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VARIANCE
VARIANCE
A variance is a form of permit which is required of any property owner who seeks to vary
from the provisions of the City's zoning ordinance in the development of property in the
City. In order to obtain.a variance, the applicant must be able to demonstrate that
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships result through the strict and literal
interpretation and enforcement of the zoning provisions. Variances are considered and
decided upon by the Planning Commission following a public hearing.
APPLICATION AND REQUEST FOR HEARING
In order to obtain a variance, a property owner or his or her agent must submit an appli-
cation and request a hearing before the Planning Commission. To do so, the applicant •
should complete the requirements enumerated herein, assemble the necessary application
documents and call to make an appointment at (213) 377-1521. Making an appointment will
assurethat someone is available to explain the necessary procedures and review the case
material for completeness and accuracy.
PLAN SUBMITTAL INFORMATION •
Complete andsubmit for each application:
�11 "Request,for Hearing" Application. Seven (7) copies of plan MUST•.adco:npany application.
(2-.1 Owner's Declaration
3. Plan submittal using the "Checklist" as guide. Each plan must have computation of lot
coverage printed on the plot plan.
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Ownership List: Prepare a complete list of names and mailing addresses of all property
owners of each parcel, within or partially within a 1,000 foot radius of the exterior
boundaries of the property under consideration, including the owner of the subject
property. Assign a number to each name on the list. This information must be as it
appears on the•latest available assessment roll of the Los Angeles County Assessor.
This list shall be certified to be true and correct (complete Certified Property Owner's
Affidavit). An inaccurate or incomplete list is cause for removal of the case from
the agenda or•to require a rehearing of the case.
Type Self -Adhesive Mailing Labels: In addition to the Ownership List required, submit
one complete set of typed self-adhesive mailing labels for all property owners listed
on the Ownership List.
5'. Certified Property Owners List Affidavit
6. Filing fee ar---$ri@8-UU -zej..mefe74g5‘ a
REGULAR MEETINGS
Once an application has been accepted as complete by the City, a hearing will be set before
the Planning Commission. Applications are considered at the regular meetings of the Plan-
ning Commission, which are held the third -Tuesday -of -each -month. Applications must be
submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary no -latex —than -the -last -Monday -of -the -month
immediately-preceding-the-regulax-mpafilu 'at *hich the matter shall be considered. -Provide
sufficient time in your plans to attend at least two meetings to allow the Planning Com-
mission to study the facts presented and to make a field trip review of the physical
conditions. The applicant or a representative must appear at the meeting.
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
In reviewing a request, the Planning Commission must consider the following:
1. The Planning Commission shall consider all matters presented to it fairly ana impar-
tially, recognizing the rights of the applicant as well as its obligation to enforce
all zoning ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council of the City of
Rolling Hills.
2. The development and use of all land within the City of Rolling Hills should be directed
to the continuation of the existing rural open areas surrounding the existing residences
in the City, and each new improvement or use of land should be carefully examined to
determine what effect the proposed improvement or use of land will have an the terrain,
trees and natural flora in the City.
3. The granting of variances shall be carefully scrutinized to protect bridle trails,
and provide the proper spacing of residences and accessory building so as to prevent
overconstruction of the lot or parcel to be improved.
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ZONING CASE
CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS' LIST
'AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
declare under penalty of
perjury that the attached list contains the names and ''ddresses.of all persons.to
whom all property is assessed as they appear on the latest available assessment roll'
of the County within the area described and for a distance of one thousand (1,000)
feet from the exterior boundaries of property legally described as:
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Executed at
day of
Conditional Use Permit
Variance
Zone Change
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CHECKLIST FOR PLAN SUBMITTAL
The following information must be included on any plan submitted for checking to the
Rolling Hills Planning Commission for:
a) Conditional Use Permit
b) Variance (including grading requirements)
Show the following:
,/ 1. Name and address of resident and name and address of architect and
Civil Engineer.
2. Vicinity map, scale 1:200 feet.
Requested improvements should be dimensioned to property line and
residences of all contiguous properties.
Easements should be shown and dimensioned on subject property and
all contiguous properties, on property line nearest improvement.
r/ 3. North arrow and scale of plans.
f4" Existing contours of the entire lot.
