none, Install fountain & pond, firep, CorrespondenceMonday, May 3, 2010 10:25 AM
Subject: Drainage, 14/16/ Cinchring
Date: Monday, May 3, 2010 10:24 AM
From: Yolanta Schwartz <ys@cityofrh.net>
To: "chiko@drsacci.com" <chiko@drsacci.com>, "sacci777@gmail.com" <sacci777@gmail.com>
Mrs. Terajima
I tried to contact you several times, both by email and by phone but you haven't responded.
The County drainage engineer, Lisa Naslund and I visited Mr. Crocker's property and your
property on April 22, 2010 to review the drainage patterns. Please see the following
observations as prepared by the county engineer. Please note the recommended actions and
remove the make -shift drainage swale and metal wall you created on Mr. Crocker's property.
Thank you for your cooperation.lf you have any questions, please contact Lisa. Heir
information is at the end of this email.
FROM LISA:
"We observed drainage patterns between 16 and 14 Cinchring. Stormwater does drain
from 14 to 16 but it seems that this is from normal, existing drainage patterns and is not
a result of recent changes or concentration of drainage. The water from 14 Cinchring
comes mostly from the hillside and from 2-3 down spouts on the southwesterly side of
the house. The outlets of the downspouts have been recently stabilized with rip rap.
The rest of the house and pool pad area are going toward a swale north of the
property.
Since the homeowner at 16 Cinchring is experiencing problems the erosion and
drainage coming from the hillside at 14 Cinchring, I recommend the following actions:
16 Cinchring can consult a civil engineer to design a drainage diversion system to
divert the water coming from 14. They should remove the corrugated metal against
makeshift diversion ditch. A civil engineer could recommend the best location and
method by which to prevent water and debris from coming into the pool and pond
areas.
Vegetation on the hillside belonging to 14 Cinchring is very sparse and there was a lot
of dry vegetated debris. The hillside should be planted and maintained to prevent
erosion. Attached is the Ready, Set, Go brochure for fire safe planting. They can also
consult the local fire department (Station 56) for proper planting techniques and fire
retardant landscaping or the website below.
http://www.fire.lacounty.aov/forestrv/VeaetationManaaementMiscToaics.asp <http://
www.fire.lacounty.eov/forestrv/VeeetationManaeementMiscTonics.asn>
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Monday, May 3, 2010 9:59 AM
Subject: 14/16 Cinchring - Hillside Drainage and Erosion
Date: Monday, May 3, 2010 9:20 AM
From: Naslund (Eckert), Lisa <LNASLUND@dpw.lacounty.gov>
To: <ys@cityofrh.net>
Cc: "\"Bagnell, Kit\"" <KBAGNELL@dpw.lacounty.gov>, "Chatman, Wayne" <WChatman@dpw.lacounty.gov>
Yolanta,
We observed drainage patterns between 16 and 14 Cinchring. Stormwater does drain
from 14 to 16 but it seems that this is from normal, existing drainage patterns and is not
a result of recent changes or concentration of drainage. The water from 14 Cinchring
comes mostly from the hillside and from 2-3 down spouts on the southwesterly side of
the house. The outlets of the downspouts have been recently stabilized with rip rap.
The rest of the house and pool pad area are going toward a swale north of the
property.
Since the homeowner at 16 Cinchring is experiencing problems the erosion and
drainage coming from the hillside at 14 Cinchring, I recommend the following actions:
16 Cinchring can consult a civil engineer to design a drainage diversion system to
divert the water coming from 14. They should remove the corrugated metal against
makeshift diversion ditch. A civil engineer could recommend the best location and
method by which to prevent water and debris from coming into the pool and pond
areas.
Vegetation on the hillside belonging to 14 Cinchring is very sparse and there was a lot
of dry vegetated debris. The hillside should be planted and maintained to prevent
erosion. Attached is the Ready, Set, Go brochure for fire safe planting. They can also
consult the local fire department (Station 56) for proper planting techniques and fire
retardant landscaping or the website below.
