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602, A 380 sq. ft addition to SFR w, Correspondence• City olleolling JO; 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 — 2007 • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 April 30, 2007 Mr. Joseph Cioffi Mrs. Kathy Halliday 3 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, Ca 90274 , SUBJECT: RELEASE OF LANDSCAPING CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT IN ZONING CASE NO. 602, NO. 12156-01063 Dear property owners: This is to inform you that upon inspection of the landscaping on your property, it's been determined that you have successfully completed the landscaping that was bonded for with a Certificate of Deposit No. 12156-01063 on May 17, 2002 in the amount of $6,848,25. With this letter, the City is instructing Bank of America to remove the City from the assignment of this certificate, and we are, therefore, releasing you from any further obligation under this certificate of deposit. However, please note that the City requires that the landscaping be continued to be maintained in good condition and the approved configuration. Your original Certificate of Deposit is enclosed. If you or the bank have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-1521. rgly, clanta Schwartz 1,tnning Director cc: Nan Huang, Finance Director ----ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: ;4received the original Certificate of Deposit, account Kathy Halliday/Joseph CCffi # 12156-01063 on May /S— 2007. ® Printed on Recycled Paper Bank of Ameri • Ram Agrawal iior Personal Banker 'feninsula Center #1215 USA Q9 Official Spring. Recycled Paper 4-.1 Sark of America • Bank of America CA8-177-01-01 27411 South Hawthorne Boulevard Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Tel 310.265.1927 Fax 310.377.4739 NAM 1KIN776/4.4:(5.ertlif EIA?•G CENTER wS u r" IJ4 FOR snNr;tiG PunF4T:ES0Nufel; ° PLEDGHD TO •4 Ci AU nioliL.D.p.W.J.usE . U--S • Investment CD Receipt DATE ANNUAL PERCENTAGE YIELD :3 AMOUNT ACCOUNT TERM MATURITY DATE ACCOUNT # =17 The written information we give you is part of your agreement with us and tells you the current terms of this account. This time deposit reinvests automatically for the same account term upon maturity or on the effective date of a deposit or withdrawal made during the grace period. (The grace period begins on the maturity date and is two business days for terms of 29 days or less; five calendar days for terms of 30 days through 89 days; seven calendar days for terms of 90 days or more.) We determine the interest rate for the reinvested deposit on the date your funds are reinvested. For information about early withdrawatpenalties, please see the deposit agreement. A personal time deposit is not transferable. NOT NEGOTIABLE 2.c. A/a. 00„z -3 fac-1.14,"0,4-4-60-d eitt Flecyk tr of Arnencn NTE.SA 'Name changes to Ler rarer an.s ot America N A after July 23, 1333) • Merrter FDIC Subj: Zoning Ca,. #602 Date: Friday, February 25, 2005 11:23:15 AM From: KathyHalliday6 To: Cityofrh r Hello Yolanta, Following a conversation with Craig Nealis today, this is to inform you of the status of our project. Items 0, P, Q and R were completed immediately in 2000. The new fence is complete as directed. Due to delays because of the heavy rains we now estimate the planting will be complete by the end of March. Please call to schedule a visit, (310-666-8882). Thank you very much. Regards, Mr. and Mrs. Kathy Halliday and Joe Cioffi 2/25/05 America Online : Cityofrh Page 1 a City 0/ February 8, 2005 Mrs. Kathy Halliday Mr. Joseph Cioffi 3 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 602 Dear Mrs. Halliday and Mr. Cioffi: • 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 The Building Official visited your property on Friday, February 5, 2005 and finaled your project under Zoning Case No. 602. We appreciate your cooperation in completing your project in a timely manner. Pursuant to condition "Z", of Resolution No. 2000-04 adopted by the Planning Commission on March 21, 2000, (pertinent sections enclosed), you are required to complete the landscaping, irrigation and fencing as shown on the development plan dated February 9, 2000, and stipulated in the resolution as conditions "N", "0", "P", "Q" and "R", within one month of the completion of the construction. Receiving a final approval by the Building Department constitutes completion of construction. Please call us by March 8, 2005, to schedule a visit, so that we may confirm that you have met the requirements of approval in Zoning Case No. 602 pertaining to landscaping, irrigation and fencing. Should you have any questions, please call me at (310) 377-1521. We appreciate your cooperation. Sin gerrtly cti Ylanta Schwartz anning Director cc: Craig Nealis, City Manager I G. The residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 27.6%, the stable pad coverage shall not exceed 30.0%, and total building pad coverage shall not exceed 27.7%. H. Maximum disturbed area shall not exceed 38.9% of the net lot area. I. Grading shall not be permitted for the project. J. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design _using "hydrozones," considers slope factors` and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. K. Two copies of a preliminary landscape plan must be submitted for review by .the : Planning Department and include native drought -resistant vegetation that. will not disrupt the impact of the views of neighboring properties prior to the issuance of any building or grading r ermit. The landscaping plan:: submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, 'shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the. maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or •• consistent with the rural character of the community. • A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a drainage and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. L. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening surrounding the proposed building pad. M. Landscaping shall be designed using mature trees and shrubs so as not to obstruct views of neighboring properties but, to obscure the residence at the southern portion of the lot. N. Landscaping shall be planted at the south side of the residence 7 feet north of the southern property line. The landscaping shall include a hedge of Texas Privet, Escallonia Fradesii, or like landscape materials that shall be maintained to a height of 8 feet. The hedge plantings shall be interspersed with 8 trees which at their mature height shall not exceed the ridge height of the residence. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-04 PAGE 5 OF 8 O. The portion of the existing lawn area at the rear of the residence which is 10 feet from the southern property line shall be removed. P. The irrigation line that is on the southern property line shall be removed and relocated to be 10 feet from the southern property line at the rear of the residence and 7 feet from the southern property line from the rear of the residence to the front of the residence. Q. The existing 3-rail fence located 10 feet from the southern property line shall be continued in_a_westerly direction from a point that is located 34 feet east of the residential garage to the rear of the residence for 145 feet and that is 7 feet from the southern property line. R. The existing 3-rail fence 10 feet north of the southwestern corner of the lot shall be removed. • S. During construction, conformance with 'the air quality management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local • ordinances' and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed .to . • undue'vehicle trips, noise, dust, and objectionable odors shall be required. T.. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall, be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwa.ter pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. U. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. V. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction and related traffic 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 of the City of Rolling Hills. W . The drainage plan system shall be modified and approved by the Planning Department and City Engineer, to include any water from any site irrigation systems and that all drainage from the site shall be conveyed in an approved manner to the rear or west of the lot. X. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any drainage or building permit. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-04 PAGE 6 OF 8 Y. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in Condition D. scZ. Within one month of the . completion of the construction, the lan aping, irrigation, and fencing shall be installed. AA. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute grading or additional structural development shall require the filing of a new application for Site Plan Review for approval by the Planning Commission. AB. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of these Variance approvals, pursuant to Section 17.38.060, or the approval shall not be effective. AC. All conditions of these Variance approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST D • OF ' C a 000. ALLN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: D.IiII.cti,Y*Fa DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2000-04 PAGE 7 OF 8 B DUOOR GARDENS May 9, 2002 Yolanta Schwartz Planning Director City of Rolling Hills No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 310-377-1521 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN Joseph Cioffi and Kathy Halliday 3 Packsaddle Road East Dear Yolanta: E Eij MAY 1 0 2EB2 CITY OF HOLUKeKLS r{v Per review of the referenced landscape plan and cost estimate it is my opinion that it complies with Resolution No. 2000-04, Paragraphs K, L, M, N, 0, and P of Section No. 10 which pertain to the landscaping requirements for this property. Please call if you have any questions. Yours truly, Julie Heinsheimer 803 Deep Valley Drive Rolling Hills Estates California 90274 310.377.1611 fax 310.377.1637 • • City 0/ ie0ti4 _WA May 2, 2001 Ms. Julie Heinsheimer 7 Johns Canyon Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN 3 PACKSADDLE ROAD JOE CIOFFI Dear Julie: 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 Attached is a landscape plan for 3 Packsaddle Road for your review that was presented to us to be in compliance with Resolution No. 2000-04 (attached). Note landscape conditions in Paragraphs K, L, M, N, 0, P of Section No. 10. A cost estimate of $5,955 is also enclosed. These plants are to be planted in the easement, which was approved by the Association.. A license agreement has been executed between the property owner and the Association for the use of the easement. Sincer,1 Yolar{t Schwartz, Pl ng Director ®Printed on Recycled Paper. j May 2, 2002 To: Yolanta From: Joe Cioffi Dear Yolanta, The attached bid is for landscaping for the plans that Chris Gunderson brought in yesterday for 3 Packsaddle in Rolling Hills. If you have any questions, please call me at (310) 544-2740. Best Regards, Joe Cioffi. I1Av 0 2 202 crry of H'LLS r;v 02/17/1994 03:54 3105,0 JOE CIOFFI CM-. r..' 1 Lr• h'ZV'•• PAGE 02 LAND rMrsurr pram IMIFItINsew 2asi0 Belle Peale MOW! MEW City, Cellomt, 90T10 (310) 631.5543 Fern (310) 534-317a C rersottoes lie C27-47a003 aeeeNstiort 42 is Gabon — Shrubs for Ill heats B 24' Boa — Olsanoer- while'tenderd 11 RsVlbkd PA88 shrub heals wit, doubts swing pint Ode: 3/1 BR002 llsOrnsts •: dvif!-Ipc-1m Job: ttr+to existing shrubs (aterIl lines L I,aUo : condole 1 yr. Guarantee on new Iftigetron (tyre. Mh• Guarantee on resterisie) we instil for pats and labor except Clue 10 vsndalisn', niggled a der aces or God. 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Best Regards, Joe Cioffi MAY 0 2 202 CITY OF f pLUNO HILL r;v • 02/17/1944 03:54 310544 4JI • • t .UU[. aJ.'•U �a4..i� • 10 JOE CIOFFI PAGE 02 M•s_ ✓. d emur 1/ Mei twra,relare ?aii0 Nile Fame Avenue 11101X0 City, CeMomia 110710 (310) 8545543 Fs (310) 53/4178 OvnRteaas lie C.27474003 bseehstl0n 42 15 Won •- Shrubs for li hedile 0 2re Boa — Otssnosr - whits e1Mtud 11 RtWtbitd PASS shnb keaas snit, Coubls swing pinto Otte: 311 812002 btitnsts ti: pigffl-itt6-1m Job: enaloaxisting sPwues latsrid Imes Y1tisBoa: oanDlom 1 yr. Guarantee on new Irrigation (2yra. Wlfr Guarantee on rnsteriils) we instal for pane end tabor except due 10 vandalism, negNel make aces of God. Treee: 1 yr, Cluaranlee on 15 gallon or more trees except cue to neglect, t.anestisrn widlor sots of God. 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Cu, `Rom., �ue� INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 E-mail: cityotrh@aol.com February 21, 2001 Mr. Joseph Cioffi 3 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: TIME EXTENSION APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 602 Dear Mr. Cioffi: This letter shall serve as official notification that a one year time extension was APPROVED by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on February 20, 2001 for the subject case. We have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2001-04, specifying the conditions of approval set forth by the Planning Commission. Note that this approval will expire on MARCH 21, 2002 and unless you acquire permits before then, under Section 17.46.080(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code you must re -file based upon the same criteria as for the issuance of a new permit. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sjncerely, olanta Schwartz, Principal Planner Cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect • ®Pririted on Recycled Paper. • • RESOLUTION NO. 2001-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING .COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2000-04, APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK TO ENLARGE A KITCHEN, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A FAMILY ROOM ADDITION, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TOTAL LOT COVERAGE AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 602. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A request has been filed by Mr. Joseph Cioffi and Mrs. Kathy Halliday, with respect to real property located at 3 Packsaddle Road East, (Lot 25-SF) Rolling Hills, requesting a one year time extension for a previously approved Variance to encroach into the side yard set back with a kitchen and family room addition, and a Variance to exceed the maximum allowed lot coverage in Zoning Case No. 602 that was approved by the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 2000-04 on March 21, 2001 Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on February 20, 2001, at which time information was presented indicating that the extension of time is necessary because the applicant's family obligations and illness in the past year made it necessary for the project to be delayed. Section 3. Based on information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 10 of Resolution No. 2000- 04, dated March 21, 2000, to read as follows: . "This Variance approvals shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.38.070(A) of the Zoning Code." Section 4. Except as herein amended, the remaining provisions of Resolution No. 2000-04 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS `` DA OI EBRUARY 2001. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KE , DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-04 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2000-04, APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE SOUTH • SIDE YARD. SETBACK TO ENLARGE A KITCHEN, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK • TO CONSTRUCT A FAMILY ROOM ADDITION, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TOTAL LOT COVERAGE AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 602. • was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on February 20, 2001 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and Chairman Roberts NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY LERK • City 0/ Roiling -AIL NOTIFICATION. OF MEETING February 12, 2001 Mr. Joseph Cioffi Mrs. Kathy Halliday 3 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, CA 90274 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, (957 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. 602 Request for one year extension. Dear Mr. Cioffi and Mrs. Halliday: Your request for a one year extension in Zoning Case No. 602 has been set for consideration by the Planning Commission at their meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2001. The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Rolling Hills City Hall Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills. You or your representative must attend to answer any questions. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. SinSerely, Yfilanta Schwartz incipal Planner cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect c�. Printed on Recycled Paper Il e?o(tuz9 d/it& Community liodation of cRanatzo 1PaLos 1/eu%s NO. 1 PORTUGUESE BEND RD. • ROLLING HILLS. (310) 544.6222 ROLLING HILLS Mr. Joseph V. Cioffi Ms. Kathy Joan Halliday 3 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, California 90274 Re: Request for Easement Use Dear Joe and Kathy: CALIF. 90274 CALIFORNIA February 7, 2000 In regard to your submittal to the Board of Directors of RHCA to use a 3' portion of the 10-foot Association easement, this is to advise that the Board approved your request and has directed Legal Counsel Sidney Croft to prepare a License Agreement. The document will set forth conditions of approval in accordance with notations on the plot map presented by your architect, Criss Gunderson. We have forwarded a copy of your Deed to Mr. Croft as well as Deed Restriction data showing that your property is covered by Deed Restriction Number 150 AR, dated April 1, 1951, Recorded in Book 36229, Page 238 on May 7, 1951, Document 3495. If the title of your property has been changed since it was purchased in 1996, please advise. Legal fees to complete the License Agreement are the property owner's responsibility. Costs will be approximately $350.00, due to the Association for reimbursement to Mr. Croft when the document is prepared. Let me know if you have any questions. Very truly yours, Pegg} Minor Association Manager Cc: Sidney Croft, Esquire Lola Unger Criss Gunderson, Architect Dr. Richard Rutgers File Name: 25 SF— CIOFFI — Easement Use Approval — 2-3-00 Richard and Joanne Rutgers 5 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, CA 90274 ROLL!i\C i . L: January 12, 2000 Dear Members of the Planning Commission: Re: Zoning Case # 602 We wish to call your attention to several disturbing aspects of Kathy Halliday and Joe Cioffi's letter of December 27, 1999. At the field trip on December 4th, the Cioffi's clearly and publicly agreed to build a fence to the end of their house and landscape the area so that our privacy would be preserved. This was said by the Commission Chair to be useful "movement" toward a solution. We are afraid that by not mentioning a fence in their letter they are backing away from their promise and seem to continue to want to use the easement as they are doing now. Since their house and concrete decking goes right up to the easement, they need to be granted a "license agreement" by the Community Association to build a fence and landscape appropriately. To date, however they have not made such application. Again, we request the Planning Commission to table their application for a variance until they have secured a license agreement from the Community Association. rely, Richard Rutgers anne Rutgers January 12, 2000 Dear Joe and Kathy, • e,/,11 , 1 , .. We would like nothing more than to come to a mutually acceptable agreement that would satisfy your desire to remodel your house and yet preserve the rural character and spacious feel of our beautiful town. You offered on November 18 and again on December 4 to build a fence, and to landscape it to the end of your house. The committee and we felt that this was useful "movement" in the right direction. We are concerned however, because your letter of December 27th makes no mention of the fence as discussed previously. As Mr. Gunderson has surely told you, any fence or landscaping in the easement must be granted a "license agreement" by the Community Association, and to our knowledge, no such application has been filed. If there is anything we can do to help you obtain the license agreement, please let us know. Sincerely, Richard and Joanne Rutgers cc: Planning Commission Date: December 27, 1999 • Q El U.E3 D E C 2 1999 CITY OF ROLLING H'LLS Fax to: Rolling Hills Planning Commission Fly From: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cioffi and Kathy Halliday 3 Packsaddle Road East, Rolling Hills Re: For your information, a copy of letter to Richard and Joanne Rutgers dated December 27,1999 concerning their opposition to zoning case #602. TO 39t1d