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(30/ R0ff JkPf THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Mayor GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Mayor Pro Tern FRANK E. HILL Counclmember B. ALLEN LAY Councilmember JODY MURDOCK Councilmember April 13, 2000 Mr. John Blazevich P. O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90731 Dear Mr. Blazevich: 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 Thank you for submitting an updated landscape plan. Based upon our review, we have determined that the plan dated March 20, 2000 meets the conditions contained in Resolution No. 809 (enclosed). However, you are urged to review Sections V, W and X of Resolution No. 809 which set forth your responsibilities to maintain the landscaping on this plan at a height no greater than 25 feet. Specifically, you should recognize your responsibility to ensure that none of the trees planted in the approved landscape plan, or any subsequent planting (Section V), may not exceed, and must be maintained, at a height of 25 feet or less. The City's approval of this plan does not authorize any of the specimens in your landscape plan, or any other subsequent planting, to exceed the height requirements established in the Resolution. Further, if you need to amend (by size or material) any of the material specified in the approved landscape plan, you must contact City Hall prior to implementing any amendments. Printed on Recycled Paper. Mr. John Blazevich April 13, 2000 Page 2 We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to the completion of your project. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, q4 g Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mjs 04/13/00blazevich.ltr enclosure cc: City Council City Attorney Mr. and Mrs. Peter Shen Dr. and Mrs. Hooshang Pak Dr. and Mrs. Wyane Bemis Planning Director Lola Ungar Ms. Peggy Minor, RHCA • • City o/ Rolling B. ALLEN LAY Mayor FRANK E. HILL Mayor Pro Tern THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember JODY MURDOCK Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember October 30,1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich Post Office Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 Reference: Removal of Redwood Trees from No. 1 Buggy Whip Drive pursuant to Condition U of Rolling Hills Resolution No. 809 Dear Mr. Blazevich: By prior correspondence to you dated October 24, 1997, I explained 'to you that Condition U of Rolling Hills City Council Resolution No. 809 required that all redwood trees on the premises of No. 1 Buggy Whip Drive had to be removed by October 28, 1997 except for those redwood trees on the premises prior to May 21, 1996. Based on information submitted by your architect, Anthony Inferrera, a county inspector and my own personal inspection of the site, I determined that on October 29, 1997 at 8:30 a.m. there remained eleven (11) redwood trees on the site. All eleven of these trees are located in one contiguous area between the roadway and your proposed residence. Other redwood trees that had existed on the site up to a few weeks ago, including nine trees on the southerly slope of the property and other redwood trees in boxes above the ground had been removed from the site in compliance with Condition U. By prior inspection and evidence you submitted, I determined that approximately five of these eleven remaining trees were planted at this location many years ago and prior to the date you acquired the property. Consequently, I had determined that these five trees were within the exception to the redwood tree removal requirement of Condition U. On October 24, 1997, I had determined by personal inspection, county inspection and other evidence that any redwood trees above and beyond the original five trees that remained on the site had yet to be proven to have been on the site prior to May 21, 1996. Consequently, I stated to you that these additional trees (approximately nine to ea a Printed on Recycled Paper. Mr. John Z. Blazevich October 30,1997 Page 2 • • eleven that were on the site immediately prior to October 24, 1997) were in dispute and would require removal, or alternatively, would have to be the subject of an application submitted by you by October 28, 1997 to modify the condition. On Tuesday, October 28, 1997, on the deadline for compliance with Condition U, you submitted evidence that there were now only a total of eleven redwood trees remaining on the premises (6 more trees than the five that were determined to have preexisted your ownership of the property). You then submitted the following evidence to prove that these six trees were on the premises prior to May 21, 1996: (1) A copy of an invoice from Rolling Hills Nursery, Inc. (No. A 2972) dated April 28, 1994 indicating that you ordered six 48 inch redwood trees ("Sequoia Majestic"). This invoice shows that the trees were to be delivered to No. 1 Buggy Whip Drive and were received by persons on the site. I subsequently spoke with Mr. Koji Shimohara at Rolling Hills Nursery on October 28, 1997 and he verified the invoice and sent me a copy of it marked with the instruction to "deliver." (2) A declaration, signed under penalty of perjury, from Mr. Rudolf Blazevich, stating in relevant part, that he accepted delivery of six redwood trees to the premises on April 28, 1994 and that he personally witnessed the planting of these six trees at the location show on an attached landscape plan. That landscape plan shows the trees planted along the driveway between the roadway and the proposed residence. (3) A declaration, signed under penalty of perjury, from Mr. Videl Rodriguez, stating in relevant part, that on April 28, 1994 he and his father personally planted six redwood trees on the property in the general area adjacent to the driveway entrance to the street and that on April 29, 1994, he installed an automatic watering system for these trees. (4) . A declaration, signed under penalty of perjury, from Mr. Anthony Inferrera, stating in relevant part, that he personally witnessed the delivery and planting of six redwood trees to the site on April 28, 1994 and that certain .redwood trees were planted in conjunction with the closing off of a former driveway entrance, and widening of the driveway and the elimination of certain existing foliage that commenced on April 22, 1994. In addition, your representatives have explained in writing to me yesterday that some or all of these six redwood trees referenced in these declarations were subsequently excavated and placed into boxes due to the need to reposition the driveway entrance to meet City requirements. I understand from your representatives that since the planting of six redwood trees in 1994, these six trees have been re -boxed into 72 inch boxes and placed in holes in the ground at the location shown on the attached landscape plan and at the location I inspected yesterday. { Mr. John Z. Blazevich • October 30,1997 Page 3 I Based on all of the evidence in this matter, I have determined that there is sufficient evidence to find that the five original redwood trees and the six in -the -ground boxed redwood trees for a total of eleven redwood trees that I inspected yesterday morning constitute redwood trees on the premises prior to May 21, 1996 within the exception to the removal requirement of Condition U. My determination that these eleven redwood trees satisfy the exception to Condition U is subject to the following limitations: (1) In order to preserve the intent and purpose of Condition U, as well as Condition V of Resolution 809, none of these eleven redwood trees may be moved fromthe location shown on the landscape plan to any other location on the property; (2) No additional redwood trees shall be placed on the site and no redwood trees that may have temporarily been removed from the site shall subsequently be eligible for the exception to the redwood tree removal requirement of Condition U; and (3) This determination and your decision to retain these eleven trees does not in any way constitute a determination that these trees do not, or will not, cause a view obstruction within the meaning of Rolling Hills Municipal Code Chapter 17.26. Thus, if surrounding neighbors decide to assert that a view impairment exists as a result of these trees, this determination may not be used to assert the City has made any decision on that issue. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, 54//6k Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 10/29/97blazevich.ltr cc:, City Council Planning Commission City Attorney Lola Ungar, Principal Planner Rafael Bernal, LA County Gregory Morrow Anthony Inferrera Doug Morris Mr. and Mrs. Shen Dr. and Mrs. Bemis Dr. and Mrs. Pak B. ALLEN LAY Mayor FRANK E. HILL Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember JODY MURDOCK Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Coundlmember October 29,1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P. O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 Dear Mr. Blazevich: INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1621 FAX: (310) 377.7288 Paragraph U of Resolution No. 809 (enclosed) required that all the redwood trees that were introduced to your property after May 21, 1996, shall be removed by October 28, 1997. Failure to remove these trees constitutes grounds to issue a stop work order on the entire project. On October 24, 1997, we provided correspondence (attached) to you summarizing our position regarding the issue of redwood trees on your property. In that correspondence, we agreed to grant a fifty (50) day extension to the deadline specified in Condition U, to December 17, 1997, for the nine specified redwood trees (the five boxed in -the -ground trees and the four permanently planted trees that are other than the five old redwood trees) provided that bv5:00 v.m. on October 28, 1997 you: (1) submitted a complete application to amend both Condition U and V of Resolution No. 809 for purposes of requesting to maintain the nine additional redwood trees as specified in the October 24 correspondence; and (2) removed all redwood trees from your property except for the five permanent redwoods specified in Paragraph 3 of the October 24 correspondence and the nine additional redwood trees that will be the subject of the modification request. Your failure to submit a complete application and/or remove additional redwood trees forces us to uphold Resolution No. 809 and issue an immediate Stop Work Order (attached) for your entire construction project at 1 Buggy Whip Drive. This Stop Work Order will be lifted if you complete the application as stated above and remove the other redwood trees from your property or if the nine redwood trees (planted and unplanted) that are the subject of the modification request are removed from your property in compliance with Resolution No. 809. sb Printed on Recycled Paper. Mr. John Z. Blazevich October 29,1997 Page 2 If you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mjs 10-17-97Btazevich cc: City Council Planning Commission City Attorney Lata Thakar, District Engineer Rafael Bernal, Associate Engineer Captain Beth Dickinson Planning Director Lola Ungar L.A. County District Attorney's Office Rolling Hills Community Association • City <� sang �✓�e, B. ALLEN LAY Mayor FRANK E. HILL Mayor Pm Tern THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember JODY MURDOCK Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councllmember October 24, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P. O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 Dear Mr. Blazevich: • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 This letter shall serve to summarize our position regarding the issue of redwood trees on your property. As you know, Condition U of Resolution No. 809 required that all of the redwood trees that were introduced to your property after to May 21, 1996 shall be removed within six months of the date of the adoption of that Resolution (by October 28, 1997). Failure to remove these trees constitutes grounds to issue a stop work order on the entire project. It is our understanding that you have removed all redwood trees from the ground along the southerly slope of your property. We appreciate your compliance with this aspect of Condition U of Resolution No. 809. You have previously stated that five old and pre-existing redwood trees on the westerly side of your property line ("five permanent redwoods") were planted many years before you acquired the property and are not subject to removal under Resolution No. 809. Based upon plans previously submitted to this office, we agree that these five permanent redwoods are pre-existing and not subject to removal. However, you have asserted that nine additional redwood trees (five redwood trees, boxed and located in holes in ground and four other planted redwood trees, adjacent to the five permanent redwoods), for a total of fourteen redwood trees were introduced to your property prior to May 21, 1996, and are therefore not subject to removal by October 28, 1997. We do not agree with this position. Under Section 17.46.070.C. of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, I have authority to approve minor modifications to a previously approved Site Plan; all other modifications must be approved by the Planning Commission. The City Attorney and I have concluded that, under the particular factual circumstances presented in Printed on Recycled Paper. Mr. John Z. Blazed October 24,1997 Page 2 ) • this case, the request that these nine additional redwood trees (five boxed in the ground trees and the four planted redwood trees [beyond the five permanently planted redwoods]) remain on your property as pre-existing represents more than a minor modification and hence, is beyond my authority to approve. However, I a m prepared to grant a fifty (50) day extension to the deadline specified in Condition U, to December 17, 1997, provided that by 5:00 p.m. on October 28,1997 you have: (1) submitted a complete application to amend both Condition U and V of Resolution No. 809 for purposes of requesting to maintain the nine additional redwood trees as mentioned above; and (2) removed all redwood trees from your property except for the five permanent redwoods specified in Paragraph 3 of this letter and the nine additional redwood trees that will be the subject of the modification request. Should you fail to submit the complete application or remove the other trees as prescribed, a stop work order will be issued at 8:00 a.m. on October 29,1997. We will expedite the processing of your application and present it to the Planning Commission for review on November 18, 1997. Should the Commission deny the request, the six boxed in the ground redwood trees will have to be removed by December 17, 1997. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Gi;t4 fleezi-goo),„„A, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 10/24/97blazevich.ltr cc: City Council City Attorney Lola Ungar, Principal Planner Rafael Bernal, LA County Gregory Morrow Anthony Inferrera Doug Morris Mr. and Mrs. Shen Dr. and Mrs. Bemis Dr. and Mrs. Pak 4 B. ALLEN LAY Mayor FRANK E. HILL Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember JODY MURDOCK Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember October 21, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P. O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 Dear Mr. Blazevich: • • City O/ /OIftflg INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 Thank you for your correspondence requesting a six-month extension of time to remove the remaining nine redwood trees from the southeast corner of your property. As you know, Paragraph U of Resolution No. 809 required that all of the redwood trees that were on your property prior to May 21, 1996 shall be removed within six months of the date of the adoption of that Resolution (by October 28, 1997). Failure to remove these trees constitutes grounds to issue a stop work order on the entire project. It is our understanding that you have removed most all of the other redwood trees from the ground and nine trees located on the southeast corner of your property are in a planted condition. As you know, the subject of these redwood trees became an integral component of your project following extensive public testimony at the Planning Commission and City Council hearings. It is my opinion that the initial unauthorized planting and subsequent failure to remove these trees has elevated these trees to a level of discussion that would not have otherwise been the case. However, in the material you submitted, your landscape contractor, D & D Move It Trees Company, indicates that in their professional opinion, the angle of the slope and the construction progress in the tennis court pit, makes it too dangerous to attempt to remove the remaining nine trees located along the southeast corner of your property at this time. ii Printed on Recycled Paper. • Mr. John Z. Blazevich October 21,1997 Page 2 Under Section 17.46.070.C. of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, I have authority to approve minor modifications to a previously approved Site Plan; all other modifications must be approved by the Planning Commission. The City Attorney and I have concluded that, under the particular factual circumstances presented in this case, a six-month extension of the tree removal deadline is more than a minor modification and hence, is beyond my authority. However, I am prepared to approve a fifty (50) day extension, to December 17, 1997 provided you submit a complete application to extend the tree removal deadline and remove all boxed and other redwood trees from your property as prescribed in Paragraph U of Resolution No. 809 by 5:00 p.m. on October 28, 1997. Should you fail to submit the complete application or remove the other trees as prescribed, a stow work order will be issued at 8:00 a.m. on October 29,1997. We will expedite the processing of your application and present it to the Planning Commission for review on November 18, 1997. Should the Commission deny the request, the trees will have to be removed by December 17, 1997. I am certain that you appreciate the time and energy the City has spent to assist you and your employees and, at the same time, be responsive to local concerns about your project. Should you wish to discussion this further, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager cc: City Council City Attorney Lola Ungar, Principal Planner Anthony Inferrera Doug Morris Mr. and Mrs. Shen Dr. and Mrs. Bemis Dr. and Mrs. Pak CALIFORNIA ALL-PURP ACKNOWLEDGMENT . .h to .iN.N.1T..V1 , ..V1..V0 hM.xtil;iA -H �.-� V1t. Vl \hr NSA am. NP K N Y.! 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Cal Tot -free 1-000-876 6827 97 747735 • RESOLUTION _ .809 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A REQUEST FOR MODIFICATIONS TO AN APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBTERRANEAN TENNIS COURT AND APPROVING A REQUEST FOR MODIFICATIONS TO AN APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION TO ALLOW INCREASED GRADING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ZONING CASE NO. 548. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: section 1, Applications were duly filed on December 5, 1996 by Mr. John Z. Blazevich with respect to real property at 1 Buggy Whip Drive (Lot 176-A-MS and a portion of Lot 176-MS) requesting a modification to an approved Conditional Use Permit to allow the relocation of a tennis court from a specified location on the surface of the project site into a basement beneath garages and storage areas and requesting a modification to an approved Site Plan Review application to increase grading for a project that involves the construction of a single family residence, garages, guest house, pool, tennis court, and stable. These applications were made after it came to light that a basement to be used as a tennis court had been excavated without City and County approvals. . Section 2. The Planning Commission approved the December 5, 1997 applications by Resolution Nos. 97-3 and 97-4 in Zoning Case No. 548 on February 11, 1997. Concerns expressed by Commissioners, residents and the applicant focused on the excavation that took place without City and County approvals, the height of the building pad, the height of the residence and the pitch of the roof, remediation of a drainage course and the instability of a supporting "key' to the existing building pad which was previously undetected, and the impairment of views caused by the premature planting of large redwood trees on the subject site. Section 3. The City Council took jurisdiction of the case at their meeting on February 24, 1997 because of the size of the project. The Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the December 5, 1996 applications on March 10, 1997, March 24, 1997, and April 14, 1997, and at a field trip visit on March 24, 1997. Section 4. The applicant was notified of the public hearing in writing by first dass mail and through the City's newsletter. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, from all persons protesting the same, and from members of the City staff and the City Council having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. Concerns expressed by Councilmembers, residents and the applicant focused on the excavation that took place without City and County approvals, the disruption to the property and the neighbors, the height of the building pad, the height of the residence and the pitch of the roof, remediation of a drainage course and the instability of a supporting "key" to the existing building pad which was previously undetected, and the impairment of views caused by the premature planting of large redwood trees on the subject site. Section 5. On February 14, 1995, the City Council approved the first site plan for the property and a Conditional Use Permit for a tennis court by Resolution No. 754 in Zoning Case No. 505A. This followed the Planning Commission's approval of that first project by Resolution No. 94-21 in Zoning Case No. 505A on November 22, 1994. Section 6. On October 17, 1995, the Planning Commission approved a request for modifications to the approved Site Plan Review application by Resolution No. 95-14 in Zoning Case No. 533 for the construction of a new single Resolution No. 809 -1- 97 747735 fa y residence, tennis court and other impronents to replace an existing single family residence and tennis court. The modified plan included above ground garages that were formerly proposed as semisubterranean garage space. On May 21, 1996, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 96-10 in Zoning Case No. 539 approving a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a guest house and approving the addition of the same guest house to a previously approved Site Plan Review application for the construction of a new single family residential development. Section 8. The Los Angeles County Department of Building and Safety notified the Gty that a revised grading plan submitted on October 26, 1996 had been submitted by the applicant that showed substantial amounts of additional grading. The Grading Plan Checker for the County reported that the original grading plan had been checked and approved for both grading and drainage and that there was now a disparity in grading volumes because of the addition of two substantial basements; one beneath the residence and one beneath garages and storage areas. At the construction site, the basement to be used as a tennis court had been excavated without City and County approvals and the soil displaced therefrom had been used to stabilize a 'key" in a slope and to correct erosion in a drainage course. Section 9. A mitigated Negative Declaration for the original project was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and adopted by the Planning Commission on November 22, 1994. The City Council concurs with the Planning Commission's finding that the project as modified subsequently and as presented by this application is within the scope of the previously adopted Negative Declaration. The City Council further finds that the project as modified will not have any new or substantially greater environmental impacts than considered in the original Negative Declaration. Section 10. With respect to the request to approve a modification to the Conditional Use Permit for a tennis court to allow the tennis court to be relocated from an approved at -grade location into a basement, the City Council makes the following findings: A. The granting of the requested modification of a Conditional Use Permit for a tennis court would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and will be desirable for the public convenience and welfare because the placement of this recreational facility underground will reduce the amount of structures covering the lot and will help to reduce the impacts of a tennis court, in terms of noise and aesthetics on surrounding neighbors. B. The granting of the requested modification would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan because the placement of this recreational facility underground will comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community and will be located on a 7.43 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to accommodate such use. C. The granting of the requested modification would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan because the tennis court will not impact the view or the privacy of neighbors. The tennis court will be underground and there will not be any issues related to noise, lights, or glare that could intrude upon surrounding properties. The Planning Commission further finds that the basement into which the tennis court will be located has already been excavated, that the City's existing Code provisions do not preclude a basement at that location or preclude the depth of the basement. Consequently, if there is to be a basement of that size under the existing standards, the placement of the tennis court underground rather than above ground would be the best use of those existing conditions. 97 747`735 Resolution No. 809 -2• • $edion 11, Based upon the foregoing hh ings, the City Council hereby approves the request for a modification to a Conditional Use Permit in Zoning Case No. 548 to allow the proposed 7,060 square foot tennis court to be located within a basement, as shown on the Development Plan dated December 5, 1996 and marked Exhibit A. These approved modifications are subject to the conditions contained in Section 14 of this Resolution. Section 12, Section 17.46.010 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building or structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. In addition, a condition of Resolution No. 96-10 required that any modifications to the project which would constitute additional structural development requires the filing of a new application for Site Plan Review approval by the Planning Commission. The applicant is requesting to modify the approved Site Plan by relocating a tennis court to a basement beneath garages and storage areas and requesting to modify the approved Site Plan to increase grading on the site to repair drainage facilities. The applicant's latest proposal submitted on December 5, 1996, includes additional grading of 7,705 cubic yards of cut soil and 7,705 cubic yards of fill soil for a total of 15,345 cubic yards of cut soil and 15,345 cubic yards of fill soil. With respect to this request, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed grading together with the other improvements on the property complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project as modified conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 277,844 square feet (7.43 acres). The residence (9,333 sq.ft.), attached garage (2,265 sq.ft.), swimming pool (1,310 sq. ft.), subterranean tennis court (7,060 sq.ft.), stable (450 sq.ft.), service yard (96 sq.ft.); and guest house (800 sq.ft.) will have 21,314 square feet which constitutes 7.67% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 38,372 square feet which equals 13.81% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with the proposed structures located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. The building pad is 86,205 square feet and structural coverage on the building pad is 24.73%. B. The development, as modified, 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). Portions of the grading will improve and repair the condition of an eroded drainage course and help to stabilize a graded 'key" in the existing building pad. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the eastern canyon at the rear of the lot. The additional grading quantities do not cause substantial modification to land forms because a portion of displaced soil will be used to correct eroded drainage facilities and is offset by the fact that graded areas will be compacted to a higher compaction level than existing soil conditions. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and, as reconditioned, supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. Resolution No. 809 -3- 97 747735 E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to minimize the impact of development. Further, the proposed project will have a buildable pad coverage of 24.73%. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property. F. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to this very large lot. Grading was done to repair eroded drainage facilities and to restore the natural slope of the property and to stabilize a graded 'key' in an existing previously graded slope. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot size is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development is sensitive to and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation of pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize Buggy Whip Drive for access and has been conditioned to provide adequate sight distance between the driveway and approaching vehicles along Buggy Whip Drive. H. The project will not have a significant effect on the environment and the City previously adopted a mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 13. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves a modification to an approved Site Plan Review application to allow the relocation of a tennis court from a specified location on the surface of the project site into a basement beneath garages and storage areas and to allow existing increased grading on the site for a single family residence, garages, guest house, pool, tennis court, and stable. The modifications are shown on the Development Plan and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 548. These approved modifications are subject to the conditions contained in Section 14 of this Resolution. Section 14. The modification to an approved Conditional Use Permit in Zoning Case No. 548 to allow the proposed 7,060 square foot tennis court to be located within a basement and a modification to permit the existing increased grading from the amount previously approved in the Site Plan Review application that are approved in Sections 11 and 13, as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 548, are subject to the following list of conditions. These conditions include applicable conditions of approval previously imposed on the Site Plan Review application by Resolution No. 96-10 on May 21, 1996. To the extent these conditions duplicate prior conditions imposed on this project, the conditions set forth herein shall be considered as continuations of those prior requirements: A. Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.42.070(A) and 17.46.080(A). B. It is declared and made a condition of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. 97 747735 Resolution No. 809 -4- cio C. All requirements of the Buildingdnd Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise approved by Variance. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 548 dated January 15, 1997, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of sufficient size to also provide an area meeting all standards for a stable and corral with vehicular access thereto. F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 21,314 square feet or 7.67% and total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 38,372 square feet or 13.81%. G. Total grading for this project, including all other approvals for this property, shall not exceed 15,345 cubic yards of cut soil and 15,345 cubic yards of fill soil. H. Maximum disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 39.8% of the net lot area. I. The tennis court that was previously approved shall not be constructed above ground, the site plan for the project shall be revised to show its deletion from the approved plan, and the former location shall be appropriately landscaped in conformance with Conditions U, V, and W. J. The previously graded area planned for the above ground tennis court shall be restored to the natural terrain. K. The excavation for the underground tennis court shall not exceed 3,000 cubic yards of soil and shall be limited in floor size to 7,800 square feet. L The basement and underground tennis court shall have one standard door opening not to exceed three feet by six feet, eight inches for ingress/egress to the exterior. The accessway to the door opening shall not exceed four feet in width and shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building but shall not have any other exterior openings, sun lights or similar devices. Two exits, one interior and one exterior, shall be required for the basement and the tennis court facility as required by County Building and Safety regulations. M. The air exchange unit for the underground tennis court shall be located within the tennis court facility to minimize noise. N. The elevation of the previously graded residential building pad shall be restored and shall not exceed 1,089 feet. O. The applicant shall fund an independent engineering verification of the pad height following the completion of grading if deemed necessary by the City Manager. P. The northwest corner of the residential building pad near Buggy Whip Drive shall be scaled back so as to provide a dear view to the sky by a six foot tall person standing at the edge of the paved roadway below the corner of the building pad and shall not show the terraced or increased height of the building pad. Q. The roof pitch of the residence shall not exceed 3 to 1. R. The height of the residence shall not exceed 21 feet (1,110 foot elevation). Resolution No. 809 -5- 97 '747735 � S. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. T. Any grading shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible. U. All redwood trees planted by the property owner except for those redwood trees that were on the premises prior to May 21, 1996 shall be removed by the applicant within six (6) months of the date of this resolution (by October 28, 1997). Failure to remove all redwood trees shall constitute grounds for issuance of a stop work order and, ultimately, revocation of the building permit issued for the construction pursuant to this approval. V. A new landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department that shall not include any redwood trees or any other vegetation of a type or in a location that is likely to create a view obstruction. The vegetation selected in the landscape plan and any other vegetation planted on the property after the date of approval of this resolution shall consist of trees or shrubs that at maturity do not exceed a maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet as determined by staff (except for vegetation planted in an area in the canyon north of the residence where it will not obstruct any neighbor's views). All vegetation hereafter planted shall be maintained at a maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet should the vegetation exceed that maximum height. Nothing herein shall require the removal of trees existing on the property as of the date of this resolution other than the redwoods required to be removed pursuant to Condition U. Should staff determine that vegetation planted after the date hereof exceeds 25 feet in height (except for vegetation planted in an area in the canyon north of the residence where it will not obstruct any neighbor's views) and after notice to the property owner and reasonable opportunity has been given for the trees to be appropriately trimmed, the property owner hereby gives permission to the City to enter upon the property to take appropriate action to lower the height of the trees or otherwise trim the trees at the property owner's expense. Should the property owner fail to make payment after receipt of an invoice for reimbursement to the City of the cost of the work, the City is hereby authorized to place a lien on the property for collection of the tree trimming fees. W. The new landscape plan shall be designed so as not to obstruct views of neighboring properties but, to obscure proposed structures. X. The new landscape plan shall include native drought -resistant vegetation that will not disrupt the impact of the views of neighboring properties prior to and following the issuance of any building or grading permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. 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 and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed 97 747735 Resolution No. 809 -b- 9 (416 II) purs uant to the landscaping plan as approved, anWnat such landscaping is properly - established and in good condition. Y. All retaining walls shall not be greater than five feet in height at any point. Z Noise from tennis court use shall not create a nuisance to owners of surrounding properties. AA. No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be provided within the new guest house. BB. No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within 50 feet of the new guest house. CC Occupancy of the new guest house shall be limited to persons employed on the premises and their immediate family or by the temporary guest of the occupants of the main residence. No guest may remain in occupancy for more than 30 days in arty six month period. DD. Renting of the new guest house is prohibited. EE. Building permits shall be obtained for each structure including residence, attached garage, pool, stable, retaining walls, tennis court, and guest house. FF. There shall be only a single driveway access to Buggy Whip Drive which shall be located so that its southerly edge is 43 feet north of the southerly property line on Buggy Whip Drive. GG. The driveway apron shall be 26 feet in width for at least 24 feet inward from Buggy Whip Drive. HH. The driveway shall not be less than 16 feet nor more than 20 feet in width. The driveway leading from the roadway shall be revised to reflect the driveway configuration within the front yard setback shown on the site plan dated February 14,1995. II. The trees within the driveway access area along Buggy Whip Drive shall be trimmed and maintained to accommodate sight distance for ingress and egress to the property. JJ. During the construction phase, the currently configured driveway entrance near the southerly boundary may be utilized. KK. The modifications to the driveway described in Conditions X, Y, Z, and AA shall be implemented within six months of the approval of this resolution. LL. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. MM. At the completion of grading for the project, an 'as built' grading plan stamped by a Certified Civil Engineer shall be 'prepared that conforms to the development plan as approved by the Gty Council that includes a residential building pad height of 1,089 feet and shall be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. 97 747'35 Resolution No. 809 -7- liijt �rNN. The project must be reviewed • approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. 00. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan described in Condition A. PP. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.42.060, or the approval shall not be effective. QQ. In the event that subsurface material of an archaeological, paleontological or other cultural resource is encountered during project grading or development, all grading and construction shall cease in the immediate area, and the find shall be left untouched until a qualified professional archaeologist or paleontologist, whichever is appropriate, is contacted and called in to evaluate the find and makes recommendations as to disposition, mitigation or salvage. The developer shall incur the cost of such professional investigation. The developer shall comply with the mitigation measures recommended and approved by the City for the disposition, mitigation or salvage of such material. RR. Further subdivision of the property shall not be permitted. SS. During the construction phase, the existing guest house that encroaches into the front yard setback may be used as a construction workroom. However, the existing guest house along with the existing driveway that parallels Buggy Whip Drive shall be demolished and all related debris removed prior to final inspection of the newly constructed residential structure by the County Department of Building and Safety and the Rolling Hills Planning Department •TT. Notwithstanding Section 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional structural development shall require the filing of a new application for Site Plan Review approval by the Planning Commission. UU. All conditions of these Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles, except as otherwise indicated. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 28TH DAY APRIL,1997. . ALLEN LAY, ATTEST: ft • 1 <' h rJ MARILr�RN, DEPUTY C1TY CLERK 97 `747'735 I/ Resolution No. 809 -8- STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS •) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 809 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A REQUEST FOR MODIFICATIONS TO A N APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBTERRANEAN TENNIS COURT AND APPROVING A REQUEST FOR MODIFICATIONS TO A N APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION TO ALLOW INCREASED GRADING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ZONING CASE NO. 548. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on April 28, 1997 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Murdock, PernelI, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Lay. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Heinsheimer. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices aftlI „tI1.vJYN ERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK 97 '747735 Resolution No. 809 .9. JOHN Z. BLAZEVICH October 14, 1997 VIA: FACSIMILE AND U.S. MAIL Mr. Craig R. Nealis City Manager CITY OF ROLLING HILLS No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 0 ]©EIH.9 OCT 1 71997 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS '� v Re: City of Rolling Hills Resolution Number 809; Reauest for Extension/Tree Removal -1 Bueevwia Drive Dear Mr. Nealis: I am writing in order to formally request an extension of time to safely remove certain trees as required by the City of Rolling Hills. As you are aware, the above -referenced Resolution required that certain redwood trees be removed from the site by October 28, 1997. As of the date of this letter, I have made every effort in good faith to comply with the intent and purpose of this Resolution. In fact, I have removed all redwood trees currently capable of being physically eliminated. Nevertheless, a limited number of redwood trees remain on the site and cannot be removed by the date indicated in the Resolution without creating a hazardous situation. Please find enclosed a letter from D&D Move It Trees Co., the professionals currently employed in this endeavor, which indicates that access to these redwood trees would require sufficient ground area to accommodate the individuals and equipment necessary to accomplish removal. As you can see, any attempted removal of the nine (9) remaining redwood trees on the southeast quadrant of the site may result in bodily injury or property damage. This opinion is shared by the structural engineer, the architect and the general contractor. Based on the above discussion, I hereby respectfully request an extension of six (6) months, or until April 28, 1998, weather permitting, for proper access to be created in order to allow for the removal of the remaining redwood trees pursuant to the Resolution. Please let me know as soon as possible if an extension is granted. As always, your consideration in this matter is appreciated. Enclosure(s) 222 WEST SIXTH STREET, EIGHTH FLOOR, SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA 90731-3316 31(2.832 .8000 FAX 310.548 . 