http://www.fire.lacountv.aov/forestrvNeaetationManaaementMiscTooics.asp <http://
www.fire.lacounty.gov/forestry/VegetationManagementMiscTopics.asp>
Also, our grading code has guidelines for planting. I have included them below:
PLANTING AND IRRIGATION NOTES:
46. Planting and irrigation on graded slopes must comply with the following minimum
guidelines:
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a. The surface of all cut slopes more than 5 feet in height and fill slopes more than 3 feet in
height shall be protected against damage by erosion by planting with grass or groundcover
plants. Slopes exceeding 15 feet in vertical height shall also be planted with shrubs, spaced at
not to exceed 10 feet on centers; or trees, spaced at not to exceed 20 feet on centers, or a
combination of shrubs and trees at equivalent spacing, in addition to the grass or groundcover
plants. The plants selected and planting methods used shall be suitable for the soil and
climatic conditions of the site. Plant material shall be selected which will produce a coverage
of permanent planting effectively controlling erosion. Consideration shall be given to deep-
rooted planting material needing limited watering, maintenance, high root to shoot ratio, wind
susceptibility and fire -retardant characteristics. All plant materials must be approved by the
building official. (Section J110.3 of the County of Los Angeles Building Code)
Note: Planting may be modified for the site if specific recommendations are
provided by both the Soils Engineer and a Landscape Architect. Specific
recommendations must consider soils and climatic conditions, irrigation
requirements, planting methods, fire retardant characteristics, water
efficiency, maintenance needs, and other regulatory requirements.
Recommendations must include a finding that the alternative planting will
provide a permanent and effective method of erosion control. Modifications
to planting must be approved by the Building Official prior to installation.
b. Slopes required to be planted by Section J110.3 shall be provided with an approved
system of irrigation that is designed to cover all portions of the slope. Irrigation system
plans shall be submitted and approved prior to installation. A functional test of the
system may be required. For slopes less than 20 feet in vertical height, hose bibs to
permit hand watering will be acceptable if such hose bibs are installed at conveniently
accessible locations where a hose no longer than 50 feet is necessary for irrigation. The
requirements for permanent irrigation systems may be modified upon specific
recommendation of a landscape architect or equivalent authority that, because of the
type of plants selected, the planting methods used and the soil and climatic conditions at
the site, irrigation will not be necessary for the maintenance of the slope planting.
(Section J110.4 of the County of Los Angeles Building Code)
b. Other governmental agencies may have additional requirements for landscaping and
irrigation. It is the responsibility of the applicant to coordinate with other agencies to meet
their requirements while maintaining compliance with the County of Los Angeles Building
Code.
Let me know if either homeowner has additional questions.
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Best regards,«readysetgo_firesafeplanting.pdf»
Lisa Naslund (Eckert), PE
L.A. County Department of Public Works
Building and Safety Division
Counter Hours:
Southwest 7:30-11:30am on Tuesday (323) 820-6500
East LA 8 -11: 30 on Wednesday (323) 881-7030
Lomita 8-11:30 on Thursday (310) 534-3760
For the most up-to-date schedule please check
http://www.dpw.lacountv.aov/bsd/offices/index.cfm <http://
www.dpw.Iacounty.gov/bsd/offices/index.cfm>
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June 28, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallace
16 Cinchring Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
Email: cityolrh5'aol.com
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 679- Recordation of the Resolution
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wallace:
It has come to our attention that your property at 16 Cinchring is on the market.
As you know, as part of the approval of Zoning Case No. 679 for the grading,
pool reconstruction and walls you were required to record the Resolution of
Approval at the County Recorder's Office. Instructions were mailed to you on
February 24, 2004 by certified mail, which you signed for and then again by
regular mail in May 2005. To date we have not received a recorded copy of the
resolution and the affidavit stating that you accepted all of the conditions
stipulated in the resolution. I am enclosing the previous correspondence.
Therefore, please complete the enclosed AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM,
have the signature(s) notarized, and forward, (or hand deliver), the completed
form and a copy of the Resolution to:
Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder
Real Estate Records Section
12400 East Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650
Include a check in the amount of $9.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each
additional page. You may wish to make a copy of the Resolution to keep for your
information and records, or for the future owner.
Normally a building permit would not have been issued for the construction
until a copy of recorded resolution was on file with the City. However, your
project was progressing in good faith and you were in contact with me every
step of the way, and therefore, I didn't feel that the work should be stopped in
order for you to process the recordation. Please, assure that this last step is taken
care of.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
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April 1, 2005
Mr. Fred W. Wallace
CPA
27520 Hawthorne Blvd. #293
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
INCORPORATED J&NUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
SUBJECT: Construction of a secondary driveway
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Wallace:
As you know, it was reported to the City that you are in the process of constructing a
second driveway in the rear portion of your property.
