaller clubhouse,
modification of the fairways and layouts of three holes at the existing 9-hole
executive golf course, new golf course lighting, and modification and
expansion of the existing parking to accommodate additional parking to
serve the facility;
B. After submittal of additional information, Staff deemed the project
applications complete on August 31, 2016;
C. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000
et seq., the City's Local CEQA Guidelines (City Council Resolution No.
2805, adopted March 16, 1993), and Government Code Section 65962.5(f)
(Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement), the City of EI Segundo
prepared an Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number
2016091003) (the "EIR");
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D. The City prepared an Initial Environmental Study (the "Initial Study") for the
Project pursuant to Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines, and on
September 1, 2016, the Initial Study (IS) and Notice of Preparation (NOP)
were released to the public and public agencies for a comment period of 33
days (through October 3, 2016). On September 1, 2016, a Public Notice
was mailed to property owners within a 300-foot radius from the subject
property, the Notice was published in the El Segundo Herald, and the Notice
was posted on the City's website. Lastly, a copy of the Initial Study was
made available at the public counter at City Hall and the local library, and
was made available on the City's website for the public to download and
review;
E_ On September 8, 2016, the Planning Commission conducted a public
scoping meeting to provide a forum for agencies and members of the
community to provide verbal comments on the IS/NOP;
F. After the NOP comment period ended, the Draft EIR was prepared taking
the comments into account. After completing the Draft EIR, the document
was made available to the public on January 26, 2017 for a 47-day public
comment period that concluded on March 13, 2017;
G. On February 2, 2017, City Staff hosted a noticed public commenting session
to provide the public with an opportunity to submit verbal comments, in
addition to the typical written comments, on the Draft EIR. Advertisement
of the public commenting session was provided by a Notice published in the
El Segundo Herald, a Notice mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot
radius, a Notice posted at The Lakes clubhouse facility, and a Notice was
posted on the City's website;
H. On May 25, 2017, the Final EIR was completed and Notice was provided
via mail to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject site,
and on May 25, 2017 a Notice was published in the El Segundo Herald
announcing that a public hearing was scheduled with the Planning
Commission on June 8, 2017 to review the Final EIR and the entitlement
applications for the proposed project;
I. On June 8, 2017, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications
including, without limitation, information provided to the Commission by City
staff and public testimony, and the applicant;
J. On June 8, 2017, at the request of the Applicant, the Planning Commission
continued the public hearing to June 22, 2017;
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K. On June 22, 2017, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing
to July 13, 2017; and,
L. This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the testimony and
evidence presented to the Commission at its June 8, 2017 hearing
including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Planning and
Building Safety Department.
SECTION 2: Environmental Assessment. The Planning Commission makes the following
environmental findings:
A. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064 and 15081, and based upon
information contained in the Initial Study, the City ordered the preparation
of an Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the Project. The City
contracted with independent consultants for the preparation of the technical
studies for the EIR and on September 1, 2016, prepared and sent a Notice
of Preparation of the EIR to responsible, trustee, and other interested
agencies and persons in accordance with Guidelines Section 15082(a).
Comments on the Notice of Preparation were accepted during the
33-day comment period ending on October 3, 2016. During the scoping
period, the City held an advertised public meeting on September 8, 2016,
to facilitate public input regarding the scope of the EIR.
B. The City completed the Draft EIR, together with those certain technical
studies (the "Appendices"), on January 26, 2017. The City circulated the
Draft EIR and the Appendices to the public and other interested parties from
January 26, 2017 through March 13, 2017, for a 47-day comment period.
In addition to receiving written comments submitted during this time, public
comments were received at an advertised public commenting session on
February 2, 2017. Advertisement of the public commenting session was
provided by a Notice published in the El Segundo Herald, a Notice mailed
to all property owners within a 300-foot radius, a Notice posted at The Lakes
clubhouse facility, and a Notice was posted on the City's website.
C. During the Draft EIR public comment period, including at the February 2,
2017 public commenting session, the City received numerous letters and
comments. Responses to each of the individual comments were prepared
and made available on May 25, 2017. The comments and responses are
part of section 11.3 of the Final EIR, and are incorporated herein by
reference. The written responses to comments were made available for
public review in the Planning and Building Safety Department, at the EI
Segundo Public Library and on the City's website. After reviewing the
responses to comments, the revisions to the Draft EIR, and the Final EIR,
the Planning Commission finds that the information and issues raised by
the comments and the responses thereto do not constitute significant new
information requiring recirculation of the EIR.
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D. The Final EIR is comprised of the Draft EIR, an errata thereto, comments
and recommendations received on the Draft EIR, a list of persons,
organizations and public agencies commenting on the Draft EIR, the City's
Responses to Comments, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program.
E. The Planning Commission has independently reviewed and considered the
content of the Final EIR, all written and oral public communications, and all
other evidence before the Commission prior to making a recommendation
to the City Council on the proposed project. The Planning Commission
hereby finds that the Final EIR has been completed in compliance with
CEQA and reflects the independent judgment of the City. Although minor
revisions have been made to the Draft EIR in response to comments
received during the public process, no significant new information has been
added to the EIR since public notice was given of the availability of the Draft
EIR for public review. Consequently, recirculation of the EIR is not required
pursuant to Section 15088.5 of the CEQA Guidelines.
F. The comments regarding the Draft EIR and the responses to those
comments were received by the Commission; that the Planning
Commission received documents and public testimony regarding the
adequacy of the EIR; and the Planning Commission has reviewed and
considered all such documents, testimony and the Final EIR prior to making
its recommendation to the City Council on the Project. In accordance with
Guidelines Section 15090, the Planning Commission hereby finds that the
Final EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA and reflects the
independent judgment and analysis of the City.
G. Based upon the Final EIR and the record before the Planning Commission,
the Commission finds the Project will not cause any significant
environmental impacts after mitigation. Detailed explanations for why the
impacts were found to be less than significant are contained in the draft
Findings of Fact attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution.
H. The EIR describes, and the Planning Commission fully considered, a
reasonable range of alternatives to the Project. On the whole, the
proposed Project is environmentally superior to other feasible alternatives.
Thus, all other alternatives and variations are infeasible or not
environmentally preferable for the reasons set forth in the Findings of Fact.
1. On the basis of the FEIR and the record of proceedings in this matter, the
Commission finds that the proposed Project would not result in temporary
or permanent significant and unavoidable effects for any of the
environmental issue areas identified in Appendix G of the State CEQA
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Guidelines. Therefore, no Statement of Overriding Considerations is
necessary.
SECTION 3: Recommendation. Based on the foregoing findings and on substantial
evidence in the administrative record as a whole, the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council adopt the Findings of Fact attached hereto as Exhibit
A and incorporated herein by this reference, certify the Final Environmental Impact
Report, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program attached hereto as
Exhibit B and incorporated herein, for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project.
SECTION 4: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations
in this Resolution is based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and
written, contained in the entire administrative record relating to the project. The findings
and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the
Planning Commission in all respects and are fully and completely supported by
substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 5: Limitations. The Planning Commission's analysis and evaluation of the
project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in
evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the
project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the Planning
Commission's lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been
made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the
City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues.
The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the
limitations inherent in that framework.
SECTION 6: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent
resolution.
SECTION 7: The Commission secretary is directed to mail a copy of this Resolution to
Centercal Properties, LLC, and to any other person requesting a copy.
SECTION 8: This Resolution is the Planning Commission's final decision and will
become effective immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of July 2017.
/s/ Rvan Baldino
Ryan Baldino, Chair
City of EI Segundo Planning Commission
ATTEST:
/s/ Sam Lee
Sam Lee, Secretary
Baldino - Aye
Hoeschler - Aye
Newman - Aye
Nicol - Aye
Wingate - Aye
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
By: /s/ Greaa Kovacevich
Gregg Kovacevich, Assistant City Attorney
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2821 ,
recommending that the City Council adopt an
Ordinance and approved the applications associated
with The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf facility
project (without attachments)
194
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2821
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONDITIONALLY APPROVE
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. EA-1135, SPECIFIC PLAN NO.
SP 16-02, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 16-01, ZONE
CHANGE NO.ZC 16-01,ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO.ZTA 16-04, SITE
PLAN NO. 16-01, LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. SUB 16-03, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 16-05 FOR THE LAKES
SPECIFIC PLAN AND TOPGOLF PROJECT, LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH
SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD.
The Planning Commission of the City of EI Segundo does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1: The Planning Commission finds and declares that:
A. On June 20, 2016, CenterCal Properties, LLC, filed an application for
Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, General Plan Amendment No.
16-01, Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, Zone Text
Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, Site Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line
Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05 for
approval of a specific plan and related discretionary entitlements to facilitate
a redevelopment project at the Lakes golf course consisting of replacing an
existing driving range and hitting bays, with a three-story golf-themed
commercial recreation and entertainment facility, including hitting bays, a
restaurant/bar, and other supporting accessory uses to be operated under
the "Topgolf' brand. Additional project improvements include demolition of
the existing clubhouse and reconstruction of a smaller clubhouse,
modification of the fairways and layouts of three holes at the existing 9-hole
executive golf course, new golf course lighting, and modification and
expansion of the existing parking to accommodate additional parking to
serve the facility;
B. After submittal of additional information, Staff deemed the project
applications complete on August 31, 2016;
C. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,
Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et. seq. ("CEQA"), the State's
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Section 15000
et. seq., the City's Local CEQA Guidelines (City Council Resolution No.
2805, adopted March 16, 1993), and Government Code Section 65962.5(f)
(Hazardous Waste and Substances Statement), the City of EI Segundo
prepared an Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number
2016091003) (the "EIR");
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D. The City prepared an Initial Environmental Study (the "Initial Study") for the
Project pursuant to Section 15063 of the CEQA Guidelines, and on
September 1, 2016, the Initial Study (IS) and Notice of Preparation (NOP)
were released to the public and public agencies for a comment period of 33
days (through October 3, 2016). On September 1, 2016, a Public Notice
was mailed to property owners within a 300-foot radius from the subject
property, the Notice was published in the El Segundo Herald, and the Notice
was posted on the City's website. Lastly, a copy of the Initial Study was
made available at the public counter at City Hall and the local library, and
was made available on the City's website for the public to download and
review;
E. On September 8, 2016, the Planning Commission conducted a public
scoping meeting to provide a forum for agencies and members of the
community to provide verbal comments on the IS/NOP;
F. After the NOP comment period ended, the Draft EIR was prepared taking
the comments into account. After completing the Draft EIR, the document
was made available to the public on January 26, 2017 for a 47-day public
comment period that concluded on March 13, 2017;
G. On February 2, 2017, City Staff hosted a noticed public commenting session
to provide the public with an opportunity to submit verbal comments, in
addition to the typical written comments, on the Draft EIR. Advertisement
of the public commenting session was provided by a Notice published in the
El Segundo Herald, a Notice mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot
radius, a Notice was posted at The Lakes clubhouse facility, and a Notice
was posted on the City's website;
H. On May 25, 2017, the Final EIR was completed and Notice was provided
via mail to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject site,
and on May 25, 2017 a Notice was published in the El Segundo Herald
announcing that a public hearing was scheduled with the Planning
Commission on June 8, 2017 to review the Final EIR and the entitlement
applications for the proposed project;
I. On June 8, 2017, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications
including, without limitation, information provided to the Commission by City
staff and public testimony, and the applicant;
J. On June 8, 2017, at the request of the Applicant, the Planning Commission
continued the public hearing to June 22, 2017;
K. On June 22, 2017, the Planning Commission continued the public hearing
to July 13, 2017; and,
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L. This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the testimony and
evidence presented to the Commission at its June 8, 2017 hearing
including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Planning and
Building Safety Department.
SECTION 2: Findings of Fact and Conclusions. The Commission finds as follows:
A. The project site consists of three areas totaling approximately 31-acres,
comprised of the 26.54-acre Lakes at EI Segundo golf course, a 3.58-acre
portion of the abutting SCE property to the east of the golf course, and a
0.67-acre portion of the abutting West Basin Municipal Water District
property to the south of the golf course, generally located at 400 South
Sepulveda Boulevard, in the southeast quadrant of the City of EI Segundo;
B. The proposed project includes The Lakes Specific Plan and a new Topgolf
facility. The associated applications consists of:
(i) Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, to certify and approve a
Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and an associated Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP);
(ii) General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, to change the underlying
General Plan Land Use designation of the Lakes at El Segundo golf
course property from "Parks", to "The Lakes Specific Plan";
(iii) Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, to change the underlying Zoning
designation from O-S (Open Space), to TLSP (The Lakes Specific
Plan) with two Subareas classified PU,B-REC/OS (Public
Recreation/Open Space) measuring 16.06-acres and CPR/OS
(Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space) measuring 10.49-acres;
(iv) Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, to create a new specific plan for the Lakes
at El Segundo golf course that specifies the uses permitted within the
Specific Plan area, and establishes development standards tailored to
the unique recreation and entertainment uses for the specific plan
area;
(v) Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, to add the new TLSP (The
Lakes Specific Plan) Zoning designation to the Zoning Code;
(vi) Site Plan Review No. 16-01, for the development within The Lakes
Specific Plan area, including a new Topgolf building, a redeveloped
clubhouse, and modified holes in the golf course. Specifically, the
development includes:
a) Replacing the existing driving range with a three-story
approximately 67,170 gross square-foot Topgolf commercial
recreation and entertainment facility. The new facility would
measure approximately 55-feet in overall height, and will include a
32,309 square-foot hitting bay and seating/waiting area, which
consists of private suites. From these hitting bays, players would
hit balls into an open area that would be surrounded by netting and
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support poles (up to 175 feet in height) that are designed to
block/contain errant balls. The facility would also include 10,024
square feet of restaurant, bar, and kitchen space; 3,144 square feet
of meeting and event space; 2,439 square feet of office space;
1,895 square feet of lounge space; 1,365 square feet of lobby
space; and approximately 15,994 square feet of storage,
circulation, and miscellaneous space. An approximately 3,000
square foot outdoor terrace on the third floor of the building is also
proposed, and would be used for entertainment involving live music
from a band or disc jockey (DJ). All DJ's and bands would be
required to connect to the facility's in-house sound system and
speakers, allowing the ability to control the volume and other sound
levels. All overhead speakers would be oriented inward and down
to the facility's floors. Lastly, the driving range grass would be
replaced with a high density fiber turf;
b) Modifying and expanding the existing parking lot to accommodate
a total of 523 spaces, whereby 420 spaces will be located in the
CPR/OS Subarea of the Specific Plan and 103 spaces will be
located in the abutting WBMWD property through a license
agreement between the City of EI Segundo and WBMWD. The
parking will serve both the Topgolf facility and the golf course
facility;
c) Modifying the fairways and layouts of three holes at the existing
golf course;
d) Installing lighting throughout the nine-hole golf course to
accommodate nighttime play. The lighting would primarily be
concentrated at the tee boxes and greens; and,
e) Demolishing the existing clubhouse, and constructing a new one-
story clubhouse measuring 2,500 square feet, with a 1,010 square
foot outdoor patio overlooking a new putting and chip-shot practice
area.
(vii) Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, to reconfigure the existing two
parcels in The Lakes Specific Plan; and,
(viii) Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05, to allow onsite beer, wine and
alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the
clubhouse and Topgolf facilities.
C. Development standards have been developed for the Specific Plan and all
uses within the Plan area must be compliant. The allowed uses identified in
the development standards include the proposed development and uses;
D. The proposed General Plan re-designation and rezoning of the Project Site
would change the General Plan land use designation from "Parks", to "The
Lakes Specific Plan" (TLSP) land use designation and rezone the area from
Open Space (O-S) to The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP) Zone;
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E. The TLSP contains two Subareas classified PUB-REC/OS (Public
Recreation/Open Space) on the northern portion of the specific plan area
measuring 16.06-acres, and CPR/OS (Commercial Public Recreation/Open
Space) on the southern portion of the specific plan area measuring 10.49-
acres;
F. The Applicant is required to make all necessary and applicable impact fee
payments prior to building permit issuance, including the one-time fire
services mitigation fee, the one-time police services mitigation fee, one-time
park services mitigation fee, and one-time traffic mitigation.
SECTION 3: Environmental Assessment. In Planning Commission Resolution No. 2820,
adopted concurrently herewith, the Commission made findings required by CEQA and
recommended that the City Council adopt the environmental Findings of Fact, certify the
Final Environmental Impact Report, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project.
SECTION 4: General Plan and Specific Plan. The Planning Commission makes the
following findings:
A. Specific Plans create "mini-zoning" regulations for land uses within
particular areas of the City. All future development plans and entitlements
within the Specific Plan boundaries must be consistent with the standards
set forth in the adopted Specific Plan, even when they may be different from
the general regulations within the ESMC.
B. The proposed amendment is in the public interest, and there will be a
community benefit resulting from the amendment. The Lakes Specific Plan
provides flexibility for The Lakes golf course to expand its existing
operations or develop new development facilities that are compatible with
the existing facilities and uses. The Specific Plan includes a development
concept that accounts for and allows for the Topgolf facility; includes new
land use and zoning categories and identifies the properties that are
effected; includes design guidelines to help promote high-quality
development; and development standards to address uses, lot area, height,
setbacks, floor area, parking, landscaping and signage. All development in
the project area is subject to the development standards and requirements
of the specific plan.
C. The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan:
■ Goal LU4: Provide a stable tax base for the City through development
of new commercial uses, primarily within a mixed-use environment,
without adversely affecting the viability of Downtown.
■ Ohiective LU4-1: Promote the development of high quality retail facilities
in proximity to major employment centers.
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• Policy LU4-1.1: Require landscaping, its maintenance, and permanent
upkeep on all new commercial developments.
•
Policy LU4-1.2: All commercial facilities shall be built and maintained in
accordance with Health and Safety Code requirements and shall meet
seismic safety regulations and environmental regulations.
•
Policy LU4-1.4: New commercial developments shall meet seismic
safety standards and regulations, as well as comply with all noise, air
quality, water and environmental regulations.
• Obiective LU4-4: Provide areas where development has the flexibility
to mix uses, in an effort to provide synergistic relationships which have
the potential to maximize economic benefit, reduce traffic impacts, and
encourage pedestrian environments.
• Goal LU6 Maintain and upgrade the existing excellent parks,
recreation, and open space facilities within the City of EI Segundo.
4 Obiective LU6-1, The development of parks, open space, and
recreational facilities should be consistent with the guidelines, policies,
and programs of the Open Space and Recreation Element.
• Policy LU6-1.1: Continue to provide uniform and high quality park and
recreational opportunities to all areas of the City, for use by residents
and employees.
• Policv LU6-1.3 Utilization of utility easements (flood control, power line
rights-of-way) for recreational, open space, and beautification purposes
should continue and additional possibilities should be explored.
• Goal LU7: Provide the highest quality public facilities, services, and
public infrastructure possible to the community.
• Obiective LU7-1: Provide the highest and most efficient level of public
services and public infrastructure financially possible.
• Policy LU7-1 .2: No new development shall be allowed unless adequate
public facilities are in place or provided for.
Policy LU7-2.3: All new development shall place utilities underground.
• Policy LU7-2.4: All new public buildings shall have adequate off-street
parking spaces, or the City shall provide adequate public transportation,
in accordance with the provisions and standards of all elements of the
General Plan, to accommodate employees and the public.
• Policy LU7-2.5: All public facilities and utilities should be designed to
enhance the appearance of the surrounding areas in which they are
located.
D. The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Economic Development Element of the City's General
Plan:
Goal ED1: To create in EI Segundo a strong, healthy economic
community in which all diverse stakeholders may benefit.
• Obiective ED1-1; To build support and cooperation among the City of
EI Segundo and its business and residential communities for the mutual
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benefits derived from the maintenance and expansion of EI Segundo's
economic base.
• Policy ED1-1.2: Focus short-run economic development efforts on
business retention and focus longer-run efforts on the diversification of
EI Segundo's economic base in order to meet quality of life goals.
• Obiective ED1-2: Center diversification efforts on targeted industries
that meet the City's criteria for job creation, growth potential, fiscal
impact, and fit with local resources.
• Policv ED1-2.1: Seek to expand El Segundo's retail and commercial
base so that the diverse needs of the City's business and residential
communities are met.
■ Policy ED1-2.2: Maintain and promote land uses that improve the City's
tax base, balancing economic development and quality of life goals.
• Policy ED1-2.3: Seek to balance the City's economic development
program with the City's resources and infrastructure capacity.
E. The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan:
• Goal ClProvide a safe, convenient, and cost-effective circulation
system to serve the present and future circulation needs of the El
Segundo community.
• Policy C1-1.8: Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas
with efficient and safe access to the major regional transportation
facilities.
• Policy C1-1.9: Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas
with efficient and safe access for emergency vehicles.
• Policy C1-3.2: Ensure that the development review process
incorporates consideration of off-street commercial loading
requirements for all new projects.
• Policy C2-2.2: Encourage new development to provide facilities for
bicyclists to park and store their bicycles and provide shower and clothes
hanging facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination.
• Policv C2-5.1: Ensure that Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
measures are considered during the evaluation of new developments
within the City, including but not limited to ridesharing, carpooling and
vanpooling, flexible work schedules, telecommuting and car/vanpool
preferential parking.
• Policy C3-1.8: Require the provision of adequate pedestrian and bicycle
access for new development projects through the development review
process.
• Palicy C3-2.1 , Ensure the provision of sufficient on-site parking in all
new development.
F. The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Open Space and Recreation Element of the City's
General Plan:
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• Goal OS1: Provide and maintain high quality open space and
recreational facilities that meet the needs of the existing and future
residents and employees within the City of EI Segundo.
• Obiective OS1-1: Preserve existing and acquire future public park and
recreation facilities which are adequate for serving the existing and
future resident population.
• Obiective OS-1-2: Preserve existing and support acquisition of
additional private park and recreation facilities to foster recognition of
their value as community recreation and open space resources.
• Objective O51-3: Provide recreational programs and facilities for all
segments of the community.
■ Policv OS1-3.4: Encourage commercial recreational uses to locate in EI
Segundo.
• Obiective OS1-4: Develop utility transmission corridors for active or
passive open space and recreational use.
G. The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Conservation Element of the City's General Plan:
• Policv CN2-5 Require new construction and development to install
water-conserving fixtures and appliances to reduce the amount of new
demand.
• Policv CN2-7: Require new construction and development to
incorporate the principles and practices of sound landscape design and
management, particularly those conserving water and energy.
• Policv CN2-8: Encourage the retrofitting of existing landscapes to
incorporate the principles and practices of sound landscape design and
management, particularly those conserving water and energy.
• Policv CN2-11: Encourage, whenever appropriate and feasible,
development techniques which minimize surface run-off and allow
replenishment of soil moisture. Such techniques may include, but not be
limited to, the on-site use and retention of storm water, the use of
pervious paving material (such as walk-on-bark, pea gravel, and cobble
mulches), the preservation of vegetative covers, and efficiently designed
and managed irrigation systems.
H. The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Noise Element of the City's General Plan:
• Goal N 1 Encourage a high quality environment within all parts of the
City of EI Segundo where the public's health, safety, and welfare are not
adversely affected by excessive noise.
• Objective 1N1-1 . It is the objective of the City of EI Segundo to ensure
that City residents are not exposed to mobile noise levels in excess of
the interior and exterior noise standards or the single event noise
standards specified in the EI Segundo Municipal Code.
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• Obiective N1-2: It is the objective of the City of EI Segundo to ensure
that City residents are not exposed to stationary noise levels in excess
of EI Segundo's Noise Ordinance standards.
• Policv N1-2.1: Require all new projects to meet the City's Noise
Ordinance Standards as a condition of building permit approval.
• Program N1-2.1A: Address noise impacts in all environmental
documents for discretionary approval projects, to insure that noise
sources meet City Noise Ordinance standards. These sources may
include mechanical or electrical equipment, truck loading areas, or
outdoor speaker systems.
1 The proposed amendment is consistent with the following goals, policies
and objectives of the Public Safety Element of the City's General Plan:
• Obiective P81-1. It is the objective of the City of EI Segundo to reduce
exposure to potentially hazardous geological conditions through land
use planning and project review.
• Program PS1-1 .1A: The City shall review projects to ensure that slope
design considers the potential effects of high rainfall, private sewage
systems, landscaping irrigation, and possible runoff from adjacent future
development.
• Policv PSI-1 .2: Enforce, monitor and improve development standards
which place the responsibility on the developer, with advice from
qualified engineers and geologists, to develop and implement adequate
mitigation measures as conditions for project approval.
• Program PS1-1 .2A The City shall review projects to ensure that
adequate geotechnical investigation has been completed in areas
susceptible to landsliding and debris flows and in areas where
collapsible or expansive soils occur, and to approve only those which
mitigate these hazards to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
• Goal PS2: Minimize injury and loss of life, property damage, and social
cultural and economic impacts caused by earthquake hazards.
• Policv PS2-1 .2: The City shall assist in the prevention of structural
damage in areas with a high potential for liquefaction, landslides, and
mudslides by requiring geotechnical studies for new development to
mitigate potential impacts.
• Obiective PS6-1: It is the objective of the City of EI Segundo that the
City minimize threats to public safety and protect property from wildland
and urban fires.
• Policv PS6-1.1: Review projects and development proposals, and
upgrade fire prevention standards and mitigation measures in areas of
high urban fire hazard.
• Program PS6-1.2C: The City shall continue to require that all property
be maintained in compliance with the fire code.
• Goal PS7: Protect public health, safety, and welfare, and minimize loss
of life, injury, property damage, and disruption of vital services, resulting
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from earthquakes, hazardous material incidents, and other natural and
man-made disasters.
J. The proposed amendment is compatible with and will not frustrate the goals
and policies of the General Plan.
K. The proposed amendment will not conflict with the provisions of the
Municipal Code or the applicable specific plan, and complies with or
exceeds the minimum standards contained therein.
L. The proposed amendment will not adversely affect surrounding properties
since the proposal will continue to allow for the uses the currently exist on
site, and will allow for additional uses that enhance the area by offering
additional recreational uses.
SECTION 5: Zone Change Findings,
A. Based on the factual findings of this Resolution, the proposed Zone Change
is necessary to carry out the proposed project because the proposed
General Plan Amendment would change the land use classification of the
project site from Parks, to The Lakes Specific Plan. The proposed Zone
Change is necessary to maintain consistency with the proposed General
Plan land use designation of The Lakes Specific Plan.
B. The purpose of ESMC Title 15 is to implement the goals, objectives and
policies of the EI Segundo General Plan. The zone change is consistent
with the General Plan goals, objectives and policies discussed in Section 4
of this resolution.
SECTION 6: Zone Text Amendment Findings. Based on the factual findings of this
Resolution, the proposed Zone Text Amendment is necessary to carry out the proposed
project to establish the proposed The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP) Zone. An amendment
to ESMC § 15-3-2(A)(11) to create The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP) Zone is necessary
for consistency with the General Plan.
SECTION 7: Lot Line Adjustment. Based on the factual findings of this Resolution, the
proposed Lot Line Adjustment is consistent with the evaluation criteria set forth in ESMC
§ 14-4-4 in that the lots/parcels will conform to the development standards contained in
The Lakes Specific Plan and the TLSP Zone, as both parcels will exceed the 10-acre
minimum lot area.
SECTION 8: Site Plan Review. Based on the factual findings of this Resolution, the
proposed site plan layout includes a new golf-themed commercial recreation and
entertainment facility with a restaurant/bar, a redeveloped clubhouse, modified holes in
the golf course, and golf course lighting, as detailed above in Section 2.B(vi) of this
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Resolution. The Site Plan is consistent with and complies with the development
standards set forth in The Lakes Specific Plan.
SECTION 9: Conditional Use Permit. Pursuant to Section 15-23-6 of the EI Segundo
Municipal Code, and based on the factual findings set forth hereinabove and on the whole
of the administrative record, the Commission finds as follows:
A. The proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives
of this Title and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located, and
the proposed use is consistent and compatible with the purpose of the zone
in which the site is located.
Approval of the associated Zone Text Amendment, Zone Change, General
Plan Amendment and The Lakes Specific Plan have created a zoning
designation and development standards specific to the subject property.
The zone, via The Lakes Specific Plan, allows onsite beer, wine and alcohol
in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse and
Topgolf facilities subject to the granting of a conditional use permit pursuant
to ESMC Section 15-5F-5(I). Onsite beer, wine and alcohol is appropriate
to this location as it will be part of the restaurants and entertainment facility,
and distributed throughout the site. The proposal is consistent with the
purpose of The Lakes Specific Plan, which is to further the goals and
policies of the City's General Plan, which are contained in Section 4 of this
Resolution.
B. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under
which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity; there is compatibility of the particular use on
the particular site in relationship to other existing and potential uses within
the general area in which the use is proposed to be located; and potential
impacts that could be generated by the proposed use, such as noise,
smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, odors, traffic and hazards have been
recognized and compensated for
The proposed location of the conditional use is in an urbanized area of the
City that is developed with a golf course, driving range, and clubhouse that
currently offers alcoholic beverages at the restaurant and banquet facilities.
The proposed onsite beer, wine and alcohol will be distributed throughout
the Specific Plan area, in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of
the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities, which will be located primarily indoors
and sufficiently set back from Sepulveda Boulevard. No sensitive land uses
are adjacent to or near the Specific Plan area that could be impacted by the
operation of the onsite beer, wine and alcohol in the restaurants, bar and
entertainment areas of the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities. Further,
outdoor dining activities are not anticipated to be detrimental to adjacent
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businesses and no residential uses are located in the vicinity. The use is
also subject to certain conditions in the attached Exhibit A. Lastly, the El
Segundo Police Department has not identified the subject property as a high
crime area. Accordingly, given the commercial and
industrial/manufacturing nature of the surrounding uses and immediate
area, and the absence of any residential uses located in the vicinity, the
proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it
would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in
the vicinity.
C. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this Chapter.
Approval of the associated Zone Text Amendment, Zone Change, General
Plan Amendment and The Lakes Specific Plan created development
standards specific to the subject property, with specified uses, lot area, lot
coverage, height, and other restrictions which allow onsite beer, wine and
alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse
and Topgolf facilities. Further, the proposed conditional use complies with
the applicable provisions of ESMC Chapters 15-23 and 15-27 since proper
notice was provided and proper hearing was conducted on June 8, 2017.
In addition, proper hearing decision and records will be complied with, and
the required findings considered and adopted by the City Council at a future
noticed public hearing. Lastly, appropriate conditions have been included
to minimize impacts.
D. ABC has issued or will issue a license to sell alcohol to the applicant.
The City currently maintains a license from ABC for on-site sale and
consumption of beer and wine (Type 41). The future operator of the golf-
themed commercial recreation and entertainment facility will apply for a
separate license with ABC to sell alcohol.
SECTION 10: Recommendations. For the foregoing reasons and based on the
information and findings included in the Staff Report, Resolutions, Minutes and the whole
of the administrative record, the Planning Commission of the City of EI Segundo hereby
recommends:
A. That the City Council adopt an Ordinance to amend the General Plan,
amend the City's Zoning Map, and add the new TLSP Zoning designation
to the Zoning Code, which would be memorialized as a new section in the
Municipal Code, Section 15-3-2(A)(11), as set forth in the attached Exhibit
"B" (Draft Ordinance) of this Resolution, and incorporated into this resolution
by reference.
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B. That the City Council approve Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135,
General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific
Plan No. SP 16-02, Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, Site Plan
Review No. 16-01, Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and Conditional
Use Permit No. CUP 16-05, subject to the conditions listed on the attached
Exhibit 'A," which are incorporated into this Resolution by reference.
SECTION 11: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and
determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence,
both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings
and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the
Planning Commission in all respects and are fully and completely supported by
substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 12: Limitations. The Planning Commission's analysis and evaluation of the
project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in
evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the
project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the Planning
Commission's lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been
made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the
city's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues.
The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the
limitations inherent in that framework.
SECTION 13: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings,
which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The
absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular
finding is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 14: This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent
resolution.
SECTION 15: A copy of this Resolution must be mailed to CenterCal Properties, LLC,
and to any other person requesting a copy.
SECTION 16: Except as provided in Section 15, this Resolution is the Planning
Commission's final decision and will become effective immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of July 2017.
/s/ Rvan Baldino
Ryan Baldino, Chair
City of EI Segundo Planning Commission
ATTEST:
/s/ Sam Lee
Sam Lee, Secretary
Baldino - Aye
Hoeschler - Aye
Newman - Aye
Nicol - Aye
Wingate - Aye
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
By: /s/ Greqq Kovacevich
Gregg Kovacevich, Assistant City Attorney
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EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 8,2017
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf facility project,
which consists of:
■ Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, to certify and approve a Final Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) and an associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP);
• General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, to change the underlying General Plan Land Use
designation of the Lakes at El Segundo golf course property from "Parks", to "The Lakes
Specific Plan";
• Zone Change No. ZC 16-01,to change the underlying Zoning designation from O-S (Open
Space), to TLSP (The Lakes Specific Plan) with two Subareas classified PUB-REC/OS
(Public Recreation/Open Space) and CPR/OS (Commercial Public Recreation/Open
Space);
■ Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, creating a new specific plan for the Lakes at El Segundo golf
course;
• Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, to add the new Zoning designation to the Zoning
Code;
• Site Plan Review No. 16-01, for the development within The Lakes Specific Plan area,
including a new Topgolf building,a redeveloped clubhouse, and modified holes in the golf
course;
• Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03,to reconfigure the existing two parcels in The Lakes
Specific Plan; and,
• Conditional Use Pen-nit No. CUP 16-05, to allow onsite beer, wine and alcohol in the
restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities;
Address: 400 S. Sepulveda Boulevard(known as "The Lakes at El Segundo" golf course)
Applicant: CenterCal Properties, LLC
RECOMMENDED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: It is recommended that the Planning
Commission open the public hearing and take public testimony on the proposed project; close the
public hearing and consider the evidence; and, adopt Resolution No. 2820,recommending that the
City Council: a) certify the Final EIR and adopt the environmental findings and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program; and b) adopt Resolution No. 2821, recommending that the
City Council approve Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, General Plan Amendment No.
