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444, Construct a recreational room, Staff Reportsii • 5 city O/ Rolling iiLL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 497 MR. AND MRS. BERNARD HOWROYD, 7 MAVERICK LANE (LOT 28-SK) REQUEST FOR A TIME EXTENSION OF ONE YEAR. BACKGROUND Attached is a request from Mr. Criss Gunderson requesting a one year time extension for a previously approved Site Plan Review approval for a stable with loft and corral area in Zoning Case No. 497. Planning Commission Resolution No. 93-27 was approved on September 7, 1993 (attached). Mr. Gunderson says that the extension of time is necessary to complete the plan check process that still needs Grading and Geology approval that is expected within the month. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the request. n ta Printed on Recycled Paper. CRISS C GUNDERSON ARCHITECT Chairman Roberts Rolling Hills Planning Commission No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California Regarding: Howroyd stable approval Zoning case no. 497 Dear Chairman Roberts, BY CITY OF ROLLING HILLS In behalf of the Howroycis, I respectfully request an extension for the stable and corral approval. Unfortunately, the county gracing and geological departments have been vary slow reviewing the plans. After 5 months, we expect approvals within the month. Thank you, Criss Gunderson cc: Mr. And Mrs. Howroyd 253 5th Street, Suite C, Seal Beach, California 90740 Tel: (310) 594.9157 Fax: (310) 594.5553 • RESOLUTION NO. 93-27 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE WITH LOFT AND CORRAL AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO. 497. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Howroyd with respect to real property located at 7 Maverick Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 28-SK) requesting Site Plan Review for a stable with loft and corral area that requires grading. During the public hearing process another application was duly filed requesting a Variance to permit the construction of an attached garage in the side yard setback to an existing single family residence and convert an existing attached garage to residential living space on an upper pad separate from the lower stable pad. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for Site Plan Review on May 18, 1993, and June 15, 1993. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed publi.c hearing to consider the applications for Site Plan Review and Variance on July 20, 1993 and August 17, 1993, and at a field trip visit on August 10, 1993. The Planning Commission denied the Variance for an attached garage pursuant to Resolution No. 93-28. Section 3. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building or structure by more than 25% in any 36-month period. Section 4. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 109,197 square feet. The proposed stable (1,294 sq.ft.), existing residence (3,970 sq.ft.), existing garage (440 sq.ft.), existing swimming pool (623 sq.ft.), and existing service yard (96 sq.ft.) will have 6,423 square feet which constitutes 5.9% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 10,511 square feet which RESOLUTION NO. 93-27 PAGE 2 equals 9.6% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. Coverage on the lower stable pad will be 28% which is similar in size to several neighboring developments. B. The proposed development on the lower pad preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because a minimum amount of grading is proposed and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed stable and corral, existing residence and existing neighboring residences. C. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because grading will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed stable and corral, existing residence and existing neighboring residences. D. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls). The area proposed for development of the stable and corral is partially graded and without significant vegetation. Thus, this project will not have a significant effect on natural topographic features and native vegetation. E. The development plan follows the natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyon which exists along the east side of this lot. F. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and, with the conditions attached to this approval, supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. G. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structure will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded.' Further, the proposed project on a lower pad will have a buildable pad coverage of 28%. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain trail access near the northern property line and scenic vistas across the northeasterly portions of the property. • . RESOLUTION NO. 93-27 PAGE 3 H. The proposed stable and corral is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of other structures in the neighborhood. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. I. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize Maverick Lane for access. Also, the existing driveway is located at the end of a cul-de-sac street which will therefore create little interference with traffic. J. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 497 for a proposed stable with loft, and corral development as indicated on the development plan incorporated herein as Exhibit A and subject to the conditions contained in Section 6. Section 6. The Site Plan Review. for a stable with loft, and corral that requires grading approved in Section 5 is subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.46.080(A). B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit 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 Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise approved by Variance. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A except as otherwise provided in these conditions. • • RESOLUTION NO. 93-27 PAGE 4 E. Grading shall not exceed 250 cubic yards of cut soil and 250 cubic yards of fill soil. F. The stable with loft shall have no glazed openings and the loft area shall be limited in use to the storage of feed, tack, and stable equipment. G. All free-standing retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not be greater than 5 feet in height at any one point. H. The existing garage which has been converted to residential living space shall be reconverted to a garage to the satisfaction of the Building Official and the Planning Department prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit from the County of Los Angeles for the proposed stable. I. The building pad coverage for the stable and corral shall not exceed 28%. J. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and 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. Cut and fill slopes must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. K. 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. L. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review and must conform to the development plan approved with this application. M. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review, or the'approval shall not be effective. N. All conditions of this Site Plan Review approval must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. • • RESOLUTION NO. 93-27 PAGE 5 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1993. ATTEST: EVIE HAKINS, `ACTING CHAIR MARILYN KE N, DEPUTY CITY CLERK The foregoing Resolution No. 93-27 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE WITH LOFT AND CORRAL AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO. 497. was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission on September 7, 1993 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Frost, Raine and Acting Chairman Hankins NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Lay ABSTAIN: Chairman Roberts • • DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 94-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO RESOLUTION NO. 93-27 AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF. A STABLE WITH LOFT AND CORRAL AREA IN ZONING CASE NO. 497. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A request has been filed by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Howroyd with respect to real property located at 7 Maverick Lane (Lot 28-SK), Rolling Hills, requesting an extension to a previously approved Site Plan Review for the construction of a stable with loft and corral area. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on September 20, 1994 at which time information was presented indicating that the extension of time is necessary due to the plan check process that requires Grading and Geology approvals and that are expected within the month. Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 6 of Resolution No. 93-27, dated September 7, 1993, to read as follows: "A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within two years of the approval of this Resolution." Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No. 93-27 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1994. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 94-20 PAGE 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) SS I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 94-20 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO RESOLUTION NO. 93-27 AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STABLE WITH LOFT AND CORRAL AREA IN ZONING CASE NO. 497. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on September 20, 1994 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 HEARING DATE: MARCH 19, 1991 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DISCUSSION PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 444 MR. BERNIE HOWROYD, 7 MAVERICK LANE (28A-SK) This item was continued from the February 19, 1991 Planning Commission meeting. It was also included on the March 9, 1991 Planning Commission field trip because a neighbor voiced some concerns in letter form after the hearing had taken place. SC • City 0/ leollin S.AA INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 MEETING: MARCH 17, 1992 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMIS SION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 444, MR. AND MRS. BERNARD HOWROYD 7 MAVERICK LANE (LOT 28-SK) REQUEST FOR A ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION BACKGROUND Attached is a request from Mr. Criss Gunderson for a one year extension for a Variance to the front and side yard setbacks to construct residential additions, and Site Plan Review for residential additions, including a subterranean garage at the subject site. Planning Commission Resolution No. 91-6 was approved on April 6, 1991. Since that time, the applicants have been waiting to determine how the recession would effect their business and their ability to finance the improvements to their home which they plan to do in 1992. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the request for a one year time extension. 3A D Fad 19 1992 CITY OF ROILING HILLS February 17, 1992 • :Malmo Rot 6'rts Rolling Hilis Planning Commission City of Rolling Hilis Rolling Hills, California Regarding: Howroyd Residence No. 7 Maverick Lane Rolling Hills, California Zoning case no. 444 Dear Chairman Roberts, Due to the recession, the Howroyds thought it to be prudent to wait and determine how the recession would affect their business, thus their abilities to finance the improvements to their home. They are looking forward to improving their home in 1992. Please grant the Howroyd's a one year extension on their site review approval. • Criss Gunderson cc: Mr. and Mrs. Howroyd 253 5th Street, Suite C, Seal Beach, California 90740 Tel: (310) 594-9157 Fax: (310) 594-5553 RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO THE FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACK AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 444. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. Bernie Howroyd with respect to real property located at 7 Maverick Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 28-SK) requesting: (1) a Variance to the front and side yard setbacks to construct residential additions; and (2) Site Plan Review for residential additions, including a subterranean garage. (An application requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a guest house and recreation room has been withdrawn). Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for a Variance and a Conditional Use Permit on December 18, 1990. Thereafter, an expanded request for a Site Plan Review was submitted which the Planning Commission considered at a duly noticed public hearing held on January 15, 1991, February 19, 1991 and March 19, 1991 and at field trip visits on January 12, 1991, February 16, 1991 and March 9, 1991. (The application requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a guest house and recreation room was withdrawn during these proceedings.) Section 3. Sections 17.32.010 through 17.32.030 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. A Variance to Section 17.16.060 is required to construct additions in the fifty (50) foot front yard setback. The applicant is requesting additions which will encroach 27 feet into the front setback. The Planning Commission finds: A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property and the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property in the same vicinity and zone. The Variance is necessary because the lot is pie -shaped 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 house on 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 the property in question. The Variance is necessary because there will not be any greater incursion into the setback than already exists. • • RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 PAGE 2 C. The granting of this Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the propertyis located. Development on the pad will allow a substantial portion of the lot to remain undeveloped. Section 4. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to a maximum of 27 feet as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 10. SECTION 5. A Variance to Section 17.16.070.A. is required to construct additions in the thirty-five (35) foot side yard setback. A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property and the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property in the same vicinity and zone. The Variance is necessary because the lot is pie -shaped 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 house on 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 the property in question. The Variance is necessary because there will not be any greater incursion into the setback than already exists. C. The granting of this Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the 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 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance to encroach into the side yard setback to a maximum of 11 feet as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 10. Section 7. Section 17.34.010 requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. • • RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 PAGE 3 Section 8. The Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 126,847 square feet. The proposed residence (5,478 sq.ft.), garage (832 sq.ft.), swimming pool (623 sq.ft.), future stable (450 sq.ft.), and 96 sq.ft. service yard will have 7,479 square feet which constitutes 5.9% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 14,672 square feet which equals 11.6% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed additions located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) and grading will only be done to accomplish the subterranean structure. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the rear of this lot. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing• building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Further, the proposed project will have a buildable pad coverage of 33.9% which is within the City's policy of 35% maximum pad coverage. Significant portions of the lot, including the easterly slope, will be left undeveloped so as to minimize the impact of development when viewed from across the canyon. F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated in Paragraph C, lot coverage maximum will not RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 PAGE 4 be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood, thereby grading will be required only to restore the'natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed •structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safetyof circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the existing vehicular access, thereby having no further impact on the roadway. 11. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review for residential additions, including a subterranean garage as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 10. Section 10. The Variance to the front and side yard setbacks approved in Sections 4 and 6 and the Site Plan Review for residential additions, including a subterranean garage approved in Section 9 as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, are subject to the following conditions: A. The Variance shall expire unless used within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.32.110 of the Municipal Code. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.34.080.A. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance and the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit 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 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 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. • • RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 PAGE 5 E. Access from the garage to the basement shall only occur through one doorway that is 3 feet by 6 feet, 8 inches in size. F. Alterations to the existing roof shall not be higher than 8 inches above the existing roof line. The residential structure shall not exceed a total height of seventeen feet, four inches (17'4"). G. Trees and shrubs shall be planted and maintained on the downslope side of the property to screen the entrance of the subterranean garage from view. H. A landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be requirecoto be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. I. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and 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. Cut and fill slopes must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. J. 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. K. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan approved with this application. L. Any modifications to the project which would constitute a modification to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission shall require the filing of an application tor RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 PAGE 6 modification of the Zoning Case pursuant to Section 17.34.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. M. The building pad coverage shall not exceed 33.9%. N. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Variance, pursuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective. O. All conditions of this Variance and Site Plan Review 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 6 OF APRIL, 1991. ATTEST: ) ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN DIANE SAWtER, DEPUTY ITY CLERK • Resolution No. 91-6 Page 7 The foregoing Resolution No. 91-6 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO THE FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACK AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 444. was approved and adopted at a regular adjourned meeting of the Planning Commission on April 6, 1991 by the following roll call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS FROST, HANKINS, LAY, RAINE AND CHAIRMAN ROBERTS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE DEPUT CITY CLER RESOLUTION NO. 92-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 GRANTING A VARIANCE TO THE FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACK AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 444. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A request has been filed by Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Howroyd with respect to real property located at 7 Maverick Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 28-SK) requesting a modification to the condition of approval for a Variance to the front and side yard setback and Site Plan Review. The modification requested is to extend the allowable time period for proposed 2,246 square feet of residential additions, including an 832 square foot subterranean garage. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at its meeting on March 17, 1992 at which time information was presented indicating that the extension of time is necessary for financing of the project. Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission does hereby modify Paragraph A, Section 10 of Resolution No. 91-6, to read as follows: "A. The Variance to the front and side yard setback and Site Plan approval shall expire within two years of the approval of this Resolution." Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No. 91-6 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17TH DAY OF MARCH, 1992. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: DIANE SAWYER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 92-14 PAGE 2 The foregoing Resolution No. 92-14 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO RESOLUTION NO. 91-6 GRANTING A VARIANCE TO THE FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACK AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 444. was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission on March 17, 1992 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: DEPUTY CITY CLERK ddy • knee q�uPe INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX (213) 377-7288 DATE OF HEARING: JANUARY 15, 1991 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: ANNE PALATINO, PLANNING STAFF SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 444 7 MAVERICK LANE; Mr. BERNIE HOWROYD DISCUSSION This case is scheduled for a field site inspection to be held on January 12, 1991. At the last Planning Commission meeting staff was directed to research exterior doors from basements as it pertains to this case. Attached is a page from the municipal code which describes that one exterior door may be permitted not to exceed 3' x 6'8". The applicant states that the one exterior door leading from the basement to the storage area meets this criteria and there are no other exterior doors or openings. Any additional information from the field visit will be reported at the Planning Commission meeting verbally. s .7.16.040--17.16.060 17.16.040 Lot coverage. A. Main buildings, accessory buildings, structures, tennis courts, swimming pools, service yards,, (enclosed or unenclosed), stables, or an area of not less than two hundred square feet for the construction of a stable, with vehicle access thereto, shall not cover more than twenty percent of the net lot area; provided further, that in addition to the above -described improvements, the areas included within driveways, parking space, walks, patios, decks, and asphalt or concrete paving of any kind, excepting roads maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association, shall not cover more than thirty-five percent of the net lot area. B. For the purposes of this section, "net area" shall exclude all perimeter easements to a maximum of ten feet and that portion of the lot or parcel of land which is used for roadway purposes, and shall also exclude any private drive or driveway which provides ingress and egress to any other lot or parcel of land, and access strip portion of any flag lot. (Ord. 188(part), 1981: Ord. 181 Si, 1980: Ord. 33 53.04, 1960). 