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August 5, 2002
Mr. and Mrs. Hofman
1 Johns Canyon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274 •
+UC.0RPORATED J! NUARY 24, 1937
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. 648. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit additions to
an existing single family residence, request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a detached
garage, request for Variances to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot and to
construct a detached garage in the front yard area of the lot, at 1 Johns Canyon Road, (Lot 174-
C-MS), Rolling Hills, CA.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hofman:
Thank you for allowing me to inspect the tennis court lights on August 5, 2002. The Resolution
of approval of Zoning Case No. 648 included a condition that the tennis court lights be
deactivated by August 8, 2002.
Based on the inspection I have determined that the tennis court lights have been deactivated.
Mrs. Hofman explained that the lights were deactivated by cutting off the electricity to the tennis
court poles. You are, therefore, in compliance with Condition AD of Section 20, of Resolution
No. 919.
We want to thank you for your prompt attention and response in this matter.
Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me.
Sin rely,
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Ylolanta Schwartz
qflanning Director
cc: Craig Nealis, City Manager
Peggy Minor, Manager RHCA
Rafael Bernal, District Engineering Associate, Los Angeles County
Bryant, Palmer, Soto Inc.
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Mr. and Mrs. Hofman
1 Johns Canyon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JAN'JARY 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. 648. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit additions to an
existing single family residence, request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a
detached garage, request for Variances to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed
area of the lot and to construct a detached garage in the front yard area of the lot, at
1 Johns Canyon Road, (Lot 174-C-MS), Rolling Hills, CA.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hofman:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the City Council at their regular meeting on July 8, 2002,
adopted Resolution No. 919 granting your request in Zoning Case No. 648.
Please note that condition "AD" of Resolution No. 919 requires you to deactivate the tennis
court lights by August 8, 2002. Please call us prior to that day so that we may schedule a brief
inspection to determine compliance.
Should you fail to deactivate.the lights by August 8, 2002, or should you re -install the lights at a
future time, you will be in violation of Section 17.16.190 E-Outdoor Lighting of the City of Rolling
Hills Municipal Code and of condition "B" of Resolution No. 919, and the City will be forced to
take code enforcement action to assure compliance with the above stated requirements. We
have enclosed a copy of the City's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance for your information.
The City Council's action in this case is final. Before the City Council action takes effect you are
required to cause to be recorded an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject
resolution in the Office of the County Recorder.
We have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 919, specifying the conditions of approval set
forth by the City Council and the approved Development Plan to keep for your files. Please
complete the enclosed AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, have the signature(s) notarized,
and forward, (or hand deliver), 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
Include a check in the amount of $9.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page.
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.
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Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Thank you for your
cooperation.
SiiXcerely,
S�-
olanta Schwartz
Planning Director
Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
RESOLUTION NO. 919
OUTDOOR LIGHTING ORDINANCE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
cc: Bryant, Palmer, Soto Inc.
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ZONING CASE NO. 648
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I (We) the undersigned state:
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
1 JOHNS CANYON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA (LOT 174-C-MS)
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. 648.
SITE PLAN REVIEW X X
VARIANCE XX_
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT X.X
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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City of Rolling Hills
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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RE: Zoning Case No. 648
1 Johns Canyon Road, Rolling Hills
Dear Mr. Nealis:
ORANGE COUNTY
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Buena Park
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Los Alamitos
Tustin
This letter shall confirm in writing our intention as residents of Rolling Hills
to comply with the outdoor lighting ordinance No. 287. The tennis court
lights will be electrically deactivated.
Yours Truly,
Cra'clofm Mari Hofman
CORPORATE OFFICE
10900 Los Alamitos Blvd. Suite 160
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 596-0200
(562) 430-0480 • FAX
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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
Mr. and Mrs. Hofman
1 Johns Canyon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 648. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit additions to an
existing single family residence, request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a
detached garage, request for Variances to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed
area of the lot and to construct a detached garage in the front yard area of the lot, at
1 Johns Canyon Road, (Lot 174-C-MS), Rolling Hills, CA.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hofman:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the City Council at their June 24, 2002 regular meeting took
the above case under jurisdiction (their review). Council questioned the tennis court lights and the
feasibility of their removal when the house sells. Tennis court lights are not a permitted use in the City
of Rolling Hills.
The City Attorney will research this question and will report back to the City Council. A public hearing
revisiting your case before the City Council will be set for July 8, 2002 at 7:30 PM. A Notice of Public .
Hearing will be mailed to you on Friday, June 28, 2002.
