746, Construct a SFR with basement,, CorrespondenceTo whom it may concern
We are looking to receive the gas release from the county at # 3 packsaddle east in Rolling Hills.
As of September 11th 2012 we have received all our inspections and are in the process of receiving final
sign off. The final sign off will be contingent upon the city of rolling hills and the county receiving the as -
built map and reviewing It. As of today September 11th 2012 they have agreed to sign off the gas meter
so we can test appliances and plumbing. The sign off of the gas does not constitute a final inspection
and the Final will be signed off once the last items have been reviewed and are completed.
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Bolton Engineering Corporation
25834 Narbonne Avenue, Suite 210
Lomita, Ca. 90717
(310) 325-5580
June 16, 2011
#3 Packsaddle, Rolling Hills, California
Lin Residence
This letter is in response to concerns considering the minimal rearyard grading and pool relocation.
Below is a list of the changes being proposed.
1. Eliminate the approved pool, relocate pool closer to the residence by 17.5 linear feet.
2. Relocation of pool moves edge of pool 26 feet away from proposed top of slope. Approved
pool location was 13 feet away from top of slope.
3. Raise grade 2 feet at the approved pool location.
4. Reduction of hardscape in the rearyard.
5. Reduce size of pad in the rearyard.
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6/14/2011
Dear Rolling Hills Planning Commission:
Regarding Zoning Case No. 746 Modification- We are the neighbors Bob and Hillary Watts
residing at #2 Packsaddle Road West and our backyard shares a common property line with #3
Packsaddle Road East. It is unclear after inspecting the plans at City Hall how this proposed
change will affect us. Our ambience has already been seriously impacted by the residence
structure which now looms above our yard and peers down into our once private pool area and
master bedroom. We are very concerned that raising the pool higher will further detract from
our privacy and the aesthetic above our yard which from our perspective appears contrived due
to the grading that's occurred already. Therefore we are respectfully requesting that the
proposed grade change be staked and clearly marked and that we be allowed to visit so we can
see with our own eyes what the plan is. We will be out of town from June 20th to July 10th and
so are unable to attend the June 21sL Public Hearing but seriously hope that our absence for
that short time will not preclude our ability to inspect the proposed change.
Sincerely, Bob and Hillary Watts Oa,—
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50TH ANNIVERSARY
1957 — 2007
January 30, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Ivy Wang
1300 Via Zumaya
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
.' i%I'( RATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 746, Request for a Site Plan Review and Variances
at 3 Packsaddle Road East.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lin:
This is to inform you that the City Council at their January 28, 2008 meeting received
and filed the approved resolution by the Planning Commission.
Please note however, that the City Council directed staff to carefully review the
landscaping plans, that are required to be submitted prior to issuance of any permits,
and to assure that the hedges along the front of the property, as shown on the plan, are
not approved and that no new hedge like screening in the front or anywhere on your
property be approved as part of the landscaping plan. Therefore, when you prepare the
landscaping plan for this project, please eliminate the hedge in the front and substitute
plants and shrubs that are not as high as 10 feet at maturity and that are planted in such
a way as to not to totally block the property from the street.
The approval is valid for two years, with the opportunity to request a two-year extension.
The request must be made in writing prior to the expiration of the approval. The approval
becomes null and void if work has not commenced within the specified period of time.
Enclosed is a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01, specifying the conditions of approval
set forth by the Planning Commission. You may want to make copies of the Resolution
for your files. Once you have reviewed the Resolution, please complete the enclosed
AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, have the signature(s) notarized, and forward the
completed form and a copy of the Resolution to:
Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder
Real Estate Records Section
12400 East Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650
OR
LAX Courthouse
11701 S. La Cienega Blvd. 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-727-6142
Mon -Fri 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Include a check in the amount of $9.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional
page.
If you need to expedite this process, you may want to walk the recordation process
through, rather than send the form and resolution in.
The City will notify the Los Angeles County Building & Safety Division to issue permits
only after the Affidavit of Acceptance and the Resolution are recorded and received by
the City and any conditions of the Resolution required prior to issuance of building
permits are met. As you go through the development process, please be aware of the
conditions of the Resolution, as there are conditions that have to be met at different
stages of the process. Also assure that your architect, engineer and contractor have
copies of the conditions.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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anning Director
Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM (to be recorded)
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01 (to be recorded)
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
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THE REGISTRAR -RECORDER'S OFFICE REQUIRES THAT TIIE FORM BE NOTARIZED BEFORE RECORDATION.
AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
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ZONING CASE NO. 746
SITE PLAN REVIEW XX
VARIANCES XX
I (We) the undersigned state:
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
3 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 25-SF) CA 90274
This property is the subject of the above numbered case and conditions of approval
I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said
ZONING CASE NO. 746 SITE PLAN REVIEW CLX
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I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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 California )
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
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
TO REPLACE AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND REQUEST FOR VARIANCES
TO ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACKS WITH BASEMENT LIGHT
WELLS, TO PERMIT EXPORT OF SOIL AND TO SET ASIDE AN AREA FOR A
FUTURE STABLE AND CORRAL IN THE FRONT YARD IN ZONING CASE
NO. 746, AT 3 PACKSADDLE ROAD WEST, (LOT 25-SF), (LIN).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Lin with
respect to real property located at 3 Packsaddle Road West (Lot 25-SF), Rolling
Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review and Variances to permit grading and
construction of a new 6,230 square foot single family residence and 781 square
foot garage, 559 square foot swimming pool, 20 square foot pool equipment
area, 96 square foot service yard, 900 square feet of covered porches, 800 square
feet of detached trellises and a barbecue area and 4,940 square foot basement;
minor Variance to encroach with two of the basement light wells 4-feet into side
yard setbacks, a Variance to set aside an area for a future stable and corral in the
front yard area and a Variance to export 450 cubic yards of the 1,787 cubic yards
of dirt, which will be generated from excavation for the basement.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public
hearings to consider the application on October 16, 2007, at a field trip and at a
regular Planning Commission meeting on November 20, 2007, December 18,
2007, and at a second field trip visit on December 18, 2007. The applicants were
notified of the public hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard
and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from
members of the City staff, and the Planning Commission having reviewed,
analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants' representative was in
attendance at the hearings.
Section 3. The applicants propose to demolish the existing residence
and close off the existing second driveway.
Section 4. Originally, the applicants submitted a request for a CUP for
a garden room and a Variance to locate it in the front yard. At the public
hearings, the Planning Commission and neighbors expressed concerns about the
use and location of the garden room, location of the stable, the expansion of the
building pad and height of the raised pad. Several neighbors submitted letters
conveying their objections.
Section 5. As a result of the concerns expressed by the neighbors and
the Planning Commission, the applicants revised their project. The applicants
eliminated the proposal for the garden room in the front yard area relocated the
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50TH ANNIVERSARY
1957 - 2007
January 22, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Jia Shu
969 Afton Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Subject: 3 Packsaddle East
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Shu:
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
On Tuesday, January 22, 2008, I received your letter requesting the minutes of the January 15,
2008 Planning Commission meeting. As per our conversation, I am writing this letter to let you
know that the minutes will not be ready until the end of January. However, the Planning
Commission approved the case with several modifications to the original conditions. I am
including the Resolution as approved by the Commission. The conditions of approval start on
page 6.
Staff will report this case and the Planning Commission action to the City Council r, on Mondav„
Tanuary 28, 2008 beginning at 7:30 PM. This is not a public hearing and therefore no testimony
will be heard from the applicant or the public.
The Planning Commission's decision in this matter becomes effective thirty days after the
adoption of the resolution by the Commission (February 15, 2008), 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.
Should the City Council take the case under appeal (jurisdiction) the case review will start "de
novo" before the City Council, and you and everyone else will have another opportunity to
comment. Or you, or anyone else, may appeal the Planning Commission decision by February
15, 2008 to the City Council, at which time the case will also be reviewed "de novo" before the
City Council. The appeal fee would be 2/3 of the application fee, which in this case would be
$3,466.
Should you wish to appeal this case, please submit a letter with the fee, no later than February
14, 2008. We will then schedule a public hearing before the City Council for March 10, 2008. If
you make the appeal earlier, by February 11, 2008, then the first hearing before the City Council
could he held on February 25, 2008.
Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at (310 377-1521).
