Torrance City Council
March 24, 2026

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Date: March 24, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Michelle Ramirez, Community Development Director
By: Leo Oorts, Senior Planner | [email protected]
Subject: Planning Commission and Community Development – Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt RESOLUTION to Uphold the Appeal and for the Approval of a Minor Hillside Exemption (MHE24-00037) to allow an as-built rear yard deck on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the Single-Family Residential District (R-1) Zone at 5608 White Court and Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Expenditure: None.

RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Community Development Director that City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing; and

2. Uphold the appeal; and

3. Adopt a RESOLUTION for the approval of MHE24-00037 to allow an as-built rear yard deck on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R-1 Zone at 5608 White Court; and

4. Determine a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); Article 19, Section 15303(e) (New Construction and Accessory Structures).

FUNDING
None required.

DISCUSSION
The project applicant, Mike Boosler (Shuji and Lori Yamada), requests approval by the City Council to allow an as-built rear yard deck on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R-1 Zone. The planning and design provisions of the Hillside Overlay are applicable to the project and therefore require discretionary review and approval of MHE24-00037 to allow the as-built deck.

The primary issue on appeal is whether the as-built deck has the potential to cause a substantial adverse impact to privacy for properties located below the project site along Wayne Avenue. As discussed in detail below, staff has determined that, based on site observations and topography, the deck does not result in such an impact. Staff recommends that City Council uphold the appeal and approve MHE24-00037, as conditioned.
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General Plan Land Use Designation
The project site has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential (R- LO). Development in the R-LO land use designation is characterized generally by detached one- and two-story single-family residences on individual lots forming a cohesive neighborhood. A single-family residence with a rear yard deck is deemed consistent with the R-LO land use designation.

Zoning Designation and Adjacent Land Uses
The project site is designated as R-1 Zone as well as Hillside and Local Coastal Overlay (R-H) Zone, also known as the Hillside Overlay. The project site is bound by six parcels that share the same zoning designation and that are developed with similar land uses to the north, east, south, and west.

Project Site
The project site is comprised of a one-story single-family residence situated on an irregular shaped lot measuring 8,281 square feet in area. The project site is oriented towards the northwest, on the southeast side of the cul-de-sac at White Court, west of Wayne Avenue. The project site is located atop a hillside area, with nearby one and two-story residences situated above and below the project site. The pad height of the adjacent one-story residence to the north at 5602 White Court sits slightly below the project site, whereas the pad height of the adjacent one-story residence to the south at 5614 White Court sits slightly above. The residences that abut along the rear at 20521, 20527, 20533 Wayne Avenue are significantly below the project site and sit at the bottom of the hillside area. The project site topography is relatively flat, with the building pad of the existing residence situated entirely above the cul-de-sac at White Court, before sloping downward near the rear property line. Scenic views of the Los Angeles basin and surrounding mountains are observed from the project site due to its elevation and topography.

As-Built Deck
The project involves an as-built deck located in the rear yard. The deck measures approximately 1,755 square feet and spans across the full width of the rear yard and near to the rear property line along the edge of the slope. The deck floor is elevated between 16” to 24” above grade and designed to match the finished floor of the residence. The deck is accessed directly from the residence and side yard and features a low-profile outdoor gas fireplace and a 42” tall guardrail. The deck materials include wood subframing, composite deck boards, and a metal guardrail.

Complaint Case
In February 2024, a complaint was filed with the Community Development Department regarding the unpermitted construction of a deck at the subject property (COM24-00114). An investigation was conducted, and a notice of violation was issued for unpermitted construction. Subsequently, an application was filed for MHE24-00037 to obtain zoning approval of the as-built rear yard deck, which is required prior to the issuance of building permits. Staff notes that approval of MHE24- 00037 would serve to resolve the complaint by allowing the applicant to obtain the necessary building permits and inspections for the as-built deck.

Hillside Overlay
In the Hillside Overlay, the permitting of an as-built deck measuring less than 14’ in height is subject to zoning review via a Minor Hillside Exemption Permit (MHE) to determine that such deck does not have the potential to cause a substantial adverse impact on the view, light, air, and 2 2
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privacy of properties in the vicinity, and that there is no significant public controversy thereon. As part of the zoning review process, a courtesy notice was mailed in July 2024 to the owners of properties located adjacent to the project site at 5512, 5602, 5614 White Court, and 20521, 20527, 20533 Wayne Avenue. The notice provides a brief project description, contact information, availability to review the project plans, and comment period.

In response to the notice, correspondence was received from the property owners and/or residents at 20521, 20527, 20533 Wayne Avenue that shared concerns regarding potential impacts to privacy, among other concerns related to drainage and unpermitted work. Staff notes comments regarding potential impacts to privacy are evaluated based on the planning and design provisions of the Hillside Overlay, whereas other concerns related to drainage and unpermitted work are addressed separately at the time of plan check prior to the issuance of building permits.

In July 2024, an initial field assessment was conducted at 20521, 20527 Wayne Avenue with the purpose of conducting outreach, sharing the project plans, and for the consideration of potential substantial adverse impacts to privacy. At that time a field assessment was not conducted from the subject property, and several unsuccessful attempts were made for an assessment at 20533 Wayne Avenue. A field assessment was also not conducted from other properties in the vicinity due to the location of the deck in the rear yard and, in the judgment of staff, the unlikelihood of having a substantial adverse impact to surrounding view, light, air, and privacy.

During the initial field assessment, the property owners and/or residents at 20521, 20527 Wayne Avenue stated the primary concern is impact to privacy in the rear yard. Staff made observations from the rear yard and initially deemed the as-built deck has the potential to result in a substantial adverse impact to privacy because the deck is elevated and appeared to extend beyond the natural slope, thus creating a new vantage point that previously did not exist. The results of the field assessment were then relayed to the applicant, and in response, a privacy hedge was installed along the deck near the edge of the slope and rear property line. After installation of the privacy hedge, the property owners and/or residents at 20521, 20527 Wayne Avenue shared with the staff that their concerns remained.

In response to the ongoing concerns, staff had initially recommended approval of MHE24-00037 with a condition that required removing a portion of the as-built deck to achieve a 10’ setback from the rear property line so as to eliminate a new vantage point that previously did not exist and mitigate the potential substantial adverse impact to privacy for the properties at 20521, 20527 Wayne Avenue. However, as noted earlier in the report, a field assessment was not conducted from the subject property, and therefore staff did not consider the totality of a potential substantial adverse impact to privacy. At that time, staff had also not verified the height of deck as measured from the finished floor to the lowest adjacent grade. Upon further review, staff determined that a field assessment at the subject property was necessary to fully evaluate potential privacy impacts.

In August 2025, a field assessment was completed at the subject property to consider the totality of a potential substantial adverse impact to privacy. Staff also contacted the property owners and/or residents at 5602, 5614 White Court and 20521 Wayne Avenue for the purpose of conducting outreach and for the consideration of potential substantial adverse impacts to privacy. Staff also attempted to contact the property owners and/or residents at 20527, 20533 Wayne Avenue but was unsuccessful and a business card was left on the front door to each residence.
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During the second field assessment, the property owners and/or residents at 5602, 5614 White Court shared their support for the project, whereas the property owner and/or resident at 20521 Wayne Avenue shared ongoing concerns related to privacy. Staff made observations from the subject property and verified the finished floor deck height does not exceed 24” above grade. Based on the observations, staff deemed there is no potential to result in a substantial adverse impact to privacy for the properties located at the bottom of the hillside area because the natural field of view is the Los Angeles basin and surrounding mountains on the horizon. Although the deck does create a new vantage point that previously did not exist, the properties along Wayne Avenue are located at the bottom of the hillside area and can only be viewed downward from the rear edge of the deck and cannot be observed directly on the horizon within the natural field of view. Staff also notes the deck is designed to match the finished floor elevation of the residence and does not substantially rise above nor substantially extend beyond the natural slope of the rear yard and does not result in a substantial change in the physical conditions which exist in the area, thus limiting the potential to have a substantial adverse impact onto other properties in the vicinity.

In the judgment of staff, removing a portion of the as-built deck to achieve a 10’ setback from the rear property line does not address concerns related to privacy because of the natural elevation and topography of the subject property, and instead would create an unreasonable hardship for the applicant.

Conclusion
In the judgment of staff, the project is consistent with the R-LO land use designation and complies with the objective development standards of the R-1 Zone as well as the planning and design provisions of the Hillside Overlay and does not require further environmental review. Staff made observations from the as-built deck at the subject property and deemed there is no potential to result in a substantial adverse impact to privacy for the properties located at the bottom of the hillside area because the natural field of view is the Los Angeles basin and surrounding mountains on the horizon. Although the properties along Wayne Avenue can be viewed downward from the rear edge of the deck, those properties are located at the bottom of the hillside area and not observed directly on the horizon within the natural field of view. In the judgment of staff, removing a portion of the as-built deck to achieve a 10’ setback from the rear property line would create an unreasonable hardship for the applicant. For these reasons, staff recommends that City Council uphold the appeal and approve MHE24-00037, as conditioned.

Prior Hearings and Publications
In accordance with the Torrance Municipal Code (TMC), a notice for a public hearing was made no less than 10 calendar days before the Planning Commission meeting held on January 15, 2025, to consider an application filed by Mike Boosler (Shuji and Lori Yamada) for the consideration of MHE24-00037 to allow an as-built rear yard deck on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R-1 Zone. This notice was also posted at the project site and mailed to all registered property owners located within a 500' radius of the exterior boundaries of the project site. Additionally, a notice was published in the local newspaper (The Daily Breeze) and posted on the City of Torrance Planning Commission webpage.

At the public hearing, the Planning Commission reviewed the subject request, heard public comments, and a motion to approve MHE24-00037 passed a unanimous vote. Subsequently, an appeal to the City Council was filed on January 28, 2025. 4 4
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A notice for a public hearing was made no less than 10 calendar days before the City Council meeting held on March 24, 2026, to consider an appeal of Planning Commission approval of MHE24-00037. This notice was also posted at the project site and mailed to all registered property owners located within a 500' radius of the exterior boundaries of the project site. Additionally, a notice was published in the local newspaper (The Daily Breeze).

ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
The project is deemed Categorically Exempt per CEQA Guidelines; Article 19, Section 15303(e) (New Construction and Accessory Structures).

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution

2. Location and Zoning Map

3. Appeal Filing

4. Project Plans

5. Planning Commission Minutes Excerpt (January 15, 2025)

6. Planning Commission Staff Reports (January 15, 2025)

7. Correspondence (Post-Planning Commission Meeting)

8. Proof of Publication and Notification (Materials Available) 5 5

RESOLUTION NO. 26-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, AS PROVIDED FOR IN DIVISION 9,
CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 41 OF THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL

CODE FOR THE APPROVAL OF A MINOR HILLSIDE

EXEMPTION TO ALLOW AN AS-BUILT REAR YARD DECK ON

PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY IN THE
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R-1) ZONE AT 5608
WHITE COURT.

MHE24-00037: MIKE BOOSLER (SHUJI AND LORI YAMADA)
WHEREAS, an application was filed on July 5, 2024, by Mike Boosler (Shuji and Lori Yamada) for consideration by the Community Development Director of a Minor Hillside Exemption (MHE24- 00037) to allow an as-built rear yard deck on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the Single-Family Residential District (R-1) Zone at 5608 White Court; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director approved MHE24-00037, as conditioned, on August 29, 2024; and
WHEREAS, an appeal to the Planning Commission was filed on September 13, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Torrance conducted a duly noticed public hearing on January 15, 2025, to consider an appeal filed by Mike Boosler (Shuji and Lori Yamada) for the consideration of MHE24-00037 to allow an as-built rear yard deck on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R-1 Zone at 5608 White Court; and WHEREAS, at the Planning Commission meeting of January 15, 2025, a motion for denial of the appeal and for the approval of MHE24-00037, as conditioned, passed by a unanimous vote; and
WHEREAS, an appeal to the City Council was filed on January 28, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Torrance conducted a duly noticed public hearing on March 24, 2026, to consider an appeal filed by Shuji and Lori Yamada for the consideration of MHE24-00037 to allow an as-built rear yard deck on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R-1 Zone at 5608 White Court; and
WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting of March 24, 2026, a motion to uphold the appeal and for the approval of MHE24-00037, as conditioned, passed by a roll call vote; WHEREAS, due and legal publication of notice was given to owners of property in the vicinity thereof and due and legal hearings have been held, all in accordance with the provisions of Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 41 of the Torrance Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Torrance does hereby find and determine as follows:
a) That the project site is located at 5608 White Court (APN 7518-019-014); b) That the project site is described as Lot 227 of Tract 22228 as per map recorded in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder, State of California;

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c) That the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the 2026 Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19, Section 15303(e) (New Construction and Accessory Structures), as the project involves an accessory deck and no unusual circumstances exist;
d) That the project complies with the objective development standards of the Single-Family Residential District (R-1) Zone and the Torrance Municipal Code and is consistent with the Low Density Residential (R-LO) land use designation of the General Plan of the City of Torrance;
e) That the project, as conditioned, will not have a substantial adverse impact upon the view, light, air, and privacy of other properties in the vicinity because the as-built deck is constructed at the same finished floor elevation of the residence, does not exceed 24-inches above the lowest adjacent grade, and does not substantially rise above nor substantially extend beyond the natural slope of the rear yard. In addition, the as-built deck does not result in a substantial change to the physical conditions of the site or surrounding hillside area, therefore limiting the potential to have a substantial adverse impact onto other properties in the vicinity; f) That the project, as conditioned, has been located, planned, and designed so as to cause the least intrusion on the views, light, air, and privacy of other properties in the vicinity because the as-built deck is constructed at the same finished floor elevation of the residence, does not exceed 24-inches above the lowest adjacent grade, and does not substantially rise above nor substantially extend beyond the natural slope of the rear yard. In addition, the as-built deck does not result in a substantial change to the physical conditions of the site or surrounding hillside area, therefore limiting the potential to have a substantial adverse impact onto other properties in the vicinity;
g) That the project, as conditioned, provides an orderly and attractive development in harmony with other properties in the vicinity because the as-built deck is compatible in scale, form, and placement with surrounding hillside residential development and represents an improvement to the rear yard;
h) That the project, as conditioned, will not have a harmful impact upon the land values and investment of other properties in the vicinity because the as-built deck is compatible with surrounding single-family hillside development and does not introduce features that would adversely affect neighborhood character or property values; i) That granting such application would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare and to other properties in the vicinity because the as-built rear yard deck complies with the objective development standards of the R-1 Zone and the planning and design provisions of the Hillside Overlay, including provisions intended to minimize visual intrusion and protect privacy in hillside areas, and is consistent with the R-LO land use designation of the General Plan of the City of Torrance; and
j) That the project, as conditioned, would not cause or result in a substantial adverse cumulative impact on other properties in the vicinity because it does not alter established development patterns, viewing relationships, or topographic conditions within the hillside area and complies with the objective development standards of the R-1 Zone and the planning and design provisions of the Hillside Overlay.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that MHE24-00037 filed by Mike Boosler (Shuji and Lori Yamada) for the consideration of a Minor Hillside Exemption to allow an as-built rear yard deck on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R-1 Zone at 5608 White Court, on file in the Community Development Department of the City of Torrance, is hereby APPROVED subject to the following conditions:
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1. That use of the subject property shall be subject to all conditions imposed in MHE24-00037; and any amendments thereto or modifications thereof as may be approved from time to time pursuant to Section 92.28.1 et seq. of the Torrance Municipal Code on file in the office of the Community Development Director of the City of Torrance; and further, that the said use shall be established or constructed and shall be maintained in conformance with such maps, plans, specifications, drawings, applications or other documents presented by the applicant to the Community Development Department and upon which the City Council relied in granting approval;

2. That if MHE24-00037 is not used within one year after granting of the permit, it shall expire and become null and void unless extended by the Community Development Director for an additional period as provided for in Section 92.27.1 of the Torrance Municipal Code;

3. That the applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Torrance and its agents, officers, and employees from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City agency or its agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval by the City, including, without limitation, an action by an advisory commission, appeal board, or legislative body concerning this discretionary approval. This defense and indemnification shall include the payment of all legal costs incurred on behalf of the City in connection with the application, and the defense of any claim, action or proceeding challenging the approval of the application or the project. The City will promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and agrees to cooperate to the extent required for an effective defense. In the event a legal challenge to the discretionary approval is successful, and an award of attorney fees is made to the challenger, the applicant shall be responsible to pay the full amount of such an award; and

4. That the applicant shall obtain all building permits and safety inspections necessary for the project.

INTRODUCED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Torrance held on the 24th day of March 2026.
_______________________________
Mayor George K. Chen
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Patrick Q. Sullivan, City Attorney ATTEST:
________________________________ _______________________________ Tatia Y. Strader, Assistant City Attorney Rebecca Poirier, MMC, City Clerk 8 8
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Prepared using City of Torrance Community Development Geographic Information System Michelle G. Ramirez, Community Development Director
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MHE24-00037
5608 White Court
LEGEND
Notification Area
5608 White Court

LOCATION AND ZONING MAP
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Feet
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ATTACHMENT 2
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ATTACHMENT 3
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DRAWING DATE: Oct 24, 2025 (3:19 PM)
SHEET #:

JOB ADDRESS:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503
NO. REVISION: DATE: BY:

ENGINEER:

DESIGNED BY:

DRAWN BY:

REVIEWED BY:PERMIT NO.
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C.S.

C.S.

DESIGN GROUP:

ENGINEER OF RECORD:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NEW DECK

SSDSTANDLEY STRUCTURAL DESIGN

CIVIL- STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Located at:
17940 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316
Call:
(213) 373-4513
J.T.

J.T.

PROJECT INFO.

A-1
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503

VICINITY MAP SCOPE OF WORK
NEW 1,755 SQ. FT. DECK
PROJECT NAME:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503 NOT TO SCALE

PROJECT TEAM
OWNER CONTRACTOR DESIGNER SOILS/SURVEYOR TITLE-24

NEW DECK
CODES
-2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)
-2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC)
-2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC)
-2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)
-2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC)
-2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
-2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN CODE
CRAIG STANDLEY (LIC.. #87675)
17940 VENTURA BLVD.,
ENCINO, CA 91316
P: 213-373-4513
E: [email protected]
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 7518-019-014
TRACT
LOT NO.

BLOCK

BASELINE HILLSIDE ORDINANCE

TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
NO. OF STORIES
22228
227
N/A
NO

TYPE-VB
1 SHEET INDEX
A-1 PROJECT INFO.

A-2
A-3
S-1
S-2

SITE PLANS

FOUNDATION PLAN

STRUCTURAL NOTES

ELEVATIONS

FRAMING PLAN

SQ FOOTAGE INFO
2,140 SQ. FT.EXISTING MAIN BUILDING
LOT SIZE 8,440 SQ. FT.

LOT COVERAGE 3,895 / 8,440 = 46.1%
1,755 SQ. FT.NEW DECK

RFA COVERAGE
3,895 / 8,440 = 46.1%
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4'-4"
6'-10"
11'-7"
21'-1"
16'-8"
BUILDING 1
(E) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
(E) DRIVEWAY

67.00'
124.41'

17.00'

32.00'
108.71'

28.96' WHITE CT
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5'-0"
27'-7"
22'-0"
16'-0"
4'-2"
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17'-0"
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19'-9"
12'-0"
48'-6"
11'-7"
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BUILDING 1
(E) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
(E) DRIVEWAY

67.00'
124.41'

17.00'

32.00'
108.71'

28.96' WHITE CT
(N) DECK
DRAWING DATE: Oct 24, 2025 (3:19 PM)
SHEET #:

JOB ADDRESS:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503
NO. REVISION: DATE: BY:

ENGINEER:

DESIGNED BY:

DRAWN BY:

REVIEWED BY:PERMIT NO.
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C.S.

C.S.

DESIGN GROUP:

ENGINEER OF RECORD:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NEW DECK

SSDSTANDLEY STRUCTURAL DESIGN

CIVIL- STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Located at:
17940 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316
Call:
(213) 373-4513
J.T.

J.T.

