1095RESOLUTION NO. 1095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
71374, SUBDIVISION NO. 92, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 10.16
ACRE LOT INTO TWO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, BOTH
FRONTING ON POPPY TRAIL ROAD, AND GRANTING APPROVAL OF
VARIANCES TO LOCATE AN AREA FOR A FUTURE STABLE AND
CORRAL IN THE FRONT YARD ON PARCEL 1 AND TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBANCE OF THE LOTS, IN ZONING
CASE NO. 789, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, (CJPIA).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND,
RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by A.C. Lazzaretto and Associates on behalf
of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA), with respect to real property located
at 1 Poppy Trail Road, 7569-007-001 and 7567-014-014, Lot No. 90-B-RH. The applicant
requests approval to subdivide one lot totaling 10.16 acres into two single family residential lots
and Variances to permit a set aside area for a future stable and corral in the front yard on Parcel 1
and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbance on each lot. The applicant is also requesting
several modifications from the City of Rolling Hills Subdivision Ordinance.
Section 2. The lot under consideration resulted from a Lot Line Adjustment in
Zoning Case No. 788, where 1.17 acres of land was transferred to subject lot from Parcel 7567-
014-029 (Saridakis Construction Inc.) and 3.99 acres was transferred from a City owned lot,
Parcel 7567-001-901.
Section 3. Willdan Engineering consultants acted as the City Engineer for this project
and reviewed the application and pertinent documents, studies and materials. Their
recommendations are incorporated into the conditions of approval. Willdan Engineering found
that the project is feasible for implementation by the developer and that it is in conformance with
City's and state regulations pertaining to subdivisions.
Section 4. The application applies to Lot 90-B-RH, which consists of 10.16 acres
gross. The lot is proposed to be divided into two parcels as follows: Parcel 1 is proposed to be
4.09 acres gross and 2.68 acres net; Parcel 2 is proposed to be 6.08 acres gross and 4.76 acres
net. The parcel is developed with a single family residential development and accessory
structures, which will be demolished. With a zoning map amendment, approved under Zoning
Case No. 790, the parcel will be zoned RA -S-2 (2 -acre minimum lot size. The General Plan Land
Use designation for this property is Very Low Density Residential 2+ Net Acres per Dwelling
Unit.
Section 5. On March 5 of 2005, a landslide occurred in the City of Rolling Hills.
The landslide originated on property located at 1 Poppy Trail Road (the "Sheen property") and
terminated just below the roadway easement for Poppy Trail Road. The landslide buried a
portion of Poppy Trail Road, which was the sole means of ingress and egress for nine residential
lots, eight developed and one vacant lot. Poppy Trail Road traversed the parcel of land owned by
the City of Rolling Hills.
Following the landslide, the City and the Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA)
undertook various improvements within their respective areas of jurisdiction and responsibility
in the vicinity and on the landslide mass including winterization of the landslide mass, widening
of some of the trails, construction of an access road at the toe of the landslide, and construction
of a debris wall along Poppy Trail Road.
Over the ensuing months, various legal actions were initiated among and between parties
that were impacted by the landslide. The disputes were ultimately resolved through a Settlement
Agreement ("Agreement") that was approved by all parties in April 2010. Success of the
Agreement is contingent on the fulfillment of certain conditions and requirements. Among the
Agreement conditions is a requirement calling for approval by the City and by the Rolling Hills
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Community Association of a subdivision map creating two or three parcels where a single parcel
now exists. The Agreement further stipulates a time line, by which the remediation of the
landslide must be accomplished. Remediation of the land and improvements that were impacted
by this landslide would be incorporated into the subdivision map and associated submittals and
documents including a lot line adjustment, a grading plan, a zone change, site plan review and
variances, and legal procedures related to the transfer and ownership of parcels created or
modified through implementation of the Agreement.
Section 6. The Planning Commission held duly noticed public hearings in this case
on August 17, 2010 September 14, 2010 and at a field trip visit on August 17, 2010. Pursuant to
Section 16.12. 110 of Title 16, Subdivisions, of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the Planning
Commission is the advisory agency for review of a Tentative Tract/Parcel Map and the
Commission is to make its recommendations to the City Council upon completing evaluation of
all environmental proceedings pursuant the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). At
their September 14, 2010 meeting the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council
by a resolution, Resolution No. 2010-20 to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 71374 with
conditions and to adopt the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Section 7. The City Council held duly noticed public hearings in this case on
September 27 and October 4, 2010 and at a field trip visit on August 17, 2010. The applicants
were notified of the public hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and
presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, and from members of the City
staff and the City Council having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants'
representatives were in attendance at the hearings and addressed the City Council.
Section 8. The applicants' (CJPIA) consultants prepared an Initial Environmental
Study for the various aspects of the project and determined that with the implementation of
mitigation measures no negative effect on the environment will result from the project. A
Mitigated Negative Declaration was therefore prepared, noticed in the Palos Verdes Peninsula
News, and mailed to the required reviewing agencies. Notice of the public hearings, field trip and
of the preparation of the Mitigated Negative Declaration was also mailed to residents within
1,000 -foot radius of the project. Comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration from all the
interested parties and the reviewing agencies were due by September 1, 2010. The comments and
responses were incorporated into an amended Mitigated Negative Declaration. The public review
and comment period for this project's Draft MND (`Project MND') began on July 29 and ended
on September 1, 2010. A Final MND was subsequently prepared to respond to each of the three
comments received during the review period. A fourth written comment letter from the Los
Angeles County Fire Department (LACFD) was received on September 13 and on September 14,
the Planning Commission held an adjourned special meeting and public hearing to develop
recommendations to the City Council concerning the Final Project MND and the proposed
project. At that meeting, Mr. Stan Lamport, Esq. orally expressed concerns on the Final MND
regarding noise and air quality issues. Although Mr. Lamport's comments were made after the
close of the MND public comment period, the City has asked that the comments be addressed in
order to offer the fullest possible protection to the residents and environment of the City of
Rolling Hills in the event the project is approved and implemented. Accordingly, the
environmental consultants have thoroughly analyzed the issues and prepared responses to
address each point. As a result of this analysis, several of the mitigation measures contained in
the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) have been replaced with equal or
more effective measures.
At the City Council public hearing Mr. Lamport spoke again regarding the noise issue in the
MND.
The City Council finds that responses and changed mitigation measures offered in the Final
Mitigated Negative Declaration, in combination with the public hearing of the City Council and
written findings prepared in this resolution, constitute full compliance with requirements of
CEQA Section 15074.1.
