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536, Addition to SFR with encroachm, Staff Reports• • Roffn D Ci 0/ Jh/ INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 Agenda Item No.: 4.B. Mtg. Date: 3/27/96 DATE: MARCH 27,1996 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER ' FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 96-7: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO ENCLOSE A STAIRWAY BETWEEN A RESIDENCE AND AN ATTACHED GARAGE AND APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A WALLED SERVICE YARD IN ZONING CASE NO. 536. Dr. Guy Abraham, 9 Packsaddle Road East (Lot 28-SF) 1. The Planning Commission approved the subject resolution on March 9, 1996. 2. The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit a stairway to be enclosed between the residence and the attached garage that will encroach up to 8 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. The applicant also requests a Variance to permit a 96 square foot service yard surrounded by a wall that does not exceed 5 feet to encroach up to 17 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. Almost the entire existing garage and portions of the existing residence encroach up to 21 feet into the front yard setback. The new stairway enclosure at the northeast portion of the residence will add 8 square feet to the residence. The service yard will not add any residenti square footage. The applicants are also adding 36 square feet and 105 square feet, respectively, to fill in existing building openings at the east and west central portions of the residence. Total residential additions will be 224 square feet. 3. The existing 2,677 square foot residence and 521 square foot attached garage was built in 1960. ®Printed on Rr:y:I..rj r • 4. The existing residential building pad is 8,084 square feet and coverage on the pad is 45.5%. The garage and portions of the residence are in the front yard setback. Proposed additions will fill in existing building openings. Proposed coverage on the pad will be 49.5%. 5. Structural lot coverage proposed is 5.8% (20% maximum permitted) and total lot coverage proposed is 10.0% (35% maximum permitted). 6. Access to the property will remain the same from Packsaddle Road East to the garage at the northeastern portion of the residence. 7. Maximum disturbed area will be 9,920 square feet or 12.9% (40% permitted). 8. Grading for the redesigned front yard driveway area will be minimal and not require a grading permit. There will be 45 cubic yards of cut soil and 45 cubic yards of fill soil. 9. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CRITERIA Sr MAJOR IMPACTS RAS-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 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). 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 and any planned landscaped areas) EXISTING Residence encroaches up to 21' into front setback. Residence Garage Swim Pool Service Yard Stable & Corral TOTAL N/A 12.9% PROPOSED Stairway enclosure area will encroach up to 8' into front yard setback and service yard will encroach up to 17 into front yard setback. 2,677 sq. ft. Residence 521 sq.ft. Garage 484 sq.ft. Swim Pool 0 sq.ft. Service Yard 0 sq.ft. Future Stable & Corral 550 sq.ft. 3,682 sq.ft. TOTAL 2,901 sq. ft. 521 sq.ft. 484 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft, 4,452 sq.ft. Redesigned front yard driveway area will require 45 cubic yards of cut and 45 cubic yards of fill but, will not require a grading permit 12.9% { • • Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) 3,682 sq.ft. or 4.8% 4,452 sq.ft. or 5.8% 6,933 sq.ft. or 9.0% 7,721 sq.ft. or 10.0% Residential Building Pad Coverage (30% recommended) 45.5% Stable/Corral Building Pad Coverage 49.5% N/A 45.0% Total Building Pad Coverage 45.5% 49.0% Roadway Access Existing off Packsaddle East Existing off Packsaddle East Access to Stable and Corral [Accessibility and maximum 4:1 N/A N/A (25%) slope required ONLY for new residence or additions that require Site Plan Review]. Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals Insignificant Impact Insignificant Impact Insignificant Impact Insignificant Impact STAIRWAY ENCLOSURE AND SERVICE YARD VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS ENCLOSURE 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 vicuuty 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 Requests are to fill in existing building openings. Does not appreciably change the appearance of the structure on the building pad. Will not effect properties or improvements in the vicinity. D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of The spirit and intent of Title 17 (Zoning) will be this title will be observed; and observed. E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; Planning Commission will determine. • • • 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 Consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities. G. That the variance request is consistent with the The variance request is consistent with the General Plan General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. of the City of Rolling Hills. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 96-7. • • RESOLUTION NO. 96-7 A RESOLUTION OF THE- PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO ENCLOSE A STAIRWAY BETWEEN A RESIDENCE AND AN ATTACHED GARAGE AND APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A WALLED SERVICE YARD IN ZONING CASE NO. 536. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Dr. Guy Abraham with respect to real property located at 9 Packsaddle Road East (Lot 28-SF) requesting a Variance to permit a stairway to be enclosed between a residence and an attached garage that will encroach into the front yard setback and a request for a Variance to permit the construction of a walled service yard that will encroach into the front yard setback at an existing residence. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on January 16, 1996 and February 20, 1996, and at a field trip visit on February 3, 1996. 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 setback of 50 feet from the front easement line in the RA-S-1 residential zone. The applicant is requesting to construct an 82 square foot enclosure between a residence and an attached garage that will encroach a maximum of 8 feet 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 or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same zone because the lot is at the end of a cul- de-sac and the building pad is located close to the street and adjacent residences. The RESOLUTION NO. 96-7 PAGE 1 OF 4 • • existing development pattern on the lot and the sloping rear portion precludes continued expansion of the residence into the rear of the lot. 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 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. Allowing the proposed incursion into the front yard setback will not allow any greater incursion than already exists. In addition, development on this portion of the pad will allow a substantial portion of the more environmentally significant rear and side portions of the lot to remain undeveloped. Section 5 . Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 536 to permit the encroachment of an 82 square foot enclosure of a stairway between a residence and an attached garage that will encroach a maximum of 8 feet into the fifty foot (50') front yard setback, as indicated on the development plan submitted with this application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions specified in Section 8 of this Resolution. Section 6. Section 17.16.110 requires a front yard of 50 feet from the front easement line in the RA-S-1 residential zone. The applicants are requesting to construct a 96 square foot service yard bordered by a 6 foot wall that will encroach a maximum of seventeen feet (17') 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 or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same zone because the lot is long and narrow and the building pad 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 into the rear of the lot. 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 manner consistent with the shape of the lot and development of other property on this street justifies this RESOLUTION NO. 96-7 PAGE 2 OF 4 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. Allowing the proposed incursions into the front yard setback will not allow any greater incursion than already exists. In addition, development on this portion of the pad will allow a substantial portion of the more environmentally significant rear and side portions of the lot to remain undeveloped. Section 7, Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 536 to permit the encroachment of a 96 square foot service yard bordered by a 6 foot wall that will encroach a maximum of seventeen feet (17') into the fifty foot (50') front yard setback, as indicated on the development plan submitted with this application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions specified in Section 8 of this Resolution. Section 8. The Variance to the front yard setback approved in Section 5 and the Variance to the front yard setback approved in Section 7 are subject to the following conditions: A. The Variance approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.38.070. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance approvals, 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 and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. 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 dated December 14, 1995 and marked Exhibit A, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. RESOLUTION NO. 96-7 PAGE3 OF4 • • F. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of these Variance approvals, or the approvals shall not be effective. G. All conditions of these Variance approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON DAY OF MARCH, 1996. ALLAN ROBE , CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN IRN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 96-7 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO ENCLOSE A STAIRWAY BETWEEN A RESIDENCE AND AN ATTACHED GARAGE AND APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A WALLED SERVICE YARD IN ZONING CASE NO. 536. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on March 9,1996 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Raine, Witte and Chairman Roberts. NOES: None . ABSENT: None . ABSTAIN: Commissioner Sommer. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY LERK RESOLUTION NO. 96-7 PAGE4 OF4 • Cuy 0/ Jh/'h HEARING DATE: FEBRUARY 20,1996 TO: FROM: • 8(3 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASE NO. 536 9 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST (LOT 28-SF) RAS-1, 1.89 ACRES DR. GUY ABRAHAM MR. CRISS GUNDERSON, ARCHITECT JANUARY 6, 1996 Request for a Variance to permit a stairway to be enclosed between a residence and an attached garage that will encroach into the front yard setback and a request for a Variance to permit the construction of a walled service yard that will encroach into the front yard setback. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette staking of the proposed construction on February 3, 1996. 2 The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit a stairway to be enclosed between the residence and the attached garage that will encroach up to 8 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. The applicant also requests a Variance to permit a 96 square foot service yard surrounded by a wall that does not exceed 5 feet to encroach up to 17 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. Almost the entire existing garage and portions of the existing residence encroach up to 21 feet into the front yard setback. The new stairway enclosure at the northeast portion of the residence will add 82 square feet to the residence. The service yard will not add any residential square footage. The applicants are also adding 36 square feet and 105 square feet, respectively, to fill in existing building openings at the east and west central portions of the residence. Total residential additions will be 224 square feet. ZONING CASE NO. 536 PAGE 1 OF 4 n rs Printed on Recycled Paper. 3. The existing 2,677 square foot residence and 521 square foot attached garage was built in 1960. 4. The existing residential building pad is 8,084 square feet and coverage on the . pad is 45.5%. The garage and portions of the residence are in the front yard setback. Proposed additions will fill in existing building openings. Proposed coverage on the pad will be 49.5%. 5. • Structural lot coverage proposed is 5.8% (20% maximum permitted) and total lot coverage proposed is 10.0% (35% maximum permitted). 6. Access to the property will remain the same from Packsaddle Road East to the garage at the northeastern portion of the residence. 7. Maximum disturbed area will be 9,920 square feet or 12.9% (40% permitted). 8. Grading for the redesigned front yard driveway area will be minimal and not require a grading permit. There will be 45 cubic yards of cut soil and 45 cubic yards of fill soil. 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. 536 PAGE 2 OF 4 CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS RAS-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 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). Grading EXISTING Residence encroaches up to 21' into front setback. Residence Garage Swim Pool Service Yard Stable & Corral TOTAL N/A Disturbed Area (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded 12.9% slopes and building pad areas, any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist and any planned landscaped areas) Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) 3,682 sq.ft. or 4.8% 6,933 sq.ft. or 9.0% Residential Building Pad Coverage (30% recommended) 45.5% Stable/Corral Building Pad Coverage Total Building Pad Coverage Roadway Access N/A 45.5% 2,677 sq. ft. 521 sq.ft. 484 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. PROPOSED Stairway enclosure area will encroach up to 8' into front yard setback and service yard will encroach up to 17 into front yard setback. Residence Garage Swim Pool Service Yard Future Stable & Corral 2,901 sq. ft. 521 sq.ft. 484 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 3,682 sq.ft. TOTAL 4,452 sq.ft. Existing off Packsaddle East Access to Stable and Corral [Accessibility and maximum 4:1 N/A (25%) slope required ONLY for new residence or additions that require Site Plan Review]. Redesigned front yard driveway area will require 45 cubic yards of cut and 45 cubic yards of fill but, will not require a grading permit 12.9% 4,452 sq.ft. or 5.8% 7,721 sq.ft. or 10.0% 49.5% 45.0% 49.0% Existing off Packsaddle East N/A ZONING CASE NO. 536 PAGE 3 OF 4 Preserve Views Insignificant Impact Insignificant Impact Preserve Plants and Animals Insignificant Impact Insignificant Impact STAIRWAY ENCLOSURE AND SERVICE YARD VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS ENCLOSURE 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 vicuuty and zone; and Requests are to fill in existing building openings. B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation Does not appreciably change the appearance of the and enjoyment of substantial property rights structure on the building pad. 