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844, Construct new garage attached , CorrespondenceCity • • 0 /e0 llinp jhllo INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310)377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 October 29, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Takahashi 0 Chestnut Lane Rolling Hills, CA 90274 ZONING CASE NO. 844, Garage This letter shall serve to notify you that the City Council at their regular meeting on October 28, 2013 confirmed Planning Commission's decision in Zoning Case No. 844. Before this case takes effect the owners are required to record an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject Resolution in the Office of the County Recorder. Please read the conditions of approval. In addition, the conditions of approval must be placed onto the cover sheet of the plans submitted for Building Department review. I am enclosing a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2013-14 specifying the conditions of approval set forth by the Planning Commission and the approved Development Plan to keep for your files. Please complete the enclosed AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, have the signature(s) notarized, and forward, (or hand deliver), the completed form and a copy of the Resolution to: Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder Real Estate Records Section 12400 East Imperial Highway Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 462-2125 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 Please confirm the cost of recordation with the County Clerks Office, as their fees change frequently. Printed on Recycled Paper • • The preparer of the construction plans will be required to sign an affidavit stating that the plans submitted to the Building Department for review mirror those approved by the City; and further, prior to obtaining a grading/building permit you and/or your agent will be required to sign an affidavit stating that the structure will be constructed according to the approved plans. I will provide you the certification forms prior to your submittal of the plans to the Building Department. Please make a copy of the Resolution for your records and keep a copy of the plans with the conditions printed on the plans at the construction site at all times and assure that the contractor adheres to the conditions in the Resolution during the entire construction process. Any deviation from the approved plans and conditions of approval must be brought to City's attention for review prior to it being implemented by the contractor. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Si 1y, Yo . nta Schwartz Pl: 'ng Director Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM RESOLUTION NO. 2013-14 DEVELOPMENT PLAN cc: Andres Cardenes, A.I.A (letter only) • • CITY ORROLLING HILLS Approved PLANN G �!a7l.. Ovoit u nl, D,AreM 5A-6,110134y. City of Rolling Hills tsl It r'gr 1 1 III MP 7 f UjIMIII.i/i1/1,i4. . • • RECORDING REQUESTED BY ANC MAIL TO: CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PLANNING DEPARTMENT 2 PORTUGUESE BEND RD. 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. ZONING CASE NO. 844 XX SITE PLAN REVIEW (SEE EXHIBIT A -ATTACHED) I (We) the undersigned state I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows: 0 CHESTNUT LANE, (LOT 241-A-1-MS) ROLLING HILLS, 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 case: ZONING CASE NO. 844 XX SITE PLAN REVIEW (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, (Insert Name of Notary Public and Title) Personally appeared who 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. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS by hand and official seal. Signature of Notary ( Seal) • • RESOLUTION NO. 2013-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED GARAGE ON A PROPERTY WITH A CONDITION THAT ANY FUTURE CONSTRUCTION ON THE LOT BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN ZONING CASE NO. 844, AT 0 CHESTNUT LANE, (LOT 241 A-1MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA. (TAKAHASHI). THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). 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. Takahashi with respect to real property located at 0 Chestnut Lane (Lot 241-A-1-MS), Rolling Hills, CA requesting to construct a 420 square foot garage, which requires a Site Plan Review due to a condition placed on the property with previous applications that any future development requires a Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission. Originally, the applicants requested a Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage. Section 2 The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application at their regularly scheduled meetings on August 20, 2013, October 15, 2013 and at a field trip on September 17, 2013. Neighbors were notified and invited to the hearings. The applicant's representative was in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The applicants were notified of the above -referenced hearing in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, from all persons protesting the same, and from members of the City staff. The Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied the information found that the project is satisfactory and meets the City's Site Plan Review criteria based on the findings enumerated below. Section 4. At the field visit the Commissioners expressed concerns with the detached configuration of the garage and recommended that the applicant attach it to the existing residence. The applicant's architect submitted revised plans showing the attached garage. Section 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)] and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. 1 C1ty o/ Rollin9ihild October 16, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Takahashi 0 Chestnut Lane Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 844 - Garage Dear Mr. and Mrs. Takahashi: INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on October 15, 2013, adopted the enclosed Resolution, with conditions, granting your request in Zoning Case No. 844. That action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission will be reported to the City Council on Monday, October 28 2013, at their regular meeting beginning at 7:30 PM. You or your representative should be present to answer any questions the Council may have. The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the resolution by the Commission, unless an appeal has been filed within that thirty days. However; the City Council could take jurisdiction of the case within 45 days s of Planning Commission's decision, (Section 17.54.010B & 17.54.015B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Should there be an appeal, the Commission's decision will be stayed until the Council completes its proceedings in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code. If no appeals are filed as stated above, after adoption of the Planning Commission's resolution, the Planning Commission's action will become final and you will be required to cause to be recorded an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject resolution in the Office of the County Recorder before the Commission's action takes effect. A copy of the staff report to the City Council will be forwarded to you on Friday, October 25 2013. Following the City Council's action, I will mail you instructions for recordation of the Affidavit of Acceptance Form and the Resolution, unless there is an appeal or the Council takes this case under jurisdiction. Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Yanta Schwartz, Planning Director cc: Andres Cardenes, A.I.A (letter only) Printed on Recycled Paper RESOLUTION NO. 2013-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED GARAGE ON A PROPERTY WITH A CONDITION THAT ANY FUTURE CONSTRUCTION ON THE LOT BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN ZONING CASE NO. 844, AT 0 CHESTNUT LANE, (LOT 241 A-1MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA. (TAKAHASHI). THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). 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. Takahashi with respect to real property located at 0 Chestnut Lane (Lot 241-A-1-MS), Rolling Hills, CA requesting to construct a 420 square foot garage, which requires a Site Plan Review due to a condition placed on the property with previous applications that any future development requires a Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission. Originally, the applicants requested a Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage. Section 2 The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application at their regularly scheduled meetings on August 20, 2013, October 15, 2013 and at a field trip on September 17, 2013. Neighbors were notified and invited to the hearings. The applicant's representative was in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The applicants were notified of the above -referenced hearing in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal, from all persons protesting the same, and from members of the City staff. The Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied the information found that the project is satisfactory and meets the City's Site Plan Review criteria based on the findings enumerated below. Section 4. At the field visit the Commissioners expressed concerns with the detached configuration of the garage and recommended that the applicant attach it to the existing residence. The applicant's architect submitted revised plans showing the attached garage. Section 5. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)] and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. 1 • • Section 6. Section 17.46.040(C) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits the Planning Commission to condition projects, including requiring a site plan review regardless if the future construction requires a discretionary permit. The Planning Commission placed such condition on previous approvals on subject property; therefore, the proposed attached garage is subject to a discretionary permit. Section 7. With respect to this request for a Site Plan Review, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed project complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The 420 square foot garage conforms to Zoning Code setbacks and lot coverage requirements. The proposed project is screened from the road by the existing topography of the lot so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. No grading is proposed on the lot. B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new garage 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 project will be screened. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot have been considered, and the construction will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed project will be constructed on a portion of the lot which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with trees and shrubs is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the proposed project will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will utilize the existing flat area for the new construction. C. The proposed project is compatible with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. An addition of 420 square feet is minimal and would be normally approved administratively, but for the condition placed on the property that any future construction requires a discretionary review. No grading or change in the topography and terrain is proposed. D. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum set forth in the Zoning Code will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood. E. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and retain the natural drainage courses. The project is not located in a canyon or on existing slopes that exceed 25 %. 2 F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed development will utilize the existing driveway. G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is exempt. Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings and the evidence in the record, the Planning Commission hereby approves a 420 square foot garage addition in accordance with the development plan dated September 25, 2013 in Zoning Case No. 844 subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of this approval if construction pursuant to this approval has not commenced within that time period, as required by Section 17.46.080(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. B. It is declared and made a condition of the 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. The working drawings submitted to the Building and Safety Department for plan check review and building permit must conform to the development plan approved with this application. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file dated September 25, 2013, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of sufficient size and which meets all standards for a stable and corral with vehicular access thereto. F. A minimum of 96 square foot trash area adjacent to the side of the house shall be accessible to trash collection personnel at all times. G. No grading shall be required with this addition. H. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 8,827 square feet (excepting allowances) or 9.9% in conformance with structural coverage requirements. 3 • • I. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 21,399 square feet or 23.9% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. J. No additional disturbance of the lot is required. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 55%. K. Residential building pad coverage on the existing 19,440 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 37.6%. L. Utility lines shall be placed underground. M. Drainage shall be approved by the Building and Safety Department. If an above drainage swale or a dissipater is to be constructed it shall be designed in such a manner as not to cross over any equestrian trails or discharge water onto a trail, shall incorporate earth tone colors, and shall be screened from the road and neighbors' views to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the function of the drainage system. N. During construction all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. O. 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. P. The conditions of approval specified herein shall be printed on the Plans submitted to Building and Safety Department for plan check review and on all subsequent plans. Q. The property owners shall be required to conform to the City of Rolling Hills Outdoor Lighting Standards Ordinance. R. The property owner and/or his/her contractor/applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the no -smoking provisions in the Municipal Code. S. The contractor shall not use tools that could produce a spark, including for clearing and grubbing, during red flag warning conditions. Weather conditions can be found at: http//www.wrh.noaa.gov/lox/main.php?suite=safety&page=hazard_definitions#FIR E. It is the sole responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her contractor to monitor the red flag warning conditions. 