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596A, Lot line adjustment. To merge, Staff Reports• • C1i, `leo ffi,.q JdfF INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 4.B. Mtg. Date: 9/27/99 DATE: SEPTEMBER 27,1999 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 99-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT TO MERGE TWO EXISTING LOTS INTO ONE LOT FOR PROPERTY AT 60 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 105- EF) AND AN ADJACENT VACANT LOT TO THE NORTH (LOT 104-A- EF) IN ZONING CASE NO. 596A. Mr. Robert T. Wolfenden, 60 Eastfield Drive (Lots 105-EF and 104-A-EF) BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission adopted the attached Resolution No. 99-14 on September 21, 1999 at their regular meeting approving a request for a lot line adjustment to merge two legal lots that was reviewed separately from a Site Plan Review request for additions to a single family residence. The vote was 5-0. 2. The applicant requests that the lot line between Lot 105-EF and 104-A-EF be merged thereby enlarging the parcel. The area of existing Lot 105-EF is 2.082 acres gross and existing Lot 104-A-EF is 1.42 acres gross. The proposed acreage for the new lot is 3.502 acres gross and 3.0652 acres net. Currently, an existing two-story house and attached garage that was constructed in 1950 is located on Lot 105-EF. Lot 104-A-EF is a vacant lot. One story single- family residences exist on properties to the north, south, east, and west and there is a Water Service Company property with a water tank at Lot 104-B to the north of the proposed new lot. 3. According to the Subdivision Map Act, the Planning Commission may not impose conditions or exactions on its approval of a lot line adjustment except to .a Printed on Recycled Paper. • • conform to local zoning and building ordinances. Attached is Section 17.16.060 of the Zoning Ordinance describing lot area and dimensions. Referring to Section 17.16.060(A) Maximum Lot Coverage: The proposed lot is greater than the minimum one acre net as required in the RA-S-1 Zone. Referring to Section 17.16.060(B) Minimum Dimensions : (1) The width of the proposed new lot along the street easement line is 226 feet and is greater than the minimum one hundred fifty feet and also greater than the lot depth divided by two and one-half. (2) Most of the combined lot will be greater than 150 feet in width. (3) (4) (5) (Corner lots, not applicable). (Cul-de-sac lots, not applicable). The depth of the new lot will be greater than the lot width abutting the front street easement. 4. The applicant is also separately requesting Site Plan Review under Zoning Case No. 596B for the construction of residential additions to the existing residence at 60 Eastfield Drive that will span the existing shared property line located at the south side of Lot 104-A-EF and the north side of Lot 105-EF and that will require grading. 5. The proposed new lot will have a structural lot coverage of 6,614 square feet or 4.95% (20% permitted) and a total lot coverage of 17,048 square feet or 12.77% (35% permitted). 6. The proposed new lot will have a building pad size of 26,840 square feet and coverage of 24.6% (Planning Commission Guideline of 30%). 7. The proposed new lot will have a disturbed area of the net lot area that will be 46,865 square feet or 35.1% (40% maximum). 8. The future grading on the new lot will require 3,215 cubic yards of cut soil and 3,215 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 City Council receive and file Resolution No.99-14. Zoning Case No. 596A Page 2 of 2 • • RESOLUTION NO. 99-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT TO MERGE TWO EXISTING LOTS INTO ONE LOT FOR PROPERTY AT 60 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 105-EF) AND A N ADJACENT VACANT LOT TO THE NORTH (LOT 104-A-EF) IN ZONING CASE NO. 596A. 