16-01, Zone Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific Plan No. SP 16-02,Zone Text Amendment No.ZTA
16-04, Site Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and Conditional Use
Permit No. CUP 16-05.
Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2820
Exhibit A Environmental Findings
Exhibit B Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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2. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2821
Exhibit A Conditions of Approval
3. Draft Ordinance
4. The Lakes Specific Plan(Draft), dated June 2017
5. Final EIR
6. Plans
ORIGINATED BY: Eduardo Schonborn,AICP,Principal PIann
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REVIEWED BY: Gregg McClain,Planning Manager
APPROVED BY: Sam Lee,Director of Planning and Building Safety
I. INTRODUCTION
The Applicant, CenterCal, requests certification of an environmental impact report, and approval
of a specific plan and related discretionary entitlements to facilitate a redevelopment project at The
Lakes golf course. The project involves three areas totaling approximately 31 acres, which
includes The Lakes golf course, a portion of the abutting Southern California Edison property to
the east, and a portion of the abutting West Basin Municipal Water District property to the south.
The project includes replacing an existing driving range and hitting bays, with a three-story
Topgolf facility within the southern portion of the project site,modifying the fairways and layouts
of three holes at the existing 9-hole executive golf course, modifying and expanding the existing
parking to accommodate additional parking in support of the facility on the West Basin property
to the south. Further,the existing hitting bays,clubhouse facility and patio, as well as the storage
building and associated amenities would be demolished and replaced with a new smaller Pro Shop
building, restaurant/bar/kitchen, outdoor patio/dining area, lobby, office, and
storage/miscellaneous space. Although the fairways and layouts of the existing golf course would
be modified, it is anticipated that the 9-hole public golf course will remain in operation.
Additionally,other Project improvements include installing new lighting and screening poles, and
replacing existing net poles and driving range grass with high density fiber turf. The requested
Project entitlements include: a general plan amendment; a general plan map amendment; a zone
change; a zoning map change;a zone text amendment;adoption of The Lakes Specific Plan;a site
plan; a lot line adjustment; and a conditional use permit.
H. BACKGROUND
On September 8, 2016,the Planning Commission conducted a public scoping meeting to provide
a forum for agencies and members of the community to comment on the Initial Study and Notice
of Preparation,a precursor to the forthcoming EIR for the proposed project. On January 26,2017,
the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) was completed and circulated for public
review and comment until March 13. Within the circulation period, on February 2 a public
commenting session was conducted for the purpose of obtaining comments on the Draft EIR for
The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project from the general public.
On May 25, 2017,the Final EIR was completed and notice was provided via mail and publication
in the El Segundo Herald that a public hearing was scheduled with the Planning Commission on
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June 8, 2017 to review the Final EIR and the entitlement applications for the proposed project.
Subsequently, a notice was posted at the golf course clubhouse and on the City's website.
III. SITE DESCRIPTION
The proposed project includes three areas totaling approximately 31-acres,as illustrated in Exhibit
I below, and specified in Table 1 on the following page.
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The Lakes at El Segundo(proposed Specific Plan area) 26.54
Southern California Edison Easement 3.58*
West Basin Municipal Water District Property 0.67*
Total 30.79
*Not a part of The Lakes Specific Plan area.
The Lakes is a 26.54 acre,triangular-shaped property that is currently developed with a publicly-
owned golf course and practice facility. The Lakes at El Segundo consists of a nine-hole executive
golf course; a practice facility that includes a driving range with a 5,953 square-foot two-level
building containing 57 hitting bays;a putting green;club house and ass6ciated facilities;and water
features. The 5,330 square-foot clubhouse is a one-story building consisting of a meeting room,
restaurant/grill, lobby, restrooms, kitchen, staff office space, and storage/mechanical rooms. The
golf course currently extends into an approximately 3.58-acre portion of the SCE property located
directly east of the Project site and is subject to a license agreement between SCE and the City.
Abutting the golf course property along the east is an 11.5-acre, rectangular "strip" of property
owned by Southern California Edison (SCE). Although the property is largely developed with
several lattice transmission towers,a 3.58-acre area of the SCE property is developed as the eastern
portion of the existing nine-hole golf course. This portion of the SCE property will not be part of
the proposed Lakes Specific Plan.
Immediately south of the golf course is an approximately 5.28-acre property owned by the West
Basin Municipal Water District(WBMWD)that is largely used for storage in association with the
district's water recycling facility and operations. An approximately 0.67-acre portion of
WBMWD's property will be utilized by the project to accommodate parking. This portion of the
WBMWD property would not be part of the proposed Lakes Specific Plan,
IV. PROPOSED SPECIFIC PLAN AND LAND USES
A specific plan is a tool for the systematic implementation of the general plan that creates carefully
tailored regulations for land uses within particular areas of the City to meet specific goals and
policies of the General Plan. All future development plans and entitlements within the Specific
Plan boundaries must be consistent with the standards set forth in the adopted Specific Plan, even
when they may be different from the general regulations within the ESMC. The applicant proposes
to create The Lakes Specific Plan and subsequently process the entitlements necessary for the
Topgolf project and redevelopment of the golf course facility.
The Lakes Specific Plan expands the uses permitted within the specific plan area, with
development standards addressing the unique recreation and entertainment uses proposed for the
area. The Plan consists of an approximately 26.5-acre area that currently comprises The Lakes at
El Segundo. The approximately 3.6-acre SCE easement and approximately 0.7-acre WBMWD
property are part of the overall Project, however, are not a part of the proposed specific plan area.
The Specific Plan includes a land use plan, description of existing and proposed utilities and
infrastructure, design guidelines, development standards, and administrative provisions.
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A general plan amendment and zone change are proposed for the underlying designations of The
Lakes Specific Plan, whereby the underlying General Plan land use designation would change
from Parks to The Lakes Specific Plan, while the underlying zoning designation would change
from O-S (Open Space), to TLSP (The Lakes Specific Plan). Further, two Subareas, PUB-
REC/OS (Public Recreation/Open Space) and CPR/OS (Commercial Public Recreation/Open
Space), are proposed, as illustrated below in Exhibit 2.
Exhibit 2
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Commercial-Public Recreation/Open Space(CPR/OS)
The Public-Recreation/Open Space (PUB-REC/OS) subarea encompasses approximately 16.1
acres located on the northern parcel fronting onto Sepulveda Boulevard, which allows for several
public recreation uses. The parcel currently contains a nine-hole executive golf course that would
remain a permitted use under the Specific Plan. Additionally, the pro shop and the uses therein
would be permitted uses. As the site is being re-zoned from Open Space (O-S) to The Lakes
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Specific Plan, the uses and development in the PUB-REC/OS Subarea would be governed by the
Specific Plan development standards.
The Commercial Public Recreation/Open Space (CPR/OS) subarea encompasses approximately
10.5 acres on the southern parcel fronting on both Sepulveda Boulevard, with a small L-shaped
portion fronting Hughes Way. The CPR/OS Subarea allows a commercial recreation and
entertainment facility, as well as other recreational uses allowed in the CPR/OS subarea.
To acknowledge the new TLSP zoning designation within the City's Zoning Code, a Zone Text
Amendment is also proposed.
V. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The new specific plan and land use changes specified above will facilitate the construction of a
new Topgolf building and surface parking in the CPR/OS subarea, and a redeveloped clubhouse
and modified holes in the golf course within the PUB-REC/OS subarea. Further,onsite beer,wine
and alcohol in the restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities
are proposed, as well as signage for the various uses.
The proposed development includes replacing the existing driving range with a three-story
approximately 67,000 square-foot Topgolf commercial recreation and entertainment facility. The
new facility would measure approximately 55-feet in overall height, and will include a 32,300
square-foot hitting bay and seating/waiting area, which consists of private suites. From these
hitting bays, players would hit balls into an open area that will be surrounded by netting on poles
up to 175 feet in height that are designed to contain errant balls. The facility would include: a
10,024 square feet of restaurant, bar, and kitchen space; 3,144 square feet of meeting and event
space; 2,439 square feet of office space; 1,895 square feet of lounge space; 1,365 square feet of
lobby space; and 15,994 square feet of storage, circulation, and miscellaneous space. The facility
will also include approximately 3,000 square feet of outdoor terrace on the third floor that provides
entertainment involving live music from a band or disc jockey(DJ). All DJ's and bands would be
required to connect to the facility's in-house sound system and speakers, allowing the ability to
control the volume and other sound levels. All overhead speakers would be oriented inward and
down to the facility's floors. Lastly,the driving range grass would be replaced with a high density
fiber turf.
The existing parking lot will also be modified and expanded to accommodate a total of 523 spaces
(420 spaces in the CPR/OS Subarea and 103 spaces in the abutting WBMWD property). The
parking is designed to serve players and visitors of both the proposed Topgolf facility and the
existing golf course facility.
Modifications to the fairways and layouts of three holes at the existing golf course are also
proposed. Further, to accommodate nighttime play at the golf course, lighting is proposed
throughout the course, which will be primarily concentrated at the tee boxes and greens. Lastly,
the existing clubhouse will be demolished, and redeveloped with a new one-story clubhouse
measuring 2,500 square feet with a 1,010 square foot outdoor patio overlooking a new putting and
chip-shot practice area.
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VI. DISCUSSION
The Lakes Specific Plan:
Specific plans create highly customized land use regulations within particular areas of the
City. All future development plans and entitlements within the specific plan boundaries
must be consistent with the standards set forth in the adopted specific plan,even when they
may be different from the general regulations within the ESMC. The Lakes Specific Plan
is intended to provide flexibility for The Lakes golf course to expand its existing operations
or develop new facilities that would be compatible with the existing facilities and uses.
The proposed specific plan includes a development concept that accounts for and allows
for the Topgolf facility that is part of this application. Further, the plan includes new land
use and zoning categories and identifies the properties that are effected. Design guidelines
are also included to help promote high-quality development,while development standards
are included to address uses, lot area,height, setbacks,floor area,parking,landscaping and
signage. All development in the project area would be subject to the development
standards and requirements of the specific plan.
A draft version of the Specific Plan was completed and is attached for the Commission's
review. The Planning Commission may recommend changes to the Draft Specific Plan
including modifications to the design guidelines and development standards. Any
substantive changes to the Specific Plan may require modification to the project's
environmental review. This may include re-writing and re-circulation of the EIR.
General Plan Amendment and Zone Change:
The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change would establish The Lakes
Specific Plan (TLSP) as a new land use and zoning district for the 26.5-acre Lakes at El
Segundo golf course. The site is currently designated as Parks in the El Segundo General
Plan and is consistently zoned Open Space (O-S). The proposal includes a General Plan
Amendment to change the Land Use designation to The Lakes Specific Plan and a Zone
Change to the underlying zoning designation to TLSP (The Lakes Specific Plan). The
TLSP will allow the flexibility for The Lakes to expand and offer new uses, allowing new
development that is compatible with the existing golf course facility and operations.
General Plan Consistency
The El Segundo General Plan provides the underlying fundamentals of The Lakes Specific
Plan, serving as a planning and regulatory document. The Specific Plan is the document
implementing the General Plan for the Specific Plan area. With approval of the
amendment, the Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan goals, objectives and
policies. Specifically, the project would meet the following General Plan goals, policies
and objectives:
• Land Use Element
o Goal LU4: Provide a stable tax base for the City through development of
new commercial uses, primarily within a mixed-use environment, without
adversely affecting the viability of Downtown.
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o Objective LU4-1: Promote the development of high quality retail facilities
in proximity to major employment centers.
o Policy LU4-1.1: Require landscaping, its maintenance, and permanent
upkeep on all new commercial developments.
o Policy LU4-1.2: All commercial facilities shall be built and maintained in
accordance with Health and Safety Code requirements and shall meet
seismic safety regulations and environmental regulations.
o Policy LU4-1.4 New commercial developments shall meet seismic safety
standards and regulations,as well as comply with all noise,air quality,water
and environmental regulations.
o Objective LU4-4: Provide areas where development has the flexibility to
mix uses, in an effort to provide synergistic relationships which have the
potential to maximize economic benefit, reduce traffic impacts, and
encourage pedestrian environments.
o Goal LU6: Maintain and upgrade the existing excellent parks, recreation,
and open space facilities within the City of El Segundo.
o Objective LU6-1: The development of parks, open space, and recreational
facilities should be consistent with the guidelines,policies,and programs of
the Open Space and Recreation Element.
o Policy LU6-1.1: Continue to provide uniform and high quality park and
recreational opportunities to all areas of the City, for use by residents and
employees.
o Policy LU6-1.3: Utilization of utility easements (flood control, power line
rights-of-way) for recreational, open space, and beautification purposes
should continue and additional possibilities should be explored.
o Goal LU7: Provide the highest quality public facilities, services, and public
infrastructure possible to the community.
o Objective LU7-1: Provide the highest and most efficient level of public
services and public infrastructure financially possible.
o Policy LU7-1.2: No new development shall be allowed unless adequate
public facilities are in place or provided for.
o Policy LU7-2.3: All new development shall place utilities underground.
o Policy LU7-2.4: All new public buildings shall have adequate off-street
parking spaces, or the City shall provide adequate public transportation, in
accordance with the provisions and standards of all elements of the General
Plan,to accommodate employees and the public.
o Policy LU7-2.5: All public facilities and utilities should be designed to
enhance the appearance of the surrounding areas in which they are located.
• Economic Development Element
o Goal EDI: To create in El Segundo a strong, healthy economic community
in which all diverse stakeholders may benefit.
o Objective EDI-1: To build support and cooperation among the City of El
Segundo and its business and residential communities for the mutual
benefits derived from the maintenance and expansion of El Segundo's
economic base.
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o Policy EDI-1.2:Focus short-run economic development efforts on business
retention and focus longer-run efforts on the diversification of El Segundo's
economic base in order to meet quality of life goals.
o Objective EDI-2: Center diversification efforts on targeted industries that
meet the City's criteria for job creation,growth potential,fiscal impact, and
fit with local resources.
o Policy ED1-2.1: Seek to expand El Segundo's retail and commercial base
so that the diverse needs of the City's business and residential communities
are met.
o Policy EDI-2.2: Maintain and promote land uses that improve the City's
tax base, balancing economic development and quality of life goals.
o Policy ED 1-2.3: Seek to balance the City's economic development program
with the City's resources and infrastructure capacity.
+ Circulation Element
o Goal C 1: Provide a safe, convenient, and cost-effective circulation system
to serve the present and future circulation needs of the El Segundo
community.
o Policy C1-1.8:Provide all residential,commercial,and industrial areas with
efficient and safe access to the major regional transportation facilities.
o Policy C1-1.9:Provide all residential,commercial,and industrial areas with
efficient and safe access for emergency vehicles.
o Policy C1-3.2: Ensure that the development review process incorporates
consideration of off-street commercial loading requirements for all new
projects.
o Policy C2-2.2: Encourage new development to provide facilities for
bicyclists to park and store their bicycles and provide shower and clothes
hanging facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination.
o Policy C2-5.1: Ensure that Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
measures are considered during the evaluation of new developments within
the City, including but not limited to ridesharing, carpooling and
vanpooling, flexible work schedules, telecommuting and car/vanpool
preferential parking.
o Policy C3-1.8: Require the provision of adequate pedestrian and bicycle
access for new development projects through the development review
process.
o Policy C3-2.1: Ensure the provision of sufficient on-site parking in all new
development.
• Open Space and Recreation Element
o Goal OSI: Provide and maintain high quality open space and recreational
facilities that meet the needs of the existing and future residents and
employees within the City of El Segundo.
o Objective OSI-1: Preserve existing and acquire future public park and
recreation facilities which are adequate for serving the existing and future
resident population.
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o Objective OS-1-2: Preserve existing and support acquisition of additional
private park and recreation facilities to foster recognition of their value as
community recreation and open space resources.
o Objective OSI-3: Provide recreational programs and facilities for all
segments of the community.
o Policy OSI-3.4: Encourage commercial recreational uses to locate in El
Segundo.
o Objective OSI-4: Develop utility transmission corridors for active or
passive open space and recreational use.
Conservation Element
o Policy CN2-5: Require new construction and development to install water-
conserving fixtures and appliances to reduce the amount of new demand.
o Policy CN2-7: Require new construction and development to incorporate
the principles and practices of sound landscape design and management,
particularly those conserving water and energy.
o Policy CN2-8: Encourage the retrofitting of existing landscapes to
incorporate the principles and practices of sound landscape design and
management,particularly those conserving water and energy.
o Policy CN2-11: Encourage, whenever appropriate and feasible,
development techniques which minimize surface run-off and allow
replenishment of soil moisture. Such techniques may include, but not be
limited to, the on-site use and retention of storm water, the use of pervious
paving material(such as walk-on-bark,pea gravel,and cobble mulches),the
preservation of vegetative covers, and efficiently designed and managed
irrigation systems.
Noise Element
o Goal N 1: Encourage a high quality environment within all parts of the City
of El Segundo where the public's health, safety, and welfare are not
adversely affected by excessive noise.
o Objective N1-1: It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to ensure that
City residents are not exposed to mobile noise levels in excess of the interior
and exterior noise standards or the single event noise standards specified in
the El Segundo Municipal Code.
o Objective N1-2: It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to ensure that
City residents are not exposed to stationary noise levels in excess of El
Segundo's Noise Ordinance standards.
o Policy N 1-2.1: Require all new projects to meet the City's Noise Ordinance
Standards as a condition of building permit approval.
o Program N 1-2.1 A: Address noise impacts in all environmental documents
for discretionary approval projects, to insure that noise sources meet City
Noise Ordinance standards. These sources may include mechanical or
electrical equipment, truck loading areas, or outdoor speaker systems.
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• Public Safety Element
o Objective PSI-1: It is the objective of the City of El Segundo to reduce
exposure to potentially hazardous geological conditions through land use
planning and project review.
o Program PSI-LLA: The City shall review projects to ensure that slope
design considers the potential effects of high rainfall, private sewage
systems, landscaping irrigation, and possible runoff from adjacent future
development.
o Policy PSI-1.2: Enforce, monitor and improve development standards
which place the responsibility on the developer, with advice from qualified
engineers and geologists, to develop and implement adequate mitigation
measures as conditions for project approval.
o Program PSI-1.2A: The City shall review projects to ensure that adequate
geotechnical investigation has been completed in areas susceptible to
landsliding and debris flows and in areas where collapsible or expansive
soils occur, and to approve only those which mitigate these hazards to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
o Goal PS2: Minimize injury and loss of life, property damage, and social
cultural and economic impacts caused by earthquake hazards.
o Policy PS2-1.2: The City shall assist in the prevention of structural damage
in areas with a high potential for liquefaction, landslides, and mudslides by
requiring geotechnical studies for new development to mitigate potential
impacts.
o Objective PS6-1: It is the objective of the City of El Segundo that the City
minimize threats to public safety and protect property from wildland and
urban fires.
o Policy PS6-1.1: Review projects and development proposals, and upgrade
fire prevention standards and mitigation measures in areas of high urban fire
hazard.
o Program PS6-1.2C: The City shall continue to require that all property be
maintained in compliance with the fire code.
o Goal PS7: Protect public health, safety, and welfare, and minimize loss of
life, injury,property damage,and disruption of vital services,resulting from
earthquakes,hazardous material incidents, and other natural and man-made
disasters.
Lastly, pursuant to Government Code Section 65358, any mandatory element of the
General Plan may be modified a maximum of four times per calendar year. Should the
requested General Plan amendment be approved, it would represent this year's first
amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
Zoning Consistency
If the zone change and zoning map change are approved, the zoning designation for the
project will be The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP). The Specific Plan would augment the
development standards of the City's zoning regulations by establishing regulations that are
applicable to the specific plan area. When an issue, condition or situation occurs which is
not covered or provided for in the Specific Plan, the ESMC zoning regulations that are
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most applicable to the issue, condition or situation will apply. The entitlements submitted
as part of this project are being reviewed in accordance with the development standards
contained in The Lakes Specific Plan document.
In accordance with Municipal Code Section 15-26-413, the proposed zone change is
necessary to carry out the proposed project because the proposed General Plan amendment
would change the land use classification of the project site from Parks to The Lakes
Specific Plan, and the proposed zone change is necessary to maintain consistency with the
General Plan land use designation. The proposed zone change is consistent with the
General Plan goals, objectives and policies as specified above.
Zone Text Amendment:
The proposed project includes a zone text amendment (ZTA 16-04)to add the new TLSP
Zoning designation to the Zoning Code,which would be memorialized as a new section in
the Municipal Code (Section 15-3-2(A)(11)). The proposed zone text amendment carries
out the proposed project by establishing The Lakes Specific Plan (TLSP) zone, and is
necessary to ensure consistency with the General Plan and further the goals,objectives and
policies.
Lot Line Adjustment:
The proposed project includes a lot line adjustment(SUB 16-03)to reconfigure the existing
two parcels in The Lakes Specific Plan such that Topgolf's commercial recreation and
entertainment facility will be wholly located within the CPR/OS subarea, and the existing
none-hole golf course and new clubhouse would be wholly located within the PUB-
REC/OS subarea of the specific plan. The reconfigured lots will each exceed the minimum
lot area requirement of 10-acres, and will facilitate construction of the proposed project.
Site Plan:
The project includes a site plan review (SPR 16-01)for the proposed improvements within
The Lakes Specific Plan area, which includes a new Topgolf building, a redeveloped
clubhouse, modified holes in the golf course, and golf course lighting. Details of the
proposed improvements are contained in the Proposed Development Project section above.
The Site Plan Review process and application is required to ensure compliance with the
specific plan development standards. The area will continue to be accessed via two existing
driveways along Sepulveda Boulevard and Hughes Way, and no modifications to these
driveways and no new curb cuts are proposed as part of the project. The existing clubhouse
building will be demolished to facilitate construction of a new,smaller building,which will
serve the existing golf course, and new lighting will be installed to provide for nighttime
golf play. The existing hitting bays at the driving range will be demolished to facilitate
construction of the new Topgolf commercial recreation entertainment facility, while the
existing parking lot will be re-configured and enlarged to accommodate sufficient parking
to serve both the new Topgolf facility and the existing golf course. According to the plans
submitted for the project, the proposed development is consistent with the development
standards and design guidelines established by The Lakes Specific Plan document.
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When an issue, condition or situation occurs which is not provided for or contained in the
proposed Specific Plan, then compliance with the standards of the city's Municipal Code
will be required.
With regards to parking, the City's Zoning Code does not contain parking standards for
commercial recreational or golf course uses. Thus, a shared parking demand analysis was
conducted to determine the minimum number of parking spaces necessary to meet the
demands of both the Topgolf facility and the nine-hole golf course. The parking analysis
utilized two existing Topgolf facilities in Scottsdale and Gilbert, Arizona. Utilizing the
parking counts obtained for these site, which includes weekend and weekday AM and PM
peak demands,and factoring the nine-hole golf course,the parking analysis concluded that
a maximum hourly parking demand of 464 parking spaces is forecast to occur. Thus, a
minimum of 464 parking spaces are required to accommodate the proposed Topgolf facility
and nine-hole golf course. The proposed project will meet the forecasted demand by
providing for a total of 523 parking spaces.
Conditional Use Permit:
In accordance with The Lakes Specific Plan, the project includes a conditional use permit
(CUP 16-05) to allow onsite beer, wine and alcohol in the restaurants, bar and
entertainment areas of the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities. Pursuant to ESMC Section
15-23-4, the Planning Commission is authorized to grant a CUP if it makes the three
required findings listed in ESMC Section 15-23-6. The required findings are as follows:
1. The proposed location of the conditional use permit is in accord with the
objectives of the Title and the purposes of the zone in which the Property is
located.
2. The proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it
would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the
vicinity.
3. The proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this Chapter. The required Conditional Use Permit Findings and
facts in support of said findings are outlined in the attached resolution of
approval.
Staff believes that there is adequate evidence to support the required conditional use permit
findings and is recommending approval to allow onsite beer, wine and alcohol in the
restaurants, bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities, subject to
the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit A of attached Resolution No. 2821. The
Planning Commission may consider and impose additional conditions which it deems
necessary, if it demonstrates a reasonable relationship between the condition it desires to .
impose and the project's impact.
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VII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Initial Study and Notice of Preparation
Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and
based on Staffs review of the project and discussion with the applicant, City Staff
concluded that the proposed project necessitated the preparation of an EIR. As such, on
September 1, 2016, the City distributed an Initial Study to the public, accompanied by a
Notice of Preparation (NOP) for an EIR, initiating a 30-day public scoping period that
concluded on October 3, 2016. The purpose of the NOP was to indicate formally that the
City was preparing a Draft EIR for the Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project and, as
Lead Agency,to solicit input regarding the scope and content of the Draft EIR. To provide
more opportunity to the public,the Planning Commission held a public scoping session on
September 8, 2016 to provide the public with an opportunity to submit verbal comments,
in addition to the typical written comments, on the Initial Study and NOP. The NOP was
distributed to all Responsible Agencies, as well as other agencies; property owners within
a 300-foot radius from the subject property, and published in the El Segundo Herald. The
Initial Study and NOP were also posted on the City's website. As a result, a total of 5
written comment letters were received from persons, agencies, or organizations.
Draft EIR
After the NOP comment period ended, the Draft EIR was prepared taking in account the
various comments received during the Initial Study/NOP phase. After completing the Draft
EIR, the document was made available to the public on January 26, 2017 for a 47-day
public comment and circulation period that concluded on March 13, 2017. The
environmental concerns raised during the NOP comment period were addressed in the
Draft EIR. The purpose of this circulation period is to allow the public and agencies to
provide input on the content and analysis contained in the Draft EIR. To provide more
opportunity to the public, Planning Department staff held a public commenting session on
February 2, 2017 to provide the public with an open forum to submit verbal comments, in
addition to the typical written comments.
As indicated in the Initial Study and reiterated in the Draft EIR, it was determined that the
project would not result in or create any significant impacts, or have less than significant
impacts to aesthetics, agricultural resources, biological resources, cultural resources,
geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hydrology and water quality, land use and
planning, mineral resources, population and housing, public services, recreation,
transportation/traffic, and utilities and service systems. However, through the scoping
process and preparation of the Initial Study,the following three environmental factors were
considered potentially significant and were analyzed in detail in the Draft EIR: air quality,
hazards/hazardous materials, and noise. The conclusions of the impact analyses for these
factors are summarized as follows:
Air Oualitv: The Draft EIR identifies impacts relating to air quality based on short-term
impacts resulting from project construction. In terms of these short-term impacts,the Draft
EIR states that mitigation measures can reduce the impacts to a level of less than
significant. These mitigation measures include methods to control fugitive dust and
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construction equipment controls. The air quality analysis can be found on pages 5.1-1
through 5.1-27 in the Draft EIR.
Hazards/Hazardous Materials: The Draft EIR identifies impacts related to hazards and
hazardous materials based on short-term impacts resulting from construction-related
accidental release of hazardous materials. The Draft EIR concludes that mitigation
measures can reduce the impacts to a less than significant level by conducting site
investigations and possible testing of onsite structures prior to demolition. The
hazards/hazardous materials analysis can be found on pages 5.3-1 through 5.3-28 in the
Draft EIR
Noise: The Draft EIR identifies potential impacts relating to noise on a short-term
(construction impacts) basis resulting from construction equipment. Utilizing noise level
estimates from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Construction Noise
Handbook, the short-term construction noise levels would not exceed the Handbook's
85dBA threshold. However, mitigation is recommended to ensure that construction
vehicles and equipment are properly maintained and construction include methods to
minimize noise. The noise analysis can be found on pages 5.6-1 through 5.6-30 in the
Draft EIR.
Final EIR
As a result of circulating the Draft EIR, the City received 7 comment letters. In addition
to the written comments, the City held a public meeting to take verbal comments. As part
of the Final EIR, the document contains a section titled "Response to Comments", which
contains each of the written comments submitted and a response to each comment, and a
section containing the mitigation measures identified in the EIR document to reduce
impacts to a less than significant level. Lastly, the Final EIR contains an Errata section to
the DEIR, which contains some minor modifications to the text for clarification or edits
resulting from the comments received. The text modifications are shown in underline for
language added and for language deleted. As a result of the comment and
circulation periods associated with the Initial Study and the subsequent Draft EIR,and with
the edits made to the Final EIR and responses to comments, no new impacts have been
identified to warrant recirculation of the document or significant amendments to the
analysis contained therein.
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Planning Commission Staff Report,
dated July 13, 2017 (without attachments)
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EL SEGUNDO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: July 13,2017
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Continued Public Hearing
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action regarding The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf facility project,
which consists o£
• Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, to certify and approve a Final Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) and an associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP);
• General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, to change the underlying General Plan Land Use
designation of the Lakes at El Segundo golf course property from"Parks",to "The Lakes
Specific Plan";
• Zone Change No.ZC 16-01,to change the underlying Zoning designation from O-S (Open
Space), to TLSP (The Lakes Specific Plan) with two Subareas classified PUB-REC/OS
(Public Recreation/Open Space) and CPR/OS (Commercial Public Recreation/Open
Space);
• Specific Plan No. SP 16-02, creating a new specific plan for the Lakes at El Segundo golf
course;
■ Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, to add the new Zoning designation to the Zoning
Code;
• Site Plan Review No. 16-01, for the development within The Lakes Specific Plan area,
including a new Topgolf building,a redeveloped clubhouse,and modified holes in the golf
course;
• Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03,to reconfigure the existing two parcels in The Lakes
Specific Plan; and,
• Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 16-05, to allow onsite beer, wine and alcohol in the
restaurants,bar and entertainment areas of the clubhouse and Topgolf facilities;
Address: 400 S. Sepulveda Boulevard(known as"The Lakes at El Segundo"golf course)
Applicant: CenterCal Properties, LLC
RECOMMENDED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: It is recommended that the Planning
Commission take any additional public testimony on the proposed project;close the public hearing
and consider the evidence; and, adopt Resolution No. 2820,recommending that the City Council:
a) certify the Final EIR and adopt the environmental findings and the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program; and b) adopt Resolution No. 2821, recommending that the City Council
approve Environmental Assessment No. EA-1135, General Plan Amendment No. 16-01, Zone
Change No. ZC 16-01, Specific Plan No. SP 16-02,Zone Text Amendment No. ZTA 16-04, Site
Plan Review No. 16-01, Lot Line Adjustment No. SUB 16-03, and Conditional Use Permit No.
CUP 16-05.
Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
1. June 8,2017 Planning Commission Staff Report with attachments
a. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2820
Exhibit A Environmental Findings
Exhibit B Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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b. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2821
Exhibit A Conditions of Approval
c. Draft Ordinance
d. The Lakes Specific Plan(Draft), dated June 2017
e. Final EIR
f. Plans
ORIGINATED BY: Eduardo Schonbom, AICP,Principal Planne
REVIEWED BY: Gregg McClain, Planning Manager
APPROVED BY: Sam Lee,Director of Planning and Building Safety
I. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On June 8, 2017, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing and took public testimony
regarding the proposed Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf project. In accordance with the
applicant's request,on a 5-0 vote,the Planning Commission agreed to continue the public hearing
to June 22, 2017. On June 22,2017,the Planning Commission continued the item to the July 13,
2017 Planning Commission meeting. As a result,the applicant has requested two changes to the
allowable uses table (Table VI-1) in the proposed specific plan. The first is to specify that
private/commercial recreational facilities are conditionally permitted, requiring a CUP. This is
consistent with the current Code requirement,which allows private recreational facilities in the O-
S zone with a CUP. Staff is amenable to this change as it would continue to provide the City
discretion over the types of private recreational uses that could occupy the sight in the future if it
is not a golf-related facility.
The second modification is to specify that a"commercial golf entertainment facility"is a permitted
use. Staff is also agreeable to this modification as it provides more specificity for the type of
permitted use, and minimizes ambiguity in the future regarding other types of recreational
facilities. Thus, within the specific plan area, unless the use is a golf-related facility, all other
private recreational uses would be subject to a CUP.
As the Planning Commission may know, the Lakes at El Segundo property was dedicated to the
City of El Segundo by a Corporation Grant Deed from Chevron U.S.A. Inc. in 1988, and uses at
the property are addressed in the restrictions of the Corporation Grant Deed. Staff met with
Chevron and Centercal representatives to discuss the proposed modifications to the land use table
and the grant deed restrictions. Chevron's concern is that any private recreational use could occupy
the site in the future. However,the proposed modifications address this concern since the specific
plan would only allow a golf entertainment facility to occupy the site, but any other private
recreational facilities would continue to require approval of a conditional use permit from the City,
and any new facilities or modifications to the existing project would also be subject to the terms
and requirements defined in the Grant Deed.
Staff is amenable to the proposed modifications, which have been incorporated into the draft
specific plan document. Further,the modifications do not result in the need for further analysis of
the project, and Staff believes that all findings associated with the applications can still be made
in a positive manner to warrant approval of the proposed project,as specified in the attached June
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8, 2017 staff report. As such, staff recommends approval of the project, as specified in the June
8,2017 staff report.
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AMENDMENT NO. 3 to the
DUE DILIGENCE AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT
Between the City of El Segundo, a General Law Municipal corporation
("Lessor" or "City") and ES CenterCal,LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
("Lessee")
Dated February 3,2016
This Amendment No. 3 to Due Diligence and Ground Lease Agreement(this "Amendment") is
entered into this 5th day of September 2017 by and between Lessor and Lessee.
