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none, Interior remodel & re-stucco o, CorrespondenceANNABLE CONSTRUCTION 2785 PACIFIFC COAST.HYW. #187 TORRANCE CA 90505 2/8/19 To whom it may concern Annable construction is in need of the power restored at #2 Southfield Drive for the Marano Family for test purposes and the removal of temporary power pole. U ,1, John Annable fiy FEB 12 'cUL •City of Rolling 0 AT AINI-6-1-t- lirrtm • ANNABLE CONSTRUCTION. 2785 Pacific Coast Hyw. #187 Torrance CA 90505 4/4/19 Whom it may concern construction project located at #2 Southfield drive needs the gas service released for testing purposes only all underground and structure work complete. CITY OF ROLLING HILLS.. Approved by: PLANNING DRTMENT Date: • Annable Construction 2785 Pacific Coast Hyw. Suite #187 Torrance CA 90505 310 713-3421 7/30/18 To whom it may concern: RT-M=IVEITD JUL 302018 City qt RoII q, Hills By Annable Construction is requesting a temporary power pole for the remodel work and the install of new underground service from Edison at #2 Southfield Dr. Rolling Hills CA. Janthon Marano (Property Owner) #2 Southfield Dr. Rolling Hills CA 90274 John Annable (General Contractor owner of Annable Construction) 2785 Pacific Coast Hyw. #187 Torrance CA 90505 LIC#748294 Thanks John Annable ilb City 0//J/ J✓'?l January 20, 2005 Fine Construction Inc. 1435 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite A Los Angeles, CA 90035 s 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 SUBJECT: 2 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, ROLLING HILLS To: Fine Construction, Inc. We have received your facsimile requesting six months to make corrections and file the appropriate documents and drawings for the work commenced at the above address. Due to the unusual circumstances pertaining to this property, we are granting you six months from the date of your letter, but no later. than ,Tuly 19. 2005 to submit the appropriate application forms, drawings, fees and all other documents, that may be requested by staff. Staff will then set a public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider this project to legalize the previously constructed non -conforming and illegal construction on the property and to re -construct the guesthouse. Meanwhile, the Stop Work Order to discontinue the re -construction of the guest house, issued to you by the Los Angeles County Building Department' shall continue to be in full effect, and all construction on site must cease. In order to legalize and bring the property to conformance with City of Rolling Hills Ordinances you have several options: 1. Demolish what remains of the guesthouse, including removal of the slab and landscape the area. 2. Apply to the City of Rolling Hills Planning Commission (by July 19, 2005) for a Conditional Use Permit to reconstruct the guest house; a Variance to encroach with the guesthouse into the setback; and to legalize all of the other structures on the property including: a Variance to allow the previously constructed stable, (constructed without permits) to be located in the setback; a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted structural coverage on the lot, (20% maximum permitted); a Variance to exceed the total coverage on the lot, which includes all structures and paved areas, (35% maximum permitted); a ' Variance to keep the chain link fence in the setbacks, (only three -rail wooden fences are allowed with Rolling Hills Community Association permission), and a Site Plan Review for the construction of the stable and guesthouse. For detailed explanation, please refer to the past correspondence between Dr. Marano and the City, or call me at (310) 377-1521. The correspondence was provided to you recently. I °rmtcr1 or Hor,yraed I'a;�!'r • • Should you wish to opt for option #1 above, the City would not require that you legalize all of the other structures on the lot, unless the current or a future owner wished to further improve the property by either adding to the existing residence or stable or constructing any other structure on the lot. Should you have any questions, or require further information, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, Yonta Schwartz Planning Director cc: Los Angeles County Building and Safety, Lomita Office FROM :CONSTRUCTION • FAX NO. :3106234910 Ilan. 19 2005 01:44PM P1 FINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. 1435 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD. - SUITE A LOS ANGELES, CA. 90035 TEL: 310-623-4902 ! FAX: 310.623.4910 To: YOLANTA SCHAARTZ From: FINE CONSTRUCTION Fax: 323-377-7288 Date: 1/19/05 Phone: Pages: 1 Re: 2 SOUTHFILED DR. ROLLING HILLS CC: 0 Urgent VI For Review ❑ Please Comment 121 Please Reply ❑ Please Recycle ATTN: YOLANTA SCHAARTZ RE: ADRESS SITE: 2 SOUTHFILED DR. ROLLING HILLS CA, 90274 WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF GATHERING ALL THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO CONTINUE THIS PROJECT. WE WOULD APPRECIATE IT, 1F YOU WOULD GIVE US AN EXTENSION OF SIX MONTHS TO MAKE CORRECTIONS AND FILE THE CORRECT DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINS. PLEASE, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION CALLTHE TEL. NUM. ABOVE • 2 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE (LOT 62-B-SF), ROLLING HILLS, CA. SOUTHFIELD FRONT YARD Public Notice regarding the following requests: (1) Request for a Variance to permit a previously constructed illegal stable to encroach into the front yard setback that was constructed by a prior owner, (2) Request for a Variance to permit a previously constructed illegal guest house to encroach into the rear yard setback that was