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206, Construct tennis court, Correspondence� s Ciiy .1) ler/Jn9 Jhff April 20, 1978 Ms. Teena Clifton, City Manager City of Rolling Hills No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 WILLIAM KINLEY CITY ATTORNEY SUITE 901 555 EAST OCEAN BLVD. LONG BEACH, CALIF. 90E102 (213) 437-0973 re: Adrienne Burke - Paddle Tennis Court - Case No. 206 Dear Ms. Clifton: Enclosed herewith is the original notice granting the Conditional Use Permit in the above matter, which should be signed by you and placed in the Burke file. I have forwarded a copy of this document to Stanton Lee Philips, the Burkes' attorney, and to Mrs. Adrienne Burke, by certified mail, so that there can be no question about their getting the docu- ments. When the Council has authorized the release of the cash bond deposited by the Burkes to guarantee the removal of the slab for the paddle tennis court, you should not be too hasty in delivering those funds over to the Burkes until you are satisfied that they are agreeable to accepting the conditions set forth in the notice of the ruling, and that their attorney is not objecting to the language used in this document. Please note that the document provides that there shall be no recre- ational activity on the court prior to 10 a. m. on Saturdays and Sundays. I felt that this change of language is more explicit and could keep us out of borderline activities in connection with the use of the court. If you have any questions about the language in the permit, please do not hesitate to call me. Yours very truly, William Kinley kV April 10, 1978 Members of the City Council City of Rolling Hills, California Dear Council. Members: 'Recently neighbors of ours, Adrian,Burke and Family, built a'home on Crest Road East. They described the home,'pool and paddle tennis court to me and on many ocassions we passed the home while being built.. It is truly a lovely home and addition to our rural community. Pm sure when the landscaping begins to grow,' it will become more country and more rural in appearance, with good maintenance., They were ideal neighbors, quiet, neat and courteous when they lived next door at 4 Chestnut Lane. Iim sure'they will keep this home in good condition. Respectfully, Patricia C. Hansen 6 Chestnut Lane Rolling Hills V''*City Council *c.c. Adrian Burke MILTON LOUIS MILLER MARVIN D. ROWEN PAUL LEVINSON GARY S, JACOBS RONALD M. KABRINS SAMUEL M. ROBIN STANTON LEE PHILLIPS HARLEY I. WAGMAN LAW OFFICES Levinson, Rowers, Miller, Jacobs & Kabrins A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION EIGHTH FLOOR 8601 WILSHIRE' BOULEVARD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90211 (213) 657-8822 AND 655-8833 March 27, 1978 MRS. TEENA CLIFTON City Clerk City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 9027.4 RE: Notice of Appeal Lot 70-1-MS 33 Crest Road East Zoning Case No. 206 Dear Mrs. Clifton: ZAD LEAVY OF COUNSEL CABLE ADDRESS LEVROM On behalf of Adrienne E. Burke, a Notice of Appeal from the Planning Commission's decision of March 22, 1978, in which the Planning Commission denied Mrs. Burke's applica- tion for a conditional use permit is herewith and hereby filed with you. It is the understanding of this writer that the appeal must be taken within twenty days of the mailing of the notice specified in Section 6.10 of Ordinance No. 33 as well as that which is provided for in Section 6.14 of that same Ordinance. This appeal will be based upon the grounds as set forth in Ordinance No. 33, as amended, of the Ordinances of the City of Rolling Hills, as well as those grounds specified in California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.5. With greater particularity, the areas of error assigned are as follows: 1. The action of the Planning Commission was in excess of the Planning Commission's jurisdiction as applied to the facts before the Commission and was based on factors out- side of the Planning Commission's authority and jurisdiction. 2. Mrs. Adrienne E. Burke was denied a fair hearing by an informed, impartial tribunal/ commission. MRS. TEENA CLIFTON City. Clerk City of Rolling Hills March 27, 1978 Page Two 3. The Planning Commission failed to proceed in the manner required by law and as.re- quired and agreed pursuant to stipulation entered into between the City and the applicant. 4. The decision of the Planning Commission is a decision that is not supported by the findings of fact as required by law. 5. The Planning Commission's decision is not supported by the evidence and is the result of passion and prejudice. 6. The findings and report of the Planning Commission are erroneous and fail to accurately set forth testimony and evidence received by it. 7. The Planning Commission ignored substantial evidence which mandated the granting of the conditional use permit. Additionally, on or about January 5, 1977, applicant obtained building permit no. 2013 for construction. of a paddle tennis court, which said permit was valid for a period of one year, and which said permit was issued at a time when Ordinance No. 33, as amended, on December 27, 1976, effecting subsection 3 of Section 3.01 of said Ordinance was not in effect. Furthermore, the denial of the conditional use permit to the applicant amounts to an arbitrary and unconstitutional act as it deprives the applicant of the reasonable use and enjoyment of the property in a form and fashion as is used and enjoyed by other residents of the City and denies to the applicant equal protection of the laws. Please advise the undersigned of the time, date and place of hearing on appeal before the City Council so that a brief may be prepared and filed with members of the Council. • MRS. TEENA CLIFTON _ City Clerk City of Rolling Hills March 27, 1978 Page Three Thank you for your cooperation. Very truly yours, LEVINSON, ROWEN, MILLER S & STANTON LEE PHILLIPS SLP/cam cc: Adrienne E. Burke Daniel Burke Michael Burke By MAR 2 8 1972 CFFY C E<CLt.E1.