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NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
. E mail: cityotrh@aol.com
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ANTON DAHLERBRUCH, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES
DATE: DECEMBER 29, 2007
1. As previously reported, Dr. Mark Minkes, 44 Chuckwagon Road constructed an
addition to his residence which triggered the requirement to underground the utility
lines from the residence to a pole located by his property in the roadway easement. Dr.
Minkes declined to underground under the premise that since the pole will not
disappear, there is no benefit from undergrounding to him or to the City. SCE has
stated that there is no difficulty in undergrounding Dr. Minkes' lines from his residence
to the pole. However, they have also said that due to the existence of high voltage
equipment on this particular pole and because several other properties are fed from this
pole, this particular pole cannot be removed until several others down the canyon are
concurrently removed.
After several conversations and letters between Dr. Minkes and staff, Dr. Minkes was
informed that his only option would be to request a variance from the City to be
relieved from the undergrounding requirement. Dr. Minkes has objected to the fee and
the requirement in general. Subsequently, Dr. Minkes requested to speak to the Mayor.
Mayor Lay, Yolanta and I met with Dr. Minkes on December 11, 2006. Dr. Minkes again
reiterated his position on the undergrounding. He stated that he feels that the
requirement to underground utility lines, regardless of the size of his home addition, is
not what was originally intended by the City's ordinance. After reviewing the
undergrounding requirements and the minutes of past City Council and Planning
Commission meetings, he was again told that neither staff nor the Mayor have the
authority to waive the current requirement.
In conclusion, Dr. Minkes requested the matter be brought forward to the City Council.
Dr. Minkes has been advised that this is a code enforcement matter and there is nothing
to agendize before the City Council unless he applies for a variance. He was further
advised that he may speak on this topic during the "open agenda" portion of any
regular meeting of the City Council.
2. As previously reported, Mr. Olson, 16 Roadrunner Road, constructed an addition
to his residence, which triggered the requirement to underground his utility lines. Mr.
Olson attempted to underground, and while trenching encountered rock in the soil.
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Due to this situation, Mr. Olson asked that staff waive the requirement to underground.
After several visits and letters to Mr. Olson, staff explained that staff has no authority to
waive the undergrounding requirement, and suggested that he apply to the Planning
Commission for a variance. Meanwhile, SCE determined that the arrangement of the
utility lines connected to the temporary pole was dangerous and recommended that Mr.
Olson be allowed to connect to the new panel above ground. Due to this dangerous
condition, staff allowed Mr. Olson to connect above ground. Staff permitted the
connection with his understanding that he still needs to underground or apply for a
variance.
On December 5, 2006, Yolanta and I met with Mr. Olson, and we reiterated the City's
position that he must apply for a variance. In response, Mr. Olson feels that the City is
being unreasonable to require a variance for work that cannot be accomplished by
conventional means. In turn, he asked for a legal opinion as to the City's authority to
require him to comply with the Municipal Code requirement or apply for a variance.
The legal opinion was provided. There has been no further action on this matter.
If either property owner of the above two enforcement cases does not submit the
required application, their matter will proceed to the District Attorney.
3. In January 2006, the City received a complaint concerning unpermitted
construction at 38 Saddleback Road inclusive of converting a garage into living space,
re -roofing and remodeling the residence, converting the loft area of a barn to an office
and grading. Over the subsequent 9 months (through September), staff had several
conversations and communications with the property owner in regard to potential
building and zoning violations. Code enforcement issues remaining to be addressed
include the conversion of the garage to living space, not having an operational garage,
interior remodeling and construction of a deck and stairs without a permit, and
conversion of the barn. In addition, it is unclear if the remodeling resulted in
compliance with the City utility undergrounding requirement. At one time, this
property was owned and lived in by the Ralph Black family (including Mayor Pro Tem
Black). Mayor Pro Tem Black has provided the City with a letter stating that the barn
was converted into living space prior to his living there in 1967.
Staff has sent a code enforcement letter to the property owner that addresses the garage
and the construction without a permit. If the property owner of this case also does not
submit the required application, the matter will proceed to the District Attorney.
Regarding the barn, the letter states that the staff will be seeking direction and
responding at a later time relative to enforcement. As such, a Planning
Commission/City Council liaison meeting is being scheduled to be followed by a
Planning Commission/City Council joint meeting. In recognition that the Municipal
Code must be equally enforced among known Municipal Code violations, staff is
proposing an agenda item for the meetings to address current and future zoning for
and uses of barns and guest houses.
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50 T t 9 ANNWERSAR`o
1957 — 2007
March 29, 2007
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Minkes
44 Chuckwagon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Minkes
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO, 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING FULLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
This letter is to acknowledge and thank you for your follow-through in undergrounding
the utilities to your property thus addressing the Municipal Code requirement for
completing the construction to your home. We appreciate your resolving this matter in a
positive way.
