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626, Addition to existing SFR, Correspondences. Boltaa Engineering Corporion 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 201 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 tel (310) 544-6010 fax (310) 544-0458 April 26, 2002 City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Attention: Craig Nealis, City Manager Subject: Export 100 yards of dirt #10 Portuguese Bend Road Dear Mr. Nealis We have reviewed the site and talked to the contractor, Rick Marshall regarding the export of 100 cubic yards. This export has been completed. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please call. Sincerely, Bolton Engineering Corp. Ross N. Bolton, RCE 26120 President GOTY OF \011-INc" R II pate 0 Boltg Engineering Cor or'ion 9 J P 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 201 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 tel (310) 544-6010 fax (310) 544-0458 April 26, 2002 City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Attention: Craig Nealis, City Manager Subject: Import 150 yards of dirt #91 Crest Road East Dear Mr. Nealis The contractor, Rick Marshall has completed importing the 150 cubic yards of dirt which was allowed per the January 31,2002 letter. The source of the dirt was 100 cubic yards from #10 Portuguese Bend Road and 50 cubic yards from a source outside of Rolling Hills. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please call. Sincerely, Bolton Engineering Corp. Ross N. Bolton, RCE 26120 President CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Aprn,,vozi rI PLANNING J/PARTMEN Date Bo January 31, 2002 Engineering Corpo*ion 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 201 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 tel (310) 544-6010 fax (310) 544-0458 City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Attention: Craig Nealis, City Manager CITY OF ROLLING HILLS t:.; ' : :: .,;:, 2PARTMFNT 2 —Y-o7- Subject: Import 150 yards of dirt #91 Crest Road East Dear Mr. Nealis We request you permit the Ripleys at #91 Crest Road East to import up to 150 cubic yards to complete the grading work for their new home. The grading for the new house is underway. The need to import the soil was not foreseen prior to the commencement of construction and the grading for the house cannot be completed without the requested import. The dirt quantities that were initially calculated during the development of the grading plan didn't anticipate all the field conditions during construction including the quantity and size of rock encountered which cannot be used for fill. Another factor is that the geologist required a deeper key be cut at the toe of the fill. The filling of the key contributed to the shortage of dirt due to the shrinkage of this material. Currently, there is a major house addition at #10 Portuguese Bend Road being constructed. The grading has been completed but there is about 100 surplus yards of dirt that was generated from the foundation excavation. We request permission to move this dirt to #91 Crest Road East. We also request that the additional 50 yards of dirt be allowed to be imported from sources outside the City of Rolling Hills. We appreciate your consideration. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please call. Sincerely, Bolton Engineering Corp. Ross N. Bolton, RCE 26120 President Bolt Engineering Corporion 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 201 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 tel (310) 544-6010 fax (310) 544-0458 January 30, 2002 City of Rolling Hills #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Attention: Craig Nealis, City Manager Subject: Export 100 yards of dirt #10 Portuguese Bend Road Dear Mr. Nealis CITY OF POLLING HILLS eS&LVIAI ,'ARTMMENT) o M 1-�-f- r ate We request you permit the Hwungs at #10 Portuguese Bend Road export up to 100 cubic yards to complete the addition to their home. The grading for the new house has been completed The need to export the soil was not foreseen prior to the commencement of construction and the work for the house addition cannot be completed without the requested export. The dirt quantities that were initially calculated during the development of the grading plan didn't anticipate the cut from the foundation. Currently, there is a grading project at #91 Crest Road East that needs dirt to complete their grading. We request permission to move this dirt to #91 Crest Road East. We appreciate your consideration. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please call. Sincerely, Bolton Engineering Corp. „f4-6 Ross N. Bolton, RCE 26120 President • aiy 0/ May 8, 2001 Ms. Julie Heinsheimer 7 Johns Canyon Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN 10 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD MR. & MRS. HWUNG Dear Julie: 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 Attached is the preliminary landscape plan for 10 Portuguese Bend Road for your review that was presented to us to be in compliance with Resolution No. 2001-07 (attached). Note landscape conditions in Paragraphs I, J and K of Section No. 8. A cost estimate of $15,000 is also included. Please let me know if there is anything else that you need from the City or the property owner. S. cerely, 5:44 olanta Schwartz Principal Planner Printeci on Recycled Paper. r_?4; iLiu" il.. _.� 31.4_1 -. You'll value our views. 411, Li 11 iL i l FIii!