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December 23, 1992
Mr. Robert Lynn
3 Middleridge Lane South
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: EXPIRATION OF APPROVALS
RESOLUTION NO. 92-8
ZONING CASE NO. 454
Dear Mr. Lynn:
1NCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1457
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
We would like to remind you that your approvals in the subject
zoning case will expire on February 1, 1993.
You can extend approvals for one year only if you apply to the
Planning Commission in writing to request an extension prior to the
expiration date. The filing fee for the time extension is $200 to
the City of Rolling Hills.
Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
Printed on Recycled Paper.
February 7, 1992
SUBJECT: RECORDING FEE BULLETIN
Dear
We just learned that the fees for recording documents with ,the County Recorder
as noted in our letter of February 7, 1992 were increased and the fee is now
$5.00 for the first page and $3.00 (not $2.00) for each additional page.
We hope that this information has not inconvenienced you.
Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
LOLA UNGAR
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
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February 6, 1992
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Mr. Robert Lynn
3 Middleridge Lane South
Rolling Hilis, California 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
FAX: (213) 3777288
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 454 - 3 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH
APPEAL PERIOD AND AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
RESOLUTION NO. 92-8
Dear Mr. Lynn:
This letter shall serve as official notification that Zoning Case No. 454 was APPROVED
by the Planning Commission and the enclosed resolution was approved on February 1, 1992
at an adjourned regular meeting. The Planning Conunission's decision will be reported to
the City Council at their regular meeting on February 10, 1992.
The approval will become effective:
(1) Twenty days after the receipt of this letter if no appeals are filed
within that time period (Section 17.32.140 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code attached), and
(2) An Affidavit of Acceptance Form and the subject Resolution must be filed by
you with the County Recorder (Section 17.32.087).
We have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO.92-8, specifying the conditions of approval
set forth by the Planning Commission and the approved Exhibit A Development Plan to
keep for your files.. Once you have reviewed the Resolution, please complete the enclosed
AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, have the signature(s) notarized, and forward to:
Countv Recorder. Room 15. 227 North Broadway. Los Angeles. CA 90012 with a check in
the amount of $5.00 for the first Page and $2.00 for each additional page.
The City will notify the Los Angeles County Building & Safety Division to issue permits only
when the Affidavit of Acceptance is received by us and any conditions of the Resolution
required prior to issuance of building permits are met.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Lola Ungar
Principal Planner
ENCLOSURES: RESOLUTION NO. 92-8, EXHIBIT A DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, AND APPEAL SECTION OF
THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
CC: Mr. Criss Gunderson
Mr. Douglas McHattie
RESOLUTION NO. 92-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR A PROPOSED
NEW RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 454.
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. Robert Lynn,
with respect to real property located at 3 Middleridge Lane South,
Rolling Hills (Lot 253-B-UR) requesting Site Plan Review approval
for a proposed new residence.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the application fora Site Plan Review
on May 21, 1991, June 25, 1991, July 16, 1991, August 20, 1991,
September 17, 1991, October 22, 1991, November 19, 1991, December
17, 1991, January 21, 1992 and conducted field trip visits on May
30, 1991 and January 11, 1992.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided
by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Section 4. 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. The applicant has proposed to construct a
new single family residence on the subject site.
Section 5. 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 133,699 square feet. The proposed
residence of 7,970 square feet, garage of 1,200 square feet, a 500
square foot swimming pool, a 450 square foot stable and a 96 square
foot service yard will have 10,216 square feet which constitutes
7.64% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot
coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas
and driveway will be 24,916 square feet which equals 18.64% of the
lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage
requirement. The proposed project replaces the existing house in
RESOLUTION NO. 92-8
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the same location on a relatively large lot which provides adequate
open space. The proposed structure conforms with the natural
topographic features of the lot and the area being graded will
provide a new pad that will conform with the existing pad located
on the site. The project is similar and compatible with scale of
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 because
only the building pad will be graded and, subject to conditions
attached to this approval, most of the mature trees will not be
removed, thereby retaining the current drainage pattern and
landscape screening for the site.
