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297, Harbor college would like to u, Correspondence• • 5 Johns Canyon Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 July 12, 1984 Palos Verdes Peninsula News 900 Silver Spur Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Attn: Mr. Reed Bundy, Dear Mr. Bundy; Confirming our telephone conversation of today it was agreed that you would retract a statement made on the front page of your newspaper dated July 12th,:1984. 'Your article states the follow.ing; "One Rolling Hills resident, Marc Kamen, suggested he'd consider suing the city if it voted to allow the school there." Your reporter Mr. Esposito who wrote the article advised me that he only followed notes handed to him by another staff member. I can understand the possibility of an incorrect interpretation. That is if I had mentioned anything regarding law suit at either the school board meeting of July 9, 1984 or the Rolling Hills City council meeting of July 10, 1984. At the schoolboard meeting of July 9 my plea with the school board was'extremely low key and one whereby I requested that the board reconsider their position. I reminded the board that the City of Rolling Hills had cooperated in every way with the school district. We are the only city that has permitted the school board to have their administration offices, permit the use of corrugated metal warehouses for school supplies, maintenance equipment and trucks. In addition the city permitted through a conditional use permit a school facility for grades k through 8. This facility was shut down by the school board in 1980. Why didin't the school board request the use of this empty school for the continuation High School in 1980, 81, 82 & 83. They state that they only want to use the school for one (1) year and then they will transfer the school to the Margate Junior High after it is closed in 1985. Does that make an economical sense? When questioned their reply is that it is better to move the students twice into their own facility than to retain the present system as they have done since 1978. I for one can't see the economical sense in this desision. The residents of the City of Rolling Hills made their wishes known to their respective city planners and council men thru public meetings. Both the city planners and the city council responded to the wishes of the community by rejecting the school boards application for a new conditional use for the La Cresta School as a continuation high school. It is my opinion that the school board should have more consideration to actions of the city regarding this particular school useage. • • As I pointed out to the school board the time may come when they will once again require the cooperation of the City of Rolling Hills. I believe a spirit of friendly cooperation at this time as in the past would be beneficial to all. Very truly yours, Marc Kamen lc cc: City of Rolling Hills City Clerk oi Lt O/ Rotting ✓V�/41- // INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Mayor GODFREY S'S:01cLL Mayor pro 2' ••• GINNY LEE .• c:\3URGH Councilwor,.,. JODY MU-. ' Counclwo'r-- GORDANA :'P'.iNSON Councilwoman Mr. Martin Dodell, President Palos V,:cdes Peninsula Unified School District 3801 Via La Selva Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING NILLS. CALIF. 90274 1213) 377-1021 June 14, 1985 Dear Mr. Dodell, For your information, enclosed is a copy of the June 10, 1985 City Council Minutes. It will reflect the action taken by the City Council.._ regarding the Public Hearing for the Conditional Use Pemit for the use of La Cresta School by Harbor College. The City Council approved the request for a one year extension, to Jt 1y 1986. Sincerely, • a!7. Ginger flake Secretary Enclosure T1L`P'T AVA►PTrT.1 nr. CTTRUT_iTC viIIN,,:r 'Y JUN 8 7984 s CITY OF ?OLLI S niliL Mrs. Ginny Leeuwenburgh, Mayor City of Rolling Hills No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 7 Crest Road West Rolling Hills, California 90274 June 7, 1984 Dear Mrs. Leeuwenburgh and City Council Members, My husband and I would like to express our opposition to the establish- ment of a Continuation School at the La Cresta School site. We feel the location is inappropriate for a secondary school. Because our homes are isolated from one another, precluding any type of neighborhood watch program, we are greatly concerned about the security problems such a school would present. In addition, there is the very real fire hazard created in this vulnerable area with the introduction of fifty to one hundred adolescents of high school age. We urge you to uphold the Planning Commission's May 31st decision to deny the request for a Conditional Use Permit and Variance. Sincerely yours, GCS/ Richard and Sophia Henke • G 7984 C1Ty By. OF 041`..rG H��tRanchoanaire Drive rPalos Verdes Ca. 90274 -�.