SITE PLAN
A-2

SITE PLAN (PROPOSED)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"
GENERAL NOTES:
a. THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT RESTRICT A FIVE- FOOT CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED ACCESS TO ANY WATER

OR POWER DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (POWER POLES, PULL-BOXES, TRANSFORMERS, VAULTS, PUMPS, VALVES, METERS, APPURTENANCES, ETC.) OR TO THE LOCATION OF THE HOOKUP. THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT BE WITHIN TEN FEET OF ANY POWER LINES-WHETHER OR NOT THE LINES ARE LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY.

FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY CAUSE CONSTRUCTION DELAYS AND/OR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. b. AN APPROVED SEISMIC GAS SHUTOFF VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FUEL GAS LINE ON THE DOWNSTREAM

SIDE OF THE UTILITY METER AND BE RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE CONTAINING THE FUEL GAS PIPING. (PER ORDINANCE 170,158) (SEPARATE PLUMBING PERMIT IS REQUIRED). c. PLUMBING FIXTURES ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONNECTED TO A SANITARY SEWER OR TO AN APPROVED SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM. R306.3
d. KITCHEN SINKS, LAVATORIES, BATHTUBS, SHOWERS, BIDETS, LAUNDRY TUBS AND WASHING MACHINE OUTLETS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AND CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED WATER SUPPLY. R306.4 e. BATHTUB AND SHOWER FLOORS, WALLS ABOVE BATHTUBS WITH A SHOWERHEAD, AND SHOWER COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE FINISHED WITH A NONABSORBENT SURFACE. SUCH WALL SURFACES SHALL EXTEND TO A HEIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 6 FEET ABOVE THE FLOOR. R307.2 f. PROVIDE ULTRA-LOW FLUSH WATER CLOSETS FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION. EXISTING SHOWER HEADS AND TOILETS MUST BE ADAPTED FOR LOW WATER CONSUMPTION.
g. UNIT SKYLIGHTS SHALL BE LABELED BY A LA CITY APPROVED LABELING AGENCY. SUCH LABEL SHALL STATE THE APPROVED LABELING AGENCY NAME, PRODUCT DESIGNATION AND PERFORMANCE GRADE RATING. (RESEARCH REPORT NOT REQUIRED). R308.6.9
h. WATER HEATER MUST BE STRAPPED TO WALL. SEC. 507.3, LAPC i. FOR EXISTING POOL ON SITE, PROVIDE AN ALARM FOR DOORS TO THE DWELLING THAT FORM A PART OF THE POOL ENCLOSURE. THE ALARM SHALL SOUND CONTINUOUSLY FOR A MIN. OF 30 SECONDS WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. IT SHALL AUTOMATICALLY RESET AND BE EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL MEANS TO DEACTIVATE (FOR 15 SECS. MAX.) FOR A SINGLE OPENING. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH SHALL BE AT LEAST 54" ABOVE THE FLOOR. 6109 OF LABC
j. FOR EXISTING POOL ON SITE, PROVIDE ANTI– ENTRAPMENT COVER MEETING THE CURRENT ASTM OR ASME

FOR THE SUCTION OUTLETS OF THE SWIMMING POOL, TODDLER POOL AND SPA FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS PER ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) NO. 2977. 3162B
k. AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR OPENERS, IF PROVIDED, SHALL BE LISTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL 325. R309.4 l. SMOKE DETECTORS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL DWELLING UNITS INTENDED FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY, WHERE A PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, OR ADDITIONS. R314.2 m. WHERE A PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS OR ADDITIONS, EXISTING DWELLINGS OR

SLEEPING UNITS THAT HAVE ATTACHED GARAGES OR FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION R315.2. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SHALL ONLY BE REQUIRED IN THE SPECIFIC DWELLING UNIT OR SLEEPING UNIT FOR WHICH THE PERMIT WAS OBTAINED.

R315.2
n. EVERY SPACE INTENDED FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH NATURAL LIGHT BY MEANS OF EXTERIOR GLAZED OPENINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION R303.1 OR SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ARTIFICIAL LIGHT THAT IS ADEQUATE TO PROVIDE AN AVERAGE ILLUMINATION OF 6 FOOT-CANDLES OVER THE AREA OF THE ROOM AT A HEIGHT OF 30 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR LEVEL. R303.1 o. A COPY OF THE EVALUATION REPORT AND/OR CONDITIONS OF LISTING SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE JOB SITE

SITE PLAN (EXISTING)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"
13 13
20'-0"
34'-0"
15'-0"
42" MIN.
15'-6"
42" MIN.
5'-6"
1'-1" V.I.F.
1'-5" V.I.F.
1'-1" V.I.F.
1'-3" V.I.F.
5'-6"
DRAWING DATE: Oct 24, 2025 (3:19 PM)
SHEET #:

JOB ADDRESS:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503
NO. REVISION: DATE: BY:

ENGINEER:

DESIGNED BY:

DRAWN BY:

REVIEWED BY:PERMIT NO.
--
C.S.

C.S.

DESIGN GROUP:

ENGINEER OF RECORD:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NEW DECK

SSDSTANDLEY STRUCTURAL DESIGN

CIVIL- STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Located at:
17940 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316
Call:
(213) 373-4513
J.T.

J.T.

A-3

ELEVATIONS

SOUTH EAST ELEVATION VIEW (PROPOSED)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: N.T.S.

NORTH EAST ELEVATION VIEW (PROPOSED)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"
14 14
DRAWING DATE: Oct 24, 2025 (3:19 PM)
SHEET #:

JOB ADDRESS:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503
NO. REVISION: DATE: BY:

ENGINEER:

DESIGNED BY:

DRAWN BY:

REVIEWED BY:PERMIT NO.
--
C.S.

C.S.

DESIGN GROUP:

ENGINEER OF RECORD:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NEW DECK

SSDSTANDLEY STRUCTURAL DESIGN

CIVIL- STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Located at:
17940 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316
Call:
(213) 373-4513
J.T.

J.T.

STRUC. NOTES
S-1
Footing, Stem Walls, Piers
Stepftg/Retain'g Foundation
Caisson, Piles, Grade Beams
Firm or individual to be responsilbe for the Structural Observation:

STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION PROGRAM
to be the Structural Observer.

DECLARATION BY OWNER
Signature Date Observer is different from the Architect of Engineer of Record) I, the Owner of the project, declare that the above listed firm or individual is hired by me to be the

DECLARATION BY ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER OF RECORD
I, the Architect or Engineer of record, declare that the above listed firm or individual is designated by me to Hillside Special Anchors
Structural Observer.

Name:
conc beam

FOUNDATION
Mat Foundation
Owner:

PROJECT ADDRESS:

Description of Work:
(required if the Structural
FRAME
Masonry Wall Frame
Steel Braced Frame
Steel Moment Frame

STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION
(only checked items are required)
Concrete Moment Frame
Phone:(916) 333-9225
WALL
Others:

Masonry
Concrete
Wood
Others:

Architect:

Calif. Registration:

Steel Deck
Others:

Wood
Concrete

DIAPHRAGM
PERMIT APPL. NO.:

Engineer:

AND DESIGNATION OF THE

STRUCTURAL OBSERVER
Standley
Standley C87675

1. MATERIAL DELIVERED TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM RAIN OR OTHER SOURCES OF MOISTURE. (9.407.4)

2. ALL STUDS, JOISTS, RAFTERS, AND BLOCKING'S SHALL BE DF-L NO. 2 AS GRADED BY WWPGR, ALL POSTS AND BEAMS SHALL DF-L N0. 1 OR BETTER AS GRADED BY WWPGR.

UNO.

3. ALL LUMBER IN CONTACT WITH CONCRETE SHALL BE DF-LARCH PRESSURE TREATED.

4. ALL NEW SHEATHING USE FOR BRACING SHALL BE 15/32" CDX, 5-PLY PANEL CONSTRUCTION WITH SPAN RATING OF 32/16 OR BETTER AS RATED BY AMERICAN PLYWOOD ASSOC.

5. ANY NAIL IN CONTACT WITH PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER SHALL BE HOT-DIPPED GALVANIZED OR STAINLESS STEEL.

6. BUILDING MATERIAL WITH VISIBLE SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED.

WALL AND FLOORING FRAMING SHALL NOT BE ENCLOSED UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE SATISFACTORY BY BUILDING INSPECTOR. (9.505.3)

1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO STARTING OF WORK.

2. THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT RESTRICT A FIVE-FOOT CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED

ACCESS TO ANY WATER OR POWER DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (POWER POLES,

PILL-BOXES, TRANSFORMERS, VAULTS, PUMPS, VALVES, METERS, APPURTENANCES, ETC.) OR TO THE LOCATION OF HOOK-UP.

3. THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT BE WITHIN TEN FEET OF ANY POWER LINES WHETHER OR NOT THE LINES ARE LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY CAUSE CONSTRUCTION DELAYS AND/OR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES.

4. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED

FOR SPRAYED-ON FIREPROOFING AND HIGH LOAD DIAPHRAGMS

5. CONSTRUCTION WASTE WILL BE HANDLED BY CITY OF LOS ANGELES CERTIFIED HAULER AND SHALL BE REDUCED BY 50% OF ITS OVERALL WASTE.

CALIFORNIA WASTE SERVICES, PERMIT# PER-09-058
621 W. 152ND ST., GARDENA, CA 90247

1. ALL NON-EPOXY GROUT SHALL BE RAPID SET BRAND OR EQUIV. INSTALLED PER THE MANUFACTURERS SPEC'S, LARR24654.

2. ALL EPOXY TYPE GROUT SHALL BE SIMPSON SET BRAND STRUCTURAL EPOXY OR EQUIV. INSTALLED PER THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS, LA RR#25279.

3. CLEAN OUT ALL DRILLED BORINGS AND CRACKS PRIOR TO APPLICATION OF GROUT.

DEPUTY INSPECTION REQUIRED AT ALL TIME OF PROCEDURE.

4. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED FOR HIGH-LIFT GROUTING.

1. ALL STEEL REINFORCEMENT BARS SHALL BE 60,000 PSI YIELD STRENGTH CONFORMING TO ASTM STD A615, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

2. ALL STEEL REINFORCEMENT TIES AND STIRRUPS SHALL BE 40,000 PSI YIELD STRENGTH CONFORMING TO ASTM STD A615, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

3. ALL STEEL REINFORCEMENT HOOKS SHALL BE PER ACI318 STANDARD HOOKS SCHEDULE.

4. ALL BENDS IN REINFORCEMENT BARS SHALL BE MADE COLD.

5. STEEL REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE FREE OF LOOSE FLAKY RUST, MUD, OIL, AND OTHER COATINGS WHICH MAY REDUCE BOND STRENGTH.

6. STEEL REINFORCING SHALL BE ACCURATELY PLACED IN CONCRETE FORMS WITH THE APPROPRIATE CLEAR COVER MAINTAINED.

7. SPLICES IN STEEL REINFORCEMENT FOR SLABS AND RETAINING WALL SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 40 BAR DIAMETER OR 24 INCHES WHICH EVER IS LARGER.

8. SHOP WELDING FOR STEEL REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED IN A LADBS LICENSED FABRICATION SHOP OR CALIFORNIA LICENSED FABRICATION SHOP.

9. FIELD WELDING FOR STEEL REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A LADBS CERTIFIED WELDERS OR CALIFORNIA LICENSED WELDER. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED FOR FIELD WELDING.

1. ALL EXISTING FOUNDATIONS & FOOTINGS SHALL BE CLEANED OFF PRIOR TO POURING OF NEW CONCRETE FOR PROPER BONDING.

2. CEMENT SHALL CONFORM TO THE SPECIFICATION FOR PORTLAND CEMENT ASTM C150.

3. WATER USED IN MIXING CONCRETE SHALL BE CLEAN AND FREE FROM INJURIOUS AMOUNTS OF OILS,

ACIDS, ALKALIS, SALTS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, OR OTHER SUBSTANCES THAT MAY BE DELETERIOUS TO CONCRETE OR REINFORCEMENT BARS.

4. ALL CONCRETE WORK SHALL BE DONE WITH MINIMUM OF 3000PSI CONCRETE, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

5. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED FOR CONCRETE STRENGTH GREATER THAN 2500 PSI, DRIVEN DEEP FOUNDATION, CAST-IN PLACE DEEP FOUNDATIONS,

ENGINEERING MASONRY, PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE, HIGH LOAD DIAPHRAGMS AND SPECIAL MOMENT-RESISTING CONCRETE FRAMES.

6. ALL CONCRETE SHALL BE 3,000 PSI IN 28 DAYS & DEPUTY INSPECTION IS REQUIRED, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

7. PLACEMENT OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT IN CONCRETE SHALL BE AS FOLLOWED:

A. 3 INCHES FROM FACE OF CONCRETE CAST IF IT IS AGAINST AND/OR PERMANENTLY EXPOSED TO EARTH
B. 2 INCHES FROM FACE OF CONCRETE CAST IF IT IS EXPOSED TO EARTH AND/OR WEATHER.

C. 1-1/2" INCHES FROM FACE OF CONCRETE CAST IF IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO WEATHER AND/OR IN CONTACT WITH EARTH.

1. PRE-MOISTEN EXCAVATIONS FOR FOOTING & SLAB PRIOR TO POURING CONCRETE. THE CONSULTING SOILS ENGINEER SHALL CHECK MOISTURE CONDITIONS.

2. ALL RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONSULTING GEOLOGIST MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO THE DESIGN OR SHOWN AS NOTES ON THE PLANS IF APPLICABLE.

3. IF ADVERSE SOIL CONDITIONS ARE ENCOUNTERED, A SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT MAY BE REQUIRED. (1802.2.1)

1. THE OWNER SHALL EMPLOY A STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGISTERED CIVIL OR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OR LICENSED ARCHITECT TO PERFORM THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION. THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND

SAFETY (LADBS) RECOMMENDS THE USE OF THE ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STRUCTURAL DESIGNS THAT ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTRACTOR.

2. THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER SHALL PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF EMPLOYMENT BY THE OWNER OR THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. A LETTER FROM THE OWNER, THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE OR A COPY OF

THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES SHALL BE SENT TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR BEFORE THE FIRST SITE VISIT.

3. THE OWNER OR OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE SHALL COORDINATE AND CALL FOR A MEETING BETWEEN THE

ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN, STRUCTURAL OBSERVER, CONTRACTOR, AFFECTED SUBCONTRACTORS AND DEPUTY INSPECTORS. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING

SHALL BE TO IDENTIFY THE MAJOR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS THAT AFFECT THE

VERTICAL AND LATERAL LOAD SYSTEMS OF THE STRUCTURE AND TO REVIEW SCHEDULING OF THE REQUIRED OBSERVATIONS. A RECORD OF THE MEETING SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE FIRST OBSERVATION REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.

4. THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER SHALL PERFORM SITE VISITS AT THOSE STEPS IN THE PROGRESS OF THE

WORK THAT ALLOW FOR CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL EFFORT OR UNCOVERING OF THE WORK INVOLVED. AT A MINIMUM, THE LISTED SIGNIFICANT CONSTRUCTION STAGES ON THE

FOLLOWING STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION AND/OR SIGNIFICANT CONSTRUCTION STAGES TABLE REQUIRE A SITE VISIT AND AN OBSERVATION REPORT FROM THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER.

6. THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER SHALL PREPARE A REPORT OF THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT FORM IN/FORM.08 (PART 1) FOR EACH SIGNIFICANT STAGE OF CONSTRUCTION OBSERVED. THE ORIGINAL

OF THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT SHALL BE SENT TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR'S OFFICE AND SHALL BE SIGNED AND SEALED (WET STAMP) BY THE RESPONSIBLE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER. ONE COPY OF THE OBSERVATION REPORT SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE APPROVED PLANS. THE COPY ATTACHED TO

THE PLANS SHALL BE SIGNED AND SEALED (WET STAMP) BY THE RESPONSIBLE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER OR THEIR DESIGNEE. COPIES OF THE REPORT SHALL ALSO BE GIVEN TO THE OWNER, CONTRACTOR, AND DEPUTY INSPECTOR. ANY DEFICIENCY NOTED ON THE OBSERVATION REPORT WILL BECOME THE

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD TO VERIFY ITS COMPLETION BY HIM (HER), OR BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER.

7. A FINAL OBSERVATION REPORT AND THAT OF THE REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR MUST BE SUBMITTED

WHICH SHOWS THAT ALL OBSERVED DEFICIENCIES WERE RESOLVED AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEM GENERALLY CONFORMS TO THE APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING

AND SAFETY (LADBS) WILL NOT ACCEPT THE STRUCTURAL WORK WITHOUT THIS FINAL OBSERVATION

REPORT AND THAT OF THE REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR (WHEN PROVIDED) AND THE CORRECTION OF SPECIFIC DEFICIENCIES NOTED DURING NORMAL BUILDING INSPECTION.

8. THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER SHALL PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL STAMPED AND SIGNED STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT TO THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY INSPECTION OFFICE.

9. WHEN THE OWNER ELECTS TO CHANGE THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER OF RECORD, THE OWNER SHALL:

A. NOTIFY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR IN WRITING BEFORE THE NEXT INSPECTION BY SUBMITTING COMPLETED "STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION PROGRAM AND DESIGNATION OF THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER" FORM IN/FORM.08 (PART 2)
B. CALL AN ADDITIONAL PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING, AND
C. FURNISH THE REPLACEMENT STRUCTURAL OBSERVER WITH A COPY OF ALL PREVIOUS OBSERVATION REPORTS. THE REPLACEMENT STRUCTURAL OBSERVER SHALL APPROVE THE CORRECTION OF THE ORIGINAL OBSERVED DEFICIENCIES UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY PLAN CHECK SUPERVISION.

THE POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE TO CORRECT ANY PROPERTY NOTED DEFICIENCIES WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF THEIR SOURCE.

10. THE ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT OF RECORD SHALL DEVELOP ALL CHANGES RELATING TO THE STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS. THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT SHALL REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL CHANGES TO THE APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION

CONSTRUCTION STAGE ELEMENTS TO BE OBSERVED

CONCRETE
LUMBER
GROUT

STEEL REINFORCEMENT

EARTHWORK

1. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED FOR FIELD WELDING, HIGH STRENGTH BOLTING AND SPRAYED-ON FIREPROOFING.

2. LADBS LICENSED FABRICATOR IS REQUIRED FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL.

3. ALL WELDING SHALL BE SHOP WELDED BY A CERTIFIED WELDING SHOP, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

4. SHOP WELDING FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL & LIGHT GAUGE STEEL SHALL BE PERFORMED IN A CERTIFIED FABRICATOR SHOP OR CALIFORNIA LICENSED FABRICATOR SHOP.

5. FIELD WELDING FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL & LIGHT GAUGE STEEL SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED WELDERS OR CALIFORNIA LICENSED WELDER. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED FOR FIELD WELDING.

STEEL

CONSTRUCTION
DEAD LOAD:

HORIZONTAL SYSTEMS:
·ROOF CONSTRUCTION 15 PSF.
·CEILING CONSTRUCTION 10 PSF.
·FLOOR CONSTRUCTION 15 PSF.

VERTICAL SYSTEMS:
·LIGHT-FRAME WALL CONSTRUCTION 20 PSF.
·MASONRY WALL CONSTRUCTION 120 PCF.
·CONCRETE WALL CONSTRUCTION 160 PCF.

LIVE LOAD:

ROOF SYSTEMS:
·SLOPE < 4:12 20 PSF.
·SLOPE =/> 4:12 16 PSF.
·ROOF SOLAR 5 PSF
ATTIC SYSTEMS:
·W/O STORAGE SPACE 20 PSF.
·W/ STORAGE SPACE 30 PSF.

FLOOR SYSTEMS:
·BEDROOM AREAS 30 PSF.
·OTHER AREAS 40 PSF
WALLS:
·EXTERIOR WALLS 15 PSF.
·INTERIOR WALLS 10 PSF

DESIGN LOAD DATA

NO CONCRETE TOPPING ASSUMED IN DEAD LOAD
CALCULATIONS. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY IN FIELD

GREEN NOTES

1. ANNULAR SPACES AROUND PIPES, ELECTRIC CABLES,, CONDUITS, OR OTHER OPENINGS IN THE

BUILDINGS ENVELOPE AT EXTERIOR WALLS SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE PASSAGE OF

RODENTS BY CLOSING SUCH OPENINGS WITH CEMENT MORTAR, CONCRETE MASONRY, OR METAL PLATES.

