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611, Addition to existing SFR withi, Staff Reports•City ofieoffing flit/5 s INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 4.B. Mtg. Date: 5/22/2000 DATE: MAY 22, 2000 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO PERMIT THE EXPANSION OF A GARAGE AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 9 WAGON LANE IN ZONING CASE NO. 611. MR. AND MRS. EDWARD MYERS, 9 WAGON LANE (LOT 110-6-RH) BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2000-11 that is attached on May 16, 2000 at their regular meeting. The vote was 4-0. Commissioner Roger Sommer was absent. 2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit an encroachment of up to 30 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct a 180 square foot garage expansion for residential uses at the front of the residential structure. The expanded enclosed space of the garage will be in alignment with the existing attached garage at the front of the residence. 3. The applicants describe exceptional or extraordinary circumstances that do not apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and zone because, "The existing buildings pre -dates the current setback ordinance and in fact, the existing garage already encroaches into the front yard setback. The existing site topography precludes other design solutions to enlarge the garage." Regarding whether the change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone, the applicants state that "The proposed addition does not increase the existing encroachment (existing and new construction are both 30 feet from the property line), and the proposed addition will blend seamlessly with the existing Cliff May architecture." ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 1 O ®Printed on Recycled Panel 4. The existingiuse with attached garage and polkas built in 1971. Foundation repair due to settlement was completed in 1989. Plans were stamped on Friday, March 10, 2000 for 640 square feet of residential additions that are included in the plan calculations that meet Zoning Code requirements. 5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,484 square feet or 9.5% (20% maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 11,720 square feet or 14.9% (35% maximum permitted). 6. As stated previously, the garage is located close to the driveway access within the front yard setback, and that area is not included as part of the residential building pad. As a result, there will be 7,484 square feet of coverage of the permitted 13,300 square foot residential pad and total lot coverage will be 56.3% (existing coverage is 54.9%). There is no stable on the lot. The Planning Commission guideline is 30%. 7. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 11,720 square feet or 14.9% of the net lot area (40% maximum permitted) 8. Grading will not be required for the project. 9. Access to the residence from Wagon Lane to this flag lot will remain the same. 10. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 2000-11. VARIANCE. REQUIRED. FINDINGS A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 2 RA-S-2 Zone Setbacks: Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line Structures Grading Disturbed Area (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist) Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Residential Building Pad and Total Pad Coverage (Guideline maximum of 30%) Roadway Access Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals Existing residential garage encroaches up to 30 feet into the front yard setback. Residence Garage SwimPool/Spa Covered Porch & Patio Service Yard TOTAL N/A 14.7% 9.3% 14.7% 54.9% 4,689 sq.ft. 1,020 sq.ft. 594 sq.ft. 825 sq.ft. 176 sq.ft. 7,304 sq.ft. Existing from Wagon Lane to this flag lot. N/A N/A Proposed garage expansion to encroach up to 30 feet into the front yard setback. Residence Garage SwimPool/Spa Covered Porch & Patio Service Yard TOTAL None proposed 14.9% 9.5% 14.9% 56.3% 4,689 sq.ft. 1,200 sq.ft. 594 sq.ft. 825 sq.ft. 176 sq.ft. 7,484 sq.ft. Access to the residence from Wagon Lane to this flag lot will remain the same. Planning Commission Review Planning Commission Review ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 3 I • RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO PERMIT THE EXPANSION OF A GARAGE AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 9 WAGON LANE IN ZONING CASE NO. 611. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Myers with respect to real property located at 9 Wagon Lane (Lot 110-6-RH), Rolling Hills, requesting a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to permit the expansion of a garage at an existing single family residence. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on March 21, 2000 and April 18, 2000, and at a field trip visit on April 15, 2000. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail and through the City's newsletter. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants' representative was in attendance at the hearing. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)] and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 4. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permit approval of a Variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity. Section 17.16.110 requires a front yard of fifty feet (50') from the front easement line. The applicant is requesting to add 180 square feet for the expansion of a garage at the northwest which will encroach a maximum of thirty feet (30') into the fifty foot (50') front yard setback. With respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same zone because the residence is located close to the street and adjacent residences. The existing development pattern on the lot and the sloping rear portion precludes continued expansion of the residence on the lot. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11 PAGE 1 OF 5 • • r B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because the development and use of the subject property in a similar manner consistent with the shape of the lot and development of other property on this street justifies this additional small incursion into the front yard setback. There will not be any greater incursion into the front yard setback than already exists. C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located. Development on the pad will allow a substantial portion of the lot to remain undeveloped. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 611 to permit the proposed project to encroach a maximum of thirty feet (30') into the fifty foot (50') front yard setback, subject to the following conditions: A. The Variance approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.38.070(A) unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of that section. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have been given written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination. C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on, an approved plan. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated March 10, 2000, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of sufficient size to also provide an area meeting all standards for a stable and corral with vehicular access thereto in conformance with site plan review limitations. F. There shall be no grading for the project. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11 PAGE 2 OF 5 • DRAFT G. Landscaping shall be designed using native plants or other drought - tolerant mature trees and shrubs so as not to exceed the ridge height of the residence nor obstruct views from neighboring properties. H. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. I. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices. J. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required. K. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required. _ L. During and after construction, all soil preparation, drainage, and landscape sprinklers shall protect the building pad from erosion and direct surface water to the rear of the lot at the southeast. M. During construction, an approved Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles. N. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. O. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills. P. The drainage plan system shall be modified and approved by the Planning Department and City Engineer, to include any water from any site RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11 PAGE 3 OF 5 CD. • • I irrigation systems and that all drainage from the site shall be conveyed in an approved manner to the rear or southeast of the lot. Q. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities. R. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste. S. A detailed drainage plan that conforms to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. T. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any drainage, building or grading permit. U. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in Condition D. V. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final building plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. W. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Variance approval, pursuant to Section 17.38.060, or the approval shall not be effective. X. All conditions of this Variance approval must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: K tAAA} MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11 PAGE 4 OF 5 • STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-11 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO PERMIT THE EXPANSION OF A GARAGE AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 9 WAGON LANE IN ZONING CASE NO. 611. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on May 16, 2000 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Witte and Chairman Roberts. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Sommer. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2000-11 PAGE 5 OF 5 City HEARING DATE: APRIL 18, 2000 TO: FROM: • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASE NO. 611 9 WAGON LANE (LOT 110-6-RH) RAS-2, 2.285 ACRES MR. AND MRS. EDWARD MYERS MR. RUSSELL E. BARTO, AIA MARCH 11, 2000 Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to permit the expansion of a garage at an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the proposed project on Saturday, April 15, 2000. 2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit an encroachment of up to 30 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct a 180 square foot garage expansion for residential uses at the front of the residential structure. The expanded enclosed space of the garage will be in alignment with the existing attached garage at the front of the residence. 