799, Gradling and as built drainage, CorrespondenceCorrespondence
December 15, 2020
To: City of Rolling Hills
RE: Zoning Case NO. 799 - 2 Appaloosa Lane
Dear Sirs:
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DEC 1 6 201E1
C ty of Holing Hills
By
As long-time residents of Appaloosa Lane we are writing this letter to address the
many concerns we have in regard to the infractions that occurred during the grading of
the canyon at #2 Appaloosa Lane.
Over the course of the past several years we have witnessed many obvious violations:
• grading without a proper city permit altering the aesthetics of our canyon
• grading without a proper county permit
• importing soil and grading on neighbors' properties
• importing soil and grading of city easements
• no prior lot line study
• no approved engineering plan
• no compaction or composition testing - was the soil clean and free of
contaminants?
We feel it is necessary that steps be taken to correct these violations and to make certain
this does not become a precedent in other canyons bordering homes in Rolling Hills.
Our recommendations for correction are:
• removal of some or all of the soil on neighbors' properties to restore natural
grade of canyon
• letter of apology to neighbors for the improper and illegal dumping of soil without
their permission
• restore/recondition the canyon to its natural state with native plants under the
supervision of a professional contractor ensuring for proper drainage
• close the apparent loophole in city procedures that allowed these infractions to
occur - (i.e. importing of large amounts of soil from inside and outside of the
city to control "erosion")
We feel it is very important for the integrity of our city that proper measures be followed
by everyone. Engineers must review requests for the redistribution of such large amounts
of soil before approval is granted. This should never be the decision of non -qualified
city employees or its residents.
Respectfully submitted,
Marion A. Scharffenberger
4 Appaloosa Lane
Dr. James Scharffenberger
5 Appaloosa Lane
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State of Califomia The Natural Resources Aaencv
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
South Coast Region
3883 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 467-4201
www.dfa.ca.00v
June 16, 2011
Seiko Fujikuro
B&E Engineers
24 W. St. Joseph Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
JERRY BROWN. Govemor
JOHN McCAMMAN, Director
RECEIVED JUN 2 2 2011
Subject: Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration No. 1600-2011-0064-R5
(#2 Appaloosa Lane)
Dear Ms. Fujikuro:
As the Department of Fish and Game (Department) explained in a previous letter to you dated
April 16, 2011, the Department had until June 15, 2011 to submit a draft Lake or Streambed
Alteration Agreement (Agreement) to you or inform you that an Agreement is not required. The
Department did not meet that date. As a result, by law, you may now complete the project
described in your notification without an Agreement.
Please note that pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602(a)(4)(D), if you proceed with
this project, it must be the same as described and conducted in the same manner as specified
in the notification and any modifications to that notification received by the Department in writing
prior to June 15, 2011. This includes completing the project within the proposed term and
seasonal work period and implementing all avoidance and mitigation measures to protect fish
and wildlife resources specified in the notification. If the term proposed in your notification has
expired, you will need to re -notify the Department before you may begin your project. Beginning
or completing a project that differs in any way from the one described in the notification may
constitute a violation of Fish and Game Code section 1602.
Also note that while you are entitled to complete the project without an Agreement, you are still
responsible for complying with other applicable local, state, and federal laws. These include,
but are not limited to, the state and federal Endangered Species Acts and Fish and Game Code
sections 5650 (water pollution) and 5901 (fish passage).
Finally, if you decide to proceed with your project without an Agreement, you must have a copy
of this letter and your notification with all attachments available at all times at the work site. If
you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Rick Mayfield (805) 388-0153 or
rmayfield@dfg.ca.gov.
Environmental Scientist
Conserving California's Wildlife Since 1870
(310) 544-6222
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ROLLING HILLS
May 5, 2011
Dr. James Black
2 Appaloosa Lane
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Dr. Black:
CALIFORNIA
(31 D) 544-6766 FAX
MAY 2 0 2011
City of Rolling Hills
This letter is a follow up to your request to the RHCA Board for a license for an as -built
drainage structure, remedial grading and planting in the easements of both your property
at 2 Appaloosa Lane and the Fozoonmehr property at 4 Appaloosa Lane. The Board of
Directors approved your request at this morning's meeting with the condition that some
of the pepper trees and oleanders immediately adjacent to the road be removed to allow
use of the road shoulder for walking and parking.
