425, Variance for front and side ya, Staff ReportsSTAFF REPORT
DATE: May 7, 1990
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: STAFF
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 425; 17 Buggy Whip Drive, Lot 6-BW; Request for
Variance to encroach into the side and front yard setbacks to
construct additions to the existing nonconforming residence;
Property owner: Gary Chang
DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission, at their meeting of April 18, 1990, continued the
above -stated application to an adjourned meeting so as to conduct a field
investigation of the site and surrounding properties. At the site
inspection, the Commission reviewed the proposed residential additions
that total 275 square feet and will result in no greater incursion into
the side and front yard setbacks than the existing incursion of the
residence; and view impairment would not be at issue. Further, it was
noted that topographical conditions and the current developmental pattern
of the site constrain any significant expansion to the rear yard.
Issues and other matters discussed at the previous meeting are as follows:
1. The residence had been originally developed when Buggy Whip Drive
terminated at the subject site as a cul-de-sac. Proposed expansion of the
residence will be upon the existing building pad, and the pad is elevated
and screened from the roadway. Further, other nonconforming front yard
setbacks occur in the area. The applicant's design professional indicated
that the portion of the project that extends to the rear will essentially
enclose a small area to an existing garden wall.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission closely examine the propsed
projject and potential impacts in accordance with the zoning requirements
addressing yard standards and development compatibility. In order before
a variance may be granted, the Commission must determine that there are
special circumstances applicable to the property, special privileges are
not granted, and it would not be detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to other property.
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ADDRESS
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8 BUGGY WHIP
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12 BUGGY WHIP
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15 BUGGY WHIP
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17 BUGGY WHIP
EXISTING SETBACK COMPILATION
SETBACK DISTANCE
NOT AVAILABLE
NOT AVAILABLE
NOT AVAILABLE
35 feet ±
36 feet ±
37 feet ±
NOT AVAILABLE
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34 feet ±
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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DATE: April 9, 1990
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION NO.:
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
PRIOR CITY ACTIONS:
PROPERTY SIZE/
CONFIGURATION:
PRESENT DEVELOPMENT:
REQUEST:
STAFF REPORT
Zoning Case No. 425
17 Buggy Whip Drive
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Mr. Gary Chang
Mr. Michael DeVere,
April 7, 1990
, Lot 6-BW
Universal Designs & Construction
2.00 acres gross, Irregular shape
Single family residence, swimming
pool
A Variance to encroach into the side yard and front yard
setback to construct additions to the existing nonconforming
residence.
REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF ISSUES.
In reviewing the applicant's request under Title 17 (Zoning), staff would
identify the following issues for evaluation:
1. Buggy Whip Drive, years ago terminated at the subject site. The
roadway had been designed with a cul-de-sac radius and the house developed
with a 30 foot front yard setback. Now, nonconforming in that the front
yard and southerly side yard setbacks .do not comply with code, the
applicant desires to expand on the residential structure. The applicant
is requesting variance relief from the ordinance to permit construction of
residential additions amounting to 275 square feet that will not encroach
further into the front setback than the existing, and continue the
southerly side setback which will vary from 30'-6" to 31"-3".
2. The project plans indicate that the proposed construction can be
accomodated upon the existing building pad.
3. Lot coverage requirements will not be exceeded (8.25% structure,
14% total). The Commission should evaluate the building pad coverage.
The existing development pattern, setbacks and topography have limited
areas to which the residence can be expanded to.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission closely examine the proposed
project and potential impacts in accordance with the zoning requirements
addressing yard standards and development compatibility. In order before
a variance may be granted, the Commission must determine that there are
special circumstances applicable to the property, special privileges are
not granted, and it would not be detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to other property. The Commission should receive public
testimony and continue the matter to an adjourned meeting so as to inspect
the site and surrounding properties.
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COKPUTATION OF LOT COVERAGE
CITY Of ROLLING RILLS
LOT COVERAGE (Ordinance No. 188)
Main buildings, accessory buildings, structures, tennis courts, swimming pools,
service yards (enclosed or unenclosed), stables, or an area of not less than 200 square
feet for the construction of a stable (with vehicle access thereto) shall not cover
more than twenty (20%) 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 (35%) percent of the net lot area.
For the purposes of this Section 'net area/shall exclude all perimeter easements
: 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 pro—
vides ingress and egress to any other lot or parcel of land, and access strip portion
of any flag lot.
BUI:.DING AREA CALCULATIONS
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NET LOT AREA 67, 701.10 sq. ft.-
EXISTING NEW ADDITIONS �q�-
RESIDEI�ICE 3,878.0 S.F. + 275.0 S.F. = 4,153.00 . •
GARAGE_ 702.13 sq. ft.
WINING POOL 522.00.K. ft.
swam (FUTURE DEVELOPMENT) 200.00 aq. ft. (MINIMUM)
TENNIS COURT
N/A .q. ft.
TOTAL SQUARE FEET 5,57713 sf.
' ' • COVERED (MAY NOT EXCEED 20% OF NET LOT AREA) 8'. 25 •
DRIVEWAY 1,220.00 sq. ft.
PAVED WALKS AND PATIO AREA 1,550.00 sq. ft.
POOL DECKING 1,112.00 sq. ft.
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TOTAL COVERAGE (MAY NOT EXCEED 35% OF NET LOT AREA)
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TOTAL SQUARE FEET 3,882.00 S.F
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