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50TH ANNIVERSARY
1957 - 2007
August 21, 2007
Mr. David Houck
Houck Construction
1531 Pontius Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Dear Mr. Houck,
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24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
This is to inform you that neighborhood concerns have been raised about the
condition of your property at 15 Caballeros Road, Rolling Hills, CA., and
specifically, the unkempt and dry landscaping.
We understand that the Fire Department has been in contact with you and that
you are aware of the dangerous situation. Recognizing the fire danger associated
with dry and overgrown plants and trees, we appreciate your attention to the
landscaping around the property.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sin e ely,
Y¢,fanta Schwartz
P nning Director
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50TH ANNIVERSARY
1957 — 2007
June 4, 2007
Mr. David Houck
Construction and Management
1531 Pontius Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310)377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
SUBJECT: PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION AT 15 CABALLEROS ROAD,
ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA
Dear Mr. Houck:
For the past several weeks I have been working with Douglas McHattie of Bolton
Engineering and Sarah Malatesta of Houck Construction on proposed additions and
improvements to the property on 15 Caballeros Road. I received a couple of different
plans with different options.
The City of Rolling Hills Zoning regulations allow up to 999 square foot additions or
addition of up to 25% of the current size of the house and garage, whichever is greater, to
be approved by staff over -the counter, providing the project meets all other Zoning Code
requirements. Additions that exceed this threshold, and additions that would create
exceedances of maximum permitted development standards, such as structural coverage
or disturbed area coverage, require a public hearing before the Planning Commission in a
form a Variance to the maximum permitted standards.
After reviewing the proposed project, I have come to the conclusion that the current
residence and accessory structures already exceed the maximum permitted structural
coverage of the lot of 20% and the total lot coverage of 35%. In situations such as this,
the existing structures are considered legal nonconforming and could continue to exist for
the life of the property. However, the Planning Commission through a public hearing
process must approve any additions or improvements to the property that would
exacerbate the nonconforming situation.
My calculations of the most recent proposal show that the proposed additions (filling in
the open areas) would bring the structural coverage of the lot to 24.3%, (maximum
permitted-20%), and the total lot coverage to 47.3% (maximum permitted-35%). This
takes into account the reduction of the accessory structure/barn from 553 square feet to
the minimum required barn size of 450 square feet and includes a 600 square foot
existing porch in the rear of the residence, as well as additions to the flatwork on the
property.
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Therefore, in order to enclose/add any livable area to the existing residence you would, at
a minimum, have to apply for Variances to the structural lot coverage and total lot
coverage requirements. I am including with this correspondence a summary of City
requirements.
Please also be advised that any additions or improvements to any property in Rolling
Hills requires that a minimum of 450 sq.ft. barn and minimum of 550 sq.ft. corral exist on
the property or an area, feasible for construction and not in setbacks, for a future barn and
corral be set aside.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (310) 377-1521.
rely
lanta Schwartz
anning Director
cc: Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering
Sarah Malatesta, Houck Construction