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New Driveway Access at 18 Johns Canyon TC-27\C a� OLD BUSINESS At the direction of Chairwoman Leeuwenburgh, City Manager Nealis provided an update regarding the status of 18 Johns Canyon Road. /RRFFIc (KNiS MNiurt5 alas -A a City _AIL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX (213) 377.7289 GODFREY PERN ELL Mayor GORDANA SWANSON Mayor Pm Tem GINNY LEEUWENBURGH Councilwoman JODY MURDOCK Councilwoman THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilman April 13, 1992 Mr. Richard Colyear 18 Johns Canyon Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. Colyear: Members of the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission on April 10, 1992 reviewed the final proposal for your driveway to be constructed with the proposed single family residence at 0 Chestnut Lane. The location of the driveway as it is currently depicted, ninety feet (90') from the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Chestnut Lane, on Chestnut Lane, meets the advice and recommendation of the Deputy Traffic Engineer and Rolling Hills Traffic Commission of being located at least seventy-five feet (75') from the subject intersection. Therefore, members of the Commission approved this final drawing. Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, 2/4% Craig R. Nealis City Manager CN:ds L: Printed on Recycled Paper. City 0//of1 4 hl1 -c- g-1 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX (213) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 4.B Mtg. Date: 4-3-92 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF NEW DRIVEWAY AT 18 JOHNS CANYON ROAD (ZONING CASE NO. 458). DATE: APRIL 3, 1992 At the January 17, 1992 meeting of the Traffic Commission, a field trip was conducted to the above referenced location to consider the driveway access for the proposed single family residence in Zoning Case No. 458. During that field inspection Commissioners, concurring with the Deputy Traffic Engineer, recommended that the driveway approach be located on Chestnut Lane, at least seventy-five feet (75') from the intersection of Chestnut Lane and Johns Canyon Road. The plans attached to this staff report show a revised driveway approach which is approximately ninety feet (90') from the intersection. Members of the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 92-15 approving this project as proposed subject to specific conditions at their regular meeting held March 17, 1992. During the Traffic Commission's initial field inspection, it was requested that the final plans for this driveway approach be returned to the Commission for review. I have contacted representatives of the City Attorney's office and they have indicated that there is no legal necessity for Traffic Commissioners to again field trip this location since the placement of the driveway meets the traffic safety concerns expressed at the original field inspection. CN:ds 2s1 c*rsrdUCIIISTARIT t4,V� RICHARD COLYEAR Ethharamiseardamista ROLLING HILLS, CA 03 E SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING CORPORATION w nn4wr/ NlM Y I4141 1111111 GI rl i IS Mi l MI.I IIII 1111111 Ilse11 111111 111 1 ✓ n1 rP111q • al 14• 1110• Midle *0* 0. VA TS 4 III\ 4n1 54 5 a (•1 rllMrr'• 1_111• • oaf 11111..•1 X11111 Ih'1,•O r.• GODFREY PERNELL Mayor GORDANA SWANSON Mayor Pro Tern GINNY LEEUWENBURGH Councilwoman JODY MURDOCK Councilwoman THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilman March 18, 1992 Mr. Richard Colyear 35 Crest Road West Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. Colyear: C.i% o/ /`oiling INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX (213) 377-7288 At the regular meeting of the Planning Commission held Tuesday, March 17, 1992, Planning Commissioners took action to approve a resolution granting variance and site plan review approval in Zoning Case No. 458, subject to specified conditions. A separate correspondence from Principal Planner Lola Ungar describing the remaining actions necessary to finalize this resolution will be forthcoming. Members of the Traffic Commission, on their field trip to the subject site on January 17, 1992, requested that the final driveway access be resubmitted to the Traffic Commission for review. Members of the Traffic Commission will conduct their next regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 1992. At that meeting, it is respectfully requested that your Engineer be present to describe the driveway access as it is currently proposed for this new single family residence. Your cooperation regarding this matter is appreciated. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, 9fitu% Craig R. Nealis City Manager CN:ds cc: Doug McHaddy, South Bay Engineering Printed on Recycled Paper. me ;L 7 City o/ /offing TO: HONORABLE CHAIRWOMAN AND COMMISSION FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 18 JOHNS CANYON ROAD DATE: JANUARY 17, 1992 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 019/ NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377.1521 FAX (213) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 5 -el Mtg. Date: 1-17-92 MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC At the regular meeting of the Planning Commission held December 17, 1991, Planning Commissioners considered a Site Plan Review application for construction of a new single family residence and attached garage at 18 Johns Canyon Road. To accomplish this, the applicant is proposing a driveway access to the new house from the northeast portion of the lot off of Johns Canyon Road. A copy of that Staff Report as well as a plot map is attached to this report. Members of the Planning Commission will be considering this application at a continued public hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 1992. I have requested that the Deputy Traffic Engineer Joanne Itagaki review this application on site, prior to today's meeting. Therefore, ' it would be in order for members of the Traffic Commission to conduct a field trip this morning to this location so that any concerns can be .communicated to the Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 21. CN:ds V MEMORANDIE From: Joanne Itagaki Deputy Traffic Engineer Date: January 9, 1992 Subject: ZONING CASE NO. 458 - JOHNS CANYON ROAD AND CHESTNUT LANE I have completed a preliminary review of the proposed driveway location for Zoning Case No. 458. The proposed driveway location is at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Chestnut Lane. The primary concern regarding this driveway location is the confusion that motorists may experience at the intersection. Currently, Chestnut Lane is "stop" controlled at Johns Canyon Road. The proposed driveway location is beyond this "stop" control. Therefore, a right-of-way conflict exists between the proposed driveway and Johns Canyon Road. A more appropriate driveway location for this property would be on Chestnut Lane. This driveway should be located a minimum of 75' west of Johns Canyon Road. This location on Chestnut Lane provides better visibility and does not create intersection conflicts with the proposed driveway location. JCI:mk 55432/1002/066 trans2\m\ml To: Craig R. Nealis City Manager °` T ' DAVID N. STONE. 9 JOHNS CANYON ROAD ROLIJNO HILLS. CALIFORNIA 90274 111;grganl DEC ' 6 1991 CITY 0f iROLLG:G HILLS BY December 12, 1991 Ms. Lola M. Ungar Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 RE: Zoning Case 458, Mr. Richard Colyear Dear Ms. Ungar and Planning Commission, I have reviewed the subject application and plans and am concerned about some aspects of the proposed development. My concerns are detailed in this letter because I am unable to attend the Planning Commission meetings. 1. Driveway Location: I object to the proposed location of the driveway at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Chestnut Lane. This seems to be a potentially dangerous location as it impacts traffic safety. If at all possible, relocating the driveway to Chestnut Lane would seem safer. If relocating is impossible, then I hope that appropriate measures can be taken to insure traffic safety. 2. Water Run -Off: If the proposed driveway location is not changed, then i am also concerned about potential water run-off from the property down the driveway. Specifically, the ability of the existing road configuration to direct increased water run-off away from the properties on Johns Canyon Road (19 and /10). 3. Waste Water Disposal: Consider requiring connection to the privately funded sewer line which will soon be built to service the four properties on the north side of Chestnut Lane and the three additional properties at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Morgan Lane. The sewer line will end at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Morgan Lane. It does not seem unreasonable to require connection to this sewer because of the proximity of the sewer line to Mr. Colyear's property. Furthermore, this would be of great benefit in assuring geologic stability of his hillside and adjacent properties, would further the City's interests in expanding sewer use through the city, and would probably not be that much more expensive than an on site waste disposal system. If it is not possible to require sanitary sewer connection, then I hope that the City will insure that the placement and construction of any on site waste disposal systems will be such that stability of the hillside and adjacent properties will not be compromised. 