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830, A 385 sq ft addition to existi, Correspondence• • CityO / PI1 fl p 4 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 4 November 9, 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang 6 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 The City is in receipt of the landscaping cost proposal for your property at 6 Portuguese Bend Road, in the amount of $12,000. Pursuant to Condition R of Resolution No. 1148 you are required to provide a security deposit for landscaping in the amount of the cost for installation of the material and irrigation system, plus 15% to be retained by the City for two years after the planting is completed. This security deposit will be refunded in its entirety only if after two years of planting the planting meets the conditions of the resolution and of the submitted plans. Please keep a record of when the planting is installed. Therefore, please submit a security instrument, either a bond or a Certificate of Deposit (CD), in the amount of $13,800 ($12,000 cost estimate plus 15%). If a CD, the City must be named as additional beneficiary. In addition, if the landscaping area is 5,000 square feet or more, you are required to comply with the City's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and fill out the appropriate forms (Chapter 13.18 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code): Please provide the calculation sheet to show how much of the lot will be landscaped (new landscaping plus rehabilitated/re-do existing). I'm enclosing the ordinance requirements and the forms that must be filled out and submitted. If you have any questions, please call me at 310 377-1521 or email at ys@cityofrh.net Sin Yo nta Scht\rartz Pl ning Director cc: Manny Montes, WPNA Architecture 0 Printed on Recycled Paper i • DATE ZONING CASE NO. ADDRESS CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED ELEMENTS MUST BE SHOWN ON THE SITE PLAN SUBMITTED WITH PLANNING APPLICATION PLANTING AREA 1. NEW AREA(S) TO BE LANDSCAPED sq. ft 2. EXISTING LANDSCAPING TO BE ALTERED (RE - LANDSCAPED) sq. ft 3. TOTAL LANDSCAPING: NEW AND ALTERED AREAS sq. ft. OTHER LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS 4. CHECK OFF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS THAT MAY BE PROPOSED, AND SHOW LOCATIONS ON PROJECT SITE PLAN: WATER FEATURE: ❑ GARDEN WALL (less than 3-Ft tall) ❑ SITTING WALL / BENCH ❑ WALKWAY OR PATIO ❑ TRELLIS, CANOPY OR SIMILAR STRUCTURE ❑ -21- SPR Rev. 2015 City of Rolling Hills • • erre/ Roiteg9 gez INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 LANDSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS (RHMC 13.18 Effective February 24, 2010) PROVISIONS AND STANDARDS 1. Landscape Plans for new or altered landscaping of 5,000 sauare feet or greater are required to comply with specific standards, if landscaping is part of a development project that is subject to approval by the Planning Commission or City Council. Examples of such projects include: Site Plan Reviews, Variances and Conditional Use Permits. 2. At the direction of the property owner the plan may be prepared by the owner or a landscape professional, unless alteration requires grading or drainage plan (Ca. Business and Professions Code §5641) 3. The plan must include: names of plants (botanical and common), number and sizes of containers, percentage calculation of turf areas; low, medium or high water use plants and water -wise plants; water budget calculations; monthly irrigation schedule; and any areas of existing landscaping to remain unaltered. 4. The City reserves the right to require modified plans of the landscape to meet the requirements of Ordinance 316. 5. Landscaping of applicable projects must be designed such that water use will not exceed: • 70% of the City's designated evapotranspiration rate (ETo) = 39.7 in. / year. • A water budget (MAWA) calculated for the project (see attached worksheet). 6. Turf and non water -wise plants: • Must comprise less than 40% of the total landscaped area (plantings in a roadway easement are not counted towards 40%). • Turf not permitted to be planted on slopes of 20% (5:1) or greater. • City may approve additional turf areas for outdoor sporting, recreational activities, or another approved function irrigated at 1.0 of the City's (ETo). 7. Mulching requirements: • Non -turf areas must have an average thickness of 3-inches minimum throughout. • Groundcovers planted from nursery flats must have an average thickness of 1.5- inches. • Mulch thickness and coverage must be maintained for the life of the planting. • • 8. Irrigation systems are required to have the following features: • Automatic irrigation controllers, weather based with rain shut-off sensors • Sprinklers with optimum distribution uniformity, spacing, matched precipitation rates per valve and circuit, and setbacks from hard surfaces. • Check valves for each line. PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS 1. Before discretionary permit application and public hearing: • Submit preliminary conceptual Landscape Plan to City with discretionary permit application. The conceptual plan shall clearly identify all proposed new and / or existing landscaping to be altered. 2. Before obtaining grading or building permits: • Submit detailed Landscape Plan to the City along with a "Statement of Compliance" signed by the preparer, certifying that the landscape design complies with Ordinance No. 316 (see attached form) and cost estimate for the landscaping and irrigation. (City Staff with City landscaping consultant will review plan and cost estimate.) • Submit to the City a financial obligation in the amount based on the cost of the landscaping and irrigation plus 15% City administration cost. 3. Following project completion: • Within 90 days of the date the related development project has received an approved final inspection, the plan preparer must inspect installed landscaping and irrigation system included in the approved landscape plan and submit certification (see attached form) to City staff verifying that the installation substantially conforms to the plan. The City may extend the submission requirement for an additional 90 days. • After two years of installation of the landscaping / irrigation staff will inspect it, and if satisfied that it complies with the approved plan and landscaping is in good condition, the City will refund the security deposit. ATTACHMENTS: 1. City of Rolling Hills Landscape Water Budget Calculation Worksheet 2. City of Rolling Hills Landscape Plan Statement of Compliance 3. City of Rolling Hills Landscape Installation Certificate of Completion Public:INACTIVE FILES: LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS AND FORMS:Ordinance No. 316 Forms:Ord 316 Guidelines Handout I.doc 04/2013 -2- • *ea, 66 Roeeeet, Weeed LANDSCAPE WATER BUDGET CALCULATION WORKSHEET (To,besubmiftedivith'Landscape''Plan,,per RHMC 13.18) This form is to be used to calculate a project's Maximum Annual Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) for all landscaping subject to Ordinance 316, Water Efficient Landscape. Equation: MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) [ETAF x LA + 0.3 x SLA] Where: MAWA = Maximum Applied Water Allowance (maximum gallons per year available for the project). Eto = Reference Evapotranspiration (39.7 inches per year for the City of Rolling Hills). ETAF = ET Adjustment Factor, 0.7 for new landscaping. LA = Landscape Area (square feet, including SLA) 0.62 = Conversion Factor (inches to gallons SLA = Special Landscape Area (square feet) 0.3 = The additional ET Adjustment Factor for the Special Landscape Area (total factor of 1.0). Maximum Applied Water Allowance = gallons per year. Show calculations: PUBLIC:LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE REQUIREMENT AND FORMS:Ord 316 Forms:Ord 316 Water Calc.doc (AO Rae, 4114 LANDSCAPE PLAN STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE I Tip j �d b, C I ' h 01 1n i+ 1 II • • 0 % 0} .1r I hereby certify that: (1) I am: (check one): ❑ A landscape architect or other landscape professional (Lic. Number if applicable: ). 