2. FOR ALL NEW EQUIPMENT, AN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING, AT A MINIMUM THE ITEMS LISTED IN SECTION 4.410.1, SHALL BE COMPLETED AND PLACED IN THE BUILDING AT THE

TIME OF FINAL INSPECTION

3. ALL DUCT AND OTHER RELATED AIR DISTRIBUTION COMPONENT OPENINGS SHALL BE COVERED

WITH TAPE, PLASTIC, OR SHEET METAL UNTIL THE FINAL SARTUP OF THE HEATING, COOLING AND VENT. EQUIPMENT

4. THE VOC CONTENT VERIFICATION CHECKLIST SHALL BE COMPLETED AND VERIFIED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION APPROVAL. THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS SHOWING VOC CONTENT FOR ALL

APPLICABLE PRODUCTS SHALL BE READILY AVAILABLE AT THE JOB SITE AND BE PROVIDED TO THE

FIELD INSPECTOR FOR VERIFICATION

5. ALL NEW CARPET AND CARPET CUSHIONS INSTALLE DIN THE BUILDING INTERIOR SHALL MEET THE

TESTING PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

1. CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTES GREEN LABEL PLUS PROGRAM

2. CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S SPECIFICATIONS

3. NSF/ANSI 140 AT THE GOLD LEVEL

4. SCIENTIFIC CERTIFICATIONS SYSTEMS INDOOR ADVANTAGE

6. 80% OF THE TOTAL AREA RECEIVING RESILIENT FLOORING SHALL COMPLY WITH ONE OR MORE OF

THE FOLLOWING

1. VOC EMISSION LIMITS DEFINED IN THE CHPS HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

DATABASE

2. CERTIFIED UNDER UL GREENGUARD GOLD

3. CERTIFICATION UNDER THE RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE

4. MEET THE CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S SPECIFICATIONS

7. THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS SHALL BE SIZED AND DESIGNED USING ANSI/ACCA MANUAL J-2004, ANSI/ACCA 29-D-2009 OR ASHRAE HANDBOOKS AND HAVE THEIR EQUIPMENT SELECTED IUN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI/ACCA 36-S MANUAL S-2004

8. WHEN A SHOWER IS SERVED BY MORE THAN ONE SHOWERHEAD, THE COMBINED FLOW RATE OF ALL THE SHOWERHEADS CONTROLLED BY A SINGLE VALVE SHALL NOT EXCEED 2.0 GALLONS PER MINUTE AT 80psi, OR THE SHALL BE DESIGNED TO ONLY ALLOW ONE SHOWERHEAD TO BE IN

OPERATION AT A TIME

9. THE FLOW RATES FOR ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES SHALL COMPLY WITH THE MAXIMUM FLOW RATES IN SECTION 4.303.1

DESCRIPTION

NAILINGSCHEDULE

BLOCKING BETWEEN CEILING JOISTS OR
RAFTERS TO TOP PL.
# AND TYPE SPACING & LOCATION
ROOF
4-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″) OR TOE NAIL
3-8D COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3" × 0.131″ NAILS

TOE NAIL
CEILING JOIST TO TOP PL.
4-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); ORPER
JOIST, 3-8D COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

PER JOIST, TOE NAIL

CEILING JOIST NOT ATTACHED TO

PARALLEL RAFTER, LAPS OVER

PARTITIONS
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR 3-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

FACE NAIL

CEILING JOIST ATTACHED TO PARALLEL
RAFTER (HEEL JOINT) TABLE 1, S-1 FACE NAIL

COLLAR TIE TO RAFTER, FACE NAIL OR
11/4″ × 20 GA. RIDGE STRAP TO
RAFTER
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-10D COMMON (3″ × 0.148″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

FACE NAIL EACH RAFTER

RAFTER OR ROOF TRUSS TO PLATE
3-16D BOX NAILS (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR
3-10D COMMON NAILS (3" × 0.148″); OR
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS
2 TOE NAILS ON ONE SIDE AND 1 TOE
NAIL

ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF EACH RAFTER OR
TRUSS

ROOF RAFTERS TO RIDGE,

VALLEY OR HIP RAFTERS OR ROOF
RAFTER
TO MINIMUM 2″ RIDGE BEAM
4-16D (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 3-10D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.148″); OR
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

TOE NAIL
3-16D BOX 31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 2-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

END NAIL
WALL
DESCRIPTION # AND TYPE SPACING & LOCATION

STUD TO STUD (NOT AT BRACED WALL

PANELS)
16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) 24″ O.C. FACE NAIL
10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3″ × 0.131″ NAILS 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL

STUD TO STUD AND ABUTTING STUDS

AT INTERSECTING WALL CORNERS
(AT BRACED WALL PANELS)
16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR
3" × 0.131" NAILS
12″ O.C. FACE NAIL
16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL
BUILT-UP HEADER (2″ TO 2″ HEADER
WITH 1/2″ SPACER)
16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) 16″ O.C. EACH EDGE FACE NAIL 16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″) 12″ O.C. EACH EDGE FACE NAIL

CONTINUOUS HEADER TO STUD
5-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR 4-8D
COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″)

TOE NAIL

TOP PLATE TO TOP PLATE
16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL
10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3″ × 0.131″ NAILS 12″ O.C. FACE NAIL

DOUBLE TOP PLATE SPLICE FOR SDCS
A-D2 WITH SEISMIC BRACED
WALL LINE SPACING < 25'
8-16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
12-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR
12-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
12-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS FACE NAIL ON EACH SIDE OF END JOINT (MINIMUM 24″ LAP SPLICE LENGTH EACH
SIDE OF END JOINT)DOUBLE TOP PLATE SPLICE SDCS D0, D1,
OR D2; AND BRACED WALL
LINE SPACING ≥25'
12-16D (31/2″ × 0.135″)

BOTTOM PLATE TO JOIST, RIM JOIST,

BAND JOIST OR

BLOCKING (NOT AT BRACED WALL

PANELS)
16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL
16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 12″ O.C. 3″ ×

0.131″ NAILS 12″ O.C. FACE NAIL

BOTTOM PLATE TO JOIST, RIM JOIST,

BAND JOIST OR

BLOCKING (AT BRACED WALL PANEL)
3-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 2-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR4-3″ × 0.131″
NAILS
3 EACH 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL
2 EACH 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL
4 EACH 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL

TOP OR BOTTOM PLATE TO STUD
4-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR3-16D BOX
(31/2″ × 0.135″); OR
4-8D COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

TOE NAIL
3-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 2-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

END NAIL

TOP PLATES, LAPS AT CORNERS

AND INTERSECTIONS
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR 2-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

FACE NAIL
1″ × 6″ SHEATHING TO EACH BEARING
3-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR 2-8D
COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
2-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
2 STAPLES, 1″ CROWN, 16 GA., 13/4″
LONG

FACE NAIL
1″ × 8″ AND WIDER SHEATHING TO EACH

BEARING
3-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR3-8D
COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3 STAPLES, 1″ CROWN, 16 GA., 13/4″
LONG FACE NAILWIDER THAN 1″ × 8″
4-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR
3-8D COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
4 STAPLES, 1″ CROWN, 16 GA., 13/4″
LONG

JOIST TO SILL, TOP PLATE OR GIRDER
4-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR 3-8D
COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

TOE NAIL

RIM JOIST, BAND JOIST OR BLOCKING TO

SILL OR TOP

PLATE (ROOF APPLICATIONS ALSO)
8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″) 4" O.C. TOE NAIL
8D COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR 10D BOX
(3″ × 0.128″); OR
3″ × 0.131″ NAILS)
6″ O.C. TOE NAIL

RIM JOIST, BAND JOIST OR BLOCKING TO

SILL OR TOP

PLATE (ROOF APPLICATIONS ALSO)
3-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR 2-8D
COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
2 STAPLES, 1″ CROWN, 16 GA., 13/4″
LONG

FACE NAIL
2″ SUBFLOOR TO JOIST OR GIRDER 3-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 2-16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) BLIND AND FACE NAIL
2″ PLANKS (PLANK & BEAM‒FLOOR &
ROOF)
3-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 2-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) AT EACH BEARING, FACE NAIL
WALL

BAND OR RIM JOIST TO JOIST
3-16DCOMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″)
4-10 BOX
(3″ × 0.128″), OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS; OR
4-3″ × 14 GA. STAPLES, 7/16″ CROWN

END NAIL

BUILT-UP GIRDERS AND BEAMS,
2-INCH LUMBER LAYERS
20D COMMON (4″ × 0.192″); OR NAIL EACH LAYER AS FOLLOWS: 32″ O.C.

AT TOP AND BOTTOM AND STAGGERED.
10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3″ × 0.131″ NAILS
24″ O.C. FACE NAIL AT TOP AND BOTTOM

STAGGERED ON OPPOSITE SIDES
AND:
2-20D COMMON (4″ × 0.192″); OR 3-10D
BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

FACE NAIL AT ENDS AND AT EACH
SPLICE

LEDGER STRIP SUPPORTING JOISTS OR

RAFTERS
4-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 3-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

AT EACH JOIST OR RAFTER, FACE NAIL
BRIDGING TO JOIST 2-10D (3″ × 0.128″) EACH END, TOE NAIL

RAFTER SLOPE
3:12
TABLE 1
4:12
5:12
7:12
9:12
12:12

RAFTER SPACING
12 16
24 12
16 24
12 16
24 12
16 24
12 16
24 12
16 24
4 5
7 3
4 5
3 3
4 3
3 3
ROOF SPAN (ft)
(inches)
12 20 28 36
REQUIRED # OF 16d COMMON NAILS
3 3
3 3
3 3
6 8
11 5
6 8
4 5
7 4
4 5
3 4
4 3
3 4
8 10
15 6
8 12
5 6
9 4
5 7
4 4
6 3
4 4
10 13
19 8
10 15
6 8
12 5
6 9
5 6
7 3
4 5
15 15
(N)2X6 F.J. @ 16" O.C.
(N)2X6 F.J. @ 16" O.C.
(N)2X6 F.J. @ 16" O.C.
(N) 2 - SISTERED
DF#1 4X6, TYP.
2 --
(N) 4"X4" POST, TYP.
(E) SFD NOT IN
SCOPE
2'-0", TYP.
2'-0", TYP.
6 --
(N) 2'X2' PAD
FOOTING, TYP.
(E) CRAWLSPACE
3 --
TYP.

TYP.
5 --
TYP.
4 --
1 --
(N) 2'X2' PAD
FOOTING, TYP.

TYP.
6 --
6 --
6 --
6 --
4 3
1 2
7 5
6 WOODEN POST PER PLAN,
TYP., U.N.O.

SIMPSON "PBS" STANDOFF
POST BASE (ESR-3050) OR
EQUIV. TYP., U.N.O.

INDEPENDENT PAD

FOOTING PER
PLAN, TYP., U.N.O.
3- #5 BARS E.W.
24" MIN.
24" SQUARE
6"

PAD FOOTING DETAIL
POST MEMBER PER PLAN, TYP.

SIMPSON "CC" COL. CAP OR EQUIV.

BEAM PER PLANS
4x4 KNEE BRACE
2-1/2"Ø 5" LAGS
2"

BEAM TO POST CONNECTION DETAIL

POST PER PLANS
"A35" FRAMING ANCHOR AT

EACH BAY
(N) F.J. PER PLANS
(N) BEAM PER PLANS
(N) 2X BLOCKING

JOIST TO BEAM CONNECTION DETAIL
12"
5 8"Ø RED HEAD TRU BOLT @ 32"
O.C. STAGGERED
E.N.
(N) SIMPSON "HU" JOIST HANGER
OR EQUIVALENT. (L.A.R.R. #25807)
6"
3X P.T. LEDGER
3 4" WOOD STRUCTURAL
PANEL W/ 8d @ 6"/6"/10"

LEDGER DETAIL

FOUNDATION PER PLANS
2"
42" MIN.

INTERMEDIATE RAILS (PICKETS

OR BALUSTERS) SPACED TO
REJECT 4" DIAMETER SPHERE
4'-0"

TYPICAL SUPPORT POST SPACING

TOP RAIL AND/OR HANDRAIL

SUPPORT POSTS
(SEE STRUC. PLANS

FOR DETAILS)

BOTTOM RAIL
(N) TS 1 1
2" x 1 1
2" x 3
16"
AT 4'-0" MAX.
1/4" PLATE
BENT.
2 -1/2" Ø x 4" LONG

LAG SCREWS
2 - 3/4" Ø x 4" BOLTS
BEAM OR 2 - 2x JOIST
2 x BLKG.
3 x BLKG W/ 2-A35 EA.

END - EA. SIDE
2x JOIST OR TJI W/
STIFF.
6"11
2" 11
2"
8" 11
2"

PLAN VIEW SECTION
11 2" 31
2"
TYP.
1/8

ELEVATION

GUARDRAIL DETAIL
(N) 1
2"Ø A.B. @ 24" O.C.

STAGGERED

WOODEN POST PER PLAN,
TYP., U.N.O.

SIMPSON "PBS" STANDOFF
POST BASE (ESR-3050) OR
EQUIV. TYP., U.N.O.

INDEPENDENT PAD

FOOTING PER
PLAN, TYP., U.N.O.
3- #5 BARS E.W.
7' MIN.
24" SQUARE
6"

PAD FOOTING DETAIL
DRAWING DATE: Oct 24, 2025 (3:19 PM)
SHEET #:

JOB ADDRESS:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503
NO. REVISION: DATE: BY:

ENGINEER:

DESIGNED BY:

DRAWN BY:

REVIEWED BY:PERMIT NO.
--
C.S.

C.S.

DESIGN GROUP:

ENGINEER OF RECORD:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NEW DECK

SSDSTANDLEY STRUCTURAL DESIGN

CIVIL- STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Located at:
17940 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316
Call:
(213) 373-4513
J.T.

J.T.

FOUNDATION PLAN

FRAMING PLAN
S-2

FOUNDATION PLAN (PROPOSED)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: 3/16"=1'-0"

FRAMING PLAN (PROPOSED)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: 3/16"=1'-0"
16 16
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EXCERPT OF MINUTES ☑ Minutes Approved
DATE : 01/15/25

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE

TORRANCE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA

8F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MHE24-00037: MIKE BOOSLER (SHUJI AND YORI YAMADA) Recommendation of the Community Development Director that Planning Commission conduct a public hearing to consider approval of a Minor Hillside Exemption to allow an existing as-built rear yard deck with guardrail on property located within the Hillside Ov erlay in the R -1 Zone at 5608 White Court. This project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Guidelines section 15303 – New Construction. (Res. No. 25-006)
Planning Assistant Lujan presented Item 8F.

Chair Kartsonis noted that the Item contained a Supplemental Item.

Mr. Eric Saiki with Saiki Law Group spoke on behalf of his clients, owners Shuji and Yori Yamada.

Mr. Saiki stated that the owners are not unsympathetic to privacy issues that neighbors may have and questioned if the project began with no privacy, could the project have less than no privacy. Mr. Saiki noted that according to the recommendations, there are no issues to light, air, views, but that that privacy was mentioned.

Mr. Saiki stated that the Yamada’s tried to ameliorate any privacy concerns by taking away a staircase that allowed them to access a rear portion of their property and installed approximately (20) Ficus trees to create a privacy screen.

Mr. Saiki requested that approval be made without the Condition of the 10’ setback, and that the appeal the Yamada’s filed be upheld to allow the as-built deck and privacy screen to exist.

Mr. Saiki provided the Commission with property photos for their reference, stating that City staff only looked at the perspective from the down -slope neighbor and that the conclusions made by City staff is erroneous on several regards.

Mr. Saiki stated that the mitigation suggestion does not work as it does not solve anything.

Chair Kartsonis requested clarifications on the project. Planning Manager Oorts replied that in 2024, a complaint was submitted to City staff that an unpermitted deck was being constructed. Staff conducted field inspections, and code enforcement confirmed that the deck was constructed without a permit. A notice of violation was sent to the homeowners requesting proper permits be obtained. Notices were mailed out to adjacent properties informing the residents of the project, and correspondence was received e xpressing concerns of privacy impacts. Staff prepared a staff report with a recommendation to the Community Development Director that there be a Condition of Approval that would add a 10’ setback to the project. The 10’ setback is in line with Code requirements that there be a 10’ setback with any improvements on a property and is in line with Torrance Municipal Code requirements. The Community Development Director approved the recommendation which the applicant appealed.

Plans Examiner Keo stated that due to the project being in the Hillside Overlay, any decks require a building permit and a geotechnical report by Code. 18 18
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Kelly, a resident directly behind the property (down -slope), spoke on her concerns of privacy. Ms. Kelly requested that the deck be 10’ from the property line.

Deborah spoke on behalf of Mr. Philip Chen, a resident directly behind the property.

Concerns were expressed regarding privacy, the unpermitted deck, and the lack of following Code.

Mike Henton stated that for over 55 years, there have been no issue with neighbors until now. Mr. Henton stated that the Hillside Ordinance was written to prohibit massive decks that have direct and significant impacts on the Hillside Overlay area and that the unpermitted deck violates multiple sections of the Hillside Overlay. Mr. Henton expressed concerns on privacy.

Michelle, a next-door neighbor and friend, spoke in support of the Yamada family, stating that the deck is a great addition to the neighborhood and regarding privacy, there was no difference what could be seen before and after the deck’s construction. Ms. Michell requested that the deck be kept as is.

Marjorie, a resident down-slope, expressed support for the project.

Tom Williamson, a resident across the street from the project, stated that he did not see an issue of the deck as there is no difference of views of standing on-grade or on the deck.

Carl Moore, a resident next to the project, stated that there is no difference in views if there is a deck or not. Mr. Moore stated that neighbors have no interest in peeking into someone’s backyard
Saiki stated that there is no portion of the deck that exceeds 24”.

Planning Manager Oorts stated that the deck does exceed 24” above the slope and that it was proven in photos provided in the staff report and was shown on photo boards by public speakers.

Mr. Saiki stated that a permit has been applied for after the construction of the deck and that it was an estimation that the deck exceeds 24”. Chair Kartsonis referenced the staff report and stated that pictures give an indication that the deck exceeds 24”.

Yori Yamada stated that the licensed contractor stated that a permit was not needed, that a permit was applied for once it was found out one was needed and requested that an agreement be reached.

Planning Manager Oorts provided clarification, stating that staff’s recommendation to the Planning Commission is to deny the appeal and to approve the Minor Hillside Exemption. A “yes” vote will be in favor of staff’s recommendation with a Condition of App roval that the applicant provide a 10’ setback from the rear property line. A “no” vote will uphold the applicant’s appeal.

RECESS: 9:35 p.m.

RECONVENED: 9:42 p.m.

ROLL CALL: All Commissioners present.

Mr. Saiki stated that he agreed that permits are permanence and suggested that measurements of the deck be taken by the City or City contractor to address objective questions.

MOTION: Commissioner Yeh moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion; a roll call vote reflected 7-0 approval.

Commissioner Obejas stated that he is a believer in the permit process and has not been swayed to remove the mitigation to address privacy concerns. 19 19

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Commissioner Riggs stated that it is prudent to take care of the project in the right way for safety purposes.

Commissioner Turner stated that the geotechnical report is crucial to understanding if the project is built to proper code.

Commissioner Borgialli stated that aside from privacy, the concern is safety for residents below from water erosion. Assistant City Attorney stated that the geotechnical study will address this if the Commission upholds staff’s recommendation. Planning Manager Oorts confirmed.

MOTION: Commissioner Obejas moved to deny the appeal and approve MHE24 -00037 as written. Commissioner Turner seconded the motion; a roll call vote reflected 7-0 approval.

RESOLUTION: Planning Assistant Lujan read the title of Resolution Number 25 -006, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Torrance, California, denying an appeal and upholding a Community Development Director approval of a Minor Hillside Exemption as provided for in Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 41 of the Torrance Municipal Code to allow an existing as-built rear yard deck with guardrail on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R -1 Zone at 5608 White Court.

MOTION: Commissioner Obejas moved to adopt Resolution Number 25 -006.

Commissioner Borgialli seconded the motion; a roll call vote reflected 7-0 approval.

