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January 10, 2006
Mr. Nicholas Tonsich
40 Eastfield Drive
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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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
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 716, Mr. Nicholas Tonsich, 40 Eastfield Drive,
(Lot 91-EF). Site Plan Review for grading to meet slope stability requirements and a
Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area.
Dear Mr. Tonsich:
This is to inform you that the City Council at their January 9, 2006 meeting received and
filed the Planning Commission's resolution granting your request in Zoning Case No.
716.
The approval is valid for two years, with the opportunity to request one extension of up to
two years.
Enclosed is a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2005-35, specifying the conditions of approval
set forth by the Planning Commission. 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
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.
If you need to expedite this process, you may want to walk the recordation process
through, rather than send the form and resolution in. Please be advised that Resolution
No. 935 approved in May 2003 has not been recorded yet.
The City will notify the Los Angeles County Building & Safety Division to issue permits
only after the Affidavit of Acceptance and the Resolutions are recorded and returned to
us, and after any conditions of the Resolutions required prior to issuance of building
permits are met. As you go through the development process, please be aware of the
conditions of the Resolutions for both cases, as there are conditions that have to be met
at different stages of the process, including submitting of a landscaping plan and a
security deposit prior to obtaining any permits.
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Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincere
YoI nta Schwartz
PI nning Director
Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
RESOLUTION No. 2005-35
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
cc: Jerry Rodin, Architect (letter only)
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AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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ZONING CASE NO. 716
SITE PLAN REVIEW X X
VARIANCE X X
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
I (We) the undersigned state:
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
40 EASTFIELD DRIVE, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 91--EF) CA 90274
This property is the subject of the above numbered case and conditions of approval
am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said
ZONING CASE NO. 716 SITE PLAN REVIEW X X
VARIANCE X X
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Signature Signature
Name typed or printed Name typed or printed
Address Address
City/State City/State
Signatures must be acknowledged by a notary public.
State of California
County of Los Angeles )
On before me,
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
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December 21, 2005
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
Mr. Nicholas Tonsich
40 Eastfield Drive
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 716, Site Plan Review for grading to meet
slope stability requirements and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed
area of the lot at a property where an approval was previously granted for grading and
construction and where a Site Plan Review is required due to conditions of approval.
Dear Mr. Tonsich:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission adopted resolution on
December 20, 2005, granting your request. That action accompanied by the record of the
proceedings before the Commission will be reported to the City Council on Tanuary 9,.
2006, at their regularly scheduled meeting at 7:30 PM in the City Hall Council
Chambers. You or your representative must be present to answer any questions the
Council may have.
A copy of the staff report to the City Council, together with the resolution will be mailed
to you on Friday, January 6, 2006.
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. Anyone, including the applicant may file an appeal.
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.
I will mail you the signed resolution and the necessary forms and instructions for
recordation after the City Council meeting.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sicie� rely
Yofanta Schwartz
Planning Director
cc: Jerry Rodin, AIA
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November 17, 2005
Mr. Nicholas Tonsich
40 Eastfield Drive
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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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
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 716, Mr. Nicholas Tonsich, 40 Eastfield Drive, (Lot
91-EF). Site Plan Review for grading and construction of walls to meet slope stability
requirements and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot.
Dear Mr. Tonsich:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission at their regular meeting
on November 15, 2005 directed staff to prepare a resolution, with conditions, to approve
your request. The Commission will consider this resolution at their December 20, 2005
meeting. You or your representative should be present, in case the Commission has
additional questions.
The resolution with findings and conditions of approval will be forwarded to you prior to
the next Planning Commission meeting. Please review the conditions of approval.
The Planning Commission decision shall become effective thirty days after the adoption
of the resolution unless an appeal has been filed by you, any interested party 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 action, accompanied by the records of the proceedings will
be presented to the City Council as a report item on their agenda at the Council's regular
meeting following the Commission's approval, (tentatively scheduled for January 9,
2006).
Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
'/olanta Schwartz
Planning Director
cc: Mr. Jerry Rodin, Architect
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FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION
October 19, 2005
Mr. Nicholas Tonsich
40 Eastfield Drive
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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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
SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 716. Site Plan Review for grading to meet slope stability
requirements and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot at a
property where an approval was previously granted for grading and construction of an addition to
an existing residence, a guest house, a detached garage and a future stable.