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. Robert T. Wolfenden with respect to real property located at 60 Eastfield Drive (Lot 105-EF) that is 2.082 acres and- an adjacent vacant lot to the north (Lot 104-A-EF) that is 1.42 acres, requesting a Certificate of Compliance for a Lot Line Adjustment to remove the common side lot line dividing the two parcels so that one 3.502 acre irregular lot is created by the merger of the two existing lots. Section 2. California Government Code Subsection 66412(d) authorizes lot line adjustments without requiring a tentative map, parcel map or final map if: (A) the lot line adjustment involves two or more existing adjacent parcels, where land is proposed to be taken from one parcel and added to an adjacent parcel; (B) a greater number of parcels than originally existed is not thereby created; (C) the lot line adjustment will create parcels that conform to local zoning and building ordinances; and (D) the lot line adjustment is approved by the City. The City may impose conditions on the Lot Line Adjustment in order to make the lot conform to local zoning and building ordinances, to require the prepayment of real property taxes prior to the approval of the Lot Line Adjustment or to facilitate the relocation of existing infrastructure or easements. Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application at a regular meeting on July 20, 1999, August 17, 1999, and at a field trip visit on July 27, 1999. During the hearing process, the applicant separately requested Site Plan Review under Zoning Case No. 596B for the construction of residential additions to the existing residence at 60 Eastfield Drive proposed to span the existing side lot line dividing the two parcels at the south side of Lot 104-A-EF and the north side of Lot 105-EF and that will require grading. Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 5 exemption provided by Section 15305 of the State CEQA Guidelines. RESOLUTION NO. 99-14 PAGE 1 OF 4 • • Section 5. The Planning Commission has considered the evidence, both written and oral, presented in connection with this application and finds as follows: A. Section 16.16.010(B) of the Rolling Hills Subdivision Ordinance and Section 17.16.060(A) of the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance requires that each lot in any subdivision in the RA-S-1 Zone shall have a net area of not less forty-three thousand, five hundred sixty square feet (1.0 acre). The proposed lot line adjustment will result in the combined new lot being 3.502 net acres exclusive of: (a) any and all perimeter easements measured to a minimum lineal distance of ten feet perpendicular to the property lines; (b) any portion of the lot or parcel of land used for roadway purposes; and (c) any private drive or driveway which provides access to any other lot or parcel of land. B. Section 16.16.020 of the Rolling Hills Subdivision Ordinance and Section 17.16.060(B)(3) of the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance require that in all cases where practicable, the sidelines of lots shall be at approximate right angles or radial to the street upon which such lot fronts. The existing sidelines of both lots are approximately at right angles or radial to Eastfield Drive. The proposed adjustment will allow the northerly side lot line of the combined Lots 104-A-EF and 105-EF to be at right angles or radial to Eastfield Drive. The proposed adjustment will allow the southerly side lot line of the combined Lots 104-A-EF and 105-EF to be at right angles or radial to Eastfield Drive. C. Section 16.20.230 of the Rolling Hills Subdivision Ordinance requires that ten (10) foot wide easements be dedicated for bridle trail and utility purposes over the strips and portions of land within and abutting upon the sidelines and rear lines of each lot. The proposed lot line adjustment to combine Lots 104-A-EF and 105-EF, an irregular lot, shall continue ten (10) foot easements along the northerly side lot line, twenty-five (25) foot easements along the easterly side lot line for 133.42 feet, ten (10) foot easements along the northerly side lot line for 80 feet, twenty-five (25) foot easements along the easterly rear lot line, and twenty-five (25) foot easements along the southerly side lot line. D. Conditions have been attached to this approval which provide that it will not impair or limit the City's application of the Site Plan Review Ordinance to any future development of the combined Lots 104-A-EF and 105-EF. Section 6. In accordance with the foregoing findings, a Conditional Certificate of Compliance for lot line adjustment sought in Zoning Case No 596A as indicated on the map attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby approved as a Conditional Certificate of Compliance subject to the following conditions: A. There shall continue to be ten (10) foot easements along the northerly side lot line, twenty-five (25) foot easements along the easterly side lot line for 133.42 feet, ten (10) foot easements