constructed by a prior owner, (3) Request for a Variance to permit a previously constructed illegal chain link fence that encroaches into the front yard setback that was constructed by a prior owner, (4) Request for a Variance to exceed the maximum structural lot coverage, (5) Request for a Variance to exceed the maximum total lot coverage, (6) Request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit a previously constructed illegal guest house structure that was constructed by a prior owner, and (7) Request for Site Plan Review to permit a previously constructed illegal stable structure constructed by a prior owner, a previously constructed illegal guest house structure constructed by a prior owner, and an addition to the existing single family residence. FLYING MANE ROAD FRONT YARD Public Notice regarding the following requests: (1) Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to construct bedroom additions, (2) Request for a Variance to permit a previously constructed illegal stable to encroach into the front yard setback that was constructed by a prior owner, (3) Request for a Variance to exceed the maximum structural lot coverage, (4) Request for a Variance to exceed the maximum total lot coverage, (5) Request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit a previously constructed illegal guest house structure that was constructed by a prior owner, and (6) Request for Site Plan Review to permit a previously constructed illegal stable structure constructed by a prior owner, a previously constructed illegal guest house structure constructed by a prior owner, and additions to the existing single family residence. City 0//e0fA4 Jhff June 14, 2004 Dr. William Marano 2 Southfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: 2 Southfield- reconstruction of a guest house. Dear Dr. Marano: • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cilyolrh@aol.com Thank you for your letter, which we received on May 24, 2004. We appreciate you reviewing the Municipal Code pertaining to reconstruction of nonconforming structures. In your letter, you refer to Section 17.24.050 A, and you state that based on this Section you should be able to reconstruct the guest house. Section 17.24.050 pertains to "primary residential structures". A guest house is an accessory structure, and therefore Section 17.24.050 B (All other structures) would apply in your case. Therefore, as stated in my letter to you dated May 20, 2004, you have an option to apply to the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit and possibly for a Variance, (depending whether it is determined that the guest house was located in the rear setback or in the side yard) to reconstruct the guest house. This process takes approximately 3-4 months from submittal of a completed application to the City Planning Department. Other discretionary approvals may be necessary to comply with the current City codes. We are ready to work with you and your insurance company, should you wish to apply. Please don't hesitate to call me at (310) 377-5121, if I can be of any help in getting you started in this process. SinceFely, til i,�� . ; 5tz Yola nta Schwartz Panning Director if cc: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Christi Hogin, Assistant City Attorney 0 Pr It ,ic,1I Of 1 li.tr.vr-.Ir•rj I':q rrar • 2 Southfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 May 21, 2004 Ms. Yolanda Schwartz Planning Director City of Rolling Hills No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 By I/.Y 242004 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Re: Reconstruction of the guest- house destroyed by fire. Dear Ms. Schwartz: I am responding to a fax of your letter of May 20t. I have lived in this home for thirty years and was not aware of any problem with the guest- house until December, 1998 when I wanted to create bedrooms for my new wife's children. I was told I was not permitted to add to the original structure until I applied for approvalto legitimize the guest- house and a small building at a lower level of the lot; Apparently, the city had no evidence of permits for these buildings. I received a letter. from the city attorney stating that these buildings were illegal and I would have to apply as if the buildings were not there. Then, I felt it was easier to use the house as it was and to forget about adding to the original structure. The fire occurred on May 29,2003 and the following Monday Mr. Nellis and yourself came to my residence and took a gander at the charred remains of the building. At that time Mr. Nellis told me to get in touch with him if I decided to rebuild it. Since then I have had numerous meetings with the insurance company to assess the value of the loss and had not decided whether or not to replace it. The insurance company had determined that the house was a total loss except for the foundation and allowed me funds for demolition and as well as some money to reconstruct the house. They recently sent me a letter indicating the final funds would be distributed to me as long as it was done by November, 2004. That is when I felt that if I were to rebuild something similar I would have to start now. I spoke to you on May I 1 th at the Rolling Hills office and you wanted to do some research before you could address the problem. After some telephone conversations with you, you told me I would receive a letter about the decision to replace the building. You sent me a copy of the Municipal Code with an arrow pointing. to 17.24.050 ,B explaining that this is the rule•governing•your decision. However, according to thecopy of the code sent to it seems that,17.24.050 A should be: applicable;; because it was a legally