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CL_AGN_231107_CC_AgendaPacket_F1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
4.PUBLIC HEARING FIELD TRIPS
4.A.APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
4.B.ZONING CASE NO. 22-51: SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, ATTACHED GARAGE, FIVE-
FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, NON-EXEMPT GRADING, AND RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS; VARIANCES TO CONSTRUCT: (1) A SWIMMING POOL/SPA
IN THE FRONT YARD, (2) RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING AN AVERAGE OF 2'
6" FEET IN HEIGHT, (3) RETAINING WALLS IN THE FRONT YARD, AND (4)
NON-EXEMPT GRADING EXPORT ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 POPPY
TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 17-A-PT) (ARVIDSON), AND FINDING
THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and continue the public
hearing to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on November 13,
2023.
5.ADJOURNMENT
Next regular meeting: Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council
Chamber, Rolling Hills City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California,
90274.
2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
AGENDA
Special City Council Field Trip
CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
7:15 AM
CL_AGN_231107_CC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf
PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_231023_CCStaffReport.pdf
CL_AGN_231023_CC_Item10A_PublicComment01.pdf
CL_PBN_231107_231113_PH_Mailing_CC_4PoppyTrailLn_ZC22-51_F.pdf
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6.Notice:
Public Comment is welcome on any item prior to City Council action on the item.
Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review
in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate
in this meeting due to your disability, please contact the City Clerk at (310) 377-1521 at least 48 hours
prior to the meeting to enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility and
accommodation for your review of this agenda and attendance at this meeting.
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Agenda Item No.: 4.A
Mtg. Date: 11/07/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO
CITY MANAGER
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2023
DATE:November 07, 2023
BACKGROUND:
None.
DISCUSSION:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve.
ATTACHMENTS:
CL_AGN_231107_CC_AffidavitofPosting.pdf
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Administrative Report
4.A., File # 2070 Meeting Date: 11/7/2023
To: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
From: Christian Horvath, City Clerk
TITLE
APPROVE AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING FOR THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL FIELD TRIP MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
In compliance with the Brown Act, the following materials have been posted at the locations below.
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Posting Location 2 Portuguese Bend Road, CA 90274
City Hall Window
City Website: https://www.rolling-hills.org/government/agenda/index.php
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Meeting Date & Time NOVEMBER 7, 2023 7:15am
Meeting Location 4 POPPY TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 – 7:15 A.M.
As City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills, I declare under penalty of perjury, the document noted above was
posted at the date displayed below.
Christian Horvath, City Clerk
Date: November 1, 2023
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Agenda Item No.: 4.B
Mtg. Date: 11/07/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:JOHN SIGNO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY SERVICES
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:
ZONING CASE NO. 22-51: SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A
NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, ATTACHED
GARAGE, FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, NON-EXEMPT
GRADING, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; VARIANCES TO
CONSTRUCT: (1) A SWIMMING POOL/SPA IN THE FRONT YARD, (2)
RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING AN AVERAGE OF 2' 6" FEET IN
HEIGHT, (3) RETAINING WALLS IN THE FRONT YARD, AND (4) NON-
EXEMPT GRADING EXPORT ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 POPPY
TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 17-A-PT) (ARVIDSON), AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
DATE:November 07, 2023
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held public hearings on this case at its meetings on March 21,
2023, July 18, 2023, August 15, 2023, and September 12, 2023. At the September 12th
meeting, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2023-11
approving the proposed project.
On October 23, 2023, the City Council considered the Planning Commission's decision and
voted 5-0 to consider the matter on its own. The staff report and attachments for the October
23rd meeting are attached.
DISCUSSION:
Public Hearing Notice
The public hearing notice was published in the Daily Breeze on October 28, 2023, and sent to
owners within 1,000 feet of the subject property. Additionally, staff emailed the notice to the
applicant and residents who participated at the Planning Commission meetings. A copy of the
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notice is attached.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the
regularly scheduled meeting on November 13, 2023.
ATTACHMENTS:
PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_231023_CCStaffReport.pdf
CL_AGN_231023_CC_Item10A_PublicComment01.pdf
CL_PBN_231107_231113_PH_Mailing_CC_4PoppyTrailLn_ZC22-51_F.pdf
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Agenda Item No.: 10.A
Mtg. Date: 10/23/2023
TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:JOHN SIGNO, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY SERVICES
THRU:DAVID H. READY
SUBJECT:
CONSIDERATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11
FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING APPROVAL OF
ZONING CASE NO. 22-51 FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT
A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, ATTACHED
GARAGE, FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING WALLS, NON-EXEMPT
GRADING, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; VARIANCES TO
CONSTRUCT: (1) A SWIMMING POOL/SPA IN THE FRONT YARD, (2)
RETAINING WALLS EXCEEDING AN AVERAGE OF 2' 6" FEET IN
HEIGHT, (3) RETAINING WALLS IN THE FRONT YARD, AND (4) NON-
EXEMPT GRADING EXPORT ON A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4 POPPY
TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 17-A-PT) (ARVIDSON), AND
FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
DATE:October 23, 2023
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission held public hearings on this case at its meetings on March 21,
2023, July 18, 2023, August 15, 2023, and September 12, 2023. At the September 12th
meeting, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 2023-11
approving the proposed project.
History
March 21, 2023 Planning Commission Field Trip and Evening Meeting
This item was originally presented to the Planning Commission on March 21, 2023. The
Planning Commission held a field trip at the site in the morning and an evening meeting. The
Commission voted to continue the item to the April 18th meeting so the applicant could look
into the issues discussed, particularly regarding development on the barn pad and reducing
grading. The motion passed unanimously.
On April 18, 2023, the applicant was still addressing the issues regarding grading and barn
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pad location so the item was not included on the agenda.
July 18, 2023 Planning Commission Evening Meeting
The item was re-noticed for the July 18th Planning Commission meeting to give the applicant
more time to discuss relocating the proposed residence to the barn pad. At that meeting, the
Commission took public testimony and advised the applicant to continue working with
neighbors on the feasibility of developing the proposed residence on the existing barn pad.
The public hearing was continued to August 15, 2023.
Subsequently, the applicant met with Mr. Nikos Constant at 25 Georgeff Road, but the parties
were not able to come to an agreement on offsite remediation and development of the barn
pad. As such, the applicant is choosing to move forward with the original proposal of creating
a new building pad in the middle of the property.
August 15, 2023 Planning Commission Evening Meeting
Prior to the meeting, the applicant requested a continuance to further address the Planning
Commission's concerns with grading. The Planning Commission opened the public hearing,
received public testimony (there were no speakers), and continued the item to September 12,
2023.
September 12, 2023 Planning Commission Evening Meeting
Neighbors were concerned with the proposed project and staff received several emails prior to
the meeting which were forwarded to Commissioners and included as a supplement in the
Blue Folder. The Commission opened the public hearing and took public testimony. Public
comment was received from Dave Long, Mark Minkes, Nikos Constant, and Greg Becker.
Their concerns included the size and location of the proposed project, soil stability, and the
environmental exemption. It was requested that the project be continued for further
consideration. The Commission responded by indicating the public hearing began in March
2023 and the applicant considered revising the plan to develop on the barn pad, which was not
feasible. The applicant was able to reduce the amount of grading on the original development
pad as directed by the Planning Commission. The Commission acknowledged residents'
concerns and indicated the project has been ongoing for several months. The project has
been revised and the applicant was able to reduce the amount of grading.