Sincerely,
Anton Dahlerbruch
City Manager
c: Mayor and City Council
Michael Jenkins, City Attorney
Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director
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January 22, 2007
Dr. Mark Minkes
44 Chuckwagon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Dr. Minkes:
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
Thank you for meeting with Mayor Allen Lay, Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director and
me to discuss your concern regarding City's requirement to underground utility lines and
specifically, in your situation, when the utility pole will remain for an undetermined
period of time.
At our meeting, you were advised, per the Municipal Code, that a home addition of any
size necessitates the undergrounding of utilities regardless of whether the existing utility
pole will be removed. It was also suggested that you work with your neighbors to jointly
underground the utilities served by the utility poles on your street and if the plan is
acceptable, the City would work with you to remove the poles serving the residences
below you (including the one on your property). Furthermore, we stated that neither the
Mayor nor staff has the authority to waive requirements of the Municipal Code.
As stated at the meeting and in previous correspondence, you must either underground
the utility lines from your residence, or if you believe that there exists a basis for relief
from the Municipal Code Section 17.27.030.B and the conditions of approval of your
Zoning Case, you must seek a modification to your project approval through a Variance
from Section 17.27.030.B.
The City is committed to its efforts to systematically eliminate utility poles through the
undergrounding of utilities. Please either underground the utility lines or submit the
appropriate application forms, plans and $750 fee by March 1. 2007. The Planning
Director has previously provided you with the application packet for the Variance and
explained the process. If you don't meet this timeline, you will give us no choice but to
take appropriate code enforcement measures to enforce the City of Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, which includes referring this matter to the Los Angeles County District
Attorney's office for disposition.
Finally, in follow up to our discussion, I am not aware of any interest by the City Council
to agendize this matter for consideration. However, you may speak on this topic during
an "open agenda" portion of any regular meeting of the City Council.
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Please call me if you have any questions at (310) 377-1521.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.
Sincerely,
Anton Dahlerbruch
City Manager
cc Mike Jenkins, City Attorney
-i°Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director
Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager
Rafael Bernal, Los Angeles County Building and Safety
•City ofiettin
October 30, 2006
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Minkes
44 Chuckwagon Road
Rolling Hills CA 90274
SUBJECT: UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Minkes:
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957.
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityoirh@aol.com
As peer our conversation on October 26, 2006, please find enclosed the forms for filing of
a Variance from the undergrourlding requirements. Please submit the appropriate
information with a $1,250 filing fee payable to the City of Rolling Hills.
Many of the "Submittal Information" items in the application form do not apply to this
particular Variance. I have therefore, provided some explanations in pencil on the
application form. However, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call
me. For the 15 copies of the plan, you may use the plan you used for the addition, but
have someone draw in the location of the power pole. You can then take that plan to
Kinko's, Lomita Blueprint, Office Max or other printing company and make additional
copies. Please read the paragraphs marked by an arrow in the application.
Please submit completed forms, plans and fees by November 27. 2006. so that I may
schedule your request for the December 19, 2006 Planning Commission meeting.
If you have any questions, please call me at (310) 377-1521. Thank you for your
cooperation.
Sincerely
Yo1'anta Schwartz
Planning Director
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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
August 22, 2006
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Minkes
44 Chuckwagon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT': ZC. NO. 715 - UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Minkes:
As you know, Section 17.27.030 of the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance requires
undergrounding of all utility lines when adding square footage to a residence or
upgrading electrical service. In addition, Condition "H" of Resolution of Approval No.
2005-31 for the addition to your residence, copy enclosed, requires that "utility lines
serving subject residence shall be placed underground".
Given that you can underground the utility lines to the closest pole, staff has no authority
to waive the requirement for undergrounding. You can request a Variance from the
Zoning Code requirement and modification to the condition of approval, by applying to
the City of Rolling Hills Planning Commission for a Variance from the Zoning Code
requirements and a modification to the condition in Resolution No. 2005-31, which
requires the utilities to be undergrounded, (Condition H").
In order to approve a Variance, the Planning Commission must consider and make among
other findings, that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to the property, such as size, place, topography and others, and that a special
privilege is not being granted.
Your project cannot be finaled until the utility lines are placed underground or the
modification and a Variance are granted by the Planning Commission and ultimately by
the City Council. Please contact this office within the next thirty days, but not later than
September 25, 2006 to inform us of your planned action.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (310) 377-1521. Thank you for your cooperation.
Printed on Recycled Paper.
Sincerely
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Yglanta Schwartz
Planning Director
cc: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager
Scott Gobble, Region Manager, So. Ca. Edison Co.
Larry Fay, Planner, So. Ca. Edison Company
Rafael Bernal, Los Angeles County Department of Building and Safety
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D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated September 7, 2005 except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. The property on which the project is located contains a stable and corral
with access thereto on the adjacent lot, approved in 1987, and it shall remain, subject to
conditions of the 1987 approval.
F. The property owners shall comply with the requirements of the Lighting
Requirements of the City of Rolling Hills, pertaining to lighting on said property.
G. The property owners shall comply with the requirements of Section
17.16.190 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to roof covering.