After reviewing the area, the RHCA would like the following foliage removed prior to
completing the license agreement: starting at the northernmost end of your property
going south, the first four pepper trees and seven oleander bushes.
The next step for completing the licensing process is for the RHCA's legal counsel to
prepare the legal documents for both properties. Once all the documents are signed,
RHCA's legal counsel will have them recorded with Los Angeles County. Legal fees for
license agreements are $450 for each agreement, plus a $250 as -built fee. You will
receive an invoice with the prepared agreements.
If you have any questions about the licensing process or removal of the trees and
oleanders, please contact the Association office.
Sincerely,
Kris en Raig
Manager
cc: Dr. S. Fozoonmehr
Black-2Appaloosa-Approved 05-05-11
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To: RHCA Board of Directors
From: RHCA Staff
Date: April 21, 2011
Re: License Agreement Request — 2 Appaloosa Lane
APR 2 0 2011
City of Rolling Hills
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REQUEST:
Dr. James Black of 2 Appaloosa Lane is requesting a license agreement for: 1) proposed new
landscaping, and 2) as -built drainage devices that are located in the easement of 2 Appaloosa
Lane and 3 Appaloosa Lane. Grading, geology, drainage and blue line streams are under the
purview of the City, Building and Safety or California Fish and Game.
The Association is reviewing plans for the following: (The Board may make an approval
contingent upon other department approvals.)
• Rip rap located in the easement of 2 Appaloosa Lane,
• Plantings in the as -graded area in the easement of 2 Appaloosa Lane (required by
Planning Commission),
• Drain inlet adjacent to roadway located in the easement of 3 Appaloosa Lane,
• Planting for erosion control on slope in the easement of 3 Appaloosa Lane (required by
County),
• Newly planted Pepper Trees in the easement of 3 Appaloosa Lane.
HISTORY:
City Staff granted approval for the importation of dirt to remediate erosion at 2 Appaloosa Lane
in March 2010. The drainage system was installed approximately the same time as the
importation of dirt. The City has allowed dirt to be imported to this property 3 times since 2001
(2001, 2002 and March 2010.) In 2004 Dr. Black asked for dirt but the City asked that he
provide more information and a plan. Approximately 200-300 cubic yards were imported each
time.
• The City's building code allows up to 500 cubic yards to be imported for erosion control
and for work that is underway and it was not anticipated that dirt would be needed (i.e
shrinkage of dirt more than expected; greater than anticipated boulders excavated from
graded areas and holes need filling in, and other field conditions that could not have been
anticipated prior to grading/construction).
In March 2010 (a few days after the city permitted the importation of dirt) the Building & Safety
Inspector was on site to inspect the new residence and noticed that a large amount of dirt (that
appeared to exceed the maximum allowed) had been imported. The Inspector contacted City
Hall.
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City Hall contacted Dr. Blacbout the matter and required that plarImust be submitted for
approval because even though he only imported 470 cubic yards (from 0 Pine Tree Lane), what
was done onsite was considered grading and was not just spreading the dirt to fill-in the erosion
fissures.
• Grading is defined by the City as raising or cutting of the existing terrain of more than 3
feet OR disturbing surface area of over 2,000 sq.ft. City staff can approve grading over
the counter if it does not exceed a 3' cut or if less than 2,000 sq. ft. of a surface area is
disturbed. Anything over this must be submitted to the Planning Commission for
approval.
Dr. Black submitted plans to the Planning Commission to retain an "as -graded" condition on the
lot and Variances to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot and to import dirt to
the lot in August/September of 2010. It was reported that:
• The area on the upper level was raised by as much as 6 feet in some places and over
2,000 sq.ft. of the surface was graded. This also exceeded the maximum permitted
"disturbance" of his lot. The City allows 40% disturbance (grading) of any lot. Prior to
the importation of dirt, the disturbed area of the entire lot was 47% and after the
completion of the grading on the lower are of the property, it is now 55%. (The disturbed
area was increased was increased by 8%.)