Idd0I0 30f OLTEt'b50TE Tt':t'O "t'66T/ZT/90 December 27,1999 Dear Rutgers: After the meeting with the City on Dec. 4, it is obvious that your remodel and removal of your large pine trees allowing you to see our home more is driving your concerns about our variance. As stated by Kathy Halliday in the first meeting which she initiated, we have no problem landscaping lavishly along the side of our house as soon as constructigin is completed so that our house is not visible to you. We do not believei that the small additions that we are proposing will make any difference in that respect and, of course, we can not imagine that they in any way could lower the value of your lovely property. Also, as we have stated, we understand that the hedge which we installed and have been maintaining as a "gift" to you was a misunderstanding. When you told us you wanted a hedge installed, we thought that placing it closer to your side would give you more immediate visual coverage, especially during construction, hygwever, it will be removed as soon as possible. : { We trust that this will satisfy you and you will allow us to proceed to work with the City on our variance. Sincerely, Kathy Halliday and Joe Cioffi Faxed copy to: Rolling Hills City Planning Commis$ion Criss Gunderson, Architect ZO 39tid Idd0I0 BOP OLTEVVSOTE TV:bo 066T/ZT/90 • . Richard and Joanne Rutgers 5 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, CA 90274 December 15, 1999 V.0011T9 DEC 1 C 1999 CITY OF ROLLING ,;US ;Ay Re: Zoning Case #602 Dear Planning Commission Members: We are writing this second letter to again express our strong opposition to the granting of variance #602. As you saw on the field trip Dec. 4, the family room addition is not "under existing roof(s)" as described in the application. I also hope you appreciated how close the building in question is to our home due to its non -conforming status and how further non -conformity would severely diminish our privacy. I am sorry to report that all my attempts to reach a mutually acceptable solution to the privacy problem have been unsuccessful. I spoke with Kathy Halliday Nov. 12, with Mr. Criss Gunderson Dec. 4 and then called Mr. Gunderson again Dec. 14. Unfortunately, the petitioners have not made a good faith effort to seek permission from the Community Association to build a fence 2 feet into the easement as was discussed at the field trip. I therefore request that the Planning Commission table further consideration of variance #602 pending the granting of a "license agreement" from the Board of Directors of the Community Association to build the fence and landscape 2 feet in the easement as described at the field trip. I might add that when I express concerns about our privacy, I mean nothing personal regarding our current neighbors. Rather, since they have told me that, unlike us, they do not intend to live in Rolling Hills "forever", I need to be concerned about future occupants being in such close proximity. Richard Rutgers e Rutgers RICHARD AND JOANNE RUTGERS 5 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 November 30, 1999 n] EgEHEI) NOV 3 0 1999 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS r4V Re: Zoning Case No. 602 Dear Planning Commission Member: We are writing you to express our strong opposition to the variance, which would allow further encroachment into the south, 20-foot side yard setback by the residence at 3 Packsaddle Road East. There is no pre-existing variance for the current encroachments, Mr. Gunderson's statement at the planning commission meeting of November 16 to the contrary. Rather. the house is a non- conforming structure. Researching the records shows that it received plan approval just "under the wire" in May 1960, before the current setback requirements were instituted in June 1960. As you know, the Municipal Code of Rolling Hills (17.24.040) provides that: "A non -conforming structure may not be expanded or altered in anv wav that would increase the non-conformitv." The proposed plans do just that. The Rolling Hills General Plan (Policy 2.3) seeks to "maintain and provide regulations for sufficient setbacks and easements to provide buffers between residential uses." The current non -conforming structure decreases this buffer. and the proposal would only worsen this problem. As we hope you will see on the field trip, in addition there is landscaping in the back, and shrubbery and a watering system the entire length of the yard in our easement. These were installed without permission, and we have requested that they be removed. To our distress, this landscaping indicates an intention to incorporate both easements into the encroaching property's yard. The side yard which exists in the easement has been used in the past for storage and is a source of clutter and trash. As you will also see on the field trip, Mr. Gunderson's statement that the"Additions are infills under existing roofs..." is only partially correct. The proposed family room addition is neither an "infill" nor "under existing roof(s)". Also, Mr. Gunderson's statement regarding the requested variance, "that the proposal will not encroach any further than existing structures" minimize, the true extent i • Planning Commission Member November 30, 1999 Page 2 of the proposed expansion. The depth of the existing encroachment into the easement is 6 feet. The proposal would add approximately 35 linear feet of encroachment. Finally, we are also concerned that the increased lot coverage in the back would increase erosion in our portion of the easement now used as their backyard. With regard to the Variance Reauired Findings: A. "Exceptional or Extraordinary Circumstances" - There are no special circumstances applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity. The proposal; simply `elbows out' the neighbors, by pushing the encroachment further into the Applicants' side yard. The proposed plan is merely a convenient way to expand the square footage which could be achieved in other ways without a further encroachment into the setback. B. "Denial of Property Rights" - There are no rights denied the property in question - in fact they enjoy the right to occupy the setback, which is denied other properties in the neighborhood. C. "Materially Detrimental" - We feel that the proposed increase of non -conformity will diminish our privacy and property rights. This addition would create a large expanse of structure encroaching into our buffer zone which was intended to protect our privacy and property rights. Furthermore, the proposed new structure would allow a direct view into our house. D. "Intent of Municipal Title" - Granting a variance, we believe, would directly violate 17.24.040 which provides that "A non -conforming structure may not be expanded or altered in any way that would increase the non -conformity." E. "No Special Privilege" - We feel that granting the variance would grant a special privilege to the Applicants, denied to those with conforming structures, of being able to expand