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CERTIFIED MAIL
September 26, 2001
Mr. and Mrs. Altman
17 Caballeros Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
SUBJECT: APPEAL PERIOD AND AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM ZONING CASE
NO. 635, Request for Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Variances for
17 Caballeros Road, Rolling Hills, CA. Resolution No. 2001-17.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Altman:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission adopted a resolution on
September 18, 2001, granting a request for a Variance to permit encroachment of retaining
walls into the side yard, front yard and rear yard setbacks; request for a Variance to exceed the
maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot; request for a Conditional Use Permit to convert an
existing stable into a guest house and add 120 square feet thereto; request for a Variance to
locate the guest house in the front yard area; and request for Site Plan Review for grading of up
to 332 cubic yards of soil on the two lower pads and construction of the guest house at an
existing single family residence at 17 Caballeros Road (Lot 20-SK), Rolling Hills, CA. That
action accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission was reported to
the City Council on September 24, 2001.
The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days after the
adoption of the resolution by the Commission, unless an appeal has been filed or the City
Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (30) day appeal period. (Section
17.54.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Should there be an appeal, the
Commission's decision will be stayed until the Council completes its proceedings in accordance
with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
If no appeals are filed within the thirty (30) day period after adoption of the Planning
Commission's resolution, the Planning Commission's action will become final and you will be
required to cause to be recorded an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject
resolution in the Office of the County Recorder before the Commission's action takes effect.
We have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2001-17, 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 the completed form
and a copy of the Resolution to:
Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder
Real Estate Records Section
12400 East Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650
Printed on Recycled Pupal.
Include a check in the�ount of $9.00 for the first page and $3.9for each additional page.
If you need to expedite this process, you may want to walk the recordation process through,
rather than send the forms and resolution in.
The City will notify the Los Angeles County Building & Safety Division to issue permits only after
the Affidavit of Acceptance and the Resolution are recorded and 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.
cc/4
olanta Schwartz
Principal Planner
Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-17
APPEAL SECTION OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
EXHIBIT "A" DEVELOPMENT PLAN
cc: Mr. David Breiholz, Engineer
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
MAIL TO
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
(310) 377-7288 FAX
The Registrar -Recorder's Office requires that the form be notarized before recordation.
AFFIDAVIT O F ACCEPTANCE FORM
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ZONING CASE NO. 635
§§
T Recorders Use Only
SITE PLAN REVIEW XX
VARIANCES X X
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT XX
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
I (We) the undersigned state:
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
17 CABALLEROS ROAD, LOT 20-SK, ROLLING HILLS, CA.
This property is the subject of the above numbered case.
I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said
ZONING CASE NO. 635
SITE PLAN REVIEW XX
VARIANCES X X
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT XX
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Signature Signature
Name typed or printed Name typed or printed
Address Address
City/State City/State
Signatures must be acknowledged by a notary public.
State of California )
County of Los Angeles )
On before me,
personally appeared
personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are
subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies) and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the
person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
Witness by hand and official seal.
Signature of Notary
SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING THE FOLLOWING: (1) A VARIANCE TO
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA, (2) A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONVERT A STABLE INTO A GUEST
HOUSE AND ADD 120 SQUARE FEET THERETO, (3) A VARIANCE TO
PERMIT THE GUESTHOUSE TO BE LOCATED IN THE FRONT YARD
AREA, (4) A VARIANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RETAINING
WALLS THAT ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT, SIDE AND REAR
YARD SETBACK AND TO RETAIN AN EXISTING RETAINING WALL
WHICH ENCROACHES INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK, AND (5)
SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE RETAINING WALLS AND GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 635. (ALTMAN)
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. Louis Altman with
respect to real property located at 17 Caballeros Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 20-SK)
requesting (1) a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area, (2) a
Conditional Use Permit to convert a stable into a guest house and add 120 square feet
thereto, for a total of 800 square feet guest house (3) a Variance to permit the guest
house to be located in the front yard area, (4) a Variance for the construction of retaining
walls that encroach into the front, side and rear yard setback and to retain an existing
retaining wall which encroaches into the side yard setback, and (5) Site Plan Review
approval to permit the construction of the retaining walls and grading of 6,150 square
foot side yard area to create a usable play yard and to enlarge a motor court by 280
square feet.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings
to consider the applications on June 19, 2001, July 17, 2001 and August 21, 2001, and at a
field trip visit on June 28, 2001. The applicants were notified of the public hearings in
writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons
interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the
Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The
applicants were in attendance at the hearings.
