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HENDRIK BAARS. D.D.S.
927 DEEP VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 212
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CALIFORNIA 90274
(213) 377.8518
Rolling Hills City Council
#2 Portugueses Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Council r":ember,
This letter comes to you in support of the variance
request appeal brought by the property owners of #9 Wideloop
Road, Yr. . and rrs. William D. King.
We have lived at #16 Wideloop Road (directly across
from #9) for 8 years. In this time there has been five
changes in ownership. With these changes there has been an
increasing amount of neglect to the landscaping and mainte-
nance of the property. Where there was once well manicured
hedges, there is now unkept, overgrown, view destroying
shrubbery. The yard nearest the roadway has been neglected
and allowed to overgrow. We find it difficult to believe
that this is the purpose of the city councilg' limitation
on lot coverage.
The home at #9 is so secluded that an addition would
not be apparent from the road. If the variance is approved
to allow the addition of 440 square feet of living space
and 620 square feet of garage, there would be no involvement
of the setback or easement requirements. With the variance
a family will be able to rejuvenate the property and improve
the only thing visible from the street - the landscaping.
It is very important to us that the rural atmosphere
of Rolling Hills be maintained. It is equally important to
us that landscaping be maintained. When the addition to a
home will not be visible to the street but will enhance the
appearance of the property, there is no reason to not
approve it! We urge you to consider and pass the variance
request so that this home can be brought up to the standards
of Rolling Hills.
Thank You,
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#7 Wideloop Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Phone: 377-1996
Rolling Hills City Council
#2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Council Member,
This letter comes to you in support of the variance request
appeal brought by the property owners of #9 Wideloop Road,
Mr. and Mrs. William D. King.
The three houses, #5, #7 and #9 Wideloop Road were built
very early in the development of the city, and were constructed
simultaneously in the mid-1940's. There has been no change
in this home at #9 since that time. The addition of a pool
and tennis court Ike increased the outdoor area usage.
As other homes on Wideloop Road have been upgraded and
even removed and rebuilt, it would be of interest to other
property owners on the street for #9 to be brought up to
the standard of these residences.
The view, easement and setbacks will not be disturbed by the
proposed construction, and no grading of any significance
is needed.
It is our understanding that only 440 square feet of living
space under new roof and a 620 square foot garage is being
planned. This is hardly an outrageous request for the present
home is only a bit over 3,000 square feet and no one will be
aware of the requested changes due to private nature of the
property.
Of all the homes on Wideloop Road, this home is the most
secluded. Although there is a tennis court and stable on a
lower level, neither can be seen from any neighboring residence.
The house itself is tucked below the level of the street,
and even if the existing trees were gone, privacy is maintained.
It is our desire, as immediate neighbors on the east of #9
Wideloop, to see the variance application and appeal become
a positive reality, as we have lived here in the city for
over 20 years, and on Wideloop Road for over 12 years. In
that time, we have experienced a series of neighbors living
at #9. Some have maintained the property, others have allowed
it to be neglected. We embrace the concept of the rehabilita-
tion and future care anticipated through the passage of this
variance request.
Our sincere thanks,
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THE LAW OFFICFs OF
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November 17, 1988
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2181 WEST 182ND STREET
SUITE 202
TORRANCE. CALIFORNIA 90504
(2131 217-9191
Re: Zoning Case *369, Request for Variance of the Lot Coverage
Required for Construction of Residential Additions at 9
Wideloop Road, Lot 7-A-EF, Rolling Hills, California
(William D and Maribeth M. King)
Dear Madam Mayor and Members of the City Council:
We live at 5 Wideloop Road. We are familiar with the above -
referenced zoning case and are disappointed that the planning
commission denied the Kings' request for a variance. We support
their efforts in appealing this denial.
As you all probably know, Wideloop Road is a unique street in the
City of Rolling Hills. We do not believe that any decisions with
respect to variances on this street could logically serve as any
kind of precedent for homes in the rest of the city. Though
there are many residences on this small street, and while all
have a certain amount of privacy, the three (3) homes referred to
in the Kings' letter to you of November 8 - theirs, the Smiths
and ours, are far removed from the street. It is hard to imagine
that the additions proposed by the Kings on their own very
private property would have any effect whatsoever with respect to
neighboring residences, certainly not ours.
We have reviewed their letter of November 8, 1988, that appeals
this decision by your planning commission, and we strongly agree
with all of the contentions made by the Kings. We are
particularly struck with the fact that there were absolutely no
objections of any kind made to their request that we are aware
of. We appreciate the efforts of all of the members of the
planning commission considering this request. However, we do not
feel that the citizens of this city are benefited by their
decision.
Many thanks for considering this letter of support.
Very truly yours
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Ware u.eWhitake
Marlene C. Whitaker
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