366, Construct a retaining wall in , ApplicationEE2UEST FOR HEARING
FOR ZONE VARIANCE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
The undersigned JEFFREY FAVER
. Name
1604 CABRILLO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90501
Street Address
(213) 533-0808
Telephone Number
(1) is/are the owner(s) or is/are in lawful possession of
(10 11XXXOWAXXXOX)PAXVWXMAf
Legal description of property situated at LOT 3 R, S, 59/8-10
Lot Tract
#5 Sf111TI-IPTFI n DRIVE CITY OF ROI I TNf; MILLS, CA
Street Address
Describe in detail the nature_ the proposed use, including what aspects of the
project require a Variance. --
A VARIANCE IS REQUIRED TO USE LOW RETAINING WALLS TO FACILITATE AN
ACCESS DRIVEWAY FOR A PROPOSED RESIDENCE. A VARIANCE FOR RETAINING
WALLS IN THE FRONT YARD IS REQUIRED PER SECTIONS 17.08.230 AND
1/.16.060,
Criteria to be satisfied for grant of Variance
Such change is based upon the following described exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances or conditions that do not apply generally to other property in the
same vicinity and zone.
DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE SITE TOPOGRAPHY, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER
DEVELOPED SITES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, THE ONLY METHOD OF CREATING
A DRIVEWAY IS WITH THE USE OF LOW RETAINING WALLS.
• Such change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to
the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone where property -is located because.
THE USE OF LOW RETAININ(LWAI I S AT THE DRTVFWAY, WHICH WII I RF I OCIFn
ON THE DOWNHILL SLOPE, WILL NOT BE PHYSICALLY OR AESTHETICALLY
DETRIMENTAL TO THE SURROUNDING PROPERTIES AND COMMUNITY.
FILING FEE
A filing fee must accompany the application. Make check payable to:
THE CITY OF F.O! LTNC
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OWNER'S DECLARATION
I, (We), declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed at
this
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day of
OFFICIAL SEAL '
GLORIA RICHARDSON '
NOTARY PUBLIC -CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES C NTY ,
My Comm. Expires Sep 24,1991 ,
, California,
1968
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Address
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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
affixed, 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 in the accompanying this application is true to the best of his (its)
knowledge and belief. Attach appropriate acknowledgment here.
FORMS ISSUED TO:
NAME FILED_.
ORGANIZATION FEE $
JOBADDRE$S RECEIPT NO:
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DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
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The action of the Planning Commission will be final unless within twenty (20) days
following the notice to the applicant of the decision, an appeal in writing is filed
with the City Clerk by:
A. The applicant;
B. Any person who protested, either orally or in writing, as a matter of record,
prior to the fir. l vot of the Plannina Commission on the matter and who, in
addition, received or was entitled to receive the written notice specified
in subdivision 2 of subsection A of Section 17.40.060; or
C. The City Council, upon the affirmative vote of three members of the Council.
In order to obtain a building permit, it will be necessary for the applicant to sign
a copy of the findings that they understand and accept the conditons of approval.
COMPUTATION OF LOT COVERAGE
DRIVEWAY
PAVED WALKS AND PATIO AREA
POOL DECKING
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
LOT COVERAGE (Ordinance No. 188)
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
to 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 pro-
vides ingress and egress to any other lot or parcel of land, and access strip portion
of any flag lot.
BUILDING AREA CALCULATIONS .
NET LOT AREA 7Q, 355 sq. _ ft.
RESIDENCE - 2, 664 sq. ft.
GARAGE 0 sq. ft.
SWIMMING POOL 0 sq. ft.
STABLE .. 0 sq. ft.
TENNIS COURT =0 sq. ft.
TOTAL SQUARE FEET 3,544
% COVERED (MAY NOT EXCEED 20% OF NET LOT AREA) 4.8 %
2,712 sq. ft.
1,188 sq. ft.
0 sq. ft.
TOTAL COVERAGE (MAY NOT EXCEED 35% OF NET LOT AREA)
TOTAL SQUARE FEET 3,900
5.5 s
10.3 %.
CHECKLIST FOR PLAN SUBMITTAL
The following information must be included on any plan submitted for checking to the
Rolling Hills Planning Commission for:
a) Conditional Use Permit
b) Variance (including grading requirements)
Show the following:
1. Name and address of resident and name and address of architect and
Civil Engineer.