RECITALS
I. Lessor and Lessee (collectively,the "Parties") entered into a Due Diligence and
Ground Lease Agreement on February 3, 2016 (the"Original Lease"), as amended by
that certain Amendment No. 1 to Due Diligence and Ground Lease Agreement by and
between Lessor and Lessee dated December 20, 2016 and that certain Amendment
No. 2 to Due Diligence and Ground Lease Agreement by and between Lessor and
Lessee dated June 6, 2017 (the Original Lease together with Amendments 1 and 2 are
collectively referred to as the "Lease"). Section 11 of the Lease contains several
terms and conditions regarding the operation of the Premises and Premises
Improvements, as defined therein. The Parties now wish to modify some of those
terms and conditions.
2. Section 5.5 of the Lease, as previously amended, sets forth several conditions
precedent to the Premises Turnover Date and commencement of the Basic Term of
the Lease. The Parties wish to modify two of these conditions.
3. Amendment No. 2 to the Lease extended the Due Diligence Period to September 30,
2017. The Parties wish to extend that deadline to December 31, 2017.
4. The Parties wish to amend Exhibit D ("Golf Course Improvements")to the Lease.
5. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings
as set forth for such terms in the Original Lease.
6. The Parties desire to amend the Lease as provided herein.
NOW,THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing,the Parties agree as follows:
1. Subsection (vii) of Section 5.5 of the Lease is amended to read as follows:
"(vii) prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, Lessee has received
a written commitment from Chevron USA, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation
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("Chevron"), to execute, and to consent to the recordation of, the document
attached as Exhibit I to Amendment No. 3;"
2. Subsection (xiv) of Section 5.5 of the Lease is amended to read as follows:
"(xiv)when seeking bids for the construction of the Golf Course Improvements,
Lessee shall require each bidder to include, as a separate add-on item, a bid for
the purchase and installation of lights for the golf course for the purpose of
allowing golf to be played on the golf course during twilight and after sunset
hours. The design and specifications of the lighting must be approved by the
El Segundo Department of Planning, Building and Safety prior to bidding.
Once Lessee has selected a successful bidder for the Golf Course Improvements
and provided written notice of such to Lessor, Lessor shall have 15 days to
notify Lessee of its decision to accept or reject the bid for the golf course
lighting. If Lessor accepts the bid, Lessee agrees to pay the first $400,000 of
the cost of the lighting to its chosen contractor and on the schedule agreed to by
Lessee and its contractor. Lessor agrees to reimburse Lessee for the accepted
bid price in excess of$400,000, together with additional costs incurred with
respect to the installation of the golf course lighting due to unforeseeable
circumstances, and to do so within 30 days after Lessee provides Lessor with
proof of payment to its contractor in exchange for work that has been inspected
by, and accepted as complete by, the Department of Planning, Building and
Safety. In no circumstances shall Lessor be obligated to Lessee's chosen
contractor for the payment of money. If Lessor decides not to accept the bid
received by Lessee for the golf course lighting, the golf course lighting
component will not be included in the scope of the Golf Course Improvements
to be completed by Lessee and, instead, Lessee shall deposit $400,000 into an
escrow account with the Title Company ("Escrow Holder") and enter into an
escrow agreement (the "Escrow Agreement") with Lessor and Escrow Holder
solely for the purpose of funding a portion of the cost for Lessor to purchase
and install lights on the golf course on the Property for the purpose of allowing
golf to be played on the golf course during twilight and after sunset hours. The
Escrow Agreement shall provide that if Lessor shall not have installed lights on
the golf course within five years from the date of the Escrow Agreement, then
the funds shall be promptly returned to the Lessee. Notwithstanding any
provision hereof to the contrary, the parties agree and acknowledge that in
connection with obtaining the Required Project Entitlements Lessee has
obtained a parking study from a third per+ consultant. In the event that such
parking study reveals that the parking requirements for the Golf Course and the
Premises require an adjustment of the total number of parking spaces needed
for the Golf Course or that providing Lessor with thirty(30) exclusive parking
spaces during the Golf Course's hours of operation as described in clause (x)
hereof is incompatible with the Permitted Use and Lessor's use of the Golf
Course,then prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period,the parties shall work
together to modify the Parking License (and the number of parking spaces and
exclusive parking spaces granted thereunder) in such a manner so as to be
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compatible with the Permitted Use and the Lessor's op iutiv,i of the Golf
Course."
3. Section 11.3 of the Lease is amended to read as follows:
11.3 Between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. each day, Lessee shall make driving bays available
for youth sports and provide a ten percent (10%) discount on golf charges for
residents of the City of El Segundo that have El Segundo Parks and Recreation
Identification Cards. This discount will be in addition to all other golfing
discounts offered by Lessee such as the twenty percent (20%) golf discount
offered to senior citizens and active military personnel."
4. Section 11.4 of the Lease is amended to read as follows:
"11.4 During the Lease term, Lessee shall cause Topgolf or the operator of the
Premises to comply with the following conditions:
(a) between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday,
and 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, allow City of El Segundo
residents that have a Parks and Recreation Card to use the portion of the
Premises identified in Section 11.2(i) of this Agreement for driving range use,
and charged a fee, less the applicable discounts identified in Section 11.3, that
is consistent with fees charged by other driving ranges in Los Angeles County
that are open to the public and that are maintained in a similar first class
condition;
(b)provide discounted monthly user access cards for frequent customers similar
to those provided at other Topgolf facilities;
(c) to facilitate Lessor's golf-oriented youth group and golf instruction
programs, provide authorized El Segundo Parks and Recreation Department
youth program participants and golf instructors (and their students)with access
to a minimum number of hitting bays free of charge upon 48 hours' notice as
follows:
(1) Monday through Thursday: 10 hitting bays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
and 4 hitting bays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.;
(2) Friday: 6 hitting bays between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 3 hitting bays
between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and
(3) Saturday and Sunday: 4 hitting bays between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. and 3
hitting bays between 12 p.m. and 4p.m.
If the Parks and Recreation Department requires additional hitting bays during
these hours, Topgolf or the operator of the Premises will provide the additional
bays, when available, at a rate of 50% off the then-current rate available to the
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public. If the Department requires additional hitting bays outside of these
hours, Topgolf or the operator of the Premises will provide the additional bays,
when available, at an hourly rate that is $10 less than the then-current rate
available to the public. Topgolf or the operator of the Premises shall provide
the Parks and Recreation Department with the name and contact information of
an employee that is responsible for booking reservations pursuant to this
subparagraph. The contact person shall be available for scheduling reservations
during normal business hours Monday through Friday.
(d)keep the first level hitting bays open for use as a driving range by El Segundo
residents with El Segundo Parks and Recreation Identification Cards during the
following days and time(some of which are outside of normal operating hours):
(1) Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(2) Saturday and Sunday 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
During these times, Topgolf or the operator of the Premises will make the first-
level hitting bays available at a price comparable to other driving ranges in the
Los Angeles area. Topgolf or the operator of the Premises need not provide
RFID-equipped balls to users during these times.
(e) if the Site Plan (including the parking layout) will allow, use commercially
reasonable efforts to include a putting practice element on the Premises to
replace the existing putting practice element on the Property;
(f) allow junior high school and high school players attending schools located
in El Segundo and Manhattan Beach to use the portion of the Premises used as
a driving range between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at no charge when
such is a formal school practice event and at a rate commensurate with fees
charged by other driving ranges open to the public that are maintained in a first
class condition when they are practicing at other times(provided that such times
are prior to 7:00 p.m. local time); and,
(g)use commercially reasonable efforts to introduce the game of golf to a wider
audience and work with PGA of America,PGA of Southern California, and the
SCGA in this regard.
The parties shall meet biannually to discuss the youth group programs and golf
instruction programs to determine whether the parties wish to alter the manner
in which the programs are being managed and/or administered. No changes
may be made to these programs unless the parties agree to such changes in
writing."
5. Section 11.4.1 is added to the Lease to read as follows:
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"11.4.1 During such times as Topgolf is the operator,it shall not operate golf-oriented
youth group programs or golf professional (instructional) programs that
compete with those offered by the El Segundo Parks and Recreation
Department."
6. Section 11.7 is added to the Lease to read as follows:
"11.7 For each Friday and Saturday that the Topgolf Facility is operating,Lessee will
make arrangements with the Chief of Police to have two on-duty El Segundo
Police Officers continuously stationed on the Premises from 6:00 p.m. until
closing time. At any time, in his/her sole discretion, the Chief of Police may
(1) require up to two additional officers (for a total maximum number of four)
to be added to the patrols required under this paragraph, (2) require fewer
officers or no officers for the patrols, and/or (3) modify the days and times
during which the patrols are required. Lessee agrees to reimburse Lessor for
the cost of the patrols, which cost will be calculated at the fully-burdened
overtime rate for each officer assigned. Lessor will periodically invoice Lessee
for the cost of the patrols and will include an itemized breakdown of the
invoiced costs. Lessee agrees to pay each invoice in full within 30 days or be
subject to late payment penalties as indicated on the invoice. Lessee's
reimbursement obligation pursuant to this paragraph is in addition to every
other financial obligation of Lessee under to this Lease."
7. The following language is added to the end of Section 5.1 of the Original Lease in
place of the language added thereto by Amendment No. 2, paragraph 2:
"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained or implied in this Lease, the
outside date for the expiration of the Due Diligence Period is hereby extended to
December 31, 2017. Lessee will use diligent efforts to complete its due diligence for
the Premises and determine whether it will proceed with the leasing of the Premises or
terminate this Lease expeditiously, but in no event later than December 31, 2017."
8. Exhibit D to the Lease is amended to read as Exhibit 2 attached to this
Amendment.
9. Except as modified by Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2 and this
Amendment No. 3 (collectively, the "Amendments"), all other terms and conditions of the
Original Lease shall remain the same. The Original Lease and the Amendments constitute the
entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersede all prior written agreements of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
10. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts each of which shall be deemed
an original.
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11. Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 18 of the Original Lease, the
covenants and agreements contained in this Amendment shall bind and inure to the benefit of
Lessor, its successors and assigns, and Lessee, its successors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,Lessee and Lessor have caused this Amendment to be executed
by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first hereinabove written.
Lessor: CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a general law City and
Municipal corporation
By:
Name:
Attest:
Tracy Weaver, City Clerk
Approved as Form:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
Lessee: ES CENTERCAL,LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: CENTERCAL, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: CENTERCAL ASSOCIATES, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By
Print Name
Print Title: Its Manager
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FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
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and Topgolf Project (EA-1135)
SCH NO. 2016091003
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Lead Agency:
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
Planning and Building Safety Department
350 Main Street
EI Segundo, California 90245
Contact: Mr. Eduardo Schonborn, AICP
Principal Planner
310.524.2312
Prepared By:
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL
5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 500
Santa Ana, California 92707
Contact: Ms. Rita Garcia
949.472.3505
May 23, 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 10.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program .................................................10-1
Section 11.0 Comments and Responses.............................................................................11-1
11.1 Introduction...................................................................................... .....11-1
11.2 Lists of Public Agencies, and Persons and
Organizations Commenting on the DEIR................................................11-3
11.3 Comment Letters and Responses........................,.................................11-4
11.4 Errata to the Draft EIR..........................................................................11-45
LIST OF TABLES
Table 11-1 List of Public Agencies, and Persons and Organizations- .......--...........-11-3
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SECTION 10.0
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10.0 MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM
Section 1.0, Executive Summarv, and Section 5.0, EnvironmentalAnalvsis, identify the mitigation
measures that will be implemented to avoid or lessen the environmental impacts associated with
The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project. Public Resources Code§21081.6 requires a public
agency to adopt a monitoring and reporting program for assessing and ensuring compliance with
any required mitigation measures applied to the proposed development:
. . . the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the
project which it has adopted, or made a condition of project approval, in order to mitigate
or avoid significant effects on the environment.
Public Resources Code Section § 21081.6 also provides general guidelines for implementing
mitigation monitoring programs and indicates that specific reporting/monitoring requirements
enforced during Project implementation must be defined before Final EIR certification.
The mitigation monitoring table provided below lists mitigation measures that can be included as
conditions of approval for the Project. These measures correspond to those outlined in Section
1_0 and discussed in Section 5.0. To ensure that the mitigation measures are properly
implemented, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been drafted to identify
the timing and responsibility for each measure. The City of EI Segundo will have the primary
responsibility for monitoring and reporting implementation of the mitigation measures.
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11.4 COMMENTS AND RESPONSES
11.1 INTRODUCTION
PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §§ 15120 through
15132 and § 15162, the City of EI Segundo prepared a Draft EIR (DEIR) for The Lakes Specific
Plan.and Topgolf Project (SCH No. 2016091003). The DEIR was made available for review and
comment to the public, responsible and trustee agencies, interested groups, and organizations
for a 45-day period that occurred between January 26, 2017 and March 13, 2017. The DEIR was
also made available directly to State agencies through the State Clearinghouse, Office of Planning
and Research. Although not required by CEQA, the City also conducted a noticed Open Public
Comment Session on February 2, 2017, in an effort to solicit and receive verbal comments on the
DEIR.
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Before approving a project, CEQA requires that the Lead Agency prepare and certify a Final
Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). The contents of a FEIR are specified in CEQA Guidelines
§ 15132, as follows:
(a) The draft EIR or a revision of the draft.
(b) Comments and recommendations received on the draft EIR either verbatim or in
summary.
(c) A list of persons, organizations, and public agencies commenting on the draft EIR.
(d) The responses of the Lead Agency to significant environmental points raised in the review
and consultation process.
(e) Any other information added by the Lead Agency.
The FEIR allows the public and Lead Agency an opportunity to review DEIR revisions, the
comments and responses, and other EIR components, such as the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP), before Project approval. The FEIR serves as the environmental
document to support a decision on the proposed Project. This FEIR document consists of the
following components:
Section 11.1, Introduction;
10 Section 11.2, Lists of Public Agencies, and Persons and Organizations;
Section 11.3, Comments and Responses; and
Section 11.4, Errata to the DEIR.
It is noted, none of the corrections/clarifications identified in this FEIR constitute "significant new
information" pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15088.5. The new information added merely
clarifies/amplifies and makes insignificant modifications to the DEIR. The corrections/
clarifications do not involve changes in the Project or environmental setting, or significant new
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information. They do not result in a new impact or substantial increase in the severity of an
environmental impact identified in the DEIR. No new or substantially different mitigation
measures than those identified in the DER are required. Moreover, the new information does
not affect the DEIR's overall conclusions. Therefore, recirculation of the DER is not warranted.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15090, prior to approving a project, the Lead Agency must certify
that:
1. The Final EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA;
2. The Final EIR was presented to the decision-making body of the Lead Agency, and that
the decision-making body reviewed and considered the information in the Final EIR prior
to approving the Project; and
3. The Final EIR reflects the Lead Agency's independent judgment and analysis.
These certifications, or "Findings of Fact," are included in a separate Findings document. Both
the FEIR and the Findings will be submitted to the Lead Agency for consideration of the proposed
Project.
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11.2 LISTS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES, AND PERSONS
AND ORGANIZATIONS COMMENTING ON
i HE DEIR
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines § 15132, the public agencies, and persons and
organizations commenting on the DEIR are listed in Table 11-1, List of Public Agencies and
Persons and Oroanizations. As indicated in Table 11-1, comments on the DEIR were received
from seven public agencies; however, no comments were received from persons or organizations,
Also, no comments on the DEIR were made during the noticed Open Public Comment Session.
Table 11-1
List of Public Agencies and Persons and Organizations
1 No. I Date , Author Author Title Agency
Public Agencies
State of California
PA 1 03114117 Scott Morgan Director,State Clearinghouse Governors Office of Planning and Research
State Clearinghouse and Planning Unit
PA 2 021712017 Gayle Totton Associate Governmental Project Analyst State of California
Native American Heritage Commission
PA 3 0212212017 Frank Vidales Chief,Forestry Division Prevention Services County of Los Angeles
Bureau Fire Department
City of Inglewood
PA 4 031612017 Mindy Wilcox Planning Manager Economic and Community Development
Department,Planning Division
PA 5 03/1012017 Adriana Raza Customer Service Specialist,Facilities County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles Countyl
Planning Department
I PA 6 03/1312017 Dianna Watson IGRICEQA Branch Chief State of California
Department of Transportation,District 7
PA 7 0312017 Elizabeth Carvajal Senior Manager,Transportation Planning Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority
Persons and Organizations.
None
February 2,2017 Open Public Comment Session
None
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11.3 COMMENT LETTERS AND RESPONSES
In compliance with CEQA Guidelines§ 15132, this Section includes all of the comments received
on the DEIR, along with the City of EI Segundo's responses to significant environmental points
raised by those comments. The comments are grouped according to author: Public Agencies
(PA); Persons and Organizations (PO); and 3) Public Comment Session (PC). Each individual
comment letter listed in FEIR Section 11.2, Lists of Public Agencies, and Persons and
Orcianizatrons Commenting on the DEIR, is reproduced on the following pages. Each letter and
the individual comments in each letter have been consecutively numbered for ease of reference.
Following each comment letter, a response is provided for each comment raising substantive
environmental issues. The responses are numbered and correlated to the bracketed and
identified portions of each comment letter. A "PA," "PO," or "PC" prefix is included with each
comment number, as needed, to differentiate the responses.
Responses may include text revisions to clarify or amplify information in the DEIR, as a result of
environmental points raised in the comments, or as requested by the Lead Agency. A response
to a comment requiring revisions to the DEIR presents the relevant DEIR text in a box, with
deleted text indicated by dotfl3Ie=str k-&4weci§0 and new text indicated by underlining, as follows:
D 11/--!- e-a E--W-4&?€t Added DEIR text
DEIR text revisions are also presented according to DEIR Section in Section 11.4, Errata to the
Draft EIR.
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COMMENT LETTER PA-1
OF PL
v `'=1 �
STATE OF CALIFORNIA �
t ` GovERNOR'S OFFICE of PLANNING AND RESEARCH e
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE AND PLANNING UNIT �J''EaFsauF�"
EDMUND G.BROWN'JR. KENALE:
GOVERNOR March 14,2017 DiRLuroR
Gregg McClain
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo,CA 90245
Subject: The Lakes Specific Plan Project and Topgolf Facility
SCH#: 2016091003
Dear Gregg McClain:
The State Clearinghouse submitted the above named Draft EIR to selected state agencies for review. On
the enclosed Document Details Report please note that the Clearinghouse has listed the state agencies that
reviewed your document. The review period closed on March 13,2017,and the comments from the
responding agency(ies)is(are)enclosed. If this comment package is not in order,please notify the State
Clearinghouse immediately.-Please refer to the project's ten-digit State Clearinghouse number in future
correspondence so that we may respond promptly.
Please note that Section 21104(c)of the California Public Resources Code states that:
"A responsible or other public agency shall only make substantive comments regarding those
activities involved in a project which are within an area of expertise of the agency or which are -�
required to be carried out or approved by the agency. Those comments shall be supported by
specific documentation."
These comments are forwarded for use in preparing your final environmental document. Should you need
more information or clarification of the enclosed comments,we recommend that you contact the
commenting agency directly.
This letter acknowledges that you have complied with the State Clearinghouse review requirements for
draft environmental documents,pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Please contact the
State Clearinghouse at(916)445-0613 if you have any questions regarding the environmental review
process.
Sincerely, l/
f,.
Sco organ
Director, State Clearinghouse
Enclosures
cc: Resources Agency
140010th Street P.O.Box 3044 Sacramento,California 95812-3044-
(916)
5812-3044(916)445-0613 FAX(916)323-3018 ivnn.opnca.gov
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Document Details Report
State Clearinghouse Data Base
SCH# 2016091003
Project Title The Lakes Specific Plan Project and Topgolf Facility
Lead Agency EI Segundo, City of
Type EIR Draft EIR
Description The Lakes specific plan consists of the 26.6 acre area that currently comprises the Lakes at EI
Segundo.The SP would establish two subareas,with uses and development standards applicable to
each subarea.The 3.6 acre SCE easement and 0.7 acre portion of the West Basin Municipal Water
District property are part of the overall project, but are not a part of the proposed specific plan.The
associated development project proposes to replace the existing driving range with a Topgolf facility on
approximately 12 acres.Other improvements would include modifications to the fairways/layout of the
existing golf course, parking lot expansion, screening pole installation, replacement of existing net
poles,turf installation, and demolition/construction of a new clubhouse. In addition to the SP,proposed
entitlements include a general plan amendment; general plan map amendment;zone change;zoning
map change;zone text amendment;site plan; lot line adjustment and conditional use permit.
Lead Agency Contact
!Name Gregg McClain
Agency City of EI Segundo
Phone 213-524-2393 Fax
email
Address 350 Main Street
City EI Segundo State CA Zip 90245
Project Location
County Los Angeles
City EI Segundo
Region
Lat/Long 33°54'42.37"N/118°23'40.31"W
Cross Streets 400 South Sepulveda Blvd
Parcel No. 4138-014-913, 816
Township 3S Range 14W Section 18 Base SBBM
Proximity to:
Highways 1-405, 105, Hwy 1
Airports LAX
Railways ATSF; Metro Green line
Waterways
Schools
Land Use Z:Open space, public facilities
GP: Parks, open space and public facility
Project Issues Agricultural Land;Air Quality;Archaeologic-Historic; Biological Resources; Drainage/Absorption;
Economics/Jobs; Flood Plain/Flooding; Forest Land/Fire Hazard; Geologic/Seismic; Minerals; Noise;
Population/Housing Balance; Public Services; Recreation/Parks; Schools/Universities; Septic System;
Sewer Capacity; Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading; Solid Waste;Toxic/Hazardous;Traffic/Circulation;
Vegetation; Water Quality;Water Supply;Wetland/Riparian;Wildlife; Growth Inducing; Landuse;
Cumulative Effects; Other Issues;Aesthetic/Visual
Reviewing Resources Agency; Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 5; Department of Parks and Recreation;
Agencies Department of Water Resources; Caltrans, Division of Aeronautics; California Highway Patrol;
Caltrans, District 7; Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 4; Native American Heritage
Commission; Public Utilities Commission
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Document Details Report
State Clearinghouse Data Base
Date Received 01/26/2017 Startof Review 01/26/2017 End of Review 03/13/2017
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RESPONSE TO COMMENT LETTER NO. PA-1
Scott Morgan, Director, State Clearinghouse
State of California Governor's Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse and
Planning Unit
March 14, 2017
PA 1-1 This letter acknowledges that the State Clearinghouse submitted the DEIR to selected
State agencies for review and that the DEIR review period closed on March 13, 2017.
The comment states that the Lead Agency, City of EI Segundo, complied with the
public review requirements for draft environmental documents pursuant to CEQA. As
such, As such, no further response is necessary.
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COMMENT LETTER PA-2
STATE_OECALIFQANIA t 11mund S_&Dwn Jr QP.vsmw
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION
1550 Harbor Blvd.,Suite 100
West Sacramento,CA 95691 r '
Phone(916)373-3710
Fax(916)373-5471
Email: nahc@nahq.cikgov
Website: k!p;lyv Qhc.ca,gov
Twitter: @CA NAHC
February 7,2017
Gregg McClain
City of EI Segundo sent via e-mail:
350 Main Street gmcclain@elsegundo.org
EI Segundo, CA 90245
Re: SCH#2016091003,The Lakes Specific Plan Project and Topgolf Facility,City of EI Segundo;Los Angeles County,
California
Dear Mr. McClain:
The Native American Heritage Commission(NAHC)has reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Report prepared for the
project referenced above. The review included the Introduction and Purpose, the Project Description,the Executive Summary,
the Environmental Impact Analysis,the Other CEQA Considerations, Appendix B-NOP Letters,and Appendix D, Phase I and 2-1
Phase II Environmental Site Analysis,section 4.2, Federal,State,and Tribal Environmental Factors,prepared by Stantec and
Michael Baker International for the City of EI Segundo.We have the following concerns:
• The Native American Heritage Commission NOP response letter dated September 7, 2016 was not included in
Appendix B—NOP Letters, 2-2
• There is no Cultural Resources section in the Executive Summary, no assessments for Cultural Resources (such as
CHRIS or SLF records searches, pedestrian surveys, etc.), and no mitigation measures for inadvertent finds of 2-3
Archaeological Resources,Cultural Resources,Tribal Cultural Resources,or Human Remains.
There is no Tribal Cultural Resources section or subsection in the Executive Summary as per California Natural
Resources Agency(2016)"Final Text for tribal cultural resources update to Appendix G:Environmental Checklist 2.4
Form,"http;//resoLlf�s.ca.aov/gega/dpgsl4b52/Cleaft-final-AB-52-App•G•text- ub1T1fted.pdf
• There are no mitigation measures specifically addressing Tribal Cultural Resources separately. Mitigation measures
must take Tribal Cultural Resources into consideration as required under AB-52, with or without consultation 2-5
occurring. Mitigation language for archaeological resources is not always appropriate for or similar to measures
specifically for handling Tribal Cultural Resources.
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)l, specifically Public Resources Code section 21084.1, states that a project
that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource is a project that may have a significant
effect on the environment.2 If there is substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before a lead agency,that a project may
have a significant effect on the environment, an environmental impact report (EIR) shall be prepared.3 In order to determine
whether a project will cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource, a lead agency will need to
determine whether there are historical resources with the area of project effect(APE).
2.6
CEQA was amended in 2014 by Assembly Bill 52. (AB 52).4 AB 52 applies to any project for which a notice of preparation
or a notice of negative declaration or mltlgeted negative declaration Is filed on or after July 1, 2015. AB 52 created a
separate category for"tribal cultural resources"', that now includes"a project with an effect that may cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource is a project that may have a significant effect nn the environment.6 Public
agencies shall, when feasible, avoid damaging eflects to any tribal cultural resource.' Your project may also be subject to
Senate Bill 18(SB 18) (Burton, Chapter 905, Statutes of 2004), Government Code 65352.3, if it also involves the adoption of or
amendment to a general plan or a specific plan, or the designation or proposed designation of open space. Both SB 18 and
AB 52 have tribal consultation requirements. Additionally, if your project is also subject to the federal National Environmental
Pub.Resources Code§21000 at seq.
'Pub.Resources Code§21084 1;Cal.Code Regs.,tit.14,§15064.5(b);CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(b)
t Pub.Resources Code§21080(d);Cal.Code Rags.,tit.14,§15064 subd.(a)(1);CEQA Guidelines§15064(a)(1)
Government Code 65352.3
°Pub.Resources Code§21074
Pub.Resources Code§21084 2
'Pub Resources Code§21084 3(a)
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Policy Act (42 U.S.C. § 4321 at seq.) (NEPA), the tribal consultation requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 19668 may also apply.
2-6
Consult your legal counsel about compliance with AB 52 and SB 18 as well as compliance with any other applicable
laws.
Agencies should be aware that AB 52 does not preclude agencies from initiating tribal consultation with tribes that are
traditionally and culturally affiliated with their jurisdictions before the timeframes provided in AB 52. For that reason, we urge you
to continue to request Native American Tribal Consultation Lists and Sacred Lands File searches from the NAHC. The request
forms can be found online at: http:Iln : ca.govlregourceslformsl. Additional information regarding AB 52 can be found online
at LR;1lna#ic.ca.goy_lw_-cantentluploads/2015/l0/AB52Tri alConsultation CaIEPAPDF.pol, entitled "Tribal Consultation Under 2-7
AB 52: Requirements and Best Practices".
The NAHC recommends lead agencies consult with all California Native American tribes that are traditionally and culturally
affiliated with the geographic area of your proposed project as early as possible in order to avoid inadvertent discoveries of
Native American human remains and best protect tribal cultural resources.
A brief summary of partipns of AB 52 and SB 16 as well as the NAHC's recommendations for conducting cultural resources 2-8
assessments is also attached.
Please contact me at gayle.totton@nahc.ca.gov or call(916)373-3710 if you have any questions. j 2-9
Sincerely,
#Gy,
�otton,B.S. M.A., Pt�.i7te Governmental Project Analyst
Attachment
cc: State Clearinghouse
'154 U.&C.300101,36 C.F.R.§800 et seq
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Por Inent Statutory Information:
Under AB 52:
AB 52 has added to CEQA the additional requirements listed below,along with many other requirements:
Within fourteen(14)days of determining that an application for a project is complete or of a decision by a public agency to
undertake a project, a lead agency shall provide formal notification to a designated contact of,or tribal representative of,
traditionally and culturally affiliated California Native American tribes that have requested notice.
A lead agency shall begin the consultation process within 30 days of receiving a request for consultation from a Califomla
Native American tribe that is traditionally and culturally atfillated wllh the geographic area of the proposed projoct.9 and prior to
the release of a negative declaration,mitigated negative declaration or environmental Impact report.For purposes of AB
52,`consultation shall have the same meaning as provided in Gov.Code§65352.4(Ss 18).10
The following topics of consultation,if a tribe requests to discuss them,are mandatory topics of consultation:
a. Alternatives to the project.
b. Recommended mitigation measures.
c. SlgnifIca nt offeet s.11
1. The following topics are discretionary topics of consuhation:
a. Type of environmental review necessary.
b. Significance of the tribal cultural resources.
c. Significance of the project's Impacts on tribal cultural resources.
If necossary,project alternatives or appropriate measures for preservation or mitigation that the tribe may recommend to the
lead agency.
With some exceptions, any information,including but not limited to,the location,description,and use of tribal cultural resources
submitted by a California Native American tribe during the environmental review process shall not be Included In the
environmental document or otherwise disclosed by the lead agency or any other public agency to the public,
consistent with Government Code sections 6254(r)and 6254.10. Any information submitted by a California Native
American tribe during the consultation or environmental review process shall be published in a confidential appendix to the
environmental document unless the tribe that provided the information consents,in writing,to the disclosure of some or all of the 2-10
information to the pubIic.13
If a project may have a significant Impact on a tribal cultural resource,the lead agency's environmental document shall
discuss both of the following:
a. Whether the proposed project has a significant Impact on an identified tribal cultural resource.
b. Whether feasible alternatives or mitigation measures, including those measures that may be agreed to pursuant to
Public Resources Code section 21082.3,subdivision(a),avoid or substantially lessen the impact on the identified
tribal cul W01 resource.14
Consultation with a tribe shall be considered concluded when either of the following occurs:
a. The parties agree to measures to mitigate or avoid a significant effect,if a significant effect exists,on a tribal
cultural resource;or
b. A party,acting in good faith and after reasonable effort,concludes that mutual agreement cannot be reached,'S
Any mitigation measures agreed upon in the consultation conducted pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.3.2
shall be recommended for Inclusion In the environmental document and In an adopted mitigation monitoring and
reporting program,if determined to avoid or lessen Me impact pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21082.3,
sl.Ibdivision(b),paragraph 2,and shall be fully enforreable. s
If mitigation measures recommended by the staff of the lead agency as a result of the consultation process are not included in
the environmental document or if there are no agreed upon mitigation measures at the conclusion of consultation,or if
consultation does not occur,and if substantial evidence demonstrates that a project will cause a significant effect to a tribal
cultural resource,the lead agency shall consider feasible mitigation pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21084.3
(b)17
An environmental impact report may not be certified,nor may a mitigated negative declaration or a negative declaration be
adopted unless one of the following occurs:
a. The consultation process between the tribes and the lead agency has occurred as provided in Public Resources
Code sections 21080.3.1 and 21080.3.2 and concluded pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.3.2.
b. The tribe that requested consultation failed to provide comments to the lead agency or otherwise failed to engage
in the consultation process.
°Pub.Resources Code§21080.3.1,SUMS.(d)fled(s)
10 PuL Raaaurcos Corn§21080.3.7(b)
u Pub.Resources Code§21OB0.3.2(a)
1e Aub Hosourms Coda§21090.3.2(a)
r'Aub.nasolircas Crile§21692.3(c)(1)
Pub.Resources Code§21062.3(b)
I'pub.Resourcas Code§21080.3.2(b)
le pub.Resources Gado§21{}92.9(a)
I'Pah.Aasourcaa QX10§210s2.S(e)
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c. The lead agency provided notice of the prqect to the tribe in compliance with Public Resources Code section
21080.3.1 (d)and the tribe failed to request consultation within 30 days.18
This process should be documented in the Tribal Cultural Resources section of your environmental document.
Under SB 18:
Government Code§65352.3(a)(1)requires consultation with Native Americans on general plan proposals for the purposes of
"preserving or mitigating impacts to places,features,and objects described§5097.9 and§5091.993 of the Public Resources
Code that are located within the city or county's jurisdiction. Government Code§65560(a),(b),and(c)provides for
consultation with Native American tribes on the open-space element of a county or city general plan for the purposes of
protecting places,features,and objects described in Sections 5097.9 and 5097.993 of the Public Resources Code.
• SB 18 applies to local governments and requires them to contact,provide notice to,refer plans to,and consult with tribes
prior to the adoption or amendment of a general plan or a specific plan,or the designation of open space. Local
governments should consult the Governor's Office of Planning and Research's"Tribal Consultation Guidelines,"which can
be found online at:https:llwww.onr.ca,gavldocs.109_14.05_Updated_GGu ft-ibes_922,IpI
• Tribal Consultation: If a local government considers a proposal to adopt or amend a general plan or a specific plan, or to 2.10
designate open space it is required to contact the appropriate tribes identified by the NAHC by requesting a"Tribal
Consultation List."If a tribe,once contacted,requests consultation the local government must consult with the tribe on the
plan proposal. A tribe has 80 days from the date of receipt of notification to request consultation unless a shorter
timeframe has been agreed to by the trlbe.78
• There is no Statutory Time Limit on Tribal Consuitation under the law.
