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ACCEPTANCE FORM__
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
ZONING CASE NO. 4422
I (We) the undersigned state:
SITE PLAN REVIEW
VARIANCE
CONDITIONAL U.SE PERMIT
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as
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This property is the subject of the above numbered cases.
I am (We are)
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aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in
ZONING CASE NO.
403 SITE PLAN REVIEW.
VARIANCE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and correct.
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Owner Steve M. Calhoun
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Alana S. Boudreau
the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared
Steve M. Calhoun
personally known to me
❑ proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence
to be the person(s) whose name(s) is
within instrument, and acknowledged that he
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NATIC
RESOLUTION NO. 92-2
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS REAPPROVING AND MODIFYING AN EXPIRED
VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE SIDE YARD
SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT RETAINING WALLS AND REAPPROVING
AND MODIFYING AN EXPIRED SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION
FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 403.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. Steve M.
Calhoun with respect to real property located at 2864 Palos Verdes
Drive North, Rolling Hills (Lot 992-B-RH) requesting: (1)
Reapproval of an expired Variance to permit encroachment into the
side yard setback to construct retaining walls; and (2) Reapproval
of an expired Site Plan Review application for a proposed new
residence. Previously proposed approvals for the same zoning case
expired on November 11, 1991, which was two years after the
original approval date of November 11, 1989.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the applications on December 17, 1991.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 4. Section 17.28.022 requires that required yards be
maintained unoccupied from the ground up of any structures. The
applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach up to 5 feet into
the 20 foot side yard setback to construct retaining walls, a total
of 248 feet in length, that will not be more than 5 feet in height
at any one point. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances and
conditions applicable to the property and the intended use that do
not apply generally to the other property in the same vicinity and
zone. The Variance for the retaining walls is necessary to
support the existing and proposed hillside slope and to improve the
geologic stability of the site.
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 the
property in question. The Variance is necessary because the
proposed retaining walls will provide stability and support for the
hillside at 2864 Palos Verdes Drive North.
C. The granting of the Variance will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or
improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property is
located. The Variance will permit the construction of retaining
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walls which will provide improved engineering and drainage to the
subject property and the surrounding properties and residences.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning
Commission hereby approves the Variance to permit the 248 foot long
retaining walls to encroach up to 5 feet into the side yard setback
not to exceed 5 feet in height at any one point, subject to the
conditions specified in Section 9.
Section 6. Section 17.34.010 requires a development plan to
be submitted for site plan review and approval before 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 more than twenty-five. percent (25%) in any
thirty-six month period.
Section 7. With respect to the Site Plan Review application,
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 structure complies 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 setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a
net square foot area of 36,736 square feet. The proposed residence
(4,310 sq.ft.), garage (800 sq.ft.), service yard (96 sq.ft.), and
future stable (450 sq.ft.) will have 5,656 square feet which
constitutes 15.4% of the lot which is within the maximum 20%
structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage
including paved areas and driveway will be 8,424 square feet which
equals 22.9% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall
lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively
large lot with most of the proposed structures located away from
the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and
is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments.
B. The proposed development preserves and integrates 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) because grading will only be done to provide
approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed residence
and existing neighboring residences.
C. The development plan follows natural contours of the
site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will
continue to the front of this lot.
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D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees
and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and
supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and
enhances the rural character of the community.
E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural
and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing. building coverage
because the new structures will not cause the structural and total
lot coverage to be exceeded. Further, the proposed project will
have a buildable pad coverage of 27.3%.
F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass
with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences.
As indicated in Paragraph C, the lot coverage maximum will not be
exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of
the neighborhood. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the
natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed structure
to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties
in the vicinity.
G. The proposed development is sensitive and not
detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for
pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize
the existing vehicular access, thereby having no further impact on
the roadway.
H. The project conforms with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt
from environmental review.
Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning
Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for the
Modification to Zoning Case No. 403 for a proposed residential
development as indicated on the development plan incorporated
herein as Exhibit A and subject to the conditions contained in
Section 9.
Section 9. The Variance to permit the construction of
retaining walls into the side yard setback approved in Section 5
and the Site Plan Review for residential development approved in
Section 8 are subject to the following conditions:
A. The Variance shall expire unless used within one year
from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.32.110
of the Municipal Code. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire
within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in
Section 17.34.080.A.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance and
the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are
violated, the Permit shall be suspended and the privileges granted
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thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given
written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for
a period of thirty (30) days.
C. All requirements of the Buildings 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 the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan.
D. The lot shall be'developed and maintained in substantial
conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. A Los Angeles County grading permit shall be required.
