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545 & 545A, Construct new SFR, grading req, Application• fik ti) City /J/1n, J/ // 4COIW$D JAA,A*. 14, mst REQUEST FOR APPEAL MO f POANOViSt $(040 *04 4O1,.IMO Nit$, CM.. IOIN • 01313ff•11f1 1): MA Ma»>atp MAR 11199? CITY OF APPLICATION FILE NO. Z.C. 545A III PROPERTY ADDRESS: OWNER: 6 RINGBIT ROAD WEST LOT 8-A-2-SF MS. KELLY TSOU I hereby request appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission on the above referenced application(s) for the following reasons: THE APPLICANT APPEALS THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S FAILURE TO REACH A DECISION ON THE REQUESTED SITE PLAN AND VARIANCE, TWO MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROJECTI TWQ MEMBERS VOTED AGAINST THE PROJECT AND ONE MEMB$R DID NOT PARtI,Ci- PATE. THE PROJECT EASILY MEETS ALL OF THE CITY'S CRITERIA FOR $ITE PLAIN APPROVAL AND APPROVAL OF THE RELATED VARIANCE. THERE Is Nn SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT A DENIAL OF THE PROJECT._ THF. PROJECT SHOULD BE APPROVED PURSUA 65589.5 ). SIGHED DATE I 3 - i / --'7 7 FEE: r° /f417 (Two-thirds df original application fee) • • C14 o, ie0ii PROPERTY OWNER: OWNER'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO.: PROPERTY ADDRESS: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: VARIANCE REOUEST FOR HEARING K Cr LL tl 5 0 (,) INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: 1310) 377.7288 42itc, t f D u) -r- '1 - `5 4 9 -1 LOT NO. 1 T 12 300'74 ASSESSOR'S BOOK NO.7 5'67 PAGE 010 PARCEL 0 U 7 AGENTS NAME: AGENTS ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO.: o r r r_t r to 1:.. to G-, ► C:.G Q t tJ Gy 304 Terjat PL, P.V.t;r. Describe in detail the nature of the proposed use, including what aspects of the project require a Variance. Criteria to be satisfied for Brant of Varian= 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. 714 G. S, L. o c. l u N l S 440 N i. ROM 1 1-1 t- A. R.Cs T S t to t;;;� T 1NiCR5GCTtA • • Such change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone whereproperty is located because 4DUCA-t l..OcA i 1.OS0 o -rt� FILING FEE A filing fee must accompany the application. Make check payable to: THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. 1.1 • PROPERTY OWNER: OWNER'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO: PROPERTY'S ADDRESS: REOLTEST FOR HEARING FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW L L') . `p 4 12 I I i 1. D. 3'7-7- 5497 . A ._ 6 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NO. I Ri c i 3 o O-74 LOT ASSESSORS BOOK NO.7567 PAGE 010 PARCEL 007 AGENT'S NAME: AGENT'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO: 'jno Tu i3rAt) 0 4 G.JQ0 P LAC l f P) E, 90274. �'I I71 3/9 -255G NATURE OF PROPOSED PROJECT Describe in detail the nature of the proposed project, including what aspects of the project reqt a. Site Plan Review: PROnoc.� GJ IrJC,LIL ERc,5tnt=c)ct RiA t• a-, 15 I-2. 90 I • • SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA Site plan review criteria upon which the Planning Commission must make an affirmative fin( Describe in detail the project's conformance with the criteria below: A. Is the project compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses? Explain h compares to the sizes, setbacks and other characteristics of neighboring houses. FoLLov)5 �"1-�P. G,QIDELMCS Q F i t-ic 6 LNGR/L PLA cj teat-ILE CA Mtl_Y RU5(0l=tll^L nVeaAcre Po Q T►-1 a N ►G7t i r5O t nr)n B. How does the project preserve and integrate into the site design, to the me mum extent feasible, existing nc topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and forms (such as hillsides and !atolls)? Explain how the project preserves and integrates existing natural feat. L0 T Gtt()Di�DI to 'TILE (r e `3Qt. C. How does the site development plan follow natural contours of the site to minimize grading? Extensive gra: and recontouring of existing terrain to maximize buildable area shall not be approved. Graded slopes shalt rounded and contoured so as to blend with existing terrain. Grading shall not modify existing drainage redi drainage flow unless into an existing drainage course. Explain the nature and extent of the impact of grac and proposed minimization on lots. PQoPgsGr) G,t c-i I-oLl_otAii-t1T tJA-1l2At_ Cora T) OP. E x'l T► t V(. PAT) D. To what aunt does the site development plan preserve surrounding native vegetation and supplement it w landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community? Landscaping shot provide a buffer and transition zone between private and public areas. Explain how the project preserves nat vegetation, integrates landscaping and creates buffers. 1 4E12E ?c. VC:2Q Li i t-LE E. x►ST►NC, LA ND'cAp, rac—, . A PL.. FoQ LAi• OSCAPI c, l3C art t-r raj') 'I.4r-tJ PRQPcSnLew Ant_ PPt.2,ove...0. E. How does the site development plan preserve the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing but: coverage? Lot coverage requirements shall be regarded as maximums and the actual amount of lot co\er permitted should depend upon the existing buildable area of the lot. Explain how the lot coverage prop_ compares with lot coverage square footage and percentages on neighboring lots. Ta e Cquep ta�E"� M U C. LI S 5 T--I Ara (LL_ 0 fir•) O F. Is the site development plan harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surround: residences? Setbacks shall be regarded as minimums and more restrictive setbacks shall be imposed wwhe necessary to assure proportionality and openness. Explain how the proposed project setbacks compare with t: existing setbacks of neighboring properties. Il-)i PR.6P0 nL. is \)1LL \A)1 if-1Ir.) E-- G. Is the site development plan sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestria:: and vehicles? Explain how the number and types of vehicles relate to the driveway location, design, trip dat. landscaping and other on -site parking or storage areas. I I4 l i' - l Q U t -re 1n) fa) L..