41rH. Utility lines serving subject residence shall be placed underground.
I.
shall not exceed 8 008 square feet or 9.2 o Structural lot coverageq % in
conforrnance with lot coverage limitations.
J. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 17,218
square feet or 19.8% in conformance with total lot coverage limitations.
K. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 28,925 square feet or 33.2% in
conformance with disturbed area limitations.
L. Residential building pad coverage on the 20,925 square foot residential
building pad shall not exceed 6,249 square feet or 29.9%, which includes 64 square feet of
the 544 square feet covered porches; coverage on the 6,000 square foot existing guest
house building pad shall not exceed 13.3%.
M. There shall be no grading for this project.
N. The existing topography,. flora and natural features of the lot shall be
retained to the greatest extent feasible.
O. If new landscaping is introduced for this project, the 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.
Further, landscaping shall be designed using mature trees and shrubs so as not to
obstruct views of neighboring properties but to screen the residence. Any new trees and
shrubs planned to be planted in conjunction with this project shall, at maturity, not be
higher than the ridge height of the residence.
P. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the
soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by
Reso. 2005-31
Minkes
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September 20, 2006
Dr. Mark Minkes
44 Chuckwagon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Dr. Minkes:
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityotrh@aol.com
Thank you for discussing the information I sent to you with City Manager Craig Nealis.
We discussed your concerns relative to the process of establishing the underground
utility ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission and the specific
provisions of the ordinance that were adopted by the City Council. We have enclosed
copies of the minutes relative to this subject.
Essentially, at the May 16, 2000 meeting of the Planning Commission, the Commission
did recommend that the City Council establish waiver provisions to undergrounding
utilities that can be based upon cost factors, lack of significant change in the existing
visual pattern created by the overhead service line or undue financial hardship.
However, when the Planning Commission recommendation was presented to the City
Council on June 26, 2000, in a formal public hearing, following discussion by the City
Council (attached) staff was directed to amend the ordinance in a manner that would
require a Variance to consider any exemption to the underground requirements.
We stand ready to assist you in seeking a Variance to the provisions of your resolution
requiring the undergrounding of utilities to your property. Should you wish to.discuss
this further, please do not hesitate to call. Please let us know how we can further assist
you regarding this situation.
Sincgrely,
) SiGj3,
Yl{anta Schwartz
Planning Director
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cc: City Council
Craig R. Nealis, City Manager
Scott Gobble, Regional Manager, So. Ca. Edison Co.
Larry Fay, Planner, So. Ca. Edison Co.
Rafael Bernal, Los Angeles County Department of Building & Safety
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NEW PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF. A PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED,
ALTERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF
THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORDINANCE IS
TO CODIFY AN EXISTING POLICY REGARDING THE UNDERGROUNDING OF
U 1'1LITIES THAT WAS APPROVED IN 1983 BY A MINUTE ORDER OF THE CITY
COUNCIL AND ENFORCED BY THE CITY SINCE THAT TIME TO REQUIRE THAT
WHEN ANY EXISTING BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED,
ALTERED, OR REPAIRED THAT THE UTILITIES BE PLACED UNDERGROUND AND
THAT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE • CITY COUNCIL MAY WAIVE
COMPLIANCE.
Chairman Roberts indicated that the purpose of the proposed ordinance is to codify an
existing policy regarding undergrounding of utilities in the City and opened the public hearing
and called for testimony. Hearing none, he closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Commissioner Witte moved that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2000-12
recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance to require that utilities be placed
underground when any building structure is expanded, modified, altered, or repaired in
accordance with existing policy and amending Title 15 (Buildings & Construction) And Title 17
(Zoning) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Commissioner Margeta seconded the motion
which carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Witte and Chairman Roberts.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sommer.
ABSTAIN: None.
Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
05/16/00
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�u`� nueyuare rungs tor these projects. Mr. Nealis indicated that individual
projects will be brought before the City Council for consideration following adoption of the
budget at a future meeting.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Pernell closed the public hearing and called for a
motion. Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 882,
Resolution No. 883 and Resolution No. 884. Councilmember Heinsheimer seconded the
motion which carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS C t 1" `f C 0 U. N C t (--
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE TI-IAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND WHEN ANY BUILDING STRUCTURE IS EXPANDED, MODIFIED,
ALl'ERED, OR REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS & CONSTRUCTION) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF
THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the Planning
Commission's recommendation relative to the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Pernell opened the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed
ordinance. Councilmember Heinsheimer commented on Paragraphs E and F of Section 6 of
the proposed ordinance. He expressed concern regarding the process for considering
exemptions to the requirements of the ordinance as drafted. He suggested that the ordinance
could be amended to allow the variance process to be used in cases where an exemption is
requested. Councilmember Hill stated that he feels that certain minor electrical modifications
to properties, without an exemption, would become too expensive to complete. City
Attorney Mike Jenkins commented on the provisions for variances in Title 17, Zoning, of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
Following discussion, staff was directed to amend the ordinance in a manner that would
require a variance to consider any exemptions to the underground requirements of the
ordinance.