Section 9. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration and finds that it represents the independent judgment of the City and that it was
prepared in compliance with CEQA. Therefore, the City Council finds there will not be a
significant effect in this case on the environment because mitigation measures have been added
to the project, and are incorporated herein by reference. Based upon these findings, the City
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Council hereby adopts the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance. with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 10. The applicant is seeking a Variance from the requirement that every new
parcel have an area set aside for a future stable and corral, which is not to be located in setbacks
or front yard. The proposed set aside is in the front yard of Parcel 1. Based on the evidence
submitted, the City Council finds that the granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which
the property is located because there exist unique circumstances on the property due to the
necessary landslide remediation activities and the limited area to create building pads.
Section 11. The applicant is seeking a Variance from the requirement that no more
than 40% of any lot may be disturbed. Disturbance includes remedial grading, any proposed or
existing graded slopes and graded building pad areas, and any nongraded areas where impervious
surfaces will remain or are proposed to be added. The subdivider proposes to disturbed 65% of
Parcel 1 and 55% of Parcel 2. -The disturbance of the lots is necessary in order to remediate the
landslide and to create residential building pads and access thereto. Grading is also necessary for
the reconstruction of Poppy Trail Road to provide safe access to the remaining residents along
Poppy Trail. The area below the road on Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 will not be disturbed and will
remain protected from any future disturbance. There are exceptional and extraordinary
circumstances and conditions applicable to the property because of the 'existence of a landslide,
which if not repaired will threaten public health and safety. If the slide is not repaired, further
slippage may cause damage to other properties in the vicinity.
Section 12. Pursuant to the Rolling Hills Municipal Code Section 16.12.130 the City
Council grant the following modifications for this project which are determined to be warranted
because of the shape, location, steepness of the lots, the numerous easements for equestrian and
road uses, the road traversing the properties and the unusual physical conditions thereon:
A. Width of Streets. Section 16.16.090 of the Subdivision Ordinance requires that the
easement or right of way for all streets shall be no less than sixty feet in width. The applicant
proposes the right of way to be between 45-55 feet wide with a 25 feet paved surface. That
portion within 45 -foot easement will have an adjacent trail and the area of the trail plus the entire
area to the east thereof, up to the easterly property line of Parcel 2 is proposed to be an easement
to the RHCA. The RHCA has conceptually supported the 45 -55 -foot roadway easement as an
acceptable easement width for acceptance into their roadway system. Although the City's
requirement is 60 -foot roadway easement, the City defers to the RHCA for direction, as the roads
are private and the City does not retain any right of way. There are many streets within the City
that have less than 60 -feet roadway easements. Based on the evidence submitted the City
Council finds that the topography, size of lots, location of the existing road makes it impractical
to dedicate 60 -feet for roadway easement.
B. Street Grades. Section 16.16.150 of the Subdivision Ordinance requires that no
street may have a grade of more than 6%, except where impractical the grade may be no more
than 10%, and maximum of 17% for a distance of not more than 150 feet. The slope of the
proposed road will vary from 9,8% to 18.4%. At the maximum, the grade will be 18.4% for a
distance of 110 feet. The modified road will be wider than the existing road, will have -greater
visibility, and will be less steep in several places than it is currently. A traffic analysis and sight
distance study was conducted to determine the best and safest design for the reconstructed road.
Several alternatives were considered and are described in the Mitigated Negative Declaration
document. It was determined that the proposed configuration would be the most desirable. The
existing Poppy Trail will be redesigned in several places and the paved area widened from 18
feet to 25 feet in westerly direction. Additional 9-10 feet of shoulder area, not paved, will be
created along which an up to 8 -foot wall will be constructed. Preliminary road plans have been
submitted to the Fire Department for their review and comment and were approved. Based on the
evidence submitted the City Council finds that the topography, size of lots and the grades to
remediate the landslide make it impractical to meet the letter of the law and that the width of the
proposed road will compensate for the steepness of the slopes for a short distance.
C. Access to Building Pad. Section 16.16.170(ii) of the Subdivision Ordinance
requires that the grade of access to the building pad shall not be greater than 12%, or as
otherwise approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance
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requirements. The proposed access to the building pad for Parcel 1 will be at a maximum 16%
for a distance of 90 feet. Access to Parcel l will be at a maximum 17% grade for a distance of 80
feet. Based on the evidence submitted the City Council finds that the topography, size of lots and
the grades to remediate the landslide make it impractical to meet the letter of the law and that the
width of the proposed driveways will compensate for the steepness of the slopes for a short
distance.
D. Grading prohibited,. Section 16.20.210 of the Subdivision Ordinance require
that no building site shall be graded until such time as a building permit has been issued for
erection of a structure on the lot to be graded. The applicant proposes to grade the lots and create
two ready to construct upon building pads. In order to remediate the landslide condition on the
lots and to meet the requirements of the Settlement Agreement, it is necessary to grade the lots
and rebuilt the slopes. Grading activities, other than landslide remediation, will result in
widening and reconfiguring of the existing road, construction of drainage devices, walls,
driveways, building pads and trails. The grading is designed to accomplish lot stabilization,
provision of safer and wider road than currently exists and subdividing one lot into two lots.
Since the entire lot will be re -graded for stability, it is reasonable to create building pads at the
same time. Future construction of homes and accessory structures will be subject to a Site Plan
Review and other discretionary permit process.
E. Setbacks. For demonstration purposes it is required that a minimum of 12,000
square foot building pad area, not in setbacks, be shown on a Tentative Parcel Map. The proposed
residential building pads are larger than 12,000 square feet and in order to keep them at that size,
setbacks must be established. The applicant is requesting the setbacks as follows:
Front Yard Setback — 50 feet westerly from the roadway easement of Poppy Trail Road
for both parcels;
Side Yard Setbacks, Parcel 1 - along Portuguese Bend Road, and along the westerly most
property line; Parcel l — along westerly most property line and along northerly property line;
Rear Yard Setback, Parcel 1— along southerly property line and Parcel 2 — along southerly
property line.
The Zoning Ordinance defines the rear lot line as the lot line opposite and most distant from the
front lot line. In the case of the proposed parcels, the applicant is requesting that the rear lot lines
be designated along the southerly property lines. The slopes and grading required for this project
limit the area for the building pads. The existing pads on the existing parcel are located closest
to the westerly property line and less than 50 -feet thereto (which would be required for a rear
setback). In order to maximize the size of the building pad areas, the applicant is requesting that
the setbacks be modified and established presently. Based on the evidence submitted the City
Council finds that the topography, size of lots and the grades to remediate the landslide and the
best location of the building pads make it impractical to meet the letter of the law.
