none, Abatement of nuisance, CorrespondenceajOUNTY OF LOS ANG.d.ES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
THOMAS A. TIDEMANSON, Director
HIAM BARM ACK, Chief Deputy Director
JAMES L. EASTON. Chief Deputy Director
WYNN L. SMITH. Chief Deputy Director
May 7, 1985
Mr. Joseph Leach
City Manager
City -Of Rolling Hills
#2 Portugese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Joe:
560 S. VERMONT AVENUE
LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 90020
Telephone :(213)738-2011
Permit Procedure in Flying Triangle
Active Landslide Area
ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO:
560 S. VERMONT AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90020 '
IN REPLY PLEASE
REFER TO FILE:
Pursuant to Section 308(b)2 and Ordinance 178 of the City Building and Municipal
Codes, no permits for new work requiring a building or grading permit shall be
issued in an area determined by the City Engineer to be subject to hazard from
_landslide, settlement, or slippage.
The Flying Triangle sector of the City falls within this category, therefore
no permits can be issued for any new work in this area.
In order to obtain any permits, the site must first be evaluated for geological
safe:G'y as a buildable site. A geological report must be prepared and submitted
by a certified engineering geologist licensed by the State of California. The
report„must contain recommendations for corrective action to stabilize the
landslide;
For specific technical requirements relative to stabilization of the landslide,
please contact Mr. Art Keene, County Geologist, at (213) 738-2169.
Should you need further information, please call me.
Very Truly Yours,
THOMAS A TIDEMANSON
City Engineer
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District Engineer
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Mr. Harry Kondo, District Engineer
Los Angeles County Engineer
24320 South Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-152I
March 5, 1985
Dear Harry,
The enclosed sketches were left at the counter today by
Mr. Douglas Herrick, 2 Ranchero Road, Rolling Hills.
A public hearing on abatement of the nuisance on the
Herrick property has been scheduled for the regular meeting
of the Rolling Hills City Council on Monday, March 25, 1985
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Enclosed (5 sheets)
Very truly yours,
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Deputy City Clerk
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THOMAS A. TIDEMANSON. Director
HIAM BARMACK, Chief Deputy Director
JAMES L. EASTON, Chief Deputy Director
WYNN L. SMITH. Chief Deputy Director
01OUNTY OF LOS ANGLES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
550 9. VERMONT AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90020
Telephone: (213) 738-2011
24320 SOUTH NARBONNE AVENUE
LOMITA, CA 90717
CERTIFIED MAIL P365960991
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
April 29, 1985
Mr. Douglas Herrick
#2 Ranchero Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Mr. Herrick:
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE
#2 RANCHERO ROAD, CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO:
550 S. VERMONT AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90020
IN REPLY PLEASE
REFER TO FILE:
In conjunction with the order of the City Council of the City of Rolling
Hills for abatement of a public nuisance at #2 Ranchero Road, namely a
structure illegally built in violation of Section 308 (b) 2, and with
further discussion with Mr. Art Keene, Los Angeles County Geologist, you
are hereby advised that in order to prevent acceleration of the landslide
and damage to adjacent properties certain precautionary measures shall be
taken in the process of demolishing the illegal structure.
Such precautionary measures shall be as follows:
(1) No imported material shall be brought into the Flying
Triangle landslide area from without the area that will
create a surcharge on the existing landslide.
(2) All open fissures shall be filled with onsite material
or material obtained from adjacent properties within the
Flying Triangle landslide area with the owner's consent
for redistribution on said property.
(3)
Total weight of any construction equipment and its contents
shall not exceed three tons including truck, backhoe,
tractor, dumpster or similar equipment.
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Mr. Douglas Herrick
April 29, 1985
Page 2
(4) No heavy equipment shall be brought into the area that
will create heavy vibrations that may accelerate the
landslide movement.
(5)
All material from the demolished structure shall be
exported outside of the City limits.
Before commencing any demoliton work, a permit shall be first obtained
at the Lomita District Office of Building and Safety, 24320 Narbonne
Avenue. After completion of the demolition, please call for an inspection
at 534-3760.
If you have any questions in the matter, please call Harry Kondo, District
Engineer, at 534-2042.
