Late Correspondence (July 8, 2014 Meeting)
Late Correspondence
(July 8, 2014 Meeting)
Attachments 1-110
Leza Mikhail From: Sent: To: Subject:
[email protected] Tuesday, July 08, 2014 2:17 PM Leza Mikhail Case #ZON2014-00064
Ms. Mikhail: My name is Suzy McNall and I am the homeowner of 6422 Rio Linda Drive, RPV. I am in protest of the homeowner, Mr. Hassan, of 6321 Villa Rosa in expanding their home. I have lived in this area for many years and love the rural look of Rancho Palos Verdes. The excessive height and expansion of the subject home would not fit in the RPV area and will stand out like a sore thumb. These homes are built in the California ranch style one-story homes. Ahuge mansion style in the way of bulk and mass belongs in Palos Verdes Estates - not Rancho Palos Verdes. Plus the fact of increasing the square footage of the subject home to approx. 4,452 square feet is excessive in size and does not fit in the house character of RPV and willwould disrupt the community and theway of home style. The average home size is approx. 2,000 and to have a house size double would be ludicrous and excessive with the current neighborhood.Also I do not wish to have any of my backyard privacy invaded and to hear the continuous construction noisewould not be acceptable not only to me but my neighbors. Suzy McNall
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Leza Mikhail From:
ent:
To: Subject:
Vincent Liu Monday, July 07, 2014 2:53 PM Leza Mikhail Opposition ot the redesign at 6321 Villa Rosa Dr.
Dear Ms. Mikhail, As residents of the Villa Rosa Drive, we are writing this letter to oppose the redesign the house at 6321 Villa Rosa Dr. Our opposition of the redesign is based on the concerns of the height variation as listed below:
1. Bulk & Mass The total footage of the redesign is still close to 3,900 square feet on a lot of 7,300 square feet. The average footage on this street should be in the low to mid 2,000 square feet. 2. Neighborhood Compatibility The redesign of the second floor still would create a huge structure that is not compatible with our neighborhood which consists mostly of single-story ranch-style houses. 3. Views The redesign of the second floor still would block views of ocean & sky of our neighborhood, and it would impact the property values of those houses . 4. Privacy The redesign of the second floor still would infringe on the privacy of some of our neighbors, and and it would also devalue their houses. 5. Streetscapes The redesign of the huge structure still breaks our streetscapes in the neighborhood . 6. Noise The redesign of the second floor with sliding windows & balconies would still leave the problems of noise propagation unsolved . We would like to thank the Planning Commission for their kind consideration of our concerns, and we truly hope the Planning Commission can deny the redesign and push for a more significant modification . Best Regards, Vincent & Wendy Liu 6320 Villa Rosa Drive.
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Donald and Betty Brogdon 6328 Rio Linda Drive.
RECEIVED
Rancho Palos Verdes. CA. 90275
JUL.
