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803 Deep Valley Drive
Rolling Hills Estates
California 90274
310.377.1611
fax 310.377.1637
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Yolanta Schwartz
City of Rolling Hills
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
RE: 18 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Yolanta,
The West side of the property with the existing trees has not been disturbed. The
graded North and South side of the property, as well as the graded area along the
driveway are being landscaped with plant material as indicated on the landscape
plan. The East side (front) of the property will be screened with trees, as indicated
on the landscape plan.
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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
FAX TRANSMISSION
JULY 24, 2006
TO: MR. MANELAOS SARIDAKIS, 18 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENT
As per my request dated July 18, 2006, I received two copies of landscaping plan for your
project. Thank you for your prompt response.
However, the plan is not complete as condition "R" (second sentence) requires that the
garage and the parking area be screened from Portuguese Bend Road. Please submit a
plan showing planting area and planting material for the front of the property, as required
by that condition. In addition, I have not received cost estimate for the proposed work,
including irrigation, labor and material, and the required bond/certificate of deposit in the
amount of the cost estimate plus 15%. Please see the enclosed page of the resolution
stating the landscaping requirements, (condition "S").
Additionally, please submit a short report on the disturbance of the MNV zone, if any,
and confirmation that it was not disturbed, or if disturbed, a plan for revegetation with
native plants, (condition "N" and "0"). I'm faxing with this memo a copy of the area in
question. A colored copy of this map is available in my office, should the landscape
architect/arborist require a full-scale plan. The investigation, verification and the report
do not need to be extensive. A simple three or four sentence statement by the
arborist/landscape architect will suffice. This statement could be placed on the
landscaping plan or submitted in a form of a letter/memo.
cc: Stanley Lamport, Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN
REVIEW APPROVAL TO PERMIT GRADING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE INCLUDING A BASEMENT, A POOL AND A
FUTURE STABLE ON A VACANT LOT AT 18
PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, IN ZONING CASE NO. 656.
(MARSHALL)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Application was duly filed by Dr. Robert Marshall with respect to
real property located at 18 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, (Lot 79-2-RH), CA
requesting a Site Plan Review to permit grading and construction of a new residence
with a basement, a pool, future stable and a new driveway on a vacant lot at 18
Portuguese Bend Road.
Section 2. A. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public
hearings to consider the applications on November 19, 2002, December 17, 2002,
January 21, 2003, February 18, 2003 and at a field trip visit on December 14, 2002. The
applicant was 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 representative was in attendance at the hearings.
B. During the course of the public hearings, the Commission requested that
the applicant reduce the size of the development to meet the City's guideline for
building pad coverage and relocate the proposed structure to minimize the disturbance
of the "Mature Native Vegetation" area. At the February 18, 2003 public hearing, the
applicant presented a revised site plan, to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission.
C. During the Subdivision application process of Parcel Map No. 23991, by
which subject lot was created, several restrictions for future development were placed
on subject parcel. A Flood Hazard Area is located along the entire width of the parcel,
approximately 100 feet east of,. Blackwater Canyon Road. An intermittent blue line
stream is located within the Flood Hazard Zone.gA restriction for any grading and►
construction was placed on the lot, whereas only the area approxim`Nf-eeTy 220 feet west
of Portuguese Bend Road could be graded and/or developed subject to a Site Plan
Review. No construction or grading is allowed west of that line. In addition, a condition
has been placed to protect native vegetation from unnecessary removal. A Mature
Native Vegetation (MNV) area has been --delineated on the lot, beginning at
approximately ten feet west of the structural restriction line and continuing to the end
of the parcel towards Blackwater Canyon Road.
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M. Residential building pad coverage on the 22,880 square foot residential
building pad shall not exceed 6,786 square feet or 29.7%, which includes 450 square feet
future stable.
N. The provisions of Resolution No. 781, (Tentative Parcel Map),
incorporated herein by reference, pertaining to special removal and disturbance
restrictions of the Mature Native Vegetation (MNV) area and the established structural
setback line shall continue to be in full force and effect.
irr O. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant at his sole expense
shall hire a native plant specialist, who shall meet with the grading and/or general
contractor for an explanation of the boundaries of 'the proposed project and the
boundaries of the MNV areas permitted to be removed by the approved Site Plan. The
City shall approve the native plant specialist.
P. No contractor, operator of a bulldozer or other equipment construction
worker on the site shall allow equipment, supplies or soil to encroach into a MNV area
except as specified on the approved Site Plan.
