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MEMORANDUM
TO: FILE
FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: NORRIS PROJECT
DATE: MAY 31, 2000
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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
Upon hearing allegedly that the property owner (Norris) did not own horses, staff
queried the purpose of the proposed stable portion of this project with the architect,
Russ Barto. Mr. Barto indicated that Mrs. Norris has grandchildren and that the stable
would be used for the grandchildren's horses.
On May 30, 2000, the architect requested that the plans be stamped for "plan check
only" for the stable. The stable contained a bathroom and shower and septic system.
Stables in various homes in Rolling Hills do have these facilities. However, as a
caution, I again spoke with Mr. Barto on 5/31/00 who indicated that there is no
intention to convert this structure to living space of any kind.
Additionally on 5/31/00, I met with the Building Inspector and expressed caution
regarding potential conversion of living area. The Building Inspector was given
instructions that if he observes any change of plans that would indicate a conversion to
habitable space, the job was to be stopped immediately.
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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.A.
Mtg. Date: 5/22/2000
DATE: MAY 22, 2000
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTN: .CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING
VARIANCES TO ENCROACH INTO THE EAST SIDE YARD SETBACK
TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRELLIS AND GARDEN
WALLS; TO ENCROACH INTO THE WEST SIDE YARD SETBACK TO
PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BARBECUE, THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF A POOL AND THE RETENTION OF EXISTING
RETAINING WALLS; TO ENLARGE A STABLE LOCATED IN THE
FRONT YARD; AND TO PERMIT THE ENLARGED STABLE TO
ENCROACH INTO THE NORTHEAST SIDE YARD SETBACK AT AN
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 3 JOHNS
CANYON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 610.
MRS. HARLYNE NORRIS, 3 JOHNS CANYON ROAD (LOT 173-B-MS)
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2000-10 that is attached on
May 16, 2000 at their regular meeting. The vote was 4-0. Commissioner Roger
Sommer was absent.
2. The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit an encroachment of up to 25 feet
into the 35 foot south side yard setback to construct a 195 square foot trellis and
98 feet of straight stone with mortar garden walls that will be up to 2 feet in
height.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment of up to 29 feet
into the 35 foot west side yard setback to permit the construction of a new U-
shaped barbecue that will encroach up to 24.5 feet into the setback, the
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reconstruction of a 490 square foot pool (previously proposed as 540 square feet)
that will encroach up to 12 feet into the setback, and the retention of existing 167
feet of straight and curved stone with mortar retaining walls that are up to 3 feet
in height.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment into the front
yard to enlarge a 400 square foot stable to be a 720 square foot stable. Section
17.16.200 (A) (3) of the Zoning Code requires that, "No corral, pen, stable, barn or
other similar holding facility shall be permitted in a front yard." In addition, the
Code requires that the minimum size of a stable be 450 square feet, must have a
contiguous corral that is not less than 550 square feet, shall be located on a
portion of the lot that is not greater than 4 to 1, be located 35 feet from any
residential structure, be located 25 feet from any property line, and used for the
exclusive purpose of keeping permitted domestic animals. Commercial uses are
not permitted." A corral area greater than 550 square feet surrounds the
proposed stable. A stable accessway from Johns Canyon Road exists along the
1,110 foot elevation from Johns Canyon Road at the north to the existing stable
on a slope that is less than 25%.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment of up. to 6 feet
into the 35 foot northeast side yard setback to permit the enlargement of the
stable to 720 square feet. The existing 400 square foot stable encroaches up to 2.5
feet into the northeast side yard setback. Eighty-eight (88) feet of existing
retaining walls that are no higher than 3 feet are proposed to be retained at the
north and southwest of the proposed stable. A stable accessway from Johns
Canyon Road exists along the 1,110 foot elevation from Johns Canyon Road at
the north to the existing stable on, a slope that is less than 25%.
3. The applicant states that the Variance is necessary because of the following
described exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions that do not
apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and zone, "1) Primary
access to this flag lot is through the side (not front) yard, 2) Existing building
structure limits development of outdoor living space to the setback areas, and 3)
Existing development pre -dates current setback rules."
The applicant states the following regarding the change that will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or
improvements in such vicinity and zone where the property is located because,
"1) Proposed improvements • are minor and are not visible from roads or
surrounding structures. 2) Pool reconstruction will increase the side yard
encroachment of the existing pool."
4. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1974. The pool/spa was
completed by Mr. and Mrs. M. Goodman in 1980 following Planning
Commission approval of a Variance to permit a swimming pool in the front yard
in Zoning Case No. 251. The current Zoning Code does not restrict pools from
front yards. Side yard setbacks at that time were 20 feet in width, and are now 35
feet in width in the RA-S-2 Zone. Approved plans for the previously approved
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Variance call out Johns Canyon Road as the front yard at the north and the rear
yard is at the southeast.
5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,971 square feet or 9.2% (20% maximum
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 15,591 square feet or 20.6%
(35% maximum permitted).
6. The entire residence is located above Johns Canyon Road. Coverage of the 14,442
square foot residential building pad will be 6,051 square feet or 41.9%. Coverage
on the 1,400 square foot stable building pad will be 720 square feet or 51.4%.
Total building pad coverage will be 6,971 square feet or 44.0% of the 15,842
square foot building pads. The Planning Commission guideline maximum is
30%.
7. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 15,591 square feet or 20.6% of the
net lot area (40% maximum permitted).
8. Grading for the project will require 20 cubic yards of cut soil and 20 cubic yards
of fill soil.
9. Access to the residence from Johns Canyon Road at the east of this lot will
remain the same.
10. Theproject 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. 2000-10.
ARIANCEREWUIREDJFINDING'
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property
that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and
B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights
possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in
question; and
C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste
Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and
G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills.
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RA-S-2 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement
I line
Side: 35 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
Grading
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary disturbance),
any graded slopes and building
pad areas, any nongraded area
where impervious surfaces exist)
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential Building Pad Coverage
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
Stable Building Pad Coverage
Total Building Pad Coverage
Roadway Access
Stable & Corral (Minimum 450
sq.ft. stable and 550 sq.ft. corral
permitted)
Stable Access (Maximum 25%
slope permitted)
Preserve Views
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Existing residence and garage
encroach up to 5 feet into the west
side yard setback and up to 10
feet into the southwest rear yard
setback.
Residence 4,563 sq.ft.
Garage 803 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 490 sq.ft.
Stable 400 sq.ft.
Service Yd. 200 sq.ft.
TOTAL 6,456 sq.ft.
N/A
19.5%
8.5%
19.5%
40.5%
28.6%
40.7%
Access from Johns Canyon Road
at the east to this lot.
Existing 400 sq.ft. stable
Existing >550 corral
Existing stable accessway from
Johns Canyon Road along the
1,110 foot elevation from Johns
Canyon Road at the north to the
stable on a slope that is Tess than
25%.
N/A
Proposed encroachments are
described in Paragraph 2 above.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Stable
Service Yd.
Trellis
TOTAL
20 cu.yds cut soil
20 cu.yds fill soil
20.6%
9.2%
20.6%
41.9%
51.4%
44.0%
No change
4,563 sq.ft.
803 sq.ft.
490 sq.ft.
720 sq.ft.
200 sq.ft.
195 sq.ft.
6,971 sq.ft.
Proposed 720 sq.ft. stable
Existing >550 sq.ft. corral
No change
Planning Commission Review
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING VARIANCES TO ENCROACH INTO THE
EAST SIDE YARD SETBACK TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
TRELLIS AND GARDEN WALLS; TO ENCROACH INTO THE WEST
SIDE YARD SETBACK TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
BARBECUE, THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A POOL AND THE
RETENTION OF EXISTING RETAINING WALLS; TO ENLARGE A
STABLE LOCATED IN THE FRONT YARD; AND TO PERMIT THE
ENLARGED STABLE TO ENCROACH INTO THE NORTHEAST SIDE
YARD SETBACK AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
LOCATED AT 3 JOHNS CANYON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 610.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mrs. Harlyne Norris with respect
to real property located at 3 Johns Canyon Road (Lot 173-B-MS), Rolling Hills,
requesting the following: (1) a Variance to encroach into the east side yard setback to
permit the construction of a trellis and garden walls; (2) a Variance to encroach into
the west side .yard setback to permit the construction of a barbecue, the
reconstruction of a pool and the retention of existing retaining walls; (3) a Variance
to enlarge a stable located in the front yard; and (4) a Variance to permit the enlarged
stable to encroach into the northeast side yard setback at an existing single family
residence.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the applications on March 21, 2000 and April 18, 2000, and at a
field trip visit on April 15, 2000. The applicants were notified of the public hearing in
writing by first class mail and through the City's newsletter. Evidence was heard and
presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of
the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied
said proposal. The applicant's representative was in attendance at the hearing.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a
Class 1 Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)] and is therefore
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 4. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code 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 in the same vicinity.