+r{i PAGE LANDS CAPE subsidiary of Cicnnett enterprises, Inc. 25889 Bette Porte Avenue Harbor City, California 90710-3314 Tel: (310) 534-3543 rax: (310) 534•3176 Award -winning, full -service Landscape Design, Installation and Maintenance: Planting Sprinklers Masonry cafe Carpentry Lighting Trot- T.ri.tlnrning since 1974. gnndedllnsutetl:Membee Ca: lor•nia t.andsc.'pc Cnntrattars Assncintkn International _SOClety Or AbOrICUiturC YeAitidt Apv:lcaLcrs P lolessloral ,1ssod41ivn. 479003'PC.O 0116.3 April 27, 2001 MAY 0 2 20C rY 'OF-.RO Li. B14i . Hwung Residence #10 Potuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hwung, The proposal herein described shall serve for the pupose of establishing a budget. The quantities and selected items are as requested, and shall be given a valuation of $15,000.00. 04/271 0n1 03:.33 lily_;4��1 i'6 • LAHLISi;; F'E i F'I-il.7E tj 3 L ANDSCAPZF Subsidiary of Bennett EEnterpriS@S Irrc. Billing! Hwung Residence #10 Potuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (310)544-4911 25869 Belle Porte Avenue Harbor City, California 90710 (310) 634.3543, Fax (310) 534-3176 Contractors Lic. C27-479003 P�ne1 Date: April 27, 2001 Reference # Hwung Residence, ss-md Job: 823/E1 Plans Drawn by Criss Gunderson Architect City , Description IRRIGATION; 160 Sprinklers Rainbird 1806 & 1804 , 12 Remote Control valve Rainbird 100 ASVF 1 Automatic Irrigation existing device to be used. 400 Mainline 1 1/4 Sch 40 PVC 1 P.O.0 1 Gate valve Wires direct burial #14 gauge 4 Hose Bibbs LANDSCAPE: 11,000 Sq. ft. - Soil Preparation and Marathon seed 58 5 Gal - Shrubs Agapanthus Africanus REMOVALS, Not included in this proposal, TERMS: Existing Irrigation controller shall be used. Site shall be received plus or minus a 10th of a foot. No import and soil. Bid prices shall serve as an estimate "and" based on the items as described in the proposal. NOTES: Irrigation; complete 1 yr, Guarantee on new irrigation (2yrs, Mfr. Guarantee on materials) we install for parts and labor except due to vandalism, neglect and/or acts of God, _... •- . • Plantings Includes: Soil Ammendments/Planting Tablets Yes, I acknowledge the above work. 1 have signed and dated this form giving permission to proceed. You may bill me according. Price I Amount 25.00 75,00 2.25 100,00 50.00 50,00 0.65 25.00 4,000.00 900,00 900.00 100,00 50.00 200.00 200.00 7,150.00 1,450,00 x Date; (?aymert in fuel is due UPON completion of worn unless otherwise arr•ar.ged prior to Start 4f work.) A Service fee of 1 1/e3'p Pg Subtotal $ 14,950,00 percent per month shah, be chaPged on aft BO days past due accounts. In the event this account becomes delinquent and it necessary to institute iege, proceedings. purchaser agreC5 to pay reasonable attorney's fees and court casts. Tax Total $ 14,950.00 LIULNSINu,: c•on'raccir is buy In_rr Seu uouer file law am7,sla'iues Ct the State of Lahtornia. Contractors are re u:reo o law to be licenser) In rg q y ono 6uiatsa oy tnc.:.;omrar:ror's i CFrse Boers. 4ny noosr, ',r i{,, r^mg a contractor may oa r'6fgrroci to the Registrar, Conti&aor'a Slate License dbard, P.U. Box 2600, Sacramento, California 95826 (800) 232.2E62 ' "NOTICE TO OWNER" (Section 7018, 7019 - Contractors, License Law) Under the 41e. brick;, Liar Law, any contractor, st:bcontractor, laborer, rlaterialman or other thereof, In the otfIC° of the county recorder of the county where the property is Situated and Person who helps :n :morove year property and i, not paid for hi$ labor, services or Material, requiring that a contractor's payment bond be recorded in such office. Said bond shall be in an has a r'g':t tc en`oroe his -Its rn agdi r, t yr,ur ,irntle'ty, f nls means that, atter a court hearing amount rot fess Man fifty percent (b0'%) of the, contract nave end shell, in addition to any yot.r property could c e saki' by a court officer end the prbeeedS of the sale used to s•etlefy the Conditions for the perforrr'iS,Ce 0f the crntract, be conditioned for the payment in full of the •,nda_:ed r'ess. Th.s Gar, ha,oen even if you hive paid your own ontrat,h r in full, if the Sub, t:Iairris of all persons furnishing labor, services, equipment or materials for the work desorited cornract�.r, laborer, ur :upi.'iivr rern,Siup ,,riir..;rJ, In sere contract Under the law you may protect yourself against such claims by tilling before commencing such work of improvement. an original contract for the work of Improvement or a modification • City o/ Rolling ,Afro CERTIFIED MAIL March 22, 2001 Mr. and Mrs. Hwung-Hsiang Hwung 10 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 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com SUBJECT: APPEAL PERIOD AND AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM ZONING CASE NO. 626, 10 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 52-RH) RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hwung: This letter shall serve to notify youthat the Planning Commission adopted a resolution on March 20, 2001 granting a request for Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions, and a Variance for garage encroachment into the front yard setback at 10 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA, in Zoning Case No. 626. That action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission will be reported to the City Council on March 26, 2001. The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the resolution by the Commission, unless an appeal has been filed or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (30) day appeal period. (Section 17.54.