the Applicants' house and yard into the setback. F. "Consistent with General Plan" - The use of the side easement for the encroaching structure rules out use of the easement as a horse trail, diminishes the "buffer zone" between houses and limits our privacy. Granting a variance would be contrary to the General Plan Goal 1, to "maintain Rolling Hills distinctive rural residential character." Attemnted Resolution: On November 12, I (Richard Rutgers) met with Kathy Halliday and offered to withdraw my objections if they would agree to extend and permanently maintain the 3-rail fence from the front • • Planning Commission Member November 30, 1999 Page 3 to the rear of the property, creating a horse -trail, and further agree to plant shrubbery which would grow to and be maintained at no less than 8 feet with sufficient density so it may not be able to be seen through. We feel that we have made a good faith effort to reach a mutually acceptable solution but to date have received no reply. I therefore urge the commission not to grant variance No. 602, or to grant the variance conditioned on the extension of the fence and planting and maintenance of shrubbery as above outlined. Sincerely, RICHARD RUTGERS JOANNE R S January 31, 2001 Rolling Hills Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, Ca. 90274 i --61.]:0. F E B 0 2 2001 CITY OF ROLLIN S Re: Request for extension of approval for Zoning Case No. 602 by Mr. Joe Cioffi and Mrs. Kathy Halliday Dear Members of the Planning Commission: Because of unexpected family obligations and illness, we have been unable to devote the necessary time to remodeling our home that we had hoped to in the past year. Therefore, we would appreciate it very much if the Planning Commission would grant us an extension of the approval of Zoning Case No. 602. The original granting of this approval meant alot to us and we look forward to proceeding with our project and completing it as soon as possible in this next year. Thank you very much for your understanding in this matter. Please contact us if you require any further information at 541-6661. Sincerely: 4:44j Mrs. Kathy (Halliday cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect • • Ci1 0/ RJfi, January 16, 2001 Mr. Joseph Cioffi Mrs. Kathy Halliday 3 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, CA 90274 'ff JAN 2 6 2001 111Y OF'ROLL a.I J $ tie 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: EXPIRATION OF APPROVALS FOR ZONING CASE NO. 602 3 Packsaddle Road East, ROLLING HILLS, CA (Lot 25 SF) RESOLUTION NO. 2000-04. Dear Mr. Cioffi and Mrs. Halliday: This letter is to inform you that it has been almost one year since the approval of Zoning Case No. 602. Approvals will expire on March 21, 2001. You can extend approvals for one year only if you apply to the Planning Commission in writing and request an extension prior to the expiration date. The filing fee for the time extension is $200 to be paid to the City of Rolling Hills. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sirycerely, olanta Schwartz Principal Planner cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect ®Printed on Recycled Paper. T • C14 `/e4 CERTIFIED MAIL March 28, 2000 Mr. Joseph Cioffi and Mrs. Kathy Halliday 3 Packsaddle Road East 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: cityotrh@aol.com SUBJECT: APPEAL PERIOD AND AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM ZONING CASE NO. 602 3 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST (LOT 25-SF), ROLLING HILLS, CA. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-04 Dear Mr. Cioffi and Mrs. Halliday: This letter: shall serve to notify you that the; Planning Commission adopted a resolution on March 21,.2000 granting a Variance to encroachintothe southside yard setback to permit the enclosure of a breezeway to .enlarge -a kitchen, granting a Variance to encroach into the south side yard setback to -permit the construction of a family room, and granting a request for a Variance to exceed the maximum total lot coverage permitted at an existing single family residence at 3 Packsaddle Road East (Lot 25-SF), Rolling . Hills, CA in Zoning Case No. 602. That action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission was reported to the City Council on March 27, 2000. 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 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. 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. We have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2000-04, 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, ®Printed on Recycled Paper • 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. lrh 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. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Lola M. Ungar Planning Director. Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM RESOLUTION NO. 2000-04 EXHIBIT A DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPEAL SECTION OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. Cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, AIA • • RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND MAIL CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 (310) 377-7288 FAX The Registrar -Recorder's Office requires that the form be notarized before recordation. AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) ZONING CASE NO.602 SITE PLAN REVIEW VARIANCE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT I (We) the undersigned state: 1 am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows: 3 Packsaddle Road East (Lot 25-SF), Rolling Hills, CA. 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. 602 SITE PLAN REVIEW 'VARIANCE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT .1 (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury•that the foregoing is true and correct. T Recorders Use Only L Signature Signature Name typed or printed Name typed or printed Address Address City/State City/State Signatures must be acknowledged by a notary public, State of Califomia ) County of Los Angeles ) On before me, 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 February 18, 2000 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 Mr. Joseph Cioffi and Mrs. Kathy Halliday 3 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 602, a request for a Variance to encroach into the south side yard setback to permit the enclosure of a breezeway to enlarge a kitchen, a 'request for a Variance to encroach into the south side yard setback to permit the construction of a family room, and a request for a Variance to exceed the maximum total lot coverage permitted at an existing single family residence at 3 Packsaddle Road East (Lot 25-SF), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. Cioffi and Mrs. Halliday: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission voted at their regular meeting on February 15, 2000 to direct staff to prepare a resolution to approve your Variance requests to encroach into the south side yard setback to permit • the enclosure of a breezeway to enlarge. a. kitchen, to encroach into the south side yard setback to permit. the .construction of a family room, and to exceed the maximum total lot coverage permitted at an existing single family residence in Zoning Case No. 602 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 Tuesday, March 21, 2000. 