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Section 17.16.120 requires a side yard of thirty-five feet (35') from the side property
line. The applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach into the south side yard
setback to permit the construction of a 195 square foot trellis and 98 feet of garden
walls that will be up to 2 feet in height that will encroach a maximum of twenty-five
feet (25') into the thirty-five (35') south side yard setback. With respect to this request
for a Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the
other property or class of use in the same zone because the lot is irregular in shape
and the trellis and garden walls are located on a hillside slope at the rear of the lot
and away from the street and assist in preventing an existing slope from potential
collapse, in protecting the hillside from damage due to erosion, and to otherwise
ensure that proper and adequate vehicular access onto the site is maintained.
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 to the property in question. The Variance is necessary to
stabilize the driveway, protect the hillside from erosion and control drainage on the
property.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity
and zone in which the property is located: The trellis andgarden walls will allow
drainage on the property to be controlled as it flows to 'the canyon to the north
inside the applicants' property. A substantial portion; of the lot will remain
undeveloped. In addition, the proposed structures, as conditioned, will be screened
with vegetation so as not to be visible from surrounding properties.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 606 to permit the proposed
project to encroach a maximum of twenty-five feet (25') into the thirty-five foot (35')
south side yard setback, subject to the conditions specified in Section 12.
Section 6. As previously stated, Section 17.16.120 requires a side yard of
thirty-five feet (35') from the side property line. The applicant is requesting a
Variance to encroach into the west side yard setback to permit the construction of a
U-shaped barbecue, the reconstruction of a 490 square foot pool, and a total of 167
feet of straight and curved stone with mortar retaining walls, some of which are
existing, that are up to 3 feet in height and that will encroach up to 28.5 feet into the
west side yard setback. With respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning
Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the
other property or class of use in the same zone because the lot is irregular in shape
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and the barbecue, reconstruction of the pool, and previously constructed illegal and
proposed retaining walls are located on a hillside slope at the rear of the lot and
away from the street and assist in preventing an existing slope from potential
• collapse and in protecting the hillside from damage due to erosion.
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 to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because
the pool was pre-existing, and because the retaining walls will stabilize the slope,
protect the hillside from erosion and control drainage on the property.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity
and zone in which the property is located. The barbecue, pool, and existing and
proposed retaining walls will allow drainage on the property to be controlled as it
flows to the canyon to the north inside the applicants' property. A substantial
portion of the lot will remain undeveloped. In addition, the proposed structures, as
conditioned, will be screened with vegetation so as not to be visible from
surrounding properties.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 606 to permit the proposed
project to encroach a maximum of twenty-eight and a half feet (28.5') into the thirty-
five foot (35') west side yard setback, subject to the conditions specified in Section 12.
Section 8. Section 17.16.200(A)(3) states that no corral, pen, stable, barn
other similar holding facility shall be permitted in a front yard. The applicant is
requesting a Variance to enlarge an existing 400 square foot stable to be a 720 square
foot stable that is located in the front yard. With respect to this request for a
Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property that do not apply generally to the other property or class of
use in the same zone. The Variance request is to enlarge an existing stable. The lot
size and irregular configuration, together with the existing development on the lot
creates a difficulty in relocating the existing stable as the residence is located at the
rear of 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 to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because
there is an existing stable at that location and the existing terrain and development
on the lot creates a difficulty in relocating the stable as the residence is located at the
• rear of the lot. Further, other properties in the vicinity may expand stables under
certain conditions while the subject property would be precluded from such
expansion.
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C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity
and zone in which the property is located. The stable will be rebuilt in
approximately the same location as the existing stable that will be close to the access
road and mitigate the necessity for any grading on the hillside. Further, a
substantial portion of the lot will remain undeveloped.
Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 606 to permit a stable to be
located in the front yard, subject to the conditions specified in Section 12.
Section 10. As previously stated, Section 17.16.120 requires a side yard of
thirty-five feet (35') from the side property line. The applicant is requesting a
Variance to encroach into the northeast side yard setback to permit the
reconstruction of a 720 square foot stable that will encroach up to six feet (6') into the
side yard setback. With respect to .this request for a Variance, the Planning
Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property or to the intended . use that do not apply generally to the
other, property or class of use in the same zone because the lot is irregular in shape
and the existing stable is located on a hillside slope at the northeast side of the lot
and away from the street. Access to the stable exists and grading to create a new pad •
will not be required.