�„4„ June 4, 1984 56 City Council City of Rolling Hills, Ca, Dear Roiling Hills City Council: We stronly urge that HARBOR COLLEGE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS be granted a Conditional Use Permit and Variance by the Rolling Hills city council. Although we are not residents of the City of Rolling Hills, our home overlooks and is directly above La Cresta School. We consider the use of LaCresta School by Harbor College to be entirely appropriate. Very truly yours, George D. Thomson Kathryn M. Thomsoa June 1, 1984 Council Members City of Rolling Hills California In my letter to the Planning Commission dated May 31, 1984 regarding the Continuation School at LaCresta School site, I wish to amend my statement about the time the classes are to be held and the number of studends attending. This is incorrectly stated in my letter. I failed to note these facts refer to the Harbor College program. Sincerely, af-y Suzgiine Hines 73 Eastfield Drive 377-8977 May 31, 1984 Rolling Hills Planning Commission #2 Portugese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Members of the Planning Commission: In as much as we are both unable to attend tonight's meeting, we would like to express our views regarding a conditional use permit and variance for the La Cresta School. The City of Rolling Hills has enjoyed a rural atmosphere and a low crime rate because of the privacy afforded by the gate system. Our gate system of security was intended by the developer, A.E. Hansen, and the founders of our City, to insulate an otherwise vulnerable community from the outside pressures of growth and crime. Allowing a Continuation School that caters to problem students within the heart of the City would invite the "fox into the henhouse." We trust you will take appropriate measures to see that such a devastating incursion does not occur. Sincerely, Alice and'Joe 011a • May 31, 1984 Planning Commission Rollling Hills City Hall 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Sir: I will not be able to attend your meeting regarding the La Cresta school because I will be out of town, but I would like to offer my view. I understand consideration is being given to use of the La Cresta school partially for a "continuation school" for students who have behavior or other problems and who have been expelled from the normal public schools. I am strongly opposed to such use. My children go to L.A. city schools and I am familiar with the type of students who are sent to such schools. They have various problems, but one thing they seem to have in common is a lack of respect for the rights of others. I would not be surprised to see vandalism or worse in Rolling Hills from such students. The La Cresta school is very close to my home, and I would not feel very comfortable when I am out of town with such students close by. I hope you will oppose the use of La Cresta school for such a purpose. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, Bruce Munroe 4 Chestnut Lane • May 31, 1984 TO: CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: C. WILLIAM AND JUDITH HOWE RE: APPLICATION BY PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR USE OF THE LAS CRESTA SCHOOL SITE FOR HARBOR COLLEGE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CONTINUATION SCHOOL We are the property owners of #4 Buckboard Lane and #4 Johns Canyon Road, Rolling Hills. We are unable to attend the public hearing on Thursday, May 31, 1984, regarding the above referenced application. We strongly oppose the use of La Cresta School for these purposes and request that the planning commission does not issue a condit'. al use permit or vary ance to the Palos Verdes Peninsula UniScw.00l District. CNW.. `l1iam Howe Ad) A. FISCHE -2724-2732 May 31, 1984 Members of the Planning Commission and Mr. Allen Roberts, Chairman Rolling Hills City Hall Rolling Hills, Ca. 90274 P.O. BOX 7682 LONG BEACH. CALIF. 90807 Regarding the use of La Cresta School Facility by Contin- uation School certain restrictions should be initiated to insure safety of this community so that there is not a chance of repeating the "Ridgegate" tragedy. My suggestions are: 1. Adequate gaq•ds--one is not enough. 2. No permit to drive through the gates so as not to increase traffic --guards already overworked. 3. No gate at top of steps instead a sturdy fence topped by 3 barbed wires. (Students now using the playing field would have to enter from other Crest Rd. entrance.) 4. NO! Dancing! 