427, Remodel of SFR adding 1607 sq., ApplicationThe
undersigned
REOUEST FOR HEARING
FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Dr. Lee Secrist
Name
#9 Blackwater Canyon Rd., (work) 543-5840
Street Address Telephone No.
X (1) is/are the owner(s) or is/are lawful possession of
(2) has permission of the owner
Legal description of property situated at 1 32256
Lot Tract
#9 Blackwater Canyon Road, Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Street Address
NATURE OF PROPOSED PROJECT
Describe in detail the nature of the proposed project, including what
aspects of the project require a Site Plan Review.
The owner proposes to remodel and add to the existing single family
residence on an existing graded pad. The proposed 1,607 s.f. of new area
exceeds 25a•of the existing areas of structures requiring a site plan
review.
SITE.PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA
Site Plan Review criteria upon which the Planning Commission must
make an affirmative finding. Describe in detail the_project's
conformance to the below criteria:
A. Is the project compatible with the General Plan, the zoning
ordinance and surrounding uses? Explain how it compares to sizes,
set -backs and other characteristics of neighboring houses.
The proposed residence satifies , in excess, all the required setbacks,
and therefore is compatible with the zoning and general plan criteria.
The character and size of the proposed residence remodel and addition is
comparable to the neighboring houses.
B. Does the project preserve and integrate into the site design,
to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features
of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees,
drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls)?
Explain how the project preserves and integrates existing natural
futures.
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The proposed design will have a negligible effect on the existing
topography'and drainage course. = As indicated on the site plan, the
proposed residence integrates with the existing native vegetation and
mature trees.
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C. Does the site development plan follow natural contours of the
site to minimize grading; extensive grading and recontouring of
existing terrain to maximize buildable area shall not be approved?
Graded slopes shall be rounded and contoured so as to blend with
existing terrain. Grading shall not modify existing drainage or
re -direct drainage flow unless into an existing drainage courses.
Explain the nature and extent of the impact of grading and proposed
minimization measures.
Proposed site development design. is compatible with the existing pad
and may require only minimal grading at the proposed garage location.
D. Does the site development plan preserve surrounding native
vegetation and supplement it with landscaping that is compatible with
and enhances the rural character of the community? Landscaping
should provide a buffer and transition zone between private and
public areas. Explain how the project preserves native vegetation,
integrates landscaping and creates buffers.
The proposed site development plan retains the existing mature trees
ani any future landscaping will be compatible with the surrounding
community.
E. Does the site development plan substantially preserve the
natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building
coverage? Lot coverage requirements shall be regarded as maximums
and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted should depend upon
the existing buildable area of the lot. Explain how the lot coverage
proposed compares with lot coverage square footage and percentages on
neighboring lots.
The natural and undeveloped slopes of this site shall remain undeveloped.
As indicated in the area computations, the lot coverage is substantially
below maximum requirements and is compatible with neighboring lots.
F. Is the site development plan harmonious in scale and mass with
the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences? Setbacks
shall be regarded as minimums and more restrictive setbacks shall be
imposed where necessary to assure proportionality and openness.
Explain how the proposed project setbacks compare with the existing
setbacks of neighboring properties.
The proposed site design affords setbacks in excess of minimum require-
nf'ents, such as , on Blackwater Canyon Rd. and the rear yard. This will
provide a openness along Blackwater Canyon Road which:will contribute to a
harmonious scale for the massing of the project. Front setback is greater
than most neighboring sites.
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G. Is the site development plan sensitive and not detrimental to
convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles?
Explain how the number and types of vehicles relate to the driveway
location, design, trip data and landscaping and other on -site parking
or storage areas.
Site plan design will not be detrimental to pedestrians and vehicles.
Existing driveway location satisfies proposed garage and will not
be altered. On - site parking is provided for at motor court (see site plan)
H. Does the site development plan conform with the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act? Explain how the project
impacts the environment, e.g., significant impact, proposed
mitigation measures.
The proposed site development plan conforms with basic criteria of the
state and local environmental requirements, ie there would be no
significant impact as a result of the construction of this residence.