along the northerly side lot line for 80 feet, twenty-five (25) foot easements along the easterly rear lot line, and twenty-five (25) foot RESOLUTION NO. 99-14 PAGE 2 OF 4 • • easements along the southerly side lot line within the adjusted boundary of the combined Lots 104-A-EF and 105-EF. The map attached to the Conditional Certificate of Compliance, referred hereto as Exhibit "A" shall delineate and note the easements specified in this paragraph. B. The lot line adjustment shall not in any way constitute any representation that the adjusted combined Lots 104-A-EF and 105-EF can be developed in compliance with current zoning and building ordinance standards. No development shall occur on the property without first complying with all applicable City Building and Zoning requirements and other applicable rules and regulations. C. The lot line adjustment shall not in any respect limit or impair the City's application of the Site Plan Review Ordinance (Ordinance No 221, 1988) to the combined Lots 104-A-EF and 105-EF at such time as an application is made for development. D. The Certificate of Lot Line Adjustment shall not be issued until a legal description complying with the delineation of , adjustment and the required easements as specified in Paragraph A of Section 6 are submitted to, and approved by the City. Upon the City's approval of the legal description, the Conditional Certificate. of Compliance shall be issued by the City, shall be recorded by the property owner in the offices of the Los Angeles County Recorder, and evidence of the recordation shall be returned to the City. E. The applicant shall record the deeds effectuating the transfer concurrently with the Certificate of Compliance for the Lot Line Adjustment and shall submit proof of such recordation to the City of Rolling Hills. F. The applicant shall submit proof of payment of 1998-1999 property taxes. G. The applicant shall not be required to record the Certificate of Compliance and deeds if the site plan review application in Zoning Case No. 596B is not approved. H. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions or this Lot Line Adjustment shall not be effective. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE ST DAY 1PTEMBER, 1999. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN RESOLUTION NO. 99-14 PAGE 3 OF 4 ATTEST: Mr � KERN DEPUTY CICLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 99-14 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF .A CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR A LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT TO MERGE TWO EXISTING LOTS INTO ONE LOT FOR PROPERTY AT 60 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 105-EF) AND AN ADJACENT VACANT LOT TO THE NORTH (LOT 104-A-EF) IN ZONING CASE NO. 596A. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on September 21, 1999 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and Chairman Roberts. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices RESOLUTION NO. 99-14 PAGE 4 OF 4 rt/ JD DUTY CITY CLERK J • City 0/ Rolling JUL HEARING DATE: AUGUST 17, 1999 TO: INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANTS: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASES NO. 596A 60 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOTS 105-EF AND 104-A-EF) RAS-1, 2.082 ACRES (LOT 105-EF) & 1.42 ACRES (LOT 104-A-EF) MR. ROBERT T. WOLFENDEN MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING JULY 10,1999 Request for a Certificate of Compliance for Lot Line Adjustment to merge two legal lots and determine compliance with provisions of the Subdivision Map Act for property at 60 Eastfield Drive and an adjacent Vacant Lot (Lots 105-EF and 104-A-EF). BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission visited the property on July 27, 1999. 2. The applicant is requesting to merge two legal lots to be reviewed separately from a Site Plan Review request. 