2. Vicinity map, scale 1:200 feet.
Requested improvements should be dimensioned to property line and
residences of all contiguous properties.
_ Easements should be shown and dimensioned on subject property and
all contiguous properties, on property line nearest improvement.
3. North arrow and scale of plans.
4. Existing contours of the entire lot.
5. Square footage of pads in accordance with City Ordinance 188.
6.- Computation of lot coverage in accordance with City Ordinance 188.
7. All slopes shall not be steeper in slope than two horizontal to one
vertical, or exceed a vertical height of 30 feet. All slopes shall be
marked with grade. (Ordinance 153)
8. All cut and fill slopes must be shaded. (Ordinance 153)
- 9. Show retaining walls and sections through walls, height and
elevations. Show height for all buildings._
10. Show proposed drainage pattern of graded areas.
11. The defined area(s) for which the Variance or Conditional Use Permit
is requested.
12. Show outline of residence and any additional structures. All structures
must be physically measured and square footage of each structure must
be shown on drawing. A note must be on the drawing certifying to those
measurements.
13. Show a graded area of not less than 200 square feet for the construction
of a stable and a graded road of not more than 25% grade for vehicular
access to the stable site. (Ordinance 188)
14. Sections should be shown through highest slope and through other areas
where ground is steep, and as many additional sections as necessary to
clacu i"y u-.:ilneate land contours with existiiu vk uiui.
15. A current survey and grading plan, showing all structures on the property,
with their distance from property lines delineated, will be required in
applications where the requested change is close to easements, close to
other properties, and/or where there is to be significant grading on
the property.
16. Distances from the centerline of all existing and proposed streets
adjacent to the subject property.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)ss.
COUNTY CF TOS
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ZONING CASE
CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS' LIST
AFFIDAVIT
JEFFREY FAVER
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:
LOT 3, R. S , - 59/3-10
Executed at
OFFICIAL. SEAL
GLORIA RICHARDSON
NOTARY PUBLIC - CALIFORNIA .'
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
My Comm. Expires Sep1.h, 1991
Conditional Use Permit
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day of
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
VARIANCE
VARIANCE
A variance is a form of permit which is required of any property owner who seeks to vary
from the provisions of the City's zoning ordinance in the development of property in the
City. In order to obtain a variance, the applicant must be able to demonstrate that
practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships result through the strict and literal
interpretation and enforcement of the zoning provisions. Variances are considered and
decided upon by the Planning Commission following a public hearing.
APPLICATION AND REQUEST FOR HEARING
In order to obtain a variance, a property owner or his or her agent must submit an appli-
cation and request a hearing before the Planning Commission. To do so, the applicant •
should complete the requirements enumerated herein, assemble the necessary application -
documents and call to make an appointment at (213) 377-1521. Making an appointment will
assure that someone is available to explain the necessary procedures and review the case
material for completeness and accuracy.
PLAN SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
Complete and submit for each application:
Seve )
1. "Request.for Hearing" Application.
copies of plan MUST adcompany application.
2. Owner's Declaration
3. Plan submittal using the "Checklist" as guide. Each plan must have computation of lot
coverage printed on the plot plan.
'5,' Ownership List-: Prepare a complete list of names and mailing addresses of all property
owners of each parcel, within or partially within a 1,000 foot radius of the exterior
boundaries of the property under consideration, including the owner of the subject
property. Assign a number to each name on the list. This information must be as it
appears on the latest available assessment roll of the Los Angeles County Assessor.
This list shall be certified to be true and correct (complete Certified Property Owner's
Affidavit). An inaccurate or incomplete list is cause for removal of the case from
the agenda or to require a rehearing of the case.
Type Self -Adhesive Mailing Labels: In addition to the Ownership List required, submit
fof typ'A sPlf-adhesive nailing labe1c for all- roo rt7 owners l;•cted
on the Ownership List.
;S f Certified Property Owners List Affidavit
6. Filing fee - Resolution #494 attached.
REGULAR MEETINGS
Once an application has been accepted as complete by the City, a hearing will be set before
the Planning Commission. Applications are considered at the regular meetings of the Plan-
ning Commission, which are held the third Tuesday of each month. Applications must be
submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary no later than the last Monday of the month
immediately preceding the regular meeting at which the matter shall be considered. Provide
sufficient time in your plans to attend at least two meetings to allow the Planning Com-
mission to study the facts presented and to make a field trip review of the physical
conditions: 'The applicant or a representative must appear at the meeting.
