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June 16, 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Ian Fitt
4 Buckboard Lane Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
ZONING CASE NO. 856, Request for Variances
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fitt:
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 City Council at their regular meeting on
June 9, 2014 ratified the Planning Commission approval of your case.
Before this case takes effect you are required to record an Affidavit of Acceptance
Form together with the subiect Resolution in the Office of the County Recorder.
The conditions of approval from the Resolution must be printed onto the cover sheet
of all plans that require a building permit.
I am enclosing two copies of RESOLUTION NO. 2014-08 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 one 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 for recordation of the documents with the County Clerks
Office, as their fees change frequently.
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Please keep a copy of the plans with the conditions printed on the plans at the
construction site and assure that your architect and contractor adhere to the
conditions in the Resolution during the 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 your contractor.
Do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
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olanta chwartz
Planning Director
Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-08
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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May 21, 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Ian Fitt
4 Buckboard Lane
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 856 Variance
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fitt,
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
The Planning Commission adopted a resolution on May 20, 2014, granting approval of
your request. The vote was 3-1, with one Commissioner recused. That action
accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission will be reported
to the City Council on Monday, Tune 9, 2014, at their regular meeting beginning at 7:30
PM. You or your representative should be present to answer any questions the Council
may have.
Please submit 5 sets of plans (folded) for the City Council by June 3, 2014.
The Planning Commission's decision in this matter shall become effective thirty days
after the adoption of the resolution by the Commission, unless an appeal has been filed
or the City Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (30) day appeal
period. (Section 17.54.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). Should there be an
appeal, the Commission's decision will be stayed until the Council completes its
proceedings in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Please review the conditions in the resolution. Should you have any objections to any of
the conditions, you may appeal them to the City Council.
If no appeals are filed within the thirty (30) day period after adoption of the Planning
Commission's Resolution, the Planning Commission's action will become final and you
will be required to cause to be recorded an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with
the subject Resolution in the Office of the County Recorder before the Commission's
action takes effect. Instructions for recordation will be forwarded to you after the
Council's proceedings.
Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 i.f you have any questions regarding this matter.
cprely,
Yoanta Schwartz
Planning Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO
CONSTRUCT AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN IN THE FRONT YARD AND A
SPA IN THE FRONT SETBACK IN ZONING CASE NO. 856, AT 4
BUCKBOARD LANE (LOT 34-A-GF), (FIT). THE PROJECT HAS BEEN
DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM 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. Application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Ian Fitt with respect to
real property located at 4 Buckboard Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 34-A-GF) requesting a
Variance to construct a 76 square foot spa and 122 square foot outdoor kitchen. The spa
would be located in the front yard setback and both structures would be located in the
front yard area of the lot.
Section 2. The property is zoned RAS-2, located at the end of a cul-de-sac on
Buckboard Lane and is irregular in shape. The net lot area for development purposes is
67,966 square feet. The property is developed with a 4,123 square foot residence, 1,154
square foot garage, 3,096 square foot sports court, 744 square foot pool, 425 square foot
breezeway, pool equipment area, water feature and service yard. There is a set aside
area for a future stable and corral to the rear of the residence in the vicinity of the sports
court.
In March 2014 an over-the-counter approval was granted for an 83 square foot addition,
fire pit and fireplace, not in setbacks or front yard, and replacement of hardscape, which
are currently being implemented.
Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings
to consider the application at a field trip visit and at their regular meeting on April 15
and April 16, 2014 respectively. 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' representatives were in attendance at the hearings. The field trip public
hearing and the regular meeting of the Planning Commission were properly noticed.
Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a
Class 1 Exemption, Existing Facilities, and is therefore categorically exempt from
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 5. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code permit approval of a Variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property
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April 21, 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Ian Fitt
4 Buckboard Lane
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 856, Request for a Variance.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fitt:
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 meeting on
April 15, 2014, directed staff to prepare a Resolution, with conditions, to approve your
request in Zoning Case No. 856. The Commission will review, deliberate and vote on
this resolution at their May 20, 2014 meeting. The meeting starts at 6:30 PM, in City Hall.
As you probably know, one of the Commissioners was not satisfied with the proposal.
She felt that the outdoor kitchen is too massive for the area in which it is located. You
may not therefore receive a unanimous vote for the project. However, you only need
majority of positive votes to have the project approved.
The Planning Commission action, accompanied by the records of the proceedings will be
presented to the City Council as a report item at the Council's regular meeting following
the Commission's approval. The City Council can uphold the Planning Commission's
decision or take the case under their jurisdiction. In addition, you or anyone else may
appeal the Planning Commission decision to the City Council.
The Planning Commission decision shall become effective thirty days after the adoption
of the resolution unless an appeal has been filed by you, any interested party or the City
Council takes jurisdiction of the case within that thirty (30) day appeal period. (Section
17.54.010 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.
Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
ly
Y anta Schwartz
P anning Director
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STATUS OF APPLICATION
& FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION
March 31, 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Ian Fitt
4 Buckboard Lane
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 856, Request for a Variance.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fitt:
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.
However, I have requested from your designers plans and other information,
which must be submitted by the end of this week; otherwise the Planning
Commission will not consider this case on April 15th.
In addition, a drainage plan, showing the proposed drain pipes on the slopes
below the development must be submitted to the Los Angeles County Building
Department for review and permit. Submit the plans to the City first for
signature.
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. 856, 4 Buckboard Lane has been set for
public hearing consideration by the Planning Commission, pending timely
receipt of the required information, at their meeting on Tuesday , April 15, 2014
at the site at 7:30 a.m.
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The Commission will continue their deliberation and discussion of your project
at their regular scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 16, beginning 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 both meetings to present the project and to answer questions.
Your neighbors will be notified of this project.
The staff report for this project will be available at the City Hall after 3:00 PM on
Friday, April 11, 2014. We will mail the report to you and your representative.
The site must be prepared according to the enclosed Silhouette
Construction Guidelines and the following requirements and the
silhouette must be erected at least a week prior to the meeting.
♦ A full-size silhouette in conformance with the
attached guidelines must be prepared for the
structures of the project showing the footprint and
height;
• Delineate the front and side setback lines in the
vicinity of the project;
• Delineate with a tape the location of the set aside
area for a future stable and corral
Please be advised that inaccurate staking could
delay the review of the project.
Please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sinc - rely,
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Y. , anta S wartz
anning Director
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