403, Construct a new SFR with garag, ApplicationThe undersigned
REQUEST FOR HEARING
FOR ZONE VARIANCE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
STEVE M. CALHOUN
Name
2971 Plaza Del Amo #216, Torrance, CA 90503 (213) 320-5166
Street Address Telephone Number
X (1) is/are the owner(s) or is/are in lawful possession of
(2) has permission of the owner
Legal description of property situated at 992-p`
Lot
2864 Palos Verdes Dr. North, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Street Address
28146
Tract
Describe in detail the nature of the proposed use, including what aspects of the
project require a Variance.
The owners proposed to build a single family residence and garage. The owners request
to have the fifty(50) foot front setback measured from their easterly property line
instead of the westerly line of the private drive.
Criteria to be satisfied for grant of Variance
Such change is based upon the following described exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions that do hot apply generally to other property in the
'same vicinity and zone.
, The access to the site. fronts on a private.drive instead of a dedicated road easement.
To move the building a additional twenty (20) feet to the west afford greater problems
in grading and closer to a drainage course. (See topography map.)
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.
The difference of twenty (20) feet would appear not to be detrimental to the public
welfare nor injurious to the surrounding properties.
FILING FEE
A filing fee must accompany the application. Make check payable to:
OWNER'S DECLARATION
I, (We), declare under penalty of perjury that the.foregoing is true and correct.
Executed at , California,
this day of
Address
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NOTE: The Owner's Declaration can only be used if this application is signed in
California. If this application is signed outside of California, the applicant
should acknowledge before a Not_ry Public of the State where the signature is
ffixed, or before another officer of that State authorized by its laws to take . _
acknowledgments, that he (it) owns the property described herein, and that the
information in the accompanying this application is true to the best of his (its)
knowledge and belief. Attach appropriate acknowledgment here.
FORMS ISSUED TO:
NAME
ORGANIZATION
JOR ADDRESS
DATE"
DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
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.FEE $
RECEIPT
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The action of the Planning Commission will be final unless within twenty (20) days
following the notice to the applicant of the decision, an appeal in writing is filed
with the City Clerk by:
A. The applicant;
B. Any person who protested, either orally or in writing, as a matter of record,
prior to the final vote of the Planning Commission on the matter and who, in
addition, received or was entitled to receive the written notice specified
in subdivision 2 of subsection. A of Section 17.40.060; or
C. The City Council, upon the affirmative.vote of three members of the Council.
In order to obtain a building permit, it will be necessary for the applicant to sign
a copy of the findings that they understand and accept the conditons of approval.
OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Property development in Rolling Hills is governed by
ordinances of the City of Rolling Hills ("City") and by private deed
restrictions enforced by the Rolling Hills Community Association'
("RHCA").
The land development permit process of the City and the RHCA
are completely independent and separate. Both must be satisfied and
approval given by both the City and the RHCA to develop property in
Rolling Hills. An approval by either the City or the RHCA does not
mean or imply or ensure approval by the other.
The, suggested sequence for property development is to obtain
City approvals first.
I, (We), the undersigned, acknowledge that the above statement
has been fully read and its admonition is completely understood
Executed at , California
this day of , 19
By:
Address
City
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APPENDIX B
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM
(Initial Study)
Date Submitted: No.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Name •and address of developer or project sponsor:
Mr. Mrs. Steve M. Calhoun
2971 Plaza Del Amo #216, Torrance, CA 90503
2. Address of project: 2864 Palos Verdes Dr. North
Po11inp- dills, CA 90274
Assessor's Block and Lot Number Lot 992-A, Tract 28146
3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted
concerning this project: Richard M. Linde AIA Architect
2200 Amapola Ct. Suite #200, Torrance, CA 90501
4. List and describe any other related permits and other public
approvals required for this project, including those required by
city, regional, state and federal agencies: N/A
5. Existing zoning district: RAS-1
6. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed):
Construction of a•single family residence and garage
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
7. Site size: 53,143.20 (gross) 36,736.00 (net)
8. Square footage: 4310 S.F.
9. Number of floors of construction: one
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10. Amount of off-street parking provided: six
11. (Attach plans.)