7 2014
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Sunday, July 6, 2014 0 EPARTMENT
" ·-'·Leza Mikhail Associate Planner, Planning Department , City of Rancho Palos Verdes, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd .. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. 90275 Subiect: Height Variation, Grading Permit and Site Plan Review (Case N. ZON2014-00064)
Dear Ms. Mikhail; Bettv and 1would again like to thank the Planning Commission's recommendation from the Mav 27' 2014 meeting to allow the applicant at 6321 Via Rosa Drive time to redesign their project that impacts individual and neighborhood privacy, as well as view impairment identified bv Planning Department Staff and our surrounding neighbors. After viewing the revised flag silhouette from our property and other locations we believe this project still fails to meet the neighborhood compatibilitv and privacy issues. From the Neighborhood Compatibility Handbook, Design Tips, Section II, Architectural Styles and Materials, Item F, Apparent Bulk and Mass, page 28, paragraph 1 states "The bulk and mass of a new residence or an "addition to an existing residence should be similar to nelghborlng structures, not overwhelming or disproportionate In size." ·, .. ~revised design still raises privacy issues for those of us flving within the 100 foot radius in the south east facing direction of the house located at 6321 Via Rosa Drive. In 1962 the developer's original design thoughtfully created a terraced hill plan in our Rancho Palos Verdes, communitv which would offer homeowners "privacy and views" protecting our priceless resources; "Our Homes". From the Neighborhood Compatibility Handbook, Design·Tips, Section II, Architectural Styles and Materials, item B, Height of Structures. page 25. paragraph 7, states, "The height of a structure should not result In a significant loss or infringement of privacy on a neighboring property." In addition the house at 6321 Via Rosa Drive as currently designed, the second storv windows look out on our backyard, our living room, dining room, master bedroom and master bathroom. We will have noise pollution coming from the second story; blaring down on us from above. The trees and foliage in our yard are not a sufficient means to protect our privacy; it is porous and only gives us partial protection seasonally and they do not offer a permanent solution to guard against the Joss of our privacy. If approved, this two story remodel will signfficantlv and dramatically change our neighborhood compatibilitv permanently. Developers will see we are a targeted city for two story Mansionazations. We were looking for a single story "Ranch Style Home" in Rancho Palos Verdes for a long time. After three years of looking we finally found our current home. It offers privacy, solitude, and comfort. We do not want to lose what it took us so long to find and never get it back. Thank you.
/fla1vr--etfJ ~fu}0 &~j fn~ty:llJh_) Donald and Bettv Brogdon
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Leza Mikhail From: ~'!nt:
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Kevin < [email protected]> Thursday, July 03, 2014 4:13 PM PlanningCommission Leza Mikhail Visitation to 6309 Villa Rosa
Re: Height variation 2014-00064, 6321 Villa Rosa Dear Commissioners, Per our June 29, 2014 letter, we extend our open invitation to visit or revisit our home. If you could give us some advanced notice, it would be appreciated so that we can arrange to be home. For your convenience, our contact information is listed below. Kevin Hamilton & Mary Beth Corrado 6309 Villa Rosa Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Cell phone (310) 560-63 83
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(July 8, 2014 Meeting)
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Leza Mikhail From: Sent: To: Subject:
[email protected] Tuesday, July 08, 2014 2:17 PM Leza Mikhail Case #ZON2014-00064
Ms. Mikhail: My name is Suzy McNall and I am the homeowner of 6422 Rio Linda Drive, RPV. I am in protest of the homeowner, Mr. Hassan, of 6321 Villa Rosa in expanding their home. I have lived in this area for many years and love the rural look of Rancho Palos Verdes. The excessive height and expansion of the subject home would not fit in the RPV area and will stand out like a sore thumb. These homes are built in the California ranch style one-story homes. Ahuge mansion style in the way of bulk and mass belongs in Palos Verdes Estates - not Rancho Palos Verdes. Plus the fact of increasing the square footage of the subject home to approx. 4,452 square feet is excessive in size and does not fit in the house character of RPV and willwould disrupt the community and theway of home style. The average home size is approx. 2,000 and to have a house size double would be ludicrous and excessive with the current neighborhood.Also I do not wish to have any of my backyard privacy invaded and to hear the continuous construction noisewould not be acceptable not only to me but my neighbors. Suzy McNall
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Attachments 1-111
Leza Mikhail From:
ent:
To: Subject:
Vincent Liu Monday, July 07, 2014 2:53 PM Leza Mikhail Opposition ot the redesign at 6321 Villa Rosa Dr.
