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644, Grading & repair of an existin, CorrespondenceFROM, .JN SOILTECH r • FAX NO. : 626282683E tr. 15 2003 06:47PM P2 SWN SOILTECH CONSULTANTS, INC. GeotechnicaI Engineering 3140 West Main Street, Alhambra, California 91801 (626) 282-6838 Project Ref. 4628-03 October 15, 2003 Mr. Jeffrey Faver 4501 Via Corona Torrance, CA 90505 Subject:Fill Quantity Remedial Construction Of SIope #10 Poppy Trail Rolling Hills, California Dear Mr. Faver: Due to the shrinkage of the volume of soils that were removed and replaced as compacted fill, there will be shortage of fill soils. Import soils will be necessary to complete the remedial construction of the slope in accordance with "Slope Grading Repair Plan" dated September 10, 2001, prepared by Bolton Engineering Corp. In consultation with Bolton Engineering Corporation, the amount of soils to complete the remedial construction is estimated to be 412 cubic yards. The soils will be imported from a source outside of the City of Rolling Hills. Very truly yours, SWN Soiltech Consultants, Inc. r CITY OF ROLLING HILLS sd PARTMENT 3 /0 /•7/2-3 fie "y 1Mf' ,tdr j fc& • 2F2 50 I LTECH FAX NO. : 6262626E36 t. 15 2003 06:47PM P2 SWN SOILTECII CONSULTANTS, INC. GeotechnicaI Engineering 3140 West Main Street, Alhambra, California 91801 (626) 282-6838 October 15, 2003 Mr. Jeffrey Faver 4501 Via Corona Torrance, CA 90505 Subject: Fill Quantity Remedial Construction Of Slope #10 Poppy Trail Rolling Hills, California Dear Mr. Faver: Project Ref, 4628-03 Due to the shrinkage of the volume of soils that were removed and replaced as compacted fill, there will be shortage of fill soils. Import soils will be necessary to complete the remedial construction of the slope in accordance with "Slope Grading Repair Plan" dated September 10, 2001, prepared by Bolton Engineering Corp. In consultation with Bolton Engineering Corporation, the amount of soils to complete the remedial construction is estimated to be 412 cubic yards. The soils will be imported from a source outside of the City of Rolling Hills. Very truly yours, SWN Soiltech Consultants, Inc. /.`--: =n 1 cti I 1, it f ExD• 3.3 4164 �r Stephen W. Ng GE 637 r CITY OF POLLING HILLS /`.gip; uvecl � •� PLANNINEPARTMENT 10 / fly D. ett/l%. f FROM : S3N SOILTECH FAX NO. : 6262826E3B Ott. 15 2003 06:47PM P1 SWN SOILT.ECH CONSULTANTS, INC. Ceotechnical Engineering 3140 West Main Street, Alhambra, California 91801 (626) 282-6838 (818) 399-3382 Fax Transmittal To: City of Rolling Hills Fax Number: (310) 377-7288 From: Subject: Stephen Ng #I0 Poppy Trail, Rolling Hills Date; 10/15/03 Pages: 2 4 • City ol Rolling -A& NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com January 24, 2003 Mr. James Wang 10 Poppy Trail Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: TIME EXTENSION APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 644. Dear Mr. Wang: This letter shall serve as official notification that a one-year time extension was APPROVED by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on January 21, 2003, for the subject case. I have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2003-02, specifying the conditions of approval set forth by the Planning Commission. Note that this approval will expire on FEBRUARY 15, 2004, unless aradina/construction commences on or prior to that date. The City's Code does not provide for any further extensions. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, /1r Y'iilanta Schwartz, Planning Director • RESOLUTION NO.20,02 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2002-01 AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT SUBSTANTIAL GRADING FOR SLOPE FAILURE REPAIR AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 10 POPPY TRAIL IN ZONING CASE NO. 644, (WANG). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A request has been filed by Mr. James Wang, with respect to real property located at 10 Poppy Trail, (Lot 3-PT) Rolling Hills, requesting an extension to previously approved Site Plan Review for grading of 4,100 cubic yards of soil for the purpose of repairing slope failure. The subject property is developed with a single-family residence and a pool. Concrete caissons were installed in 2001 along the rear of the residence to prevent slippage of the structure. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on January 21, 2003, at which time information was presented indicating that due to inability by the applicant to find a qualified contractor, the project has not commenced, and therefore, the extension of time is necessary. Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 7 of Resolution No. 2002-01, dated January 15, 2002, to read as follows: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval if construction pursuant to this approval has not commenced within that time period, as required by Section 17.46.080(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No. 2002-01 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21' DAY OF JANUARY, 2003. EVIE HANKINS, CHAIRWOMAN ATTEST: 0. MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2003-02 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2002-01 AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT SUBSTANTIAL GRADING FOR SLOPE FAILURE REPAIR AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 10 POPPY TRAIL IN ZONING CASE NO. 644, (WANG). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on January 21, 2003 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners DeRoy, Margeta, Witte, Sommer and Chairwoman Hankins. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK ty o/ Rolling December 19, 2002 Mr. James Wang 10 Poppy Trail Rolling Hills, CA 90274 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com SUBJECT: EXPIRATION OF APPROVAL FOR ZONING CASE NO. 644 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-01 Dear Mr. Wang: This letter is to inform you that it has been almost one year since the approval of Zoning Case No. 644 by the Planning Commission. The approval will expire on FEBRUARY 12, 2003 unless grading and/or repairs commence on or prior to that date. According to the Los Angeles County Building and Safety Department the time frame for re -submittal of plan check for repairs/drainage has expired. You can extend the approvals for one year only if you apply to the Planning Commission in writing to request an extension prior to the expiration date. In your request indicate the reason for seeking the extension. The filing fee for the time extension is $200 to be paid to the City of Rolling Hills. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on January 21, 2003. Should you wish to apply for extension, your request with the fee must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than January 10, 2003. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sinferely, Ydlanta Schwartz 191anning Director Cc: Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering MEMORANDUM: MARCH 27, 2002 TO: NAN HUANG, FINANCE DIRECTOR FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: 10 POPPY TRAIL, ENVIRONMENTAL FEES PLEASE REFUND $1,250.00 TO MR. JAMES WANG FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FEES PAID TO THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ON DECEMBER 3, 2001. THE ORIGINAL CHECK WAS FOR $1,300.00, OF WHICH $50 WAS DEDUCTED BY THE CITY FOR FILING A NOTICE OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION WITH THE COUNTY RECORDER. PLEASE GIVE THE CHECK TO MELINDA, SO THAT WE CAN INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WITH THE CHECK. OFFICIAL RECEIPT City Of GRoEft n9 al fr6. No 7515 CALIFORNIA ' RECEIVED FROM ( hL�'�Jl' ��a l:11 THE SUM OF � (/ FOP 2 C. 77P 90- 7/4 3C �q/ o&ll Styles Cheek Como, v • • it :Choi 1.80O-355-0.353 }vww.aNlaseheeks.eom e DOLLARS $3C(% e C) i FUND AMOUNT ice`caza CITY CLERK iCity (I RollinF March.15, 2002 Mr. James Wang 10 Poppy Trail Rolling Hills, CA 90274 • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 644 - LANDSCAPING PLAN NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Dear Mr. Wang: As per conversation with your daughter, this letter shall serve to notify you that your landscaping plan has been approved as submitted. You are required to deposit with the City a landscaping bond or a Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $32,200, which includes the work estimate provided to us by your landscape architect plus 15%. As soon as the bond or CD is deposited with the City, you will be able to obtain a grading permit for slope repair. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sin rely, JU lanta Schwartz Planning Director Cc: Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering Printed on Recycled Pape'. EDWARD CARSON BEALL, AIA ANDlASSf)CIATES INTERIORS ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE MEMBERS OF THE AMER I CA N INSTITUTE OF AR CITI TE C T.S EDWARD CARSON BEALL, ALCP., ALA GEORGE C. SHAW, NCARB, AIA MILES E. PRITZKAT, AIA SUSAN R. BEALL, ASID MI, LE FTEFNS'FrET1VfEA, AS'LAA Page 1ofl Monday, March 11, ' 2002 Yolanta Schwartz, Principle Planner City of Rolling Hilts No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 31:0-377-1521 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN 10 P.oppy 'Trail Lane Dear Yolanta: Per review of the referenced landscape plan and cost estimate it is my. opinion that it complies- with Resolution No. 2002-01, Paragraphs Q, R and S which pertain to the landscaping requirements for this property. We do feel that the installation bid is on the high side butthis is probably warranted by the steepness of the slope. Please -call if you have any questions. Yours truly, EDWARD CARSON BEALL, AIA AND ASSOCIATES 23727 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD TORRANCE, 'CALIFORNIA 1"0'5T75 fax: 310..375..9530 tete: 310..378..1280 email: echeaLL@aot_com. FEB-27-2002 oe:(:):3 All DC UGLui$' FUJ I MOTO 310 532 7872 P.01 • FUJIMOTO LANDSCAPING INC. Wang Residence 10 Poppy Trail Lane Roiling Hills, Ca. 90274 Dear Mr. And Mrs. Wang: 17715 YUKON AVENUE . TORRANCE, CA 90504 PHONE (310) 532.0121 . FAX (310) 532-7872 State Licwnee No. 555569 Fob. 20, 2002 Thla to the revised proposal from the plans of Jackie Ignon and the Irrigation architect, if you have any questions regarding this estimate please give me e cell, Irrigation Includes: Point of Connection Reduced Pressure Back!low Mester valve Flow Se sor Automatic Controller Pressure Regulator (main line) Remote Control Valves Pressure Regulator (valves) Strainer Hose Bibs Emitters Nozzles Main Line Wire *14 gauge Tests (Pressure/Coverage) As -Built Equipment Saokfow Test irrigation total: Landscap, includes: Soil Amend Finish grading N.A. Green Coconut netting Runstar 1 gal. Plants D-40 Plants Landscape Totals: Irrigation rand landscape Totals: Size Quantity Cost Tamil 1" 1 80.00 $50.00 1" 1 400.00 3400.00 1" 1 180.00 $180.00 1.5" 1 440.00 $440.00 8 station 1 400,00 $400.00 1" 1 120.00 $120.00 1" 4 100.00 $ 400.00 1" 4 40.00 $1 80.00 1" 4 15.00 $80.00 1" 3 50.00 $150.00 12 147 12.00 $1,782.00 1044 5.00 35,220.00 1 1/4" 180 4.00 $720.00 $14 000 0.25 $225.00 2 115.00 $Z30.00 1 200.00 $200.00 1 20.00 $20.00 1 100.00 $100.00 $10,t34too Size per plant sq. teat sq. reet sack 1 gal C-40 Quantity 1044 13,000 13,000 1 1044 0 Coat 0.80 0.15 0.30 100.00 Total $625.00 NIA $3,900.00 $100.00 12.00 $12,528.00 10.00 $0.00 �1 y,183.t10 $28,000.00 143c,Gov February 26, 2002 City of Rolling Hills No. 2 Portuguese Bend Rd Rolling Hills, Calif. 90274 Re: Submittal of Site Plan Review to Plant and Irrigate Slope Failure at 10 Poppy Trail, Rolling Hills, Calif. To Whom It May Concern, The Wang slope failure is being corrected by removing all existing failed soil to bedrock, installing underground and surface drainage systems and recompacting the soil in lifts to a minimum of 90%, the finish slope projected to be 1 '/2:1. The slope begins immediately behind the house wall. The soils engineer recommends little disturbance of the final compacted soil in the installation of the irrigation system and plant material. The plant material and can sizes were chosen with the above limits in mind and meeting the following criteria: the plants can survive on a 75% slope the plants are available in small can sizes to minimize slope disruption the plants are not an invasive exotic plant 'species the plants offer deep, extensive root systems for erosion control the plants are moderately fast growing and moderately fire retardant the plants can survive on drip irrigation Additionally the plants in the first 35' from the house wall will be irrigated regularly to increase moisture content in the foliage. Plants further than 35' will be irrigated until established and then only periodically when pruned. Sincerely, Jacqueline Ignon Jacqueline Ignon • Landscape Architect 843 Avenue 'C', Redondo Beach, California 90277 • (310) 316-6129 • City opeo ee.�ns JUL March 1, 2002 Ms. Julie Heinsheimer 7 Johns Canyon Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN 10 Poppy Trail Lane Dear Julie: INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Attached is a landscape plan for 10 Poppy Trail Lane for your review, as required by Resolution No. 2002-01 (attached). Note landscape conditions in Paragraphs Q, R and S. Also included for your review is the cost estimate. This development proposal calls for substantial grading for slope repair and installation of drainage devices, (no structural construction is proposed). Although the resolution requires 2-10 gallon containers of slower growing plants, the landscape architect proposes 1 gallon containers throughout the mitigated area. I spoke to the County's grading and drainage engineer and he agrees that smaller plants would be better in this situation. Thank you for taking the time to review the landscaping requirements for our cases and providing us with your expertise. Sipcerely, olanta Schwartz Planning Director Enclosures Printed on Recycled Paper. • RESOLUTION NO. 2002-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A Sl'1'E PLAN REVIEW REQUEST TO PERMIT SUBSTANTIAL GRADING FOR SLOPE FAILURE REPAIR AT AN EXISTING • SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT. 10 POPPY TRAIL IN ZONING CASE NO. 644, (WANG). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. James Wang, with respect to real property located at 10 Poppy Trail, (Lot 3-PT) Rolling Hills, requesting a Site Plan Review approval for grading of 4,100 cubic yards of soil for the purpose of repairing slope failure. The subject property is developed with a single-family residence and a pool. Recently, concrete caissons were installed along the rear of the residence to prevent slippage of the structure. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application on December 18, 2001. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicant's representative was in attendance at the hearing. Section 3. The Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project on November 29, 2001. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment if certain measures were included in the project. The Negative Declaration was prepared with those mitigation measures and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other governmental agencies. No comments were received regarding this project from any state or local agencies. Section 4. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the Planning Commission finds that there will not be a significant effect on the environment because mitigation measures have been added to the project, and are incorporated herein as conditions of approval. Based upon these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 5. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Land Development Division and Building and. Safety Division reviewed the .subject application for the slope repair. The Los Angeles County staff found that the ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 1 proposed approach and methodology for slope repair is appropriate and the project was recommended for approval with conditions. . Section 6. Section 17.46.020(A)(1) requires a Site Plan Review for grading projects requiring a grading permit. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed activity, as modified by the conditions of approval, is compatible with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The Land Use Element of the General Plan establishes the maintenance of strict grading practices to preserve the community's natural terrain. The Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance require a balanced cut and fill ratio and do not permit import or export of soil, except under special circumstances applicable to a property and with a discretionary permission by the Planning Commission. B. The proposed activity, as modified, by the conditions of approval, preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding, native vegetation, mature trees; drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls). Although grading of the existing slope is necessary to correct slope failure and for the installation of drainage devices, only 0.28 acres or 12,197 square feet of the 180,000 square feet of net lot area of the lot will be affected by the grading. C. The development plan, as modified by the conditions of approval, follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading. The natural drainage courses will be preserved and continue drainage to the canyons at the northeastern side of this lot. As a result of this activity drainage on site will be corrected, thus, preventing erosion of the slopes and the drainage will be directed to the canyons. D. The development plan will, based upon compliance with the conditions contained in this Resolution, supplement the existing vegetation with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. Upon completion of the project the graded slopes will be re - vegetated with native trees and shrubs. r E. The development plan, as modified by the conditions of approval, substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because no new structures are proposed. F. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions. of approval, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and other residences on Poppy Trail. Grading will be minor and required only to repair the slope failure of the property. G. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions of approval, is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of ZC No. 644 Reso, 2002-01 2 • • circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the existing driveway access. H. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Planning Commission has adopted a Negative Declaration. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site. Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 644 for grading and slope repair as indicated on the development plan incorporated herein as Exhibit A, subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval if construction pursuant to this approval has not commenced within that. time period, as required by Section 17.46.080(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, or the approval granted is otherwise extended the Site Plan pursuant to the requirements of that section. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have been given written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicantfails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination. C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated December 12, 2001, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan approved with this application. F. This Site Plan Review approval is subject to all applicable requirements and conditions of the State of California, the County of Los Angeles, the City of Rolling Hills, any other governmental entities having reviewed this project, and the requirements of the Rolling Hills Community Association. The duty of inquiry as to such requirements shall 'be upon the applicant. G. The applicant shall comply with all the requirements of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, and all requirements of the City of Rolling Hills ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 3 • • ordinances, resolutions, engineering standards and other applicable standards, that are in effect at the time that slope repair improvement permit is issued for the project. H. In accordance with Chapter 1706 of the California State Statutes of 1990, the applicant shall pay any required fee, along with the required processing fee, to the City of Rolling Hills and County Clerk for remittance to the State Department of Fish and Game. This approval shall not be valid and effective unless and until the fee(s) have been paid and the Notice of Determination has been filed. I. The property owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Rolling Hills and its officers, employees and agents from and against any claim, action or proceeding against the City of Rolling Hills, its officers, employees, or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Rolling Hills concerning this Site Plan Review application, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission or Planning Director, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the application and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees and agents in the defense of the matter. J. Grading shall not exceed 4,100 cubic yards of cut and 4,100 cubic yards of fill and shall be balanced on site, and shall not affect more than 0.28 acres of the net lot area. K. The disturbed area of the lot, which includes the existing disturbed areas and the proposed slope repair area, shall not exceed 53,837 square feet or 30.0% of the net lot area in conformance with lot disturbance limitations. L. A County of Los Angeles Public Works Department approved geology and/or soils engineering report shall be required prior to approval of grading plans. M. A grading plan shall be . geotechnically approved by the *Los Angeles County Geology and Soils Sections prior to commencing any work on subject property. This grading plan shall be based