■ Confidentiality: Consistent with the guidelines developed and adopted by the Office of Planning and Research,20 the city or
county shall protect the confidentiality of the information concerning the specific identity,location,character,and use of
places,features and objects described in Public Resources Code sections 5097.9 and 5097.993 that are within the city's or
munty'S jurlsdIctlon.21
• Conclusion Tribal Consultation: Consultation should be concluded at the point in which:
o The parties to the consultation come to a mutual agreement concerning the appropriate measures for preservation
or mitigation;or
o Either the local government or the tribe,acting in good faith and after reasonable effort,concludes that mutual
agreement cannot be reached concerning the appropriate measures of preservation or mitigation.22
NAHC Recommendations for Cultural Resources Assessments:
Contact the NAHC for:
o A Sacred Lands File search. Remember that tribes do not always record their sacred sites in the Sacred Lands
File, nor are they required to do so. A Sacred Lands File search is not a substitute for consultation with tribes that
are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the project's APE.
o A Native American Tribal Contact List of appropriate tribes for consultation concerning the project site and to assist
in planning for avoidance, preservation in place,or,failing both, mitigation measures.
■ The request form can be found at http;Ilnahc.c@.gp rgsourcesllor� .
• Contact the appropriate regional California Historical Research Information System(CHRIS)Center
(http:llo(!p.parks_ca ggvt?page id=1068)for an archaeological records search. The records search will determine: 2.11
o If part or the entire APE has been previously surveyed for cultural resources.
o If any known cultural resources have been already been recorded on or adjacent to the APE.
o If the probability is low, moderate,or high that cultural resources are located in the APE.
o If a survey is required to determine whether previously unrecorded cultural resources are present.
If an archaeological inventory survey is required,the final stage is the preparation of a professional report detailing the
findings and recommendations of the records search and field survey.
o The final report containing site forms,site significance,and mitigation measures should be submitted immediately
to the planning department. All information regarding site locations, Native American human remains,and
associated funerary objects should be in a separate confidential addendum and not be made available for public
disclosure.
o The final written report should be submitted within 3 months after work has been completed to the appropriate
regional CHRIS center.
°Pub.Resources Code§210823(d)
9(Gov.Code§65352.3(a)(2)).
20 pursuant to Gov.Code section 65040.2,
2'(Gov.Code §65352.3(b))
ez(Tribal Consultation Guidelines,Governor's Office of Planning and Research(2005)at p.18).
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Examoles of Mltioatlon Measures That Mav Be Considered to A_v_old ar 1t911�iMize Slanlficant Adverse Impacts to Tribal
Cultural ResourQea:
o Avoidance and preservation of the resources in place,including,but not limited to:
• Planning and construction to avoid the resources and protect the cultural and natural context.
• Planning greenspace,parks,or other open space,to incorporate the resources with culturally appropriate
protection and management criteria.
o Treating the resource with culturally appropriate dignity,taking into account the tribal cultural values and meaning
of the resource,Including,but not limited to,the following:
Protecting the cultural character and integrity of the resource.
• Protecting the traditional use of the resource.
• Protecting the confidentiality of the resource.
o Permanent conservation easements or other interests in real property,with culturally appropriate management
criteria for the purposes of preserving or utilizing the resources or places.
o Please note that a federally recognized Californla Native American tribe or a non-federally recognized California
Native American tribe that Is on the contact list maintained by the NAHC to protect a California prehistoric,
archaeological,cultural,spl ritual,or ceremonial place may acquire and hold conservation easements if the
conservation easement Is voluntarily conveyed.' 2-11o Please note that it is the policy of the state that Native American remains and associated grave artifacts shall be
repatriated.24
The lack of surface evidence of archaeological resources(Including tribal cultural resources)does not preclude their subsurface
existence.
o Lead auencles should Include in their mitigation and monitorsRg_reportingproo Ftffq revisions for the
identltic atiortand evafua3ton of Inadv_erkently_disco vervd rchaealo�i al res res. In areas of Identif ted
archaeological sensitivity,a certified archaeologist and a culturally affiliated Native American with knowledge of
cultural resources should monitor all ground-disturbing activities.
o Lead agencies should include iRthelr Mggatton and monitoring reportina.prograinplans orovlstolls for the
d�sJ� tlR[LDLCflcovered cultural Items that are not burial associated In consultation with culturally affiliated Native
Americans.
o Lsad auencies should i c tfn their anon and monitoring hg o'ryra%Dian fp pulsions for the
treatment and disoositip of iudivertently discovered Native_American faWen remains. Health and Safety Code
section 7050.5,Public Resources Code section 5097,98,and Cal.Code Rags.,tit.14,section 15064,5,
subdivisions(d)and(e)(CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5,subds. (d)and(e))address the processes to be
followed in the event of an inadvertent discovery of any Native American human remains and associated grave
goods in a location other than a dedicated cemetery.
23(Civ.Code${f15.3(c)S.
(Pub.Res4ursw Codfz§5097.991).
26 par Cul.COdo Hsps..lit.14,section 15064.5(f)(CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5(f)).
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RESPONSE TO COMMENT LETTER NO. PA-2
Gayle Totton, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Governmental Project Analyst
Native American Heritage Commission
February 7, 2017
PA 2-1 This is an introductory comment outlining the items reviewed by the Native American
Heritage Commission (NAHC), and does not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a
significant environmental issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
PA 2-2 This comment notes the NAHC NOP response letter dated September 7, 2016 was
not included in Appendix B, Notice of Preparation Comment Letters. Comment is
acknowledged and the NAHC NOP response letter dated September 7, 2016 is
attached herewith; see Attachment A. Further, as discussed in Responses PA 2-3
and PA 2-6 below, the Project's Cultural and Tribal Cultural analyses were conducted
in compliance with CEQA, AB 52, and SB 18 requirements. Additionally, the record of
consultation is available for review at the City of EI Segundo Planning and Building
Safety Department, 350 Main Street, EI Segundo, CA 90245.
PA 2-3 This comment addresses the need for Cultural Resources analysis within the
environmental document. DEIR Sections 8.5.a through 8.5.d, Cultural Resources, and
DEIR Sections 8.17.a and 8.17.1b, Tribal Cultural Resources, address Cultural and
Tribal Cultural Resources. Impacts were found to be less than significant; see also
DEIR Appendix A, Notice of Preparationllnitial Studv/Environmental Checklist.
Therefore, the Cultural Resources assessment was not included in the Executive
Summary.
Potential impacts concerning Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources were found to be
less than significant, thus, no mitigation was required. Notwithstanding, the
requirement for cultural resources monitoring during ground disturbing activities will be
included in the Project's Conditions of Approval and will read as follows:
a. Archaeological and Native American monitoring shall be conducted for all
ground disturbing activities within the Project site. Monitoring shall be
performed under the direction of a qualified archaeologist meeting the
Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for
archaeology (National Park Service 1983). If cultural resources are
encountered during ground-disturbing activities, work in the immediate area
must halt and the find must be evaluated by the qualified archaeologist.
Depending upon the nature of the find, if the discovery proves to be potentially
significant under CEQA, as determined by the qualified archaeologist,
additional work such as on site monitoring by a qualified Native American Tribal
representative, data recovery excavation, avoidance of the area of the find,
documentation, testing, data recovery, reburial, archival review and/or transfer
to the appropriate museum or educational institution, or other appropriate
actions may be warranted at the discretion of the qualified archaeologist. The
archaeologist shall complete a report of excavations and findings, and submit
the report to the Community Development Director. After the find is
appropriately mitigated, work in the area may resume.
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b. If human remains are found during ground disturbing activities, State of
California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that no further
disturbance shall occur until the county coroner has made a determination of
origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. In
the event of an unanticipated discovery of human remains,the County Coroner
shall be notified immediately. If the human remains are determined to be
prehistoric, the coroner shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission
(NAHC), which shall determine and notify a most likely descendant(MLD). The
MLD shall complete the inspection of the site within 48 hours of notification and
may recommend scientific removal and nondestructive analysis of human
remains and items associated with Native American burials.
PA 2-4 This comment addresses the need for Tribal Cultural Resources analysis within the
environmental document; see Response PA 2-3.
PA 2-5 This comment addresses the need for mitigation measures addressing Tribal Cultural
Resources within the environmental document. See Response PA 2-3.
PA 2-6 This comment discusses the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines
pertaining to historical resources, Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), and Senate Bill (SB 18),
as well as the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) guidelines pertaining to tribal
consultation requirements. The Project's Cultural and Tribal Cultural analyses were
conducted in compliance with CEQA, AB 52, and SB 18 requirements. The record of
consultation is available for review at the City of EI Segundo Planning and Building
Safety Department, 350 Main Street, EI Segundo, CA 90245.
PA 2-7 This comment provides recommendations to continue to request Native American
Tribal Consultation Lists and Sacred Lands File searches from the NAHC and consult
with tribes affiliated with the geographic area early in the process. NAHC provided
links to their online forms and links to additional information pertaining to AB 52. This
comment does not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a significant environmental
issue. Refer also to Responses PA 2-3 and PA 2-6.
PA 2-8 This comment discusses the attachments provided with the letter. This comment does
not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a significant environmental issue. Refer
also to Responses PA 2-3 and PA 2-6.
PA 2-9 This comment provides contact information for questions directed to the NAHC, and
does not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a significant environmental issue. As
such, no further response is necessary.
PA 2-10 This comment provides a brief summary of portions of AB 52 and SB 18, and does not
address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a significant environmental issue. As such, no
further response is necessary.
PA 2-11 This comment provides NAHC's recommendation for conducting cultural resources
assessments, and does not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a significant
environmental issue. Refer also to Responses PA 2-3 and PA 2-6.
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ATTACHMENT A
STATE OF 0AI)P:nwo% _ Frimil rJr'.Goy==
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION .
1550 Harbor Blvd.,Suite 100
Weat Sacramento,CA 95691
Phone(916)373-3710
Fax(916)373-5471
Email: nahc@nahc.ca.gov
Website: http://www.nahc.ca.gov
Witter: @CA_NAHC
September 7,2016
Gregg McClain,Planning Manager
City of EI Segundo
350 Main Street sent via a-mail:
EI Segundo,CA 90245 gmcclain@elsegundo.org
RE: SCH#2016091003;The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Facility Project, Notice of Preparation for Draft Environmental
Impact Report, Los Angeles County, California
Dear Mr,McClain:
The Native American Heritage Commission has received the Notice of Preparation(NOP)for the project referenced above, The
California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)(Pub. Resources Code§21000 at seq.),specifically Public Resources Code
section 21084.1,states that a project that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historical resource
is a project that may have a significant effect on the environment.(Pub. Resources Code§21084.1;Cal.Code Regs.,tit.14, §
15064.5(b)(CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(b)). If there is substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before a lead
agency,that a project may have a significant effect on the environment,an environmental impact report(EIR)shall be prepared.
(Pub. Resources Code§210BO(d);Cal. Code Regs.,tit. 14,§15064 subd.(a)(1)(CEQA Guidelines§15064(a)(1)). In order to
determine whether a project will cause a substantial adverse change In the significance of a historical resource, a lead agency
will need to determine whether there are historical resources with the area of project effect(APE). l
CEQA was amended significantly in 2014. Assembly Bili 52(Gatto,Chapter 532, Statutes of 2014)(AB 52)amended CEQA
to create a sepprate category o1 cultural resources."tribal cultural resources"(Pub. Resources Code§21074) and provides i
that a project with an effect that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource is a
project that may have a significant effect on the environment. (Pub. Resources Code§21084.2). Public agencies shall,when I
feasible,avoid damaging effects to any tribal cultural resource.(Pub. Resources Code§21084.3(a)). AS 52 applies to any
project for which a notice of preparation or a notice of negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration is filed on
or after July 1,2015. If your project involves the adoption of or amendment to a general plan or a specific plan,or the
designation or proposed designation of open space,on or after March 1,2005, it may also be subject to Senate Bill 18 (Burton,
Chapter 905, Statutes of 2004) (SB 18). Both SB 18 and AS 52 have tribal consultation requirements. If your project is also
subject to the federal National Environmental Policy Act(42 U.S.C.§4321 at seq.)(NEPA),the tribal consultation requirements
of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966(154 U.S.C.300101,36 C.F.R.§800 at seq.)may also apply.
The NAHC recommends lead agencies consult with all California Native American tribes that are traditionally and culturally
affiliated with the geographic area of your proposed project as early as possible in order to avoid inadvertent discoveries of
Native American human remains and best protect tribal cultural resources. Below is a brief summary of portions of AS 52 and I
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SB 18 as well as the NAHC's recommendations for conducting cultural resources assessments. Consult your legal counsel
about compliance with AS 52 and SB 18 as well as compliance with any other applicable laws.
AB 52
AB 52 has added to CEQA the additional requirements listed below, along with many other requirements:
1. Fourteen Day Period o f�rovide Notice of Completion of an Applic�onlr]ecision to Undertake a Project: Within fourteen
(14)days of determining that an application for a project is complete or of a decision by a public agency to undertake a
project, a lead agency shall provide formal notification to a designated contact of,or tribal representative of,traditionally
and culturally affiliated California Native American tribes that have requested notice,to be accomplished by at least one
written notice that Includes:
a. A brief description of the project.
b. The lead agency contact information.
c. Notification that the California Native American tribe has 30 days to request consultation. (Pub. Resources Code§
21080.3.1 (d)).
d. A"California Native American tribe"Is defined as a Native American tribe located in California that is on the contact
list maintained by the NAHC for the purposes of Chapter 905 of Statutes of 2004(SB 18). (Pub. Resources Code
§21073).
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2. min Consultation Wilhin 30 Days of Receiving a Trtbe's ftggesA for-Consultation and Before Releasinu a ftative
Deq aration M ipated Nenative aecii&ration.or Environmental Impact RA rt: A lead agency shall begin the consultation
process within 30 days of receiving a request for consultation from a California Native American tribe that is traditionally and
culturaily affiliated with the geographic area of the proposed project. (Pub.Resources Code§21080.3.1,subds. (d)and(e))
and prior to the release of a negative declaration, mitigated negative declaration or environmental impact report. (Pub.
Resources Code§21080.3.1(b)).
a. For purposes of AB 52,"consultation shall have the same meaning as provided in Gov. Code§65352.4(S13 18).
(Pub. Resources Code§21080.3.1 (b)).
3. andato�r Toxics of Consultation if Renuegted by-@ Tribe: The following topics of consultation,if a tribe requests to
discuss them, are mandatory topics of consultation:
a. Alternatives to the project.
b. Recommended mitigation measures.
c. Significant effects. (Pub. Resources Code§21080.3.2(a)).
4. Discretionary Tooics of Consultation: The following topics are discretionary topics of consultation:
a. Type of environmental review necessary.
b. Significance of the tribal cultural resources.
c. Significance of the project's impacts on tribal cultural resources.
d. If necessary,project alternatives or appropriate measures for preservation or mitigation that the tribe may
recommend to the lead agency. (Pub. Resources Code§21080.3.2(a)).
5. ConfidenVallty of Information Stibmitted by a Tribe Rurino the Environmental Review process_ With some exceptions, any
information, including but not limited to,the location,description,and use of tribal cultural resources submitted by a
California Native American tribe during the environmental review process shall not be included in the environmental
document or otherwise disclosed by the lead agency or any other public agency to the public,consistent with Government
Code sections 6254(r)and 6254.10. Any information submitted by a California Native American tribe during the
consultation or environmental review process shall be published in a confidential appendix to the environmental document
unless the tribe that provided the information consents,In writing,to the disclosure of some or all of the information to the
public.(Pub. Resources Code§21082.3
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6. Discussion of Imoacts to Tribal Cultural Resources in the EnvjronmTLe I Document: If a project may have a significant
impact on a tribal cultural resource,the lead agency's environmental document shall discuss both of the following:
a. Whether the proposed project has a significant impact on an identified tribal cultural resource.
b. Whether feasible alternatives or mitigation measures, including those measures that may be agreed to pursuant to
Public Resources Code section 21082.3,subdivision(a),avoid or substantially lessen the impact on the identified
tribal cultural resource. (Pub. Resources Code§21062.3(b)).
7. Conclusion of Consultation: Consultation with a tribe shall be considered concluded when either of the following occurs:
a. The parties agree to measures to mitigate or avoid a significant effect, if a significant effect exists,on a tribal
cultural resource;or
b. A party,acting in good faith and after reasonable effort, concludes that mutual agreement cannot be reached.
(Pub. Resources Code§21080.3.2(b)).
8. Recommendlna Mtflgatipn Measures Agreed Upon in CorjIt ttlan In the Environmental Document. Any mitigation
measures agreed upon in the consultation conducted pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.3.2 shall be
recommended for inclusion in the environmental document and in an adopted mitigation monitoring and reporting program,
if determined to avoid or lessen the impact pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21082.3,subdivision(b), paragraph
2,and shall be fully enforceable. (Pub. Resources Code§21082.3(a)).
9. Requlireti Consideration of FeasibIo Mitigltjon: If mitigation frleasures recommended by the staff of the lead agency as a
result of the consultation process are not included in the environmental document or if there are no agreed upon mitigation
measures at the conclusion of consultation, or if consultation does not occur, and if substantial evidence demonstrates that
a project will cause a significant effect to a tribal cultural resource,the lead agency shall consider feasible mitigation
pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21084.3(b). (Pub. Resources Code§21082.3 (e)).
10, Examples at df)i�.tlan Measures That.It Feas€bla._May Be Gonsideto..la Avoid or Minimize Sicinificant AdversIrmp_c s to
Tribal Cultural Resources:
a. Avoidance and preservation of the resources in place,including,but not limited to.
I. Planning and construction to avoid the resources and protect the cultural and natural context.
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ll. Planning greenspace,parks,or other open space,to incorporate the resources with culturally appropriate
protection and management criteria.
b. Treating the resource with culturally appropriate dignity,taking into account the tribal cultural values and meaning
of the resource,including,but not limited to,the following;
1. Protecting the cultural character and integrity of the resource,
Ili. Protecting the traditional use of the resource.
Ili. Protecting the confidentiality of the resource.
c. Permanent conservation easements or other Interests in real property,with culturally appropriate management
criteria for the purposes of preserving or utilizing the resources or places.
d. Protecting the resource. (Pub. Resource Code§21084.3(b)).
e. Please note that a federally recognized California Native American tribe or a nontederally recognized California
Native American tribe that is on the contact list maintained by the NAHC to protect a California prehistoric,
archaeological,cultural,spiritual,or ceremonial place may acquire and hold conservation easements if the
conservation easement is voluntarily conveyed. (Civ.Code§815.3(c)).
f. Please note that it is the policy of the state that Native American remains and associated grave artifacts shall be
repatriated. (Pub.Resources Code§5097.991).
11. Prereauisltes#or Cerllfvjng_gn Environmental Impact B-priori or Adopt Ina a M111aated New tlye oeciarationQr 4eJv_o
ascIA .ation with a Siunia Siunificant Impact on an Identified Tribal Cultural Resource: An environmental impact report may not be
certified,nor may a mitigated negative declaration or a negative declaration be adopted unless one of the following occurs:
a. The consultation process between the tribes and the lead agency has occurred as provided in Public Resources
Code sections 21080.3.1 and 21080.3.2 and concluded pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.3.2.
b. The tribe that requested consultation failed to provide comments to the lead agency or otherwise failed to engage
in the consultation process.
c. The lead agency provided notice of the project to the tribe in compliance with Public Resources Code section
21060.3.1 (d)and the tribe failed to request consultation within 30 days. (Pub.Resources Code§21082.3(d)).
This process should be documenf6d in the Cultural Resources section of your envirarrrnen181 dOCumerrt.
The NAHC's PowerPoint presentation titled,"Tribal Consultation Under AB 52: Requirements and Best Practices"may be found
online at:http://nahe.ca.govlwp-content/uploads/2015/10/AB52TribalConsultation_CalEPAPI)F.pdf
SB 18
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SB 18 applies to local governments and requires local governments to contact, provide notice to, refer plans to,and consult
with tribes prior to the adoption or amendment of a general plan or a specific pian, or the designation of open space. (Gov.Code
§65352.3). Local governments should consult the Governor's Office of Planning and Research's"Tribal Consultation
Guidelines,"which can be found online at: hftps://www.opr.ca.gov/docs/09_14_05_Updated_Guidelines_922.pdf
Some of SB 18's provisions include
1. Tri al Qgr1gyIJA[iqq: If a local government considers a proposal to adopt or amend a general plan or a specific plan,or to
designate open space it is required to contact the appropriate tribes identified by the NAHC by requesting a"Tribal
Consultation List." If a tribe,once contacted,requests consultation the local government must consult with the tribe on the
plan proposal. A tribe has 90 days from the date of receipt of notification to request consultation unless a shorter
timeframe has been agreed to by the tribe. (Gov. Code§65352.3(a)(2)).
2. No Statutory time Linilt on St3 1$Trlhfll Consultation. There is no statutory time limit on SB 18 tribal consultation.
3. Confidentially; Consistent with the guidelines developed and adopted by the Office of Planning and Research pursuant to
Gov.Code section 65040.2,the city or county shall protect the confidentiality of the information concerning the specific
identity, location,character, and use of places,features and objects described in Public Resources Code sections 5097,9
and 5097.993 that are within the city's or county's jurisdiction. (Gov.Code §65352.3(b)).
4. Conclugion of SB 18 Tribal Consultation: Consultation should be concluded at the point in which:
a. The parties to the consultation come to a mutual agreement concerning the appropriate measures for preservation
or mitigation;or
b. Either the local government or the tribe,acting in good faith and after reasonable effort,concludes that mutual
agreement cannot be reached concerning the appropriate measures of preservation or mitigation.(Tribal
Consultation Guidelines,Governor's Office of Planning and Research(2005)at p. 18).
Agencies should be aware that neither AB 52 nor SB 18 precludes agencies from Initiating tribal consultation with tribes that are
traditionally and culturally affiliated with their jurisdictions before the timeframes provided in AB 52 and SB 18. For that reason,
we urge you to continue to request Native American Tribal Contact Lists and"Sacred Lands File"searches from the NAHC. The
request forms can be found online at:http://nahc.c&gov/resources/forms/
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NAHC Recommendations for Cultural Resources Assessments
To adequately assess the existence and significance of tribal cultural resources and plan for avoidance,preservation in place,or
barring both,mitigation of project-related impacts to tribal cultural resources,the NAHC recommends the following actions:
1. Contact the appropriate regional California Historical Research Information System(CHRIS)Center
(httpJ/ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1068)for an archaeological records search. The records search will determine-
a. If part or all of the APE has been previously surveyed for cultural resources.
b. If any known cultural resources have been already been recorded on or adjacent to the APE.
c. If the probability is low, moderate,or high that cultural resources are located in the APE.
d. If a survey is required to determine whether previously unrecorded cultural resources are present,
2. If an archaeological inventory survey is required,the final stage is the preparation of a professional report detailing the
findings and recommendations of the records search and field survey.
a. The final report containing site forms,site significance, and mitigation measures should be submitted immediately
to the planning department. All information regarding site locations, Native American human remains, and
associated funerary objects should be In a separate confidential addendum and not be made available for public
disclosure.
b. The final written report should be submitted within 3 months after work has been completed to the appropriate
regional CHRIS center.
3. Contact the NAHC for:
a. A Sacred Lands File search. Remember that tribes do not always record their sacred sites in the Sacred Lands
File, nor are they required to do so. A Sacred Lands File search is not a substitute for consultation with tribes that
are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the project's APE.
b. A Native American Tribal Consultation List of appropriate tribes for consultation concerning the project site and to
assist in planning for avoidance,preservation In place,or,failing both,mitigation measures.
4. Remember that the lack of surface evidence of archaeological resources(including tribal cultural resources)does not
preclude their subsurface existence.
a. Lead agencies should include in their mitigation and monitoring reporting program plan provisions for the
identification and evaluation of inadvertently discovered archaeological resources per Cal.Code Regs.,tit. 14,
section 15064.5(f)(CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5(f)). In areas of identified archaeological sensitivity, a
certified archaeologist and a culturally affiliated Native American with knowledge of cultural resources should
monitor all ground-disturbing activities.
b. Lead agencies should include in their mitigation and monitoring reporting program plans provisions for the
disposition of recovered cultural items that are not burial associated in consultation with culturally affiliated Native
Americans.
c. Lead agencies should include in their mitigation and monitoring reporting program plans provisions for the
treatment and disposition of inadvertently discovered Native American human remains. Health and Safety Code
section 7050.5, Public Resources Code section 5097.98,and Cal.Code Regs.,tit. 14,section 15064.5,
subdivisions(d)and(e)(CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5,subds. (d)and(e))address the processes to be
followed in the event of an inadvertent discovery of any Native American human remains and associated grave
goods in a location other than a dedicated cemetery.
Please contact me if you need any additional information at gayle.totton@nahc.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
yl Totton, M.A., PhD.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
cc: State Clearinghouse
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COMMENT LETTER PA-3
°"�g COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
FIRE DEPAR'T'MENT
s�.ti 'y' 1320 NORTH EASTERN AVENUE
LOS ANGELES,CALIFORNIA 90063-3294
�'OART1��
DARYL L.OSBY
FIRE CHIEF
FORESTER&FIRE WARDEN
February 22, 2017
Gregg McClain, Planning Manager
City of EI Segundo
Planning and Building Safety
350 Main Street
EI Segundo, CA 90245
Dear Mr. McClain:
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT,
"LAKES SPECIFIC PLAN AND TOPGOLF PROJECT," PROPOSES TO REPLACE
THE EXISTING TWO-LEVEL 57-BAY DRIVING RANGE WITH A THREE-STORY
TOPGOLF FACILITY, INCLUDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE FAIRWAYS AND
LAYOUTS OF THREE HOLES AT THE EXISTING GOLF COURSE, PARKING LOT
EXPANSION, REPLACING DRIVING RANGE WITH HIGH DENSITY FIBER TURF, 3.1
AND DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING CLUBHOUSE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW CLUBHOUSE, 400 SOUTH SEPULVEDA, EL SEGUNDO, FFER 201700014
The Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Report has been reviewed by
the Planning Division, Land Development Unit, Forestry Division, and Health Hazardous
Materials Division of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department.
The following are their comments:
PLANNING DIVISION:
The subject property is entirely within the City of EI Segundo which is not a part of the
emergency response area of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (also known as
the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County). Therefore this project 3-2
does not appear to have any impact on the emergency responsibilities of this
Department.
SERVING THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF:
AGOURA HILLS BRADBURY CUDAHY HAWTHORNE LA HABRA LYNWOOD PICO RIVERA SIGNAL HILL
ARTESIA CALABASAS DIAMOND BAR HIDDEN HILLS LA MIRADA MALIBU POMONA SOUTH EL MONTE
AZUSA CARSON DUARTE HUNTINGTON PARK LA PUENTE MAYWOOD RANCHO PALOS VERDES SOUTH GATE
BALDWIN PARK CERRITOS EL MONTEINDUSTRY LAKEWOOD NORWALK ROLLING HILLS TEMPLE CITY
BELL CLAREMONT GARDENA INGLEWOOD LANCASTER PALMDALE ROLLING HILLS ESTATES WALNUT
BELL GARDENS COMMERCE GLENDORA IRWINDALE LAWNDALE PALOS VERDES ESTATES ROSEMEAD WEST HOLLYWOOI
BELLFLOWER COVINA HAWAIIAN GARDENS LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE LOMITA PARAMOUNT SAN DIMAS WESTLAKE VILLAG
SANTA CLARITA WHITTIER
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LAND DEVELOPMENT UNIT:
This project is located entirely in the City of EI Segundo. Therefore the City of EI
Segundo Fire Department has jurisdiction concerning this project and will be setting
conditions. This project is located in close proximity to the jurisdictional area of the Los
Angeles County Fire Department. However this project is unlikely to have an impact
that necessitates a comment concerning general requirements from the Land
Development Unit of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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Should any questions arise regarding subdivision, water systems, or access, please
contact the County of Los Angeles Fire Department Land Development Unit's, Inspector
Nancy Rodeheffer at (323) 890-4243.
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department's Land Development Unit appreciates the
opportunity to comment on this project
FORESTRY DIVISION — OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS:
The statutory responsibilities of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department's Forestry
Division include erosion control, watershed management, rare and endangered species, 3-4
vegetation, fuel modification for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones or Fire Zone 4,
archeological and cultural resources, and the County Oak Tree Ordinance. Potential
impacts in these areas should be addressed.
HEALTH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION:
The Health Hazardous Materials Division of the Los Angeles County Fire Department has 3-5
no comment regarding the project. Notify the EI Segundo Fire Department, Certified
Unified Program Agency if contaminated soil is encountered during
development/construction activities.
If you have any additional questions, please contact this office at(323) 890-4330. 3-6
Very truly yours,
FRANK VIDALES, CHIEF, FORESTRY DIVISION
PREVENTION SERVICES BUREAU
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RESPONSE TO COMMENT LETTER NO. PA-3
Frank Vidales, Chief, Forestry Division Prevention Services Bureau
County of Los Angeles Fire Department
February 22, 2017
PA 3-1 This is an introductory comment briefly describing the Project and the County of Los
Angeles Fire Department (LACFD) divisions that reviewed the environmental
document. This comment does not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a significant
environmental issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
PA 3-2 This comment addresses the LACFD emergency response area and states that the
subject property is not located within that area. This comment concludes that the
Project does not appear to have any impact on the LACFD emergency responsibilities.
This comment does not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a significant
environmental issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
PA 3-3 This comment concludes that although the Project site is in close proximity to the
LACFD jurisdictional area, it is unlikely that potential Project impacts would necessitate
a comment concerning LACFD Land Development Unit general requirements. This
comment provides contact information in the event that questions arise regarding
subdivision, water systems, or access, and does not address the DEIR's adequacy or
raise a significant environmental issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
PA 3-4 This comment discusses the LACFD Forestry Division statutory responsibilities
including erosion control, watershed management, rare and endangered species,
vegetation, fuel modification for Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones or Fire Zone 4,
archeological and cultural resources, and the County Oak Tree Ordinance and states
that potential impacts in these areas should be addressed. The issues raised in this
comment are addressed in the DEIR, as follows:
• Erosion Control and Watershed Management: Section 5.4, Hvdroloav and
Water Qualitv;
■ Rare and Endangered Species: Section 8.18.x;
• Vegetation (including Tree Preservation Policies and Ordinances): Sections
8.2.a through 8.2.e, and Section 8.4.e;
• Cultural Resources (including Archeological Resources): Sections 8.5.a
through 8.5.d.
• Fire Protection: Section 5.7, Public Services and Recreation.
PA 3-5 This comment concludes that the LACFD Health Hazardous Materials Division has no
comment regarding the Project and provides contact information in the event
contaminated soil is encountered. This comment does not address the DEIR's
adequacy or raise a significant environmental issue. As such, As such, no further
response is necessary.
PA 3-6 This comment provides contact information for questions directed to the County of Los
Angeles Fire Department, and does not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a
significant environmental issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
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COMMENT LETTER PA-4
CITY OF INGLEWOOD Inglewood ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT X`�
Planning Division
i' 2009
Chrislopher E Jackson, Sr
Departmenl Manager
March 6, 2017
Mr. Gregg McClain, Planning Manager
City of EI Segundo
Department of Planning and Building Safety
350 Main Street
EI Segundo, California 90245
RE: Comments to the Draft Environmental Impact Report for The Lakes Specific
Plan and Topgolf Facility
Dear Mr. McClain,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments to the Draft Environmental Impact
Report for The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Facility Project. We have no comments
at this time regarding the Draft EIR or The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Facility 4-1
Project. However, we request that you continue to apprise us of developments in the
CEQA process for this project.
Should you have any questions please contact me at (310) 412-5230. We look forward
to receiving updates on the status of this project and we appreciate the opportunity to 4-2
provide input.
Since(/rely,
• V/V-^- Ua�)--2•j-J
J
Mindy Wilcox, AICP
Planning Manager
One West Manchester Boulevard,4`h Floor, Inglewood,CA 90301
Website: www,cityofinglewood.org/Office: (310)412-5230/Fax: (310)412-5681
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RESPONSE TO COMMENT LETTER NO. PA-4
Mindy Wilcox, AICP, Planning Manager
City of Inglewood Economic and Community Development Department, Planning Division
March 6, 2017
PA 4-1 This comment notes that the City of Inglewood has no comment concerning the DEIR
or The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Facility Project; however, the City of Inglewood
would like to continue to be informed of developments in the CEQA process. This
comment is so noted. This comment does not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise
a significant environmental issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
PA 4-2 This comment provides contact information for questions directed to the City of
Inglewood, and does not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a significant
environmental issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
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COMMENT LETTER PA-5
NATER.
asc!nranTlcra COUNTY
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P.GI 10 WA51 F.MIAW.G AtiyT `--�O U N T Y S Q N I TAT 6 O N DISTRICTS
OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601-1400
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4998, Whittier, CA 90607-4998 GRACE ROBINSON HYDE
Telephone: (562) 699-741 1, FAX: (562) 699-5422 Chief Engineer and General Manager
www.locsd.org
March 10,2017
Ref.Doc.No.: 4026399
Mr. Gregg McClain,Planning Manager
Planning and Building Safety Department
City of EI Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Dear Mr.McClain:
Response to DEIR for
The Lakes Snecife Plan Pruiect and Tonsolf Facility
The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County(Districts)received a Draft Environmental Impact
Report (DEIR) for the subject project on January 26, 2017. The proposed project is located within the 51
jurisdictional boundary of District No. 5. We offer the following comments:
5.9.1 EXISTING REGULATORY SETTINGS
1. WASTEWATER Federal,page 5.9-6, top of page — Before discharging into the Pacific Ocean
through a network of outfalls, the treated wastewater is disinfected with sodium hypochlorite.
The outfalls extend 1 %miles off the Palos Verdes Peninsula to a depth of 200 feet.
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2. WASTEWATER Regional, page 5.9.6, last paragraph — In determining the impact to the
Sewerage System and applicable connection fees,the Districts' Chief Engineer will determine the
user category (e.g. Condominium, Single Family home, etc.) that best represents the actual
antycipgted use of the parcel nr fnilities on the na,-ePt.
3.9.2 EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS
1. Wastewater Facilities, page 5.9-13, Wastewater Treatment paragraph- The Joint Water Pollution
Control Plant (JWPCP) currently processes an average flow of 253.4 million gallons per day. 5-3
Please adjust figures accordingly throughout the remainder of the document.
