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JODY MURDOCK
Mayor
B. ALLEN LAY
Mayor Pro Tem
THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER
Councilmember
FRANK E. HILL
Councilmember
GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S.
Councilmember
February 4, 1997
Ms. Collette Zee
70 Terra Vista Avenue, #9
San Francisco, CA 94115
Dear Ms. Zee:
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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
Thank you for your correspondence dated February 4, 1997, regarding the proposed
importation of top soil to your property. Please understand, we have not denied
this request. However, we have asked that specific information be submitted by
your consultant, Mr. Doug McHattie of South Bay Engineering. That information'
includes:
• That the proposed elevations of these berms be identified on the plan, and
• that the calculations on how this quantity of soil (84 cubic yards) was
achieved.
It is not our intent to create obscure rules. However, we do wish to understand the
totality of the request and make an appropriate determination after the necessary
information is submitted.
We look forward to reviewing the information submitted by your representative. If
you need to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you for your
cooperation.
Sincerely,
Craig R. Nealis
City Manager
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SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING COMPANY
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January 28, 1997 •
Craig Nealis
City Manager
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Mr. Nealis:
I am herewith requesting permission to import topsoil, to the Zeeresidence at 3 Crest Road West.
The amount requested is 84 cubic yards and it will be placed per the attached map.
I have cleared this importation with the Rolling Hills Community Association.,
Sincerely,
SOUTH BAYENGINEERING COMPANY
Douglas K. McHattie
Vice President
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February 4,1996
City of Rolling Hills
I Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: MOVING SOIL
Dear City,
I understand that you have a meeting regarding the addition or subtraction of soil in
the neighborhood. I wish I was able to be there to understand the scope of the issue,
but unfortunately, I am in San Francisco.
I would like to express my concern about the difficulty of moving soil in Rolling
Hills. Building and landscaping in the city is a painful experience because there are
so many rules and because everyone has a different interpretation of these rules. I
understand the need to control the aesthetics of the city in order to maintain a sense
of community, but restricting the importation of topsoil is extreme.
Most importantly, the quality of the soil in Rolling Hills is quite poor. Large
amounts of topsoil and amendments are necessary to make the plants grow well. The
importation of soil should be allowed for this purely practical reason.
Secondl, the topography and the roll of the land is the foundation and structure for
the garden. A small berm or roll in the Iandscape can transform a flat area in to
something much more pastoral, and beautiful. The garden is the homeowners Eden
and families should be able to improve the appearance of their own yards.
The community is the combination of the wishes of many individuals. It would be
unfortunate if the community became so restrictive that no one was able to create a
home and garden that made them happy.
Sincerely,
Colette Zee
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May 9,1995
Mr. Rick Button
EPT Landscape Architecture
Eriksson, Peters, Thorns
1214 East Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91106
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
SUBJECT: REVISED PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLANS
INCLUDING A POOL HOUSE AND RELOCATED DRIVEWAYS
3 CREST ROAD WEST (LOT 115-1-RH)
Dear Mr. Button:
We received your revised preliminary landscape plans, completed a review and find that
the information provided will require discretionary hearings before the Planning
Commission and review by the Traffic Commission.
According to Section 17.210(A)(2) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, a pool house or
cabana requires Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
In addition, there are now three (3) different accessways. Originally there were two
accessways: one off Crest Road and one off Quail Ridge Road. There are now two
different Quail Ridge Road accessways. One driveway is now 47 feet from the center of
Crest Road that was previously 83 feet from the center of Crest Road. (See attached
portion of original 1993 approval).
More than one driveway requires a Conditional Use Permit per Section 17.16.210(A)(1)
"More Than One Driveway. Additional driveways which provide a second or more
means of vehicular access from a lot to a maintained street shall be permitted only in the
following circumstances:
a. The subject property is not developed with a driveway, within fifty feet of a
roadway intersection.
b. The subject property has frontage on maintained roadway of not less than thwo
hundred fifty feet; and
c. A minimum separation of one hundred feet is maintained between driveways
on the same property."
