610, Rebuild swimming pool, Correspondence1
•City 0/ leollin9,
. CERTIFIED MAIL
•
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
Email: cltyofrh@aol.com
May 23, 2000
Mrs. Harlyne Norris
3 Johns Canyon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: APPEAL PERIOD AND AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
ZONING CASE NO. 610
3 JOHNS CANYON ROAD (LOT 173-B-MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
Dear Mrs. Norris:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission adopted a resolution on May 16,
2000 granting Variances to encroach into the east side yard setback to permit the construction of a
trellis and garden walls; to encroach into the west side yard setback to permit the construction ,of a
barbecue, the reconstruction of a pool and the retention of existing retaining walls; to enlarge a
stable located in the front yard; and to permit the enlarged stable to encroach into the northeast
side yard setback at .an existing single family residence located at 3 Johns Canyon Road (Lot.173-
B-MS), Rolling Hills, CA in Zoning Case No. 610: That action, accompanied by the record ,of the
proceedings before the Commission was reported to the City Council on May 22, 2000.
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 hasbeen filed or the City Council
takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (30) day aooeal oeriod.. (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. 2000-10, 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
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 when
the Affidavit of Acceptance is received by us and any conditions of the Resolution required prior to
issuance of building permits are met.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
®Printed on Recycled Pape'.
Sincere!
Lola Ungar
Planning Director
Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
APPEAL SECTION OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
EXHIBIT A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
cc: Mr. Russell E. Barto, Architect
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND MAIL
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 OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
ZONING CASE NO. 610 SITE PLAN REVIEW
VARIANCES
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
I (We):the undersigned state:
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
3 JOHNS CANYON ROAD (LOT 173-B-MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA
This property is the subject of the above numbered case.
am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said
ZONING CASE NO.610" SITE PLAN REVIEW:
VARIANCES
i CONDITIONAL•USE PERMIT . •
(We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing .is true and correct.
Signature
Name typed or printed
Address
City/State
Signatures must be acknowledged by a notary public.
State of California )
County of Los Angeles )
On before me,
personally
appeared
Signature
Name typed or printed
Address
City/State
L
T Recorders Use Only
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
•
•
•
P 852 865 334
RECEIPT FOR CERTIFIED MAIL
NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED
NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAIL
(See Reverse)
nt to
15, /Arr/yy»e. 11/6krj`5
Street and No
/» d ZI) IJs
Postage g
Certified Fee
�„ ' )9 , /-,
P. ,Sate n
, (', 9a279'
/, c�
4 qo
Special Delivery Fee
Restricted Delivery Fee
in
rn Return Receipt showing to whom,
Date, and Address of Delivery
TOTAL Postage and Fees I S7 3
o '
Postmark or Date
co
co
tL
rn
a.
Return Receipt showing
to whom and Date Delivered
i. as
SENDER:
* Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services.
*Complete Items 3, 4a, and 4b. •
• Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this
card to you.
* Attach this form to the front of the maiipiece, or on the back if space does not
permit.
■Write'Retum Receipt Requested' on the maitpiece below the article number.
* The Retum Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date
delivered.
▪ 3. Article Addressed to:
Mrs 12•e- fit) "' S
N 3 �h',As an)/07.2 p
�)
//;,7 /i /J55 �/� 6v7y
0
Z
c.
.Eu
1¢
• 6. Si (Add ssee oi�snt(iad
T
iq
PS Form 3811, eecemb%11994 L
z. c. ".
5. Received By: (Print Name)
0E-gENE,i3
MAY 2 3 2000
CITY OF ROLLING HQLS
I also wish to receive the
following services (for an
extra fee):
ai
1. ❑ Addressee's Address
2. ❑ Restricted Delivery t
Consult postmaster for fee.
