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388, Addition to existing SFR with , Application• The undersigned REQUEST FOR HEARING FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Edward Carson Beall and Associates Name 23727 Hawthorne Blvd. Torrance, California 90505 Street Address —(1) in/arc the owner(o) or i ful possession o has permission of the owner Legal description of property situated at a 74 Saddleback Road, Rolling Hills, California 90274 Street Address (213) 378-1280 portion Lot Telephone No. of lot if,4,.City of Rolling Hills Tract Describe in detail the nature of the proposed project, including what aspects of the project require a Site Plan Review. Addition to existing residence increasing square footage by more than.25% of existing. Change in grade at the garage and master bedroom addition. New deck at west family room addition. Change in existing front setback. Site Plan Review criteria upon which the Planning Commission must make an affirmative finding. Describe in detail the project's conformance to the below criteria: Is the project compatible and surrounding uses? Yes, the project is compatible surrounding uses. with the General Plan, with the general plan, the the zoning ordinance zoning ordinance, and the Does the project preserve and integrate into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls)? Yes, the project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including.: surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms. Does the site development plan follow natural contours of the site to minimize grading; extensive grading and recontouring of existing terrain to maximize buildable area shall not be approved. Graded slopes shall be rounded and contoured so as to blend with existing terrain. Grading shall not modify existing drainage or re -direct drainage flow unless into an existing drainage courses. Yes, the site plan follows the natural contours of the site to minimize grading. Extensive grading is not proposed. Existing drainage is not modified or redirected. Does the site development plan preserve surrounding native vegetation and supplement it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community? Landscaping should provide a buffer and transition zone between private and public areas. The site plan preserves the surrounding native vegetation. Existing trees removed will be replaced with a greater quantity of new trees. The existing site is presently landscaped. The landscaping is compatible with the rural character of the community. Does the site development plan substantially preserve the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage? Lot coverage requirements shall be regarded as maximums and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted should depend upon the existing buildable area of the lot. The natural and undeveloped state of the lot is substantially preserved. The lot coverage is only minimally increased. Is the site development plan harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences? Setbacks shall be regarded as minimums and more restrictive setbacks shall be imposed where necessary to assure proportionality and openness. Yes, the site development is harmonious and in scale and mass with the site, natural terrain and surrounding residences. Is the site development plan sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles? The site development is not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles. Does the site development plan conform with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act? Yes, the site development plan conforms v,ith.the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. FILING En A filing fee must accompany the application. Make check payable to: City of Rolling Hills • COMPUTATION OF LOT COVERAGE 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 for a maximum of ten feet and that portion of the lot or parcel of land which is used for roadway purposes, and shall also exclude any private drive or driveway which provides ingress and egress to any other lot or parcel of land, and access strip portion of any flag lot. BUILDING AREA EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL CALCULATIONS NET LOT AREA 165,493 RESIDENCE (footprint) GARAGE SWIMMING POOL STABLE(Barn) TENNIS COURT SERVICE YARD OTHER 2,698 663 - 0- 850 - 0- -0- 144 TOTAL SQUARE FEET % STRUCTURE COVERAGE DRIVEWAY PAVED WALKS AND Patio Area POOL DECKING 4,488 1,967 . -0- TOTAL SQUARE FEET %FLATWORK COVERAGE %TOTAL COVERAGE sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. 4,355 2.63 % sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. 6,455 3.90 % 6.53 % -0- 3,541 520 672 - 0- - 0- -(18) - 0- (_1, 784) 1,279 -0- sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. 4,715 2.84 % sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. -505 -0.30% 2.54% 165,493 6,239 1,183 672 850 -0- sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. 126 sq. ft. - 0- sq. ft. 9,070 5.48 % 2,704 sq. ft. 3,246 _ sq. ft. - 0- sq. ft. 5,950 3.59 % 9.07 % s • OWNER'S DECLARATION I. (We, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at ROLLING HILLS ESTATES this 17th OFFICIAL SEAL CATHERINE ANN THOMAS It '` "'; •` t _>i- NOTARY PUCLIC - CALIFORNIA PRINCIPAL OFFICE IN LOSANGELFSCOUNTY My Comminion Exp. kar. 25, 1991 day of MARCH ra_ r O' f/ (Address .� 10 • NOTE: The Owner's Declaration can only be used if this application is signed in California. If this application is signed outside of California, the applicant should acknowledge before a Notary Public of the State where the signature is fixed, or before another officer of that State authorized by its laws to take acknowledgments, that he (it) owns the property described herein, and that the information accompanying this application is true to the best of his (its) knowledge and belief. Attach appropriate acknowledgment here. , California, 19 89 FORMS ISSUED TO: 6 1/....! //%0<t Ott/ NAME FILED ORGANIZATION FEE JOB ADDRESS RECEIPT NO. H.N.M. BY: DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION 19 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 final vote of the Planning 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 conditions of approval. • • CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ZONING CASE CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS' LIST AFFIDAVIT STATE OF CALIFORNIA)ss. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) 1, 6-r eC, cj CA r/S 71-la ►7 se A') ' , declare under. penalty of J perjury that the attached list contains the names and addresses of all personsto 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: D /49 Por: off' Z o * 4, Eolhi7 ja /1///s j 111.8. e O�,/z l - S- Executed at ,/C2a- 4C Verdes ASILet 7c'S , California, this Z0 -- day of AlarG%' 1389 Conditional Use Permit Variance Zone Change A' APPENDIX B ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM (Initial Study) Date Submitted: No. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name •and address of developer or project sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Atkinson, 27990 Palos Verdes Drive East Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90274 2. Address of project: 74 Saddleback Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 Assessor's Block and Lot NumberBiock 7569, Page 1, Parcel 26 3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: (213) 378-1280 riaktote, 14)64 Edward Carson Beall and Associates 23727 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance CA 90505 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;Residential Building permit, City of Rolling Hills .Site Plan Review, Rolling Hills Architectural Committee approval. 