12. Proposed scheduling: Start construction Jan. 1990
13. Associated projects: N/A
14. Anticipated incremental development:
15. If residential, indicate the number of units, schedule of unit
sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size
expected: One single family residence
16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city
or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading
facilities: N/A
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17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift,
and loading facilities: N/A
18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated
employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities,
and community benefits to be derived from the project:
N/A
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19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or
rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the
application is required: N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
20. On a separate page, describe the project site as it exists
before the project, including information on topography, soil
stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or
scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site,
and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site.
21. On a separate page, describe the surrounding properties,
"including information on plants and animals and any cultural,
historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use
(residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use, and
scale of development (height, frontage, set -back, rear yard,
etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required
on attached sheets.)
22. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements, com-
paction or overcovering of the soil?
c. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic
or physical features?
e. .Any increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or off
the site?
YES MAYBE NO
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20. The project site, as it exists, slopes to the north with a
average slope ratio varying from three (3) to one (1) to six
(6) to one (1). Vegetation varies from low brush to trees.
Scenic views of the Cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach are
north and northeast of the site. There are no known cultural
or historical landmarks.
21. The surrounding properties are developed single family residences
with similar site use and landscaping. The proposed project
will be compatible with the neighborhood design, such as set-
backs, heights and architectural character.
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f. Changes in deposition or erosion
of beach sands, or changes in
siltation, deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any bay, inlet or lake?
g. Exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards such as earth-
quakes, landslides, mudslides,
ground failure, or similar hazards?
23. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable
odors?
c. Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, either locally
or regionally?
24. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course
or direction of water movements, in
either marine or fresh waters?
b. Changes in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the rate
and amount of surface water runoff?
c. Alterations to the course of
flow of flood waters?
d. Change in the amount of surface
water in any water body?
e. Discharge into surface waters,
or in any alteration of surface
water quality, including but not
limited to temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity?
f. Alteration of the direction or
rate of flow of ground waters?
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct addi-
tions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations?
YES MAYBE p0
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X
X
x
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h. Substantial reduction in the
amount of water otherwise available
for public water supplies?
i. Exposure of people or property
to water -related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves?
j. Significant changes in the
temperature, flow, or chemical
content of surface thermal springs?
25. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of
species, or number of any species of
plants (including trees, shrubs,
grass, crops, microflora and
of plants?
b. A reduction of the numbers of
any unique, rare or endangered
species of plants? X
c. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area, or in a
barrier to the normal replenish-
ment of existing species? X
YES MAYBE NO
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X
d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop? X
26. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of
species, or numbers of any species
of animals (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and
shellfish, benthic organisms,
insects or microfauna)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of
any unique, rare or endangered
species of animals?
c. Introduction of new species of
animals into an area, or result in
a barrier to the migration or
movement of animals?
d. Deterioration to existing fish
or wildlife habitat?
27. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise
levels?
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b. Exposure of people to severe
noise levels?
28.ht and Glare. Will the
proposal produce new light or
glare?
29. Land Use. Will the proposal
result in a substantial alter-
ation of the present or planned
land use of an area?
30. Natural Resources. Will the
proposal result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use
of any natural resources?
b. Substantial depletion of any
nonrenewable natural resource?
31. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal
involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or
the release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)
in the event of an accident or up-
set conditions?
b. Possible interference with an
emergency response plan or an emer-
gency evacuation plan?
32. Population. Will the proposal
alter the location, distribution,
density,'or growth rate of the
human population of an area?
33. Sousing. Will the proposal af-
fect existing housing, or create
a demand for additional housing?
34. Transportation/Circulation. Will
the proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial addi-
tional vehicular movement?
b. Effects on existing parking
facilities, or demand for new
parking?
YES MAYPE NO
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X
X
x
x
X
X
X
X
X
c. Substantial impact upon
existing transportation systems? x
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d. Alterations to present
patterns of circulation or move-
ment of people and/or goods? x
e. Alterations to waterborne,
rail or air traffic? X
f. Increase in traffic hazards
to motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians?
35. Public Services. Will the
proposal have an effect upon,
or result in a need for new
or altered governmental services
in any of the following areas:
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
d. Parks or other recreational
facilities?
e. Maintenance of public
facilities, including roads?
f. Other governmental services?
36. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use -of substantial amounts of
fuel or energy?
b. Substantial increase in demand
upon existing sources of energy,
or require the development of new
sources of energy?
37. Utilities. Will the proposal
result in a need for new systems,
or substantial alterations to the
following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
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38. Human Health. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard
or potential health hazard
(excluding mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to poten-
tial health hazards?
39. Aesthetics. Will the proposal
result in the obstruction of any
scenic vista or view open to the
public, or will the proposal re-
sult in the creation of an aesthet-
ically offensive site open to
public view?
40. Recreation. Will the proposal
result in an impact upon the
quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities?
41. Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal result
in the alteration of or the
destruction of a prehistoric
or historic archeological site?
b. Will the proposal result in
adverse physical or aesthet-
ic effects to a prehistoric or
historic building, structure,
or object?
c. Does the proposal have the
potential to cause a physical
change which would affect unique
ethnic cultural -values?
d. Will the proposal restrict
existing religious or sacred
uses within the potential impact
area?
42. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species. cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below
€ nlf sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal commun-
ity, reduce the number or restrict
YES MAYBE NO
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x
x
x
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X
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X
the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate impor-
tant examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory?
b. Does the project have the
potential to achieve short-term, to
the disadvantage of long-term environ-
mental goals? (a short term impact
on the environment is one which
occurs in a relatively brief, defin-
itive period of time while long-term
impacts will endure well into the
future.)
YES MAYBE- NO
c. Does the project have impacts •
which are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable? (A project
may impact on two or more separate re-
sources where the impact on each resource
is relatively small, but where the ef-
fect of the total of those impacts on
the environment is significant.)
d. Does the project have environ-
mental effects which will cause sub-
stantial adverse effect on human be-
ings, either directly or indirectly?
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished
above and in the attached exhibits present the data and infor-
mation required for this initial evaluation to the best of my
ability, and that the facts, statements, and information
presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
'Date E- 7-X'�
For
(Signature)
(Applicant)
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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
assure that someone is available to explain the necessary procedures and review the case
material for completeness and, accuracy.
PLAN SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
Complete and submit for each application: / 5
1. "Request.for Hearing" Application. Seve ) copies of plan MUST accompany application.
2. Owner's Declaration
3. Plan submittal using the "Checklist" as guide. Each plan must have computation of lot
coverage printed on the plot plan.
4. 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 - Resolution #494 attached.
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 later than the last Monday of the month
immediately preceding the regular meeting at Which 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 and 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 on the terrain,
trees and natural flora in the City.
3. The granting of variances shall be carefully scrutinized to protect bridle trails, s.»
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)
I, • STEVE CALHOUN , declare under. penalty of
perjury that the attached list contains the names and addresses of all persons to
whom all property is assessed as they appear on the latest available assessment roll
.of the Couaty..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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COMPUTATION OF LOT COVERAGE
CITY OF ROLLING RILLS
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 a: a' shall exclude all perimeter easements
c 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.
'BUI'.DING AREA CALCULATIONS
NET LOT AREA - sq. ft-. 6,736
RESIDENCE - - i '� sq.- ft. 4,310
GARAGE - - sq. ft. 900-
SWIMMING POOL ..sq. ft. 0
STABLE - sq. ft. 200
TENNIS COURT - sq. ft. 0_
TOTAL SQUARE FEET 5 , 41'0
% COVERED (MAY NOT EXCEED 20% OF NET LOT AREA) 14,Z
DRIVEWAY sq. ft. 1500
PAVED WALKS AND PATIO AREA sq. ft. 1180
POOL DECKING sq. ft. 0
TOTAL SQUARE FEET 2680
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TOTAL COVERAGE (MAY NOT EXCEED 35% OF NET LOT AREA)
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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.