Revised Project
The applicant, Dan Bolton of Bolton Engineering, on behalf of the property owner, Andy
Arvidson, revised the proposed project to reduce the amount of grading. This was
accomplished by removing the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in order to reduce grading.
Minor revisions were also made including slightly altering the building pad, shifting the garage
by three feet in order to accommodate the smaller building pad, and extending the length of
retaining walls along the driveway.
The revised proposal is a request to approve the construction of a new 7,290-square-foot (SF)
single-family residence with a 7,290 SF basement, 1,100 SF attached garage, 1,135 square
feet of attached covered porches, 195 SF attached trellis, 540 SF swimming pool/spa, pool
equipment, service yard, lightwells, maximum five-foot-high retaining walls, driveway,
walkways, landscaping, and other improvements.
Originally, the proposed project included 41,874 cubic yards (CY) of grading with , including
22,340 CY cut and 19,534 CY fill. The revised project reduces grading to 24,775 CY, including
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15,905 CY cut and 8,870 CY fill. However, the revision requires the export of 3,830 CY of
grading, not including exempt grading for the basement and swimming pool. The export
requires a variance and the application has been revised accordingly and the project has been
properly renoticed.
The swimming pool/spa, service yard and other minor improvements are typically not subject
to discretionary review. However, the swimming pool/spa requires a variance for location in
the front yard, and certain retaining walls require a variance for location in the front yard and
having an average height above two-and-one-half feet.
Traffic Commission
On March 23, 2023, the Traffic Commission reviewed the proposed project to widen the
driveway and apron. The existing driveway apron connects to a "bulge" on Poppy Trail and is
approximately 13 feet wide; the existing driveway is 10 feet wide. The proposed project will
widen the apron and driveway to 20 feet. The length of the overall driveway from Poppy Trail
to the main residence will be approximately 700 feet. Adequate access for the Fire
Department will be provided. The Traffic Commission unanimously recommended approval of
the proposal on a 3-0 vote (Margeta and Virtue absent).
Building Pads/Driveway Access
The proposed project will create one new building pad in contrast to the original proposal
which included a pad for the ADU. The main building pad will be reduced from 20,635 SF to
19,600 SF located generally in the middle of the property. The building pad will be located
outside of any required setbacks and will be accessible via a new 20-foot-wide driveway that
connects to an existing driveway and ultimately to Poppy Trail. There will be a turnaround for
Fire Department access at the terminus of the new driveway on the main building pad. The
existing driveway, which connects to Poppy Trail, will be widened to 20 feet. The length of the
overall driveway from Poppy Trail to the main residence will be approximately 700 feet. The
Traffic Commission recommended approval of the widening of the driveway and apron at its
meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Zoning, Location, and Lot Description
The property located at 4 Poppy Trail is zoned RAS-2 and has a net lot area of 6.37 acres
(277,335 square feet). Only one building pad exists on the property and is located at the
highest portion in rear of the property. This building pad is 16,200 square feet and is
developed with a 3,330 SF stable.
The property is irregularly shaped and only has an 86-foot segment connected to Poppy Trail.
The front property line is considered the portion that connects to Poppy Trail plus the eastern
property line which parallels an equestrian dirt path known as the Sleepy Hollow Trail. Sleepy
Hollow Trail traverses much of the front yard setback which is 50 feet wide. The 50-foot-wide
rear yard setback is along the western property line and the 35-foot-wide side yard setback is
along all other property lines. The property slopes upward from Poppy Trail to the existing
barn in the southwestern corner. The elevation difference between Poppy Trail to the barn pad
is approximately 172 feet with the proposed main building pad approximately 100 feet higher
than Poppy Trail.
Previous Approvals
On May 18, 2004, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution Nos. 2004-13 A and B
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approving a lot line adjustment between three parcels and a variance to retain an existing
stable on the subject property which is located in the side yard setback. The stable was
constructed around 1977 for use by the property owner who lived on the abutting property at 8
Reata Lane. On September 14, 2010, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
2010-18 approving a lot line adjustment between three properties, included a lot owned by the
City.
DISCUSSION:
Revised Project
The request is for a Site Plan Review for construction of the residence and appurtenant
structures and for grading. The applicant requests four variances: (1) swimming pool/spa in
the front yard; (2) retaining walls exceeding an average of 2½ feet in height; (3) retaining walls
in the front yard; and (4) non-exempt grading export.
The total structures will be 14,180 SF or 5.1% of the net lot area.
The flatwork area, which includes the driveway, paved walkways, patios, and courtyards is
17,400 square feet. This covers 6.3% of the net lot area.
Total disturbance covers 64,100 SF or 23.1%. This is reduced from the original of 109,995 SF
or 39.7% of the net lot area.
The residential building pad will be 19,600 SF (reduced from 20,635 SF) and the residence
and other structures will cover 53.6% of the pad, not including attached trellises which are
exempt.
The existing stable pad will not change. It is 16,200 SF and the stable covers 21.5% of the
pad.
A preliminary landscape plan has been reviewed by the City's landscape consultant for
compliance with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO); however, a
revised landscape plan is needed to address changes to the plan. The plan was reviewed for
appropriateness and adaptability of selected plants, water efficient irrigation design, and the
use of design elements that enhance the character of the community. The preliminary
landscape plan for the original project was found to be in compliance with MWELO and
landscape conditions will be included for installation and maintenance.
Site Plan Review
Site Plan Review (SPR) is needed for construction of any new building or structures, and non-
exempt grading per Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC) Section 17.46.020.
Variance Requests
Variance requests are needed to as mentioned above. Findings are necessary to support
approval of the variances.
Environmental Review
The proposed project has been determined to not have a significant effect on the environment
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and is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to Section 15303 (New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts a
single-family residence, swimming pool, and accessory structures.
Public Participation
The public hearing was published in the Daily Breeze and notices were sent to owners within
1,000 feet of the subject property on three occasions:
March 10, 2023, for the March 21st meeting;
July 8, 2023, for the July 18th meeting; and
August 31, 2023, for the September 12th meeting.
Mr. John Lacey was able to provide comments at the March 21, 2023 Planning Commission
meeting regarding reducing grading and land movement.
An email was received from Mr. Dave Long who indicated his home is situated directly across
the project site. Mr. Long is opposed to the project. His email is attached.
Correspondences and testimony were made by Mr. Nikos Constant. A letter is attached.
Other correspondences were received from Ms. Sharon Minkes and Mr. Gregory Becker,
which are included as attachments.
CRITERIA FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
17.46.050 - Required Site Plan Review findings.
The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally
approve, or deny a Site Plan Review application. No project which requires Site Plan Review
approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the
following findings can be made:
1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general
plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance;
2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by
minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums,
and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable
area of the lot;
3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and
surrounding residences;
4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible,
existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature
trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls);
5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the
amount of grading required to create the building area;
6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless
such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course;
7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements
these elements with drought-tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and
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enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or
transition area between private and public areas;
8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of
pedestrians and vehicles; and
9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
10. If all of the above findings cannot be made with regard to the proposed project, or cannot
be made even with changes to the project through project conditions imposed by City
staff and/or the Planning Commission, the site plan review application shall be denied.
