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Frey Survivor Trust
do Francesca Wachs
52 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
ZONING CASE NO. 930. Request for a Site Plan Review — 52 Portuguese Bend Road
Dear Ms. Wachs:
This letter shall serve to notify you that the City Council at their regular meeting on November
13, 2017 received and filed the Planning Commission resolution granting your request in
Zoning Case No. 930.
Before this case takes effect you are required to record an Affidavit of Acceptance Form
together with the subiect Resolution in the Office of the County Recorder. Please make a
copy of the Resolution for your files. The conditions of approval from the Resolution must be
printed onto the Cover Sheet of the final plans.
I am enclosing a copy of RESOLUTION NO. 2017-19, specifying the conditions of approval
set forth by the Planning Commission and the approved Development Plan to keep for your
files. Please complete the enclosed AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM, have the
signature(s) notarized, and forward, (or hand deliver), the completed form and the Resolution
to:
OR
Los Angeles County Registrar -Recorder
Real Estate Records Section
12400 East Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650
LAX Courthouse
11701 S. La Cienega Blvd. 6th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-727-6142
Mon -Fri 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m
Please confirm the cost with the County Clerks Office for recordation of the documents.
Please keep a copy of the plans with the conditions printed on the plans on site and assure
that your engineer, architect and contractor adhere to the conditions in the Resolution during
the construction process.
Printed on Recycled Paper
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Please feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Julia Stewart
Assistant Planner
Enclosures: AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-19
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
MAIL TO:
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
2 PORTUGUESE BEND RD.
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
(310) 377-7288 FAX
T RECORDER'S USE ONLY
THE REGISTRAR -RECORDER'S OFFICE REQUIRES THAT THE FORM BE NOTARIZED BEFORE
RECORDATION.
AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ZONING CASE NO. 930
XX SITE PLAN REVIEW
I (We) the undersigned state
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(SEE EXHIBIT A - ATTACHED)
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
52 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 4-FT)
This property is the subject of the above numbered case and conditions of approval
I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said ZONING CASE NO. 930
XX SITE PLAN REVIEW
I (We) certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Signature Signature
Name typed or printed Name typed or printed
Address Address
City/State City/State
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See Exhibit A attached
Signatures must be acknowledged by a notary public.
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who
signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of
that document.
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
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On , before me,
Public, personally appeared
, a Notary
who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s)
is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they
executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the
person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that
the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Signature:
Name of Notary:
Date Commission Expires
Commission No.
• RESOLUTION NO. 2017-19
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL AND GARAGE ADDITION, COVERED
PORCHES AND TRELLIS IN ZONING CASE NO. 930 AT 52 PORTUGUESE BEND
ROAD (LOT 4-FT), (WACHS).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by an agent of the Frey Survivor Trust (Francesca
Wachs) with respect to real property located at 52 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA (Lot 4-FT)
requesting a Site Plan Review for the construction of a residential and garage addition of 1,464 square
feet and 518 square feet respectively, 855 square foot covered porches and a new 200 square foot trellis.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings held on August
15, 2017 and September 19, 2017. The Planning Commission viewed the project in the field, opened the
hearing to enable brief public testimony and continued the meeting to the evening meeting of the
Planning Commission. At the September 19, 2017 evening meeting, the Planning Commission provided
direction to staff to prepare a resolution of approval for the proposed project.
Neighbors within 1,000-foot radius were notified of the public hearings and a notice was published in
the Peninsula News on August 4, 2017. The applicants and their agents were notified of the public
hearings in writing by first class mail and the applicants and agents were in attendance at the hearings, at.
which evidence was heard and presented from all person interested in affecting said proposal, and from
members of the City staff.
Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 2.0 acres (excluding the
roadway easement). The net lot area is 1.7 acres or 74,379 square feet. The existing property is
currently developed with a, 2,496 square foot residence with an existing 422 square foot garage, and an
existing 295 square foot stable. There is also an existing swimming pool on the property.
Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA) pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 of the CEQA guidelines.
Section 5. Site Plan Review. With respect to the Plans submitted for the development, the
Planning Commission hereby approves the request for Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No: 930 to
build the proposed project and makes the following findings:
A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance
and surrounding uses because the proposed structures comply with the General Plan requirement of low
profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures
and maintaining sufficient setbacks to provide buffers between residential uses. The net lot area of the
property is 1.7 acres which is slightly below the requirements of the RAS-2 zone. None of the proposed
new structures are in setbacks.