Section 13. Pursuant to Section 16.12.150 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code the City
Council makes the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed tentative parcel map. and the design and improvement of the proposed
subdivision are consistent with the applicable General Plan, including but not limited to, the
following goals and policies of the General Plan:
1. Maintain Rolling Hills' distinctive rural residential character (Land Use Element,
p. 15) by creating a subdivision meeting the minimum lot size standard that will allow significant
portions of the parcels to remain undeveloped thereby maintaining open space and scenic vistas.
2. Accommodate development which is compatible with and complements existing
land uses (Land Use Element, p. 15) by creating a subdivision with lots that are greater than the
minimum lot size and allowing significant portions of the parcels to remain undeveloped,
preserving the City's easements and open space system, and preserving significant areas and
maintaining the rural character of the City.
3. Accommodate development that is sensitive to the natural environment. There are
no environmental or geological hazards on the property. (Land Use Element, p. 16). A portion of
Parcel 2 contains riparian environment and it will be protected from any development or grading.
The riparian area will be recorded as "Environmentally Protected Area" on the Final Parcel Map.
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4. Conserve and enhance the City's natural resources, facilitating development in a
manner which reflects the characteristics, sensitivities -and constraints of these resources (Open
Space and Conservation Element, p.'15) by creating a subdivision with lots that are greater than
the minimum lot size, reconstructing horse and walking trails and providing better access than
currently exists to the horseback riding ring.
B. The site is' physically suitable for the proposed density and type of development.
The proposed use, density, and proposed subdivision improvements are permitted in the RA -S-2
zone. The RA -S-2 Zone requires that the minimum lot size be 2 acres net. The project has 10.16
acres gross and creates lots with the following dimensions: Parcel 1 is proposed to be 4.09 acres
gross and 2.68 acres net; Parcel 2 is proposed to be 6.08 acres gross and 4.76 acres net.
C. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvement is not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage; or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their
habitat, because the property is within an area of the City, designated for development and the
City's development criteria will insure that any fish, wildlife, or sensitive habitats . on the
property are adequately protected. The initial study prepared for the project identified
environmentally sensitive area, which will be protected in perpetuity by recordation on'the final
map as "Environmentally Protected Area".
D. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems because conditions of approval have been applied to the project to
require compliance with applicable codes and ordinances designed to protect public health and
safety.
E. The design. of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the
proposed subdivision. New roadway easements will be recorded in favor of the Rolling Hills
Community Association and adequate access will be provided to each parcel and adjacent
parcels. In addition, 'each parcel created as part of this subdivision will contain perimeter
easements providing access for roads, trails, and public utilities. As a condition of approval,
these easements will be recorded. in deeds at a time the final map is recorded.
F. The proposed subdivision will not adversely affect the housing needs of the
region.
G. The proposed use will be in substantial compliance with the provisions of the
Residential Development Standards in the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance, except that a
Variance is granted for locating an area for a future stable and corral in the front yard on Parcel
1.
H. The proposed use will be compatible with other existing residential development
in the immediate area.
I. The tentative map design provides for future passive or natural heating or cooling
opportunities in the subdivision to the extent feasible because the project is designed with lots of
adequate dimensions to maximize the opportunities for passive and natural heating and cooling.
J. The tentative map does not propose to divide land, which is subject to a contract
entered into pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965, because the property in
question has not been included in any such contract.
K. Pursuant to Section 66474.6 of the Government Code (Subdivision Map Act), the
discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into proposed septic systems will not result in
violation of existing requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board, because the subdivider is required to comply with all Conditions of Approval regarding
waste disposal as required by the Health Department.
L. Pursuant to the Rolling Hills Municipal Code Section 16.12.155, this Tentative
Parcel Map is consistent with and does not impact the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste
Management Plan. The project will not generate any hazardous waste.
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Section 14. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council approves Tentative
Parcel Map No. 71374, Subdivision No. 92 in Zoning Case No. 789, a request for a two (2) -lot
subdivision of land and Variances to permit Parcel 1 to have a set aside area for a stable and
corral in the front yard of the lot, and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbance on both lots,
and modifications subject to the following conditions:
MISCELLANEOUS CONDITIONS:
1. This Tentative Map shall expire two (2) years from the date of City Council
approval. The Tentative Map was approved on and shall expire on the following dates:
APPROVAL DATE: 10/04/2010
EXPIRATION DATE: 10/04/2012
This approval shall become null and void if a -final map has not been timely filed prior to the
expiration date or any extension granted pursuant to Condition No. 2 below in accordance with
provisions of the Subdivision Map Act. Pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, an extension of
time to the expiration date may be granted by the City Council upon submittal of a formal
application, the required fee and exhibits at least forty (40) days prior to expiration of the map.
2. This Tentative Parcel Map is granted for all boundary lines, easements, rights-of-
way, and construction of off-site improvements as shown on the map dated September 23, 2010,
which is on file in the Planning Department as modified by the Conditions of Approval.
3. This Tentative Parcel Map approval is subject to all applicable requirements of
the State of California, the County of Los Angeles, the City of Rolling Hills, any other affected
governmental entities, and the requirements of the Rolling Hills Community Association. The
duty of inquiry as to such requirements shall be upon the subdivider.
4. The subdivider shall comply with all the requirements of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, and all requirements of the City of Rolling Hills ordinances, resolutions,
engineering standards and other applicable standards, that are in effect at the time that
subdivision improvement permits are issued for the development.
5. The applicant shall obtain approval of, and all required permits from, the Rolling
Hills Community Association for all of the subdivision improvements affecting easements,
roads, and trails.
6. Pursuant to the settlement agreement for the landslide remediation, which
includes a lot split, the City of Rolling Hills shall waive all fees the applicant (CJPIA) would
have to pay at the time fees are determined to be applicable, including, but not be limited to the
following:
City Tentative Parcel Map and Final Map Review fees
City engineer project review fees, including Fire Department review fees,
County Public Health Department review fees
City Grading permit fee
City of Rolling Hills, Quimby Act fees
CA. Dept. of Fish and Game fees, and other applicable fees,
except that after the project is completed and remediation of the landslide accomplished, the new
property owner of each lot shall be required to pay all applicable fess at the time plans are
submitted for construction purposes, including but not be limited to City discretionary review
permit fees, and all of the applicable Building and Safety and Public Works Department fees,
including City's Parks and Recreation Fees and Palos Verdes Unified School District fees for
new residences.