End of Excerpt

20 20
AGENDA ITEM NO.

8F

DATE:

January

15 , 202
5 TO:

Planning Commission

FROM:

Planning Division Staff

SUBJECT:

5608 White Court

Minor Hillside Exemption

(
M
HE
24 -
000
37 )

Consideration of a
n appeal of
a
Community Development Director approval
of a Minor
Hillside Exemption to allow an existing as
-
built rear yard deck with guardrail on
property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R
-
1 Zone at 5608 White Court
.

RECOMMENDATION

Recommendation of the Community Development Director that Planning Commission conduct a

public hearing

and

consider adoption of

Resolution No. 2
5 -
0 06

denying an appeal and upholding a
C
ommunity
D
evelopment
D
irector

approv
al

of
a
Minor Hillside
Exemption to allow an existing as
-
built rear yard deck with guardrail on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R -
1 Zone at
5608 White Court
, and
determine
a

Categorical Exemption
for the project
in accordance with

Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA)
; Article 19,
Section 1530
3 (
New Construction
)
.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The

project

applicant
,

Mike Boosler (Shuji and Lori Yamada
)
,

request
s approval by the Planning
Commission
to allow an existing as
-
built rear yard deck with guardrail on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R
-
1 Zone at 5608 White Court
.

The development standards
for decking
as well as the
planning and design provisions of the
Hillside
Overlay are applicable to the project
, and therefore require discretionary
review and approval
of
the
following entitlement:

•

Minor Hillside Exemption

(
MHE
) to allow
new construction below 14
’ in
height.

Staff has thoroughly
reviewed the

project

and
has
determined the project
, as conditioned,

is
consistent with the Low
-
Density Residential land use designation

and
complies with the objective
development standards of the R
-
1 Zone

as well as
the planning and design
provisions of the Hillside
Overlay
, an
d does not require
further
environmental

review
.

The balance of this report provides an
overview of the

project.

DISCUSSION

Environmental Determination

T
he construction of accessory (appurtenant) structures, including decking,

is Categorically Exempt
by the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act; Article 19, Section 15303

(New Construction)
.

General Plan Land Use Designation

The site has a General Plan Land Use Designation of
Low
-
Density Residential. Development in the
Low
-
Density Residential land use designation is characterized generally by detached one -

and two
-
story single

family residences on individual lots forming a cohesive neighborhood.

A
single

family
residence is consistent with the land use designation.

1 21
21 ATTACHMENT 6
Zoning Designation and Adjacent Land Uses

The project site is designated as R
-
1 Zone (Single Family Residential District) and bounded by six

parcels that share the same zoning designation and
Hillside
Overlay, and
are
developed with similar
land uses to the north, south, east
,

and west.

NORTH:

R
-
1 Hillside Overlay, One
-
Story Single

Family Residences

EAST:

R
-
1 Hillside Overlay, One
-
Story Single

Family Residence

SOUTH:

R
-
1 Hillside Overlay, One
-
Story Single

Family Residence
s

WEST:

R
-
1 Hillside Overlay, One
-
Story Single

Family
Residence

Project Site

The subject site is located on the east/southeast side of White Court, as part of the White Court cul de sac, west of Wayne Avenue. From east to west/southwest, White Court slopes up from Wayne Avenue before flattening at the end of the cul de sac. As such , the subject site sits slightly higher
than the property directly northeast, but sits on relatively the same grade as the properties southwest.

Also, White Court is much higher than Wayne Avenue, so the properties on White Court sit at a significantly hig
her grade than those on Wayne Avenue. The subject site itself is relatively flat before sloping down in the last 10
’
at the rear of the property.

As
-
Built Deck

The project proposes to permit an existing as
-
built rear yard deck
with guardrail. Per the plans, the
deck totals 1,755 square feet. The deck is mostly raised 18” above grade

with the
rear end
cantilevering 24” above grade. The deck

extends from the rear of the home to
wards

the rear property
line, with portions as close as approximately 8” to the rear property line. The Code allows decking no more than 24” above grade to extend to property line. The guardrail is the required 42” height.

In February 2024, a Complaint (COM24
-
00114) was filed for unpermitted work, including the deck, guardrail/fence, stairs, and drainage. Planning staff has been in contact with the applicant related to the Complaint since May 2024, and the subject request wa s submitted July 5, 2024. The subject
request is intended to address the Complaint and have the project permitted.

Hillside Overlay

In the Hillside Overlay, residential development is permitted with approval of the Community Development Director provided the requirements listed in Section 91.41.7 of the Torrance Municipal Code are met. To determine the proposed
projec
t will not have a significant adverse impact on the
view, light, air, and privacy of properties in the vicinity, and there is no significant public controversy thereon, notices were mailed on
July

8 , 202
4,

to the registered address of the adjacent property
owners
to the eas
t and west
at
5512, 5602, and 5614 White Court
,
and to the rear/southeast at
20521, 20527, and 20533 Wayne Avenue

(
included within
Attachment
3 ). The notices provide a brief
project description, contact information, availability to review the project plans, and comment period.

In response to the notice,
emails

were received from
20521, 20527, and 20533 Wayne Avenue,
sharing

concerns regarding potential impacts to
privacy, among other concerns

(
included within
Attachment
3 ).

Staff notes that c
omments regarding potential impacts
to privacy are
evaluated based
on the planning and design provisions listed in Section 91.41.6 of the Torrance Municipal Code.

The
other concerns are beyond the purview of staff.

On
July

25 , 202
4 , staff conducted a field assessment at
20521 and 20527 Wayne Avenue

with the
purpose of conducting outreach and for consideration of potential substantial adverse impacts to privacy
. Field assessments were not conducted from other properties due to the proposed location
of the deck

and, in the judgement of staff, the unlikelihood to have a substantial adverse impact to surrounding
view, light, air
,

and privacy.

Staff was unable to coordinate a field assessment with
20533 Wayne Avenue after several attempts, and therefore those comments will not be evaluated.

2 22
22 The property owner at
20527 Wayne Avenue

stated
h
e
r

primary concern
s

are

impacts to
privacy to
her rear yard, living room, and bathroom, among other concerns. Similarly, the property owner at 20527 Wayne Avenue stated concerns with privacy impacts to his rear yard. The property owner at 20527 Wayne Avenue stated that he would be willing t
o consider design alternatives, such as pulling
in the deck away from the rear property line.

This was conveyed to the applicant, and in response, a privacy hedge was installed at the rear property line. Upon seeing the privacy hedge, the two neighbors still had concerns.

In the judgment of staff, based on observations made from the rear yard s

of
20521 and 20527 Wayne
Avenue,
the
as
-
built deck as
-
is

result
s

in a substantial adverse impact to
privacy
.

The deck creates
a new vantage point that was not previously there, as the deck is elevated and extended beyond the natural slope. This new vantage point adversely impacts privacy to the rear neighbors as the deck essentially functions as an elevated viewi
ng platform and allows views into the neighbors’ rear yards and living ar
eas. To mitigate these impacts, staff recommends that the deck be limited to the 10’ rear yard setback minimum.

Staff has concerns with the privacy hedge as the primary mitigation, as landscape related enforcement has been difficult. The recommended reduction to the 10’ rear yard setback creates greater separation and distance thus reducing the ability to view into neighboring properties, and
eliminates the newly created elevated and extended vantage point, and should help alleviate privacy impacts.

Additional Correspondence

As mentioned,
the Complaint (COM24
-
00114) was filed

in February 2024. Staff
had been in contact
with the opposing neighbors

since then, but did not include past correspondence
received prior to
the official submittal of the subject
request
as part of that staff report.

Past correspondence, as well
as new correspondence has been

included for the Planning Commission’s consideration.

CONCLUSION

In the judgment of staff, the
subject deck, as conditioned,

conforms to the development standards of
the Hillside Overlay and
with the reduction,
would not have a substantial adverse impact on the view, light, air, and privacy of other properties within the Hillside Overlay . The reduced deck will not
significantly impact the privacy of the rear neighbors at 20521 and 20527 Wayne Avenue .

The

project complies with the objective development standards for decking

and is consistent with the Low
Density Residential land use designation of the Torrance General Plan. For these reasons, staff
recommends approval of the
request, as conditioned
.

FINDINGS OF FACT

AND

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

Staff has prepared draft fi
ndings

and conditions of approval

for

consideration by the Planning
Commission

that are
listed
in the
attached Resolution

(Attachment 1)
.

PUBLIC NOTICE

In accordance with
the
Torrance Municipal Code, notices of the public hearing were made no less than
1 0

calendar days before the Planning Commission meeting. Notices were also posted at the project site and

were

mailed
on
January

2 , 202
5 ,

to the registered owner of properties located within
a 500’

radius of the exterior boundaries of the project site. Notices were also published in the local newspaper (The Daily Breeze)

and posted

on the City of Torrance webpage
.

3 23
23 RIGHT OF APPEAL

In accordance with Torrance Municipal Code Section

96.2.5 , decisions made by the Planning
Commission may be appealed to the City Council within 15 calendar days of adoption of the Resolution. For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by telephone at (310) 618 -
2870 or email at
[email protected]
.

PROJECT PLANS

T
he
project plans and all related documents are readily available for public review at the Permit
Center (Planning Counter) located at City Hall, 3031 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance CA 90503, during normal business hours open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday, open alternate Fridays.

Appointments are available by contacting the Planning D ivision at (310) 618
-
5990.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No
.

2 5
-
0 0
6 2.

Location and Zoning Map

3. Administrative Action and Attachments

4. Appeal

5. Correspondence

6. Project Plans

(Limited Distribution)

4 24
24 ITEM 8F
ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 25-006
ITEM 8F
ATTACHMENT 1
5 25
25 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2
5 -
0 06

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE

CITY OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA,

DENYING AN APPEAL

AND UPHOLDING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
APPROV
AL OF

A

MINOR HILLSIDE EXEMPTION

AS
PROVIDED FOR IN DIVISION 9, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 41
OF

THE TORRANCE MUNICIPAL
CODE

TO ALLOW AN EXISTING
AS
-

BUILT REAR YARD DECK WITH GUARDRAIL ON

PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY IN
THE R
-
1 ZONE AT 5608 WHITE COURT
.

MHE
2 4
-
000
37 :

MIKE BOOSLER (SHUJI AND LORI YAMADA
)

WHEREAS
, the Community Development Director of the City of Torrance approved a Minor Hillside Exemption on
August

29, 202
4 to allow an existing as
-
built rear yard deck with guardrail on
property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R
-
1 Zone at 5608 White Court
; and

WHEREAS
, the approval was appealed on
September

1 3
, 202
4 ; and

WHEREAS
, the Planning Commission of the City of Torrance conducted a public hearing on January

15 , 202
5 , to consider an
appeal of a
Community Development Director approv
al of

a Minor
Hillside Exemption
filed by
Mike Boosler (Shuji and Lori Yamada)

to

allow an existing as
-
built rear
yard deck with guardrail on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R -
1 Zone at 5608 White
Court
; and

WHEREAS,
due and legal publication of notice was given to owners of property in the vicinity thereof and due and legal hearings have been held, all in accordance with the provisions of Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 41 of the Torrance Municipal Code; and

WHEREAS
, the Planning Commission of the City of Torrance does hereby find and determine as follows:

a)

That the property is located at
5608 White Court

(APN 75
18 -
0 1
9 -
0 14
)
;

b)

That the property is described as Lot
227

of Tract
222
28 as per map recorded in the Office of
the Los Angeles County Recorder, State of California;

c)

That
the construction of accessory (appurtenant) structures, including decking, is Categorically Exempt by the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act; Article 19, Section 15303

(New Construction
)
;

d)

That the reduced deck, as conditioned, will not have a substantial adverse impact upon the view, light, air, and privacy of other properties in the vicinity because the reduced deck creates greater
separation from neighboring structures thus reducing the ability to view into neighboring properties, and eliminates the newly created elevated and extended vantage point;

e)

That the reduced deck, as conditioned, has been located, planned, and designed so as to cause the least intrusion on the views, light, air, and privacy of other properties in the vicinity because the reduced deck creates greater separation from neighboring

structures, eliminates the newly
created elevated and extended vantage point, and complies with the development standards for decking;

f)

That the design of the reduced deck provides an orderly and attractive development in harmony with other properties in the vicinity because the d
eck is in keeping with the architecture and
finishes of other recently developed properties
;

6 26
26 g)

That the design will not have a harmful impact upon the land values and investment of other properties in the vicinity
because the reduced deck will be constructed of material in quality equal to those of nearby residences and is consistent with the prevailing land use pattern of the surrounding area
;

h)

That granting such application would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare and to other properties in the vicinity because the reduced deck, as conditioned, complies with the objective development standards for decking, as well as the provisi ons of the Hillside Overlay;
and

i)

That the proposed
deck, as conditioned,
would not cause or result in a substantial adverse
cumulative impact on other properties in the vicinity
because

the reduced deck creates greater
separation from neighboring structures and eliminates the newly created elevated and extended vantage point
;

WHEREAS
, the Planning Commission by the following roll call vote APPROVED MHE
2 4
-
000
37 ,
subject to conditions:

AYES:

COMMISSIONERS:

NOES:

COMMISSIONERS

ABSENT:

COMMISSIONERS:

ABSTAIN
:

COMMISSIONERS:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

that
MHE2
4 -
000
3 7

filed by
Mike Boosler (Shuji and Lori
Yamada
)
to

allow an existing as
-
built rear yard deck with guardrail on property located within the Hillside Overlay in the R
-
1 Zone at 5608 White Court
, on file in the Community Development
Department of the City of Torrance, is hereby

APPROVED

subject to the following conditions:

1. That the use of the subject property for a single family residence with rear yard deck
shall be
subject to all conditions imposed in
Minor Hillside Exemption

2 4
-
000
37 and any amendments
thereto or modifications thereof as may be approved from time to time pursuant to Section

92.28.1 et seq. of the Torrance Municipal Code on file in the office of the Community Development Director of the City of Torrance; and further, t hat the said use shall be established
or constructed and shall be maintained in conformance with such maps, plans, specifications, drawings, applications or other documents presented by the applicant to the Community Development Department and upon which t
he Planning Commission relied in granting
approval;

2. That if Minor Hillside Exemption 2
4 -
000
37 is not used within one year after granting of the
permit, it shall expire and become null and void unless extended by the Community Development Director for an additional period as provided for in Section 92.27.1 of the Torrance Municipal Code;

3. That the applicant shall obtain all building permits and safety inspections necessary for the project;

(Building & Safety)

4. That the
subject deck shall be limited to the 10’ rear yard setback from the rear property line, and shall not encroach beyond the 10’ setback. A copy of updated plans reflecting this revision shall be submitted to Planning prior to submitting for building permits ; (Planning)

7 27
27 5.

That within 30 days of the final public hearing, the applicant shall return the City’s "Public Notice" sign and stake, provided there is no appeal, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director;

and

(Planning)

6. That all conditions of all other City departments received prior to or during the consideration of this case by the Planning Commission shall be met.

Introduced, and adopted this
15 th
day of
January

202
5 .

ATTEST:

__________________________________
____________________________________

Secretary, Torrance Planning Commission

Chairperson, Torrance Planning Commission
8 28
28 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss

CITY OF TORRANCE )

I, LEO OORTS, Secretary to the Planning Commission of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, approved, and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Torrance at a regular meeting of sa id Commission held on
the
15 th

day of
January

202
5 , by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

COMMISSIONERS:

NOES:

COMMISSIONERS:

ABSENT:

COMMISSIONERS:

RECUSED:

COMMISSIONERS:

__________________________________

Secretary, Torrance Planning Commission

9 29
29 ITEM 8F
ATTACHMENT 2
Location and Zoning Map
ITEM 8F
ATTACHMENT 2
10 30
30 SARA
WAYNE

EDGEMERE
WHITE
ANDRUS
CHERYL

EMERALD

MARIALINDA

BARTLETT
PU
PU
PU
5615
R1
5619
R1
5615
R1
5618
R1
5609
R1
5630
R1
5609
R1
5525
R1
5513
R1
5616
R1
5608
R1
5602
R1
5603
R1
5519
R1
5601
R1
5610
R1
5617
R1
5443
R1
5545
R1
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5603
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5615
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5512
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5625
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5614
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5622
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5609
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R1
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5610
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5612
R1
5604
R1
5604
R1
5518
R1
5628
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20521
R1
5526
R1
5539
R1
5614
R1
5605
R1
5459
R1
5618
R1
5533
R1
5521
R1
5509
R1
5515
R1
5527
R1
20432
R1
5626
R1
20511
R1
5610
R1
20408
R1
5506
R1
20518
R1
20439
R1
5533
R1
20555
R1
5521
R1
5628
R1
5515
R1
20503
R1
5633
R1
5527
R1
20549
R1
20543
R1
20416
R1
5435
R1
20537
R1
20533
R1
20415
R1
20527
R1
20402
R1
5534
R1
20558
R1
20412
R1
20512
R1
20433
R1
5634
R1
20424
R1
20427
R1
20421
R1
5427
R1
20508
R1
20546
R1
20530
R1
20534
R1
20540
R1
20424
R1
20430
R1
20436
R1
20418
R1
20502
R1
5634
R1
20429
R1
5525
R1
5623
R1
20524
R1
5422
R1
20375
R1
20552
R1
5416
R1
5510
R1
5528
R1 5410
R1
5419
R1
5640
R1
5411
R1
5407
R1
20417
R1
20603
R1
5620
R1
5623
R1
5531
R1
5629
R1
5524
R1
5613
R1
20369
R1
5615
R1
5514
R1
5627
R1
5539
R1
20609
R1
SARA
WAYNE

EDGEMERE
WHITE
ANDRUS
CHERYL

EMERALD

MARIALINDA

BARTLETT
PU
PU
PU
5615
R1
5619
R1
5615
R1
5618
R1
5609
R1
5630
R1
5609
R1
5525
R1
5513
R1
5616
R1
5608
R1
5602
R1
5603
R1
5519
R1
5601
R1
5610
R1
5617
R1
5443
R1
5545
R1
5605
R1
5603
R1
5615
R1
5512
R1
5449
R1
5625
R1
5614
R1
5622
R1
5609
R1
5609
R1
5622
R1 5504
R1
5602
R1
5532
R1
5432
R1
5517
R1
5604
R1
5453
R1
5512
R1
5503
R1
5622
R1
5616
R1
5610
R1
5612
R1
5604
R1
5604
R1
5518
R1
5628
R1
20521
R1
5526
R1
5539
R1
5614
R1
5605
R1
5459
R1
5618
R1
5533
R1
5521
R1
5509
R1
5515
R1
5527
R1
20432
R1
5626
R1
20511
R1
5610
R1
20408
R1
5506
R1
20518
R1
20439
R1
5533
R1
20555
R1
5521
R1
5628
R1
5515
R1
20503
R1
5633
R1
5527
R1
20549
R1
20543
R1
20416
R1
5435
R1
20537
R1
20533
R1
20415
R1
20527
R1
20402
R1
5534
R1
20558
R1
20412
R1
20512
R1
20433
R1
5634
R1
20424
R1
20427
R1
20421
R1
5427
R1
20508
R1
20546
R1
20530
R1
20534
R1
20540
R1
20424
R1
20430
R1
20436
R1
20418
R1
20502
R1
5634
R1
20429
R1
5525
R1
5623
R1
20524
R1
5422
R1
20375
R1
20552
R1
5416
R1
5510
R1
5528
R1 5410
R1
5419
R1
5640
R1
5411
R1
5407
R1
20417
R1
20603
R1
5620
R1
5623
R1
5531
R1
5629
R1
5524
R1
5613
R1
20369
R1
5615
R1
5514
R1
5627
R1
5539
R1
20609
R1
Prepared using City of Torrance Community Development Geographic Information System Michelle G. Ramirez, Community Development Director
.

MHE24-00037
5608 White Court
LEGEND
Notification Area
5608 White Court

LOCATION AND ZONING MAP
0 80 16040
Feet
11 31
31 ITEM 8F
ATTACHMENT 3
Administrative Action and Attachments
ITEM 8F
ATTACHMENT 3
12 32
32 DATE
: August 29

,
2024
TO

:

Michelle G

.