1484 • I D&D Move it Trees Co. 2751 Willow Place South Gate, California 90280 (213) 567-2507 October 14, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich Hacienda de la Paz Post Office Box 7000-207 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 RE: #1 Buggy Whip Drive, Rolling Hills Dear Mr. Blazevich: 11E 0 V-2 OCT 1 7 1g97 cm/ OF ROLLING HILLS We have completed the removal all of the Coast Redwood trees along the south slope of the property between the Blazevich, Bemis and Shen properties. It is my professional opinion that due to the angle of the slope and the construction in progress in the tennis court pit, it is too dangerous to attempt the removal of the remaining nine (9) trees located along the south east corner of the property. Access to these trees will require adequate ground area to accomodate the necessary equipment and labor. It will be impossible to get to these trees until more stable, level ground is provided. Sincerely, 0,S Daniel DeLoza Owner /dd • • City oi Rolling B. ALLEN LAY Mayor FRANK E. HILL Mayor Pro Tern THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember JODY MURDOCK Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember July 23, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 Dear Mr. Blazevich: 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 It certainly appears that you are making progress with your residential development at 1 Buggy Whip Drive. We appreciate all of the cooperation that your construction team has provided the City over the last several months. This letter shall serve as a reminder of your responsibilities under Resolution No. 809 which was adopted by the City Council on April 28, 1997 approving your project (enclosed). Section U on page 6 requires that the redwood trees that were planted, with the exception of those that were on the premises prior to May 21, 1996, shall be removed by the applicant within six months of the date of this Resolution (by October 28, 1997). Additionally, Section MM on page 7 requires an as -built grading plan, stamped by a certified civil engineer, be presented to the City to ensure that the grading plan conforms to the development plan approved by the City Council and has a building pad height of 1,089 feet. This plan must be submitted to Planning Department staff for review. This plan should be submitted to give us ample time to have this plan reviewed as to its accuracy. Panted on Recycled Paper. • • Mr. Johh Z. Blazevich July 23, 1997 Page 2 If you would like to discuss any of this further, please do not hesitate to let us know. Thank you again. Sincerely, 94' Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 07/21/97blazevich.ltr cc: City Council City Attorney Ms. Lola Ungar, Planning Director Ms. Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Mr. Doug McHattie Mr. Anthony Inferrera Mr. John Resich Mr. Doug Morris Mr. & Mrs. Shen Dr. & Mrs. Bemis Dr. & Mrs. Pak Ci4f ofiePP,.9 Jh/h 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 May 23,1997 Mr. Doug Morris Construction Manager P.O.Box 7000-207 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 SUBJECT: EXPORTATION OF OVERSIZE ROCK MATERIAL 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE, ROLLING HILLS (LOT 176-A-MS AND A PORTION OF LOT 176-MS) MR. JOHN Z. BLAZEVICH, OWNER Dear Mr. Morris: Thank you for your letter of May 14, 1997, informing the City of the need to export oversize rock material during conventional grading operations. We understand that you are planning to take the rock material to the Chandler Landfill beginning o n Friday, May 23,1997. We have reviewed your letter and determined that because of previous misinterpretations of construction and building regulations, the exportation of these materials can only be done under the following strictly limited guidelines: 1. Export of oversize rock material shall be limited to rocks having a minimum size of 6 to 8 inches in diameter. 2. No soil shall be exported from the site in accordance with City balanced cut and fill requirements. 3. The applicant shall obtain a report from the Chandler Landfill describing the number of truckloads, content and description of the dumped materials. 4. The City and County shall make unannounced inspections of the contents of trucks before they leave the site. Printed on Recycled Paper. • • Once again, the exportation of materials is strictly limited to oversize rock material. Any other grading materials shall not be exported from the property. The owner is not authorized to export or import any soil to or from the property. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. We appreciate your cooperation. Sincerely, I I// 7114441— LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER cc: City Council Planning Commission Mr. Craig Nealis, City Manager Ms. Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Mr. Roger Vink, RHCA Architectural Inspector Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer, County Building and Safety Mr. Rafael Bernal, Senior Building Engineering Inspector, County Building and Safety Mr. Michael Jenkins, City Attorney Mr. Kevin Ennis, Assistant City Attorney Mr. John Blazevich Mr. John Resich Mr. Anthony Inferrera Mr. Dutch Phillips . t..��`y ofie.ifiIi9.a 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 April 17, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 548, REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO RELOCATE A TENNIS COURT TO A BASEMENT BENEATH GARAGES AND STORAGE AREAS AND A REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION TO A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO INCREASE GRADING ON A SITE WHERE A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, GARAGES, GUEST HOUSE, POOL, TENNIS COURT, AND STABLE HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR PROPERTY AT 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE, ROLLING HILLS (LOT 176-A- MS AND A PORTION OF LOT 176-MS). Dear Mr. Blazevich: This letter shall serve to notify you that the City Council voted at their regular meeting on April 15, 1997 to direct staff to prepare a resolution to approve your requests in Zoning Case No. 548. The City Council will review and consider the draft resolution, together with conditions of approval at the Council's regular meeting at 7:30 PM on April 28, 1997. The final draft resolution will be forwarded to you before being signed by the City Council and City Clerk. New plans that conform to the required conditions shall be required to be stamped by the City of Rolling Hills following approval of the resolution and prior to submittal for grading plan check. In addition to all required inspections by the building official, other inspections that may be deemed necessary to determine that work is being performed in conformance with the requirements of the City and the County Codes may be required. We would also like to emphasize that you must inform us immediately and report any changes that would effect any grading conditions required by the City and all grading requirements of the County Code. PrinP.u:.,, • • Mr. John Z. Blazevich April 17, 1997 Page 2 Feel free to call me at any time at (310) 377-1521 or send a FAX to (310) 377-7288. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, J LOLA UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER cc: City Council Mr. Craig Nealis, City Manager Ms. Lata Thakar, District Engineer, County Building and Safety Mr. Rafael Bernal, Building Inspector, County Building and Safety Mr. Douglas McHattie Mr. John Resich Mr. Anthony Inferrera C1i ofieo efnq Jd,•P� INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 JODY MURDOCK FAX: (310) 377-7288 Mayor E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember March 25, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 548, AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO RELOCATE A TENNIS COURT TO A BASEMENT BENEATH GARAGES AND STORAGE AREAS AND A REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION TO A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO INCREASE GRADING ON A SITE WHERE A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, GARAGES, GUEST HOUSE, POOL, TENNIS COURT, AND STABLE HAVE BEEN APPROVED. MR. JOHN Z. BLAZEVICH, 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE (LOT 176-A-MS AND A PORTION OF LOT 176-MS). Dear Mr. Blazevich: At the regular meeting of the Rolling Hills City Council held Monday, March 24, 1997, City Councilmembers continued the public hearing regarding the above referenced Zoning Case to the City Council meeting on Monday, April 14, 1997, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chambers, Rolling Hills. The purpose of this continuance is to permit the City Council to review information that was submitted by Mrs. Dorothy Shen, 15 Crest Road West, on March 24 expressing concerns about the project. A copy of that information has been presented to your representatives, Mr. John Resich and Mr. Doug McHattie. As always, any information submitted by you or your representatives will be included in the staff report that will be presented to the City Council on Monday, April 14th. We need to receive any information you would like included in the staff report by Wednesday, April 9th by 12:00 noon. Printed on Recycled Paper. March 25, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich Page 2 Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 03/24/97blazevich.ltr cc: City Council Lola Ungar, Principal Planner Mr. John Resich Mr. Doug McHattie Mr. Anthony Inferrera Mr. & Mrs. Shen Mr. Harry Kim Dr. & Mrs. Bemis Mr. & Mrs. Pak Mr. Jan Janura Mr, Roger North Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Perkins Mr. Ty Bobit Mr. Jack Meany Mr. & Mrs. Bob Schmit Mrs. Muriel Crowley • City 0/ AM" JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tern THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D,D,S, Councilmember March 6, 1997 Mr. John Resich 840 9th Street San Pedro, CA 90731 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cltyofrh@aol.com SUBJECT: ZONING CASE. NO. 548, AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO RELOCATE A TENNIS COURT TO A BASEMENT BENEATH GARAGES AND STORAGE AREAS AND A REQUEST FOR A MODIFICATION TO A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO INCREASE GRADING ON A SITE WHERE A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, GARAGES, GUEST HOUSE, POOL, TENNIS COURT, AND STABLE HAVE BEEN APPROVED. MR. JOHN Z. BLAZEVICH, 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE (LOT 176-A-MS AND A PORTION OF LOT 176-MS). Dear Mr. Resich: As you know, the public hearing for the above referenced case is scheduled to begin before the Rolling Hills City Council on Monday, March 10, 1997. We appreciate the information that you have provided relative to this case. It would be appreciated if you could respond to the following. We are interested in receiving soils calculations and plans on how the soil will be handled from the following locations in conjunction with this case: • Soil which will be excavated from the entire pad area to restore the pad to the approved elevation of 1,089 from the existing reported elevation of ±1,092. • Soil that will be removed from the pad area to accommodate the lower elevation in the pool area. Printed on Recycled Paper. • • Mr. John Resich March 6, 1997 Page 2 • Soil from the swimming pool. • Soil from the final excavation for the basement proposed for the sports court and the basement under the house. Additionally, we look forward to your response to our request that your client fund an independent city contracted verification of the as -graded elevation of the primary building pad. This information will be appreciated. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk resich.ltr cc: City Council Lola Ungar, Principal Planner Mr. John Z. Blazevich Mr. Doug. McHattie, South Bay Engineering Mr. Anthony Inferrera, Architect City ofieolling JUL JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember February 25, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 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 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 97-3: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A REQUEST FOR MODIFICATIONS TO AN APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBTERRANEAN TENNIS COURT IN ZONING CASE NO. 548. Mr. John Z. Blazevich, 1 Buggy Whip Drive (Lot 176-A-MS and a portion of Lot 176-MS). RESOLUTION NO. 97-4: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR MODIFICATIONS TO AN APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION TO ALLOW INCREASED GRADING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ZONING CASE NO. 548. Dear Mr. Blazevich: At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, February 24, 1997, City Councilmembers took the above Planning Commission actions under jurisdiction as authorized under Rolling Hills Municipal Code Section 17.54.015. As a result, a public hearing will be scheduled for the City Council to consider your applications at the next meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, March 10, 1997, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chambers, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills. Staff reports will be circulated to the City Council on March 6, 1997. Any information you wish to submit to the City for inclusion in those staff reports must be submitted to City Hall by Wednesday, March 5th at 12:00 noon. s: Printed on Recycled Paper. Mr. John Z. Blazevich February 25, 1997 Page 2 Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, l/fa Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 02/25/97blazevich.ltr cc: City Council Lola Ungar, Principal Planner John Resich Doug McHattie Anthony Inferrera Dutch Phillips • LAW OFFICES OF HARRY J. KIM WILLIAM A. FINER JACK R. STEARNS, 1921-1991 ROBERT D. CIACCIO' ROBERT B, PARSONS 'ALSO ADMITTED IN NEW YORK FINER, KIM & STEARNS AN ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATIONS CAPITAL BANK BUILDING 3424 CARSON STREET, SUITE 500 TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA 90503.57O1 (310) 214-1477 FAX (310) 214-0764 February 13, 1997 John J. Resich, Jr. 840 West 9th Street San Pedro, California 90731 Dear Mr. Resich: F E B 1 4 1997 Or COUNSEL CI I I OF R1:,LU A TARNS OOLD By By Facsimile (832-0388) I am writing to you on behalf of our clients Mr. and Mrs. Shen and Dr. and Mrs. Bemis and as spokesperson for Dr. and Mrs. Pak. Contrary to the statements which you made at last Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting, there is no final agreement with'the Paks. It is true that Mrs. Pak is pleased that Mr. Blazevich has agreed to remove certain redwood trees, but she still requires, as do the Bemises, that all of the redwood trees be removed. Setting aside, for present purposes, that Mr. Blazevich did not have any authority to plant those trees, the reason for the Bemis/Pak position is that the planted redwood trees will eventually grow and obstruct their view, thus taking away from the enjoyment of their property and probably adversely affecting values. The rate of growth of the planted redwoods is irrelevant. As I mentioned to you, Mrs. Shen is on a short vacation and will return sometime next week. After her return, I will contact you to arrange a meeting at the Shen residence with my clients on condition that you and your client will attend. I will also ask Mrs. Pak if she and her husband will be available to attend that meeting. I am hopeful that the meeting will result in an agreement which accurately reflects the intentions of the parties and can be presented as such to the Building Department and the City Manager. In that regard, your client must realize that it is at best difficult to favorably respond to a request for compromise when the position established by your client and from which he proposes a compromise was unlawfully created by him, without regard to concerns of his neighbors and all to their detriment. Very truly yours, HARRY J. KIM HJK/ab cc: Dorothy Shen Wayne Bemis Craig R. Nealis +/,'+J11 L Lei) .J ORLPIU UU1 ba t)) PUBLISHING g ® 6 �t ps COMPANY p �/ Auto Rental News • Auto Rental News Show • Automotive Fleet • Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association y i U L ISH B N V L® PAN i BusCon Show • Business Cars and Trucks • Business Driver • Business Vehicle Management Conference of Automotive Remarketing • Contemporary Surgery • Contemporary Surgery for Residents Custom Home Electronics • Death Row • Emergency • Fleet Association Directory • Fleet Financials Limousine & Chauffeur • Limousine & Chauffeur Show • Metro • Mobile Electronics Retailer • Nails • Nails Show Nails Industry Association • police • School Bus Fleet • Security Sales • Vehicle Remarkodng Directory I T • February 11, 1997 Offices: Chicago, Detroit, Hempst!!, Los Angeles, Marlton, Seattle, Toronto To: Rolling Hills Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills Fr: Ty Bobit 10 Buggy Whip Drive Re: Zoning Case #548 Fax: 377-7288 We have no problem with the size of the home being built on the property of One Buggy Whip. We just hope construction gets completed on our street as soon as possible so we can get back to living a normal life. There is no question, though, that one of the reasons we purchased our home was because of the magnificent view of the Los Angeles basin one sees while driving down Buggy Whip from Crest Road. If possible, we would like to see the northwest corner of the built up land on One Buggy Whip toned down to restore the view we once had. Ty Bobit E N G ! NJJ 2-11-97 Dorothy Shen 013 Crest. Road West City of Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Ms. Shen, Denn Engineers surveyed the "flags" of your neighbor on Buggywhlp Drive, and found them to be approximately 8 feet higher than the measurement taken on Sept. 6, 1995. Ed Shweiri cc: Harry Kim 4e=61P61/1/041j 0* flb• JAN A. JANURA February 10, 1997 City of Rolling Hills Planning Commission Delivered Personally To the Planning Commission, F E B 1 0 1997 CITY Cr F ra1..1. By I arrived home from a two week business trip Saturday February 8th at 2:30 p.m. My wife showed me the public hearing notice about 1 Buggywhip Drive at that time. She too had just returned from a trip to visit her ailing parents in Omaha. This was the first time I was made aware of the meeting. I was unable to attend for the obvious reason that I was out of town and not notified of the meeting until after its occurrence. My wife and I are currently building a home at 4 Buggywhip Drive across and just down the road from the pad site of 1 Buggywhip Drive. We are both very happy that Mr. Blasivich is going to build a beautiful home on the site. We also would like to state that we have no objection to his desire to have an underground tennis court and an underground garage on the site. I believe that by putting these structures underground he helps keep the natural setting of the topography in as original a state as is possible. A fact for which we, and I'm sure most residents are very grateful for. One issue that I would like to raise however, is the obtrusive nature of the pad as it relates to the character of the original topography. I has been my understanding, (having recently gone through the site and pad process myself) that the goal is to try to keep the character of the original topography as similar as is possible. The City of Rolling Hills requires that dirt may not be imported or exported from a site. Because of the nature and size of these underground facilities, and the resulting fill created by them, it has created a unnaturally large amount of fill for the site. Creating a real problem that actually goes against the spirit and reason for the import / export dirt rule . The resulting consequence of these excavations is a tremendous amount of fill. Fill that would not be generated for the pad site had it not been for these extraordinary and unusual excavations. This situation has resulted in a huge lower pad wall. The extension of the new pad from all that fill, has caused a tremendous steep hill to be created where there was not one before. This resulting fill has cut out a previous portion of the view to anyone who drives Buggywhip. 0* e• TAN A. JANURA That drive by the way at nighttime is one of the best we have as you look down on the city lights below. It has also created a cut and fill look to what previously a gentle rolling slope that is characteristic of our beautiful city's topography. Looking from the side of the pad one gets a feeling of a huge canyon wall to your side that blocks that previously existing view that was there for everyone. Coming up Buggywhip from below the site on now sees an enormously high fill lot where before there was a gentle slope graced by beautiful mature pines. At this point the severity of that pad and its unnatural and unpleasant esthetics could still be easily altered at this present time. The overpowering height and imposing size of it could be softened by cutting back on the top of the lot and reducing the radical angel of the slope. It could be softened to create a more natural and pleasing appearance, rather than the current unsightly imposing shape it currently is. I have enclosed pictures of the end of the pad wall which extends all the way out from the end of the previous pad. Hopeful these will visually communicate my point, and you will act on this while it is still easy and cheap to do. Please call me I look forward to hearing your response to this issue. Warmly, Jan enclosures; 4 addl. pages containing 8 pictures S S?oL'cnz Community of SRane%o Jn- a�os �ezc�es No. 1 PORTUGUESE BEND RD. • ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 544-6222 ROLLING HILLS i4.oaiation CALIFORNI L'- February 10, 1997 ocv 135 ���gg TO: (CRAIG NEALIS, CITY MANAGER CITY OF ROLLING�HILLS FROM: PEGGY MINOR, RHCA MANAGER RE: JOHN BLAZEVICH - 1 BUGGY WHI As requested, I will attempt to reconstruct events pertaining to the Association's participation in the erosion repair on the easterly boundary easement of the Blazevich property. Early,in June 1996, it was brought to my attention by Mr. Blazevich's Architect and Engineer that a member of the Archi- tectural Committee had discussed with them a significant long-term erosion problem existing on the property. The erosion was then discussed informally by the Architectural Committee on an."infor- mational" basis. Although the Association does not approve or disapprove grading plans, the Committee attempts to correct such situations which arise when residence plans are proposed for development. Property owners are encouraged to incorporate erosion repairs during the site -developmental process. As you know, the Association does not issue grading permits, relying upon the County's expertise and experience. However, the Association is very involved and responsible for uses apply- ing to easements. To further this understanding with Los Angeles. County in approval of grading plans, a form letter was prepared several years ago that explains the Association's interest in easements. We are enclosing a copy of this letter that was written in June 1996 to accompany a grading plan that was stamped "FOR EROSION CONTROL" so that the County would be aware that the erosion repair in the easement was acceptable to the Association. My impression of the matter was that the Association appreciated the property owner's willingness to work with the County to correct the long-standing erosion problem and that the County approved the repair. Let me know if you have further questions relating to the repair of the erosion. cc: Tony Inferrera, Architect cc: South Bay Engineering Company cc: John Blazevich • • JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tern THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember January 28, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 Dear Mr. Blazevich: City 0/ /O/'fi?l g 1114 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 We have enclosed a copy of correspondence sent to you on January 2, 1997, which requested you to submit an amended landscape plan to the City by January 21, 1997, which we would in turn submit to the property owners for their comment. We have also enclosed a copy of a letter from the adjoining property owners dated January 21, 1997, indicating that they no longer wish to negotiate this matter and respectfully request the City to enforce the provisions of Resolution No. 95-14 and 96-10 which requires that you not plant landscaping that will obstruct the views of the neighboring property owners. The Planning Commission will be reviewing this matter at the Public Hearing regarding the proposed relocation of your tennis court and amended grading plan on February 8, 1997. This letter shall serve to advise you that you are required to comply with the requirements related to landscaping in Resolutions No. 95-14 and 96-10. Please provide to this office with a landscape plan which will identify trees you will be relocating to satisfy the requirements of the Resolutions of Approval and what type of landscaping you propose to put in place of these trees.. You should submit this plan to the City no later than February 11, 1997. When we receive this plan, staff will evaluate it for its compliance with the Resolution of Approval and then either approve it as presented or 'make amendments which you will be required to complete before the landscape plan can be re -approved. Printed on Recycled Paper. • Mr. John Z. Blazevich January 28, 1997 Page 2 If your plan is not forthcoming by February 11, 1997, and/or does not meet the above mentioned requirements, the City will have no choice but to order the removal of the offending trees. Failure to remove the trees as specified will result in a stop work order on your residential development. We hope that you act to resolve this matter as soon as possible so to avoid any unnecessary delays on your project. Your cooperation will be appreciated. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 01/27/97blazevich.ltr cc: City Council City Attorney Lola Ungar, Principal Planner John Resich Anthony Inferrera Mr. & Mrs. Shen Mr. & Mrs. Pak Mr. & Mrs. Bemis • JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember January 2, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 Dear Mr. Blazevich: • O� /Of/ifl4) 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 As you are no doubt aware, for quite some time the City has been attempting to act as a mediator between you and the adjoining property owners regarding the 45 tall California redwood trees located on the west and south side of your property adjoining properties located on Crest Road. Meetings have been held on site with you, your representatives and adjoining property owners to resolve the view impact caused by your trees. The latest proposal from your representatives was not acceptable to the adjoining property owners because it does not restore the views or will cause future view impairments. We have enclosed a copy of a letter which was submitted to you on April 9, 1996, announcing approval of your preliminary landscape plan but advising that there are still concerns about the placement of 10-15 gallon and 3-48" box SEQUIOA SEMPERVIRENS that should be carefully determined so as not to obscure the views of the neighbors to the south. Further, we have enclosed a copy of Resolution Nos. 95-14 and 96-10, approving your residential development, which indicates that no planting shall be placed in a location which will impair views of neighboring property owners. The number and size of trees that you have planted violate the preliminary landscape plan, the City's advisement letter and the Resolution of Approval and conflict with the views of the adjoining property owners. Following an announcement by the adjoining property owners that the mediation process had failed, your representative, Mr. John Resich, indicated to the Rolling Hills Planning Commission on December 17, 1996, that you would be responding to the property owners concerns. ®P. ntel On Recy.- 'l Pit•r, • Mr. John Z. Blazevich January 2, 1997 Page 2 This letter shall serve to advise you to submit an amended landscape plan to the City by January 21, 1997, which we will submit to the property owners for their comment. It is understood that this landscape plan should meet the requirements. set forth in the City's advisement letter and the requirements of Resolution Nos. 95- 14 and 96-10. If your proposal is not forthcoming by January 21, 1997 and/or does not meet the above mentioned requirements, the City will have no choice but to order removal of the offending trees. Failure to remove the trees as specified, will result in a stop work order on your residential development. We hope that you act to resolve this matter as soon as possible so to avoid any unnecessary delays on your project. Your cooperation will be appreciated. Should you wish to discuss this. further, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 121'30/96b1azevich.ltr cc: City Council City Attorney Lola Ungar John Resich Anthony Inferrera Mr. and Mrs. Shen Dr. and Mrs. Bemis Dr. and Mrs. Pak January. 21st, 1997 Mr. Craig R. Nealis, City Manager City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Re: View Preservation Ordinance cc: City Council Mr. John Blazevich Mrs. Julie Heinsheimer Mr. Anthony Inferrera Mr. John J. Resich Ms. Lola Ungar Mr.Bruce Stout • Ju JAN 2 1 1997 CITY Ci= `. ; .