• B&E Engineering prepared the plans for the as -built grading and drainage.
The Planning Commission reviewed and discussed the matter on November 16, 2010, December
16, 2010 and January 18, 2011. On January 18th the Planning Commission approved a Resolution
of Approval (see attached).
The following are some conditions of the approval: (See attached resolution for all conditions)
• Approval from the following agencies must be granted and work completed within 2
years:
o RHCA (License agreement for drainage devices and planting in easements on 2
& 3 Appaloosa)
o Department of Building and Safety
o California Fish and Game — (Relating to the blue line stream)
• Allowed for the exportation of 100 cubic yards of dirt to give the existing as -graded
condition a more natural look and to remove the dirt from adjacent property (4
Appaloosa, Marion Sharffenberger).
• The drainage devices shall be maintained in proper working order and shall be cleared of
any weeds, dirt and debris on a regular basis.
• The disturbed areas, including the flat portion, shall be landscaped. The landscaping shall
substantially comply with the plan marked Option 1 [recently reviewed by RHCA
Landscape Committee] and shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Trees and
shrubs shall be planted so as not to impair views of neighboring properties but to
naturally screen the disturbed area. No trees or shrubs shall be planted as to result in a
hedge like screen.
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The City Council took jurisdiction on this project and re -reviewed the proposal. The Council
reviewed and discussed the matter twice on February 28, 2011 and directed staff to prepare a
resolution of approval to be brought back for consideration by the City Council after the
applicant has submitted the grading plan to the County for review and approval and applied for a
license agreement with the RHCA.
IMPACT ON ADJOINING PROPERTIES:
3 Appaloosa Lane — (Dr. Foozonmehr Vacant Lot): As -built drainage devices, as -built grading
and proposed plantings for erosion control. The homeowner has agreed to sign a covenant
agreement with Dr. Black to keep structures in the easement and on his property. This
agreement has not yet been completed. Dr. Black is asking for a license agreement on Dr.
Foozonmehr's behalf.
4 Appaloosa Lane (Mrs. Scharffenberger): The imported d encroaches onto this lot. The
Planning Commission requires that it be removed.
15 Upper Blackwater: NOT AFFECTED - JUST FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES
DUE TO PROXIMITY. No drainage or grading has taken place on this property and no
plantings are proposed. Lower Si's trail is located on this property as well as the
County/Association maintained riser drain. This drain was installed in approximately 2001
and since the installation of the as -built drainage system on 2 Appaloosa Lane, it has not
been affected. There was an existing wash out that occurred prior to the new drain at 2
Appaloosa Lane as well as another further up the trail that was caused by natural causes.
APPROVALS:
Building and Safety: In the process of reviewing the hydrology report, soils certification and
compaction report. Lisa Naslund who reviews all the grading plans for LA County has
reviewed the revised drainage plan. The revised plan shows a larger rip -rap than the original
as -built rip -rap and the additional grading required by the Planning Commission. The County
has approved the overall design but has requested that the asphalt curb constructed by the
Association at the drain inlet must be removed. Any alteration or revision to the drainage or
grading plan must be resubmitted and approved by the County.
The slope adjacent to the roadway on 3 Appaloosa Lane will have to be re -graded to a
maximum of 2:1 slope and planted for erosion control.
California Department of Fish and Game: Received application but has not reviewed. plans. The
information from Fish and Game will be conveyed through the engineer who worked on the
plans for Dr. Black as soon as they review the plans.
RHCA: Request for a license agreement has been submitted. Approval pending Board of
Director's approval of a license agreement for drainage system and new plantings located in
the easement on 2 Appaloosa Lane and 3 Appaloosa Lane.
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City of RH: Council is waiting to make a decision until RHCA, Building and Safety and Fish &
Game come back with their decisions.
CONCERNS BROUGHT UP AT CITY LEVEL:
Blocking of Blue Line Stream: This area is considered a blue line stream and according to my
conversation with Yolanta, there are different levels of blue line streams. While some in the city
are significant/ or constantly "wet" blue line streams (like the one on Poppy Trail or below 25
Portuguese Bend), this particular blue line stream is considered non -significant or closer to a
natural drainage course. A permit must be acquired by Fish and Game for using this area and
Fish and Game determines which level a blue line stream is and what can be done with it.