CRITERIA FOR VARIANCES
17.38.050 Required Variance findings .
In granting a variance, the Commission (and Council on appeal) must make the following
findings:
1. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone;
2. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial
property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is
denied the property in question;
3. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare
or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity;
4. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed;
5. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant;
6. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous
Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste
facilities; and
7. That the variance request is consistent with the general plan of the City of Rolling Hills.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
ATTACHMENT1_CL_PBN_230321_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_VicinityMap.pdf
ATTACHMENT2_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_DevelopmentTable_RevisedProject.pdf
ATTACHMENT3_2023-11_PC_Resolution_4PoppyTrail_ZC 22-51_F_E.pdf
ATTACHMENT4_PL_ADR_4PoppyTr_ZC22-51_230711_Email_DaveLong.pdf
ATTACHMENT5_CL_AGN_230718_PC_Item9A_PublicComment_NConstant.pdf
ATTACHMENT6_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment01.pdf
ATTACHMENT7_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment02.pdf
ATTACHMENT8_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment03.pdf
ATTACHMENT9_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment04.pdf
ATTACHMENT10_CL_AGN_230912_PC_Item9A_PublicComment05.pdf
ATTACHMENT11_CL_AGN_CC_231009_09_CommissionItems_Email_Becker.pdf
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ATTACHMENT12_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_Architectural.pdf
ATTACHMENT13_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-51_SitePlan_Grading.pdf
ATTACHMENT14_PL_ADR_4PoppyTrail_ZC22-
51_Alternate_Development_on_Barn_Pad.pdf
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City of Rolling Hills
TITLE
VICINITY MAP
CASE NO.
ZONING CASE NO. 22-51
Site Plan Review, Variance
OWNER ARVIDSON
ADDRESS 4 POPPY TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 SITE
1,000’ Georgeff Rd 2714
*Text in red indicates changes from original proposal.
REVISED DEVELOPMENT TABLE ZONING CASE NO. 22-51
(4 POPPY TRAIL)
Site Plan Review and
Variance
PAD 1 (SF)
Main Residence
PAD 2 (SF)
ADU
PAD 3 (SF)
Stable
DIFFERENCE
(+/-)
TOTAL (SF)
Uses
RAS-2 Zone Setbacks
Front: 50 ft.
Side: 35 ft.
Rear: 50 ft.
Single family
residence, garage,
pool
Meets all setbacks
ADU
ADU removed
in revised plan
Existing Stable
No changes
Pad Area/Net Lot Area 20,635 19,600 2,770 16,200 -1,035 (Pad 1)
-3,805 (Pad 1&2)
277,335
Residence 7,290 7,290
Garage 1,100 1,100
Swimming Pool/Spa 540 540
Pool Equipment 50 50
ADU 850 -850 850
Stable (min. 450 SF) 3,330 3,330
Attached Covered Porches 985 150 150 -150 1,285 1,135
Attached Trellises 195 195
Lightwell 445 445
Service Yard 95 95
Total Structure Area 10,700 1,000 3,480 -1,000 15,180 14,180
Total Structural Coverage
(20% max)
5.5% 5.1%
Total Flatwork 17,400
% of Front Setback Covered
(20% max)
13.2%
Total Structural and
Flatwork
32,580 31,580
Total Lot Coverage (35%
maximum)
11.8% 11.4%
Building Pad Coverage
(Policy: 30% maximum)
51.9% 53.6% 36.1% 21.5% +1.7% (Pad 1)
Disturbed Area (40%
maximum; up to 60% with
slopes less than 3:1)
-53,105
-16.6%
109,995 64,100
39.7% 23.1%
Grading
22,340 Cut / 19,534 Fill
Export: 2,806 CY
(export to excavate
basement
and pool exempt)
-17,194
41,874 Total
24,680 Total
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2916
3017
3118
3219
3320
3421
3522
3623
3724
3825
3926
4027
4128
4229
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John Signo
From:Dave Long <dlong@dblsearch.com>
Sent:Tuesday, July 11, 2023 2:00 PM
To:Planning
Subject:Zoning case no. 22-51
Caution: External (dlong@dblsearch.com)
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Dear Planning Commission,
Our home is situated directly across proposed the site in Zoning case no. 22‐51. We are adamantly opposed to any
construcƟon of a family residence that is so low in the canyon and so close to our property. There are no other
residences (only stables) that are like what the Arvidson’s are proposing in the canyon, and it would permanently
destroy the rural ambiance we have enjoyed for twenty plus years living in this beauƟful community. Our property and
our neighbors’ homes will be negaƟvely impacted by the construcƟon noise for an extended period of Ɵme, not to
menƟon the future noise associated with a new residence and swimming pool, so close to our properƟes. Our property
values also would be adversely affected. Again, we are adamantly opposed to this project.
Thank you for your consideraƟon.
David Long
4330
4 Poppy Trail Development
TO: Rolling Hills Planning Commission, Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, RHCA, and
Neighbors
FROM: The Constant Family, 25 Georgeff Road
DATE: July 18, 2023
RE: July 18, 2023 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Public Hearing Item 9.A.
ZONING CASE NO. 22-51
I’m writing, in addition to commenting at today’s planning commission meeting, in case the
Zoom technology does not work, as I’m traveling.
I have had serious concerns about the development of 4 Poppy Trail since it was first announced
several years ago. Historically, Georgeff Canyon, where 4 Poppy Trail is located, has seen land
movement, accompanied by extensive litigation. As the Sunday, July 16, 2023 Daily Breeze
article “Water appears likely culprit in landslide” states:
“In 2005, a chunk of hillside in Rolling Hills fell 100 feet onto Poppy Trail, a
curving street below. It blocked the road, leaving residents of eight
mulDmillion-dollar homes stranded. It took years of lawsuits to straighten the
situaDon out. In the meanDme, the homeowners had to use four-wheel drive
vehicles to navigate the slide.”
Of course, the Daily Breeze article’s main purpose is to place a historical perspective on the very
recent Rolling Hills Estates Peartree Lane Landslide that is now international news. I’m sure
many of us that live and work in Rolling Hills have received questions from friends and relatives
around the world as to how close we are to that civic disaster along with a barrage of other
detailed questions. It sure seems like the Ralph’s Fresh Faire has been a lot more crowded lately.
There are four major issues with 4 Poppy Trial that I would like to address:
1. Extreme change of development plans indicates a lack of any plan.
2. Landslide
3. Easements
4. Variance
First, the new proposal is an extreme change of plans from what was initially proposed. On first
pass, the developer promised that the existing barn would not be demolished, in fact, it would be
improved. As Rolling Hills is a noted equestrian community, this promise was taken in good
faith, that the developer would leave the existing rural setting of the barn untouched and more
importantly, gently improved. As our house at 25 Georgeff Road is directly above the existing
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barn, the annoyance of hearing workers pounding and shouting was alleviated by the eventual
improvement.
Now, the proposal is to demolish the barn and install a residence. This extreme change of plans is
unacceptable, shocking, and really goes against the equestrian community’s important stature in
keeping Rolling Hills’ valuable natural resource of trails, wildlife, and the like, alive. More
importantly, extreme changes like this are evidence of a lack of any plan. Extreme changes,
strike as desperate and not reasonably considered.
As for the second and most important issue of Landslides, the new design is located on top of a
historical slide that crosses my property at 25 Georgeff, my next door neighbor’s at 27 Georgeff,
and 4 Poppy Trail.