Ramirez

,
Community Development Director
FROM

:

Soc Angelo Yumul

,
Planning Associate
SUBJECT: 5608 White Court
Minor H

ill

side Exemption (MHE24-00037)
The project applicant

,
M

i

ke Boosler (Shuji and Lori Yamada)

,
requests consideration by the Community
Development Director for approval of a Minor Hillside Exemption to allow an existing as-built rear yard deck with guardrail on property located with

i

n the Hills

i

de Overlay in the R-1 Zone at 5608 White Court

.

The development standards for decking as well as the planning and design provisions of the Hillside Overlay are applicable to the project. Staff has determined the project

,
as conditioned

,
complies with
the developments standards and is consistent w

i

th the Low Density Residential land use designation of
the Torrance Genera

l
Plan. The balance of this report provides an overview of the project.

Project Site
The subject site is located on the east/southeast side of White Court

,
as part of the White Court cut

-

de

­
sac

,
west of Wayne Avenue

.

From east to west/southwest

,
White Court slopes up from Wayne Avenue
before flattening at the end of the cui de sac

.

As such

,
the subject site sits slightly higher than the
property directly northeast

,
but s

i

ts on relatively the same grade as the properties southwest. Also

,
White Court is much higher than Wayne Avenue

,
so the properties on White Court sit at a significantly higher grade than those on Wayne Avenue

.

The subject site i
tself is relatively flat before sloping down
in the last 10 feet at the rear of the property

.

As-Built Deck
The project proposes to permit an existing as-bu

i

lt rear yard deck with guardrail. Per the plans

,
the deck
totals 1

,

755 squa

r

e feet. The deck is most

l

y ra

i

sed 18

"
above grade and extends from the rear of the
home to the rear property line

,
with portions as close as approximately 8" to the rear property line

.

The
Code allows decking no more than 24

"
above grade to extend to property line

.

The guardrail is the
required 42

"
he

i

ght. Staff notes the northeast elevation on the plans shows the deck ending when the property begins to slope down

;
however

,
neighbo

r
photos and field visits show the rear end of the deck
actually cantilevers over and extends beyond the slope

.

In February 2024

,
a Complaint (COM24-00114) was filed for unpermitted work

,
including the deck

,
guardrail/fence

,
stairs

,
and dra

i

nage. Planning staff has been in contact with the applicant related to the Complaint since May 2024

,
and the subject request was submitted July 5, 2024

.

The subject request is
intended to address the Complaint and have the project permitted

.

Hillside Overlay
In the Hillside Over

l

ay

,
residential development is perm

i

tted w

i

th approval of the Community
Development Director provided the requirements listed in Section 91.41

.

7 of the Torrance Municipal
Code are met. To determine the proposed project will not have a significant adverse i mpact on the view

,
light, air

,
and privacy of properties i
n the vicinity

,
and there is no significant public controversy thereon

,
notices were mailed on July 8

,
2024

,
to the registered add

r

ess of the adjacent property owners to the
east and west at 5512

,

5602

,
and 5614 White Court

,
and to the rear/southeast at 20521

,

20527

,
and
20533 Wayne Avenue (Attachment 1)

.

The notices p

r

ovide a brief project descript

i

on

,
contact
information

,
avai

l

abil

i

ty to review the project plans

,
and comment period.

In response to the not

i

ce

,
emails were rece

i

ved from 20521

,

20527

,
and 20533 Wayne Avenue

,
shar

i

ng
concerns regard

i

ng potential
i
mpacts to pr

i

vacy

,
among other concerns (Attachment 2

)

.

Staff notes that
comments regard

i

ng potential impacts to privacy are evaluated based on the planning and design provisions listed in Section 91.41

.

6 of the Torrance Mun

i

cipal Code. The other concerns are beyond
the purview of staff

.
13 33
33 On July 25
, 2024

,
staff conducted a field assessment at 20521 and 20527 Wayne Avenue with the purpose of conduct

i

ng outreach and for cons

i

deration of potential substant

i

al adverse impacts to
privacy. Field assessments were not conducted from other properties due to the proposed location of the deck and

,
in the judgement of staff

,
the unlikelihood to have a substant

i

al adverse impact to
surrounding view

,
light

,
air

,
and pr

i

vacy

.

Staff was unable to coord

i

nate a field assessment with 20533
Wayne Avenue after several attempts

,
and therefore those comments will not be evaluated.

The property owner at 20527 Wayne Avenue stated her primary concerns are impacts to privacy to her rear yard

,
living room

,
and bathroom

,
among other concerns

.

Similarly

,
the property owner at 20527
Wayne Avenue stated concerns with pr

i

vacy
i
mpacts to his rear yard

.

The property owner at 20527
Wayne Avenue stated that he would be will

i

ng to consider des

i

gn alternatives

,
such as pulling in the
deck away from the rear property line

.

This was conveyed to the appl

i

cant

,
and in response

,
a privacy hedge was installed at the rear property
line

.

Upon seeing the privacy hedge

,
the two ne

i

ghbors still had concerns

.

In the judgment of staff

,
based on observations made from the rear yards of 20521 and 20527 Wayne Avenue

,
the as-built deck as-is results in a substantial adverse impact to privacy. The deck creates a new vantage point that was not previously there

,
as the deck is elevated and extended beyond the
natural slope

.

This new vantage point adversely impacts privacy to the rear neighbors as the deck essentially functions as an elevated viewing platform and allows views into the neighbors

'
rear yards
and l

i

ving areas

.

To mitigate these impacts

,
staff recommends that the deck be lim

i

ted to the 10' rear
yard setback minimum

.

Staff has concerns w

i

th the privacy hedge as the primary m

i

tigation

,
as landscape re

l

ated enforcement
has been difficult. The recommended reduction to the 10

'
rear yard setback creates greate

r
separation
and distance thus reducing the abil

i

ty to view into ne

i

ghboring properties

,
and eliminates the newly
created elevated and extended vantage po

i

nt

,
and should help alleviate privacy i
mpacts.

Conclusion
In the judgment of staff

,
the subject deck

,
as conditioned

,
conforms to the development standards of
the Hillside Overlay and with the reduction

,
would not have a substantial adverse impact on the view

,
light

,
a

i

r

,
and privacy of other properties within the Hills

i

de Overlay

.

The reduced deck will not
s

i

gnificantly impactthe privacyof the rear neighbors at 20521 and 20527Wayne Avenue

.

The project
complies with the objective development standa

r

ds for decking and is consistentwith the Low Density
Residential land use designation of the Torrance General Plan. For these reasons

,
staff recommends
approval ofthe request,as condit

i

oned.

Environmental Finding
The construction of accessory (appurtenant) structures

,
including decking

,
is Categorically Exempt by
the Gu

i

delinesfor Implementationofthe CaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct

;
Article 19

,
Section 15303

.

Hillside Overlay Findings
The subject request meets the requirements of Section 91.41.7 entitled"

Permitted Deve

l

opment -
Residential

"
and complies with the provisions of Sect

i

on 91.41.6 entitled "Planning and Design" of
Chapter 1

,
Article 41 of Div

i

sion9 of the Torrance Municipal Code

,
as follows:
a) Thatthe reduceddeck,asconditioned

,
will not haveasubstantialadverse i
mpactuponthe view

,
light

,
air

,
andprivacyofother properties i
nthe vicinity becausethe reduceddeck createsgreater
separation from neighboring structures thus reduc

i

ng the abi

l

ity to v

i

ew into neighboring
properties

,
andeliminates the newly created elevated and extended vantage point

;
b) Thatthe reduceddeck

,
asconditioned

,
has beenlocated

,
planned

,
anddes

i

gnedsoasto cause
the least int

r

us

i

onon the views

,
light

,
air

,
and pr

i

vacy of other properties
i
nthe vicinity because
the reduced deck creates greater separation from neighboring structures

,
eliminates the newly
createdelevatedandextendedvantage point

,
and complieswith the developmentstandardsfor
decking

;
14 34
34 c) That the des
i
gn of the reduced deck provides an orderly and attractive development in harmony with other properties i
n the vicin

i

ty because the deck is in keeping with the archi

t

ecture and
finishes of othe

r
recently developed properties

;
d) That the des

i

gn will not have a harmful impact upon the land values and investment of other properties in the vicinity because the reduced deck will be constructed of material in quality equal to those of nearby residences and is consistent with the prevailing land use pattern of the surrounding area

;
e) That granting such application would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare and to other propert

i

es in the vicinity because the reduced deck

,
as conditioned

,
complies with the
objective development standards for decking

,
as well as the provis

i

ons of the Hills

i

de Overlay

;
and
f) That the proposed deck

,
as conditioned

,
would not cause or result in a substantial adverse
cumulative impact on other propertiesi
nthe vicinity becausethe reduceddeck creates greater
separationfrom neighboringstructuresandeliminatesthe newlycreatedelevatedandextended vantage point.

Staff Recommendation
Based on the preced

i

ng findings

,
staff recommends approval of the request subject to the following conditions

:
1 .

That ifM

i

norHillsideExemption24-00037isnotusedwithin oneyearaftergrantingofthe permit

,
it shall expire and become null and void unless extended by the Commun

i

ty Development
Director for an additional per

i

od as provided for in Section 92

.

27 .

1 of the Torrance Municipal
Code

;

2. That the applicant shall obtain all building permits and safety inspections necessary for the project

;
and

3. That the subject deck shall be limited to the 10

'
rear yard setback from the rear property line

,
and shall not encroach beyondthe 10

'
setback

.

A copy of updated plans reflectingthis revision
shall be submittedto Planningpriorto submittingfor building permits

.

Right of Appeal
In accordance with Torrance Municipal Code Section 96.2.5, decisions made by the Community Development Director may be appealed to the Plann

i

ng Commission within 15 calendar days of
adoptionofthe decis

i

ondate. Formore information

,
pleasecontactthe CityClerk

'

s Office bytelephone
at (310) 618-2870 or email at C

it

yCle

r

k@Tor

r

anceCA.

G

ov

.

Attachments
Notices
1 .

Notices
2 .

Correspondence
3 .

Project P

l

ans (F

i

le)
The subject request for a Minor Hillside Exemption (MHE24-00037

),
in accordance with Chapter 1

,
Art

i

cle 41 of Division9 of the Torrance Munic

i

palCode
i
s hereby _

V

_APPROVED __ DENIED

.

Michelle G. Ramirez
Community Developm
Date
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July8,2024
7518

-

019

-

009
RE: M

i

nor Hillside Exemption24

-

00 0

37 ;
5608White Ct
Theproperty owne

r
at 5608White Cth

asf

il

ed anapplication/plan for a Minor HillsideExemption Permit to allow anexis

t

ing as

-

bu

i

lt rear yard deckwi

t

h g

u

ardrail.

T

hedeckis raised18/1abovegradeand extends from the rear of the home to the rear p

r

operty line, w

i

th port

i

ons ascloseas8" to the rear property l

i

ne

.

The Codeallows adeck
nomore than 24

"
a

boveg

ra

deto e

x

t

e

n

d
to prope

r

ty
l
ine

.

Theguardrail isthe required 42" height

.

Theproject does
not pro

p

oseanyadd

i

t

i

ons or
c

hangest

o t

h

e
e

x

i

s

tingb

u

ilding height

.

Thepro

j

ect meetsthe appli

c

able development
stan

d

a

r

ds of th

e
R

-

1Z

one

.

Theplansareava

il

abl

e
for rev

i

ew at
t

he C

it

yofTo

r

rance PermitCenter(PlanningCounter)located at 3031Torrance Boulevard

,T

orra

n

ce

,
CA90503. The P

e

rm

i

t Cente

r i

s open 8:00am to 5

:

00pm, Monday through Thursday,open
alternate Fridays

.

Tor

eview anelectro

ni

c copy o

f
the plans,pleasecontact the project applican

t
listed below.

If nowritten com

mu

n

ic

atio

n i

s
r

eceivedw

it

hin ten (10) businessdays
f

rom the dateof this letter

,
the M

i

nor Hillside
Exempt

i

onperm

i

t w

i

ll beapp

r

oved

.

I

f
o

b

ject

i

ons arereceivedinwr

i

ting bythe PlanningDiv

i

sionof the Community
Deve

l

opment Department, the object

i

o

n

s and concernsw

i

ll be included in the public record an

d
w

i

ll beevaluated
basedon the pla

n

ning anddes

i

g

n
provision

s
o

f
the H

i

llsideOver

l

ayOrd

i

nance

.

Forfurther information or assistance,p

l

easecontact SocAngelo Yurnul of the Plann

i

ngDivision at (310)618-
5990or SYumu

l

@TorranceCA.Gov.

Mike Boosler
Sincerely,
ProjectAppl

i

cant
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cc

ounting

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16 36
36 CI
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July8,2024
7518

-

019

-

008
RE: Minor Hills

i

de Exemption2

4 -

00037

; 5

608Whi

t

e Ct
The property owner at 5608WhiteCt hasfiled a

n application/plan for a Minor HillsideExemption Permit to allow anex

i

sting as-bu

i

lt
r

ear ya

r

d deckw

i

th gua

r

dra

i

l. Thedeckis raised 18

"
above gradeandextendsfrom the rear of
the home to t

h

e rear
p

rope

r

ty l

i

ne

,
with po

rti

ons asclosea

s
8 "
to the rear property line

.

TheCodeallows a deck
nomore than 24" abovegradeto ex

t

end to property line

.

Theguardra

il
isthe required 42" height

.

Theproject does
not p

r

oposeanyadd

it

i

o

ns or cha

ng

esto the ex

i

sti

n

gbuilding height. Theproject meetsthe appl

i

c

a

bledevelopment
s

ta

n

dard

s
o

ft

h

e
R

-

l
Zone.

Thep

l

ansareava

i

lablefo

r
rev

i

ew at t

h

e C

i

tyofTorrance Perm

i

tCente

r
(PlanningCounter)locatedat 3031Torrance
Boulevard,Torrance

,
CA90503. T

h

e Perm

i

t C

e

nter
i
s open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thu

r

sday, open
al

t

ernate Fridays

.

T

o
r

eview anelectron

i

c copy of the plans,pleasecontact the project applicant l

i

sted below

.

If nowritten commun

ic

at

i

on
i
sreceivedwi

t

hin
t

en (

1 0)bus

i

nessdaysfrom the date of th

i

s letter,
t

he Minor Hil

l

side
Exemptionpermit w

ill
beapproved. Ifobjec

ti

ons arereceivedinwr

i

ting bythe PlanningD

i

v

i

sionof the Community
Deve

l

opment Department

,
the objec

ti

ons and co

n

cernsw

i

ll be included in the public record andwill beevaluated basedon the plann

i

n

g anddes

i

gnprovis

i

ons of the HillsideOverlayOrdinance

.

Forfurther information or assistance,pleasecontact SocAngelo Yumul of the PlanningDivisionat (310)618- 5990or [email protected].

M

i

ke Boos

l

e

r
Since

r

ely,
P

r

ojectApp

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cant
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a

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ac

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Plan

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7 4

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17 37
37 CITY OF

TORRANCE
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July8,2024
7518-019

-

015
RE

:

Minor Hills

i

de Exemption24-00037;5608White Ct
T

he property owner a

t
5608 Wh

i

te Cthasf

i

led a

n
application/plan for a Minor HillsideExemption Permit to allow an exist

i

ng as-b

ui

l

t
rear yard deckw

i

th guardrail.

T

he deck
i
s raised18" abovegradeand extends from the rear of
the home to the rear p

r

operty line

,
with port

i

ons asclose as8

"
to the rear property line. The Codeallows a deck
no more than2

4"
a

bovegradeto extend to property
l
ine

.

Theguardrail isthe required 42" height

.

Theproject does
not proposeanyadditions or cha

n

gesto the ex

i

stingbuilding he

i

g

h

t.Theproject meetsthe applicabledevelopment
standa

r

ds of the R-1Zone.

Theplansareava

il

able
f

or review a

t
the C

i

tyofTorrance Permit Center(PlanningCounter) locatedat 3031Torrance Boulevard, Tor

r

a

n

ce

,
CA90503

.

The Perm

i

t Center is open 8

:

00am to 5

:

00pm, Monday through Thursday,open
alternate Fridays. To rev

i

ew anelectronic copyof the plans

,
pleasecontact the project applicant listed below.

I

f nowr

i

tten co

m

munication isreceivedw

i

th

i

n ten (10) businessdaysfrom the date of this letter, the Minor Hills

i

de
Exemption perm

i

t w

i

l

l beapproved

.

If objections arerece

i

ved inwriting bythe Plann

i

ngDivisionof the Community
Development Departme

n

t, the ob

j

ect

i

ons
a

ndconcernswill be included inthe public record andwill beevaluated basedon t

h

e plann

i

ng and desig

n
provisionsof t

h

e Hillside OverlayOrdinance.

Forfurther information or assistance,pleasecontact SocAngeloYumulof the PlanningDivisionat (310)618- 5990or SYumul@TorranceCA

.

Gov.

Mike Boosler
Sincerely,
Pro

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ect Appl

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38 CITY OF

TORRANCE

COMMUNITY DE
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July8,2024
7518

-

019-018
RE: M

i

nor H

i

lls

i

deExemption 24-00037

;
5608White Ct
The property own

er
at 5608 White Cthasf

i

led an application/plan for a Minor HillsideExemption Permit to allow an ex

i

st

in

g as

-

bu

i

lt rea

r
yard deck w

i

th gua

r

drai

l.

The deck israised18

/1
abovegrade and extends from the rear of
the home to the rea

r
property l
ine, w

i

th po

rt

ions asclose as
8 /1
to the rear property l

i

ne

.

TheCodeallows a deck
no mo

r

e than
24 "
a

bovegradeto extend to prop

e

rty line

.

Theguardrail isthe required 42" height. Theproject does not proposeanyadd

i

tio

n

s or changesto the
e

x

i

stingbuilding height.Theproject mee

t

sthe applicabledevelopment
standa

r

d

s
o

f
the R

-

1 Z

o

ne.

The plansareava

i

lab

l

efor review at the C

i

tyofTorran

c

e Permit Ce

n

ter(Plann

i

ngCounter) lo

c

atedat 3031Torrance
Boulevard, Tor

r

ance

,
CA90503. The Permit Centeri
s open 8

:

00am to 5

:

00pm

,
Monday through Thursday,open
alternate Fridays

.

To review anelectronic copy of the plans,pleasecontact the project applicant listed below

.

I

f nowr

i

tten commun

i

cation isrece

i

vedwith

in
ten (10) bus

i

nessdaysfrom the date of this letter

,
the Minor Hillside
Exempt

i

on perm

i

t w

i

ll beapproved. I

f
object

i

ons are received inwriting bythe PlanningDivisionofthe Community Development Depart

m

ent, the ob

j

ect

i

ons and
c

oncerns will be included inthe publ

i

c record andwill beevaluated
basedon the p

l

anninganddes

i

gn provisionsof the H

i

lls

i

de OverlayOrdinance.

Forfurther information or assistance,pleasecontact SocAngeloYumulof the Plan

n

ingDivisionat (310)618-
5990or [email protected].

Mike Boosler
Sin

c

erely

,
Project Applica

n

t
aCCQunt

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July8,2024
75 1

8 -

019

-

010
RE

:

Mino

r
H

ill

side Exemption 24

-

00037;5608Wh

i

t

e
Ct
The property owner at 5608 WhiteCt h

asf

i

led ana

p

plication/plan for a Minor Hillside Exemption Permit to allow anexis

t

i

ng as

-

b

u

il

t r

ear yard dec

k
w

i

th g

u

ardra

il

.

T

he deck is ra

i

sed18

"
abovegrade ande

x

tendsfrom the rear of
t

he home to the
r

ea

r
property lin

e,
with port

i

ons asdose as8" to the rea

r
property line

.

The Codeallows a deck
no mo

r

e than
24" a

b

ov

e
g

r

adeto e

x

ten

d
to p

r

operty line

.

Theguardrail i
sthe required 42

"
height

.

Theproject does
n

o

t proposean

y
add

i

ti

o

n

s or
c

ha

n

ge

s
to the e

xi

st

i

ng
b

uilding he

i

ght.

T

heproject meetsthe applicabledevelopment
standards of the R

-

1Zone

.