S. cerely
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50TH ANNIVERSARY
1957 - 2007
January 16, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Lin
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
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 746, Request for a Site Plan Review and Variances
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lin:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission adopted a resolution,
with amendments, on January 15, 2008, granting a request in Zoning Case No. 746. That
action accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission will be
reported to the City Council on Monday, February 11, 2008 beginning at 7:30 PM. You
or your representative must be present to answer any questions the Council may have.
The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days
after the adoption of the resolution by the Commission, unless an appeal has been filed
or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (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.
A copy of the amended resolution is included for your review. Please familiarize
yourself with the conditions of approval.
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. Instructions for recordation will be forwarded to you after the
Council's proceedings.
Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
ctilf
Yojlnta Schwartz
P1 rining Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
TO REPLACE AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AND REQUEST FOR VARIANCES
TO ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACKS WITH BASEMENT LIGHT
WELLS, TO PERMIT EXPORT OF SOIL AND TO SET ASIDE AN AREA FOR A
FUTURE STABLE AND CORRAL IN THE FRONT YARD IN ZONING CASE
NO. 746, AT 3 PACKSADDLE ROAD WEST, (LOT 25-SF), (LIN).
THE PLANNING COMNIISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Lin with
respect to real property located at 3 Packsaddle Road West (Lot 25-SF), Rolling
Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review and Variances to permit grading and
construction of a new 6,230 square foot single family residence and 781 square
foot garage, 559 square foot swimming pool, 20 square foot pool equipment
area, 96 square foot service yard, 900 square feet of covered porches, 800 square
feet of detached trellises and a barbecue area and 4,940 square foot basement;
minor Variance to encroach with two of the basement light wells 4-feet into side
yard setbacks, a Variance to set aside an area for a future stable and corral in the
front yard area and a Variance to export 450 cubic yards of the 1,787 cubic yards
of dirt, which will be generated from excavation for the basement.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public
hearings to consider the application on October 16, 2007, at a field trip and at a
regular Planning Commission meeting on November 20, 2007, December 18,
2007, and at a second field trip visit on December 18, 2007. The applicants were
notified of the public hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard
and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from
members of the City staff, and the Planning Commission having reviewed,
analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants' representative was in
attendance at the hearings.
Section 3. The applicants propose to demolish the existing residence
and close off the existing second driveway.
Section 4. Originally, the applicants submitted a request for a CUP for
a garden room and a Variance to locate it in the front yard. At the public
hearings, the Planning Commission and neighbors expressed concerns about the
use and location of the garden room, location of the stable, the expansion of the
building pad and height of the raised pad. Several neighbors submitted letters
conveying their objections.
Section 5. As a result of the concerns expressed by the neighbors and
the Planning Commission, the applicants revised their project. The applicants
eliminated the proposal for the garden room in the front yard area relocated the
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set aside area for a future stable and corral from the rear to the front, requested to
export 450 c.y. of soil from the basement, to fill the rear of the lot to enlarge the
building pad by no more than 4 feet and to fill the front yard by no more than 1
foot -on the average for better drainage. The applicants also proposed to move the
residence further to the east (47 feet from the north eastern corner of the existing
house, whereas previously it was proposed to be moved 36 feet); they redesigned
the pool and enlarged the porches in the front.
Section 6. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as
a Class 3 Exemption (The State of CA Guidelines, Section 15303) and is therefore
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 7. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be
submitted for Site Plan Review and approval before any grading requiring a
grading permit or any building or structure may be constructed or any
expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made
which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or
structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of
the building by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six (36) month
period. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting construction
of a new residence, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of
fact:
A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan,
the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structures
comply with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential
development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The
project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements. The net lot area of
the lot is 45,981 square feet, (1.4 acres). The proposed residence (6,230 sq.ft.),
garage (781 sq.ft.), covered porches/entryway (900 sq.ft.), service yard (96 sq.ft.),
swimming pool (559 sq.ft.), detached trellises and barbecue area (800 sq.ft.), the
future stable and 4,940 square foot basement which constitutes 20.0% (excluding
the permitted exceptions) of the net lot which is within the maximum 20%
structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage induding all
structures, paved areas and driveway will be 15,814 square feet, which
constitutes 35.0% of the net lot which is within the 35% maximum overall net lot
coverage requirement. The proposed project is screened from the road so as to
reduce the visual impact of the development. The disturbed area of the lot
currently exceeds the maximum permitted and the lot will be re -disturbed, rather
than graded for the first time.
