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699, Construct a stable in the fron, Correspondencefi • • C1t 0//Q0//1 Jill/I September 25, 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPING PLAN FOR 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ZONING CASE NO. 699. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: This is to inform you that the landscaping plan submitted to the City do not meet the intent of the Resolution of approval for this project or the goals of the City for the usage of water efficient, drought tolerant and native plants. Please find enclosed excerpts of the Resolution pertaining to the landscaping requirements, as well as Landscaping Guide for Rolling Hills. Please call me at 310 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincsfrely, Y nta Schwartz PI ning Director cc: Rick Marshall West Construction 86 Rockinghorse RPV, CA 90275 ® Printed on Recycled Paper • •: G. The basement shall not exceed 6,640 square feet and all requirements for the basements shall be met subject to Section 17.20.020 of the City of Rolling Hills Zoning Code and the Los Angeles County Building Code. H. The stable shall conform to all of the requirements of Sections 17.16.170 and 17.16.200 of the Zoning Code. I. Grading shall not exceed 3,404 cubic yards of cut and 3,404 cubic yards of fill and shall be balanced on site. J. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 16,515 square feet or 8.9% of the net lot area of the lot, which includes all covered porches and trellises. K. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 34,850 square feet or 18.8% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. L. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 66,080 square feet or 35.7% of the net lot area. M. Residential building pad coverage on the 52,080 square foot residential building pad includes the stable and shall not exceed 15,499 square feet or 29.8%, which includes the covered porches but excludes the trellises. Without the covered porches the residential building pad coverage is proposed to be 13,097 square feet or 25.1% N. The ridge height of the residence shall not exceed 17 feet in the front and 11 feet in the rear from the finished floor. 7 O. Georgeff Trail, which passes through the rear of the property, shall remain open and rideable at all times. P. The disturbed and graded areas shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation that incorporates 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. Q. Native trees and other native plants shall be utilized. If trees are to be used in the landscaping scheme for this project, they shall be mature when planted and which at full maturity shall not exceed the ridge height of the structures; shrubs and trees shall be planted so as not to obstruct views of neighboring properties but, to screen the stable and residential structure on site. The project shall be screened from Portuguese Bend Road and from the properties on Georgeff Road. R. Prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit two copies of a preliminary landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the Landscaping Committee. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing .# 4 f rk • • 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 security in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan, (labor, material and irrigation system) plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a drainage, grading and building permits and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained security 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. S. Any walls proposed for this development shall not be located in the setbacks and shall not exceed three -feet in height. T. During construction, any soil disturbance shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible. U. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, and objectionable odors shall be required. V. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 1998 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. W. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. X. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills. Y. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of septic tanks. Z. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage and run-off facilities. • s ram' o acg a, .M€e9 eee4 While most of the existing vegetation in the City of Rolling Hills is not originally native to the City or peninsula, it is desirable that new or replacement landscaping is regionally appropriate for the area. With the goal of maintaining the City's rural and equestrian environment and vistas, landscaping is encouraged that is regionally appropriate, attractive, water tolerant, limited in height and fire resistant. The qualities of desirable plants and trees for landscaping include: • Ability to store water in leaves or stems • Produce limited dead and fine material • Extensive root systems for controlling erosion • Low levels of volatile oils or resins • Ability to withstand drought • Prostrate or prone in form • Ability to withstand severe pruning • Ability to resprout after a fire • Limited in height to avert view impairment The following is a list of suitable plants, trees and shrubs to serve as a guide for landscaping in Rolling Hills. Most of these are fairly common, locally available or reproducible and most also have very attractive appearance. TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Reference Legend and Notes 2 Shrubs 3 Low Growing and Ground Cover 4 Trees 5 Plants 6 Undesireable Plants 7 City of Rolling Hills Flyers/Native Plants List Landscaping Guide Page 1 of 7 Revised 9/25/08 • • REFERENCE LEGEND Plant Characteristics s: shrub; p: perennial; a: annual; f: fire resistant; 1g: low growing; gc: ground cover; n: native; nn: non-native. Water Needs H: high M: moderate L: low VL: very low Zones A: Zone where a tree or shrub may be planted within 0 to 20 feet from any structure. "A" followed by a number indicates the minimum distance allowed from any structure, for example, "A-15" indicates a tree or shrub should be planted no closer than 15 feet from any structure. B: Zone where a tree or shrub may be planted no closer than 20 feet from any structure up to 100 feet. "B" followed by a number indicates the minimum distance allowed from any structure. A, B: A tree or shrub that may be planted in either an "A" or "B" zone. X: A tree or shrub that should be planted within 30 to 50 feet from any structure. Ref.: Page number in the Handbook of Wildflowers, Weeds, Wildlife and Weather of the South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula Including Tidepools and Seashore Life by Rolling Hills resident Donald Moore Gales, Third Edition, 1988. NOTES: • Sunset's Western Garden Book provides excellent guidance to plants and planting in various conditions and situations for Southern California climate zones, and has colored pictures of many plants. • Some of the named plants are in the local nurseries. Others may be hard to find, but nurseries can suggest sources. • Sources: 1. Street Trees Recommended for Southern California, Street Tree Seminar, Inc. Prepared by Julie Heinsheimer (2005) 2. County of Los Angeles Fire Department, Fuel Modification Forestry Unit, Keith Condon 3. Handbook of Wildflowers, Weeds, Wildlife and Weather of the South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula Including Tidepools and Seashore Life by Donald Moore Gales, Third Edition, 1988 4. Plant List prepared by Blue Door Gardens, January 14, 2008 City of Rolling Hills Flyers/Native Plants List Landscaping Guide Page 2 of 7 Revised 9/25/08 • Ref. 189 149 122 103 1141 176 178 174 180 119 193 116 Common Name Autumn sage Bush Lupine Bush sunflower ICactus ICalifornia holly/toyon Fremontodendron Geranium species Graber's Pyracantha Heavenly bamboo Hillside gooseberry Laurel sumac Lemonadeberry Lotus Matilija poppy Mexican bush sage Monkey flower Pride of Madeira Queen Annes lace Rockrose Rosemary Verbena Wild lilacs SHRUBS Botanical Name Salvia greggii ILupinus spp. IEncelia californica IOpuntia spp. IHeteromeles arbutifolia Fremontodendron 'California Glory' IPelargonium spp. Pyracantha crenatoserrata (P. fortuneana) 'Graberi' Nandina spp. Ribes californicum Rhus laurina Rhus integrifolia Lotus spp. Romneya coulteri Salvia leucantha, Salvia spp. Diplacus longiflorium • Echium fastuosum Daucus carota Cistus spp. Rosmarinus spp. Verbena spp. Ceanothus spp. Code nn, s, lg, A,B, M, L n, s, p n, s, A-10, B, L, VL In,s n, s, lg, A-20, L, VL A-20, VL nn, s, lg, M A, B, M n, f, s n, s, low tree, X, L n, f, s, X, L A-20, H n, s, A-20, L A, B, L, VL A-20, L nn, tall, s, A-20, L, 11 n,a Ij s, 1gm gc, A-20, L, nn, s, gc, A-20, L, M n, p, s I n, s, or gc, A-20, V11 Sizes range from ground cover to small trees Notes: Colorful, hardy Low shrub with white flowers Long flowering (yellow), 3 ft. Comes with or without needles Hardy; many red berries in fall, to 15 ft. Colorful, hardy shrubs Likes moisture in canyons. Berries Hardy attractive Leathery -leaf, common spreading shrub Huge white spring flowers. Spreads Striking, blue, hardy, big flowers Lacy leaves, white flowers on top Attractive flowers Blue, herb, hardy, pretty City of Rolling Hills Flyers/Native Plants List Landscaping Guide Page 3 of 7 Revised 9/25/08 LOW GROWING AND GROUND COVER Ref. Common Name Botanical Name 155 92 Aster Aster spp. 135 California everlasting flower Gnaphalium spp. 203 California fuchsia 127 165 162 130 I 1 1 167 111 138 190 149 91 189 145 87 202 Alfalfa Medicago sativa Tauschnerio canum spp. California poppy (via seeds) Eschscholzia californica Climbing penstemon Evening primroses Ferns Feverfew Fiddleneck Garland daisy Gazania Gilia & Clarkia Lamb's ear Geranium Lupine (via seeds) Milkweed, wooly -pod Nightshade