T

h

eplansareav

a

i

lab

l

e
f

o

r r

ev

i

ew at the Ci

ty
ofTorra

n

ce Per

m

itCenter(PlanningCounter) locatedat3031Torrance
Bou

l

evard, To

rr

ance

,
CA90503. T

he Per

m

i

t Cente

r
is open 8:00am to 5

:

00pm

,
Monday through Thursday

,
open
a

l

ternate F

r

idays

.

T

o review a

n
elec

t

ron

i

c copy of the plans,pleasecontact the project applican

t
listed below

.

I

f nowritten comm

un

i

cation isrece

i

vedw

i

t

h

in
t

e

n
(10) businessdaysfrom the date of this letter, the Minor Hillside E

xemption perm

it
w

ill
beapproved

.

I

f
object

i

o

n

s a

r

e rece

i

ved inwriting bythe PlanningDivisionof the Community
Developmen

t
Depa

rt

ment, the object

i

ons and concerns will be includedin the public record andwill beevaluated basedon the plan

nin

g and designprovisionsof the Hillside OverlayOrdinance

.

For further informat

i

on or assistance,please contact SocAngelo Yumu

l
of the Planning Division at (310) 618-
5990 or [email protected].

Mike Boos

l

er
Sincerely

,
Project App

li

can

t
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@mgcdec

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July8,2024
7S1S-019-013
RE: Minor H

i

llsideExemption 24

-

00037;5608White Ct
The property owner at 560SWhite Cthasf

il

ed anappl

i

cation/plan for a Minor Hillside Exempt

i

on Permit to allow
anexist

i

ng a

s

-built
r

ear yard deckwith gua

r

dr

ai

l. T

he
deckis ra

i

sed
18" abovegrade and extendsfrom the rear of
the home to the r

e

a

r
property line, with port

i

ons ascloseas
8" to the rear property l

i

ne

.

The Codeallows a deck
no more than24

"
abov

e
gradeto extend t

o property
li

ne

.

Theguardrail isthe required42

"
height

.

Theproject does
not proposeanyadd

iti

ons or chang

e

sto the exi

s

t

i

ng build

in

g height.Theproject meetsthe applicabledevelopment
standard

s
of the R

-1
Zone

.

Theplansareavai

la

b

l

efor reviewa

t
the CityofTo

r

rance Pe

r

mitCenter(PlanningCounter) locatedat 3031Torrance
Boulevard

,
Torra

n

ce

,
CA90503

.

The Perm

i

t Center
i
s open 8

:

00am to 5

:

00pm

,
Monday through Thursday,open
alternate Fridays

.

Tor

eview anelectronic copy of the plans,pleasecontact the project applican

t
listed below.

If nowritten commun

ic

ation isreceivedw

i

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sions of the HillsideOverlayOrdinance

.

For further information or assistance,please contact SocAngelo Yumul of the Planning Division at (310) 618- 5990or SYumul@TorranceCA

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Hi Mr

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50c,
Hope this email finds you well!
We received letter w

i

th#24-00037 on
l
astThursday about the permit application for an e

x

isting as

-

built rearyard deck with guardrail (would
be mentioned as"

the construct

i

on

"
below) astitle mentioned address

.

We arestrongly against this app

l

icat

i

on

,
ou

r
answer i
s

:

No

.

Belowarethe reasons

:

Thesame reasonswe havebeen addressing to City of TorranceCommunity Development sinceth

i

s Februaryby emai

l a

nd phonecall, the
complaint hasbeen recorded by C

i

ty sincethi

s
Februaryaswell.
1)Th

ewhole construction totally
r

uin

e

d ou

r
privac

y

,any new construct

i

on in this areashould be in l

i

ne w

i

th the h

i

lls

i

de overlay

.

Iwill start
another paragraph to e

x

plain how it ruined our privacy below

.
2)Theconstruct

i

on hasput a drainage direct

l

y
i
nto our back

y

ard,totally f

l

ooded and ru

i

ned our bac

k

yard dur

i

ng t

h

e storm in the ra

i

n
season

.
3) T

heconstruction build a long staircasetowards our backyard

,
which hasbeen leading a lot of wild animals to our property including

:
raccoon

,
skunk, coyote, w

i

ld cat etc

,
we usedto haves

e

l

dom skunk visit

,
but nevercoyote and raccoon. Now we dare not to open any door after 6pm

,
also haveto suffer the big noisesmade by some an

i

mals f

i

ght

i

ng on our roof du

r

ing the midd

l

e night.

We

'

ve reported th

i

s problem to Torrancean

i

mal control for three t

i

mes

,
got the sameanswer:talk to the C

i

ty to remove the stairs!
4) T

heconstruction might haveencroached into our property, but we

'

re not sure about th

i

s

.
5)Theconstruction ha

s
been unperm

i

tted since
l
ast December.
6)Theconstruction company hired bythem threw everything they wanted into our backyard

,
from F&

B
leftovers to some b

i

g co

n

st

r

uct

i

on
waste,totally messedup our backyard day by day, wh

i

ch made us haveto hi

r

e someone to clean it up; a

l

sowe askedour daug

h

ter not to
p

l

ay
i
n the backyard as
s

he usually did

,
causesome construct

i

on waste thrown down suddenly rea

l

ly could hurt people.

At first

,
we di

d

n

'

t want to bother city, and
t

ried to work out th

i

s problem by communicating w

i

th t

h

em

,
even askedthem t

o havea look
from our backyard

.

T

heywere very con

d

escending an

d
told usthe were gu

i

ded by hisconstruction company to get awayw

i

th t

h

e H

i

llside
Overlay Ordinance by bui

l

d

i

ng the construct

i

on f

i

rst w

i

thout
p

ermit

,
then to pay some pena

l

ty
i
f they were reported by t

h

e neighbo

r

s
l
ater.

Apparently they have no respecttoT

orranceCity and neighbo

r

s at all.

We havetons of videos and pictures to show how it ruined our privacy tremendousl

y,
be

l

ow
i
sthe video we sent to TorranceCity by email a
few mo

n

ths ago

.

T

hevideo (taken from the Frenchdoors in the d

i

ning room

,
and atta

c

hed to this email) one person e

v

engave me the peacesign

,
after I
turned the cameraoff he po

i

nted at me and 2 other men posed for me

.

Another time

,
Iwas inthe en

-

suite bathroom that hasawindow
facing this newly fenced area.AsIwassitting on the toilet

,
I looked up - fo

r
breeze I leavethe wi

n

dow open
- a

n

d
s

aw2 workmen taking a
break

.

One drinking from athermos the othe

r
wasdoing something else

.

Iquick

l

y put m

y

self together

,
then grabbed my phone

,
the man
drink

i

ng had disappeared yet histhermos remained on the fence

.

T

he other guy remained standing there

,
so Itook that photo from the
angle of me s

i

tt

i

ng on th

e
toi

l

et. That means no more leaving that w

i

ndow open

,
becauseno

t
on

ly
i
s
it in the sho

w

er

,
and ca

n
seethe to

ile

t

,
but my bed isalso in view

.

W

i

th the personsthat live in that house able to go out on their newdeck at an

y

time o

f
day or night

,
that isv

e

ry
l
i

miting of my priv

a

c

y.

Hope this unpermitted construction could be removed soon

,
we

'

ve suffered enough

.

Thanky

ou
f

o

r y

our
un

d

e

r

st

a

n

d

i

ng

.

K

elly,
Houseo

w

ner o

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2 0

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t

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a c

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c

essa

ry.

ATTACHMENT 2
22 42
42 Objection T
o Hi

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l

s

i

de Exemption 24-00037

;
5608 Wh

i

te Ct
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Mr.SocAngelo Yumul,
This is a formal object

i

on to the Hillside E

x

empt

i

on 2

4-

00037

,
5608 White Ct permit request. I believe
this request fails to comply with sign

i

ficant sections of the Hil

l

side Overlay. Delineated as follows, at a
m

i

nimum th

i

s e

x

empt

i

on request fails to comply with 91.41.6 Planning and Des

i

gn parts a, b, d, e, and
f and 91.41.7 Pe

r

mitted Development - Residential, part d.

91.41.6 a. This development has already had an adverse impa

c

t on the view and privacy of several propert

i

es
in the v

i

c

i

nity. Th

i

s e

x

emption reques

t
allows pe

r

mane

n

t unrestricted views directly into several
neighbors bedrooms, bath

r

ooms, and living areas that d

i

d not p

r

eviously exist. Th

i

s results an adverse
impact on the privacy of those neighbors.
b. The plan was not designed to causethe least intrus

i

on on view and privacy o

f
other p

r

opert

i

es in the
area

.

The dec

k
design e

x

tends well beyond any reasonable need and causesan obstruction of view and the loss of privacy

.
d. The large deck and potent

i

al a

d

ditional structures result in a detrimental ef

f

ect on neighbors
property values. Nobody wants to have strangers peering, unrestricted, into a homeowners backyard, bathroom, and bedroom

.
e. Granting this e

x

emption wi

l

l be mater

i

ally detrimental to at
l
east 3 properties
i
n the vicinity (20521
WayneAve, 20527 WayneAve

,
and 20533 WayneAve

).

91.41.7 f. This development will causeand result in an adverse impact on other properties in the vicinity. Few situations resu

l

t
i
n a more eg

r

egious and adverse impac

t t

o a p

r

operty owner
t

han the comb

i

ned loss
of privacy and the l
ossof property value.
d. This will have an adverse effect on other propert

i

es in the vicinity and there is significant public
controve

r

sy the

r

eon

.

This extended dec

k
should never have been bu

i

lt.

It is i

n

trusive, beyond reasonable, and r

e

sults in an
i
n

v

a

s

i

on of p

r

ivacy
a

nd lossof homeowner value. Situations li

k

e this are the e

x

act

l

y why Hills

id

e
Overlay standa

r

ds
w

ere
d

eveloped.

I request you not allow this e

x

emption to the Hillside Ov

e

rlay. This
re

quest results
i
n the
l
ost of
financia

l
value an

d
mo

r

e importantly, i

t
res

u

lts in the loss of pr

i

vacy and th

e
se

n

s

e
o

f
s

e

curity to a
numbe

r
of hom

e

o

w

ner

s

.

Resp

ec

t

f

ully S

ubmitted,
Owner,
20521 Wa

y

n

e
A

ve
To

r

ran

ce, C

A
90503

91.41.6 PLANNING AND DESIGN.
(

A

m

e

n

d

e

d b

y
0-

3477

)
23 43
43 No cons
t

ru

cti

on and
n

o
rem

ode

l

ing or
e

nlargem

e

n

t
o

f
a bu

il

d

i

ng o

r s

tru

c

t

u

re sh

a

ll be pe

r

mi

tt

ed
u

n

l

e

ss t

he Pl

a

nn

i

ng Commission
(

o

r
the City Coun

ci

l on
a

pp

ea

l

) s

hall f

i

nd tha

t
the locat

i

on an

d
s

iz

e of
t

he building or stru

ct

ure

,
or the locat

i

on
a

nd s

iz

e of the remodeled
or en

l

arge

d
port

i

on

s
o

f the b

ui

lding
or s

t

ructur

e

,
have been p

l

an

n

ed and designed in su

c

h a m

a

n

n

er
as to comp

l

y with
t

he follow

i

ng
provisions

:
a) Theproposeddevelopmentwill not haveanadverseimpactupontheview

,
light

,
airandprivacyof otherpropertiesin
thevicinity

;
b) Thedevelopmenthasbeenlocated

,
plannedanddesignedso asto causethe leastintrusion ontheviews

,
light

,
air
andprivacyof otherpropertiesinthevicinity

;
c) The design prov

i

de

s a

n orderly and a

t

t

r

active de

v

e

l

o

p

men

t i

n ha

rm

ony wit

h
o

t

he

r
properties i
n the v

ic

inity

;
d) Thedesignwill nothaveaharmfulimpactuponthelandvaluesandinvestmentof otherpropertiesinthevicinity

;
e) Grantingsuchapplicationwould not bemate

r

iallydetrimentalto thepublic wel

f

areandto other propert

i

es
i
nthe
vicinity

;
f) Theproposeddevelopmentwill notcauseor resultin anadversecumulativeimpactonotherpropertiesinthevicin

i

ty.
91 .

41 .

7PERMITTEDDEVELOPMENT- RESIDENTIAL.
d) The Planning Director has determined that the proposed development will not have an adverse effect on other properties in the vicinity, and there is no significant public controversy thereon. 24 44
44 Minor Hillside Exemption case 2
4 -

00037 5608 White Ct
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r
<
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mul, Soc
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ranceCA.Gov>
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r
SocAnge

l

o Yumul

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Learn w

h

y' th

i

s is imp-ortant
Regarding the issueof the deck and proposed modifications at 5608White Ct,we are neighbors.

Our feedbacki
sseveral:

A

:

We understand the deck was not permitted to beg

i

n with

.

Thisa

l

one causesusto present our objection to its existence aswell asany future additions,
A1:The drain situation

.

I canattest that the hi

l

lside is composed of a hyd

r

ophobic soil that isextremely resis

t

ant to water abso

r

p

t

ion

.

Water
does not soak into it

;
it runs over the surfaceand down to the bottom

.

Wasthe hi

l

lside properly inspected by a geologic engineer in regards to water runoff and a

l

so earthquake code
r

i

sk?
B

:

Re:the H

i

l

l

side Overlay Ordinance, it seemsclearthat the deck was built i
n v

i

olation of part (at minimum) of the Ordinance

.

C:Privacyasper the Ordinance is unacceptable.

In summary

,
we oppose an Exemption perm

i

t wou

l

d like action if the deck is an unpermitted and/or no geo / earthquake study for the h

i

l

l

s

i

de.

T

he riskto our various housesissimply too great.

T

hankyou for taking our feedback.

Bestregards,
Jack
25 45
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ATTACHMENT 4
Appeal
ITEM 8F
ATTACHMENT 4
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32 52
52 ITEM 8F
ATTACHMENT 5
Correspondence
ITEM 8F
ATTACHMENT 5
33 53
53 Dear City of Torrance,

We have serious concerns about the detrimental impact of recent backyard deck construction at 5608 White Court.

We believe that the reckless and cavalier approach to the structure’s installation threatens all homes on the
downslope side which are adjacent, namely those homes on Wayne Ave.

Exhibit One:

Pictured in this photo is a drainage pipe which redirects surface water backwards away from the street toward the backyard neighbor.

Why this matters:

This arrangement conflicts directly with the details outlined in the Hillside Overlay. Specifically: 9.41.9 https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Torrance/html/Torrance09/Torrance0901.html#:~:text=91.41.9%20DEVELOPMENT%20STANDARDS,the%20 pro posed
%20project
.

The documented drainage arrangement collects, concentrates and redirects surface water away from street and storm drains where infrastructure is designed to evacuate such run -
off and instead sends it to
accumulate in a slopeside which is untested for acco
modating such water volume. The residents note
that their backyard floods, following this drains appearance.

34 54
54 Included is an aerial of likely water collection surface.

The highlighted boundary in Yellow outlines all rearward surfaces east of the roofline ridge that collect surface water including the new deck surface. Combined this is likely 2000 square feet of rainwater collecting funnel which redirects water toward the

backyard neighbor. This likely results in hundreds if
not thousands of cubic feet of run
-
off to be sent into the slope
-
side.

Why this matters:

The slope side as prepared on the Wayne avenue

side at 20527 Wayne, consists of only ice plant
succulents. These provide only topsoil preservation. As succulents they protect the uphill neighbor from risk of fire travelling uphill. However, these plants are not effective at maintaining slopeside integ rity.

35 55
55 https://www.southbayparks.org/journalandnewsletter/2023/2/13/so -
whats
-
wrong
-
with
-
ice
-
plant#:~:text=While%20the%20original%20plant%20may,up%20to%206%20inches%20deep .

Had the uphill neighbor consulted the downslope neighbor of their construction plans, perhaps there might have been an amicable way to shore up the integrity of the slope. Retaining walls or appropriate vegetation could be planned to improve the soil inte
grity. However, the construction of the decking and
redirect of gutters and deck surface collect and send water toward the backyard neighbors on Wayne suggest no such consideration was made. There is a real -
world, material risk that copious amounts of
rain
water after an El Nino season could saturate the slope and be a ticking time -
bomb until a
subterranean shear
-
plane allows the hillside to flow, slide, shear or descend catastrophically into the homes on Wayne below. Such an outcome would likely result in

1. Property damage

2. Loss of property value to all nearby

3. Red
-
tagged lot and adjacent lots

4. Negative property value requiring stability studies

5. Demolition, in order, to rehabilitate with heavy machinery

6. Uninsurability of all homes in the vicinity

7. Injury or Death

Why this is a realistic concern.

We have had recent property destroying events here locally in our neighboring city.

https://abc7.com/rolling
-
hills
-
estates
-
landslide
-
homes
-
houses/13489505/#:~:text=Some%20neighbors%20have%20speculated%20that% 20the%20landslide%20was%20possibly%20due% 20to%20a%20sign ifica
36 56
56 nt%20water% 20leak%2C%20noting%20that% 20one%20resident%20had%20recently%20received%20a%20water%20bill%20of%20about%20%241%2C00 0 .

Water leak and soil saturation are speculated causes.

Preparation: or Lack Thereof

https://www.rollinghillsestates.gov/departments/public
-
safety/emergency
-
preparedness/peartree
-
lane
-
land
-
movement
-
incident

In this case in Rolling Hills Estates, preparation for adjacent areas was prioritized. No such measures were afforded in our case. No notice given. No accommodation. No collaboration. No opportunity to discuss and work together as a team. No concern afford
ed neighbors. Not only is this un
-
neighborly
-
like
behavior, we suspect it is not to code.

Secondary Impacts:

Loss of Privacy

Our residents submit these photos as indicators of intrusion into their privacy.

37 57
57 Witness the workman who is not even near the deck’s edge. Lower body half obstructed. Standing in the middle of the deck far from the handrail communicating with hand signals to the residents who were not in the backyard but rather indoors behind glass in
their dining room.

If dining room, house interior privacy is not enough of an invasive infringement, witness this capture from the master bathroom shower. Again, workman

in plain view. 5608 White Court has since planted
landscaping at the handrail’s edge of the deck. (not pictured) Such low growing shrubbery protects their privacy, however this foliage is not of human height and does nothing to offer privacy to neighbors surrounding as handrail height is only 42 inches and any human can easily peer over, down into the downslope neighbors’ homes, windows, bathrooms, bedrooms.

We have no confirmation that the neighbor at 5608 White Court has conformed to code regarding surface water, run
-
off management. We have grave concerns about the
welfare

of our residents, the
value
of
the properties downhill from 5608 White Court, the future insurability

of said properties, the

safety
of
the homes’ residents, and the

privacy

of all residents downhill from 5608 White Court. These concerns seem to be indicated in the guidelines required for Hillside Overlay construction approval.

https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Torrance/html/Torrance09/Torrance0901.html#91.41:~:text=91.41.6%20PLANNING%20AND,in%20the%2 0vicinity
.

38 58
58 Likely Homes affected by 5608 White Court’s deck construction.

These are merely the homes in the immediate vicinity whose privacy will be affected by direct line of sight. Should slide, soil movement or liquefaction be recorded. It is likely that every home on Wayne avenue will find that they are no longer insurable
due to slide risk. Ordinarily slide risk is not a naturally occurring thing, however this construction is a man
-
made development which artifically affects the land.

It provides for
unnatural

collection of surface water and redirects it to places it was n ever intended nor
designed to safely accommodate.

This danger is easily avoided simply by adhering to code, or collaborating with neighbors. The deck construction at 5608 White court involved none of these. The slide danger is left to the downhill residents to contend with, unexpected, unplanned and unbud
geted for. We feel this is patently unfair, and adverse to the neighboring residents. Might we remind all those involved that while catastrophic to the downhill neighbors, any such slide and soil integrity problems that occur on this hillside occupied by 5 608 White
court will also adversely affect the inhabitants of that household on the uphill side at 5608 White Court.

This is a collective concern for all those in the vicinity including the owners of 5608 White Court and all such oversights must be remedied.

Wayne Ave Owners, Care of:

Tony Chuan

Home Team Realty

DRE: 0144069 310
-
800
-
5407

[email protected]

39 59
59 1

Picture 1,

Taken
from my shower window

Picture 2,

the

unpermitted

drainage

made

our backyard flooded during the rain season

40 60
60 2

Picture 3

People on the deck can easily see us through and gave us a peace sign, even we were not in the
backyard at that time, we were eating lunch inside the house.