B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new
structure will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the
lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The
existing shrubs and trees on the southern portion on the parcel will remain and
will screen the house from the neighbor, and additional screening will be added
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as a condition of this approval. The nature, condition, and development of
adjacent uses, buildings, and structures, the topography of the lot and neighbors'
concerns have been considered, and the construction of the new house will not
adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or
structures because the proposed structure will be constructed on a portion of the
lot which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and
landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences
so' that the proposed structures will not impact the view or privacy of
surrounding neighbors, and will substantially utilize the existing building pad
for the new construction.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale
and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As
indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum set forth in the Zoning
Code will not be exceeded. A residence directly north to subject site is over 20%
larger than the proposed residence and is located on a smaller lot.
D. The development plan incorporates existing trees and is screened
from other properties and the road by existing mature vegetation, which will be
preserved.
E. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to
minimize grading and retain the natural drainage courses. Grading for this
project will involve 1,787 cubic yards of cut from the basement. 1,337 cubic yards
will be balanced on site and 450 will be exported. Since all of the soil will be
generated from the excavation of the basement, the existing building pad will be
minimally disturbed.
F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the
existing driveway will remain.
G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and is exempt.
Section 8. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code permit approval of a Variance from the standards and
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar
properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of
property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity.
Section 17.16.110 requires that the front yard setback be fifty (50) feet from the
roadway easement line, and be unobstructed from the ground upwards. In order
to set aside a 1000 square foot area for a future stable and corral in the front yard,
the applicants are seeking a Variance. With respect to this request for a Variance,
the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and
conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to the other
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property or dass of use in the same zone. The existing residence has been
developed towards the rear of the lot to garner the extraordinary views from
the rear of the lot. The proposed residence will be located in a similar position.
There is not an adequate area in the rear to construct a future stable and corral
without impairing the view. The lot was graded at that time to create a pad for
construction in a manner that the structure was placed towards the rear of the
property. The topography of the lot together with the fact that the existing pad
and residence are located in the rear create difficulty in setting aside the area for
a future stable and corral elsewhere on the property.
B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and
zone, but which is denied to the property in question because due to the existing
grade, narrow lot configuration it would be a hardship to located the stable in
the rear yard. In addition, the extraordinary view from the rear yard would be
blocked from the house. The expansive open space in the front yard comfortably
supports future stable. The narrow nature of the property places a hardship on
locating the stable in the side or rear areas. Further, due to the narrow
configuration of the lot, the neighbors expressed desire to not to place an area
for a future stable in the rear, as it would negatively affect their views and
privacy.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental
to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such
vicinity and zone in which the property is located because a stable, if ever built in
the front yard, would not be seen by any neighbors, would not affect their views
and therefore property value and would be screened from the street.
D. In granting of the Variance the spirit and intent of the Zoning
Ordinance will be observed in that the proposed construction will be orderly,
attractive and shall protect the rural character of the community. As it is required
by the Zoning Ordinance to set aside an area for a stable and corral, in this case
the front yard set aside area is suitable area for a future stable and corral.
E. The Variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City
of Rolling Hills because the proposed structures comply with the General Plan
requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient
open space between surrounding structures and a set aside area for a future
stable and corral.
Section 9. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code permit approval of a Variance from the standards and
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar
properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of
property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity.
Section 17.16.120 requires that the side yard setback be twenty (20) feet from the
side property line, and be unobstructed from the ground upwards. The
applicants seek a minor variance to encroach four feet into the north and south
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side yard setback with the basement light wells. With respect to this request the
Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and
conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to the other
property or dass of use in the same zone. The existing residence has been
developed with substantial encroachment into the side setbacks; up to 10 feet
along 104 feet of the length of the residence on the south side and 25 feet along
the north side. The proposed residence will eliminate this encroachment, and the
two wells would encroach 4-feet for no more than 22-feet along the length of the
structure (stairwell) on the north side and 14 feet along the south side. The
subject property is extremely narrow in comparison to its length and to the
neighboring properties. The building department requires the light wells and
stairs. The encroachment of the proposed light wells is substantially less in width
and mass than the existing encroachment of the residence. It should be noted that
these existing encroachments of the residence were expanded to current
condition, when the Planning Commission granted a variance in 2000. The
encroachments are in the side and will not affect the surrounding properties. The
proposed light wells are four feet in width, rather than the maximum permitted
by the RHCA of 8 feet.