Q. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum
extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic
controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope
factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste
resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water
efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
41( R. All graded areas shall be landscaped. Landscaping for the entire project
shall be designed using mature native trees, which at full maturity shall not exceed the
ridge height of the structures, and native shrubs so as not to obstruct views of
neighboring properties, but to screen the residence and the pool. In addition, the
residence, the garage and parking pad, the pool, and when constructed, the future
stable, to the maximum extent practicable shall be screened from view from Portuguese
Bend Road, without obstructing the City lights view from the neighboring properties.
S. Two sets of the proposed landscaping plan shall be submitted to the City,
for staff's review. A security deposit in the amount of the cost estimate of the
implementation of the landscaping plan, including irrigation, plus-d5% 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 security deposit 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.
T. Pursuant to Section 4 of Resolution No. 814 of the City Council,
(Modification to Tentative Parcel Map No. 23991), and incorporated herein by reference,
the three existing utility poles, two located on the developed parcel at 17 Portuguese
Bend Rod, and the other one located on the subject property, shall, be removed. Two
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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
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YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECCOR
18 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD -LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS
JULY 18, 2006
As you know, the City Council voted to amend the Subdivision
Improvements Agreement for the undergrounding of the utilities and to
allow you to continue with the construction of your residence,
Enclosed is a copy of the Resolution of Approval for your project. Prior to
issuance of building permit some of the conditions specified in the
Resolution must be met. Specifically see conditions "0". "R" and "S".
In addition, please assure that all of the other conditions are adhered to
during the construction.
The City did not enforce condition "0" prior to issuance of the grading
permit due to the uncertainty of the location of the utility pole and the
potential need for additional grading for Edison's access. However, prior to
issuance of a building permit, please submit the name of the native plant
specialist or licensed landscape architect and confirm the area of the MNV
that was disturbed and your plans for re -vegetation with mature native
plants. This could be a part of your landscaping plan to meet the other two
conditions.
cc: Stanley Lamport, Cox Castle Nicholson
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BOLTINtNGINEERING CORPftION
707 Silver Spur Road Ste. 201
Rolling Hills Estates, Ca. 90274
(310) 544-6010 Fax (310) 544-0458
September 02, 2004
Ms. Yolanta Schwartz
City of Rolling Hills
#2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, Ca. 90274
Re: Exploratory road and excavation #18 Portuguese Bend Road
Dear Ms. Schwartz,
This letter is to inform you that a geological test will be taking place at #18
Portuguese Bend Road during the week of September 7-11, 2004.
The testing requires a road that will enable the drill rig to safely access the
property.
The road ingress and egress will be in same location of the proprosed driveway
on the approved grading plan. Where the exploratory road leaves the approved
driveway location upon the natural grade is based upon the direction of the soils
engineer.
After the geologic test is completed, the road will be eliminated and the slope will
be returned to its natural state.
Sincerely
Douglas K. McHattie
Bolton Engineering Corporation
CITY OF RONGIM'S
Approved
F PLANNI
City 01)ie0ii4 JJ.PP,
April 21, 2004
Mr. and Mrs. Saridakis
Saridakis Construction Inc.
654 south Irena Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
4111
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: TIME EXTENSION APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 656 & 662.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Saridakis:
This letter shall serve as official notification that a one-year time extension was
APPROVED by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on April 20, 2004,
for the subject cases.
have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2004-12, specifying the conditions of
approval set forth by the Planning Commission.
Note that this approval will expire on MAY 15, 2005, unless aradina/construction
commences prior to that date. The City's Code does not provide for any further
extensions.
Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Yolanta Schwartz,
Planning Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING
MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTIONS NO. 2003-04 AND 2003-08 AND
APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT GRADING
AND CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE AND VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH A
FUTURE STABLE INTO THE FRONT YARD AT 18
PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 656
AND 662 (SARIDAKIS).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: A request has been filed by Mrs. Lisa Saridakis with respect
to real property located at 18 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, requesting an
extension to previously approved Site Plan to construct a new single family
residence and Variance to encroach with a future stable into the front yard.
Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on April
20, 2004, at which time information was presented indicating that additional time
is needed to process the development application.
Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning
Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 6 of Resolutions No. 2003-04 to
read as follows:
"A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within two years from the
effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.46.080(A) of the Zoning Code,
and as amended by Resolution No. 2003-08, unless construction of the structure
have commenced within that time period."
Section 4. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning
Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 5 of Resolutions No. 2003-
08 to read as follows:
"A. The .Variance approval shall expire within two years from the
effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.38.070, unless construction of
the structure have commenced within that time period."