4 T. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee. U. A minimum of 50% of the construction and demolition material shall be recycled and verification submitted to the City. A hauling permit shall be obtained from the City by the construction/ demolition hauler. V. 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. W. The licensed professional preparing construction plans for this project for Building Department review shall execute a Certificate affirming that the plans conform in all respects to this Resolution approving this project and all of the conditions set forth therein and in the City's Building Code and Zoning Ordinance. X. The person obtaining a building and/or grading permit for this project shall execute a Certificate of Construction affirming that the project will be constructed in conformance with this Resolution and any plans approved therewith. Y. Until the applicant executes an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this application, and such affidavit is recorded together with this resolution, the approval shall not be effective. Z. Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Section 17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY O. 'ACTOBER. 013. ad Chelf, Chairman ATTEST: P HEIDI LUCE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK 5 • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2013-14 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED GARAGE ON A PROPERTY WITH A CONDITION THAT ANY FUTURE CONSTRUCTION ON THE LOT BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN ZONING CASE NO. 844, AT 0 CHESTNUT LANE, . (LOT 241 A-1MS), ROLLING HILLS, CA. (TAKAHASHI). THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 15, 2013 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Mirsch, Smith and Chairman Chelf. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Commissioner Gray (recused). and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. -1th HEDI LUCE DEPUTY CITY CLERK 6 C1t, (pea, fiu/I September 18, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Takahashi 0 Chestnut Lane Rolling Hills, CA 90274 ZONING CASE NO. 844 - Garage Dear Mr. and Mrs. Takahashi: • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 The Planning Commission held a field trip to your property on September 17, 2013 to view the silhouette of the proposed garage. The Commission did not approve the detached configuration of the garage. Instead, they recommended that your architect work with staff and submit revised plan for an attached garage of the same proposed size (420 square feet). They also requested that staff bring a Resolution of approval of the revised project for their consideration at their October 15, 2013 meeting. At that meeting, should they agree with the revised project, they will review and consider the draft resolution, together with conditions of approval. Otherwise, they will continue the meeting for further revisions, if necessary. The findings and conditions of approval of the draft resolution will be forwarded to you before the Planning Commission meeting. Please review the conditions and if you have any questions or concerns, you may bring them up at the meeting, or appeal them to the City Council. Please submit a revised plan for staff's review by October 1, 2013. As stated above, the Planning Commission's meeting to consider the resolution of approval, subject to your timely submittal of a revised plan, is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers. Should the Planning Commission approve the project, they would also vote on the resolution. That action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission, will be placed as a report item on the City Council's agenda at the Council's regular meeting on Monday, October 28, 2013 (tentative schedule). Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. to Schwr z, Plannirirector cc: Andres Cardenes, A.I.A 0 Printed on Recycled Paper City U Po/l n ja INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION August 21, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. N. Takahashi 0 Chestnut Lane Rolling Hills, CA 90274 N0. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 844 - garage. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Takahashi: The Planning Commission scheduled to conduct a field inspection of your property to view the proposed project on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 7:30 am. The owner and/or representative must be present to explain and answer questions regarding the project. Your neighbors will be notified of this meeting. The site shall be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette Construction Guidelines and the following requirements: • A full-size silhouette showing the footprint, roof ridge and exterior walls of the garage must be constructed; • Delineate the approach After the field trip, the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on Tuesday, September 17, at 6:30 PM at City Hall, at which time the Commission will further discuss your project. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Y81 nta Schwartz P nning Director cc: Andres Cardenes, A.I.A Printed on Recycled Paper 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1.957 -- 2007 . 1957 NO. 2 P9R-I'c.iGUESL. C'1'.ND ROM) HIL .S, C:ALIF.:90274 (210) 577-1.521 (71.0) 277•7288 SILHOUETTE CONSTRUCTION GUIDELINES, A silhouette of proposed construction must be erected the week preceding the designated Planning Commission or City Council meeting/field trip. Silhouettes should be constructed with 2" x 4" lumber. Printed boards are not acceptable. Bracing should be provided. Lumber, wire or other suitable material should be used to delineate roof ridges and eaves. Flags in close proximity to each other must be attached to the wire or twine to aid in the visualization of the proposed construction. Property lines, setback lines and easement lines must be staked along the areas of construction. 21/2 - 3' high wooden stakes must be used to delineate the lines. Such stakes must be flagged and marked ion their sides: •. Property line ( red or pink flag) • Setback line (green flag) • Easement line (yellow flag) and remain in the ground throughout the entire review and approval process as well as during the entire construction process, when required by the Commission. 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. ER IN SECTION PLAN -61 tZt4,1 Print.?d yr RecvcieLl Fnpc:r • City 1111 . /?OI/L11$4 I/iS INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 August 5, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. N. Takahashi 0 Chestnut Lane Rolling Hills, CA 90274 STATUS OF APPLICATION ZONING CASE NO. 844— CUP garage Dear Mr. and Mrs. Takahashi: 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 in Zoning Case No. 844 has been set for public hearing consideration before the Planning Commission at their meeting starting 6:30 PM on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. The Planning Commission will receive input from staff and your representative on this project and will schedule a field trip to the property for another day. You or your designated representative must attend the meeting to present your project and answer questions. The staff report for this project will be available at the City Hall after 3:00 PM on Friday, August 16. We will forward the report to you and your representative. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Sing-r-ly Yb1 to Sch PI- ning Director cc: Andres Cardenes, A.I.A. Printed on Recycled Paper