B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and
zone, but which is denied to the property in question. The Variance is necessary
because the existing terrain and development on the lot creates a difficulty in
placing the new construction elsewhere on the property. The subject property is
extremely narrow in comparison to its length and to the neighboring properties.
The building department requires the light wells and stairs. The encroachment of
the proposed light wells is substantially less in width and mass than the existing
encroachment of the residence. In addition, he neighbor to the south, who
objected to the original encroachment of up to 10 feet, did not object to the
proposed insignificant encroachment.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental
to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such
vicinity and zone in which the property is located. The proposed construction
will be constructed on an existing building pad, will be the least intrusive to
surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs,
is of sufficient distance from nearby residences and is less intrusive than the
existing development, so that it will not impact the view or privacy of
surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property
without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners.
Section 10. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code permit approval of a Variance from the standards and
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar
properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of
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property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity. A
Variance to Section 15.04.150 is required because it states that no import or
export of soil is allowed in the City. The applicants request a Variance because
they propose to export 450 cubic yards of soil from excavation of the basement.
With respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning Commission finds as
follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and
conditions applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply
generally to the other property or class of use in the same zone. The Variance for
the export of soil is necessary because in order to balance the soil on the
property, the property would have to be substantially raised. The entire property
has been previously graded and is level, with very few undulating features. The
applicants originally proposed balanced cut and fill, which would result in
raising the rear of the lot up to 7 feet, which both the Planning Commission and
the neighbors objected to. In order to minimize the amount of soil to be exported,
and still provide for a larger building pad area for outdoor uses, the rear of the
lot would be raised at a maximum by 4 feet. In order to correct current
inadequate drainage in the front of the lot, the applicants propose to add a slight
slant to the front yard and fill it between 6" to one foot. With these corrections to
the lot the amount of soil to be exported is substantially less than originally
proposed.
B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and
zone, but which is denied to the property in question. The Variance is necessary
because of the unusually flat topography of the lot, which makes it difficult to
balance the soil on the lot without substantially elevating the lot.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental
to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such
vicinity and zone in which the property is located. The project as conditioned by
this Resolution will be adequately screened to prevent adverse visual impact to
surrounding properties. The export of soil will not in any way affect the
properties in the vicinity. The proposed development will improve drainage
through the use of approved drainage plan, and will permit the owners to enjoy
their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding
property owners.
Section 11. Based upon the foregoing findings in Sections 8, 9 and 10,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application and
Variances in Zoning Case No. 746 for excavation and for construction of a new
residence, garage, accessory structures and encroachment of the residence into
the side setback and export of soil, as shown on the Development Plan dated
January 8, 2008, and marked Exhibit A, subject to the following conditions:
A. The Site Plan Review and Variances approvals shall expire within
two years from the effective date of approval if construction pursuant to this
approval has not commenced within that time period, as required by Sections
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17.46.080(A) and 17.38.070(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, or the
approval granted is otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of those
sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any
conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the
privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have been
given written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has
been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails
to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the
City's determination.
• C. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, the
Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must
be complied with unless otherwise set forth in this approval, or shown otherwise
on an approved plan.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the revised site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated
January 8, 2008.
E. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of
Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development
plan approved with this application. In addition, prior to submittal of final plans
to the Building Department for issuance of building permits, the plans for the
project shall be submitted to staff for verification that the final plans are in
compliance with the plans approved by the Planning Commission.
F. Grading shall not exceed 1,787 cubic yards of excavation from the
basement, and 450 cubic yards may be exported. Any additional grading
quantities, including from the excavation of footings, basement, drainage devices
and any other activity on site, required by the Los Angeles County Building
Department or due to conditions in the field, shall be reviewed and approved by
the Planning Commission.
G. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 9,036 square feet or 20.0%.
H. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed
15,814 square feet or 35.0% in conformance with lot coverage limitations.
I. The lot has been previously disturbed at 100%..
J. Residential building pad coverage on the 28,631 square foot
residential building pad shall not exceed 29.4% (not including portion of the
covered porches and 800 sq.ft. of ancillary uses).
K. One light well and one set of stairs may encroach no more than 4
feet into the north and south side yard setbacks.
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L. The basement shall not exceed 4,940 square feet and all
requirements for the basements shall be met pursuant to City of Rolling Hills
Zoning Code, the Los Angeles County Building Code and the RHCA
architectural guidelines.
M. Prior to issuance of an excavation or building permits, two sets of
landscaping plans shall be submitted to staff for review. The property shall be
landscaped and screened from adjacent properties. Shrubs shall be planted in an
offset manner as not to create a hedge, but a see through screen. Shrubs shall be
provided along the west and north easement lines to screen the project but not to
obstruct views of neighboring properties. The shrubs, at maturity, shall be no
less than 9' in height and no more than 10' high and shall be maintained at this
height at all times. The existing or like landscaping along the south easement line
shall be maintained. The applicants are encouraged to obtain input from adjacent
property owners as to the type and location of proposed shrubs for screening.
Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation that incorporates low
gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an
irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope factors and climate
conditions, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from runoff and
overspray.
N. Any walls required for this project shall not exceed 30 inches in
height, shall not be in setbacks and shall be screened with landscaping to
maximum extend practicable.
O. The property owners shall be required to conform with the City of
Rolling Hills and RHCA roofing material standards.
P. The property owners shall be required to conform with the City of
Rolling Hills Outdoor Lighting Standards and undergrounding of utility lines
standards.
Q. A minimum of four -foot level path and/or walkway, which does
not have to be paved, shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the
residence, garage and basement.
R. The property on which the project is located contains a set aside
area for a future stable and corral in the front yard. However, the Planning
Commission shall review any proposed development in the future for a stable
and corral. The Variance granted in this application for front yard set aside
area for equestrian uses does not guarantee future approval in that location.
S. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling
Hills Municipal Code, any modification to this project and to the property,
which would constitute additional structural development, grading or
additional excavation of dirt, shall require the filing of a new application for
approval by the Planning Commission.
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T. During and after construction, all soil preparation, drainage, and
landscape sprinklers shall protect the building pad from erosion and direct
surface water in an approved manner.
U. The side and rear property lines and the side and rear easement
lines shall be delineated during the entire duration of the construction and no
grading or construction shall take place in the easement, unless approved by the
RHCA.
V. During and after construction perimeter easements and trails shall
remain free and clear of encroachments including, but not be limited to, site
development, fences -including construction fences, grading, landscaping,
irrigation, drainage devices, play equipment, parked vehicles, building materials,
debris and other equipment, unless otherwise approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association.
W. No drainage device may be located in such a manner as to
contribute to erosion or in any way affect an easement, trail or adjacent
properties. The energy dissipaters shall be designed in such a manner as to not
cross over any equestrian trails or easements. The drainage system(s) shall not
discharge water onto a trail, shall incorporate earth tone colors, including in the
design of the dissipater and shall be screened from any trail and neighbors views
to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the function of the
drainage system.
X. 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.
Y. During construction, an Erosion Control Plan containing the
elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 2007 County of Los Angeles Building
Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to
control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
Z. 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.
AA. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for
the installation and maintenance of a septic tank.
AB. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for
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the installation and post construction maintenance of stormwater drainage
facilities.
AC. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best
Management Practices (BMPs) related to solid waste.
AD. Prior to the submittal of a final building plan to the County of Los
Angeles for plan check, a detailed drainage plan that conforms to the
development plan as approved by the Planning Commission shall be submitted
to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for review and approval.
AE. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of
any grading or building permit.
AF. The applicant shall pay all of the applicable Los Angeles County
Building and Safety and Public Works Department fees, including Parks and
Recreation fees and school fees for new residence.
AG. Until the applicants execute and record an Affidavit of Acceptance
of all conditions of this Site Plan Review and Variances approvals, as required by
the Municipal Code, the approvals shall not be effective.
