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Dana John and Stephanie MacKay
#3 Coveview Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274
(213) 373-9703
October 31, 1988
Rolling Hills Community Association
Board of Directors
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Re: No. 4 Buggywhip
My wife and I are the owners of #4 Buggywhip, a 3-1/2 acre lot.
The property was formerly owned by Mr. Webber and had been
foreclosed upon by Beverly Hills Savings & Loan. We purchased the
property in June of 1986 with the intention of building our
residence. We immediately retained the services of Doug McHattie
of South Bay Engineering for site plan and drainage engineering,
and George Sweeney as architect.
In August 1986 we were named in a lawsuit which, unknown to us, had
been pending against the property since May 1986. The lawsuit had
been brought by Mr. Kim of No. 8 Buggywhip against Beverly Hills
Savings & Loan. The primary reason for the lawsuit was that in the
past there had been considerable soil erosion which had caused Mr.
Kim stress as well as expense in protecting and restoring his
property.
We informed Mr. McHattie of the problem and requested that he
incorporate a permanent solution into the grading and drainage plan
for our residence. It was decided that the best solution was to
bring a driveway through the middle of the property to an elevated
building pad at the west end. The elevated pad in combination with
the sloping driveway would not only divert runoff from our property
but also take runoff from above our property to drainage on
Buggywhip. A plan was then submitted to and approved by Los
Angeles County.
Further, upon learning of the problem, we had manual work done
(i.e., sandbags, ponding basins, etc.) which basically controlled
the erosion on a temporary basis. Mr. Kim concurs that the erosion
and damage to his property has been somewhat abated; however, he
wants to be assured that the problem will be solved permanently and
has not released us from the lawsuit.
Therefore we are in somewhat of a dilemma. We would like to
permanently solve the drainage problem, yet it requires grading
which requires Association and City approval. We would like to
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move forward with our house plans, yet lenders have voiced
reluctance in funding a construction loan with the possibility of
further legal action from Mr. Kim.
A solution to the problem would be to grade the property now and
therefore be able to demonstrate that the problem is solved. Two
alternatives to the grading solution could be pursued;
Alternative 1: Grade the lot and building pad pursuant to L. A.
County approved plans (South Bay Engineering Plans
R-1037-4).
Alternative 2: Limit grading to the remedial grading necessary to
solve the drainage problem. The work would be done
according to the South Bay Engineering Plans R-
1037-5.
In light of the above referenced special circumstances, we request
the Board grant us permission to grade our lot pursuant to
Alternative 1 or 2. We prefer Alternative 1, as Alternative 2 will
ultimately be more expensive.
We greatly appreciate your consideration in this matter, and we
will be prepared to answer any questions which you may have.
DANA JOIN MAC
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cc: E. Earl Ellis, Esq.
Doug McHattie
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Mr. Dana Mackay
4 Buggy Whip Drive
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
FAX: (213) 377-7288
September 26, 1990
RE: ZONING CASE NO. 402:
Request for an Extension of approval for Site. Plan Review
for a new residence located at 4 Buggy Whip, Rolling
Hills, Lot 244-MS
Dear Mr. MacKay:
This is to inform you that the City Council, at their meeting
on September 24, 1990, voted to ratify the Planning Commission's
approval of the above referenced planning/zoning case application.
Pursuant to Section 17.32.087, Ordinance No. 207, an Affidavit
of Acceptance form must be executed before the above approval
becomes effective. A copy of the Resolution of Approval, specifying
conditions of approval set forth by the Planning Commission, is
enclosed for your information. Once you have reviewed the
Resolution of Approval, please complete the enclosed. Affidavit of
Acceptance form, have the signature(s) notarized, and forward the
Affidavit to the Office of the County Recorder, Room 15, 227 North
Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, with a check in the amount of $
7.00. When the Affidavit of Acceptance has been returned to the
City, duly executed and recorded, the Los Angeles County Department
of Building and Safety will be notified that a permit can be issued.
Please feel free to call Mr. Ray Hamada, Principal Planner, at
377-1521, if you have any questions.
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Encls.
Very trul ,
RayHamada
Principal Planner
Dana John and Stephanie MacKay
#3 Coveview Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274
(213) 373-9703
July 18, 1989
City of Rolling Hills
Planning Commission
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
RE: #4 Buggywhip.
Site Plan Review
Commissioners:
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be unable to attend tonight's Planning
Commission meeting regarding the above. However, we request that the hearing go forward as
planned with our consultants, Russ Barto, Architect, and Doug McHattie, Engineer.
The subject plan has undergone numerous changes in order to find a balance between the
desires of our family, the realities of the property itself, and the governmental requirements.
Further, the site has been most difficult to design due to the physical constraints of the site such
as the property's narrowness, slope, and existing drainage courses.
We feel that we have placed the house in its most desirable location in terms of distance from the
road, view, and property constraints. Although the proposed residence is large in terms of
square footage, we have a large family and due to the narrowness of the property we are
restricted to a long, narrow floor plan which adds a lot of square footage for halls serving the rest
of the house. The basement is planned for children's recreational needs, as well as the
seemingless unending storage needs of a large household. The garage has been placed to the
rear of the residence to minimize its impact at the front entrance to the house, as well as to
efficiently utilize existing roads on the property.
We urge you to take positive action with regard to our proposed site plan. The plan is the result
of several years of dreams, thought and planning. We understand the need for compatibility
with the requirements of Rolling Hills and trust that the Commission will also address our family's
needs and hopes in a fair and equitable manner.
THE MACKAY FAM LY
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