Further, new driveways must be reviewed by the Traffic Commission. You may wish to
consult a traffic engineer to advise you about the proposed driveways.
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We will be happy to provide you with application forms by mail or you may pick them up
at our offices.
Feel free to call us at (310) 377-1521 if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
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LOLA M. UNGAR
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
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Ms. Peggy Minor, Rolling Hills Community Association Manager
Mr. Tien (Tony) P. Zee
Intex Properties Corp.
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December 29, 1994
Mr. Tien (Tony) P. Zee
4 El Concho Lane
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Intex Properties Corp.
P.O. Box 1440
Long Beach, CA 90801-1440
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
SUBJECT: ZONING VIOLATION AT 3 CREST ROAD WEST (LOT 115-1-RH)
REMODELING AND ALTERATION OF EXISTING GUEST HOUSE
Gentlemen:
On November 17, 1994, Senior Building Engineering Inspector Rafael Bernal and I
inspected the subject property and noted that along with remodeling work and
alteration on the existing residence that has a building permit, work was being done
at the guest house structure at the same address. At that time, we spoke to the
contractor and informed him of the need for plans (2 sets) for a building permit for
the guest house. Since that time, plans for the structure have not been forthcoming.
This letter is to inform you that remodeling and alteration of an existing building
requires a building permit according to Section 301(a) of the Uniform Building Code.
Please contact this office within the next thirty days (by January 30, 19951 to inform
us of any planned action.
Feel free to call us at (310) 377-1521 if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
LOLA M. UNGAR
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
cc: City Council
Planning Commission
Mr. Craig Nealis, City Manager
Mr. Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney
Ms. Peggy Minor, Rolling Hills Community Association Manager
Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer & Mr. Rafael Bernal, Senior
Building Engineering Inspector
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CIEs, 0/ /*/fjfl C} LLLi INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
December 29, 1994
Mr. Tien (Tony) P. Zee
4 El Concho Lane
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Intex Properties Corp.
P.O. Box 1440
Long Beach, CA 90801-1440
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
SUBJECT: ZONING VIOLATION AT 3 CREST ROAD WEST (LOT 115-1-RH)
REMODELING AND ALTERATION OF EXISTING GUEST HOUSE
Gentlemen:
On November 17, 1994, Senior Building Engineering Inspector Rafael Bernal and I
inspected the subject property and noted that along with remodeling work and
alteration on the existing residence that has a building permit, work was being done
at the guest house structure at the same address. At that time, we spoke to the
contractor and informed him of the need for plans (2 sets) for a building permit for
the guest house. Since that time, plans for the structure have not been forthcoming.
This letter is to inform you that remodeling and alteration of an existing building
requires a building permit according to Section 301(a) of the Uniform Building Code.
Please contact this office within the next thirty days (by January 30, 1995) to inform
us of any planned action.
Feel free to call us at (310) 377-1521 if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
LOLA M. UNGAR
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
cc: City Council
Planning Commission
Mr. Craig Nealis, City Manager
Mr. Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney
Ms. Peggy Minor, Rolling Hills Community Association Manager
Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer & Mr. Rafael Bernal, Senior
Building Engineering Inspector
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2433,,0 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
Cantt3.emen:
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROM
ROLLING iuU.S. CALIF. 9t274
(2I)) 377.021
September 25, 19 W;
7143 is to advise that the street address of Lot 115-1 RH.
i the City cf Rolling y1•. owned y Max sg her. it �.�., '�a rg Hills, ow�.e.. 3� ..aw,. ti.:c,t:;., ....., been
changed from 2 Quail Ridge Road North to 3 Crest Road
Pleaase.call 377-1521 if you have any questions.
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.Very, truly yours.,
June Cunuineham
Deputy CityCleec
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