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Should there be an appeal, the Commission's decision will be stayed until the Council completes its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code. If no appeals are filed within. the thirty (30) day period after adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution, the Planning Commission's action will become final and you will be required to cause to be recorded an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject resolution in the Office of the County Recorder before the Commission's action takes effect. We have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07. specifying the conditions of approval set' forth by the Planning Commission and the approved Exhibit A Development Plan to keep for your files. Once you have reviewed the Resolution, please complete the enclosed AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, have the signature(s) notarized, and forward the completed form and a copy of the Resolution to: Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder Real Estate Records Section Printed on Recycled Papa. • 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 note that the existing driveway, when relocated, will have to be removed and returned to natural state. The language of this condition, as it appears in the Resolution, (item "T"), was confusing to the Planning Commission. However, the intent of that condition should be clear. In addition, please note that some of the conditions must be met prior to obtaining building/grading permits, while others must be met prior to receiving final approval of the project. Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Yolanta Schwartz Principal Planner ENC: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07 AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM APPEAL SECTION OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE EXHIBIT "A" DEVELOPMENT PLAN cc: Criss Gunderson, Architect, (no enclosures) • • RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND MAIL TO 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. 626 ) §§ SITE PLAN REVIEW X VARIANCE X CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT I (We) the undersigned state: I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows: 10 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 52-RH), ROLLING HILLS, CA. This property is the subject of the above numbered case. I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said ZONING CASE NO.626 SITE PLAN REVIEW X VARIANCE X CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. T Recorder's Use Only 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 Califomia ) County of Los Angeles ) On before me, personally appeared 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 • RESOLUTION N0. 2001-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE ADDITION AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 10 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 626. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Hwung-Hsiang Hwung with respect to real property located at 10 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 52-RH) requesting a Variance to permit encroachment into the front yard setback to construct garage addition and Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to a single family residence. for a 5,624 square foot residence, a 740 square foot attached garage, a 2,100 square foot basement and a 450 square foot barn with a corral. Section 2. A. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application on December 19, 2000, January 16, 2001, February 20, 2001 and at a field trip on February 3, 2001. The applicant was notified of the hearings in writing by first class mail. The applicant was in attendance at the hearings. Evidence was heard from members of the City staff, the applicant's representative, and all persons interested in affecting the proposal. The Planning Commission reviewed, analyzed and studied the project. B. Initially, the applicant requested a Site Plan Review to construct residential addition for a total of 6,781 square feet, a garage addition for a total of 920 square feet and a 1,069 square foot basement. At the December 19, 2000 meeting, the Planning Commission expressed concerns pertaining to the size of the additions, the total pad coverage and the general compatibility of the project with the adjacent properties. The Commission continued the public hearing to January 16, 2001 to allow the applicant to revise his application. Subsequent to the December 19, 2000 public hearing, the applicant submitted a revised site plan with reduced addition, reduced size of the proposed garage and larger basement. At the same time the applicant requested a Variance to encroach with the garage addition into the front yard setback to widen the existing garage. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption (State of CA 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 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07 1 • • making use of a parcel of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity. Section 17.16.110 requires the front yard setback for every residential parcel to be fifty (50) feet. The applicant is requesting to encroach up to a maximum 21 feet into the 50-foot front yard setback to permit the encroachment of a 195 square foot addition to widen the existing garage. Currently the garage encroaches 36 feet into the front yard setback. The applicant proposes to demolish part of the existing garage to reduce the encroachment. 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 existing garage encroaches into the front yard setback and the proposed addition will not further the encroachment. 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 development and use of the subject property in a manner consistent with the shape of the lot and development of other property on this street justifies this additional small incursion. into the front yard setback. There will not be any greater incursion into the front yard setback than already exists. 