Loading...
439, Construct a pool & spa with th, ApplicationEEVIEST FOR HEARING FOR ZONE VARIANCE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS The undersigned Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Schmoller Name 4 Middleridge Ln. So. Rolling Hills, Ca 90274 (213)541-0909 Street Address Telephone Number (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 #256 Upper Middleridge (1,4 Lot Tract 4 Middleridge Ln. So. Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Street Address Describe in detail the nature of the proposed use, including what aspects of the project require a Variance. Swimming pool/spa will be constructed within the 35 foot setback that is required in 2-RAS areas. 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. The property is only 1.577 acres in a 2 acre zone. It has an existing 10 ft. easement on the north side. The pool is located by the family recreation areas of the house leaving the lawn area away trom the street tor play. Such change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the oroperty or improvements in 'such vicinity and zone where property -is locatAA heranse. We are asking for n variance to enter the sethnrk area ,anal not the easement. FILING FEE A filing fee mumust accompany the application. Make check payable to: • in OWNER $ DECLARATION 1, (we), declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at this #4 Middleridpe i,n . S Pn1 1 22 day of August 44. 4 Mi ddleri dpe Ln. So. Address Rolling Hills, Ca 90274 California, 1990 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 . ,icknowledgments, 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 FILED ' ORGANIZATION PEE $ JOR ADDRESS F.CEIPT NO. tM, DATE. &x • 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. 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. OONPU?ATION OF LOT ammo?' CITY or 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 a maximum of ten feet and that portion of the lot or parcel of land which is used :or 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 59,466 sq. it. RESIDENCE - 3,240sq. ft. GARAGE _ 480 sq. f• SWII*4ZlIG POOL 78.08q. ft. STABLE ZOO sq. ft. TENNIS COURT -0- K. ft. TOTAL SQUARE FEET 4 ,700 COVERED (MAY NOT EXCEED 20% OF NET LOT AREA) .7.9 % . DRIVEWAY PAVED WALKS AND PATIO AREA POOL DECKING 3, 000 sq. ft. 2,600sq. ft. 900 sq. ft. TOTAL SQUARE FEET 6,500 10.5 % TOTAL COVERAGE (MAY NOT EXCEED 35% OF NET LOT AREA) 18.8 2 • • CITY or ROLLING HILLS ZONING CASE CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS' LIST AFFIDAVIT STATE OF CALIFORNIA)ss. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) I, ' Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Schmol 1 4r , 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 County within the area described and.for a distance of.00a thousand-.(1,000) feet from the exterior_boundaries of property legally described -as: LA CO Assessor Map No. 60 Lot.256. Parcel 006 Map Book 7569 TRA 7n,Ai, Page 020 Executed at Rolling Hills 22 day of El Conditional Use Permit D Variance 0 Zone Change Aunust- • California, th.i 1 19.1111,4 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. 1, (We), the undersigned, acknowledge that the above statement has been fully read and its admonition is completely understood. this Executed at 22 day of Rolling Hills August By: By: , California 19 90 4 Middleridge Ln. So. Address Rolling Hills, CA 90274 City • • REQUEST FOR HEARING FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW CITY OF ROLLING HILLS The undersigned Mr. and Mrs. Schmoller Name 4 Middleridge Ln So. (213) 541-0909 Street Address Telephone No. (1) is/are the owner(s) or is/are lawful possession of (2) has permission of the owner Legal description of property situated at #256 Upper Middleridge Lot Tract •4 Middleridge Ln. So. Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Street Address liAT me nF PROPOSED PROJECT Describe in detail the nature of the proposed project, including what aspects of the project require a Site Plan Review. Requesting swimming pool/spa construction within the Rolling Hills 35 foot setback as required in 2-RAS areas. ,SITU 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. Construction will be within the setback, but will not affect the neighboring houses as we will not be using the easement. The neighbors will not see the pool; only the resulting landscape of the front property. 3. Does the project preserve and integrate into the site design, :o 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 nonl/,,pa will be constructed in a field that does not rnntain any natural features. Therefore by constructing a pnnl and 1 andscapinsr the property we will greatly enhance its scenic value to us. 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 construction requires no grading. Other than the excavation of the pool site. The dirt from the excavation will be used to raise the pool and the deck keeping the property contours the same. 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. There is not any natural vegetation that the construction will affect. The pool is placed far enough from the road to leave a spatious look on the front of the property. It will not oe seen trom the road. Does the site development plan substantially preserve the atural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building overage? Lot coverage requirements shall be regarded as maximums nd the actual amount of lot coverage permitted should depend upon he existing buildable area of the lot. Explain how the lot coverage roposed compares with lot coverage square footage and percentages on 3ighboring lots. N/A Is the site development plan harmonious in scale and sass with 3 site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences? Setbacks all be regarded as minimums and more restrictive setbacks shall be ?osed where necessary to assure proportionality and openness. plain how the proposed project setbacks compare with the existing :backs of neighboring properties. The property is 1.577 acres in a 2 acre zone. The pool site is a dirt field and only the front of the property is visiable from the street. As we are on a hill, we are the only ones that will see a change in the field. We-. do not want to use the easement.:,so�:.the openess will remain the same. Some neighboring properties have received variances to build within the\setbacks and easements. 6 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. It will not be affected. 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. It will not be affected. 