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 to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because
there is an existing stable at that location, and the existing terrain and development
on the lot create a difficulty in relocating the stable as the residence is located at the
rear of the lot. Access to the stable exists and grading to create a new pad will not be
required.
C. • The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity
and zone in which the property is located. The proposed stable will be located in the
same area as the existing stable at the northeast side of the lot which is away from
the street. Access to the stable exists and grading to create a new pad will not be
required. A substantial portion of the lot will remain undeveloped.
Section 11. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 606 to permit the proposed stable
to encroach a maximum of six feet (6') into the thirty-five foot (35') northeast side
yard setback, subject to the conditions specified in Section 12.
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Section 12. The Variances regarding encroachments approved in Sections 5,
7, and 11, and the Variance permitting a stable to be located in a front yard approved
in Section 9, of this Resolution are subject to the following conditions:
A. The Variance approvals shall expire within one year from the effective
date of approval as defined in Sections 17.38.070(A) unless otherwise extended
pursuant to the requirements of that section.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance approvals, that if
any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the
privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have been
given written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for hearing has been
provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct
the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's
determination.
C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, 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 and dated February 9, 2000, except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of
sufficient size to also provide an area meeting all standards for a stable and corral
with vehicular access thereto in conformance with site plan review limitations:
F. There shall be no grading for the project.
G. Landscaping shall be designed using native plants or other drought -
tolerant mature trees and shrubs so as not to exceed the ridge height of the residence
nor obstruct views from neighboring properties:
H. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum
extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes
automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones,",
considers slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to
reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section
17.27.020 (Water efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code.,
I. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize
the soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by
construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management
District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices.
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J. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and
engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to landslides,
mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required.
K. During construction, conformance with the air quality management
district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local
ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to
undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion,
or land subsidence shall be required.
L. During and after construction, all soil preparation, drainage, and
landscape sprinklers shall protect the building pad from erosion and direct surface
water to the rear of the lot at the northeast.
M. During construction, an approved Erosion Control Plan containingthe
elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform
Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and
channels to control stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
N. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the
project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby
roadway easements.
O. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule
and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the
hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and
mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet
residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills.
P. The drainage plan system shall be modified and approved by the
Planning Department and City Engineer, to include any water from any site
irrigation systems and that all drainage from the site shall be conveyed in an
approved manner to the northeast side of the lot.
Q. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department . requirements for the
installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities.
R. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best
Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste.
S. A detailed drainage plan that conforms to the development plan as
approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills
Planning Department staff for their review.
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T. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of
any drainage, building or grading permit.
U. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of
Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan
described in Condition D.
V. Any modifications to the project which would constitute additional
structural development or grading that require Site Plan Review shall require the
filing of an application for approval by the Planning Commission in accordance
with Section 17.46 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
W. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final building plan to the County
of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed 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.
X. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all
conditions of these Variance approvals, pursuant to Section 17.38.060, or the
approval shall not be effective.
Y. All conditions of these Variance approvals 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 16TH D
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA. )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-10 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING VARIANCES TO ENCROACH INTO THE
EAST SIDE YARD SETBACK TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
TRELLIS AND GARDEN WALLS; TO ENCROACH INTO THE WEST
SIDE YARD SETBACK TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
BARBECUE, THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A POOL AND THE
.RETENTION OF EXISTING RETAINING WALLS; TO ENLARGE A
STABLE LOCATED IN THE FRONT YARD; AND TO PERMIT THE
ENLARGED STABLE TO ENCROACH INTO THE NORTHEAST SIDE
YARD SETBACK AT AN EXISTING .SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
LOCATED AT 3 JOHNS CANYON ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 610.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
May 16, 2000 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Sommer.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
• DEPUTY CITY LERK
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•City opeoffiny JUL
HEARING DATE: APRIL 18, 2000
TO:
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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:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 610
3 JOHNS CANYON ROAD (LOT 173-B-MS)
RAS-2, 2.189 ACRES
MRS. HARLYNE NORRIS
MR. RUSSELL E. BARTO, AIA
MARCH 11, 2000
Request for a Variance to encroach into the east side yard setback to permit the
construction of a trellis and garden walls, request for a Variance to encroach into
the west side yard setback to permit the construction of a barbecue, the
reconstruction of a pool and the retention of existing retaining walls, request for
a Variance to enlarge a stable located in the front yard, and request for a Variance
to permit the enlarged stable to encroach into the northeast side yard setback at
an existing single family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the proposed project on
Saturday, April 15, 2000.