3. The applicant requests that the lot line between Lot 105-EF and 104-A-EF be merged thereby enlarging the parcel. The area of existing Lot 105-EF is 2.082 acres gross and existing Lot 104-A-EF is 1.42 acres gross. The proposed acreage for the new lot is 3.502 acres gross and 3.0652 acres net. Currently, an existing two-story house and attached garage that was constructed in 1950 is located on Lot 105-EF. Lot 104-A-EF is a vacant lot. One story single-family residences exist on properties to the north, south, east, and west and there is a Water Service Company property with a water tank at Lot 104-B to the north of the proposed new lot. 4. According to the Subdivision Map Act, the Planning Commission may not impose conditions or exactions on its approval of a lot line adjustment except to conform to local zoning and building ordinances. Attached is Section 17.16.060 of the Zoning Ordinance describing lot area and dimensions. ZONING CASE NO. 596A Page 1 Cal Printed on Recycled Paper. Referring to Section 17.16.060(A) Maximum Lot Coverage: The proposed lot is greater than the minimum one acre net as required in the RA-S-1 Zone. Referring to Section 17.16.060(B) Minimum Dimensions : (1) The width of the proposed new lot along the street easement line is 226 feet and is greater than the minimum one hundred fifty feet and also greater than the lot depth divided by two and one-half. (2) (3) (4) (5) Most of the combined lot will be greater than 150 feet in width. (Corner lots not applicable). (Cul-de-sac lots not applicable). The depth of the new lot will be greater than the lot width abutting the front street easement. 5. The applicant is also separately requesting Site Plan Review under Zoning Case No. 596B for the construction of residential additions to the existing residence at 60 Eastfield Drive that will span the existing shared property line located at the south side of Lot 104-A-EF and the north side of Lot 105-EF and that will require grading. 6. The proposed new lot will have a structural lot coverage of 6,614 square feet or 4.95% (20% permitted) and a total lot coverage of 17,048 square feet or 12.77% (35% permitted). 7. The proposed new lot will have a building pad size of 31,200 square feet and coverage of 21.20% (Planning Commission Guideline of 30%). 8. The proposed new lot will have a disturbed area of the net lot area that will be 51,538 square feet or 38.6% (40% maximum). 9. The future grading on the new lot will require 5,230 cubic yards of cut soil and 5,230 cubic yards of fill soil. 10. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. ZONING CASE NO. 596A Page 2 • C41 ol leo efinS Jh/f HEARING DATE: JULY 27, 1999 TO: FROM: • .3A.I INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail:cityofrh@aol.com HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANTS: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASES NO. 596A 60 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOTS 105-EF AND 104-A-EF) RAS-1, 2.082 ACRES (LOT 105-EF) & 1.42 ACRES (LOT 104-A-EF) MR. ROBERT T. WOLFENDEN MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING JULY 10, 1999 Request for a Certificate of Compliance for Lot Line Adjustment to merge two legal lots and determine compliance with provisions of the Subdivision Map Act for property at 60 Eastfield Drive and an adjacent Vacant Lot (Lots 105-EF and 104-A-EF). BACKGROUND 1. The applicant is requesting to merge two legal lots to be reviewed separately from a Site Plan Review request. 2. The applicant requests that the lot line between Lot 105-EF and 104-A-EF. be merged thereby enlarging the parcel. The area of existing Lot 105-EF is 2.082 acres gross and existing Lot 104-A-EF is 1.42 acres gross. The proposed acreage for the new lot is 3.502 acres gross and 3.0652 acres net. Currently, an existing two-story house and attached garage that was constructed in 1950 is located on Lot 105-EF. Lot 104-A-EF is a vacant lot. One story single-family residences exist on properties to the north, south, east, and west and there is a Water Service Company property with a water tank at Lot 104-B to the north of the proposed new lot. 3. According to the Subdivision Map Act, the Planning Commission may not impose conditions or exactions on its approval of a lot line adjustment except to conform to local zoning and building ordinances. Attached is Section 17.16.060 of the Zoning Ordinance describing lot area and dimensions. ZONING CASE NO. 596A Page 1 Printed on Recycled Paper. Referring to Section 17.16.060(A) Maximum Lot Coverage: The proposed lot is greater than the minimum one acre net as required in the RA-S-1 Zone. Referring to Section 17.16.060(B) Minimum Dimensions : (1) The width of the proposed new lot along the street easement line is 226 feet and is greater than the minimum one hundred fifty feet and also greater than the lot depth divided by two and one-half. (2) (3) (4) (5) Most of the combined lot will be greater than 150 feet in width. (Corner lots not applicable). (Cul-de-sac lots not applicable). The depth of the new lot will be greater than the lot width abutting the front street easement. 