Section 3. The applicant's engineer stated . during the hearings that the
existing drainage pattern is inadequate on the subject property and it therefore
negatively affects the adjacent property to the north, and that the proposed grading
would improve the drainage characteristics of the property by intercepting storm water
runoff from the graded area and the tributary areas of the site and diverting it to
Caballeros Road. The proposed project would improve drainage for down -slope
properties.
Section 4. At the field trip and the July 17, 2001 hearing, the Planning
Commission expressed concerns that the proposed project will create an overbuilt
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situation on the lot, and that the project greatly exceeds the structural pad coverage
guideline of 30%. At the July 17, 2001 hearing the applicant respectfully requested that
the Commission continue the public hearing to the August 21, 2001 date, to allow the
applicant time to revise the proposal. The applicant submitted a revised site plan, which
was considered by the Planning Commission at the August 21, 2001 meeting. The
revised site plan showed a reduced graded area for the proposed play yard, which
would result in the deletion of one of the retaining walls. In addition, the applicant
eliminated the motor court expansion. The applicant and his engineer stated that
although the proposed plan would satisfy the applicant's desire for a play area, a guest
house and future stable, it will not correct the drainage situation on the applicant's and
on the down slope properties.
Section 5. After lengthy discussion, deliberation and consideration of all
evidence presented, the Planning Commission found that the structural and grading
conditions of the property are pre-existing, and that the proposed project will only
minimally affect the existing conditions. The Planning Commission further found that
the corrective measures proposed by the applicant in the original application for the
drainage situation would be beneficial to the properties in the vicinity. The Planning
Commission, therefore, voted to approve the originally submitted plan, presented to the
Commission at the field trip and at the July 17, 2001 public hearing.
Section 6. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class
4 Exemption (State of CA Guidelines, Section 15304 - Minor Land Alteration) and is
therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 7. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code 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 a parcel of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in
the same vicinity. A Variance to Section 17.16.070 (B) is required because it states that
the lot disturbance shall be limited to 40% of the net lot area. The applicant is
requesting a Variance because total disturbance will be 78.4% of the net lot area. With
respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property or to.the intended use that do not apply generally to the other
property or class of use in the same zone. The Variance for the total disturbance is
necessary because the lot is relatively small and irregular in shape and the existing
development pattern of the lot is topographically constrained. The lot size and
configuration, together with the existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in
meeting this Code requirement.
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 to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because of
the unusual size and configuration of the lot together with the City's development
standards result in more severe restrictions on the development of the subject property
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than occurring on other lots in the vicinity. The area to be disturbed has been previously
terraced and graded without the benefit of City approval or grading permit, therefore,
no additional disturbance will take place and the disturbed area will remain at 78.4% of
the net lot area.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone
in which the property is located. All development will occur within required setbacks,
except for the retaining walls as approved in Section 14 of this Resolution, and will be
adequately screened to prevent adverse visual impact to surrounding properties. The
proposed development proposes to augment and correct the existing water flow pattern
which is detrimental to the adjacent property owner. The proposed development will
improve slope stability through the use of approved drainage, will accommodate
recreation for the owners and their children, and will permit the owners to enjoy their
property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property
owners.
Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 635 to
permit a disturbed area of 78.4%, subject to the conditions specified in Section 17 of this
Resolution.
Section 9. Section 17.16.210(A)(5) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits
approval of a guest house under certain conditions, provided a Conditional Use Permit
for such us is approved by the Planning Commission. The applicants are requesting to
convert an existing 680 square foot stable into a guesthouse and add 120 square feet
thereto, for a total of 800 square foot guesthouse. Such guesthouse will be located in the
front yard area of the lot. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the
Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion of an existing
stable to a guest house and the addition of 120 square feet thereto would be consistent
with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and will be
desirable for the public convenience and welfare because the use is consistent with
similar uses in the community, and the area proposed for the guest house would be
located in an area on the property where such use will not change the existing
configuration of structures on the lot.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and the construction of a guest house will not
adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or
structures because the proposed guest house will take place of an already existing
structure which is located in the central portion of the lot and is of sufficient distance
from nearby residences so that the guest house will not impact the view or privacy of
surrounding neighbors.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural
terrain, and surrounding residences because the guesthouse will comply with the low
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profile residential development pattern of the community and the structure already
exists.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district because the 800 square foot size of the guesthouse is the
maximum permitted under the Municipal Code and the guesthouse does not encroach
into any setback areas.
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los
Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting
criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current
State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List.
F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of
the Zoning Code because an adequate area is set -aside for the construction of a future
stable structure and adjacent corral located at the northeasterly portion of the lot.
Section 10. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the conversion
of an existing stable into a guest house, and addition of 120 square feet thereto, in
accordance with the development plan dated June 5, 2001 and marked Exhibit A in
Zoning Case No. 635 subject to the conditions contained in Section 17 of this Resolution.
Section 11. Pursuant to the Municipal Code, conditionally permitted uses
may not be located in the front yard area. The applicant is requesting permission to
allow the guesthouse to remain in the front yard area. With respect to this request for a
Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property that do not apply generally to the other property or class of
use in the same zone. The Variance request is to enlarge an existing structure already
located in the front yard area. The lot size and irregular configuration, together with
the existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in relocating the existing
structure.
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 to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because there
is an existing stable at that location, which will be converted to the guest house, and the
existing terrain and development on the lot creates a difficulty in relocating said
structure as the residence is located at a restricted upper building pad, and pursuant to
the Municipal Code, sufficient area for a future stable and corral is required to be set
aside. Due to the topography, terrain and current development pattern on subject site,
such area can only be set aside to the rear of said structure. Further, other properties in
the vicinity may expand guesthouses under certain conditions while the subject
property would be precluded from such expansion.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone
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in which the property is located. The guesthouse will be located in the same location as
the existing stable and will mitigate the necessity for any additional grading on the
hillside.
Section 12. Based upon'the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 635 to
permit a guest house to be located in the front yard, subject to the conditions specified
in Section 17 of this Resolution. .
Section 13. Section 17.16.120 requires the side yard setback for every
residential parcel in the RA-S-1 Zone to be twenty (20) feet, Section 17.16.110 requires
that front yard setback be fifty (50) feet from the roadway easement line, and Section
17.16.130 requires that the rear yard setback be fifty (50) feet from the rear property
line. The applicant is requesting to construct approximately 208 feet long retaining wall
in the north side yard area which will encroach up to a maximum 48 feet into the 50 foot
front yard setback, and up to 25 feet into the rear yard setback; a 110 feet long retaining
wall in the north side yard area which will encroach approximately 10 feet into the rear
yard setback; and to retain a previously constructed 165 feet long retaining wall located
in the north side yard setback, which also encroaches into the rear yard setback. The
existing walls and the proposed walls will not exceed a height of 3'6". With respect to
this request for a Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the other
property or class of use in the same zone because the lot is irregular in shape and
steeper than most lots of similar size. The previously constructed retaining wall is
located on a hillside slope at the side of the lot and away from the street and assist in
protecting the hillside from damage due to erosion. The future retaining walls are
necessary to correct the drainage pattern by intercepting storm water runoff and
diverting it to Caballeros Road, thereby protecting downslope properties. The retaining
walls will encroach beyond existing encroachments but are limited in area so as to
preserve the safety and integrity of the slope and leave nearly all of the existing open
space near the north side of the property unaffected.
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 to the property in question. The Variance will permit the
development of the property in a manner similar to development patterns on
surrounding properties. The location of the building pad and the development pattern
of the remaining structures on site dictate that the proposed retaining walls be set in the
north side yard area with encroachment into the front and rear yard setbacks.
C. The granting of the Variance will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone
in which the property is located because the proposed development will improve slope
stability through the use of approved drainage, will accommodate recreation for the
owners and their children, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without
deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners.
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Section 14. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves a Variance for Zoning Case No. 635 to
permit the construction of retaining walls that will encroach into the front, and rear
yard setbacks, and to retain a. previously constructed unauthorized retaining wall
which encroaches into the side and rear yard setbacks indicated on the development
plan dated July 5, 2001, submitted with this application and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions specified in Section 17 of this
Resolution.
Section 15. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for
site plan review and approval before any development requiring a grading permit or
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 at least 1,000 square feet and has the
effect of increasing the size of the building by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in
any thirty-six (36) month period. With respect to the Site Plan Review application
requesting grading of the terraced areas to create a usable yard area, the construction of
retaining walls, and enlargement of the motor court by 280 square feet at an existing
single family residence, 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 structures comply 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 with the Variances approved in Sections 8,
12 and 14 of this Resolution. The lot has a net area of 40,089 square feet. The existing
residence (3,427 sq.ft.), garage (803 sq.ft.), swimming pool (735 sq.ft.), proposed guest
house (800 sq.ft.), existing gazebo (71 sq.ft.), service yard (96 sq.ft.), and future stable
(450 sq.ft.) will have 6,382 square feet which constitutes 15.9% of the net lot area which
is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage permitted. The total lot coverage
including paved areas and driveway will be 10,262 square feet which equals 26.0% of
the net lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage permitted. The
proposed project is screened from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the
development.
B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of
the lot by minimizing building coverage. The nature, topography, previous grading
which was partially responsible for the terraced condition of the lot, and development
of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the addition of
120 square feet to the existing 680 square foot structure for a total of 800 square foot
guest house, a 3.5-foot high, retaining walls, and a future stable will not adversely affect
or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the
proposed addition will be constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad, will
be the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with
mature trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the guest
house will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, will improve slope
stability through the use of approved drainage, will accommodate recreation for the
owners and their children, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without
deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners.
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C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site, and will improve the terrain pattern and drainage. Although the
disturbed area will be exceeded, the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the
neighborhood when compared to properties in the vicinity. The site was previously
disturbed and no additional disturbance will result from the proposed project.
D. The development plan incorporates existing trees and native vegetation to
the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan will supplement the
existing vegetation 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 lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot
will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across portions of the property.
The proposed 120 square foot addition is located in the front yard on a secondary
building pad. The proposed project will not affect the existing residence. The
development plans as proposed willminimize impact on Caballeros Road. The
proposed addition and conversion of the structure to a guesthouse will not be visible
from Caballeros Road.
F. The development plan shows partial restoration of original natural
contours of the site to minimize grading and the project will improve the drainage
course to Caballeros Road.
G. The development plan preserves surrounding native vegetation and
mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which
is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping
provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas.
H. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed
project will not change the existing circulation pattern and will utilize an existing
driveway.
I. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act
Section 16. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning
Case No. 635 for proposed structures as shown on the Development Plan dated July 5,
2001 and marked Exhibit A, subject to the conditions contained in Section 17 of this
Resolution.
Section 17. The Variances regarding the maximum permitted disturbed area,
the location of the proposed guest house in the front yard area, the existing and
proposed retaining walls which encroach into the required setbacks approved in
Sections 8, 12 and 14 of this Resolution, the Conditional Use Permit regarding the
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conversion of an existing stable into an 800 square foot guest house approved in Section
10, and the Site Plan Review approved in Section 16 of this Resolution are subject to the
following conditions:
A. The Variances, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review approvals
shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections
17.38.070(A), 17.42.070(A), and 17.46.080(A) unless otherwise extended pursuant to the
requirements of those sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variances, Conditional Use
Permit and Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this
approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse;
provided that the applicants have been given written notice to cease such violation, the
opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and
thereafter the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days
from the date of the City's determination.
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 this 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 and dated July 5, 2001, except as otherwise
provided in these conditions.
E. The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of
sufficient size to provide an area meeting all standards for a stable and corral with
vehicular access thereto. The vehicular access to the future stable shall be not paved and
shall not exceed four (4) feet in width.
F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 6,382 square feet or 15.9% in
conformance with lot coverage limitations.
G. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 10,262
square feet or 26.0% in conformance with lot coverage limitations.
H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 31,430 square feet or 78.4%
in conformance with lot coverage limitations approved in Section 6 of this Resolution.
I. Residential building pad coverage on the 8,000 square foot residential
building pad shall not exceed 5,051 square feet or 63.3%; coverage on the 4,704 square
foot guesthouse and stable pad shall not exceed 1,250 square feet or 26.6%.
J. The guesthouse shall not exceed 800 square feet.
K. No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be provided within the
guesthouse.
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L. No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within fifty
feet of the proposed guesthouse.
M. Renting of the guesthouse shall not be permitted
N. Occupancy of the guesthouse shall be limited to the immediate family
members, temporary guests of the occupants of the main house or persons employed on
the premises. No guests may remain in occupancy for more than thirty days in any six-
month period.
O. The front yard area west of the proposed guesthouse shall remain
landscaped at all times, and no parking shall be permitted anywhere within fifty feet of
the guesthouse.
P. Balanced cut and fill for the project shall not exceed 332 cubic yards in
accordance with grading limitations.
Q. Grading shall not exceed 166 cubic yards of cut soil and 166 cubic yards of
fill soil (332 cubic yards maximum). Grading shall be balanced on site and shall
preserve the existing flora, and return the graded area to its original natural features, to
the greatest extent possible.
R. The proposed and existing retaining walls incorporated into the project
shall not exceed 3 feet 6 inches in height.
S. A landscape plan for the area in front of the guesthouse and for the
graded play area shall be submitted for review and approval to the Planning staff. The
landscape plan shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum extent feasible,
that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers,
incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope factors and
climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from
runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water efficient landscaping
requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
T. Landscaping shall be designed using mature trees and shrubs so as not to
obstruct views of neighboring properties but to obscure the guesthouse.
U. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the
soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by
construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management
District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices.
V. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering
practices so that people or property is not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion, or
land subsidence shall be required.
W. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district
requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances
and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle
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trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land
subsidence shall be required.
X. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set
forth in Section 7010 of the 1998 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be
followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater
pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
Y. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site.
Z. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and
regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of
7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical
equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential
environment of the City of Rolling Hills.
AA. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation
and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities.
AB. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management
Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste.
AC. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any
drainage, building or grading permit.
AD. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building
and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in
Condition D.
AE. 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. Cut and fill slopes must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard
of 2 to 1 slope ratio.
AF. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
these Variances, Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals, pursuant to
Section 17.38.060, or the approval shall not be effective.
AG. All conditions of these Variance, Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan
Review approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading
permit from the County of Los Angeles.
AH. Notwithstanding sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional
structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the
Planning Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-17
ZC No.635 10
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th 0 S PT -EMBER 2001.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-17
ZC No.635 11
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS)
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-17 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING THE FOLLOWING: (1) A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA, (2) A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONVERT A STABLE INTO A GUESTHOUSE AND ADD 120 SQUARE FEET
THERETO, (3) A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE GUESTHOUSE TO BE LOCATED IN
THE FRONT YARD AREA, (4) A VARIANCE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
RETAINING WALLS THAT ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT, SIDE AND REAR
YARD SETBACK AND TO RETAIN AN EXISTING RETAINING WALL WHICH
ENCROACHES INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK, AND (5) SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPROVAL TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RETAINING WALLS AND
GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 635.
(ALTMAN)
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
September 18, 2001 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta., Sommer, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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September 19, 2001
Mr. and Mrs. Altman
17 Caballeros Road
Rolling Hills Eatzdes, CA 90274
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 635, Request for Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and
Variances for 17 Caballeros Road, Rolling Hills, CA.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Altman:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission voted at their regular meeting on
September 18, 2001 to adopt resolution to approve your request for Site Plan Review that requires
grading, Conditional Use Permit and Variances at an existing single family residence in Zoning Case No.
635.
The findings and conditions of approval of the resolution were forwarded to you. The amended Resolution
will be forwarded to you after the Council reviews and approves the case..
That decision shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the Planning Commission's
resolution unless an appeal has been filed or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that
thirty (30) day appeal•ceriod. (Section 17.54.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Should there be
an appeal, the Commission's decision will be stayed until the Council completes its proceedings in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
The action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission, is scheduled to be
placed as a report item on the City Council's agenda at the Council's regular meeting on Monday
September 24, 2001. You or your representative is encouraged to be present to answer any questions
the Council may have.
Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sinc: rely,
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•lanta Schwar-6Citz
rincipal Planner
cc: Mr. David Breiholz, Engineer
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September 17, 2002
Mr. and Mrs. Altman
17 Caballeros Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPING PLAN
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Altman:
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ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
We have reviewed your landscaping plan, and determined that it generally complies with Resolution
No. 2001-17. However, it does not meet the intent of Paragraph "T", which requires screening of the
guest-house from views along Caballeros Road.
Our landscape consultant recommended that the Escallonia Fradessii hedge proposed along the
north side of the property, or a similar planting material, be continued along your property line along
Caballeros Road to screen the guest-house.
Please submit a revised plan specifying this change.
Should you have any questions, please call me.