__ •.....BLS Dear Craig: In view of Mr. Anthony Inferrera's letter dated January 20, 1997, we realized the intention of Mr. Blazevich was to prolong the issue of correcting the problem created by the 45 California redwood trees which were planted on the west and south side of # 1 Buggy Whip Drive, at the beginning of August 1996. Since we have talked to Mr. Blazevich about the trees back and forth for more than six months, we would therefore like City Hall to help us have Mr. Blazevich restore the view and enforce the approved landscape plan with view preservation. We don't want to negotiate with him any more on this issue. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Bemis, Mr. and -Mrs. 7/4(7-- and Mrs. She ti6 1. . M,,qd KQs c-119 s rugL 1 L WUKKb-LHNt) • • 818 458 4999 P.02 January 23, 1997 TO: FROM: Address: Owner: Engineer: GPC No. Lola Unger City of Rolling Hills Sandy Parker Grading Plan Checker No. 1 Buggywhip Ela.zevich South Bay Engineers, Doug McHattie 94-0901-9330 ,---)0 LI F.:::: T.!! s..r1 '" JAN 2 3 1997 CITY OF Bv As you requested, the following is a clarification of our review of the grading plans for the subject property. The following is a. chronology of grading/drainage reviews. REVIEW 1 2 3 4 1 1 IN 9/6/94 3/20/95 11/16/95 12/26/95 6/5/96 10/28/961 ORIGINAL SUBMITTAL OUT CHECKER 9/21/94 Parker 4/12/95 Dunn 12/5/95 Dunn 12/27/95 Dunn REVISION NO. 1 6/20/96 I Dunn REVISION NO. 2 11/26/961 Parker STATUS Not Approved Not Approved Not Approved Approved Approved Not Approved REVISION MO. is GRADING The purpose of Revision No. 1 was to review the additional grading for a pad (labeled "future horse stable") within a canyon area on the eastern portion of the property and for the addition of a Guest House on the western portion of the site. This grading was not shown on the originally approved grading plan and was not requested by the County. The Revised grading plans were required as a result of a change in the project scheme by the Engineer/Owner. As shown above, this Revision No. ]. was Approved on 6/20/96. Doug McHattie indicated that the area for the future stable was found (during site brushing operations) to be severely eroded due to drainage from the neighboring property. This J HIV-GJ-177 f 14 : b NUBLJC WORKS -LAND DEV. 818 456 4999 P.03 erosion was not shown on the original grading plan submittal but was shown on the plans for Revision No. 1. It is assumed that the original grading plan topography did not accurately represent the pre graded condition. There were questions regarding the timing, of the grading for Revision No. 1.. Since the County grading inspector visits the site when requested by the contractor/developer for inspection, records for the start of grading operations in this area do riot exist. According to a FAX dated January 21, 1997 from Doug McHattie (attached) since a portion of the grading for the future stable was located within the Community Association Easement, they mistakenly thought that a grading permit would not be required and only permission from the easement owner was needed. REVISION NO. 2 GAD 2NG The purpose of Revision No. 2 was to review the additional grading for an underground tennis court, basement, grading around proposed Guest House, additional drainage devices, and increased slope height above future stable. This additional grading was also not shown on the originally approved grading plan and was not requested by the County. The revised grading plans were required as a result of a change in project scheme by the Engineer/Owner. There is no dispute that this grading was conducted without a permit or approved grading plans since the plans are not yet approved. The review for Revision No. 2 is ongoing and not yet approved. Materials Engineering Division is currently reviewing the revised soils and geology reports for the additional grading. Upon a decision by the City, plans will be submitted for further review. SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING COMPANY o . .. i�Y"i - t►wadi January 17,1997 Sandy Parker Land Development Division Department of Public Works 700 South Fremont Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 Reference: G.P.0 No. 94-0901-9330 Dear Mr. Parker: This letter is a follow up. to our c Unter discussion on Thursday, January 2, 1997; informational only. The purpose of which is to- clarify your letter to the City of Rolling Hills dated December • 17,1996. The grading was necessary. • This additional grading was the result of the erosion 'problem that was uncovered during the . brush clearance; it was not created by moving the tennis court below ground. I believe this fact is born out by the sequence of events that are listed below. The subterranean tennis court only came about through a suggestion by a member of the architectural committee. , • . My research of time: sheets, soils logs, etc., indicate the following: clearing of side slopes began the middle part of May, that was when erosion problem became apparent. The survey crew topo'ed the area the last week in May. We prepared a plan for remedial repair and submitted it to L.D.M.A.. on the 5th of June.. , The initial investigation by the soils and geology'consuttants began on the 6th . The plan *for remediation. of the gulley was approved by you office on. June 20, 1996. -As • indicated by. the compaction report,' the beginning of the fill placement in that area took place • ❑ 304 TEJON PLACE • PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA 90274 • (310) 375.2558 IN LA. (213) 772.1555 • • FAX (310) 3783816 ❑ 521 SPECTRUM CIRCLE, SUITE A • OXNARD, CA 93030 • (805) 278-0381 • FAX (805) 278-0881 June 24, 1996, I only located the stable in the new location as it seemed a good place for it and we gained something for all the money that was spent to repair the extensive erosion problem. The area of the eroskn was within the Community Associations Easement. I mistakenly thought that their permission was the only one required. It has now become painfully apparent that the city must be informed of each and every modification during the grading process. If you have further questions or thoughts on this, please call me. Very truly yours, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING COMPANY Douglas K. McHattii' Vice President 961pNtcrl ssm196:r ex. City of Rolling Hills Cii o Kollin JIi/�a JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tern THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember January 28, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 Dear Mr. Blazevich: INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityotrhi aoLcom We have enclosed a copy of correspondence sent to you on January 2, 1997, which requested you to submit an amended landscape plan to the City by January 21, 1997, which we would in turn submit to the property owners for their comment. We have also enclosed a copy of a letter from the adjoining property owners dated January 21, 1997, indicating that they no longer wish to negotiate this matter and respectfully request tl'ie City to enforce the provisions of Resolution No. 95-14 and 96-10 which requires that you not plant landscaping that will obstruct the views of the neighboring property owners. The Planning Commission will be reviewing this matter at the Public Hearing regarding the proposed relocation of your tennis court and amended grading plan on February 8, 1997. This letter shall serve to advise you that you are required to comply with the requirements related to landscaping in Resolutions No. 95-14 and 96-10. Please provide to this office with a landscape plan which will identify trees you will be relocating to satisfy the requirements of the Resolutions of Approval and what type of landscaping you propose to put in place of these trees.. You should submit this plan to the City no later than February 11, 1997. When we receive this plan, staff will evaluate it for its compliance with 'the Resolution of Approval and then either approve it as presented or 'make amendments which you will be required to complete before the landscape plan can be re -approved. ,. to Printed on Recycled Paper. Mr. John Z. Blazevich January 28, 1997 Page 2 If your plan is not forthcoming by February 11, 1997, and/or does not meet the above mentioned requirements, the City will have no choice but to order the removal of the offending trees. Failure to remove the trees as specified will result in a stop work order on your residential development. We hope that you act to resolve this matter as soon as possible so to avoid any unnecessary delays on your project. Your cooperation will be appreciated. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 01/27/97blazevich.ltr cc: City Council City Attorney Lola Ungar, Principal Planner John Resich Anthony Inferrera Mr. & Mrs. Shen Mr. & Mrs. Pak Mr. & Mrs. Bemis Cur 0/ Rotting ildt JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councdmember FRANK E. HILL CounCrlmember GODFREY RERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember January 2, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 Dear Mr. Blazevich: INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1937 NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 E•maik cityotrheaot.com As you are no doubt aware, for quite some time the City has been attempting to act as a mediator between you and the adjoining property owners regarding the 45 tall California redwood trees located on the west and south side of your property adjoining properties located on Crest Road. Meetings have been held on site with you, your representatives and adjoining property owners to resolve the view impact caused by your trees. The latest proposal from your representatives was not acceptable to the adjoining property owners because it does not restore the views or .will cause future view impairments. We have enclosed a copy of a letter which was submitted to you on April 9, 1996, announcing approval of your preliminary landscape plan but advising that there are still concerns about the placement of 10-15 gallon and 3-48" box SEQUIOA SEMPERVIRENS that should be carefully determined so as not to obscure the views of the neighbors to th.e south. Further, we have enclosed a copy of Resolution Nos. 95-14 and 96-10, approving your residential development, which indicates that no planting shall be placed in a location which will impair views of neighboring property owners. The number and size of trees that you have planted violate the preliminary landscape plan, the City's advisement letter and the Resolution of Approval and conflict with the views of the adjoining property owners. Following an announcement by the adjoining property owners that the mediation process had failed, your representative, Mr. John Resich, indicated to the Rolling Hills Planning Commission on December 17, 1996, that you would be responding to the property owners concerns. • ®Pnrgny on RPcec../Pit'.'' Mr. John Z. Blazevich January 2, 1997 Page 2 This letter shall serve to advise you to submit an amended landscape plan to the City by January 21, 1997, which we will submit to the property owners for their comment. It is understood that this landscape plan should meet the requirements. set forth in the City's advisement letter and the requirements of Resolution Nos. 95- 14 and 96-10. If your proposal is not forthcoming by January 21, 1997 and/or does not meet the above mentioned requirements; the City will have no choice but to order removal of the offending trees. Failure to remove the trees as specified, will result in a stop work order on your residential development. We hope that you a.ct to resolve this matter as soon as possible so to avoid any unnecessary delays an your project. Your cooperation will be appreciated. Should you wish to discuss this. further, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 11J30/96b1azevich. itr cc: City Council City Attorney Lola Ungar John Resich Anthony Inferrera Mr. and Mrs. Shen Dr. and Mrs. Bemis Dr. and Mrs. Pak January. 21 st, 1997 Mr. Craig R. Nealis, City Manager City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Re: View Preservation Ordinance cc: City Council Mr. John Blazevich Mrs. Julie Heinsheimer Mr. Anthony Inferrera Mr. John J. Resich Ms. Lola Ungar Mr.Bruce Stout Dear Craig: J l:r JAN 2 1 1997 CITY cr r.: __ ...LLS 'y In view of Mr. Anthony Inferrera's letter dated January 20, 1997, we realized the intention of Mr. Etlazevich was to prolong the issue of correcting the problem created by the 45 California redwood trees which were planted on the west and south side of #1 Buggy Whip Drive, at the beginning of August 1996. Since we have talked to Mr. Blazevich about the trees back and forth for more than six months, we would therefore like City Hall to help us have Mr. Blazevich restore the view and enforce the approved landscape plan with view preservation. We don't want to negotiate with him any more on this issue. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Bennis, Mr. and -Mrs. and Mrs. She • s City Ol_Rotting INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 April 9, 1996 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN APPROVAL ZONING CASE NO. 533 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE Dear Mr. Blazevich: This letter shall serve as official notification that the Landscape Plan for Zoning Case No. 533 has been APPROVED and you can come in at any time between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5PM any weekday to have your building plans stamped for approval. Note that there are still concerns about the placement of 10 - 15 gallon and 3 - 48" box SEQUIOA SEMPERVIRENS that should be carefully determined so as not to obscure the views of neighbors to the south. We suggest planting PITTOSPORUM UNDULATUM along the southern easement line. A copy of the approved Landscape Plan is enclosed for your records. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincer ly, te* LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER Enclosure: Approved Landscape Plan cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie Mr. Anthony Inferrera ®Printed on Racycknd Papr,r 41 • City o) Rolling Jilt FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION January 22, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 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 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 548, Request for a modification to a Conditional Use Permit to relocate a tennis court to a basement beneath garages and storage areas and a request for a modification to a Site Plan Review to increase grading on a site where a single family residence, garages, guest house, pool, tennis court, and stable have been approved for construction for property at 1 Buggy Whip Drive, Rolling Hills (Lot 176-A-MS and a portion of Lot 176-MS). Dear Mr. Blazevich: We have arranged for the Planning Commission to conduct a field inspection of your property to view a staking of the proposed project on Saturday. February 8. 