3. North arrow and scale of plans.
4. Existing contours of the entire lot.
5. Square footage of pads in accordance with City Ordinance 188.
6. Computation of lot coverage in accordance with City Ordinance 188.
7. A11 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. All 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.
10. Show proposed drainage pattern of graded areas.
11. The defined area(s) for which the Variance or Conditional Use Permit
is requested.
12. 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 certifying to those
measurements.
13. Show a graded area of not less than 200 square feet for the construction
of a stable and a graded road of not more than 25% grade for vehicular
access to the stable site. (Ordinance 188)
14. 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.
15. A current survey and grading plan, showing all structures on the property,
with their distance from property lines delineated, will be required in
applications where the requested change is close to easements, close to
other properties, and/or where there is to be significant grading on
the property.
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16. Distances from the centerline of all existing and proposed streets
adjacent to the subject property.
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
SITE PLAN REVIEW
SITE PLAN REVIEW PURPOSE
A site plan review is a form of permit which is required of any
property owner who seeks to construct a new building or structure or
expand, add to, alter or repair an existing building or structure,
which involves changes to grading which requires a grading permit or
an increase of the size of the building or structure by more than
twenty-five (25) percent, in any thirty-six (36) month period.
In order to obtain a site plan review permit, the applicant must be
able to demonstrate the proposed site development can comply with the
criteria set forth in Section 17.34.040.
Site plan review permits are considered and decided upon by the
Planning Commission following the submittal of appropriate reports
and studies; public hearing(s) and field/site invesitgation(s).
APPLICATION AND REOUEST FOR HEARING
1. In order to obtain a site plan review, a property owner or his
or her agent must submit an application 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 assure that
someone is available to explain the necessary procedures and
review the case material for completeness and accuracy.
PLAN SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
Complete and submit with each application:
1. "Request for Hearing" Application. Fifteen (15) copies of plan
MUST accompany application.
2. Owner's Declaration
3. Plan submittal using the Checklist" as guide. Each plan must
have computation of lot coverage printed on the plot plan.
4. 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 of $500 made payable to: City of Rolling Hills
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PLAN SUBMIT'AL PROCESS,
Applications must be submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary
no later than the last Monday of the month immediately preceding the
regular meeting at which the matter shall be considered.
Applications shall be deemed complete only after all required
information is submitted and the application fee ($500) paid. The
City Manager will meet with the applicant to discuss the proposal,
before a hearing on the the application is set before the Commission.
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 Planning Commission, which
are held the third Tuesday of each month. Provide sufficient time
in your plans to attend at least two meetings to allow the Planning
Commission to study the facts presented and to make a field trip
review of the physical conditions. The applicant or a representative
should 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 and impartially, 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. The site plan review process is
intended to assist in the orderly development of property, in
conformance with objectives of the General Plan and other
ordinances and codes.
2. The development and use of all land within the City of Rolling
Hilts 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 on the natural slopes,
terrain, trees and natural flora in the City.
3. The granting of site plan view permits shall be carefully
scrutinized utilizing the criteria set forth in Section
17.34.040.
DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION,
The action of the Planning Commission will be final unless within
twenty (20) days following the notice to the applicant of the
decision, an appeal in writing is filed with the City Clerk by:
A. The applicant;
B. Any person who protested, either orally or in writing, as
a matter of record prior to the final vote of the
Planning Commission on the matter and who, in addition,
received or was entitled to receive the written notice
specified in subdivision 2 of subsection A of Section
17.40.060; or
C. The City Council, upon the affirmative vote of three
members of the Council.
AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE AND BUILDING PERMIT
In order to obtain a building permit, it will be necessary for the
applicant to record an affidavit with a resolution of the findings
and the conditions of approval, per Section 17.32.087.
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CHECKLIST FOR PLAN SUBMITTAL
The following information must be included on any plan for checking
to the Rolling Hills Planning Commission for:
a) Conditional Use Permit (including grading requirements).
b) Variance (including grading requirements)
c) Site Plan Review (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.