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. Allowing the proposed encroachment into the front yard setback will not allow any greater incursion than already exists. In addition, development on this portion of the pad will allow a substantial portion of the more environmentally significant rear portions of the lot to remain undeveloped. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 626 to permit the encroachment of a 195 square foot garage addition to an existing garage that will encroach a maximum of 21 feet in length and 4.5 feet in width into the fifty foot (50') front yard setback, as indicated on the development plan submitted with this application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions specified in Section 8 of this Resolution. Section 6. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any building or structure may be constructed or anyexpansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six (36) month period. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: . A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07 2 • • the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements with the Variance approved in Section 5 of this Resolution. The lot has a net square foot area of 57,007 square feet. The proposed residence (5,624 sq.ft.), garage (740 sq.ft.), and stable (450 sq.ft) will have 6,814 square feet which constitutes 11.9% coverage of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural net lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 12,773 square feet or 22.4% of the net lot area. The residential building pad consists of 22,713 square feet and will have a structural coverage of 30%. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed structures located behind an existing hedge so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, and drainage courses. The lot is relatively flat. Grading will consist of 1,772 cubic yards of cut soil and 1,772 cubic yards of fill and will be balanced on site in an area north ofthe proposed addition, where there exists a small gully in the terrain. A maximum 30" garden wall will be constructed in the area of the yard where the soil will be deposited. Most of the mature trees will not be removed. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the existing natural drainage courses will continue. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan preserves several mature trees and shrubs. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. The project will be located on a relatively flat lot where significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped. The development plans will minimize impact on Portuguese Bend Road. F. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio,found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles. The applicant proposes to relocate the existing driveway approximately 45 feet to the south and the reconfiguration of the apron will have less of an impact on Portuguese Bend Road than currently exist.. H. The project conforms to the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07 3 • • v Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 626 for a proposed residential development as indicated on the development plan incorporated herein as Exhibit A and subject to the conditions contained in Section 8. Section 8. The Variance to the front yard setback approved in Section 5 and the Site Plan Review approved in Section 7 of this Resolution are subject to the following conditions: A. The Variance and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.38.070(A) and 17.46.080(A), unless construction on the applicable portions of the structure have commenced within that time period. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance and Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall be subject to revocation; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days and has been provided additional notice and a hearing prior to the revocation of the Permit. C. All requirements of the Buildings Code of the City of Rolling Hills and the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance 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, dated February 12, 2001 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. Grading shall not exceed 1,772 cubic yards of cut soil and 1,772 cubic yards of fill, and shall be balanced on site. F. Any grading shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible, G. The residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 30%, and the total structural and flatwork coverage shall not exceed 22.4% of the net lot area. The structural lot coverage shall not exceed 6,814 square feet or 11.9% of the net lot area. 37.9% H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 21,591 square feet or I. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening surrounding the proposed building pad. The landscaping proposed for the driveway turn around area shall be planted so as to minimize view obstruction from the adjacent property. J. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07 4 • • 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. K. A landscaping plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. All new trees and plants, at maturity, shall not exceed the height of the ridge line of the residence A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. After the two-year period, upon the request of the applicant, the retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager or his designee determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. L. The property owners shall be required to conform with the air quality management district requirements, storm water pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or propertyare not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence. M. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through .Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills. N. project site. O. 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 septic tanks. P. 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 storm water drainage facilities. Q. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07 5 All parking, during and after construction, shall.take place on the • • R. An Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be prepared to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control storm water pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. S. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final building plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and 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. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a 2 to 1 slope ratio. T. Upon relocation of the existing driveway, the existing driveway apron shall be closed off and a new curb constructed. U. The basement shall have solid door for ingress/egress to the exterior, and shall meet the requirements of the Los Angeles County Building Code. V. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. W. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the project, which would constitute additional structural development, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. X. . The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of the Site Plan and Variance approvals, or the approvals shall not be effective. Y. All conditions of the Variance and Site Plan approvals that apply must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 29,t1rDAY F ARCH 2001. ATTEST: ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07 6 • STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-07 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE ADDITION AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 10 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 626. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on March 20, 2001 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer,. Witte and Chairman Roberts. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2001-07 7 1754.010 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 1730.030 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 application, 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 1,4, 1993 17.54.030` 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 the complete 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. 77 ROLLING HILLS ZONING 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 set forth in the California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1094.6 78 ROLLING HILLS ZONING MAY 24, 1993 Z 138 110 598 US Postal Service Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided. Do not use for International Mail (See reverse) Sent to #n/m J14.i- D 'Z Street mber Post Office, State, 8/ZIP Code �>y //tom >'/ //' Gam► Certified Fee / / a Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee to Retum Receipt Showing to Whom & Date Delivered Q Retum Receipt Showing to Whom, < Date, & Addressee's Address c, TOTAL Postage & Fees $ �/r 7 c c7 Postmark or Date 0 Postage d- SENDER:"COMPLETE t EC/0 o Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. to Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. o Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: Mr. V 07er- I�WGr i /S` 7 rwis�r / 0 Roy -I / wa- )e //7n5 /4, 09 2. Article Number (Copy from service label) *Z. )38 110 5? PS Form 3811, July 1999 COMP A. Received by (Please Print Clearly) C. Signature X�r Th MAR 2 2 2001 ((TN OF ROLLING .17!?,LS B. Date of Delivery 0 Agent 0 Addressee D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No 3. Service Type ❑ Certified Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Insured Mail ❑ Express Mail 1 ❑ Return Receipt for Merchandise ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) Domestic Return Receipt 0 Yes 102595-99-M-1789 City ofiefl..g Jd,Pf, February 22, 2001 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 Mr. and Mrs. Hwung-Hsiang Hwung 10 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 626, Request for a Variance to permit the construction of a garage addition that will encroach into the front yard setback and a request for Site Plan Review to construct residential additions that require grading at an existing single family residence at 10 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hwung: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission voted at their regular meeting on February 20, 2001 to direct staff to prepare a resolution to approve your request for a Variance to permit the construction of a garage addition that will encroach into the front yard setback and a request for Site Plan Review to construct residential additions that require grading at an existing single family residence at 10 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA in Zoning Case No. 626 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. March 20. 2001. 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. March 26. 2001. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sin; rely, blanta Schwartz, Principal Planner cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect. Printed on Recycled Pape,. From: Criss Gunderson Fax: +1(310)373-8277 To: Yolanta r^ • Fax: 3777288 Page 2 of 2 Tuesday, February 13, 2001 2:27 PM CRISS C GUNDERSON ARCHITECT 2024 Via Pacheco, Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274 TEL (310) 373-8077 FAX (310) 373-8277 Tuesday, February 13, 2001 Rolling Hills Planning Commission No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California Regarding: Zoning case 626, No. 10 Portuguese Bend Road Dear Planning Commission Members, In response to the February letters from the McLeod's: FEB 3 3 2001 rfry OF ROLLING We are also pleased the MacLeods have recognized are efforts in redesigning the Hwungs' additions. As viewed during the field trips, the McLeod's' property, will have minimal view impacted from the proposed additions. As a clarification; the multiple ridge string lines at the south side of the property are set at elevations between 128.69 and 129.35. The elevation of 129 was never used as an absolute, but rather was a number for discussion with Mr. MacLeod. The ridge adjacent to the existing main roof is located at 130.61 and is approximately the same height of the existing ridge, and is easterly of the McLeod's' view corridor. As a reminder, the proposed removal of 8 trees will dramatically expand and widen the existing view corridor. The driveway has been configured with Traffic' Commission's input and is of proper size and shape for adequate maneuvering. Please note the large planting area in the center of the motor court for softening effects. Existing mature hedges will be thickened, adding density, and mitigating light and sound. With the elevation change between the two properties, I do not believe the MacLeods will be effected by the driveway. With regards to the size of the home: This application was dramatically reduced in size for the January Planning Commission meeting and currently complies with the 30% guideline for pad coverage. Many homes in the surrounding area are of similar size or larger (please see attachment from the original application). The applicants property is heavily screened with mature landscaping. The footprint of the home with its courtyards, as well as the roof design, produces a home which can not be seen in its entirety from any location (please see attachment original application, last paragraph). Thus will appear smaller than other homes of the same size. Thank you for your consideration, Criss Gunderson Architect P. L CS • • edy o/ ie0iit ,ez GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Mayor JODY MURDOCK. Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember B. ALLEN LAY Councilmember January 25, 2001 Mr. Criss Gunderson 2024 Via Pacheco Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 Dear Mr. Gunderson: 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 At the regular meeting of the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission held Thursday, January 25, 2001, Commissioners reviewed your clients request for relocation of the driveway access at 10 Portuguese Bend Road. With the assistance of the Traffic Engineer, the Traffic Commission has recommended that the driveway apron be approved at the location that you have requested. However, the Traffic Commission has recommended that driveway apron be 34 ft. in width as it meets the roadway, narrowing by 45 degree angles to the proposed width of 14 ft. wide no closer than 10 ft. east of the paved surface of Portuguese Bend Road and that the driveway shall be roughened as indicated on the plan. We will appreciate your revision of your clients' plans to reflect this recommendation. The conditions of the Traffic Commission will be communicated to the Planning Commission at their next meeting. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk 01/25/0lgunderson.l tr cc: Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner Mr. and Mrs. Hwung-Hsiang Hwung Printed on Recycled Paper. 02/05/2001 09:54 31O3738277 ANNETTE GUNDERSON PAGE 02 • 'l. :the City c:. lirtg Hills (Y !'anta Schwartz, .Principal planner., and the.rneittlierS.of the Planning ,Contutissaon). Re: Pro se4'oei iodeL._ 10 Portuguese, Bend'koad Virg thought• it];7iyOuld be hclptitl'to Youto have our c;c)n:s;erns on paper'. We hgve.a„, relationship' ith the 'Etwungs; and we want to preserve ;it.. We are hopdf d' work tag " t n •th:is. Thank•: You in advance. . 1.. We'would;0ke:.to preserve otar.yiew over the Jiwung.'property to the'';,:tt:y mountains. „�7e �ronid�,;�:'to zninirzi.ia.e. nui4c., HOAR, and blocked �l�ed views f�'cYrrE;r 're and tur arou t'atea. We are � ,onc;erned that it represents' a' huge 'amot3*', which wss.Pously•grass, v close to what func'ti.ons'•as our front yard. '..n location '(an '; iirhaps the colofrartd surrounding landscape)' of this area:he. r f 1:hrs;•in 3. 'We. will• sh tly be proposingprOposing 4 remodel' ourselves, which will; probably ht' la ! i;kat the co'rrrtz isSi'; 1sreview because it is more modest• in size .(iunder.1.,000's)q .. tbe•way we now use, ou,r..:ho.rpe, which:is that:our=O cr ' rr. ..: the north sid'elsanie side as the swung house). We have. done this .because' s ,th puth. we have.: 0r:;,r : ?:er, peighbor's garage and driveway area, and it is often noi.s1 Wit gardeners,: reps kir delivc ry vehicles.. We:art coriceriued:.t.hat now :we,• ve t .drivewayS.elOgitOboth sides of our property,'' which aftects'our ability :to;h irr a front: entryaI 4. We irate >l ve horses in; tyur corrals in `the future .and do. not want it pact:o r ate * y'to do this. We„are concerned. that their proposed nr ► ad close to •aur>i'sti'ng• horse corral and .barn. Again, we,:wrot'e'down our concerns ,for ease o:l: retview, but we look iorwar4 to. di c? a : lirtwith: all.concerned, and coming to 4..:' ptu , agreeahle Sirrcere1`y :'J'a '<taid Judy Mac :.cod •City 0/ Rolling FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION January 18, 2001 Mr. and Mrs. Hwung-Hsiang Hwung 10 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 