When I was doing due diligence in the purchase of my house, I brought out engineering,
geologic, and survey teams to map the slide and to see about remediation. They came back with a
report stating that more than simple “remedial grading” would be needed to stabilize the slide
area. The extent of remediation would include the building of retaining walls, drains, cut and fill,
curbs to channel water, caissons driven deep into the ground, re-landscaping, re-fencing,
installing sprinklers, steps/paths for access, sewer lines, etc.
Ultimately, the experts told me that while it could be done, it would be best to leave a natural
feature, that may have been there for hundreds of thousands of years, alone, or to move with
extreme caution.
In addition, to “fix” the issue would require a ballet of negotiation between neighbors, city,
county, engineers, attorneys, construction, and insurance companies. Most importantly, there
would be no guarantees of success and as the law of unintended consequences must always be
accounted: the fact that my house would be directly above the area’s construction zone, there
could be further damages incurred, along with potential negligence issues on the existing
geologically stable property and structures.
All of the above factors have informed any decisions on the property as we plan for a potential
stable, greenhouse, ADU, and pool. With our modus being “proceed with extreme caution and
humility”.
The new proposal goes against that mantra.
The third issue, easements, relates directly to trail access, property access, canyon fire safety, and
the like. As we all know, RHCA easements along all property lines are both legally, and
neighborly sacrosanct in this community. The maze of easements that surrounds 4 Poppy Trail
are a mix of fire access easements and RHCA property line easements. Easements, despite their
root French, are anything but easy, legally.
The development needs a legal analysis and land survey of how all property easement and access
points are to be mapped out, before any planning decisions are made.
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Finally, the new plan includes a variance for lot line setbacks, etc. As this variance effects
neighboring properties, along with RHCA easements, the variance that is asked for would be
considered a Constitutional “taking” and therefore needs to be negotiated by all parties, not
simply requested and approved by the planning commission.
In no way should this letter be considered a final analysis of the 4 Poppy Trail development, and
all legal rights and remedies past, present, and future are reserved by The Constant Family and
The Constant Family Trust.
In closing, I point all invested parties to the 1966 history of Palos Verdes “Time and the Terraced
Land” (Howell North Books Page 126) by Augusta Fink. I highlight this quote to emphasize the
foreseeability of disaster. Describing the formation of the Palos Verdes Corporation, Augusta
writes:
“A complex of carefully planned streets was constructed off the horseshoe-
shaped road that served the Vanderlip estate, and 1100 acres of land were
opened for homes. A community associaDon was formed to insure the quality
of the development and the fashionable Portuguese Bend Club became the
nucleus for the new community.
“It was to this community that disaster came in 1956, The landslide which
occurred that summer destroyed the club and about one hundred homes.
Residents had pracDcally no warning. On August 29th, a water line ruptured.
Service crews determined an offset of several inches in the pipe line. Then,
within a maRer of days, houses started to shiS.
“When told to evacuate their homes, residents couldn’t or wouldn’t believe it.
Great, gaping crevices opened up in living areas and secDons of ceiling fell.
Many residents had to be rescued in the middle of the night. Those who were
determined to sDck it out lost everything.
“The property involved, about 225 acres, covers a porDon of an ancient slide
mass, which was know to geologists for many years. In the early 1950s, the
Los Angeles County Road Department began construcDon of Crenshaw
Boulevard, from Pacific Coast Highway, across the Palos Verdes Hills to Palos
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Verdes Drive South. Construc+on work crossed the slide mass, then
dormant.”
Bolded emphasis, mine.
Proceed with extreme caution and humility.
The Constant Family looks forward to any further challenges presented.
Sincerely,
Nikos Constant, Esq.
25 Georgeff Road
213-215-5960
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Planning Commission,
We am sorry that we are unable to aƩend the meeƟng this evening due to a prior commitment. We have previously
expressed our concern about the locaƟon of the proposed structure and the amount of soil to be moved for this
project. As you know, a land slide that occurred on this slope caused great harm to us and we do not want the proposed
project to put us at risk of having this happen again. We understand that the proposed project is a large, 7,200 square
foot, house to be built by a developer for sale. We understand that the amount of soil to be moved has been reduced,
but we believe that the size of the project could be reduced and so it could be constructed on the exisƟng pad where
there is currently a barn. This change may reduce the potenƟal profit on the project, but we believe that it would
reduce the risk of another land slide on our street. We never want to live through another year like the one we endured
during the Ɵme that our road was buried by the land slide. It put our family, including our three children, at physical risk
due to lack of emergency services, it was arduous, and expensive. We implore you not put us at risk of such an event
again.
John & Kathleen Lacey
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Thanks John,
I will be there at 6:30 pm. A number of Chuckwagon Road residents are very unhappy about the proposed
construction. Not sure how many will be there tomorrow. I also spoke with John Lacey who is very unhappy about it too
but unable to attend tomorrow’s meeting.
Thanks, Dave Long
DBL Associates
1334 Park View Avenue, Suite 100
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(office)
(home office)
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From: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 9:40 AM
Subject: Planning Commission Agendas for Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Good morning.
This email is being sent to you because of your involvement with the project at 4 Poppy Trail.
Attached are the Planning Commission agendas for Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The agendas
and complete packet are on the City’s website: https://www.rolling-
hills.org/government/agenda/index.php.
The evening meeting will be in-person at City Hall starting at 6:30 p.m.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
John F. Signo, AICP
Director of Planning and Community Services
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John Signo
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Hi John , As brought up by another resident, the lights in the canyon , as they come and go, will be directly in our
bedroom and master bath windows. This I find very disturbing ! Thanks for your time. Sharon
On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 2:11 PM John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net> wrote:
Hi Sharon,
Thank you for your email. Yes, properties within 1,000 feet of the subject property were mailed notices of the public
hearing, including those on Georgeff Road and Reata Lane. The applicant has met with abutting property owners about
the project.
Your concerns will be shared with the Planning Commission and we hope you can make it to the meeting.
Regards,
John F. Signo, AICP
Director of Planning and Community Services
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills CA 90274
310.377.1521
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From: sharon minkes <>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 10:50 AM
To: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Subject:
Hi John, my name is Sharon Minkes, we live directly across the canyon from the proposed # 4 Poppy Trail building. My
husband had the buyer over a few years ago, to show him how, this plans , would disrupt the beautiful of our
canyons. My husband asked if he was planning on living there, and he had no answer. I am just checking to see if the
houses directly above are aware of the proposed building, and digging. This is right next to the horrific land slide that
closed Poppy Trail to be closed for 2 years. This land is not stable enough for digging a huge pad. We have already
watch the compaction of # 2 and 3 poppy trail, for 2 years. We will try to be at the meeting but if not please express
our concerns . Thank you, Sharon And Mark Minkes
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4 Poppy Trail Development
TO: Rolling Hills Planning Commission, Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, RHCA, and
Neighbors
FROM: The Constant Family, 25 Georgeff Road
DATE: September 12, 2023
RE: September 12, 2023 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Public Hearing Item 9.A.
ZONING CASE NO. 22-51
I’m writing, in addition to commenting at today’s planning commission meeting, regarding the
following concerns and misreading of the CEQA exemption. These comments are in addition to
the previous correspondence I have had with the City of Rolling Hills, Developer, and Project
Engineers, both in-person, via ZOOM, and via email.