4a. Article Number
P fs'sd S65 331/ E
4b. Service Type
O Registered
❑ Express M
7. Date of A.
t!i
8. Addresses A dress (O kr quested
and lee is paid), , S
d
�_ Certified c
QPL0S LF Insured c
❑ Return Rpyr Merchan COD
Decljpert l v' w
Domestic Return Receipt
• •
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING VARIANCES TO ENCROACH INTO THE
EAST SIDE YARD . SETBACK TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
TRELLIS AND GARDEN WALLS; TO ENCROACH INTO THE WEST
SIDE YARD SETBACK TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
BARBECUE, THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A POOL AND THE
RETENTION OF EXISTING RETAINING WALLS; TO ENLARGE A
STABLE LOCATED IN THE FRONT YARD; AND TO PERMIT THE
ENLARGED STABLE TO ENCROACH INTO THE NORTHEAST SIDE
YARD SETBACK AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
LOCATED AT 3 JOHNS CANYON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 610.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mrs.. Harlyne Norris with respect
to real property located at 3 Johns Canyon Road (Lot 173-B-MS), Rolling Hills,
requesting the following: (1) a, Variance to encroach into .the east: side yard setback to
permit the construction of a trellis and garden walls; (2) . a, Variance to encroach into
the west.. side ,yard setback to permit . the construction of. :a barbecue, the
reconstruction of a pool and the retention of existing retaining walls; • (3) a'. Variance
to enlargea stable located in the front yard; and (4) a•Variance to permit the .enlarged
stable to encroach into the northeast side yard setback at an existing single :family
residence.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the applications on March 21, 2000 and April 18, 2000, and at a
field trip visit on April 15, 2000. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in
writing by first class mail and through the City's newsletter. 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 applicant's representative was in attendance at the hearing.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a
Class 1 Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)] and is therefore
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 4. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
PAGE 1 OF 8
Section 17.16.120 requires a side yard of thirty-five feet (35') from the side property
line. The applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach into the south side yard
setback to permit the construction of a 195 square foot trellis and 98 feet of garden
walls that will be up to 2 feet in height that will encroach a maximum of twenty-five
feet (25') into the thirty-five (35') south side yard setback. 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 the trellis and garden walls are located on a hillside slope at the rear of the lot
and away from the street and assist in preventing an existing slope from potential
collapse, in protecting the hillside from damage due to erosion, and to otherwise
ensure that proper and adequate vehicular access onto the site is maintained.
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 to
stabilize the driveway, protect the hillside from erosion and control drainage onthe
property.
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. Thetrellis and garden 'walls will allow ," x
drainage on the property to be controlled `• as'. it flows to the • canyon " to the north
inside the applicants' property. ' A ' substantial portion of 'the lot will " remain •
undeveloped. In addition, the proposed structures, as conditioned, will be screened
with vegetation so as not to be visible from surrounding properties.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 606 to permit the proposed
project to encroach a maximum of twenty-five feet (25') into the thirty-five foot (35')
south side yard setback, subject to the conditions specified in Section 12.
Section 6. As previously stated, Section 17.16.120 requires a side yard of
thirty-five feet (35') from the side property line. The applicant is requesting a
Variance to encroach into the west side yard setback to permit the construction of a
U-shaped barbecue, the reconstruction of a 490 square foot pool, and a total of 167
feet of straight and curved stone with mortar retaining walls, some of which are
existing, that are up to 3 feet in height and that will encroach up to 28.5 feet into the
west side yard setback. 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
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
PAGE 2 OF 8
• •
and the barbecue, reconstruction of the pool, and previously constructed illegal and
proposed retaining walls are located on a hillside slope at the rear of the lot and
away from the street and assist in preventing an existing slope from potential
collapse and in protecting the hillside from damage due to erosion.
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
the pool was pre-existing, and because the retaining walls will stabilize the slope,
protect the hillside from erosion and control drainage on the property.
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. The barbecue, pool,.: and existing and
proposed retaining walls will allow drainage on the property to be controlled as it
flows to the canyon to the north inside the applicants' property. A substantial
portion of the lot will remain undeveloped. In addition, the proposed structures, as
conditioned, will be screened with vegetation so as not to . be visible from
surrounding properties.
•. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, .the .Planning Commission
hereby approves the . Variance . for : Zoning, ,Case. No. 606, to permit. • the .proposed..
project to encroach a maximum of twenty-eight and a,half feet (28.S') intothe, thirty-/.'
five°.foot (35') west sideyard setback, subject, to the conditions specified in Section 12.0. ;: •
- Section 8. Section 17.16.200(A)(3) states that no corral, :pen, stable, barn •
other similar holding facility shall be permitted in a front yard. The applicant is
requesting a Variance to. enlarge an existing 400 square foot stable to be a 720 square
foot stable that is located in the front yard. 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 stable. The lot
size and irregular configuration, together with the existing development on the lot
creates a difficulty in relocating the existing stable as the residence is located at the
rear of the lot.
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 and the existing terrain and development
on the lot creates a difficulty in relocating the stable as the residence is located at the
rear of the lot. Further, other properties in the vicinity may expand stables under
certain conditions while the subject property would be precluded from such
expansion.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
PAGE 3 OF 8
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. The stable will be rebuilt in
approximately the same location as the existing stable that will be close to the access
road and mitigate the necessity for any grading on the hillside. Further, a
substantial portion of the lot will remain undeveloped.
Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 606 to permit a stable to be
located in the front yard, subject to the conditions specified in Section 12.
Section 10. As previously stated, Section 17.16.120 requires a side yard of
thirty-five feet (35') from the side property line. The applicant is requesting a
Variance to encroach into the northeast side yard setback to permit the
reconstruction of a 720 square foot stable that will encroach up to six feet (6') into the
side yard setback. 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 orclass of use in the same zone because .the lot is irregular. in shape
and the existing stable is located on a hillside slope at the northeast side of the .lot
and away from the street.. Access to the stable exists and grading. to create a new pad
will not be required.
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, and the existing terrain and development
on the lot create a difficulty in relocating the stable as the residence is located at the
rear of the lot. Access to the stable exists and grading to create a new pad will not be
required.
• 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. The proposed stable will be located in the
same area as the existing stable at the northeast side of the lot which is away from
the street. Access to the stable exists and grading to create a new pad will not be
required. A substantial portion of the lot will remain undeveloped.
Section 11. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 606 to permit the proposed stable
to encroach a maximum of six feet (6') into the thirty-five foot (35') northeast side
yard setback, subject to the conditions specified in Section 12.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
PAGE 4 OF 8
• •
Section 12. The Variances regarding encroachments approved in Sections 5,
7, and 11, and the Variance permitting a stable to be located in a front yard approved
in Section 9, of this Resolution are subject to the following conditions:
A. The Variance approvals shall expire within one year from . the effective
date of approval as defined in Sections 17.38.070(A) unless otherwise extended
pursuant to the requirements of that section.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance 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 .the Permit, or shown otherwise on 'an
approved plan.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in. substantial conformance
with. the site, plan on file marked Exhibit ;A and dated February 9; 2000,E except as
otherwise „provided in these conditions.
.E. The property on which the project is located • shall contain an, area of'
sufficient size to also provide an area meeting:all standards for a stable and corral ••-
with vehicular access thereto in conformance with site' plan :review limitations.
F. There shall be no grading for the project. '
G. Landscaping shall be designed using native plants or other drought -
tolerant mature trees and shrubs so as not to exceed the ridge. height of the residence
nor obstruct views from neighboring properties.
H. Landscaping 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.
I. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
PAGE 5 OF 8
•
J. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and
engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to landslides,
mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required.
K. 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 trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion,
or land subsidence shall be required.
L. During and after construction, all soil preparation, drainage, and
landscape sprinklers shall protect the building pad from erosion and direct surface
water to the rear of the lot at the northeast.
M. During construction, an approved Erosion Control Plan containing the
elements set forth in Section 7010 -of the 1996 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.
N. During and after construction, all parking shall take place : on the
project site and, if necessary, any overflow .parking shall take place .within nearby.',
roadway easements.
