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none, Underground all utility lines, Staff Reports• • City O/ IEO/ftflg fi; 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 MEMORANDUM TO: PEGGY MINOR, RHCA MANAGER FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT SOILS AND GEOLOGY INVESTIGATION WORK ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF 86 SADDLEBACK ROAD. DATE: NOVEMBER 23,1999 Attached for your information is a staff report that was presented to the City Council on Monday, November 22, 1999. At that City Council meeting, the City Council approved the attached agreement to allow the Parkers to have soils and geology investigation work completed on the City owned property adjacent to 86 Saddleback Road, subject to compliance with the insurance conditions. As you recall, the Parkers may wish to proposed exchanging a 5,230 sq. ft. section of their property for the City owned property in order to accommodate a revised driveway to their newly remodeled residential structure. We have also included a copy of the letter that was sent to the Parkers relating to this subject. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to let me know. Thank you for your cooperation. CRN:mlk 11 /23/99 rh ca pa rker. m e m cc: City Council Printed on Recycled Paper, •r TO: FROM: SUBJECT: • • Ca <Rolling Jh/h INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mait cityotrh@aoi.com • Agenda Item No.: 7-C • Mtg. Date: 11/22/99 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER CONSIDERATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SOILS AND GEOLOGY INVESTIGATION WORK ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF 86 SADDLEBACK ROAD. DATE: NOVEMBER 22,1999 BACKGROUND At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, November 8, 1999, the City Council considered a request from Bolton Engineering on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. David Parker, 86 Saddleback Road, to perform soils and geology investigation work oncity owned property adjacent to 86 Saddleback Road. The purpose of this investigation work is to determine whether or not the Parkers wish to propose a property exchange or property purchase to the City of Rolling Hills and use the newly acquired land to reconfigure their driveway to their property. At the City Council meeting, staff was directed to work with the City Attorney and prepare an appropriate license agreement for the City Council to consider. An appropriate agreement is attached to this staff report and presented for consideration. We have also attached a copy of the staff report that was presented to the City Council on November 8, 1999. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that members of the City Council consider the attached agreement and provide appropriate direction to staff. CRN:mlk 86saddlehackagm t.sta 1 Printed on Hocyc:led Paper. • • LICENSE AGREEMENT CONFERRING PERMISSION TO ENTER PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING SOILS AND GEOLOGY INVESTIGATION 1. PARTIES This License Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "License") is made by and between the City of Rolling Hills (hereinafter referred to as "Licensor") and David and Arlene Parker (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Licensee"). Licensor is the record owner of that certain real property in the City of Rolling Hills described as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (hereinafter referred to as "the property"). 2. TEMPORARY LICENSE, Licensor by this instrument grants to Licensee, and to Licensee's agents, contractors and consultants, the temporary right, privilege, and permission to enter the property for the sole and exclusive purpose of conducting a soils and geology investigation. The permission granted by this License extends solely to excavation of a maximum of two trenches to bedrock (approximately four to six feet in depth) in the location shown on Exhibit A. The precise dimensions of the trench(es) shall be subject to approval by the City Manager prior to excavation. The trenches shall remain open no longer than 24 hours; if left unattended during any portion of that period, the trenches shall be covered and safely secured. No monetary consideration has been or will be provided to Licensor for grant of this temporary license. 991112 R6900-00001 mj L:\vo11\mj\RHENTRY • • 3. INSURANCE Licensee or its agent performing the work shall procure and maintain in full force and effect the following policies of insurance with reference to the work: A. General liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, which policy shall name Licensor, and its officers and employees, and the Rolling Hills Community Association, and its officers and employees, as additional insureds, and -which policy shall be primary as regards Licensor and the Community Association. B. Workers compensation insurance in compliance with the California Labor Code. 4. INDEMNIFICATION The investigation permitted pursuant to this License shall be undertaken at Licensee's sole and exclusive risk and expense. Licensee hereby releases and discharges Licensor and its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims for losses, injuries, damages or liabilities, including personal