Section 5. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No.
2003-04 and Resolution No. 2003-08 shall continue to be in full force and effect.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF APRIL 2004.
ARVEL WITTE, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2004-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING
MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
NO. 2003-04 AND 2003-08 AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION
TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AND VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH
A FUTURE STABLE INTO THE FRONT YARD AT 18
PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 656 AND
662 (SARIDAKIS).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission on April 20, 2004 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners DeRoy, Hankins, Margeta, Sommer and
Chairman Witte.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
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DEPUTY CITr CLERK
SARIDAKIS
CONSTRUCTION
INC.
Custom Built Homes
April 5, 2004
City of Rolling Hills Estates
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
RE: Zoning Case #656 and 662
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request and the fee needed to extend our approval for the above zoning cases,
which expires May 15, 2004. If you have any questions please call me at 310-316-0806.
654 South Irena Avenue • Redondo Beach, CA 90277 • Phone: 310.316.0806 • Fax: 310.316.1568
City a/ leo PP,,.S
March 10, 2005
Mr. Manelous Saridakis
Saridakis Construction
654-South Ir-ena Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Dear Mr. Saridakis:
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
This letter is to remind you that the approval in Zoning Case No. 656 for the
construction of the residence and stable at 18 Portuguese Bend Road will expire
on May 15, 2005.
Approximately one year ago, you received an extension to commence the job to
5 / 15 / 05. The City's Code does not permit any further extensions. Therefore, this
approval will become null, if grading or construction does not commence by that
date.
Should you have any questions, please call me at 310 377-1521. Thank you for
your cooperation.
Sir)cexely,
1 7, u,. '`/L,C
Yolanta Schwartz
Planning Director
cc: Doug McHattie, Bolton Engineering
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING
MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTIONS NO. 2003-04 AND 2003-08 AND
APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT GRADING
AND CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE AND VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH A
FUTURE STABLE INTO THE FRONT YARD AT 18
PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 656
AND 662 (SARIDAKIS).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A request has been filed by Mrs. Lisa Saridakis with respect
to real property located at 18 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, requesting an
extension to previously approved Site Plan to construct a new single family
residence and Variance to encroach with a future stable into the front yard.
Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on April
20, 2004, at which time information was presented indicating that additional time
is needed to process the development application.
Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning
Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 6 of Resolutions No. 2003-04 to
read as follows:
"A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within two years from the
effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.46.080(A) of the Zoning Code,
and as amended by Resolution No. 2003-08, unless construction of the structure
have commenced within that time period."
Section 4. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning
Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 5 of Resolutions No. 2003-
08 to read as follows:
"A. The Variance approval shall expire within two years from the
effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.38.070, unless construction of
the structure have commenced within that time period."
Section 5. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No.
2003-04 and Resolution No. 2003-08 shall continue to be in full force and effect.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF APRIL 2004.
ARVEL WITTE, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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MARILYN KERJ, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2004-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING
MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS
NO. 2003-04 AND 2003-08 AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION
TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AND VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH
A FUTURE STABLE INTO THE FRONT YARD AT 18
PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 656 AND
662 (SARIDAKIS).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission on April 20, 2004 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners DeRoy, Hankins, Margeta, Sommer and
Chairman Witte.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Ciiy
March 3, 2004
Mr. Manelaous Saridakis
654 South Irena Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
0/ 120iGiG`•IZINCORPORATED 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. 656 SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
AND ZONING CASE NO. 662- VARIANCE FOR FUTURE STABLE -EXPIRATION
OF APPROVALS
Dear Mr. Saridakis:
This letter is to inform you that it has been almost one year since the approval of Zoning Case
No. 656 and 662, which was granted by the Planning Commission to the previous owner, Dr.
Robert Marshall. The approvals will expire on MAY 15, 2004, unless grading and/or
construction commences prior to that date.
You can extend the approvals for one year only if you apply to the Planning Commission in
writing to request an extension prior to the expiration date. In your request indicate the reason
for seeking the extension. The filing fee for the time extension is $200 to be paid to the City of
Rolling Hills.
The Planning Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month. In order for your request
to be placed on the Planning Commission's agenda, it must be submitted to the Planning
Department a minimum of two weeks prior to the Commission's meeting.