Creation of a Building Site: Through this property does have the ability to be subdivided (though
unlikely due to topography), the as -graded area located below the residence is almost wholly
within the front yard set back. This significantly limits any possibility of building in this area.
CONCLUSION
The Board is being asked to grant a license agreement for: 1) the as -built drain, 2) existing rip -
rap and expansion of the rip -rap that was required by the County, 3) the proposed "meadow"
planting on the as -graded area, and 4)one of the new pepper trees in the easement of the Black
property at 2 Appaloosa Lane. The inlet for the drain, the proposed erosion control planting on
the slope and the other pepper trees all include the easement of Foozonmehr's property at 3
Appaloosa Lane.
The Board has a few options:
1. You may grant a license agreement for all or part of Dr. Black's request.
2. You may make a decision on the requests for the as -built and proposed conditions for the
easements on both 2 and 3 Appaloosa Lane, conditioned upon getting written permission
from Foozonmehr.
3. The Board can defer any approval of a license agreement on the Black property until Dr.
Black receives a letter from the Foozonmehr's giving him permission to get a license
agreement on their behalf.
4. Understanding that the approval of this entire project requires multiple department approvals,
you may decide to wait for written approval from Building and Safety as well as the
Department of Fish and Game. The City Council has held their approval until all three
agencies (Building and Safety, Fish and Game and RHCA) have given their consent to the
project.
5. RHCA can re -align the 25' easement on Foozonmehr's property with Appaloosa Lane. This
would make the portion of Dr. Foozonmehr's property immediately adjacent to Dr. Black's
property private property and a license agreement would not be necessary for the drain inlet,
the pepper trees and plantings for erosion control on the as -graded slope. A license
agreement would still be necessary for the items on Dr. Black's property since the easement
on his property will not change location.
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LETTER OF CONSENT TO EXTENSION OF TIME
Government Code Section 65957
Date: April 4, 2011
Application: Zonina Case No. 799
Department of Planning
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, California 90274
Attn: Yolanta Schwartz
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65957, Drs. Karen and James Black
he stud consents to a ninety (90) day extension to the time period specified
in Government Code Sections 65950, 65950.1 and 65952 for the City of Rolling Hills
City Council to take action on the above referenced application at 2 Appaloosa Lane,
Rolling Hills, CA.
Signatdre of Applicant (1)
or Applicant's Representative
Printed Name of Applicant (1)
or Applicant's Representative
Signature of Applicant (2)
or Applicant's Representative
Printed Name of Applicant (2)
or Applicant's Representative
Received by:
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VIA EMAIL AND REGULAR MAIL
April 4, 2011
Drs. James and Karen Black
36 Saddleback Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Drs. Black:
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 799 Request for a Site Plan Review and Variance
As you know, the City Council continued their decision in your case until more
information is available from the other reviewing agencies.
Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission or the City Council must act on a
development case within certain period of time or the project is automatically approved.
However, any case may be continued for additional 90-days with the applicant's
permission. Therefore, it is important that you sign the enclosed form to allow you more
time to gather the necessary information and the Council to make their final decision
and adopt a Resolution.
Should you not sign the permission form, attached, staff will have no choice but to bring
a Resolution of Denial to the City Council at their next meeting for adoption, as the time
for decision will expire on April 28, unless an extension is granted by you. With May 9th
scheduled as the next Council meeting the decision would have to be made at their April
11 meeting. (One property owner's signature will suffice).
Please return the form as soon as possible, but before Friday.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me at 310 377-1521 or email at
vs@citvofrh.net. Thank you.
Sinc ely,
Ydlanta Schwartz
Planning Director
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State of California—Thitural Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
South Coast Region
4949 Viewridge Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 467-4201
www.dfo. ca.00v
April 16, 2011
Seiko Fujikuro
B&E Engineers
24 W. St. Joseph Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
EDMUN•BROWN, JR., Govemor ;-; ' ; :r,
JOHN McCAMMAN, Director s _ . ?
