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633, Remodel existing SFR with encr, Staff ReportsDATE: TO: ATTN: FROM: SUBJECT: • • eify ofieoffing 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.: 4B Mtg. Date: 7/23/01 JULY 23, 2001 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE REQUEST TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 13 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 633. (BADAGLIACCA) BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2001-15, which is attached, on July 17, 2001 at the regular meeting granting a request for a Variance to encroach less than 5 feet into the front yard setback with a 34 square foot addition. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Roberts abstaining, because of the proximity of Commissioner's property to subject site. 2. The Planning Commission opened a public hearing in this case on May 15, 2001 and viewed a silhouette of the proposed project on June 19, 2001. 3. The applicant is proposing to construct 914 square feet additions to an existing 3,194 square foot residence for a total of 4,108 square feet. Thirty-four square feet of the proposed addition will encroach into the front yard setback. A Variance is required for the 34 square foot encroachment. In addition, the applicant is proposing to add 56 square feet to the existing 583 square foot garage for a total of 639 square feet. A portion of the existing garage, or approximately 295 square feet, currently encroaches into the required front yard setback. There is also a 726 square foot pool on the site. The Variance criteria, comparison table of nearby properties and lot coverage calculations are attached. ePririted on Recycled Paper. • • Responding to the criteria to be satisfied for grant of a Variance, the applicant states that, "the approved design of the remodel should comply with the standards set forth by the Architectural Review Board. 4. The existing residence was constructed in 1953. Between 1961 and 1971 several additions were constructed. In 1992 a lot line adjustment between 13 and 17 Southfield Drive was approved by the Planning Commission, whereby the subject lot was reduced in size from 1.78 net acres to slightly less than one acre. 5. The existing driveway access off Southfield Drive will remain. 6. A future 450 square foot barn with a 550 square foot corral are proposed at the south-western portion of the lot, and will be accessed, when constructed, from Southfield Drive. 7. No grading will be required for this project. 8. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,033 square feet (which includes 4,108 sq.ft. house, 639 sq.ft. garage, 450 sq.ft. stable, 726 sq.ft. pool and a service yard) or 14.1% of the net lot area, (20% permitted). The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork is 11,023 square feet or 25.8% of the net lot area, (35% permitted). 9. The 20,000 square foot residential and stable building pad will have proposed coverage of 6,033 square feet or 30.2%. The Planning Commission's guideline is 30%. 10. The disturbed area of the lot will be 12,928 square feet or 30.2% [40% maximum permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist]. 11. 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. 2001-15. 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. Aurms- 119 Southfield 17 Southfield 14 Southfield 16 Southfield 12 Southfield 2 Ringbit E. .1 Ringbit W. 13 Southfield Proposed PER;IE , AM- Heitzler Marrone Maltz Horn Hammond Chase Shumaker AVERAGE Badagliacca TIOTTS 116,741 108,464 103,672 65,340 48,351 47,044 51,400 77,287 42,743 .PTµ `u(,.TCS ._ 3,057 5,969 6,139 1,752 2,078 2,614 4,405 3,651 3,194 (existing) 4,108 The above calculations do not include garages or other structures on site. • • SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES Site Plan Review required for grading requiring a grading permit, any new structure or if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL & TOTAL BUILDING PAD, COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft. must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA 40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial. grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist. STABLE (450 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS EXISTING PROPOSED Single family residence. Garage Residence to encroach 4'10" into encroaches into the front yard the front yard setback, for a total of setback 34 sq.ft.. Residence Garage Service Yard Stable Swimming pool Total 11.0% 20.3% 23.2% N/A 22.8% N/A N/A 3194 sq.ft. Residence 4108 sq.ft. 583 sq.ft. Garage 639 sq.ft. 110 sq.ft. Service Yard 110 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft Stable 450sq.ft 726 sq.ft Swimming pool 726 sq.ft 4503 sq.ft. Total 6033 sq.ft. Existing from Southfield Drive N/A N/A 14.10% 25.8% 30.2% None 30.2% sq.ft. future stable 1450 550 sq.ft. future corral IProposed from Southfield with a slope of less than 25%. No change Planning Commission review Planning Commission review • • RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH AN ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 13 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 633. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Badagliacca with respect to real property located at 13 Southfield Drive, Rolling Hills (Part of Lots 10 & • 11-SF) requesting a Variance to encroach into the front yard , (south side), with an addition. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application on May 15, 2001, June 19, 2001 and at a field trip visit on June 19, 2001. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail. 