5. Square footage of'pads in accordance with City Ordinance 188.
b 6: Computation of lot coverage'in accordance with City Ordinance 188.
A•. All slopes shall not be steeper in slope than two horizontal to one
vertical, or exceed a vertical height of 30 feet. All slopes shall be
marked with grade. (Ordinance 153) .
8: Air cut and fill slopes must be shaded. (Ordinance 153)
9� Show all retaining walls and sections through walls, height and
elevations. Show height for all buildings.
v-10. Show proposed drainage pattern of graded areas. tST a,
✓IT The defined area(s) for which the Variance or Conditional Use Permit
is requested. •-
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Show outline of: residence and any additional structures.• All structures
must be physically measured and square footage of each structure must
be shown on drawing. A note must be on the drawing'certifyinq to those
measurements. WO 4129 r. ' r - •2 S ,
rj Show a graded area of not less than 200 square feet for the construction
of a stable and a graded road of not mdre than.25% grade for vehicular
access to the stable site. (Ordinance 188)
Sections should be shown through highest slope and through other areas.
where ground is steep, and as many additional sections as necessary to
clearly delineate land contours with existing ground.
i5..• A current survey and grading plan, showing all structures on the property,
2:---,with their distance from property lines delineated, will be required in
11-.1-1applications where the requested change is close to easements., close to
other properties, and/or where there is to be significant grading on
the property.
N/'16. .Distances from the centerline of all existing and proposed streets
adjacent to the subject property.
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COMPUTATION OF LOT COVERAGE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
LOT COVERAGE (Ordinance No. 188)
Main buildings, accessory buildings, structures, tennis courts, swimming pools,
service yards (enclosed or unenclosed), stables, or an area of not less than 200 square
feet for the construction of a stable (with vehicle access thereto) shall not cover
more than twenty (20%) percent of the net• lot area; provided further that in addition
to the above described improvements, the areas included within driveways, parking
space, walks, patios, decks and asphalt or concrete paving of any kind excepting
roads maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association, shall not cover more
than thirty-five (35%) percent of the net lot area.
For the purposes of this Section 'net area' shall exclude all perimeter easements
to a maximum of ten feet and that portion of the lot or parcel of land which is used
for roadway purposes, and shall also exclude any private drive or driveway which pro-
vides ingress and egress to any other lot•or parcel of land, and access strip portion
of any flag lot.
✓. BUILDING AREA CALCULATIONS
NET LOT AREA
RESIDENCE
GARAGE
SWIMMING POOL
STABLE
TENNIS COURT
'7072.
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
sq. ft.
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sq. ft.
sq. ft.
TOTAL SQUARE FEET 124617,7
% COVERED (MAY NOT EXCEED 20% OF NET LOT AREA) je1?
DRIVEWAY 113,2c sq. ft.
PAVED WALKS AND PATIO AREA J , O 90 sq. ft.
POOL DECKING 9Octq. ft.
.TOTAL COVERAGE (MAY NOT EXCEED 35% OF NET LOT AREA
TOTAL SQUARE FEET l74,6 f> .
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The undersigned
REQUEST FOR HEARING
FOR ZONE VARIANCE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Steinberg
Name
87 Crest Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 213+-377-8315 _,
Street Address
is/are the owner(s) or is/are in lawful possession of
(2) has permission of the owner
Legal description of property situated at
Lot
87 Crest Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Street Address
Telephone Number
Same said property
23078
Tract
Describe in detail the nature of the proposed use, including what aspects of the
project require a Variance.
The existing garage area is being converted to'a new recreation room,and a new
maid's room, laundry and two car garage are being added. The new garage and
a portion of the laundry encroach into the side yard and established front yard
setbacks.
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Criteria to be satisfied for grant of Variance
Such change is based upon the following described exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions that do not apply generally to other property in the
same vicinity and zone.
To maintain architectural integrity with the existing residence, the plan
dictates extension of the present wing in line with the existing exterior walls.'
Such change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to
the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone where property•is located because•
Being an extension of a present wing of the residence and remote from public
access and view,and maintaining present site drainage as exists, this improvement
should not effect public welfare in this vicinity.
FILING FEE
A filing fee of $500.00 must accompany the application. Make check payable to:
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS