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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
TO: Mr. Terrance Bellanger
City Manager
City of Rolling Hills Estates
PROJECT: No. 4 Morgan Lane
WE TRANSMIT:
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DATE: July 26, 1989
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FOR YOUR:
[ ] APPROVAL [ ]
[ ] CHECKING [XX ]
[ ] REVIEW & COMMENT [ ]
[ ) INFORMATION
[ ] DISTRIBUTION TO PARTIES
USE
RECORD
SIGNATURE AND RETURN
THE FOLLOWING: Approval from Homeowners Assn. and
copy of plan and layout as approved by same.
REMARKS: Please note location of mailbox. Please advise
if additional information is necessary.
CC: Ivano Stamegna
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FROM: DOLORES COSENZA
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Enclosed are Architectural Committee Minutes concerning
plans submitted for the Committee's review.
If you have any questions concerning the Minutes, please
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May 23, 1989
Mr. Terry Belanger
City Manager
City of Rolling Hills
#2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
re: Conditional Use Permit
#4 Morgan Lane
Rolling Hills, California
Dear Mr. Belanger:
Pursuant to City Council action on April 24, 1989,
denying the appeal on Zoning Case No. 377, this refiling modifies
our request for a tennis court and guest house to a request for a
guest house only on the property located at #4 Morgan Lane.
The following is a description of site with respect to
concern for views, lot coverage and placement of the guest house
on the property.
Please find attached a copy of the revised site and
landscape plan showing location of the guest house to the south
central portion of the property, location of the stables at the
southeast corner, elimination of tennis court at the central
portion of the property behind the pool, and corresponding revi-
sion of the lot coverage requirements and vicinity map showing
the site's relationship to the surrounding neighborhood.
The following chart illustrates the new lot coverage
statistics:
A. LOT AREA
114,127 (2.62 acres) Gross
93,218 (2.14 acres) Net
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May 23, 1989
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B. LOT COVERAGE
Area Percent
(In Sauare Feet) of Lot Area
1. Residence 8,996 9.65%
2. Guest House 800 0.86%
3. Swimming Pool 688 0.74%
4. Barn 864 0.93%
5. Service Area 100 0.11%
Total Area Covered:
(May not exceed 20%
of net lot area) 11,448 12.28%
6. Driveway 7,630 8.19%
7. Paved Walks & Patio 2,777 2.98%
8. Pool Decking 1,087 1.16%
Subtotal (Paving): 11,494 12.33%
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE:
(Does not exceed 35%
of net lot area) 22,942 24.61%
TOTAL OPEN AREA: 70,276 75.39%
Comments:
The owners, in response to the action of City Council,
have chosen to eliminate the tennis court from their request.
The proposal identifies the owners' intention to provide a large
amount of outdoor recreation area for active and passive use that
is shielded from adjoining neighbors by the location of trees,
shrubs and ground covers. The reduced colored landscape scheme/
site plan is provided for each commissioner's perusal.
It is the opinion of this office that the owners'
agreement to delete the tennis court at this time assures the
city and surrounding property owners that there will be no
adversity to surrounding properties. Moreover, location of the
Ms. Terry Belanger
May 23, 1989
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guest house to the south central portion of the property behind
the residence provides a natural screening barrier in conjunction
with vegetation along the property line to maximize privacy for
the outdoor pool use area. Location of the stable in the rear
yard avoids conflict with the adjacent uses. Vehicular access to
the stable begins at the northerly 10' wide equestrian easement
and continues east transversing across the proposed grassed area
to the stable as shown on the site plan.
In summary, we believe the applicant has clearly
demonstrated that location for the proposed guest house respects
neighboring views to the north; the stable along the rear portion
of the property can be located with clear and convenient access
thereto and improvements result in a minimal amount of building
lot coverage which is approximately 11% below the 35% legislated
by code.
This office will attend the public hearing to answer
questions and clarify the modifications which we believe to be
consistent with the concerns and the aims of the City Council and
zoning ordinances of the City of Rolling Hills.
Respectfully submitted,
02-aim A. Marquez 1
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JIV A. VAAQUEZ
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
TO: Terry Belanger
City Manager
City of Rolling Hills
#12 Portuegese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
PROJECT: Case No. 377
No. 4 Morgan Lane
WE TRANSMIT:
[ XX ] _HEREWITH
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FOR YOUR:
[ ] APPROVAL
[ ] CHECKING
[ ] REVIEW & COMMENT
[ XX ] INFORMATION
[ ] DISTRIBUTION TO PARTIES
DATE: April 6, 1989
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] USE
] RECORD
] SIGNATURE AND RETURN
THE FOLLOWING: 15 copies of Landscape Plan (reduced), 15 copies
of Petition for Support from surrounding property owners.
