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471, New garage with relocation of , Staff Reports• • /�Ov 9or City 0/ ie0iitIt 4 .Jh/ S INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 a- . MEETING DATE: JANUARY 19, 1993 TO: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 471, MR. AND MRS. YOUNG NAM CHO 20 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 58-RH) BACKGROUND Attached is a request from Mr. Cho for a one year extension for a previously approved Variance to permit encroachment into the front yard to construct a recreation/exercise room addition, a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage, and a previously approved Site Plan Review of substantial additions to the existing single family residence. Planning Commission Resolution No. 92-11 was approved on February 1, 1992. Mr. Cho says that the extension of time is necessary for financial reasons. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the request. at Printed on Recycled Paper. 411 %gallInFlp ary 7, 1923 ➢1 City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road By Rolling Hills, CA 90274 JAM 12 1993 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Ref: Extension of Approvals for Mr. & Mrs. Young Nam Cho 20 Portuguese Bend Road Resolution No. 92-11 Zoning Case No. 471 Dear Commissioners: Due to todays economic climate, we are not able to proceed with the construction of the above referenced project at this time. We are therefore requesting that the approved resolution No. 92-11 and zoning case No. 471 be extended for one (1) year. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, ;7 i/r72 Young Nam C ho RESOLUTION NED. 92-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING CCO1OSISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT WARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A RECREATION/EXERCISE ROOM AMDITIDN, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A LDETACHED 4-CAR GARAGE, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ANDDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 471. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF Tim CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS EFOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were cduly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Young Nam Cho with respect to real propertty located at 20 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 58-RH) rmaquesting: (1) A Variance to permit encroachment into the front._yard to construct a recreation/ exercise room addition, (2) a Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage and (2) Site Plan Review orf substantial additions to the existing single family residence. Section 2. The Planning Coin i sion conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on December 17, 1991 and January 21, 1992, and at a fiield trip visit on January 11, 1992. Section 3. The Planning Commitssion finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmeantal review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant tto a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA:=Guidelines. Section 4. Sections 17.32.Olm through 17.32.030 permit approval of a Variance from the stuidards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional a r extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and no=t 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 Sectrion 17.16.060 is required to construct a recreation/exercise adddition to the residence in the fifty (50) foot front yard setback.. The applicant is requesting a recreation/exercise addition that will encroach up to a maximum of thirty-one (31) feet into the fromt yard setback. The Planning Commission finds: A. There are exceptional mind 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 necessaary because the existing legal nonconforming residence was built wdthin the front yard setback and the building pad is located cImse to the street and adjacent residences. RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 2 B. This 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 proposed addition will be aligned with the front of the existing residence and the proposed addition will not protrude beyond the existing dwelling. Also, the Variance will permit the development of the property in a manner similar to development patterns on surrounding properties. 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 or zone in which the property is 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 permit an encroachment up to a maximum of 31 feet into the front yard to construct a recreation/exercise room addition (340 square feet) as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 11. Section 5. The applicant has submitted plans for the construction of a 4-car detached garage as shown in Exhibit A. Section 17.16.012.K of the Municipal Code requires a Conditional Use Permit to construct a detached garage. Section 6. The Planning Commission makes the following findings: A. The proposed detached garage complies with the minimum requirements for such structure specified in Section 17.16.012.K including having driveway access outside of easements and beyond twenty-five feet of the side or rear lot line. B. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and will be desirable for the public convenience and welfare because the proposed detached garage structure will replace an existing workshop and will replace existing garages and does not involve an expansion of overall area for this use. RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 3 C. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, because the detached garage will comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community and is located on a parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography for such use. The location of the proposed garage minimizes the impact of structures on the site. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 11. Section 8. 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. The applicant has proposed to construct 1,769 square feet of residential additions to the existing residential structure to total 6,000 square feet and relocate and replace two existing driveways with one driveway off Portuguese Bend Road. Section 9. 