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STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 9, 1990
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: STAFF
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 420; Request for Site Plan Review to determine
compatibility of a proposed new residence and detached stable;
Owner: Steve and Tina Greenberg
DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission, at their regular meeting of March 20, 1990,
continued the above -stated request to the next regular in April to allow
the applicant time to reevaluate the project, based upon concerns of the
Commission addressing mass of the project. Since the last meeting, the
Commission conducted another field inspection of the lot and surrounding
properties. • At the field trip, the applicants and their design
professionals presented a scaled down residential project from previously
submitted. Specifically, the applicant's revised request is for site plan
review approval to redevelop the site with a new 7,380 square foot
residence, 1,076 square foot attached garage, swimming pool, and 1,163
square foot stable on the oversized (2+ acre net) RAS-1 zoned lot.
Issues and other matters discussed at the previous meetings are as
follows:
1. The revised calculations for the residence size shows a reduction
of 645 square feet (original plan called for a 8,025 SF residence). The
peoposed building pad area will be 29,040 square feet, and proposed
development will have a pad coverage of 31.6%. Overall lot coverage
requirements will not be exceeded (10.9% structure, 15.65% total). The
building setback to the easterly property line has been increased from 20
feet to 35 feet, which is comparable to RAS-2 standards. Separation from
neighboring residences are noted on the vicinity map.
2. Grading impacts and replanting of the site were addressed. The
grading calculations call for 850 cubic yards to be cut and balanced on
the site. The main residential building pad will be expanded by
approximately 2,000 square feet in area, and retained by a four (4') high
wall. The applicant's engineer indicates that the building pad will
actually be lowered by about one and one-half (1.51) feet. Additional fill
area will occur beyond the proposed stable to expand the pad and cover the
existing corral areas, and will not significantly change the topography of
the slope and flat areas. The applicant's engineer must address
additional earthwork generated by the excavation for the new pool and
proposed basement, as recently indicated by the project architect.
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3. At a prior meeting, a neighbor indicated concern regarding future
drainage from the site, and made reference to an inappropriate drainage
structure from the applicant's property that emptied onto her property and
concrete swale. The applicant's engineer has indicated that the drainpipe
will be removed. A standard condition, should the project be approved is
the submittal of an associated drainage plan and geological report for
City review.
4. The applicant's architect
proposed residence will actually
that of the existing residence.
concerns.
RECOMMENDATION
has indicated that the ridgeline of the
be two and one-half (2.5') lower than
There appears to be no view impairment
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission closely examine the proposed
project and potential impacts to the site and surrounding properties in
accordance with the purposes and objectives of the zoning ordinance that
address development compatibility. Determination of the findings set
forth in the ordinance is necessary for approval of site plan review. The
Commission has the authority to impose conditions that have direct
relationship to the project involved, and to correct the property
violations described above for the drainage structure.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 12, 1990
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: STAFF
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 420; Request for Site Plan Review to determine
compatibility of a proposed new residence and detached stable
with the site; 5 Hillside Lane, Lot 126-C-RH;
Owner: Tina Greenberg
DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission, at their regular meeting of February 20, 1990,
continued the above -stated application to an adjourned meeting so as to
conduct a field inspection of the site and surrounding properties.
Specifically, the applicant's request is for Site Plan Review approval to
redevelop the site with a new 8,025 square foot residence, 1,076 square
foot attached garage, swimming pool, and 1,163 square foot stable on the
oversized (2+ acre net) RAS-1 zoned lot.
Issues and other matters discussed at the last meeting are as follows:
1. Grading impacts and replanting of the slope should be addressed.
An associated drainage plan and geological study should be completed and
submitted. Calculations for building pad coverage of structures must be
provided. Overall lot coverage requirements will not be exceeded (11.6%
structure, 16% total).
2. Abutting property owners questioned proposed development as it
pertained to proximity of property line and existing drainage structures
installed on the site. The applicant's representative indicated that
contour lines and existing structures on the base map were generated from
recently surveyed data and no perimeter easements exist on the lot.
Access to the lot is by vehicular easement over the southerly property.
Written correspondence from the neighbor at 45 Saddleback Road has been
submitted since the public hearing, and reiterates her testimony and
concern for water drainage.
3. Submitted plans should be clarified to delineate vehicular access
to the proposed stable and establish dimensions for the proposed retaining
wall at the rear of the proposed residence.
4. With expanded development of structures upon the hillside, the
Commission must consider potential view impairment to abutting lots.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission closely examine the proposed
project and potential impacts in accordance with the zoning ordinance
regarding development compatibility and site plan review. Determination
of the findings set forth in the ordinance is necessary for approval of
the project. The Commission has the authority to impose conditions that
have direct relationship to the project involved.
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DATE: February 13, 1990
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION NO.:
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
PRIOR CITY ACTIONS:
PROPERTY SIZE/
CONFIGURATION:
PRESENT DEVELOPMENT:
STAFF REPORT
Zoning Case No. 420
5 Hillside Lane, Lot 126-C-RH
RAS-1
Tina Greenberg
South Bay Enginnering; Criss Gunderson, Architect
February 10, 1990
3.016 acres gross, Irregular shape
Single Family Residence, detached stable
REQUEST: Site Plan Review to determine compatibility of a proposed
new residence and detached stable with the site
REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF ISSUES
In reviewing the applicant's request under Title 17 (Zoning), Staff would
identify the following issues for evaluation:
1. The applicant is requesting site plan review to construct a new
8,025 square foot residence and 1,163 square foot stable. The proposed
structures will replace the older and smaller structures on the site.
Incorporated within the plans are a new swimming pool and spa. Plans
should be clarified to ascertain any proposed basements and lofts.
2. The typography of the site slopes down to the rear and is
interrupted by three terraced and flatter areas. The first pad area
accomodates the residence with the second area for the existing stable.
The third flatter area appears for corral use and would the the site for
the proposed stable. The applicant must clearly delineate vehicular
access to the stable, which apparently may take a winding configuration.
3. Grading impacts and replanting of the slope should be addressed.
The project also identifies a new retaining wall at the rear of the
proposed residence. The applicant's representative shall provide figures
regarding the extent of building pad coverage.
4. The issue of fire access must be dealt with to the standards of
the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
5. Overall lot coverage requirements will not be exceeded (11.6%
structure, 16% total).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission closely examine the proposed
project and potential impacts in accordance with the zoning ordinance
regarding development compatibility and site plan review. Determination
of the findings set forth in the ordinance is necessary for approval of
the project. The Commission should receive public testimony and continue
the matter to an adjourned meeting so as to conduct a field inspection of
the site and surrounding property.
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