REMARKS:
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JV A. VAAQUEZ
April 5, 1989
Ms. Terry Belanger
City Manager
City of Rolling Hills
#2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
re: Appeal Planning Commission
Case Number 377
#4 Morgan Lane
Rolling Hills, California
Dear Ms. Belanger:
Pursuant to the site review field trip on March 7,
1989, on the property located at #4 Morgan Lane, this is a letter
advising of the changes that have been made to address concern
for views, lot coverage and placement of buildings on the
property.
Please find attached a copy of the revised site and
landscape plan showing relocation of the guest house to the south
central portion of the property, location of the stables at the
southeast corner and corresponding revision of the lot coverage
requirements and the vicinity map showing the site's relationship
to the surrounding neighborhood.
The following chart illustrates the new lot coverage
statistics:
A. LOT AREA
114,127 (2.62 acres) Gross
93,218 (2.14 acres) Net
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April 5, 1989
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B. LOT COVERAGE
Area Percent
(In Sauare Feet) of Lot Area
1. Residence 8,996 9.65%
2. Guest House 800 0.86%
3. Swimming Pool 688 0.74%
4. Tennis Court 6,436 6.90%
5. Barn 864 0.93%
6. Service Area 100 0.11%
Total Area Covered:
(May not exceed 20%
of net lot area) 17,884 19.19%
7. Driveway 7,630 8.19%
8. Paved Walks & Patio 2,777 2.98%
9. Pool Decking 1,087 1.16%
Subtotal (Paving): 11,494 12.33%
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE:
(Does not exceed 35%
of net lot area) 29,378 31.52%
TOTAL OPEN AREA: 63,840 68.48%
Comments:
It is important to note that the topography of the
subject site is unique. It is one of the few parcels in the
community where the average percentage slope is approximately
1-2%. The exception to the topography exists on the northeast
corner and the southwest corner.
The owners have chosen a landscape scheme which we
believe reduces the visual impression of the tennis court, while
at the same time allows the maximum utility of this open site.
Thus, they can comfortably enjoy large amounts of outdoor
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April 5, 1989
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recreation, active and passive, that is shielded from the
neighbors by the location of trees, shrubs and ground covers.
It is the position of this office that the owners be
granted permission to have a tennis court and guest house on the
subject property, because there is no adversity to surrounding
properties, the location of the guest house, tennis court, land
form and zoning requirements can all be met. Approval of the
City Council reversing the decision of the Planning Commission,
denying a conditional use permit to establish a guest house and
tennis court on the subject property acknowledges the property
owners' right to have the same types of uses and appurtenances as
found on other properties in the same vicinity and zone, consis-
tent with city ordinances and general plans of the City of
Rolling Hills.
This office will be in attendance at the meeting of
March 28, 1989, to answer questions and make clarifications on
the modifications, which we believe to be consistent with the
concerns and the aims of the City Council.
This office will be in attendance at the meeting of
March 28, 1989, to answer questions and make clarifications on
the modifications, which we believe to be consistent with the
concerns and the aims of the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
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JV A. VAAQUEZ
March 7, 1989
Ms. Jody Murdoch,
Mayor
City of Rolling Hills
#2 Portuguese Vin Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
re: Appeal Planning Commission
Case Number 377 #4 Morgan
Lane, Rolling Hills, CA
Dear Honorable Mayor:
In behalf of the owners, Mr. & Mrs. Ivano Stamegna,
they wish extend their sincere appreciation to the City Council
for devoting time from their busy schedules to meet with them,
and discuss the concerns of the City Council regarding appeal of
case number 377 for the property located at Number 4, Morgan
Lane, Rolling Hills, California.
This is a request for a two week continuance to the
meeting of March 28, 1989. The purpose of the continuance is to
allow the owner an additional time to prepare modifications to
our plans and exhibits. The revised plans are intended to show
relocation of the guest house, future stable and recompute
calculations for lot coverage.
Thank you very much for your consideration in this
matter.
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cc: Ivano Stamegna
Respectfully,
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JIV A VARQUEZ
February 27, 1989
Rolling Hills City Council
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
re: Appeal of Planning Commission
Case No. 377
Honorable City Council:
This is an appeal of Planning Commission Case No. 377,
denying a Conditional Use Application on January 17, 1989, for
the property located at No. 4 Morgan Lane, Rolling Hills,
California and owned by ISCO Industries, Inc.