2. The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit an encroachment of up to 25
feet into the 35 foot south side yard setback to construct a 195 square foot
trellis and 98 feet of straight stone with mortar garden walls that will be up to
2 feet in height.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment of up to 29
feet into the 35 foot west side yard setback to permit the construction of a new
U-shaped barbecue that will encroach up to 24.5 feet into the setback, the
reconstruction of a 540 square foot pool that will encroach up to 12 feet into
the setback, and the retention of existing 167 feet of straight and curved stone
with mortar retaining walls that are up to 3 feet in height.
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the setback, and the retention of existing 167 feet of straight and curved stone
with mortar retaining walls that are up to 3 feet in height.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment into the front
yard to enlarge a 400 square foot stable to be a 720 square foot stable. Section
17.16.200 (A) (3) of the Zoning Code requires that, "No corral, pen, stable, barn
or other similar holding facility shall be permitted in a front yard." In
addition, the Code requires that the minimum size of a stable be 450 square
feet, must have a contiguous corral that is not less than 550 square feet, shall
be located on a portion of the lot that is not greater than 4 to 1, be located 35
feet from any residential structure, be located 25 feet from any property line,
and used for the exclusive purpose of keeping permitted domestic animals.
Commercial uses are not permitted." A corral area greater than 550 square
feet surrounds the proposed stable. A stable accessway from Johns Canyon
Road exists along the 1,110 foot elevation from Johns Canyon Road at the
north to the existing stable on a slope that is less than 25%.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment of up to 6 feet
into the 35 foot northeast side yard setback to permit the enlargement of the
stable to 720 square feet. The existing 400 square foot stable encroaches up to
2.5 feet into the northeast side yard setback. Eighty-eight (88) feet of existing
retaining walls that are no higher than 3 feet are proposed to be retained at
the north and southwest of the proposed stable. A stable accessway from
Johns Canyon Road exists along the 1,110 foot elevation from Johns Canyon
Road at the north to the existing stable on a slope that is less than 25%.
3. The applicant states that the Variance is necessary because of the following
described exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions that do not
apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and zone, "1) Primary
access to this flag lot is through the side (not front) yard, 2) Existing building
structure limits development of outdoor living space to the setback areas, and
3) Existing development pre -dates current setback rules."
The applicant states the following regarding the change that will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or
improvements in such vicinity and zone where the property is located
because, "1) Proposed improvements are minor and are not visible from
roads or surrounding structures. 2) Pool reconstruction will increase the side
yard encroachment of the existing pool."
4. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1974. The pool/spa was
completed by Mr. and Mrs. M. Goodman in 1980 following Planning
Commission approval of a Variance to permit a swimming pool in the front
yard in Zoning Case No. 251. The current Zoning Code does not restrict pools
from front yards. Side yard setbacks at that time were 20 feet in width, and are
now 35 feet in width in the RA-S-2 Zone. Approved plans for the previously
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approved Variance call out Johns Canyon Road as the front yard at the north
and the rear yard is at the southeast.
5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,021 square feet or 9.3% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 15,641 square feet
or 20.7% (35% maximum permitted).
6. The entire residence is located above Johns Canyon Road. Coverage of the
13,588 square foot residential building pad will be 6,101 square feet or 44.9%.
Coverage on the 1,400 square foot stable building pad will be 720 square feet or
51.4%. Total building pad coverage will be 7,021 square feet or 46.8% of the
14,988 square foot building pads. The Planning Commission guideline
maximum is 30%.
7. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 15,641 square feet or 20.7% of
the net lot area (40% maximum permitted).
8. Grading for the project will require 20 cubic yards of cut soil and 20 cubic yards
of fill soil.
9. Access to the residence from Johns Canyon Road at the east to this lot will
remain the same.
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.
VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property
that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and
B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights
possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in
question; and
C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste
Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and
G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills.
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CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS
RA-S-2 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement
line
Side: 35 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
Grading
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary disturbance), any
graded slopes and building pad
areas, any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist)
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential Building Pad Coverage
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
Stable Building Pad Coverage
Total Building Pad Coverage
Roadway Access
Stable & Corral (Minimum 450 sq.ft.
stable and 550 sq.ft. corral
permitted)
Stable Access (Maximum 25% slope
permitted)
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
EXISTING
Existing residence and garage
encroach up to 5 feet into the
west side yard setback and up to
10 feet into the southwest rear
yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Stable
Service Yd.
