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540, All encroachment into side yar, Correspondence• Cuy `leo to g -WSJ August 29, 2001 Mr. and Mrs. Ferris 50 Eastfield Drive 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: REFUND OF LANDSCAPE COMPLETION BOND 50 EASTFIELD DRIVE Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ferris: Enclosed find a refund check in the amount of $ 230.00 for a Landscape .Completion Bond that you paid to the City of Rolling Hills in 1997. We have determined that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, olanta Schwartz Principal Planner Cc: Ms. Nan Huang, Finance Director Printed on Recycled Pa, c r. PAY CITY OF ROLI 'G HILLS 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 ******************* TO THE ORDER OF ,`,q.... YA: E":1�6 5,;. +9.p.17`' ;11TT'�m°.:.Fq!'�q� 'TEI { gg��v ifiV aRLW Ca �9���vC - �*�pa:.t JMfxXtg .',T a Z1 131i�'1.9 ..:sel'e.i.dzl'�a( L.. , .F ��aP:A.d..'J®M; L^i 1. �.W�VA'.tex1U1.�"L�..j-�.y��•�W 'S tt�l x'e RSC;it v�n.Re..:d�e:'r;b,u��j3 UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA NUMBER Palos Verdes C #073 507 Silver S ad Rolling Hills Estate , .,;- 90274 16-49/1220 Two Hundred Thirty and 00/100 DATE Aug 27 01 Janice Ferris 50 Eastfield Dr. Rolling Hills, CA 90274 14434 ********fir********** AMOUNT $230.00 AUTHORIZED :k 9IIel t"z�t�azur aL .t210 0 gt Y,V1Pk71SlJ ,1,1:0111 0"44' irlit aigii=t k"41,1:4a=r_1:rr11,Me:M14.1rWA;c;,.:=n::.,}: 060L443411' ' L220004961:073200217511' CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Janice Ferris INVOICE NO #6484 Refund GROSS AMT 230.00 Audited and approved for payment : CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Janice Ferris INVOICE NO #6484 Refund f25 GROSS AMT 230.00 Audited and approved for payment DISCOUNT 0.00 f25 DISCOUNT 0.00 NUMBER Aug 27 01 NET 230.00 230.00 14434 NUMBER 14434 Aug 27 01 NET H230..00 230.00 AUTHORIZED GNAT F ts,1i', :701° L THn rSA SESU CK;SS8I 1 {. raV1 M97SF018535M 10/97 CITY OF ROLLING ILLS 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 ewn...iv_taaa.LLAA.]� su ._...«;,;t ^'YYN.CI_-b'A'AIiB.�'LRl.Y.in UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA NUMBER Palos Verdes Center #073 507 Silver Spur Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 91)� 16-49/1220 14434 PAY . ******************* TO THE ORDER OF Two Hundred Thirty and 00/100 DATE Aug 27 01 Janice Ferris 50 Eastfield Dr. Rolling Hills, CA 90274 ******************* AMOUNT $230.00 'n�eati�J�'a it:sA "16an�ilce q.91 3►k7ase�a nor a.ocw:f;a1b. 3=a;L Sfd h=lt gatyp,Lam 01 ;1011:4-1,yranaekr 1110L443411' ':L220004961:0732002L7516 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Janice Ferris INVOICE NO #6484 Refund f25 GROSS AMT 230.00 Audited and approved for payment : CITY OF ROLLING HILLS • Janice Ferris INVOICE NO #6484 Refund DISCOUNT 0.00 NUMBER 14434 Aug 27 01 NET 230.00 230.00 NUMBER Aug 27 01 GROSS AMT DISCOUNT NET 230.00 0.00 230.00 f25 Audited and approved for payment : 230.00 14434 AUTHORIZED,91GNATURE M97SF016535M 10/97 „,,';''t;:r,:d',l''rg nnnus s=su rinno^nu. (2,61) r MEMORANDUM: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: • City 0/ R0fiL wee, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NAN HUANG, FINANCE DIRECTOR YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER RELEASE OF LANDSCAPING BOND AUGUST 20, 2001 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com In 1997 a Landscaping Bond in the amount of $230. 00 was received from Mrs. Janice Ferris for 50 Eastfield Drive. Since then the plants have been planted and established. Please release the bond in the amount of $230.00 to Ms. Janice Ferris. Thank you. Printed on Re.cyaled F'..rpe:r. N? 6484 OFFICIAL RECEIPT eity of cRoffing c4fiffd. CALIFORNIA Rzcenneo FROM 0.--e THE SUM or 70 12.1.41/0br4 .4*A"kr1 Fon f,fkm . 4-4,49- 46eseM /6 -Iv / DATE—LW,I 19 1997 zap. 11OLLARS $.23e;,..00 FUND • AMOUNT 31.2,"A0 MD, 14004281;i4 .2,44-011 CITY CLERK Tat riA;aa242;c4-.°4 RAYMOND W. FERRIS JANICE FERRIS 50 EASTFIELD DR. ROLLING HILLS. CA 90274 PAYTOI1f ORDER OF f3First Interstate FOR 1, 2 2000 2 Lai: 2 ? L79000 6 r.:77.-6I_Taigaz •iv• Z7,••• First Interstate Bank el Caton* #253 PoninvAa COMM 011os 936 Sivar SOUT Roo! Rolling Has Ea,.CA 90274 sue I ,spcsoodoft, V 1964 " 4v> r I.P CITY OF ROLLING HILLS FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND (for Landscaping Condition) WHEREAS, the City of Rolling Hills, California, approved a site plan review applic on Zooin Case Number ) for property located at 5° a�f •titdl .r. in the City of Rolling Hills; WHEREAS, a condition of approval of that application was the preparation and approval of a landscape plan, the posting of a bond in an amount equal to the reasonable estimated cost to complete the work required by the approved landscape plan plus fifteen percent (15%), and retention of the bond for the period of time from the delivery of the executed bond to the City until the City Manager determines that the landscaping has been installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved and that such landscaping is properly established and is in good condition, which period of time shall not be less than two years after completion of the landscaping work (hereinafter referred to as the "Landscaping Condition"); WHEREAS, the City and applicant have determined that the reasonable estimated cost to complebt�e the work required by the approved landscape plan is $ 2.no-Tqo and one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of that amount is $ d 2 0 -- ;- r NOW, THEREFORE, we, T- � � of Pr Vt of �.a` , elk ''.fra as Principal, Address of Principal and t� J a�\_e arc S Name of Surety Address of Surety along with our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees, jointly and severally, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Rolling Hills, California, in the sum of of as Surety, Dollars ($ ) , this amount being not less than one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the approved total estimated cost, in lawful dollars of the United States of America, to execute the above mentioned Landscaping Condition. 910719 kge 1680582 r THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH THAT, the Principal, along with his or its heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, shall abide by and well and truly keep and perform all of the obligations of the Landscaping Condition along with any alterations thereto, made as therein provided, all within the time specified therein and in all respects according to their true intent and meaning. Until satisfaction of the Landscaping Condition as specified therein, this bond shall remain in full force and effect. Upon satisfaction of the landscaping condition as specified therein, the obligations of this bond shall become null and void. FURTHER, the Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or modification of the Landscaping Condition, or of the work to be performed thereunder, shall in any way affect the obligation of this bond, and the Surety does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or modification of the Landscaping Condition or of the work to be performed thereunder. FURTHER, the Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the City of Rolling Hills, California may, in the event of a breach of the Landscaping Condition, may proceed against the Surety prior to proceeding against the Principal without exonerating the Surety. The Surety therefore agrees to waive the provisions of California Civil Code Section 2845. FURTHER, the Surety expressly agrees as follows: (a) If the Principal fails to complete any work required by the Landscape Condition within the time specified therein, that the City may, upon written notice to the Principal, determine that said work or any part thereof is uncompleted, and may cause to be forfeited to the City such portion of this obligation as may be necessary to complete such work. (b) If the Principal shall fail to complete one or more of the requirements of the Landscaping Condition within the specified time, the City shall not be required to declare a forfeiture of this obligation or to prosecute an action under this bond as to all actions under this bond or as to any one or more of the remaining uncompleted requirements, even though the City knows or has reason to know, at the time of the initial forfeiture and prosecution for actions, that other requirements had not been completed within the time specified for completion. FURTHER, As part of the obligation secured hereby and in addition to the face amount specified therefore, the Surety shall pay all reasonable costs, expenses and fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by City in successfully enforcing this obligation, in an amount to be fixed by the court. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, three (3) identical counterparts of this 910719 kg. 1680582 f • • instrument, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original thereof,, have been duly a ecuted by the Princi al and at Surnamed herein, on the / day of e.. , 199 , the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned representative pursuant to authority of its governing body. (SEAL) By: By: * Note: All Signatures must by acknowledged before a notary public. (Attach appropriate acknowledgements.) 910719 kpe 1680582 3 Principal's Name • Principal's Signure* Surety's Name Surety's Signature* 4 Cites 0/ Rollin } /t 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 June 20, 1997 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferris 50 Eastfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR BOND APPROVAL Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ferris: This letter shall serve as official notification that the Preliminary Landscape Plan for bond calculation for Zoning Case No. 540 has been APPROVED and we are in receipt of your Check No. 6098 in the amount of $230.00 for the landscape bond. In accordance with Resolution No. 802, the bond shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. Please come in at any time between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM any weekday to have your building plans stamped for plan check. We have attached a copy of the proposed Landscape Plan for your records. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, d'e-a. /4, LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER Pe r Printed on Recycled Paper. M •City 0/ Rolling JUL March 14, 1997 Ms. Julie Heinsheimer 7 Johns Canyon Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPING PLAN REVIEW 50 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 99-EF) MR. AND MRS. RAYMOND FERRIS 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 landscape plan and a ,cost estimate for your review that were presented to us for 50 Eastfield Drive in compliance with Resolution No. 802 (attached). Please let me know if there is anything else that you need from the applicants. Sincerely, LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER Printed on Recycled Paper. • • Landscaping Plan for R.H. Zoning Case 540, Resolution No. 802, Section16, H. Landscaping shall be provided and maintained to obscure the buildings and the building pad so that the structures, driveway, and graded slopes are screened and shielded from view at the northeastern easement line along Eastield Drive with native drought -resistant vegetation the is compatible with the surrounding vegetation of the community. The accompanying diagram shows the site with the existing vegetation that will remain and be maintained indicated with green pencil. The existing driveway will be removed and the new driveway is shown in red pencil. The new driveway will be created by cutting at the upper portion and filling at the lower portion. This will leave significant vegetation presently in place between the building pad and the old driveway and will not affect the existing screen between the old driveway and Eastfield Drive. The old driveway area which will have fill added at the upper portion where the parking area is, will be planted with similar plant materials and will have a decomposed granite path going from the existing P.V. stone stairs to the mailbox. New planting to be installed is indicated with blue pencil. Proposed new