Please be advised that the requirements of the agreement between Dr. Marshall and the City,
which requires utility poles to be removed and utility lines placed underground have to be
completed by May 2005. Also, we have not received the recorded copy of the Affidavit of
Acceptance Form and Resolutions of Approval for Zoning Case No. 656 and 662. A letter with
instructions for recordation was mailed to Dr. Marshall in May 2003. Grading or construction
permit will not be issued until these documents are recorded. Should you need copies of the
Resolutions and the Affidavit of Acceptance Form, please call me at (310) 377-1521 and I will
be glad to re -sent the appropriate information to you.
olanta Schwartz
lanning Director
cc: Dr. Robert Marshall
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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
March 25, 2003
Dr. Robert Marshall
17 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 656. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit
construction of a new single family residence which requires grading at 18
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA. (Lot 79-2-RH).
Dear Dr. Marshall:
Your development application was reported to the City Council at their March 24, 2003,
meeting. The City Council reviewed your proposal and took the case under jurisdiction.
Their concerns included the location of the proposed stable in the front yard and the
requirement for a Variance on a newly developed lot.
As stated in our previous letter, 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 Citv Council takes iurisdiction of the case within that thirty
(30) day appeal period. (Section 17.54.010(B) and 17.54.015 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code). Should there be an appeal, the Commission's decision will be staved until the Council
completes its proceedinas in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Pursuant to the Municipal Code, the City Council shall have thirty days from initiating the
action to hear the case at a public hearing. Therefore, a public hearing before the City Council
will be scheduled for Monday. April 14. 2003. You will receive the notice of public hearing
and the staff report prior to the April 14, 2003 meeting. You or your representative must be
present to answer any questions the Council may have.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sin
JLG
nta Schwartz
nning Director
cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cltyofrh@aol.com
March 20, 2003
Dr. Robert Marshall
17 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 656. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit
construction of a new single family residence which requires grading at 18
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA. (Lot 79-2-RH).
Dear Dr. Marshall:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission adopted a resolution on
March 18, 2003, granting a request for a Site Plan Review to permit construction of a new
single family residence which requires grading. That action, accompanied by the record of
the proceedings before the Commission will be reported to the City Council on March 24,
2003 at their regular meeting beginning at 7:30 PM.
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.
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.
After the City Council's action, I will mail to you the signed Resolution together with
instructions for recordation of the Affidavit Of Acceptance Form and the Resolution.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Yol tta Schwartz
Planing Director
cc:
Mr. Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering
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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
February 19, 2003
Dr. Robert Marshall
17 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 656. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit
construction of a new single family residence which requires grading at 18
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA. (Lot 79-2-RH).
Dear Dr. Marshall:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the .Planning Commission voted at their regular
meeting on February 18, 2003 to direct staff to prepare a resolution to approve your request.
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 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 scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2003. 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 24, 2003.
Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
//
Xblanta Schwartz, Planning Director
cc: Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering
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City
B. ALLEN LAY
Mayor
FRANK E. HILL
Mayor Pro Tem
THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER
Councilmember
JODY MURDOCK
Councilmember
GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S.
Councilmember
January 27, 2003
Dr. Robert Marshall
17 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Dr. Marshall:
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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
23, 2003, members of the Traffic Commission approved the location of your driveway
apron as it meets Portuguese Bend Road in conjunction with your proposed
development at 18 Portuguese Bend Road.
The recommendation of the Traffic Commission, following a field review with the
Traffic Engineer, included the following:
• The entrance of the driveway shall be a minimum of 24 feet in width for 24 feet
inward from the edge of pavement.
• The driveway shall be scored for equestrian passage.
• The applicant shall also be required to clear bushes 10 feet back from the edge of
pavement in a direction 300 feet south of the south edge of the driveway.
This recommendation of the Traffic Commission will be presented to the Rolling Hills
Planning Commission for consideration in conjunction with your overall Site Plan
Review application for this property.
Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you for
your cooperation and support.
Sincerely,
Craig R. Nealis
City Manager
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01/23/03marshall.ltr
cc: Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director
Traffic Commission
Roger Vink, RHCA
Doug McHattie, Bolton Engineering
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To: Planning Commission
City of Rolling Hills
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
From: Robert W. Marshall, O.D.
17 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
January 7, 2003
Dear Planning Commission:
By
JAN 0 9 2003
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
I am writing this letter to respond to the letter dated November 19, 2002 written by
John and Judy MacLeod. Their objection to the size of the home that I desire is
addressed in their letter with the statement "adds a home more than double the size
of our home". That is incorrect. The MacLeod's home is 3,173 sq. ft. on a small lot
of 52,740 sq. ft. If their statement were correct the house that I have requested
would be 6,346 sq. ft.