Santolina Society garlic Statice, Sea lavender Succulents/sedums Sweet alyssum Wild peas Yarrow Keckiellia cordifolius Oenothera spp. Various species Code nn, p n, p, 1g, M n, p, 1g, M n, f, p, lg, gc, A-20, L, M n, a/p, Ig, L, M n, p, A-20, L, M Inn,Ig,p,B,L,M n, p, lg, L, M Chrysanthemum parthenium nn, p, lg, M Phacelia species Chrysanthemum coronarium Gazania linearis Cilia &Clarkia spp. Stachys byzantia Pelargonium spp. Lupinus spp. Asclepias eriocarpa Solanurn spp. Santolina spp. Tulbaghia violacea Limonium sinuatum Sedum spp. Alyssum maritintum Vicia, Lathyrus spp. Achillea spp. n, a, 1g, L, M nn, a, 1g, M nn, gc, L, M n, a, 1g, L, M n, p, 1g, gc, M nn, p, gc, 1g, M ❑,a,1g,B,L,M n, p, 1g, L, M n,lg,a/p, M nn, gc, Ig, VL, M lg, p, A, B, M nn, p, Ig, A, B, M nn/n, f, lg, L nn, Ig, gc, M n/nn, lg, a, L, M nn, f, p, gc, L, M Notes: Hardy with purple flower clusters Hardy Various species, white clusters Easy -to -grow, red hummingbird flower Moisture prolongs blooms all year On rocky banks, hardy, red Pretty spring flowers, hardy Prefer moist rocky areas Herb, many white flowers all year Spring blooms, to 12 in. Many yellow flowers and seeds, 3 ft. Hardy, colorful Uncommon but nice wildflowers Spring flowering, 6 in. to 12 in. Colorful in garden, on banks; hardy Mostly annuals, low, blue flowers Hardy Hardy, short lived Yellow, herb, aromatic Long bloom, hardy herb to 2 ft. Everlasting clusters of blue flowers Little moisture, many kinds Common, hardy; white/purple Various kinds, many climb Long flowering, hardy, fern -like leaf City of Rolling Hills Flyers/Native Plants List Landscaping Guide Page 4 of 7 Revised 9/25/08 • Ref. Common Name Australian Tea Tree (White flowering) Australian Willow Bronze Loquat Chinese Elm Chinese Fringe Tree Coast Live Oak Crape Myrtle (Color TBD) 182 Elderberry European Olive Evergreen Pear Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud Gold Medallion Tree Golden Trumpet Tree Green Japanese Maple Green Laceleaf Japanese Maple Horse chestnut Jacaranda Tree Little Gem Magnolia Long -Leafed Yellowwood Peppermint Tree Photinia Pink Trumpet Tree Purple Leaf Plum Red Japanese Maple Red Laceleaf Japanese Maple Saucer Magnolia Silk Tree, Mimosa Strawberry Tree TREES Botanical Name Code Notes: Leptospertnunt laevigaturn A-15, B, L, VL Geijera parvifolia Eriobotrya deflexa Ulmus parvifolia Chionanthus retusus Quercus agrifolia Lagerstroemia hybrids Sambucus mexicana Olea europaea Pyrtts kawakantii Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cassia leotophylla Tabebuia chrysotricha Acer palmatutn Acer palmatum 'Dissectutrt' Aesculus californica Jacaranda mimosifolia Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' Podocarpus henkelii Agonis flexttosa Photinia x fraseri Tabebuia itnpetiginosa Prunus cerasifera 'Atropurpurea' Acer palntaturn 'Atroourpureum' Acer palmatutn 'Ornatunt' Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandria' A-15, B, M, L A-10, B, M, L B-30, M, L A, B, M B-30, L, VL n, f, A-20 A-10, B, L, VL A-10, B, M B, M A, B, M B, M, L B, M B, M, L A-20, M, L B, M A-10, B, M, L A, B, M Albizia,julibrissin 'Rosea' B, M Arbutus unedo A-10, B, M, L Willow Pittosponim Pittosnorunt phillyreoider A, B, L Source: Street Trees Recommended for Southern California, Street Tree Seminar, Inc. To 15 ft. mostly in canyons 'repared by Julie Heinsheimer (2005) City of Rolling Hills Flyers/Native Plants List Landscaping Guide Page 5 of 7 Revised 9/25/08 • I Ref. Common Name Broom Cape Plumbago (dark blue) Catalina Perfume, Evergreen Currant Coast Rosemary (White flowering) Coast Rosemary (Pale Lavender flowering) Coffeeberry Common Blue Fescue Creeping Rosemary English Lavender Fruitless Olive Grevillea Ground Morning Glory Johnson's Blue Geranium Mutabilis Rose, The Butterfly Rose Pineapple Guava (low -branching) Red Valerian, Jupiter's Beard Rock Cotoneaster Russel Lupine Salmon Oleander Silverberry Statice, Sea Lavender Upright Rosemary Variegated Dwarf Pittosporum Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum White Valerian Wooly Blue Curtis Source: Blue Door Gardens, January 14, 2008 PLANTS Botanical Name Genista spp. Plumbago auriculata (syn.: P.capensis) 'Royal Cape' Ribes viburnifolium Westringia fruticosa Westringia fruticosa 'Wynyabbie Gem' Rhamnus californica Grass — Festuca ovina glauca Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostrates' Lavandula angustifolia Olea euronaea 'Little 011ie' Grevillea noellii Convolvulus sabatius (syn.: C. mauritanicus Geranium 'Johnson Blue' Rosa 'Mutabilis' Feifoa sellowiana Centranthus ruber Cotoneaster horizontalis Lupinus 'Russel Hybrids' Neriunt oleander 'Petite Salmon' Elaeagnus pungens 'Fruitlandii' Limonium perezii Rosmarinus officinalis Pittosporun tobira 'Turner's Variegated Dwarf Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf' Centranthus "Albus" T richostema lanatum Code Notes: City of Rolling Hills Flyers/Native Plants List Landscaping Guide Page 6 of 7 Revised 9/25/08 • UNDESIRABLE PLANTS Avoid: • Ivy plants, especially spreading, thick Algerian ivy and German ivy. • Ice plants with big leaves (Calochortus species or Mesembryanthemums). Aggressive and slides down steep wet slopes. • Tall and dense trees that take neighbors' views or are messy. Be a good neighbor. • Oxalis (sour grass) pretty flowers; grows low but forms many tiny bulblets, that are hard to eradicate. • Castor Bean, the most poisonous of all plants and spreads from seeds. • Pampas grass. Hardy and attractive, but saw -like leaves cut and make it hard to maintain. Also burns if dry. Invasive Plant Species: • Arctotheca calendula — Capeweed • Arundo donax — Arando • Atriplex semibaccata — Australian Saltbush • Carpobrotus chilensis — Sea Fig, Ice Plant • Carpobrotus edulis — Hottentot Fig • Cortadera spp. — Pampas Grass • Cytisus spp. — Broom • Eucalyptus globulus — Blue Gum • Hedera canariensis — Algerian Ivy • Myoporum laetum - Myoporum • Pennisetum setaceum — Fountain Grass — including all cultivars and varieties • Phoenix canariensis — Canary Island Date Palm • Robinia pseudoacacia — Black Locust • Schinus terebinthifolius — Brazilian Pepper Tree • Tamarix spp. — Tamarisk • Tecoma capensis — Cape Honeysuckle • Vinca major— Periwinkle • Washingtonia robusta — Mexican Fan Palm Highly Flammable Plant Species : • Adenostoma fasciculatum - Chamise • Adenostoma sparsifolium - Red shank • Artemisia californica - California Sagebrush • Eriogonum fasciculatum - Common Buckwheat • Cortadera spp.- Pampas Grass • Cupressus spp. - Cypress • Jasminum humile — Italian Jasmine • Pinus spp. — Pine • Plumbago auriculata — Cape Plumbago • Tecoma capensis — Cape Honeysuckle City of Rolling Hills Flyers/Native Plants List Landscaping Guide Page 7 of 7 Revised 9/25/08 BLUE DOOR GARDENS 803 Deep Valley Drive Rolling Hills Estates California 90274 310.377.1611 fax 310.377.1637 Be Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Yolanta Schwartz City of Rolling Hills No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 • SEP 2 4 2008 CITY OF ROLLING HILL SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW Su Residence 40 Portuguese Bend Road Dear Yolanta: Per review of the referenced landscape plan and resolution it is my opinion that the chosen plant material does not comply with the stipulations of the resolution since I have only found one native plant on the plant list. Please call if you have any questions. Yours truly, heimer C1ty ileo ll,.9 .U.•lG September 8, 2008 Blue Door Gardens Ms. Julie Heinsheimer 803 Deep Valley Drive Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 SUBJECT: LANDSCAPING PLAN 40 Portuguese Bend Road Dear Julie: INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 Enclosed for your review and comment is a revised landscaping plan for the front graded areas and the residential building pad area at 40 Portuguese Bend Road. Originally, a landscaping plan was prepared and submitted by your office in order to estimate the bond amount to be collected from the applicants, (copy enclosed). A Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $85,977 is on file with the City. Please review the revised plan and determine if it meets the intent of the enclosed conditions of the resolution of approval and low water usage plants. The contractor did not submit an irrigation plan. He will submit such plan in few days. As soon as I receive the plan, I will forward a copy to you. Please return the plans, as they are my only copy. Thank you for volunteering and for your expertise. Sin rely_, 6 Yola Pla g chwartz Director Enclosure Printed on Recycled Paper ,\0Tilt/ ON IS 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 — 2007 March 25, 2008 111 0 A t ill& c � � Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 • iUC.URPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310)377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 699 MODIFICATION FOR GRADING. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: The City Council at their March 24, 2008, meeting received and filed the Resolution No. 2008-03 approved by the Planning Commission for the above project to modify your grading plan and to utilize the extra soil on the lot. The Planning Commission specifically stated that no other modification would be allowed and that this proposal be implemented, which is to create gentler slopes in the front, and not revert back to the original proposal. The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the Resolution by the Commission (March 18, 2008), unless an appeal has been filed within that thirty (301 day appeal period. If no appeal is filed the Planning Commission's action will became final and effective on April 18, 2008 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. Please find enclosed a copy of the Resolution and an Affidavit of Acceptance Form. Please complete the AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, have the signature(s) notarized, and forward (or hand deliver) the completed form and the resolution to: Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder Real Estate Records Section 12400 East Imperial Highway Norwalk, CA 90650 OR LAX Courthouse 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd. 6th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-727-6142 Mon -Fri 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Include a check in the amount of $9.