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VARIANCE
VARIANCE
A variance is a form of permit which is required of any property owner who seeks to vary
from the provisions of the City's zoning ordinance in the development of property in the
City. In order to obtain a variance, the applicant must be able to demonstrate that
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships result through the strict and literal
interpretation and enforcement of the zoning provisions. Variances are considered and
decided upon by the Planning Commission following a public hearing.
APPLICATION AND REQUEST FOR HEARING
In order to obtain a variance, a property owner or his or her agent must submit an appli-
cation and request a hearing before the Planning Commission. To do so, the applicant
should complete the requirements enumerated herein, assemble the necessary application
documents and call to make an appointment at (213) 377-1521. Making an appointment will
assure that someone is available to explain the necessary procedures arid review the case
material for completeness and. accuracy.
PLAN SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
Complete and submit for each application: /5
1. "Request.for Hearing" Application. Seve ) copies of plan MUST accompany application.
2. Owner's Declaration
,. 3. Plan submittal using the "Checklist" as guide. Each plan must have computation of lot
coverage printed on the plot plan.
4. Ownership List: Prepare a complete list of names and mailing addresses of all property
owners of each parcel, within or partially within a 1,000 foot radius of the exterior
boundaries of the property under consideration, including the owner of the subject
property. Assign a number to each name on the list. This information must be as it
appears on the latest available assessment roll of the Los Angeles County Assessor.
This list shall be certified to be true and correct (complete Certified Property Owner's
Affidavit). An inaccurate or incomplete list is cause for removal of the case from
the agenda or to require a rehearing of the case.
Type Self -Adhesive Mailing Labels: In addition to the Ownership List required, submit
one complete set of typed self-adhesive mailing labels for all property owners listed
on the Ownership List.
5. Certified Property Owners List Affidavit
6. Filing fee - Resolution #494 attached.
REGULAR MEETINGS
Once an application has been accepted as complete by the City, a hearing will be set before
the Planning Commission. Applications are considered at the regular meetings of the Plan-
ning Commission, which are held the third Tuesday of each month. Applications must be
submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary no later than the last Monday of the month
immediately preceding the regular meeting at which the matter shall be considered. Provide
sufficient time in your plans to attend at least two meetings to allow the Planning Com-
mission to study the facts presented and to make a field trip review of the physical
conditions. The applicant or a representative must appear at the meeting.
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
In reviewing a request, the Planning Commission must consider the following:
1. The Planning Commission shall consider all matters presented to it fairly and impar-
tially, recognizing the rights of the applicant as well as its obligation to enforce
all zoning ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council of the City of
Rolling Hills.
2. The development and use of all land within the City of Rolling Hills should be directed
to the continuation of the existing rural open areas surrounding the existing residences
in the City, and each new improvement or use of land should be carefully examined to
determine what effect the proposed improvement or use of land will have on the terrain,
trees and natural flora in the City.
3. The granting of variances shall be carefully scrutinized to protect bridle trails, .:'.
and provide the proper spacing of residences and accessory building so as to prevent
overconstruction of the lot or parcel to be improved.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ZONING CASE
CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS' LIST
'AFFIDAVIT
John Harrelson , declare under penalty of
perjury that the attached list contains the names and addresses of all persons to
whom all property is assessed as they appear on the latest available assessment roll
of the County within the area described and for a distance of one thousand (1,000)
feet from the exterior boundaries of property legally described as:
Lot 5 Tract 33671 Morgan Lane
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Conditional Use Permit
Variance
Zone Change
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has permission of the owner
Legal description of property situated at
11 6 Morgan Lane
Street Address
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Lot Tract
Describe in detail the nature of the proposed use, including what aspects of the
project require a Variance.
The proposed project shall consist of a new single family residence, attached garage and
swimming pool with spa.
The areas of the project requiring a variance are walls at the driveway and motor court with
a maximum height of 3 [ three) feet, the planters at the entry walk and the trash yard.
Criteria to be satisfied for grant of Variance
Such change is based upon the following described exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions that do not apply generally to other property in the
same vicinity and zone.
The walls at the driveway and motor court are necessary to provide access to the property.
Due to the steepness of the lot the proposed residence must be cut into the hillside on the
uphill side, in order to get to the optimum elevation with regards to cut and fill we must
have the walls at the driveway and motor court. The planters at the entry walk are necessary to make
the transition from the driveway level to the entry level.
Such change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to
the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone where property -is located because.
The proposed improvements will not have any adverse effect on the neighboring homes. This
is mainly due to the fact that the proposed areas requiring this variance will not be visible
from the street. The walls at the driveway and motor court will be approx. 6" above the grade on the
uphill side of the lot. The planters at the entry walk are less than 30" above the adjacent
driveway and will not be obtrusive.
FILING FEE
A filing fee * must accompany the application. Make check payable to:
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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OWNER'S DECLARATION
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NOTE: The Owner's Declaration can only be used if this application is signed in
California. If this application is signed outside of California, the applicant
should acknowledge before a Notary Public of the State where the signature is
affixed, or before another officer of that State authorized by its laws to take
acknowledgments, that he (it) owns the property described herein, and that the
information in the accompanying this application is true to the best of his (its)
knowledge and belief. Attach appropriate acknowledgment here.
FORMS ISSUED TO:
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DATES BY
DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
The action of the Planning Commission will be final unless within twenty (20) days
following the notice to the applicant of the decision, an appeal in writing is filed
with the City Clerk by:
A. The applicant;
B. Any person who protested, either orally or in writing, as a matter of record,
prior to the final vote of the Planning Commission on the matter and who, in
addition, received or was entitled to receive the written notice specified
in subdivision 2 of subsection A of Section 17.40.060; or
C. The City Council, upon the affirmative vote of three members of the Council.
In order to obtain a building permit, it will be necessary for the applicant to sign
a copy of the findings that they understand and accept the conditons of approval.