TOTAL
N/A
19.5%
8.5%
19.5%
44.6%
28.6%
4,563 sq.ft.
803 sq.ft.
490 sq.ft.
400 sq.ft.
200 sq.ft.
6,456 sq.ft.
43.1%
Access from Johns Canyon
Road at the east to this lot.
Existing 400 sq.ft. stable
Existing >550 corral
Existing stable accessway from
Johns Canyon Road along the
1,110 foot elevation from Johns
Canyon Road at the north to the
stable on a slope that is less than
25%.
N/A
N/A
PROPOSED
Proposed encroachments are
described in Paragraph 1 above.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Stable
Service Yd.
Trellis
TOTAL
20 cu.yds cut soil
20 cu:vds fill soil
20.7%
9.3%
20.7%
44.9%
51.4%
46.8%
No change
4,563 sq.ft.
803 sq.ft.
540 sq.ft.
720 sq.ft.
200 sq.ft.
195 sq.ft.
7,021 sq.ft.
Proposed 720 sq.ft. stable
Existing >550 sq.ft. corral
No change
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City 0/ leolling
HEARING DATE: APRIL 15, 2000
TO:
FROM:
• 3C
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:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 610
3 JOHNS CANYON ROAD (LOT 173-B-MS)
RAS-2, 2.189 ACRES
MRS. HARLYNE NORRIS
MR. RUSSELL E. BARTO, AIA
MARCH 11, 2000
Request for a Variance to encroach into the east side yard setback to permit the
construction of a trellis and garden walls, request for a Variance to encroach into
the west side yard setback to permit the construction of a barbecue, the
reconstruction of a pool and the retention of existing retaining walls, request for
a Variance to enlarge a stable located in the front yard, and request for a Variance
to permit the enlarged stable to encroach into the northeast side yard setback at
an existing single family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission will view a silhouette of the proposed project on
Saturday, April 15, 2000, following visits to 22 Crest Road East and 9 Wagon
Lane beginning at 8 AM.
2. The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit an encroachment of up to 25
feet into the 35 foot south side yard setback to construct a 195 square foot
trellis and 98 feet of straight stone with mortar garden walls that will be up to
2 feet in height.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment of up to 29
feet into the 35 foot west side yard setback to permit the construction of a new
U-shaped barbecue that will encroach up to 24.5 feet into the setback, the
reconstruction of a 540 square foot pool that will encroach up to 12 feet into
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the setback, and the retention of existing 167 feet of straight and curved stone
with mortar retaining walls that are up to 3 feet in height.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment into the front
yard to enlarge a 400 square foot stable to be a 720 square foot stable. Section
17.16.200 (A) (3) of the Zoning Code requires that, "No corral, pen, stable, barn
or other similar holding facility shall be permitted in a front yard." In
addition, the Code requires that the minimum size of a stable be 450 square
feet, must have a contiguous corral that is not less than 550 square feet, shall
be located on a portion of the lot that is not greater than 4 to 1, be located 35
feet from any residential structure, be located 25 feet from any property line,
and used for the exclusive purpose of keeping permitted domestic animals.
Commercial uses are not permitted." A corral area greater than 550 square
feet surrounds the proposed stable. A stable accessway from Johns Canyon
Road exists along the 1,110 foot elevation from Johns Canyon Road at the
north to the existing stable on a slope that is less than 25%.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment of up to 6 feet
into the 35 foot northeast side yard setback to permit the enlargement of the
stable to 720 square feet. The existing 400 square foot stable encroaches up to
2.5 feet into the northeast side yard setback. Eighty-eight (88) feet of existing
retaining walls that are no higher than 3 feet are proposed to be retained at
the north and southwest of the proposed stable. A stable accessway from
Johns Canyon Road exists along the 1,110 foot elevation from Johns Canyon
Road at the north to the existing stable on a slope that is less than 25%.
3. The applicant states that the Variance is necessary because of the following
described exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions that do not
apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and zone, "1) Primary
access to this flag lot is through the side (not front) yard, 2) Existing building
structure limits development of outdoor living space to the setback areas, and
3) Existing development pre -dates current setback rules."