4. Lot Coverage: I am concerned that so much of the proposed improvements is driveway hardscape that it will make possible future residence additions impossible because of lot coverage limitations. This may not be important to the developer, however it should be important to the City because future owners will surely appeal to the City for exemptions ("hardship exemptions") to lot coverage limitations to enable the residence to be brought into closer conformity with neighboring residences. This could be a difficult situation for all concerned, and can be prevented with appropriateplanning requirements (increase proposed residence size, provide potential space for future addition, etc.). • Sincerely, David N. Stone HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: Cu, o/ Koiling filth INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 DECEMBER 17, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377.7288 APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING S SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 458 18 JOHNS CANYON ROAD (LOT 241-A-1) RAS-2, 2 ACRES MR. RICHARD COLYEAR MR. HUGH MONTENEGRO, COLYEAR DEVELOPMENT NOVEMBER 9, 1991 The applicant requests a Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a proposed new single family residence and an attached garage. BACKGROUND The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the proposed project at a field trip on December 7, 1991. There was discussion at the site about the possible relocation of the residence but the applicant has made no indication to change the original proposal. 2. The applicant is requesting a Site Plan Review to construct a new 1,674 square foot single family residence, a 350 square foot attached garage, a 450 square foot future stable and a 96 square foot service yard. 3. Access to the proposed b-_il_ding site ti-_-_ 'ce pertion of the lot off Johns Canyon Road.. the northeast 3. Grading for the project site will require 3,700 cubic yards of cut and 3,700 cubic yards of fill. 4. The soils report states, "The proposed residential structure shall be supported by foundations embedded entirety in firm bedrock or entirely in compacted fill placed on firm bedrock. Due to the depths of firm bedrock and the steepness of the adjacent descending slopes, deep foundations, such as caissons, will be required for portions of the proposed structures." 5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 2,570 square feet or 2.9% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 11,470 square feet or 13.2% (35% permitted). 4fr, ZONING CASE NO. 458 PAGE 2 6. Coverage on the 12,000 square foot `__i d:ng pad proposed is 17.7%. (This calculation and the total Ict coverage were checked by Planning and found to be different from the submitted blueprint). 7. The project has been determined t: be cateccrically exempt pursuant to the California E.^.vironmer.tal Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. DAVID N. STONE O JONNO CANYON ROAD ROL JNO HILLS. CAUFORNIA 9024 pgsawq DEC ' 6 t99i CITY Of ROLLI::G HILLS By - December 12, 1991 Ms. Lola M. Ungar Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 RE: Zoning Case 458, Mr. Richard Colyear Dear Ms. Ungar and Planning Commission, I have reviewed the subject application and plans and am concerned about some aspects of the proposed development. My concerns are detailed in this letter because I am unable to attend the Planning Commission meetings. 1. Driveway Location: I object to the proposed location of the driveway at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Chestnut Lane. This seems to be a potentially dangerous location as it impacts traffic safety. If at all possible, relocating the driveway to Chestnut Lane would seem safer. If relocating is impossible, then I hope that appropriate measures can be taken to insure traffic safety. 2. Water Run -Off: If the proposed driveway location is not changed, then I am also concerned about potential water run-off from the property down the driveway. Specifically, the ability of the existing road configuration to direct increased water run-off away from the properties on Johns Canyon Road (19 and 110). 3. Waste Water Disposal: Consider requiring connection to the privately funded sewer line which will soon be built to service the four properties on the north side of Chestnut Lane and the three additional properties at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Morgan Lane. The sewer line will end at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Morgan Lane. It does not seem unreasonable to require connection to this sewer because of the proximity of the sewer line to Mr. Colyear's property. Furthermore, this would be of great benefit in assuring geologic stability of his hillside and adjacent properties, would further the City's interests in expanding sewer use through the city, and would probably not be that much more expensive than an on site waste disposal system. If it is not possible to require sanitary sewer connection, then I hope that the City will insure that the placement and construction of any on site waste disposal systems will be such that stability of the hillside and adjacent properties will not be compromised. 