I want to thank you for responding to my call promptly. During our conversation on
Wednesday, March 30, 2005 you confirmed that you were planning to construct a
driveway in that area of your property, primarily to correct a drainage situation.
Pursuant to the City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance Section 17.16.160 stipulates that
only one driveway access is permitted to a maintained roadway. Section 17.16.040
requires a Conditional Use Permit for more than one driveway to a property, except for a
driveway leading to a stable. However, Traffic Commission review is required for any
driveway approach. I am enclosing a copy of these provisions for your reference.
During the course of our conversation you agreed to stop improving the area of concern,
including stopping construction of the block wall. You would like, however, to continue
using the path and the level area behind it for staging of construction materials and
vehicles during the construction on your property.
We are therefore, allowing you to continue using this UNIMPROVED path during the
construction phase only. You may also leave the unfinished block wall, which separates
the potential driveway from the parking pad. As soon as you complete the construction
on your property to the point where the staging area is no longer necessary, you will be
required to landscape this path, especially the area adjacent to the road, lower and/or
remove the partially constructed block wall OR apply to the Planning Commission for a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the second driveway.
As I mentioned to you before, in addition to the CUP, you may need to also apply for a
Variance for permission to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area on the lot. The
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City allows 40% of any lot to be disturbed. The disturbed area of your property, as
approved in Zoning Case No. 679 (for the patio/pool wall), excluding the rear portion of
your lot is already at 38.4%.
The approval process takes 3-4 months and the fee for a CUP and a Variance would be
$2,950 plus $300 for Traffic Commission review of the driveway access.
We will monitor your progress through the building permit process to determine at what
point the path is no longer necessary for staging of construction materials and needs to be
brought back to a natural state.
Thank you for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
call me at (310) 377-1521.
Sincerely
yanta Schwartz
nning Director
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trails. Such walls shall be screened from public right-of-ways, easements and
adjacent properties with appropriate landscaping.
H. Barns, stables, pens, corrals, and other similar holding facility may
be located in the rear setback subject to the requirements of Section 17.16.200A.
1. Playhouses and playground equipment, subject to the requirements
of Section 17.16.200L.
J.
Turnout area subject to the requirements of Section 17.16.200D.
17.16.160 Access and parking, amend to read as follows:
17.16.160 Access and parking. A. Driveway Requirements.
1. Each single-family dwelling is permitted only one driveway as
access to a maintained roadway, except as otherwise permitted by Sections
17.16.040A and 17.16.170B.
2. Driveways shall be no wider than twenty feet, unless otherwise
approved by the Planning Commission. All driveways shall have a roughened
driveway apron.
3. No driveway shall exceed a maximum grade of twelve percent,
unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission, and the first twenty
feet of a driveway shall have a maximum grade of seven percent.
B. Parking Requirements. Every single-family dwelling, including
manufactured homes used as a primary residence, shall have an above ground
garage with a minimum capacity of two cars with direct paved access to a
maintained roadway. A minimum of three -car garage shall be required when the
property is developed with a guest house or servants' quarters, subject to the
requirements of Section 17.16.210(A)(5). No new subterranean garage shall be
constructed after August 13, 1997. Any subterranean garage lawfully existing as
of August 13, 1997 shall be permitted to remain in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 17.24 of this title.
17.16.170 Stable and corral site required, amend to read as follows:
17.16.170 Stable and corral site required. Every lot or parcel in the RA-S
zone for which a discretionary approval (including Site Plan Review, Conditional
Use Permit or Variance) is required by this title in connection with the
construction of a new single-family residence, the addition to an existing single-
family residence, the construction of an accessory structure and the construction
a pool shall have an area developed with or set aside for the following:
A. A combination stable and corral area that complies with the criteria
set forth in Section 17.16.200(A); and
B. A vehicular accessway to the stable and corral area for delivery of
feed and removal of waste that does not exceed a slope of twenty-five percent.
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717.16.010 Conditional Uses
Amend paragraph A.1. to read as follows:
1. More than one driveway for vehicular access from a
roadway, except for a driveway leading exclusively to a barn, stable or
tack room as provided in Section 17.16.170B;
Amend paragraph A.8 to read as follows:
8. Recreational game courts, except those located in the
basement or under ground;
Add a new paragraph A.9 to read as follows:
9. Hobby shop.
17.16.060 Lot area and dimensions,
Amend the table labeled "SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS", which follows Section 17.16.060 B.3, to read as follows: