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354, Addition to SFR requirering en, ApplicationREQUEST FOR HEARING FOR ZONE VARIANCE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS The undersigned Herbert and Merilyn Atkinson Name 0 Eastfield, Rolling Hills (213) 547-3160 Street Address (1) Xis/are the owner (s) xW Rxiiikx glIk RRR x xx (2) lioiWpkbmicAralcalxcaiRxtbminactxxx Telephone Number Legal description of property situated at 0 Tract 29520 Lot Tract 0 Eastfield, Rolling Hills Street Address Describe in detail the nature of the proposed use, project require a Variance. The use is single family residence including what aspects of the . The addition will project into the front -setback from original 50 feet to 41 feet. The other portions of the remodel will stay within the prescribed setbacks. The addition is.not parallel to.:_the property line and as it turns away form the pl.it. distance. Criteria to be satisfied for grant of Variance increases 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 set low on the site and is not visible form the roadway. The addition is single story, and does not follow the property line, but turns away into the property itself. The encroachmentis measured to the furthest point o6 the addition and the average setback is much greater than 50 feet. 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 existing trees and vegitation encircle the site. The building sets back away and down slope from the roadway and cannot be seen. The style and color of the structure will follow local color and standards of the City. FILING FEE A filing fee (31:fi� u+3f4 h0 .-must accompany the application. Make check payable to: THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS • OWNER'S DECLARATION I, (We), declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at /q(7GG/A1 y!`G 4 S this /5 day of Address v•r& ih. &$ Gla , California, , 19 e7 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 affixed, 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 FILED ORGANIZATION FEE $ JOa. ADDRESS RECEIPT NO. • i1.0N‘Mt • DATE. &Y DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION , 19 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. FLOOR AREA CALCULATIONS; Existing Floor Plan: House Garage 2,272 sq. ft. 473 sq. ft. Total existing area 2,745 sq. ft. Added Floor Area: Home +958 sq. ft. = 3,230 Garage +215 sq. ft. = 688 Total added area +1,173 sq. ft. - 3,918 t' MLW9-16A* (rev'd 1980) • APPENDIX B ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM (Initial Study) Date Submitted: No. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name and address of developer or project ARRImR: Owner Herbert and Merylin Atkinson-_0 Eastfield, Rolling Hills James Montero-Architect, 110 W. Ocean Blvd. Suite J, Long Beach 2. Address of project: 0 FagtfiP1d. Rollina Hills Assessor's Block and Lot Number Lot 0., Tract 29520, Eastfield 3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: James Paul Montero de Still Group Architects, 110 W. Ocean Blvd. Suite J Long Beach, Ca. 90802 (213) 436-3297 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: Building Permit 5. Existing zoning district: RAS-1 6. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): Single Family Residence PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7. Site size: Irregular: 218.57 ft. x 243.31 ft 8. Square footage: Existing net Acreage: .68 Acres= 29,62ii q. ft. 9. Number of floors of construction: MLW9-17A* • 10. Amount of off-street parking provided: 3 covered, 8-10 guest spaces 11. (Attach plans.) See Plans 12. Proposed scheduling: Start Construction February 15, 1988 13. Associated projects: None 14. Anticipated incremental development: None 15. If residential, indicate the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected: D.N.A. 16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities: D.N.A. 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: D.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: D.N.A. MLW9-18A • • 19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the A variance is required. The existing application is. required: front setback is 50 feet to the property line and the isroposed remodel will bring the addition to 41-0_ feet approximately to the property line. 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.) YES MAYBE NO 22. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? xxx 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? XX XXX xx Question 20: The project site is the first lot after the east gate entry. It has a one-story single family residence, with attached garage, of approximately 3,000 sq. ft. and a building height of approximately 12 feet 6 inches. The residence is a California ranch style, stucco exterior, wood shake roof and trimmed with Palos Verdes stone, all white in color. A portion of the perimeter property is fehced with white equestrian fencing. The site has varied vegetation including Eucalyptus trees, evergreen pine trees, avacado and miscellaneous fruit trees and orchard. In addition, it is densely planted with shrubs and oleanders, along the property line abutting the road. Ivy covered slopes abut the driveway. The residence is not visible from any surrounding streets. The topographic aspect of the site is that the residence is built on a graded pad, with the balance of the yard gently sloping with a series of graded flat spots and slopes and orchard. There is no apparent evidence of any wild animal activity other than the normal skunk, field rodent, or cats. The bird population includes Crows and Dove which feed on the olive trees. The building is approximately 20 years old and has no apparent historical significance. The site and soil conditions seem relatively stable and the dwelling shows no signs of cracking or movement. The exterior paving stones do exhibit some cracking. 0 Question 21: The surrounding properties are similar in context to the subject property. Densely treed and shrubs exist along all the property lines. No residences can be seen from the roadway or from the subject property. All of the surrounding properties are single family residences with mixed single and two-story buildings. The setbacks of the adjacent properties are consistent with the city standards, 50 + - feet from the front property lines. A bridal trail weaves through between the properties across the street. • MLW9-19A* • 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? YES MAYBE NO xx xx XX XX xx b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? xx c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? xxx d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? lx e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? xx 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? XX XXX MLW9-24A* • 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? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish- ment of existing species? YES MAYBE NO XX XX xx xx XX d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? xx 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)? xx 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? xx XX d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? XX 27. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? xx -5- MLW9-21A* • • b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 28. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? YES MAYPE NO XX xx 29. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alter- ation of the present or planned land use of anarea? xx 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? xx 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? xx _XX XXX 33. Housing. Will the proposal af- fect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? xx 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? XX XX XX MLW9-22A* • • d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or move- ment of people and/or goods? YES MAYBE NO e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? xx f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? .xX 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? xx b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? �x e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? xx 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? XX 3CX 37. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? xxx b. Communications systems? xx c. Water? xx d. Sewer or septic tanks? xx e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? -7- MLW9-23A* 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? YES MAYBE NO XX XX XX 41. Cultural Resources. a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archeological site? xx 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? XX xx d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? xx 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 -8- NO ...: - MLf.3-24A* . P 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.) _ XX xx XXX d. Does the project have environ- mental effects which will cause sub- stantial adverse effect on human be- ings, either directly or indirectly? XX 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 DER_ . 21 i9 i1 Signatu e) Alme5 pkuL WtoN7704-0 For �1M50t-j" f M1 &lLIIN t45b ) (Applicant) • CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ZONING CASE CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS' LIST 'AFFIDAVIT STATE OF CALIFORNIA)ss. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) I , NE1T k T I (\1' declare under penalty of perjury that the attached list contains the names and addresses of all pexsons.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: 10l EJNSTFtl.CW T o TicAtT 105ao Executed at /eoGL/A/G Conditional Use Permit Variance Zone Change /G G 5 . California, thi§ day of eA✓ rge2, , • is 87. Signature CITY OF ROLLING HILii 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: 1: "Request.for Hearing" Application. /2. Owner's Declaration J3: Plan submittal using the "Checklist" as guide. Each plan must have computation of lot coverage printed on the plot plan. :' Ownership List: Prepare a complete list of names and mailing addresses of all property Fifteen copies of plan MUST accompany application, ;5. 6. Filing fee - Resolution #494 attached. REGULAR MEETINGS 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. Certified Property Owners List Affidavit 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 Vehich 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: /! °"'he 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. 2G 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, ... and provide the proper spacing of residences and accessory building so as to prevent overconstruction of the lot or parcel to be improved.