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above, and in attached
exhibits, present the data and information required for the site plan
review criteria eevaluation to be the best of my ability; and, that
the facts, statements and other information presented are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
DATE:
FOR
SIGNATURE
APPLICANT
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OWNER'S DECLARATION
I. (We, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true
and correct. Executed at ' &rE9&je, A(i_!2Z
this i day Jof
California,,
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NOTE: The Owner's Declaration can only be used if this application
is signed in California. If this application is signed outside of
California, the applicant should acknowledge before a Notary Public
of the State where the signature is fixed, or before another officer
of that State authorized by its laws to take acknowledgments, that he
(it) owns the property described herein, and that the information
accompanying this application is true to the best of his (its)
knowledge and belief. Attach appropriate acknowledgment here:
FORMS ISSUED TO:
NAME FILED 41V? 19 �'.o
ORGANIZATION FEE
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JOB ADDRESS RECEIPT NO. 4,®O?
H.N.M. By:
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OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Property development in Rolling Hills is governed by
ordinances of the City of Rolling Hills ("City") and by private deed
restrictions enforced by the Rolling Hilis Community Association
("RHCA").
The land development permit process of the City and the RHCA
are completely independent and separate. Both must be satisfied and
approval given by both the City and the RHCA to develop property in
Rolling Hills. An approval by either the City or the RHCA does not
mean or imply or ensure approval by the other.
The suggested sequence for property development is to obtain
City approvals first.
I, (We), the undersigned, acknowledge that the above statement
has been fully read and its admonition is,fcompletely understood
Executed at iL1 , California
this day of �'�'--'Q , 19 /
By.
By.
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Address
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City
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CITY OF RLING HILLS
ZONING CASE
CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNER'S LIST
AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)ss.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
I, .Donna Rowland , declare
under penalty of perjury that the attached list contains the names
and addresses of all persons to whom all property is assessed as they
appear on the latest available assessment roll of the County within
the area described and for a distance of one thousand (1,000) feet
from the exterior boundaries of property legally described as:
See Application.:.
Executed at
Hawthorne ,California, this
5th day of April
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Conditional Use Permit
Variance
Site Plan Review
Zone Change
Signature
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CHECKLIST FOR PLAN SUBMITTAL (con't)
17. Show the existing buildable area which is that portion of a lot
that constitutes the existing building pad and any contiguous
portion of the lot within the area defined by the required
minimum setbacks that has an average slope of ten (10$) percent
or less. If there is not existing building pad, the buildable
area shall mean that portion of a lot within allowable setbacks
that has an average slope of ten (10%) of less.
COMPUTATION OF LOT COVERAGE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
LOT COVERAGE (Title 17)
Main buildings, accessory buildings, structures, tennis courts,
swimming pools, service yards (enclosed or unenclosed), stables, or an
area of not less than 200 square feet for the construction of a stable
(with vehicle access thereto) shall not cover more than twenty (20%)
percent of the net lot area; provided further that in addition to the
above described improvements, the areas included within driveways,
parking space, walks, patios, decks and asphalt or concrete paving of
any kind excepting roads maintained by the Rolling Hills Community
Association, shall not cover more than thirty-five (35%) percent of the
net lot area.
For the purposes of this Section "net area" shall exclude all
perimeter easements for a maximum of ten feet and that portion of the
lot or parcel of land which is used for roadway purposes, and shall also
exclude any private drive or driveway which provides ingress and egress
to any other lot or parcel of land, and access strip portion of any flag
lot.
BUILDING AREA EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL
CALCULATIONS
NET LOT AREA 100,624 sq. ft. 0 sq. ft. 100,624 sq. ft.
RESIDENCE *(312) 3,520 sq. ft. 454 sq. ft. 3974 sq. ft.
GARAGE *(752) 444 sq. ft. 1,153 sq. ft. 1597 sq. ft.
SWIMMING POOL 279 sq. ft. 0 sq. ft. 279 sq. ft.
STABLE (Future) 200 sq. ft. 0 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft.
TENNIS COURT 0 sq. ft. 0 sq. ft. 0 sq. ft.
SERVICE YARD 100 sq. ft. 0 sq. ft. 100 sq. ft.
OTHER 0 sq. ft. 0 sq. ft. 0 sq. ft.
TOTAL SQUARE FEET 4,543 1,607 6,150
% STRUCTURE COVERAGE 4.5% 1.6 6.1
DRIVEWAY 5492 sq. ft. 0 sq. ft. 5,492 sq. ft.
PAV�I7 WALKS AND PATIO 1188 sq. ft. 180 sq. ft.
1368 sq. ft.