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 Monday, March 27, 2000. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, A. Lola M. Ungar Planning Director cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect ®Printed on Recycled Paper. • c'otrin9 if'tt. Community IIP oeiafion of SSana o Patoa 4?ede NO. 1 PORTUGUESE BEND RD. • ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310) 544-6222 ROLLING HILLS Mr. Joseph V. Cioffi Ms. Kathy Joan Halliday 3 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, California 90274 Re: Request for Easement Use Dear Joe and Kathy: CALIFORNIA February 7, 2000 In regard to your submittal to the Board of Directors of RHCA to use a 3' portion of the 10-foot Association easement, this is to advise that the Board approved your request and has directed Legal Counsel Sidney Croft to prepare a License Agreement. The document will set forth conditions of approval in accordance with notations on the plot map presented by your architect, Criss Gunderson. We have forwarded a copy of your Deed to Mr. Croft as well as Deed Restriction data showing that your property is covered by Deed Restriction Number 150 AR, dated April 1, 1951, Recorded in Book 36229, Page 238 on May 7, 1951, Document 3495. If the title of your property has been changed since it was purchased in 1996, please advise. Legal fees to complete the License Agreement are the property owner's responsibility. Costs will be approximately $350.00, due to the Association for reimbursement to Mr. Croft when the document is prepared. Let me know if you have any questions. Very truly yours, Pegg Minor Association Manager Cc: Sidney Croft, Esquire Lola Unger Criss Gunderson, Architect Dr. Richard Rutgers File Name: 25 SF — CIOFFI — Easement Use Approval — 2-3-00 • • Richard and Joanne Rutgers 5 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, CA 90274 January 12, 2000 JAN 3. v 2,123 CITY OF ROLLING 1 "'_L& '-ty Dear Members of the Planning Commission: Re: Zoning Case # 602 We wish to call your attention to several disturbing aspects of Kathy Halliday and Joe Cioffi's letter of December 27, 1999. At the field trip on December 4th, the Cioffi's clearly and publicly agreed to build a fence to the end of their house and landscape the area so that our privacy would be preserved. This was said by the Commission Chair to be useful "movement" toward a solution. We are afraid that by not mentioning a fence in their letter they are backing away from their promise and seem to continue to want to use the easement as they are doing now. Since their house and concrete decking goes right up to the easement, they need to be granted a "license agreement" by the Community Association to build a fence and landscape appropriately. To date, however they have not made such application. Again, we request the Planning Commission to table their application for a variance until they have secured a license agreement from the Community Association. rely, 1 c Richard Rutgers January 12, 2000 Dear Joe and Kathy, L t j tJ!".ii mot- tj ran..;�( L`«V ()Mr &-•'r= kJ/LUNG +::LLS Foy We would like nothing more than to cornea to a mutually acceptable agreement that would sattsfy your desire to remodel your house and yet preser\c the rural character and spacwus fed of our beautiful town You offered on November I K and again on December .f to build a fence, and to landscape it to the end of your house. The committee and we felt that this was useful "movement" in the right direction We are concerned however, because your letter of Deceminr 27' makes no mention of the Bence as discussed pre•vioush As Mr (undetson has ,urely told vou, an` fence or landscaping to the easement must he granted a "license agreement" by the Community Association, and to our knowledge. no such application has been tiled If there is anything we can do to help you obtain the license agreement, pleast let ns know Sincerely, • • i1 Richard and Joanne Rutgers cc: Planning Commission • • '111 DEC 2 1; 1999 Date: December 27, 1999 CITY OF ROLLING H!L LS Ry Fax to: Rolling Hills Planning Commission From: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cioffi and Kathy Halliday 3 Packsaddle Road East, Rolling Hills Re: For your information, a copy of letter to Richard and Joanne Rutgers dated December 27,1999 concerning their opposition to zoning case #602. TO 391dd I.dJOI0 30f OLTEbtS9TE Tb:b9 1766T/ZT/90 • • December 27,1999 Dear Rutgers: After the meeting with the City on Dec. 4, it is obvious that your remodel and removal of your large pine trees allowing you to see our home more is driving your concerns about our variance. As stated by Kathy Halliday in the first meeting which she initiated, we have no problem landscaping lavishly along the side of our house as soon as construction is completed so that our house is not visible to you. We do not believe; that the small additions that we are proposing will make any difference in that respect and, of course, we can not imagine that they in any way could lower the value of your lovely property. Also, as we have stated, we understand that the hedge which we installed and have been maintaining as a "gift" to you was a misunderstanding. When you told us you wanted a hedge installed, we thought that placing it closer to your side would give you more immediate visual coverage, especially during construction, htawever, it will be removed as soon as possible. .1 We trust that this will satisfy you and you will allow us to proceed to work with the City on our variance. Sincerely, Kathy Halliday and Joe Cioffi Faxed copy to: Rolling Hills City Planning Commis$ion Criss Gunderson, Architect Z0 39tid Idd0I0 3OP OLTEt't'60TE TV:t'O tVOGT/ZT/90 DEC 23 '99 12:37 CRISS GUNDERSON:ARCH 610 P01 • • December 20, 1999 CRISS C GUNDERSON ARCtu t iCT 2024 Via Pacheco, Palos Verdes Estates, Califomia TEL (310) 373-8077 FAX (310) 373-8277 Chairman Roberts City of Rolling Hills Planning Commission No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills California E. L., ij D ` C 2 0 1999 CITY OF ROLLING I-"_LS Pt Regarding: Ciotti, Halliday additions, zoning case no. 602 Dear Chairman Roberts, Mr. Ciotti and Mrs. Halliday have a scheduling conflict for the Planning Commission meeting on December 21st. Their holiday travel plans have them boarding a plane on the evening of the 20th. They do not have the flexibilities to reschedule. We respectfully request a continuance for zoning case no. 602 to the January meeting. Criss Gunderson Architect 12/20/99 MON 11:52 FAX 310 377 7288 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Ej001 • ***$***$***s:aa::s*as** • s* TX REPORT *** DATE: TO: TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO 0102 CONNECTION TEL CONNECTION ID ST. TIME 12/20 11:51 USAGE T 01'12 PGS. 2 RESULT OK 5416560 City 0/ Allin, „EA INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 FAX COVER SHEET 1 i -vo I efq TIME SENT: a't I� GK�2d.1 FROM: G_dec FAX: •THY` I S-6 O SUBJECT: REMARKS: OPERATOR: • /T/n 6 oz. NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 00274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 371-7208 Email; cityorrh@aoLoom •City Rolling JUL • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 FAX COVER SHEET DATE: I 4'0 fief TO: k 441A FROM: FAX: X4 / . 