Hearing no further discussion or objection, Mayor Pernell continued the public hearing to the
next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Monday, July 10, 2000 for consideration
of an amended ordinance.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 281: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO CLARIFY AND MODIFY RECREATIONAL GAME
COURT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY IN THE RESIDENTIAL
ZONES AND TO AMEND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE.
(FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
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City Council Meeting,
06/26/00
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Councilmembers Present: Heinsheimer, Hill, Lay, Mayor Pro Tem Murdock and
Mayor Pernell.
Councilmembers Absent: None.
Others Present:
Craig R. Nealis, City Manager.
Mike Jenkins, City Attorney. .
Lola Ungar, Planning Director.
Marilyn L. Kern, Deputy City Clerk.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters which may be acted upon by the City Council in a single motion. Any
Councilmember may request removal of any item from the Consent Calendar causing
it to be considered under Council Actions.
a. Minutes - Regular Meeting July 24, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
b. Payment of Bills.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as presented.
c. BFI Recycling Tonnage Report for June, 2000
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council approve the recommendations in the
Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Murdock seconded • the motion which carried
unanimously by those Councilmembers in attendance.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -Continued
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 280: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS TO REQUIRE THAT UTILITIES BE PLACED
UNDERGROUND AND AMENDING I U LE 15 (BUILDINGS (Sz CONSTRUCTION)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the proposed
ordinance and stated that the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 280 at their meeting on
July 24, 2000.
Mayor Pernell opened the continued public hearing and called for testimony. Hearing none
and no discussion, he closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Murdock moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 280. Councilmember Lay seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Minutes
City Council Meeting
08/14/00..
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August 29, 2006
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Minkes
44 Chuckwagon Road
Rolling Hills CA 90274
SUBJECT: UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Minkes:
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
Please find enclosed the materials you requested. You will see how the Undergrounding
of Utilities Ordinance evolved beginning with the Planning Commission public hearing
and subsequently at the public hearings before the City Council. Please notice that the
provision to require undergrounding of utilities when the residence is enlarged or the
building footprint altered was something that the City Council and the Planning
Commission considered from the outset of their discussions pertaining to this issue.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to
call Craig Nealis, City Manger or me at (310) 377-1521.
Sincerely
o9anta Schwartz
pi/arming Director
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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
July 6, 2006
Dr. and Mrs. Minkes
44 Chuckwagon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: RE -ROOF PORTION OF 44 CHUCKWAGON ROAD
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Minkes:
We have reviewed the letter submitted by Olympia Greer, Architect, pertaining to the
roofing areas associated with the new addition at your property. We have accepted Ms.
Greer's explanation that only 198 square feet of new roofing material will be required for
the additions currently under construction, and therefore the new roof for the additions
currently under construction may match the material and roof rating of the existing roof,
as described in Ms. Greer's letter as being fire -retardant, treated double ripped, jumbo
shake with a 50-year warranty.
Please be advised that should you commence construction of the addition to the rear of
the residence that was approved together with the variance in September 2005, within 12
months of completion of the current addition, it will be required that the entire roof meets
City standards for Class "A" roof, see attached. The approval for the additional addition
in the rear of the residence expires in October 2007.
Please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-1521 should you have any questions. We
appreciate your cooperation.
Sinceely
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Planing Director
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cc: Ms. Olympia Greer, Architect
Rafael Bernal, Los Angeles County Department of Building and Safety
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411 5.04.100--15.04.120
shall serve as the Building Rehabilitation Appeals
Board and the City Manager shall give notice of sub-
standard property and buildings, consulting with the
City Engineer as deemed necessary.
(Ord. 277-U §1(part), 1999).
15.04.100 Section 1503 amended. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Section 15.04.010, Section 1503 of the Build-
ing Code is amended to read:
Section 1503: Roof Covering Requirements. Roof
covering for all buildings shall be Class A (having
satisfied the fifteen -year weathering test and certi-
fied as such by Underwriting Laboratories or an equiv-
alent recognized testing agency), except that any new
addition or reroofing of structures may match existing
roof coverings if not exceeding 200 square feet. Roof
coverings shall be securely fastened in an approved
manner to the supporting roof construction and shall
provide weather protection for the building roof.
(Ord. 277-U §1(part), 1999).
15.04.110 Section 3403.9 added. Section 3403 of the
4---Buildina Code is amended to add a new subsection 3403.9 to
read:
3403.9 Roof Repairs. Not more than 200 square feet
of the roof covering of any building or structure
shall be replaced in any 12 month period unless the
roof covering is made to conform to the requirements
of this Code for new buildings or structures.
(Ord. 277-U §1(part), 1999) .
15.04.120 Section 7003.1 amended. Section 7003 of
the Building Code, entitled "Grading Permits," is amended
to revise subsections 7003.1(1) and (11) to read:
Section 7003.1: A person shall not perform any
grading without first obtaining a grading permit to do
so from the Building Official. A separate permit
shall be obtained for each site.