on a detailed engineering geology report and soils engineering report and show all recommendations submitted by the County staff. Prior to the commencement of the project, the applicant shall deposit the dollar amount of a County approved estimate for a bond for the grading plan. N. An Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth is Section 7010 of the 1998 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be prepared to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 4 O. Intensive geotechnical review and supervision shall be required throughout the time the project is ongoing. P. The applicant shall implement Best Management Practices of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and provide adequate landscaping, after grading and repairs to the slope is completed. Further, an "Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan" is required as the project qualifies as a hillside -located single family dwelling... Q. Any grading shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible. In order to minimize impacts to the hillsides and canyon areas on this property, the graded slopes shall be designed and developed in a manner that retains and restores native drought - tolerant plant life and preserves the existing contiguous topography, flora, and natural features of that area to the greatest extent possible. R. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum extent feasible, that incorporates low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27020 (Water efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. S. Mitigation areas shall be planted with native plants at the following densities: (1) 1 to 2 gallon containers of low, relatively fast growing shrubs planted at approximately five feet (5') on center, including but notlimited to Venturan coastal sage scrub, Purple sage scrub, California sagebrush scrub; and (2) 2 to 10 gallon containers (depending upon availability and condition of the plants) of slower growing shrubs interspersed in an irregular pattern, including but not limited to Lemonadeberry, Toyon, and Elderberry. (3) If trees are proposed to be planted, they shall be of native type, and which at full maturity shall not exceed 25 feet in height so as not to obstruct views of neighboring properties, and shall be approved by the Planning Department staff. Two copies of landscape plan for the graded/.repaired area and a cost estimate for material, labor and irrigation to implement the landscaping plan must be submitted for review by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of grading; permit. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted .prior to issuance of a grading permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 5 • • after landscape installation. After the two-year period, upon the request of the applicant, the retainedbond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager or his designee determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. T. To prevent construction equipment from going beyond the limits of the remediation area, contractors shall use fencing or other barriers to the greatest extent possible. Contractors shall be informed that work on the site shall not encroach into the natural vegetation areas of the lot. U. The property owners shall be required to conform with South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices during construction by using dust control measures to stabilize the soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by construction activities. Stockpiles of soil, sand and similar materials shall be stabilized by being enclosed, covered, watered twice daily, or with application of.non-toxic soil binders. V. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, and objectionable odors shall be required. W. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. • X. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills. Y. The applicant may be required to utilize mufflers on equipment that generates noise above acceptable levels. Z. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities. AA. After construction, the property owner shall keep the drainage devices clear at all times of debris, soil, vegetation and any other materials. AB. Should the repair activity be halted for any reason, (i.e. inclement weather), the property owner shall take appropriate measures, as determined by ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 6 the Building Official, to minimize the seepage of any water into the area of slope failure. AC. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste. AD. A drainage plan system shall be approved by the County District Engineer, to include any water from the site irrigation systems and natural flow and all drainage from .the site shall be conveyed in an approved manner. AE. A detailed and final drainage plan that conforms to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission shall be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review and approval. • AF. Until theapplicants execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review approval, as required by Section 17.42.070 the approvals shall not be effective. AG. All conditions of the Site Plan approval, that apply, shall be complied with prior to the issuance of a grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF JANUARY 2002. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN A'_H EST: ()CAA n ..,1 MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 7 • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS I certify that the foregoing Resolution.No. 2002-01 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUEST TO PERMIT SUBSTANTIAL GRADING FOR SLOPE FAILURE REPAIR ATAN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 10 POPPY TRAIL IN ZONING CASE NO. 644, (WANG). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on January 12, 2002 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and Chairman Roberts. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 8 • • F City ,tottiaJ�'��'+- '�O Rolling L � INCORPORATED JANUARY 24,1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com January 15, 2002 Mr. James Wang 10 Poppy Trail Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 644. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit grading to repair slope failure at 10 Poppy Trail, Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. Wang: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No 2002-01 at their adjourned meeting of January 12, 2002 and the City Council reviewed the request at their January 14, 2002 meeting. If no appeals are filed within thirty (30) day period after adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution, (by February 12, 2002), the Planning Commission's action will become final and you will be required to cause to be recorded an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject resolution in the Office of the County Recorder. We have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2002-01, specifying the conditions of approval set forth by the Planning Commission and the approved Exhibit A Development Plan to keep for your files. Once you have reviewed the Resolution, please complete the enclosed AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, have the signature(s) notarized, and forward the completed form and a copy of the Resolution to: Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder Real Estate Records Section 12400 East Imperial Highway Norwalk, CA 90650 Include a check in the amount of $9.