If you have any questions,please contact the undersigned at(562)908-4288, extension 2717. I 5-4
Very truly yours,
UAA�� 4
Adriana Raza
Customer Service Specialist
Facilities Planning Department
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RESPONSE TO COMMENT LETTER NO. PA-5
Adriana Raza, Customer Service Specialist, Facilities Planning Department
County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
March 10, 2017
PA 5-1 These comments are introductory and state that the Project is located within County
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County District No. 5 jurisdictional boundary. This
comment does not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a significant environmental
issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
PA 5-2 This comment acknowledges the existing regulatory setting discussions included on
DEIR page 5.9-6. This comment does not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a
significant environmental issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
PA 5-3 This comment provides the updated Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP)
wastewater treatment average flow volume of 253.4 million gallons per day (MGD).
The DEIR assumed a wastewater treatment average flow volume of 380 MGD. To
clarify the JWPCP's wastewater treatment average flow volume, DEIR pages 5.9-13,
5.9-19, and 5.9-25 are revised in the FEIR, as indicated below. It is noted, these
revisions do not result in a new impact or substantial increase in the severity of an
environmental impact identified in the DEIR. Moreover, the new information does not
affect the DEIR's overall conclusions.
DEIR page 5.9-13 is revised in the FEIR, as follows.
Wastewater Treatment. Wastewater originating from the Project site is treated at
the JWPCP located in the City of Carson. The facility, which has a design capacity
of 400 MGD, provides both primary and secondary treatment of approximately 399
253.4 MGD of wastewater.'
DEIR page 5.9-19 is revised in the FEIR, as follows:
According to the Districts, the Project's projected increase in average daily
wastewater generation beyond existing conditions is estimated at 7,705 gpd.2 The
Districts' 24-inch diameter trunk sewer has a design capacity of 4.6 MGD and
conveyed a peak flow of 0.6 MGD, when last measured in 2011. The JWPCP is
currently operating at approximately 95=-pe€c-ef;t 65 percent capacity, based on a
design capacity of 400 MGD and the current treatment of approximately 39GMG-D
253.4 MGD. Therefore, approximately ''^ "" 147 MGD of available capacity
exists at the JWPCP. The increase in wastewater generated by the Project
(approximately 7,705 gpd) represents approximately 0.0004 percent of the
remaining capacity. Thus, the proposed development would not exceed the
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aa7s Adripna mer Service Specialist C;niintv Sanitaton Districts of I ns Anasles_CD_U _ Mar� 1T.
z County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, Response to the NOP for The Lakes Specific Plan Project
and Topgolf Facility, October 3, 2016.
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available capacity at the JWPCP. Therefore, adequate capacity exists to serve the
Project's projected demand and Project implementation would not require increases
to the Districts truck sewer or in the JWPCP's design capacities. Project
implementation would not require or result in the construction of new wastewater
facilities or expansion of existing facilities beyond the construction of the new sewer
laterals located onsite. A less than significant impact would occur in this regard.
DEIR page 5.9-25 is revised in the FEIR, as follows:
Written Correspondence: Pena, Samuel, Municipal Relationship Manager, Republic
Services, November 1, 2016.
Written Correspondence: Raza. Adriana: Customer Sp,v_ine Snecialist. County
Sanitation-Districts of Los Angeles Courltv, March 10, 2017.
PA 5-4 This comment provides contact information for questions directed to the County
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, and does not address the DEIR's adequacy
or raise a significant environmental issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
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COMMENT LETTER PA-6
S'rA'rF'Or CALFFORNI&-BUSINMS.TRANUQIZTATION AND 1ral1SFNG,5 ENCY rrJRL& ,9RnVVN IR rmMMM
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 7,OFFICE OF REGIONAL PLANNING
IGR/CEQA BRANCH (10
100 MAIN STREET,MS#16
LOS ANGELES,CA.90012-3606 Serious drought
PHONE: (213)897-6136 Help sove water!
FAX: (213)897-1337
March 13,2017
Mr.Gregg McClain
City of El Segundo
350 Main Street
El Segundo,Ci,90245
Re:The Lakes Specific Plan Project
Vic: LA-1
SCH#2016091003
GTS#LA-2016-00579ME-DEIR
Dear Mr.McClain:
Thank you for including the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the environmental review
process for the proposed The Lakes Specific Plan Project,located in the City of El Segundo,near State Route-1.
The proposed Lakes Specific Plan consists of the 26.54-acre area that currently comprises The Lakes at El
Segundo. The project proposes to replace the existing driving range with a Topgolf facility on approximately 12
acres.Other improvements would include modifications to the fairways/layout of the existing golf course,parking
lot expansion,screening pole installation, replacement of existing net poles, turf installation, and demolition,
construction of a new clubhouse.
Caltrans has reviewed the traffic study and does not have any further comments.
In the Spirit of mutual cooperation,Caltrans staff is available to work with your planners and traffic engineers for 6-2
this project, if needed. If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact project coordinator
Ms.Miya Edrnonson,at(213)897-6536 and refer to GTS#LA-2016-00579ME.
Sincerely,
11J -B 4-01-
DIANNA WATSON
IGR/CEQA Branch Chief
cc: Scott Morgan,State Clearinghouse
"Provide a safe,sustainable,Integrated and efficient transportation system
to enhance California's economy and livability"
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RESPONSE TO COMMENT LETTER NO. PA-6
Dianna Watson, IGR/CEQA Branch Chief
California Department of Transportation
March 13, 2017
PA 6-1 These comments are introductory and briefly describing the Project, and do not
address the DEIR's adequacy or raise a significant environmental issue. As such, no
further response is necessary.
PA 6-2 The comment state that Caltrans reviewed the Traffic Impact Analysis and has no
further comments. This comment also provides contact information for questions
directed to Caltrans. These comments do not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise
a significant environmental issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
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COMMENT LETTER PA-7
Los Angeles County One Gateway Plaza 213.922.20oo Tel
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Los Angeles,CA 90012-2952 metro.net
Metro-
September 26,2016
City of EI Segundo—Planning and Building Safety Department
350 Main Street
EI Segundo,CA 90245
Attention: Gregg McClain, Planning Manager
RE: The Lakes Specific Plan Project and Topgolf Facility—City of EI Segundo—Notice of
Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Report
Dear Mr. Chalfant:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed Lakes Specific Plan Project and Topgolf
Facility, comprised of three properties totaling approximately 31 acres and generally located at 400
South Sepulveda Boulevard in the City of El Segundo.This letter conveys recommendations from the
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) concerning issues that are
germane to our agency's statutory responsibility in relation to our facilities and services that may be
affected by the proposed project.
Project Description:
The project site is located in the southeast quadrant of the City of EI Segundo. It includes three areas
generally located at 400 South Sepulveda Boulevard, north of South Hughes Way and south of East EI
Segundo Boulevard,totaling approximately 31 acres.These areas consist of The Lakes at EI Segundo,
a generally triangular-shaped area of approx. 26.6 acres and the subject of The Lakes Specific Plan;an
approx. 3.6-acre Southern California Edison easement immediately east of The Lakes; and an approx. 71
0.7-acre portion of West Basin Municipal Water District's property immediately south of The Lakes.
The Lakes Specific Plan development project proposes to replace the existing two-level, 57-bay driving
range with a three-story TopGolf facility on approx. 12-acres located within the southern portion of the
site. Other project improvements would include modifications to the fairways and layouts of three
holes at the existing golf course, parking lot expansion, screening pole installation, replacement of
existing net poles, replacing driving range grass with high density fiber turf, and demolition of the
existing clubhouse and construction of a new clubhouse.
Metro Comments:
Bus Operations:
Metro bus line 232 operates on South Sepulveda Boulevard, adjacent to the proposed project.
Although the project is not expected to result in any long-term impacts on transit,the developer
should be aware of the bus services that are present. Please contact Metro Bus Operations Control
Special Events Coordinator at 213-922-4632 regarding construction activities that may Impact Metro
bus lines at least 30 days in advance of initiating construction activities. For closures that last more
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than six months, Metro's Stops and Zones Department will also need to be notified at 213-922-5188,
30 days in advance of initiating construction activities. Other municipal bus operators may also be
impacted and should be included in construction outreach efforts.
First/Last Mile Connections.,
To support first/last mile connections to transit service, LACMTA encourages the installation of
pedestrian lighting, shade trees, and other amenities along the primary building frontage to improve
pedestrian safety and comfort to access bus stops.The City should consider requesting the
installation of such amenities as part of the development of the site.
Active Transportation.-
1.
ransportation:1. Provide safe and convenient connections for pedestrians, people riding bicycles, and users of
Metro systems and other transit services to and from the project.
2. Provide wayfinding signage to facilitate the usage of amenities for pedestrians, people riding
bicycles, and transit services including Metro and others.
3. Promote the use of bicycles by:
a. Providing adequate short-term bicycle parking amenities such as bicycle racks and/or
curbside bicycle corrals on-site and/or in the public right-off-way.
b. Considering providing adequate secure long-term bicycle parking for employees.
Congestion Management Program: 7-1
Beyond impacts to Metro facilities and operations, Metro must also notify the applicant of state
requirements. A Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA),with roadway and transit components, is
required under the State of California Congestion Management Program (CMP) statute.The CMPTIA
Guidelines are published in the "2010 Congestion Management Program for Los Angeles County",
Appendix D (attached).The geographic area examined in the TIA must include the following, at a
minimum:
1. All CMP arterial monitoring intersections, including monitored freeway on/off-ramp
intersections, where the proposed project will add 50 or more trips during either the a.m. or
p.m.weekday peak hour (of adjacent street traffic).
2. If CMP arterial segments are being analyzed rather than intersections,the study area must
include all segments where the proposed project will add 50 or more peak hour trips (total
of both directions). Within the study area,the TIA must analyze at least one segment
between monitored CMP intersections.
3. Mainline freeway-monitoring locations where the project will add 150 or more trips, in
either direction, during either the a.m.or p.m. weekday peak hour.
4. Caltrans must also be consulted through the NOP process to identify other specific
locations to be analyzed on the state highway system.
The CMP TIA requirement also contains two separate impact studies covering roadways and transit,
as outlined in Sections D.8.1 —D.9.4. If the TIA identifies no facilities for study based on the criteria
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above, no further traffic analysis is required. However, projects must still consider transit impacts. For
all CMP TIA requirements please see the attached guidelines.
If you have any questions regarding this response, please contact Elizabeth Carvajal at 213-922-3084 or
by email at DevReview@metro.net. Metro looks forward to reviewing the Final EIR. Please send it to
the following address:
Metro Development Review
One Gateway Plaza MS 99-23-4
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Carvajal
Sr. Manager,Transportation Planning
Attachment: CMP Appendix D: Guidelines for CMP Transportation Impact Analysis
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IMPACT ANALYSIS
D
Important Notice to User- This section provides detailed travel statistics for the Los
Angeles area which will be updated on an ongoing basis. Updates will be distributed to all
local jurisdictions when available. In order to ensure that impact analyses reflect the best
available information, lead agencies may also contact MTA at the time of study initiation.
Please contact MTA staff to request the most recent release of"Baseline Travel Data for
CMP TIAs."
D.1 OBJECTIVE OF GUIDELINES
The following guidelines are intended to assist local agencies in evaluating impacts of land
use decisions on the Congestion Management Program (CMP) system, through
preparation of a regional transportation impact analysis (TIA). The following are the basic
objectives of these guidelines:
❑ Promote consistency in the studies conducted by different jurisdictions, while
maintaining flexibility for the variety of project types which could be affected by these
guidelines.
El Establish procedures which can be implemented within existing project review 2
processes and without ongoing review by MTA.
❑ Provide guidelines which can be implemented immediately, with the full intention of
subsequent review and possible revision.
These guidelines are based on specific requirements of the Congestion Management
Program, and travel data sources available specifically for Los Angeles County. References
are listed in Section D.10 which provide additional information on possible methodologies
and available resources for conducting TIAs.
D.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Exhibit D-7 provides the model resolution that local jurisdictions adopted containing CMP
TIA procedures in 1993. TIA requirements should be fulfilled within the existing
environmental review process, extending local traffic impact studies to include impacts to
the regional system. In order to monitor activities affected by these requirements, Notices
of Preparation (NOPs) must be submitted to MTA as a responsible agency. Formal MTA
approval of individual TIAs is not required.
The following sections describe CMP TIA requirements in detail. In general, the
competing objectives of consistency & flexibility have been addressed by specifying
standard, or minimum, requirements and requiring documentation when a TIA varies
from these standards.
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D.3 PROJECTS SUBJECT TO ANALYSIS
In general a CMP TIA is required for all projects required to prepare an Environmental
Impact Report(EIR) based on local determination. A TIA is not required if the lead agency
for the EIR finds that traffic is not a significant issue, and does not require local or regional
traffic impact analysis in the EIR. Please refer to Chapter 5 for more detailed information.
CMP TIA guidelines, particularly intersection analyses, are largely geared toward analysis
of projects where land use types and design details are known. Where likely land uses are
not defined (such as where project descriptions are limited to zoning designation and
parcel size with no information on access location), the level of detail in the TIA may be
adjusted accordingly. This may apply, for example, to some redevelopment areas and
citywide general plans, or community level specific plans. In such cases, where project
definition is insufficient for meaningful intersection level of service analysis, CMP arterial
segment analysis may substitute for intersection analysis.
DA STUDY AREA
The geographic area examined in the TIA must include the following, at a minimum:
❑ All CMP arterial monitoring intersections, including monitored freeway on- or off-ramp
intersections, where the proposed project will add 50 or more trips during either the
AM or PM weekday peak hours (of adjacent street traffic). 7-2
❑ If CMP arterial segments are being analyzed rather than intersections (see Section D.3),
the study area must include all segments where the proposed project will add 50 or
more peak hour trips (total of both directions). Within the study area, the TIA must
analyze at least one segment between monitored CMP intersections.
❑ Mainline freeway monitoring locations where the project will add 150 or more trips, in
either direction, during either the AM or PM weekday peal,hours.
❑ Caltrans must also be consulted through the Notice of Preparation (NOP) process to
identify other specific locations to be analyzed on the state highway system.
If the TIA identifies no facilities for study based on these criteria, no further traffic analysis
is required. However,projects must still consider transit impacts (Section D.8.4).
D.5 BACKGROUND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
The following sections describe the procedures for documenting and estimating
background, or non-project related traffic conditions. Note that for the purpose of a TIA,
these background estimates must include traffic from all sources without regard to the
exemptions specified in CMP statute (e.g., traffic generated by the provision of low and very
low income housing, or trips originating outside Los Angeles County. Refer to Chapter 5,
Section 5.2.3 for a complete list of exempted projects).
D.5.1 Existing Traffic Conditions. Existing traffic volumes and levels of service (LOS) on
the CMP highway system within the study area must be documented. Traffic counts must
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be less than one year old at the time the study is initiated, and collected in accordance with
CMP highway monitoring requirements (see Appendix A). Section D.8.1 describes TIA
LOS calculation requirements in greater detail. Freeway traffic volume and LOS data
provided by Caltrans is also provided in Appendix A.
D.5.2 Selection of Horizon Year and Background Traffic Growth. Horizon year(s)
selection is left to the lead agency, based on individual characteristics of the project being
analyzed. In general, the horizon year should reflect a realistic estimate of the project
completion date. For large developments phased over several years, review of intermediate
milestones prior to buildout should also be considered.
At a minimum, horizon year background traffic growth estimates must use the generalized
growth factors shown in Exhibit D-1. These growth factors are based on regional modeling
efforts, and estimate the general effect of cumulative development and other socioeconomic
changes on traffic throughout the region. Beyond this minimum, selection among the
various methodologies available to estimate horizon year background traffic in greater
detail is left to the lead agency. Suggested approaches include consultation with the
jurisdiction in which the intersection under study is located, in order to obtain more
detailed traffic estimates based on ongoing development in the vicinity.
D.G PROPOSED PROJECT TRAFFIC GENERATION
Traffic generation estimates must conform to the procedures of the current edition of Trip
Generation, by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). If an alternative 7-2
methodology is used, the basis for this methodology must be fully documented.
Increases in site traffic generation may be reduced for existing land uses to be removed, if
the existing use was operating during the year the traffic counts were collected. Current
traffic generation should be substantiated by actual driveway counts; however, if infeasible,
traffic may be estimated based on a methodology consistent with that used for the proposed
use.
Regional transportation impact analysis also requires consideration of trip lengths. Total
site traffic generation must therefore be divided into work and non-work-related trip
purposes in order to reflect observed trip length differences. Exhibit D-2 provides factors
which indicate trip purpose breakdowns for various land use types.
For lead agencies who also participate in CMP highway monitoring, it is recommended that
any traffic counts on CMP facilities needed to prepare the TIA should be done in the
manner outlined in Chapter 2 and Appendix A. If the TIA traffic counts are taken within
one year of the deadline for submittal of CMP highway monitoring data, the local
jurisdiction would save the cost of having to conduct the traffic counts twice.
D.7 TRIP DISTRIBUTION
For trip distribution by direct/manual assignment, generalized trip distribution factors are
provided in Exhibit D-3, based on regional modeling efforts. These factors indicate
Regional Statistical Area (RSA)-level tripmaking for work and non-work trip purposes.
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(These RSAs are illustrated in Exhibit D-4.) For locations where it is difficult to determine
the project site RSA, census tract/RSA correspondence tables are available from MTA.
Exhibit D-5 describes a general approach to applying the preceding factors. Project trip
distribution must be consistent with these trip distribution and purpose factors; the basis
for variation must be documented.
Local agency travel demand models disaggregated from the SCAG regional model are
presumed to conform to this requirement, as long as the trip distribution functions are
consistent with the regional distribution patterns. For retail commercial developments,
alternative trip distribution factors may be appropriate based on the market area for the
specific planned use. Such market area analysis must clearly identify the basis for the trip
distribution pattern expected.
D.8 IMPACT ANALYSIS
CMP Transportation Impact Analyses contain two separate impact studies covering
roadways and transit. Section Nos. D.8.1-D.8.3 cover required roadway analysis while
Section No. D.8.4 covers the required transit impact analysis. Section Nos. D.9.1-D.9.4
define the requirement for discussion and evaluation of alternative mitigation measures.
D.8.1 Intersection Level of Service Analysis. The LA County CMP recognizes that
individual jurisdictions have wide ranging experience with LOS analysis, reflecting the 7.2
variety of community characteristics, traffic controls and street standards throughout the
county. As a result, the CMP acknowledges the possibility that no single set of
assumptions should be mandated for all TIAs within the county.
However, in order to promote consistency in the TIAs prepared by different jurisdictions,
CMP TIAs must conduct intersection LOS calculations using either of the following
methods:
❑ The Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) method as specified for CMP highway
monitoring (see Appendix A); or
❑ The Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) / Circular 212 method.
Variation from the standard assumptions under either of these methods for circumstances
at particular intersections must be fully documented.
TIAs using the 1985 or 1994 Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) operational analysis must
provide converted volume-to-capacity based LOS values, as specified for CMP highway
monitoring in Appendix A.
D.8.2 Arterial Segment Analysis. For TIAs involving arterial segment analysis, volume-to-
capacity ratios must be calculated for each segment and LOS values assigned using the V/
C-LOS equivalency specified for arterial intersections. A capacity of 804 vehicles per hour
per through traffic lane must be used, unless localized conditions necessitate alternative
values to approximate current intersection congestion levels.
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D.8.3 Freeway Segment (Mainline) Analysis. For the purpose of CMP TIAs, a simplified
analysis of freeway impacts is required. This analysis consists of a demand-to-capacity
calculation for the affected segments, and is indicated in Exhibit D-6.
D.8.4 Transit Impact Review. CMP transit analysis requirements are met by completing
and incorporating into an EIR the following transit impact analysis:
❑ Evidence that affected transit operators received the Notice of Preparation.
❑ A summary of existing transit services in the project area. Include local fixed-route
services within a I/ mile radius of the project; express bus routes within a 2 mile radius
of the project, and; rail service within a 2 mile radius of the project.
❑ Information on trip generation and mode assignment for both AM and PM peak hour
periods as well as for daily periods. Trips assigned to transit will also need to be
calculated for the same peak hour and daily periods. Peak hours are defined as 7:30-
8:30 AM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Both "peak hour" and "daily" refer to average weekdays,
unless special seasonal variations are expected. If expected, seasonal variations should
be described.
❑ Documentation of the assumption and analyses that were used to determine the
number and percent of trips assigned to transit. Trips assigned to transit may be
calculated along the following guidelines:
Multiply the total trips generated by 1.4 to convert vehicle trips to person trips; 7-2
y For each time period, multiply the result by one of the following factors:
3.5% of Total Person Trips Generated for most cases, except:
10% primarily Residential within 1/4 mile of a CMP transit center
15% primarily Commercial within 1/4 mile of a CMP transit center
7% primarily Residential within 1/4 mile of a CMP multi-modal transportation
center
9% primarily Commercial within 1/4 mile of a CMP multi-modal transportation
center
5% primarily Residential within 1/4 mile of a CMP transit corridor
7% primarily Commercial within 1/4 mile of a CMP transit corridor
0% if no fixed route transit services operate within one mile of the project
To determine whether a project is primarily residential or commercial in nature, please
refer to the CMP land use categories listed and defined in Appendix E, Guidelines for
New Development Actii ty Tracking and Self Certification. For projects that are only
partially within the above one-quarter mile radius, the base rate (3.5% of total trips
generated) should be applied to all of the project buildings that touch the radius
perimeter.
❑ Information on facilities and/or programs that will be incorporated in the development
plan that will encourage public transit use. Include not only the jurisdiction's TDM
Ordinance measures, but other project specific measures.
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❑ Analysis of expected project impacts on current and future transit services and proposed
project mitigation measures, and;
❑ Selection of final mitigation measures remains at the discretion of the local
jurisdiction/lead agency. Once a mitigation program is selected, the jurisdiction self-
monitors implementation through the existing mitigation monitoring requirements of
CEQA.
D.9 IDENTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF MITIGATION
D.9.1 Criteria for Determining a Significant Impact. For purposes of the CMP, a
significant impact occurs when the proposed project increases traffic demand on a CMP
facility by 2% of capacity (V/C >_ 0.02), causing LOS F (V/C > 1.00); if the facility is already
at LOS F, a significant impact occurs when the proposed project increases traffic demand
on a CMP facility by 2% of capacity (V/C >_ 0.02). The lead agency may apply a more
stringent criteria if desired.
D.9.2 Identification of Mitigation. Once the project has been determined to cause a
significant impact, the lead agency must investigate measures which will mitigate the
impact of the project. Mitigation measures proposed must clearly indicate the following:
❑ Cost estimates, indicating the fair share costs to mitigate the impact of the proposed
project. If the improvement from a proposed mitigation measure will exceed the impact 7-2
of the project, the TIA must indicate the proportion of total mitigation costs which is
attributable to the project. This fulfills the statutory requirement to exclude the costs of
mitigating inter-regional trips.
❑ Implementation responsibilities. Where the agency responsible for implementing
mitigation is not the lead agency, the TIA must document consultation with the
implementing agency regarding project impacts, mitigation feasibility and
responsibility.
Final selection of mitigation measures remains at the discretion of the lead agency. The
TIA must, however, provide a summary of impacts and mitigation measures. Once a
mitigation program is selected, the jurisdiction self-monitors implementation through the
mitigation monitoring requirements contained in CEQA.
D.9.3 Project Contribution to Planned Regional Improvements. If the TIA concludes that
project impacts will be mitigated by anticipated regional transportation improvements,
such as rail transit or high occupancy vehicle facilities, the TIA must document:
❑ Any project contribution to the improvement, and
❑ The means by which trips generated at the site will access the regional facility.
D.9.4 Transportation Demand Management (TDM). If the TIA concludes or assumes that
project impacts will be reduced through the implementation of TDM measures, the TIA
must document specific actions to be implemented by the project which substantiate these
conclusions.
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D.10 REFERENCES
1. Traffic Access and Impact Studies for Site Development.- A Recommended Practice,
Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1991.
2. Trip Generation, 5th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1991.
3. Travel Forecast Summary,- 1987 Base Model - Los Angeles Regional Transportation
Study (LARTS), California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans), February
1990.
4. Traffic Study Guidelines, City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), 7-2
July 1991.
5. Traffic/Access Guidelines, County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works.
6. Building Better Communities, Sourcebook, Coordinating Land Use and Transit
Planning, American Public Transit Association.
7. Design Guidelines for Bus Facilities, Orange County Transit District, 2nd Edition,
November 1987.
8. Coordination of Transit and Project Development, Orange County Transit District,
1988.
9. Encouraging Public Transportation Througls Effective Land Use Actions, Municipality
of Metropolitan Seattle, May 1987.
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Environmental Impact Report
The Lakes Specific Plan and Topgolf Project
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RESPONSE TO COMMENT LETTER NO. PA-7
Elizabeth Carvajal, Senior Manager, Transportation Planning
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
March 2017, Dated September 26, 2016
PA 7-1 These comments include recommendations for the Traffic Impact Analysis, which was
conducted as part of the DEIR pursuant to these recommendations; see Appendix G,
Traffic Impact Analvsis. Potential impacts to Metro Bus Line 233 are addressed on
DEIR page 5.8-49. Potential impacts to CMP facilities are addressed on DEIR pages
5.8-45 through 5.8-48. These comments do not address the DEIR's adequacy or raise
a significant environmental issue. As such, no further response is necessary.
PA 7-2 This is an attachment to the letter that includes the Congestion Management Program
(CMP) Appendix D, Guidelines for CMP Transportation Impact Analysis. As such, no
further response is necessary.
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11,4 ERRATA TO THE DRAFT EIR
Text changes are intended to clarify or correct information in the DEIR, as initiated by the Lead
Agency or due to environmental points raised in the comment letters. Should a response to a
comment require revisions to the DEIR, the relevant DEIR text is presented in a box, with deleted
text indicated by and new text indicated by underlinina_, as shown in the
following example:
DV..-X;,2•:SR4eAn Added DEIR te>rt
Revisions to the DEIR text are presented below according to DEIR page, and, where appropriate,
paragraph.
SECTION 5.9, i)TII�I'TIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
DEIR page 5.9-13 is revised in the FEIR, as follows:
Wastewater Treatment. Wastewater originating from the Project site is treated at the JWPCP
located in the City of Carson. The facility, which has a design capacity of 400 MGD, provides
both primary and secondary treatment of approximately 3Q 253.4 MGD of wastewater.3
DEIR page 5.9-19 is revised in the FEIR, as follows:
According to the Districts, the Project's projected increase in average daily wastewater
generation beyond existing conditions is estimated at 7,705 gpd.4 The Districts' 24-inch
diameter trunk sewer has a design capacity of 4.6 MGD and conveyed a peak flow of 0.6 MGD,
when last measured in 2011. The JWPCP is currently operating at approximately r[
65 nercenf capacity, based on a design capacity of 400 MGD and the current treatment of
approximately-38G!11GD 253.4 MGD. Therefore, approximately 147 MGD of available
capacity exists at the JWPCP. The increase in wastewater generated by the Project
(approximately 7,705 gpd) represents approximately 0.0004 percent of the remaining capacity.
Thus, the proposed development would not exceed the available capacity at the JWPCP.
Therefore, adequate capacity exists to serve the Project's projected demand and Project
implementation would not require increases to the Districts truck sewer or in the JWPCP's
design capacities. Project implementation would not require or result in the construction of new
wastewater facilities or expansion of existing facilities beyond the construction of the new sewer
laterals located onsite. A less than significant impact would occur in this regard.
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s,+ 1 31 J�v� catew2}nr�•�, .,�^a'Wwpsp'd9f�"its Aagwo 1 JWV 25, 21215 Written Correspondence:
Raza Adriana Customer Service County,March 10.2017,
4 County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County,Response to the NOP for The Lakes Specific Plan Project
and Topgolf Facility, October 3, 2016.
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DEIR page 5.9-25 is revised in the FEIR, as follows:
Written Correspondence: Pena, Samuel, Municipal Relationship Manager, Republic Services,
November 1, 2016.
Written Correspondence: RgZ@, A1-ir�na. Customer Service SMcialist. Countv Sanitation
DDj,Stricts of ins AnaQle,S founty. March 10, 2017_
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City Council Staff Report,
dated August 15, 2017, regarding
Amendment No. 3 to the Lease Agreement
319
EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: August 15,2017
AGENDA STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Unfinished Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action related to a status update on items in the due diligence period of
the ground lease agreement between CenterCal and the City with regard to the potential
development of a Top Golf facility on the City's golf course ("The Lakes"). Additionally, to
provide direction to staff with respect to potential amendments to the Lease, including but not
limited to golf`and youth groups' use of the facility and other use of the facility by the City, the
Chevron deed restriction, lighting at the golf course, and extension of the due diligence period.
(Fiscal Impact:None)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1. Receive and file update and provide direction regarding potential lease amendments; and/or,
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other possible action related to this item.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:None
FISCAL IMPACT:None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation:N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN: N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Mark Hensley, City Attorney
REVIEWED BY: Meredith Petit, Director of Recreation and Park
APPROVED BY: Greg Carpenter, City Managers
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the Council with an update regarding the satisfaction
of the due diligence conditions (conditions which must be satisfied before the Lease becomes
effective) and seek Council direction regarding some potential revisions to the Lease. This is not
a meeting that is appropriate for Council to express thoughts on whether the proposed project
should be approved or denied. Such a decision will be made by the Council at a publicly noticed
hearing which will likely take place in September.
The Council at a Special Meeting held on August 1,2017,directed staff to come forward with this
staff report.
As amended,the Due Diligence and Ground Lease Agreement between the City and ES CenterCal,
LLC sets forth thirteen conditions precedent that must be completed before the premises is turned
over to CenterCal and the basic term of the Lease begins. Below is a summary of each condition
and an update on its status:
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1. CenterCal files an application for all required project land use entitlements (for example,
zoning change and environmental review)and the Council approves or denies such in its sole
discretion.
Status: The applicant has filed the required application. The Planning Commission has held
a public meeting and has recommended that the Council approve the entitlements. The
Council will consider the entitlements at a public hearing in September.
2. CenterCal has prepared, and City has approved, final building plans for the golf course
improvements and the premises improvements as described in the Lease.
Status: Plans and specifications have been submitted by CenterCal and are in process of being
reviewed by the City's Department of Planning, Building & Safety. It is recommended that
the final golf course and clubhouse design be utilized to update/revise Exhibit D to the Lease
to more accurately reflect the final approved design of the project.
3. CenterCal to enter into construction contracts for construction of the golf course
improvements.
Status: CenterCal has stated it has bid the project and is ready to enter into construction
contracts if the project entitlements are approved by the City.
4. CenterCal to enter into a sublease of the premises with Topgolf El Segundo that requires
Topgolf to operate the premises for at least seven years.
Status: As of August 8, 2017, CenterCal reports that the sublease is drafted and is very close
to being finalized. CenterCal expects it will be executed during the week of August 7 or
August 14.
5. CenterCal to deliver written notice to the City that it desires to have the Lease become
effective (the "Due Diligence Acceptance Notice").
Status: This notice cannot be provided until and unless the City approves the related
entitlements and all other due diligence/conditions precedent are satisfied. If all those things
occur, staff expects the Due Diligence Acceptance Notice will be provided.
6. CenterCal to receive written confirmation from Chevron approving of the proposed premises
improvements and the proposed use of the premises as contemplated by the Lease. The
Chevron approval must be in recordable form and may not impose any obligations on the City
or on the property, but may place obligations on CenterCal and the premises during the term
of the Lease.
Status: CenterCal has stated that it has been in negotiations with Chevron and states that
Chevron has agreed in principle to the proposed premises improvements and the proposed use
of the premises as contemplated by the Lease. CenterCal states a written document in
recordable form has been prepared and is nearly complete. CenterCal does not believe that
Chevron will execute the document before the potential second read of the ordinance for the
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project entitlements. Accordingly, to ensure that the document is in a form acceptable to the
City,it is recommended that the Lease be amended to provide as an attachment the exact form
of the document to be executed. CenterCal believes Chevron will agree to execute the
document if the City approves the project entitlements.
7. City to determine, in its discretion, that the CenterCal Guarantor has sufficient financial
strength to guarantee the construction of the golf course improvements, that Topgolf
International, Inc. (TGI) has sufficient financial strength to guarantee construction of the
premises improvements, and TGI Subsidiary Guarantor has sufficient financial strength to
guarantee the operation of the premises during the operating period and to guarantee rent
payments as required by the Lease.
Status: Completed. An outside financial consultant worked with the City with this item and
it was completed numerous months ago.
8. CenterCal, TGI, and TGI Subsidiary Guarantor to execute their respective guarantees.
Status: Staff expects these guarantees will be timely executed and delivered if the project
entitlements are approved. The forms of the guarantees are attached to the Lease so there is
nothing for the parties to negotiate with respect to this item.
9. CenterCal and City to enter into an irrevocable license that grants CenterCal ingress and
egress to and from the existing parking lot on the premises and the right to use 70 parking
spaces on the lot and provides that up to 30 of the 70 spaces will be marked with signs to
indicate that are for the exclusive use of golf course patrons during the golf course's hours of
operation.
Status: CenterCal is drafting the license and stated it will have it to the City in the next few
days and staff expects to complete it the week of August 7, 2017. Expected to be finalized
and executed the week of August 14, 2017.
10. CenterCal and City to have entered into an access agreement granting CenterCal the right to
access the golf course to construct the golf course improvements.
Status: CenterCal is drafting the agreement and expects it will deliver to the City in the next
few days and staff expects to be complete the agreement the week of August 7, 2017.
Expected to be finalized and signed the week of August 14, 2017.
11. CenterCal to prepare, at its expense, the legal descriptions for the "Premises" (the Top Golf
facility) and the golf course.