F. The retaining walls incorporated into the side yard
setback shall not be greater than 5 feet in height at any point.
G. The driveway, graded slopes and retaining walls shall be
screened and shielded from view with native drought -resistant
vegetation that is compatible with the surrounding vegetation of
the community.
H. A landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by
the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the
issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan
submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan
Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and
native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent
feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with
the rural character of the community.
A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of
the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior
to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained
with the City for not less than two years after landscape
installation. The retained bond will be released by the City
Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was
installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that
such landscaping is.properly established and in good condition.
I. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading
plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed
grading and drainage .plan with relatedgeology; soils and hydrology
reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the
Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning
Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes must
conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope
ratio.
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J. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling
Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to
the issuance of any building or grading permit.
K. 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.
L. Any modifications to the project which would constitute
a modification to the development plan as approved by the Planning
Commission shall require the filing of an application for
modification of the Zoning Case pursuant to Section 17.34.070 of
the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
M. The building pad coverage shall not exceed 27.3%.
N. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance
of all conditions of this Variance, pursuant to Section 17.32.087,
or the approval shall not be effective.
O. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, and N of
this Variance and Site Plan Review approval must be complied with
prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the
County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1992.
ATTEST:
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DIANE SA i ER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
'NLLAN ROBERTS, Li?AIRMAN
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The foregoing Resolution No. 92-2 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS REAPPROVING AND MODIFYING AN EXPIRED
VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE SIDE YARD
SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT RETAINING WALLS AND REAPPROVING
AND MODIFYING AN EXPIRED SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION
FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 403.
was approved and adopted at a regular adjourned meeting of the
Planning Commission on January 11, 1992 by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Lay, Raine and
Chairman Roberts
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Frost
ABSTAIN: None.
DEPUTY Q'ITY CLERK
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
By
GENERAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
NO. 201
State of Cal i forni a
County of
SS.
Los Angeles
90_1904136
OFFICIAL SEAL
ALANA S. BOUDREAU
Notary Public -California
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
My Comm. Exp. Apr. 5.1991
On this the 6th day of NovEmbEr_
Alana S. Boudreau
the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared
Steve M. Calhoun
E personally known to me
❑ proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence
to be the person(s) whose name(s) _ is
within instrument, and acknowledged that
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary's Signature
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO.
VARIANCE CASE NO. 403 (Resolution90-30)
SITE PLAN REVIEW CASE NO.
403 (.Resolution 90-30)
I (We) the undersigned state:
I am (We are) the owner(s), of the real property described as follows:
2864 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
(Lot 992-A-RH)
This property is the subject of the above numbered cases.
I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said
Conditional Use Permit Case No.
Variance Case No. 403 (Resolution 90-30)
Site Plan Review Case No.
403 (Resolution 90-30)
I (1e) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and correct. -
(Where the owner .and
Applicant Name
Address
City, State
Signature
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Steve M. Calhoun
2971 Plaza Del Amo #216
Torrance, Ca. 90503
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Steve M. Calhoun
2971 Plaza Del Amo #216
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING AN
EXTENSION OF APPROVAL FOR A VARIANCE TO THE
SIDE YARD SETBACK AND FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW
IN ZONING CASE NO. 403
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. & Mrs.
Steve Calhoun with respect to real property located at 2864 Palos
Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills (Lot 992-A-RH) requesting an
extension on a variance to construct a portion of a retaining wall
into the side yard setback and a site plan review approval for a
proposed residential reconstruction on the site. The Variance and
Site Plan Review approval have a date of expiration of November 11,
1990.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the application on September 18,
1990.
Section 3. Section 17.32.110 (A) provides for the Planning
Commission to grant an extension for up to one year on a Variance
approval. Section 17.34.080 (B) provides for an extension for up to
one year on a Site Plan Review approval upon application by the
property owner, and that a public hearing is to be held and an
approval granted in the same manner and based upon the same criteria
as for the issuance of a new permit.
Section 4. Pursuant to the foregoing Section, the Planning
Commission makes the finding that previous findings determined with
the approved Resolution No. 89-27, dated November 11, 1989, can be
restated.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing Section, the Planning
Commission hereby approves the extension of approval for Zoning Case
No. 403 to permit a one year extension of the Variance and Site Plan
Review approval to November 11, 1991.
1990.
ATTEST:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of October,
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Depruty City Cl rk
Allan Roberts, Chairman
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RESOLUTION NO. 89-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK AND SITE
PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 403
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. and Mrs.