I have had serious concerns about the development of 4 Poppy Trail since it was first announced
several years ago. Historically, Georgeff Canyon, where 4 Poppy Trail is located, has seen land
movement, accompanied by extensive litigation. Today’s Planning Commission Meeting in
regards to approving a CEQA exemption for the project is hasty, ill advised, and in direct
violation of CEQA.
While recent litigation over CEQA, as concerns landslides, has favored developers, the current
fact pattern, of an existing landslide, known by developer, engineers, and reported to City of
Rolling Hills, and neighboring properties, triggers the location exception under CEQA of
“unusual circumstances”. 4 Poppy Trail is not a “potential landslide” under the Berkley Hills
Watershed Coalition v. City of Berkley ruling. In fact, several lot line adjustments were made by
City of Rolling Hills, to accommodate slide issues from previous active slides that were subject
to litigation.
The Constant Family is opposed to the project and moving forward with the CEQA exemption
approval. This letter, in no way, limits any past, present, or future litigation, rights, or remedies
under CEQA or any environmental or safety regulations under State or Federal law. I look
forward to any future challenges presented.
Sincerely,
Nikos Constant, Esq.
25 Georgeff Road
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From: Gregory Becker <>
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 4:13 PM
To: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Cc:
Subject: 4 Poppy Trail
Good afternoon, John,
Dave Long brought tonight’s hearing to my attention. I thought the sticks in the canyon were for a
hillside barn associated with Reata Lane properties, not a 7,000 sq ft house in a canyon. In briefly
reviewing the agenda pdf, which I have attached, I have several concerns which I do not believe can
be properly addressed in such a short period of time. As such, it is my hope that no decision will be
rendered tonight so that our neighborhood better understands what is being considered.
At first glance, if the long, wide and windy driveway that is proposed is built, what impact will it have
on the ambiance of the rustic setting?
Will lights be shining up and down the canyons after sunset?
Will the driveway meet the fire code standards? I understand that these strict standards require
extremely wide driveways in order to accommodate emergency service vehicles and their turn
around space. With the slope and curves, I presume the width will have to be greater than the
minimum standards. The turn around space in and of itself will need to be a large footprint.
Probably substantially larger than the area silhouetted by the sticks.
Will there be grading and drainage engineered into the driveway to protect against erosion and land
disturbance?
Will utilities be brough underground or will power lines be installed in this “high fire zone?” You
may not be aware that the wind blows up the canyons between Chuckwagon, Bowie and Reata Lane
and strengthens as the ravines tighten. All it takes is one dry and windy Santa Ana coupled with a
sparking muffler or a downed power line to exacerbate what could be a dangerous fire condition.
With the importance of the issues and the clear possibility of the lack of neighborhood
understanding, I believe further inquiry is warranted before approving the project.
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Hi John,
My concern is the lights from cars that enter the canyon and shine on the backs of the houses and into their living
spaces.
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Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 3:30 PM
To: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>; Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Subject: RE: 4 Poppy Trail
Hi Gregory,
The City’s lighƟng requirements are found in RHMC SecƟon 17.16.190.E found here:
hƩps://library.municode.com/ca/rolling_hills/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT17ZO_CH17.16REAGBUZO_17.16.1
90ADREDEST
Best,
John F. Signo, AICP
Director of Planning and Community Services
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills CA 90274
310.377.1521
jsigno@cityofrh.net
From: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:30 AM
To: Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Cc: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Subject: RE: 4 Poppy Trail
Thanks Kathryn.
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From: Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:29 AM
To: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>
Cc: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Subject: RE: 4 Poppy Trail
I think there may be some confusion and I am looping in John from the city.
The RHCA does review lighƟng plans for the locaƟons and fixture design on a property to make sure it complies with
RHCA Building RegulaƟons, aƩached. While we have specific regulaƟons on lighƟng on structures and garden lighƟng, I
have never dealt with vehicle lighƟng impact on adjoining properƟes and wonder if this is something addressed in the
City’s lighƟng ordinance. John can you help clarify this?
Kathryn Bishop, Architectural Inspector
Rolling Hills Community Association
1 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
www.RHCA.org
310-544-6222
From: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:55 AM
To: Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Subject: RE: 4 Poppy Trail
During the meeƟng commissioner Kirkpatrick menƟoned that the HOA would deal with the lighƟng issue that I raised. I
heard nothing about hedges or a deed restricƟon requiring growth and permiƫng entry to enforce the restricƟon.
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Again, my concern is cars driving up the driveway shine lights up at the houses along the canyon. I would like to think
that with aƩenƟon to this issue early on, something can be done to prevent or address this issue.
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From: Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:21 AM
To: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>
Subject: RE: 4 Poppy Trail
Good morning Greg‐
Your concern should be addressed by the City because access is mainly a city issue. Was there any condiƟon, like
requiring hedging or trees block the vehicle lights, included in the resoluƟon of approval?
If plans were unanimously approved by the Commission, the applicant can submit for RHCA approval. We review plans
for aestheƟcs of the structures.
Thanks!
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Kathryn Bishop, Architectural Inspector
Rolling Hills Community Association
1 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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From: Gregory Becker <gregorybecker@gregorybecker.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 9:00 AM
To: Kathryn Bishop <kbishop@rhca.net>
Subject: 4 Poppy Trail
Hi Kathryn,
I was at the 4 Poppy Trail planning commission meeƟng. It was approved. It now goes to HOA and City Council. Which
goes first?
My concern is the lights from cars driving up and down the driveway at night.
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JOB NOR T H
6350
CHIMNEYVALLEYGABLE RIDGEGABLE
VALLEYRIDGERIDGE
PITCH
BREAK
PITCH
BREAK2:122:12GABLE
VALLEYRIDGEGABLEVALLEYV
A
L
L
E
Y
GABLERIDGE GABLEVALLEY5:125:12
WALL BETWEEN ROOFS
10'-6"
PL
10'-6"
PL
8'-6"
PL
8'-6"
PL
8'-6"
PL
10'-3"
PL
9'-6"
PL
12'-4"
PL
10'-6"
PL
8'-6"
PL
8'-6"PL8'-6"PL8'-11"PL8'-7"PL8'-6"
PL
PITCH
STANDING SEAM COPPER ROOF
BREAK
STANDING SEAM COPPER ROOF
CUPOLA
CHIMNEY4:12
CUPOLA
TRELLIS CHIMNEY5:125:125:125:125:125:125:125:12
5:12 5:12
5:12 5:12 5:12 5:12
5:125:12
5:12
RIDGE
RIDGE 908.42
907.46
909.50909.50914.83RIDGE908.82909.17910.25RIDGE 907.92
5:125:121'-6"
TYP.3'-0"TYP.3'-0"
2'-0"3'-0"2'-6"3'-0" ROOF PLAN
18" 1'-0"9/1/2023 10:51 AMARVIDSON RESIDENCE4 POPPY TRAIL LANE, CALIFORNIA3.1
JOB NOR T H
6451
8'-6"PL @BEDROOM-1
FF 893.54 8'-6"PL @GARAGE
SOUTH ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0"
FF 895.45
F.G.8'-6"PL @GALLERY
FF 893.79
FF 892.54 10'-6"PL @KITCHEN
FF 893.66 9'-10"PL @ENTRY
FF 893.79
N S
N S
1X4 VERTICAL
SIDING
14'-11"RIDGE 907.46
RIDGE 908.42
13'-9"RIDGE 909.50
15'-9"21'-3"RIDGE 914.83
15'-2"RIDGE 908.82
15'-9"FG 894.50
RIDGE 910.25
STONE VENEER BASE
GABLE VENT (TYP.)