Status: CenterCal states that it has completed the descriptions and has promised to deliver
them to staff.
12. CenterCal and City to have agreed upon the value of the subject property prior to the end of
the due diligence period.
Status: City is in the process of retaining an appraiser to provide the valuation.
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13. If Topgolf received all necessary permits and approvals to commence construction of the
Topgolf facility, CenterCal will deposit $400,000 into an escrow account and enter into an
escrow agreement with City for the purpose of funding a portion of the cost to purchase and
install lights on the golf course.
Status: This item will be completed if the project entitlements are approved. Staff
recommends that the Lease provide for CenterCal to install the lights if the due diligence
conditions are satisfied. It is recognized that the lighting improvements may cost more than
$400,000 staff is recommending that the City agree to be responsible for the additional
expense to the extent such is the result of the bidding for the improvements and/or there are
cost overruns due to unforeseen conditions on the property. If the Council is in agreement
with this change, the Lease will need to be amended to reflect such.
While some of the conditions and issues above were discussed at the Special Council Meeting,
there are additional issues that were discussed at that meeting that Council needs to provide
direction to staff for purposes of amending the Lease.
First,the Subcommittee is recommending that rather than have Top Golf operate the driving range
professionals and youth group activities on the facility, that the City will operate such programs.
Top Golf is offering use of its facilities for these uses on the following dates and times:
Monday-Thursday: 10 hitting bays 8am-4pm and 4 hitting bays 4-7pm
Friday: 6 hitting bays 8am-2pm and 3 hitting bays 2-6pm
Saturday/Sunday: 4 hitting bays 8am-12pm and 3 hitting bays 12-4pm
*Additional usage outside of the above limits and times can be reserved at a rate of 50%
hourly rate.
The City will employ or designate a staff member to act as a facilitator between the City and Top
Golf for purposes of managing the City's use of the Top Golf facility during these times.The City
and Top Golf would like to make these changes to the Lease, and additionally provide a provision
that would allow for the parties to meet and discuss from time to time how the programs are
operating and jointly determine if the Lease needs to be amended if it is decided that changing the
operation of these programs would be in both parties' best interests. Additionally,while the Lease
provided that two golf professionals would be paid by Top Golf during the construction period of
the facility, CenterCal and Top Golf are requesting elimination of this provision of the Lease as a
result of the changes in management of the golf programs and instruction by the City.
Another revision that will need to be made to the Lease is the expiration of the due diligence
period. The due diligence period currently expires on September 30, 2017. Should the Council
approve the land use entitlements,the entitlements will not take effect until after 30 days following
the potential second reading of the Ordinance approving such. The Mayor will not be present at
the second meeting in September and wants to be in attendance if there is a second read and vote
on the Ordinance.Accordingly,the potential second read of the Ordinance may not take place until
October 3. Staff is recommending that the expiration of the due diligence period be December 31,
2017, to ensure there is sufficient time for CenterCal to complete the due diligence conditions. If
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CenterCal completes the conditions before this expiration date then the project can move forward
sooner.
Finally,the City Attorney's Office has drafted language regarding the security concerns raised by
Council Member Brann. In short, two El Segundo officers will provide security on Friday and
Saturday evening when the Top Golf facility opens. The Police Chief will have the authority to
increase or decrease the number of officers or increase or decrease the days that security is
provided based upon the number of security related issues that arise at the facility. The City
Attorney's Office is providing this language to CenterCal for its review but it is understood by
staff that CenterCal has agreed to this change to the Lease.
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General Limiting Conditions 4
I. Introduction/Background 5
II. Summary of Findings 7
Concept 7
The Lakes Historical Performance 7
Golf Market Overview 8
Revenue Enhancement 9
Capital Improvement Requirements 9
Projected Direct Golf Course Performance 10
Projected TopGolf Performance 11
Fiscal Impact 12
Comparative Economic Summary 13
Other Issues 14
III. The Lakes at EI Segundo 17
Project Description 17
Operating History 19
Course Condition/Capital Cost 23
IV. TopGolf 27
TopGolf Project Concept 27
TopGolf at The Lakes 27
V. Golf Market Overview 32
Demographics 32
Golf Market Overview 34
VI. Revenue Enhancement/Cost Efficiencies 44
Revenue Enhancements 44
Vi I. Direct Economics 48
Golf Course Economics 48
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VIII: Fiscal impact 56
Revenue Sources 56
Existing Golf Course Scenario 56
TopGolf Scenario 57
Comparative Fiscal Impact 58
IX: Comparative Economics 59
Average Annual Impact 59
Present Value Comparison 59
X. Valuation of Project Components 62
Net Operating Income 62
Capitalization Rate 64
Asset Value 64
XI. Other Issues 66
Appendix A 69
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I. Introduction/Background
The Lakes at EI Segundo golf facility is comprised of a 9-hole, par-29, executive length golf course,two-level
practice range with 58 tee stations, 4,000-square foot clubhouse, and other support facilities developed on a
30-acre parcel. The golf complex is owned by the City of EI Segundo and operated under the oversight of
the City(the golf course is managed and maintained by Lane-Donovan, a golf course professional
management firm, under a fee-for-service management agreement). The Lakes at EI Segundo operates as
an enterprise fund within the City, with the objective of operating as a self-sustaining economic entity without
General Fund assistance.
The City has been approached by ES CenterCal, LLC(CenterCal), a local developer,to develop a TopGolf
facility on the existing practice range site. The TopGolf concept combines a technology-driven golf driving
range with an entertainment complex featuring extensive food and beverage facilities. The concept is
designed to serve a much broader market than traditional golfers working on their game, and the facility is
often used as an event venue. There are about 13 existing TopGolf facilities already operating across the
country, and another 10 under construction or in advanced planning. Typically, a TopGolf facility is a 3-level
structure with about 35,000 square feet of indoor space, and includes about 100 tee stations.
CenterCal would develop the facility under a ground lease agreement with the City of EI Segundo. TopGolf
would operate the facility under a sublease agreement with CenterCal. The proposed project would require
zoning modifications, reconfiguration of the golf course, replacement of the existing clubhouse, and a parking
lot sharing agreement.
The City is interested in a comparative economic analysis of the proposed complex(modified golf course and
clubhouse, and TopGolf facility)and the existing golf course. Such a comparative evaluation is dependent on
numerous factors and considerations including: the comparative direct economics of both scenarios from
the perspective of the City; short-and long-term capital improvement needs at the existing facility; indirect
revenues/benefits related to each scenario; construction impacts on existing facilities; risks related to the
income stream; parking impacts/requirements; and other such issues.
Work tasks performed for this assignment included the following:
► Inspection of the existing golf course and support facilities
► A series of interviews with individuals employed at The Lakes in various capacities
► Review of historical operating performance of the existing facility
► Assessment of the TopGolf concept proposed for the site, including interviews of general managers at
several comparable TopGolf facilities
► Analysis of the local and regional golf market
► Evaluation of current golf facility conditions and long-term capital improvement requirements
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► Projections of performance relating to retaining the existing facility as-is and the TopGolf development
scenario
► Comparative analysis of the direct economics of the existing facility and the TopGolf project
► Assessment of the fiscal benefits associated with each project scenario, along with potential indirect
impacts
It should be noted that an initial proposal was submitted by CenterCal/TopGolf,which was followed by a
revised proposal submitted in August 2014. In the analysis,the economics of the existing golf complex are
compared with both the initial and revised proposals.
Following this Introduction, a summary of key findings is presented in Section Il, with documentation and
analysis contained in subsequent sections of the report.
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II. Summary of Findings
A summary of principal findings and conclusions is presented in this section,with documentation and
analysis contained in the subsequent sections of the report.
Concept
► The analysis focuses on comparing the economics related to the existing 9-hole, executive length golf
course operation with that of a TopGolf facility combined with a reconfigured standalone golf course/
clubhouse. The economics are viewed from the perspective of the City. The economics of the existing
complex are compared with both the initial CenterCaVTopGolf proposal and its August 2014 revised
proposal.
► The existing golf course operation is evaluated assuming modest revenue enhancement and cost
efficiencies. The analysis also assumes that capital reinvestment in the facility is performed on an as-
needed basis.
► Under the CenterCal/TopGolf proposal, a state-of-the-art TopGolf facility would be developed on the
existing driving range/clubhouse site, with a reconfigured 9-hole golf course which will remain at
approximately the same length as the existing course. This analysis also assumes that modest golf
course revenue enhancement and cost efficiency measures are implemented.
► The TopGolf concept effectively integrates a food &beverage-oriented entertainment complex with a
practice range, providing patrons with a wide variety of entertainment games, including many using the
state-of-the-art practice range.
► CenterCal/TopGolf would lease their site from the City, and be responsible for all facility development
costs, including construction of a new small pro shop/snack bar, and the cost of reconfiguring the 9-
hole golf course. Total development costs are estimated at$25 million for the TopGolf facility, plus
about$2.5 million for the new clubhouse and reconfigured golf course. In its revised proposal,
TopGolf also includes a contribution of$250,000 toward the cost of night lighting the golf course.
The Lakes Historical Performance
► Mirroring national and regional trends, market support for The Lakes has been impacted by a number
of external factors including the overall decline in the demand for golf, unprecedented expansion in the
supply of golf courses, and more recently the severe economic downturn which commenced in
2007/2008. Golf rounds on the 9-hole course have declined steadily from over 60,000 in 2000 to a
current level of 43,200. Similarly, range revenue has declined from over$900,000 annually to
$720,000 over this same period.
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► Gross revenue for 2014 is reported as follows:
The Lakes 2014 Gross Revenue
Annual Amount
Greens Fees $689,200
Practice Range Fees 721,100
Pro Shop Sales 164,300
Food&Beverage 287,100
Alcohol--City Share 7,200
Lessons/Camps 176,700
Miscellaneous 1.400
Total $2,047,100
► Net operating income from the golf course, before Citywide administrative charges, the City insurance
allocation, debt service, capital improvement reserves, and capital charges, has been relatively stable
over the last five years, ranging from about$350,000 to$450,000 per year, although 2014 net income
declined about 20 percent from the 2013 results. This most recent decline is attributed to a drop-off in
play, coupled with a sharp increase in the cost of irrigation water.
► The golf course is now over 20 years old. Other than driving range safety improvements(perimeter
poles and netting), there has not been any major capital reinvestment in the course or support
facilities.
Golf Market Overview
► The national and regional golf markets performed exceptionally well in the late 1980s and early 1990s,
which resulted in the unprecedented expansion of the golf course inventory in the late 1990s and early
2000-period. As a result of this oversupply condition, combined with declining demand which
commenced in the early 2000-period and more recently the severe economic downturn,the golf
industry has contracted markedly,with individual golf courses at all levels adversely impacted.
► The Lakes more localized golf market has not fared any better than most, despite minimal increases in
the supply of courses, and the strong demographics of the local market area residents. The last two
courses added to the inventory include The Lakes in 1993 and the Manhattan-Marriott golf course(9-
hole par-3), added in 1995.
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► Despite the golf market decline,the local market for less-than-regulation length golf courses remains
roughly in balance in terms of demand and supply, while the area is well under-supplied with respect to
regulation length golf courses.
► The outlook for golf over the mid-to long-term is highly uncertain. Most golf analysts are projecting
0.5 to 1.0 percent average annual growth, primarily attributable to the aging baby boom generation, as
golf participation and frequency of play increase with age. However,the impact of aging baby
boomers has not yet been apparent, and there remains significant concern about the diminishing rate
of new entrants to the game.
Revenue Enhancement
► Without strategic capital improvements and intensified programming, operating performance at The
Lakes at EI Segundo is likely to remain at its current level,with negligible or no growth, over the
foreseeable term, even with an improving economy.
► With regard to the existing golf course, there appear to be several potential improvements where the
cost-benefit is positive:
- Night lighting the golf course would increase play(note that the course was designed for lighting,
with electrical conduit and junction boxes in place).
- Heating the lower level of the driving range tee stations would increase range utilization.
- Expanding junior golf camps to selected non-summer periods.
► With regard to the reconfigured golf course(TopGolf scenario), night lighting of the golf course also
appears justified. It is likely that the junior programs would be scaled back somewhat with a
reconfigured golf course.
► The existing golf course is operated very efficiently, and there does not appear to be any potential
significant cost reduction measures that could be undertaken without affecting revenue.
► Scaling down the restaurant operation to more of a snack bar would likely result in some cost
reduction.
Capital Improvement Requirements
► The golf course is in relatively good condition at this time, but given its age there will be required
improvements over the next 25 years. Under the TopGolf scenario, some of the required golf course
improvements will be completed as part of the TopGolf construction involving the reconfiguration of the
golf course.
► The estimated capital costs required over the next 25 years, expressed in constant 2015 dollars, is
indicated as follows:
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Course Proposal Proposal
Golf Course Lighting $450 $450 $200
Golf Course Improvements 1,475 765 765
Driving Range 210 - ---
Clubhouse/Parking a44 —
Total $2,475 $1,215 $965
Projected Direct Golf Course Performance
► The stable year economics of the golf course under two basic scenarios has been analyzed:
- Existing golf course, clubhouse and driving range
- Reconfigured golf course as a standalone facility
► Under each scenario, City administrative expenses have been estimated at their historical "average"
cost, and depreciation and other non-cash items have been excluded.
► The direct golf course economics of each scenario is projected as follows:
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Actual 2014 Existing Course" Reconfigured
Standalone Course
Gross Revenue $2,047.1 $2,227.5 $1,100.0
Less: Cost of Sales 261.2 254.8 11 g•8
Gross Profit $1,785.9 $1,972.7 $981.2
Less: Operating Expenses 1 430.8 1,496.0 1.087.5
Net Operating Incomez $355.1 $476.7 ($106.3)
11 Projections reflect implementation of revenue enhancement measures.
v Before City administrative expenses, insurance allocation,debt service and capital charges,and capital
improvement reserves.
► The economics of a standalone practice range also have been projected:
Projected Direct Driving Range Economics
(thousands of •nstant 2015 dollars)
Gross Revenue $839.0
Less: Operating Expenses" $445.0
Capital Improvement Reserve au
I Net Operating Income $364.0
1/ Expenses include a provision for insurance and administrative
expenses currently provided through Citywide overhead.
Projected TopGolf Performance
► The initial CenterCallTopGolf proposal offered the City a triple-net ground lease with a fixed$425,000
annual amount, increasing by 10 percent every 5 years.
► In August 2014, CenterCal TopGolf revised its proposal, offering the City a triple-net ground lease with
a fixed$525,000 annual amount, increasing by 2 percent per year over the initial five years, and then
by a cumulative 10 percent every five years thereafter. TopGolf is obligated to pay CenterCal$710,000
annually, of which the City receives$525,000, after amortization of CenterCal's$2.5 million front-end
capital investment.
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► The annual ground rent($710,000)represents approximately 3.5-4.0 percent of TopGolf's projected
annual gross revenue, which is consistent with the percentage ground rents observed for food and
beverage and entertainment facilities in California coastal locations,which center around 3.5 percent of
gross revenue.
Fiscal Impact
► Both the existing golf course and TopGolf scenarios will generate ongoing fiscal revenues which
accrue to the City of EI Segundo. The principal sources of revenue include the City's share of sales
tax, possessory interest tax, utility users tax, and business license fees.
► The annual fiscal revenue of each scenario at stabilization is summarized below:
dollars)Annual Fiscal Revenue/Cost
(constant 2015
Component .. Concept
Course Initial Proposal Revised Proposal
Fiscal Revenue
Sales Tax $5,600 $110,590 $110,590
Utility Users Tax --- 20,940 20,940
Possessory Interest Tax ... 20,200 20,200
Business License Fees 11,915 56,19911
Total $5,600 $163,645 $207,929
Less: Fiscal Service Costs
Net Fiscal Benefit $5,600 $163,645 $207,929
I/ Reflects TopGolf's waiver of sales tax credit against business license fee.
► Neither scenario is deemed to have a significant impact on service costs.
► In addition to ongoing fiscal revenues,the TopGolf project will generate several one-time fees related to
planning, building permits, legal review reimbursement, and other miscellaneous fees. While these
revenues may be substantial, they are expected to be fully offset by one-time service costs, and thus
no net one-time fiscal impact is likely.
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Comparative Economic Summary
► The annual stable year economics of each scenario is comprised of direct annual golf course income
(net of City administrative and other overhead charges), annual lease payments from TopGolf,fiscal
revenues, and the annualized cost of capital improvement requirements. The annual cost of capital
improvements is based on the annual amount necessary to amortize the discounted present value of
the capital improvements over a 25-year term at a 6 percent cost of capital.
► The comparative annual economics of the two basic scenarios is summarized as follows:
dollars)Table 11-1: Stable Year Average Net Benefits
(thousands of constant 2015
TopGolf .
RevisedExisting Initial
ProposalCourse . ..
Annual Benefits
Golf Complex Direct Net Contribution $476.7 ($106.3) ($106.3)
TopGolf Lease Revenue --- 425.0 525.0
Fiscal Revenue 5& 163.6 207,9
Total Benefits $482.3 $482.3 $626.6
Annual Costs
Citywide Administrative/Overhead/Insurance $160.0 $150.0 $150.0
Construction Impact* 21.1 21.1
Capital Cost* 159.5 105.7 63.0
Fiscal Service Costs _
Total Costs $319.5 $276.8 $234.1
Net Annual Cost-Benefit $162.8 $205.5 $392.5
* Represents annual amount necessary to amortize the discounted present value of the
capital improvements.
► While the average annual net benefit to the City provides one measure of the comparative economics
of the two scenarios,the most accurate measurement is the net present value of the 25-year stream of
revenues and costs accruing to the City. Such an analysis takes into account the timing of the
revenues and costs associated with each scenario. Within a 2 percent inflation environment,an 8.0
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percent present value discount rate is considered reasonable and appropriate in measuring the
present value of the cash flow stream.
► The net present value of each scenario is compared as follows:
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TopGolf - .
ProposalExisting Initial__7Revised
Course �posal
Benefits
Golf Complex Net Contribution $6,041.7 ($1,347.3) ($1,347.3)
TopGolf Lease Revenue 5,163.4 6,388.8
Fiscal Revenue ZiQ 2.074.0 2.634.9
Total Benefits $6,112.7 $5,890.1 $7,676.4
Costs
Citywide Administrative/Overhead $2,027.8 $1,901.1 $1,901.1 1
Construction Impact 250.0 250.0
Capital Cost 1,445.2 816.7 585.3
Fiscal Service Costs = _,
Total Costs $3,473.0 $2,967.8 $2,736.4
Net Cost-Benefit $2,639.7 $2,922.3 $4,940.1
* Present value of 25-year stream.
Otherlssues
► There are a series of other issues which may be considered, but have not been quantified, in the
comparative analysis between the existing golf course and TopGolf scenarios.
- Risk of Default: There is always a risk of default on the ground lease payments, particularly for a
concept which does not have a long track record. However,the likelihood of a default on the
ground lease is substantially mitigated by the non-subordination of the ground lease, and with a
pro forma ground lease coverage ratio(annual net operating income to ground lease payment)of
nearly 10:1.
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- Golf Course Design: While there are concept renderings which illustrate that the golf course can
be reconfigured in such a way to preserve, or even extend,the length of the golf course, there
clearly are some safety issues with regard to the design. A qualified golf course architect will be
needed to ensure that the reconfigured golf course length and par rating can be safely maintained.
- Economic Impact: The TopGolf scenario will produce over 400 jobs(250-300 full time
equivalents)and employee payroll of over$8 million annually. The gross multiplier effect(rounds of
respending the initial expenditures)will produce nearly$40 million in regional gross product, 600
jobs, and over$15 million in annual payroll based on a gross multiplier of 2.0. Residents and
businesses in the City of EI Segundo will capture a relatively small percentage of this overall
economic impact.
- Marketing Benefits: TopGolf is budgeting about$400,000 per year in sales and marketing
expenses to promote their facility. This large marketing budget will not only benefit the TopGolf
facility, but should heighten awareness of The Lakes at EI Segundo golf course. Moreover,this
TopGolf promotion would be expected to elevate the City's image and identity.
- Instruction Revenue: This analysis assumes that any fees from independent contractors for use
of the-TopGolf practice range would accrue to TopGolf. TopGolf has indicated their intention to
split such fees with the City, which could generate an additional$30,000-$35,000 annually in City
revenue.
- Transient Occupancy Tax: In most TopGolf facilities, corporate special events account for a
substantial portion of overall business activity and, in those locations which have a heavy
concentration of regional and national corporate headquarters, some corporate attendees from
out of the area utilize local lodging establishments. Conservative numbers suggest that this
activity may produce on the order of$15,000 annually in transient occupancy tax, much of which
would accrue to the City of EI Segundo.
- TopGolf Reversionary Value: At the conclusion of the lease period(including lease extensions),
both the land and the improvements related to TopGolf will revert to the City. Even though this
may be 50 years in the future,the present value of these improvements may still be substantial.
- CIP Reserve: In its pro forma projections,TopGolf has a capital improvement replacement
reserve of about$400,000, or approximately 2 percent of gross revenue. While this appears to be
an appropriate reserve level, mandating that this amount is reserved annually would help preserve
the quality of the asset at the conclusion of the lease period.
- Upside Participation: At one of their older facilities(Wood Dale, Illinois TopGolf),the lease
structure has evolved into a combination of a fixed annual amount, plus a percentage of food and
beverage revenue. It may be appropriate for the City of EI Segundo to negotiate some upside
participation if revenues exceed certain annual thresholds.
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- Guaranteed Fiscal Revenue: Based on TopGolf pro forma projections,fiscal revenue accruing
to the City is projected at nearly$210,000 per year($165,000 under initial proposal). As this fiscal
revenue is directly correlated with TopGolf's performance, it may be appropriate to establish a
guaranteed total fiscal revenue amount, with TopGolf funding any shortfall between the budgeted
and actual fiscal revenue generated.
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III. The Lakes at EI Segundo
The following section presents a description of the Lakes at EI Segundo, a review of the golf facility's
operating history, and an evaluation of mid-and long-term capital improvement needs.
Project Description
The Lakes at EI Segundo is a 9-hole, executive length municipal golf course owned by the City of EI
Segundo and managed by Lane/Donovan Partners, a professional golf course management company.
Opened in 1994,The Lakes complex consists of the nine-hole golf course, a golf practice range, a 4,000-
square-foot clubhouse, and other support facilities. The overall site measures approximately 30 acres,
including a 4.0-acre right-of-way parcel leased from Southern California Edison. The course is located on
the east side of Sepulveda Boulevard (State Highway 1), between EI Segundo Boulevard and Rosecrans
Avenue, in the City of EI Segundo. An aerial view of the golf course is shown in Figure III-1.
With approximately$2 million in annual gross revenue,The Lakes at EI Segundo is among the most
successful 9-hole short course facilities in the country. It is often used as a model for small golf facilities
developed on limited size sites.
The golf course is a par-29, 1,340-yard layout designed by Martin Hawtree/Fred Hawtree. The course offers
seven par-3 and two par-4 holes. There are several lakes on the golf course,which come into play on a a
number of holes, along with approximately 26 sand bunkers. The course is recognized for the excellent
condition of its greens.
The golf practice range is a lighted two-level facility with 58 tee stations. The range depth is approximately
250 yards, substantially shorter than the 280-300 yard desired depth, requiring the use of limited flight golf
balls. There is 80-120 foot high fencing on the sides and back of the range. The landing area is natural turf.
The 4,000-square-foot clubhouse houses the pro shop, modest size bar/grill, a small meeting room, men's
and women's restrooms, and circulation area.
The maintenance facility is located on the north side of the golf course(adjacent to the#4 hole).
The source of golf course irrigation water is reclaimed water delivered under pressure from the West Basin
Water District Reclamation Plant located immediately south of the golf course. Annual consumption
averages about 100 acre feet per year. The cost of the water currently is about$1,268 per acre foot($2.12
usage charge per hundred cubic feet plus a$.79 recycle water surcharge). In FY2013/2014, annual water
costs at The Lakes totaled just over$150,000.
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Operating History
Annual historical play(starts)on the golf course are summarized as follows:
RoundsYear
2010 56,901
2011 52,850
f2012 49,464
2013 49,172
2014 43,129
Annual rounds by type for 2014 are approximately as follows:
Category - Total
Regular 2,964 23,588 26,552
Senior 908 6,521 7,429
Monthly Passes 284 411 695
Punch Cards' 600 4,285 4,885
Junior 83 1,246 1,329
Replay/Lessons/Other' 2$4 I 1.959 2.239
Total 5,119 38,010 43,129
" Resident/Non-Resident distribution based on ratio of regular and senior play.
As indicated, resident rounds account for approximately 12 percent and non-resident rounds about 88
percent of total play at The Lakes.
Current greens fees are as follows:
Category Weekday Weekend Regular $10.00 $12.00
Non-Resident Regular 15.00 18.00
Resident Senior 8.00 ---
Non-Resident Senior 12.00 ---
Resident Junior 8.00 12.00
Non-Resident Junior 11,00 15.00
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Current staffing at the golf complex is distributed by department as follows:
TotalDepartment Part Time
Course Maintenance 4 1 5
Golf Operations 4 1 5
Range 1 1
Food&Beverage 6 3 9
General&Admin i 1 2
Total 16 5 22
In addition to the golf course employees,there are 10 independent contractors(teaching professionals) who
work at the range providing instruction.
Annual gross revenue for fiscal years 2009-2014(fiscal year ending September 30), by department is shown
in Table III-1. Note that the food and beverage gross revenue excludes alcoholic beverages,which average
just under$80,000 per year. Rather, the City's 10 percent share of gross revenue(lease income)is shown in
the table. Lessons revenue is comprised of rent from the independent teaching professional contractors
(9-10 contractors at$600 per month per contractor), plus revenue from the junior golfer summer camp
program. Also note that a greens fees increase went into effect in May 2013.
Table 111-1: The Lakes Annual Gross Revenue .000
009 2010 2011 1 2012 2013
Greens Fees $676.2 $639.2 $657.0 $662.8 $711.8 $689.2
Range Revenue 744.0 698.7 696.0 675.0 752.1 721.1
Pro Shop Merchandise 306.3 255.4 252.2 172.9 167.4 164.3
Food&Beverage 324.6 285.0 263.9 275.3 298.9 287.1
Alcohol-Net Lease 8.8 7.3 8.4 7.7 7.7 7.2
Lessons 59.2 60.4 67.1 124.8 171.4 176.7
Miscellaneous 4.4 15.7 9.9 29.3 7.4 1,4
Total $2,123.6 $1,961.6 $1,954.5 $1,947.8 $2,116.6 $2,047.1
Annual operating expenses for The Lakes for fiscal year 2014, by department, are shown in Table III-2. The
expenses have been reclassified to conform to a more standardized accounting format for golf course
properties.
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DepartmentTable 111-2: The Lakes Operating Expenses By Department--2014 ($000)
Course Maintenance
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Payroll&Benefits $220.5
Services&Supplies 112.6
Irrigation Water(80%of total) 121.0
Equipment Replacement Charge 8.Z
Subtotal $462.8
Golf Operations
Payroll&Benefits(Pro Shop) $44.1
Range Expenses/Utilities 147.6
Services&Supplies(Golf) lu
Subtotal $202.5 l
Lessons $81.2
Food&Beverage
Payroll&Benefits $158.5
Services&Supplies 402
Subtotal $199.2
Clubhouse Undistributed $74.2
General&Administrative
Payroll&Benefits $143.1
Marketing&Promotion 17.5
Credit Card 35.8
Services&Supplies 76.7
Management Fee 96.0
SCE Right-of-Way Lease 4J_a
Subtotal $410.9
Total--Golf Course Level $1,430.8
Plus: City Administration $130.2
Insurance&Bonds 119.6
Adjusted Total $1,680.6
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As noted, at the golf course level, operating expenses for 2014 total$1.43 million. Adding the City
administrative expense and the allocation for insurance and bonds yields total operating expenses of$1.68
million for the year.
Golf course operating income is summarized for the past 6-year period in Table III-3. As shown, Net
operating income is first shown at the golf course level, before City administrative and insurance charges.
Then, City administrative expenses and the allocation for insurance and bonds are deducted from the course
level,yielding adjusted net operating income. Note that non-cash depreciation expenses have been omitted
from the analysis. As indicated, net operating income at the course level declined from just over$460,000 in
IY 2013 to about$355,000 in FY2014, reflecting the decline in rounds played and a slight increase in
operating expenses. After Citywide deductions, net operating income declined sharply in FY2014, mostly
due to the significant burden of insurance and bonds costs, as well as a significant increase in the cost of
irrigation water.
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00• 2010 2012 2013 2014
Gross Revenue $2,123.6 $1,961.6 $1,954.5 $1,947.8 $2,116.6 $2,047.1
Less: Cost of Sales
Food&Beverage $130.0 $127.0 $127.2 $131.4 $131.2 $134.7
fMerchandise 179,2 150.6 1OL9 9Z'Q 138.1 126.5
Total $309.2 $277.6 $269.1 $228.4 $269.3 $261.2
Gross Profit $1,814.4 $1,684.0 $1,685.4 $1,719.4 $1,847.3 $1,785.9
1 Less: Operating Expenses 1,340.9 1,332.2 1.398.6 1351.5 1.389.4 1.430.6
Net Operating Income $473.5 $351.8 $286.8 $367.9 $457.9 $355.,3
Less: City Administrative $130.2 $130.2 $130.2 $130.2 $130.2 $130.2
Insurance&Bonds fflA BU 1$.5 1a.4 23A 119.6
Adjusted Net Income` $282.9 $161.1 $138.1 $219.7 $304.6 $105.5
" Before depreciation and interest payments on General Fund debt.
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Course Condition/Capital Cost
The Lakes at EI Segundo is nearly 25 years old such that there are a number of capital improvements which
the existing golf complex will need to address, particularly in the mid-to long-term. The reconfigured golf
course under the TopGolf proposal also will require capital improvements, although the scale of these
improvements will be reduced compared to the existing complex for two reasons. First, under the TopGolf
scenario, the driving range will be the responsibility of TopGolf, and second, a substantial portion of the golf
course will be renovated as part of the reconfiguration of the golf course--that is, with at least 4 holes
affected, greens,tees, bunkers, irrigation components will be reconstructed as part of the estimated$2.5
million CenterCal expenditure.
Existing Golf Course and Range
Based on discussions with representatives of Lane-Donovan (golf course management)and the golf course
superintendent, along with visual inspection and analysis of the golf course infrastructure, capital
improvement replacement for the existing golf course and driving range are shown in Table III-4. The costs
are expressed in constant 2015 dollars, and generally reflect prevailing wage rates. For most of the
components,the timing of the cost is based on current condition and typical useful life experience.
Nonetheless,the timing is highly variable, and there is often a tradeoff between deferring capital costs and
maintenance intensity. As well, depending on the availability of capital, some improvements may be
deferred. The estimated capital cost and timing assumes that capital is available as needed. Also, it should
be noted that the cost of replacing maintenance equipment is included as an annual equipment replacement
reserve in the pro forma operating statements.
Greens--For the most part the greens are in very good condition, although some authoritative sources such
as the USGA call for replacement of greens every 25 years. Actual experience suggests that, with proper
maintenance,the greens may last much longer, and may never need to be rebuilt. Nonetheless, this
analysis includes an allowance of$300,000 for greens replacement in year 20 is included, equal to about
$30,000 per green for 10 greens.
Bunkers--There are 26 bunkers on the existing golf course, all of which are in generally poor condition. The
analysis assumes that the bunkers are the highest priority, with the reconstruction of all bunkers in year 1. A
cost allowance of$200,000, equal to approximately$7,500 per bunker, is included in the analysis.
Tees--The golf course tees are in fair condition, and will need to be replaced over the mid-term. While it may
be sufficient to complete 2-3 tees every couple of years, the analysis assumes that all of the tees are rebuilt
in year 5. The cost of leveling (and rebuilding where necessary)is indicated at$100,000, equal to about
$10,000 per hole.
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TableRequirements
Existing Course .. Course
Year Amountl� Year .
Golf Course
Greens 20 $300,000 20 $150,000
Bunkers 10 200,000 1 100,000
Tees 5 100,000 1 50,000
Irrigation System 15 550,000 15 275,000
Lighting 1 450,000 1 200,0002/
Other 15 150,000 15 100,000
Soft Costs(®10°x) 175,000 --- 90,000
Subtotal $1,925,000 $965,000
Driving Range
Netting 15 160,000 --- ---
Heating/Other 1 50,000 ---
Subtotal $210,000
Clubhouse/Parking
Clubhouse 5 $240,000
Parking 10 100,000 --- ---
1340,000
Total $2,475,000 $965,0002/
I/ Values expressed in constant 2015 dollars,
2/ Under the initial proposal, lighting is indicated at$450,000,yielding a total cost of$1,215,000.
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Irrigation System--The irrigation system is nearly 25 years old, about the expected life of the system. The
system currently is in satisfactory condition, but eventually will need replacement. Based on approximately
22 irrigated acres and a cost factor of$25,000 per acre,the cost of replacing the irrigation system is
indicated at$550,000. The project is scheduled in year 15 of the analysis.
Course Lighting--The analysis of the existing golf course assumes that the course is night lighted. Given
that much of the installation work was completed when the golf course was originally built,the cost of
lighting the existing golf course, including additional required installation costs, is indicated at$450,000. The
analysis assumes the lighting project is undertaken in year 1.
Range Netting--Most of the driving range netting was replaced recently, along with poles. The lifetime of
netting is about 15 years. As such, an allowance for replacing the netting at a cost of$160,000 is included
in year 15 of the analysis.
Other Capital Costs--In addition to the major components identified above, there will be periodic other
capital cost requirements relating to such items as lake linings, major tree trimming, course safety netting,
perimeter fencing, signage, and other miscellaneous items. An allowance of$150,000 in year 15 is included.