4. Lot Coverage: I am concerned that so much of the proposed improvements is driveway hardscape that it will make possible future residence additions impossible because of lot coverage limitations. This may not be important tb the developer, however it should be important to the City because future owners will surely appeal to the City for exemptions ("hardship exemptions") to lot coverage limitations to enable the residence to be brought into closer conformity with neighboring residences. This could be a difficult situation for all concerned, and can be prevented with_appropriate planning requirements (increase proposed residence size, provide potential space for future addition, etc.). Sincerely, / David N. Stone CONSIDERATION OF NEW DRIVEWAY AT 18 JOHNS CANYON ROAD (ZONING CASE NO. 458) A field trip was scheduled for consideration of the subject items at the end of the meeting. (Continued) CONSIDERATION OF NEW DRIVEWAY AT 18 JOHNS CANYON ' ROAD (ZONING CASE NO. 458) The Commission disapproved of the proposed driveway location and concurred that should a driveway be required, it be at least seventy-five feet (75') westerly of Johns Canyon Road on Chestnut Road; that the driveway meet all Fire Department requirements in terms of grade; that any proposed driveway be reviewed by the Fire Department and approved by the Planning Commission and that the driveway contain a wide threshold and be angled in a manner to face Johns Canyon Road. Further, the threshold should be roughened to assist equestrian crossing. The Commission requested that final plans for this project, should it be approved, be returned to the Traffic Commission for their final review. There being no further discussion Chairwoman Leeuwenburgh adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m. to February 21, 1992 at 8:30 a.m. RAEF1c (o HMI SSIDI4 1'11 \1�l TC.s 1111I9).- City 0/ Rolling _AIL ic.7 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 GODFREY PERNELL Mayor GORDANA SWANSON Mayor Pro Tem GINNY LEEUWENBURGH Councilwoman JODY MURDOCK Councilwoman THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilman January 3, 1992 Mr. Richard Colyear 18 John Canyon Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (2131377.1521 FAX (213) 377-7288 Dear Mr. Colyear: As you are aware, you currently have a Site Plan Review Application pending before the Rolling Hills Planning Commission regarding the proposed construction of a new single-family residence and attached garage. As you are also aware, your project requires and proposes construction of a new driveway access. Members of the Planning Commission have forwarded this application to the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission for their review of the driveway accessibility and its impacts on traffic safety in the area. A field trip for the Traffic Commission to review this driveway access has been scheduled for Friday, January 17, 1992. Although the Traffic Commission Meeting begins at 8:30 AM, it is likely that the field trip will not occur until later that morning, but certainly before 11:00 AM. Please have the driveway access staked in a manner which will depict its widths and points of access to the residential roadway. Your cooperation regarding this project is appreciated. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, 94-1./ C ig R N lis City Manager CC: Hugh Montenegro-Colyear Development -11100 Valley Blvd.,E1 Monte,CA 91731 Doug McHattie-South Bay Engineering -304 Via Tejon -Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 ®Printed on Recycled Paper. City o, ieo[lc'n, JUL INCORPORATED• JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX (213) 377-7288 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: TRAFFIC COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 18 JOHNS CANYON ROAD DATE: JANUARY 21, 1992 Members of the Traffic Commission conducted a field trip to the subject location on Friday, January 17, 1992. Commissioners did not approve the driveway access as it is currently proposed. Commissioners recommended that the driveway, based on a recommendation from the Rolling Hills Deputy Traffic Engineer, be located on Chestnut Lane a minimum of seventy-five feet (75') from the intersection. Further, Commissioners recommended that the Fire Department inspect the revised driveway plan to ensure that it meets all Fire Department grade and width requirements. A wide threshold to be roughened to assist equestrian passage across the driveway apron was recommended. The driveway should be angled to deliver traffic onto Chestnut Lane toward Johns Canyon Road. Commissioners requested that, should this project be approved, plans be returned to the Traffic Commission for final review. A copy of the Staff Report which was presented to the Traffic Commission is attached to this Memorandum. CN:ds el, 0, e0161.._AM; INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: Se, Mtg. Date: 1-17-92 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRWOMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF NEW DRIVEWAY ACCESS AT 18 JOHNS CANYON ROAD DATE: JANUARY 17, 1992 At the regular meeting of the Planning Commission held December 17, 1991, Planning Commissioners considered a Site Plan Review application for construction of a new single family residence and attached garage at 18 Johns Canyon Road. To accomplish this, the applicant is proposing a driveway access to the new house from the northeast portion of the lot off of Johns Canyon Road. A copy of that Staff Report as well as a plot map is attached to this report. Members of the Planning Commission will be considering this application at a continued public hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 1992. I have requested that the Deputy Traffic Engineer Joanne Itagaki review this application on site, prior to today's meeting. Therefore, it would be in order for members of the Traffic Commission to conduct a field trip this morning to this location so that any concerns can be communicated to the Planning Commission on Tuesday, January 21. CN:ds V 1. 