The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements. The net lot area of the property is
74,379 square feet. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 9.2% (20% max. permitted); and the
total lot coverage proposed would be 23.03%, (35% max. permitted). The disturbed area of the lot is
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proposed to be 53.88% which exceeds the 40% maximum distu�Sance but the proposed development
does not increase the existing disturbance.
B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by
minimizing building coverage. The configuration of the lot has been considered, and it was determined
that the proposed development will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses,
buildings, or structures, because the proposed location of structures on the lot are consistent with
surrounding development, and are of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that it will not impact
the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will allow the owners to enjoy their property without
deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners.
C. The proposed development, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, and is
consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to new residences in the vicinity of said
lot. The development plan takes into consideration the visibility from all roadway easements.
D. If landscaping is introduced, it must be compatible with and enhance the rural character
of the community, and the landscaping should provide a buffer or transition area between private and
public areas.
E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety
of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because no change is proposed to the existing driveway or
driveway apron. Should the Fire Department require a widened driveway, there is ample room to do so
without affecting the circulation. There is ample parking in the garage and there is parking for guests on
site.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, and the evidence in the record, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Zoning Case No. 930 request for the construction of residential and
garage additions, covered porches and trellis subject to the following conditions:
A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of
approval as defined in Sections 17.46.080 unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of this
section.
B. If any condition of this resolution is violated, the entitlement granted by this resolution
shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse and upon receipt of written notice
from the City, all construction work being performed on the subject property shall immediately cease,
other than work determined by the City Manager or his/her designee required to cure the violation. The
suspension and stop work order will be lifted once the Applicant cures the violation to the satisfaction of
the City Manager or his/her designee. In the event that the Applicant disputes the City Manager or
his/her designee's determination that a violation exists or disputes how the violation must be cured, the
Applicant may request a hearing before the City Council. The hearing shall be scheduled at the next
regular meeting of the City Council for which the agenda has not yet been posted; the Applicant shall be
provided written notice of the hearing. The stop work order shall remain in effect during the pendency of
the hearing. The City Council shall make a determination as to whether a violation of this Resolution has
occurred. If the City Council determines that a violation has not occurred or has been cured by the time
of the hearing, the City Council will lift the suspension and the stop work order. If the City Council
determines that a violation has occurred and has not yet been cured, the City Council shall provide the
Applicant with a deadline to cure the violation; no construction work shall be performed on the property
until and unless the violation is cured by the deadline, other than work designated by the City Council to
accomplish the cure If the violation is not cured by the deadline, the City Council may either extend the
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deadline at the Applicant's rest or schedule a hearing for the revoc of the entitlements granted
by this Resolution pursuant to Chapter 17.58 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC).
C. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and
of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in
this permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan
on file received on June 13, 2017 except as otherwise provided for in these conditions. The working
drawings submitted to the Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the
approved development plan. All conditions of the Site Plan Review approval shall be incorporated into
the building permit working drawings, and where applicable complied 'with .prior to issuance of a
grading or building permit from the building department.
The conditions of approval of this Resolution shall be printed onto building plans submitted to the
Building Department for review and shall be kept on site at all times.
Any modifications and/or changes to the approved project, including resulting from field conditions,
shall be discussed and approved by staff prior to implementing the changes. A modification may require
a public hearing before the Planning Commission if the modification represents a major modification to
the project.
E. Prior to submittal of final working drawings to Building and Safety Department for
issuance of building permits, the plans for the project shall be submitted to City staff for verification that
the final plans are in compliance with the plans approved by the Planning Commission. A drainage plan,
if required by the Building Department, shall be prepared and approved by City staff prior to issuance of
a construction permit. Such plan shall be subject to LA County Code requirements.
F. A licensed professional preparing construction plans for this project for Building
Department review shall execute a Certificate affirming that the plans conform in all respects to this
Resolution approving this project and all of the conditions set forth therein and the City's Building Code
and Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the person obtaining a building and/or grading permit for this project shall execute a
Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according to this Resolution and
any plans approved therewith.