-'4B3 MILLS a • • ' 35 CREST ROAD EAST ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90274 November 18, 1977 Mr. Forrest Riegel, Chairman Rolling Hills Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Forrest: It is my understanding that the builder -owners of the almost com- pleted premises at 33 Crest Road East are to come before you shortly in order to obtain a conditional use permit for the erection of a paddle tennis court. The undersigned has, up to now, taken a some- what low profile in the entire matter of the Burke residence and appurtenances thereto, which is adjacent to our property. Events which transpired last week in regard to the construction of the paddle tennis court at 33 Crest Road East, with which I am sure you are familiar, have offended the sensibilities of both ourselves and the community to the degree that I, for one, no longer intend to remain low key in this matter. The builder -owners of this property, by their blatant disregard of very clear instructions from officials of our city and community association, have clearly indicated that they care not one iota for their neighborhood or their neighbors. Because of the above, we wish to be informed of any and all meetings, both formal and informal that may be held by you in regard to this paddle tennis court or any other item pertaining to the Burke pro- perty, so that we, ourselves, may be present in order that ourviews and inputs can be heard. During the latter part of last year, at the time the Burkes were turned down on their tennis court application, they were informed, in my presence, that they would have to go through the same proce- dure for a paddle tennis court as they had gone through for the regular court. Although there is some confusion as to whether or not earlier this year the conditions had been met, very clearly before concrete was poured, the Burkes were well aware of the fact that they had not met the required prerequisites from the City of Rolling Hills for the • • Mr. Forrest Riegel November 18, 1977 Page 2 construction of a paddle tennis court. Please be advised that we do not intend to see the authority of the City of Rolling Hills or any of its sub -divisions ignored or disre- garded when we, ourselves, are affected detrimentally by that action. Very truly yours, 1 ' Thomas Wachtell sM t b City (1 leoffiny Mr. Daniel Burke 72 Saddleback Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 Dear Mr. Burke, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 February 15, 1977 This letter will serve to clarify the matter of your request for a paddle tennis court. As you know, the Association.and the City operate independently and have different regulations. In this case, as occurred on your tennis court request, the Association approved the design but it was disapproved by the City. Subsequently, I understand you have purchased a Community Association permit for a paddle tennis court. After a discussion about the popsibility of a paddle tennis court permit from the City of Rolling Hills the city attorney advised the Council that it was now his opinion that under Ordinance 33 (Zoning Ordinance for City of Rolling Hills), Section 2.06 you would not be permitted to construct a paddle tennis court without specific approval from the Planning Commission. Section 2.06: Limitation of Land Use. Except as provided in this code, no building shall'be erected, reconstructed or structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose except as hereinafter specifically provided and. allowed in the. same zone in whichsuch building and land is located. If you wish to discuss this matter and a possible re- fund of your Association permit, please give me a call and we can set up an appointment time. TC:ab cc: Mr. Kinley Sincerely, Teena Clift City Manager ORDINANCE NO. 146 AN ORDINANCE OF.THE CITY'OF ROLLING HILLS,-CALIFORNIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 33.ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR ZONING IN SAID CITY The City Council of the City of Rolling pins, California does ordain as follows:. Section 1. Section 3.01, subsection3 thereof, is'amended to •read: • "3. Non-commercial residential recreational uses, including (a) Parks .(b) Playgrounds (c) Golf courses, swimming pools tennis courts, paddle tennis courts, polo fields, horseback riding rings, baseballfields, archery .ranges _(d) Organized clubs to carry out the above recreational uses, provided that said club facilities are located more than 150 feet from any residence in an RA-S zone:" PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of December, 1976. ayor o th City of Rolling Hil go f oOwC90 (.?1 0/ ROtting it/4 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 i•- NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 E-mail: cltyofrh@aol.com September 12, 1996 Ms. Peggy Minor, Manager Rolling Hills Community Association 1 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: 33 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 70-1-MS) DR. AND MRS. DAPO POPOOLA Dear Peggy: This letter is)`tb inform you that the request to repair and replace the 3,000 square foot paddle tennis court at the subject property does not require further discretionary review by the City Council. A Conditional Use Permit for the 40' x 75' court was reviewed and approved by the Council on April 20, 1978 (Notice attached). We have also attached a statement from Dr. and Mrs. Popoola supporting their request. Feel free to let me know if you have any further questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, LOLA M. UNGA PRINCIPAL PLANNER cc: Mr. Craig R. Nealis, City Manager Printed on Recycled Paper. SEPTEMBER 11, 1996 DAPO & LILLIE POPOOLA 33 CREST ROAD EAST ROLLING HILL, CA 90274 STr4 r;' 77:n AO A110 *;1 j ti TO: ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: AS REQUESTED, THIS IS A LETTER STATING THAT WE AGREE NOT TO POUR MORE THAN 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF CONCRETE FOR OUR SPORTS COURT. SINCERELY, DR. DAPO POPOOLA, MD LILLIE POPOOLA