0 The property owner of the subject landscaped site. (2) The landscape design and water use calculations for the property located at (provide street address or parcel number(s): were prepared by me or under my supervision. (3) The landscape design and water use calculations for the identified property comply with The City of Rolling Hills Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance No. 316 (Municipal Code Chapter 13.18). (4) The information I have provided in this Certificate of Landscape Design is true and correct and is hereby submitted in compliance with the City of Rolling Hills Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Print Name Date Signature License Number Address Telephone E-mail Address PUBLIC:LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE REQUIREMENT AND FORMS: Ord. 316 Forms:Ord 316 Statement Compliance.doc I hereby certify that: (1) • • eav Roteetv °Wad LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (RHMC 13.18) I am (check one): 0 A landscape architect or other landscape professional (Lic. Number if applicable: 0 The property owner of the subject landscaped site. (2) The landscape project for the property located at (provide street address or parcel number(s): )• was installed by me or under my supervision. (3) The landscaping for the identified property has been installed in substantial conformance with an approved Landscape Plan including Water Budget calculations and complies with the requirements of the City of Rolling Hills Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance No. 316 (Municipal Code Chapter 13.18) for the purpose of achieving an efficient use of water in the subject landscape. (4) The information I have provided in this Landscape Installation Certificate of Completion is true and correct and is hereby submitted in compliance with the City of Rolling Hills Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Print Name Signature Address Date Telephone E-mail Address PUBLIC:LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS AND FORMS:Ordinance No. 316 Forms:Ord 316 Cert of Completion.doc • • Chapter 13.18 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE Sections: 13.18.010 Purpose. 13.18.020 Applicability. 13.18.030 Definitions. 13.18.040 Landscape Plan Design Standards. 13.18.050 Exceptions. 13.18.060 Submittal Requirements. 13.18.070 Determination of Conforming Installation and Compliance Certification. 13.18.010 Purpose. It is the policy of the City of Rolling Hills to promote water conservation. The landscape water conservation standards detailed in this Chapter are intended to promote water conservation while allowing the maximum possible flexibility in designing healthy, attractive, and cost- effective water efficient landscapes. 13.18.020 Applicability. This Chapter applies to: A. All public agency development projects which are subject to discretionary review by the City and propose new or altered landscape area of 2,500 square feet or more; and B. All single family residential development projects subject to discretionary review by the Planning Commission or City Council, with a total new or altered landscape area equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet. 13.18.030 Definitions "Application rate" means the rate of irrigation (inches/hour or gallons per minute) at which water is applied by an irrigation system. "Automatic irrigation system" means an irrigation system that can be controlled without manual manipulation and which operates on a preset program. "Discretionary review" means review of a development project by the Planning Commission and/or City Council that requires that the Planning Commission or City Council ascertain compliance with this Chapter, and that also requires the . exercise of judgment, deliberation or decision by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. "Evapotranspiration" or "ET" means the approximate summation of water losses through evaporation from soil and transpiration from the plants during a specified period of time. Ordinance No. 316 3 • . "ETo" means the approximation of water loss expressed in inches per year from a field of 4-to-7-inch-tall cool season grass that is not water stressed. "ET Adjustment Factor" means a factor used to set an efficiency goal, that when applied to ETo adjusts for plant factor and irrigation efficiency, two of the major influences upon the amount of water that needs to be applied to a landscape. "Hydrozone" means a portion of the planting area having plants grouped according to water need. "Irrigation system" means a complete connection of system components, including the water distribution network and the necessary irrigation equipment and downstream from the backflow prevention device. "Landscape Area" means all areas where new or altered landscaping is proposed as part of a new development proposal. "Landscape Plan" means design plans with a planting plan and irrigation plan, and plans with supporting detail sheets to include notes and/or specifications. "New Development" means a new building on a vacant site, an addition to an existing building on a site, a new building on a developed site, or a change in land use type that requires a discretionary permit from the City. "Plant Factor" means a factor that when multiplied by the ETo, estimates the amount of water used by a given plant species. "Planting area" means the parcel area less building pad(s), driveway(s), patio(s), deck(s), walkway(s) and parking area(s). Planting area includes water bodies (i.e., fountains, ponds, lakes) and natural areas. "Special Landscape Area (SLA)" means park and recreational areas permanently and solely dedicated to edible plants such as orchards and vegetable gardens, and areas irrigated with recycled water are subject to the MAWA with an ET adjustment factor not to exceed 1.0. "Turf' means a groundcover surface of mowed grass with an irrigation water need of greater than 30% of the ETo. "Water Budget Calculation" means the Maximum Annual Applied Water Allowance, which shall be calculated using the following formula, per Section 492.4 of the State of California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, which may be amended from time to time: MAWA = (ETo) (0.62) f0.7 x LA + 0.3 x SLA) MAWA= Maximum Applied Water Allowance (maximum gallons per year available for the project). Eto = Reference Evapotranspiration (39.7 inches per year for the City of Rolling Hills). 0.7 = ET Adjustment Factor (as designated by the state of California). LA = Landscape Area (square feet, including SLA) 0.62 = Conversion Factor (inches to gallons) SLA = Special Landscape Area (square feet) 0.3 = The additional ET Adjustment Factor for the Special Landscape Area Ordinance No. 316 - 4 • • "Water Wise Plants" means those plants that are evaluated as needing "moderate" (40- 60% of ETo), "low" (10-30% of ETo) and "very low" (< 10% of ETo) amounts of water as defined and listed by Water Use Classifications of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) available from the State of California Department of Water Resources. Other sources of water wise plant classifications may be used if approved by the City Manager. "Weather Based Irrigation Controller" means an irrigation controller that automatically adjusts the irrigation schedule based on changes in the weather. 