plant materials: 5 California Peppertrees, 5 gal. cans 2 Pittosporum Undulatum, 5 gal. cans 5 flats Vinca Major to be installed by me at a cost of approximately $200.00. / Janice Ferris 0/ CERTIFIED MAIL January 2,1997 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferris 50 Eastfield Drive 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: APPROVAL AND AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM ZONING CASE NO. 540, 50 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 99-EF) CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 802 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ferris: This letter shall serve as official notification that the City Council adopted Resolution No. 802 on December 17, 1996 to approve your request for a Variance to permit the construction of a garage that will encroach into the front yard setback, request for a Variance to permit the construction of the same garage into the side ' yard setback, request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Guest House, and request for Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to an existing single family residence in Zoning Case No. 540. The City Council's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the resolution by the Council. You are required to record an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject resolution in the Office of the County Recorder before the Council's action can take effect. We have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 802, specifying the conditions of approval set forth by the City Council 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 12400 East Imperial Highway Norwalk, CA 90650 Include a check in the amount of $7.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. Printed on Recycled Paper. 4P • 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 feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. SINCERELY, 0-ed. 4 LOLA UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER ENC: CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 802 EXHIBIT A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM cc: Mr. Thomas A. Blair, Architect • • 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) Recorder's Use Please record this form with the Registrar -Recorder's Office and return to: City of Rolling Hills, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274 (The. Registrar -Recorder's Office requires that the form be notarized before recordation). AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGFJ .FS ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) ZONING CASE NO. 540 SITE PLAN REVIEW • VARIANCE 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT U I (We) the undersigned state: I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows: 50 EASTHELD DRIVE (LOT 99-EF). ROLLING HILLS 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. 540 SITE PLAN REVIEW III VARIANCE ■ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT U. I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Print Print Owner Owner___ _ Name Name Signature Signature Address Address City/State City/State Signatures must be acknowledged by a notary nublic. 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 thereof • RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DISTURBED AREA, GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A GUEST HOUSE, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE IN ZONING CASE NO. 540. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferris with respect to real property located at 50 Eastfield Drive (Lot 99-EF), Rolling Hills, requesting a Variance to permit the construction of a garage that will encroach into the front yard setback, requesting a Variance to permit the construction of the same garage into the side yard setback, requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a Guest House, and requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial' additions to an existing single family residence. ' During the hearing process, the applicant revised plans to eliminate two subterranean garages, one attached to the residence at the east and the other attached to the guest house at the east. The residential garage at the east was removed and the guest house deck will now be enclosed. Section 2. In 1977, a Conditional Use Permit was approved for a 720 square foot swimming pool and retaining walls constructed in relation to the pool. Section 3. The City Council took the zoning case under jurisdiction on November 25, 1996 because of the number of Variances, the close proximity of the garage to the street, and the size of the residence. The Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the appeal of the applications on December 11, 1996 at a field trip visit. The applicants and the applicants' representative, Mr. Thomas Blair, were in attendance at the hearing. Section 4. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on May 21, 1996, June 18, 1996, July 16, 1996, August 20, 1996, and September 17, 1996, and at a field trip visit on June 18, 1996 and September 7, 1996. The applicants were notified of the hearing in writing by first class mail and through the City's newsletter. The applicants and the applicants' representative, Mr. Thomas Blair, were i n attendance at the hearings. Section 5. The City Council finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 6. 