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 were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption, Existing Facilities, 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. A Variance to Section 17.16.110 is required because it states that every lot shall have a front yard of not less than 50 feet from the front easement line. The applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach 34 square feet into the front yard setback of • a total of 914 square feet additions at an existing single family residential development. A portion of the existing garage already encroaches into the 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 lot is small in size in comparison to the average lots in the City, and a portion of the existing house already encroaches into the front yard setback.. The lot size and configuration, together with the existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in meeting this Code requirement. • • The existing legal nonconforming residence was built with the residence encroaching up to 295 square feet into the front yard setback. The existing residence and proposed addition are modest in size. 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. Strict application of the Zoning Ordinance would deprive the property owner of the right and benefits enjoyed by similarly situated properties in the same vicinity and zone. The encroachment permits the use of the lot to the extent allowed for other properties in the vicinity. The Variance will permit the development of the property in a manner similar to development patterns on surrounding properties. 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 in the front yard will allow the remaining portion of the lot to remain undeveloped. The structural lot coverage and the total impervious lot coverage are within the requirements of the City. The residential building pad coverage exceeds the City's guidelines of 30% by 0.2%. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 633 to encroach with approximately 34 square feet into the front yard setback, (south side), out of the 914 square feet proposed additions at, an existing single family residential development, as indicated on the development plan dated May 2, 2001, submitted with this application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, and 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 this section. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has 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 developedand maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated. May 02, 2001, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15 2G • • E. The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of minimum of 1000 square feet to provide an area meeting all standards for a stable (450 square feet) and corral (550 square feet) with vehicular access thereto. F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 6,033 square feet or 14.1% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. G. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 11,023 square feet or 25.8% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 12,928 square feet or 30.2% in conformance with the disturbed area limitations. I. Residential building pad coverage on the 20,000 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 6,033 square feet or 30.2%. The Planning Commission guideline is 30%. J. There shall be no grading on the site. K. The existing topography, flora and natural features of the lot shall be retained to the greatest extent feasible. L. 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. M. 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. N. 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. O. During construction, the 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. P. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15 3 • • Q. 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. 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. The property owner shall be required to conform with the requirements of Section 17.27.030 of the Municipal Code, pertaining to Undergrounding of Utilities. 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. The applicant 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. W. All conditions of the Variance approval, that apply, must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17TH OF j LAY 2001. ALLAN RC B RTS, CHAIRMAN AT i t ST: MARILYN KE1 N, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15 4 • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-15 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH AN ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 13 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 633. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 17th, 2001 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and Chairman Roberts. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY C ERK RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15 DATE: TO: FROM: • • 6 8 aiy ofiea llin 3171#6 JULY 17, 2001 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 YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASE NO. 633 13 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE (Part of Lot 10 &11-SF) RA-S-1, 1.34 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. BADAGLIACCA TOMARO ARCHITECTURE MAY 5, 2001 Request for a Variance to permit construction of an addition that will encroach into the front yard setback at an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND The Planning Commission at the June 19, 2001 meeting directed staff to prepare a Resolution of approval regarding a variance to permit encroachment of a proposed addition into the front yard setback in Zoning Case No. 633. The vote was 4-0. Chairman Roberts abstained due to the proposed project's proximity to his residence. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2001-15, which is attached, approving Zoning Case No. 633 Printed on Recycled Paper. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH AN ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 13 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 633. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Badagliacca with respect to real property located at 13 Southfield Drive, Rolling Hills (Part of Lots 10 & 11-SF) requesting a Variance to encroach into the front yard , (south side), with an addition. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application on May 15, 2001, June 19, 2001 and at a field trip visit on June 19, 2001. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in writing by first class mail. 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 were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption, Existing Facilities, 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. A Variance to Section 17.16.110 is required because it states that every lot shall have a front yard of not less than 50 feet from the front easement line. The applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach 34 square feet into the front yard setback of a total of 914 square feet additions at an existing single family residential development. A portion of the existing garage already encroaches into the 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 lot is small in size in comparison to the average lots in the City, and a portion of the existing house already encroaches into the front yard setback.. The lot size and configuration, together with the existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in meeting this Code requirement. • • The existing legal nonconforming residence was built with the residence encroaching up to 295 square feet into the front yard setback. The existing residence and proposed addition are modest in size. 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. Strict application of the Zoning Ordinance would deprive the property owner of the right and benefits enjoyed by similarly situated properties in the same vicinity and zone. The encroachment permits the use of the lot to the extent allowed for other properties in the vicinity. The Variance will permit the development of the property in a manner similar to development patterns on surrounding properties. 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 in the front yard will allow the remaining portion of the lot to remain undeveloped. The structural lot coverage and the total impervious lot coverage are within the requirements of the City. The residential building pad coverage exceeds the City's guidelines of 30% by 0.2%. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing -findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 633 to encroach with approximately 34 square feet into the front yard setback, (south side), out of the 914 square feet proposed additions at an existing single family residential development, as indicated on the development plan dated May 2, 2001, submitted with this application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, and 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 this section. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has 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 May 02, 2001, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. RESOLUTION NO.2001-15 2 • • E. The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of minimum of 1000 square feet to provide an area meeting all standards for a stable (450 square feet) and corral (550 square feet) with vehicular access thereto. F.. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 6,033 square feet or 14.1% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. G. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 11,023 square feet or 25.8% in conformance with lot coverage limitations. H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 12,928 square feet or 30.2% in conformance with the disturbed area limitations. I. Residential building pad coverage on the 20,000 square foot residential building pad shall not exceed 6,033 square feet or 30.2%. The Planning Commission guideline is 30%. J. There shall be no grading on the site. K. The existing topography, flora and natural features of the lot shall be retained to the greatest extent feasible. L. 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. M. 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. N. 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. O. During construction, the 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. P. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15 3 • . 't Q. 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. 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. The property owner shall be required to conform with the requirements of Section 17.27.030 of the Municipal Code, pertaining to Undergrounding of Utilities.• 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. The applicant 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. W. All conditions of the Variance approval, that apply, must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF JULY 2001. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-15 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH AN ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 13 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE, IN ZONING CASE NO. 633. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 17th, 2001 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15 5 { DATE: TO: FROM: • Ceti ©/ 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 JUNE 19, 2001 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 633 13 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE (Part of Lot 10 &11-SF) RA-S-1, 1.34 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. BADAGLIACCA TOMARO ARCHITECTURE MAY 5, 2001 Request for a Variance to permit construction of an addition that will encroach into the front yard setback at an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission will view the site and the silhouette of the proposed project on June 19th, 2001. 2. The applicant is proposing to construct 914 square feet additions to an existing 3,194 square foot residence for a total of 4,108 square feet. Thirty-four square feet of the proposed addition will encroach into the front yard setback and will not exceed 4'10" in any direction. A Variance is required for the 34 square foot encroachment. Inaddition, the applicant is proposing to add 56 square feet to the existing 583 square foot garage for a total of 639 square feet. A portion of the existing garage, or approximately 295 square feet, currently encroaches into the required front yard setback. There is also a 726 square foot pool on the site. According to the applicant's representative, the proposed encroachment is necessary in order to comply with the Rolling Hills Architectural Review Board's recommendation for the design of the house. Site Plan Review and Variance criteria, comparison table of nearby properties and lot coverage calculations are attached. Responding to the criteria to be satisfied for grant of a Variance, the applicant states that, "the approved design of the remodel should comply with the standards set forth by the Architectural Review Board. ZC. No. 633 Plng.Comm. 6/19/01(Field visit) 1 Printed on Recycled Paper. • • 3. The existing residence was constructed in 1953. Between 1961 and 1971 several additions were constructed. In 1992 a lot line adjustment between 13 and 17 Southfield Drive was approved by the Planning Commission, whereby the subject lot was reduced in size from 1.78 net acres to slightly less than one acre. 4. The existing driveway access off Southfield Drive will remain. 5. A future 450 square foot barn with a 550 square foot corral are proposed at the south-western portion of the lot, and will be accessed, when constructed, from Southfield Drive, utilizing the existing apron. 6. No grading will be required for this project. 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,033 square feet (which includes 4,108 sq.ft. house, 639 sq.ft. garage, 450 sq.ft. stable, 726 sq.ft. pool and a service yard) or 14.1% of the net lot area, (20% permitted). The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork is 11,023 square feet or 25.8% of the net lot area, (35% permitted). 8. The 20,000 square foot residential and stable building pad will have proposed coverage of 6,033 square feet or 30.2%. The Planning Commission's guideline is 30%. 9. The disturbed area of the lot will be 12,928 square feet or 30.2% [40% maximum permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist]. 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 view the site and take public testimony. ZC. No. 633 Plng.Comm. 6/19/01(Pield visit) 2 1 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. NEARBY PROPERTIES ADDRESS 19 Southfield 17 Southfield 14 Southfield 16 Southfield 12 Southfield 2 Ringbit E. 1 Ringbit W. 13 Southfield Proposed NAME NET LOT SQ.FT. Heitzler 116,741 Marrone 108,464 Maltz 103,672 Horn 65,340 Hammond 48,351 Chase 47,044 Shumaker 51,400 AVERAGE 77,287 Badagliacca 42,743 SQ. FT. HOME 3,057 5,969 6,139 1,752 2,078 2,614 4,405 3,651 3,194 (existing) 4,108 The above calculations do not include garages or other structures on site. ZC. No. 633 P1ng.Comm. 6/19/01(Field visit) 3 ZONING CASE NO. 633 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES Site Plan Review required for grading requiring a grading permit, any new structure or if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL & TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft. must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA 40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist. STABLE (450 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS ZC. No. 633 P]ng.Comm. 6/19/01(Field visit) EXISTING PROPOSED Single family residence. Garage Residence to encroach 4'10" into encroaches into the front yard the front yard setback, for a total of setback 34 sq.ft.. Residence Garage Service Yard Stable Swimming pool Total 11.0% 20.3% 23.2% N/A 22.8% N/A 3194 sq.ft. Residence 583 sq.ft. Garage 110 sq.ft. Service Yard 0 sq.ft Stable 726 sq.ft Swimming pool 4503sq.ft. Total 14.10% 25.8% 30.2% N/A Existing from Southfield Drive N/A N/A 4 None 30.2% 450 sq.ft. future stable 550 sq.ft. future corral 4108 sq.ft. 639 sq.ft. 110 sq.ft. 450sq.ft 726 soft 6033 sq.ft. Proposed from Southfield with a slope of less than 25%. No change Planning Commission review Planning Commission review DATE: TO: FROM: i CiiF • 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 MAY 15, 2001 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 633 13 SOUTHFIELD DRIVE (Part of Lot 10 &11-SF) RA-S-1, 1.34 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. BADAGLIACCA TOMARO ARCHITECTURE MAY 5, 2001 Request for a Variance to permit construction of an addition that will encroach into the front yard setback at an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The applicant is proposing to construct 914 square feet additions to an existing 3,194 square foot residence for a total of 4,108 square feet. Thirty-four square feet of the proposed addition will encroach into the front yard setback and will not exceed 4'10" in any direction. A Variance is required for the 34 square foot encroachment. In addition, the applicant is proposing to add 56 square feet to the existing 583 square foot garage for a total of 639 square feet. A portion of the existing garage, or approximately 295 square feet, currently encroaches into the required front yard setback. There is also a 726 square foot pool on the site. According to the applicant's representative, the proposed encroachment is necessary in order to comply with the Rolling Hills Architectural Review Board's recommendation for the design of the house. Site Plan Review and Variance criteria, comparison table of nearby properties and lot coverage calculations are attached. Responding to the criteria to be satisfied for grant of a Variance, the applicant states that, "the approved design of the remodel should comply with the standards set forth by the Architectural Review Board. 