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 178,085 square feet. The proposed residence (6,000 sq.ft.), garage (1,023 sq.ft.), stable (1,000 sq.ft.), guest house/garage (1,113 sq.ft.), and covered veranda (1,523 sq.ft.) will have 10,659 square feet which constitutes 6% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 21,959 square feet which equals 12.3% 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 and screened with mature trees so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 4 B. The proposeed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to tine maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trues, drainage courses, and land forms because the lot is relatively flat, grading will not be required and most of the mature trees will not be removed, thereby retaining the current drainage patteern and landscape screening for the site. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site which is largelyy flat and drainage courses will continue naturally away from thee building pad. D. The developament plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetatioon to the maximum extent feasible and supplements it with :landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural chaaracter of the community. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state cof the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures vill not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Further, the project will not involve grading and the propossed project will have a buildable pad coverage of 18% and siO nificant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped. The development plan will preserve one of the major trails in the City amid also minimize impact on Portuguese Bend Road. The removal of some existing structures will minimize impact of the structures and the additions proposed will not be visible from Portuguese Bend Road. F. The proposedd development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the nattural terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated im Paragraph A, lot coverage maximums will not be exceeded and the prroposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood. Th®e ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The propxosed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehiclees because the proposed project will close two existing driveways and replace and relocate one vehicular access that will be less hazardous and have less of an impact on Portuguese Bend Road. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environment=RI Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental reviiew. RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 5 Section 10. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review for residential additions in accordance with the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 11. Section 11. The Variance to the front yard setback for the encroachment of a recreation/exercise room addition, the Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage, and Site Plan Review approval for substantial residential additions as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A as approved in Sections 4, 7 and 10 are subject to the following conditions: A. The Variance and Conditional Use Permit 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, Conditional Use Permit 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. E. The two existing driveways near the front of the residence at Portuguese Bend Road shall be closed before final building inspection. F. There shall be no sleeping quarters, temporary occupancy, or kitchen/cooking facilities or equipment in any portion of the detached garage. G. The guest house shall be reduced in size to 800 square feet and vehicular access to it and the attached garage serving the guest house shall be removed. H. Separate building permits shall be obtained for the new garage, remodel of guest house, and residence additions. I. The building pad coverage shall not exceed 18%. RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 6 J. A preliminary comprehensive landscape plan mnust be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Pilanning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and huiilding permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the murpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utillize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to tbme area and/or consistent with the rural character of the communi±y and shall comply with the requirements of Condition K. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be poste& prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after la m scape installation. The retained bond will be released by thee City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, alma that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. K. The landscape plan shall incorporate and preserwve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing trees and rnative vegetation located along Portuguese Bend Road with specificzations provided to shape and reconfigure those trees along Portuguese Bend Road which were topped and damaged in the last pruning. In addition, the landscape plan shall supplement the vegetations along with additional native vegetation consistent with the -rural character of the community so as to screen the house from tbme road while at the same time providing adequate visibility for vehicles exiting the driveway onto Portuguese Bend Road. L. The landscaping along the easements and trails shall also be enhanced with native vegetation and vegetation consiimtent with the rural character of the community. M. Only minimal grading for the driveway shalLU be permitted, and such grading shall conform to the natural coattours of the slope and utilize contour grading techniques for any` cuts and fills created. Driveway turnouts shall only be permitted .where natural contours provide an appropriate place for such turnout so as to preclude any more cuts and fills than necessary. N. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grsading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrnol ogy reports that conform to the Development Plan as approved byy the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Plamning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 7 O. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any 1 uilding or grading permit. P. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safetty for plan check review must conform to the development plan apprroved with this application. Q. Any modifications to the project which would constitute a modification to thee development plan as approved by the Planning Commission shall reequire the filing of an application for modification of the ZZoning Case pursuant to Section 17.34.070 of the Rolling Hills Munai.cipal Code. R. The•applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions off this Variance, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review, pnrrsuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective. S. Conditions;A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, and.R of this Variaznce, Conditional Use Permit, 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, APPROVEID AND ADOPTED THIS D OF FEBRUARY, 1992. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: \Z57g#ACA 1 et DIANE SAWYER, DEPUTYLCCITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 8 The foregoing Resolution No. 92-11 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A RECREATION/EXERCISE ROOM ADDITION, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DETACHED 4-CAR GARAGE, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 471.• was approved and adopted at a regular adjourned meeting of the Planning Commission on February 1, 1992 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Lay, Raine and Chairman Roberts NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Frost DEPUTY CITY CLE a., 4a ye-b RESOLUTION NO. 93-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A RECREATION/EXERCISE ROOM ADDITION, A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DETACHED GARAGE, AND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 471. 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. Young Nam Cho with respect to real property located at 20 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 58-RH), Rolling Hills, requesting an extension to a previously approved Variance to permit encroachment into the front yard to construct a recreation/exercise room addition, a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage, and a previously approved Site Plan Review of substantial additions to the existing single family residence. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on January 19, 1993 at which time information was presented indicating that the extension of time is necessary for financial reasons. Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 11 of Resolution No. 92-11, dated February 1, 1992, to read as follows: "A. The Variance, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within two years of the approval of this Resolution." Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No. 92-11 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1993. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK November 23, 1992 TO: ATTENTION: FROM: SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM Lola Ungar, Principal Planner City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 Craig Nealis, City Manager Julie Heinsheimer, Landscape Consultant Zoning Case No. 471 20 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California To meet stipulated requirements, the landscape contractor agreed to add a combination of native vegetation to effectively screen the residence from Portuguese Bend Road. The labor and material estimate appears to be consistent with the industry. The paddle tennis court screening was not considered at this time. 41! �•`(� O/ /eOf/Lfl „ALL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 AGENDA ITEM 4E (213) 377 1521 MEETING DATE 2 / 10 %�` °077 7283 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJ: ZONING CASE NO. 471 Mr. and Mrs. Young Nam Cho, 20 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 58-RH) RESOLUTION NO. 92-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A RECREATION/EXERCISE ROOM ADDITION, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED 4-CAR GARAGE, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 471. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission approved the subject resolution and the attached Development Plan on February 1, 1992. 2. A Variance was approved to permit the construction of a recreation/exercise room that will encroach up to 31 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback in line with a preexisting encroachment into the front yard setback of up to 26 feet. A Conditional Use Permit was approved to construct a new detached garage (which will replace a workshop. 3. The applicants also propose additions totaling 1,769 square feet to be added to the existing 4,231 square foot residence... 4. The existing guest house will be reduced in size to 800 square feet and vehicular access to it and the attached garage serving the guest house will be removed. 5 The applicants also propose to close two existing driveways and relocate access to the property to the northwest portion of the lot from Portuguese Bend Road where a new driveway is proposed leading to the proposed new garage and proposed new entrance to the residence. 6 No grading will be required for the residential additions. 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 11,559 square feet or 5.8% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 25,359 square feet or 13.5% (35% permitted). ZONING CASE NO. 471 PAGE 2 8. The building pad coverage proposed is 18%. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 92-11. • • RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A RECREATION/EXERCISE ROOM ADDITION, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DETACHED 4-CAR GARAGE, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 471. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Young Nam Cho with respect to real property located at 20 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 58-RH) requesting: (1) A Variance to permit encroachment into the front yard to construct a recreation/ exercise room addition, (2) a Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage and (2) Site Plan Review of substantial additions to the existing single family residence. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on December 17, 1991 and January 21, 1992, and at a field trip visit on January 11, 1992. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. 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 a recreation/exercise addition to the residence in the fifty (50) foot front yard setback. The applicant is requesting a recreation/exercise addition that will encroach up to a maximum of thirty-one (31) feet into the front yard setback. The Planning Commission finds: A. There are exceptional and 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 existing legal nonconforming residence was built within the front yard setback and the building pad is located close to the street and adjacent residences. • • RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 2 B. This 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 proposed addition will be aligned with the front of the existing residence and the proposed addition will not protrude beyond the existing dwelling. Also, the Variance will permit the development of the property in a manner similar to development patterns on surrounding properties. 