O. • During construction, the property owners thall 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.
P. The drainage plan system shall be modified and approved" by the
Planning Department and City Engineer, to include any water from any site
irrigation systems and that all drainage from the site shall be conveyed'' in an
approved manner to the northeast side of the lot.
Q. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the
installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities.
R. 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.
S. A detailed drainage plan that conforms to the development plan as
approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills
Planning Department staff for their review.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
PAGE 6 OF 8
• •
T. 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.
U. 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.
V. Any modifications to the project which would constitute additional
structural development or grading that require Site Plan Review shall require the
filing of an application for approval by the ° Planning Commission in accordance
with Section 17.46 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
W. Prior to thesubmittal of an applicable final building plan to the County
of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed 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.
X. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit:. of ' Acceptance of all
conditions of these Variance approvals, rpiirsuanr to Section. 17.38.060, or ' the ;'
approval shall -not be effective..
Y. , ;: •AlL conditions of these Variance' `approvals . mustk' be complied with'`1; t.' •
prior.:. to the • issuance of a ,building or grading.' permit_.: from the County of Los = a
Angeles: .,. •
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS,16TH D
AL C N ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
Me .
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
PAGE 7 OF 8
� ?r
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) •
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-10 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING VARIANCES TO ENCROACH INTO THE
EAST SIDE YARD SETBACK TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
TRELLIS AND GARDEN WALLS; TO ENCROACH INTO THE WEST
SIDE YARD SETBACK TO PERMIT ' THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
BARBECUE, THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A POOL AND THE
.RETENTION OF EXISTING RETAINING WALLS; TO ENLARGE A
.STABLE LOCATED IN THE FRONT ' YARD; AND TO PERMIT THE
ENLARGED STABLE TO ENCROACH INTO • THE NORTHEAST SIDE
YARD SETBACK AT AN EXISTING';' SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
•; LOCATED AT 3 JOHNS CANYON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 610. `=
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of . the Planning Commission . on
May 16, 2000 by the following roll call vote:
.AYES: ,Commissioners .Hankins, ,Margeta
Chairman Roberts..
NOES:.•.. None. •
ABSENT: Commissioner Sommer.
ABSTAIN: None .
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Witte sand; ;
Administrative Offices.
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
PAGE 8 OF 8
•
.g
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
4111
17.54.010
• 17.54 APPEALS
17.54.010 Time for Filing Appeals
A. All actions of the Planning Commission authorized by this
Title may be appealed to the City Council. All appeals shall
be filed in writing with the City Clerk.
B. All appeals must be filed on or before the 30th calendar day
after adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution on
the project or application. Application fees shall be paid ,as
required by Section 17.30.030 of this Title.
C. Within 30 days after the Planning Commission adopts a
resolution which approves or denies a development
application, the City Clerk shall place the resolution•as a
report item on the City Council's agenda. The City. Council
may, by an affirmative vote of three members, take
jurisdiction over the application. In the event. the City
Council takes jurisdiction over the applicatibn, the Planning
Commission's decision will be stayed until the City Council
completes its proceedings in accordance with the provisions . .
of this Chapter.
17.54.020 Persons Authorized to File an Appeal
Any person, including the City Manager, may, appeal a decision of
the Planning Commission to the City Council, in accordance with
the terms of this Chapter.. !.
17.54.030 Form, Content, and Deficiencies in an Appeal Application
A. All appeals shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk on a
form or forms provided by the City Clerk. No appeal shall
be considered filed until the required appeal fee has been
received by the City Clerk.
B. The appeal application shall state, at a minimum, the name
and address of the appellant, the project and action being
appealed, and the reasons why the appellant believes that
the Planning Commission erred or abused its discretion, or
why the Planning Commission's decision is not support by
evidence in the record.