3. The applicants describe exceptional or extraordinary circumstances that do not apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and zone because, "The existing buildings pre -dates the current setback ordinance and in fact, the existing garage already encroaches into the front yard setback. The existing site topography precludes other design solutions to enlarge the garage." Regarding whether the change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone, the applicants state that "The proposed addition does not increase the existing encroachment (existing and new construction are both 30 feet ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 1 ®Printed on Recycled Paper. a. from the property line), and the proposed addition will blend seamlessly with the existing Cliff May architecture." 4. The existing house with attached garage and pool was built in 1971. Foundation repair due to settlement was completed in 1989. Plans were stamped on Friday, March 10, 2000 for 640 square feet of residential additions that are included in the plan calculations that meet Zoning Code requirements. 5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,484 square feet or 9.5% (20% maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 11,720 square feet or 14.9% (35% maximum permitted). 6. As stated previously, the garage is located close to the driveway access within the front yard setback, and that area is not included as part of the residential building pad. As a result, there will be 7,484 square feet of coverage of the permitted 13,300 square foot residential pad and total lot coverage will be 56.3% (existing coverage is 54.9%). There is no stable on the lot. The Planning Commission guideline is 30%. 7. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 11,720 square feet or 14.9% of the net lot area (40% maximum permitted) 8. Grading will not be required for the project. 9. Access to the residence from Wagon Lane to this flag lot will remain the same. 10. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 2 VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 3 CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS RA-S-2 Zone Setbacks: Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line Structures Grading Disturbed Area (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist) Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Residential Building Pad and Total Pad Coverage (Guideline maximum of 30%) Roadway Access Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals EXISTING Existing residential garage encroaches up to 30 feet into the front yard setback. Residence Garage SwimPool/Spa Covered Porch & Patio Service Yard TOTAL N/A 14.7% 9.3% 14.7% 54.9% 4,689 sq.ft. 1,020 sq.ft. 594 sq.ft. 825 sq.ft. 176 sq.ft. 7,304 sq.ft. Existing from Wagon Lane to this flag lot. N/A N/A PROPOSED Proposed garage expansion to encroach up to 30 feet into the front yard setback. Residence 4,689 sq.ft. Garage 1,200 sq.ft. SwimPool/Spa 594 sq.ft. Covered Porch 825 sq.ft. & Patio Service Yard 176 sq.ft. TOTAL 7,484 sq.ft. None proposed 14.9% 9.5% 14.9% 56.3% Access to the residence from Wagon Lane to this flag lot will remain the same. Planning Commission Review Planning Commission Review ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 4 • C1iy 0/ R0ff4 JJ•f/ HEARING DATE: APRIL 15, 2000 TO: FROM: • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASE NO. 611 9 WAGON LANE (LOT 110-6-RH) RAS-2, 2.285 ACRES MR. AND MRS. EDWARD MYERS MR. RUSSELL E. BARTO, AIA MARCH 11, 2000 Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to permit the expansion of a garage at an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission will view a silhouette of the proposed project on Saturday, April 15, 2000, following a visit to 22 Crest Road East beginning at 8 AM. 2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit an encroachment of up to 30 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct a 180 square foot garage expansion for residential uses at the front of the residential structure. The expanded enclosed space of the garage will be in alignment with the existing attached garage at the front of the residence. 3. The applicants describe exceptional or extraordinary circumstances that do not apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and zone because, "The existing buildings pre -dates the current setback ordinance . and in fact, the existing garage already encroaches into the front yard setback. The existing site topography precludes other design solutions to enlarge the garage." Regarding whether the change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone, the applicants state that "The proposed addition does not increase ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 1 Prcited on Recycled Paper. • the existing encroachment (existing and new construction are both 30 feet from the property line), and the proposed addition will blend seamlessly with the existing Cliff May architecture." 4. The existing house with attached garage and pool was built in 1971. Foundation repair due to settlement was completed in 1989. Plans were stamped on Friday, March 10, 2000 for 640 square feet of residential additions that are included in the plan calculations that meet Zoning Code requirements. 5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,484 square feet or 9.5% (20% maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage. proposed is 11,720 square feet or 14.9% (35% maximum permitted). 6. As stated previously, the garage is located close to the driveway access within the front yard setback, and that area is not included as part of the residential building pad. As a result, there will be 7,484 square feet of coverage of the permitted 13,300 square foot residential pad and total lot coverage will be 56.3% (existing coverage is 54.9%). There is no stable on the lot. The Planning Commission guideline is 30%. 7. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 11,720 square feet or 14.9% of the net lot area (40% maximum permitted) 8. Grading will not be required for the project. 9. Access to the residence from Wagon Lane to this flag lot will remain the same. 10. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 2 • • VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 3 CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS RA-S-2 Zone Setbacks: Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line Structures Grading Disturbed Area (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist) Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Residential Building Pad and Total Pad Coverage (Guideline maximum of 30%) Roadway Access Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals EXISTING Existing residential garage encroaches up to 30 feet into the front yard setback. Residence Garage SwimPool/Spa Covered Porch & Patio Service Yard TOTAL N/A 14.7% 9.3% 14.7% 54.9% 4,689 sq.ft. 1,020 sq.ft. 594 sq.ft. 825 sq.ft. 176 sq.ft. 7,304 sq.ft. Existing from Wagon Lane to this flag lot. N/A N/A PROPOSED Proposed garage expansion to encroach up to 30 feet into the front yard setback. Residence 4,689 sq.ft. Garage 1,200 sq.ft. SwimPool/Spa 594 sq.ft. Covered Porch 825 sq.ft. & Patio Service Yard 176 sq.ft. TOTAL 7,484 sq.ft. None proposed 14.9% 9.5% 14.9% 56.3% Access to the residence from Wagon Lane to this flag lot will remain the same. Planning Commission Review Planning Commission Review ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 4 •City 0/ HEARING DATE: MARCH 21, 2000 TO: FROM: • 7--0E INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASE NO. 611 9 WAGON LANE (LOT 110-6-RH) RAS-2, 2.285 ACRES MR. AND MRS. EDWARD MYERS MR. RUSSELL E. BARTO, AIA MARCH 11, 2000 Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to permit the expansion of a garage at an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit an encroachment of up to 30 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct a 180 square foot garage expansion at the front of the residential structure. The expanded enclosed space of the garage will be in alignment with the existing attached garage at the front of the residence. 2. The applicants describe exceptional or extraordinary circumstances that do not apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and zone because, "The existing buildings pre -dates the current setback ordinance and in fact, the existing garage already encroaches into the front yard setback. The existing site topography precludes other design solutions to enlarge the garage." Regarding whether the change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone, the applicants state that "The proposed addition does not increase the existing encroachment (existing and new construction are both 30 feet from the property line), and the proposed addition will blend seamlessly with the existing Cliff May architecture." ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 1 Printed on Recycled Paper. 3. The existing house with attached garage and pool was built in 1971. Foundation repair due to settlement was completed in 1989. Plans were stamped on Friday, March 10, 2000 for 640 square feet of residential additions that are included in the plan calculations that meet Zoning Code requirements. 4. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,484 square feet or 9.5% (20% maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 11,720 square feet or 14.9% (35% maximum permitted). 5. As stated previously, the garage is located close to the driveway access within the front yard setback, and that area is not included as part of the residential building pad. As a result, there will be 7,484 square feet of coverage of the permitted 13,700 square foot residential pad and total lot coverage will be 54.6%. There is no stable on the lot. The Planning Commission guideline is 30%. 6. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 11,720 square feet or 14.9% of the net lot area (40% maximum permitted) 7. Grading will not be required for the project. 8. Access to the residence from Wagon Lane to this flag lot will remain the same. 9. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 2 VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; and C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 3 CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS RA-S-2 Zone Setbacks: Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line Structures Grading Disturbed Area (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist) Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Residential Building Pad and Total Pad Coverage (Guideline maximum of 30%) Roadway Access Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals EXISTING Existing residential garage encroaches up to 30 feet into the front yard setback. Residence Garage SwimPool/Spa Covered Porch & Patio Service Yard TOTAL N/A 14.7% 4,689 sq.ft. 1,020 sq.ft. 594 sq.ft. 825 sq.ft. 176 sq.ft. 7,304 sq.ft. Existing from Wagon Lane to this flag lot. N/A N/A PROPOSED Proposed garage expansion to encroach up to 30 feet into the front yard setback. Residence 4,689 sq.ft. Garage 1,200 sq.ft. SwimPool/Spa 594 sq.ft. Covered Porch 825 sq.ft. & Patio Service Yard 176 sq.ft. TOTAL 7,484 sq.ft. None proposed 14.9% 9.5% 14.9% 54.6% Access to the residence from Wagon Lane to this flag lot will remain the same. Planning Commission Review Planning Commission Review ZONING CASE NO. 611 PAGE 4