POOL DECKING 1,138 sq. ft. 0 sq. ft. 1,138
TOTAL SQUARE FEET 7,818 180 7,998
%FLATWORK COVERAGE 7.8 0.2 7.9�
%TOTAL COVERAGE 12.3 $ 1.8� 14.1
* 308 s.f. of existing garage to be remodeled for new living
room.
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APPEU'DIX D
ENVIRON21ENTAL INFORi4A?ION AND CHECKLIST POfhi
(Initial Study)
Date Submitted:
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor:
Lee Secrist, #9 Blackwater Canyon Rd.
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
2. Address of project: #9 Blackwater Canyon Rd.
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Assessor's Block and Lot Number Lot 1, Tract 32256
3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted
concerning this project: Richard 1.Linde . Assoc. .Inc. AIA
7200 pnapola Ct. #200 Torrance, CA'90501
320-8052
4. List and describe any other related periits and other public
approvals required for this project, including those required by
city, regional, state and federal agencies: NSA
5. Existing zoning district: RAS-2
5. Proposed use of site (Project for which this for is filed):
c:s4 g.use of single family residence and garage addition
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
7. Site size: 117,612 s.f. (gross) -- 100,624 s.f. (net)
6. Square footage: 3.964 s.f.(exist.) + 1607 s.f. (new) = 5571 s.f.
9. Number of floors of construction: one
10. Rsount of off-str.et parking providtd:
11. (Attach plans.)
12. Proposed scheduling: 11-1-90
13. Associated projects: N/A
1:. Anticipated incremental development: N/A
fjrve (garaged)
15. If residential, indicate the number of units, schedule of unit
sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size
expected:
N/A
16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city
or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading
N/A
facilities:
17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift,
and loading facilities: N/A
18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated
employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities,
and community benefits to be derived from the project:
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
20. The existing site project is located on an existing graded
• pad. The site slopes to the northerly and westerly directions.
The site is currently known.to be geologically stable. There
are no known cultural or historical landmarks. Scenic views
are enjoyed in the northwesterly and northeasterly directions.
21. The surrounding properties are developed single family
residences with similar landscaping and site use.
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19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or
rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the
application is required: Proposed additions are in excess of
25% of the existing floor area.
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
20. On a separate page, describe the project site as it exists
before the project, including information on topography, soil
stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or
scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site,
and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site.
21. On a separate page, describe the surrounding properties,
including information on plants and animals and any cultural,
historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use
(residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use, and
scale of development (height, frontage, set -back, rear yard,
etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
(Explanations of all "yes' and 'maybeanswers are required
on attached sheets.)
YES MAYBE NO
22. Earth. will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in
changes in geologic substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements, com-
paction or overcovering of the soil? x
c. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features? x
d. The destruction, covering or
modification of any unique geologic
or physical features?
e. Any increase in wind or water
erosion of soils, either on or off
the site?
x
x
f. Changes in deposition or erosion
of beach sands, or changes in
siltation, deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the
ocean or any bay, inlet or lake?
g. Exposure of people or property
to geologic hazards such as earth-
quakes, landslides, mudslides,
ground failure, or sisilar hazards?
23. Air. Will the proposal result in:
a. Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable
odors?
c. Alteration of air movement,
moisture or temperature, or any
change in climate, either locally
or regionally?
24. Water. Will the proposal result in:
a. Changes in currents, or the course
or direction of water movements, in
either marine or fresh waters?
b. Changes in absorption rates,
drainage patterns, or the rate
and amount of surface water runoff?
c. Alterations to the course of
flow of flood waters?.
•d. Change in the amount of surface
water in any water body?
e. Discharge into surface waters,
or in any alteration of surface
water quality, including but not
limited to temperature, dissolved
oxygen or turbidity?
f. Alteration of the direction or
rate of flow of ground waters?
g. Change in the quantity of ground
waters, either through direct addi-
tions or withdrawals, or through
interception of an aquifer by cuts
or excavations?
Y_ _ MATE
x
x
x
x
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YES MAYP! 110
h. Substantial reduction in the
amount of water othervise available
for public water supplies? _i x
i. Exposure of people or property
to water- related hazards such as
flooding or tidal waves?
j. Significant changes in the
temperature, flow, or chemical
content of surface thermal springs?
25. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of
species, or number of any species of
plants (including trees, shrubs,
grass, crops, microflora and
of plants?
b. A reduction of the numbers of
any unique, rare or endangered
species of plants?
c. Introduction of new species of
plants into an area, or in a
barrier to the normal replenish-
ment of existing species? x
d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop? x
x
x
x
26. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of
species, or numbers of any species
of animals (birds, land animals
including reptiles, fish and
shellfish, benthic organisms,
insects or microfauna)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of
any unique, rare or endangered
species of animals?
c. Introduction of new species of
animals into an area, or result in
a barrier to the migration or
movement of animals?
d. Deterioration to existing fiah
or wildlife habitat?
27. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise
levels?
x
x
x
x
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b. Exposure of people to severe
noise levels?
28. Light and Glare. will the
proposal produce new light or
glare?
29. Land Use. Will the proposal
result in a substantial alter-
ation of the present or planned
land use of an area?
30. Naturai_Resources. Will the
proposal result in:
YES
MAYf NO
x
x
x
a. Increase in the rate of use
of any natural resources? x
b. Substantial depletion of any
nonrenewable natural resource?
31. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal
involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or
the release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to, oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation)
in the event of an accident or up-
set conditions?
b. Possible interference with an
emergency response plan or an emer-
gency evacuation plan?
32. Population. Will the proposal
alter the location, distribution,
density, or growth rate of the
human population of an area?
33. Rousing. will the proposal af-
fect existing housing, or create
a demand for additional housing?
34. Transportation/Circulation. Will
the proposal result in:
a. Generation of substantial addi-
tional vehicular movement?
b. Effects on existing parking
facilities, or demand for new
parking?
c. Substantial impact upon
existing transportation systems?
x
x
x
x
x
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d. alterations to present
catterns of circulation or move-
ment of people and/or goods?
e. Alterations to waterborne,
rail or air traffic?
f. Increase in traffic hazards
to motor vehicles, bicyclists or
pedestrians?
35. Public Services. Will the
proposal have an effect upon,
or result in a need for new
or altered governmental services
in any of the following areas:
a. Fire protection?
b. Police protection?
c. Schools?
d. Parks or other recreational
facilities? X
e. Maintenance of public
facilities, including roads? X
f. Other governmental services? X
36. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Useof substantial amounts of
fuel or energy?
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x
b. Substantial increase in demand
upon existing sources of energy,
or require the development of new
sources of energy?
37. utilities. Will the proposal
result in a need for new systems,
or substantial alterations to the
following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?
b. Communications systems?
c. Water?
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
f. Solid waste and disposal?
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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38. Ruman 8ealth. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard
or potential health hazard
(excluding mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to poten-
tial health hazards?
39. aesthetics. Will the proposal
result in the obstruction of any
scenic vista or view open to the
public, or will the proposal re-
sult in the creation of an aesthet-
ically offensive site open to
public view?
40. Recreation. Will the proposal
result .in an impact upon the
quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities?
41. Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal result
in the alteration of or the
destruction of a prehistoric
or historic archeological site?
b. Will the proposal result in
adverse physical or aesthet-
ic effects to a prehistoric or
historic building, structure,
or object?
c. Does the proposal have the
potential to.cause a physical
change which would affect unique
ethnic cultural •values?
d. Will the proposal restrict
existing religious or sacred
uses within the potential impact
area?
42. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does the project have the
potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fisb
or wildlife species, cau s. a fish or
wildlife population to drop below
self sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal commun-
ity, reduce the number or restrict
YiS MAYBE ND
x
x
x
x
x
x
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the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate impor-
tant examples of the tajor periods
of California history or prehistory?
b. Does the project have the
potential to achieve short -terse, to
the disadvantage of long -teas environ-
mental goals? (a short term impact
on the environment is one which
occurs in a relatively brief, defin-
itive period of time while long-term
impacts will endure well into the
future.)
YES fAYSE- MO
c. Does the project have impacts
which are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable? (A project
may impact on two or more separate re-
sources Where the impact on each resource
is relatively small, but where the ef-
fect of the total of those impacts on
the environment is significant.)
d. Does the project have environ-
mental effects which will cause sub-
stantial adverse effect on human be-
ings, either directly or indirectly? —
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished
above and in the attached exhibits present the data and infor-
mation required for this initial evaluation to the best of my
ability,. and that the facts, statements, and information
presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
Date 4- 3a 0
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For 6A2• L- 5� z T
(Applicant)
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