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574, Construct barn, riding ring, e, Correspondence• Cry 0/ /e0 ffi,.s Jd,•PP, CERTIFIED MAIL May 27,1998 Mrs. Claudia Bird 4 Storm Hill Lane Rolling Hills, CA 90274 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: APPEAL PERIOD AND AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM ZONING CASE NO. 574, 4 STORM HILL LANE (LOT 169-A-MS) RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 Dear Mrs. Bird: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission adopted a resolution on May 19, 1998 to approve your requests for a Variance to permit encroachments into the front yard for a barn, corral, riding ring and horse exercise area, request for a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a riding ring, and Site Plan Review approval to permit grading for a barn, corral, riding ring and horse exercise area at 4 Storm Hill Lane (Lot 169-A-MS), Rolling Hills, CA in Zoning Case No. 574. That action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission was reported to the City Council on May 26, 1998. The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the resolution by the Commission, unless an appeal has been filed or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (301 day appeal period. (Section 17.54.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Should there be an appeal, the Commission's decision will be stayed until the Council completes its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code. If no appeals are filed within the thirty (30) day period after adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution, the Planning Commission's action will become final and you will be required to cause to be recorded an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject resolution in the Office of the County Recorder before the Commission's action takes effect. ®Printed on Recycled Paper. * • We have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 98-8, specifying the conditions of approval set forth by the Planning Commission and the approved Exhibit A Development Plan to keep for your files. Once you have reviewed the Resolution, please complete the enclosed AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, have the signature(s) notarized, and forward the completed form and a copy of the Resolution to: Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder Real Estate Records Section 12400 East Imperial Highway Norwalk, CA 90650 Include a check in the amount of $9.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. The City will notify the Los Angeles County Building & Safety Division to issue permits only when the Affidavit of Acceptance is received by us and any conditions of the Resolution required prior to issuance of building permits are met. Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. LOLA UNGAR PLANNING DIRECTOR ENC: RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 EXHIBIT A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM APPEAL SECTION OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. cc: Mr. Kent Phillips • • RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE FRONT YARD FOR A BARN, CORRAL, RIDING RING AND HORSE EXERCISE AREA, GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RIDING RING, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT GRADING FOR A BARN, CORRAL, RIDING RING AND HORSE EXERCISE AREA IN ZONING CASE NO. 574. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications have been filed by Mrs. Claudia Bird with respect to real property located at 4 Storm Hill Lane (Lot 169-A-MS), Rolling Hills, requesting a Variance to permit the construction of a barn, corral, riding ring and horse exercise area in the front yard, requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a riding ring, and requesting Site Plan Review to permit grading for the construction of a barn, corral, riding ring and horse exercise area on a property developed with a single family residence. Section 2. During the hearing process, the Planning Commission discussed the orientation of the barn at the site, the barn access from Storm Hill Lane and Johns Canyon Road, and the breakdown of the cut and fill required for the individual horsekeeping areas. A breakdown of the Earthwork Quantities was provided by the applicant. Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the requests on March 17, 1998 and April 21, 1998 and at a field trip visit on March 28, 1998. Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3, Class 4 and Class 5 Exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15303, 15304, and 15305) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 5. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permit approval of a Variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity. A Variance to Sections 17.16.200(A)(3), 17.16.110, and 17.16.150 is required because these sections state that corrals or pens shall not be located in the front yard. The RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 PAGE 1 • • applicants are requesting a Variance to encroach up to 162 feet into the front yard to construct a 2,064 square foot barn, 7,496 square foot corral, a 21,446 square foot (131 feet x 206 feet) oval riding ring, and a 125.6 square foot circular horse exercise area within the front yard. With respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same zone because the topography of the site prevents the construction of a barn, corral, riding ring, and horse exercise area in the rear yard. The rear and side yards slope down to a canyon and Johns Canyon Road, respectively, thereby precluding the creation of a flat area for a barn, corral, riding ring, and horse exercise area in the rear and side yards. B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance encourage the inclusion of horsekeeping facilities on properties in the City of Rolling Hills and a barn, corral, riding ring, and horse exercise area could not be feasibly located in the rear or side yards. C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located. The Variance will permit the construction of a barn, corral, riding ring and horse exercise area which will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed horsekeeping facilities will be constructed below the residential building pad and are a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the horsekeeping facilities will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors. Development of the horsekeeping facilities will allow a substantial portion of the lot to remain undeveloped. Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 574 to permit the construction of a 2,064 square foot barn, 7,496 square foot corral, a 21,446 square foot oval riding ring, and a 125.6 square foot circular horse exercise area within the front yard, subject to the conditions in Section 11. Section 7. Sections 17.16.210(A)(3) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits approval of a riding ring that requires grading with a Conditional Use Permit. The applicants are requesting to construct a 21,446 square foot (131 feet x 206 feet) oval riding ring 35 feet below the existing residence at the southwest portion of the lot. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission finds as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 PAGE 2 • • A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a riding ring that requires grading would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and will be desirable for the public convenience and welfare because the use is consistent with similar uses in the community, and the areas proposed for the riding ring would be located in an area on the property where such use will not change the existing configuration of structures on the lot. B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the construction of a riding ring will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed riding ring will be constructed below the residential building pad and is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the riding ring will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors. C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and surrounding residences because the riding ring will comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community and is located on a 12.2 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to accommodate such use. D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone district because no structures will encroach into any setback areas. E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List. F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of the Zoning Code because a barn structure and corral are also proposed for the lot. Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 21,446 square foot riding ring in accordance with the Development Plan dated March 27, 1998 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 574 subject to the conditions contained in Section 11. Section 9. Section 17.46.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any building or structure may be constructed, including the construction of a barn or stable that requires a grading permit. The applicants request Site Plan Review to construct a barn, corral, riding ring, and horse exercise area. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 PAGE 3 • • A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed barn structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. With the Variance approved in Section 6 and the Conditional Use Permit approved in Section 8, the project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 481,696 square feet. The residence and attached garage (10,344 sq.ft.), guest house (2,000 sq.ft.), pool (76 sq.ft.), proposed barn (2,064 sq.ft.), and service yard (150 sq.ft.) will have 21,556 square feet which constitutes 4.5% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 50,570 square feet which equals 10.5% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement.. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed structures located above and away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because a minimum amount of grading is proposed and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed barn pad and horsekeeping facilities and existing neighboring residences. C. The development plan follows the natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the west side (side yard) and north side (rear yard) of this lot. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan preserves several mature trees and shrubs. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Further, the proposed project is designed to minimize grading. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property. F. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to this irregular -shaped lot. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the natural slope of the property. RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 PAGE 4 • • G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the same driveway to Crest Road for access. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 10. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for construction of a new barn, corral, riding ring and horse exercise area, as indicated on the Development Plan dated March 27, 1998 and marked Exhibit A, subject to the conditions specified in Section 11. Section 11. The Variance to the front yard approved in Section 6, the Conditional Use Permit for the riding ring approved in Section 8, and the Site Plan Review application approved in Section 10 of this Resolution are subject to the following conditions: A. The Variance, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.38.070,17.42.070 and 17.46.080. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance, Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The barn, corral, riding ring and horse exercise area shall be used for the exclusive purpose of keeping permitted domestic animals. Commercial uses shall not be permitted. F. Disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 91,976 square feet or 19.1% RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 PAGE 5 • • G. Grading quantities for the development project shall not exceed 2,450 cubic yards of cut soil and 2,450 cubic yards of fill soil and shall be balanced on site. H. Any grading shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible. In order to minimize impacts to the hillsides and canyon areas on this property, the building pad and graded slopes shall be designed and developed in a manner that retains and restores native plant life outside the building pad caused by pad grading and preserves the existing contiguous topography, flora, and natural features of that area to the greatest extent possible. I. Contractors shall be informed that work on the site shall not encroach into the mature natural vegetation areas except as specified on the approved Site Plan to the greatest extent possible. J. A drainage system approved by the City Engineer shall be incorporated into the overall plan of the development project. K. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. L. An Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted to the County during plan check, approved by the County, and implemented during the construction process. M. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. N. In accordance with Section 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute minor modifications shall be reviewed and acted upon by the City Manager or designee, and any modifications to the project which would constitute major modifications shall be reviewed and acted upon by the Planning Commission. O. A Grading Process Guide form shall be reviewed and signed by the Owner/Applicant, Architect, Contractor/Agent, and Grading Engineer. A copy of the Guide form shall be submitted to the City and the original Guide form shall be posted at the job site. P. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of these Variance, Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals, or the approvals shall not be effective. RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 PAGE 6 • • Q. All conditions of these Variance, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF 1 98.j__&,____/ ATTEST: . V ORIL4-j"IrYNN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ ) ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 98-8 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE FRONT YARD FOR A BARN, CORRAL, RIDING RING AND HORSE EXERCISE AREA, GRANTING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RIDING RING, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT GRADING FOR A BARN, CORRAL, RIDING RING AND HORSE EXERCISE AREA IN ZONING CASE NO. 574. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 19, 1998 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Witte and Chairman Roberts. NOES: Commissioner Sommer ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. RESOLUTION NO. 98-8 PAGE 7 • • RECORDING REQUESTED nY AND MAIL TO: CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 (310) 377-7288 FAX Recorder's Use Please record this form with the Registrar -Recorder's Office and return to: City of Rolling Hills, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (The Registrar -Recorder's Office requires that the form be notarized before recordation). AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGEL ,FS CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ZONING CASE NO. 574 ) §§ SITE PLAN REVIEW • VARIANCE L CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT • I (We) the undersigned state: I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows: 4 STORM HILL LANE (LOT 169-A-MS). ROLLING HILLS This property is the subject of the above numbered case. I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said ZONING CASE NO. 574 SITE PLAN REVIEW a VARIANCE • CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT • I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Print Print Owner Owner Name Name Signature Signature Address City/State Signatures must be acknowledged by a notary public. State of California ) County of Los Angeles ) On before me, Address City/State personally appeared [ ] Personally known to me -OR- [ ] proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies) and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. Witness by hand and official seal. Signature of Notary See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof • • 1734 010 17.54 APPEALS 17.54.010 Time for Filing Appeals A. All actions of the Planning Commission authorized by this Title may be appealed to the City Council. All appeals shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk. B. All appeals must be filed on or before the 30th calendar day after adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution on the project or application. Application fees shall be paid as required by Section 17.30.030 of this Title. C. Within 30 days after the Planning Commission adopts a resolution which approves or denies a development application, the City Clerk shall place the resolution as a report item on the City Council's agenda. The City Council may, by an affirmative vote of three members, take jurisdiction over the application. In the event the City Council takes jurisdiction over the application, the Planning Commission's decision will be stayed until the City Council completes its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 17.54.020 Persons Authorized to File an Appeal Any person, including the City Manager, may appeal a decision of the Planning Commission to the City Council, in accordance with the terms of this Chapter. 17.54.030 Form, Content, and Deficiencies in an Appeal Application A. All appeals shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk on a form or forms provided by the City Clerk. No appeal shall be considered filed until the required appeal fee has been received by the City Clerk. B. The appeal application shall state, at a minimum, the name and address of the appellant, the project and action being appealed, and the reasons why the appellant believes that the Planning Commission erred or abused its discretion, or why the Planning Commission's decision is not support by evidence in the record. 76 ROLLING HILLS ZONING MAY 24, 1993 1754.030 C. If the appeal application is found to be deficient, the City Clerk shall deliver or mail (by certified mail), to the appellant a notice specifying the reasons why the appeal is deficient. The appellant shall correct the deficiency with an amendment to the appeal form within seven calendar days of receiving the deficiency notice. Otherwise, the appeal application will be deemed withdrawn, and the appeal fee will be returned to the applicant. 17.54.040 Request for Information Upon receipt of a written and complete appeal application and fee, the City Clerk shall direct the Planning Commission Secretary to transmit to the City Council the complete record of the entire proceeding before the Planning Commission. 17.54.050 Scheduling of Appeal Hearing Upon receiving an appeal, the City Clerk shall set the appeal for a hearing before the City Council to occur within 20 days of the filing of the appeal. In the event that more than one appeal is filed for the same project, the Clerk shall schedule all appeals to be heard at the same time. 17.54.060 Proceedings A. Noticing The hearing shall be noticed as required by Section 1730.030 of this Title. In addition, the following parties shall be noticed: 1. The applicant of the proposal being appealed; 2. The appellant; and 3. Any person who provided oral testimony or written comments to the Planning Commission during or as part of the public hearing on the project. B. Hearing The City Council shall conduct a public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1734 of this Title. The Council shall consider all information in the record, as well as additional information presented at the appeal hearing, before taking action on the appeal. 