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
In reviewing a request, the Planning Commission must consider the following:
1. The Planning Commission shall consider all matters presented to it fairly and impar-
tially, recognizing th.e rights of the .31)plicant as well as its ebligaticn tc 2nfcrce
all zoning ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council of the City of
T-1l4ng u411..
2. The development and use of all land within the City of Rolling Hills should be directed
to the continuation of the existing rural open areas surrounding the existing residences
in the City, and each new improvement or use of land should be carefully examined to
determine what effect the proposed improvement or use of land will hate on the terrain,
trees and natural flora in the City. ••
3. The granting of variances shall be carefully scrutinized to protect bridle trails,
and provide the proper spacing of residences and accessory building so as to prevent
overconstruction of the lot or parcel to be improved.
APPENDIX B
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM
(Initial Study)
Date Submitted: No.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Name •and address of developer or project sponsor:
JEFFREY FAVER, 1604 CABRILLO AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 93501
2. Address of project: #5 SOUTHFIELD, ROLLING HILLS, CA
Assessor's Block and Lot Number LOT 3, :R,S,. 59/5-10;
3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted
concerning this project: JEFFREY•FAVER,,1604 CABRILLO AVE,
TORRANCE, CA 90501 (213) 533-0308
4. List and describe any other related permits and other public
approvals required for this project, including those required by
city, regional, state and federal agencies:
ROLLING HILLS ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE, LOS1ANGELES COUNTY
BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
5. Existing zoning district: RAS-1
6. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed):
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
7.
Site size: 1.83 ACRES (GROSS)
8. Square footage: RESIDENCE: 2,664 sQ, FT. ;GARAGE: 380.SQ. FT.
9. Number of floors of construction: ONE (1)
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10. Amount of off-street parking provided: THREE SPACES,
11. (Attach plans.)
12. Proposed scheduling: PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION START - FEB.. 1989
13. Associated projects: NONE,
14. Anticipated incremental development: N/A
15. If residential, indicate the number of units, schedule of unit
sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size
expected: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city
or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading
facilities: N/A
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
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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: A VARIANCE IS RgQUIRED TO USE'RETAINING
WALLS IN THE FRONT YARD AS PER SECTIONS 17,08;230'AND 17,16,060.
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 "maybe" answers 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? X
b. Disruptions, displacements, com-
paction or overcovering of the soil?
c. Change in topography or ground
surface relief features?
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
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20, THE SITE IS VACANT OF ANY STRUCTURES. THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE
SITE SLOPES IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION WITH THE GRADE RATIO
VARYING FROM 2:1 TO 3:1, INITIAL SOILS INVESTIGATIONS
INDICATE THAT THE SITE STABILITY IS ACCEDPABLE FOR A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE. THERE ARE NO CULTURAL. HISTORICAL OR
SCENIC ASPECTS.
21, THE IMMEDIATE SURRING PROPERTIES ARE ZONED FOR RESIDENTIAL
USE WITH EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES AND ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES. THERE
ARE NO KNOWN CULTURAL. HISTORICAL OR SCENIC ASPECTS WITHIN
THE IMMEDIATE SURROUNDINGS.
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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 similar hazards?
23. Air. Will the proposal result in:
YES MAYBE NO
I
X
a. Substantial air emissions or
deterioration of ambient air quality? X
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?
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A
X
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h. Substantial reduction in the
amount of water otherwise available
for public water supplies?
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?
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d. Reduction in acreage of any
agricultural crop?
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 fish
or wildlife habitat?
27. Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise
levels?
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YES MAYBE NO
X
X
X
X
X
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?
YES MAYPE NO
X
X
X
30. Natural Resources. Will the
proposal result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use
of any natural resources? X
b. Substantial depletion of any
nonrenewable natural resource? X
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. Housing. 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
V
X
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d. Alterations to present
patterns 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?
e. Maintenance of public
facilities, including roads?
f. Other governmental services?
36. Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use -of substantial amounts of
fuel or energy?
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?
YES MAYBE NO
X_
X_
X
X
f. Solid waste and disposal? X
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38. Human Health. 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 fish
or wildlife species, cause 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
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YES MAYBE NO
X
the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate impor-
tant examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory?
b. Does the project have the
potential to achieve short-term, to
the disadvantage of long-term 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 MAYA£ NO
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 JULY 11, 1988
For
($fic 0tjre)
(Applicant)
X