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 making use of a parcel of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity. Section 17.16.110 requires a front yard setback for every residential parcel to be fifty (50) feet. The applicant is requesting a Variance to construct a garage which will encroach a maximum of fifteen (15) feet into the fifty (50) foot front yard setback. With respect to this request for a Variance, the City Council 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 sloping topography and circulation on the existing lot necessitates the construction of a garage in the front yard setback. The construction of the garage in the front yard setback will allow the creation of a safer driveway access from a sharp -curve section of Eastfield Drive and reduce coverage by impervious surfaces. Resolution No. 802 -1- B. The Variance is necessary for the presery on 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 because of the steep slope at the front of the lot which necessitates the construction of a garage in the front yard setback. The construction of the garage in the front yard setback will allow the creation of a safer driveway access from a sharp -curve section of Eastfield Drive, reduce coverage by impervious surfaces, and will also improve the appearance of the proposed new construction. In addition, the existing configuration of the residence makes the construction of, and use of garage spaces in the rear of the residence nearly inaccessible due to the narrow corridor between the side of the residence and the side property line. 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 because the proposed project will be compatible with surrounding properties and will help to improve circulation on the lot and will not be visible to surrounding properties due to the distances between the garage and other adjacent residences. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby approves the Variance for Zoning -Case No. 540 to permit the encroachment of a garage into the front yard setback with a maximum encroachment of fifteen (15) feet, 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 16 of this Resolution. Section 8. Section 17.16.120 requires a side yard setback for every residential parcel in the RA-S-1 Zone to be twenty (20) feet. The applicant is requesting a Variance to construct a garage which will encroach a maximum of five (5) feet into the twenty (20) foot side yard setback. With respect to this request for a Variance, the City Council 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 sloping topography and circulation on the existing lot necessitates the construction of a garage in the side yard setback. The construction of the garage in the side yard setback will allow the creation of a safer driveway access from a sharp -curve section of Eastfield Drive and reduce coverage by impervious surfaces. 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 because of the steep slope at the front of the lot which necessitates the construction of a garage in the side yard setback. The construction of the garage in the side yard setback will allow the creation of a safer driveway access from a sharp -curve section of Eastfield Drive, reduce coverage by impervious surfaces, and will also improve the appearance of the proposed new construction. In addition, the existing configuration of the residence makes the construction of, and use of garage spaces in the rear of the residence nearly inaccessible due to the narrow corridor between the side of the residence and the side property line. 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 because the proposed project will be compatible with surrounding properties and will help to improve circulation on the lot and will not be visible to surrounding properties due to the distances between the garage and other adjacent residences. Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 540 to permit the encroachment of a garage into the side yard setback with a maximum encroachment of five (5) feet, 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 16 of this Resolution. Section 10. Section 17.16.070(B) requires that the natural conditions on a lot be maintained to the greatest degree possible and that disturbance be limited to a maximum disturbed area in the RA-S Zone of 40% of the net lot area. The applicant is requesting a Resolution No. 802 -2- Air VarianceIrdisturb 43.4% of the net lot area and exc./the maximum disturbance. With respect to this request for a Variance, the City Council 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 sloping topography and circulation on the existing lot necessitates grading for a new driveway and access from a sharp curve section of Eastfield Drive. In addition, the existing lengthy driveway will be reverted to landscaping. The areas of disturbance will allow the creation of a safer driveway access from the sharp -curve section of Eastfield Drive and reduce coverage by impervious surfaces. 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 because of the steep slope at the front of the lot which necessitates grading for a new driveway and access from a sharp curve section of Eastfield Drive. In addition, the existing lengthy driveway will be reverted to landscaping. The areas of disturbance will allow the creation of a safer driveway access from the sharp -curve section of Eastfield Drive and reduce coverage by impervious surfaces. 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 i n which the property is located because the proposed project will be compatible with surrounding properties and will help to improve traffic circulation on the lot and on Eastfield Drive. The areas of disturbance will allow the creation of a safer driveway access from the sharp -curve section of Eastfield Drive, reduce coverage by impervious surfaces, and will also improve the appearance of the proposed new construction. Section 11. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 540 to permit a disturbance of 43.4% of the net lot area, 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 16 of this Resolution. Section 12. Section 17.16.210(A)(5) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits approval of a Guest House with a Conditional Use Permit under certain conditions. The applicant is requesting to construct a 792 square foot guest house. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the City Council finds as follows: A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for a guest house would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and will be desirable for the public convenience and welfare because the use is consistent with similar uses in the community, and the area proposed for the guest house would be located in an area on the property where such use will not change the existing configuration of structures on the lot. B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the construction of a guest house will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structure is at the same level as the residential building pad and is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the guest house will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors. C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and surrounding residences because the guest house will comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community and is located on a 1.66 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to accommodate such use. I I D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone district because the 792 square foot size of the guest house is less than the 800 square foot maximum permitted and the guest house does not encroach into any setback areas. Resolution No. 802 -3- E. The proposed conditional use is conslslent with the portions of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List. F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of the Zoning Code because the guest house will be 49 feet from the I residence and there is sufficient space on the lot for future development of a stable. Section 13. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a guest house in accordance with the Development Plan attached hereto in Zoning Case No. 540 subject to the conditions contained in Section 16. Section 14. Section 17.46.020 requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings or structures, which involve changes to grading or an increase in 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 or structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period, may be permitted. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the City Council make& the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions of approval, is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with 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, except as approved in Sections 6, 8 and 10. The lot has a net square foot area of 54,076 square feet. The proposed residence (5,361 sq. ft.), garage (880 sq. ft.), future stable (450 sq.ft.), guest house (792 sq.ft.), swimming pool 1675 sq.ft.), and service yard (96 sq.ft.) will have 8,254 square feet which constitutes 15.2% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 16,101 square feet which equals 29.7% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. B. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions of approval, 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, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls). C. The development plan, as modified by the condition of approval, follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading. The natural drainage courses will be preserved and continue drainage to the canyons at the southwest side of this lot. D. The development plan will, based upon compliance with the conditions contained in this Resolution, supplement the existing vegetation with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community E. The development plan, as modified by the conditions of approval, 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. Further, the proposed project will have a buildable pad of 12,848 square feet and a total building pad coverage of 34.8%, and a residential building pad coverage of 54.7%. F. The proposed development, as modified by the conditions of approval, 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. The proposed project is also consistent with the scale of other homes in the immediate neighborhood. Grading will be minor and required only to restore the natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed structures to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. Resolution No. 802 -4- G. The proposed development, as modifiay the conditions of approval, is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will create a safer driveway access from a sharp - curve section of Eastfield Drive, thereby improving the safety of the roadway. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 15. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 540 for a proposed residential development as indicated on the development plan incorporated herein as Exhibit A,, subject to the conditions contained in Section 16 of this Resolution. Section 16. The Variance to the front yard setback approved in Section 7, the Variance to the side yard approved in Section 9, the Variance to exceed the maximum disturbed area approved in Section 11, the Conditional Use Permit approved in Section 13, and the Site Plan for residential development approved in Section 15 of this Resolution are subject to the following conditions: A. These Variance, Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.38.070, 17.42.070 and 17.46.080. B. It is declared and made a condition of these Variance, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, these approvals shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; 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. C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located .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 dated August 14, 1996, and marked Exhibit A, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan approved with this application. F. Grading shall be limited so that the amount of soil displaced to construct the proposed project shall not exceed 380 cubic yards of cut soil and 380 cubic yards of fill soil. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. The grading plan shall utilize land form or contour grading techniques in its design so as to create a building pad and slopes that blend with the horizontal and vertical contours of the natural terrain. G. The residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 54.7%. H. Landscaping shall be provided and maintained to obscure the buildings and the building pad so that the structures, driveway, and graded slopes are screened and shielded from view at the northeastern easement line along Eastfield Drive with native drought -resistant vegetation that is compatible with the surrounding vegetation of the community. I. A landscape 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. 