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Subject: Complete Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration Notification
No. 1600-2011-0064-R5 (#2 Appaloosa Lane)
Dear Ms. Fujikuro:
On February 10, 2011, the Department of Fish and Game (Department) received your
Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration (Notification). On April 16, 2011 your Notification
was deemed complete.
The Department is required to submit a draft Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement
(Agreement) to you within 60 calendar days from the date the Notification is complete, if the
Department determines that an Agreement is required for the project. An Agreement will be
required if the Department determines that your project could substantially adversely affect an
existing fish or wildlife resource. Therefore, the Department has until June 15, 2011 to issue
you a draft Agreement or inform you that an Agreement is not required.
Please be advised that you may not proceed with any work until the Department executes an
Agreement, informs you that an Agreement is not needed, or does not provide you with a draft
Agreement within 60 days of the date your notification was deemed complete.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Rick Mayfield at (805) 388-0153
or rmayfield@dfg.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Rick Mayfield
Environmental Scientist
Conserving California's Wi[dffe Since 1870
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March 1, 2011
Drs. James and Karen Black
36 Saddleback Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Drs. Black:
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
N0. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 799 Request for a Site Plan Review and Variance
The City Council at their meeting on February 28, 2011 directed staff to prepare a
resolution of approval in your case and hold it until other agencies have an opportunity
to review your proposal. Please submit your request to the Rolling Hills Board of
Directors for easement encroachment agreement; submit the landscaping plan to the
RHCA Landscaping Committee and submit the required sets of plans to the Los Angeles
County Building and Safety and the CA Department of Fish and Game for their review.
Once you have answers and/or approvals from these agencies, staff will incorporate
their findings into the Resolution of approval and forward to the City Council for
Council's disposition.
Please also be advised that pursuant to the California Streamlining Act, the Legislative
Body (Planning Commission or City Council) have certain amount of time to act on a
development application, or it is automatically approved, unless the applicant agrees to
a 90-day continuance. If by the April 11, 2011 City Council meeting, the
review/approval of your application is not completed by the external agencies, you will
be required to sign a request for a 90-day extension. Otherwise staff would have to bring
a Resolution to the City Council denying the request. Without the extension, which has
to be agreed on by the applicant, the Council would have to take action on your case by
April 29th. With the extension you will have until the end of July to finalize the
approvals for this project.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sin.-rjly,
Yol. a Schwartz
Pla g Director
cc: B & E Engineering, Seiko Fujikuro, P.E.
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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
February 15, 2011
Drs. James and Karen Black
36 Saddleback Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 799. Request for a Site Plan Review and Variance —
grading, drainage devices and landscaping - 2 Appaloosa Lane.
Dear Drs. Black:
The City Council at their meeting on February 14, 2011 took the subject case
under jurisdiction. A public hearing has been scheduled to start in the field on
Monday, February 28 at 4:00 PM, followed by a hearing during City Council's
regularly scheduled meeting at 7:30 PM on Monday, February 28, 2011.
Your representative should be present at least at the field trip to answer any
technical questions the Council may have. If you would like the City engineer to
be present, please let me know and I will make the arrangements.
Also, please assure that the area where the dirt is planned to be removed is
sufficiently cleared of plants and weeds so that it is easily recognizable and that
it could be walked on.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Since"iely,
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Pta'nning Director
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January 19, 2011
Drs. James and Karen Black
36 Saddleback Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 799. Request for a Site Plan Review and Variance —
grading, drainage devices and landscaping - 2 Appaloosa Lane.
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
Dear Drs. Black:
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
The Planning Commission adopted a resolution on January 18, 2011 granting your
request in Zoning Case No. 799. As for the landscaping plan they approved OPTION
#1, and added a condition that any further development on the property must be
approved by the Commission. That action, accompanied by the record of the
proceedings before the Commission will be reported to the City Council on February
14, 2011 at their regular meeting. You or your revresentative should be present to
answer any questions the Council may have.,
The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days
after the adoption of the resolution by the Commission, unless an appeal has been
filed by you or any other interested person or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the
case within that thirty (30) day appeal period. (Section 17.54.010(B) of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code). Should there be an appeal, the Commission's decision will be stayed
until the Council completes its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of the
Municipal Code.