established structure even if it may have been non -conforming. . • . It would seem to me that as long as the building was to be built now with a permit, there should be no problem. I am sending copies of this letter to the same parties that received copies of the letter sent to me, with the hope that the consensus sees the problem as I do. At any rate I will abide by whatever the decision may be, and thank you for your trouble. Sincerely, William F. Marano cc. Craig R. Nealis, City Manager Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Christi Hogin, Assistant City Attorney 05/20/04 THU 14:54 FAX 310 377 7288 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 0003 • • 17.24.050--17.24.080 17.24.050 Reconstruction. A. Residential Struc- tures. Any nonconforming primary residential structure in the RA-S zone which is damaged by fire, explosion, earth- quake or other casualty or act of God or the public enemy may be reconstructed to the conditions which existed prior to the casualty, provided the structure existed as a legal- ly established structure. All such construction or repairs, shall be started within one year from date of damage and shall be diligently pursued to completion. Otherwise, the legal nonconforming status shalt. be lost. �..r� B. All Other Structures. Any nonconforming struc- • ure,'except as defined in Section 17,24.050(A) above, destroyed by fire, explosion, ee.rthquake or other casualty or act of God or the public enemy may be. restored, and the occupancy and use of that structure resumed, provided such destruction does not exceed fifty percent of the assessed value of the structure. The records of the Los Angeles County Assessor for the fiscal year in which the destruc- tion occurred shall be used in determining the assessed value, and said value shall inc ude only property improve- ments. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 19 3). 17.24.060 Maintenance. 0 repair of a nonconforming struc taining a nonconforming use sha to ensure the protection of gen welfare. Ordinary maintenance ing, plumbing repair and repair maintenance and public health r §11(part), 1993). 17.24.070 Applicability t The provisions of this' chapter s land and uses which hereafter be any reclassification of zones .ca standards governed by this title 1993). dinary maintenance and ure or of a building con- 1 be permitted as necessary ral health, safety, and nd repair includes paint - necessary to meet property gulations. (Ord. 239 future nonconformities. hall apply to structures, come' nonconforming due to change in development . (Ord. 239 §11(part), 17.24.080 Public service end utility exemptions. Nothing contained in this title shall be construed or ap- plied to prevent the expansion, enlargement, modernization or replacement of legally established public service and public utility buildings and uses, provided such modifi- cations do not change the land Ilse or increase the land area so used. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 218-7 (Rolling Hills 5/94) • C14 ie0ti Jh'/c May 20, 2004 Dr. William Marano 2 Southfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: 2 Southfield- reconstruction of a guest house. Dear Dr. Marano: • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO.2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cilyofrh@aol.com This letter responds to your inquiry about whether you may reconstruct a guest house damaged by fire last November, without obtaining planning approval or complying with current zoning regulations. You have informed me that after the fire you demolished the entire structure and wish to rebuilt it in the previous foot print. After the guest house was built, the City adopted setback requirements and limits on structural lot coverage. It is my understanding that the guest house, prior to the damage, did not meet these requirements and was therefore, "nonconforming" under the current codes. Although no building permit for the quest house has been located, if a building permit was issued for the guest house it would be regarded as a "legal nonconforming structure". The reconstruction of legal nonconforming structures is governed by the Municipal Code. Specifically, pursuant to Section 17.24.050 B, any nonconforming accessory structure may be restored "provided such destruction does not exceed fifty percent of the assessed value of the structure." By demolishing the entire structure, this condition cannot be met, as the new construction will be 100 percent of the value of the structure. In addition, we have researched the City's records, the Los Angeles County Building and Safety records and the Rolling Hills Community Association records and cannot determine if the guest house was constructed legally, meaning with building permits. You have yourself informed me that you think the guest house was built without permits, and that you have purchased the property as it was prior to the fire, with the guest house. Section 15.04.010 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Section 106 of the Uniform Building Code, which the City of Rolling Hills adopted by reference, require that "No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, connect, convert, demolish or equip any building, structure or portion thereof, or automatic fire - extinguishing system regulated by Chapter 9 of the Building Code, perform any grading, or perform landscaping as regulated by Chapter 71, or cause the same to be done, without ©Printed on Recw:Ied p;ipx,i obtaining a separate permit for each such building, structure, automatic fire extinguishing system, grading or landscaping from the building official". Since we cannot establish that the guest house was built