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 or zone in which the property is 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 permit an encroachment up to a maximum of .31 feet into the front yard to construct a recreation/exercise room addition (340 square feet) as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 11. Section 5. The applicant has submitted plans for the construction of a 4-car detached garage as shown in Exhibit A. Section 17.16.012.K of the Municipal Code requires a Conditional Use Permit to construct a detached garage. Section 6. The Planning Commission makes the following findings: A. The proposed detached garage complies with the minimum requirements for such structure specified in Section 17.16.012.K including having driveway access outside of easements and beyond twenty-five feet of the side or rear lot line. B. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and will be desirable for the public convenience and welfare because the proposed detached garage structure will replace an existing workshop and will replace existing garages and does not involve an expansion of overall area for this use. • • RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 3 C. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, because the detached garage will comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community and is located on a parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography for such use. The location of the proposed garage minimizes the impact of structures on the site. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for detached garage as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 11. Section 8. 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. The applicant has proposed to construct 1,769 square feet of residential additions to the existing residential structure to total 6,000 square feet and relocate and replace two existing driveways with one driveway off Portuguese Bend Road. Section 9. 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 178,085 square feet. The proposed residence (6,000 sq.ft.), garage (1,023 sq.ft.), stable (1,000 sq.ft.), guest house/garage (1,113 sq.ft.), and covered veranda (1,523 sq.ft.) will have 10,659 square feet which constitutes 6% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 21,959 square feet which equals 12.3% 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 and screened with mature trees so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. • • RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 4 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 because the lot is relatively flat, grading will not be required and most of the mature trees will not be removed, thereby retaining the current drainage pattern and landscape screening for the site. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site which is largely flat and drainage courses will continue naturally away from the building pad. 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 project will not involve grading and the proposed project will have a buildable pad coverage of 18% and significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped. The development plan will preserve one of the major trails in the City and also minimize impact on Portuguese Bend Road. The removal of some existing structures will minimize impact of the structures and the additions proposed will not be visible from Portuguese Bend Road. F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated in Paragraph A, lot coverage maximums will not be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood. 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 safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will close two existing driveways and replace and relocate one vehicular access that will be less hazardous and have less of an impact on Portuguese Bend Road. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. • • RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 5 Section 10. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review for residential additions in accordance with the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 11. Section 11. The Variance to the front yard setback for the encroachment of a recreation/exercise room addition, the Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage, and Site Plan Review approval for substantial residential additions as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A as approved in Sections 4,. 7 and 10 are subject to the following conditions: A. The Variance and Conditional Use Permit 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, Conditional Use Permit 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. E. The two existing driveways near the front of the residence at Portuguese Bend Road shall be closed before final building. inspection. F. There shall be no sleeping quarters, temporary occupancy, or kitchen/cooking facilities or equipment in any portion of the detached garage. G. The guest house shall be reduced in size to 800 square feet and vehicular access to it and the attached garage serving the guest house shall be removed. H. Separate building permits shall be obtained for the new garage, remodel of guest house, and residence additions. I. The building pad coverage shall not exceed 18%. • • RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 6 J. A preliminary comprehensive 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 and shall comply with the requirements of Condition K. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to 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 pursuantto the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. K. The landscape plan shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing trees and native vegetation located along Portuguese Bend Road with specifications provided to shape and reconfigure those trees along Portuguese Bend Road which were topped and damaged in the last pruning. In addition, the landscape plan shall supplement the vegetation along with additional native vegetation consistent with the rural character of the community so as to screen the house from the road while at the same time providing adequate visibility for vehicles exiting the driveway onto Portuguese Bend Road. L. The landscaping along the easements and trails shall also be enhanced with native vegetation and vegetation consistent with the rural character of the community. M. Only minimal grading for the driveway shall be permitted, and such grading shall conform to the natural contours of the slope and utilize contour grading techniques for any cuts and fills created. Driveway turnouts shall only be permitted where natural contours provide an appropriate place for such turnout so as to preclude any more cuts and fills than necessary. N. 