Dear Mr. Tonsich:
The Planning Commission will conduct a field inspection of your property to view the extent of the
proposed project on TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 15. 2005 at 7:30 A.M.
Please prepare the site as follows:
♦ Stake the walls, showing their true finished height;
• Stake the limits of the proposed grading;
• For demonstration purpose, delineate the footprint of the
addition, guest house and the detached garage;
• For demonstration purpose, delineate the area of the
proposed future stable and corral;
• Any other delineation/staking to allow the Commission to
best understand the proposal.
After the field trip, the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on
Tuesday. November 15, at 6:30 PM at City Hall. (same day as the field trip).
The owner and/or representative must be present to answer any questions regarding the
proposal. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
c9rely,
,yolanta Schwartz
Planning Director
cc: Jerry Rodin, Architect
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Rodin_ Associates_
Jerry C. Rodin, Arclhrtect AiA
29000 S. Western Avenue, Suite 408
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 832-3135 : Office
(310) 832-0333 : Fax
jcrodin @ sbcglobal.net: E-Mail
FAX
To: City Of Rolling Hilis
2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Attn:
Youlanta Schwartz, Principal Planner
Fax (310) 377-7288
Phone: (310) 377-1521
Re: VARIANCE REQUEST -GRADING
Tonsich Residence
#40 Eastfield Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Zoning Case No. 653
Dear Youlanta,
From: Jerry C. Rodin, Architect A.I.A.
Pages: 1
Date: Wednesday, October 05, 2005
CC: Project file:
Nick Tonsich, Owner (310) 241-1212
Mr. Tonsich wishes to formally request a Grading Variance. The following is a description of the
request:
1. Variance to the maximum allowable - 40% Disturbed Soil Area required by the City of Rolling
Hills Planning Department:
This request is required to satisfy item #2 of the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public
Works, Geotechnical and Materials Engineering Division, Soils Engineering Review Sheet,
dated 3-16-05. This item requires that the descending slope immediately below the existing
residence has a surficial factor of safety of less than 1.5; and hence recommends that this slope
be graded to a flatter 2:1 (H:V) slope gradient.
In order to resolve this task, the Soils, Civil, Structural Engineers and Architect of record, have
reviewed the options and recommend resolution of the design requirement as noted in the
Architectural documents SP-2, SP-2A, and SP-2B, and associated Civil and Structural
drawings. The process will proceed as follows:
a. Add a combination planter wall, (see structural details), parallel to and 3 to 5 feet below
the top of slope, supported with a pile and grade beam foundation, founded into bedrock.
The wall faces will comply with the City of Rolling Hilis code. Introduction of the planter
walls will reduce the run of the slope, allowing a trimming of the unstable soil and providing
the required 2:1 (H:V) slope, thus conforming and guaranteeing the 1.5 slope stability factor
of safety.
October 5, 2005
b. The County also requires a 15'-0" setback from all new structures. This occurs at 3
locations within this project. Behind the bedroom and family room additions, (westerly
side), of the main residence, and behind the guest residence, (westerly side). This
required the same application of resolution. Introduction of a terraced planter wall. The
wall reinforces and stabilizes the slope and provides the required setback.
Summary: Accomplishing these tasks, require disturbance of the soil which was previously
considered undisturbed. The amount will exceed the allowable 40% value. The soils
cut and fill ratio is balanced. Import or export of soil will not be required. The structural
coverage of the site will increase due to the installation of the new retaining planter
walls. Architectural sheet SP-2B will reflect the revised structural and disturbed soil
area calculations, including all other required calculations for the site plan review
Please note: the resolution of this critical grading issue is based on the
requirement of the County of Los Angeles to Guarantee the Factor of Safety for the
subject hillside. The assessment is based on the addition to the existing main
residence, (for the main hill side), and the guest residence setback issue (for the
terraced planters). All City of Rolling codes defining planter wall heights will be
maintained and enforced.
Respectfully submitted,
Rodin Associates
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Jerry C. Rodin, Architect, AIA
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