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• CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
NING CHANGE, VARIANCE
COND IONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Under Ordinance 113 of the City of Rolling. Hills, the Planning Commission
must consider the following:
1. The Planning Commission shall consider all matters 'presented to it fairl:
and impartially, recognizing the rights of the applicant as well as its r
obligation to enforce all zoning ordinances and resolutions adopted by
theamity-Council -of 'the —City -of- Ro-1 g Hil s : -- •
2. The development and use of all land within the Cityof Rolling Hills
should be directed'to the continuation of the existing rural open areas
surrounding the existing residences in the City, and each new improve-
ment or use of land should be - carefully examined to determine what effect
the proposed improvement•or use of land will have -on the terrain, trees
-and natural flora in the . City.
3. The granting of variances ,and conditionaluse permits shall.be carefully
scrutinized to protect bridle trails; -and --provide the -proper -spacing of
residences- and -accessory -buildings —so.=as-to-prevent-overcoul5 Lioc-t:ion-.of -
the lot or parcel to be improved..
Please review City Ordinances No. 33 and.113 for additional information.
. REGULAR MEETINGS
Applications are considered at the regular meetings of the. Planning Com-
mission which are held the third Tuesday of each.month.-•Applications must
be submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary no later than the first
Monday of the month. in which the hearing is to be held. Provide sutticient
time 'in your,plans--to attend -at least= two•meetings_•t-o-allow=the_Planning_
Commission to study the facts presented and to make a field trip review of.
the physical conditions. The applicant or a representative must appear at
the meeting. --
. PLOT PLANS.
Seven (7) copies of a Plot Plan MUST accompany the application, and must she
1. The location of the existing 'and proposed building(s) •or structure(s) on
the property, including accessory buildings, swimming pools, tennis court
and other paved areas.
2. The defined area(s) for which the change, variance or conditional use
permit is requested.
3. The outside boundaries showing dimensions and easements.
4. Sufficient contour lines, including existing and proposed grading.
It may be necessary to submit a vicinity plan showing adjoining propertie
where- there- is- a -possibility that--approving--the -application will affect
the interests of the surrounding properties or neighborhood.
5. In serving your -best interest and to avoid time delays, please have as
complete data and facts as possible available to the Planning Commission
at the time of consideration of your application.
. CONFORMANCE TO OTHER REGULATIONS
In planning their improvements, applicants should also consider the require-
ments imposed by the Los Angeles County Building Regulations and the Rolling
Hills Community Association -Architectural and Landscape Committees. Plannin
the sequence of submission of requests to the various authorities may save
the applicant elapsed time and costs, if the application is denied.
. FILING FEE
A filing fee of $75.00 must accompany the application. Make check payable t
THE -GI•TY OF- ROLLING HILLS.
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' • CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.
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,plication for a) Change of Zoning
1. Variance from Zoning Ordinance
c) Conditional Use Permit
ae .undersigned Lee and Kimberly Sawyer
NAME
16 Williamsburg Lane, Rolling Hills; Ca 90274
STREET ADDRESS • -
/are the .owner(0) of
:) has "permission of the owner,
plaintiff
!gal description of property situated at
STREET ADDR S'S
• LOT
(213) 377-0521
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ititions .-for--Partial development Of existing attic space into master bedroom and bath.
I. Such change is warranted because (State reasons) .
Existing house (built in 1940) includes two bedrooms and a small maid's room. The
Sawyer family of five_needs another bedroom. . .
II. Such change is based upon the following described exceptional or extra-
ordinary circumstances.or conditions that do not apply generally to othe
property or- class —of use -in in the -same vicinity and zone--(State'--circum
stances). Layout of house does not offer logical or practical access -to additional bedroom
at any location. 'House is located at front of 1.12 acre lot where width is•at its narrowist.
Canyon begins to:drop at the rear of house. We would like to rake use of a portion of attic
(which has a 16-foot ceiling heighth) to provide our family with another bedroom and bath.
There already exists two dormer windows on P.V. Drive side. To provide for sufficient light
and air, a few additional windows would be needed.'
All homes on the street are of the Williamsburg style architecture in which a second story
is very typical. The proposed change would not compromise the spirit or theme of this •
unique street.
II. Such .change is necessary for_..the _pr.servation _and -enjoyment of a -sub- -
stantial property right possessed by other property.in the same vicinity
and zone (State reasons)
Our intent is to enlarge the house in the described manner with the approval of the
Planning Commission. The uniqueness of the homes on this street makes it a street of
exceptions already and we hope the committee will consider our application on an
individual basis.
V. Such change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to the property or improvements..in such_vicinity and zone where
property is located because no exterior change -will be visible from any point in
Rolling Hills. The addition of windows on back side of roof will not be seen as rear of
house is surrounded by tall trees which hide entire house presently.
Existing attic development, rather than a disjointed, illogical bedroom addition. will
enhance the property and structure.
Uur aim is to make these changes subtly and in good taste so as to not attract obvious
attention but yet be consistent with the existing style.
(If additional space is needed, usereverse side of sheet)
- We have presented this request in concept recently to the R.H. Board of Directors
and it received a unanimous vote of approval.