76
ROLLING HILLS ZONING
MAY 24,1993
•
17.54.030
C. If the appeal application is found to be deficient, the City
Clerk shall deliver or mail (by certified mail), to the
appellant a notice specifying the reasons why the appeal is
deficient. The appellant shall correct the deficiency with an
amendment to the appeal form within seven calendar days of
receiving the deficiency notice. Otherwise, the appeal
application will be deemed withdrawn, and the appeal fee
will be returned to the applicant.
17.54.040 Request for Information
Upon receipt of a written and complete appeal application and fee,
the City Clerk shall direct the Planning Commission Secretary to
transmit to the City Council thecomplete record of the entire
proceeding before the Planning Commission.
17.54.050 Scheduling of Appeal Hearing
Upon receiving an appeal, the City Clerk shall set the appeal for a
hearing before the City Council to occur within 20 days of the filing
of the appeal. In the event 'that more than one appeal is filed for
the same project, the Clerk shall schedule all appeals to be heard
at the same time.
17.54.060 Proceedings
A. ' " Noticing
The hearing shall be noticed as required by Section 17.30.030 of
this Title. In addition, the following parties shall be noticed;
1. The applicant of the proposal being appealed;
2. The appellant; and
3. Any person who provided oral testimony or written
comments to the Planning Commission during or as part of
the public hearing on the project.
B. Hearing
The City Council shall conduct a public hearing pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 17.34 of this Title. The Council shall
consider all information in the record, as well as additional
information presented at the appeal hearing, before taking action
on the appeal.
ROLLING HILLS ZONING
77 MAY 24,1993
• •
17.54.060
C. Action
The Council may act to uphold, overturn, or otherwise modify the
Planning Commission's original action on the proposal, or the
Council may remand the application back to the Planning
Commission for further review and direction. The Council shall
make findings to support its decision.
D. Finality of Decision
The action of the City Council to approve, conditionally approve, or
deny an application shall be final and conclusive.
E. Record of Proceedings
The decision of the City Council shall be set forth in full in a.
resolution or ordinance. A copy of the decision shall be sent to the
applicant or the appellant.
• .17.54.070 Statute of Limitations
Any action challenging a final administrative .order or decision by
the City made as a result of a proceeding in which by law a hearing •
is required to be given, evidence is required to be. taken,'and
discretion regarding a final and non -appealable determination of .
facts is vested in the City of Rolling Hills, the City Council, or in
any of its Commissions, officers, or employees, must be filed within
the time limits setforth in the California Code of;:Civil Procedure,
Section 1094.6
78
ROLLING Hn.IS ZONING
MAY 24,1993
City opeolliny
April 25, 2000
Mrs. Harlyne Norris
3 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: cltyofrh@aol.com
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 610, Request for a Variance to encroach into the east side yard
setback to permit the construction of a trellis and garden walls, request for a Variance
to encroach into the west side yard setback to permit the construction of a barbecue,
the reconstruction of a pool and the retention of existing retaining walls, request for a
Variance to enlarge a stable located in the front yard, and request for a Variance to
permit the enlarged stable to encroach into the northeast side yard setback at an
existing single family residence at 3 Johns Canyon Road (Lot 173-B-MS), Rolling
Hills, CA.
Dear Mrs. Norris:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission voted at their regular meeting on
April 18, 2000 to direct staff to prepare a resolution to approve your Variance requests in Zoning
Case No. 610 and shall be confirmed in the draft resolution that is being prepared. The Planning
Commission will review and consider the draft resolution, together with conditions of approval, at
an upcoming meeting and make its final decision on your application at that subsequent meeting.
The findings and conditions of approval of the draft resolution will be forwarded to you before
being signed by the Planning Commission Chairman and City Clerk.
The 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 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.
The Planning Commission's action taken by resolution approving the development application is
tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2000. That action, accompanied by the record of the
proceedings before the Commission, is tentatively scheduled to be placed as a report item on the
City Council's agenda at the Council's regular meeting on Monday, May 22, 2000.
Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
LOLA M. UNGAR
PLANNING DIRECTO
cc: Mr. Russell E. Barto, Architect
®Printed on Recycled Paper.