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. • • RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 7 0. 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. P. 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. Q. 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 for modification of the Zoning Case pursuant to Section 17.34.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. R. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Variance, Conditional Use Permit, and Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective. S. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, 0, P, and R of this Variance, Conditional Use Permit, 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 ,l-S D OF FEBRUARY, 1992. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: &Q,kz„L.., da, DIANE SAWYER, DEPUTYGCITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 92-11 PAGE 8 The foregoing Resolution No. 92-11 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A RECREATION/EXERCISE ROOM ADDITION, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A DETACHED 4-CAR GARAGE, AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE IN ZONING CASE NO. 471. was approved and adopted at a regular adjourned meeting of the Planning Commission on February 1, 1992 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins „Lay, Raine and Chairman Roberts NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Frost 4(1061 rae) DEPUTY CITY CLERK HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST City 0/ Rollin S�aee INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 JANUARY 21, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 471 20 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 58-RH) RAS-2, 6.225 ACRES MR. AND MRS. YOUNG NAM CHO MR. RICHARD LINDE, AIA AND ASSOCIATES, INC. DECEMBER 7, 1991 The applicants request a Variance to permit the construction of a recreation/exercise room addition that will encroach into the front yard setback, request a Conditional Use Permit to construct a proposed new detached 4-car garage, and request Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to the existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the proposed project on December 11, 1992. 2. Plans have been revised to relocate the proposed garage because the Commissioners expressed concern about the site of the new detached 4-car garage and the preservation of the nearby horse trail. A portion of the new plan is attached. 3. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit the construction of a recreation/exercise room that will encroach up to 31 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback in line with a preexisting encroachment into the front yard setback of up to 26 feet, requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new detached garage and, request Site Plan Review for the construction of 1,769 square feet to be added to the existing 4,231 square foot residence. 4. The Community Association has notified the applicants that the guest house must be reduced to 800 square feet. 5. The applicants also propose to close two existing driveways and relocate access to the property to the northwest portion of the lot from Portuguese Bend Road. A new driveway is proposed leading to the proposed new garage and proposed new entrance to the residence. ZONING CASE NO. 471 PAGE 2 6. No grading will be required for the residential additions. 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 11,559 square feet or 5.8% (20o permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 25,359 square feet or 13.5% (35% permitted). 8. The building pad coverage proposed is 18%. 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. • City o/ /Coffin 4 j �t T HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 DECEMBER 17, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 471 20 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 58-RH) RAS-2, 6.225 ACRES MR. AND MRS. YOUNG NAM CHO MR. RICHARD LINDE, AIA AND ASSOCIATES, INC. DECEMBER 7, 1991 The applicants request a Variance to permit the construction of a recreation/exercise room addition that will encroach into the front yard setback, request a Conditional Use Permit to construct a proposed new detached 4-car garage, and request Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to the existing single family residence. DISCUSSION In reviewing the applicant's request under Title 17 (Zoning), staff would identify the following issues for evaluation: 1. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit the construction of a recreation/exercise room that will encroach up to 31 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback in line with a preexisting encroachment into the front yard setback of up to 26 feet, requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new detached 1,023 square foot garage and, request Site Plan Review for the construction of 1,769 square feet to be added to the existing 4,231 square foot residence. 2. The applicants propose to remove a 483 square foot workshop and remodel a 1,113 square foot guest house. 3. The applicants also propose to close two existing driveways and relocate access to the property to the northwest portion of the lot from Portuguese Bend Road. A new driveway is proposed leading to the proposed new garage and proposed new entrance to the residence. 4. The existing house was built before 1950 and over the intervening years was remodelled periodically. In 1958, a 300 square foot guest house was added to a 908 square foot garage that had been built in 1951, and then 189 square feet was added to the guest house in 1976. A new 528 square foot stable was ZONING CASE NO. 471 PAGE 2 constructed in 1961 and in 1976, a 693 square foot garage was built (apparently attached to the stable). 5. No grading will be required for the residential additions. 6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 11,559 square feet or 5.8% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 25,359 square feet or 13.5% (35% permitted). 7. The building pad coverage proposed is 18%. 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.