13.18.040 Landscape Plan Design Standards. An applicant proposing new or altered landscaping, which is subject to the requirements of this Chapter, shall comply with each of the following in the design, installation, and maintenance of the landscaped area, unless an exception is granted pursuant to Section 13.18.050. A. Landscape Plan Content: 1. Applicants shall submit a Landscape Plan depicting the landscaped area and all existing landscaping to remain on the lot. Landscaping shall be designed to be irrigated at no more than 0.7 of the reference evapotranspiration (ETo) and shall not exceed the MAWA. The City reserves the right to modify plans in quantity and quality of the landscape to meet the requirements of this Chapter. 2. Applicants shall provide all relevant information on the landscape plan including botanical names for plants and turf species; container sizes; percentage calculations of allowable areas of turf; low, medium or high water use plants and water -wise plants; water budget calculations; monthly irrigation schedule; and specific requests for any exceptions to the requirements of this Chapter in accordance with Section 13.18.050. Areas of existing landscaping to remain unaltered shall be indicated on the landscape plan. B. Use of Turf and Water Wise Plants: 1. The landscape area of single family residential and institutional use projects shall be designed with no more than 40% of the landscaped area in turf or plants that are not water wise plants. 2. Turf shall not be used on slopes of 20% (5:1) or greater within the landscape area. 3. Additional turf areas may be approved by the City for areas designed and used for outdoor sporting and recreational activities. Approved turf areas may be watered at 1.0 of the referenced evapotranspiration (ETo). C. Mulch: The landscape area, except those portions of the landscape area planted in turf, shall be covered with mulch material to an average thickness of at least 3 inches throughout. In areas with groundcover planted from flats, mulch shall be installed to an average thickness of Ordinance No. 316 5 • • 1-V2 inches. Additional mulch material shall be added from time to time as necessary in order to maintain the required depth of mulch. D. Irrigation: All new or altered irrigation systems proposed as part of a new development shall incorporate the following requirements in their design, installation and maintenance: 1. Irrigation systems shall be designed and installed to avoid overspray and runoff. Valves shall be separated for individual hydrozones based on plant water needs and sun or shade requirements. 2. An automatic irrigation system is required and shall include a weather -based irrigation controller, including a rain shut-off sensor. 3. Areas less than eight feet wide shall be irrigated with appropriately selected equipment that provides the proper amount of water coverage without causing overspray onto adjacent surfaces. 4. All sprinklers shall have matched precipitation rates within each valve and circuit. All irrigation systems shall be designed to include optimum distribution uniformity, head to head spacing, and setbacks from walkways and pavement. 5. All irrigation systems shall provide check valves at the low end of irrigation lines to prevent unwanted draining of irrigation lines. 6. Pressure regulators may be required on the irrigation system as determined by the Building and Safety Department. 13.18.050 Exceptions. Exceptions to these landscape water conservation standards may be granted by the City Manager upon a finding, based on substantial evidence, that the exceptions will promote equivalent or greater water conservation than is provided for in these standards. Requests for exceptions shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the City Manager at the time the application is submitted to the City for review. Requests for exceptions must be accompanied by documentary evidence supporting the finding of equivalent or greater water conservation. 13.18.060 Submittal Requirements. A. In accordance with California Business and Professions Code Section 5641, as may be amended from time to time, drawings for the conceptual design and placement of tangible objects and landscape features; or plans, drawings and specifications for the selection, placement or use of plants, may be submitted by any person, including licensed landscape architects, licensed landscape contractors or landscape designers. Construction documents, details or specifications for the tangible objects or landscape features, or site alterations which Ordinance No. 316 6 • require grading or drainage plans, shall be prepared by a licensed professional as required by California law. B. The landscape plan shall include a "Statement of Compliance" in a form approved by the City Manager certifying that the landscape design complies with the mandatory elements of this Chapter. The Statement of Compliance shall be signed by the person who prepared the landscape plan and shall be submitted to the City prior or concurrent with submitting final development plans to the Building and Safety Department. C. The Planning Commission or City Council may require, on a case -by -case basis, that the landscaping plan and statement of compliance be submitted concurrently with the development application or prior to rendering a decision for the development. D. The project applicant shall submit a financial obligation in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan and irrigation plus fifteen percent, which shall be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit. The financial obligation shall be retained with the City for not Less than two years after landscape installation. The retained deposit will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. 13.18.070 Determination of Conforming Installation and Compliance Verification. A. The person who prepared the landscape plan shall inspect the installation of the landscaping and any irrigation system included in the plan and shall certify in writing to the City Manager that the installation substantially conforms to the approved landscape plan. Certification shall be submitted within 90 days of the date the construction project has received approval of a final inspection from the Building and Safety Department. The applicant is eligible for a one-time extension in submitting the certification up to 90 days, based on findings of good cause provided the application requesting an extension is filed prior to the original 90-day deadline. B. Verification of compliance with this Chapter, as applicable, shall be made by the City Manager. The financial obligation described in Section 13.18.160D shall not be returned unless the certification of compliance is on file with the City. Section 4: Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portion thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Ordinance No. 316 7 • Section 5: Notice. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this ordinance and post a certified copy of this ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36993. Section 6: Effective date. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and operation from and after thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 25th day of January, 2010. /s/ Thomas Heinsheimer THOMAS HEINSHEIMER, MAYOR Attest: /s/ Heidi Luce HEIDI LUCE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 316 - 8 VELEZ CONSTRUCTION, INC. 9018 BIRCHLEAF AVENUE DOWNEY, CA 90240 PHONE [3231253-5247 FAX (5621 806-3311 LICENSE NO. B919117 October 25, 2015 Walter Tsern-Shi Chung Hui Chang 6 Portugese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 11Vr OCT 272015 B City of Rolling Hills Y RE: Chang Residence 6 Portugese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA SUBJ: Proposal for Landscape Installation Work Dear Walter Tsern-Shi and Chung Hui Chang, We are pleased to present the following proposal for our Landscape Installation Work portion of the construction of the new Chang Residence. Our proposal includes the following: I. All work shall be based upon and comply with the architectural and landscaping plans prepared by the project team including all Notes, Details, and Specifications as follows: A. Project Manager: B. Architect: G. Landscape Architect: Manny Montes. WPNA Architecture. Kobada Associates. 2. Contractor to apply for and obtain all permits and City licenses required by the City of Rolling Hills to be reimbursed by the Owner for the landscaping installation work related to the approximately 4,527 sqft home, 1,007 sqft. garage, 450 sqft stable, 550 sqft corral, and related improved areas for the new Chen Home. 3. The Scope of this work shall include: A. All meetings and inspections. This shall include all meetings with the owner, all consultants, all lbs, the HOA, City Inspectors, County Ins ctors, OSHA Inspectors, or any other partiMP B. Compliance with all SUSMP, BMP, Erosion Control, and other Erosion Control requirements including installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of all BMPS. C. All demolition, grubbing, and clearing shown on the approved plans including removal of trees indicated by the City, HOA and/or the Fire Department and removing landscaping to bare ground. D. Supervise all work and employees and have a responsible and competent superintendent on site at all times. E. Provide emergency contact information. F. Conform to all Green Building Code and Title 24 requirements. G. Comply with all oak tree and other landscape requirements and comply with the provisions of the Landscape Plans. H. Work area shall be properly screened, fenced, and kept clean and neat. I. Install all sprinkler lines and drip irrigation systems shown on plans. J. Comply with Low Impact Development Requirements. K. Install all plantings and trees per Landscape Plans including drought resistant plans. L. Work does not include: Owner shall pay all costs and provide for plan check and permits and for services of surveyor, civil engineer, arborist, special / deputy inspectors, structural engineer, soils engineer, septic tank designer, QSP, QSD, Landscape Architect, Title 24 and MEP Engineers, biologist, MND Monitor, archaeologist, architect, interior decorator, and all other consultants including any inspection, monitoring, mitigations, reports, designs, and/or certifications. ii. Any and all inspection, relocation, impact, upgrade, meter, or connection fees relating to Water, Gas, Electric, Sewer, or any other dry or wet utilities. iii. Any work off site including but not limited to water, sewer, electric, gas or other wet or dry utility including transformer, power pole, or undergrounding upgrades except as specifically set forth in the plans. iv. Any work not specifically set forth in the Plans or in this proposal. 4. The fees for this work shall be $12,000.00 If this proposal meets with your approval please let us know so that we can prepare our standard contract for execution. Sincerely, Lov1s ��ca 'fesidery • • C;t al /Qo//ing fi/1 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 May 13, 2015 Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang 6 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 830 Request for an extension. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang: This is to inform you that the City Council granted your request for a two- year time extension of Zoning Case No. 830 for the construction of a new single family residence. The work must commence within that two-year period. Pursuant to the Zoning regulations, you are not eligible for additional extensions. Please inform me when you're ready to commence the work. You may demolish the existing residence at any time prior to construction of the new residence. You will be required to obtain demolition permit from the Building and Safety Department and a hauling (Construction/Demolition) permit from the City to demonstrate recycling efforts for the demolished material. If you have any questions, please call me at 310 377-1521. I'm enclosing the Resolution approving your request. Sincerely, Yolta Schwartz Pla ning Director cc: Manny Montes, WPNA Architecture Printed on Recycled Paper • • RESOLUTION NO. 1176 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCE FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 830 AT 6 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 22-RH), (CHANG). THE CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. Walter Chang, property owner, with respect to real property located at 6 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA requesting a two- year time extension for a previously approved Site Plan Review and variance for grading and construction of a new single family residence to replace an existing single family residence in Zoning Case No. 830. The project was approved by Resolution No. 1148 in July 2013. Section 2. The City Council considered this item at a meeting on May 11, 2015 at which time information was presented indicating that additional time is needed to commence construction. Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the City Council does hereby amend Paragraph B, Section 9 of Resolution No. 1148, dated July 8, 2013 to read as follows: A. The Site Plan and Variances approvals shall expire within four years from the effective date of approval if work hasnot commenced as defined in Section 17.46.080 of the Zoning Ordinance. No further extension shall be granted. Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions and conditions of Resolution No. 1148 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS l lth DAY OF MAY 2015. EA DIERNG MAYOR PRO TEM /1/Ayz ER ATTEST: 1-IEIDI LUCE CITY CLERK Resolution No. 1176 1 • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 1176 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCE FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 830 AT 6 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 22-RH), (CHANG). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on May 11, 2015 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Black, Mirsch, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Diemger. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Mayor Pieper (recused). and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices 1-di ,��u� HEIDI LUCE CITY CLERK Resolution No. 1176 2 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT 1320 NORTH EASTERN AVENUE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90063-3294 DARYL L. OSBY FIRE CHIEF FORESTER & FIRE WARDEN January 6, 2015 Manny Montes 4121 Purcell Drive Los Angeles, CA 90063 Dear Mr. Montes: FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN — 6 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS PARCEL #7569-003-006 - FM PROJECT #5492 - FFFM 201400381 The Final Fuel Modification Plan has been reviewed and approved. Occupancy is subject to the on - site inspection and approval of required fuel modification. Inspections are to be performed by Forestry Division personnel. Questions regarding this response should be directed to the Fuel Modification Unit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Fuel Modification Unit may be reached at (626) 969-5205. Very truly ygurs, KEVIN T. JOHNSON, ASSISTANT CHIEF, FORESTRY DIVISION PREVENTION SERVICES BUREAU KTJ:ac Enclosures AGOURA HILLS CALABASAS ARTESIA CARSON AZUSA CERRITOS BALDWIN PARK CLAREMONT BELL COMMERCE BELL GARDENS COVINA BELLFLOWER CUDAHY BRADBURY SERVING THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF: DIAMOND BAR DUARTE EL MONTE GARDENA GLENDORA HAWAIIAN GARDENS HAWTHORNE HIDDEN HILLS HUNTINGTON PARK INDUSTRY INGLEWOOD IRWINDALE LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE LA HABRA LA MIRADA LA PUENTE LAKEWOOD LANCASTER LAWNDALE LOMITA LYNWOOD MALIBU MAYWOOD NORWALK PALMDALE PALOS VERDES ESTATES PARAMOUNT PICO RIVERA POMONA RANCHO PALOS VERDES ROLLING HILLS ROLLING HILLS ESTATES ROSEMEAD SAN DIMAS SANTA CLARITA SIGNAL HILL SOUTH EL MONTE SOUTH GATE TEMPLE CITY WALNUT WEST HOLLYWOOD WESTLAKE VILLAGE WHITTIER , Final Plan Requirements — FM#5492 - FFFM# 201400381 These items are designed to provide you with further information and specific requirements and corrections applicable to your project. Please do not print them on your plan except as requested. 1. All future plantings shall be in accordance with the County of Los Angeles Fire Department Fuel Modification Guidelines, and approved prior to installation. 2. INSPECTION REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL 3. Zone A extends 20 feet beyond the edge of any combustible structure, accessory structure, appendage or projection. 4. Zone B extends from the outermost edge of Zone A to 100 feet from structure or to the property line. 5. Zone C extends from the outermost edge of Zone B to 200 feet from structure or to the property line. • July 15, 2013 • C1t. o /Qo//in Jh/i Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang 6 Portuguese Bend 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 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 830- Site Plan Review and Variance. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang: This letter shall serve to notify you that the City Council at their regular meeting on July 8, 2013 approved your project. Before this case takes effect you are required to record an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject Resolution in the Office of the County Recorder. Please read the conditions of approval, as some may have to be met prior to issuance of a grading and/or building permit. In addition, the conditions of approval must be printed onto the cover sheet of the plans. Please make a copy of the resolution for your files. I am enclosing a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 1148 specifying the conditions of approval set forth by the City Council and the approved Site 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 the Resolution to: Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder Real Estate Records Section 12400 East Imperial Highway Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 462-2125 OR LAX Courthouse 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd. 6th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-727-6142 Mon -Fri 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m Please confirm the cost for recordation of the documents with the County Clerks Office, as their fees change frequently. 0 Printed on Recycled Paper • Please keep a copy of the plans with the conditions printed on the plans at the construction site and assure that your architect, engineer, soils consultant and contractor adhere to the conditions in the Resolution during the construction process. Any deviation from the approved plans and conditions of approval must be brought to City's attention for review prior to it being implemented by your contractor. In addition, the preparer of your plans for submission for a plan check will be required to sign the enclosed form certifying that the plans were prepared per the City approval. Before you obtain a grading or a building permit you will be required to sign a certification stating that the project will be constructed according to the approved plans. Please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. ►-ly, Y. anta Sc wartz P anning Director Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM RESOLUTION NO. 1148 SITE PLAN cc: Manny Montes, WPNA Architecture (cover letter only & certification) • PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (Projects Approved by Resolution) I, , certify, warrant and represent that the plans I prepared and which are submitted concurrently herewith for and on which I have affixed my stamp conform in all material respects to Resolution No. approving this project and all of the conditions set forth therein and the City's Building Code and zoning ordinance. I understand and acknowledge that failure of City officials, employees and agents to identify discrepancies, inaccuracies or errors in the plans does not exculpate me from responsibility for submitting plans that comply materially with the Resolution, Building Code or zoning ordinance. I further understand and acknowledge that I may be subject to administrative proceedings, penalties and/or fines should the submitted plans be inconsistent with Resolution No. , the Building Code or zoning ordinance. I (We) declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct and that the information accompanying this application is true to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief. NOTE: If this certification is signed outside of California, it must be acknowledged before a Notary Public of the State where the signature is fixed, or before another officer of that State authorized by its laws to take acknowledgements. Attach appropriate acknowledgment here. Executed at , California, this day of , 20 By: By: Company Name Address City Phone & E-mail gat,ij A"'dee.y ,?'dha RECORDING REQUESTED BY ANC MAIL TO: CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PLANNING DEPARTMENT 2 PORTUGUESE BEND RD. ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 (310) 377-7288 FAX T RECORDER'S USE ONLY THE REGISTRAR -RECORDER'S OFFICE REQUIRES THAT THE FORM BE NOTARIZED BEFORE RECORDATION. ZONING CASE NO. 830 XX SITE PLAN REVIEW XX VARIANCE (SEE EXHIBIT A ATTACHED) I (We) the undersigned state I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows: 6 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 22-RH) ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 This property is the subject of the above numbered case and conditions of approval I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said case: ZONING CASE NO. 830 XX SITE PLAN REVIEW XX VARIANCE I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Signature Signature Name typed or printed Name typed or printed Address Address City/State City/State Signatures must be acknowledged by a notary public. State of California ) County of Los Angeles ) On before me, (Insert Name of Notary Public and Title) Personally appeared who 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. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS by hand and official seal. Signature of Notary ( Seal) • RESOLUTION NO. 1148 c6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE AND A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH A PORTION OF THE RESIDENCE INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK IN ZONING CASE NO. 830, AT 6 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 22-RH), (CHANG). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Tsern Shi Chang with respect to real property located at 6 Portuguese Bend Road requesting a Site Plan Review for grading of total of 340 cubic yards of cut and fill to be balanced on for the construction of a new 4,527 square foot residence with 1,007 square foot attached garage, 479 square feet covered porches, and a service yard. A not to exceed 4-foot wall is proposed in the rear, between the garage and the residence. The applicants also seek a Variance to allow the new residence to encroach 20-feet into the front yard setback. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted several duly noticed public hearings to consider the application and at two field trips to the property and approved the project on April 21, 2013. The City Council at their meeting of May 13, 2013 took the case under their jurisdiction and held a field trip public hearing on June 24, 2013 and resumed deliberation of the case at their regular meeting on June 24, 2013. 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, neighbors and the City Council. The City Council having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal at their June 24, 2013 meeting directed staff to prepare a resolution to approve the project. The applicants and their representatives were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is located on the corner of Portuguese Bend Road and Saddleback Road. Not including the roadway easements, the lot is 1.20 acres. For development purposes the net lot area of the lot is 41,704 square feet or 0.95 acres. The lot is irregular in shape as it is long and narrow. The lot narrows in width towards Saddleback Road. Section 4. The property is developed with a 1,924 sq.ft. single family residence and a 385 sq.ft. garage, where 809 sq.ft. of the house and 385 sq.ft. of the garage are within the front yard setback. The current encroachment into the front setback varies between 11' to 28.5'. The new house will encroach between 11' to 20' into the front setback. The existing house will be demolished. The existing driveway is proposed to be moved in a northerly direction and was approved by the Traffic Commission. Section 5. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 326, a residence may be reconstructed within the original footprint and encroachment, providing the property is located in the RAS-1 zoning district, is not larger than 1.25 acres in size (excluding roadway easements), and the encroachment is not greater than 20' into the front setback and not greater than 10' into the side setback. The subject property meets the criteria of Ordinance No. 326 due to the size of the lot and the existing encroachment. The applicants propose to re -construct the portion of the existing residence within the existing encroachment (not to exceed 20') and encroach up to 20' into the front setback with the new portion of the residence, which requires a Variance and is being requested. Section 6. The City Council finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption, and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Resolution No. 1148 SETBACK a I � a. I IV eiz i N • CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Approved5v-Re vt"Adivk \\4%. Date C0 NORTH DRAWN .BY: M.M. DATE 4/3/2013 PROJECT NO. 1212 SHEET A2 •City Rolling June 14, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang 6 Portuguese Bend 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 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 830 Request for a Site Plan Review and a Variance Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang: This letter shall serve to notify you that the City Council voted at their regular meeting on June 10, 2013 to take your case under jurisdiction and scheduled a field trip to the site on MONDAY, TUNE 24, 2013 at approximately 6:30 PM. Their schedule is to visit another property beginning at 6:00 PM, and then proceed to your site. Please assure that the project is clearly and accurately staked. Following the site visit the City Council will resume deliberation in your case at their regular meeting, scheduled on Monday, June 24 beginning at 7:30PM. You and/or your representative must be present at both meetings to answer any questions the Council members may have. Please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sin '1- rely, V anta Schwartz „cifi,A) anning Director c; Manny Montes, WPNA Architecture Printed on Recycled Paper O ie0LLG•i2a iwo O May 23, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang 6 Portuguese Bend 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 ZONING CASE NO. 830 Request for a Site Plan Review & Variances Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on May 21, 2013, adopted the enclosed Resolution, with conditions, granting your request in Zoning Case No. 830. That action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission will be reported to the City Council on Monday, TUNE 10 2013, at their regular meeting beginning at 7:30 PM. You or your representative should be present to answer any questions the Council may have. Please submit additional 5 sets of plans for the City Council by June 3. 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 within that thirty days. However, the City Council could take jurisdiction of the case within 45 days of Planning Commission's decision, (Section 17.54.010B & 17.54.015B) 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, as stated above, 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. A copy of the staff report to the City Council will be forwarded to you on Friday, June 7 2013. Following the City Council's action, I will mail you instructions for recordation of the Affidavit Of Acceptance Form and the Resolution, unless there is an appeal or the Council takes this case under jurisdiction. Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincer y Yo_F. nta Schwartz, Plannin cc: Manny Montes, WPNA Architecture (letter only) Printed on Recycled Paper RESOLUTION NO. 2013-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE AND A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH A PORTION OF THE RESIDENCE INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK IN ZONING CASE NO. 830, AT 6 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 22-RH), (CHANG). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Tsern Shi Chang with respect to real property located at 6 Portuguese Bend Road requesting a Site Plan Review for grading of total of 340 cubic yards of cut and fill to be balanced on for the construction of a new 4,527 square foot residence with 1,007 square foot attached garage, 479 square feet covered porches, and a service yard. A not to exceed 4-foot wall is proposed in the rear, between the garage and the residence. The applicants also seek a Variance to allow the new residence to encroach 20-feet into the front yard setback. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted several duly noticed public hearings to consider the application at regular meeting on November 20, 2012, January 15, 2013, March 19, 2013, and April 16, 2013 and at two field trips to the property on January 15 and April 16, 2013. Several neighbors were present at the meetings including the first field trip and provided testimony regarding this project. The applicants revised the project several times to reduce the height of the development and configuration of the residence. 