1 V n iu. 1.41 •J V:e:1LJ u 1 LLL'e , fDJV�. �WJ To: Craig R. Nealis City Manager MEMORANDUM From: Joanne Itagaki Deputy Traffic Engineer Date: January 9, 1992 rrok Subject: ZONING CASE NO. 458 - JOHNS CANYON ROAD AND CHESTNUT LANE I have completed a preliminary review of the proposed driveway location for Zoning Case No. 458. The proposed driveway location is at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Chestnut Lane. The primary concern regarding this driveway location is the confusion that motorists may experience at the intersection. Currently, Chestnut Lane is "stop" controlled at Johns Canyon Road. The proposed driveway location is beyond this "stop" control. Therefore, a right-of-way conflict exists between the proposed driveway and Johns Canyon Road. A more appropriate driveway location for this property would be on Chestnut Lane. This driveway should be located a minimum of 75' west of Johns Canyon Road. This location on Chestnut Lane provides better visibility and does not create intersection conflicts with the proposed driveway location. JCI:mk 55432/1002/066 trans2\m\ml DAVID N. STONE 9 JOHNS CANYON ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIFORNIA 90274 rEawq DEC ' 6 1991 CITY OF HULLING HILLS BY December 12, 1991 Ms. Lola M. Ungar Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 RE: Zoning Case 458, Mr. Richard Colyear Dear Ms. Ungar and Planning Commission, I have reviewed the subject application and plans and am concerned about some aspects of the proposed development. My concerns are detailed in this letter because I am unable to attend the Planning Commission meetings. 1. Driveway Location: I object to the proposed location of the driveway at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Chestnut Lane. This seems to be a potentially dangerous location as it impacts traffic safety. If at all possible, relocating the driveway to Chestnut Lane would seem safer. If relocating is impossible, then I hope that appropriate measures can be taken to insure traffic safety. 2. Water Run -Off: If the proposed driveway location is not changed, then i am also concerned about potential water run-off from the property down the driveway. Specifically, the ability of the existing road configuration to direct increased water run-off away from the properties on Johns Canyon Road (i9 and 110). 3. Waste Water Disposal: Consider requiring connection to the privately funded sewer line which will soon be built to service the four properties on the north side of Chestnut Lane and the three additional properties at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Morgan Lane. The sewer line will end at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Morgan Lane. It does not seem unreasonable to require connection to this sewer because of the proximity of the sewer line to Mr. Colyear's property. Furthermore, this would be of great benefit in assuring geologic stability of his hillside and adjacent properties, would further the City's interests in expanding sewer use through the city, and would probably not be that much more expensive than an on site waste disposal system. If it is not possible to require sanitary sewer connection, then I hope that the City will insure that the placement and construction of any on site waste disposal systems will be such that stability of the hillside and adjacent properties will not be compromised. 4. Lot Coverage: I am concerned that so much of the proposed improvements is driveway hardscape that it will make possible future residence additions impossible because of lot coverage limitations. This may not be important to the developer, however it should be important to the City because future owners will surely appeal to the City for exemptions ("hardship exemptions"). to lot coverage limitations to enable the residence to be brought into closer conformity with neighboring residences. This could be a difficult situation for all concerned, and can be, prevented with appropriate planning requirements (increase proposed residence size, provide potential space for future addition, etc.). Sincerely, a,(42. Oth David N. Stone HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: Ca, 0/120/L9Jhfi INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 DECEMBER 17, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377.7288 APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING 5 SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 458 18 JOHNS CANYON ROAD (LOT 241-A-1) RAS-2, 2 ACRES MR. RICHARD COLYEAR MR. HUGH MONTENEGRO, COLYEAR DEVELOPMENT NOVEMBER 9, 1991 The applicant requests a Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a proposed new single family residence and an attached garage. BACKGROUND The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the proposed project at a field trip on December 7, 1991. There was discussion at the site about the possible relocation of the residence but the applicant has made no indication to change the original proposal. 