AH. All conditions of the Site Plan and Variances approvals, that apply,
shall be complied with prior to the issuance of grading or building permit from
the County of Los Angeles.
AI. Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a
result of the public hearing on this application must be filed within the time
limits set forth in Section 17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code
of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OF JANUARY 2008.
ROGER SOMMER, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2008-01 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE
PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO REPLACE AN EXISTING
RESIDENCE AND REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO ENCROACH
INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACKS WITH BASEMENT LIGHT
WELLS, TO PERMIT EXPORT OF SOIL AND TO SET ASIDE AN
AREA FOR A FUTURE STABLE AND CORRAL IN THE FRONT
YARD IN ZONING CASE NO. 746, AT 3 PACKSADDLE ROAD
WEST, (LOT 25-SF), (LIN).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
January 15, 2008 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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Rolling Hills, CA 90274
November 28, 2007
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Yolanta Schwartz, 310 377 1521
Planning Director
2 Portugese Bend Road
City of Rolling Hills, California 90274
Dear Yolanta:
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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I have several concerns regarding the proposed new single family residence to replace the existing residence
at 3 Packsaddle Road East, Lot 25-SF. This is proposed by Mr. and Mrs. Lin as part of Zoning Case No.
746.
1. The proposed location of the stable and corral (as indicated by the 2x4s and rope with flags during the
field visit) raises significant concerns. They should be moved to a different location for the following
reasons:
a. The stable will be quite tall and visible from various locations on our property, including from our
driveway as one comes up to the house, as one approaches our front courtyard, from the courtyard itself, and
from two bathrooms.
b. Although the existing house is visible from our driveway, the proposed location for the stable is
considerably closer to the property line, and will be looking down on most of our property.
c. It will create a "closed in" feeling, and a feeling of a mass looking down on us, in contrast to the current
feeling of openness and space.
d. There is also have a concern with privacy. Although the stable is not normally inhabited by a person, it
does present the opportunity for "peeping" into two of our bathrooms.
2. It's not clear if the Lin's proposal includes resurveying the lot lines, but their fence along our property line
is actually on our property and should be moved back, so that it is on their property and there is a proper
easement (5 feet?).
3. Also, we believe that the "rural/ranch" nature of Rolling Hills is a treasure and should be preserved.
Therefore we have concerns about the size/bulk of the overall project, as well as the all -glass garden room.
We have seen other affluent areas in Los Angeles undergo "mansionization" over the past 35 years, the
result has been residential neighborhoods with very large houses, numerous "out" buildings and an overall
feeling of being very crowded and hemmed in. Rolling Hills is very different and its "rural/ranch" nature
should be preserved. The garden room is another "out" building, and the proposed all -glass design does not
fit in Rolling Hills.
Sincerely,
,l/r)arl -
Nan Shu
P.S. My son and his wife, Jia Shu and Sally Newman, and my daughter, Jarvia Shu, may be assisting me in
this matter.
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50TH ANNIVERSARY
1957 - 2007
November 26, 2007
Mr. and Mrs.Kuang Lin
1300 Via Zumaya
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 746. Request for a Site Plan Review, Variances and
Conditional Use Permit.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lin:
The Planning Commission reviewed your project at the November 20 field trip and at the
regular meeting and scheduled another field trip to your property for December 18. 2007 at
8:00 AM. It was mentioned that they might go onto the property individually to view the site
and the view. Your neighbors will be notified of the meetings.
The Commission expressed concerns with the following aspects of your project:
• Garden Room in front yard is not compatible with the rural character of the City.
• Stable and corral location is not feasible or conducive for future construction of a
stable.
• Excessive size of residence and basement.
• Location of structures towards the rear of the lot.
• Orientation of the pool on the building pad.
• The building up/raising of up to 6-7 feet of the rear pad and the proximity of the
top of slope of the new pad area to the rear property line, as well as the effect of
the raised and extended pad on the privacy of residents below.
Should you wish to export some of the dirt from the basement excavation, you would
have to apply for a variance from the Zoning Regulations, which do not allow export of
dirt. Please let me know by December 4, if you wish to apply for a variance to export dirt,
so that proper notification could be provided to the newspaper and your neighbors.