2. The existing residence was constructed in 1953. Between 1961 and 1971 ZC No. 633 1 Ping. Comm. 5/15/01 Printed on Recycled Paper. il • • several additions were constructed. In 1992 a lot line adjustment between 13 and 17 Southfield Drive was approved by the Planning Commission, whereby the subject lot was reduced in size from 1.78 net acres to slightly less than one acre. 3. The existing driveway access off Southfield Drive will remain. 4. A future 450 square foot barn with a 550 square foot corral are proposed at the south-western portion of the lot, and will be accessed, when constructed, from Southfield Drive, utilizing the existing apron. 5. No grading will be required for this project. 6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,033 square feet (which includes 4,108 sq.ft. house, 639 sq.ft. garage, 450 sq.ft. stable, 726 sq.ft. pool and a service yard) or 14.1% of the net lot area, (20% permitted). The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork is 11,023 square feet or 25.8% of the net lot area, (35% permitted). 7. The 20,000 square foot residential and stable building pad will have proposed coverage of 6,033 square feet or 30.2%. The Planning Commission's guideline is 30%. 8. The disturbed area of the lot will be 12,928 square feet or 30.2% [40% maximum permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist]. 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 plan and take public testimony. ZC No. 633 2 Ping. Comm. 5/15/01 • • 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. NEARBY PROPERTIES ADDRESS 19 Southfield 17 Southfield 14 Southfield 16 Southfield 12 Southfield 2 Ringbit E. .1 Ringbit W. 13 Southfield Proposed NAME Heitzler Marrone Maltz Horn Hammond Chase Shumaker AVERAGE Badagliacca NET LOT SQ.FT. 116,741 108,464 103,672 65,340 48,351 47,044 51,400 77,287 42,743 SQ. FT. HOME 3,057 5,969 6,139 1,752 2,078 2,614 4,405 3,651 3,194 (existing) 4,108 The above calculations do not include garages or other structures on site. ZC No. 633 3 Ping. Comm. 5/15/01 I' SITE PLAN NO. 633 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from property line STRUCTURES Site Plan Review required for grading requiring a grading permit, any new structure or if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL & TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft. must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA 40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist. STABLE (450 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS ZC No. 633 Ping. Comm. 5/15/01 EXISTING PROPOSED Single family residence. Garage Residence to encroach 4'10" into encroaches into the front yard the front yard setback, for a total of setback 34 sq.ft.. Residence Garage Service Yard Stable Swimming pool Total 11.0% 20.3% 23.2% N/A 22.8% N/A 3194 sq.ft. 583 sq.ft. 110 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft 726 sq.ft Residence Garage Service Yard Stable Swimming pool 4503sq.ft. Total 14.10% 25.8% 30.2% N/A Existing from Southfield Drive N/A N/A 4 None 30.2% 450 sq.ft. future stable 550 sq.ft. future corral 4108 sq.ft. 639 sq.ft. 110 sq.ft. 450sq.ft 726 sq.ft 6033 sq.ft. Proposed from Southfield with a slope of less than 25%. No change Planning Commission review Planning Commission review DA'1E � ZONING.` NO. ADDRESS 13 FJ at—,'D Dz.. APPLICANT $A b rti AGC.A+ BUILDING AREAS NET LOT AREA BUILDING PAD(S) RESIDENCE GARAGE SWIMMING POOL/SPA STABLE RECREATION COURT ( ) SERVICE YARD CALCULATION OF LOT COVERAGE EXISTING 4274 sq.ft. Z.00oo sq.ft. 110 OTHER .r- • NEW BASEMENT AREA (Volume to be included in grading.quantities.) TOTAL STRUCTURES % STRUCTURAL • ' COVERAGE % TOTAL PAD COVERAGE DRIVEWAY PAVED WALKS AND PATIO AREAS POOL DECKING TOTAL FLATWORK % TOTAL FLATWORK COVERAGE sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. PROPOSED sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. TOTAL 42743 sq.ft. z0000 sq.ft. 4 /O 8 sq.ft. Csci sq.ft. 72.0 sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. 11 0 sq.ft. sq.ft. 4 D l sq.ft. /4Z0 .sq.ft.: ..:= 67b3, sq.ft. 10.e % 2eso sq.ft. ADO sq.ft. 684 sq.ft. dl d Co 4 sq.ft. c4.S % TOTAL STRUCTURAL & FLATWORK COVERAGE ecel l sq.ft. % TOTAL COVERAGE '20.3 % % 14,1 % sq.ft. 2'13$0 sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. f3€4 sq.ft. 946 sq.ft. 4 990 sq.ft. II. Z 54 (P sq.ft. % I 1 O t3 sq.ft. �.�. .% sq.ft. 'ANTE I ZONINGQS_ NO. ADDRESS I 411ja ••/ T1-1 APPLICANT 73"1,A6,64,1 CALCULATION OF BUILDING PAD COVERAGE PAD NO. 1 BUILDABLE PAD AREA 2.0, 000 sq.ft. RESIDENCp, 46o9 sq.ft. GARAGE 67V1 sq.ft. STABLE (BARN) 40 s q . ft . POOL sq.ft. • RECREATION COURT sq.ft. OTHER Ef(c.e. I I0 sq.ft. 'TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO. 1 (?sq.ft. % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE . . • • PAD NO. 2 BUILDABLE PAD AREA sq.ft. RESIDENCE sq.ft. GARAGE sq.ft. STABLE (BARN) sq.ft. POOL sq.ft. RECREATION COURT sq.ft. OTHER sq.ft. TOTAL S 1 .RUCTURES ON PAD NO. 2 % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE sq.ft. , _ -