C. The development plan follows natural contours of the
site and drainage courses will continue naturally away from the
building pad.
D. The development plan, subject to conditions attached to
this approval, 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. Significant portions of the lot will
be left undeveloped.
F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass
with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences
because as indicated in Paragraph A, lot coverage maximum will not
be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with
the neighborhood. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-8
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Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning
Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review for a proposed new
residence at 3 Middleridge Lane South in accordance with the
Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the
conditions contained in Section 7.
Section 7. The Site Plan Review approval for a proposed new
residence as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A as approved in Section 5 is
subject to the following conditions:
A. 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 Site Plan
Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the
Permit shall be suspended and the privileges granted 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 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 preliminary 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. The
landscape plan shall also incorporate and preserve, to the maximum
extent feasible, the existing trees and vegitation located at the
base of the proposed slope between the building pad and driveway.
A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of
the landscaping plan plus 15%.shal1 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.
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F. The landscape plan shall include the retention of the
mature trees at the base of the proposed fill slope off Middleridge
Lane South.
G. 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 related geology, 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.
The grading plan shall utilize land form or contour grading
techniques in its design so as to create slopes that blend with the
natural horizontal and vertical contours of the existing terrain
and in no case shall cut and fill slopes be steeper than the City
of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. Special emphasis
shall be given to the proposed fill slope off Middleridge Lane
South to undulate and vary its contours.
H. 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.
I. 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.
J. Notwithstanding Section 17.34.070 of the Rolling Hilis
Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would
constitute additional development shall require the filing of a new
application for approval by the Planning Commission.
K. The building pad coverage shall not exceed 25.4%.
L. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance
of all conditions of this Site Plan ,Reiiiew, pursuant to Section
17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective.
M. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, and L of this Site
Plan Review approval in 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 1ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1992.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
RESOLUTION NO. 92-8
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ATTEST:
DIANE SAWYER, DEPUT 'CITY CLERK
The foregoing Resolution No. 92-8 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR A PROPOSED
NEW RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 454.
was approved and adopted at a regular of the Planning Commission on
February 1, 1992 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Lay & Chairman Roberts
NOES: Commissioner Raine
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Frost
DEPUTY CITY CL
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January 24, 1992
Mr. Robert Lynn
3 Middleridge Lane South
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
FAX (213) 377.7288
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 454. 3 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 253-B-UR)
Request for a Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a new single
family residence.
Dear Mr. Lynn:
This letter shall serve as official notification that Zoning Case No. 454 was APPROVED
by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on January 21. 1992.
The final Resolution and conditions of APPROVAL will be forwarded to you after they are
signed by the Planning Commission Chairman and City Clerk.
The Planning Commission's decision will be reported to the City Council at their regular
meeting on February 10. 1992. You should also be aware that the decision of the Planning
Commission may be appealed within twentv days after you receive the final Resolution
(Sections 17.32.140 and 17.32.150 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.)
Feel free to call me at (213) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
LOLA M. UNGA1
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson
Mr. Douglas McHattie
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December 20, 1991
Mr. Robert Lynn
3 Middleridge Lane South
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
FAX: (213) 377-7288
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 454
3 Middleridge Lane South
Request for a Site Plan Review to permit the construction
of a new single family residence.
Dear Mr. Lynn:
We have arranged for the Planning Commissicn to conduct a field
inspection of your property to view a silhouette of the proposed
project on Saturday, January 4, 1992 at 7:00 AM.
The site must be prepared with a full-size silhouette of the
proposed protect showinc the roof ridge and bearing walls. We have
enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines.
The owner and/or representative should be present to answer any
questions regarding the proposal.
Feel free to call me at (213) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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LOLA M. UNGAR
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
FAX (213) 377-7288
SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES,
1. When required by the Planning Commission or City Council, a
silhouette of proposed construction should be erected for the
week preceding the designated Planning Commission or City
Council meeting. The Silhouette shall not remain erected for
a period longer than one week unless directed by the Planning
Commission or City Council.
2. Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber.
Printed boards are not acceptable.
3. Bracing should be provided where possible.
4. Wire, twine or other suitable material should be used to
delineate roof ridges and eaves.
5. Small pieces of cloth or flags should be attached to the wire
or twine to aid in the visualization of the proposed
construction.
6. The application may be delayed if inaccurate or incomplete
silhouettes are constructed.
7. If you have any futher questions contact the Planning
Department Staff at (213) 377-1521.
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(213) 375-2556
FROM L. A. 772-1555
FAX (213) 378-3816
SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING CORPORATION
304 TEJON PLACE
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA 90274
October 17. 1991
By
Mien Roberts, Chairman .
Rolling Hills Planning Commission
2 Rolling Hills Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Mr. Roberts:
00T 2 2 1991
City Of Rolling Hills
RAYMOND L. OUIGLEY
DONALD E. DAWSON
ROSS N. BOLTON
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
I herewith respectfully request a time extension for Mr. Robert Lynn
for #3 Middleridge Lane South.
Sincerely,
OUTLI BAY ENGINEERING CORPORATION
Douglas K. McHattie
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(213) 375-2556
FROM L, A. 772-1555
FAX (213) 378-3816
SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING CORPORATION
304 TEJON PLACE
PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA 90274
September 12, 1991
By
A11en Roberts, Chairman
Rolling Hills Planning Commission
2 Rolling Hi11s Road
Rolling.Hills, CA 90274
Dear Mr. Roberts:
SEP 12 11
C ty 01 fclling Hills
RAYMOND L. QUIGLEY
DONALD E. DAWSON
BOSS N. BOLTON
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
In the continuing saga of attempting to convince Mr. Robert Lynn. the need for
reducing the size of his proposed house at #3 Middleridge Lane South, I am
requesting another time extension to enable us to gather our drawings together.
Sincerely,
SOUTH BAY EL'TTGINEERING CORPORATION
Douglas K. Mdlattie
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
FAX: (213) 377-7288
May 23, 1991
Mr. Robert Lynn
3 Middleridge Lane South
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 454
3 Middleridge Lane South
Request for a Site Plan Review to permit the construction
of a new single family residence.
Dear Mr. Lynn:
We have arranged for the Planning Commission to conduct a field
inspection of your property to view a silhouette of the proposed
project on Thursday. Mav 30, 1991 at 5:30 PM.
The site must be prepared with a full-size silhouette of the
proposed project showing the roof ridge and bearing walls. We have
enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines.
The owner and/or representative should be present to answer any
questions regarding the proposal.
Feel free to call me at (213) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
LOLA M. UNGAR
PRINCIPAL PLANNER
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377-1521
FAX (213) 377-7288
SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
1. When required by the Planning Commission or City Council, a
silhouette of proposed construction should be erected for the
week preceding the designated Planning Commission or City
Council meeting. The Silhouette shall not remain erected for
a period longer than one week unless directed by the Planning
Commission or City Council.
2. Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber.
Printed boards are not acceptable.
3. Bracing should be provided where possible.
4. Wire, twine or other suitable material should be
delineate roof ridges and eaves.
5. Small pieces of cloth or flags should be attached to
•or twine to aid in the visualization of the
construction.
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proposed
6. The application may be delayed if inaccurate or incomplete
silhouettes are constructed.
7. If you have any futher questions contact the
Department Staff at (213) 377-1521.
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(213) 377-1521
FAX: (213) 377-7288
NOTIFICATION LETTER
May 8, 1991
Mr. Robert Lin
3 Middleridge Lane South
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 454
3 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 253-B-UR)
Dear Mr. Lin:
Your application for Zoning Case No. 454, a request for a Site Plan
Review to permit the construction of a new single family residence,
has been set for public hearing consideration by the Planning
Commission at their meeting° on Tuesday, May 21, 1991.
The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Rolling
Hills City Hall Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road,
Rolling Hills. You or your designated representative must •attend
to present your project and to answer questions.
The staff report for this project will be available at the City
Hall after 3:00 PM on Friday, May 17, 1991. Please arrange to
pick up the staff report to preview it prior to the hearing.
Please call me at (213) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
OLA M. UNGAR
PRINCIPAL PLANER
NOTIFLET