607, Lot line adjustment to merge 2, Resolutions & Approval ConditionsRESOLUTION NO. 2000-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE . OF A
CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR A LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT TO MERGE TWO EXISTING LOTS INTO ONE LOT
FOR PROPERTY AT 21 CHUCKWAGON ROAD (LOT 4-CF) AND A N
ADJACENT VACANT LOT TO THE NORTHEAST (A PORTION OF
LOT 7-CF) IN ZONING CASE NO. 607.
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. Evan L. James and Mrs.
Dorothy James for the James Trust with respect to real property located at 21
Chuckwagon Road (Lot 4-CF) that is 0.835 acres gross and an adjacent vacant lot to
the northeast (a portion of Lot 7-CF) that is 1.28 acres gross, requesting a Certificate of
Compliance for a Lot Line Adjustment to remove the common side/rear lot line
dividing the two parcels so that one 1.28 acre gross irregular lot is created by the
mergerof the two existing lots.
Section 2. California Government Code Subsection 66412(d) authorizes lot
line adjustments without requiring a tentative map, parcel map or final map if: (A)
the lot line adjustment involves two or more existing adjacent parcels, where land is
proposed to be taken from one parcel and added to an adjacent parcel; (B) a greater
number of parcels than originally existed is not thereby created; (C) the lot line
adjustment will create parcels that conform to local zoning and building ordinances;
and (D) the lot line adjustment is approved by the City. The City may impose
conditions on the Lot Line Adjustment in order to make the lot conform to local
zoning and building ordinances, to require the prepayment of real property taxes
prior to the approval of the Lot Line Adjustment, or to facilitate therelocation of
existing infrastructure or easements.
Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting on September 19, 2000, and
October 17, 2000. The Planning Commission did not find it necessary to conduct a
field inspection of the property. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in
writing by first class mail and through the City's newsletter. 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.
Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically
exempt from, environmental review under the California Environmental Quality
Act pursuant to a Class 5 exemption provided by Section 15305 of the State CEQA
Guidelines.
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Section 5. The Planning Commission has considered the evidence, both
written and oral, presented in connection with this application and finds as follows:
A. Section 16.16.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Subdivision Ordinance and
Section 17.16.060(A) of the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance require that each lot in
any subdivision in the RA-S-1 Zone shall have a net area of not less forty-three
thousand, five hundred sixty square feet (1.0 acre). The proposed lot line adjustment
will result in the combined new lot being 0.88 net acres exclusive of: (a) any and all
perimeter easements measured to a minimum lineal distance of ten feet
perpendicular to the property lines; (b) any portion of the lot or parcel of land used
for roadway purposes; and (c) any private drive or driveway which provides access
to any other lot or parcel of land. Although the minimum net lot size in the RA-S-1
Zone is required to be 1 acre net, the existing lots and the lots in the vicinity are less
than 1 acre net, and the merged lot will be 0.88 acres net which is larger than the two
lots before the merger.
B. Section 16.16.020 of the Rolling Hills Subdivision Ordinance and
Section 17.16.060(B)(3) of the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance require that in all cases
where practicable, the sidelines of lots shall be at approximate right angles or radial
to the street upon which such lot fronts. The existing sidelines of Lot 4-CF is
approximately at right angles or radial to Chuckwagon Road while the portion of 7-
CF is perpendicular to the rear of that lot. The proposed adjustment will allow the
northerly side lot line of the combined Lot 4-CF and the rear lot line of the portion
of Lot 7-CF to be at right angles or radial to Chuckwagon Road. The proposed
adjustment will allow the southerly side lot line of the combined Lots 4-CF and a
portion of Lot 7-CF to be at right angles or radial to Chuckwagon Road.
C. Section 16.20.230 of the Rolling Hills Subdivision Ordinance requires
that ten (10) foot wide easements be dedicated for bridle trail and utility purposes
over the strips and portions of land within and abutting upon the sidelines and rear
lines of each lot. The proposed lot line adjustment to combine Lot 4-CF and a
portion of Lot 7-CF, an irregular lot, shall continue a twenty-five (25) foot easement
along the westerly front lot line for 110 feet and the portion of the cul-de-sac bulb
easement on Chesterfield Road at the north. A new ten (10) foot easement along the
easterly rear lot line beginning at the southerly lot line and extending north for 274
feet shall be provided. •
D. Conditions have been attached to this approval which provide that it
will not impair or limit the City's application of the Site Plan Review Ordinance to
any future development of the combined Lot 4-CF and a portion of Lot 7-CF.
Section 6. In accordance with the foregoing findings, a Conditional
Certificate of Compliance for lot line adjustment sought in Zoning Case No 607 as
indicated on the map attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby approved as a
Conditional Certificate of Compliance subject to the following conditions:
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A. There shall continue to be a twenty-five (25) foot easement along the
westerly front lot line for 110 feet, the portion of the cul-de-sac bulb easement on
Chesterfield Road at the north, and a new ten (10) foot easement along the easterly
rear lot line beginning at the southerly lot line and extending north for 274 feet shall
be provided within the adjusted boundary of the combined Lot 4-CF and a portion of
Lot 7-CF. The map attached to the Conditional Certificate of Compliance, referred
hereto as Exhibit "A" shall delineate and note the easements specified in this
paragraph.
B. The lot line adjustment shall not in any way constitute any
representation that the adjusted combined Lot 4-CF and a portion of Lot 7-CF can be
developed in compliance with current zoning and building ordinance standards.
No development shall occur on the property without first complying with all
applicable City Building and Zoning requirements and other applicable rules and
regulations.
C. The lot line adjustment shall not in any respect limit or impair the
City's application of the Site Plan Review Ordinance (Ordinance No 221, 1988) to the
combined Lot 4-CF and a portion of Lot 7-CF at such time as an application is made
for development.
D. The Conditional Certificate of Compliance shall not be issued until a
legal description complying with the delineation of adjustment and the required
easements as specified in Paragraph A of Section 6 are submitted to, and approved by
the City. Upon the City's approval of the legal description, the Conditional
Certificate of Compliance shall be issued by the City, shall be recorded by the
property owner in the offices of the Los Angeles County Recorder, and evidence of
the recordation shall be returned to the City.
E. The applicants shall record the deeds effectuating the transfer
concurrently with the Certificate of Compliance for the Lot Line Adjustment and
shall submit proof of such recordation to the City of Rolling Hills.
F. The applicants shall submit proof of payment of current property taxes.
G. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all
conditions or this Lot Line Adjustment shall not be effective.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 17TI DA O.10CTOBER, 2000.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
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ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
§§
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-23 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A
CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR A LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT TO MERGE TWO EXISTING LOTS INTO ONE LOT
FOR PROPERTY AT 21 CHUCKWAGON ROAD (LOT 4-CF) AND A N
ADJACENT VACANT LOT TO THE NORTHEAST (A PORTION OF
LOT 7-CF) IN ZONING CASE NO. 607.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
October 17, 2000 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte
and Chairman Roberts..
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN : None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
DE 1 UTY CITY CLERK
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