G. Structural lot coverage of the lot shall not exceed 6,846 square feet or 9.2% of the net lot
area, in conformance with lot coverage limitations (20% maximum).
The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork, shall not exceed 17,132
square feet. (with deductions) or 23.03%, of the net lot area, in conformance with lot coverage
limitations (35% max).
H. The disturbed area of the lot, including the approved stable and corral set aside area, shall
not increase the existing 40,075 square feet or 53.88% disturbance. No grading shall take place for the
proposed project, unless the driveway is required by the Fire Department to be widened, up to 10 cubic
yards are approved under this action. If any additional grading were required beyond the 10 cubic yards
then a determination shall be made by staff whether or not additional discretionary review and approval
would be necessary.
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I. The residential building pad is proposed at 13,070 square feet and shall not exceed
coverage of 5,861 square feet or 44.84% with allowed deductions. The stable pad is existing at 490
square feet and shall not exceed 295 square feet of coverage or 60.20%.
J. The highest finished roof height of the proposed residential addition and garage will be
15 feet. This is below the highest ridgeline of the 17 foot 6 inch ridgeline of the existing residence.
K. The property on which the project is located shall maintain an area of minimum of 1,000
square feet to provide an area meeting all standards for a future stable (450 square feet) and corral (550
square feet) with access thereto. There is an existing 295 square foot stable with sufficient area adjacent
to it to meet this requirement.
L. The existing access and materials used for access to the stable and corral area is
acceptable.
M. A minimum of five-foot walkable path and/or walkway, which does not have to be paved,
shall be provided around the entire perimeter of all of the proposed structures, or as otherwise required
by the Fire Department.
N. At any time there are horses on the property, Best Management Practices (BMPs) shall be
applied for manure control; including but not be limited to removal of the manure on a daily basis or
provision of a receptacle with a tight closing lid that is constructed of brick, stone, concrete, metal or
wood lined with metal or other sound material and that is safeguarded against access by flies. The
contents of said receptacles shall be removed once a week. It is prohibited to dispose of manure or any
animal waste into the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), into natural drainage course or
spread on the property.
O. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this permit
pursuant to Zoning Ordinance, or the approval shall not be effective. The affidavit shall be recorded
together with the resolution.
P. Should a drainage dissipater be required, it shall be screened with landscaping, in a
manner as to not impede the flow of the run-off.
Q. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Lighting Ordinance of the City of
Rolling Hills (RHMC 17.16.190 E), pertaining to lighting on said property; roofing and material
requirements of properties in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and all other ordinances and
laws of the City of Rolling Hills and the LA County Building Code.
R. All utility lines to the residence and garage shall be placed underground, subject to all
applicable standards and requirements.
S. Hydrology, soils, geology and other reports, if required by the LA County Building,
Public Works Departments, and/or the Building Official, shall be prepared.
T. The setback lines and roadway easement lines in the vicinity of the construction for this
project shall remain staked throughout the construction. The City or the Building Department staff may
require that a construction fence be erected for the duration of the work for this project. Such fence shall
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not be located in any easemegkr cross over trails or natural drainagLourse and shall be removed
immediately upon completion of the work.
U. Perimeter easements, including roadway easements and trails, if any, shall remain free
and clear of any improvements including, but not be limited to fences -including construction fences, any
hardscape, driveways, landscaping, irrigation and drainage devices, except as otherwise approved by the
Rolling Hills Community Association.
In addition, any construction facility, such as a construction trailer/office or portable toilets, to a
maximum extent practicable, shall be located in a manner not visible from the street, and be in a location
satisfactory to City staff.
V. Minimum of 65% of any construction materials must be recycled or diverted from
landfills. The hauler of the materials shall obtain City's Construction and Demolition permits for waste
hauling prior to start of work and provide proper documentation to the City.
W. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements,
storm water pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices shall
be required, so that people or. property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, and
objectionable odors.
X. Construction vehicles or equipment, employees vehicles, delivery trucks shall not impede
any traffic lanes to the maximum extend practical; and if necessary to block traffic in order to aid in the
construction, no more than a single lane may be blocked for a short period of time and flagmen utilized
on both sides of the impeded area to direct traffic.