3. North arrow and scale of plans.
4. Existing contours of the entire lot.
5. Square footage of pads in accordance with Municipal Code
Title 17.
6. Computation of lot coverage in accordance with Municipal
Code Title 17.
7. 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.
(Municipal Code Title 15).
8. All cut and fill slopes must be shaded. (Title 15).
9. Show all retaining walls and sections through walls,
height and elevations. Show height for all buildings.
10. Show proposed drainage pattern of graded areas.
11. The defined area(s) for which the Variance, Conditional
Use Permit or Site Plan Review is requested.
12. Show outline or 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 certifying to those
measurements.
13. Show a graded area of not less than 200 square feet for
the construction of a stable and a graded road of not
more than 25% grade for vehicular access to the stable
site. (Title 17).
14. 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.
15. A current survey and grading plan, with related soils,
geology, hydrology/drainage reports, showing all
structures on the property, with their distance from
property lines delineated, will be required in
applications where the requested change is close to
easements, close to other properties, and/or where there
is to be significant grading on the property.
16. Distances from the center line of all existing and
proposed streets adjacent to the subject property.
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17. Show the existing buildable area which is that portion of a lot
that constitutes the existing building pad and any contiguous
portion of the lot within the area defined by the required
minimum setbacks that has an average slope of ten (10%) percent
or less. If there is not existing building pad, the buildable
area shall mean that portion of a lot within allowable setbacks
that has an average slope of ten (10%) of less.
COMPUTATION OF LOT COVERAGE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
LOT COVERAGE (Title 17\
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 for 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 provides ingress and egress
to any other lot or parcel of land, and access strip portion of any flag
lot.
BUILDING AREA EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL
CALCULATIONS
NET LOT AREA sq. ft. sq. ft. 36,736 sq. ft.
RESIDENCE sq. ft. 4310 sq. ft. 4310 sq. ft.
GARAGE sq. ft. 900 sq. ft. 900 sq. ft.
SWIMMING POOL sq. ft. 0 sq. ft. 0 sq. ft.
STABLE Future sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft.
TENNIS COURT sq. ft. 0 sq. ft. - 0 sq. ft.
SERVICE YARD sq. ft. 100 sq. ft. 100 sq. ft.
OTHER sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft.
TOTAL SQUARE FEET 5410
% STRUCTURE COVERAGE % % 14.7 %
DRIVEWAY sq. ft. 1500 sq. ft. 1500 sq. ft.
PAVED WALKS AND PATIO AREA sq. ft. 1180 sq. ft. 1180 sq. ft.
POOL DECKING sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft.
TOTAL SQUARE FEET 2680
%FLATWORK COVERAGE % % 743 %
22.0
%TOTAL COVERAGE % % %
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REOUEST FOR HEARING
FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,
The undersigned Steve M. Calhoun.
Name
2971 Plaze Del Amo, #216, Torrance, CA 90503
Street Address
(213) 320-5166
Telephone No.
XX (1) .:is/are the owner(s) or is/are lawful possession of
(2) has permission of the owner
Legal description of property situated at 992-A 28146
Lot Tract
2864 Palos Verdes Dr. North, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Street Address
NATURE OF PROPOSED PROJECT,
Describe in detail the nature of the proposed project, including what
aspects of the project require a Site Plan Review.
The Owners proposed to build a single family residence and garage in
accordance with the governing regulations and architectural require-
ments. As per section 17.34.010. This project requires a site plan
review.
SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA,
Site Plan Review criteria upon which the Planning Commission must
make an affirmative finding. Describe in detail the project's
conformance to the below criteria:
A. Is the project compatible with the General Plan, the zoning
ordinance and surrounding uses? Explain how it compares to sizes,
set -backs and other characteristics of neighboring houses.
The proposed residence satisfies all the required setbacks and there-
fore is compatible with the zoning and general plan criteria. The
character and size of the proposed residence is comparable to the
neighboring houses.
B. Does the project preserve and integrate into the site design,
to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features
of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees,
drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls)?