TRUSS PER DET.
CUPOLA
GARAGE O/H DOOR
PER DET.
FF 892.54 10'-3"FG 891.00
PL @ MAST
NORTH ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0"
STEPS TO PATIOF.G.
CHIMNEY
10'-6"PL @GREAT RM
8'-6"FF 893.54
PL @GARAGE
S
9'-6"PL @ PORCH
PL @
MAST. BATH
12'-4"PL @DEN
N
CUPOLA
N
11'-9"S
13'-11"FG 893.40
RIDGE 907.46
FG 891.00 18'-6"RIDGE 909.50
17'-5"RIDGE 908.42
23'-10"RIDGE 914.83
18'-2"RIDGE 909.17
CLASS "A"
SHINGLE ROOF
1X8 HORIZONTAL SIDING
BUILT-UP POST (TYP.)
EAST ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0"10'-6"STONE VENEER
10'-3"FF 892.54
PL @DEN
PL @MAST &PORCH
FF 891.00
FG 894.508'-6"PL @BEDROOM-1
FF 895.45
FG 893.548'-6"PL @GARAGE
13'-9"RIDGE 907.46
RIDGE 908.42
20'-5"RIDGE 914.83
15'-9"RIDGE 910.25
15'-9"RIDGE 909.50
18'-2"RIDGE 909.174'-9"4'-2"7'-0"1'-7"14'-11"TRELLIS PER PLAN
CLASS "A"
SHINGLE ROOF
:EST ELEVATION
1/8" = 1'-0"
FF 892.5410'-3"FG 891.00
FF 895.45
PL @MAST
PL @BEDROOM-1
8'-6"PL @ BED 2
8'-11"PL @ MAST. BATH
PL @ BED 3
PL @ DRESSING
8'-6"8'-6"FF 894.209'-4"FF 893.3718'-2"RIDGE 909.17
23'-10"RIDGE 914.83
16'-11"FG 894.50
RIDGE 910.25
14'-11"FG 893.00
RIDGE 907.92
1X8 HORIZONTAL SIDING
COPPER SEAM
ROOF PER DET.
GABLE VENT (TYP.)9/1/2023 10:51 AMARVIDSON RESIDENCE4 POPPY TRAIL LANE, CALIFORNIA4.1
6552
7567-014-0107567-001-0177567-001-0167567-001-0187567-001-0137567-006-0277567-006-0287567-006-0267567-014-0287567-014-0277567-015-0077567-014-0261ID No.Address/APN2345679101181213141516171819202122237567-001-008#2 POPPY TRAIL#7 POPPY TRAIL#3 POPPY TRAIL#38 CHUCKWAGON#9 REATA LANE#0 POPPY TRAIL#1 POPPY TRAIL7567-006-024#44 CHUCKWAGON7567-006-025VACANT LAND#40 CHUCKWAGON#36 CHUCKWAGON7567-014-025#8 REATA LANE#7 REATA LANE#5 REATA LANE#3 REATA LANE7567-014-024#6 REATA LANE7567-014-023#2 REATA LANE7567-014-022#23 GEORGEFF ROAD#22 GEORGEFF ROAD7567-014-021#25 GEORGEFF ROAD7567-014-018#24 GEORGEFF ROAD7567-014-012#26 GEORGEFF ROAD7567-014-019#27 GEORGEFF ROAD247567-014-013VACANT LAND25267569-007-00224 PORTUGUESE BEND RD7569-007-00326 PORTUGUESE BEND RD277567-014-017VACANT LOTID No.Address/APNN72°45'18"W89.84'S35°24'10"W106.06'N17°35'20"W204.11'34.79'S22°47'47"E96.86'S21°36'25"E183.79'S42°09'50"W430.68'S22°47'47"E129.97'N64°57'08"W249.73'N17°35'20"W660.00'S84°11'15"E174.38'N41°05'00"E98.40'S79°11'45"E86.33'N17°35'20"W50.000 60.000 100.000DIRTDIRT
DIRTDIRT10006787.3310027960.97POOLASPHASPHDIRTDIRTDIRTDIRTDIRTASPHDIRTASPHDIRTASPHASPH10006787.338959109159209059009159209108808758708658608558508458408358308858908208158108058007957908258058308208158108007958258958858908658708808608758408358458508559009058858908808958708758658608308408358458508558208258158808858708758658608408458508558908958408458858808758708658608308358208258508558408458858808758708658608908959009059109159209409359309259458058108158308358208258508558408458858808758708658608058108858007958058108158308358208258508558408458808758708658608658558608708458108158258408358308758508658558608708207907958007957907807757707657607807757707657807757707807757857857857858007907958057857807907857857907958007958058107958008007958058108158008208108158108158158208258308908959008258308358408458508208558608708758808658858208158408258308358108808758658708258308358408458508558608858909159209259058909008959108808758708859859909959309359259659809709759459409559509608908959009059109159209259409359309459509258908858959008308358258508558408458808758708658609109059159208359009059109158908858958508558408458808758708658609209259309359009059109158908858958808758708658658558508358408458608258308508558358408458608308658708908958808758858508558408458608658708908959009059109159209258808758858508558608658708658558608758808858908558708658608908959009059109158808758858658608708758658608708558808858758658858909459509559209259309359409951000100596597098599094595095593093594096097598099010251030965970955975960980100099598510201015100598098599099510001005101010151020970965960975975960970965980975990980940935930945950955940945950950925955945940935930920920925930900905910915890895885880930S79° 12' 28"W84.80'S42° 07' 10"W56.00'L=138.68',R=102.49'Δ=77°31'30"L =6 2 .3 9 ',R =10 0.0 0'Δ =3 5 °4 4 '4 9 "L=4 2 .2 1',R =8 0 .0 0 'Δ =3 0 °1 3 '5 0 "N84° 49' 55"E42.93'L=42.21',R=80.00'Δ=30°13'51"N42° 07' 10"E103.60'S22° 50' 27"E159.94'S74° 48' 32"W74.26'S16° 14' 05"E84.84'S47° 05' 10"E70.86'L=80.61',R=30.00'Δ=153°57'40"L=17.24 ',R=30.00'Δ=32°55'06"N16° 14' 05"W99.54'N33° 38' 35"W108.12'N80° 51' 24"W38.48'N57° 03' 32"W51.79'30306030FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
ENGINEERING CORP.C0.04 POPPY TRAILROLLING HILLS, CA 90274INDEX OF SHEETS:OVERALL SITE PLANSCALE: 1" = 30'VICINITY MAP SCALE: 1" = 500'VICINITY MAP ADDRESSESLEGENDACRONYMSPARCEL 1PARCEL 3PARCEL 4PARCEL 4PARCEL 5 PARCEL 6 LEGAL DESCRIPTIONC0.0OVERALL SITE PLANC0.1EXISTING SITE CONDITIONSC1.0PROPOSED SITE PLANC1.1SECTIONSC1.2SECTIONS (cont'd)C2.0CIVIL DETAILSCMCOLOR SITE MAPCNCUT FILL COLOR MAPGARAGERESIDENCE
450' 620' 650' 650' 425' 655' Pool in Front YardSoil Export6653
LOT 21 TRACT 19040PORTION OF LOT 22TRACT 19040PORTION OF LOTS 9, 17AND 22 TRACT 19040AND PORTION OF LOT 34LACA MAP 51PORTION OF LOT 9 AND LOT 17 TRACT 19040POPPY TRIALPOPPY TRIALPORTION LOT 191L.A.C.A. MAP No. 51LOT 20 TRACT 19040LOT 18 TRACT 1904055'50.000 60.000 100.000DIRTDIRT
DIRTDIRT10006787.3310027960.97POOLASPHASPHBRUSHBRUSHBRUSHDIRT799.6882.3784.6783.8784.4956.8956.2956.5957.4957.4957.3956.8BRUSHDIRTDIRTBRUSH785.9785.2785.9785.9799.0799.1892.3891.6DIRTDIRT909.8790.2784.5784.2783.1784.8784.5785.7803.6801.4803.8805.3799.9ASPH788.6DIRTBRUSH881.9881.9814.1816.3ASPHBRUSHBRUSHDIRTASPH847.2BRUSH957.3956.8ASPH914.5877.110006787.3389591091592090590091592091088087587086586085585084584083583088589082081581080580079579082580583082081581080079582589588589086587088086087584083584585085590090588589088089587087586586083084083584585085582082581588088587087586586084084585085589089590590089589088588087587086586084585085584084588588087587086586089089590090591091592094093593092594595095583083582082585085584084588588087587086586089089590090591091592094093593092594595095596080581081583083582082585085584084588588087587086586080581088580079580581081583083582082585085584084588087587086586086585586087084581081582584083583087585086585586087082079079580079579078077577076576078077577076578077577078077578578578578580079079580578578079078578579079580079580581079580080079580581081580082081081581081581582082583088588087589089590089089590090582583083584084585082085586087087588086588582081584082583083581088087586587082583083584084585085586088589091592092590589090089591088087587088596597097598010159859909951010100510009309359259659809709759459409559509608908959009059109159209259409359309459509559609258908858959008308358258508558408458808758708658609109059159208359009059109158908858958508558408458808758708658609209259309359009059109158908858958808758708658658558508358408458608258308508558358408458608308658708908958808758858508558408458608658708908959009059109159209258808758858508558608658708658558608758808858908558708658608908959009059109159208808758858658608708758658608708558808858758708708658858909459509559209259309359409951000100596597098599094595095593093594096097598099010251030965970955975960980100099598510201015100510409809859909951000100510101015102010251030103597096596097597598599099510001005960970965980975100510109901000995980940935930945950955940945950950925955945940935930920920925930900905910915890895885880930S79° 12' 28"W84.80'S42° 07' 10"W56.00'PARCEL 2EASEMENTPER TITLEREPORTPARCEL 6EASEMENTPER TITLEREPORTPARCEL 4EASEMENTPER TITLEREPORTPARCEL 4EASEMENTPER TITLEREPORTL=138.68',R=102.49'Δ=77°31'30"L =6 2 .3 9 ',R =10 0.0 0 'Δ =3 5 °4 4 '4 9 "L=4 2.21',R =8 0 .0 0 'Δ =3 0 °1 3 '5 0 "N84° 49' 55"E42.93'L=42.21',R=80.00'Δ=30°13'51"N42° 07' 10"E103.60'S22° 50' 27"E159.94'S74° 48' 32"W74.26'S16° 14' 05"E84.84'S47° 05' 10"E70.86'L=80.61',R=30.00'Δ=153°57'40"L=17.24',R=30.00'Δ=32°55'06"N16° 14' 05"W99.54'N33° 38' 35"W108.12'N80° 51' 24"W38.48'N57° 03' 32"W51.79'30306030FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
ENGINEERING CORP. C0.1EXISTING SITE CONDITIONSSCALE: 1" = 30'LEGENDACRONYMSPARCEL 3PARCEL 4PARCEL 4PARCEL 5 PARCEL 6
AI
NROFILACFOETAT SLS 8958EXP 9/30/24LICE
N
S
EDLANDSURVEYORB
R
IANG.ON'EILL6754
N72°45'18"W89.84'S35°24'10"W106.06'N17°35'20"W204.11'34.79'S22°47'47"E96.86'S21°36'25"E183.79'S42°09'50"W430.68'S22°47'47"E129.97'TRACT 19040NOT A PARTN64°57'08"W249.73'N17°35'20"W660.00'N41°05'00"E98.40'S79°11'45"E86.33'N17°35'20"W50.000 60.000 100.000DIRT
DIRTDIRT10006787.3310027960.97ASPH784.6783.8784.4956.8956.2956.5957.4957.4957.3956.8785.9785.9790.2784.5784.2783.1784.8785.7803.6801.4805.3ASPH788.6DIRT814.1816.3ASPHDIRTASPH847.2957.3956.8ASPH10006787.33805830820815810800795825835830835820825815885880830835820825850855840845885880875870865860890895900905910915920940935930925945805810815830835820825850855840845885880875870865860805810885800795805810815830835820825850855840845880875870865860795790780775770780775785800790795805785780790785785790795800795805810795800800795805810815800820810815810815815820825830825830835840845850820855860820815840825830835810825830835840845850855985990995930935925965980970975945940955950960890895900905910915920925940935930945950925890885895900830835825850855840845880875870865860910905915920835900905910915890885895850855840845880875870865860920925930935900905910915890885895880875870865865855850835840845860825830850855835840845860830865870880875885850855840845860865870880875850855860865870865855860875880885890855870865860955960970965960975960970965980975980940935930945950955940945950950925955945940935930920920925930900905910915890895885880S79° 12' 28"W84.80'S42° 07' 10"W56.00'L=138.68',R=102.49'Δ=77°31'30"L =6 2 .3 9 ',R =10 0 .0 0 'Δ =3 5 °4 4 '4 9 "L =4 2 .2 1',R =8 0 .0 0 'Δ =3 0 °1 3 '5 0 "N84° 49' 55"E42.93'L=42.21',R=80.00'Δ=30°13'51"N42° 07' 10"E103.60'S22° 50' 27"E159.94'S74° 48' 32"W74.26'S16° 14' 05"E84.84'N16° 14' 05"W99.54'N33° 38' 35"W108.12'20204020FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
ENGINEERING CORP. C1.0PROPOSED SITE CONDITIONSSCALE: 1" = 20'LEGENDACRONYMSTYP. RETAINING WALL1TYP. RETAINING WALL2TYP. RETAINING WALL31122333GARAGEWALL HEIGHT COMPUTATIONRESIDENCEWALL AWALL BWALL CWALL EWALL EWALL GWALL GWA
L
L
AWALL EWALL AEARTHWORK ESTIMATE1WALL F6855
SECTIONS LEGENDFOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
ENGINEERING CORP. C1.1SECTION A-ASCALE: 1" = 10'SECTION B-BSCALE: 1" = 10'SECTION C-CSCALE: 1" = 10'6956
SECTIONS LEGENDFOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
ENGINEERING CORP. C1.2SECTION D-DSCALE: 1" = 10'DRIVEWAY PROFILESCALE: 1" = 30'7057
FTBSV CONFIGURATION(OPTIONS: BASIN "-B", GREEN INFR. INLET "-I", PIPE INLET "-P", SLOTTED THROAT INLET "-T")MEDIABAY SIZEVAULT SIZE(L x W)LONG SIDE INLETDESIGNATIONSHORT SIDE INLETDESIGNATIONAVAILABILITYOUTLETPIPE DIAMIN. NO. OF INLETPIPES (-P ONLY)4 x 44 x 4FTBSV0404FTBSV0404ALL4" SDR 3516 x 46 x 4FTBSV0604FTBSV0406N/A CA4" SDR 3516.5 x 46.5 x 4FTBSV06504FTBSV04065CA ONLY4" SDR 3517.83 x 4.57.83 x 4.5FTBSV078045FTBSV045078DE,MD,NJ,PA,VA.WVONLY4" SDR 3518 x 48 x 4FTBSV0804FTBSV0408N/ADE,MD,NJ,PA,VA,WV4" SDR 3516 x 66 x 6FTBSV0606FTBSV0606ALL4" SDR 3518 x 68 x 6FTBSV0806FTBSV0608ALL4" SDR 35110 x 610 x 6FTBSV1006FTBSV0610ALL6" SDR 35212 x 612 x 6FTBSV1206FTBSV0612ALL6" SDR 35213 x 713 x 7FTBSV1307FTBSV0713ALL6" SDR 35214 x 814 x 8FTBSV1408†N/AALL6" SDR 35316 x 816 x 8FTBSV1608†N/AN/A OR,WA6" SDR 35315 x 915 x 9FTBSV1509†N/AOR,WA ONLY6" SDR 35318 x 818 x 8FTBSV1808†N/ACALL CONTECH6" SDR 35320 x 820 x 8FTBSV2008†N/ACALL CONTECH6" SDR 35422 x 822 x 8FTBSV2208†N/ACALL CONTECH6" SDR 354†UTILIZES (2) CURB OPENINGS WITH MIN 1' SPACINGN/A = NOT AVAILABLESDR 35 OUTLET COUPLING CASTINTO PRECAST VAULT WALL(OUTLET PIPE LOCATION MAY VARY)*
*
*CURB AND GUTTER(NOT BY CONTECH)SEE FILTERRA BIOSCAPE VAULT CURBINLET DETAIL SHEET18" GI INLET (CAST-IN)ENERGY DISSIPATION ROCKSPLANT PROVIDED BY CONTECHSECTION A-AGREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INLET - TOP FLUSH WITH TOP OFCURB, NOT INTENDED FOR SIDEWALK APPLICATIONSPLAN VIEWSHORT SIDE INLET4' CURB INLET (MAX)REFER TO OTHERDETAILS FORALTERNATE INLETSINLET SHAPING(NOT BY CONTECH)CURB(NOT BY CONTECH)UNDERDRAIN FLOWKITTYPE A2-8 (Modified)MOW CURBTYPE A1-6 (Modified)FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
ENGINEERING CORP. C2.07158
N72°45'18"W89.84'S35°24'10"W106.06'N17°35'20"W204.11'34.79'S22°47'47"E96.86'S21°36'25"E183.79'S42°09'50"W430.68'S22°47'47"E129.97'N64°57'08"W249.73'N17°35'20"W660.00'S84°11'15"E174.38'N41°05'00"E98.40'S79°11'45"E86.33'N17°35'20"W50.000 60.000 100.000DIRTDIRT
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ENGINEERING CORP.CN4 POPPY TRAILROLLING HILLS, CA 90274CUT/FILL COLOR MAPSCALE: 1" = 30'LEGENDACRONYMSPARCEL 1PARCEL 3PARCEL 4PARCEL 4PARCEL 5 PARCEL 6
CUT/FILL LEGENDGARAGERESIDENCE
7259
N72°45'18"W89.84'S35°24'10"W106.06'N17°35'20"W204.11'34.79'N84°52'35"E40.00'S22°47'47"E96.86'S21°36'25"E183.79'S42°09'50"W430.68'S22°47'47"E129.97'N64°57'08"W249.73'N17°35'20"W660.00'N41°05'00"E98.40'S79°11'45"E86.33'N17°35'20"W5
0.00
0
6
0.00
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From: Nikos Constant >
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023 8:33 AM
To: John Signo <jsigno@cityofrh.net>
Subject: Re: City Council Agenda for Monday, October 23, 2023
Thanks John,
Please add the following comment, in case I’m not able to attend tonight’s meeting.
To: Rolling Hills City Council, Mayor, and to whom it may concern:
The Constant Family is still gravely concerned about the seismic, structural, and soils engineering
proposed for the development of 4 Poppy Trail (along with all other concerns and reserved rights
previously made to the Planning Department). Again, we see no engineering documents in the public
record to allay our concerns. As we stated in our first letter to the Planning Department, included in
tonight’s agenda packet:
“Proceed with extreme caution and humility.”
Sincerely,
Nikos Constant, Esq.
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City of Rolling Hills INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
2 PORTUGUESE BEND
ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA
90274 (310) 377-1521
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills will conduct a public hearing field trip
visit starting at 7:15 AM on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at the following property for the purpose of receiving
public input on the project described below:
4 POPPY TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
ZONING CASE NO. 22-51: SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, ATTACHED GARAGE, FIVE-FOOT-HIGH RETAINING
WALLS, NON-EXEMPT GRADING, AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS; VARIANCES TO
CONSTRUCT: (1) A SWIMMING POOL/SPA IN THE FRONT YARD, (2) RETAINING WALLS
EXCEEDING AN AVERAGE OF 2½ FEET IN HEIGHT, (3) RETAINING WALLS IN THE FRONT
YARD, AND (4) NON-EXEMPT GRADING EXPORT (LOT 17-A-PT) (ARVIDSON)
The project also includes a service yard, pool equipment, driveway, detached accessory dwelling unit, remodel of
an existing stable, landscape, hardscape, and other improvements not subject to discretionary review. The project
has been determined to be categorically exempt (Class 3) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15303.
Following the field trip, the City Council will reconvene to discuss the project at the public hearing to be held on
Monday, November 13, 2023, beginning at 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 2
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274.
On September 12, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-11 approving the proposed
project. On October 23, 2023, the City Council considered the Planning Commission’s decision and voted to
consider the matter on its own.
Members of the public are invited to provide comments in-person at the November 7th field trip or the November
13th meeting. Remote public comments will not be accepted during the meeting. Members of the public may also
submit written comments prior to the meeting by sending an email to cityclerk@cityofrh.net. Indicate the zoning
case number you are commenting on. Your comments will become part of the official meeting record. You may
provide your full name, but please do not provide any other personal information (i.e. phone numbers, addresses,
etc.) that you do not want to be published.
A live audio of the City Council’s meeting on November 13th will be available on the City’s website
(http://www.rolling-hills.org/). The meeting agenda is on the City’s website (https://www.rolling-
hills.org/government/agenda/index.php).
If you challenge the approval or denial of the above project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues
you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or to issues addressed in written correspondence delivered to
the City at or prior to the public hearing described in this notice.
For additional information, contact the Planning Department at (310) 377-1521.
Published in the Daily Breeze on October 28, 2023.
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City of Rolling Hills
TITLE
VICINITY MAP
CASE NO.
ZONING CASE NO. 22-51
Site Plan Review, Variance
OWNER ARVIDSON
ADDRESS 4 POPPY TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 SITE
1,000’ Georgeff Rd 63