6 J io o SUBJECT: REMARKS: ' C. _ _ /Vv. TOTAL PAGES (including cover sheet): TIME SENT: OPERATOR: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com The City of Rolling Hills uses a Canon Laser Class 5000/5500 as its primary telecopier. It is compatible with Group 1, 2 and 3 telecopy machines. If you have difficulty receiving any pages, please telephone our switchboard at (310) 377-1521 REPLY TO: City of Rolling Hills - Fax No. (310) 377-7288 Printed on Recycled Paper. • • Richard and Joanne Rutgers 5 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, CA 90274 December 15, 1999 .p@EllU33 DEC 1 e 19 9 9 CITY OF ROLLING F-'."_LS Hy Re: Zoning Case #602 Dear Planning Commission Members: We are writing this second letter to again express our strong opposition to the granting of variance #602. As you saw on the field trip Dec. 4, the family room addition is not "under existing roof(s)" as described in the application. I also hope you appreciated how close the building in question is to our home due to its non -conforming status and how further non -conformity would severely diminish our privacy. I am sorry to report that all my attempts to reach a mutually acceptable solution to the privacy problem have been unsuccessful. I spoke with Kathy Halliday Nov. 12, with Mr. Criss Gunderson Dec. 4 and then called Mr. Gunderson again Dec. 14. Unfortunately, the petitioners have not made a good faith effort to seek permission from the Community Association to build a fence 2 feet into the easement as was discussed at the field trip. I therefore request that the Planning Commission table further consideration of variance #602 pending the granting of a "license agreement" from the Board of Directors of the Community Association to build the fence and landscape 2 feet in the easement as described at the field trip. I might add that when I express concerns about our privacy, I mean nothing personal regarding our current neighbors. Rather, since they have told me that, unlike us, they do not intend to live in Rolling Hills "forever", I need to be concerned about future occupants being in such close proximity. Si cere Richard Rutgers nne Rutgers • • RICHARD AND JOANNE RUTGERS 5 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 November 30, 1999 Re: Zoning Case No. 602 Dear Planning Commission Member: '1EgEHE-D1 NOV 3 0 1999 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ky We are writing you to express our strong opposition to the variance, which would allow further encroachment into the south, 20-foot side yard setback by the residence at 3 Packsaddle Road East. There is no pre-existing variance for the current encroachments, Mr. Gunderson's statement at the planning commission meeting of November 16 to the contrary. Rather. the house is a non- conforming structure. Researching the records shows that it received plan approval just "under the wire" in May 1960, before the current setback requirements were instituted in June 1960. As you know, the Municipal Code of Rolling Hills (17.24.040) provides that: "A non -conforming structure may not be expanded or altered in anv wav that would increase the non-conformitv." The proposed plans do just that. The Rolling Hills General Plan (Policy 2.3) seeks to "maintain and provide regulations for sufficient setbacks and easements to provide buffers between residential uses." The current non -conforming structure decreases this buffer. and the proposal would only worsen this problem. As we hope you will see on the field trip, in addition there is landscaping in the back, and shrubbery and a watering system the entire length of the yard in our easement. These were installed without permission, and we have requested that they be removed. To our distress, this landscaping indicates an intention to incorporate both easements into the encroaching property's yard. The side yard which exists in the easement has been used in the past for storage and is a source of clutter and trash. As you will also see on the field trip, Mr. Gunderson's statement that the"Additions are infills under existing roofs..." is only partially correct. The proposed family room addition is neither an "infill" nor "under existing roof(s)". Also, Mr. Gunderson's statement regarding the requested variance, "that the proposal will not encroach any further than existing structures" minimize, the true extent • • Planning Commission Member November 30, 1999 Page 2 of the proposed expansion. The depth of the existing encroachment into the easement is 6 feet. The proposal would add approximately 35 linear feet of encroachment. Finally, we are also concerned that the increased lot coverage in the back would increase erosion in our portion of the easement now used as their backyard. With regard to the Variance Required Findings: A. "Exceptional or Extraordinary Circumstances" - There are no special circumstances applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity. The proposal; simply `elbows out' the neighbors, by pushing the encroachment further into the Applicants' side yard. The proposed plan is merely a convenient way to expand the square footage which could be achieved in other ways without a further encroachment into the setback. B. "Denial of Property Rights" - There are no rights denied the property in question - in fact they enjoy the right to occupy the setback, which is denied other properties in the neighborhood. C. "Materially Detrimental" - We feel that the proposed increase of non -conformity will diminish our privacy and property rights. This addition would create a large expanse of structure encroaching into our buffer zone which was intended to protect our privacy and property rights. Furthermore, the proposed new structure would allow a direct view into our house. D. "Intent of Municipal Title" - Granting a variance, we believe, would directly violate 17.24.040 which provides that "A non -conforming structure may not be expanded or altered in any way that would increase the non -conformity." E. "No Special Privilege" - We feel that granting the variance would grant a special privilege to the Applicants, denied to those with conforming structures, of being able to expand the Applicants' house and yard into the setback. F. "Consistent with General Plan" - The use of the side easement for the encroaching structure rules out use of the easement as a horse trail, diminishes the "buffer zone" between houses and