The applicant states the following regarding the change that will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or
improvements in such vicinity and zone where the property is located
because, "1) Proposed improvements are minor and are not visible from
roads or surrounding structures. 2) Pool reconstruction will increase the side
yard encroachment of the existing pool."
4. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1974. The pool/spa was
completed by Mr. and Mrs. M. Goodman in 1980 following Planning
Commission approval of a Variance to permit a swimming pool in the front
yard in Zoning Case No. 251. The current Zoning Code does not restrict pools
from front yards. Side yard setbacks at that time were 20 feet in width, and are
now 35 feet in width in the RA-S-2 Zone. Approved plans for the previously
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approved Variance call out Johns Canyon Road as the front yard at the north
and the rear yard is at the southeast.
5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,021 square feet or 9.3% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 15,641 square feet
or 20.7% (35% maximum permitted).
6. The entire residence is located above Johns Canyon Road. Coverage of the
13,588 square foot residential building pad will be 6,101 square feet or 44.9%.
Coverage on the 1,400 square foot stable building pad will be 720 square feet or
51.4%. Total building pad coverage will be 7,021 square feet or 46.8% of the
14,988 square foot building pads. The Planning Commission guideline
maximum is 30%.
7. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 15,641 square feet or 20.7% of
the net lot area (40% maximum permitted).
8. Grading for the project will require 20 cubic yards of cut soil and 20 cubic yards
of fill soil.
9. Access to the residence from Johns Canyon Road at the east to this lot will
remain the same.
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.
VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property
that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and
B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights
possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in
question; and
C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste
Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and
G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills.
ZONING CASE NO. 610
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CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS EXISTING
RA-S-2 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement
line
Side: 35 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
Grading
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary disturbance), any
graded slopes and building pad
areas, any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist)
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential Building Pad Coverage
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
Stable Building Pad Coverage
Total Building Pad Coverage
Roadway Access
Stable & Corral (Minimum 450 sq.ft.
stable and 550 sq.ft. corral
permitted)
Stable Access (Maximum 25% slope
permitted)
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
Existing residence and garage
encroach up to 5 feet into the
west side yard setback and up to
10 feet into the southwest rear
yard setback.
Residence 4,563 sq.ft.
Garage 803 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 490 sq.ft.
Stable 400 sq.ft.
Service Yd. 200 sq.ft.
TOTAL 6,456 sq.ft.
N/A
19.5%
8.5%
19.5%
44.6%
28.6%
43.1%
Access from Johns Canyon
Road at the east to this lot.
Existing 400 sq.ft. stable
Existing >550 corral
Existing stable accessway from
Johns Canyon Road along the
1,110 foot elevation from Johns
Canyon Road at the north to the
stable on a slope that is less than
25%.
N/A
N/A
PROPOSED
Proposed encroachments are
described in Paragraph 1 above.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Stable
Service Yd.
Trellis
TOTAL
20 cu.yds cut soil
20 cu.vds fill soil
20.7%
9.3%
20.7%
44.9%
51.4%
46.8%
No change
4,563 sq.ft.
803 sq.ft.
540 sq.ft.
720 sq.ft.
200 sq.ft.
195 sq.ft.
7,021 sq.ft.
Proposed 720 sq.ft. stable
Existing >550 sq.ft. corral
No change
Planning Commission Review
Planning Commission Review
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C1iy alRO/fi J�PP
HEARING DATE: MARCH 21, 2000
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:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 610
3 JOHNS CANYON ROAD (LOT 173-B-MS)
RAS-2, 2.189 ACRES
MRS. HARLYNE NORRIS
MR. RUSSELL E. BARTO, AIA
MARCH 11, 2000
Request for a Variance to encroach into the east side yard setback to permit the
construction of a trellis and garden walls, request for a Variance to encroach into
the west side yard setback to permit the construction of a barbecue, the
reconstruction of a pool and the retention of existing retaining walls, request for
a Variance to enlarge a stable located in the front yard, and request for a Variance
to permit the enlarged stable to encroach into the northeast side yard setback at
an existing single family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit an encroachment of up to 25
feet into the 35 foot south side yard setback to construct a 195 square foot
trellis and 98 feet of straight stone with mortar garden walls that will be up to
2 feet in height.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment of up to 29
feet into the 35 foot west side yard setback to permit the construction of a new
U-shaped barbecue that will encroach up to 24.5 feet into the setback, the
reconstruction of a 540 square foot pool that will encroach up to 12 feet into
the setback, and the retention of existing 167 feet of straight and curved stone
with mortar retaining walls that are up to 3 feet in height.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment into the front
yard to enlarge a 400 square foot stable to a 720 square foot stable. Section
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17.16.200 (A) (3) of the Zoning Code requires that, "No corral, pen, stable, barn
or other similar holding facility shall be permitted in a front yard." In
addition, the Code requires that the minimum size of a stable be 450 square
feet, must have a contiguous corral that is not less than 550 square feet, shall
be located on a portion of the lot that is not greater than 4 to 1, be located 35
feet from any residential structure, be located 25 feet from any property line,
and used for the exclusive purpose of keeping permitted domestic animals.
