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none, Construct private driveway ove, CorrespondenceTo: Environmental Quality Board City of Rolling Hills Re: Zoning Case No. 319 29, 33 and 35 Crest Road Rolling Hills, California I have reviewed the information submitted by the applicant Mr. Edmond R. Doak and find that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment and recommend that an Environmental Impact Report be required. The recommended Environmental Impact Report should address the following: 1. _Geological hazards. 2. Visual qualities. 3. Changes in run-off patterns, absorption rates and the flow of flood water. 4. Public services, fire and police. Date: July 22, 1985 istic For City of Rolling Hills (Lead Agency) ADRIENNE C. BURKE 33 Crest Road East Rolling Hills, California 90274 July 17, 1985 MR. THOMAS DEVEREUX City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. Devereux, Up to now I have taken a low profile in the entire matter of the proposed street access to Crest Road from the Agid, Doaks, and Nixon properties. I have been through the formalities of City and Association review for projects in the city and am well aware of the process. It is my understanding that this project has been rushed through that process in a somewhat clandestine manner. Events which have transpired with which I am sure you are familiar have caused grave concern and that I, for one, no longer intend to remain low key in this matter. Aside from all other factors, it is my opinion that the proposed street is of such a steep incline that the fire department or any other rescue service could not successfully negotiate the grade. I think it is essential that any plan that is to be presented before any city board or panel, meet or exceed fire department construction requirements prior to its being processed by the city. This will allow the city and the residents to have a realistic proposal with which to consider its feasibility. The potential for disaster from grading in the canyon is very real. It is my understanding that the County Engineer said that the affected area is now stable but there were no guarantees should grading work be done in such a geologically sensitive area. It offends the sensibilities of everyone concerned to think that a potential disaster could be created in order to solve on a short term basis a problem that may or may not in fact exist. I request that the city take the exact opposite approach as that of the Association and leave no stone unturned in its consideration of the proposed project. Sincerely, • ADRIENNE C. BURKE 35 CREST ROAD EAST ROLLING HILLS. CALIFORNIA 90274 July 16, 1985 Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills Rolling Hills, California 90274 Dear Commissioners: Item 6A of the agenda for your meeting of July 16, 1985 indicates that you will be acting on a request for variance from grading and slope requirements for an access driveway which will be contiguous to and parallel our property boundary at 35 Crest Road East. Please be aware that should this project proceed a variance on retaining wall height would also have to be sought and approved. The real issue is, of course, whether or not a 1400 foot road should be carved out of the canyon wall between the Seavery's property and ours. Both the Seavery property and ours, which as you know, are located on the south side of Crest Road East are stable. As you also know, there is much instability on certain property in Rolling Hills on the south side of Crest Road. This instability is generally viewed as having been triggered by grading activity. The instability occurred despite the fact that degreed geologists opined to the contrary. We believe that under the circumstances road construction, with all that it entails, is an idea which borders on lunacy. Please be advised that we are vehemently opposed to such a project, and further that should such a project be effected and any subsequent instability occur for any reason, we will seek redress from all of the people involved in such a decision on an individual as well as an entity basis. Sincerely, 04/71130 a € �1N1 Thomas Wachtel]