Sinperely
LA'olanta Schwartz
Planning Director
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September 11, 2002
Yolanta Schwartz
Planning Director
City of Rolling Hills
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
310-377-1521
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN
Altman Residence
17 Caballeros Road
Dear Yolanta:
SEP 13 2002
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Per review of the referenced landscape plan it is my opinion that it complies with
Resolution No. 2001-17, Paragraphs 0, Q, and S. It does not, however, adequately
address paragraph T which pertains to the screening of the guest house from views
along Caballeros Road. This could be rectified with the addition of the appropriate
quantity of Escallonia Fradessii, which is the proposed hedge material along the
north side of the property. Please call if you have any questions.
Yours truly,
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Julie Heinsheimer
803 Deep Valley Drive
Rolling Hills Estates
California 90274
310.377.1611
fax 310.377.1637
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September 6, 2002
Ms. Julie Heinsheimer
7 Johns Canyon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN
17 Caballeros Road
Dear Julie:
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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
Attached is a landscape plan for 17 Caballeros Road for your review, as required
by Resolution No. 2001-17 (portion attached). Note landscape conditions in
Paragraphs 0, Q, S and T. No cost estimate or bond were required by the
Planning Commission.
The intent of thelandscaping requirements for this case is that the guesthouse be
screened and be surrounded by landscaping, to deter any parking within 50 feet
of the guesthouse. In addition, a gently sloped play area is proposed, which is
the graded area referred to in the Resolution, and is shown to be covered by sod
lawn (Item #12 on the plan). The intent was to have the graded area landscaped
and usable for a play area.
Thank you for taking the time to review the landscaping requirements for our
cases and providing us with your expertise.
Sincere
Yolapta Schwartz
Planning Director
Enclosures
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Russell E. Barto • A!A • Architect
3 Malaga Cove Plaza • Suite 202 - Palos Verdes Estates • California • 90274 - (310) 378-1355
August 15, 2001
Yolanta Schwartz
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills CA 90274
Fax: 310-377-1288
RE: Altman Guesthouse and Site Grading
17 Caballeros Road
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Per your request, the following is a summary of the changes incorporated in the revised
plans for the Altman guesthouse and grading:
• The upper retaining wall has been eliminated.
• The disturbed area has been reduced from 5680 sq. ft. to 4925 sq. ft.
• The grading has been reduced from 162 cu. yd. to 136 cu. yd.
• The motor court extension has been eliminated.
The proposed guesthouse, drainage improvements, future stable location and future stable
access remain unchanged.
Thanks for your assistance. If you have any further questions please give me a call.
Very truly yours,
Russell E. Barto, AIA
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Russell E. Barto • AIA • Architect
3 Malaga Cove Plaza • Suite 202 • Palos Verdes Estates • California • 90274. • (310) 378-1355.
July 10, 2001
Yolanta Schwartz
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills CA 90274
RE: Altman Guesthouse and Site Grading
17 Caballeros Road
Rolling Hills
Dear Yolanta,
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Attached is a partial site plan showing the location of the power pole serving the Altman
property at 17 Caballeros Road. Please note that the current service is underground to the
house and barn.
Thanks for your assistance. If you have any further questions please give me a call.
Very truly yours,
Russell E. Barto, AIA
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June 20, 2001
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Altman
17 Caballeros Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 635, Request for a Variance to permit encroachment of retaining walls
into the side yard and rear yard setbacks, request for a Variance to exceed the maximum
permitted disturbed area of the lot, request for a Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing
stable into a guest house, request for a Variance to locate the guest house in the front yard
area, and request for Site Plan Review for grading and construction of the guest house at an
existing single family residence at 17 Caballeros Road (Lot 20-SK), Rolling Hills, CA.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Altman:
The Planning Commission will conduct a field inspection of your property to view a silhouette of the proposed
project on Thursday. June 28. 2001. The Planning Commission's is to meet at 6:00 PM at 3 Middleridge
Lane Road and then proceed to your property. Expect the Commission and staff at about 6:20-6:30 PM.
The site must be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines and the following
requirements:
• A full-size silhouette in conformance with the attached guidelines
must be prepared for ALL STRUCTURES of the project showing
the footprints, roof ridges and bearing walls;
• Stake the limits of the motor court addition;
• Show the height of the finished floor of the proposed addition to
the barn/future guest house.
• Stake the retaining wall areas; and
• Stake the area proposed for grading, showing the height of
retaining walls.
After the field trip, the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on Tuesday, July
17, 2001 at 7:30 PM at City Hall.
The owner and/or representative should be present to answer any questions regarding the proposal. Please
call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sinc
Yo»(ita Schwartz
Principal Planner
Enclosure: Silhouette Construction Guidelines (Architect and Engineer only)
cc: Ross Barto, Architect David Breiholz, Engineeer
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We have enclosed a sheet containing the signatures of most of the people who are within
the required limits of our property concerning our request for (1) converting the barn into
a guesthouse; and (2) re -grading. We showed the preliminary plans to each person who
signed the sheet and invited them to see the property. Although the sheet they signed
mentioned replacing the current barn with a guest house, and did not mention the re-
grading, we discussed the re -grading and specifically pointed out the part of the plans that
showed the re -grading.
The only people who did not sign are:
1. Allen and Dottie Lay, who live at 19 Caballeros. Allen is on the City Council and
said that it was inappropriate for him or Dottie to sign a document supporting our
requested change. We did discuss the plans with him and Dottie, and we hope that you
will (informally) discuss the proposed change with him. We think the Lays will be
supportive of our request.
2. Dr. Mohan Bhasker, who lives at 22 Caballeros. Mohan diligently tried to meet
with us, but circumstances prevented our finding a time when both of us did not have a
scheduling conflict. We hope to obtain Mohan's written consent within the next few
days, but we wanted to put in the file the fact that so far, all of our neighbors support our
request.
3. Dennis and Sharon Clements, who live at 6 Maverick, have been out of town or
busy. We hope to get together within the next week or two. Sharon Clements said that
she did not foresee any problem.
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STATUS OF APPLICATION
& NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
June, , 2001
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Altman
17 Caballeros Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 635, Request for a Variance to permit encroachment of retaining
walls into the side yard and rear yard setbacks, request for a Variance to exceed the
maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot, request for a Conditional Use Permit to
convert an existing stable into a guest house, request for a Variance to locate the guest
house in the front yard area, and request for Site Plan Review for grading to create a
buildable pad for a stable and corral and for useful rplay area at an existing single family
residence at 17 Caballeros Road (Lot 20-SK), Rolling Hills, CA.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Altman:
Pursuant to state law the City's staff has completed a preliminary review of the application noted above
and finds that the information submitted is:
X Sufficiently complete as of the date indicated above to allow the application to be processed.
Please note that the City may require further information in order to clarify, amplify, correct, or otherwise
supplement the application. If the City requires such additional information, it is strongly suggested that
you supply that information promptly to avoid any delay in the processing of the application.
Your application for Zoning Case No. 635 has been set for public hearing consideration by the Planning
Commission at their meeting on Tuesday. June 19. 2001.
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, June 15, 2001.
We will forward the report to you.
Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Y 1anta Schwartz
rincipal Planner
cc: Russell Barto, Architect
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May 16, 2001
Mr. Russell Barto, AIA
3 Malaga Cove Plaza #202
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO, 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
SUBJECT: Construction application — 17 Caballeros Road, Rolling Hills
Dear Mr. Barto:
I have reviewed the preliminary site plan submitted by Breiholz Qazi Engineering,
Inc., for the above property. I understand that your proposal calls for the
following:
a) convert the existing stable into a guest house with an addition
b) construct walls in the required setback areas
c) enlarge the parking court
d) construct (grade) a level area of 4,650 square feet
The above construction will require public hearing(s) before the Planning
Commission for the following applications:
a) Site Plan Review for grading, ($1,500 fee)
b) Conditional Use Permit for the guesthouse, ($1,500 fee)
c) Variance for the location (in the front yard area) of the proposed guest
house, ($1,250 fee)
e) Variance for the location of the retaining walls (in the front yard setback),
($1,250 fee)
If there are any other proposed encroachments into the required yards or into the
front yard area, additional variances may be required.
The City may be able to combine the, fees for the variances into one variance
application fee. However, the other two reviews must be charged separately. In
addition, one Environmental Fee of $200 will be charged for the entire proposal.
However, prior to submitting your final applications, please contact me and obtain
City's requirements pertaining to the above requests. The City of Rolling Hills
Planning Commission does not require that elevation or floor plans be submitted
with the applications for public hearing.
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Should you have any questions, please call meat (310) 377-1521.
Sincgrely,
Tanta Schwartz,
Principal Planner
CC: Mr. David Breiholz
Mr. & Mrs. Altman