The 5,040 sq. ft. home that I desire is not large, is nicely set back from the road,
and would enhance the neighborhood. The "natural hillside, mature vegetation, and
beautiful natural wall" the MacLeod's elude to is a lot filled with high weeds from
March until July. The natural wall is not natural at all, it was constructed by me
before the MacLeod's moved into their home. I am getting older and the huge lot
of 109,218 sq. ft. more than double the size of MacLeod's lot is too much work to
maintain. As the MacLeod's were informed when fighting the subdivision if they
like the lot so much they are free to buy it, keep it as it is, and maintain it.
The MacLeod's statement "We feel that the project has been conceived as a
speculative venture by Dr. Marshall" bothers me the most. 1 have resided in
Rolling Hills full time for 24 years. When I purchased my home I overheard
realtors saying what a nice property but what a "tacky house" is on it. My intention
is to take the proceeds of the lot that I subdivided and build a new home that I will
be proud of. The two new houses will enhance the value of the neighborhood. The
city and my neighbors will benefit from the new homes.
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I also have a problem with the MacLeod statement eluding to the "older, historic
homes on the lower part of Portuguese Bend Road" being small. The Hwaung's at
10 Portuguese Bend Road, the neighbors next to the MacLeod's to the north, are
building a new house of 5624 sq. ft. on a lot of 57,000 sq. ft. The owners of those
houses are free to enlarge and improve them as the Hwaung's did. It would be
good for the neighborhood if they did.
In the last couple of years there has been two other houses constructed in my area.
Both are across the valley from me. The Lodhie residence which was just
completed before Christmas, located at 12 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road is
7614 sq. ft.; and the Ruzic residence located at 5 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road
is 5167 sq. ft. The newly constructed houses are quite an improvement over what
existed prior.
Just looking at the four projects in my area over the last few years the size of my
proposed house is the smallest. The sizes are 7614 sq. ft., 5624 sq. ft., 5167 sq. ft.,
and the 5040 sq. ft. that I am requesting. I have tried to keep my house's size at the
guidelines and still be large enough for today's standards. Nowadays with the large
extended families, parents and grandparents and children all living in the same
household, a 5000 sq. ft. house is common.
It is true that the residential building pad coverage is 31.9% or 400 sq. ft. more
than the guideline. To put it in perspective 400 sq. ft. is the size of a 20' by 20'
container for storage you could buy at Sears and put in your backyard. However,
the pad could be increased in size 1300 sq. ft. and still keep the disturbed area less
than the required 40%. Then the residential building pad coverage would be at
30% if that is what the planning commission desires.
Thank you for reading and reviewing my letter.
Sincerely,
Robert W. Marshall, O.D.
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December 18, 2002
Dr. Robert Marshall
17 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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. 656. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit
construction of a new residence, which requires grading at 18
Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA. (Lot 79-2-RH).
Dear Dr. Marshall:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission agreed at their
regular meeting on December 17, 2002 to continue your case to the January 21,
2003 Planning Commission meeting.
The Commission requested that the following be addressed and presented at the
next meeting:
1. Reduce the size of the project to meet the 30% pad coverage guideline.
2. Once you have decided on the exact location and size of the proposed
residence, contact the Fire Department to obtain their requirements in regard to
the fire clearance zone.
3. Prepare a plan showing the location of the proposed residence and the
required clearance area around it.
4. Contact a Horticulturist and obtain an opinion on what impact the required
Fire Department vegetation clearance will have on the MNV zone, and what
mitigation measures are feasible.
5. Submit the plan and the Horticulturist's report to staff for our review.
The Planning Commission also desired to have the proposed driveway reviewed
by the Traffic Commission prior to acting on this case. The Traffic Commission
will meet on January 23, 2003, which is after the Planning Commission's meeting
on January 21, 2003. Please submit a fee of $300 for the Traffic Commission's
review of the proposed driveway.
Staff is available to meet with you, the Fire Department and the Horticulturist in
the field.
Should you have any questions, please call me at (310) 377-1521. Thank you for
your cooperation.
Sincerely
S-
Yol ,nta Schwartz
Planning Director
Cc: Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering
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FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION
November 21, 2002
Dr. Robert Marshall
17 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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. 656. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit construction of a new
single family residence which requires grading at 18 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA. (Lot 79-2-
RH).
Dear Dr. Marshall:
The Planning Commission will conduct a field inspection of your property to view a silhouette of
the proposed project on Saturday. December 14. 2002.
The Planning Commission's timetable is to meet at approximately 8:30 A.M. at your property.