Steve Calhoun with respect to real property located at 2864 Palos
Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills (Lot 992-A-RH) requesting a
variance to construct a portion of the retaining wall into the side
yard setback and site plan review approval for a proposed residential
reconstruction on the site.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the application on July 18, 1989, August
15, 1989, September 19, 1989, and October 17, 1989, and conducted a
field site review on August 5, 1989.
Section 3. Sections 17.32.010 and 17.32.030 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 property to the same
extent enjoyed by similar properties. Pursuant to these Sections,
the Planning Commission finds that:
A. The proposed encroachment involves the construction of
a portion of a five-foot high maximum retaining wall which
will have 30 linear feet that encroaches four feet into the
side yard setback.
B. Due to the shape and topography of the property, there
exists unique circumstances not generally applicable to
other properties in the same zone that justify the
encroachment.
C The grant of this variance will permit this property to
be developed in a manner consistent with the other adjacent
prioperties that require retaining walls due to the
topography of the area.
D. The grant of a variance under these circumstances will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare
and will be compatible with surrounding properties and will
be consistent with the goals of the Zoning Ordinance.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing findings, the Planning
Commission hereby approves the Variance for Case No. 403 to permit
the construction of a portion of a retaining wall into the side yard
setback as indicated in the Development Plan submitted with this
application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A,
subject to Condition A contained in Section 7 of this resolution.
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Section 5. Section 17.34.010 requires a development plan to
be submitted for site plan review and approval before 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
more than twenty-five (25%) percent in any thirty-six (36) month
period.
fact:
Section 6. The Commission makes the following findings of
A. The proposed residential structure is compatible with
the low density, rural character requirements of the General
Plan. This project is compatible with the Zoning Ordinance
because the project complies with the Zoning Ordinance lot
coverage requirements. The net square footage of the lot is
is approximately 36,736 square feet. The proposed
residential structures including garage equals 5,157 square
feet which represents 14.0% structural lot coverage, which
is within the 20% maximum coverage that is permitted. The
total lot coverage is approximately 8,090 square feet which
represents a proposed total lot coverage of 21.3 %. which is
within the 35% maximum coverage that is permitted. The
proposed project includes a residence, garage, and proposed
future stable, which structures are similar to surrounding
residential land use patterns.
B. The proposed development preserves the natural
topographic features of the lot to the maximum extent
possible because all construction will occur away from the
canyon, on the westerly portion of the property, leaving a
large portion of the lot undeveloped.
D. The proposed project follows the natural contours of
the site to minimize grading to the maximum extent
possible. Existing drainage patterns will be preserved so
that drainage will be channeled into existing drainage
courses and engineered and constructed within the
requirements of the building codes.
D. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation to
the maximum possible, by retaining the mature vegetation
along the canyon slope.
E. The project substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage
in that the residential structure will cover only 14.0% of
the lot, which is less than the 20% of coverage
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that is permitted. The total structural lot coverage
including driveways, and hard surfaces will equal
approximately 21.3% of the lot, which is less than the 35%
of coverage that is permitted.
F. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the
site as indicated in paragraph E above because the proposed
development will be substantially similar to the existing
site development.
G. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of pedestrians and circulation of
vehicles in that the driveway will be located to provide
adequate separation from other driveways and the equestrian
trail.
H. The project conforms to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically
exempt from environmental review.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the
Commission hereby approves the site plan review application for a
proposed residential reconstruction on the property located at 2864
Palos Verdes Drive North as indicated on the development plan
attached hereto as Exhibit A and subject to the following conditions:
A. The variance to the side yard shall expire if not used
in one year from the effective date of approval as defined
and specified in Section 17.32.110 of the Municipal Code.
B. The proposed building plan must be approved by the
Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee
before the applicant receives a grading permit from the
County of Los Angeles.
C. Prior to the submittal of a final grading and drainage
plan to the County of Los Angeles and issuance of building
permits, said plan shall be submitted to the Rolling Hills
Planning Department Staff for their review, along with
related geology, soils and hydrology reports. This grading
plan must conform to the development plan as approved by the
Planning Commission.
D. A landscape plan must be submitted to the City of
Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for approval prior
to the issuance of a permit. The landscaping plan submitted
must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan
Review Ordinance. The landscaping plan shall incorporate
existing mature trees and native vegetation along the
canyon.
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E. The system for sanitation disposal shall be indicated
on the development plan.
F. The working drawings submitted to the County Department
of Building and Safety for plan check must conform to the
Development Plan approved with this site plan review.
G. Any modifications to the development plan as approved
by the Planning Commission shall require the filing of an
application for modification of the development plan and
must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission
pursuant to Section 17.34.070 of the Rollng Hills Municipal
Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this llth day of
November , 1589.
ATTEST:
N..45a./
Deput
City Clerk
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Chairman