7. Coordination with utility companies by the applicant's engineer during design and
construction of the infrastructures shall be required in order to ensure that required public
improvements are not in conflict with existing or proposed utilities.
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8. The applicant shall comply with -all requirements of the Congestion Management
Plan for the County of Los Angeles and any related Cityof Rolling Hills requirements.
9. The setbacks on both lots are to be as follows: Front setback: 50 -feet from the
roadway easement line of Poppy Trail Road; Rear setback: 50 -feet from the southerly property
lines on both parcels, to accommodate larger building pad areas. The remaining property lines
shall be 35 -feet, and shall constitute the side setback lines. The setbacks may be amended during
the Site Plan Review process for the development of single family residences.
10. When exhibits and written conditions of approval are in conflict, the written
conditions shall prevail.
11. The Tentative Parcel Map shall show and contain all of the matters and details as
required by the City of Rolling Hills Subdivision Ordinance Section 16.12.050. If it is impossible
or impracticable to place upon the tentative map any matter required in this section, such matter
or information shall be furnished in a written statement, which shall be appended to and
submitted with such map.
12. The subdivider shall submit evidence to the satisfaction of the City that they are
the owners of the property shown on the Tentative Parcel Map as proposed for subdivision.
13. There shall be filed with the tentative map a geological report prepared by a
registered engineering geologist, as required by the Business and Professions Code of the State,
showing the geological characteristics of the proposed lots in the proposed subdivision, and
confirming that a building site can be developed on the lot which is free of geological hazard.
Said report and the conclusions contained therein shall be approved by the City Engineer, and
may be subject to the provisions. of Chapter 16.36 Geological Investigation and Report Required,
of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
14. If applicable, delineate restricted use areas, approved by the consulting geologist
and/or soils engineer, to the satisfaction of the City consulting geologist/soils engineer, and such
area shall be recorded with the Final Parcel Map as a right to prohibit the erection of buildings or
other structures within the restricted areas.
15. The Tentative Parcel Map shall comply with all provisions of the City
Subdivisions Code and Zoning Ordinance, including but not be limited to the area requirements
and subdivision development standards of the RA -S-2 Zone requiring a minimum parcel
standard of 2 net acres per lot. .
16. The driveways to each of the proposed parcels are subject to review by the Fire
Department. The driveway approaches are subject to review by the City's Traffic Commission,
and were approved at their September 23, 2010 meeting. For the purpose of this subdivision, the
driveways to each parcel do not need to be paved.
17. Details and notes shown on the tentative map are not necessarily approved. Any
details or notes which may be inconsistent with requirements or ordinances, general conditions
of approval, or City policies must be specifically approved in other conditions, or ordinance
requirements are modified to those shown on the tentative map upon approval by the Advisory
Agency.
18. In lieu of establishing the final specific locations of structures on each parcel at
this time, the owner, at the time of issuance of a grading or building permit, agrees to develop the
property in conformance with the City Code and other appropriate ordinances such as the
Building Code, Plumbing Code, Grading Ordinance, Highway Permit Ordinance, Mechanical
Code, Zoning Ordinance, Undergrounding of Utilities Ordinance, Water Ordinance, Sanitary
Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance, Electrical Code, and Fire Code. Improvements and other
requirements may be imposed pursuant to such codes and ordinances.
19. The set aside area for a future stable and corral may be located in the front yard
on Parcel 1.
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20. The disturbed area of the lots shall not exceed as follows: on Parcel 1-65.0% and
on Parcel 2 - 55.0% of the net lot area.
B. THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OR IN
CONNECTION WITH RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP:
General Conditions
1. A re -aligned Poppy Trail will be reserved on the Parcel Map (but only within the
"Distinctive Border" of the map), for the benefit of all applicable parties.
2. By separate instrument, the existing Poppy Trail within the "Distinctive Border" of the
map shall be quitclaimed back to the underlying owners.
3. An easement for the realigned Poppy Trail shall be written over a portion of the Saridakis
Construction Inc. property, (APN # 7567-014-029) so as to create the full 25- foot width or show
that the easement exists.
4. If the relationship of existing buildings/sewage disposal component to the new lot/parcel
lines creates conditions that do not comply with the Building Code/Plumbing Code/Zoning
Ordinance, these non -complying conditions shall be corrected or the parcel lines relocated prior
to the division of land.
5. Offer shall be made to grant ingress/egress and utility easements to the public over the
private street(s).
6. All easements that will be in existence at the time of final map approval must be
accounted for on the approved tentative map. This includes the location, owner, purpose, and
recording reference for all existing easements. If an easement is blanket or indeterminate in
nature, a statement to that effect must be shown on the tentative and final map in lieu of its
location. Easements are subject to City Engineer review and approval.
7. A final parcel map must be processed through the City Engineer prior to being filed with
the Los Angeles County Recorder.
8. Prior to submitting the parcel map to the City Engineer for examination pursuant to
Section 66450 of the Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act), obtain clearances from all
affected Departments and Divisions, including the contract map checker, who will be responsible
for checking the map for technical correctness. The County of Los Angeles Land Development
Group will be responsible for tax clearances, checking the map against the Final Subdivision
Guarantee, and assigning a Book and Page(s) for the approved map.
ROADS. DRIVEWAYS. UTILITIES, WATER OUALITY
Roads
9. The subdivision shall conform to the design standards and policies of the City of
Rolling Hills, (RHMC Chapter 16.16).
10. The easement or right-of-way for Poppy Trail Road shall be not less than 45 feet
in width as approved herein.
11. The maximum grade of Poppy Trail Road shall not exceed 18.4% for a distance
of 110 feet as approved herein.
12. The minimum sight distance for travelers on the Poppy Trail Road shall be as
recommended by the Highway Design Manual and as approved by the Traffic Engineer.
13. Developer shall construct Poppy Trail Road to the satisfaction of City Engineer.
Easements shall be granted to provide the Rolling Hills Community Association members and
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guests the.right to traverse Poppy Trail within the properties.
14. Plans for street improvements for .:the, proposed reconstructed street shall be
submitted to the City Engineer and must be approved prior to issuance of a grading permit.
15. The reconstructed street shall be paved with 4 -inch thick asphalt over crushed
aggregate base (CAB). The CAB section shall be determined by and specified in the soils report
submitted to the City by the developer. The street shall be constructed to the standards of Los
Angeles County street construction specifications.