Clubhouse Renovation/Parking--Capital costs for the clubhouse are based on the premise that the
existing structure will be preserved, with substantial cosmetic improvements. An allowance of$60 per
square foot($240,000) is included in year 5 of the analysis for these improvements. Parking lot
refurbishment is estimated at$100,000 in year 10.
Soft Costs--An allowance of soft costs at 10 percent of hard costs shown above is included.
Reconfigured Golf Course
The Center CaVTopGolf proposal stipulates that the developer will reconfigure the golf course, replace
parking, replace the clubhouse and complete any other capital improvements to provide a standalone golf
complex. CenterCal has budgeted $2.5 million for these items, which appears to of appropriate magnitude.
In addition, under their revised proposal,TopGolf has committed to contributing$250,000 towards night
lighting the golf course.
Until the final golf course reconfiguration is designed, exactly how much of the golf course will be replaced
can only be estimated. At this time, it appears that perhaps 50 percent of the golf course will be affected,
and 50 percent not impacted. For planning purposes, it is assumed that the undisturbed portion of the golf
course will generally require capital improvements at a proportionate cost and time to that estimated for the
existing course(that is, 50 percent).
To preserve the quality and consistency of the golf course experience, it may be necessary to complete
improvements for some items such as bunkers and tees at the same time as the improvements related to
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reconfiguring the golf course are completed. Thus,the timing of those components is accelerated to year 1
of the analysis.
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IV. TopGolf
The following section describes the proposed TopGolf project, and presents estimates of operating
performance.
TopGolf Project Concept
The TopGolf concept integrates a golf practice complex with an entertainment facility, offering a unique
experience in the golf industry. The TopGolf concept can best be described as a large upscale"sports bar"
featuring a broad range of amenities and games, including a series of technology-driven golf games utilizing
the driving range. Utilizing golf balls embedded with a microchip and targets in the landing area with
sensors, players score points by hitting balls into the targets. The more accurate the shot and farther the
distance,the more points earned. The golf games are designed to appeal to a broad range of golfers, from
those with no experience to golf professionals.
The proposed TopGolf EI Segundo facility would consist of a 65,000 square foot enclosed structure(35,000
square feet of climate-controlled space) , along with a three level driving range offering 102 hitting stations.
Each station would accommodate up to 6 golfers, and also include a seating area for food and beverages.
Each station would have a high tech electronic display for recording scores much like a bowling alley.
Stations would be rented on a pay and play basis, with pricing ranging from$20-$25 for non-peak times to
$40-$45 for peak times. In addition, individual games are priced at an average of about$5 each.
Memberships also are offered,with a single(executive) membership priced at$125 per month and a family
(two adults, two children) membership in the range of$200 per month. Both memberships require a$100
one-time initiation fee.
The sports bar component of TopGolf features two principal bar/grill areas, about 200 television monitors,
and numerous competitive table(e.g. billiards, foosball, shuffle board) and virtual games. The sports bar
concept has some similarities to a Dave and Buster's establishment where bar/grill and entertainment
activities are combined. While clearly catering to a young demographic segment,TopGolf facilities have also
demonstrated substantial support derives from the family market.
TopGolf also is designed to accommodate events including corporate outings, social gatherings and kid's
parties.
While TopGolf is characterized as a food and beverage oriented entertainment enterprise,the facility also
caters to a component of the traditional golfer segment. Most avid golfers elect to purchase a membership
rather than use the facility on an hourly basis.
TopGolf at The Lakes
A conceptual plan for the proposed TopGolf facility at The Lakes is presented in Figure IV-1. The plan would
involve the following components:
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► A new TopGolf facility, including the structure and practice range,would be developed utilizing the
existing driving range, practice green area, clubhouse site, and a portion of the parking lot. In total,the
building envelope for the TopGolf complex is approximately 12 acres.
► Replacement of existing and additional parking would be developed on the western portion of the site,
along Sepulveda Boulevard, impacting existing hole#1.
► A new practice putting green,with a minimum of 4,500 square feet, and practice bunkers would be
constructed.
► A new,smaller 2,500-square-foot clubhouse(small pro shop and snack bar)would be developed,
along with an outdoor patio area.
► A new on-course restroom would be constructed.
► The golf course would be reconfigured, with four holes being affected to the extent that tees and/or
greens would be constructed. The course length would be at least as long as the existing 1,340-yard
layout, with the objective of lengthening the course to 1,500 yards, subject to the design feasibility.
The course would remain a par-29 layout, again subject to design feasibility.
The initial terms of the proposed ground lease agreement between CenterCal/TopGolf and the City of EI
Segundo called for annual lease payments of$425,000 per year, with escalations of 10 percent every five
years over the lease term.
In August 2014, CenterCal/TopGolf revised their proposal. The basic terms of the revised proposed ground
lease agreement between CenterCal/TopGolf and the City of EI Segundo are summarized as follows:
Lease Term: 20 years
Options to Extend: six 5-year options
Ground Rent
Construction Period (10 months) $18,000 per month
Operating Period
Year 1 $525,000
Year 2 535,500
Year 3 546,210
Year 4 537,135
Year 5 568,280
Rent Escalation 10%every 5 years, beginning year 11
In both the original and revised proposals,the agreement stipulates that CenterCal/TopGolf will fund all of the
costs to develop the TopGolf facility, and all related costs including the replacement parking, reconfiguration
of the golf course, new clubhouse and other support facilities. As well,the proposed ground lease is a triple-
net agreement such that TopGolf is responsible for all operating expenses related to the TopGolf facility. The
City of EI Segundo would be responsible for maintenance, operation and management of the golf course and
clubhouse only.
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The revised proposal also included a commitment of$250,000 towards the installation of lights on the
reconfigured golf course, and offered to waive the business license fee sales tax credit.
The turnkey development cost of the TopGolf facility is estimated, based primarily on the experience of the
Roseville, California project, at approximately$25 million. In addition, the CenterCal/TopGolf proposal calls
for the cost of the reconfiguration of the golf course to be funded by CenterCal/TopGolf. The costs related to
the reconfiguration of the golf course are estimated by CenterCal at approximately$2.5 million.
TopGolf has provided stable year revenue projections for the TopGolf EI Segundo project. The annual gross
revenue for the first operating year is projected, by major component, as follows:
TopGolfProjectionRevenue .. 000
TopGolf $8,128.4
F&B(incl.events) 10,561.7
Net Event 2,009.5
Retail&Other 197.0
Total Revenues $20,896.6
As part of this assignment, the managers of several contemporary TopGolf facilities considered directly
comparable to that proposed for EI Segundo were contacted. Specifically,the managers of the Tampa
TopGolf, Colony TopGolf(Dallas)and Gilbert TopGolf(Phoenix)were interviewed regarding their performance
and experience at their facility. The results of these interviews is highlighted as follows:
► Each facility features 102 driving range"bays"with a gross structure size of 65,000 square feet, of
which about 35,000-40,000 square feet is climate controlled, essentially identical to the facility
proposed for EI Segundo.
► The revenue volume and distribution by major component at each of these TopGolf facilities was
entirely consistent with the EI Segundo projections provided by TopGolf. In particular,taxable food and
beverage and retail sales achieved at these comparable facilities support the EI Segundo projections.
► Event sales and related activity represent an estimated 20-25 percent of total gross revenue volume.
These events range widely from birthday parties for children to corporate team building functions, On
average, between 25 and 50 percent of the events are corporate related.
► There is monthly variation in the business activity,which is influenced primarily by climate.
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► TopGolf offers a range of membership types priced from$80 to$250 per month which allow use of
the range at designated times. First year membership sales appear to be at about the 200 member
level at facilities surveyed, although some facilities have twice that number of members.
► Avid golfers who want to work on their golf game typically purchase a membership rather than using
the driving range on a daily fee basis.
► The facilities have been successful at creating numerous programs which target varied market
segments, including corporate leagues,tournaments, a junior golf academy and golf instruction.
► Each facility employs approximately 450 employees,with about one-half full-time and one-half part-
time.
► The TopGolf facilities have established relationships with local hotels and with meeting planners as part
of their corporate event promotion. It is not uncommon for hotel guests to patronize a nearby TopGolf
facility, and there is a small percentage of corporate event attendees who are from outside the area,
thus utilizing local hotels.
Construction Impact
Construction of the TopGolf facility and reconfigured golf course will result in closure of the golf course for a
10-month period, depriving the City of nearly one year's net operating income(at the course level), or
approximately$450,000. There may also be costs related to maintaining key staff during the construction
period, and it could be argued that closure of the course during the construction period will have a short
term adverse impact on the rate at which displaced golfers return to The Lakes. While these other potential
costs are acknowledged, for analysis purposes, only the loss of operating income during the construction
period is included. Offsetting part of the loss in revenue is$18,000 per month paid during the construction
period, or an estimated$180,000. Thus,the net construction impact is estimated at$270,000.
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V. Golf Market Overview
The following section presents an overview of the golf market in which The Lakes at EI Segundo golf course
competes.
Demographics
The Lakes at EI Segundo
Executive length golf courses and golf driving ranges typically draw support from a relatively local market
area. In a suburban setting such as that provided in the South Bay,the majority of market support for an
executive length golf course would derive from residents(and employees) located within a relatively small
market area. A demographic profile for market area defined by a 5-, 10- and 15-minute drive time is
presented in Table V-1. The 5-minute drive time market area includes most of EI Segundo, and small
portions of Manhattan Beach to the south and Hawthorne to the east. The broader 15-minute drive time
area generally extends from Marina del ReyNenice on the north to south Redondo Beach on the south, and
from the coastline on the west to Hawthorne Boulevard on the east. Key characteristics are summarized
below.
► Population density in the market areas is relatively high, consistent with suburban residential
development. As expected,the population expands significantly as the drive time is increased from 5-
to 10-minutes, and from 10-to 15-minutes. For example, while there currently is only about 17,500
population within a 5-minute drive time of The Lakes, there is nearly 190,000 population within the
band between 5- and 10-minutes drive time, and nearly 440,000 between a 10-and 15-minute drive
time.
► Population growth within the 15-minute drive time area is projected at less than .5% per year,
confirming that this region of the County is relatively built-out. Most of the slight new growth will derive
from redevelopment at somewhat higher densities.
► The median age for the 5-minute drive time area is 41.0 years, substantially higher than the statewide
median of 35.2, while the median for the 15-minute drive time area is only slightly higher than the
California median. The population age 65+ in the 5-minute drive time area is notably higher than
observed statewide, while the percentage of senior population with the 15-minute drive time market
area corresponds to the statewide share. Growth in the 65+population is forecast to increase sharply
over the next 5-to 10-year period as the first wave of the baby boom continues to age.
► The more localized area is relatively affluent with a median household income of just over$103,000.
The median for the 15-minute drive time area is reported at about$59,000, slightly higher than the
statewide median.
► The percentage of the population within a 5-minute drive time is predominantly non-Hispanic white
(70.7 percent), declining sharply as the market area expands to the 15-minute drive time(16.9
percent).
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Table V-1: The Lakes Demographic
Drive Time Market Area
5-Minute 10-Minute 15-Minute
Population
2010(census) 16,910 202,978 637,091
2014(estimated) 17,497 205,670 643,983
2019(projected) 18,135 210,476 658,223
Average Annual Growth 2014-2019 0.72% 0.46% 0.44%
Age Distribution
Under 20 26.6% 26.3% 25.9%
l20-64 60.3% 62,9% 62.5%
65+ 13.1% 10.8% 11.6%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Median Age 41.0 36.0 35.9
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Income
Median Household Income $103,080 $70,996 $58,964
iHouseholds Exceeding:
$100,000 51.7% 36.7% 29.9%
l $150,000 32.7% 20.5% 15.0%
$200,000 20.0% 11.9% 8.1%
Race(percent)
White+Asian 86.9% 65.8% 55.2%
Hispanic 16.2% 39.5% 38.3%
Non-Hispanlc White 60.3% 26.3% 16.9%
Source: ESRI Business Analyst; Pro Forma Advisors,LLC
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In general,the localized(5-minute drive time) market area is relatively more affluent, older and predominantly
non-Hispanic white, all factors which favorably affect golf. As the market area expands, population increases
significantly, although income levels and age profiles approach the levels observed statewide.
A very significant factor which favorably affects demand for golf and the driving range is the daytime
population in and around the City of EI Segundo. The daytime population within the City of EI Segundo is
estimated at over 70,000,which compares with a resident population of only about 16,900.
TopGolf
In general, a TopGolf facility serves a much broader market area than a 9-hole executive length golf course.
According to TopGolf, an estimated 75-80 percent of market support derives from about a 10-mile radius
(equivalent to a 15-to 20-minute drive time). The balance of market support would be generated from
residents beyond 10-miles, mostly within the south and western segments of Los Angeles County.
Golf Market Overview
National Market
Nationwide, golf play increased steadily between the mid-1980s and 2000. As shown in Table V-2, during
this period,the total number of annual rounds played nationally increased at an average rate of 2.4 percent
per year. Golf balls sold, perhaps the best indicator of play, increased at a similar rate(2.5 percent per year).
This unprecedented growth in golf play was due to a number of factors including:
► An increase in the number of golfers
► The increasing importance of golf-oriented real estate
► Expansion of the golf tourism industry
► One of the longest economic expansions in the nation's history.
The increase in golf demand and the popularity of golf-related housing development during the 1990s stimu-
lated extraordinary expansion of the national golf course inventory, primarily between 1995 and 2002. Over
the full 1990-2010 period,the inventory of golf courses in the United States increased by 34 percent,while
the U.S. population registered only a 24 percent gain, and golf demand(play) increased only 12 percent over
this same period.
Right after the new century started, the first signs of industry problems surfaced, and have persisted for the
past 10 years. While total golfers and rounds played are down industrywide, individual golf courses have
experienced steeper declines in utilization, along with revenue contraction and falling net operating income,
as the market totals are spread over an increased supply of facilities. Further, golf course transaction prices
have declined precipitously, bankruptcies and foreclosures have become routine, and new golf course con-
struction has virtually ceased while the number of courses closing now well exceeds new openings. The
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DemandTable V-2: Indicators of U.S.Golf Year R.
(millionsof dozens)
_j (millions) M
1985 365 17.5 10.2 36.0
1990 400 27.8 13.5 42.0
1995 420 25.0 11.6 46.0
2000 518 28.8 11.7 52.2
2001 518 29.5 11.9 50.0
2002 502 29.5 12 46.7
2003 495 30.4 12.4 43.4
2004 499 29.5 11.5 43.4
2005 489 29.3 11.2 43.6
2006 493 29.4 11.2 44
2007 490 29.5 11.1 43.5
2008 481 28.6 10.7 42.2
2009 477 27.1 10 40.1
2010 475 26.1 9.6 -
1 2011 463 25.7 9.2 d
2012 490 25.3 9.0
2013 465 24.7 8.9 ••d
Average Annual Growth
1985-1990 1.8% 9.7% • • 3.1%
1990-1995 1.0% (2.1)% 1.8%
1995-2000 4.3% 2.9% 2.6%
` Subtotal 2.4% 3.4% •• 2.5%
f2000-2005 (1.1%) 0.3% (3.5%)
2005-2010 (1,0%) (2.3%) (2.1
2010-2013 (0.7%) (1.8%) ---
1/Represents golfers over 12 years of age. 2/Estimated by PFA. 3/Estimated by PFA based on"soft goods'sales recorded by
Data Tech and golf ball manufacture sales. 4/ For period 2005-2009. d Data for 2010-2013 not available in comparable format.
Source: National Golf Foundation and Pro Forma Advisors LLC.
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impact of market softness has been widespread and affected all segments of the market and all geographic
areas.
The National Golf Foundation (NGF) reports that over the 2001-2011 period, annual golf play in the United
States declined from 518 million to 463 million rounds, or over 11 percent, rebounding somewhat in 2012 to
490 million rounds before declining again in 2013 and 2014 to about 465 million rounds. Golf ball sales, per-
haps a better indicator of demand, declined by about 20-25 percent over this time period. The golf partici-
pation rate, after rising steadily through 2003, has fallen precipitously from 12.4 percent in 2004 to a current
level estimated at just under 9.0 percent. (It should be noted that the golfer participation rate is based on the
number of golfers relative to the population over the age of 6 years old). Since 2007,the golf market has
been significantly impacted by the national economic recession. Annual rounds in the U.S., according to
industry reports, have declined by nearly 5 percent since 2007. Other independent sources indicate a much
more severe contraction,which is borne out by other market indicators.
Since 2002,the construction of new courses has declined sharply, and the rate at which courses have
closed has accelerated. Between 2006 and 2014, for example, the number of courses closed exceeded
new course openings. New courses have been added to the inventory since 2006 at an annual rate of 50-
60 courses per year,while course closings have averaged about 120 per year over this period. Despite the
slowing expansion of new supply over the past eight years, golf market conditions in most markets contin-
ued to deteriorate, although most markets experienced some stability over the past three years.
Regional Golf Market
Golf demand in Southern California also increased steadily over the 1980-2000 period. Through the mid-
1990s,there was relatively limited expansion of the inventory of golf facilities. In the early 1990s, the munici-
pal golf courses and limited number of daily fee golf courses in Southern California were performing excep-
tionally well, with municipal golf course play exceeding 100,000 rounds at many Southern California courses
and play on daily fee courses in the range of 60,000-80,000 annual rounds.
In response to increasing demand and a static supply situation, a number of golf courses were developed. A
total of 55 public golf courses have opened in Southern California since 1995. These additions represent a
33 percent increase in the Southern California public golf course inventory. At the same time, six regulation
length public golf courses have been closed in Southern California over the past 6-7 years, reducing the net
increase to 49 courses(29%).
Play at public golf courses in the region for the 2008 through 2014 period has varied according to market
positioning. High-end daily fee courses have generally experienced declines in play averaging about 15 to 25
percent from 2007 levels. Entry level and mid-market courses have experienced moderate(10-15 percent)
changes in play over the 2007-2014 period. The loss in play on shorter courses(par-3 and executive length)
has generally been greater than on regulation length courses, apparently reflecting the decline in new golf
participants as well as the general falloff in golf participation.
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Regional Market Characteristics
An inventory of regional golf courses is contained in Table V-3. The inventory of par-3 and executive length
public golf courses located within(or on the periphery of)the primary market area is as follows:
NumberCourse Course Type - Distance
Subject(miles)at EI Segundo" Executive 9 ---
Manhattan-Marriott" Par-3 9 1.7
Westchester" Executive 18 4.6 I
Alondra Park' Par-3 18 5.3
Penmar Executive 9 8.3
Rancho Park Par-3 9 9.8
* Within 15-minute drive time market area,
Selected characteristics of nine hole par-3 and executive length courses is presented in Table V-4. The
following provides a brief overview of golf market conditions.
► Nationally and in California, short courses(executive and par-3)account for 11 percent and 20 percent
of the total number of public golf courses, respectively. In Los Angeles County, about 30 percent of
the public inventory is less than regulation length.
► The ratio of population per short course(18-hole equivalent), a general measure of supply-demand
condition, is calculated at 321,500 within the primary(15-minute drive time) market area compared
with 335,000 in Los Angeles County and 300,000 statewide. This gross measure suggests that the
local less-than-regulation length golf market is generally in-balance at this time.
► Par-3 and executive length courses typically attract three distinct market segments--juniors, seniors,
and beginning golfers. These courses, in many respects,serve as the incubator for the golf industry
Combining practice facilities with the short courses creates the opportunity for a full-service golf
learning center.
► In addition to these shorter courses,there are three regulation length 18-hole golf courses available to
the public in the broader market area. The ratio of regulation length golf courses in the broader region
is calculated at about 500,000 population per course compared with a statewide ratio of only 90,000,
suggesting this region is substantially underserved with regard to public access regulation length golf
courses.
► Annual play(starts)at this selected sample of short courses varies widely. Most facilities without lights
accommodate 40,000 to 60,000 rounds per year.
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TableRegion
Course Driving Number of Par Golf Course .-
Distance . -
(miles) tees)
The Lakes -- 9 29 1,340 58
Manhattan Marriott 1.7 9 27 1,209 ---
Westchester 4.6 18 64 4,339 80
Alondra Park-Reg 5.3 18 72 6,323 40
Alondra Park-Exec 5.3 18 54 2,356 40
1 Chester Washington 6.0 18 72 6,348 20
Penmar 8.3 9 33 2,501
Rancho Park-Reg 9.8 18 72 6,585 45
Rancho Park-Par 3 9.8 9 27 1,984 45
Victoria 10.5 18 72 6,616 30
Harbor Park 14.3 9 36 3,161
Links at Terranea 14.7 9 27 1,239 ---
Los Verdes 15.6 18 72 6,273 44
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Table V-4: Selected Characteristics of Regional
MarriottThe Lakes
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Type of Course Executive Par-3 Executive Executive
Owner City of EI Segundo Marriott City of Los Angeles City of Los Angeles
Operator Lane/Donovan Marriott City of Los Angeles City of Los Angeles
Year Opened 1994 1988 1962 1964
#of Holes 9 9 9 9
Par 29 27 33 33
Lighted No No No No
Length(yards) 1,340 1,213 2,501 2,400
Type of Tees Natural Turf Natural Turf Natural Turf
Practice Range Yes No No No
#of Tees 58 --- •-- ---
Lighted Yes --- --- ---
Natural/Artificial Artificial Mats -
Annual Rounds 43,200 25,000 90,000 75,000
Greens Fees
WD Regular $15/$101/ 19.00 $17.50/$14.50' $17.50/$14.50'
WD Senior 12/81/ 15.00/12.001/ 12.00/9.001/ 12.00/9.001/
WD Junior 11/81/ 15.00/12.001/ 5.00 5.00
WE Regular $18/$121/ 22.00 22.00/19.001/ 22.00/19.001/
WE Senior $18/$121/ --- 14.00/11.001/ 14.00/11.001/
WE Junior $15/$121/ 6.00 6.00
Golf Carts-Inventory none none none none
Fee/Player ---
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IronwoodTable V-4 (continued): Selected Characteristics of Regional Short Golf Courses
Van Nuys ta Valencia -
Type of Course Executive Executive Par-3 Executive
Owner City of Cerritos L.A.Dept of Airports American Golf County of Orange
Operator City of Cerritos So.Cal.Golf LLC American Golf American Golf
Year Opened 1977 1965 1963 1991
If of Holes 9 9 9 9
Par 29 30 27 29
Lighted No Yes No Yes
Length(yards) 1,468 1,574 915 1,115
Type of Tees Both Artificial Mats Turf Turf
Practice Range Yes Yes Yes Yes
#of Tees 25 42 30 86
Lighted Yes Yes Yes Yes
Natural/Artificial Both Artificial Mats Both Artificial Mats
Annual Rounds 55,000 60,000 35,000 50,000
Greens Fees
WD Regular $13,00/11.001/ $13.00 $13.00 $14.00
WD Senior 9,00/8.001/ 11.00 10.00 9.00
WD Junior 8.50/7.501/ 11.00 10.00 9.00
WE Regular 14.00/12.001/ 17.00 16.00 16.00
WE Senior --- --- 11.00
WE Junior 8.50/7.501/ --- - - 11.00
Golf Carts-Inventory none none none 3
Fee/Player --- --- $7.00
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► Use of golf course night lighting extends the capacity of the course by an average of four hours in the
winter and two hours in the summer. A high percentage(40-50 percent)of additional capacity is
utilized in the summer, and 20-30 percent in the winter. Overall, night lighting should result in an
increase of about 15-20 percent in play levels annually.
► Greens fees also vary widely depending on the course location, quality, length and other factors.
However, a reasonable rule-of-thumb is a standard rate structure based on about$10 per 1,000 yards
of course length:
Table V-5: Greens Fees at Selected Short Golf Courses
Stand
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.. --ns Fees Standard Greens Fees .-
000 Yards of Course Length
Course Course Weekday - - Weekend
Length
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ILakes at EI Segundo 1,340 $15.00 $18.00 $11.19 $13.43
Manhattan Marriott 1,209 19.00 22.00 15.72 18.20
Westchester 4,339 23.50 30.50 5.42 7.03
Van Nuys 2,181 16.00 20.00 7.34 9.17
Alondra Park 2,356 13.00 16.25 5.52 6.90
Verdugo Hills 1,805 16.00 18.00 8.86 9.97
Heartwell 2,143 16.00 18.00 7.47 8.40
EI Cariso 4,463 23.00 30.25 5.15 6.78
Vista Valencia-Exec 4,366 22.50 29.50 5.15 6,76
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Vista Valencia-Par 3 915 13.00 16.00 14.21 17,49
Bixby Village 1,795 14.50 16.50 8.08 9,19
Lake Forest 1,115 14.00 16.00 12.56 14,35
► Seniors and juniors typically receive greens fees discounts at the competitive courses surveyed.
However, most facilities impose restrictions when discount play is accepted. Generally, discount play
is either totally restricted on weekends, or limited until afternoon on these days.
► Nearly all 18-hole courses offer twilight or 9-hole rates,typically set at about 60 percent of the regular
rate. Courses with night lighting have varying price policies. Some charge the twilight rate, but most
charge either the regular rate or the weekend rate for night play.
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► Short courses in this region are used heavily by juniors and seniors. The percentage of play at Los
Angeles County courses,for example, is summarized as follows:
Golfer Classification Par-3/ Regulation All Courses
Executive
Regular 63% 71% 69%
Junior 5% 3% 3%
Senior 28% 18% 21%
Tournament 2% 7% 6%
Complimentary/Special 220 1ln ff'
Total 100% 100% 100%
Note: Regular play also includes senior/Junior golfers paying regular greens fees.
► In general, most par-3 and executive length golf courses have experienced modest declines in play,
while regulation length golf course play has been relatively stable. While The Lakes experienced a
decline in play of about 12 percent in 2014 compared with 2013,Westchester's 18-hole executive
course has showed no decline at all over the past several years. On the other hand, play on the 18-
hole par-3 golf course at Alondra Park has declined nearly 20 percent over the past year.
► There are six golf course-affiliated practice ranges in (and on the periphery of)the primary market area:
Facility Distance from Number of Tees Night Light
Subject (miles)at EI Segundo --- 58 Yes
Westchester 4.6 80 Yes
Alondra Park 5.3 40 Yes
Chester Washington 6.0 20 No
Rancho Park 9.8 43 Yes
Los Verdes 15.6 42 No
Total Market Area 283 ---
Most of the facilities are price in the$.12 per ball range for medium-sized buckets(60-70 balls)and
$.10 per ball for a large bucket(100 balls).
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► Annual gross revenue at the lighted facilities with 40-60 tee stations is generally in the$10,000 to
$12,000 per tee station.
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VI. Revenue Enhancement/Cost Efficiencies
Several modifications to the facility and changes in operating policies have been suggested in an effort to
increase play and revenue on the golf course. The following section evaluates the merit of several suggested
modifications.
Revenue Enhancements
Night Lighting
The concept of night lighting at The Lakes is evaluated on a cost-benefit basis. The benefit of night lighting
is attributed to extending the capacity of the golf course by both allowing play to start pre-dawn and into the
evening. A number of par-3 and executive length golf courses in Southern California feature night lighting
including Westchester Golf Course in Westchester, David Baker Golf Course in Fountain Valley, Lake Forest
Golf and Practice Center in Irvine, Newport Beach Golf Course in Newport Beach, Mission Bay Golf Course
in San Diego, Arroyo Seco in South Pasadena, and Van Nuys Golf Course in Van Nuys. A survey of these
courses revealed the following observations:
► The moderate Southern California climate lends itself to night time play.
► Night lighting creates greater capacity, ranging from four additional hours in the winter and two
additional hours in the summer. At an average of 30 golfer tee times per hour, additional capacity
averages about 90 tee times per day on a year-round basis.
► Utilization of night time tee times varies among golf course depending on location, strength of market,
climate, pricing, product quality and other factors. On average, utilization tends to average about
20-30 percent, resulting in about 20-30 additional rounds per day.
► Most of the existing lighted courses operate with older generation systems which are less effective and
more costly than current technology provides.
► The pricing strategy for night play varies among courses. Some courses charge the same rates
throughout the day/night,while others charge the twilight rate for night time play.
► Night lighting creates greater opportunity to accommodate league play.
► Most night lighted golf courses also offer lighted driving ranges such that there are clear economies in
staffing at night.
► Managers believe that while the economics of night lighting are not overwhelmingly positive given the
age of their lighting systems, the uniqueness of the lighting is beneficial in project identification and
image.
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► The electrical cost of the older lighting systems average about$3.50-$4.00 per acre per hour,
substantially more than the$1.00 per acre per hour cost associated with contemporary systems.
Importantly,The Lakes was designed and constructed with the idea that night lighting could be easily added.
As such, the course includes a network of junction boxes, and underground electrical conduit for lighting is
in-place. Given this situation, and based on discussions with a sports lighting manufacturing representative
with golf course lighting experience, the"turnkey"capital cost of a lighting system for The Lakes is roughly
estimated at about$450,000, including the lighting system and installation. The annual amortization cost,
based on a 25-year life and 5 percent cost of capital, is calculated at$32,000.
Based on the experience of other Southern California lighted courses, it is estimated that night lighting at The
Lakes will result in an average of about 25 rounds of golf per day, or 8,750 rounds annually. Thus, the annual
economic cost-benefit of providing night lighting is projected as follows:
TableImpact
Existing Facility Standalone Golf Course
With 000 00► With No
Contribution . . .n Contribution C. . .
Incremental Gross Revenue
Greens Fees(8,750®$12) $105,000 $105,000 $105,000 $105,000
Ancillary Net Revenue(8,750®$1) 8.750 8.750 gj-5Q $.750
Total $113,750 $113,750 $113,750 $113,750
+ I Incremental Expenses
Additional Staffing(4 hours/day®$15/hour) --- $21,000 $21,000
Utilities(20 acres®$1/acre/hour,4 hours daily) 28,000 28,000 28,000 28,000
Debt Service 16.000 32.000 16,000 32.000
Total $44,000 $60,000 $65,000 $81,000
Net Operating Income $69,750 $53,750 $48,750 $32,750
Golf Retailer
Occasionally, a golf course/driving range location also serves as a desirable location for a large golf retailer
like a Roger Dunn Golf Shop. The ability to demonstrate golf clubs on the golf practice range offers an
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additional benefit for the retailer. Successful golf retail shops operate at the Del Mar Golf Center in San Diego
County and The Islands Golf Center in Anaheim.
A representative of one of the country's leading golf retail outlets indicated that The Lakes location may offer
an opportunity for a major golf retailer. Most retailers desire a store with about 3,000 square feet of leasable
floor area. Minimum store annual gross sales volume ranges upward from$1.5 million ($500 per square foot
per year). Typically such stores operate with percentage rents, averaging about 5 percent of gross sales,
triple-net. At gross sales volume of$1.5 to$2 million, annual rent would be on the order of$75,000 to
$100,000, equal to$25 to$33 per square foot per year.
Locating a major retailer at The Lakes would require major modification to the existing clubhouse and/or
construction of a new facility to house a 3,000 square foot retailer, provide a small snack bar, a small starter
house and administrative office space. In addition to the cost of creating the floor area required, locating a
major retailer would displace the net margin currently generated by pro shop sales, estimated at about
$50,000 per year(30 percent margin on$170,000 annual pro shop sales).
If the cost of modifying/adding space to facilitate locating a major golf retailer exceeded$600,000, the
additional net rent collected would be fully offset by the cost to amortize the capital cost and the loss of the
net contribution from existing pro shop sales.
Electric Golf Carts
A few 9-hole executive length golf courses have a small inventory,typically 2-4, of electric golf carts available
to golfers. However, such carts are primarily provided for senior golfers requiring mobility assistance. Most
short 9-hole golf courses with carts report that utilization is relatively low. Thus, most of the revenue
generated from the rental of the carts is offset by the cost of their amortization and maintenance costs,
resulting in negligible net income. Moreover, additional up-front capital would be required for a minimal cart
path system and cart storage.
Expanded Instructional Programs
Under the leadership of teaching professional Josh Alpert,The Lakes at EI Segundo has developed a very
strong junior golf program. The Junior Summer Camp has been a resounding success, introducing and
developing young golfers to the game, and generating a modest income flow for the golf course. There
appears to be an opportunity to expand junior golf programs at The Lakes through both offering several
camps during the non-summer months, and group instructional programs.
Heated Driving Range Tee Stations
Heating the lower tee line(29 tee stations)would provide a more desirable environment for range users
during cold periods, primarily in the evenings. The range currently generates gross revenue of about
$12,400 per tee station per year. It is estimated that heating the lower tee line would generate an additional
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$40,000 to$50,000 per year in gross revenue,with minimal associated expenses,thus increasing the gross
revenue per tee station from$12,400 to about$13,000 per year(5% increase).
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VII. Direct Economics
The following section presents projections for the two basic scenarios--(1) continuation of The Lakes golf
facility under its current configuration (golf course and range); and(2) development of a TopGolf complex
along with a similar standalone golf course.
Golf Course Economics
The golf complex is analyzed under both basic scenarios. The existing golf course scenario assumes the
golf course and driving range continue to operate under their current structure, with the facility owned by the
City and maintained, managed, and operated by a professional golf course management company on a fee-
for-service basis.The TopGolf scenario assumes the golf course is reconfigured as a standalone facility,
operated without a golf practice range. The golf course also is maintained, managed and operated by a
professional golf course management company.
The comparative analysis is based on the following general assumptions:
► The analysis period is 25 years,with no reversionary value assigned at the end of the analysis period.
► Capital improvements are implemented in a timely manner.
► The golf course would be lighted for night play under both scenarios.
► The lower level of the driving range is equipped with heaters under the existing golf course scenario,
► Junior golf camps, and other programs are extended from the Summer months to year-round
availability under both scenarios.
► Irrigation water is available from the West Basin Water District.
► The course continues to provide resident greens fees discounts.