As stated in the June 19, 2002 letter, 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 staved until the Council completes its proceedinas in accordance with
the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Therefore, please do not record the resolution (Resolution No. 2002-07) approved by the Planning
Commission at their June 18, 2002 meeting, as it is not effective.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sinperely,
5)4
lanta Schwartz
lanning Director
cc: Bryant, Palmer, 'Soto Inc.
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June 19, 2002
CERTIFIED MAIL
Mr. and Mrs. Hofman
1 Johns Canyon 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. 648. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit additions to an
existing single family residence, request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a
detached garage, request for Variances to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed
area of the lot and to construct a detached garage in the front yard area of the lot, at
1 Johns Canyon Road, (Lot 174-C-MS), Rolling Hills, CA.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hofman:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission adopted a resolution on June
18, 2002, granting your request in Zoning Case No. 648 at an existing single-family residence at
1 Johns Canyon Road, Rolling Hills, CA. That action accompanied by the record of the
proceedings before the Commission will be reported to the City Council on June 24, 2002 at
their regular meeting beginning at 7:30 PM.
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. 2002-07, 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, (or hand deliver), 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
Include a check in the amount of $9.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page.
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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.
Sincerely,
b:il�j
Ydlanta Schwartz
Manning Director
Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-07
APPEAL SECTION OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
EXHIBIT "A" DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
ZONING CASE NO. 648
SITE PLAN REVIEW XX
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT XX
VARIANCES (2) XX_
I (We) the undersigned state:
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
1 JOHNS CANYON ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA. (LOT 174-C-MS)
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. 648
SITE PLAN REVIEW XX
VARIANCES (2) XX
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT XX
I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Signature Signature
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On before me,
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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
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING THE FOLLOWING: (1) SITE PLAN
REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL
ADDITION, DETACHED GARAGE AND GRADING; (2) A VARIANCE
TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA, (3) A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED
GARAGE, AND (4) A VARIANCE TO PERMIT THE DETACHED
GARAGE TO BE LOCATED IN THE FRONT YARD AREA AT A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 648 (HOFMAN).
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. Craig Hofman with
respect to real property located at 1 Johns Canyon Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 174-C-MS)
requesting 1) Site Plan Review approval for the construction of 1,175 square foot
addition, 770 square foot detached garage and 475 cubic yards of grading; (2) a Variance
to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area, (3) a Conditional Use Permit to
construct a 770 square foot detached garage, and (4) a Variance to permit the detached
garage to be located in the front yard area.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings
to consider the applications on April 16, 2002, May 21, 2002 and at a field trip visit on
April 30, 2002. 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 and their representative
were in attendance at the hearings. One letter of objection of this project was received
from a neighbor.
Section 3. Initially the applicants submitted a request to construct a new
garage, which would be attached to the main residence via a breezeway, and which
would require removal of several mature trees. In addition, the height of the ridgeline
of the proposed garage would be 2-3 feet higher than the ridgeline of the existing
residence.
Section 4. At the field trip the Planning Commission expressed concerns
about the necessity to remove the mature trees and the height of the proposed garage.
Subsequently, the architect submitted a revised site plan, which was considered by the
Planning Commission at the May 21, 2002 meeting. The revised project consists of a
detached garage, which would be lower than the originally proposed garage, and be
located in the front yard area, which requires a Conditional Use Permit and a Variance.
Section 5. The property is developed with an existing 4,486 square foot house, a
558 square foot stable, a 976 square foot swimming pool and a 7,264 square foot tennis
court. Currently there is no garage on the property. A previously existing garage was
converted to living area without City approval or a building permit. Pursuant to Section
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17.16.160 of the Zoning Code, every single-family dwelling shall have an above ground
garage with a minimum capacity of two cars. Portions of the existing structures encroach
into the required setbacks and are legal non -conforming. The tennis court lights and the
fence surrounding the tennis court pre date City and Rolling Hills Community
Association's requirements for tennis courts. One of the existing rooms, partially located
in the side yard setback, is attached to the main house via a solid roof.
Section 6. In order to meet the City's requirement of 35% total net lot coverage
and 20% structural lot coverage, the applicants proposed to reduce the tennis court by 234
square feet and return said area to natural, landscaped state. Small portions of existing
walkways and driveway will also be returned to a natural state to reduce the impervious
areas on the lot.
Section 7. After discussion, deliberation and consideration of all evidence
presented, the Planning Commission found that the structural, the disturbed and
impervious areas 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 to reduce the size of the tennis court by 234
square feet is not feasible, and suggested that an area of an existing parking pad be
reduced by the same amount instead. The Commission found that the spirit and intent
of the proposal meets the goals of the City's General Plan and will not negatively affect
the subject property or adjacent areas.
