298, Construct a tennis court, Correspondence(213) 375-2556
FROM L. A. 772-1555
SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING CORPORATION
304 TEJON PLACE
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA 90274
August 14, 1986
City of Rolling Hills
#2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Attn: Mr. Allan Roberts
Chairman, Planning Commission
Dear Mr. Roberts:
RAYMOND L. QUIGLEY
DONALD E. DAWSON
ROSS N. BOLTON
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
ENCEN
AUG 151986
CITY 0
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This letter is in reference to the C.U.P. that your Commission granted to
Craig Caldwell at #4 Georgeff Road.
While diligently pursuing the requirements for obtaining a Building Permit,
we were to the point of pulling the permit, the moratorium was enacted.
This action had the effect of uncovering an unknown fact, that the Conditional
Use Permit had, in fact, expired. The time limit for beginning construction
had been exceeded. I had no idea that there was a one year time limit on
beginning construction; this was not mentioned at the time of granting the
C.U.P.
The method of obtaining a Building Permit is so complex that under normal
circumstances, it would be well nigh impossible to begin construction of
anything within a year. Our situation was even more tenuous because of the
formation of the Department of Public Works within the County of Los Angeles.
While the Department was being organized, chaos was the case at the County,
consequently, even more time .was added to the approval process.
I am respectfully requesting that your Commission continue the C.U.P. in force
until such time as the moratorium on construction ends.
As the Caldwell Court was one of the easiest to approve, considering it's
hidden location; the fact that it will be sunken four feet and requires no
walls to accomplish this, makes this request, in my view, quite reasonable.
Especially considering the fact that we have not been sitting idly by while
time ground on. Even at this time, we are preparing a landscape plan for the
entire lot. A landscape plan for the court was submitted for the Landscape
Committee's consideration about five weeks ago.
It now appears that we all: client, council, commission and staff, should
have put together a more systematic method of arriving at a complete package
before submitting the plans to the County for plan check. Possibly, before
you even finalize your decision on the C.U.P.
SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING CV/ORATION
August 14, 1986
Attn: Mr. Allan Roberts, Chairman, Planning Commission
Page 2 of 2
The reason for not requiring the geological, soils report and drainage plan
was that there was too much money involved to require those itemsbefore
granting a C.U.P. Perhaps the approval process could be twofold. After the
review, a Conditional Approval could be granted and thenupon preparation
and checking of soils, drainage and landscaping, the granting of a C.U.P.
could take place.
It has now become apparent that there were loose ends in the system and in
no way should a member of your community be unfairly penalized when he was
attempting to comply with the rules and regulations.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Very truly yours,
SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING CORPORATION
Douglas Mc Hattie
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CC: Mr. Craig Caldwell
STEPHEN J. KOONCE
COUNTY ENGINEER
HIAM BARMACK
CHIEF DEPUTY
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY ENGINEER -FACILITIES
550 SOUTH VERMONT, LOS ANGELES, CA 90020
(213) 738-2011
LOS CERRITOS-CENTINELA VALLEY REGIONAL OFFICE
24320 SOUTH NARBONNE AVENUE
LOMITA, CA 90717
Mr. Joseph P. Leach
Interim City Manager
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Mr. Leach:
November 1, 1984
ADESKO PROPERTY AT #3 GEORGEFF ROAD
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PETER F. SCHABARUM
KENNETH HAHN
EDMUND D. EDELMAN
DEANE DANA
MICHAEL D. ANTONOVICH
I have met with Mrs. Adesko on numerous occasions regarding her complaint
about water from #1 Georgeff Road draining across her driveway.
The slope and planting areas next to her driveway were saturated due
apparently to water from water .sprinklers on the slope of #1 Georgeff.
There was no sign of any damage to retaining walls or driveway. There
was no sign of erosion due to water runoff.
Mrs. Adesko admitted that the water was from her neighbor's sprinkler
system. I informed Mrs. Adesko that the City Building and Safety has
no control over excessive use of sprinkler systems.
There is an existing swale. on the slope between
and the swimming pool pad at #1 Georgeff Road.
when #1 Georgeff was rebuilt by Campbell & Sons
drain drains both toward the canyon on the east
to the driveway for #1 Georgeff.
Adesko's retaining wall
Area drains were installed
Construction. The area
side of the property and
I told Mrs.. Adesko this was a civil matter between her and her neighbor.
Since this is not a code violation, we cannot intervene in the matter.
Very truly yours,
STEPHEN J. KOONCE
City Engineer
William Magill
Sr. Building Inspector
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
GINNY LEEUWENBURGH
Mayor
THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER
Mayor pro tem
JODY MURDOCK
Councilwoman
GODFREY PERNELL
Councilman
GORDANA SWANSON
Councilwoman
September 6, 1984
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Caldwell
1 Georgeff Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Subject: Zoning Case No. 298
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell:
This letter is to serve as official notice, pursuant to Section
17.32.090 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, that a Conditional Use
Permit for construction of a tennis Court and accessory building on
Lot 57A-1-MS, located at 1 Georgeff Road, was approved by the Plan-
ning Commission on August 28, 1984, subject to conditions 'imposed as
a condition of approval, in. addition to standard conditions for tennis
courts and cabanas, which have been given to your engineer, Mr. Doug
McHattie. A formal report of the Planning Commission as required by
Section 17.32.086 of the Municipal Code is contained within the minutes
of the proceedings before the Planning Commission.
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills will be reviewing
the action of the Planning Commission on Tuesday, September 11, 1984
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, pursuant to
Section 17.32.140 of the Municipal Code of the City of Rolling Hills
to determine whether the action of the Planning Commission should be
appealed by the Council.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact
this office.
Sincerely,
Ron Molendyk
City Manager
RM/jc
Planning Commh-tission
City of Rolling Hills
# 2 Portuguese 'Bend Rd.
Rolling Hills, Ca. 90274
Dear sir:
We are writing this letter in regard to the request
for Conditional Use Permit for tennis court and accessary
building at #I Georgeff Rd.
The owners of the property at #I Georgeff Rd. share
a common driveway which is on our property at #3 Georgeff
Rd. There is recorded document on file in the Los Angeles
County Hall of Records stating what the maintenance
obligations are to both property owners. We sent a copy
of same to the City of Rolling Hills to be placed in our
file.
During the construction of the house by Mr.
Rosenbloom during the past few years, many types of heavy
equipment vehicles used the driveway, resulting in damage
to the driveway. We were assured by Mr. Campbell, the
contractor and Mr. Vink, City inspector that the driveway
would be repaired upon completion of construction. The
house was sold and repair work was never done.
We are definitely opposed to having more trucks
and equipment once again using the driveway and causing
further damage. The driveway was not built to take such
abuse.
This communication is requested to be placed in
the files of the Planning Commission, City Hall and the City
Attorney. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Arthur W. Adesko
Molly Adesko