Driveways and Trails
16. The grade of access to the building pads shall not be greater than 16% for a
distance of 90 feet on Parcel 1 and 17% for a distance of 80 feet on Parcel 2.
17. The grade of access to the stable and corral areas shall not be grater than twenty-
five percent.
18. Driveways shall be so constructed that the first twenty feet of driveway, measured
from the edge of the paved portion of said private road, shall not be steeper in grade than seven
percent.
19. The turn around. area on the top of each driveway shall be no less than 64 feet in
diameter.
20. Driveways must be reviewed and approved by the Los Angeles County Fire
Department. The City Traffic Commission approved driveway aprons.
21. The trails as shown on the Tentative Parcel Map and grading plan shall be
constructed to the satisfaction of RHCA, and shall not exceed a 25% slope.
Utilities
22. Utility lines, including but not limited to electric, communications, and cable
television, shall be placed underground prior to receiving final map approval from the City
Council. The subdivider shall be responsible for complying with this requirement, and shall
make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies for the installation of such facilities.
All appurtenant and associated equipment such as, but not limited to transformers, meter cabinets
and other facilities shall be placed underground, unless the affected utility company determines
that placement of its facilities underground is not technically feasible. The subdivider may
request a waiver from this requirement, by providing a letter to the City from the utility
companies explaining the reason(s) why the undergrounding of the appurtenant facilities is not
feasible.
23. All other required improvements shall be completed. If such improvements, other
than undergrounding of utilities, are not completed before a final map is approved, the subdivider
shall enter as contractor into an agreement with the City to complete the improvement no later
than thirty-six months after recording the final map or such other time as determined by the City
Council at the time the final map is approved.
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Any utilities that are in conflict with the development shall be relocated at the
developer's expense.
Water Oualitv
25. The applicant shall obtain State Construction Activity Permit and meet all of the
requirements of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit
pertaining to construction activities prior to obtaining grading permit. The applicant shall meet
the water quality requirements for the State Permit and prepare the Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which shall be reviewed by the City Engineer and Planning staff.
Water Services
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26. The subdivision/project shall conform to the design standard and policies of the
City of Rolling Hills, in particular, but not limited to the following items:
(a) Water services shall be provided by and a "water availability certificate" signed by
California Water Service. All lots shall be served by adequately sized water system facilities,
which shall include fire hydrants of the size, type and location as determined by the Fire Chief.
(b) Prior to the filing of the final map, there shall also be on file with the City Engineer, a
statement from the water purveyor indicating subdivider compliance with the Fire Chief's fire
flow requirements.
(c) A water system maintained by the water purveyor, with appurtenant facilities to serve all
lots in the project, must be provided. The system shall include fire hydrants of the type and
locations (both on-site and off-site) as determined by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The water mains shall be sized to accommodate the total domestic and fire flows required for the
land division. Fire flows required are to be determined by the Fire Chief and may include the
demand for fire sprinklers.
(d) Fire hydrants shall be provided and located in accordance with Los Angeles County Fire
Department standards.
(e) Easements shall be granted to the appropriate agency or entity for the purpose of ingress,
egress, construction and maintenance of all infrastructures constructed for this land division to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
(f) Plans and specifications for the water system facilities shall be submitted for approval to
the water company serving this land division. The subdivider shall submit an agreement and
other evidence, satisfactory to the City Engineer, indicating that the subdivider has entered into a
contract with the servicing water purveyor guaranteeing payment and installation of the water
improvements.
Geotechnical EnLyineerinLy & Eneineerint! Geoloev
27. The final geological technical report shall address or provide the following:
(a) Data and justification for global and surficial slope stability.
(b) Design recommendations and design criteria for the segmented or other earth retaining
systems.
(c) Recommendations for location, type and feasibility of the use of septic or other onsite
wastewater treatment systems.
(d) Potential adverse affects of a septic system on the slope stability.
(e) Recommendations for the Poppy Trail crushed aggregate base material and road section
properties.
Grading and Drainaue
28. Prior to the recordation of the final map, grading and drainage plans must be
approved to provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties as approved by the City
Engineer, including dedication of the necessary easements.
29. A grading and drainage plan must provide for each lot having an independent
drainage system to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
30. Historical or existing storm water flow from adjacent lots must be calculated into
the hydrology of the area received and directed by gravity to the street catch basin or an
approved drainage easement to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
31. Final grading plan shall include structural details, specifications and calculations
for the proposed earth retaining system walls based on the recommendations of the project
geotechnical engineering report.
32. Residential building pads may be established with this grading application, prior
to obtaining building permits for a residence for either of the lots.
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33. Access shall comply with the current Los Angeles County Fire Code. Fire
Department access shall be extended to within 150 ,feet distance of any exterior portion of all
structures.
34. The private driveways shall be indicated on the final map as "Private, Driveway
and Fire lane" with the widths clearly depicted. Driveways shall be maintained in accordance
with the Fire Code.
35. Vehicular access must be provided and maintained serviceable throughout
construction to all required fire hydrants. All required fire hydrants shall be installed, tested and
accepted by the Fire Department, prior to issuance of a final inspection for the grading of this
project.
36. If required by the Fire Department, fire hydrants shall be protected by ballards.
37. This property is located within the area described by the Fire Department as
"Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone". A "Fuel Modification Plan" shall be submitted and
approved prior to final map clearance.
38. Locate all existing or proposed fire hydrants on the plans. Fire hydrants shall be
placed within 300 feet of proposed property lines.
39. Water Company shall verify fire flow.
40. The turning radius of the driveways of Parcels 1 and 2 to be 32 feet on centerline
and shown on plans. The turnarounds shall be designed, constructed and maintained to insure
their integrity for Fire Department use.
41. Provide a minimum of 25 -feet of paved access, along Poppy Trail Road
satisfactory to the Fire Department and construction of which meets the Los Angeles County
specifications for road construction.
Septic Svstem: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
42. The subdivision/project shall conform to the design standards and polices of the
City of Rolling Hills, current Los Angeles County Plumbing Code and Los Angeles County
Department of Public Health.
43. Prior to the recordation of the final map, each lot shall provide a satisfactory
evidence of a percolation test indicating acceptable conditions for the future onsite wastewater
treatment system in accordance with Los Angeles County Environmental Health "Onsite
Wastewater Treatment System Guidelines".
44. Each parcel is dependent upon the use of individual private sewage disposal
systems, which shall be constructed to the standards of the Loa Angeles County Public Health
Department.