‘G co tR i') \'4 )CU — PtZt,[ltar� QvQ IL QIL� H. Does the site development plan conform with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Explain how the project impacts the environment, e.g. significant impact, proposed mitigation measures. 'N PRUlanE AL. kit) l!_L. l—lAVE. tO C IG, I iCc 1 IMPrac i OA TOG-. EE�lv►aot.in1ciJ r DATE WING CASE NO. ADDREO APPLICANT CALCULATION OF LOT COVERAGE BUILDING AREAS EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL NET LOT AREA sq.ft. sq.ft. / / 9, 6$ 5 sq.ft. BUILDING PAD(S) sq.ft. sq.ft. / 7, 0 t3 / sq.ft. RESIDENCE sq.ft. sq.ft. 3 (o 9 U sq.ft. GARAGE sq.ft. sq.ft. b8 U sq.ft. SWIMMING POOL/SPA sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. STABLE sq.ft. sq.ft. 45 0 sq.ft. RECREATION COURT ( ) sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. SERVICE YARD sq.ft. sq.ft. e) (o sq.ft. OTHER sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. TOTAL STRUCTURES sq.ft. sq.ft. 4.67 (o sq.ft. % STRUCTURAL % % 4. I % COVERAGE % TOTAL PAD COVERAGE % % 22. S % DRIVEWAY sq.ft. sq.ft. 44 B 5 sq.ft. PAVED WALKS AND PATIO AREAS sq.ft. sq.ft. l 3 5 3 sq.ft. POOL DECKING sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. TOTAL FLATWORK sq.ft. sq.ft. i, 5 38 sq.ft. % TOTAL FLATWORK COVERAGE % % 4., q % TOTAL STRUCTURAL & FLATWORK COVERAGE sq.ft. sq.ft. l0,'114 sq.ft. % TOTAL COVERAGE % % . Ci % • DATE ZONING CASE NO. _ ADDRESS APPLICANT CALCULATION OF BUILDING PAD COVERAGI .PAD NO. BUILDABLE PAD AREA RESIDENCE GARAGE STABLE (BARN) POOL RECREATION COURT OTHER TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO. 1 % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE EGAD NO. 2 BUILDABLE PAD AREA RESIDENCE GARAGE STABLE (BARN) POOL RECREATION COURT OTHER TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO. 2 I '1, O $ 1 sq.ft. 3 la c c sq.ft. �o $ 0 sq.ft. 4.c 0 sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. c) !o sq.ft. �1-`2.,? b sq.ft. % sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE OWNER'S DECLARATION I (We) declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at R. U L L 1 t G� I=1) t_ t_ . this ? 1. day of 4 r , California, ,19 4)(c, f.D. W. 2o L t_ , r v, 1-Ve t_t. C ') d 2 7 4 (address) 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 acknowledgements, 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. .APPLICANT: k o L) REPRESENTATIVE:0nn<., M`l-IA i i IF COMPANY ADDRESS: 304 TJbA PL. q02.74- COMPANY PHONE NO. (3 t 0) 3 7 C. 1'ii5.b PROJECT ADDRESS: 4 Rtt�r.�� tT POW. DATE FILED 84-3/fir+ FEE: 1. COMPANY NA_ME:_S p, C'.5A J C: LNI(,1 tar teiNC.7 RECEIPT NO: 2.I0 BY: Akte, ZONING CASE NO: ,r4t TENTATIVE HEARING DATE: / hi /16 • • MO •OWNER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Property development in Rolling Hills is governed by ordinances of the CITY Oi ROLLING HILLS ("City") and by private deed restrictions enforced by the ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ("RHCA"). The land development permit process of the City and the RHCA are coy, pletel} independent and separate. Both must be satisfied and approval given by both the City and the RHCA to develop property in Rolling Hills. An approval by either the City or the RHCA does not mean or imply or ensure approval by the other. The suggested sequence of property development is to obtain City approvals first. I, (We), the undersigned, acknowledge that the above statement has been fully read and its admonition is completely understood. Executed at rZa t fir_. 5 , California this dayof /_\LC,U5 i ,19it) (�. BY: / ) e,pvt By: 4Q.It61r Rp\,J. Address OL-LIR „ 1- ILL..S City • • �' C1i o/ R//L Jh/ii v Date Filed GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Applicant - t ' 0 Tel. '2j7 7 - 54) ) INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (To"Be Completed By Applicant) NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS. CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377.7288 Address 4- R. 1 tJ ci r t i R.) , \A) . Zoning Case No. 2. Legal Owner Cc) ra 0 tJ 4. Tel. Address 3. Project Address .fa .Gj ., l .l1.x/C (65�t (2,4 10 Assessor's Book, Page, Parcel No. 19 (07 - O 10 - O O 7 Lot No. TQ.1Oo74 LOT 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: G-zOran►n)C, PC.a_rit-- - ne.P or: 1'6LoSlar, € T•c) 5. Existing zoning district R A cv - Z 6. Proposed project/use of site: CA LE,. F APii 1 I- QC. S 1D ctJ GL PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7. Site size 3. I ) I AC. 1 3 911 3 t S. -(. 8. Net lot area II es c. 9. Total square footage of structures 4-$7 10. Number of floors of construction 0 N L 11. Basement square footage 12. Total combined flatwork and structural lot coverage 1 0 } 1 t !� S , 13. Will any exterior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls? N A 14. Will any interior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls? A 15. Will the entire building structure require a new roof? to A n .. f • 16. Will the existing roof remain intact, with less than 200 square feet added? N , /A . 17. Will cut and fill be balanced? Amount cut Z 1 -] 0 e. . Amount fill 2 1 % 0 //v 18. Area of disturbance. Square feet 3 0 4-2 . Percentage of lot 2 5. 4 a/'a . 