Explain how the project preserves and integrates existing natural
features.
The proposed project has been designed to accommodate the natural
topography while preserving the natural drainage course and vegetation.
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C. Does the site development plan follow natural contours of the
site to minimize grading; extensive grading and recontouring of
existing terrain to maximize buildable area shall not be approved?
Graded slopes shall be rounded and contoured so as to blend with
existing terrain. Grading shall not modify existing drainage or
re -direct drainage flow unless into an existing drainage courses.
Explain the nature and extent of the impact of grading and proposed
minimization measures.
The proposed project is designed with various floor levels to accommodate
the sloping site. This design approach shall not alter the natural
drainage couse and will minimize the grading.
D. Does the site development plan preserve surrounding native
vegetation and supplement it with landscaping that is compatible with
and enhances the rural character of the community? Landscaping
should provide a buffer and transition zone between private and
public areas. Explain how the project preserves native vegetation,
integrates landscaping and creates buffers.
The proposed site development plan retains the existing trees. Proposed
future landscaping will be compatible with the surrounding vegetation.
E. Does the site development plan substantially preserve the
natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building
coverage? Lot coverage requirements shall be regarded as maximums
and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted should depend upon
the existing buildable area of the lot. Explain how the lot coverage
proposed compares with lot coverage square footage and percentages on
neighboring lots.
The building coverage is fourteen (14) percent. This affords a balance
of our eighty (80) percent of the site to remain undeveloped, preserving
the natural slopes. The scope of the project is compatible with the
existing developed adjacent sites.
F. Is the site development plan harmonious in scale and mass with
the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences? Setbacks
shall be regarded as minimums and more restrictive setbacks shall be
imposed where necessary to assure proportionality and openness.
Explain how the proposed project setbacks compare with the existing
setbacks of neighboring properties.
The proposed residence has a front setback of fifty (50) feet.
This is much greater than the neighboring properties. The remaining
setbacks are greater than required and provide an openness relative
to existing structures.
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G. Is the site development plan sensitive and not detrimental to
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles?
Explain how the number and types of vehicles relate to the driveway
location, design, trip data and landscaping and other on -site parking
or storage areas.
The proposed project provides for on -site parking. Site plan
design will not be detrimental to pedestrians and vehicles as it'is
orientated to a cul-de-sac.
H. Does the site development plan conform with the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act? Explain how the project
impacts the environment, e.g., significant impact, proposed
mitigation measures.
The proposed site development plan conforms with the basic criteria
of the state and local environmental requirements, ie there would be
no significant impact as a result of the construction of this residence.
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above, and in attached
exhibits, present the data and information required for the site plan
review criteria eevaluation to be the best of my ability; and, that
the facts, statements and other information presented are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
DATE: 7-
FOR
SIGNATURE
APPLICANT
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OWNER'S DECLARATION
I. (We, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true
and correct.
Executed at
this 7th
Torrance , California,
day of
June
x 2971 Lomita Blvd.
Torrance, Ca. 90509
(Address)
1989
NOTE: The Owner's Declaration can only be used if this application
is signed in California. If this application is signed outside of
California, the applicant should acknowledge before a Notary Public
of the State where the signature is fixed, or before another officer
of that State authorized by its laws to take acknowledgments, that he
(it) owns the property described herein, and that the information
accompanying this application is true to the best of his (its)
knowledge and belief. Attach appropriate acknowledgment here.
FORMS ISSUED TO:
NAME FILED
ORGANIZATION FEE
JOB ADDRESS RECEIPT NO.
H.N.M. BY:
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,
ZONING CASE
CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNER'S LIST,
AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
Steve Calhoun ,, declare
under penalty of perjury that the attached list contains the names
and addresses of all persons to whom all property is assessed as they
appeal on the latest available assessment roll of the County within
the az.ea described and for a distance of one thousand (1,000) feet
from the exterior boundaries of property legally described as:
Lot 992-A, Tract #28146
Executed at
Torrance ,California, this
7th
Conditional Use Permit
Variance
X Site Plan Review
Zone Change
day of June , 19 89.
Signature