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: n 1 oloil G 0 FOR ( 1,14th Y) /?2)k , k. APPLICANT 7 OWNER'S DECLARATION I. (We, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at 4 MiddlPridgP T,n. Sn. Rolling Ni119 , California, this twenty GPc,nnd day of August 4 Middleridge��dgdLn. So. Rolling (Fi3-L7s Ssea 90274 1990 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: 19 8 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 Rolling Hills , California this 22 day of August , 1990 . By: By: 4 Middleridge Ln. So. Address Rolling Hills, CA 90274 City 9 CITY Or ROLLING HILLS ZONING CASE CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNER'S LIST AFFIDAVIT STATE OF CALIFORNIA)ss. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) Mrs. Ralph H. Schmoller , 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 County within the area described and for a distance of one thousand (1,000) feet from the exterior boundaries of property legally described as: Executed at Rolling Hills ,California, this 22 day of August , 1990 Signature Conditional Use Permit X Variance x Site Plan Review Zone Change OWNER'S DECLARATION I. (We, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at 4 Mi ddl Pri dg Ln_ So. Rolling Hills , California, this t-wPnt-y sPoond day of A>>gust/� 19 90 4,Co /(• f/C.�{i f= i r�� 4 Middleridge Ln. So. 1-lilt Rolling dgs IRa 90274 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: CNRE- - FILED iRGANIZATION FEE OB ADDRESS RECEIPT NO. .N.M. V. 19 8 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. this Executed at . 22 day of Rolling Hills August BY: BY: , 1990 . , California ia<ogeef, 4 Middleridge Ln. So. Address Rolling Hills, CA 90274 City 9 . CITY Or POLLING MILLS ZONING CASE CERTIIIID PROPERTY OWNERS" LIST AFFIDAVIT STATE OF CALIFORNIA)ss. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Schmol 1 Pr • , declare under. penalty of perjury that the attached list contains the names and addresses of all persons to vlxm 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, roe thousand,. i1,000) feet from the exterior_boundaries of property legally described -as: LA CO Assessor Map No 6Q Lot.256. Parcel 006 Mao Book 7569 TPA 7f1QA Pale 020 Executed at Rolling Hills 22 day of .0 Coeditional Ose Permit [3 Variance Zone Change 3 Auo 019.4111.4 California, th3i ALw�••ll1�� mr: (rev'd 1990) APPENDIX $ ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM (Initial Study) Date Submitted: 8/22/90 No. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name -and address of developer or project sponsor: N/A existing; home 2. Address of project: #4 Middleridge Ln. S. Rolling Hills, Ca 90274 Assessor's Brock and Lot Number #265 Upper Middleridge 3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: Pacific Custom Pools, Inc. 265 N. Vinedo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107 818-795-3400 James Barger 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: Permits needed: building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical for a heated pool. 5. Existing zoning district: 6. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): Build a swimming pool/spa. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7. Site size: 69,960 sq. ft. 8. Square footage: 780 sq. ft. of proposed pool. 9. Number of floors of construction: one KLW,-17A* 10. Amount of off-street parking provided: 11. (Attach plans.) 12. Proposed scheduling: 13. Associated projects: Concrete decking 14. Anticipated incremental development: None N/A 15. If residential, indicate the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected: N/A 16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities: N/A 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 19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or rezoning -pplication, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: ThP prnpPrty ie 1 577 i.croc in 2. 2 acre zone. The pool is plated in con jiincti nn to thin fermi 1 v recreation areas of the house in order that the lawn/play arPa l R err 7 y Gl n fri_ iy r, , 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. Sa ATt-kGH E_D ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all 'yes' and "maybe' answers are required on attached sheets.) YES MAYBE NO 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? x c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? x 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? x 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? YES MAYBE NO 23. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? ___ x b. The creation of objectionable odors? x 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? x x YES MAYBE NO h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? X 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? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish- ment of existing species? • x mamma 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? x x . MLW9-2Ue b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 28. Light 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? x 31. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve: YES r MAYPE NO x 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. Housing.. 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? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? X x x x .1.111110 X x • - ML*9-22Ai ?ES NAME NO d. %iterations 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? x b. Police protection? X c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? x e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X f. Other governmental services? X 36. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Ose•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? -7- • x • • MLW9•23Ae 0 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? See �cti�-ra 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 self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal commun- ity, reduce the number or restrict YES MAYBE N3 X x X X x X KLM9•24A, 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 -tern, to the disadvantage of long -tern 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 004 ,(0> (.) 7/3/9r D,u,6, For (Signature) Oppicant) x X ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING- Question #20 & #21 20. The site is a dirt field that the former owners used for their horses. The natural vegetation is,weeds. We had a geological report made in September of 1985 and it states that there are no major landslides or large slumps were observed and no regionally mapped faults are known to exist at the site. It also stated that there is no evidence of recent or past geologic instability was observed on the subject property. 21. The surrounding properties are one story ranch homes with swimming pools, landscaping, lawns and fields. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS -explanation for question #40 40. Swimming and playing on the lawn.