If no appeals are filed within the thirty (30) day period after adoption of the Planning
Commission's resolution, the Planning Commission's action will become final and
you will be required to record an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the
subject Resolution in the Office of the County Recorder before the Commission's
action takes effect.
The staff report to the City Council, together with the Resolution will be mailed to you
on Friday, February 11. After the City Council's action, and if there is no appeal, I will
forward to you instructions for recordation of the Affidavit Of Acceptance Form and
the Resolution.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerly,
Yota Schwartz
Pl ng Director
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December 27, 2010
Dr. James Black
36 Saddleback Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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0 P011in i41/4 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 799. Request for a Site Plan Review and
Variance — 2 Appaloosa Lane
Dear Dr. Black:
The Planning Commission at their December 21, 2010 meeting directed staff to prepare
a draft resolution, with conditions, to approve your request in Zoning Case No. 799. The
resolution will be considered at their January 18, 2011 meeting, beginning at 6:30 PM.
They requested that you submit a professionally prepared landscaping plan for their
review prior to taking action on the resolution. At their direction, please prepare and
submit a landscaping plan to soften the look of the entire area using drought tolerant
plants, and keeping in character with Rolling Hills' natural environment. The landscaping
plan is also subject to the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Please submit
such plan (8 sets) by January 12, 2011.
The resolution with findings and conditions of approval will be forwarded to you prior to
the next Planning Commission meeting. Please review the conditions of approval when
you receive them.
The Planning Commission decision shall become effective thirty days after the adoption
of the resolution unless an appeal has been filed by you, any interested party or the City
Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (30) day appeal period. (Section
17.54.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Should there be an appeal, the
Commission's decision will be stayed until the Council completes its proceedings in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
The Planning Commission action, accompanied by the records of the proceedings will
be presented to the City Council as a report item on their agenda at the Council's regular
meeting following the Commission's approval.
Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
1 f
Yolanta Schwartz
Planning Director
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November 18, 2010
Dr. James Black
36 Saddleback Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310)377.1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 799. Request for a Site Plan Review and
Variance - 2 Appaloosa Lane
Dear Dr. Black:
The Planning Commission at the November 16, 2010 meeting deliberated your request
and continued the case to their December 21, 2010 meeting to allow you time to prepare
and submit a revised plan. The Commission recommended that the revise plan reflect a
more natural and native condition for the flat area of the site and between the roadway
and rip -wrap on the southern end of the project area. The Commission further
suggested the revised plan retain the drainage devices. Finally, they also requested that
you postpone removal of the dirt from the Scharffenberger property until a remediation
and drainage plan is reviewed and approved by the County. With the City's approval
of the final plan, the project will require County permits before work commences.
Please submit a revised plan, showing the proposed contours, cross sections and areas
of remediation and changes to the drainage system, if any. Should you wish to
withdraw the request for a Variance to import additional dirt, please provide such
request in writing.
For the upcoming meeting, it will be necessary to provide 7 sets of plans by December
10, 2010. (Additional sets of plans will be required for submittal to the City Council at a
later date).
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (310
377-1521.
Since ly,
Manta Schwartz
Panning Director
cc: B & E Engineering, Seiko Fujikuro, P.E.
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August 18, 2010
Honorable Dr. jim Black
City Council Member
2 Appaloosa Lane
Rolling Hills,
Dear Council
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
Per our conversation on August 17, 2010 regarding the unpermitted and large area of
grading on the lower portion of your lot, it is necessary that you apply to the Planning
Commission for site plan review and a variance. The total cost of the application is
$2,325 as follows:
$1,500 - site plan review
625 - variance*
200 - environmental review
* This is I/2 the cost of a standard variance because of the requirement for site plan review.
Attached is the Fee Schedule for your reference and both the site plan review and
variance applications for completion.
In order to agendize your applications on the October 19, 2010 meeting of the Planning
Commission, as the next realistic date for the Planning Commission to hear your case,
your applications and fee will need to be submitted to the City no later than September
27, 2010. Please let us know if this timing is problematic.
We look forward to presenting your case to the Planning Commission as soon as
possible so the work done on your property is promptly addressed and resolved.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call
me or Yolanta Schwartz.
Sincer.
A Dah rbruch
City Manager
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c: Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director
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