Thereafter, an application and a $1250 fee together with 8 sets of revised plans and
calculations, must be submitted to the Planning Department by December 10, 2007 and
the property re -staked for the December 18 field trip meeting.
Should you not be ready for the December 18, 2007 meeting, please let me know, so
that we may re -schedule the meetings to a later date.
Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincfely,
S-
Yol /ita Schwartz
PI r ning Director
cc: Criss Gunderson, Architect
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Planning Commission
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portt8guese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Re: Zoning Case #746
Dear Commisioners:
Drs. Richard and Joanne Rutgers
5 Packsaddle Road East
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
We oppose granting a variance in zoning case # 746 to construct a "garden room"
in the front yard for the following reasons.
Firstly, such accessory structures are specifically not permitted in the front yard as
is clearly stated in the "Residential Development Highlights" of the City of Rolling Hills.
Secondly, there is no hardship that would necessitate such a structure — there is
ample space in the rear yard, for example in the area where the "future barn" is indicated
on the plans.
Lastly, this would set a dangerous precedent that would allow all manner of
accessory structures in front yards, such as barbeques, gazebos, and Jacuzzis. We believe
this could profoundly alter the rural character of Rolling Hills.
Please deny the variance to build a "garden room" in the front yard in zoning case
746.
Sincerely,
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Richard and Joanne Rutgers
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50TH ANNIVERSARY
1957 - 2007
FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION
October 22, 2007
Mr. and Mrs. Lin
3 Packsaddle Road East
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
INCOPl• i1tATL-l) .1. 1l!JAR`e 24. 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 746. Request for a Site Plan Review, Variances and
Conditional Use Permit.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lin:
The Planning Commission scheduled a field inspection of your property to view a
silhouette of the proposed project on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. at 7:30 AM.
The site must be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines
and the following requirements. Please note that the Commission is reauirina much
more information than they have in the past and due to inadequate staking have
continued several field trips to the subsequent month.
• A full-size silhouette in conformance with the attached
guidelines must be prepared for ALL STRUCTURES of the
project showing the footprints and roof ridges;
• Stake the limits/footprints of -all of the structures;
• Show the height of the finished floor of the proposed
structure and the difference between the existing
finished grade and the proposed finished grade in the
areas where the pad is planned to be raised;
• Stake (delineate) the area of the proposed future stable
and corral and access thereto; Show ridge height of the
future stable;
• Delineate the basement wells in a different color ribbon;
• Delineate/stake the location of the required setbacks;
front, rear and side and the side easement and property
lines in the vicinity of the project;
• Show at least a 4-foot wide walkway around the perimeter
of the entire structure, including behind the basement
wells;
• Show/stake the limits of the residential building pad and
the existing and proposed finished grade of the building
pad. Mark the height on the stakes.
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The silhouette shall be constructed a minimum of 5 days
prior to the field trip. so that neighbors who may be away
during the field trip visit would be able to view the
silhouette and comment to the City prior to the meeting.
The silhouette must remain on the property during the
entire review process of this case, including City Council's
review. It is, therefore, imperative that the construction of
the silhouette be of a sturdy nature, including the stakes
for the property. setback and easement lines.
After the field trip, the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 6:30 PM at City Hall.
The owner and/or representative must be present to answer any questions regarding the
proposal. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely, .
SI4
nta Schwartz
PIannning Director
cc: Criss Gunderson, Architect
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1957 - 2007
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INC( 'i F (?I.:;,if_f) .1f.111JARY 24. 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274
(310)377-1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
A silhouette of proposed construction must be erected the week preceding the designated
Planning Commission or City Council meeting/field trip.
Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber. Printed boards are not acceptable.
Bracing should be provided.
Lumber, wire or other suitable material should be used to delineate roof ridges and eaves.
Flags in close proximity to each other must be attached to the wire or twine to aid in the
visualization of the proposed construction.
Property lines, setback lines and easement lines must be staked along the areas of
construction. 2 1/2 - 3' high wooden stakes must be used to delineate the lines. Such stakes must
be flagged and marked on their sides:
• Property line ( red or pink flag)
• Setback line (green flag)
• Easement line (yellow flag)
and remain in the ground throughout the entire review and approval process as well as
during the entire construction process, when required by the Commission.
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.
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