EXCEPTIONS: A grading permit shall not be required
for:
(1) An excavation and/or fill or a combination
thereof which is less than three feet in-depth below
the existing ground surface, provided that said exca-
vation and/or fill or combination thereof which is
less than three feet in depth does not cover more than
2,000 square feet of existing ground surface.
171 (Rolling Hills 11/99)
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CiiyO Rolling 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
VIA FAX and REGULAR MAIL
July 5, 2006
Olympia Greer, AIA
80034 Camino Santa Elise
Indio, CA 92203
SUBJECT: 44 CHUCKWAGON ROAD
Dear Ms. Cyr: ,lr�-��
Thank you for submitting an explanation of the areas associated with the new addition
and roofing needs at the Minkes' residence, in a letter dated June 27, 2006.
Please find enclosed a copy of our regulations, and please provide further clarification
whether the 198 square feet of new area to be roofed over refers to the size of the
footprint of the additions or to the roof area, which needs to be re -roofed.
Please do not hesitate to call me at (310) 377-1521 should you have any questions. We
appreciate your cooperation.
Sincerely
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Yolanta: c`hwartz
Planning Director
cc: Dr. and Mrs. Minkes
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shall serve as the Building Rehabilitation Appeals
Board and the City Manager shall give notice of sub-
standard property and buildings, consulting with the
City Engineer as deemed necessary.
(Ord. 277-U §1(part), 1999).
15.04.100 Section 1503 amended. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Section 15.04.010, Section 1503 of the Build-
ing Code is amended to read:
Section 1503: Roof Covering Requirements. Roof
covering for all buildings shall be Class A (having
satisfied the fifteen -year weathering test and certi-
fied as such by Underwriting Laboratories or an equiv-
alent recognized testing agency), except that any new
addition or reroofing of structures may match existing
roof coverings if not exceeding 200 square feet. Roof
coverings shall be securely fastened in an approved
manner to the supporting roof construction and shall
provide weather protection for the building roof.
(Ord. 277-U §1(part), 1999).
15.04.110 Section 3403.9 added. Section 3403 of the
Building Code is amended to add a new subsection 3403.9 to
read:
3403.9 Roof Repairs. Not more than 200 square feet
of the roof covering of any building or structure
shall be replaced in any 12 month period unless the
roof covering is made to conform to the requirements
of this Code for new buildings or structures.
(Ord. 277-U §1(part), 1999).
15.04.120 Section 7003.1 amended. Section 7003 of
the Building Code, entitled"Grading Permits," is amended
to revise subsections 7003.1(1) and (11) to read:
Section 7003.1: A person shall not perform any
grading without first obtaining a grading permit to do
so from the Building Official. A separate permit
shall be obtained for each site.
EXCEPTIONS: A grading permit shall not be required
for:
(1) An excavation and/or fill or a combination
thereof which is less than three feet in depth below
the existing ground surface, provided that said exca-
vation and/or fill or combination thereof which is
less than three feet in depth doesnot cover more than
2,000 square feet of existing ground surface.
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of this section, `vehicular accessway" shall include a
driveway, roadway or other accessway that is traversable
by any motorized device capable of delivering feed and the
removal of waste. This accessway need not be paved. A
vehicular approach taking access directly from a roadway,
whether or not paved, shall be subject to approval by the
Traffic Commission and shall not be considered a second
driveway within the meaning of Section 17.16.040(A)(1) of
this chapter, if it provides accessexclusively to a barn,
stable, corral or tack room; and
C. In the event that a future stable/corral area
shown on a plan in connection with a request for approval,
as enumerated above, is located in an area that would re-
quire the approval of a variance, the variance must be
processed and approved concurrently with the development
application. (Ord. 295 §7 (Exh. B (part)), 2004: 0rd.
252 §1, 1995: Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993).
17.16.180 Landscaping requirements. All existing
landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy condition.
No landscape plant materials shall be removed from a
planted area unless the removed materials are replaced
with like landscaping. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993).
17.16.190 Additional residential development stan-
dards. The following additional standards shall apply to
all construction in the RA-S zone.
A. Eave Projection. Every single-family dwelling
shall have an eave projection of at least two feet, unless
incompatible with neighboring residences.
B. Exterior Siding. Every single-family dwelling
shall have exterior siding of brick, wood, stucco, or
other similar material as provided by the building code of
t e City; no reflective siding shall be permitted.
C. Roofing Material. Roof covering for all build-
ings shall be Class "A" (having satisfied the fifteen -year
weathering test and certified as such by Underwriting
Laboratories or an equivalent recognized test agency).
Class "A" roof assembly utilizing wood or treated wood ma-
terial and reflective type roofing shall not be permitted.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any new addition to, repair
or reroofing of a structure may match the existing roof
covering, provided that the roof addition or the area to
be reroofed or repaired does not exceed two hundred square
218-2 (Rolling Hills #4, 3/05)
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17.16.190
feet in size. Any new roof addition, repair or reroofing,
which exceeds two hundred square feet shall comply with
he requirements of this section.