limits our privacy. Granting a variance would be contrary to the General Plan Goal 1, to "maintain Rolling Hills distinctive rural residential character." Attemnted Resolution: On November 12, I (Richard Rutgers) met with Kathy Halliday and offered to withdraw my objections if they would agree to extend and permanently maintain the 3-rail fence from the front • • Planning Commission Member November 30, 1999 Page 3 to the rear of the property, creating a horse -trail, and further agree to plant shrubbery which would grow to and be maintained at no less than 8 feet with sufficient density so it may not be able to be seen through. We feel that we have made a good faith effort to reach a mutually acceptable solution but to date have received no reply. I therefore urge the commission not to grant variance No. 602, or to grant the variance conditioned on the extension of the fence and planting and maintenance of shrubbery as above outlined. Sincerely, C c RICHARD RUTGERS JOANNE VaRS i • City o/ /O/ftt&4 Jh A INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION November 22, 1999 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rutgers 5 Packsaddle Road East Rolling Hills, CA 90274 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cltyofrh@aol.com SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 602, a request for a Variance to encroach into the south side yard setback to permit the enclosure of a breezeway to enlarge a kitchen, a request for a Variance to encroach into the south side yard setback to permit the construction of a family room, and a request for a Variance to exceed the maximum total lot coverage permitted at an existing single family residence at 3 Packsaddle Road East (Lot 25-SF), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rutgers: We have arranged for the Planning Commission to conduct a field inspection of the subject property to view the proposed project on Saturday. December 4. 1999. The Planning Commission's timetable is to meet at 8:30 AM at 3 Packsaddle Road East. The owner and/or representative will be present to answer any questions regarding the proposal. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincer y, Lola M. Ungar Planning Director ®Printed on Recycled Paper. r • City `RO/A4 Jh/h FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION November 22, 1999 Mrs. Kathy Halliday and Mr. Joseph Cioffi 3 Packsaddle Road East. 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: cltyofrh@aol.com SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 602, a request for a Variance to encroach into the south side yard setback to permit the enclosure of a breezeway to enlarge a kitchen, a request for a Variance to encroach into the south side yard setback to permit the construction of a family room, and a request for a Variance to exceed the maximum total lot coverage permitted at an existing single family residence at 3 Packsaddle Road East (Lot 25-SF), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mrs. Halliday: and Mr. Cioffi: We have arranged for the Planning Commission to conduct a field inspection of your property to view a silhouette of the proposed additions on Saturday, December 4, 1999. The Planning Commission's timetable is to meet at 8:30 AM at your property. The site must be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines and the following requirements: • Construct a full-size silhouette of the proposed additions. • Stake the south side yard setback line as well as the southern property line. The owner and/or representative should be present to answer any questions regarding the proposal. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, LOLA UNGAR PLANNING DIRE OR cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, AIA Printed on Recycled Paper. • City ol /'J4 1 ) 5 . NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377•7288 E mall: cityofrh@aol.com SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES 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. 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. :;V•: 7 Y V' : SECTION PLAN ®P.0 `rbtl qrr RrCVr,lf1d Noe' • cry 0/ RO/& J4/h STATUS OF APPLICATION & MEETING NOTIFICATION November 4, 1999 Ms. Kathy Halliday and Mr. Joseph Cioffi 3 Packsaddle Road East 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-mall: cityofrh@aol.com SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 602, a request for a Variance to encroach into the south side yard setback to permit the enclosure of a breezeway to enlarge a kitchen, a request for a Variance to encroach into the south side yard setback to permit the construction of a family room, and a request for a Variance to exceed the maximum total lot coverage permitted at an existing single family residence at 3 Packsaddle Road East (Lot 25-SF), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Ms. Halliday: and Mr. Cioffi: Pursuant to state law the City's staff has completed a preliminary review of the application noted above and finds that the information submitted is: X Sufficiently complete as of the date indicated above to allow the application to be processed. Please note that the City may require further information in order to clarify, amplify, correct, or otherwise supplement the application. If the City requires such additional information, it is strongly suggested that you supply that information promptly to avoid any delay in the processing of the application. Your application for Zoning Case No. 602 has been set for public hearing consideration by the Planning Commission at their meeting on Tuesday. November 16. 1999. . The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Rolling Hills City Hall Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills. You or your designated representative must attend to present your project and to answer questions. The staff report for this project will be available at the City Hall after 3:00 PM on Friday, November 12, 1999. We will forward a copy to you. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, ola M. Ungar Planning Director cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect Printed on Recycled Paper. • c1y 0/ l2 Plin9 January 16, 2001 Mr. Joseph Cioffi Mrs. Kathy Halliday 3 Packsaddle Road East 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: EXPIRATION OF APPROVALS FOR ZONING CASE NO. 602 3 Packsaddle Road East, ROLLING HILLS, CA (Lot 25 SF) RESOLUTION NO. 2000-04. Dear Mr. Cioffi and Mrs. Halliday:' This letter is to inform you that it has been almost one year since the approval of Zoning Case No. 602. Approvals will expire on March 21, 2001. You can extend approvals for one year only if you apply to the Planning Commission in writing and request an extension prior to the expiration date. The filing fee for the time extension is $200 to be paid to the City of Rolling Hills. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Si erely, olanta Schwartz Principal Planner cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect Panted on Recycled Paper.