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 Will not effect properties or improvements in the vicinity. D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of The spirit and intent of Title 17 (Zoning) will be this title will be observed; and observed. E. That the variance does not grant special privilege; Planning Commission will determine. 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 Consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relatiiT to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities. G. That the variance request is consistent with the The variance request is consistent with the General Plan General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills. of the City of Rolling Hills. ZONING CASE NO. 536 PAGE 4 OF 4 •City ol Rolling HEARING DATE: FEBRUARY 3,1996 TO: FROM: • 3 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASE NO. 536 • 9 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST (LOT 28-SF) RAS-1, 1.89 ACRES DR. GUY ABRAHAM MR. CRISS GUNDERSON, ARCHITECT JANUARY 6, 1996 Request for a Variance to permit a stairway to be enclosed between a residence and an attached garage that will encroach into the front yard setback and a request for a Variance to permit the construction of a walled service yard that will encroach into the front yard setback. BACKGROUND In reviewing the applicant's request under Title 17, Zoning, staff would identify the following issues for evaluation: 1. The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit a stairway to be enclosed between the residence and the attached garage that will encroach up to 8 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. The applicant also requests a Variance to permit a 96 square foot service yard surrounded by a 6 foot wall to encroach up to 17 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. Almost the entire existing garage and portions of the existing residence encroach up to 21 feet into the front yard setback. The new stairway enclosure at the northeast portion of the residence will add 82 square feet to the residence. The service yard will not add any residential square footage. The applicants are also adding 36 square feet and 106 square feet, respectively, to fill in existing recessed openings at the east and west central portions of the residence. Total residential additions will be 224 square feet. 2. The existing 2,677 square foot residence and 521 square foot attached garage was built in 1960. ZONING CASE NO. 536 PAGE 1 Printed on Recycled Paper. • • 3. The existing residential building pad is 8,084 square feet and coverage on the pad is 45.5%. The garage and portions of the residence are in the front yard setback. Proposed additions will fill in existing building openings within existing . Proposed coverage on the pad will be 49.5%. 4. Structural lot coverage proposed is 5.8% (20% maximum permitted) and total lot coverage proposed is 10.0% (35% maximum permitted). 5. Access to the property will be from Packsaddle Road East to the garage at the northeastern portion of the residence. 6. Maximum disturbed area will be 9,920 square feet or 12.9% (40% permitted). 7. There will be grading in the front yard that will be minimal and not require a grading permit. There will be 45 cubic yards of cut soil and 45 cubic yards of fill soil. 8. 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. CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS RAS-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 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). Grading (Site Plan Review and grading permit 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. EXISTING Residence encroaches up to 21' into front setback. Residence Garage Swim Pool Service Yard Stable & Corral TOTAL N/A 2,677 sq. ft. 521 sq.ft. 484 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. PROPOSED Stairway enclosure area will encroach up to 8' into front yard setback and service yard will encroach up to 17' into front yard setback. Residence Garage Swim Pool Service Yard Future Stable & Corral 2,901 sq. ft. 521 sq.ft. 484 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 3,682 sq.ft. TOTAL 4,452 sq.ft. 45 cubic yards of cut 45 cubic yards of fill but, will not require a grading permit. ZONING CASE NO. 536 PAGE 2 Disturbed Area (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded 12.9% 12.9% slopes and building pad areas, any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist and any planned landscaped areas) Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Residential Building Pad Coverage (30% or less recommended) Stable/Corral Building Pad Coverage 3,682 sq.ft. or 4.8% 4,452 sq.ft. or 5.8% 6,933 sq.ft. or 9.0% 7,721 sq.ft. or 10.0% 45.5% 49.5% N/A 45.0% Total Building Pad Coverage 45.5% 49.0% Roadway Access Existing off Packsaddle East Existing off Packsaddle East Access to Stable and Corral [Accessibility and maximum 4:1 N/A N/A (25%) slope required ONLY for new residence or additions that require Site Plan Review]. Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals Insignificant Impact Insignificant Impact Insignificant Impact Insignificant Impact ZONING CASE NO. 536 PAGE 3 • • 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 vicmity 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. 536 PAGE 4 • City 0/ HEARING DATE: JANUARY 16, 1996 TO: FROM: • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASE NO. 536 9 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST (LOT 28-SF) RAS-1, 1.89 ACRES DR. GUY ABRAHAM MR. CRISS GUNDERSON, ARCHITECT JANUARY 6, 1996 Request for a Variance to permit a stairway to be enclosed between a residence and an attached garage that will encroach into the front yard setback and a request for a Variance to permit the construction of a walled service yard that will encroach into the front yard setback. BACKGROUND In reviewing the applicant's request under Title 17, Zoning, staff would identify the following issues for evaluation: 1. The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit a stairway to be enclosed between the residence and the attached garage that will encroach up to 8 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. The applicant also requests a Variance to permit a 96 square foot service yard surrounded by a 6 foot wall to encroach up to 17 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. Almost the entire existing garage and portions of the existing residence encroach up to 21 feet into the front yard setback. The new stairway enclosure at the northeast portion of the residence will add 82 square feet to the residence. The service yard will not add any residential square footage. The applicants are also adding 36 square feet and 105 square feet, respectively, to fill in existing recessed openings at the east and west central portions of the residence. Total residential additions will be 224 square feet. 2. The existing 2,677 square foot residence and 521 square foot attached garage was built in 1960. ZONING CASE NO. 536 PAGE 1 Printed on Recycled Paper. t. • • 3. The existing residential building pad is 8,084 square feet and coverage on the pad is 45.5%. The garage and portions of the residence are in the front yard setback. Proposed additions will fill in existing building openings within existing . Proposed coverage on the pad will be 49.5%. 4. Structural lot coverage proposed is 5.8% (20% maximum permitted) and total lot coverage proposed is 10.0% (35% maximum permitted). 5. Access to the property will be from Packsaddle Road East to the garage at the northeastern portion of the residence. 6. Maximum disturbed area will be 9,920 square feet or 12.9% (40% permitted). 7. There will be grading in the front yard that will be minimal'and not require a grading permit. There will be 45 cubic yards of cut soil and 45 cubic yards of fill soil. 8. 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. CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS EXISTING PROPOSED RAS-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 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). Residence encroaches up to 21' into front setback. Residence Garage Swim Pool Service Yard Stable & Corral TOTAL 2,677 sq. ft. 521 sq.ft. 484 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. Stairway enclosure area will encroach up to 8' into front yard setback and service yard will encroach up to 17' into front yard setback. Residence Garage Swim Pool Service Yard Future Stable & Corral 2,901 sq. ft. 521 sq.ft. 484 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 3,682 sq.ft. TOTAL 4,452 sq.ft. ZONING CASE NO. 536 PAGE 2 Grading N/A (Site Plan Review and grading permit 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, any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist and any planned landscaped areas) Structural Lot Coverage (20% maximum) Total Lot Coverage (35% maximum) Residential Building Pad Coverage (30 to 35% recommended) Stable/Corral Building Pad Coverage Total Building Pad Coverage Roadway Access 12.9% 3,682 sq.ft. or 4.8% 6,933 sq.ft. or 9.0% 45.5% N/A 45.5% Existing off Packsaddle East Access to Stable and Corral [Accessibility and maximum 4:1 N/A (25%) slope required ONLY for new residence or additions that require Site Plan Review]. 45 cubic yards of cut 45 cubic yards of fill but, will not require a grading permit. 12.9% 4,452 sq.ft. or 5.8% 7,721 sq.ft. or 10.0% 49.5% 45.0% 49.0% Existing off Packsaddle East N/A ZONING CASE NO. 536 PAGE 3 • • Preserve Views Insignificant Impact Insignificant Impact Preserve Plants and Animals Insignificant Impact Insignificant Impact 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. 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