injury and injury to personal property, arising out of or attributable to or arising from the investigation conducted hereunder and further, expressly releases Licensor and its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims or liability from their negligence or the condition of the property. Licensee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Licensor, and its officers, employees and agents ("Licensor 991112 R6900-00001 mj L:\vo11\mj\RHENTRY - 2 - • • indemnitees"), from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments or damages, including reasonable attorneys fees and costs of litigation ("claims"), arising from Licensee's (and its agent's, consultant's and contractor's) acts, errors or omissions in the performance 'of the investigation contemplated and permitted by this License. In the event the Licensor indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit or other adverserial proceeding arising from Licensee's (or its agents, consultant's or contractor's) conduct: a. Licensee shall provide a•defense to the Licensor indemnitees or at Licensor's option reimburse the Licensor indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred in defense of such claims; and b. Licensee shall promptly pay any final judgment or portion thereof rendered against the Licensor indemnitees with respect to claims determined by a trier of fact to have been the result of Licensee's conduct. 5. TERMINATION The temporary• license created by this License Agreement shall terminate automatically on December 31, 1999 or upon completion of Licensee's work, whichever occurs first. 6. RESTORATION OF PROPERTY At the conclusion of the investigation to be undertaken pursuant to this License, or at the termination of this Agreement as provided above, Licensee shall, at its own expense, restore the property to a condition substantially identical to that 991112 R6900-00001 mj L:\voll\mj\RRENTRY - 3 - • existing before the investigation began, including but not limited to replacement of any disturbed landscaping. 7. INVESTIGATION RESULTS Within thirty (30) days following the conclusion of the investigation to be undertaken pursuant to this License, Licensee and/or its consultants shall provide to Licensor a written statement of the test results. 8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This License constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to this matter. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to constitute an agreement to sell or transfer the property, and nothing contained herein shall be.construed as granting to Licensee any right, title or interest in the property. IN WITNESS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES HAVE EXECUTED THIS INSTRUMENT BY AFFIXING THEIR SIGNATURES BELOW: LICENSEE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS By By David Parker Craig Nealis City Manager By Arlene Parker Date 991112 R6900-00001 mj L:\voll\mj\RHENTRY - 4 - Date ATTEST: City Clerk TO: FROM: SUBJECT: • c� !ediinS INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1621 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-maik cltyotrh®aol.com Agenda Item No.: 8-B Mtg. Date: 11/8/99 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONDUCT SOILS AND GEOLOGY INVESTIGATION WORK ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF 86 SADDLEBACK ROAD. DATE: NOVEMBER 8,1999 BACKGROUND Attached to this staff report is correspondence from Ross N. Bolton of Bolton Engineering, requesting that the City permit Bolton Engineering to perform soilsand geology investigation on a portion of the city owned property located adjacent to 86 Saddleback Road. This property is currently owned by the City of Rolling Hills and is leased to the Community Association. Portions of this property are improved with a riding ring and Native Plant Demonstration Garden. The area proposed for this study is depicted in the attached correspondence does not impact those facilities. Mr. Bolton is proposing to excavate one or two trenches down to bedrock approximately four to six feet deep. The purpose of the excavation is to determine whether they wish to proceed with proposing to acquire this property from the City of Rolling Hills. An equal square footage property exchange of 5,230 square feet has been proposed. However, the property owner at 86 Saddleback Road, Mr. David Parker, wants to determine the geological integrity of this property prior to considering proposing a property exchange because he is considering utilizing that newly acquired property for construction of a more gently sloping driveway than the one that currently provides access to his property. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that members of the City Council consider this request. If the City is desirous of approving this request, staff will work with the City Attorney's office to prepare a license agreement which would require that the property be returned to natural state following geological investigation and that there is no implied agreement to transfer ownership of this property or sell this property by permitting this geological investigative work. CRN:mlk • geofogy.sta -1- Printed on Recycled Paper. BSon Engineering Coritration 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 201 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 tel (310) 544-6010 fax (310) 544-0458 October 4, 1999 City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Attention: Craig Nealis Subject #86 Saddleback Road Dear Mr. Nealis IgalIVE1 OCT 1 41999 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 1,v On behalf of the owner of #86 Saddleback Road, we request the City allows us to perform a soils and geology investigation on the portion of the City property located adjacent to this property as shown on the attached sketch. The soils and geology investigation will be performed under the direction of Tony Lee, a professional engineer. The investigation will require excavating one or two trenches down to bedrock about 4 to 6 feet deep. The driveway for this property is being studied to allow realignment to reduce the existing driveway steepness. The realignment that is being considered includes placing a portion of the driveway on the adjacent City lot, Hesse's Gap Lot. To assure that this is a reasonable alternative, we need a soils and geology investigation of this area. Enclosed is an 81/2" by 11" sheet that shows the lot line adjustment that is being considered with the City. The lot line adjustment is an exchange of 5230 square feet for 5230 square feet. Also enclosed is a 1" = 20' drawing that shows the realigned driveway and lot line adjustments with the two adjacent neighbors. We are negotiating with these neighbors to obtain their permission for this driveway realignment. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call. • Sincerely, Bolton Engineering Corp. Ross N. Bolton, RCE 26120 President C: David Parker Edward Carson Beall, Architect BOLTON ENGINEERING CORPORATION 707 Silver Spur Rd., Suite 201 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274 phone (310) 544-6010 Scale 1" = 200 ft. *title: Proposed Property Excnge Portion of Lot 73-D Rolling Hills Tract Portion of Hesse's Gap (!) job no.: 98012 date: Sept27, 1999 by: , RNB sheet 1 of 1 • 4111 ofielii" JUL THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Mayor GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Mayor Pro Tem FRANK E. HILL Councifinember B. ALLEN LAY Councilmember JODY MURDOCK Councilmember November 23, 1999 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 E maiC cityofrh@aol.com Mr. and Mrs. David Parker 86 Saddleback Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: LICENSE AGREEMENT CONFERRING PERMISSION TO ENTER PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING SOILS AND GEOLOGY INVESTIGATION. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Parker: At the regular City Council Meeting held on Monday, November 23, 1999, Councilmembers approved the above referenced agreement. We have enclosed the original agreement for your signature. Once you have signed the agreement, please return the document to us for execution by the City with the proper Insurance Certificates as outlined in Section 3 (A) and (B) and Section 4. Once the certificates have been submitted to the City and you have submitted the executed agreement, we will return a fully executed copy to you. Please remember that appropriate City, County and perhaps Community Association approvals may be required in addition to the above agreement prior to the commencement of any geology investigation work. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give me a call. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 11/23/99yarker.ltr cc: Mr. Ross Bolton, Bolton Engineering Planning Director Lola Ungar RHCA Manager Peggy Minor tal Printed on Recycled Paps It ,.. .... £i4 0/ I offing. _ IL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 t v NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 7-C • Mtg. Date: 11/22/99 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SOILS AND GEOLOGY INVESTIGATION WORK ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF 86 SADDLEBACK ROAD. DATE: NOVEMBER 22,1999 BACKGROUND At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, November 8, 1999, the City Council considered a request from Bolton Engineering on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. David Parker, 86 Saddleback Road, to perform soils and geology investigation work on city owned property adjacent to 86 Saddleback Road. The purpose of this investigation work is to determine whether or not the Parkers wish to propose a property exchange or property purchase to the City of Rolling Hills and use the newly acquired land to reconfigure their driveway to their property. At the City Council meeting, staff was directed to work with the City Attorney and prepare an appropriate license agreement for the City Council to consider. An appropriate agreement is attached to this staff report and presented for consideration. We have also attached a copy of the staff report that was presented to the City Council on November 8, 1999. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that members of the City Council consider the attached agreement and provide appropriate direction to staff. CRN:mlk 86sadd l ebackagm t. s to Printed on Recycled Paper. • LICENSE AGREEMENT CONFERRING PERMISSION TO ENTER PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING SOILS AND GEOLOGY INVESTIGATION 1. PARTIES This License Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "License") is made by and between the City of Rolling Hills (hereinafter referred to as "Licensor") and David and Arlene Parker (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Licensee"). Licensor is the record owner of that certain real property in the City of Rolling Hills described as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (hereinafter referred to as "the property"). 2. TEMPORARY LICENSE Licensor by this instrument grants to Licensee, and to Licensee's agents, contractors and consultants, the temporary right, privilege, and permission to enter the property for the sole and exclusive purpose of conducting a soils and geology investigation. The permission granted by this. License extends solely to excavation of a maximum of two trenches to bedrock (approximately four to six feet in depth) in the location shown on Exhibit A. The precise dimensions of the trench(es) shall be subject to approval by the City Manager prior to excavation. The trenches shall remain open no longer than 24 hours; if left unattended during any portion of that period, the trenches shall be covered and safely secured. No monetary consideration has been or will be provided to Licensor for grant of this temporary license. 991112 R6900-00001 mj L:\voll\mj\RHENTRY 3. INSURANCE Licensee or its agent performing the work shall procure and maintain in full force and effect the following policies of insurance with reference to the work: A. General liability insurance coverage in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, which policy shall name Licensor, and its officers and employees, and the Rolling Hills Community Association, and its officers and employees, as additional insureds, and -which policy shall be primary as regards Licensor and the Community Association. B. Workers compensation insurance in compliance with the California Labor Code. 4. INDEMNIFICATION The investigation permitted pursuant to this License shall be undertaken at Licensee's sole and exclusive risk and expense. Licensee hereby releases and discharges Licensor and its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims for losses, injuries, damages or liabilities, including personal injury and injury to personal property, arising out of or attributable to or arising from the investigation conducted hereunder and further, expressly releases Licensor and its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims or liability from their negligence or the condition of the property. Licensee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Licensor, and its officers, employees and agents ("Licensor 991112 R6900-00001 mj L:\voll\mj\RHENTRY - 2 - • • indemnitees"), from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments or damages, including reasonable attorneys fees and costs of litigation ("claims"), arising from Licensee's (and its agent's, consultant's and contractor's) acts, errors or omissions in the performance of the investigation contemplated and permitted by this License. In the event the Licensor indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit or other adverserial (or its agents, consultant's a. Licensee shall indemnitees or at Licensor's proceeding arising from Licensee's or contractor's) conduct: provide a defense to the Licensor option reimburse the Licensor indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable attorneys fees, incurred in defense of such claims; and b. Licensee shall promptly pay any final judgment or portion thereof rendered against the Licensor indemnitees with respect to claims determined by a trier of fact to have been the result of Licensee's conduct. 5. TERMINATION The temporary license created by this License Agreement shall terminate automatically on December 31, 1999 or upon completion of Licensee's work, whichever occurs first. 6. RESTORATION OF PROPERTY At the conclusion of the investigation to be undertaken pursuant to this License, or at the termination of this Agreement as provided above, Licensee shall, at its own expense, restore the property to a condition substantially identical to that 991112 R6900-00001 mj L:\voll\mj\RHENIRY - 3 - • • existing before the investigation began, including but not limited to replacement of any disturbed landscaping. 7. INVESTIGATION RESULTS Within thirty (30) days following the conclusion of the investigation to be undertaken pursuant to this License, Licensee and/or its consultants shall provide to Licensor a written statement of the test results. 8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This License constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to this matter. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to constitute an agreement to sell or transfer the property, and nothing contained herein shall be•construed as granting to Licensee any right, title or interest in the property. IN WITNESS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE PARTIES HAVE EXECUTED THIS INSTRUMENT BY AFFIXING THEIR SIGNATURES BELOW: LICENSEE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS By By David Parker Craig Nealis City Manager By Arlene Parker Date 991112 R6900-00001 mj L:\voll\mj\RHENTRY - 4 - Date ATTEST: City Clerk • City Ql INCOI?POI2ATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 Email: cltyofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 8-B Mtg. Date: 11/8/99 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONDUCT SOILS AND GEOLOGY INVESTIGATION WORK ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF 86 SADDLEBACK ROAD. DATE: NOVEMBER 8,1999 BACKGROUND Attached to this staff report is correspondence from Ross N. Bolton of Bolton Engineering, requesting that the City permit Bolton Engineering to perform soils and geology investigation on a portion of the city owned property located adjacent to 86 Saddleback Road. This property is currently owned by the City of Rolling Hills and is leased to the Community Association. Portions of this property are improved with a riding ring and Native Plant Demonstration Garden. The area proposed for this study is depicted in the attached correspondence does not impact those facilities. Mr. Bolton is proposing to excavate one or two trenches down to bedrock approximately four to six feet deep. The purpose of the excavation is to determine whether they wish to proceed with proposing to acquire this property from the City of Rolling Hills. An equal square footage property exchange of 5,230 square feet has been proposed. However, the property owner at 86 Saddleback Road, Mr. David Parker, wants to determine the geological integrity of this property prior to considering proposing a property exchange because he is considering utilizing that newly acquired property for construction of a more gently sloping driveway than the one that currently provides access to his property. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that members of the City Council consider this request. If the City is desirous of approving this request, staff will work with the City Attorney's office to prepare a license agreement which would require that the property be returned to natural state following geological investigation and that there is no implied agreement to transfer ownership of this property or sell this property by permitting this geological investigative work. CRN:mlk • geology.sta -1- ®Printed on Recycled Paper. Bohn Engineering Corpo*tion 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 201 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 tel (310) 544-6010 fax (310) 544-0458 October 4, 1999 City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Attention: Craig Nealis Subject: #86 Saddleback Road Dear Mr. Nealis OCT l 41999 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 5.4 On behalf of the owner of #86 Saddleback Road, we request the City allows us to perform a soils and geology investigation on the portion of the City property located adjacent to this property as shown on the attached sketch. The soils and geology investigation will be performed under the direction of Tony Lee, a professional engineer. The investigation will require excavating one or two trenches down to bedrock about 4 to 6 feet deep. The driveway for this property is being studied to allow realignment to reduce the existing driveway steepness. The realignment that is being considered includes placing a portion of the driveway on the adjacent City lot, Hesse's Gap Lot. To assure that this is a reasonable alternative, we need a soils and geology investigation of this area. Enclosed is an 8 1/2" by 11" sheet that shows the lot line adjustment that is being considered with the City. The lot line adjustment is an exchange of 5230 square feet for 5230 square feet. Also enclosed is a 1" = 20' drawing that shows the realigned driveway and lot line adjustments with the two adjacent neighbors. We are negotiating with these neighbors to obtain their permission for this driveway realignment. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call. Sincerely, Bolton Engineering Corp. Ross N. Bolton, RCE 26120 President C: David Parker Edward Carson Beall, Architect • • C1iy (Rotting wee MEMORANDUM TO: MIKE JENKINS, CITY ATTORNEY FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER 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: PREPARATION OF LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION WORK ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF 86 SADDLEBACK ROAD. DATE: NOVEMBER 9,1999 Mike, I have taken the liberty of listing some issues below that should be included in the above referenced agreement that will be on the 11/22 City Council agenda. Items that should be included in the license agreement include: ■ That all geology reports will be presented to the City. ■ That there be insurance naming the City and the Community Association as additional insured in an appropriate amount as well as a provision for Worker's Compensation insurance. ■ That there be a limited time frame of perhaps 5 days to complete this work. • That the test area be returned to a natural state including replacement of any natural landscaping that is disturbed. I appreciate your cooperation. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to let me know. CRN:mlk 11/09/99jenkins.mem h `r Printed on Recycled Paper. • • Ct O/ /E'0/t flit/3 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 MEMORANDUM TO: PEGGY MINOR, RHCA MANAGER FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: STATUS OF CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONDUCT SOILS AND GEOLOGY INVESTIGATION WORK ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF 86 SADDLEBACK ROAD. DATE: NOVEMBER 9,1999 The attached staff report was considered by the City Council on November 8t''. At the meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare an appropriate agreement which, if adopted, would permit the Parkers, 86 Saddleback Road, to have a geologist conduct minor trenching on the triangle of property indicated on the attached plan. The purpose of this trenching is to determine the land stability. The Parkers intent is to ultimately propose that the City trade the 5,230 sq. ft. triangle located in the front of the Parkers property with the two smaller triangles of property totaling the same square footage at the rear of the Parkers' lot. Their ultimate goal is to use the land area to create a new driveway to their newly remodeled residential structure. The property in question is the City owned parcel which includes the equestrian riding ring and the Native Plant Demonstration Garden that is leased to the RHCA. Upon inspection of these portions of this lot that are subject to this proposal, it did not appear that any portions of the City lot that are used for equestrian purposes are involved with this proposal. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to let me know. Thank you for your cooperation. CRN:mlk 11/09/99nccasaddleback mem cc: City Council s. Printed on Recycled Pape, • • City O/ /1EOffLflgL fidesINCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityotrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 8-B Mtg. Date: 11/8/99 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONDUCT SOILS AND GEOLOGY INVESTIGATION WORK ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF 86 SADDLEBACK ROAD. DATE: NOVEMBER 8,1999 BACKGROUND Attached to this staff report is correspondence from Ross N. Bolton of Bolton Engineering, requesting that the City permit Bolton Engineering to perform soils and geology investigation on a portion of the city owned property located adjacent to 86 Saddleback Road. This property is currently owned by the City of Rolling Hills and is leased to the Community Association. Portions of this property are improved with a riding ring and Native Plant Demonstration Garden. The area proposed for this study is depicted in the attached correspondence does not impact those facilities. Mr. Bolton is proposing to excavate one or two trenches down to bedrock approximately four to six feet deep. The purpose of the excavation is to determine whether they wish to proceed with proposing to acquire this property from the City of Rolling Hills. An equal square footage property exchange of 5,230 square feet has been proposed. However, the property owner at 86 Saddleback Road, Mr. David Parker, wants to determine the geological integrity of this property prior to considering proposing a property exchange because he is considering utilizing that newly acquired property for construction of a more gently sloping driveway than the one that currently provides access to his property. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that members of the City Council consider this request. If the City is desirous of approving this request, staff will work with the City Attorney's office to prepare a license agreement which would require that the property be returned to natural state following geological investigation and that there is no implied agreement to transfer ownership of this property or sell this property by permitting this geological investigative work. CRN:mlk geology.sta -1- c.• Printed on Recycled Paper Boan Engineering CorpAtion 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 201 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 tel (310) 544-6010 fax (310) 544-0458 October 4, 1999 City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Attention: Craig Nealis Subject: #86 Saddleback Road Dear Mr. Nealis lE@MIVEI OCT 141999 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS On behalf of the owner of #86 Saddleback Road, we request the City allows us to perform a soils and geology investigation on the portion of the City property located adjacent to this property as shown on the attached sketch. The soils and geology investigation will be performed under the direction of Tony Lee, a professional engineer. The investigation will require excavating one or two trenches down to bedrock about 4 to 6 feet deep. The driveway for this property is being studied to allow realignment to reduce the existing driveway steepness. The realignment that is being considered includes placing a portion of the driveway on the adjacent City lot, Hesse's Gap Lot. To assure that this is a reasonable alternative, we need a soils and geology investigation of this area. Enclosed is an 8 1/2" by 11" sheet that shows the lot line adjustment that is being considered with the City. The lot line adjustment is an exchange of 5230 square feet for 5230 square feet. Also enclosed is a 1" = 20' drawing that shows the realigned driveway and lot line adjustments with the two adjacent neighbors. We are negotiating with these neighbors to obtain their permission for this driveway realignment. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call. Sincerely, Bolton EngineeringinfCorp. ///--0) Ross N. Bolton, RCE 26120 President C: David Parker Edward Carson Beall, Architect BOLTON ENGINEERING joee: CORPORATION Proposed Property Exchilige 707 Silver Spur Rd., Suite 201 Portion of Lot 73-D Rolling Hills Tract Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274 phone (310) 544-6010 Portion of Hesse's Gap Scale 1" = 200 ft. ti r N I to' -tt4" 900 M(SS S CAP Ricimi Riot rine deer f J p I 7 DR 5230 sq. ft. -11 f50 nrsro,• ti. i r.c►4 at _.« f 144 Oft $t# �-. I I wi m It s tt. 41101. job no.: 98012 date: Sept27, 1999 by: RNB sheet 1 of 1 i.± i:�'/0/V ,•�6 7 TOtA DR / -A- j 5230 sq. ft. Oft V.,e. t t iv t sh TO: FROM: SUBJECT: • C14, 0/eo PP g Jh/f • 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 Agenda Item No.: 8-B Mtg. Date: 11/8/99 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONDUCT SOILS AND GEOLOGY INVESTIGATION WORK ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF 86 SADDLEBACK ROAD. DATE: NOVEMBER 8,1999 BACKGROUND Attached to this staff report is correspondence from Ross N. Bolton of Bolton Engineering, requesting that the City permit Bolton Engineering to perform soils and geology investigation on a portion of the city owned property located adjacent to 86 Saddleback Road. This property is currently owned by the City of Rolling Hills and is leased to the Community Association. Portions of this property are improved with a riding ring and Native Plant Demonstration Garden. The area proposed for this study is depicted in the attached correspondence does not impact those facilities. Mr. Bolton is proposing to excavate one or two trenches down to bedrock approximately four to six feet deep. The purpose of the excavation is to determine whether they wish to proceed with proposing to acquire this property from the City of Rolling Hills. An equal square footage property exchange of 5,230 square feet has been proposed. However, the property owner at 86 Saddleback Road, Mr. David Parker, wants to determine the geological integrity of this property prior to considering proposing a property exchange because he is considering utilizing that newly acquired property for construction of a more gently sloping driveway than the one that currently provides access to his property. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that members of the City Council consider this request. If the City is desirous of approving this request, staff will work with the City Attorney's office to prepare a license agreement which would require that the property be returned to natural state following geological investigation and that there is no implied agreement to transfer ownership of this property or sell this property by permitting this geological investigative work. CRN:mlk geology.sta -1- Printed on Recycled Paper Bohn Engineering Corpootion 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 201 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 tel (310) 544-6010 fax (310) 544-0458 October 4, 1999 City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Attention: Craig Nealis Subject: #86 Saddleback Road Dear Mr. Nealis -13E@EHEI OCT 141999 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS s*r On behalf of the owner of #86 Saddleback Road, we request the City allows us to perform a soils and geology investigation on the portion of the City property located adjacent to this property as shown on the attached sketch. The soils and geology investigation will be performed under the direction of Tony Lee, a professional engineer. The investigation will require excavating one or two trenches down to bedrock about 4 to 6 feet deep. The driveway for this property is being studied to allow realignment to reduce the existing driveway steepness. The realignment that is being considered includes placing a portion of the driveway on the adjacent City lot, Hesse's Gap Lot. To assure that this is a reasonable alternative, we need a soils and geology investigation of this area. Enclosed is an 8 1/2" by 11" sheet that shows the lot line adjustment that is being considered with the City. The lot line adjustment is an exchange of 5230 square feet for 5230 square feet. Also enclosed is a 1" = 20' drawing that shows the realigned driveway and lot line adjustments with the two adjacent neighbors. We are negotiating with these neighbors to obtain their permission for this driveway realignment. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call. Sincerely, Bolton Engineering Corp. Ross N. Bolton, RCE 26120 President C: David Parker Edward Carson Beall, Architect BOLTON ENGINEERING CORPORATION 707 Silver Spur Rd., Suite 201 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274 phone (310) 544-6010 Scale 1" = 200 ft. co N 14,0,4 b'j I jibe: Proposed Property Exch . e Portion of Lot 73-D Rolling Hills Tract Portion of Hesse's Gap ,•C 4444 141°1 • Ar-A Pry~ . ~:� i.O4As I %.1 At mei Lam► 500 A+"+et`SSt S GAP RiemrRir1 c/7Y z ar 7 1:44g1 Alt. Aft 7J-A -4 m job no.: 98012 date: Sept.27, 1999 by: • RNB sheet 1 of 1 7 DJ / `A 5230 sq. ft. 5230 sq. ft. 1 i 11 Il Alt° J