Very truly yours,
T. A. TIDEMANSON
City Engineer
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District Engineer
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City Manager
COUNTY OF LOS ANGEWS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
850 8. VERMONT AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90020
Telephone: (21S/ 738-2011
THOMAS A. TIDEMANSON, Director
HIAM BARMACK. Chief Deputy Director
JAMES L EASTON, Chief,Deputy Director
WYNN L SMITH, Chief Deputy Director
April 23, 1985
Mr. Joseph Leach
City Manager
#2 Portugese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Joe:
ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO:
580 8. VERMONT AVENUE
LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 90020
IN REPLY PLEASE
REFER70 FILE
Notice to Abate Nuisance
#2 Ranchero Road
This is to advise that on April 18, 1985, the notice
to abate:nuisance was duly posted on the front door
of said address. An attempt was made to deliver the
notice personally when inspector Bill Magill rang
the door bell (which he could hear ringing loudly)
when he heard people within the home, but no one
answered the door.
Very Truly Yours
THOMAS A. TIDEMANSON
City Engineer
Harry Sondo
District Engineer
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File
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For the file:
A certified letter to Douglas G. Herrick, mailed March 27, 1985,
Certified #P 494 145 587, was returned to this office by the
mail carrier on Tuesday, April 16. No effort had been made by
Mr. Herrick to claim the letter. The City Manager notified the
City Attorney and the District Engineer, L. A. County. The
following action was taken:
a) a copy of the letter was sent to Mr. Herrick in a plain
white envelope, with no return address, and with a 22Q
stamp instead of a meter sticker;
b) Harry Kondo, District Engineer, advised the City Manager
that he would affix a copy of the letter to the front door
of the Herrick property.
C1iy oi Ie0ffi3 JIJh
GINNY LEEUWENBURGH
Mayor
THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER
Mayor pro tem
JODY MURDOCK
Councilwoman
GODFREY PERNELL
Councilman
GORDANA SWANSON
Councilwoman
Mr. Douglas Herrick
2 Ranchero Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Mr. Herrick:
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
March 26, 1985
CERTIFIED MAIL NO. P 494 145 587
Order to Abate Nuisance, Lot 13-FT
2 Ranchero Road, Rolling Hills CA
The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills did, at its regular
meeting of March 25, 1985, conduct a public hearing, duly noticed, at
which testimony and evidence was submitted by all interested persons
in the matter of abatement of a public nuisance at 2 Ranchero Road in
the City of Rolling Hills.
Upon consideration of all the evidence and testimony submitted,
the City Council did find that a public nuisance exists at 2 Ranchero
Road, to wit:
A building was constructed without a building permit
or geologic study; construction proceeded to completion after. a
"stop work order" was issued; the structure was roofed with illegal
roofing material; all of the above being in violation of the Roll-
ing Hills Municipal Code, including Section 308(b)2 pertaining to
prohibition of building in a geologic hazard area. Further, testi-
mony from the District (City) Engineer indicates a "surcharge" on
the landslide area may exist as a result of this construction which
could create a hazard for adjacent properties. .
As a result of these findings, the City Council has ordered you to
abate the nuisance and return the property to its original condition
prior to construction of the illegal structure within 30 days of this
written notice. Please contact Harry Kondo, the District Engineer at
the Lomita office, 534-2042 to obtain the necessary demolition permit
for removal of the structure.
inerely,
copy: City Council
City Attorney
H. Kondo, District Engineer
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ose P. Leach
City Clerk
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DOUGLAS HERRICK
2 Ranchero Road
Rolling Hills, California
PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL: March 25, 1985
A. Herrick was directed by Art Keene, County Geologist, to
construct a retaining wall on the property for purposes of
curing a fissure problem which was developing.
B. Keene recommended a retaining wall so that dirt could be taken
from one part of the property to another and used to fill in
the fissures.
C. Wall was constructed and extended to include a foundation.
Structure was erected in order to provide storage facility.
D. Keene stated on March 20, 1985 that the structure's weight and
configuration are not geologically significant with respect to
the existing slide. The presence of the structure has no
material impact on any aspect of the slide.
E. The structure was built at a cost of $42,000. The structure is
an extension of the retaining wall built at the request of the
County Engineer.
F. Herrick requests that a permit for the structure be issued.
Herrick requests that it be made a matter of public record that
he is fully aware of the eventual impact on the structure from
the slide.
G. The owner will cooperate in making sure that the structure
complies with all City building codes.
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TO: File
FROM: Joseph P. Leach, City Manager
SUBJECT: Abatement of Nuisance #2 Ranchero
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
March 21, 1985
I received a phone call this morning from a Rick
Snyder, attorney, representing Mr. Doug Herrick, #2 Ranchero
Road, requesting information on what he might do to keep from
tearing down the building he constructed without a permit.