77 ROLLING HILLS ZONING MAY 24, 1993 • 17.54.060 C. Action The Council may act to uphold, overturn, or otherwise modify the Planning Commission's original action on the proposal, or the Council may remand the application back to the Planning Commission for further review and direction. The Council shall make findings to support its decision. D. Finality of Decision The action of the City Council to approve, conditionally approve, or deny an application shall be final and conclusive. L Record of Proceedings The decision of the City Council shall be set forth in full in a resolution or ordinance. A copy of the decision shall be sent to the applicant or the appellant. 17.54.070 Statute of Limitations Any action challenging a final administrative order or decision by the City made as a result of a proceeding in which by law a hearing is required to be given, evidence is required to be taken, and discretion regarding a final and non -appealable determination of facts is vested in the City of Rolling Hills, the City Council, or in any of its Commissions, officers, or employees, must be filed within the time limits set forth in the California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.6 78 ROLLING HILLS ZONING MAY 24, 1993 u+ P Zt52 865. 2E9 RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED f,Sf+.IL NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDER NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAIL (See Reverse) Sent to tr,et and No. State and ZIP Code Postage � S i r-1;>r: "/ 7 Certified Fee (—?-r Pcs)" Special Delivery eet V.-- \ i� T_ /n. 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Addressee's Address (Only if requested and fee Is paid) 102595-97-t3-0179 Domestic Return Receipt • I also wish to receive the following services (for an extra fee): rt 1. 0 Addressee's Address 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery (ri Consult postmaster for fee. aGS 0 59 4,7 I)(Certified rn ❑ Insured 0 —April 27, 1998 Mrs. Claudia Bird 4 Storm Hill Lane Rolling Hills, CA 90274 • 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: ZONING CASE NO. 574, Request for a Variance to permit the construction of a barn and riding ring in the front yard, request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a riding ring, and request for Site Plan Review to permit grading for the construction of a barn, riding ring and exercise area at a single family residence for property at 4 Storm H i l l Lane (Lot 169-A-MS), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mrs. Bird: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission voted at their regular meeting on April 21, 1998 to direct staff to prepare a resolution to approve your request for a Variance to permit the construction of a barn and riding ring in the front yard, request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a riding ring, and request for Site Plan Review to permit grading for the construction of a barn, riding ring and exercise area at a single family residence in Zoning Case No. 574 and shall be confirmed in the draft resolution that is being prepared. The Planning Commission will review and consider the draft resolution, together with conditions of approval, at an upcoming meeting and make its final decision on your application at that subsequent meeting. The findings and conditions of approval of the draft resolution will be forwarded to you before being signed by the Planning Commission Chairman and City Clerk. The decision shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution unless an appeal has been filed or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (30) day appeal period. (Section 17.54.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Should there be an appeal, the Commission's decision will be stayed until the Council completes its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code. The Planning Commission's action taken by resolution approving the development application is tentatively scheduled for May 19, 1998 at 7:30 PM. That action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission, is tentatively scheduled to be placed as a report item on the City Council's agenda at the Council's regular meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 1998. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, LOLA M. UNGAR PLANNING DIRECTOR cc: Mr. Kent Phillips Printed on Recycled Paper. • C14 0/ Rolling Jh/t FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION March 19, 1998 Mrs. Claudia Bird 4 Storm Hill Lane Rolling Hills, CA 90274 • 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: ZONING CASE NO. 574, Request for a Variance to permit the construction of a barn and riding ring in the front yard, request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a riding ring, and request for Site Plan Review to permit grading for the construction of a barn, riding ring and exercise area at a single family residence for property at 4 Storm Hill Lane (Lot 169-A-MS), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mrs. Bird: We have arranged for the Planning Commission to conduct a field inspection of your property to view a silhouette of the proposed project on Saturday, March 28„ 1998. The Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 AM at 6 Middleridge Lane and then proceed to your property. Do not expect the Planning Commission at 7:30 AM but be assured that the field trip will take place before 10:00 AM. The site must be prepared according to the following requirements using the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines: • Show the footprint and roof ridge of the barn, and • Stake the stable access, riding ring and exercise area. The owner and/or representative should be present to answer any questions regarding the proposal. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, LOLA UNGAR PLANNING DIRECTOR cc: Mr. Kent Phillips Printed on Recycled Paper. Cu. o/ Roth a g tilt • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 When required by the Planning Commission or City Council, a silhouette of proposed construction should be erected for the week preceding the designated Planning Commission or City Council meeting. The Silhouette shall not remain erected for a period longer than one week unless directed by the Planning Commission or City Council. Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber. Printed boards are not acceptable. Bracing should be provided where possible. Wire, twine or other suitable material should be used to delineate roof ridges and eaves. Small pieces of cloth or flags should be attached to the wire or twine to aid in the visualization of the proposed construction. The application may be delayed if inaccurate or incomplete silhouettes are constructed. If you have any further questions contact the Planning Department Staff at (310) 377-1521. r SECTION 3 •t 1 PLAN Printed on Recycled Paper.