Y. During construction, all parking shall take place on the project site, and, if necessary, any
overflow parking may take place within the unimproved roadway easement along Portuguese Bend
Road, and shall not obstruct neighboring driveways or pedestrian and equestrian passage. During
construction, to the maximum extent feasible, employees of the contractor shall car-pool into the City. A
minimum of 4' wide path, from the edge of the roadway pavement, for pedestrian and equestrian
passage shall be available and clear at all times.
Z. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate
construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday
through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to
interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills.
AA. The contractor shall not use tools that could produce a spark, including for clearing and
grubbing, during red flag warning conditions. Weather conditions'can be found at:
http://www.wrh.noaa.2ov/lox/main.nho?suite=safety&na2e=hazard definitions#FIRE.
It is the sole responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her contractor to monitor the red flag
warning conditions. Should a red flag warning be declared and if work is to be conducted on the
property, the contractor shall have readily available fire extinguisher.
AB. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality
Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMP's) requirements
related to solid waste, drainage, septic tank construction and maintenance in conformance with the
County Health Department, storm water drainage facilities management, and to the City's Low Impact
development Ordinance (LID), if applicable to the proposed project.
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AC. Prior to finaling of the project an "as graded" and "as constructed" plans and
certifications, including certifications of ridgelines of the structures, shall be provided to the Planning
Department and the Building Department to ascertain that the completed project is in compliance with
the approved plans. In addition, any modification made to the project during construction, shall be
depicted/listed on the "as built/as graded" plan.
AD. Prior to demolition of the existing walls, an investigation shall be conducted for the
presence of hazardous chemicals, lead -based paints or products, mercury and asbestos -containing
materials (ACMs). If hazardous chemicals, lead -based paints or products, mercury or ACMs are
identified, remediation shall be undertaken in compliance with California environmental regulations and
policies.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th DAY OF OCTOBER 2017.
4iD .tHELF, CHAI AN
ATTEST:
YVETTE HALL, INTERIM CITY CLERK
Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the public hearing on this
application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Section 17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6..
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2017-19 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL AND GARAGE ADDITION, COVERED
PORCHES AND TRELLIS IN ZONING CASE NO. 930 AT 52 PORTUGUESE BEND
ROAD (LOT 4-FT), (WACHS).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 17, 2017, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Cardenas, Cooley, Seaburn and Chair Chelf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Kirkpatrick.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
TTE HA L, INTERIM CITY CLERK
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
STATUS OF APPLICATION & NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
July 25, 2017
Frey Survivor Trust
c/o Francesca Wachs
52 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 930 Request for Site Plan Review - 52
Portuguese Bend Road
Dear Ms. Wachs:
Pursuant to state law the City's staff has completed a preliminary review of the
application noted above and finds that the information submitted is:
X Incomplete as of the date indicated above to allow the application to be
processed but the City is still in need of the following:
• What total length (in linear feet) of exterior walls will be demolished for the
project including the garage demolition?
o What is the existing length (in linear feet) of the exterior walls of the
residence?
• Highest ridgeline height of the new residential addition or garage from the
ground?
o Please label on elevations
• Existing residence highest ridgeline height from the ground?
• Does the driveway and/or driveway apron need to be widened? (e.g. Fire
Dept. access)
• Please label plans
o Square footages
o Proposed [P]
o Existing [E}
o To be demolished
o Service yard
o Trellis
• What is the square footage of the existing corral?
• Elevations
• Are any walls proposed?
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o If so, where and what height?
• Please provide permit or proof of permit for pool house
• Are the shed and detached trellis the only structures to be demolished
besides walls on the residence?
• Is there any additional drainage system being proposed?
o How will runoff be handled?
• How many feet away is the stable from the proposed residential addition?
• What is the ridgeline of the garage addition? Residential addition?
• What will the slope be leading up to the new addition(s)?
• Payment - $1,700
Please note that the City may require further information in order to clarify, amplify,
correct, or otherwise supplement the application. If the City requires such additional
information, it is strongly suggested that you supply that information promptly to
avoid any delay in the processing of the application.
Your application for Zoning Case No. 930 has been tentatively set for public hearing
consideration by the Planning Commission at their meeting on Tuesday, August 15,
2017, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Rolling Hills City Hall Administration
Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills.
You or your designated representative must attend the meeting to present your project
and to answer questions.
Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Julia Stewart
Assistant Planner
cc: John Resich, Agent