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 626, Request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial residential additions at an existing 'single family residence at 10 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 52-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hwung 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, February 3, 2001 and on Thursday, February 15, 2001. We were informed by your representative that the silhouette will not be ready for viewing by the originally scheduled field trip date on 1/27/01. Due to the unavailability of several of the Commissioners to meet on 2/3/01, additional field trip was scheduled for 2/15/01. The Planning Commission'stimetable is to meet at 8:00 AM on 2/3/01 at 2724 Palos Verdes Drive North and then proceed to 10 Portuguese Bend Road. On 2/15/01 the Commissioners will meet at 2724 Palos Verdes Drive North at 9:00 AM and then proceed to your property. The site shall be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines and the following requirements: • A full-size silhouette in conformance with the attached guidelines must be prepared for ALL STRUCTURES of the project showing the footprints, roof ridges and bearing walls; • Stake the limits of the building pad; • Stake the side property lines; and • Stake the side yard setback lines. After the field.trips, the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 7:30 PM at City Hall. 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. Singerely, 4.,t- Y lanta Schwartz incipal Planner Enclosure: Silhouette Construction Guidelines cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering Corporation Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect Panted on Recycled Paper SILHOUE 1TE 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 4 PLAN • • City ol leolliny 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 AGENDA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 8:00 AM SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2001 MEET AT 2724 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 NOTICE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER THE ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2001 BEGINNING AT 8:00 A.M. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. FIELD TRIP TO THE FOLLOWING SRI'ES: A. ZONING CASE NO. 627 Mr. Gabor Korody, 2724 Palos Verdes Drive North (Lot 990-RH). Request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions to an existing single family residence that requires 21 cubic yards of grading. B. ZONING CASE NO. 626 Mr. and Mrs. Hwung-Hsiang Hwung (Lot 52-RH). Request for a Variance to encroach with a garage addition into the front yard setback and a request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial residential additions, including a basement, that require grading of 1,772 cubic yards at an existing single family residence. 4. ADJOURNMENT Panted on Recycled Paper. s • Ca `eo ff.,.S JI/h 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 AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 8:00 AM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2001 MEET AT 2724 PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. FIELD TRIP TO THE FOLLOWING SITES: A. ZONING CASE NO. 627 Mr. Gabor Korody, 2724 Palos Verdes Drive North (Lot 990-RH). Request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions to an existing single family residence that requires 21 cubic yards of grading. B. ZONING CASE NO. 626 Mr. and Mrs. Hwung-Hsiang Hwung (Lot 52-RH). Request for a Variance to encroach with a garage addition into the front yard setback and a request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial residential additions, including a basement, that require grading of 1,772 cubic yards at an existing single family residence. 4. ADTOURNMENT ®Printed on Recycled Paper. City 0/ leollinv JUL STATUS OF APPLICATION & NOTIFICATION OF MEETING January 9, 2001 Mr. and Mrs. Hwung-Hsiang Hwung 10 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. 626, Request for a Variance to permit construction which would encroach into the front yard setback at an existing single family residence at 10 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 52-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hwung 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 variance application and continued Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 626 has been set for public hearing consideration by the Planning Commission at their meeting on Tuesday , January 16. 2001. 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, January 12, 2001. We will forward the report to you. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, lanta Schwartz rincipal Planner cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect Printed on Recycled Pape.. • • CRISS C GUNDERSON ARCHITECT 2024 Via Pacheco, Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274 TEL (310) 373-8077 FAX (310) 373-8277 January 4, 2001 Variance application attachment Hwung Residence No. 10 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills Criteria to be satisfied for grant of Variance A. Exceptional conditions exist at No. 10 Portuguese Road in that an existing garage and storage/utility room are currently built 36 feet into the front yard setback. When this condition was constructed, Eucalyptus Lane was considered the front yard and the Portuguese Bend Road setback was defined as a side yard, thus only a 10 foot setback was required. Subsequently, the property lines have been redefined generating the encroachments. B. The existing garage is currently substandard in depth, (19 feet net) not meeting