D. Permanent Foundation. Every single-family dwell-
ing and accessory structure shall be built or placed upon
a permanent foundation approved by the County Engineer
unless exempt pursuant to the building code.
E. Outdoor Lighting. Outdoor lighting is prohibited
except as provided below:
1. Lighting is permitted along pedestrian path-
ways for the purpose of providing safe passage. Bulbs
used in such lighting shall be nonreflective and shall not
exceed the wattage of a forty -watt incandescent light bulb
to a maximum of four hundred lumens, or their equivalent
if nonincandescent lighting is used. Lighting fixtures
shall accommodate only one bulb, shall incorporate shields
to cast light downward, shall be spaced no closer than
twenty feet apart and shall be no higher than eighteen
inches from grade to the top of the fixture. In no event
shall light from such fixtures be cast upward or off the.
property;
2. Security lighting is permitted, provided
that in no event shall a security light be set to shine
for longer than five minutes following activation;.
3. Temporary lighting is permitted for holidays
and for special events;
4. Entry post lighting is permitted at the foot
of a driveway, provided that lighting is cast downward and
does not spill onto the roadway. Bulbs used in such
lighting shall be nonreflective and shall not exceed the
wattage of a forty -watt incandescent light bulb to a maxi-
mum of four hundred lumens, or their equivalent if nonin-
candescent lighting is used;
5. Lighting that illuminates porches and entry-
ways into buildings is permitted. Bulbs used in such
.lighting shall be nonreflective and shall not exceed the
wattage of a forty -watt incandescent light bulb to a maxi-
mum of four hundred lumens, or their equivalent if nonin-
candescent lighting is used.
F. Walls, Including Retaining Walls. The maximum
wall height shall be five feet, averaging two and one-half
feet as measured from the finished grade to top of the
wall, unless otherwise approved by the Community Associa-
tion as part of an overall landscaping or pool decking de-
218-2a (Rolling Hills #4, 3/05)
City ./ leoffin
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Minkes
44 Chuckwagon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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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. 715. Request for a Variance to permit construction of
an addition, part of which would encroach into the side yard setback at an
existing single family residence at 44 Chuckwagon Road, Lot 21-CF,
Rolling Hills, CA.
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Minkes:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the City Council at their regular meeting on
September 26, 2005, received and filed the Planning Commission's resolution granting
your request in Zoning Case No. 715.
The decision shall become effective thirty days after the adoption of the resolution by the
Planning Commission, unless an appeal has been filed 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. You are required
to cause to record an Affidavit of Acceptance Form together with the subject resolution in
the Office of the County Recorder.
I have enclosed a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2005-31, 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
Include a check in the amount of $9.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional
page.
I am enclosing an extra copy of the Resolution to keep for your information and records.
Please assure that during construction the contractor adheres to the conditions of the
resolution.
Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
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Sincerely,
144J21 5t/14
/Yolanta Schwartz
Planning Director
cc: Olympia Greer, Architect (Resolution only)
Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-31
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION THAT WOULD ENCROACH INTO
THE EAST SIDE YARD SETBACK AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 715, AT 44 CHUCKWAGON ROAD,
(LOT 21-CF), (MINKES).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Application. was duly filed by Dr. and Mrs. Mark Minkes with
respect to real property located at 44 Chuckwagon Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 21-CF)
requesting a 577 square foot addition to the existing residence, of which 196 square feet
would encroach into the side setback. When completed the residence will be 4,799
square feet with a 649 square foot garage.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings
to consider the application at a field trip on September 20, 2005 and at a regular meeting
on September 20, 2005. 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 representative were in attendance at the hearings.
Section 3. The Rolling Hills Community Association approved the proposed
addition, and the Los Angeles County Building and Safety Department reviewed the
project under their Plan Check review process. Structural plan, floor plan, roof plan,
foundation plan and mechanical plans have also been prepared. Prior to issuance of a
building permit for the construction, the County required approval from the City.
During the City's review, it was determined that the property is located in the RAS-2
zone and that the proposed addition encroaches into the 35-foot side setback.
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
and not applicable to other similar properties in the same zone prevent the owner from
making use of a parcel of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in
the same vicinity. A Variance to Section 17.16.120 is required because it states that every
lot in the RAS-2 zone shall have a side yard of not less than 35 feet from the side
property line. The applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach between 6 feet to 8 feet
into the required 35-foot east side yard setback, for a total of 196 square feet
encroachment. With respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning Commission
finds as follows:
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A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property that do not apply generally to the other property or class of
use in the same zone because the subject lot is the only property on Chuckwagon Road
that is zoned RAS-2 (requiring that the size of the lot be 2 acres minimum and requiring .
a 35-foot side yard setback). The remaining properties along Chuckwagon Road are
zoned RAS-1. The lot size and configuration, together with the existing development on
the lot creates a difficulty in meeting the side yard setback Code requirement. The
existing residence was built with the residence encroaching up to 6 feet into the side
yard setback.