Picture 4,

People can easily get into our property with this unpermitted construction.

41 61
61 3

Picture 5, a lot of wild animals use this staircase to visit our backyard, put us into a very dangerous situation

42 62
62 4

Picture 6, how t
his whole unpermitted construction look, picture was taken from my living room

Picture 7 & 8, how did my backyard look before

43 63
63 5

44 64
64 6

45 65
65 ITEM 8F
ATTACHMENT 6
Project Plans
(Limited Distribution)
ITEM 8F
ATTACHMENT 6
46 66
66 DRAWING DATE: Nov 25, 2024 (1:51 PM)
SHEET #:

JOB ADDRESS:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503
NO. REVISION: DATE: BY:

ENGINEER:

DESIGNED BY:

DRAWN BY:

REVIEWED BY:PERMIT NO.
--
C.S.

C.S.

DESIGN GROUP:

ENGINEER OF RECORD:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NEW DECK

SSDSTANDLEY STRUCTURAL DESIGN

CIVIL- STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Located at:
17940 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316
Call:
(213) 373-4513
J.T.

J.T.

PROJECT INFO.

A-1
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503

VICINITY MAP SCOPE OF WORK
NEW 1,755 SQ. FT. DECK
PROJECT NAME:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503 NOT TO SCALE

PROJECT TEAM
OWNER CONTRACTOR DESIGNER SOILS/SURVEYOR TITLE-24

NEW DECK
CODES
-2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)
-2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CRC)
-2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC)
-2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)
-2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC)
-2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
-2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN CODE
CRAIG STANDLEY (LIC.. #87675)
17940 VENTURA BLVD.,
ENCINO, CA 91316
P: 213-373-4513
E: [email protected]
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 7518-019-014
TRACT
LOT NO.

BLOCK

BASELINE HILLSIDE ORDINANCE

TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION
NO. OF STORIES
22228
227
N/A
NO

TYPE-VB
1 SHEET INDEX
A-1 PROJECT INFO.

A-2
A-3
S-1
S-2

SITE PLANS

FOUNDATION PLAN

STRUCTURAL NOTES

ELEVATIONS

FRAMING PLAN

SQ FOOTAGE INFO
2,140 SQ. FT.EXISTING MAIN BUILDING
LOT SIZE 8,440 SQ. FT.

LOT COVERAGE 3,895 / 8,440 = 46.1%
1,755 SQ. FT.NEW DECK

RFA COVERAGE
3,895 / 8,440 = 46.1%
67 67
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4'-4"
6'-10"
11'-7"
21'-1"
16'-8"
5'-0"
27'-7"
22'-0"
16'-0"
4'-2"
21'-3"
17'-0"
17'-2"
19'-9"
12'-0"
BUILDING 1
(E) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
(E) DRIVEWAY

67.00'
124.41'

17.00'

32.00'
108.71'

28.96'
48'-6"

WHITE CT
11'-7"
21'-1"
BUILDING 1
(E) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
(E) DRIVEWAY

67.00'
124.41'

17.00'

32.00'
108.71'

28.96' WHITE CT
(N) DECK
DRAWING DATE: Nov 25, 2024 (1:51 PM)
SHEET #:

JOB ADDRESS:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503
NO. REVISION: DATE: BY:

ENGINEER:

DESIGNED BY:

DRAWN BY:

REVIEWED BY:PERMIT NO.
--
C.S.

C.S.

DESIGN GROUP:

ENGINEER OF RECORD:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NEW DECK

SSDSTANDLEY STRUCTURAL DESIGN

CIVIL- STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Located at:
17940 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316
Call:
(213) 373-4513
J.T.

J.T.

SITE PLAN
A-2

SITE PLAN (PROPOSED)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"
GENERAL NOTES:
a. THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT RESTRICT A FIVE- FOOT CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED ACCESS TO ANY WATER

OR POWER DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (POWER POLES, PULL-BOXES, TRANSFORMERS, VAULTS, PUMPS, VALVES, METERS, APPURTENANCES, ETC.) OR TO THE LOCATION OF THE HOOKUP. THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT BE WITHIN TEN FEET OF ANY POWER LINES-WHETHER OR NOT THE LINES ARE LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY.

FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY CAUSE CONSTRUCTION DELAYS AND/OR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES. b. AN APPROVED SEISMIC GAS SHUTOFF VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FUEL GAS LINE ON THE DOWNSTREAM

SIDE OF THE UTILITY METER AND BE RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING OR STRUCTURE CONTAINING THE FUEL GAS PIPING. (PER ORDINANCE 170,158) (SEPARATE PLUMBING PERMIT IS REQUIRED). c. PLUMBING FIXTURES ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONNECTED TO A SANITARY SEWER OR TO AN APPROVED SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM. R306.3
d. KITCHEN SINKS, LAVATORIES, BATHTUBS, SHOWERS, BIDETS, LAUNDRY TUBS AND WASHING MACHINE OUTLETS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HOT AND COLD WATER AND CONNECTED TO AN APPROVED WATER SUPPLY. R306.4 e. BATHTUB AND SHOWER FLOORS, WALLS ABOVE BATHTUBS WITH A SHOWERHEAD, AND SHOWER COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE FINISHED WITH A NONABSORBENT SURFACE. SUCH WALL SURFACES SHALL EXTEND TO A HEIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 6 FEET ABOVE THE FLOOR. R307.2 f. PROVIDE ULTRA-LOW FLUSH WATER CLOSETS FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION. EXISTING SHOWER HEADS AND TOILETS MUST BE ADAPTED FOR LOW WATER CONSUMPTION.
g. UNIT SKYLIGHTS SHALL BE LABELED BY A LA CITY APPROVED LABELING AGENCY. SUCH LABEL SHALL STATE THE APPROVED LABELING AGENCY NAME, PRODUCT DESIGNATION AND PERFORMANCE GRADE RATING. (RESEARCH REPORT NOT REQUIRED). R308.6.9
h. WATER HEATER MUST BE STRAPPED TO WALL. SEC. 507.3, LAPC i. FOR EXISTING POOL ON SITE, PROVIDE AN ALARM FOR DOORS TO THE DWELLING THAT FORM A PART OF THE POOL ENCLOSURE. THE ALARM SHALL SOUND CONTINUOUSLY FOR A MIN. OF 30 SECONDS WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. IT SHALL AUTOMATICALLY RESET AND BE EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL MEANS TO DEACTIVATE (FOR 15 SECS. MAX.) FOR A SINGLE OPENING. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH SHALL BE AT LEAST 54" ABOVE THE FLOOR. 6109 OF LABC
j. FOR EXISTING POOL ON SITE, PROVIDE ANTI– ENTRAPMENT COVER MEETING THE CURRENT ASTM OR ASME

FOR THE SUCTION OUTLETS OF THE SWIMMING POOL, TODDLER POOL AND SPA FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS PER ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) NO. 2977. 3162B
k. AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR OPENERS, IF PROVIDED, SHALL BE LISTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UL 325. R309.4 l. SMOKE DETECTORS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL DWELLING UNITS INTENDED FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY, WHERE A PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS, OR ADDITIONS. R314.2 m. WHERE A PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS OR ADDITIONS, EXISTING DWELLINGS OR

SLEEPING UNITS THAT HAVE ATTACHED GARAGES OR FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION R315.2. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS SHALL ONLY BE REQUIRED IN THE SPECIFIC DWELLING UNIT OR SLEEPING UNIT FOR WHICH THE PERMIT WAS OBTAINED.

R315.2
n. EVERY SPACE INTENDED FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH NATURAL LIGHT BY MEANS OF EXTERIOR GLAZED OPENINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION R303.1 OR SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ARTIFICIAL LIGHT THAT IS ADEQUATE TO PROVIDE AN AVERAGE ILLUMINATION OF 6 FOOT-CANDLES OVER THE AREA OF THE ROOM AT A HEIGHT OF 30 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR LEVEL. R303.1 o. A COPY OF THE EVALUATION REPORT AND/OR CONDITIONS OF LISTING SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE AT THE JOB SITE

SITE PLAN (EXISTING)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: 1/8"=1'-0"
68 68
20'-0"
34'-0"
1'-6"
1'-0"
15'-0"
15'-6"
1'-6", V.I.F.
1'-6", V.I.F.
5"
DRAWING DATE: Nov 25, 2024 (1:51 PM)
SHEET #:

JOB ADDRESS:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503
NO. REVISION: DATE: BY:

ENGINEER:

DESIGNED BY:

DRAWN BY:

REVIEWED BY:PERMIT NO.
--
C.S.

C.S.

DESIGN GROUP:

ENGINEER OF RECORD:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NEW DECK

SSDSTANDLEY STRUCTURAL DESIGN

CIVIL- STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Located at:
17940 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316
Call:
(213) 373-4513
J.T.

J.T.

A-3

ELEVATIONS

SOUTH EAST ELEVATION VIEW (PROPOSED)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"

NORTH EAST ELEVATION VIEW (PROPOSED)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: 1/4"=1'-0"
69 69
DRAWING DATE: Nov 25, 2024 (1:51 PM)
SHEET #:

JOB ADDRESS:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503
NO. REVISION: DATE: BY:

ENGINEER:

DESIGNED BY:

DRAWN BY:

REVIEWED BY:PERMIT NO.
--
C.S.

C.S.

DESIGN GROUP:

ENGINEER OF RECORD:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NEW DECK

SSDSTANDLEY STRUCTURAL DESIGN

CIVIL- STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Located at:
17940 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316
Call:
(213) 373-4513
J.T.

J.T.

STRUC. NOTES
S-1
Footing, Stem Walls, Piers
Stepftg/Retain'g Foundation
Caisson, Piles, Grade Beams
Firm or individual to be responsilbe for the Structural Observation:

STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION PROGRAM
to be the Structural Observer.

DECLARATION BY OWNER
Signature Date Observer is different from the Architect of Engineer of Record) I, the Owner of the project, declare that the above listed firm or individual is hired by me to be the

DECLARATION BY ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER OF RECORD
I, the Architect or Engineer of record, declare that the above listed firm or individual is designated by me to Hillside Special Anchors
Structural Observer.

Name:
conc beam

FOUNDATION
Mat Foundation
Owner:

PROJECT ADDRESS:

Description of Work:
(required if the Structural
FRAME
Masonry Wall Frame
Steel Braced Frame
Steel Moment Frame

STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION
(only checked items are required)
Concrete Moment Frame
Phone:(916) 333-9225
WALL
Others:

Masonry
Concrete
Wood
Others:

Architect:

Calif. Registration:

Steel Deck
Others:

Wood
Concrete

DIAPHRAGM
PERMIT APPL. NO.:

Engineer:

AND DESIGNATION OF THE

STRUCTURAL OBSERVER
Standley
Standley C87675

1. MATERIAL DELIVERED TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM RAIN OR OTHER SOURCES OF MOISTURE. (9.407.4)

2. ALL STUDS, JOISTS, RAFTERS, AND BLOCKING'S SHALL BE DF-L NO. 2 AS GRADED BY WWPGR, ALL POSTS AND BEAMS SHALL DF-L N0. 1 OR BETTER AS GRADED BY WWPGR.

UNO.

3. ALL LUMBER IN CONTACT WITH CONCRETE SHALL BE DF-LARCH PRESSURE TREATED.

4. ALL NEW SHEATHING USE FOR BRACING SHALL BE 15/32" CDX, 5-PLY PANEL CONSTRUCTION WITH SPAN RATING OF 32/16 OR BETTER AS RATED BY AMERICAN PLYWOOD ASSOC.

5. ANY NAIL IN CONTACT WITH PRESSURE TREATED LUMBER SHALL BE HOT-DIPPED GALVANIZED OR STAINLESS STEEL.

6. BUILDING MATERIAL WITH VISIBLE SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED.

WALL AND FLOORING FRAMING SHALL NOT BE ENCLOSED UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE SATISFACTORY BY BUILDING INSPECTOR. (9.505.3)

1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO STARTING OF WORK.

2. THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT RESTRICT A FIVE-FOOT CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED

ACCESS TO ANY WATER OR POWER DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (POWER POLES,

PILL-BOXES, TRANSFORMERS, VAULTS, PUMPS, VALVES, METERS, APPURTENANCES, ETC.) OR TO THE LOCATION OF HOOK-UP.

3. THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT BE WITHIN TEN FEET OF ANY POWER LINES WHETHER OR NOT THE LINES ARE LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY CAUSE CONSTRUCTION DELAYS AND/OR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES.

4. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED

FOR SPRAYED-ON FIREPROOFING AND HIGH LOAD DIAPHRAGMS

5. CONSTRUCTION WASTE WILL BE HANDLED BY CITY OF LOS ANGELES CERTIFIED HAULER AND SHALL BE REDUCED BY 50% OF ITS OVERALL WASTE.

CALIFORNIA WASTE SERVICES, PERMIT# PER-09-058
621 W. 152ND ST., GARDENA, CA 90247

1. ALL NON-EPOXY GROUT SHALL BE RAPID SET BRAND OR EQUIV. INSTALLED PER THE MANUFACTURERS SPEC'S, LARR24654.

2. ALL EPOXY TYPE GROUT SHALL BE SIMPSON SET BRAND STRUCTURAL EPOXY OR EQUIV. INSTALLED PER THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS, LA RR#25279.

3. CLEAN OUT ALL DRILLED BORINGS AND CRACKS PRIOR TO APPLICATION OF GROUT.

DEPUTY INSPECTION REQUIRED AT ALL TIME OF PROCEDURE.

4. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED FOR HIGH-LIFT GROUTING.

1. ALL STEEL REINFORCEMENT BARS SHALL BE 60,000 PSI YIELD STRENGTH CONFORMING TO ASTM STD A615, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

2. ALL STEEL REINFORCEMENT TIES AND STIRRUPS SHALL BE 40,000 PSI YIELD STRENGTH CONFORMING TO ASTM STD A615, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

3. ALL STEEL REINFORCEMENT HOOKS SHALL BE PER ACI318 STANDARD HOOKS SCHEDULE.

4. ALL BENDS IN REINFORCEMENT BARS SHALL BE MADE COLD.

5. STEEL REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE FREE OF LOOSE FLAKY RUST, MUD, OIL, AND OTHER COATINGS WHICH MAY REDUCE BOND STRENGTH.

6. STEEL REINFORCING SHALL BE ACCURATELY PLACED IN CONCRETE FORMS WITH THE APPROPRIATE CLEAR COVER MAINTAINED.

7. SPLICES IN STEEL REINFORCEMENT FOR SLABS AND RETAINING WALL SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 40 BAR DIAMETER OR 24 INCHES WHICH EVER IS LARGER.

8. SHOP WELDING FOR STEEL REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED IN A LADBS LICENSED FABRICATION SHOP OR CALIFORNIA LICENSED FABRICATION SHOP.

9. FIELD WELDING FOR STEEL REINFORCEMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A LADBS CERTIFIED WELDERS OR CALIFORNIA LICENSED WELDER. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED FOR FIELD WELDING.

1. ALL EXISTING FOUNDATIONS & FOOTINGS SHALL BE CLEANED OFF PRIOR TO POURING OF NEW CONCRETE FOR PROPER BONDING.

2. CEMENT SHALL CONFORM TO THE SPECIFICATION FOR PORTLAND CEMENT ASTM C150.

3. WATER USED IN MIXING CONCRETE SHALL BE CLEAN AND FREE FROM INJURIOUS AMOUNTS OF OILS,

ACIDS, ALKALIS, SALTS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, OR OTHER SUBSTANCES THAT MAY BE DELETERIOUS TO CONCRETE OR REINFORCEMENT BARS.

4. ALL CONCRETE WORK SHALL BE DONE WITH MINIMUM OF 3000PSI CONCRETE, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

5. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED FOR CONCRETE STRENGTH GREATER THAN 2500 PSI, DRIVEN DEEP FOUNDATION, CAST-IN PLACE DEEP FOUNDATIONS,

ENGINEERING MASONRY, PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE, HIGH LOAD DIAPHRAGMS AND SPECIAL MOMENT-RESISTING CONCRETE FRAMES.

6. ALL CONCRETE SHALL BE 3,000 PSI IN 28 DAYS & DEPUTY INSPECTION IS REQUIRED, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

7. PLACEMENT OF STEEL REINFORCEMENT IN CONCRETE SHALL BE AS FOLLOWED:

A. 3 INCHES FROM FACE OF CONCRETE CAST IF IT IS AGAINST AND/OR PERMANENTLY EXPOSED TO EARTH
B. 2 INCHES FROM FACE OF CONCRETE CAST IF IT IS EXPOSED TO EARTH AND/OR WEATHER.

C. 1-1/2" INCHES FROM FACE OF CONCRETE CAST IF IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO WEATHER AND/OR IN CONTACT WITH EARTH.

1. PRE-MOISTEN EXCAVATIONS FOR FOOTING & SLAB PRIOR TO POURING CONCRETE. THE CONSULTING SOILS ENGINEER SHALL CHECK MOISTURE CONDITIONS.

2. ALL RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONSULTING GEOLOGIST MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO THE DESIGN OR SHOWN AS NOTES ON THE PLANS IF APPLICABLE.

3. IF ADVERSE SOIL CONDITIONS ARE ENCOUNTERED, A SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT MAY BE REQUIRED. (1802.2.1)

1. THE OWNER SHALL EMPLOY A STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGISTERED CIVIL OR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OR LICENSED ARCHITECT TO PERFORM THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION. THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND

SAFETY (LADBS) RECOMMENDS THE USE OF THE ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STRUCTURAL DESIGNS THAT ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE CONTRACTOR.

2. THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER SHALL PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF EMPLOYMENT BY THE OWNER OR THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE. A LETTER FROM THE OWNER, THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE OR A COPY OF

THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES SHALL BE SENT TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR BEFORE THE FIRST SITE VISIT.

3. THE OWNER OR OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE SHALL COORDINATE AND CALL FOR A MEETING BETWEEN THE

ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN, STRUCTURAL OBSERVER, CONTRACTOR, AFFECTED SUBCONTRACTORS AND DEPUTY INSPECTORS. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING

SHALL BE TO IDENTIFY THE MAJOR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS THAT AFFECT THE

VERTICAL AND LATERAL LOAD SYSTEMS OF THE STRUCTURE AND TO REVIEW SCHEDULING OF THE REQUIRED OBSERVATIONS. A RECORD OF THE MEETING SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE FIRST OBSERVATION REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR.

4. THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER SHALL PERFORM SITE VISITS AT THOSE STEPS IN THE PROGRESS OF THE

WORK THAT ALLOW FOR CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES WITHOUT SUBSTANTIAL EFFORT OR UNCOVERING OF THE WORK INVOLVED. AT A MINIMUM, THE LISTED SIGNIFICANT CONSTRUCTION STAGES ON THE

FOLLOWING STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION AND/OR SIGNIFICANT CONSTRUCTION STAGES TABLE REQUIRE A SITE VISIT AND AN OBSERVATION REPORT FROM THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER.

6. THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER SHALL PREPARE A REPORT OF THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT FORM IN/FORM.08 (PART 1) FOR EACH SIGNIFICANT STAGE OF CONSTRUCTION OBSERVED. THE ORIGINAL

OF THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT SHALL BE SENT TO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR'S OFFICE AND SHALL BE SIGNED AND SEALED (WET STAMP) BY THE RESPONSIBLE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER. ONE COPY OF THE OBSERVATION REPORT SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE APPROVED PLANS. THE COPY ATTACHED TO

THE PLANS SHALL BE SIGNED AND SEALED (WET STAMP) BY THE RESPONSIBLE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER OR THEIR DESIGNEE. COPIES OF THE REPORT SHALL ALSO BE GIVEN TO THE OWNER, CONTRACTOR, AND DEPUTY INSPECTOR. ANY DEFICIENCY NOTED ON THE OBSERVATION REPORT WILL BECOME THE

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OF RECORD TO VERIFY ITS COMPLETION BY HIM (HER), OR BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER.