legally, pursuant to the City Codes, this structure cannot be rebuilt with an administrative approval by staff. You have an option to apply to the Planning Commission for a Conditional Use Permit and possibly for a Variance, (depending whether it is determine that the guest house was located in the rear yard setback or in the side yard) to reconstruct the guest house. This process takes approximately 3-4 months from submittal of the application by an applicant to the City Planning Department. Other discretionary approvals may be necessary to comply with the current City codes. Should you have any other questions or require additional information please don't hesitate to call me at 310 377-5121. I am enclosing a copy of the above mentioned Code sections. S' c ely, A4- olanta Schwartz Planning Director cc: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager Peggy Minor, RHCA Manager Christi Hogin, Assistant City Attorney 17.!050--17.24.080 17.24.050 Reconstruction. A. Residential Struc- tures. Any nonconforming primary residential structure in the RA-S zone which is damaged by fire, explosion, earth- quake or other casualty or act of God or the public enemy may be reconstructed to the conditions which existed prior to the casualty, provided the structure existed as a legal- ly established structure. All such construction or repairs, shall be started within one year from date of damage and shall be diligently pursued to completion. Otherwise, the legal nonconforming status shall be lost. B. All Other Structures. Any nonconforming struc- 'lure, except as defined in Section 17,24.050(A) above, destroyed by fire, explosion, earthquake or other casualty or act of God or the public enemy may be restored, and the occupancy and use of that structure resumed, provided such destruction does not exceed fifty percent of the assessed value of the structure. The records of the Los Angeles County Assessor for the fiscal year in which the destruc- tion occurred shall be used in determining the assessed value, and said value shall include only property improve- ments. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 17.24.060 Maintenance. Ordinary maintenance and repair of a nonconforming structure or of a building con- taining a nonconforming use shall be permitted as necessary to ensure the protection of general health, safety, and welfare. Ordinary maintenance and repair includes paint- ing, plumbing repair and repairs necessary to meet property maintenance and public health regulations. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 17.24.070 Applicability to future nonconformities. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to structures, land and uses which hereafter become nonconforming due to any reclassification of zones or change in development standards governed by this title. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 17.24.080 Public service and utility exemptions. Nothing contained in this title shall be construed or ap- plied to prevent the expansion, enlargement, modernization or replacement of legally established public service and public utility buildings and uses, provided such modifi- cations do not change the land use or increase the land area so used. (Ord. 239 §11(part), 1993). 218-7 (Rolling Hills 5/94) • 106 •2002 COUNTY OF LOS ANGEL BUILDING CODE 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE A SECTION 106 - PERMITS TI:2=9 L L 106.1 Permits Required. No person, shall erect, construct, en- L large, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, connect, convert, de- L molish, or equip any building, structure, or portion thereof, or A automatic fire -extinguishing system regulated by Chapter 9, per - A form any grading, or perform landscaping as regulated by Chapter A 71, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate A permit for each such building, structure, automatic fire-extin- A guishing system, grading or landscaping from the building offi- A cial. A 106.2 Unpermitted Structures. No person shall own, use, L occupy or maintain any "unpermitted structure." L For the purposes of this code, "unpermitted structure" shall be AL defined as any structure, or portion thereof, that was erected, L constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, re- L moved, connected, converted, demolished or equipped, at any L point in time, without the required permit(s) having first been ob- L tained from the building official, pursuant to Section 106.1,supra. L 106.3 Work Exempted. A building permit shall not be required L for the following: A A 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and A storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area A does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2). L • 2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) in height. L 3: Steel tanks supported on a foundation not more than 2 feet L (610 mm) above grade when the height does not exceed 11/2 times L the diameter. L 4. Gantry cranes and similar equipment. A A 5. Retaining walls that retain not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in A height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the L wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding a Class I, II or L III -A liquids. A A 6. Motion picture, television and theater stage sets and see - A nery, except when used as a building. A 7. Radio and television antennae towers which do not exceed L 45 feet (13 716 mm) in height and ground support dish antennas not exceeding 15 feet (4572 mm) in height above finished grade in any position. 8. Light standards which do not exceed 30 feet (9144 mm) in height. 