•
i •
C1iy ol RJfi q JdPP
FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION
March 23, 2000
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
Mrs. Harlyne Norris
3 Johns Canyon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 610, Request for a Variance to encroach into the east side
yard setback to permit the construction of a trellis and garden walls, request for
a Variance to encroach into the west side yard setback to permit the
construction of a barbecue, the reconstruction of a pool and the retention of
existing retaining walls, request for a Variance to enlarge a stable located in
the front yard, and request for a Variance to permit the enlarged stable to
encroach into the northeast side yard setback at an existing single family
residence at 3 Johns Canyon Road (Lot 173-B-MS), Rolling Hills, CA.
Dear Mrs. Norris:
We have arranged for the Planning Commission to conduct a field inspection of your
property to view a silhouette of the proposed project on Saturday, April 15, 2000.
The Planning Commission's timetable is to meet at 8:00 AM at 22 Crest Road East and then
proceed to your property. Do not expect the Commission at 8:00 AM but, be assured that the
field trip will take place before 9:30 AM.
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 (trellis & stable);
• Sta.ke the property lines and the setback limits of the
building pads (residential and stable pads) where
project encroaches; and
• Show the height of the finished floor of the proposed
trellis and stable pads.
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.
Sincerely,
Lola M. Ungar
Planning Director
Enclosure: Silhouette Construction Guidelines
cc:
Mr. Russell E. Barto, Architect
®Panted on Recycled Paper.
• r
Cit, 0/ RO// JUL
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
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.
6.
:;• • z ••
•
V.
•
-
••
♦• •
• •
.i• •
• •
`
•
i r
• •
♦ ♦ •
.. lilt
a •. ..•..•...•is
SECTION PLAN
®Printed on Recycled Paper
iCity ofiellinv
STATUS OF APPLICATION
& MEETING NOTIFICATION
March 9, 2000
Mrs. Harlyne Norris
3 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. 610, Request for a Variance to encroach into the east side yard
setback to permit the construction of a trellis and garden walls, request for a Variance
to encroach into the west side yard setback to permit the construction of a barbecue,
the reconstruction of a pool and the retention of existing retaining walls, request for a
Variance to enlarge a stable located in the front yard, and request for a Variance to
permit the enlarged stable to encroach into the northeast side yard setback at an
existing single family residence at 3 Johns Canyon Road (Lot 173-B-MS), Rolling
Hills, CA.
Dear Mrs. Norris:
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. 610 has been set for public hearing consideration by the
Planning Commission at their meeting on Tuesday. March 21. 2000.
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, March 17,
2000. We will forward a copy to you.
Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincer ly,
Lola M. Ungar
Planning Director
cc: Mr. Russell E. Barto, Architect
@Printed on Recycled Paper,
• •
Russell E. Barto • AIA • Architect
3 Malaga Cove Plaza • Suite 202 • Palos Verdes Estates • California • 90274 • (310) 378-1355
March 2, 2000
Lola Ungar
Principal Planner
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills CA 90274
RE: Norris Variance Application
3 Johns Canyon Road
Dear Lola:
2EgErVE
MAR o 2 2000
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Fly
Attached is the revised Variance application along with one set of plans for your review.
As soon as you determine that the plan is acceptable, we will print an deliver 15 sets.
On the Plot Plan, I have shown the existing grades from the existing drawings. Please
note that this application does not require any grading. I've also identified the front,
side and rear yards as we discussed, as well as the buildable pad area.
The following are the items that I believe require the variance:
• The trellis and steps at the east end of the motor court, and possibly the low (max.
24") wall along the south side of the motor court. This is an existing railroad tie wall
which we wish to replace with stone.
• The new and existing stone walls along the westerly side yard, and the new barbecue.
• The pool relocation and reconfiguration.
As always, I appreciate your assistance with this application. Please give me a call once
you've looked over this material.
Very truly yours,
Russell E. Barto, AIA