I apprised him of the hearing date and time for the
City Council to hear arguments and explained that the administrative
process as set forth in the Municipal Code is straight -forward
and provides for no administrative discretion at this function.
I gave him the name of our City Attorney and City
Engineer if he wished to discuss the matter with them.
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Joseph P. Leach, City Manager
SUBJECT: Abatement of Nuisance, 2 Ranchero Road
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
March 11, 1985
On February 25, 1985 the City Council, at a regular meeting,
did find and determine that a nuisance exists upon property located
at 2 Ranchero Road, said nuisance being:
Building a structure without prior authorization or
building permit
Construction of a building in a geologically hazardous
area is a violation of Sections 301 and 308(b) of the
Building Code
The City Council instructed the City Manager to invoke the
provisions of Chapter 8.24 (Abatement of Nuisance).
The owners and persons in possession of the property at
2 Ranchero Road, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Herrick, were notified in
writing by certified mail (Certified Mail #P 494 145 588) of the
Code violations and ordered to remove the structure within fifteen
days of the notice to abate. The accompanying photographs taken
this date (March 11, 1985) indicate that no "good faith efforts
toward abatement" had been made as of this date.
RECOMMENDATION
At the expiration of the fifteen day notice to abate, if
good faith effort to remove the nuisance has not been made, that a
public hearing be set before the City Council for. the regular meet-
ing on March 25, 1985 to hear and consider any protest of the owner,
possessor or other interested person. Upon hearing the evidence
submitted, the City Council make a determination as to whether the
evidence constitutes a public nuisance, and if so found, order the
abatement thereof.
Attachment (photos)
copy: P. Minor, Manager
Rolling Hills Community Association
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CALIFORNIA
February 27, 1985
TO: JOE LEACH, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PEGGY MINOR, ASSOCIATION MANAGET
RE: DOUGLAS HERRICK CONSTRUCTION, 2 Ranchero Road
Thank you for the Los Angeles County report dated 2/25/85
regarding the structure being built at 2 Ranchero Road by
Mr. Herrick. The Board of Directors appreciates the prompt
action taken by the City to provide compliance with building
requirements in Rolling Hills.
In regard to the final paragraph of the report, mention is
made that "It is also surprising that all of this material,
including large concrete delivery trucks, passed through the
City gates without a challenge with full knowledge of their
destination."
trucks
To clarify your record, large concrete/did not enter Rolling
Hills. Laborers contacted by Roger Vink said they hand -mixed
the concrete on the site and Mr. Herrick advised him that the
building materials had been stored on the property when he pur-
chased it. Trucks with sand and bricks were stopped at the
gates and Mr. Herrick discussed the "repairs" he was making
on his property with Mayor Leeuwenburgh and City staff. It is
my understanding that a "weight exchange" agreement was arranged
to remove damaged bricks and replace with new ones. In retro-
spect, it appears that the "repairs" were in reality new con-
struction.
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City O/ /fL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Joseph P. Leach, City Manager
Subject: Illegal Structure at Notbh Ranchero Road
The attached report from Senior Building Engineering report is self-
explanatory.
Recommendation
Invoke the provisions of Chapter 8.24 et seq.. of the Municipal Code Re.
abatement of nuisance directing City Manager to take steps necessary to
abate the nuisance at the earliest period allowed by law.
Attachment
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February 25, 1985
TO:
FROM:
Mr. Joseph P. Leach
Interim City Manager
City of Rolling Hills
William Magill /ilk —
Sr. Building Engineering Inspector
STRUCTURE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT #2 RANCHERO, CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
On February 21, 1985 I received a notice that a stable was under construction
at #2 Ranchero Road. An inspection was made the same day; and it was found
that a garage and workshop had been built with neither geological or plan
approval, building permit nor inspection.
The wood frame structure is approximately 22' by 64' with a concrete slab
floor. The rear foundation is both a five foot retaining wall and supports
for the garage. The wood shakes on the roof do not appear to be Class B
fire retardant treated.
The owner was not at home at the time of the inspection; however, a stop
work order and a ten—day notice (copy attached) was left with one of the
workers.
It was estimated that approximately 34 cubic yards of concrete were poured
in the footings and slab. Approximately 2500 brick were used in the retaining
wall and at least one truckload of lumber for the building. This would mean
that at least eight truckloads of materials had to be delivered to the site.