Section 8. 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 9. 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 1,175 square foot addition, 770 square foot new detached garage and 475
cubic yards of grading 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 setbacks, except for the existing structures, and lot coverage requirements. The lot
has a net area of 75,496 square feet. The residence (5,661 sq.ft.), proposed garage (770
sq.ft.), existing swimming pool (976 sq.ft.), existing tennis court (7,264 sq.ft.), and
existing stable (558 sq.ft.) will have 15,229 square feet which constitutes 20% of the net
lot area which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage permitted. With the
reduction in impervious surfaces, which will be returned to a natural, landscaped
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condition, the total lot coverage including paved areas and driveways will be 26,368
square feet which equals 35.0% of the net lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall
lot coverage permitted. The proposed project is screened from the road by mature trees
so as to reduce the visual impact of the development.
B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of
the lot. The proposed additions will be constructed on an existing building pad and will
utilize already existing impervious surfaces. The project will be screened and
landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby
residences so that the detached garage will not impact the view or privacy of
surrounding neighbors, and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without
deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and
mass with the site. Although the disturbed area will exceed the 40% permitted, 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. 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 open space.
E. Approximately 1,216 square feet of the existing impervious areas will be
restored to original natural condition of the site to minimize paved areas, and will
reduce the disturbed area by one percent.
F. 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.
G. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act
Section 10. 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. 648 for proposed structures as shown on the Development Plan dated June 10,
2002 and marked Exhibit A, subject to the conditions contained in Section 17 of this
Resolution.
Section 11. 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
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the lot disturbance shall be limited to 40% of the net lot area. With respect to this
request for a Variance for lot disturbance of 50.8%, 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 it already exists. The existing disturbed area of the lot is at 51.8%. The
applicant will reduce the disturbed area to 50.8% by returning certain impervious areas
to natural, landscaped condition. A tennis court, which is included in the disturbed area
calculations, exists on the site and pre dates City of Rolling Hills and Rolling Hills
Community Association's requirements for tennis courts. The existing development,
which includes the tennis court, 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 existing conditions of the lot. A very small portion of the lot will be disturbed to
allow for the construction of the detached garage, but 1,216 square feet of existing
disturbed area will be undisturbed.
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,
and will be adequately screened to prevent adverse visual impact to surrounding
properties.
Section 12. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 648 to
permit a disturbed area of 38,395 square feet or 50.8%, subject to the conditions
specified in Section 17 of this Resolution.
Section 13. Section 17.16.210(A)(4) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits
approval of a detached garage under certain conditions, provided a Conditional Use
Permit for such use is approved by the Planning Commission. The applicants are
requesting to construct a 770 square foot detached garage. Such garage 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 construction of a
detached garage 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 garage 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 detached garage will not
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adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or
structures because the proposed garage will take place of an already existing paved
driveway and is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the garage 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 detached garage will comply with the
low profile residential development pattern of the community.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district and 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 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 a stable already exists on the lot.
Section 14. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the
construction of a detached garage in accordance with the development plan dated June
10, 2002 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 648 subject to the conditions
contained in Section 17 of this Resolution.
Section 15. Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, conditionally permitted uses
may not be located in the front yard area. The applicant is requesting permission to
allow the detached garage to be constructed 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 proposed structure will be located on an existing building
pad in the front yard. The existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in
relocating the proposed structure.
B. 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. The detached garage will be located on an already
existing building pad and will mitigate the necessity for any additional substantial
grading of the lot. The proposed location is desirous because several mature trees will
be saved and the height of the garage will be lower by 2-3 feet than if the garage was
attached to the house, which would not require a Variance or a Conditional Use Permit.
Section 16. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 648 to
permit a detached garage to be located in the front yard, subject to the conditions
specified in Section 17 of this Resolution.
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Section 17. The Site Plan Review approved in Section 10 of this Resolution, the
Variances regarding the maximum permitted disturbed area, and the location of the
proposed detached garage in the front yard area approved in Sections 12 and 16 of this
Resolution, and the Conditional Use Permit regarding the construction of a detached
garage approved in Section 14 of this Resolution are subject to the following conditions:
A. The Site Plan Review, Variances, and Conditional Use Permit 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 work commences prior to said
expiration or otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of those sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan, Variances and
Conditional Use Permit approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this
approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder 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 Building and Construction Codes, 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 June 10, 2002, except as otherwise
provided in these conditions.
E. 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.
F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 15,229 square feet or 20% in
conformance with lot coverage limitations.
G. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 26,368
square feet or 35.0% in conformance with total lot coverage limitations.
H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 38,395 square feet or 50.8%
in conformance with lot coverage limitations approved in Section 12 of this Resolution.
I. Residential building pad coverage on the 23,094 square foot residential
building pad shall not exceed 6,431 square feet or 27.85%; coverage on all of the other
existing building pads shall not be increased.
J. The detached garage shall not exceed 770 square feet.
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K. Grading shall not exceed 475 cubic yards of cut soil and 475 cubic yards of
fill soil. Grading shall be balanced on site and shall preserve the existing vegetation to
the greatest extent possible.
L. A portion of the existing driveway, west of the proposed garage and
several existing walkways shall be returned to a natural state and be landscaped in
order to decrease the amount of impervious surfaces on the lot, as indicated on the site
plan on file in the Planning Department dated June 10, 2002 and marked Exhibit A. In
addition, 234 square feet of the existing parking pad located behind the house, (east of
the house) shall be returned to natural state to match the adjacent area and shall be
landscaped. Such area shall serve as substitution for the 234 square feet of impervious
area proposed to be removed from the tennis court. Those areas shall be planted, to the
maximum extent possible, with native vegetation.
M. An inspection by Los Angeles County Building Official shall be made to
ascertain that the unauthorized conversion of the area previously used for a garage was
made in a manner that meets the requirements of Building Codes. Should building code
deficiencies be found, the applicants shall correct all deficiencies, prior to the issuance
of a final inspection for the project. The applicants shall be responsible for all fees,
including the "as built" fees for said inspection.
N. A landscape plan for the areas to be returned to natural state and the areas
surrounding the proposed additions, including the detached garage, shall be submitted
for review and approval to the Planning staff. The landscaping 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.
O. Landscaping shall be designed using mature trees and shrubs so as not to
obstruct views of neighboring properties but to obscure the detached garage. If any new
trees will be planted, such tree(s) shall be of native variety and when grown to maturity
shall not exceed the height of the ridgeline of the residence and the garage.
P. 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.
Q. 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.
R. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district
requirements, storm water 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.
S. 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 storm water
pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
T. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site.
U. 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.
V. 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 storm water drainage facilities.
W. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management
Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste.
X. All utility lines to the residence and the proposed garage shall be placed
underground. The roofing material shall conform to the requirements of the City of
Rolling Hills Building Code.
Y. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of
building or grading permit.
Z. 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.
AA. 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 shall be submitted to
the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review.
AB. 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.
AC. All conditions of the Variances, Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan
Review approvals, which apply, must be complied with prior to the issuance of a
grading or building permit from the County of Los Angeles.
AD. The property owners shall be required to conform to the City of Rolling
Hills Outdoor Lighting Standards Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 287).
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AE. 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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18th DAY OF JUNE 2002.
ATTEST:
EVIE HANKINS VICE- CHAIRMAN
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS)
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2002-07 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING THE FOLLOWING: (1) SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION,
DETACHED GARAGE AND GRADING; (2) A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA; (3) A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED GARAGE, AND (4) A VARIANCE
TO PERMIT THE DETACHED GARAGE TO BE LOCATED IN THE FRONT
YARD AREA AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 648
(HOFMAN).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June
18, 2002 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Margeta, Sommer and Chairwoman Hankins.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Witte.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION
April 17, 2002
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hofman
1 Johns Canyon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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. 648, Request for a Site Plan Review to permit an addition and a
Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot at an existing single
family residence at 1 Johns Canyon Road (Lot 174-C-MS), Rolling Hills, CA.
The Planning Commission will conduct a field inspection of your property to view a silhouette of the proposed
project on TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2002 at 5:30 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 all of the additions;
• Show the height of the finished floor of the proposed additions.
• Stake/tape the impervious areas proposed to be returned to
landscaped areas;
• Stake the ridgelines of the additions.
After the field trip, the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on Tuesday, May
21, 2002 at 7:30 PM at City Hall.
The owner and/or representative must be present to answer any questions regarding the proposal. Please
call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sinc .4 ely,
(v
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lanning Director
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(310) 377.1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aoi.com
SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
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.
Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber. Printed boards are not
acceptable.
Bracing should be provided where possible.
Wire, twine or other suitable material should be used to delineate roof ridges
and eaves.
Small pieces of cloth or flags should be attached to the wire or twine to aid in
the visualization of the proposed construction.
The application may be delayed if inaccurate or incomplete silhouettes are
constructed.
If you have any further questions contact the Planning Department Staff at
(310) 377-1521.
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