1997. The Planning Commission's timetable is to meet at 7:30 AM at 8 Bowie Road, proceed to 1 Buggy Whip Drive, and then may view components of the project from 9, 11 and 13 Crest Road West. Do not expect the Commission at 7:30 AM but, be assured that the field trip will take place before 9:00AM. The site must be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines and the following requirements: • Show the ridge height of the approved residence. • Show the ridge height of the proposed residence. We will also need the following sets of plans to accompany the staff report for the meeting by Wednesday. February 5, 1997. • 8 copies of the approved site plan • 8 copies of the "as graded" site plan • 8 copies of the approved landscape plan • 8 copies of the "as planted" landscape plan The owner and/or representative should be present at the field trip to answer any questions regarding the proposal. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, LOL PRINCIPAL PLANNER (-ea_ A M. UNGAR Enclosure: Silhouette Construction Guidelines cc: Mr. John Resich Mr. Douglas McHattie Mr. Anthony Inferrera Printed on Recycled Paper. S City o, ie0ii4 i it • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 When required by the Planning Commission or City Council, a silhouette of proposed construction should be erected for the week preceding the designated Planning Commission or City Council meeting. The Silhouette shall not remain erected for a period longer than one week unless directed by the Planning Commission or City Council. Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber. Printed boards are not acceptable. Bracing should be provided where possible. Wire, twine or other suitable material should be used to delineate roof ridges and eaves. Small pieces of cloth or flags should be attached to the wire or twine to aid in the visualization of the proposed construction. The application may be delayed if inaccurate or incomplete silhouettes are constructed. If you have any further questions contact the Planning Department Staff at (310) 377-1521. /r SECTION • • • • qt PLAN Printed on Recycled Paper. a• C1iy ` Roiling Jh/LS FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION January 22, 1997 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. and Mrs. Hooshang Pak Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Bemis Dr. and Mrs. Peter Shen 9 Crest Road West 11 Crest Road West 13 Crest Road West Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 548, Request for a modification to a Conditional Use Permit to relocate a tennis court to a basement beneath garages and storage areas and a request for a modification to a Site Plan Review to increase grading on a site where a single family residence, garages, guest house, pool, tennis court, and stable have been approved for construction for property at 1 Buggy Whip Drive, Rolling Hills (Lot 176- A-MS and a portion of Lot 176-MS). We have arranged for the Planning Commission to. conduct a field inspection of the subject property to view the proposed project on Saturday, February 8, 1997. The Planning Commission's timetable is to meet at 7:30 AM at 8 Bowie Road, proceed to 1 Buggy Whip Drive, and then may view components of the project from 9, 11 and 13 Crest Road West. Do not expect the Commission at 7:30 AM but, be assured that the field trip will take place before 9:00AM. The owner and/or representative will be present to answer any questions regarding the proposal. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, re, A git�/ LOLA M. UNGAY2 PRINCIPAL PLANNER Printed on Recycled Paper. January. 21 st, 1997 Mr. Craig R. Nealis, City Manager City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Re: View Preservation Ordinance cc: City Council Mr. John Blazevich Mrs. Julie Heinsheimer Mr. Anthony Inferrera Mr. John J. Resich Ms. Lola Ungar Mr.Bruce Stout Dear Craig: "")Eflr r 71 r7r 4' iOm ) JAN 2 1 1997 CITY OF I^C. 3y In view of Mr. Anthony Inferrera's letter dated January 20, 1997, we realized the intention of Mr. Blazevich was to prolong the issue of correcting the problem created by the 45 California redwood trees which were planted on the west and south side of #1 Buggy Whip Drive, at the beginning of August 1996. Since we have talked to Mr. Blazevich about the trees back and forth for more than six months, we would therefore like City Hall to help us have Mr. Blazevich restore the view and enforce the approved landscape plan with view preservation. We don't want to negotiate with him any more on this issue. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Bemis, Mr. and,Mrs. and Mrs. She /�-� �--- yid id o-u-119 • Anthony F. Inferrera, A.I.A. 1967 Upland Street Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275 (310) 541-9925, Facsimile (310) 541-2969 January 20, 1997 Mr. Craig R. Nealis, City Manager City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 RE: #1 Buggy Whip Drive Dear Craig: Thr 1U JAN 2 0 1997 cIV OF F` CL :BLS By Pursuant to our telephone conversation of this date, we are requesting additional time to arrange a meeting between Mr. Blazevich and the adjoining neighbors; the Paks, the Bemis', and the Shens, to resolve the tree issue. Mr. Blazevich was out of town from December 27th to January 15th. On Thursday, January 16th, I called Mrs. Pak to see if a meeting could be arranged for Saturday, January 18th. The meeting was not held due to the fact that we were unable to contact the Bemis'. Once the Bemis' are contacted, we will set-up a meeting at their earliest convenience. Mrs. Pak has advised that she would handle coordinating the other two parties. I spoke to both Mrs. Pak and Mrs. Shen this afternoon to advise them of this letter requesting the additional time to resolve this issue. I have hand -carried a copy of this letter to both Mrs. Pak and Mrs. Shen. A copy was also left in the Bemis' mail box. Thank you. Please call me if you have any questions (310) 541-9925. AFI/tv cc: John Z. Blazevich Dr. and Mrs. Hoorshang Pak Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Bemis Mr. and Mrs. Peter Shen Lola M. Ungar John J. Resich Bruce M. Stout January 17,1997 SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING COMPANY CIVIL • :'.Ti2UCTURAL • CONSULTING F.NC:INEF-itS • SURVEYING Sandy Parker Land Development ,Division Department of Public Works 700 South Fremont Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 Reference: G.P.C. No. 94-0901-9330 Dear Mr. Parker: This letter is a follow up_ to our counter discussion on Thursday, January 2, 1997; informational only. The purpose of which is to' clarify your letter to the City of Rolling Hills dated December 17,1996. The grading was necessary. This additional grading was the result of the erosion problem that was uncovered during the . brush clearance; it was not created by moving the tennis court below ground. I believe this fact is born out by the sequence of events that are listed below. The subterranean tennis court only came about through a suggestion by a member of the architectural committee. , . ' . . My research of time, sheets, soils logs, etc., indicate the following: clearing of side slopes began the middle part of May, that *was when erosion problem became. apparent. The survey crew topo'ed the area the last week in May. We prepared a plan for remedial repair and submitted it to L.D.M.A.I on the 5th of June.. • • The initial investigation by the soi13 and geology consultants began on the 6th of June::= The plan for remediation of the gulley was approved by you office on , June 20, .1996. As • indicated by the compaction report,` the beginning of the fill placement in that area .took place • ; - 0 . 304 TEJON PLACE • PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA 90274 • (310) 375.2556 IN L.A. (213) 772.1555 • -'FAX (310) 378-3816 0 521 SPECTRUM CIRCLE, SUITE A • OXNARD, CA 93030 • (805) 278-0381 • FAX (805) 278-0681 • soon tint ElliGnOZRBIG CO June 24, 1996, I only located the stable in the new location as it seemed a good place for it and we gained something for all the money that was spent to repair the extensive erosion problem. The area of the erosion was within the Community Associations Easement. I mistakenly thought that their permission was the only one required. It has now become painfully apparent that the city must be informed of each and every modification during the grading process. If you have further questions or thoughts on this, please call me. Very truly yours, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING COMPANY 7e Douglas K. McHattie Vice President 961padcerl .sam1%:ja as City of Rolling Hilts 411 City ol Rolling JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tern THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember January 2, 1997 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 Dear Mr. Blazevich: 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 As you are no doubt aware, for quite some time the City has been attempting to act as a mediator between you and the adjoining property owners regarding the 45 tall California redwood trees located on the west and south side of your property adjoining properties located on Crest Road. Meetings have been held on site with you, your representatives and adjoining property owners to resolve the view impact caused by your trees. Thelatest proposal from your representatives was not acceptable to the adjoining property owners because it does not restore the views or will cause future view impairments. We have enclosed a copy of a letter which was submitted to you on April 9, 1996, announcing approval of your preliminary landscape plan but advising that there are still concerns about the placement of 10-15 gallon and 3-48" box SEQUIOA SEMPERVIRENS that should be carefully determined so as not to obscure the views of the neighbors to the south. Further, we have enclosed a copy of Resolution Nos. 95-14 and 96-10, approving your residential development, which indicates that n o planting shall be placed in a location which will impair views of neighboring property owners. The number and size of trees that you have planted violate the preliminary landscape plan, the City's advisement letter and the Resolution of Approval and conflict with the views of the adjoining property owners. Following an announcement by the adjoining property owners that the mediation process had failed, your representative, Mr. John Resich, indicated to the Rolling Hills Planning Commission on December 17, 1996, that you would be responding to the property owners concerns. Pnnted on Recycled Paper Mr. John Z. Blazevich January 2, 1997 Page 2 This letter shall serve to advise you to submit an amended landscape plan to the City by January 21, 1997, which we will submit to the property owners for their comment. It is understood that this landscape plan should meet the requirements set forth in the City's advisement letter and the requirements of Resolution Nos. 95- 14 and 96-10. If your proposal is not forthcoming by January 21, 1997 and/or does not meet the above mentioned requirements, the City will have no choice but to order removal of the offending trees. Failure to remove the trees as specified, will result in a stop work order on your residential development. We hope that you act to resolve this matter as soon as possible so to avoid any unnecessary delays on your project. Your cooperation will be appreciated. Should you wish to discuss this. further, please do not hesitate to let me know. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 12/30/96blazevich.ltr cc: City Council City Attorney Lola Ungar John Resich Anthony Inferrera Mr. and Mrs. Shen Dr. and Mrs. Bemis Dr. and Mrs. Pak £'i4i 0/ Ruing -With INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (3101377.1521 FAX 13101377.7288 April 9, 1996 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN APPROVAL ZONING CASE NO. 533 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE Dear Mr. Blazevich: This letter shall serve as official notification that the Landscape Plan for Zoning Case No. 533 has been APPROVED and you can come in at any time between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5PM any weekday to have your building plans stamped for approval. Note that there are still concerns about the placement of 10 - 15 gallon and 3 - 48" box SEQUIOA SEMPERVIRENS that should be carefully determined so as not to obscure the views of neighbors to the south. We suggest planting PITTOSPORUM UNDULATUM along the southern easement line. A copy of the approved Landscape Plan is enclosed for your records. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincer ly, eet /4. Ut LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER Enclosure: Approved Landscape Plan cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie Mr. Anthony Inferrera Cu, i oDRolling Jh/h April 9, 1996 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN APPROVAL ZONING CASE NO. 533 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE Dear Mr. Blazevich: INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (3101377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 This letter shall serve as official notification that the Landscape Plan for Zoning Case No. 533 has been APPROVED and you can come in at any time between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5PM any weekday to have your building plans stamped for approval. Note that there are still concerns about the placement of 10 - 15 gallon and 3 - 48" box SEQUIOA SEMPERVIRENS that should be carefully determined so as not to obscure the views of neighbors to the south. We suggest planting PITTOSPORUM UNDULATUM along the southern easement line. A copy of the approved Landscape Plan is enclosed for your records. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincer ly, OLDUrr. LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER Enclosure: Approved Landscape Plan cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie Mr. Anthony Inferrera o_ -o - .R ` a7° ,e ,v I . December 20,1996 4. 41) C14 ` Rolling �a�e Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 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 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 548 Request for a modification to a Conditional Use Permit to relocate a tennis court to a basement beneath garages and storage areas and a request for a modification to a Site Plan Review to increase grading o n a site where a single family residence, garages, guest house, pool, tennis court, and stable have been approved for construction for property at 1 Buggy Whip Drive (Lot 176-A-MS and a portion of Lot 176-MS). Dear Mr. Blazevich: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission voted at their regular meeting on December 17, 1996 to direct staff to prepare resolutions to deny your request for a modification to the Conditional Use Permit to relocate a tennis court to a basement beneath garages and storage areas and to approve your request for a modification to the Site Plan to increase grading on a site where a single family residence, garages, guest house, pool, tennis court, and stable have been approved for construction in Zoning Case No. 548. The Planning Commission will review and consider the draft resolutions and appropriate conditions at their next meeting. The findings for the denial of the draft resolution for the subterranean tennis court and the findings and conditions of the draft resolution for the increased grading will be forwarded to you before being signed by the Planning Commission Chairman and City Clerk. 