minimum size requirements. The requested improvements are necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of the property as possessed by others. C. The application indicates that the existing encroachments of the existing garage are to be reduced by 15 lineal feet (total of 300 sq. ft.). The widening of 4.5 feet results in 95 square feet of additional area in the setback. This is a net reduction of structures in the setback of 205 sq. ft. which insures that granting the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity, in fact should improve the current conditions. Also, the mature landscaping on the property will also provide tremendous screening of all portions of the parcel. D. The granting of the variance allows the hardships to not to interfere with the Hwungs property rights, respecting and observing the spirit and intent of the city. E. In so much that the above -mentioned hardships are unique to this property, the variance will not grant any special privileges. In fact, the variance is necessary to allow this property to remain similar in nature to the surrounding homes. The variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. • cEy ofieeen9 Jh/io STATUS OF APPLICATION & NOTIFICATION OF MEETING December 7, 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 Mr: and Mrs. Hwung-Hsiang Hwung 10 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 626, Request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial residential additions at an existing single family residence at 10 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 52-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hwung 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. 626 has been set for public hearing consideration by the Planning Commission at their meeting on Tuesday. December 19. 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, December 15, 2000. We will forward the report to you. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Lola M. Ungar Planning Director cc: Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect Printed on Recycled Paper. DEC 01 '00 14:29 CRISS GUNDERSON:ARCH fa 011 P02 CRISS C GUNDERSON ARCHITECT 2024 Via Pacheco, Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274 TEL (310) 373-8077 FAX (310) 373-8277 Friday, December 01, 2000 Site Review application attachment No. 10 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California No. 10 Portuguese Bend Road is a spacious and nearly flat parcel. Mature Myoporum hedges to 12 feet in height encircle the entire property at the easement lines providing tremendous screening. Average pitch across the entire property is only, 7%, resulting in a gross flat area of 69,304 square feet. Not surprisingly, the property feels very large and expansive. Portuguese Bend Road runs across the westerly front of the property with Eucalyptus Lane as a boundary to the North. The properties width is 250.feet (east to west) which is decreased by front and rear yard setbacks of 150 feet total, to a usable pad width of 100 feet. The length of the property is 277.13 feet (north to south) with reductions for setbacks leaving 227.13 feet usable. The resulting building pad area is 22,713 square feet. Above and beyond this, over 21,000 Square feet of flat land lay in the front and rear yard setbacks alone. The area of flat land as described within the tall hedging exceeds an acre by over 3,000 square feet. This is truly a property capable of supporting a large home. A home located on Portuguese Bend Road is a generally known and expected to be one of the larger homes in Rolling Hills. Portuguese Bend Road has a roadway easement twice that of most in the city (50 feet in width per parcel in comparison to a typical 20 or 25 feet per parcel) with the exception of Crest Road, also at 50 feet. In most instances the resulting large front yard setback has little effect on the development of a Portuguese Bend Road property, in that a great many are larger parcels, thus able to withstand the reduction in usable area. In fact, most Portuguese Bend and Crest Road properties are zoned RAS-2, where this property is properly zoned RAS-1, with a gross acreage of 1.591. Given the pad area for building consideration of 22,713 square feet, the recommended total coverage for building structures is 6,814 square feet. The lot area calculations table for this application indicates a pad coverage of 33.9%. This exceeds the recommended coverage by 3.9% or 886 square -feet. Given the nature of the property, I believe the spirit of the pad coverage recommendation is respected and the proposed improvements are consistent with the general plan of the city. During the field trip I feel you will make the same observations. The proposed footprint creates a series of courtyards. Wings extending from the main mass of the house hide or conceal other portions of the home, as well as soften massing and add architectural interest. The nature of this "H" type plan configuration never allows viewers to see the full extent of the home; thus the proposed improvements will appear smaller than they actually are. Also, please note, the majority of the additions proposed, as well as the existing home, are well back of the front yard setback. The garage is the only exception. This eliminates views from the road with sight lines limited by the tall hedge. Given the mature landscaping at the perimeter of the property, its doubtful onlookers will notice the changes to the property after construction has been completed (see attachment). ooteemizor rht ITS-CTION 10 rotsitrr=e er=Nr) r&ON:' H 1 F=T-- Mr-62 NNP•I'l 1VE DEC 0 4 2000 GITY OF ROLLING HILLS v go6.6pMVNfr ricorwcrY 1-Pla fKruceu esNo tv-0/449 •