Commercial uses are not permitted." A corral area greater than 550 square
feet surrounds the proposed stable. A stable accessway exists along the 1,110
foot elevation from Johns Canyon Road at the north to the stable on a slope
that is less than 25%.
The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit encroachment of up to 6 feet
into the 35 foot northeast side yard setback to permit the enlargement of the
stable to 720 square feet. The existing 400 square foot stable encroaches up to
2.5 feet into the northeast side yard setback. Eighty-eight (88) feet of existing
retaining walls that are no higher than 3 feet are proposed to be retained at
the north and southwest of the proposed stable.
2. The applicant states that the Variance is necessary because of the following
described exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions that do not
apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and zone, "1) Primary
access to this flag lot is through the side (not front) yard, 2) Existing building
structure limits development of outdoor living space to the setback areas, and
3) Existing development pre -dates current setback rules."
The applicant states the following regarding the change that will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or
improvements in such vicinity and zone where the property is located
because, "1) Proposed improvements are minor and are not visible from
roads or surrounding structures. 2) Pool reconstruction will increase the side
yard encroachment of the existing pool."
3. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1974. The pool/spa was
completed by Mr. and Mrs. M. Goodman in 1980 following Planning
Commission approval of a Variance to permit a swimming pool in the front
yard in Zoning Case No. 251. The current Zoning Code does not restrict pools
from front yards. Side yard setbacks at that time were 20 feet in width, and are
now 35 feet in width in the RA-S-2 Zone. Approved plans for the previously
approved Variance call out Johns Canyon Road as the front yard at the north
and the rear yard is at the southeast.
3. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,021 square feet or 9.3% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 15,641 square feet
or 20.7% (35% maximum permitted).
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4. The entire residence is located above Johns Canyon Road. Coverage of the
13,588 square foot residential building pad will be 6,101 square feet or 44.9%.
Coverage on the 1,400 square foot stable building pad will be 720 square feet or
51.4%. Total building pad coverage will be 7,021 square feet or 46.8% of the
14,988 square foot building pads. The Planning Commission guideline
maximum is 30%.
5. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 15,641 square feet or 20.7% of
the net lot area (40% maximum permitted).
6. Grading for the project will require 20 cubic yards of cut soil and 20 cubic yards
of fill soil.
7. Access to the residence from Johns Canyon Road at the east to this lot will
remain the same.
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.
VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property
that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and
B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights
possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in
question; and
C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste
Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and
G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills.
ZONING CASE NO. 610
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CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS
RA-S-2 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
Grading
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded building
pad area, any remedial grading
(temporary disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas, any
nongraded area where impervious
surfaces exist)
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential Building Pad Coverage
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
Stable Building Pad Coverage
Total Building Pad Coverage
Roadway Access
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
EXISTING
Existing residence and garage
encroach up to 5 feet into the west
side yard setback and up to 10 feet
into the southwest rear yard
setback.
Residence 4,563 sq.ft.
Garage 803 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 490 sq.ft.
Stable 400 sq.ft.
Service Yd. 200 sq.ft.
TOTAL
N/A
19.5%
8.5%
19.5%
44.6%
28.6%
6,456 sq.ft.
PROPOSED
Proposed, encroachments are
described in Paragraph 1 above.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Stable
Service Yd.
Trellis
TOTAL
20 cu.yds cut soil
20 cu.yds fill soil
20.7%
9.3%
20.7%
44.9%
51.4%
4,563 sq.ft.
803 sq.ft.
540 sq.ft.
720 sq.ft.
200 sq.ft.
195 sq.ft.
7,021 sq.ft.
43.1% 46.8%
Access from Johns Canyon Road Access to the residence
at the east to this lot. from Johns Canyon Road
at the east to this lot will
remain the same.
N/A
N/A
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