On November 9, 1984 a meeting was held with Mr. Herrick on his property at
#2 Ranchero Road. In attendance were Art Keene, County Geologist; Bill Magill,
inspector; Harry Kondo, District Engineer; City Manager Ron Molendyk; members
of the City Council and homeowners' association.
At issue at the meeting was the method of filling ground fissures on his
property to prevent rain water from flowing into the underlying soil strata.
Mr. Herrick proposed to import from outside the City limits sandy or like
material for this purpose. He was, however, admonished by Mr. Keene that,
that was not permitted and no material that will add to the slide force and
disturbing the soil balance, as well, can be imported from outside the slide
area, Only material on his own property can be rearranged for this purpose.
However, Mr. Herrick stated that there was insufficient soil on his property to
accomplish this work. At which time a suggestion was made that soil from Mrs.
Wagner's property, with proper authorization, could be used to fill the
fissures. Mr. Herrick stated this was a fine idea; he welcomed it and verbally
agreed to it in everyones presence. The meeting with him then concluded.
With this in mind, Mr. Herrick is fully aware that no material, be it soil,
sand or construction materials, can be brought into the slide area. Therefore,
Mr. Joseph P. Leach
February 25, 1985
Page.2
he has violated these requirements by building a structure without prior
authorization. Further, the construction of a building in a geologically
hazardous area is a violation of Sections 301 and 308b of the building
code. A building permit for a new structure cannot be issued in an area
where a landslide exists. Thus, the illegally built structure shall be
removed forthwith including all retaining walls and foundations.
It is also surprising that all of this material, including large concrete
delivery trucks, passed through the City gates without a challenge with
full knowledge of their destination.
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February 25, 1985
TO:
FROM:
Mr. Joseph P. Leach
Interim City Manager
City of Rolling Hills
William Magill 4.1-k__
Sr. Building Engineering Inspector
STRUCTURE UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT #2 RANCHERO, CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
On February 21, 1985 I received a notice that a stable was under construction
at #2 Ranchero Road. An inspection was made the same day; and it was found
that a garage and workshop had been built with neither geological or plan
approval, building permit nor inspection.
The wood frame structure is approximately 22' by 64' with a concrete slab
floor. The rear foundation is both a five foot retaining wall and supports
for the garage. The wood shakes on the roof do not appear to be Class B
fire retardant treated.
The owner was not at home at the time of the inspection; however, a stop
work order and a ten-day notice (copy attached) was left with one of the
workers.
It was estimated that approximately 34 cubic yards of concrete were poured
in the footings and slab. Approximately 2500 brick were used in the retaining
wall and at least one truckload of lumber for the building. This would mean
that at least eight truckloads of materials had to be delivered to the site.
On November 9, 1984 a meeting was held with Mr. Herrick on his property at
#2 Ranchero Road. In attendance were Art Keene, County Geologist; Bill Magill,
inspector; Harry Kondo, District Engineer; City Manager Ron Molendyk; members
of the City Council and homeowners' association.
At issue at the meeting was the method of filling ground fissures on his
property to prevent rain water from flowing into the underlying soil strata.
Mr. Herrick proposed to import from outside the City limits sandy or like
material. for this purpose. He was, however, admonished by Mr. Keene that,
that was not permitted and no material that will add to the slide force and
disturbing the soil balance, as well, can be imported from outside the slide
area. Only material on his own property can be rearranged for this purpose.
However, Mr. Herrick stated that there was.insufficient soil on his property to
accomplish this work. At which time a suggestion was made that soil from Mrs.
Wagner's property, with proper authorization, could be used to fill the
fissures. Mr. Herrick stated this was a fine idea; he welcomed it and verbally
agreed to it in everyones presence. The meeting with him then concluded.
With this in mind, Mr. Herrick is fully aware that no material, be it soil,
sand or construction materials, can be brought into the slide area.. Therefore,
Mr. Joseph P. Leach
February 25, 1985
Page 2
he has violated these requirements by building a structure without prior
authorization. Further, the construction of a building in a geologically
hazardous area is a violation of Sections 301 and 308b of the building
code. A building permit for a new structure cannot be issued in an area
where a landslide exists. Thus, the illegally built structure shall be
removed forthwith including all retaining walls and foundations.
It is also surprising that all of_ this material, including large concrete
delivery trucks, passed through the City gates without a challenge with
full knowledge of their destination.
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