2. The applicant is requesting a Site Plan Review to construct a new 1,674 square foot single family 'residence, a 350 square foot attached garage, a 450 square foot future stable and a 96 square foot service yard. 3. Access to the proposed building site will be from the northeast portion of the lot off Johns Canyon Road. 3. Grading for the project site will require 3,700 cubic yards of cut and 3,700 cubic yards of fill. 4. The soils report states, "The proposed residential structure shall be supported by foundations embedded entirely in firm bedrock or entirely in compacted fill placed on firm bedrock. Due to the depths of firm bedrock and the steepness of the adjacent descending slopes, deep foundations, such as caissons, will be required for portions of the proposed structures." 5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 2,570 square feet or 2.9% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 11,470 square feet or 13.2% (35% permitted). ZONING CASE NO. 458 PAGE 2 6. Coverage on the 12,000 square foot building pad proposed is 17:7%. (This calculation and the total lot coverage were checked by Planning and found to be different from the submitted blueprint). 7. The project has been determined tc be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. DAVID N. STONE 0 JOHNS CANYON ROAD ROLLJNO MILLS. CALIFORNIA 90274 p(011Val) DEC ' 6 1991 By CITY OF ROLLI; G HILLS. December 12, 1991 Ms. Lola M. Ungar Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 RE: Zoning Case 458, Mr. Richard Colyear Dear Ms. Ungar and Planning Commission, I have reviewed the subject application and plans and am concerned about some aspects of the proposed development. My concerns are detailed in this letter because I am unable to attend the Planning Commission meetings. 1. Driveway Location: I•object to the proposed location of the driveway at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Chestnut Lane. This seems to be a potentially dangerous location as it impacts traffic safety. If at all possible, relocating the driveway to Chestnut Lane would seem safer. If relocating is impossible, then I hope that appropriate measures can be taken to insure traffic safety. 2. Water Run -Off: If the proposed driveway location is not changed, then I am also concerned about potential water run-off from the property.down the driveway.. Specifically, the ability of the existing road configuration to direct increased water run-off away from the properties on Johns Canyon Road (19 and 110) . 3. Waste Water Disposal: Consider requiring connection to the privately funded sewer line which will soon be built to service the four properties on the north side of Chestnut Lane and the three additional properties at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Morgan Lane. The sewer line will end at the intersection of Johns Canyon Road and Morgan Lane. It does not seem unreasonable to require connection to this sewer because of the proximity of the sewer line to Mr. Colyear's property. Furthermore, this would be of great benefit in assuring geologic stability of his hillside and adjacent properties, would further the City's interests in expanding sewer use through the city, and would probably not be that much more expensive than an on site waste disposal system. If it is not possible to require sanitary sewer connection, then I hope that the City will insure that the placement and construction of any on site waste disposal systems will be such that stability of the hillside and adjacent properties will not be compromised. 4. Lot Coverage: I am concerned that so much of the proposed improvements is driveway hardscape that it will make possible future residence additions impossible because of lot coverage limitations. This may not be important tb the developer, however it should be important to the City because future owners will surely appeal to the City for exemptions ("hardship exemptions") to lot coverage limitations to enable the residence to be brought into closer conformity with neighboring residences. This could be a difficult situation for all concerned, and can be prevented with appropriate planning requirements (increase proposed residence size, provide potential space for future addition, etc.). Sincerely, �c eat,2.(?th David N. Stone I