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 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. The Planning Commission's action taken by resolution denying the modification for the subterranean tennis court and approving the modification for increased grading is tentatively scheduled for January 21, 1997. That action, accompanied by Printed on Recycled Paper. i 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 January 27, 1997. You should also be aware that although we have not stopped work at the site, any continuation of grading should be done with caution. You must be aware that until your case is approved, your permitted grading authorized under the original Site Plan Review approval is all that is permitted and authorized at your property. W e understand that your current application seeks approval for an "as graded" condition that exceeds your original approval. The current application process is not yet complete and you must• understand that any grading beyond the original approved plan may be subject to amendment and may be required to be returned to the original approved configuration. Any grading that you do is at your own risk. Although you are not precluded from submitting your revised grading plan to the County for plan check, any such approval will not be effective until the City's own approval process , is complete. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, feet- LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER cc: Mr. Craig Nealis, City Manager Mr. John Resich Mr. Douglas McHattie, South Bay Engineering Mr. Anthony Inferrera, Architect DEC-17-1996 15:57 PUBLIC WORKS -LAND DEU. 818 458 4999 P.02 TO: FROM: Address: Owner: Engineer: GPC No. Lola Unger City of Rolling Hills Sandy Parker Grading Plan Checker No. 1 Buggywhip Blazevich South Bay Engineers, Doug Mchatty 94-0901-9330 For this project, we have reviewed the original grading plan and two revised grading plans. We processed a revised grading plan (Revision No. 1) for the purpose of adding a horse corral area. The Lomita District Office requested them to process another revised grading plan (Revision No. 2) due to substantial°amounts of additional grading that was not shown on the previously approved grading plans or Revision No. 1. The revision (Revision No. 2) that is currently being reviewed is for addition of two basements under the proposed structures. Mrs. Lola Unger of the City of Rolling Hills indicated that the applicant/engineer stated that the purpose for the revised grading plans was to correct a "drainage problem". The originally approved grading plan was checked and approved for both grading and drainage issues, thus a drainage problem should not exist. According to the plans reviewed, the additional grading onsite is only due to changes in building scheme, such as the addition of a horse corral are, addition basements, and additional structures. The requirement for the current revised grading plan is for the addition of the basements and not a drainage issue. The additional grading of 7650 cubic yards of soil was placed over the lot apparently to keep it onsite as to avoid exporting for City requirements. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Sandy Parker at (818) 458-4921. • Dec. 12th, 1996 Ms. Lola M. Ungar City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Re: View Preservation Ordinance cc: City Council Mr. John Blazevich Mr. Craig Nealis Mrs. Julie Heinsheimer Mr. Anthony Inferrera Mr. Bruce Stout Ms. Peggy Minor Dear Lola: ii+h L DEC ^1:$1996 Thank you for arranging the meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11th,1996. Eight of us met at the Shen residence, and Mr. Anthony Inferrera Presented the revised landscaping plan. We are sorry to say the result was not satisfactory because the new plan did not reduce the number of the coast redwood trees which were planted without permission from the proper authority. Merely moving around those extra forty plus trees will not solve the problem of blocking views. We want to reiterate our request to replace those coast redwood trees with some other type of shrubbery. The coast redwood trees in question were identified in the Blazevich's plan with you at our meeting on Sept. 24, 1996. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Sincerely, 11,11 7-)14- -Gu.eie-i,i, D Mr. and Mrs. Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Pak, Mr. and Mrs. Shen City o/ l2 PF 9 JJ,•e • STATUS OF APPLICATION December 6,1996 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 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 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 548, Request for a modification to a Conditional Use Permit to relocate a tennis court to a basement beneath garages and storage areas and a request for a modification to a Site Plan Review to increase grading on a site where a single family residence, garages, guest house, pool, tennis court, and stable have been approved for construction for property at 1 Buggy Whip Drive, Rolling Hills (Lot 176-A-MS and a portion of Lot 176-MS). Dear Mr. Blazevich:. Pursuant to state law the City's staff has completed a preliminary review of the application noted above and finds that the information submitted is: X Sufficiently complete as of the date indicated above to allow the application to be processed. Please note that the City may require further information in order to clarify, amplify, correct, or otherwise supplement the application. If the City requires such additional information, it is strongly suggested that you supply that information promptly to avoid any delay in the processing of the application. Your application for Zoning Case No. 548 has been set for public hearing consideration by the Planning Commission at their meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 1996. The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Rolling Hills City Hall Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills. You or your designated representative must attend to present your project and to answer questions. The staff report for this project will be available at the, City Hall after 3:00 PM on Friday, December 13,1996. Please arrange to pick up the staff report to preview it prior to the hearing. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Oe-A. LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER cc: Mr. Douglas K. McHattie Mr. Anthony Inferrera Printed on Recycled Paper. s • City o/ Rotting J✓'�� DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 TO: FILE FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ALTERNATE PLANS 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE MR. JOHN Z. BLAZEVICH 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 Recently, Architect Anthony Inferrera, representing Mr. John Blazevich has been attempting to mollify neighbors after Mr. Blazevich had 3 times the number of coast redwood trees planted than were shown on an approved landscape plan. According to his representative, Mr. Blazevich plans to relocate offending trees on his property to the satisfaction of adjoining property owners that he planted prior to building construction. One of the adjacent property owners disputed that this matter is settled so a meeting has been scheduled. We will now require Mr. Blazevich to file an amended landscape plan for review by City staff and our Landscape Consultant or comply with the approved plan. Mr. Blazevich has also requested plan check for his residential structure which indicates a 12,000 sq. ft. basement for a proposed tennis court beneath the garage area. At a meeting on Monday, September 16, 1996, City Manager Craig Nealis and Principal Planner Lola Ungar met with Mr. Inferrera and South Bay Engineering Representative Doug McHattie who indicated that construction of a 30 foot deep basement for the sports court will require exportation of at least 2,500 cubic yards of soil requiring a Variance. Additionally, Mr. Blazevich would need to amend the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review that provided for a tennis court that would be inset 4 feet in the ground to relocate that court to a subterranean location. On Tuesday, September 17, 1996, we reviewed the plans submitted by Mr. Blazevich's representative to the County of Los Angeles. They contain a soils engineering report dated August 5, 1996 titled, "UNDERGROUND TENNIS COURT, #1 Buggy Whip Drive, Rolling Hills, California" and complete detailed drawings for .a subterranean tennis court. On the same day, Mr. Blazevich's representatives indicated that the sports court will not be applied for in a subterranean capacity and that it is merely a 12,000 sq. ft. basement. The tennis court had been redrawn on a preliminary draft single sheet plan in an area within close ALTERNATE PLANS PAGE1 Printed on Recycled Paper. proximity to its original approval inset 4 feet in the ground. These plans were not officially submitted. Mr. Inferrera and Mr. McHattie also contended that the 2,500 cubic yards of soil could now be balanced on the property. On Thursday, September 19, 1996, Mr. Inferrera and Mr. McHattie visited City Hall accompanied by Caballeros President Robert Jonas and his wife Darci. Mr. Blazevich's representatives showed us single sheet draft plans reestablishing the court in its above ground configuration and indicated that the basement will now be 8,000 sq. ft. in size and would not be a sports court. Additionally, they corrected minor deviations on the plans so that the modifications were generally minor. Mr. McHattie also purported that an emergency situation exists on an equestrian trail which requires the immediate exportation of at least 2,500 cubic yards of soil from the Blazevich property to the trail. It is unknown if the trail involved is a recognized trail in an easement or a non -Rolling Hills Community Association maintained trail outside of an easement. Staff told Mr. McHattie that the City is not responsible for trail maintenance. The removal of soil from the Blazevich property would require a Variance because it exceeds the 500 cubic yard maximum exportation permitted during project construction. Mr. Inferrera indicated that they will be writing a letter to the County of Los Angeles rescinding the previous plan submitted for the 12,000 square foot basement and stating that the basement will not be used for a tennis court. Staff told Mr. Blazevich's representatives that if they intend to build the court in subterranean fashion or simply cannot balance the soil on site for a basement, applications would be required for a Variance to export soil, and/or modify the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review. Mr. McHattie objected to the necessity for modifications and said that the City is causing delays in this project. The project was approved in May, 1996. The soils report for the subterranean sports court, dated August 5, 1996, was completed by the applicant following the plan approval in May, 1996. The City was informed of the applicant's intentions (now expressed to not be the applicant's intentions) the week of September 13, 1996. Work has not been stopped on the project that conforms with the approved grading plan. Work will be stopped if any grading is attempted which violates the approved grading plan. The 30 foot deep basement has been approved by the Community Association. ALTERNATE PLANS PAGE2 (310) 544-6222 cRoLits £ommunity cl ociation of !?ancllo Palos 14dzs NO. 1 PORTUGUESE BEND RD. • ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 ROLLING HILLS June 3, 1996 Los Angeles County Offices 24320 South Narbonne Lomita, CA. 90717 Gentlemen: CALIFORNIA Re: Blazevich Grading 1 Buggy Whip For your information in reviewing grading plans for the City of Rolling Hills, the Rolling Hills Community Association controls the easements throughout the community. These easements were established at the time the community was formed by "Declaration No. 150 of Establishment of Basic Restrictions, Conditions, Covenants, Reservations, Liens....'. This document is dated May 14, 1936 and recorded in the office of the County Recorder on May 14, 1936, Book 14065, Page 345. This document provides for the Association to maintain private roads and sets forth specific uses for them. Section 6, (5) Easements and Rights of Way read as follows: (5) Uses and Purposes of Easements and Rights -of -Way. The easements and rights -of -way herein reserved are reserved for the use and purpose of erecting, constructing, operating and the maintaining thereon: 1. Roads, streets, or bridle trails, parkways and park areas. 2. Poles, wire and conduits for the transmission of electricity for lighting, heating, power, telephone and other purposes and for the necessary attachments in connection therewith; and 3. Public and private sewers, storm water drains, land drains, and pipes, water systems, water, heating and gas mains or pipes; and • • Page 2 4. Any other method of conducting and performing any public or quasi -public utility service or function beneath the surface of the ground. Please let me know if you have any questions. Very truly yours, Peggy Minor Manager do dif • City ol Rolling April 9, 1996 Mr. John Z. Blazevich P.O. Box 1660 San Pedro, CA 90733 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN APPROVAL ZONING CASE NO. 533 1 BUGGY WHIP DRIVE Dear Mr. Blazevich: INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 This letter shall serve as official notification that the Landscape Plan for Zoning Case No. 533 has been APPROVED and you can come in at any time between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5PM any weekday to have your building plans stamped for approval. Note that there are still concerns about the placement of 10 - 15 gallon and 3 - 48" box SEQUIOA SEMPERVIRENS that should be carefully determined so as not to obscure the views of neighbors to the south. We suggest planting PITTOSPORUM UNDULATUM along the southern easement line. A copy of the approved Landscape Plan is enclosed for your records. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Since rly, LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER Enclosure: Approved Landscape Plan cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie Mr. Anthony Inferrera Printed on P. c:Vc.i.•d P:�pr•r