Dear Ms. Mikhail, As residents of the Villa Rosa Drive, we are writing this letter to oppose the redesign the house at 6321 Villa Rosa Dr. Our opposition of the redesign is based on the concerns of the height variation as listed below:
1. Bulk & Mass The total footage of the redesign is still close to 3,900 square feet on a lot of 7,300 square feet. The average footage on this street should be in the low to mid 2,000 square feet. 2. Neighborhood Compatibility The redesign of the second floor still would create a huge structure that is not compatible with our neighborhood which consists mostly of single-story ranch-style houses. 3. Views The redesign of the second floor still would block views of ocean & sky of our neighborhood, and it would impact the property values of those houses . 4. Privacy The redesign of the second floor still would infringe on the privacy of some of our neighbors, and and it would also devalue their houses. 5. Streetscapes The redesign of the huge structure still breaks our streetscapes in the neighborhood . 6. Noise The redesign of the second floor with sliding windows & balconies would still leave the problems of noise propagation unsolved . We would like to thank the Planning Commission for their kind consideration of our concerns, and we truly hope the Planning Commission can deny the redesign and push for a more significant modification . Best Regards, Vincent & Wendy Liu 6320 Villa Rosa Drive.
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Attachments 1-112
Donald and Betty Brogdon 6328 Rio Linda Drive.
RECEIVED
Rancho Palos Verdes. CA. 90275
JUL.
7 2014
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Sunday, July 6, 2014 0 EPARTMENT
" ·-'·Leza Mikhail Associate Planner, Planning Department , City of Rancho Palos Verdes, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd .. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. 90275 Subiect: Height Variation, Grading Permit and Site Plan Review (Case N. ZON2014-00064)
Dear Ms. Mikhail; Bettv and 1would again like to thank the Planning Commission's recommendation from the Mav 27' 2014 meeting to allow the applicant at 6321 Via Rosa Drive time to redesign their project that impacts individual and neighborhood privacy, as well as view impairment identified bv Planning Department Staff and our surrounding neighbors. After viewing the revised flag silhouette from our property and other locations we believe this project still fails to meet the neighborhood compatibilitv and privacy issues. From the Neighborhood Compatibility Handbook, Design Tips, Section II, Architectural Styles and Materials, Item F, Apparent Bulk and Mass, page 28, paragraph 1 states "The bulk and mass of a new residence or an "addition to an existing residence should be similar to nelghborlng structures, not overwhelming or disproportionate In size." ·, .. ~revised design still raises privacy issues for those of us flving within the 100 foot radius in the south east facing direction of the house located at 6321 Via Rosa Drive. In 1962 the developer's original design thoughtfully created a terraced hill plan in our Rancho Palos Verdes, communitv which would offer homeowners "privacy and views" protecting our priceless resources; "Our Homes". From the Neighborhood Compatibility Handbook, Design·Tips, Section II, Architectural Styles and Materials, item B, Height of Structures. page 25. paragraph 7, states, "The height of a structure should not result In a significant loss or infringement of privacy on a neighboring property." In addition the house at 6321 Via Rosa Drive as currently designed, the second storv windows look out on our backyard, our living room, dining room, master bedroom and master bathroom. We will have noise pollution coming from the second story; blaring down on us from above. The trees and foliage in our yard are not a sufficient means to protect our privacy; it is porous and only gives us partial protection seasonally and they do not offer a permanent solution to guard against the Joss of our privacy. If approved, this two story remodel will signfficantlv and dramatically change our neighborhood compatibilitv permanently. Developers will see we are a targeted city for two story Mansionazations. We were looking for a single story "Ranch Style Home" in Rancho Palos Verdes for a long time. After three years of looking we finally found our current home. It offers privacy, solitude, and comfort. We do not want to lose what it took us so long to find and never get it back. Thank you.
/fla1vr--etfJ ~fu}0 &~j fn~ty:llJh_) Donald and Bettv Brogdon
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Attachments 1-113
Leza Mikhail From: ~'!nt:
.o: Cc: Subject:
Kevin < [email protected]> Thursday, July 03, 2014 4:13 PM PlanningCommission Leza Mikhail Visitation to 6309 Villa Rosa
Re: Height variation 2014-00064, 6321 Villa Rosa Dear Commissioners, Per our June 29, 2014 letter, we extend our open invitation to visit or revisit our home. If you could give us some advanced notice, it would be appreciated so that we can arrange to be home. For your convenience, our contact information is listed below. Kevin Hamilton & Mary Beth Corrado 6309 Villa Rosa Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 Cell phone (310) 560-63 83
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