9. Flagpoles not erected upon a building and not more than 15 feet (4572 mm) high. 10. A tree house provided that: 10.1 It does not exceed 64 square feet (5.94 m2) in area or 8 feet (2438 mm) in height from floor to roof. 10.2. The ceiling height -as established by door height or plate line does not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm). 11. Canopies or awnings attached to a Group R, Division 3 orU Occupancy and extending not more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall of the building. 12. Sheds, office or storage buildings, and other structures inci- dental to and work authorized by a valid grading or building per- mit. Such structures must be removed upon expiration of the permit or completion of the work covered by the permit. .13. A portable metal hanger located on County -owned airports, provided that: 13.1 It is less than 2,000 square feet (18.58 m2) in area; 13.2 It is used exclusively for the parking of aircraft; A L A L A L A L A L A L A A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L 13.7 It is not provided with water or sanitary facilities. 14. Oil derricks. 15. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below. 16. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Di- vision 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls arc entirely above the adjacent grade and the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L). 17. Playground equipment. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above -exempted items. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of other laws or ordinances. 106.4 Application for Permit. 106.4.1 Application. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished for that purpose. Every such application shall: 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by lot, block, tract and house and street address, or similar descrip- tion that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work. 3. Show the use or occupancy of all parts of the building. 4. Be accompanied by plans and specifications as required in Section 106.4.2. 5. State the valuation of the proposed work or, for grading, the volume of earth to be handled. 6. State the area in square feet (m2), to be landscaped and the source of water for irrigation. 7. Be signed by the permittee, or an authorized agent, who may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority. 8. Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the building official. 106.4.1.1 Expiration of Application. Applications for build- ing, grading, landscape and relocation building permits for which no permit is issued within one year following the date of applica- 106.4.1.1 13.3 It bears the Department of Motor Vehicles, State of A California, insignia of approval for movement on any A highway; A 13.4 It incorporates as an integral part of its basic construction a hitch or coupling device for towing; t. 13.5 It can accommodate, without further structural L change, wheel and axle assemblies to provide a safe L means of portability; L 13.6 It is equipped with permanent ventilation to prevent the accumulation of combustible gases; and A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L L • A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A A L • A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A L A tion shall expire by limitation. Plans and specifications previously k submitted may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed A by the building official. The building official may extend the time A for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days be- yond the initial one year limit upon written request by the appli- A cant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the k applicant have prevented action from being taken and upon the k payment of an extension fee equal to 25 percent of the plan check I fee. No permit application shall be extended more than once. L 1-6.5 05/20/04 THU 14:56 FAX 310 377 7288 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS • M Ij001 TRANSMISSION OK TX/RX NO CONNECTION TEL CONNECTION ID ST. TIME USAGE T PGS. RESULT May 20, 2004 .1:v..:* TX REPORT 5a::s: 0916 05/20 14:53 03'08 4 OK City ofiellinv Dr. William Marano 2 Southfield Drive Rolling Hills, CA 90274 3700974 SUBJECT: 2 Southfield- reconstruction of a guest house. Dear Dr. Marano: INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mall: cityolrh@aol.com This letter responds to your inquiry about whether you may reconstruct a guest house damaged by fire last November, without obtaining planning approval or complying with current zoning - regulations. You have informed me that after the fire you demolished the entire structure and wish to rebuilt it in the previous foot print. After the guest house was built, the City adopted setback requirements and limits on structural lot coverage. It is my understanding that the guest house, prior to the damage, did not meet these requirements and was therefore, "nonconforming" under the current codes. Although no building permit for the quest house has been located, if a building permit was issued for the guest house it would be regarded as a "legal nonconforming structure". The reconstruction of legal nonconforming structures is governed by the Municipal Code. Specifically, pursuant to Section 17.24.050 B, any nonconforming accessory structure may be restored "provided such destruction does not exceed fifty percent of the assessed value of the structure." By demolishing the entire structure, this condition cannot be met, as the new construction will be 100 percent of the value of the structure. In addition, we have researched the City's records, the Los Angeles County Building and +-ornr,ic and tin Rnllina uillc Cmmnunity AsRoriat.icn records and cannot