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 applicant's representatives were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and is located on the corner of Portuguese Bend Road and Saddleback Road. Not including the roadway easements, the lot is 1.20 acres. For development purposes the net lot area of the lot is 41,704 square feet or 0.95 acres. The lot is irregular in shape as it is long and narrow. The lot narrows in width towards Saddleback Road. erection 4. The property is developed with a 1,924 sq.ft. single family residence and a 385 sq.ft. garage, where 809 sq.ft. of the house and 385 sq.ft. of the garage are within the front // yard setback. The`c`urrent encroachment into the front setback varies from 11' to 28.5'. The new house will encroach\between 11' to no more than 20' into the front setback. The existing house will be demolished. The existing driveway is proposed to be moved in a northerly direction and was approved by\the Traffic Commission. Section 5. An ordinance was recently adopted allowing reconstruction of residences within the'priginal footp\ int and encroachment, providing the property is located in the RAS-1 _ zoning distract, is not lager than 1.25 acres in size (excluding roadway easements), and the encroachment is not gre ter than 20' into the front setback and not greater than 10' into the side setback. Ordinance }\Io. 326 became effective on May 23, 2012. The subject property meets the criteria of Ordinance No. 326 and the applicants propose to construct the new residence within the 20' front yard encroachment as the existing residence, and encroach up to/20' into the front setback with the new portion of the residence. Pursuant to the new ordinance, the previously existing encroachment is not subject to a Variance. However, additional encroachment into the front yard setback is proposed in an area where --1--eurren#Ly-there is no encroachment. A Variance for this encroachment is required. Reso. 2013-10 6 Portuguese Bend Rd. 1 Ctt a`Rolling „AIL March 20, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Julie Chang 6 Portuguese Bend 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 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 830 Request for a SPR and a Variance Dear Mr. and Mrs. Chang: The Planning Commission at their March 19, 2013 meeting continued the public hearing in your case to their April 16, 2013 meeting. The Planning Commission expressed the following concerns: • The size (mass) of the project • The height of the project • Visibility from the main road (Portuguese Bend Road) • The sizeable encroachment into the front setback • Retention of the existing structure • Location of the future stable The Commissioners indicated that they would consider greater than maximum permitted grading and disturbance of the lot if the above stated concerns were ameliorated. Should you wish to submit revised plans for the April 16 meeting, please submit them by no later than April 5, so that they can be reviewed and staff report prepared. Should you wish to re -stake and re -flag the project in the field and have the Commission review the revised project in the field on April 16th, rather than discuss it first at City Hall, please let me know as soon as possible, so that I may arrange a time for a field visit with the Commissioners. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Si nta Schwartz Planning Director cc: Manny Montes, WPNA Architecture •_a Printed on Recycled Paper • cry olleollin9.��e� INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO, 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 March 11, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Keesal, Jr. 4 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 830 : 6 Portuguese Bend Road Dear Mr. and Mrs. Keesal: The applicants for the residence project at 6 Portuguese Bend Road have submitted a revised project application. The Planning Commission will consider the project at their meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 beginning at 6:30 PM at City Hall. Following this meeting, the applicant will be required to re -stake the proposed project. A field trip will be scheduled at a later time. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 or stop by the office if you have any questions or wish to see the revised plans. Sin rely, lanta'Schwartz lanning Director Printed on Recycled Paper •City olleollinp February 20, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Julie Chang 6 Portuguese Bend 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 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 830 Request for a Site Plan Review and Variances Dear Mr. and Mrs. Chang: Please be advised that, as per your request, the Planning Commission at their February 19, 2013 meeting continued the public hearing in your case to their March 19, 2013 meeting. Please submit revised plans and calculations by no later than March 11, so that they can be reviewed and staff report prepared. Should you wish to re -stake and re -flag the project in the field and have the Commission review the revised project in the field on March 19th, please let me know as soon as possible, so that I may arrange a time for a field visit with the Commissioners. Should you not be ready to bring the project in March to the Planning Commission, please also advise me in writing. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sinc ; l Y.. a Schwartz P1. ing Director cc: Manny Montes, WPNA Architecture Printed on Recycled Paper • C1t olleolen9�e� January 25, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Chang 6 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Chang, • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 At its meeting of January 24, 2013, the Traffic Commission supported the proposed modification to the driveway apron at 6 Portuguese Bend Road recognizing that the wider driveway will accommodate two vehicles so traffic is not blocked on Portuguese Bend Road while vehicles enter or leave the property. The standard conditions for driveway approval are as follows: 1. Rolling Hills Community Association review and approval is required. 2. The new driveway apron shall be in compliance with the submitted plan. 3. The first 20 feet of the driveway apron shall have a maximum slope of 7%. 4. The driveway apron shall be roughened. 5. There shall be no grading for the driveway. 6. Landscaping adjacent to the driveway will not interfere with visibility of roadway traffic or vehicle ingress/egress from the driveway. The Traffic Commission's recommendation will be incorporated into the materials forwarded to the City Council following the Planning Commission's site plan review of the project. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to call me or Yolanta Schwartz at 310.377.1521. Sincerely 7 » ��z on r al�flerbruc City Manager AD:hl 01-25-13ChangDrivewa y,docx c: Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Printed on Recycled Paper • • Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills January 14, 2013 71, 11[1‘,." JAN 14 2013 City of Rolling Hills By .. Dear Members of the Planning Commission, Clint Patterson & Richard Boos 22 Georgeff Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 We hope to be able to attend tomorrow's field trip, but we would like to formally register our opposition to the variance request for #6 Portuguese Bend Road in any case. It is our belief that the proposed changes are not consistent with the open character and nature of our City and the community. Intrusions into setbacks and solid fences/walls end up detracting from the very nature that makes Rolling Hills such an attractive community. While we have no details concerning proposed changes to the structure of the home, we urge you to enforce the clear and well documented standards that all current and prospective home owners are expected to respect concerning setbacks, easements and visible fences. Thank you for your consideration in this matter and thank you for your service to our City and its residents. Respectfully, Clint Patterson and Richard Boos ,rn� Ewa • `Tionday, January 14, 2013 12:58 PM Subject: Letter to planning commission Date: Monday, January 14, 201312:09 PM From: CLINT Patterson <Clint@PruSouthBay.com> To: Anton Dahlerbruch adahlerbruch@cityofrh.net, Ewa Nikodem enikodem@cityofrh.net Hi Tony and Ewa, I anticipate being able to attend tomorrows field trip - what time do you expect to be at 6 PBR? Also, would you mind distributing this note to the PC members in whatever manner is appropriate? Thanks for your assistance and see you soon! Clint Clint Patterson & Richard Boos 22 Georgeff Road Rolling Hills. CA 90274 Planning Commission City of Rolling Hills January 14, 2013 Dear Members of the Planning Commission, We hope to he able to attend totnorrow's lied trip, but we would like to formally register our opposition to the variance request for M6 Portuguese Bend Road in any case. It Is our belief that the proposed changes are not consistent with the open character and nature of our City and the community. Intrusions Into setbacks and solid fencesMalts end up detracting from the very nature that makes Rolling Hills such an attractive community, While we have no details concerning proposed changes to the structure of the home, • we urge you to enforce the clear and well documented standards that all cunent and prospective home owners are expected to respect concerning setbacks. easements and visible fences. Thank you for your consideration in this matter and thank you for your service to our City and its residents. Respectfully, 'Clint Patterson and Richard Boos VP JAN 14 2013 City of Rolling Hills By Page 1 of 1 • /WI LLDAN Engineering Memorandum TO: Anton Dahlerbruch, City Manager FROM: Vanessa Munoz, City Traffic Engineer DATE: January 4, 2013 SUBJECT: 6 Portuguese Bend Road Driveway This memorandum is in response to the request by the City to review and provide input to the proposed driveway at 6 Portuguese Bend Road. The proposed driveway is being moved southerly a couple of feet and is being widened to 20-feet. The proposed driveway location provides 325-feet of stopping sight distance in the northbound and southbound direction as you exit the driveway. The required stopping sight distance for 30 mph is 200-feet. Based on my field visit on January 4, 2013, the proposed width of the driveway will be an improvement and provide better ingress/egress to/from the property. The location of the proposed driveway is acceptable and it meets and exceeds the sight visibility requirements. The driveway is recommended as proposed. C1t o`eo lli.,g INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 December 3, 2012 Mr. Samuel A. Keesal, Jr. 4 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 830 : 6 Portuguese Bend Road Dear Mr. Keesal: The Planning Commission at its November 20 meeting opened the public hearing and scheduled a field trip to the property at 6 Portuguese Bend Road on Tuesday. January 15. 2013 at 7:30 A.M. The purpose of the field trip is to give the Planning Commission an opportunity to view a silhouette of the proposed project. After the field trip, the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on Tuesday January 15. 2013. at 6:30 PM at City Hall, at which time the Commission will further discuss and deliberate the subject proposal. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Yolanta 8'chwartz Planning Director Printed on Recycled Paper •city (petting FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION November 27, 2012 Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang 6 Portuguese Bend 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 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 830 Request for a Site Plan Review and Variances. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Tsern-Shi Chang: The Planning Commission at the November 20 meeting scheduled a field trip to your property to view a silhouette of the proposed project on Tuesday. January 15. 2013 at 7:30 A.M. Your neighbors will also be notified of the meeting. The owner and/or representative must be present to answer any questions the Commissioners may have regarding the proposal. The project shall be staked pursuant to the enclosed guidelines and the following: • A full-size silhouette in conformance with the attached guidelines must be prepared for ALL PROPOSED STRUCTURES of the project showing the footprints, roof ridges, entryways, limits of porches, walls and all other structures; • Stake the property lines and easements in the vicinity of the area of grading and construction • Stake the setback lines in areas of encroachments • Show the height of the finished floor of the proposed structure and walls; • Stake the projections beyond the footprint of the proposed structures, (porches, trellis, if any); • Stake the future stable and corral After the field trip, the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on Tuesday January 15. 2013. at 6:30 PM at City Hall, at which time the Commission will further discuss and deliberate your proposal. Also see attached "Letter of Consent to Extension of Time". Please sign and return this form to the City as soon as possible. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincere Yolant chwartz Planni g Director cc: Manny Montes, WPNA Architecture Attachments: Silhouette Construction Guidelines, Letter of Consent to Extension of Time Printed on Recycled Paper • • LETTER OF CONSENT TO EXTENSION OF TIME Government Code Section 65957 Date: November 27, 2012 Application: Zonina Case No. 830 Department of Planning City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 Attn: Yolanta Schwartz Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65957, Mr. Manny Montes hereby requests and consents to a ninety (90) day extension to the time period specified in Government Code Sections 65950, 65950.1 and 65952 for the City of Rolling Hills Planning Commission to take action on the above referenced application at 6 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA. Signature of Applicant (1) or Applicant's Representative Printed Name of Applicant (1) or Applicant's Representative Signature of Applicant (2) or Applicant's Representative Printed Name of Applicant (2) or Applicant's Representative Received by: SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES When required by the Planning Commission or City Council, a silhouette of proposed construction shall be erected for the week preceding the designated Planning Commission or City Council meeting/field trip. Such silhouette shall remain on the property until 30 days after the City Council receives and files the Resolution of approval, as adopted by the Planning Commission. 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. SECTION PLAN • LETTER OF CONSENT TO EXTENSION OF TIME Government Code Section 65957 Date: November 27, 2012 Application: Zonina Case No. 830 Department of Planning City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 Attn: Yolanta Schwartz Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65957, Mr. Manny Montes hereby requests and consents to a ninety (90) day extension to the time period specified in Government Code Sections 65950, 65950.1 and 65952 for the City of Rolling Hills Planning Commission to take action on the above referenced application at 6 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA. Signature of Applicant (1) �--, or Applicant's Representative T& J--s H-( kArt Printed Name of Applicant (1) or Applicant's Representative 016:444,\dain-11 1, Signature Applicant NN (2 ) or Applica 's Representative f'M Gi iH U 1‘ C A Gt li Printed Nary% of Applicant pp (2 ) or Applicant's Representative Received by: M " imy 9 `'A ttk\. ..gi • DEC 0 3 2012 City of Rolling Hills By