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 Resolution No. 802 -5- and shall, retained with the City for not less than • years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. J. Any retaining walls required for the project shall not exceed 5 feet in height. K. No kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be provided within the guest house. L. No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within 50 feet of the guest house. M. Occupancy of the proposed guest house or servant quarters shall be limited to persons employed on the premises and their immediate family or by the temporary guests of the occupants of the main residence. No guest may remain in occupancy for more than thirty days in any six-month period. N. Renting of the guest house is prohibited. O. The guest house shall not exceed 792 square feet. P. Eastfield Drive shall be kept open for vehicular access at all times during future grading and construction of the driveway access. Q. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading 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 City Council must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. R. 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. S. Notwithstanding Section 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, arty modifications to the project which would constitute additional development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. T. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of these Variances, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan approvals, or the approvals shall not be effective. U. All conditions of these Variance, Conditional Use Permit, 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 17TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1996. L Resolution No. 802 • ATTEST: • !. K- .2 MARILYN tr.LRN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 802 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A GARAGE, GRANTING A VARIANCE. TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DISTURBED AREA, GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A GUEST HOUSE, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE IN ZONING CASE NO. 540. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on December 17, 1996 by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Lay and Mayor Murdock. AYES: NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. _\/L�+ ' k, lA ' DEPUTY ITY CL RK Resolution No. 802 -7- 11 November 26, 1996 • o/l2tt.�nsJUL FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION 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. Raymond Ferris 50 Eastfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 540, an appeal of a Planning Commission approval of a request for a Variance to construct a 3-car garage that will encroach into the front yard setback, a request for a Variance to construct the same garage that will encroach into the side yard setback, a request for a Variance to exceed the Maximum Disturbed Area to construct substantial additions, a request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a guest house and a request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions and a guest house at an existing single family residence for property at 50 Eastfield Drive (Lot 99-EF). Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ferris: We have arranged for the City Council to conduct a field inspection of your property to view a silhouette of the proposed project on Wednesday, December 11,1996. The City Council's timetable is to meet at 7:30 AM at your property. The site must be prepared according to the following requirements: • An outline must be prepared for ALL STRUCTURES of the project showing the footprints, roof ridges and bearing walls; • Stake the limits of each building pad; and • Delineate areas to be graded showing finished floor or grade elevations. 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. Sincerely, LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER Enclosure: Silhouette Construction Guidelines cc: Mr. Thomas A. Blair, AIA Printed on Recycled Paper. • City oi Rolling September 18, 1996 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferris 50 Eastfield Drive 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. 540, Request for a Variance to construct a 3-car garage that will encroach into the front yard setback, a request for a Variance to construct the same garage that will encroach into the side yard setback, a request for a Variance to exceed the Maximum Disturbed Area to construct substantial additions, a request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a guest house and a request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions and a guest house at an existing single family residence for property at 50 Eastfield Drive (Lot 99-EF). Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ferris: This letter shall serve as official notification that Zoning Case No. 540 was APPROVED by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on September 17,1996. The final Resolution and conditions of APPROVAL will be forwarded to you after they are signed by the Planning Commission Chairman and City Clerk. The Planning Commission's decision will be reported to the City Council at their regular meeting on October 21, 1996. You should also be aware that the decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed within thirty (301 days after adoption of the Planning Commission's Resolution (Section 17.54.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerel LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER cc: Mr. Thomas A. Blair, AIA Printed on Recycled Paper. • City oeie0m4 FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION 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 August 21, 1996 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferris 50 Eastfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 540, Request for a Variance to construct a 3-car garage that will encroach into the front yard setback, a request for a Variance to construct the same garage that will encroach into the side yard setback, a request for a Variance to exceed the Maximum Disturbed Area to construct substantial additions, a request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a guest house and a request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions and a guest house at an existing single family residence for property at 50 Eastfield Drive (Lot 99-EF). Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ferris: 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, September 7, 1996. The Planning Commission's timetable is to meet at 7:30 AM at your property. The site must be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines and the following requirements: • A full-size silhouette must be prepared for ALL STRUCTURES of the project showing the footprints, roof ridges and bearing walls; • Stake the limits of each building pad; and • Delineate areas to be graded showing finished floor or grade elevations. 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. LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER Enclosure: Silhouette Construction, Guidelines cc: Mr. Thomas A. Blair, AIA • Printed on Recycled Paper. • • Cif o Rottin9 JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377.1521 FAX: (213) 377-7286 SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES, 1. 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. The Silhouette shall not remain erected for a period longer than one week unless directed by the Planning Commission or City Council. 2. Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber. Printed boards are not acceptable. 3. Bracing should be provided where possible. 4. Wire, twine or other suitable material should be used to delineate roof ridges and eaves. 5. small pieces of cloth or flags should be attached to the wire or twine to aid in the visualization of the proposed construction. 6. The application may be delayed if inaccurate or incomplete silhouettes are constructed. 7. If you have any futher questions contact the Planning Department Staff at (213) 377-1521. •• • • • • 1 r \ SECTION Vi PLAN a .43 ELA 1 ISS0C I r+TE9 • PHONE HO. : 310 791 4211 Jul . 11 1996 Ct9: O91-1H F2 A. BLAIR. A.I.A. July 11, 1996 Lola M. Ungar Principal Planner, City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Tear Lola, BLAIR ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT On behalf of our clients, Mrs. and Mrs. Raymond Ferris, we are requesting fa cotilihuance of our case to the August 20, 1996 meeting. We were scheduled to be heard at the next Planning Commission meeting on July 1.6, 1996. The two most compelling reasons for this request arc: 1) Mr, and Mrs. Ferris will be out of town for the July 16 meeting. . 2) We (the architects) need more time to complete the drawings for an alternate design solution. If you have any questions, please call us here at the office. Si C)(?)&, as A. Blair, AIA MAILING 2785 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, SUITE E149, TORRANCE, CA 90505 OFFICES 24423 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD, TORRANCE, CA 90505 PHONE: (310) 791-4212 FAX: (310) 791-4211 •City oi leoffiny JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, Councilmember May 28, 1996 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferris 50 Eastfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ferris: • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 At the regular meeting of the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission held Thursday, May 23, 1996, Traffic Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the proposed driveway in conjunction with your residential development. This driveway will need to be scored to accommodate equestrian activity. The recommendation for approval of this driveway will be presented to the Planning Commission in conjunction with your residential development application. Should you wish to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, 9A4t4 Craig R. Nealis City Manager CRN:mlk ferris.ltr cc: Traffic Commission Lola Ungar, Principal Planner Mr. Thomas A. Blair, AIA, Blair Associates Pnnted on RncYr":h d Par).=r • • Cry .1)ie0ii FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 May 22, 1996 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferris 50 Eastfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 540, Request for a Variance to exceed the Maximum Total Lot Coverage to construct substantial additions, request for a Variance to exceed the Maximum Disturbed Area to construct substantial additions, request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a guest house and request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions and a guest house at an existing single family residence for property at 50 Eastfield Drive (Lot 99-EF). Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ferris: 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, June 15, 1996. The Planning Commission's timetable is to meet at 7:30 AM at your property. The site must be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines and the following requirements: • A full-size silhouette must be prepared for ALL STRUCTURES of the project showing the footprints, roof ridges and bearing walls; • Stake the limits of each building pad; and • Delineate areas to be graded showing pad heights. 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. Sincerel LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER Enclosure: Silhouette Construction Guidelines cc: Mr. Thomas A. Blair, AIA ®Print,:,! On R.Y.W. • 411 City 0/ Roiling _J/l 1 6 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO, 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377.1521 FAX: (213) 377.7288 SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES, 1. 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. The Silhouette shall not remain erected for a period longer than one week unless directed by the Planning Commission or City Council. 2. Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber. Printed boards are not acceptable. 