7. A FINAL OBSERVATION REPORT AND THAT OF THE REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR MUST BE SUBMITTED

WHICH SHOWS THAT ALL OBSERVED DEFICIENCIES WERE RESOLVED AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEM GENERALLY CONFORMS TO THE APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING

AND SAFETY (LADBS) WILL NOT ACCEPT THE STRUCTURAL WORK WITHOUT THIS FINAL OBSERVATION

REPORT AND THAT OF THE REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR (WHEN PROVIDED) AND THE CORRECTION OF SPECIFIC DEFICIENCIES NOTED DURING NORMAL BUILDING INSPECTION.

8. THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER SHALL PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL STAMPED AND SIGNED STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION REPORT TO THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY INSPECTION OFFICE.

9. WHEN THE OWNER ELECTS TO CHANGE THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER OF RECORD, THE OWNER SHALL:

A. NOTIFY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR IN WRITING BEFORE THE NEXT INSPECTION BY SUBMITTING COMPLETED "STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION PROGRAM AND DESIGNATION OF THE STRUCTURAL OBSERVER" FORM IN/FORM.08 (PART 2)
B. CALL AN ADDITIONAL PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING, AND
C. FURNISH THE REPLACEMENT STRUCTURAL OBSERVER WITH A COPY OF ALL PREVIOUS OBSERVATION REPORTS. THE REPLACEMENT STRUCTURAL OBSERVER SHALL APPROVE THE CORRECTION OF THE ORIGINAL OBSERVED DEFICIENCIES UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY PLAN CHECK SUPERVISION.

THE POLICY OF THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE TO CORRECT ANY PROPERTY NOTED DEFICIENCIES WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF THEIR SOURCE.

10. THE ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT OF RECORD SHALL DEVELOP ALL CHANGES RELATING TO THE STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS. THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT SHALL REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL CHANGES TO THE APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION

CONSTRUCTION STAGE ELEMENTS TO BE OBSERVED

CONCRETE
LUMBER
GROUT

STEEL REINFORCEMENT

EARTHWORK

1. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED FOR FIELD WELDING, HIGH STRENGTH BOLTING AND SPRAYED-ON FIREPROOFING.

2. LADBS LICENSED FABRICATOR IS REQUIRED FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL.

3. ALL WELDING SHALL BE SHOP WELDED BY A CERTIFIED WELDING SHOP, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

4. SHOP WELDING FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL & LIGHT GAUGE STEEL SHALL BE PERFORMED IN A CERTIFIED FABRICATOR SHOP OR CALIFORNIA LICENSED FABRICATOR SHOP.

5. FIELD WELDING FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL & LIGHT GAUGE STEEL SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A CERTIFIED WELDERS OR CALIFORNIA LICENSED WELDER. CONTINUOUS SPECIAL INSPECTION BY A REGISTERED DEPUTY INSPECTOR IS REQUIRED FOR FIELD WELDING.

STEEL

CONSTRUCTION
DEAD LOAD:

HORIZONTAL SYSTEMS:
·ROOF CONSTRUCTION 15 PSF.
·CEILING CONSTRUCTION 10 PSF.
·FLOOR CONSTRUCTION 15 PSF.

VERTICAL SYSTEMS:
·LIGHT-FRAME WALL CONSTRUCTION 20 PSF.
·MASONRY WALL CONSTRUCTION 120 PCF.
·CONCRETE WALL CONSTRUCTION 160 PCF.

LIVE LOAD:

ROOF SYSTEMS:
·SLOPE < 4:12 20 PSF.
·SLOPE =/> 4:12 16 PSF.
·ROOF SOLAR 5 PSF
ATTIC SYSTEMS:
·W/O STORAGE SPACE 20 PSF.
·W/ STORAGE SPACE 30 PSF.

FLOOR SYSTEMS:
·BEDROOM AREAS 30 PSF.
·OTHER AREAS 40 PSF
WALLS:
·EXTERIOR WALLS 15 PSF.
·INTERIOR WALLS 10 PSF

DESIGN LOAD DATA

NO CONCRETE TOPPING ASSUMED IN DEAD LOAD
CALCULATIONS. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY IN FIELD

GREEN NOTES

1. ANNULAR SPACES AROUND PIPES, ELECTRIC CABLES,, CONDUITS, OR OTHER OPENINGS IN THE

BUILDINGS ENVELOPE AT EXTERIOR WALLS SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE PASSAGE OF

RODENTS BY CLOSING SUCH OPENINGS WITH CEMENT MORTAR, CONCRETE MASONRY, OR METAL PLATES.

2. FOR ALL NEW EQUIPMENT, AN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING, AT A MINIMUM THE ITEMS LISTED IN SECTION 4.410.1, SHALL BE COMPLETED AND PLACED IN THE BUILDING AT THE

TIME OF FINAL INSPECTION

3. ALL DUCT AND OTHER RELATED AIR DISTRIBUTION COMPONENT OPENINGS SHALL BE COVERED

WITH TAPE, PLASTIC, OR SHEET METAL UNTIL THE FINAL SARTUP OF THE HEATING, COOLING AND VENT. EQUIPMENT

4. THE VOC CONTENT VERIFICATION CHECKLIST SHALL BE COMPLETED AND VERIFIED PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION APPROVAL. THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS SHOWING VOC CONTENT FOR ALL

APPLICABLE PRODUCTS SHALL BE READILY AVAILABLE AT THE JOB SITE AND BE PROVIDED TO THE

FIELD INSPECTOR FOR VERIFICATION

5. ALL NEW CARPET AND CARPET CUSHIONS INSTALLE DIN THE BUILDING INTERIOR SHALL MEET THE

TESTING PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

1. CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTES GREEN LABEL PLUS PROGRAM

2. CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S SPECIFICATIONS

3. NSF/ANSI 140 AT THE GOLD LEVEL

4. SCIENTIFIC CERTIFICATIONS SYSTEMS INDOOR ADVANTAGE

6. 80% OF THE TOTAL AREA RECEIVING RESILIENT FLOORING SHALL COMPLY WITH ONE OR MORE OF

THE FOLLOWING

1. VOC EMISSION LIMITS DEFINED IN THE CHPS HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS

DATABASE

2. CERTIFIED UNDER UL GREENGUARD GOLD

3. CERTIFICATION UNDER THE RESILIENT FLOOR COVERING INSTITUTE

4. MEET THE CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S SPECIFICATIONS

7. THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS SHALL BE SIZED AND DESIGNED USING ANSI/ACCA MANUAL J-2004, ANSI/ACCA 29-D-2009 OR ASHRAE HANDBOOKS AND HAVE THEIR EQUIPMENT SELECTED IUN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI/ACCA 36-S MANUAL S-2004

8. WHEN A SHOWER IS SERVED BY MORE THAN ONE SHOWERHEAD, THE COMBINED FLOW RATE OF ALL THE SHOWERHEADS CONTROLLED BY A SINGLE VALVE SHALL NOT EXCEED 2.0 GALLONS PER MINUTE AT 80psi, OR THE SHALL BE DESIGNED TO ONLY ALLOW ONE SHOWERHEAD TO BE IN

OPERATION AT A TIME

9. THE FLOW RATES FOR ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES SHALL COMPLY WITH THE MAXIMUM FLOW RATES IN SECTION 4.303.1

DESCRIPTION

NAILINGSCHEDULE

BLOCKING BETWEEN CEILING JOISTS OR
RAFTERS TO TOP PL.
# AND TYPE SPACING & LOCATION
ROOF
4-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″) OR TOE NAIL
3-8D COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3" × 0.131″ NAILS

TOE NAIL
CEILING JOIST TO TOP PL.
4-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); ORPER
JOIST, 3-8D COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

PER JOIST, TOE NAIL

CEILING JOIST NOT ATTACHED TO

PARALLEL RAFTER, LAPS OVER

PARTITIONS
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR 3-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

FACE NAIL

CEILING JOIST ATTACHED TO PARALLEL
RAFTER (HEEL JOINT) TABLE 1, S-1 FACE NAIL

COLLAR TIE TO RAFTER, FACE NAIL OR
11/4″ × 20 GA. RIDGE STRAP TO
RAFTER
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-10D COMMON (3″ × 0.148″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

FACE NAIL EACH RAFTER

RAFTER OR ROOF TRUSS TO PLATE
3-16D BOX NAILS (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR
3-10D COMMON NAILS (3" × 0.148″); OR
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS
2 TOE NAILS ON ONE SIDE AND 1 TOE
NAIL

ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF EACH RAFTER OR
TRUSS

ROOF RAFTERS TO RIDGE,

VALLEY OR HIP RAFTERS OR ROOF
RAFTER
TO MINIMUM 2″ RIDGE BEAM
4-16D (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 3-10D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.148″); OR
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

TOE NAIL
3-16D BOX 31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 2-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

END NAIL
WALL
DESCRIPTION # AND TYPE SPACING & LOCATION

STUD TO STUD (NOT AT BRACED WALL

PANELS)
16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) 24″ O.C. FACE NAIL
10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3″ × 0.131″ NAILS 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL

STUD TO STUD AND ABUTTING STUDS

AT INTERSECTING WALL CORNERS
(AT BRACED WALL PANELS)
16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR
3" × 0.131" NAILS
12″ O.C. FACE NAIL
16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL
BUILT-UP HEADER (2″ TO 2″ HEADER
WITH 1/2″ SPACER)
16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) 16″ O.C. EACH EDGE FACE NAIL 16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″) 12″ O.C. EACH EDGE FACE NAIL

CONTINUOUS HEADER TO STUD
5-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR 4-8D
COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″)

TOE NAIL

TOP PLATE TO TOP PLATE
16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL
10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3″ × 0.131″ NAILS 12″ O.C. FACE NAIL

DOUBLE TOP PLATE SPLICE FOR SDCS
A-D2 WITH SEISMIC BRACED
WALL LINE SPACING < 25'
8-16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
12-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR
12-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
12-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS FACE NAIL ON EACH SIDE OF END JOINT (MINIMUM 24″ LAP SPLICE LENGTH EACH
SIDE OF END JOINT)DOUBLE TOP PLATE SPLICE SDCS D0, D1,
OR D2; AND BRACED WALL
LINE SPACING ≥25'
12-16D (31/2″ × 0.135″)

BOTTOM PLATE TO JOIST, RIM JOIST,

BAND JOIST OR

BLOCKING (NOT AT BRACED WALL

PANELS)
16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL
16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 12″ O.C. 3″ ×

0.131″ NAILS 12″ O.C. FACE NAIL

BOTTOM PLATE TO JOIST, RIM JOIST,

BAND JOIST OR

BLOCKING (AT BRACED WALL PANEL)
3-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 2-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR4-3″ × 0.131″
NAILS
3 EACH 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL
2 EACH 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL
4 EACH 16″ O.C. FACE NAIL

TOP OR BOTTOM PLATE TO STUD
4-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR3-16D BOX
(31/2″ × 0.135″); OR
4-8D COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

TOE NAIL
3-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 2-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

END NAIL

TOP PLATES, LAPS AT CORNERS

AND INTERSECTIONS
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR 2-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

FACE NAIL
1″ × 6″ SHEATHING TO EACH BEARING
3-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR 2-8D
COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
2-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
2 STAPLES, 1″ CROWN, 16 GA., 13/4″
LONG

FACE NAIL
1″ × 8″ AND WIDER SHEATHING TO EACH

BEARING
3-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR3-8D
COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3 STAPLES, 1″ CROWN, 16 GA., 13/4″
LONG FACE NAILWIDER THAN 1″ × 8″
4-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR
3-8D COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
4 STAPLES, 1″ CROWN, 16 GA., 13/4″
LONG

JOIST TO SILL, TOP PLATE OR GIRDER
4-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR 3-8D
COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

TOE NAIL

RIM JOIST, BAND JOIST OR BLOCKING TO

SILL OR TOP

PLATE (ROOF APPLICATIONS ALSO)
8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″) 4" O.C. TOE NAIL
8D COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR 10D BOX
(3″ × 0.128″); OR
3″ × 0.131″ NAILS)
6″ O.C. TOE NAIL

RIM JOIST, BAND JOIST OR BLOCKING TO

SILL OR TOP

PLATE (ROOF APPLICATIONS ALSO)
3-8D BOX (21/2″ × 0.113″); OR 2-8D
COMMON (21/2″ × 0.131″); OR
3-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
2 STAPLES, 1″ CROWN, 16 GA., 13/4″
LONG

FACE NAIL
2″ SUBFLOOR TO JOIST OR GIRDER 3-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 2-16D COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) BLIND AND FACE NAIL
2″ PLANKS (PLANK & BEAM‒FLOOR &
ROOF)
3-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 2-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″) AT EACH BEARING, FACE NAIL
WALL

BAND OR RIM JOIST TO JOIST
3-16DCOMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″)
4-10 BOX
(3″ × 0.128″), OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS; OR
4-3″ × 14 GA. STAPLES, 7/16″ CROWN

END NAIL

BUILT-UP GIRDERS AND BEAMS,
2-INCH LUMBER LAYERS
20D COMMON (4″ × 0.192″); OR NAIL EACH LAYER AS FOLLOWS: 32″ O.C.

AT TOP AND BOTTOM AND STAGGERED.
10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3″ × 0.131″ NAILS
24″ O.C. FACE NAIL AT TOP AND BOTTOM

STAGGERED ON OPPOSITE SIDES
AND:
2-20D COMMON (4″ × 0.192″); OR 3-10D
BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
3-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

FACE NAIL AT ENDS AND AT EACH
SPLICE

LEDGER STRIP SUPPORTING JOISTS OR

RAFTERS
4-16D BOX (31/2″ × 0.135″); OR 3-16D
COMMON (31/2″ × 0.162″); OR
4-10D BOX (3″ × 0.128″); OR
4-3″ × 0.131″ NAILS

AT EACH JOIST OR RAFTER, FACE NAIL
BRIDGING TO JOIST 2-10D (3″ × 0.128″) EACH END, TOE NAIL

RAFTER SLOPE
3:12
TABLE 1
4:12
5:12
7:12
9:12
12:12

RAFTER SPACING
12 16
24 12
16 24
12 16
24 12
16 24
12 16
24 12
16 24
4 5
7 3
4 5
3 3
4 3
3 3
ROOF SPAN (ft)
(inches)
12 20 28 36
REQUIRED # OF 16d COMMON NAILS
3 3
3 3
3 3
6 8
11 5
6 8
4 5
7 4
4 5
3 4
4 3
3 4
8 10
15 6
8 12
5 6
9 4
5 7
4 4
6 3
4 4
10 13
19 8
10 15
6 8
12 5
6 9
5 6
7 3
4 5
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(N)2X6 F.J. @ 16" O.C.
(N)2X6 F.J. @ 16" O.C.
(N)2X6 F.J. @ 16" O.C.
(N) 2 - SISTERED
DF#1 4X6, TYP.
2 --
(N) 4"X4" POST, TYP.
(E) SFD NOT IN
SCOPE
2'-0", TYP.
2'-0", TYP.
6 --
(N) 2'X2' PAD
FOOTING, TYP.
(E) CRAWLSPACE
3 --
TYP.

TYP.
5 --
TYP.
4 --
1 --
(N) 2'X2' PAD
FOOTING, TYP.

TYP.
6 --
6 --
6 --
6 --
4 3
1 2
7 5
6 WOODEN POST PER PLAN,
TYP., U.N.O.

SIMPSON "PBS" STANDOFF
POST BASE (ESR-3050) OR
EQUIV. TYP., U.N.O.

INDEPENDENT PAD

FOOTING PER
PLAN, TYP., U.N.O.
3- #5 BARS E.W.
24" MIN.
24" SQUARE
6"

PAD FOOTING DETAIL
POST MEMBER PER PLAN, TYP.

SIMPSON "CC" COL. CAP OR EQUIV.

BEAM PER PLANS
4x4 KNEE BRACE
2-1/2"Ø 5" LAGS
2"

BEAM TO POST CONNECTION DETAIL

POST PER PLANS
"A35" FRAMING ANCHOR AT

EACH BAY
(N) F.J. PER PLANS
(N) BEAM PER PLANS
(N) 2X BLOCKING

JOIST TO BEAM CONNECTION DETAIL
12"
5 8"Ø RED HEAD TRU BOLT @ 32"
O.C. STAGGERED
E.N.
(N) SIMPSON "HU" JOIST HANGER
OR EQUIVALENT. (L.A.R.R. #25807)
6"
3X P.T. LEDGER
3 4" WOOD STRUCTURAL
PANEL W/ 8d @ 6"/6"/10"

LEDGER DETAIL

FOUNDATION PER PLANS
2"
42" MIN.

INTERMEDIATE RAILS (PICKETS

OR BALUSTERS) SPACED TO
REJECT 4" DIAMETER SPHERE
4'-0"

TYPICAL SUPPORT POST SPACING

TOP RAIL AND/OR HANDRAIL

SUPPORT POSTS
(SEE STRUC. PLANS

FOR DETAILS)

BOTTOM RAIL
(N) TS 1 1
2" x 1 1
2" x 3
16"
AT 4'-0" MAX.
1/4" PLATE
BENT.
2 -1/2" Ø x 4" LONG

LAG SCREWS
2 - 3/4" Ø x 4" BOLTS
BEAM OR 2 - 2x JOIST
2 x BLKG.
3 x BLKG W/ 2-A35 EA.

END - EA. SIDE
2x JOIST OR TJI W/
STIFF.
6"11
2" 11
2"
8" 11
2"

PLAN VIEW SECTION
11 2" 31
2"
TYP.
1/8

ELEVATION

GUARDRAIL DETAIL
(N) 1
2"Ø A.B. @ 24" O.C.

STAGGERED

WOODEN POST PER PLAN,
TYP., U.N.O.

SIMPSON "PBS" STANDOFF
POST BASE (ESR-3050) OR
EQUIV. TYP., U.N.O.

INDEPENDENT PAD

FOOTING PER
PLAN, TYP., U.N.O.
3- #5 BARS E.W.
7' MIN.
24" SQUARE
6"

PAD FOOTING DETAIL
DRAWING DATE: Nov 25, 2024 (1:51 PM)
SHEET #:

JOB ADDRESS:
5608 WHITE CT
TORRANCE, CA 90503
NO. REVISION: DATE: BY:

ENGINEER:

DESIGNED BY:

DRAWN BY:

REVIEWED BY:PERMIT NO.
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C.S.

C.S.

DESIGN GROUP:

ENGINEER OF RECORD:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

NEW DECK

SSDSTANDLEY STRUCTURAL DESIGN

CIVIL- STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Located at:
17940 Ventura Blvd.

Encino, CA 91316
Call:
(213) 373-4513
J.T.

J.T.

FOUNDATION PLAN

FRAMING PLAN
S-2

FOUNDATION PLAN (PROPOSED)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: 3/16"=1'-0"

FRAMING PLAN (PROPOSED)
SHOWING AREA OF WORK SCALE: 3/16"=1'-0"
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AGENDA ITEM NO.

8 F

(
SUPPLEMENTAL NO.

1)

DATE:

January 15, 2025

TO:

Planning Commission

FROM:

Planning Division Staff

SUBJECT:

5608 White Court

Minor Hillside Exemption (MHE24
-
00037)

Consideration of an appeal of a Community Development Director approval of a Minor

Hillside Exemption to allow an existing as
-
built rear yard deck with guardrail on
property
located within the Hillside Overlay in the R
-
1 Zone at 5608 White Court.

SUPPLEMENTAL

P
lease find attached correspondence received after
distr
ibution of the meeting a
genda

and staff report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Co
rrespondence

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Oorts, Leo
From: Michael Hedden <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2025 1:31 PM
To: Planning Commission
Cc: Soc Angelo Yumul
Subject: Public Comment, MHE24-00037, 5608 White Court, Torrance, CA Attachments: Googlemaps 5m 2024.PNG; Googlemaps 5m 2020.PNG; 2024 google earth.pdf; 2020 google earth.pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Honorable Planning Committee,

For your consideration attached are 4 before and after photos, 2-D and 3-D, from 5 meters, google earth/maps (2020 verses 2024). This may assist you by showing the direct impact of the 1800+ square foot solid surface deck in question. Deck location is at bottom right of all photos.

Thank you,

Mike Hedden
20521 Wayne Ave
Torrance, CA
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