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22930 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite D Tel.: (310) 530-4200
Torrance, California 90505 Fax.: (310) 530-1562
October 21, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Sollima
8 N. Qualridge Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sollima:
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OCT 2 C 2008
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Thank you for speaking with me regarding the northern aspect of your property where it
abuts my barn. As you know, three years ago, the fire department requested all brush be
removed from the barn up to your dirt roadway. I complied at my expense, after which
they recommended I plant this area in order to provide erosion control. I again complied
and, as you aware, my workers inadvertently planted a portion of your property.
The property line, as documented by your previous survey and my own recent survey,
extends from north of your dirt road down towards the telephone pole on Appaloosa
Lane. The former owners of 2 Appaloosa Lane graded a corral adjacent to the barn. The
property line runs through this corral and the corral was placed on your property. All
fences that the Raydon's erected have been removed, and I would not wish to have
anyone now or in the future infer that it is owned by me.
I have inadvertently planted a portion of your property. If you wish to have me remove
those plantings, I would be happy to do so. However, if that does occur, I would request
you replant, water, and maintain the area for erosion control, as I was instructed. .
Once again, I apologize for the encroaching onto your property and fully acknowledge
that it is indeed your property.
rely,
Jam J. Black, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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cc: Yolanta Schwartz
City of Rolling Hills California
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October 25, 2006
Mr. Robert Sollima
8 Quailridge Road North
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: Drainage system
Dear Mr. Sollima:
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
You brought to my attention the existence of a drainage system on your property and a
catch basin located in the roadway easement at the end of Quailridge Road North, which
are in disrepair. You asked if the City could determine who is responsible for repairs to
this system.
I reviewed City files and spoke to Los Angeles County Flood Control District and Road
Construction Division staff to determine if either the City or County owns the catch basin
and the drainage system. According to County records the County does not own or
maintain any catch basins or storm drains in that part of the City. Further, the City has no
records of installing this or any other drainage system in this area of the City.
Normally, the County of Los Angeles Building and Safety Department, under a contract
to the City of Rolling Hills for building and safety issues, which includes drainage, would
require that a drainage system be constructed when a property is being developed. It is
the private developer/property owner that constructs such a system to County's
specifications, and it is the responsibility of the property owner to maintain and repair the
system.
As you are aware, the roads in the City are private and are part of the land owned by the
adjacent property owners. Therefore, other than maintenance of the roads, which is the
responsibility of the Rolling Hills Community Association, the property owners are
responsible for maintenance of all infrastructures on their properties.
My office can provide you with a list of Civil Engineers who can help you assess the
condition of the drainage system and provide recommendations as to the best way to
repair it.
Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-
1521.
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Printed on Recycled Paper.
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'Yolanta Schwartz
Planning Director
cc: Anton Dahlerbruch, Interim City Manager
Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager
Art Beckler, RHCA Maintenance Supervisor
Rafael Bernal, Los Angeles County Department of Building and Safety