5. Keep dayligh t hours of school. Sincerely, May 31, 1984 Mr. Allan Roberts City Planning Commission Rolling Hills, Ca. 90274 Dear Allan, My letter to you is to express my opinion upon granting the Conditional Use Permit and Varience needed in order to hold Continuation School at LaCreta School site. I am very much opposed to having a Continuation School on the fringe of the City of Rolling Hills. Most of the students (175) will be attending their sessions in the evening (til 9:45p.m.) The students attending there will be 16 - 17 - 18 years of age with strong behavior and disiplihe. problems. . The security problem would be a difficult one. True it is stated that there will be a gate placed at the bottom of the stairs leading up to Crest Road into our city. There must be much more security provided both fixed and personal supervision. The gate can be easily by-passed. I strongly urge that no classes be held at night. The dances proposed will certainly in -crease noise leval and traffic dances held at all. .It site was chosen because only central if passage in our city. There should be no is stated that LaCresta School of the Central location. This is is allowed through all three gates. Let is clearly be understood that entrance is to be via Crenshaw"only. Si, erely S z e Hines 73 astfield Drive 377-8977 MAY 3 0 1984 Planning Commission C!T of R ,LING City of Rolling Hills „*j HJtLS #2 Portuguese Bend Road/ Rolling Hills, CA 90214 CNriv fi #4 Georgeff Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Members, In regard to the subject of the La Cresta school site, we would like to offer this input. We are firmly opposed to the issuing of a conditional use permit to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District allowing the' use of the La Cresta school site as a Continuation School. We feel this type of school would be a detriment to our community. If they wish to use the site for a school once again, then it should be re -opened as our local public school, not as a Continuation School for problem teenagers from all over the peninsula. We do not need this element in our quiet community. What assurances do we have that these teenagers will not wander off campus into our neighborhoods and possibly cause problems? (It is our understanding that the typical stu- dent who attends a Continuation School is not the.normal law abiding, respons- ible citizen.) If a Continuation School is established and the campus is entirely fenced, this would not allow access from Crest Road to the field for sports related activities for our children. The Adult Education Program through Harbor College seems to have worked fairly well as an alternate usage for the site; therefore, we are not opposed to this portion of the proposal. Please vote no on this matter. May 31, 1984 Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese BEnd Road Rolling Hills, Ca 90274 Gentlemen: We have lived in Rolling HIlls for approximately twenty years and we have seen many changes. However, the city is still relatively rural and peaceful. We think everything should be done to keep it that way! The location of a continuation school at La Cresta school site cannot help but increase our traffic and related problems. There are certain problems in connection with the operation of a continuation school that are not present with other types of schools. Would this eliminate use by local residents of the playground area? And, are there any other substitute locations? For numerous reasons, including those listed above, we strongly oppose the use of the La Cresta school site for a continuation school. Vejr truly y rs, eanne E. MacCabe William J. MacCabe 24 Georgeff Road jem May 30, 1984 Rolling Hills Planning Commission 2 Portuguese Bend Rod Rolling Hills, California In regard to your consideration of the issuance of a Condi- tional Use Permit 4nd Variance to Section 17.16.012 (B) and 17.32.010 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Cdde to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District for the use of the La Cresta School site for HARBOR COLLEGE ADULT EDUCATI N PROGRAMS and for a CONTINUATIMN SCHOOL, we would at this time like to expresssour total disapproval of this proposal. It seems at a time when everyone is concerned with setcurity and safety in their own 4omes, it is not a constructive idea to open the area to many more people who do not have the concern and consideration for Rolling Hills. As a member of the Rolling Hills Women's Community Club of Rolling Hills Board of Directors, I know that we have spent many hours and days in preparation for the inclusion of Neighborhood Watch in our city. We are still having organiz- ing meeting and trying to get the people involved and , of course, this would seem to make all of our efforts in vain. It is a wonderful piece of property and we are sure that with more time and more inquiries requested from other groups for it's use, there will be an opportunity to put this land to a much more compatible use for our community. Sincerely yours, Richard A. Foxx Joan;H. Foxx 3 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road