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page. Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Fr inted on liri•t fed Poper • Sincerfrl i Yolanta Schwartz Planning Director 1,44 Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM RESOLUTION NO. 2008-03 SIGNED APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN cc: Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering (letter only) • • 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 T RECORDER'S USE ONLY THE REGISTRAR -RECORDER'S OFFICE REQUIRES THAT THE FORM BE NOTARIZED BEFORE RECORDATION. AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) ZONING CASE NO. 699 MODIFICATION SITE PLAN REVIEW XX VARIANCES I (We) the undersigned state: I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows: 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 119-RH) CA 90274 This property is the subject of the above numbered case and conditions of approval I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said ZONING CASE NO. 699 MODIFICATION SITE PLAN REVIEW XX VARIANCES 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 • • A RESOLUTION NO. 2008-03 A MODIFICATION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT TO REDUCE THE GRADE OF THE APPROVED SLOPES IN THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY AND TO MODIFY THE DISTURBED NET LOT AREA OF THE LOT. THE ORIGINAL APPROVAL CONSISTED OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND A STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 699, AT 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 119-RH), (SU). THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su with respect to real property located at 40 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA requesting a modification to a previously approved Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 699 for grading of 3,404 cubic yards of dirt, subsequently amended by the City Council to 3,438 cubic yards in order to relocate the driveway out of the easement, and construction of a new 9,490 square foot single family residence, 1,776 square foot garage, 1,160 square foot swimming pool and pool equipment, 2,402 square feet of covered porches and 1,016 square feet of attached trellises, 6,640 square foot basement, service yard and a 575 square foot stable. The request for modification is to exceed the previously approved disturbed net lot area from 35.7% to 39.0%, (40% maximum permitted), to reduce the grade of the slopes in the front of the property and to utilize 550 cubic yards of soil for that purpose generated from over excavation for footings and septic tank excavation. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearing to consider the application on February 19, 2008. The applicants and neighbors within 1000-foot radius of the property were notified of the public hearing 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 applicants' representative was in attendance at the hearing. Section 3. The Planning Commission at their February 19, 2008 meeting by 3-0 vote directed staff to prepare a Resolution to modify Zoning Case No. 699. Three Commissioners participated in deliberation of this case. Chairman Sommer and Commissioner Smith abstained from deliberation due to proximity of their properties to subject project. Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption (The State of CA Guidelines, Section 15303) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. ZC NO. 699 MOD. 1 'NE t t t RA1- -77,3 < NAGE CHANNEL . .. PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD rt • ?no q 50TH ANNIVERSARY • 1957' 2007.. March 19, 2008 Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 ,f. INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310)377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 699 MODIFICATION of Site Plan at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: This letter shall serve to notify you that on March 19, 2008 the Planning 'Commission adopted a resolution granting a request in ZONING CASE NO. 699 MODIFICATION. That action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission will be reported to the City Council on Monday, March 24, 2008 at their regular meeting beginning at 7:30 PM. You or your representative must be present to answer any questions the Council members may have. The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days after the approval 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 approval in the Office of the County Recorder, before the Commission's action takes effect. I am enclosing the resolution approved by the Planning Commission. Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sin rely, Yo z nta Schwartz Pla ning Director cc: Douglas-McHattie, Bolton Engineering (letter only) Primed on Recycled Poper • Bolton Engineering Corporation 707 Silver Spur Road, Suite 201 Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 (310) 544-6010 Fax (310) 544-0458 Yolanta Schwartz Planning Director City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Rd. Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Re: Su Remedial Grading January 31, 2008 Dear Ms. Schwartz, The grading as illustrated results in a fill quantity of 550 cubic yards and a lot disturbance of 6080 square feet, an additional lot disturbance of 3.3 percent. The initial disturbance as approved is 35.7 percent, giving a total of 39 percent lot disturbance. The illustrated stockpile quantity is approximate, and I do believe that it is smaller than 550 cubic yards. Also, the fill will have a maximum 3-foot vertical difference above the existing approved grade and the fill begins mid -slope on the approved grading. Such a small difference will be visually imperceptible. The area, in front of the existing slope now contains soil that was removed during the septic system installation. That soil would also be placed along with the stockpile. erely, Douglas R. McHattie Vice President y7/7 SWN MILTECH CONSULTAlt, INC. Geotechnical Engineering 3140 West Main Street, Alhambra, California 91801 (626) 282-6838 Project Ref. 4689-06 May 10, 2007 Austin and Czarina Su #4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, California 90274 Subject: Excess Amount of Soils Proposed Residential Development Lot 119, Rolling Hills Tract 40 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California Ref. Report of Soils Engineering Investigation dated November 4, 2005 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: The Grading Plan by Bolton Engineering estimated the cut and fill for the proposed grading at the subject site to be 3,484 cubic yards each. After grading, there is an estimated 200 cubic yards of excess soils. The excess amount of soils could be due partly to the following: • The extent of benching into bedrock for placement of compacted fill; • The shrinkage and swelling of soils and bedrock from in situ to compacted fill. The amount of over -excavation and recompaction of the soils and bedrock, as well as their volume change characteristics, was estimated from limited geotechnical data acquired during the preliminary exploration. The exact amount of cut and fill was determined by conditions exposed during grading. It is my professional opinion that the 200 cubic yards of excess soils from an estimated 3,484 cubic yards of cut or fill (less than 6%) is "normal" for the hillside grading. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to call. Very truly yours, ,°0:c0FESs/0,4v9� SWN Soiltech Consulta ppdptis; S,z‘P ac. I� No.637 �j , "t Exp. 3_31_adi Step l en W. Ng �' �� `�78c[09-2' GE637 or c AicY ' CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Approved I PLANNINb DEPARTMENT Date f " ee(PrC.(c_ ‚LI/u • City 0/l2 PP.,.S August 8, 2006 Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, 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: LANDSCAPING PLAN AND REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT/ BOND Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: Please be informed that the Landscape Plan for bond calculation in Zoning Case No. 699 has been APPROVED. Your landscape consultant submitted landscaping plans and cost estimate for the project in the amount of $74,779.96. Therefore, a bond or other instrument of security deposit in the amount of $85,997 (naming the City as the beneficiary) shall be posted with the City. This includes the cost of material and labor, including irrigation plus 15%. No grading or building permits will be issued until a bond/ certificate of deposit is deposited with the City. In accordance with Minutes of Approval of your case 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. Enclosed is a copy of the landscaping plan and the cost estimate provided by Blue Door Gardens. Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sincerely, SJ-e, Yolanta Schwartz Planning Director ®Pr rited on Recycled I'Hper. Blue Door Gardens 803 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 T: 310.377.1611 F: 310.377.1637 Client: Czarina and Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Home Telephone: 310-544-8399 • Plan Key Botanical Name 1 Vinca major 'Variegata' 2 Vinca major 3 Vinca minor 'Alba' 4 Schinus molle 5 Festuca rubra - Hydroseed 6 Cedrus deodara 7A Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy' 0 7B Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival' 7C Liquidambar styraciflua Palo Alto' 8 Populus nigra Italica' 9 Magnolia grandiflora Page 1 of 2 Project Number: SU40 PLANT LIST AND ESTIMATION Common Name Variegated Periwinkle Dwarf Periwinkle White Periwinkle California Pepper Tree - multi Creeping Red Fescue - 150 lbs. Deodar Cedar American Sweet Gum American Sweet Gum American Sweet Gum Lombardy Poplar Southern Magnolia Qty 78 156 78 5 24,800 5 1 1 1 6 5 Rootball Unit Handling Price Flat $18.48 Flat $15.02 Flat $21.00 24" Box $186.34 sq.ft. $1.61 24" Box $168.00 24" Box $154.00 24" Box $154.00 24" Box $154.00 24" Box $147.00 24" Box $168.00 Subtotal 8.25 % Sales Tax TOTAL PLANT MATERIAL Amount $1,441.44 $2,343.43 $1,638.00 $931.70 $39,928.00 $840.00 $154.00 $154.00 $154.00 $882.00 $840.00 $49,306.57 $4,067.79 $53,374.36 Labor $20.00 $20.00 $20.00 $135.00 $0.06 $135.00 $135.00 $135.00 $135.00 $135.00 $135.00 TOTAL LABOR Print Date: 8/7/2006 Labor Amount $1,560.00 $3,120.00 $1,560.00 $675.00 $1,475.60 $675.00 $135.00 $135.00 $135.00 $810.00 $675.00 $10,955.60 • • Blue Door Gardens 803 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 T: 310.377.1611 Valves for Irrigation (labor and materials) Page 2 of 2 F: 310.377.1637 Description QtY• 11 Unit Price Amount $950.00 $10,450.00 up/-7-7q,q(/ .(6C/ 9q7 ant OF DOLLING MILLS LANDSCAPE FORND CALCULATION Print Date: 8/7/2006 • Ci1 o/ ie0/iL _AM July 20, 2005 Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 • 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 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 699. Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new single family residence and a stable at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: The City Council at their July 11, 2005, meeting received and filed the Minute Order approved by the Planning Commission for the above project, with an amended condition to relocate the driveway in a northerly direction, away from the southern Association's easement, and bring the area of the current driveway to as natural state as possible. without infringing on the Rolling Hills Community Association's conditions for keep easements clear and passable. The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the Minute Order by the Commission, unless an appeal has been filed within that thirty (30) day appeal period. Since no appeal has been filed and the City Council has not taken this case under jurisdiction, the Planning Commission's action will became final and effective on July 21, 2005 and you will be required to cause to be recorded an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject Minute Order in the Office of the County Recorder. The approval is valid for two years. You may request a one time, two-year time extension, if you cannot commence grading/construction in the two years. Please find enclosed a copy of the Minute Order and an Affidavit of Acceptance Form. Please complete the AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, have the signature(s) notarized, and forward (or hand deliver) the completed form and the Minute Order 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. ®PryUcrl ran FR,.rcyra,:d The City will notify the Los Angeles County Building & Safety Division to issue permits only after the recorded Affidavit of Acceptance and Minute Order are received by us and any conditions of the order required prior to issuance of building permits are met. Please read the conditions of the order to determine, which conditions must be met prior to the City issuing building/grading permits. Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Since ely, St )1 -3 Y/ol nta Schwartz Inning Director Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM MINUTE ORDER NO. 2005-01 EXHIBIT "A" DEVELOPMENT PLAN cc: Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering Criss Gunderson, 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 The Registrar -Recorder's Office requires that the form be notarized before recordation. AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ ZONING CASE NO. 699 SITE PLAN REVIEW VARIANCE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT XX I (We) the undersigned state: I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows: 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, (LOT 119-RH) CA 90274 This property is the subject of the above numbered case and conditions of approval I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said ZONING CASE NO. 699 SITE PLAN REVIEW XX VARIANCE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 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 T Recorders Use Only 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 MINUTE ORDER 2005-01 Exhibit "A" FINDINGS THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su with respect to real property located at 40 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review to permit grading and construction of a new 9,490 square foot single family residence, 1,776 square foot garage, 1,160 square foot swimming pool and pool equipment, 2,402 square feet of covered porches and 1,016 square feet of attached trellises, 6,640 square foot basement, service yard and a 575 square foot stable. The existing residence, pool and stable will be demolished. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application on December 21, 2004, January 18, 2005, February 15, 2005, April 19, 2005, May 17, 2005 and at field trip visits on January 18, 2005, February 15, 2005 and May 17, 2005. During the proceedings the applicants revised their proposal several times to alleviate concerns from the residents and Planning Commissioners concerning the size of the development, grading quantities required to develop the lot and the visibility of the proposed project from Portuguese Bend Road and Georgeff Road. The applicants were notified of the public hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants and their representatives were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The Planning Commission at their May 17, 2005 Commission meeting by 2-1 vote directed staff to prepare a minute order approving the request for a Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 699. Section 4. Three Commissioners participated in deliberation of this case. Chairman Sommer abstained from deliberation due to proximity of his property to subject project. Commissioner DeRoy voted against the project. The Assistant City Attorney ruled that a Resolution could not be prepared because there were not 3 affirmative votes, however a minute order was an acceptable mechanism to approve the project based upon the majority of Commissioners participating in this case expressing support for this project. Section 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption (The State of CA Guidelines, Section 15303) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 6. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit or any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or • • structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six (36) month period. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting construction of the new house and stable, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with 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. The net lot area of the lot is 185,208 square feet, (4.25 acres). Portuguese Bend Road divides the property. Approximately 0.58 acres of the lot is located on the western side of the road. The structural coverage is proposed to be 16,515 square feet of structures, which constitutes 8.9% of the net lot, which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. A 6,640 square foot basement is proposed for this development The total lot coverage including all structures, paved areas and driveway is proposed to be 34,850 square feet, which constitutes 18.8% of the net lot which is within the 35% maximum overall net lot coverage requirement. The project is proposed to be screened from Portuguese Bend Road and Georgeff Road so as to reduce the visual impact but not block the development. The project complies with all other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structure will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot have been considered, and the construction of the new house will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structure will be constructed on a portion of the lot which is the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the proposed structure will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors. C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, and will to the maximum extent feasible follow the natural terrain. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum set forth in the Zoning Code will not be exceeded. D. The development plan incorporates existing trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan preserves dense brush and shrubs and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and retain the natural drainage courses. Grading for this project will involve 3,404 cubic yards of cut and, 3,404 cubic yards of fill, which • • includes the excavation for the swimming pool and basement and will be balanced on site. The applicants revised their proposed plan several times to minimize grading. In order to minimize the fill on the northern portion of the lot the applicants lowered the development and the floor plan of the house is designed to step down with the terrain. F. The, proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because access will remain from Portuguese Bend Road. G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt. CONDITIONS Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 699 for grading and for construction of a new residence and stable, as shown on the Development Plan dated May 18, 2005, and marked Exhibit A, subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan review approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval if construction pursuant to these approvals has not commenced within that time period, as required by Sections 17.46.080(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, or the approval granted are otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of these sections. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have been given written notice to . cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination. C. All requirements of the Building Code, 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. This approval shall be subject to the approval of the soils, geology and geotechnical reports and studies by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. E. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated May 18, 2005, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. F. 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. • • G. The basement shall not exceed 6,640 square feet and all requirements for the basements shall be met subject to Section 17.20.020 of the City of Rolling Hills Zoning Code and the Los Angeles County Building Code. H. The stable shall conform to all of the requirements of Sections 17.16.170 and 17.16.200 of the Zoning Code. I. Grading shall not exceed 3,404 cubic yards of cut and 3,404 cubic yards of fill and shall be balanced on site. J. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 16,515 square feet or 8.9% of the net lot area of the lot, which includes all covered porches and trellises. K. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 34,850 square feet or 18.8% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. L. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 66,080 square feet or 35.7% of the net lot area. M. Residential building pad coverage on the 52,080 square foot residential building pad includes the stable and shall not exceed 15,499 square feet or 29.8%, which includes the covered porches but excludes the trellises. Without the covered porches the residential building pad coverage is proposed to be 13,097 square feet or 25.1% N. The ridge height of the residence shall not exceed 17 feet in the front and 11 feet in the rear from the finished floor. O. Georgeff Trail, which passes through the rear of the property, shall remain open and rideable at all times. P. The disturbed and graded areas shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation that incorporates 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. Q. Native trees and other native plants shall be utilized. If trees are to be .used in the landscaping scheme for this project, they shall be mature when planted and which at full, maturity shall not exceed the ridge height of the structures; shrubs and trees shall be planted so as not to obstruct views of neighboring properties but, to screen the stable and residential structure on site. The project shall be screened from Portuguese Bend Road and from the properties on Georgeff Road. R. Prior to the issuance of any buildingor grading permit two copies of a preliminary landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the Landscaping Committee. 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 security in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan, (labor, material and irrigation system) plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a drainage, grading and building permits and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained security 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. S. Any walls proposed for this development shall not be located in the setbacks and shall not exceed three -feet in height. T. During construction, any soil disturbance shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible. U. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed ,to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, and objectionable odors shall be required. V. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 1998 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. W. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. X. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills. Y. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of septic tanks. Z. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage and run-off facilities. • • AA. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste. AB. The Planning Department and County District Engineer shall approve a drainage plan. All water from any site irrigation systems and all drainage from the site shall be conveyed in an approved manner and shall drain towards Portuguese Bend Road. The water shall not sheet over onto the neighboring properties. AC. If an above ground drainage system is utilized, including the energy dissipater, it shall be designed in such a manner as to not cross over any equestrian trails. The drainage system(s) shall not discharge water onto a trail, shall incorporate earth tone colors, including in the design of the dissipater and shall be screened from any trail and neighbors views to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the function of the drainage system. AD. If a construction fence is planned to be erected during construction of this project, it shall not block the trail or any easements. AE. All utility lines shall be placed underground. The roof material for the new residence and stable shall comply with the City of Rolling Hills Building Code requirements. The development shall comply with the City of Rolling Hills Outdoor Lighting requirements. AF. The applicants shall pay all of the applicable School District fees, Los Angeles County Building and Safety and Public Works Department fees, including Parks and Recreation Fees for new residence. AG. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in Condition "E". AH. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit. AI. Until the applicant executes an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of the Site Plan Review approval, as required by Section 17.46.065 of the Municipal Code, the approvals shall not be effective. AI.(a) Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the property, which would constitute additional structural development or grading, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. • • AJ. All conditions of the Site Plan approval that apply, shall be complied with prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit by the County of Los Angeles. Based on the findings set forth above, the Commission approved Zoning Case No. 699, subject to the above conditions, this 14`h day of June 2005. . VICE -CHAIRPERSON DEROY ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Minute Order: A MINUTE ORDER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND A STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 699 AT 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 119-RH) (SU). was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June 14, 2005, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins and Witte. NOES: Commissioner DeRoy. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Chairman Sommer. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK r r(F"v tl • Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery Is desired. • Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. • Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front If space permits. I. Article Addressed to: Mr. & Mrs. Austin & Czarina Su 4 Seahurst Rd. Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 7002 3150 0005 7770 5041 PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 5p 41, A. Signature X B. Received by (Printed Name) ❑ Agent ❑ Addressee ' C. Date of Delivery D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑ Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ❑ No . Service Type . Certified Mail ❑ Registered ❑ Insured Mall ❑ Express Mail 8'Retum Receipt for Merchandise ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ❑ Yes L.C. No, e,9c1 tell-" c F 11 ?4�.s 102595-02•M•1540 7002 3150 0005 7770 5041 44, CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2 PORTU UESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 Mr. & Mrs. Austin & Czarina Su 4 Seahurst Rd. Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 -wo J,J =, : h METE 2a.._,_ sl SENDERc`COMP. 'ET THI .SECTION Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. © Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. o Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: Mr. & Mrs. Austin & Czarina Su 4 Seahurst Rd. Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 COMPLET 'THISSECTION'ON;DELIVERY A. Signature x 77/qc`i B. Re ed by (Printed Name) , cri ❑ Agent ❑ Addressee_ 7gate of ems_ D. Is delivery address different from item {? If YES, enter delivery address below: 0 No . Service Type Certified Mall ❑ Registered ❑ Insured Mail Yes O Express Mail ErRetum Receipt for Merchandise ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) 0 Yes 7002 3150 0005 7770 5041 PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt Z .G. No. G 9 1etf 1124 k,e. o'S 102595-02-M-1540 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE i3 First -Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box • City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 II1l,.II,��F�I,II��,I,I 1,I�l„+�II1,I11Ii1t1III,ILittilh�1 7002 3150 0005-7770 5041 (Do es c Ma 1O f Postage $ Certified Fee Return Reclept Fee (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) Total Pos Sent To Street, Apt. or PO Box, City, State, ,irr3'1 r%. 7 Zotbs Postmark Herd `./ Mr. & Mrs. Austin & Czarina Su 4 Seahurst Rd. Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Certified Mail Provides: o A mailing receipt o A unique Identifier for your mailpiece A record of delivery kept by the Postal Service for two years Important Reminders: o Certified Mail may ONLY be combined with First -Class Mail® or Priority Mail® in Certified Mail is not available for any class of international mail. o NO INSURANCE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED with Certified Mail. For valuables, please consider Insured or Registered Mail. o For an additional fee, a Return Receipt may be requested to provide proof of delivery. To obtain Return Receipt service, please complete and attach a Return Receipt (PS Form 3811) to the article and add applicable postage to cover the fee. Endorse mailpiece "Return Receipt Requested". To receive a fee waiver for a duplicate return receipt, a USPS® postmark on your Certified Mail receipt is required. o For an additional fee, delivery may be restricted to the addressee or addressee's authorized agent. Advise the clerk or mark the mailpiece with the endorsement "Restricted Delivery". o If a postmark on the Certified Mail receipt is desired, please present the arti- cle at the post office for postmarking. If a postmark on the Certified Mail receipt is not needed, detach and affix label with postage and mail. IMPORTANT: Save this receipt and present it when making an inquiry. Internet access to delivery information is not available on mail addressed to APOs and FPOs. (aslanaa) ZOOZ eunr bUBE waod Sd • cliv o/ Ailing Jh/'h June 16, 2005 INCORPORATED JA.NUARY 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. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 699. Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new single family residence and a stable at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission adopted a minute order on June 14, 2005 granting a request in Zoning Case No. 699. That action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission will be reported to the City Council on Monday, Tune 27, 2005 at their regular meeting beginning at 7:30 PM. You or your representative must be present to answer any questions the Council members may have. The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days after the approval by the Commission, unless an appeal has been filed or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (30) day anneal period. If no appeals are filed within the thirty (30) day period after adoption of the Planning Commission's minute order, 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 approval in the Office of the County Recorder, before the Commission's action takes effect. I am enclosing the Minute Order approved by the Planning Commission. Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sin fferely, I `Manta Schwartz Planning Director cc: Criss Gunderson, Architect (letter only) Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering (letter only) ®Prrnterl in; fi,:c.yr.lerl Pmv,r DATE: TO: FROM: • City opeoffinl • 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 14, 2005 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 699 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 119-RH) RA-S-2, 4.72 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. AUSTIN SU DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING DECEMBER 11, 2004 Request for a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new single family residence and stable to replace an existing residence and stable at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt the findings set forth in the staff report and approve Zoning Case No. 699, a request for a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new single family residence and stable to replace an existing residence and stable at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA, subject to the conditions set forth in the staff report. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission at its May 17, 2005 Commission meeting by 2-1 vote directed staff to prepare written findings and conditions to support approval of the request for a Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 699. 2. Three Commissioners participated in deliberation of this case. Chairman Sommer abstained from deliberation due to proximity of his property to subject project. Commissioner DeRoy voted against the project. The Assistant City Attorney ruled that a Resolution could not be prepared because there were not 3 affirmative votes, however a minute order was an acceptable mechanism to approve the project based upon the majority of Commissioners participating in this case expressing support for this project. ®Printed on F'3vryr:lyd I'•ihnr FINDINGS THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su with respect to real property located at 40 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA requesting a Site Plan Review to permit grading and construction of a new 9,490 square foot single family residence, 1,776 square foot garage, 1,160 square foot swimming pool and pool equipment, 2,402 square feet of covered porches and 1,016 square feet of attached trellises, 6,640 square foot basement, service yard and a 575 square foot stable. The existing residence, pool and stable will be demolished. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application on December 21, 2004, January 18, 2005, February 15, 2005, April 19, 2005, May 17, 2005 and at field trip visits on January 18, 2005, February 15, 2005 and May 17, 2005. During the proceedings the applicants revised their proposal several times to alleviate concerns from the residents and Planning Commissioners concerning the size of the development, grading quantities required to develop the lot and the visibility of the proposed project from Portuguese Bend Road and Georgeff Road. The applicants were notified of the public hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants and their representatives were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The Planning Commission at their May 17, 2005 Commission meeting by 2-1 vote directed staff to prepare a minute order approving the request for a Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 699. Section 4. Three Commissioners participated in deliberation of this case. Chairman Sommer abstained from deliberation due to proximity of his property to subject project. Commissioner DeRoy voted against the project. The Assistant City Attorney ruled that a Resolution could not be prepared because there were not 3 affirmative votes, however a minute order was an acceptable mechanism to approve the project based upon the majority of Commissioners participating in this case expressing support for this project. Section 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption (The State of CA Guidelines, Section 15303) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 6. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit or any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six (36) month period. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting construction of the new house and stable, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with 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. The net lot area of the lot is 185,208 square feet, (4.25 acres). Portuguese Bend Road divides the property. Approximately 0.58 acres of the lot is located on the western side of the road. The structural coverage is proposed to be 16,515 square feet of structures, which constitutes 8.9% of the net lot, which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. A 6,640 square foot basement is proposed for this development The total lot coverage including all structures, paved areas and driveway is proposed to be 34,850 square feet, which constitutes 18.8% of the net lot which is within the 35% maximum overall net lot coverage requirement. The project is proposed to be screened from Portuguese Bend Road and Georgeff Road so as to reduce the visual impact but not block the development. The project complies with all other requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structure will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot have been considered, and the construction of the new house will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structure will be constructed on a portion of the lot which is the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the proposed structure will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors. C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, and will to the maximum extent feasible follow the natural terrain. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum set forth in the Zoning Code will not be exceeded. D. The development plan incorporates existing trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan preserves dense brush and shrubs and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and retain the natural drainage courses. Grading for this project will involve 3,404 cubic yards of cut and 3,404 cubic yards of fill, which • • includes the excavation for the swimming pool and basement and will be balanced on site. The applicants revised their proposed plan several times to minimize grading. In order to minimize the fill on the northern portion of the lot the applicants lowered the development and the floor plan of the house is designed to step down with the terrain. F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because access will remain from Portuguese Bend Road. G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt. CONDITIONS Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 699 for grading and for construction of a new residence and stable, as shown on the Development Plan dated May 18, 2005, and marked Exhibit A, subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan review approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval if construction pursuant to these approvals has not commenced within that time period, as required by Sections 17.46.080(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, or the approval granted are otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of these sections. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have been given written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination. C. All requirements of the Building Code, 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. This approval shall be subject to the approval of the soils, geology and geotechnical reports and studies by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. E. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated May 18, 2005, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. F. 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. G. The basement shall not exceed 6,640 square feet and all requirements for the basements shall be met subject to Section 17.20.020 of the City of Rolling Hills Zoning Code and the Los Angeles County Building Code. H. The stable shall conform to all of the requirements of Sections 17.16.170 and 17.16.200 of the Zoning Code. I. Grading shall not exceed 3,404 cubic yards of cut and 3,404 cubic yards of fill and shall be balanced on site. J. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 16,515 square feet or 8.9% of the net lot area of the lot, which includes all covered porches and trellises. K. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 34,850 square feet or 18.8% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. L. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 66,080 square feet or 35.7% of the net lot area. M. Residential building pad coverage on the 52,080 square foot residential building pad includes the stable and shall not exceed 15,499 square feet or 29.8%, which includes the covered porches but excludes the trellises. Without the covered porches the residential building pad coverage is proposed to be 13,097 square feet or 25.1% N. The ridge height of the residence shall not exceed 17 feet in the front and 11 feet in the rear from the finished floor. O. Georgeff Trail, which passes through the rear of the property, shall remain open and rideable at all times. P. The disturbed and graded areas shall be landscaped. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation that incorporates 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. Q. Native trees and other native plants shall be utilized. If trees are to be used in the landscaping scheme for this project, they shall be mature when planted and which at full maturity shall not exceed the ridge height of the structures; shrubs and trees shall be planted so as not to obstruct views of neighboring properties but, to screen the stable and residential structure on site. The project shall be screened from Portuguese Bend Road and from the properties on Georgeff Road. R. Prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit two copies of a preliminary landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the Landscaping Committee. 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 security in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan, (labor, material and irrigation system) plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a drainage, grading and building permits and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained security 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. S. Any walls proposed for this development shall not be located in the setbacks and shall not exceed three -feet in height. T. During construction, any soil disturbance shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural features to the greatest extent possible. U. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, and objectionable odors shall be required. V. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 1998 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. W. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. X. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills. Y. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of septic tanks. Z. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage and run-off facilities. .1 AA. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste. AB. The Planning Department and County District Engineer shall approve a drainage plan. All water from any site irrigation systems and all drainage from the site shall be conveyed in an approved manner and shall drain towards Portuguese Bend Road. The water shall not sheet over onto the neighboring properties. AC. If an above ground drainage system is utilized, including the energy dissipater, it shall be designed in such a manner as to not cross over any equestrian trails. The drainage system(s) shall not discharge water onto a trail, shall incorporate earth tone colors, including in the design of the dissipater and shall be screened from any trail and neighbors views to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the function of the drainage system. AD. If a construction fence is planned to be erected during construction of this project, it shall not block the trail or any easements. AE. All utility lines shall be placed underground. The roof material for the new residence and stable shall comply with the City of Rolling Hills Building Code requirements. The development shall comply with the City of Rolling Hills Outdoor Lighting requirements. AF. The applicants shall pay all of the applicable School District fees, Los Angeles County Building and Safety and Public Works Department fees, including Parks and Recreation Fees for new residence. AG. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in Condition "E". AH. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit. AI. Until the applicant executes an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of the Site Plan Review approval, as required by Section 17.46.065 of the Municipal Code, the approvals shall not be effective. AI.(a) Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, any modifications to the property, which would constitute additional structural development or grading, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission. • • AJ. All conditions of the Site Plan approval that apply, shall be complied with prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit by the County of Los Angeles. Based on the findings set forth above, the Commission approved Zoning Case No. 699, subject to the above conditions, this 14th day of June 2005. \`VICE -CHAIRPERSON IRCY ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Minute Order: A MINUTE ORDER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND A STABLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 699 AT 40 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, (LOT 119-RH) (SU). was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June 14, 2005, by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins and Witte. NOES: Commissioner DeRoy. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Chairman Sommer. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK • City. a/ l2 PP...S Jd�PP FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION April 21, 2005 Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 i 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. 699. Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new single family residence and a stable at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: At the regular Planning Commission meeting on April 19, 2005, the Commission scheduled a field trip to your property to view a silhouette of the revised proposed project on Tuesday, MAY 17. 2005 at 5:30 P.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 and roof ridges indicatina heiahts, including the pool and the stable; B. Stake the side property lines and side setback lines in the area of the new residence and stable; C. Show the height of the finished floor of the proposed residence; D. Show the outline of the proposed basement; E. Show the outline of the swimming pool and patios; F. Show the ridgeline of covered porches and porte cocheres; G. Indicate (i.e. with a ribbon), which trees, shrubs and other vegetation will be removed as a result of this project; H. Delineate the extent of the area to be disturbed and the cut and fill areas; I. Delineate the extent of the building pad area; @Printers on Rec:yrind r':rnr:r 416, J. Stake the proposed driveway approach to the stable. Your neighbors within 1000-foot radius will be notified of this field trip. I recommend that you have cross sections available at the field trip. In addition, if you have worked out any elevation plans, they may also be helpful to the Commission. After the field trip, the next meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on Tuesday. MAY 17. 2005. at 6:30 P.M. at City Hall, at which time the Commission will further discuss and deliberate your proposal. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincere -53 Yol.: (a Schwartz Pla iing Director Cc: Criss Gunderson, Architect Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering 0 City• �O�t4 Y•!LQ V -�11J Iry �..�i't C4.. Li) .Ji=NU& 214, ..:7 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 ®Pru',11:Ct cr. R.2( vr.ir•tf From: Criss Gunderson Fax: +1(310)373-8277 To: Fax: +1(310)3777288 Page 1 of 1 Monday, March 14, 2005 3:10 PM • CRISS C GUNDERSON ARCHITECT 2024 Via Pacheco, Palos Verdes Estates, California 90274 TEL (310) 373-8077 FAX (310) 373-8277 Monday, March 14, 2005 Ms. Yolanta Schwartz, Principal Planner City of Rolling Hills No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 Regarding: Zoning Case No. 699 No. 40 Portuguese Bend Road Su Residence Dear Ms. Schwartz, We respectfully request a continuance, for the above referenced application, to the April Planning Commission meeting to allow for further design studies for the project. Thank you, Criss Gunderson • • Ci1y o/ l2 /en9 February 16, 2005 Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, 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. 699. Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new single family residence and a stable at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 119- RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: At the February 15, 2005 Planning Commission meeting your representative requested that the Commission continue your case to the March 15, 2005 meeting. At the 2/15/05 meeting, Commissioners expressed concerns about the residential building pad coverage, when including the size of the porches/entryways, the size of the residence, the fact that the house extends from side setback line to side setback line, the compatibility of the proposed project with the neighborhood and the noticeable location of the project from the street. Please submit revised plans and calculations by March 4, 2005 for consideration by the Planning Commission at their March 15, 2005 meeting. Please also be advised that pursuant to California Government Code, an agency has 90- days from adopting a negative environmental declaration or declaring the project exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to approve or deny the application. When a project is exempt from CEQA, such as this project, the time line starts at the first public hearing. In order to continue your case, we need your approval and request for continuation. Please sign the enclosed form and mail back to me, prior to the March 15, 2005 meeting. Thank you for your cooperation. Please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sinp 'rely, *1< • .•• Yo anta Schwartz Planning Director Cc: Criss Gunderson, Architect Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering �I:nnl u1 • • City 0/ leoffin9. January 19, 2005 Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 SUBJECT: 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 ZONING CA -SE NO. 699. Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new single family residence and a stable at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: At the January 18, 2005 Planning Commission public hearing, following a field trip to the subject property and following a lengthy discussion and deliberation, together with testimony from several neighbors, the Planning Commission continued this case to the February 15, 2005 Planning Commission meeting, to allow you time to revise your project. After hearing the testimony at the 2/15/05 meeting, the Planning Commission will want to re -visit the project to view the revised silhouette. However, should you be ready to re - stake the property and have a field trip prior to the 2/15/05 Planning Commission meeting, a Special meeting would have to be arranged for, which requires that a minimum of 10-day notice be provided to residents within 1,000-foot radius. Therefore, please notify me as soon as possible, so that I may query the Commissioners as to their availability to hold a special meeting to view the revised silhouette prior to their next regularly scheduled meeting, and have time to provide a ten-day notice of the Special meeting. Please submit 14 copies of a revised plan and calculations no later than ten days prior to either meeting. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-1521. Sincerely, r4 Y• anta Schwartz Planning Director r/ Cc: Criss Gunderson, Architect Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering ®Pr inic..1 ,r I;„r.ycl,c1 I'n�r,!i LETTER OF CONSENT TO EXTENSION OF TIME Government Code Section 65957 Date: January 17, 2005 Application: Zonina Case No. 699 40 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA Department of Planning City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 Attn: Yolanta Schwartz Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65957, Mr. & Mrs. Austin Su hereby request and consent to a ninety (90) day extension to the time periods specified in Government Code Sections 65950, 65950.1 and 65952 for the City of Rolling Hills to take action on the above referenced application. The applicants also request and consent to a continuance of this application from the February 15, 2005 Planning Commission meeting, to the March 15, 2005 Planning Commission meeting to I appl. nts time to revise the project. Signature of Applicant or Applicant's Representative ,1UsTMY su Printed Name of Applicant or Applicant's Representative Received by: Signature of • ,• icant or Applicant's ' epresentative Printed Name of Applicant or Applicant's Representative •City ./ led/J.1 _AIL FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION January 3, 2005 Mr. and Mrs. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, 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. 699. Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new single family residence and a Variance to construct a stable in the front yard area at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: The Planning Commission scheduled a field trip to your property to view a silhouette of the proposed project on Tuesday. January 18. 2005 at 3:30 P.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 and roof ridges indicating heights, including the pool and the stable; B. Stake the side property lines and side setback lines in the area of the new residence and stable; C. Stake the front property line (at roadway easement), and front setback line in the area of the proposed stable; D. Show the height of the finished floor of the proposed residence; E. Show the outline of the proposed basement; F. Show the outline of the swimming pool, patios, covered and uncovered porches and porte cocheres; G. Indicate (ie with a ribbon), which trees, shrubs and other vegetation will be removed as a result of this project; H. Delineate the extent of the area to be disturbed and the cut and fill areas; • Stake the proposed driveway approach to the stable. Your neighbors within 1000-foot radius will be notified of this field trip. After the field trip, the next meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on Tuesday. January 18. 2005, at 6:30 P.M. at City Hall, at which time the Commission will further discuss and deliberate your proposal. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, /1/(1 Yolanta Schwartz Planning Director Cc: Criss Gunderson, Architect Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering c•4 o/ /eo[[c'n JIA NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityotrht7aol.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 i n 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. IIR 5 SECTION PLAN •City leolliny _AM December 28, 2004 • 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. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 699. Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new single family residence and a Variance to construct a stable in the front yard area at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: This letter is to sum up some of the matters that were discussed regarding your project at the Planning Commission public hearing held on December 21, 2004. At the meeting, the Commission expressed concerns about the size of the residence, the size of the porches/entryways, the amount of grading necessary to create the building pad and therefore, eliminating the natural terrain and knolls on the property, and the compatibility of the proposed project with the neighborhood. The Commission also requested that detailed cross sections for the graded areas be submitted, elevations and plans showing (and marked) the trails and the easements along all property lines. Commissioners also requested that calculations be provided on how big the house would need to be in order to meet the 30% residential building pad coverage guideline, including all other structures (pool, spa, covered porches/entryways, service yard, and others) on the pad. The Commission scheduled a field visit to the property for January 18, 2005. A separate letter with instructions for construction of the silhouette will be mailed to you and your representatives at a future date. Please assure that the property is staked according to the guidelines in that letter. Please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerr4y, Yolanta Schwartz P4a'nning Director Cc: Criss Gunderson, Architect Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering • Ci1y ofie efin9 STATUS OF APPLICATION & NOTIFICATION OF MEETING December 15, 2004 Mr. & Mrs. Austin Su 4 Seahurst Road Rolling Hills Estates, 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. 699. Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a new single family residence and a Variance to construct a stable in the front yard area at 40 Portuguese Bend Road, (Lot 119-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Su: 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. 699 has been set for public hearing consideration by the Planning Commission at their meeting on Tuesday. December 21. 2004. The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Rolling Hills City Hall Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills. You or your designated representative must attend to present your project and to answer questions. The staff report for this project will be available at the City Hall after 3:00 PM on Friday, December 17, 2004. We will forward a copy to you and your representatives. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincer y, _SL.L.1" Yola, Schwartz I Planning Director cc: Mr. Douglas McHattie, Bolton Engineering Mr. Criss Gunderson, Architect ®p..'ri, li I ,r1 H.:cyr.lyd