5. Existing zoning district: RAS - 1 6. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): Single Family dwelling with attached garages. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7. Site size: • 188,286square feet includes easements. B. Square footage: addition of 4,361 square feet to existing residence 9. Number of floors of construction: 1 floor and basement (300 sq. ft.) MLW9-17A* • 10. Amount of off-street parking provided: 8 total; 4 in garage, 4 on site 11. (Attach plans.) 12. Proposed scheduling: Est. construction start: Summer 1989. complete: Summer'90 13. Associated projects: New swimming pool. 14. Anticipated incremental development: None. 15. If residential, indicate the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected: One single family residence. 16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities: not applicable 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: not applicable 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: not applicable 19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: the project. The above applications are not required for 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.) 22. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, com- paction or overcovering of the soil? 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? YES MAYBE NO X X X X MLW9-19A* • 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: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 24. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct addi- tions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? YES MAYBE NO X X X X X X • MLW9-20A* • 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? YES MAYBE NO X X X X X X d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? X 26. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 27. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? -5- X X X X X . MLW9-21A* • • b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 28. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 29. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alter- ation of the present or planned land use of an area? 30. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 31. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or up- set conditions? b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emer- gency evacuation plan? 32. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density,'or growth rate of the human population of an area? 33. sousing. 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? YES MAYBE NO X X X X X X X X X X X MLW9-22A• I i YES MAYBE NO d. ►iterations to present patterns of circulation or move- ment of people and/or goods? X e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? X f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? X 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 X X IIMIINIMO X X facilities, including roads? X 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? f. Solid waste and disposal? -7- X X X X X X X X X 1 38. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: YES MAYBE NO a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? X b. Exposure of people to poten- tial health hazards? X 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 X X X X X 44-- MLW9-24A* • • 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 MAYBE- 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 Z# For //,;2(7 ._j/gz,tar,) X X X X / Frank J. Balogh Mr. Jack Atkinson (owner) (Applicant) Edward Carson Beall and Associates APPENDIX "B" Project: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Atkinson 74 Saddle Back Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING ITEM # 20 Project Site Description (Existing Conditions): The project site is a sloping lot sloping downward from south (Saddleback Road) to north (Roadrunner Road) with a change in grade elevation of approximately 107 feet. Along the existing driveway (road easement), the site slopes downward to the south to the boundary between the City of Rolling Hills and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The surface soils consist fo natural adobe and fills which are underlain by a terrace deposit of sandy, gravelly silt containing variable amounts of clay. (See Preliminary Geotechnical Opinion Report By: Coastline Geotechnical Consultants, dated 13 October 1988; Project No. 127C-108.) Saddleback Road will be fronted by a fruit and avocado tree orchard (the planting of which is already in progress). South of the existing road way easement the plants consist of native brush and grasses. The roadway itself is lined with a variety of trees. The northern hillside and ravine is comprised of native grasses with a few wild flowers. An existing horse trail cuts through the property along the westerly side of the existing ravine. This trail connects Saddleback Road (above) and Roadrunner Road (below). The animal life is consistent with those species that are common to the area. The existing structures on the site include a single family residence with an attached garage, a trash enclosure (to be relocated), and an existing barn and stable area. Please see the attached photos (existing site conditions). Edward Carson Beall and Associates APPENDIX "B" Project: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Atkinson 74 Saddle Back Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING ITEM# 21 Surrounding Property Descriptions: The surrounding properties are single family (one story) residences on lots ranging in size from slightly over one acre to as large as seven acres. To the west of the site is #72 Saddleback Road. Southwest across Saddleback Road is #71 Saddleback Road. North of the site across Roadrunner Road is #6 Roadrunner Road. Adjacent to the site on the east is #76 Saddleback Road. The southerly property line of the project site creates the boundary between the City of Rolling Hills and the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. This area is an undeveloped canyon. The plant life of the surrounding area is comprised of the same types of trees, grasses, ground cover, brush, and flowers that occur on the project site itself and/or that are common to the area. The animal life is consistent with those species that are common to the area. Please see the attached photos (surrounding vicinity). • • Edward Carson Beall and Associates ITEM 22 C. Project: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Atkinson 74 Saddle Back Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 ATTACHMENT TO APPENDIX "B" EXPLANATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS The existing ground surface relief features of the property remain unchanged. A minimal topographic change (change in grade) occurs at four areas. 1. Master bedroom addition (east site) at the new deck. (Maximum height of wall 3', average height, 1.5') 2. Family room addition (north west site) at the new deck, (maximum height of wall 4.0', average ht 2.5'). 3. The westerly garage and service yard addition. (Service yard enclosure 6' high per architectural committee requirements.) 4. The existing yard area. Leveling of the existing pad. (1'+ ) 1'1'EM 25 A. A few eucalyptus, a Chinese evergreen elm, a pepper tree, and a few pine trees will be removed for the new building footprint. Several new citrus, avocado, and pine trees will be planted (and have been planted) at the westerly side of the property. (The net result will be an increase in the number of trees on the site.) ITEM 37 D. New septic tank(s) will be added / relocated per geologist and County requirements.