4. The applicant is also separately requesting Site Plan Review under Zoning Case No. 596B for the construction of residential additions to the existing residence at 60 Eastfield Drive that will span the existing shared property line located at the south side of Lot 104-A-EF and the north side of Lot 105-EF and that will require grading. 5. The proposed new lot will have a structural lot coverage of 8,666 square feet or 6.49% (20% permitted) and a total lot coverage of 19,100 square feet or 14.3% (35% permitted). 6. The proposed new lot will have a building pad size of 31,200 square feet and coverage of 27.78% (Planning Commission Guideline of 30%). 7. The proposed new lot will have a disturbed area of the net lot area that will be 51,538 square feet or 38.6% (40% maximum). 8. The future grading on the new lot will require 5,230 cubic yards of cut soil and 5,230 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. 596A Page 2 • Ci1y o$ Ro PP�,.s Jd?f HEARING DATE: JULY 20,1999 TO: FROM: • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANTS: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASES NO. 596A 60 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOTS 105-EF AND 104-A-EF) RAS-1, 2.082 ACRES (LOT 105-EF) & 1.42 ACRES (LOT 104-A-EF) MR. ROBERT T. WOLFENDEN MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING JULY 10,1999 Request for a Certificate of Compliance for Lot Line Adjustment to merge two legal lots and determine compliance with provisions of the Subdivision Map Act for property at 60 Eastfield Drive and an adjacent Vacant Lot (Lots 105-EF and 104-A-EF). BACKGROUND 1. The applicant is requestirtg to merge two legal lots to be reviewed separately from a Site Plan Review request. 2. The applicant requests that the lot line between Lot 105-EF and 104-A-EF be merged thereby enlarging the parcel. The area of existing Lot 105-EF is 2.082 acres gross and existing Lot 104-A-EF is 1.42 acres gross. The proposed acreage for the new lot is 3.502 acres gross and 3.0652 acres net. Currently, an existing two-story house and attached garage that was constructed in 1950 is located on Lot 105-EF. Lot 104-A-EF is a vacant lot. One story single-family residences exist on properties to the north, south, east, and west and there is a Water Service Company property with a water tank at Lot 104-B to the north of the proposed new lot. 3. According to the Subdivision Map Act, the Planning Commission may not impose conditions or exactions on its approval of a lot line adjustment except to conform to local zoning and building ordinances. Attached is Section 17.16.060 of the Zoning Ordinance describing lot area and dimensions. Printed on Recycled Paper. • • Referring to Section 17.16.060(A) Maximum Lot Coverage: The proposed lot is greater than the minimum one acre net as required in the RA-S-1 Zone. Referring to Section 17.16.060(B) Minimum Dimensions : (1) The width of the proposed new lot along the street easement line is 226 feet and is greater than the minimum one hundred fifty feet and also greater than the lot depth divided by two and one-half. (2) (3) (4) (5) Most of the combined lot will be greater than 150 feet in width. (Corner lots not applicable). (Cul-de-sac lots not applicable). The depth of the new lot will be greater than the lot width abutting the front street easement. 4. The applicant is also separately requesting Site Plan Review under Zoning Case No. 596B for the construction of residential additions to the existing residence at 60 Eastfield Drive that will span the existing shared property line located at the south side of Lot 104-A-EF and the north side of Lot 105-EF and that will require grading. 5. The proposed new lot will have a structural lot coverage of 8,666 square feet or 6.49% (20% permitted) and a total lot coverage of 19,100 square feet or 14.3% (35% permitted). 6. The proposed new lot will have a building pad size of 31,200 square feet and coverage of 27.78% (Planning Commission Guideline of 30%). 7. The proposed new lot will have a disturbed area of the net lot area that will be 51,538 square feet or 38.6% (40% maximum). 8. The future grading on the new lot will require 5,230 cubic yards of cut soil and 5,230 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.