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. To expedite the recordation process, you may want to hand deliver the documents to the Registrar -Recorder office at the above address. Please be advised that you are required to submit two sets of landscaping plans as specified in conditions "Q, "R", and "S" of the resolution of approval. An approved landscaping plan and a bond/certificate of deposit for the cost of landscaping, plus 15%, including the cost of re -vegetation and irrigation of the affected areas and of adjacent areas that could be disturbed during the remediation process must be on file with the City prior to issuance of a grading permit. Printed on Recycled Paper. • • The City will notify the Los Angeles County Building & Safety Division to issue permits only when the Affidavit of Acceptance is received by us and any conditions of the Resolution required prior to issuance of building permits are met. Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Y lanta Schwartz rincipal Planner Enclosures: RESOLUTION NO. 2002-01 APPROVED PLAN Cc: Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND MAIL' CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 (310) 377-7288 FAX The Registrar -Recorder's Office requires that the form be notarized before recordation. T Recorders Use Only AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) ZONING CASE NO. 6 4 4 SITE PLAN REVIEW CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT VARIANCE I (We) the undersigned state: I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows: 10 POPPY TRAIL ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA. (LOT 3-PT) This property is the subject of the above numbered case. I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said ZONING CASE NO. 644 SITE PLAN REVIEW VARIANCE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. XX XX Signature Signature Name typed or printed Name typed or printed Address Address City/State City/State Signatures must be acknowledged by a notary public. State of California ) County of Los Angeles ) On before me, Personally appeared personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the .within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies) and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. Witness by hand and official seal. Signature of Notary SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF • • 41-1(51r- " RESOLUTION NO. 2002-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUEST TO PERMIT SUBSTANTIAL GRADING FOR SLOPE FAILURE REPAIR AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 10 POPPY TRAIL IN ZONING CASE NO. 644, (WANG). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. James Wang, with respect to real property located at 10 Poppy Trail, (Lot 3-PT) Rolling Hills, requesting a Site Plan Review approval for grading of 4,100 cubic yards of soil for the purpose of repairing slope failure. The subject property is developed with a single-family residence and a pool. Recently, concrete caissons were installed along the rear of the residence to prevent slippage of the structure. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application on December 18, 2001. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicant's representative was in attendance at the hearing. Section 3. The Planning staff prepared an initial study for the project on November 29, 2001. The initial study found that the project would not have a significant effect on the environment if certain measures were included in the project. The Negative Declaration was prepared with those mitigation measures and was circulated to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with State of California CEQA Guidelines. The public notice of the Planning Commission's intent to recommend approval of the Negative Declaration was published. Copies of the Negative Declaration were sent to adjacent cities and other governmental agencies. No comments were received regarding this project from any state or local agencies. Section 4. The Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Negative Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the Planning Commission finds that there will not be a significant effect on the environment because mitigation measures have been added to the project, and are incorporated herein as conditions of approval. Based upon these findings, the Planning Commission hereby adopts the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 5. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Land Development Division and Building and Safety Division reviewed the .subject application for the slope repair. The Los Angeles County staff found that the ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 1 • • proposed approach and methodology for slope repair is appropriate and the project was recommended for approval with conditions. Section 6. Section 17.46.020(A)(1) requires a Site Plan Review for grading projects requiring a grading permit. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed activity, as modified by the conditions of approval, is compatible with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The Land Use Element of the General Plan establishes the maintenance of strict grading practices to preserve the community's natural terrain. The Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance require a balanced cut and fill ratio and do not permit import or export of soil, except under special circumstances applicable to a property and with a discretionary permission by the Planning Commission. B. The proposed activity, as modified, by the conditions of approval, preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls). Although grading of the existing slope is necessary to correct slope . failure and for the installation of drainage devices, only 0.28 acres or 12,197 square feet of the 180,000 square feet of net lot area of the lot will be affected by the grading. C. The development plan, as modified by the conditions of approval, follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading. The natural drainage courses will be preserved and continue drainage to the canyons at the northeastern side of this lot. As a result of this activity drainage on site will be corrected, thus, preventing erosion of the slopes and the drainage will be directed to the canyons. D. The development plan will, based upon compliance with the conditions contained in this Resolution, supplement the existing vegetation with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. Upon completion of the project the graded slopes will be re - vegetated with native trees and shrubs. E. The development plan, as modified by the conditions of approval, substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because no new structures are proposed. F. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions, of approval, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and other residences on Poppy Trail. Grading will be minor and required only to repair the slope failure of the. property.. G. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions of approval, is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 2 • • circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the existing driveway access. H. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and the Planning Commission has adopted a Negative Declaration. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 644 for grading and slope repair as indicated on the development plan incorporated herein as Exhibit A, subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval if construction pursuant to this approval has not commenced within that. time period, as required by Section 17.46.080(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, or the approval granted is otherwise extended the Site Plan pursuant to the requirements of that section. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have been given written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicantfails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination. C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated December 12, 2001, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan approved with this application. F. This Site Plan Review approval is subject to all applicable requirements and conditions of the State of California, the County of Los Angeles, the City of Rolling Hills, any other governmental entities having reviewed this project, and the requirements of the Rolling Hills Community Association. The duty of inquiry as to such requirements shall be upc,n the .. applicant. G. The applicant shall comply with all the requirements of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, and all requirements of the City of Rolling Hills ZC No. 644 Reso.2002-01 3 • • ordinances, resolutions, engineering standards and other applicable standards, that are in effect at the time that slope repair improvement permit is issued for the project. H. In accordance with Chapter 1706 of the California State Statutes of 1990, the applicant shall pay any required fee, along with the required processing fee, to the City of Rolling Hills and County Clerk for remittance to the State Department of Fish and Game. This approval shall not be valid and effective unless and until the fee(s) have been paid and the Notice of Determination has been filed. I. The property owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Rolling Hills and its officers, employees and agents from and against any claim, action or proceeding against the City of Rolling Hills, its officers, employees, or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Rolling Hills concerning this Site Plan Review application, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission or Planning Director, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the application and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees and agents in the defense of the matter. J. Grading shall not exceed 4,100 cubic yards of cut and 4,100 cubic yards of fill and shall be balanced on site, and shall not affect more than 0.28 acres of the net lot area. K. The disturbed area of the lot, which includes the existing disturbed areas and the proposed slope repair area, shall not exceed 53,837 square feet or 30.0% of the net lot area in conformance with lot disturbance limitations. L. A County of Los Angeles Public Works Department approved geology and/or soils engineering report shall be required prior to approval of grading plans. M. A grading plan shall be. geotechnically approved by the Los Angeles County Geology and Soils Sections prior to commencing any work on subject property. This grading plan shall be based on a detailed engineering geology report and soils engineering report and show all recommendations submitted by the County staff. Prior to the commencement of the project, the applicant shall deposit the dollar amount of a County approved estimate for a bond for the grading plan. N. An Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth is Section 7010 of the 1998 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be prepared to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to' control stormwater pollution as required by the County of LosAngeles. ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 4 O. Intensive geotechnical review and supervision shall be required throughout the time the project is ongoing. P. The applicant shall implement Best Management Practices of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and provide adequate landscaping after grading and repairs to the slope is completed. Further, an "Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan" is required as the project qualifies as a hillside -located single family dwelling. Q. Any grading shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible. In order to minimize impacts to the hillsides and canyon areas on this property, the graded slopes shall be designed and developed in a manner that retains and restores native drought - tolerant plant life and preserves the existing contiguous topography, flora, and natural features of that area to the greatest extent possible. R. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum extent feasible, that incorporates lowgallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. S. Mitigation areas shall be planted with native plants at the following densities: (1) 1 to 2 gallon, containers of low, relatively fast growing shrubs planted at approximately five feet (5') on center, including but notlimited to Venturan coastal sage scrub, Purple sage scrub, California sagebrush scrub; and (2) 2 to 10 gallon containers (depending upon availability and condition of the plants) of slower growing shrubs interspersed in an irregular pattern, including but not limited to Lemonadeberry, Toyon, and Elderberry. (3) If trees are proposed to be planted, they shall be of native type, and which at full maturity shall not exceed 25 feet in height so as not to obstruct views of neighboring properties, and shall be approved by the Planning Department staff. Two copies of landscape plan for the graded/repaired area and a cost estimate for material, labor and irrigation to implement the landscaping plan must be submitted for review by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of grading ,permit. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 5 • • after landscape installation. After the two-year period, upon the request of the applicant, the retainedbond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager or his designee determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. T. To prevent construction equipment from going beyond the limits of the remediation area, contractors shall use fencing or other barriers to the greatest extent possible. Contractors shall be informed that work on the site shall not encroach into the natural vegetation areas of the lot. U. The property owners shall be required to conform with South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices during construction by using dust control measures to stabilize the soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by construction activities. Stockpiles of soil, sand and similar materials shall be stabilized by being enclosed, covered, watered twice daily, or with application of non -toxic soil binders. V. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, and objectionable odors shall be required. W. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. . • X. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills. Y. The applicant may be required to utilize mufflers on equipment that generates noise above acceptable levels. Z. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities. AA. After construction, the property owner shall keep the drainage devices clear at all times of debris, soil, vegetation and any other materials. AB. Should the repair activity be halted for any reason, (i.e. inclement weather), the property owner shall take appropriate measures, as determined by ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 6 the Building Official, to minimize the seepage of any water into the area of slope failure. AC. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste. AD. A drainage plan system shall be approved by the County District Engineer, to include any water from the site irrigation systems 'and natural flow and all drainage from .the site shall be conveyed in an approved manner. AE. A detailed and final drainage plan that conforms to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission shall be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review and approval. AF. Until the applicants execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review approval, as required by Section 17.42.070 the approvals shall not be effective. AG. All conditions of the Site Plan approval, that apply, shall be complied with prior to the issuance of a grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF JANUARY 2002. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 7 • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution.No. 2002-01 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A SITE PLAN REVIEW REQUEST TO PERMIT SUBSTANTIAL GRADING FOR SLOPE FAILURE REPAIR AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 10 POPPY TRAIL IN ZONING CASE NO. 644, (WANG). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on January 12, 2002 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and Chairman Roberts. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK ZC No. 644 Reso. 2002-01 8 17.50.050 -17.54.010 • Sections: 17.54.010 17.54.015 17.54.020 17.54.030 17.54.040 17.54.050 17.54.060 17.54.070 Chapter 17.54 APPEALS Time for filing appeals. City Council review of decisions of the Planning Commission. Persons authorized to file an appeal. Form, content and deficiencies in an appeal application. Request for information. Scheduling of appeal hearing. Proceedings. Statute of limitations. 17.54.010 Time for filing appeals. A. All actions of the Planning Commission authorized by this title may be appealed to the City Council. All appeals shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk. B. All appeals must be filed on or before the thirtieth calendar day after adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution on the project or application. Application fees shall, be paid as required by Section 17.30.030. (Ord. 258 53, 1996; Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 218-40 (Rolling Hills 5/96) • • 17.54 . 015--17.. 54: 030. 17.54.015 City Council review of decisions of the Planning Commission. A. Tne City Council may on its own initiative review all actions of the Planning Commission taken by resolution approving or denying a development project., B. All Planning Commission actions taken by resolu- tion approving or denying a development ,application, accom- panied by the record of the proceedings before the Commis- sion, shall be placed as a report item on the City Coun- cil's agenda at its regular meeting next following the Commission's action. The Council may, within thirty days of the Commission's action, by an affirmative vote of three members, initiate review of the action. In the event the Council initiates such review, the Commission's decision will be stayed until the Council completes its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this section. C. At the time the Council votes to initiate review, or at any other time following a field trip to the site but prior to the hearing, the applicant shallbe informed of the aspects of the application and/or the Commission's decision which the applicant should be prepared to address at .the review hearing. . D. The -City Clerk shall set the review hearing within thirty days from the date the Council decides to initiate review. E. The review hearing shall be noticed and conducted as set forth in Section 17.54.060 and shall be conducted as a de novo hearing. The Council may act to uphold, over- turn, or otherwise modify the Commission's original action on the proposal, or the Council may remand the application back to the Commission for further review and direction, F. The decision of the Council, supported by find- ings, shall be set forth in full in aresolution. A copy of the decision shall be sent to the applicant. The action of the Council shall be final and conclusive. (Ord. 258 §1, 1996) . 17.54.020 Persons authorized to file an appeal. Any person, including the City Manager, may appeal a decision of the Planning Commission to the City Council, in accor- dance with the terms of this Chapter. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 17.54.030 Form, content and deficiencies in an appeal application. A. All appeals snall be tiled in writing with the City Clerk on a form or forms provided by the City Clerk. No appeal shall be considered filed until the .re- quired appeal fee has been received by the City Clerk. B. The appeal application shall state, at a minimum, the name and .address of the appellant, the project and ac- tion being appealed, and the reasons why the appellant believes that the Planning Commission erred or abused its 218-41 (Rolling Hills 5/96) 17.54.040--17.54.060 • • discretion, or why the Planning Commission's decision is not supported by evidence in the record. C. If the appeal application is found to be defi- cient, the City Clerk shall deliver or mail (by certified mail), to' the appellant a notice specifying the reasons why the appeal is deficient. The appellant shall correct the deficiency with an amendment to the appeal. form within seven calendar days of receiving the deficiency notice. Otherwise, the appeal application will be deemed withdrawn, and the appeal fee will be returned to the applicant. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 17.54.040 Request for information. Upon receipt of a written and complete appeal application and fee,, the City Clerk shall direct the Planning Commission Secretary to. transmit to the City Council the complete record of the entire proceeding before the Planning Commission. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 17.54.050 Scheduling of appeal hearing. Upon receiv- ing an appeal, the City. Clerk shall set the appeal for a• hearing before the City Council to occur within twenty days of the filing of the appeal. In the event that more than one appeal is filed for the same project, the Clerk shall schedule all appeals to be heard at the same time. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 17.54.060 Proceedings. A. Noticing. The hearing shall be noticed as required by Section 17.34.030. In addition, the following parties shall be noticed: 1. The applicant of the proposal being appealed; 2. The appellant; and 3. Any person who provided oral testimony or writ- ten comments to the Planning Commission during or as part of the public hearing on -the project. B. Hearing-. The City Council shall conduct a public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.34. The Council shall consider all information in the record, as well as additional information presented at the appeal hearing, before taking action on the appeal. ' C. Action. The Council may act to uphold, overturn or otherwise modify the Planning Commission's original' action on the proposal, or the Council may remand the ap- plication back to the Planning Commission for further re- view and direction. The Council shall make findings to support its decision. D. Finality of Decision. The action of the City Council to approve, conditionally approve, or deny an ap- plication shall be final and conclusive. E. Record of Proceedings. The decision of the City. Council shall be set forth in full in a resolution or ordi- nance. A copy o.f the decision shall be sent to the appli- cant or the appellant. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 218-42 (Rolling Hills 5/96) 17.54.070 Statute of limitations. Any action chal- lenging a tinal administrative order or, decision by the City made as a result of a proceeding in which by law a hearing is required to be given, evidence is required to be taken, and discretion regarding a final and nonappealable determination of facts is vested in the City of Rolling Hilts, the City Council or in any of its Commissions, offi- cers or employees, must be filed within the time limits set forth in the California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.6. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 218-42a (Rolling Hills 5/96) •City oi JUL January 8, 2002 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Mr. James Wang 10 Poppy Trail Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 644. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit grading to repair slope failure at 10 Poppy Trail, Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. Wang: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission will review and consider a draft resolution, together with conditions of approval, at their adjourned meeting on Saturday, January 12, 2002, at 8:00 AM, rather than at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 15, 2002. That meting will take place in the field at a property located at 7 Eastfield Drive. The Planning Commission action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission, is scheduled to be placed as a report item on the City Council's agenda at the Council's regular meeting on Monday, JANUARY 14, 2002. The findings and conditions of approval of the draft resolution are attached for your review. I recommend that you review the conditions of approval prior to the meeting, and if you have any questions or concerns that you bring them up at the January 12, 2002 meeting. The decision shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution unless an appeal has been filed or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty- (30) day anneal 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. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sir erely, olanta Schwartz Principal Planner Cc: Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering Mr. and Mrs. Hassanally *a Printed on Recyclod Paper. 12!012001 12:20 13105447052 HASSANALLY PAGE 02 December 21, 2001 Mr. & Mrs. Wang: 10 Poppy Trail Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Wang: We just have one request for the proposed soil work needed on your property. Before the January rains come that if the work has not started and been completed, that the affected area be covered with plastic sheets, to keep the area as dry as possible. Obviously, to keep the soil from becoming saturated, and having the risk of any movement. Our concern is really not just with regards to our property, but also for the property values in general. Any further negative developments could have a direct impact on all our values. Thank you. It was nice to see you, the other night Wendy. Sincerely, Your neighbors. eresa and Zaffar Hassanally 6 Poppy Trail Rolling Hills, CA Cc: Bolton Engineering • C14 `f2 fP•,.9 JUL December 20, 2001 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Mr. James Wang 10 Poppy Trail Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 644. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit grading to repair slope failure at 10 Poppy Trail, Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. Wang: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission voted at their regular meeting on December 18, 2001 to direct staff to prepare a resolution to approve your request. The Planning Commission will review and consider the draft resolution, together with conditions of approval, at an upcoming meeting and make its final decision on your application at that subsequent meeting. The findings and conditions of approval of the draft resolution will be forwarded to you before the meeting. The decision shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution unless an appeal has been filed or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty- (301 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. In order to expedite the application process, staff recommended that a resolution of approval be considered by the Planning Commission at their adjourned meeting on Saturday, January 12, 2002, at 8:00 AM, rather than at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 15, 2002. That meting will take place in the field at a property located at 7 Eastfield Drive. The Planning Commission action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission, is tentatively scheduled to be placed as a report item on the City Council's agenda at the Council's regular meeting on Monday, JANUARY 14, 2002. The above dates are somewhat preliminary and depend on whether the City Planning Department receives any input or comments from local and state agencies regarding this case. To date, the City has not received any comments or inquiries from those agencies. However, the review period for this project ends on January 5, 2002 and anyone or any agency may submit comments up to and including that date. Pursuant to the State requirements, staff and/or applicant must respond to all comments received before the project can be approved. I will notify you if I receive any comments or if there are any changes to the tentative schedule indicated above. Printed on Recycled Paper. • Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sfinc el , Y nta Sc hwartz, Principal Planer Cc: Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering • • City 0/ /O/t!fl9? INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com November 29, 2001 Los Angeles County Clerk Environmental Filings Department 12400 East Imperial Highway Norwalk, CA 90650 Attn: Gina Morla SUBJECT: NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIRING A SLOPE FAILURE AT 10 POPPY TRAIL, ROLLING HILLS, CA., IN ZONING CASE NO. 644 Dear Gina: Enclosed find a check for $25.00 for a notice fee, a Notice of Negative Declaration and Notice of Public Hearing regarding a proposed project to repair failed slope at a single family residential lot. Please post for 30 days and after that time please stamp and return to the City in the enclosed self-addressed envelope. Sirbcerely, Yolanta Schwartz Principal Planner Cp Printed on Recycled F'zipor