B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone,
but which is denied to the property in question. Strict application of the Zoning
Ordinance would deprive the property owner of the right and benefits enjoyed by
similarly situated properties in the same vicinity and zone. The encroachment permits
the use of the lot to the extent allowed for other properties in the vicinity. The Variance
will permit the development of the property in a manner similar to development
patterns on surrounding properties and will square off already existing encroachment.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone
in which the property is located. Development in the side yard will allow the remaining
portion of the lot to remain undeveloped, would minimize grading and would follow
the existing line of encroachment. The area of addition is screened from adjacent
property owners and would not impair views. The structural lot coverage and the total
impervious lot coverage are within the requirements of the City. The residential
building pad coverage is also within the City's guidelines of 30%.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance in Zoning Case No. 715 to encroach 196 square feet into
the east side yard setback with an addition, subject to the following conditions:
A. The Variance approval shall expire within two years from the effective
date of approval as defined in Section 17.38.070, unless otherwise extended pursuant to
the requirements of this section.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance that if any conditions
thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted
thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has 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 Buildings and Construction Ordinance, 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.
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D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated September 7, 2005 except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. The property on which the project is located contains a stable and corral
with access thereto on the adjacent lot, approved in 1987, and it shall remain, subject to
conditions of the 1987 approval.
F. The property owners shall comply with the requirements of the Lighting
Requirements of the City of Rolling Hills, pertaining to lighting on said property.
G. The property owners shall comply with the requirements of Section
17.16.190 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to roof covering.
H. Utility lines serving subject residence shall be placed underground.
I. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 8,008 square feet or 9.2% in
conformance with lot coverage limitations.
J. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 17,218
square feet or 19.8% in conformance with total lot coverage limitations.
K. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 28,925 square feet or 33.2% in
conformance with disturbed area limitations.
L. Residential building pad coverage on the 20,925 square foot residential
building pad shall not exceed 6,249 square feet or 29.9%, which includes 64 square feet of
the 544 square feet covered porches; coverage on the 6,000 square foot existing guest
house building pad shall not exceed 13.3%.
M. There shall be no grading for this project.
N. The existing topography, flora and natural features of the lot shall be
retained to the greatest extent feasible.
O. If new landscaping is introduced for this project, the 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.
Further, landscaping shall be designed using mature trees and shrubs so as not to
obstruct views of neighboring properties but to screen the residence. Any new trees and
shrubs planned to be planted in conjunction with this project shall, at maturity, not be
higher than the ridge height of the residence.
P. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the
soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by
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construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management
District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices.
Q. During constructions, conformance with local ordinances and engineering
practices so that people or property are not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion,
or land subsidence shall be required.
R. 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, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land
subsidence shall be required.
S. 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.
T. If a construction fence is erected during construction, it shall not be
located in any easement or cross over trails, if any.
U. 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.
V. 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.
W. During and after construction, all soil preparation, drainage, and landscape
sprinklers shall protect the building pad from erosion and direct surface water in an
approved manner.
X. An above ground drainage system is required by the Drainage Engineer.
Such system shall be designed in such a manner as not to 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 be screened from any
trail and neighbors' views to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the
function of the drainage system.
Y. 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 D.
Z. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
this Variance pursuant to Section 17.38.060, or the approval shall not be effective.
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AA. All conditions of this Variance approval, that apply, must be complied
with prior to the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005.
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ARVEL WITTE, V CE CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS)
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2005-31 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION
THAT WOULD ENCROACH INTO THE EAST SIDE YARD SETBACK AT AN
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 715, AT 44
CHUCKWAGON ROAD, (LOT 21-CF), (MINKES).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
September 20, 2005 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Henke, Sommer and Vice Chairman Witte.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Chairwoman DeRoy.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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September 21, 2005
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Minkes
44 Chuckwagon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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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. 715. Request for a Variance to permit construction of an
addition, part of which would encroach into the side yard setback at an existing
single family residence at 44 Chuckwagon Road, Lot 21-CF, Rolling Hills, CA.
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Minkes:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on
September 20, 2005, adopted a Resolution granting your request in Zoning Case No. 715. That
action, accompanied by the record of the proceedings before the Commission will be reported to
the City Council on Monday, September 26, 2005, 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 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.
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.
A copy of the staff report to the City Council will be forwarded to you on Friday, September 23,
2005. Following the City Council's action, I will mail to you instructions for recordation of the
Affidavit Of Acceptance Form and the Resolution, unless the Council takes this case under
jurisdiction.
Please feel free to call meat (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sinc rely,
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Yol nta Schwartz
Planning Director
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PUBLIC HEARING AND
FIELD TRIP NOTIFICATION
September 6, 2005
Dr. and Mrs. Mark Minkes
44 Chuckwagon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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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. 715. Request for a Variance to permit construction of an
addition, part of which would encroach into the side yard setback at an existing
single family residence at 44 Chuckwagon Road, Lot 21-CF, Rolling Hills, CA.