45. Prior to obtaining a building permit for new single family residences on the two
lots, the geotechnical engineer of record will need to produce a full percolation study in
compliance with all the requirements in the Los Angeles County Environmental Health "Onsite
Wastewater Treatment System Guidelines".
46. Results from percolation testing conducted for this application may be used in the
future study, if the proposed dispersal field or seepage pit will be in the same location where tests
were conducted and referenced in updated geology report, except when significant changes in
geology and/or changes in percolation testing procedures have occurred after the date of the
testing required for this application.
THE FOLLOWING MITIGATION MEASURES, AS ADOPTED IN THE FINAL
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION DOCUMENT SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED
PRIOR TO, WHERE APPLICABLE, AND DURING THE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
FOR THIS SUBDIVISION:
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A0-1 Dust and Exhaust Controls:, The project shall conform with South Coast Air Quality Management
District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices by using dust control
measures to stabilize soil from wind erosion and reduce construction -generated dust construction
activities as follows:
a. Comprehensive Fugitive Dust Control Program: During grading the project will meet or exceed all
applicable provisions of Rule 403, subject to review and approval by the City. At a minimum, the
Comprehensive Fugitive Dust Control Program shall include the following provisions:
• Water the site twice daily including the stockpiled dirt. To reduce the need for watering, granular
material shall be used on the haul routes and existing asphalt roads shall be left in place to the
maximum feasible extent
• Apply non-toxic soil stabilizers to inactive graded areas
• Periodically clean roads at the end of day if visible soil is carried onto paved roads adjacent to the site.
If a water sweeper is used, it shall use reclaimed water if feasible
• Install wheel washers or truck -wheel vibrators (to knock loose dirt off) where vehicles exit the
construction site onto paved roads or wash off trucks and any equipment leaving the site each trip
• Appoint a construction relations officer to act as community liaison for on-site construction activity
including resolution of issues related to PM10 dust generation
• Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials
• Observe traffic speed limits at all times
• Explore the feasibility of using reclaimed water for all of their watering requirements during
construction
• Cover or otherwise stabilize dirt stockpiles if they remain inactive for more than 72 hours
• Cover or establish groundcover in disturbed areas if no activity is planned on the area for 30 days
• Provide water service at appropriate drop points
• Restrict off-road travel to a speed of 15 mph
• Equip off-road equipment with diesel particulate filters if feasible
b. A High Wind Response Plan will be implemented and enforced during grading to reduce traffic speeds
to 5 mph, reduce loading of trucks and excavators to half -loads when winds exceed 20 mph, and to
terminate grading altogether when wind exceeds 25 mph as measured at the Long Beach Airport
weather station.
c. Heavy construction equipment shall be properly tuned and maintained to reduce emissions.
Construction equipment shall be fitted with the most modern emission control devices. The
construction manager shall monitor compliance with this measure and is subject to periodic
inspections by the City or its contractors at the cost of the applicant.
d. The project shall comply with Rule 461, which establishes requirements for vapor control from the
transfer of fuel from the fuel truck to vehicles, if applicable, both during construction and subsequent
operations.
e. Provide temporary traffic controls such as a flag person during delivery of heavy equipment or
building materials to maintain smooth traffic flow.
f. Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary diesel or gas generators;
g. Reroute haul trucks away from congested streets or sensitive receptor areas;
h. No vehicles shall idle in excess of five minutes, both on-site and off-site.
i. Perform low-NOx tune-ups on off-road equipment working on-site for 90 days or more.
j. Utilize equipment with engines that have been equipped with oxidation catalysts
BI0-1 Contractor Instructions: Prior to the issuance of any grading permit, a licensed biologist or
native plant specialist approved by the City shall meet with the general contractor and grading contractor
to explain the boundaries of the project, the boundaries of those areas permitted to be removed by an
approved Site Plan, and the restrictions contained in this condition.
BI0-2 Limits on Eauipment Placement: No contractor, operator of a bulldozer or other equipment or
other construction worker on the site shall allow equipment, supplies or soil to encroach into the area not
being remediated.
BI0-3 Chemical Controls: No chemicals, including but not limited to fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides,
detergents, chlorine or pool chemicals, shall be used, disposed of, or allowed to drain into adjacent areas,
except fertilizers approved by a City approved licensed biologist.
BI04 Riparian Corridor Protection: The area of Southern Willow (i.e. the riparian corridor) will be
designated on the final map as an environmentally protected area; impacts associated with project
construction and future development activities will be prohibited in the designated area.
BI0-5 Bird Monitoring: A qualified biologist shall review the final grading plans, access routes and
staging areas, monitor all aspects of construction and conduct an on-site training session with construction
personnel prior to any site disturbance. This training will educate personnel regarding the sensitivity of
on-site and adjacent habitats. The monitoring effort shall include efforts to identify breeding birds in the
project area during the March 1- August 31 bird nesting season, and the monitoring biologist shall be
empowered to take all feasible steps to avoid or minimize clearance and construction disturbance
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activities within 300 feet of suitable nesting habitat and/or within 500 feet- of raptor nesting habitat.
Results of the monitoring effort shall be documented and maintained with project files for a' period of at
least 1 year following completion of construction.
BIO -6 Protective Signage for Wetland Area: During grading and slope remediation, the wetland area
adjacent to Poppy Trail Road be fenced with orange construction (snow) fencing, and the signage be
provided that states "ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTED AREA. ABSOLUTELY NO ACCESS".
11I0-7 Runoff BMPs: In order to prevent any adverse impacts to any on or off-site resources, it is
recommended that adequate measures (Best Management Practices) be taken during construction to
prevent runoff from entering the adjacent parcels. This includes silt fencing, straw wattles and sandbags
along the top of the drainage that parallels Poppy Trail Road. No fill material shall be placed into this
area. These measures should be sufficient to help reduce any possible indirect impacts of the proposed
project to a level well below significant.
ARCH -1 Archaeological Resource Identification: Should significant unique archaeological resources
be found during the grading or construction within the project, the construction shall cease and the
applicant at his sole expense shall hire an archeologist to assess the resources. The City of Rolling Hills
shall approve of the archeologist. The archeologist shall establish procedures for archaeological resource
surveillance, and shall establish, in cooperation with the project proponent, procedures for temporarily
halting or redirecting work to permit the sampling, identification, and evaluation of the artifacts as
appropriate. If additional or unexpected unique archaeological features, are discovered, the archaeologist
shall report such findings to the project proponent and to the City Manager. If the archaeological
resources are found to be significant, the archaeological observer shall determine appropriate action, in
cooperation with the applicant, for exploration and/or salvage.