The Planning Commission will visit another property at 8:00 A.M.
The owner and/or representative must be present to answer any questions regarding the proposal.
The site must be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines and the
following requirements:
A. A full-size silhouette in conformance with the
attached guidelines must be prepared for ALL
STRUCTURES of the project showing the footprints,
roof ridges indicating heights;
B. Stake the front and side property lines and front and
side setback lines of the property;
C. Show the height of the finished floor of the proposed
residence and future stable;
D. Show the outline of the proposed basement;
E. Stake the proposed wall, and indicate height;
F. Indicate which trees, shrubs and other vegetation
will be removed as a result of this project;
G. Delineate the extent of the area to be disturbed;
H. Stake the driveway approach and the entire length
and curvature of the proposed driveway.
Your neighbors within 1000-foot radius, and those who expressed interest in this case, will be
notified of this field trip.
Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sinc rely,
t'janta Schwartz
Planning Director
Cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering
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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES
When required by the Planning Commission or City Council, a silhouette of
proposed construction should be erected for the week preceding the
designated Planning Commission or City Council meeting.
Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber. Printed boards are not
acceptable.
Bracing should be provided where possible.
Wire, twine or other suitable material should be used to delineate roof ridges
and eaves.
Small pieces of cloth or flags should be attached to the wire or twine to aid in
the visualization of the proposed construction.
The application may be delayed if inaccurate or incomplete silhouettes are
constructed.
If you have any further questions contact the Planning Department Staff at
(310) 377-1521.
SECTION PLAN
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To: Planning Commission
City of Rolling Hills
2, Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
From: John and Judy MacLeod
(owners of 14 Portuguese Bend Road)
9 Warwick Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
November 19, 2002
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NOV 2 2 2002
By
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Re: Proposed subdivision and development of Marshall property
We are writing this letter to communicate our strong opposition to the subdivision of the
Marshall property across the street from our home at # 14. We feel that the project has
been conceived as a speculative venture by Dr.Marshall which will seriously damage the
quality of life of adjacent full-time homeowners. We oppose the project on grounds of its
inappropriate scale, and the placement of its driveway in a dangerous location.
The Marshall property is visible to everyone entering our city, as it rises up above the
other older, historic homes on the lower part of Portuguese Bend Road. What everyone
sees now when they gaze up the road is the natural hillside area of this property, with its
mature vegetation and beautiful natural stone wall. The proposed subdivision takes this
hillside, grades it into a flat pad, and adds a home more than double the size of our home
or its immediate neighbor to the south. Our homes would suddenly have a huge home
towering overhead with views directly into our yards. Moreover, the first image anyone
entering our city would have would be this home, not the natural hillside we all enjoy.
Second, adding a driveway onto the severe curve in Portuguese Bend Road would be
foolish and dangerous on the part of the Planning Commission. In the eight years we
have lived across the street from the Marshall property, there have been at least three
dramatic car crashes on or just below the curve. All of these crashes were the result of
drivers going too fast down Portuguese Bend and then realizing too late they could not
successfully negotiate the curve and/or avoid approaching cars. Fortunately, no one was
killed in these recent crashes, but all could have been worse. The last one we witnessed
left the car upside down with three teenagers inside.
To add another driveway directly onto the middle of this dangerous curve would put all
of us at further risk for serious accidents. The surrounding homeowners are families with
children. How can there safely be a construction site and later a blind driveway on this
most dangerous stretch of road? Further, on our last review of the plans it looked like the
slope of the driveway was severe and that if a car lost its brakes up above on the Marshall
property it would roll directly into #16 Portuguese Bend. We suggested over a year ago
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that the driveway for the subdivision needed to come off the existing driveway and not
directly into the street. We feel this is of the utmost importance.
All in all, we urge the city to exercise caution in reviewing these plans. Please view the
subject property from the perspective of the homes below it, and from the perspective of
everyone who drives up Portuguese Bend.
Tha for taking the time to consider our views. We look forward to discussing this
matter in more detail with you.
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City 0//eolling JUL
November 5, 2002
Mr. Robert Marshall
17 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. 656. Request for a Site Plan Review to permit construction of a new
single family residence which requires grading at 18 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA. (Lot 79-2-
RH)
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. 646 has been set for public hearing consideration" by the
Planning Commission at their meeting on Tuesday. November 19, 2002.
The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Rolling Hills City Hall Administration
Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Drive, 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, November 15,
2002. We will forward a copy to you.
Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
erely,
olanta Schwartz
Planning Director
cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering
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