19. If residential, include the unit size. Square feet 4- 3 3 (0 20. If commercial, indicate the type of project, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, estimated employment per shift and loading facilities. N A 21. If industrial, indicate the type of project, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. 22. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. A 23. Attach plans. 24. Proposed scheduling. A'D n n 25. If the project involves a site plan review, variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. PLAN) ("Zs t cv) - ("2. fa 0 t I) CT7 Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO 26. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. X- 27. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. 28. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. -2- • 29. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 30. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes, or odors in vicinity. �{ 31. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing draining patterns. 32. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. 33. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or more. 34. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. 35. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). 36. Substantially increased fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). 37. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 38. 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. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. PRev►0QfL,) C,RAI71;.'f� �alt_��rt-� LoT 3 bRntJT G Si,nr3Lcj . O t= P((() rlAQ Mo r 39. 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 (one -family, guest house, office use, etc.) and scale of development (height, frontage, set -back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. �!Nc-1r_r PA r1ILt% P r-4 on oAi 4c!2C trqarift. (-QrSNI(-,C:.0 5TOK4l I_( O r-er tr..; S Q r•e! r U)t T r•I 'r7 TA ( # -3- +r ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (Please explain all "yes" and "maybe" answers on separate sheets.) 40. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering \\ of the soil? C, Q q 0 t t) C, - o rte.Co n15 TQ JCTL O N c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? P(ap WILL. fat- CRCA (E� 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? 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 earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar ha73rds? 41. 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? 42. 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? PQ o P. 14 'Soa AC-c.'S *hit tie. con/ TrzoLLL 0 c. Alterations to the course or 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? YES MAYBE NO x_ X_ X. -4- • • g• YES MAYBE NQ Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? 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? 43. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including tress, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. 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 replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? 44. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any 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? 45. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 46. Linht and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 47. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? • • 48. 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? 49. 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, chemical or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? 50. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? 51. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 52. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? YES MAYBE NO g I b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? X c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles? 53. 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? -6- t • • 54. 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? 55. 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? 56. 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 potential health hazards? 57. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? 58. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 59. 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 aesthetic 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 restiict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? E MAYBE ILIQ X — %x • • 60. Mandatory Findings of Significance. CBS_ MAYBE 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 community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important 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, environmental goals? (A short- term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may afftrt two nr more separate resources where the impact is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the. environment is significant.) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effect on human beings, either directly or indirectly? -8- • • NOTE: In the event that the project site and any alternatives are not listed on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962,5 of the Government Code, then the applicant must certify that fact as provided below. I have consulted the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code and hereby certify that the development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are not contained on these lists. Date 8-21 ,leGa X`Via,l—Af Signature For V. , Applicant 4-7 CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information 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 F'!`Zt1lqC?ez) forms\environm.app _101,1,4zv_=,/zis‘ Signature a For Applicant 'D O U -10-