HAZ-1 Testing Prior to Demolition: Prior to demolition of the Sheen home, an investigation shall be
conducted for the presence of hazardous chemicals, lead-based paints or products, mercury and asbestos -
containing materials (ACMs). If hazardous chemicals, lead-based paints or products, mercury or ACMs
are identified, remediation shall be undertaken in compliance with California environmental regulations
and policies.
HAZ-2 Construction BMPs: Best Management Practices shall be maintained at all times during
demolition, relocation, renovation and construction of project elements. At a minimum, the BMP
program shall include protection of the adjoining stream and riparian corridor throughout the remediation
and construction process, sediment controls and sediment tracking controls (street sweeping or tire baths
before exiting the site), designated storage of all construction materials outside the path of storm flows,
disposal of construction wastes in appropriately -rated landfills, standby BMPs that can be implemented
within 24 -hours of a predicted storm, minimizing the footprint of construction zones and prompt
installation of erosion controls; stabilizing disturbed soils and slopes with landscaping, paving or
reseeding to reduce or eliminate erosion; perimeter damage controls to direct runoff around construction
areas; detention/infiltration ponds for direct percolation of sediment -laden waters on the site; and bid
specifications that require regular inspection and maintenance of equipment during construction.
HYDRO -1 Stormwater Plan: The applicant shall submit and obtain approval of a Local Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department and City Building
Official, prior to issuance of any grading permits and/or a building permit for new construction.
HYDRO -2 Notice of Intent: The applicant shall submit a Notice of Intent to the State Water Resource
Control Board under the General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit for grading of one acre or
more of land area and shall meet all of the permitting requirements.
HYDRO -3 Erosion Controls: An Erosion Control Plan per County of Los Angeles Uniform Building
Code requirements shall be prepared to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control
stormwater pollution as required by the Building Code.
SVCS -1 Traffic Management for Utilitv Extensions: A construction traffic management plan shall be
implemented if service utilities are extended from adjoining neighborhoods to the project area in a
manner that would disrupt area roadways. The plan shall consist of the elements described in Mitigation
TFFC-1 under §XV (Traffic and Circulation).
REC-1 Relocation and Restoration of the Riding Ring: In the event it becomes necessary during the
project to use Hesse' Gap Riding .Ring for soil stockpiling, soil remediation, equipment storage or any
other substantive purpose, then the project applicant shall be responsible for the transport of all needed
equipment and materials to Clif Hix Ring for residents' use during the period when Hesse's Gap. Ring is
unavailable and, upon completion of the remediation process, for the complete restoration of Hesse's Gap
Ring and the return of all equipment transported to Clif Hix Ring.
NOISE -1 Construction Noise: No pile drivers shall be used during project construction. Project generated
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noise shall be mitigated through the use of drilled holes with cast -in-place pilings. The allowable hours of
drilling holes with cast -in-place pilings shall be restricted from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through
Friday.
NOISE -2 Hours of Operation: Although approval of the project will result in intermittent loud noise
levels during grading operation and construction, the noise will be temporary. During construction, the
property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction activities including related traffic,
and therefore limit noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through
Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted so as not to interfere with
the quiet residential environment and normal flow of traffic of the City of Rolling Hills. To expedite the
project, extended hours may be approved.
NOISE -3 Mufflers: The contractor shall be required to install on all vehicles and construction equipment
properly maintained and operating mufflers and other state required noise attenuation devices.
NOISE -4 Equipment Operation:, During grading and construction operations, trucks shall not park,
queue and/or idle at the project site or in the adjoining right-of-way before or after the permitted hours of
operations.
NOISE -5 StaEinp- Areas: There shall be no staging of equipment or accumulation of vehicles on Poppy
Trail Road. All staging and parking shall be in the intersection of Portuguese Bend Road and Poppy Trail
in a designated staging area.
NOISE -6 Construction Noise and Monitoring:_ The contractor shall conduct operations in such a
manner as to not exceed a noise level of 75 dB LEQ (one-hour) at the facade of any adjacent residence
unless maintaining such a level is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City Engineer to be technically
or economically infeasible. A noise consultant shall be retained by the Developer to be available on as 'as
needed basis' when requested by the City to verify compliance with this measure."
VIBR-1 Vibration Impacts:, To reduce pot potential vibration impacts to less than significant levels,
with the owner's consent a pre- and post -construction evaluation shall be made to document with
photographs the condition of walls, slabs and other surfaces on the adjacent residential property located
at 24 Portuguese Bend Road. Throughout construction, weekly inspection of walls, slabs and other
surfaces at the adjacent residential property shall be made to determine whether any damage has
occurred. If any damage is observed, alternate methods of construction practice shall be implemented
and any damages sustained shall be repaired to pre -construction levels. All results shall be documented
and maintained on file and available for public inspection throughout the period of grading construction.
TFFC-1 Construction Traffic Management: ment: The following Construction Traffic Management
procedures will be implemented in Poppy Trail Road to reduce the impact of construction traffic and
activities on Poppy Trail residents.
(a) Construction Traffic Schedule: The hours of Poppy Trail construction activity will be from 7:00 AM
to 6:00 PM Monday through Saturday. If needed, working hours may be extended to 7:30 PM or later,
through the daylight hours in the summer months, with prior notice and approval of the City and the
RHCA. To the extent possible, the arrival and departure of large construction vehicles to/from the
project area shall occur outside of and be minimized during the peak AM and PM commute hours
(typically 7:00 to 9:00 AM and 4:00 to 6:00 PM).
(b) Construction -Related Parking: Construction employees shall not be allowed to park on Poppy Trail.
Construction crew members will park in the shoulder area on either side of Poppy Trail just off its
intersection with Portuguese Bend Road. Construction vehicles, including construction equipment and
dump trucks will .be kept on-site during the period of service, and will be parked pff-road at night and
when not in use. No construction vehicles or construction equipment will be parked or staged on Poppy
Trail.
(c) Construction Traffic Management Scenarios: Different traffic management measures will be needed
at different times, depending on the location and type of construction activity taking place. All traffic
control activities shall be designed and implemented in accordance with the California Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for Streets and Highways - Part 6, Temporary Traffic
Control. Throughout the construction period, access priority will be given to emergency response
vehicles. Trash pick-up vehicles will also require access through the construction area on pick-up days
(Mondays and Thursdays).