17.16.050 Height limitation. In the RA-S zone, no building shall exceed one story in height except a barn or stable which may have a loft without glazed openings to be used exclusively and only for the storage of feed, tack and stable equipment. Where a dwelling is constructed on a split level, such height limitation shall be construed in a vertical plane, considering only that portion of said build- ing or dwelling which is on the same level. There shall be no habitable space, including garages and storage rooms, on top of another, except over basements. A basement is not to exceed a height of five feet above finished grade at any point immediately adjacent to the base- ment exterior, and it shall have no greater than an average two -and -one -half -foot exterior height across the entire struc- ture. Basements may have one standard door opening not to exceed three feet by six feet eight inches for ingress/egress to the exterior, to be accessed by an areaway not to exceed four feet in width and which shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building but shall not have any other exterior openings, sunlights or similar devices. (Ord. 203 Sl, 1983: Ord. 188(part), 1981: Ord. 82 S1, 1969: Ord. 33 53.05, 1960). 17.16.060 Front:yard. Every lot or parcel in zone RA-S shall have a front yard of not less than fifty feet, measured horizontally from the front easement line. (Ord. 188(part), 1981: Ord. 169 Si, 1979; Ord. 33 S3.06, 1960). 204 (Rolling Hills 5/84) e•4 ol ie0tit4 iiiii DATE OF HEARING: PROJECT DESCRIPTION APPLICATION NO.: SITE LOCATION; ZONING: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 4.B Mtg. Date: 12-18-90 December 18,1990 Zoning Case No. 444 7 Maverick Lane RAS-2 Mr. Bernie Howroyd South Bay Engineering; Criss Gunderson, Architect December 8, 1990 PROPERTY SIZE: 2.9 acres PRESENT DEVELOPMENT:Single Family Residence REQUEST: SUMMARY: Request for a variance to encroach into the front and side yard setbacks to construct residential additions; and a conditional use permit to construct a guest house and a recreation room. The size of the property is 2.9 acres or 126,847 sq.ft. The applicant proposes to remodel and add more living space to their residence which is currently nonconforming due to the existing encroachment in the front and side yard on the west boundary. The existing house is L-shaped with a garage at the south-west point. The applicant proposes to use this space to expand the basement area and construct more living space above. A storage area is located between the basement and the proposed three car garage. As seen in the rendering of the elevation, there will be no living space above the garage. The garage will be tucked under a grassy area shown as an existing pool to be removed and relocated down - slope to the east between the proposed recreation room and guest house. A future stable is shown at the south of the site. Other minor additions to the residence are enlargements of existing living areas. There will be two -tiered retaining walls, each at four foot heights to support the subterranean structure (basement, storage area and garage). K 4. • • The residence is being expanded by 1,611 sq.ft. to the proposed size of 5,581 sq. ft. This addition along with the increase in the size of the garage, the 508 sq. ft. recreation room and 800 sq. ft. guest house plus service yard, pool and future stable represents 6.5% of structural lot coverage, since the net lot area is 126,847 sq. ft. With the addition of the driveway and other paved areas the result is 13.6% lot coverage. The lot is basically divided with one 16,185 sq. ft. building pad at the front of the property where primarily, only the residence creates a structural foot print since the other elements are subterranean. Therefore, the building pad coverage is 34.48%. The remaining proposed structures are located to the rear of the property, down -slope from the main residence. EVALUATION: The plans have been reviewed by the Architectural Committee and they have requested that the applicant use an earth -tone color on the garage doors so they will blend in with the terrain. Although there will be excavation to accomplish the subterranean structure, there will not be any considerable grading. Therefore this information was not included on the plans. Landscaping is planned to screen the proposed development from neighboring properties. There are other similar residences which are nonconforming on this street due to the original development of these properties having been built closer to the road where the topography provides a buildable area. As mentioned previously, the property slopes downward to the rear for the remainder of the lot. The additions will not be noticeable from the road due to the existing lowered building pad. The subterranean structures will blend in with the existing and planned terrain. The addition of the recreation room and guest house, connected by the pool and cabana will represent coverage of an area of about 88' x 28'. This development will be at an elevation far below the residence and would not appear to have any visual impact to neighboring properties. This site was informally visited on a field inspection on November 3, 1990. RECOMMENDATION: Once the Commission takes public testimony and if upon review of the elements of the proposed development it is found acceptable, then it is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Variance and Conditional Use Permit for Zoning Case No. 444.