► Revenues and expenses increase at a 2 percent average annual rate, unless otherwise noted. All
values shown in the documentation below are expressed in constant 2015 dollars.
Golf Course Revenues
Golf Course Play--Both Scenarios:
Current 43,200
Projected" 50,000
" Assumes night lighting
Greens Fees(average revenue per paid round)--Both Scenarios:
Current $15.95 per round
Projected $15.20 per round(reflects lower rate for night play)
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Practice Range Revenue--Existing Course Scenario(with heated tee line):
Current $721,100 ($12,430 per tee)
Projected $754,000 ($13,000 per tee)
Pro Shop Retail Sales:
Current $3.80 per round
Projected--Existing Course Scenario: $3.50 per round
Projected--TopGolf Scenario: $1.50 per round
Food&Beverage Sales(excluding alcoholic beverages)
Current $6.65 per round
Projected--Existing Course Scenario: $6.00 per round (reflects night lighting)
Projected--TopGolf Scenario: $3.50 per round
Alcoholic Beverage--Net Lease(10%)
Current $0.17 per round
Projected--Existing Course Scenario: $0.17 per round
Projected--TopGolf Scenario: $0.10 per round
Lessons(assumes expanded year-round junior golfer programming)
Current $176,700 per year(includes range lessons)
Projected--Existing Course Scenario: $225,000 per year(includes range lessons)
Projected--TopGolf Scenario: $80,000 per year(30% reduction from current level)
Miscellaneous
Current $0.10 per round
Projected--Existing Course Scenario: $0.10 per round
Projected--TopGolf Scenario: $0.10 per round
Cost of Sales(both scenarios)
Pro Shop Merchandise
Current 64%of merchandise gross revenue
Projected(both scenarios) 65%of merchandise gross revenue
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Food&Beverage
Current 47%of F&B gross revenue(excluding alcohol)
Projected-Existing Course Scenario 47%of F&B gross revenue(excluding alcohol)
Projected-TopGolf Scenario: 40%of F&B gross revenue(excluding alcohol)
Operating Expenses
Annual stable year operating expenses for each scenario are presented in Table VII-1, by major component.
The expenses are expressed in constant 2015 dollars. Projected expenses for the existing golf course
scenario approximate current levels, while projected expenses for the TopGolf scenario are based on the
standalone golf course,without the range operations.
Stable Year Net Operating Income
Stable year net operating income for the existing golf course/clubhouse and golf practice range, and
reconfigured golf course as a standalone facility is projected in Table VII-2. The values in the table are
expressed in constant 2015 dollars. As noted above,the revenue estimates(and operating expenses) reflect
a series of improvements including night lighting of the golf course, heating of the lower tee line of the
practice range, and expanded year-round junior golf programming.
The net income shown is on the course level, before deductions for several other overhead and "below the
line" items including City administrative charges, City insurance allocations, interest on General Fund debt,
and depreciation.
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Table V11-11: The Lakes Projected Operating Expenses By Department--($000)
Course Maintenance
Payroll&Benefits $220.5 $220.0 $220.0
Services&Supplies 112.6 115.0 115.0
Irrigation Water/Electricity(80%) 121.0 150.0 140.0
Equipment Replacement Charge &Z 1D 0 10-Q
Subtotal $4628 $495.0 $485.0
Golf Operations
Payroll&Benefits(Pro Shop) $44.1 $45.0 $55.0
Range Expenses/Utilities 147.6 $140.0 ---
Services&Supplies(Golf) i u i2Q i4Q
Subtotal $202.5 $197.0 $65.0
Lessons $81.2 $120,0 $60.0
Food&Beverage
Payroll&Benefits $158.5 $160.0 $75.0
Services&Supplies 43..,4 404 13.E
Subtotal $199.2 $200.0 $87.5
Clubhouse Undistributed $74.2 $75.0 $38.0
General&Administrative
Payroll&Benefits $143.1 $140.0 $140.0
Marketing&Promotion 17.5 20.0 15.0
' Credit Card 35.8 36.0 20.0
Services&Supplies 76.7 75.0 60.0
Management Fee 96.0 96.0 84.0
SCE Right-of-Way Lease 41.8 42Q 33Q
' Subtotal $410.9 $409.0 $352.0
Total $1,430.8 $1,496.0 $1,087.5
Plus; City Administration $130.2 $130.2 $130.2
Insurance&Bonds 119.6 304 204
Adjusted Total $1,680.6 $1,656.2 $1,237.7
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Table VII-2: The Lakes Projected Net Operating Income
Projected
Course"Actual Existing Reconfigured
FY2014 Standalone Course
Gross Revenue
Greens Fees $689.2 $760.0 $760.0
Range Revenue 721.1 754.0 ---
Pro Shop Sales 164.3 175.0 75.0
Food&Beverage 287.1 300.0 175.0
Alcoholic Beverage-Lease Payment 7.2 8.5 5.0
Lessons/Camps 176.7 225.0 80.0
Other/Miscellaneous 1A 5.Q fu
Total $2,047.1 $2,227.5 $1,100:0
Less: Cost of Sales
Pro Shop Sales $126.5 $113.8 $48.8
Food&Beverage 134.7 141.0 ZQ,Q
Total $261.2 $254.8 $118.8
Gross Profit $1,785.9 $1,972.7 $981.2
Operating Expenses
Course Maintenance $462.8 $495,0 $485.0
Golf Operations/Range 202.5 197.0 65.0
Lessons 81.2 120.0 60.0
Food&Beverage 199.2 200.0 87.5
Clubhouse Undistributed 74.2 75.0 38.0
General&Administrative 410,9 409.0 352.0
Total $1,430.8 $1,496.0 $1,087,5
Net Operating Income--Course Level $355.1 $476.7 ($1063)
11 Projections reflect implementation of revenue enhancement measures.
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TopGolf
The TopGolf scenario is comprised of a new TopGolf facility and modified 9-hole executive length golf course.
The economics of just the TopGolf component are shown below. The analysis is based on the following
general assumptions:
► The analysis period is for 25 years, plus one year construction period (assumes term extension option
exercised).
► The TopGolf rent is triple-net, with all expenses relating to the TopGolf facility(including the driving
range)the responsibility of the lessee.
► The golf course would continue to be owned by the City and operated on a fee-for-service
management contract basis.
► The existing clubhouse would be razed and replaced by a small starter operation/snack bar of
approximately 2,500 square feet.
► A number of the TopGolf driving range stations would be available at selected times at no cost for
junior golf programs.
► Teaching professionals would contract for range use directly with TopGolf.
The initial CenterCal/TopGolf proposal called for annual ground lease payments of$425,000,with a 10
percent escalation every five years.
Based on the revised proposal submitted by CenterCal/TopGolf, the following ground lease payments are
projected:
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Table VII-3: Projected .. Proposal
Construction $180,000 13 $625,100
1 525,000 14 625,100
2 535,500 15 625,100
3 546,200 16 687,600
4 557,100 17 687,600
5 568,300 18 687,600
6 568,300 19 687,600
7 568,300 20 687,600
8 568,300 21 756,400
9 568,300 22 756,400
10 568,300 23 756,400
11 625,100 24 756,400
12 625,100 25 756,400
Standalone Golf Practice Range
Net operating income projections for a standalone practice range at The Lakes are presented in Table VII-4.
As a standalone facility,the practice range would require its own administrative and operating overhead,
while under a combined golf course/driving range operation,these duties would be shared. For example, as
golf course and practice range standalone operations, each would require operations personnel and
management, whereas under a single operation, this redundancy would be eliminated.
Net operating income of a standalone practice range, expressed in constant 2015 dollars, is projected at
$394,000 per year. The net income is presented before before any City overhead, debt service, or
depreciation, and capital improvement reserves. In effect,the projections relate to a privately owned/
operated practice range.
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Table VII-4: Projected Net Income of Standalone
Golf Practice Range
Annual 000
Revenue
Range Fees $754
Instruction(net) 60
Golf Repair Shop/Other(net) 25
Total Revenue $839
Operating Expenses
Salaries and Benefits $150
Golf Ball/Mat Replacement 40
Promotion&Advertising 12
Utilities&Water 45
Maintenance&Repair 15
Insurance 20
iProperty Taxes 45
Services&Supplies 20
Management Fee 90
SCE Right-of-Way Lease B
Total Expenses $445
Net Operating Income's $394
Before capital improvement replacement reserve.
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VIII: Fiscal Impact
Both the existing golf course and the TopGolf project would generate fiscal revenue to jurisdictions providing
services, including the City of EI Segundo.
Revenue Sources
The principal fiscal components include the following:
Sales and Use Tax: The City receives 1 percent(out of 9.00%)of taxable retail sales, including
merchandise and food and beverage purchases.
Utility Users Tax: The City imposes a 3 percent utility users tax on non-residential water, power and natural
gas consumption, and 2 percent on telephone charges.
Possessory Interest Property Tax: Lessees are subject to possessory interest property tax. The
possessory interest in land and improvements of leasehold property is assessed the 1 percent ad valorem
property tax, of which the City is allocated 6.4 percent.
Business License Fees: Entities doing business in the City of EI Segundo are required to secure an annual
business license fee. There is a base rat of$99.66 for the first 10 employees and 5,000 square feet of
indoor covered space. In addition, employers are assessed$123.44 per employee(full time and part time)
over 10, plus$0.23 per square foot of indoor covered space. Note that, under the initial proposal, a credit
against the business license fee is applied, with the credit equal to 40%of the local 1%sales and use tax
collected by the City. Under the revised proposal, the sales tax credit is waived.
Existing Golf Course Scenario
City Fiscal Revenue
Sales and Use Tax
Pro Shop Sales($175,000®1 percent) $1,750
Food&Beverage Sales($300,000®1 percent) 3,000
Alcohol Sales($85,000 @1 percent) 850
Total Sales and Use Tax $5,600
Utility Users Tax--None
Property/Possessory Interest Tax--None
Business License Fees--$1,580,fully offset by sale and use tax credit, yielding net revenue of zero.
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City Service Costs
The existing golf course receives police,fire and other City services. However,with the systems in-place
there is no marginal cost associated with the existing golf course operation.
TopGolf Scenario
City Fiscal Revenue
Sales and Use Tax
TopGolf Food&Beverage Sales($10,562,000 @1 percent) $105,620
TopGolf Merchandise Sales($197,000®1 percent) 1,970
Golf Course Pro Shop Sales($75,000 @1 percent 750
Golf Course Snack Bar Sales($225,000 @1 percent) 2.250
Total Sales and Use Tax $110,590
Utility Users Tax
TopGolf($682,000 utility costs®3%; $24,000 telephone costs®2%) $20,940
Golf Course--None
Property/Possessory Interest Tax
Assessed Valuation
TopGolf Improvements $25,000,000
Possessory Interest Land(8% cap) 6,560,000
Golf Course--None ---
Total $31,560,000
Possessory Interest Tax @1%--City Share 6.4% $20,200
Business License Fees
TopGolf
First 10 employees/5,000 sq.ft. $99
Next 400 employees®$123 49,200
Next 30,000 square feet®$.23 6.900
Subtotal $56,199
Sales Tax Credit (40%credit)'/ ---
Net Business License Fees $56,199
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Golf Course--None(fees offset by sales tax credit)
TopGolf revised proposal waives the sales tax credit. Initial proposal includes sales tax credit, reducing the
net business license fees to$11,915.
City Service Costs
The TopGolf facility and reconfigured standalone golf course also will receive police,fire and other City
services. A report prepared by the City Police Department indicates that no additional resources will be
required. Similarly,the fire network which is in-place is capable of providing needed services. As such,there
are no marginal costs likely to be incurred as a result of the TopGolf project.
Comparative Fiscal Impact
The stable year net fiscal impact of the two scenarios are compared as follows:
Revenue/CostAnnual Fiscal
Component Existi . Golf TopGolfTopGolf
ProposalCourse Initial ...
Fiscal Revenue
Sales Tax $5,600 $110,590 $110,590
Utility Users Tax --- 20,940 20,940
Possessory Interest Tax 20,200 20,200
Business license Fees 11,915 56,199
Total $5,600 $163,645 $207,929
Less: Fiscal Service Costs — —
Net Fiscal Benefit $5,600 $163,645 $207,929
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IX: Comparative Economics
Based on the analysis presented in the previous sections of the report,the overall comparative economics of
the two scenarios is projected.
Average Annual Impact
The analysis illustrates the differential between the annual average net operating contribution and the
associated costs for each scenario. Annual benefits consist of the direct golf course level economics,
CenterCal/TopGolf lease revenue, and fiscal revenue produced. Annual costs include Citywide
administrative/overhead expenses, the capital cost requirements, and fiscal service costs. The annual capital
costs is based on amortization of the discounted present value(at 4 percent)of the capital component over a
25-year term at a 6 percent cost of capital.
The full comparative economics of the two scenarios, expressed on an annual basis in constant 2015
dollars, is presented in Table IX-1.
Present Value Comparison
While the average annual net benefit to the City provides one measure of the comparative economics of the
two scenarios,the most accurate measurement is the net present value of the 25-year stream of revenues
and costs accruing to the City. Such an analysis takes into account the timing of the revenues and costs
associated with each scenario.
The 25-year annual cash flow for each scenario is presented in Appendix A. Again, the golf course revenues,
expenses and capital costs are subject to a 2.0 percent average annual rate of increase. Within a 2 percent
inflation environment, an 8.0 percent present value discount rate is considered reasonable and appropriate in
measuring the present value of the cash flow stream.
The net present value of each scenario is compared in Table IX-2. Under the existing golf course scenario,
deducting the present value of the costs from the present value of the benefits yields a net present value of
$2.64 million,which compares with the TopGolf scenario at$2.92 million under the initial TopGolf proposal,
and$4.94 million under the revised proposal.
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dollars)Table IX-1: Stable Year Average Net Benefits
(thousands of constant 2015
TopGolf Concept
RevisedExisting Initial
Course Proposal Proposal
Annual Benefits
Golf Complex Direct Net Contribution $476.7 ($106.3) ($106.3)
TopGolf Lease Revenue --- 425.0 525.0
Fiscal Revenue 5& 163.6 207.9
Total Benefits $482.3 $482.3 $626.6
Annual Costs
Citywide Administrative/Overhead/Insurance $160.0 $150.0 $150.0
Construction Impact 21.1 21.1
Capital Cost--Golf Course* 84.1 67.0 47.4
Capital Cost--Clubhouse/Maintenance Facility* 17.1 --- ---
Capital Cost--Driving Range* 13.2 ---
Capital Cost--Course Lighting* 38.7 38.7 15.6
Capital Cost--Parking Lot* 6.4 --- ---
Fiscal Service Costs _
Total Costs $319.5 $276.8 $234.1
Net Annual Cost-Benefit $162.8 $205.5 $392.5
* Represents annual reserve amount necessary to fund capital improvement requirements.
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Table lX-2: Present Value of 25-Year Net .,,
TopGolf Concept
Existing
Revised
Course . ...
Proposal
Benefits
Golf Complex Net Contribution $6,041.7 ($1,347.3) ($1,347.3)
TopGolf Lease Revenue --- 5,163.4 6,388.8
Fiscal Revenue ZLQ 2,074.0 2.634.9
Total Benefits $6,112.7 $5,890.1 $7,676.4
Costs
Citywide Administrative/Overhead $2,027.8 $1,901.1 $1,901,1
Capital Cost--Construction Impact* --- 250.0 250.0
Capital Cost--Golf Course* 636.0 $400.1 $400.1
Capital Cost--Clubhouse/Maintenance Facility 180.3 -•• ---
Capital Cost--Driving Range* 114.1 --- ••-
Capital Cost--Course Lighting* 458.3 416.7 185.2
Capital Cost--Parking Lot* 56.5 ---
Fiscal Service Costs
' Total Costs $3,473.0 $2,967.9 $2,736.4
Net Cost-Benefit $2,639.7 $2,922.2 $4,940.0
* Present value of 25-year stream.
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X. Valuation of Project Components
This section estimates the value of the project components as follows:.
- Total integrated Golf Course and Practice Range
- Standalone Practice Range&Related Activity
- Standalone Golf Course/Clubhouse
The market value of the components is estimated as a fee simple interest--that is,the value the entity would
command on the open market rather than from the City perspective. As an enterprise fund,where the
objective is to breakeven,the entity has no economic value.
The value of these components is estimated based on the income approach to value. The cost or market
approaches are not considered in this valuation analysis. Direct capitalization of the stable year net operating
income is the basic methodology employed in the valuation analysis.
Net Operating Income
The value of the asset is estimated by capitalizing annual net operating income at an appropriate direct
capitalization rate. Net operating income is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA). Net operating income is equal to gross revenue less direct operating expenses,
management fees, and the Southern California Edison lease payment.
Based on estimates presented in Section VII (Direct Economics)of the report,Table X-1 presents stable year
net operating income for the existing golf course, standalone golf course and standalone driving range. Note
that the cost of the services currently provided by the City(administration and overhead) are incorporated in
the general and administrative expenses of the component being valued.That is, adjustments to general and
administrative expenses are applied to reflect the self-contained operation of the component.
In analyzing the economics of The Lakes golf course, the sum of the net operating income of each principal
component(golf course/clubhouse and practice range) is less than that of the combined operation as a
single entity. Specifically, as standalone facilities, each entity would require its own administrative and
operating overhead,while under a combined operation, these duties would be shared. For example, as
standalone operations, each would require operations personnel and management,whereas under a single
operation, this redundancy would be eliminated.
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Table • - -• Net Operating Income ($000)1
--F-standalone Range
Existing Course Standalone Course
Gross Revenue
Greens Fees $760.0 $760.0 ---
Range Revenue 754.0 $754.0
Pro Shop Sales 175.0 75.0 ---
Food&Beverage 300.0 175.0
Alcoholic Beverage-Lease Payment 8.5 5.0 -
Lessons/Camps 225.0 80.0 60.0
Other/Miscellaneous L0 dD
Total $2,227.5 $1,100.0 $839.0
Less: Cost of Sales
Pro Shop Sales $113.8 $48.8
Food&Beverage 141.0 zu
Total $254.8 $118.8 ---
Gross Profit $1,972.7 $981.2 $839.0
Operating Expenses
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Course Maintenance $495.0 $485.0
IGolf Operations/Range 197.0 65.0 ---
Lessons 120.0 60.0
Food&Beverage 200.0 87.5 ---
Clubhouse Undistributed 75.0 38.0
General&Administrative 459.02/ 392.02/ -
Total $1,546.0 $1,127.5 $445.0
Net Operating Income $426.7 ($146.3) $394.0
I/ Projections reflect implementation of revenue enhancement measures.
2J Includes$50,000 to account for current City administrative services/overhead.
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Capitalization Rate
The income approach to value generally is regarded as the most reliable in valuing public and semiprivate
golf course properties. The value of golf courses which are operating efficiently and at stabilized play levels
typically is determined by capitalizing current annual net operating income at an appropriate rate. Applying a
direct capitalization rate yields the value of the property.
It is very difficult to establish market-based capitalization rates for golf properties for a variety of reasons.
One of the most significant factors is that very few golf courses are sold at a point of stabilized operation.
The actual capitalization rates observed on most golf course transactions,therefore, generally are very low,
typically in the 4 to 6 percent range. In many cases,the capitalization rate is lower, and many courses are
selling for significant amounts when operating at little more than a breakeven level. Capitalization rates for
California golf properties tend to be lower than observed in other markets nationally. This difference is
attributed to several factors including longer playing seasons(climate), population/market growth,
inexpensive maintenance labor, high barriers to entry, and higher construction costs.
While actual capitalization rates observed based on trailing 12-month EBITDA are in the 4 to 6 percent range,
pro forma capitalization rates, based on buyer revenue/expense"expectations," buyers in the market are
seeking returns based on capitalization rates in the 8-10 percent range, although the capitalization rate at the
time of the transaction often is well below this target return. The buyers believe, however, that through both
improvements in revenues and reductions in expenses, capitalization rates in the 8-10 percent range will be
achieved within a short period of time. At stabilization, we believe a 8 percent direct capitalization rate is
reasonable for The Lakes at EI Segundo.
Asset Value
Table X-2 presents the as-is valuation of The Lakes at EI Segundo, as well as each of its two principal
components. As indicated, the direct capitalization rate is applied to "adjusted" net operating income. The
adjustment accounts for a capital improvement replacement reserve, reflecting the future anticipated needs
of the golf course(including night lighting).
As shown, the value of the existing golf complex is estimated at$3.71 million. There is no value assigned to
the golf course as a standalone facility, and the value of the standalone practice range is indicated at$4.55
million. That is,virtually all of the value of the combined complex is attributable to the golf practice range.
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ComponentsTable X-2: Capitalized Value of Golf
Existing Course Standalone Course Standalone .-
Net Operating Income $426,700 ($146,300) $394,000
Less: Allowance for Capital 130,000 100,000 30.000
Improvement Reserve
IAdjusted Net Operating Income $296,700 ($246,300) $364,000
Direct Capitalization Rate 8.0% 8.0% 8.0%
Capitalized Value $3,708,700 $4,550,000
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XI. Other Issues
The following presents a discussion of other issues which may be considered, but have not been quantified,
in the comparative analysis.
Risk of Default
As with any ground lease,there is always the possibility of a default. According to City representatives,the
ground lease payment would not be subordinated, and thus the City would be in a first position regarding
encumbrances on the property. That is, the City would be entitled to their ground lease payment before debt
service, if any, on the facility.
A review of projections by TopGolf indicate a lease payment coverage ratio (annual net operating income to
ground lease payment)of nearly 10:1. This suggests that the risk of default on the ground lease payment is
relatively low.
Golf Course Design
Several conceptual golf course routing plans have been formulated relative to the reconfigured golf course.
These plans have been developed without the input of a qualified golf course architect. This analysis
assumes that the reconfigured golf course has at least equal length to the existing golf course, without any
safety concerns. It will be necessary for a golf course architect to prepare the routing plan for the
reconfigured golf course.
Economic Impact
As noted, annual spending at the TopGolf facility in EI Segundo is projected at approximately$20 million.
This initial round of spending creates over 400 jobs(275-300 full time equivalent), and over$8 million in
annual payroll. Subsequent rounds of re-spending the initial impact dollars will create additional spending,
payroll and employment(the multiplier effect). The Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis
produces regional multipliers for major industry classifications. The overall gross multiplier for both
recreational activities and food and beverage establishments is in the range of 2.0 for Los Angeles County.
Applying this multiplier suggests the gross regional output associated with the TopGolf facility will be in the
range of$40 million annually, and account for nearly 600 jobs(FTE)and over$15 million in annual payroll.
Again, this annual impact relates to the region, with the City of EI Segundo capturing a portion of this impact.
Based on the City's residential population and economic base, EI Segundo would likely capture a relatively
small portion of the overall impact, although even a small percentage potentially translates into a significant
level of local impact. In addition to the ongoing annual impact,there will be one-time construction impact
with the City of EI Segundo again capturing a relatively small portion.
TopGolf has been well received in the market, with annual attendance estimated at approximately 500,000
patrons at other metropolitan locations similar to EI Segundo. The TopGolf concept has received significant
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media coverage both inside and outside the golf industry. The profile of the facility also has been raised
through the many corporate outings and events hosted.
In addition to the impacts related to the"multiplier effect"of initial spending at the TopGolf facility,TopGolf
may play a part in stimulating interest in EI Segundo as a business location. Clearly,there are numerous
factors which are evaluated in a major employer's site selection including area image,the residential location
of officers and employees, regional and local access, surrounding land uses, airport proximity, climate,
occupancy cost, local suppliers and services, and the like. It would appear that development of a TopGolf
would help in establishing the identity and image of the City of EI Segundo, and represent a community
amenity which enhances the attractiveness of the City.
It is not possible to isolate the specific impact on business attraction stemming from locating a TopGolf
facility in EI Segundo, and thus quantifying the impact would be extremely speculative, and clearly the impact
would vary by type of business.
Transient Occupancy Tax
The experience at some TopGolf locations--primarily those where there are heavy concentrations of regional
and national headquarters companies--is that some of the attendees at corporate events are from out-of-
town, and thus patronize local lodging establishments. Events account for about 20-25 percent of TopGolf
total business activity,with corporate events representing about 25-50 percent of events. With annual
attendance of about 500,000, corporate attendance at a TopGolf is in the range of 45,000 attendees. If 2-3
percent of attendees are from out of the area, in the range of 1,000-1,200 room nights would be generated,
producing about$15,000 annually in transient tax revenue, much of which would accrue to the City of EI
Segundo.
Upital Improvement Replacement Reserve
As with all entertainment oriented facilities, there are periodic requirements for replacing and updating capital
components of the project. TopGolf's pro forma projections include a capital replacement reserve equal to
$400,000 per year. This annual amount represents about 2 percent of annual gross revenue, consistent with
industry standards for projects of this scale.
While TopGolf has provided an allowance for a capital improvement reserve, it may be in the City's best
interest to mandate funding the reserve annually at a rate of 2 percent of gross revenue. The proceeds
would be placed in a fund, and withdrawn for TopGolf project components at the mutual agreement of both
TopGolf and the City of EI Segundo. This would ensure that capital improvements are completed on a timely
basis.
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Guaranteed Fiscal Revenue
Based on TopGolf pro forma projections,fiscal revenue accruing to the City is projected at about$165,000
per year. As this fiscal revenue is directly correlated with TopGolf's performance, it may be appropriate to
establish a guaranteed total fiscal revenue amount,with TopGolf funding any shortfall between the budgeted
and actual fiscal revenue generated.
Upside Participation
The agreement between CenterCal/TopGolf and the City of EI Segundo calls for CenterCal to pay$525,000
in Year 1 fixed ground rent, with escalations scheduled over the full lease term. Clearly,the TopGolf concept
is unique, and there is limited long term performance history with the facility. Because of the degree of
uncertainty in TopGolf performance at The Lakes location, it may be appropriate to structure the ground
lease agreement with some City upside participation. One such structure would be to establish an annual
gross revenue threshold, with the City sharing in annual gross revenue which exceeds the threshold. For
example,the City might receive 3 to 5 percent of gross revenue which exceeds the budgeted amount.
TopGolf Reversionary Value
The TopGolf lease, assuming all of,the six 5-year options are exercised, extends for a total of 50 years. At
the conclusion of the 50-year term,the improvements on the property revert to the City. At that point,the
rent for the facility would be based on land and improvements rather than land value alone. Although the
present value of this potential asset is 50 years in the future, the value is nonetheless substantial.
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Appendix A
Table A-1: Existing . of Net Present Value
Year Course NOI Fiscal Citywide OH Cap Ex Net Cash Flow
1 476,700 5,600 -160,000 -545,000 -222,700
2 486,234 5,712 -163,200 - 328,746
3 495,959 5,826 -166,464 335,321
4 505,878 5,943 -169,793 - 342,027
1 5 515,995 6,062 -173,189 -366,000 -37,132
6 526,315 6,183 -176,653 - 355,845
7 536,842 6,307 -180,186 362,962
8 547,578 6,433 -183,790 370,221
9 558,530 6,561 -187,466 377,626
10 569,701 6,693 -191,215 -385,000 178
11 581,095 6,826 -195,039 - 392,882
12 592,717 6,963 -198,940 400,740
13 604,571 7,102 -202,919 408,754
14 616,662 7,244 -206,977 416,929
15 628,996 7,389 -211,117 -1,251,000 -825,732
16 641,575 7,537 -215,339 433,773
17 654,407 7,688 -219,646 442,449
18 667,495 7,841 -224,039 451,298
19 680,845 7,998 -228,519 - 460,324
20 694,462 8,158 -233,090 -490,000 -20,470
21 708,351 8,321 -237,752 478,921
22 722,518 8,488 -242,507 488,499
23 736,969 8,657 -247,357 498,269
24 751,708 8,831 -252,304 508,235
i25 766.742 9.007 257,350 = 518.399
lTotal $15,268,844 $179,370 -$5,124,848 -$3,057,000 $7,266,366
NPV 0 8% $6,041,713 $70,975 -$2,027,846 -$1,445,160 $2,639,682
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Table A-2: TopGolf Scenario Initial Proposal--Summary
Year TopGolf Fiscal Course NOIOH Construction Cap Ex Net CashFlow
Benefits
1 $425,000 163,645 -106,300 -150,000 -270,000 -635,000 -572,654
2 $425,000 166,918 -108,426 -153,000 - 330,494
3 $425,000 170,256 -110,595 -156,060 328,605
` 4 $425,000 173,661 -112,806 -159,181 326,678
5 $425,000 177,135 -115,063 -162,365 324,712
6 467,500 180,677 -117,364 -165,612 365,207
7 467,500 184,291 -119,711 -168,924 363,162
8 467,500 187,977 -122,105 -172,303 361,077
9 467,500 191,736 -124,547 -175,749 358,949
10 467,500 195,571 -127,038 -179,264 356,779
11 514,250 199,482 -129,579 -182,849 401,315
12 514,250 203,472 -132,171 -186,506 399,057
13 514,250 207,541 -134,814 -190,236 396,754
14 514,250 211,692 -137,510 -194,041 - 394,405
15 514,250 215,926 -140,261 -197,922 -559,000 -166,991
16 565,675 220,245 -143,066 -201,880 - 440,990
f17 565,675 224,650 -145,927 -205,918 438,497
1 18 565,675 229,143 -148,846 -210,036 435,954
19 565,675 233,725 -151,823 -214,237 - 433,360
20 565,675 238,400 -154,859 -218,522 -245,000 185,714
21 622,250 243,168 -157,956 -222,892 - 484,591
22 622,250 248,031 -161,115 -227,350 481,838
23 622,250 252,992 -164,338 -231,897 479,030
24 622,250 258,052 -167,624 -236,535 476,166
25 8222,10 263.213 -170,977 -241,266 473.245
Total $12,973,375 $5,241,598 -$3,404,821 -$4,804,545 -$270,000 -$1,439,000 $8,296,608
NPV®8% $5,163,360 $2,074,043 -$1,347,250 -$1,901,105 -$250,000 4816,747 $2,922,398
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Table A-3: .. of Net Present Value
Year .. • • -
IBenefits 1_
1 $525,000 207,900 -106,300 -150,000 -270,000 -385,000 -282,654
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2 535,500 212,058 -108,426 -153,000 - 461,394
3 546,200 216,299 -110,595 -156,060 470,613
4 557,100 220,625 -112,806 -159,181 480,002
5 568,300 225,038 -115,063 -162,365 489,661
6 568,300 229,538 -117,364 -165,612 488,089
7 568,300 234,129 -119,711 -168,924 486,486
8 568,300 238,812 -122,105 -172,303 484,850
9 568,300 243,588 -124,547 -175,749 483,182
10 568,300 248,460 -127,038 -179,264 481,481
11 625,100 253,429 -129,579 -182,849 536,545
12 625,100 258,498 -132,171 -186,506 534,775
13 625,100 263,667 -134,814 -190,236 532,969
14 625,100 268,941 -137,510 -194,041 - 531,127
15 625,100 274,320 -140,261 -197,922 -559,000 -29,752
16 687,600 279,806 -143,066 -201,880 - 589,832
17 687,600 285,402 -145,927 -205,918 587,877
18 687,600 291,110 -148,846 -210,036 585,883
19 687,600 296,932 -151,823 -214,237 - 583,850
20 687,600 302,871 -154,859 -218,522 -245,000 336,775
21 756,400 308,928 -157,956 -222,892 - 648,459
22 756,400 315,107 -161,115 -227,350 646,301
23 756,400 321,409 -164,338 -231,897 644,100
24 756,400 327,837 -167,624 -236,535 641,854
25 756,400 334.394 _170.977 241,266 - 639.564
Total $15,919,100 $6,659,099 -$3,404,821 -$4,804,545 -$270,000 -$1,189,000 $12,909,833
NPV 0 8% $6,388,823 $2,634,932 -$1,347,250 41,901,105 -$250,000 -$585,266 $4,840,232
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dollars)Stable Year Average Net Benefits
(thousands of constant 2015
TopGolf -.
CourseExisting Initial Revised Current
. ..sal Proposal Proposal
Annual Benefits
Golf Complex Direct Net Contribution $476.7 ($106.3) ($106.3) ($106.3)
TopGolf Lease Revenue --- 425.0 525.0 525.0
TopGolf Participation Rent --- --. .-- 198.0
Fiscal Revenue 5L 163.6 247.9 207.9
Total Benefits $482.3 $482.3 $626.6 $824.6
Annual Costs
1 Citywide Administrative/Overhead/Insurance $160.0 $150.0 $150.0 $150.0
Construction Impact 21.1 21.1 21.1
Capital Cost" 159.5 105.7 63.0 49.0
Fiscal Service Costs _
Total Costs $319.5 $276.8 $234.1 $220.1
Net Annual Cost-Benefit $162.8 $205.5 $392.5 $604.5
Represents annual reserve amount necessary to fund capital improvement
requirements.
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Present Value of - -t Benefits to 111
TopGolf Concept
Existing Initial Revised Current
Course •••sal Proposal Proposal
Benefits
1 Golf Complex Net Contribution $6,041.7 ($1,347.3) ($1,347.3) ($1,347.3)
TopGolf Lease Revenue 5,163.4 6,388.8 6,388.8
TopGolf Participation Rent 2,153.0
Fiscal Revenue Z1..Q 2,074.0 2.634.9 2.634.9
Total Benefits $6,112.7 $5,890.1 $7,676.4 $9,829.4
Costs
' Citywide Administrative/Overhead $2,027.8 $1,901.1 $1,901.1 $1,901.1
Capital Cost--Construction Impact* --- 250.0 250.0 250.0
Capital Cost' 1,445.2 816.8 $585.3 $446.4
Fiscal Service Costs _
Total Costs $3,473.0 $2,967.9 $2,736.4 $2,597.5
Net Cost-Benefit $2,639.7 $2,922.2 $4,940.0 $7,232.0
Present value of 25-year stream.
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