3. Bracing should be provided where possible. 4. Wire, twine or other suitable material should be used to delineate roof ridges and eaves. 5. Small pieces of cloth or flags should be attached to the wire or twine to aid in the visualization of the proposed construction. 6. The application may be delayed if inaccurate or incomplete silhouettes are constructed. 7. If you have any futher questions contact the Planning Department Staff at (213) 377-1521. .04 SECTION R at ei PLAN • • City O/ /E'O/ftfl y ._J�'1`L3 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 JODY MURDOCK Mayor B. ALLEN LAY Mayor Pro Tem THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER Councilmember FRANK E. HILL Councilmember GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S. Councilmember May 14, 1996 Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferris 50 Eastfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ferris: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 As you are aware, you have filed a Site Plan Review for substantial modifications to your residential property at 50 Eastfield Drive. A portion of that land development request is to modify the driveway approach to Eastfield Drive which requires review by the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission. Your case has been scheduled to be considered by the Traffic Commission on Thursday, May 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Rolling Hills City Council Chambers, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills. It is anticipated that the Commission will adjourn this meeting to an immediate field review of the driveway access. Recommendations of the Traffic Commission will be incorporated into any Planning Commission Resolution regarding your case. It is important that you have the proposed driveway apron widths flagged for the Traffic Commission to review this matter on May 23. If you would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to call. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, 57h Craig R. Nealis .City Manager CRN:mlk ferristcreivew.ltr cc: Traffic Commission Lola Ungar, Principal Planner Blair Associates Lola Ungar, Principal Planner Jerry Gonzalez, Traffic Engineer ®Printed can Rercycieri ' nrcr s City 0/ ie0ii • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 STATUS OF APPLICATION & NOTIFICATION OF MEETING May 6, 1996 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ferris 50 Eastfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 540, Request for a Variance to exceed the Maximum Disturbed Area to construct substantial additions, request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a guest house and request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions to an existing single family residence for property at 50 Eastfield Drive (Lot 99-EF). Dear Mr. and Mrs. Ferris: 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. 540 has been set for public hearing consideration by the Planning Commission at their meeting on Tuesday, May 21,1996. 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, May 17,1996. Please arrange to pick up the staff report to preview it prior to the hearing. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. LOLA M. UNGA PRINCIPAL PLANNER cc: Mr. Thomas A. Blair, AIA • CL1f 0 elting ividt INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 STATUS OF APPLICATION Apri124, 1996 Mr. Thomas Blair Blair Associates 24423 Hawthorne Boulevard Torrance, CA 90505 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 540, Request for a Variance to exceed the Maximum Disturbed Area, request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a guest house and request for Site Plan Review for substantial additions to an existing single family residence for property at 50 Eastfield Drive (Lot 99-EF) and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferris. Dear Mr. Blair: 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 Not complete. The application has been held in abeyance because certain information is missing, you failed to comply with certain requirements, or both. The information needed to complete the application is listed below, and must be supplied before the application can be deemed complete. For further information, please call (310) 377-1521. Additional Information/Requirements: 1. Variance is required to exceed the maximum disturbed area of 40%. (47.98% proposed). A fee of $1,250 is required and a Variance application form is enclosed. Paragraph B of Section 17.16.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code states: "B. Maximum Disturbed Area. The natural conditions on a lot shall be maintained to the greatest degree possible. Disturbance shall be limited to forty percent of the net lot area. For purposes of this paragraph, "disturbance" shall include any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist and any planned landscaped areas." 2. New driveway entrance requires review by the Traffic Commission. A fee of $500 is required. Printed on Recycled Paper. • • 3. Show slope of driveway. Paragraph 3 of Section 17.16.160 states: "No driveway shall exceed a maximum grade of 12%, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission, and the first twenty feet of a driveway shall have a maximum grade of seven percent." 4. Show slope of stable access. Paragraph B of Section 17.16.170 requires that vehicular accessway to a stable and corral area for delivery of feed and removal of waste not exceed a slope of 25%. 5. Review of calculation of lot coverage form provided by applicant needs revision. Corrections are attached. 6. Include corrected calculation of lot coverage form on plot plan/site plan. 7. 15 copies of the plot plan are required. Plans must be FOLDED to approximately 8 1/2" x 11" with title block visible. 8. Provide signed copy of. Owner's Acknowledgement that is attached. 9. You should also note that the Planning Commission has established a guideline of 30% coverage for residential building pads. Your proposal provides a 54.6% coverage. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, LOLA M. UNGA PRINCIPAL PLANNER