(d) Signage: Throughout the construction period advance warning signs (W20-1 - Road Work xx` Ft,
and W3-4 - Be Prepared to Stop) shall be placed on Poppy Trail, one at the beginning of Poppy Trail,
facing traffic turning off Portuguese Bend Road, and one south of the work area, at the hairpin turn in the
road.
(e) Construction Truck Access to Poppy Trail: Construction trucks may need to access Poppy Trail
directly to and from the slide area on the northwest side of Poppy Trail. This would most commonly
occur when a dump truck near the bottom of the slope needs to take a load of excavation materials to the
I Note: actual distance (for all parts of this measure that show'xx' distance) is to be determined by the contractor based on field
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stockpile area, and when access via an on-site access road is not feasible. This may occur at any point
along the road adjacent to the slide area, depending on where the remediation activity is taking place.
(f) Flagman Requirements: When a construction vehicle needs to use Poppy Trail to get to and from the
site,. a flagman will be positioned at the point of access from the slide area to warn and control traffic on
Poppy Trail, and to coordinate the movement of the dump truck onto the road. A truck returning from the
on-site stockpile area (the Sheen property at the top of Poppy Trail) to the slide area (via a right turn from
the driveway onto Poppy Trail) would likely not require traffic control. If the overflow stockpile area at
the Riding Ring is used, a truck returning to the slide area from the Riding Ring (via a left -turn from the
dirt trail onto Poppy Trail) would require a flagman for traffic control. If both activities requiring
flagman control described above occur during the same time period, two separate flagmen, with an
acceptable means of communication between the two (i.e., two-way radio), may be required.
(g) When construction activity encroaches onto Poppy Trail, requiring the short-term closure of the
southbound lane, (i) advanced signing (W20-4 - One Lane Road xx Ft) will be placed on both sides of
the work area; (ii) traffic cones or other appropriate channelizing devices shall be used to transition traffic
on southbound Poppy Trail approaching the lane closure area. The channelization should be ektended far
enough up the road so that the transition of southbound traffic into the far travel lane starts before a curve
or crest in the road, to provide adequate sight distance for drivers and the flagmen; (iii) Flagmen will be
positioned on both ends of the closure area, with acceptable means of communication between the two, to
coordinate the direction of traffic allowed at any given time.
(h) Two-way traffic flow must be restored by the end of the construction activity each night, or if lane
closure is required to remain overnight, traffic control with flagmen and flashing warning lights will be
required throughout the lane closure period. An overnight lane closure should only be used when
absolutely necessary, and should be for as short a period of time as possible.
(i) Lane Closures due to Roadway / Utility Construction: The widening and re -construction of Poppy
Trail, and the installation of utilities will potentially require partial or full lane closures on each side of the
road at times. This will require a phased construction plan with two or more construction phases, and
traffic control tailored to keep one lane of traffic open throughout each construction phase.
0) When roadway and/or utility construction activity requires a lane closure on the side of the road being
worked on, Poppy Trail, the following will be required: (i) To the extent possible, one lane of travel will
be kept open at all times; (ii) If at any time, total road closure on Poppy Trail is required, such closure
shall be of short duration, limited to the midday, and will require 72 hours notice to the Poppy Trail
residents, and provision for emergency services; (iii) Advance signing (W20-4 - One Lane Road xx Ft)
will be placed on both sides of the work area.
(k) When the southbound lane is under construction, traffic cones or other appropriate channelizing
devices shall be placed on southbound Poppy Trail approaching the lane closure area to transition
southbound traffic. The channelization should be extended far enough up the road so that the transition
starts before the curve or crest in the road, to provide adequate sight distance for drivers and the flagmen.
(1) When the northbound lane is under construction, traffic cones or other appropriate channelizing
devices shall be placed on Poppy Trail approaching lane closure area. The channelization should be
extended to the far side of the hairpin turn so that the transition of traffic into the far travel lane starts
before the curve in the road, to provide adequate sight distance for drivers and the flagmen.
(m) To the extent possible, the construction and widening on the southbound side of Poppy Trail should
be completed prior to the construction on the northbound side of Poppy Trail, to provide additional
roadway width for construction activity and traffic, so as to minimize the requirement for northbound lane
closure during the construction of the northbound side. Flagmen will be positioned on both ends of the
closure area, with acceptable means of communication between the two, to coordinate the direction of
traffic allowed at any given time. Two-way traffic flow must be restored by the end of the construction
activity each night, or if a night lane closure is required, traffic control with flagmen and flashing warning
lights will be required throughout the lane closure period. An overnight lane closure should only be used
when absolutely necessary, and should be for as short a period of time as possible.
(n) Haul Routes: Haul routes shall be identified to minimize congestion to public streets and highways,
and presented for approval by the City of Rolling Hills and by RHCA. Haul routes for hauling
demolition debris off-site and delivering construction equipment and materials to the site shall, to the
extent feasible, be restricted to truck routes between the project site and the freeway system. Designated
truck routes provide for the regulated movement of truck traffic through the City, and minimize intrusion
of truck traffic in sensitive areas, such as residential neighborhoods. Major and primary arterials and
roadways providing access to the freeways are the most likely candidates for truck route designation. (o)
The designation of truck routes is intended to direct truck traffic to those streets where trucks would cause
the least amount of neighborhood intrusion and where noise, vibration, and other factors would have the
least impact. The designation of truck routes does not prevent trucks from using other roads or streets
needed to make deliveries to specified destinations, as defined in the Motor Vehicle Code of the State of
California, as long as truck drivers limit their route to the shortest path using non -restricted streets to get
as close as possible to their destinations before using non -designated streets. Suggested haul routes
include: To and from the I-110 Freeway: (a) Pacific Coast Highway; (b) Western Avenue / Palos Verdes
Drive North, or (c) Crenshaw Boulevard / Rolling Hills Road; (d) Portuguese Bend Road to Poppy Trail
and the project site. To and from the Chandler Ouarry: (a) Palos Verdes Drive East; (b) Palos Verdes
Drive North; (c) Portuguese Bend Road to Poppy Trail and the project site.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 4h DAY OF
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) H
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 1095 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
71374, SUBDIVISION NO. 92, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 10.16
ACRE LOT INTO TWO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, BOTH
FRONTING ON POPPY TRAIL ROAD, AND GRANTING APPROVAL OF
VARIANCES TO LOCATE AN AREA FOR .A FUTURE STABLE AND
CORRAL IN THE FRONT YARD ON PARCEL 1 AND TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBANCE OF THE LOTS, IN ZONING
CASE NO. 789, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, (CJPIA).
was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council on October 4,
2010 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Pernell.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Black.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
HEIDI LUCE
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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