The reason for the appeal is because the Planning
Commission errored by finding there would be adversity to
surrounding properties by construction of a tennis court and
guest house in conjunction with a completed single family home.
The applicant has requested that this office submit to
the City Council colored landscape site plans of the subject
property which identify that the tennis court is to be screened
by Cedrus Deoeara and Ficus Benjamina trees to the south, a
variety of fruit trees to the east and specimen olive trees to
the north.
The Cedrus trees are a Cedar evergreen species. The
trees are fast growing to 80 feet with a 40 foot spread at ground
level, lower branches sweep to the ground and then upwards.
Upper branches openly spaced, are graceful. The nodding tip
identifies it in the skyline. Softer, lighter texture than other
cedars, it has a Christmas tree like appearance. This species
can be pruned to grow as a high or low shrub and pruning can be
useful to create a dense foliage appearance. A condition so
stating would be acceptable to the applicant.
Adjacent to the Cedrus will be Ficus Benjamina
"ornamental fig" trees, also evergreen. This species grows to
30 feet high with shiny, broadly spreading leathery leaves. This
tree is excellent in its shape for it will form a balanced canopy
to the Cedrus trees. Combined, these two trees will screen the
tennis court fencing from view.
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The fruit trees will form a preamble to the backdrop of
60 to 80 feet tall Eucalyptus trees located off the subject site
on the adjacent property to the east. Please refer to the
attached photographs.
The Olea Europaca, Olive trees are evergreen and have
been selected to compliment the olives trees located on the
adjacent residential lot to the north. The species selected is
willow like and has a soft gray -green color which is intended to
blend in with the other species identified on the landscape plan.
These trees are slower in growth and will reach a height of 25-30
feet and be approximately the same size in width. The owner has
identified that he will select trees with a multi -trunk, which
will be approximately 24" box size at planting time.
Please find attached a copy of site photos which
identify views of the subject site showing the location of the
proposed tennis court and guest house.
It is the opinion of this office that the applicant has
taken care in selecting a variety of specimen plant materials
that will soften and mitigate any adversity a tennis court would
have from adjoining properties. The type of material selected,
as noted above, will offer a thickened, tiered foreground that
will visually obscure (in an aesthetic way) the tennis court
facility from adjoining property views.
Likewise, the guest house located as a free-standing
structure to the north of the pool will be screened from the
north by a Cedrus tree and two Ficus Benjaminas. From the
street, the guest house is screened by Deciduous flowering
Jacaranda.
The owner and his representative will be at the meeting
to make presentation and answer queries of the council. Please
call should you need more information.
Respectfully,
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January 26, 1989
Rolling Hills City Council
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
re: Appeal of Planning Commission
Case No. 377
Honorable City Council:
This is an appeal of Planning Commission Case No. 377
denying a conditional use application on January 17, 1989, for
the property located at No. 4 Morgan Lane, Rolling Hills,
California and owned by ISCO Industries, Inc.
The reason for the appeal is because the Planning
Commission errored by finding there would be adversity to
surrounding properties by construction of a tennis court and
guest house in conjunction with a completed single family home.
The applicant requests the appeal be held at the
February 13th meeting of the City Council. His check for
$1,000.00 is attached for filing.
The owner and his representative will be at the meeting
to make presentation and answer queries of the council. Please
call should you need more information.
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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(213) 377.1521
January 20, 1989
Mr. Ivano Stamegna
I.S.C.O. Industries
1520 First Street
Manhattan Beach, California 90266
RE: Zoning Case No. 377, Request for Conditional Use Permits for
a Guest House and Tennis Court at 4 Morgan Lane
Dear Mr. Stamegna:
Pursuant to Section 17.32.090 (enclosed) of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, this letter is to serve as official notice that a
request for Conditional Use Permits for a guest house and tennis
court on Lot 170-7-MS, at 4 Morgan Lane, Rolling Hills, was reviewed
by the Planning Commission at their meeting on January 17, 1989. At
that meeting, the Planning Commission voted to deny the request for
Conditional Use Permits for a guest house and tennis court.
The Planning Commission's decision will be reported to the City
Council, as required by Sections 17.32.090 and 17.32.140 (enclosed)
of the Municipal Code, at their meeting on Monday, February 13, 1989,
and may be appealed pursuant to Sections 17.32.140 and 17.32.150
(enclosed) of the Municipal Code. A copy of Resolution No. 494,
establishing the fee for filing an appeal, is also enclosed for your
information.
Please feel free to call this office should you have any
questions.
Very trul
Terrence `L../ Belanger
City Manager
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