Dear Dr. and Mrs. Minkes:
A special meeting (public hearing) has been scheduled to be held at your property to view the
silhouette of the proposed project on TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 2005 at 5:30 P.M.
The owner and/or representative must be present to answer any questions regarding the proposal.
• A full-size silhouette in conformance with the attached
guidelines must be prepared as follows:
• Stake the limits of the addition which encroaches into the
setback;
• Stake/tape the side property line in question, and the front
yard setback line;
0 Stake the ridgelines of the addition that encroaches into the
setback.
After the field trip, the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will take place on the
same evening at 6:30 PM at City Hall, at which time the Commission will further discuss and
deliberate your proposal. In order to expedite this matter, staff will prepare 'a Resolution of
Approval for this case for Commission's consideration at that meeting.
Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sin erely,
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nning Director
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Olympia Greer, Architect
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MEMORANDUM
Re: 44 Chuckwagon, Rolling Hills, CA
Property Owner: Dr. & Mrs. Minkes
Date: June 27, 2006
From: Olympia P. Greer, AIA
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In reviewing the areas associated with the addition at the Minkes residence as they
relate to additional roofing required, we have arrived at the following calculations which
will be of assistance to allow the Minkes to retain the treated shake already existing in
the roof.
The addition breaks down as follows:
Kitchen : 101 sq. ft.
Bedroom : 112 sq. ft. — 25 sq. ft. = 87 sq. ft.
Utility room: 115 sq, ft,
Corridor: 125 sq. ft.
Total 428 sq. ft.
Out of that we subtract 120 sq. ft. for the pool equipment structure which was attached
to the existing kitchen and was covered by the same shake roof, which will be re -used.
Also we subtract 110 sq. ft. for the area of the new corridor in front of the utility room
which formerly was a covered porch area that had a roofed over the landing which was
110 sq. ft. Note that the bedroom was already there but we shifted it and that is the
reason for the 25 sq. ft. credit.
Balance of new area to be roofed over 428 sq. ft. — 230 sq. ft. = 198 sq. ft.
The balance of 198 sq. ft. is new roof which complies with code as being under the
maximum required area to be covered with wood shake. The existing shake has been
salvaged to be re -used for any blending of existing and new roofs (California framing).
Also the condition of the existing roof is outstanding, consisting of fire -retardant, treated
double ripped, jumbo shake with a 50 year warranty.
It would not be .advisable nor environmentally sound to tear this roof off for such a
small addition. This roof is in excellent condition with many decades of safe functionality
remaining.
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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
August 22, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. David Long
40 Chuckwagon Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZC. NO. 700 - UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Long:
As you know, Section 17.27.030 of the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance requires
undergrounding of all utility lines when adding square footage to a residence or
upgrading electrical service. In addition, Condition "U" of Resolution of Approval No.
2005-07 for the addition to your residence, copy enclosed, requires that "prior to granting
a final inspection and/or certificate of occupancy, all utility lines to the residence shall be
placed underground".
Given that you can underground the utility lines to the pole across the street, or to the
closest pole, if Dr. Minkes were to underground his utility lines, staff has no authority to
waive the requirements for undergrounding. You may request a Variance from the
Zoning Code requirement and modification to the condition of approval, by applying to
the City of Rolling Hills Planning Commission for a Variance from the Zoning Code
requirements and a modification to the condition in Resolution No. 2005-07, which
requires the utilities to be undergrounded, (Condition U").
In order to approve a Variance, the Planning Commission must consider and make among
other findings, that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions
applicable to the property, such as size, place, topography and others, and that a special
privilege is not being granted.
Your project cannot be finaled until the utility lines are placed underground or the
modification and a Variance are granted by the Planning Commission and ultimately by
the City Council. Please contact this office within the next thirty days, but not later than
September 25, 2006 to inform us of your planned action.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (310) 377-1521. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Sincerely
Yolenta Schwartz
Planning Director
cc: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager
Scott Gobble, Region Manager, So. Ca. Edison Co.
Larry Fay, Planner, So. Ca. Edison Company
Rafael Bernal, Los Angeles County Department of Building and Safety
N. During construction, conformance with the air quality management
district requirements, storm water pollution prevention practices, county and
local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not
exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides,
mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required.
O. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the
elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 2001 County of Los Angeles Uniform
Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and
channels to control storm water pollution as required by the County of Los
Angeles.
P. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the
project site.
Q. 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.
R. 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 storm water drainage facilities.
S. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best
Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste and storm water pollution
prevention.
T. 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, including the construction of a
stable, shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the
Planning Commission.
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U. Prior to granting a final inspection and/or certificate of occupancy,
all utility lines to the residence shall be placed underground.
V. If a construction fence is erected during construction, it shall not be
located in any easement.
W. If an above ground drainage system is utilized, it shall be designed
in such a manner as not to 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 be screened from any trail
and neighbors views to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the
function of the drainage system.
Reso. 2005-07
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