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585, Construct detached garage, gra, Staff ReportsCiiy cl leoffing 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 MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 1999 TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 585 Mr. Robert K. Barth, 29 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 91-1-RH) Request for a one-year time extension. BACKGROUND Attached is a request from Mr. Barth's representative, Mr. Robert DeMoss, Residential Drafting Service, Inc., requesting a one year time extension to a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a detached garage and approving a request for Site Plan Review for the development of the same detached garage and garage area that requires grading at a single family residence in Zoning Case No. 585 that was approved by the Planning Commission on October 20, 1998 by Resolution No. 98-21. Mr. DeMoss says the time extension is necessary because the project is currently under plan check at the County of Los Angeles. Mr. DeMoss explains in his letter that during the plan check process, a new survey was required, and new caissons and a structural slab were designed so that there was a minimal change in grading. Draft Resolution No. 99-18 is attached. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the request. Printed on Recycled Paper. Wedneday, October 20, 1999 07:33:04RESIDENTIAL DRAFTING SERVICE INC. Page 1 of 2 • • RESIDENTIAL DRAFTING SERVICE INC. RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS AND REMODELING BUILDING PLANS Mrs. Lola M. Unbar Planning Department #2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California, 90274 VOICE: 562 - 421 - 0919 FAX.: 562 - 420 - 3359 FAXED DOCUMENT October 20, 1999 Subject: Case # 585, Mr. Robert Barth, 29 Portuguese Bend Road, Extent application for construction of Four Car Garage. Dear Lola, 3706 WOODRUFF AVE. LONG BEACH, CA. 90808 We submitted Grading Plans for proposed Garage to Los Angeles County Grading, for Plan check and Geology on March 4 Th. I picked up Geology Corrections on March 22, and Grading Corrections on April 5, 1999. In R.D.S. letter, dated March 4, 1999, due to Soils report, our original foundation design required us to excavate, and recompact approximately 320 Cubic Yards of dirt, above the allowed 15 Cubic yards. This Grading Plan was approved by City of Rolling Hills and was submitted to Los Angeles County Grading and Geology. Widening of drive was not included on this plan. The Grading and Geology corrections required us to resurvey property, to provide additional grades requested by correction lists. With this survey we found errors in previous survey. New survey was indicating approximately 7000 cubic yards of grading required, excavation and recompaction, plus grading required to widen driveway for Fire Department access. This was unacceptable. In discussing alternate solutions with the Structural, Grading, and Soils Engineers, it was determined to change the Foundation to Caissons with a Structural Slab. With this design, there is minimal change in grading. This should reduce excavation and minimal recompaction to approximately 200 cubic yards, including grading to widen driveway. A revised Grading plan was prepared and submitted to the Soils Engineer, WESTERN LABORATORIES, on August 31 St. Received revised and corrected Soils report for Caisson Foundation design approximately September 22nd. Submitted to Structural Engineer, and received structural Calculations for Caissons and Structural Slab on October 1st. In revising Construction Structural Drawings, the Grading Plan needed some minor revisions, which I just received this morning. The Construction Drawings and the Grading Plans are nearly complete. When we have the Construction Drawings, Grading Plans completed, the Soils Engineer, WESTERN LABORATORIES and ROLLING HILLS planning Department needs to approved the plans, for resubmitting to Los Angeles County Building Department. We also need to obtain approval of ROLLING HILLS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION which we plan on submitting plans within the next couple of weeks, before final approval can be obtained from Building Department. 1 Wednesday, October 20, 1999 07:33:04RESIDENTIAL DRAFTING SERVICE INC. Page 2 of 2 4111 RESIDENTIAL DRAFTING SERVICE INC. RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS AND REMODELING BUILDING PLANS VOICE: 562 - 421 - 0919 FAX.: 562 - 420 - 3359 FAXED DOCUMENT 3706 WOODRUFF AVE. LONG BEACH, CA. 90808 Mr. Barth wishes to have his Garage built and completed and would appreciate your approval of this extension on his application. Sincerely Yours, Ro ezt �ei1Za44 Robert DeMoss Residential Drafting Service Inc. 2 File: Barth / rhf10-20.doc • • DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 99-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 98-21, APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAME DETACHED GARAGE AND GARAGE AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 585. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A request has been filed by Mr. Robert K. Barth with respect to real property located at 29 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 91-1-RH), Rolling Hills, requesting an extension to a previously approved Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a detached garage and approving a request for Site Plan Review for the development of the same detached garage and garage area that requires grading at a single family residence in Zoning Case No. 585 that was approved by the Planning Commission on October 20,1998 by Resolution No. 98-21. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on November 16, 1999 at which time information was presented indicating that the extension of time is necessary in order to comply with both the City and Community Association requirements in order to acquire necessary permits to complete the work. Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 8 of Resolution No. 98-21, dated October 20,1998, to read as follows: "A. The Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within two years of the approval of this Resolution." Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No. 98-21 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1999. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 99-18 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 98-21, APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE AND APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAME DETACHED GARAGE AND GARAGE AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 585. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on November 16,1999 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK Resolution No. 99-18 Page 2 DATE: TO: ATTN: FROM: SUBJECT: • City kik" flit!, OCTOBER 26, 1998 • 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.: 5.A. Mtg. Date: 10/26/98 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR RESOLUTION NO. 98-21: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE AND APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAME DETACHED GARAGE AND GARAGE AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 585. Mr. Robert K. Barth, 29 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 92-1-RH) BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission'. adopted the attached Resolution No. 98-21 on October 20, 1998 at their regular meeting approving a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a detached garage and approving a request for Site Plan Review) for the development of the same detached garage and garage area that requires grading at a single family residence. The vote was 5-0. 2. On Jurie 17, 1997, Mr. Barth's requests were approved by the Planning Commission but expired on June 17, 1998 because he did not request a time extension prior to that date in accordance with the Zoning Code. The plans have not changed. The plans had been approved for plan check by the City on October 2, 1997 but as Mr. Barth catalogues in the attached letter, there were many steps required to complete the plan check process. 3. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a 1,044 square foot detached garage at the eastern portion of Printed on Recycled Paper. • the lot. There is an existing 494 square foot attached garage at the western portion of the residence on the residential building pad at the southern portion of the lot off Portuguese Bend Road. The Zoning Code requires a Conditional Use Permit but, there are no specific conditions required for garages unless imposed by the discretionary review process. The applicant is also requesting Site Plan Review for the development of the garage and garage area that requires grading. Grading quantities will be 145 cubic yards of cut soil and 145 cubic yards of fill soil. An access road and parking area exist at the eastern portion of the site. There is a "common driveway" that is within the two 10-foot easements between Parcels 1 and 2 (29 and 27 Portuguese Bend Road, respectively) that was reserved by document upon the approval of Subdivision No. 48, finalled on January 8, 1973. 4. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1938. Building permits show that in 1948, a new swimming pool was constructed; in 1949, a new stable was built; in 1951, there was residence repair of fire damage; in 1956, a bedroom was enlarged and a laundry was enclosed; in 1961, a playroom and bath were added; and finally, in 1976, interior alterations were made and a wood deck was added. The residence at the adjacent 27 Portuguese Bend Road was completed in 1978. 5. The building pad coverage proposed for the 5,200 square foot garage area pad will be 20%. 6. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 22,601 square feet or 21.9% of the net lot area (40% maximum permitted). 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,963 square feet or 7.7% (20% maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 21,903 square feet or 21.2% (35% maximum permitted). 8. A basement is not proposed for this project. 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. 98-21. No specific conditions unless imposed b discretionary review process. 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 Coveraae (20% maximum) Total Lot Coveraae (35% maximum) Residential Buildina Pad Coveraae (Guideline maximum of 30%) Garage Buildina Pad Coverage Total Buildina Pad Coverage Roadway Access Access to Stable and Corral (Accessibility and maximum 4:1 (25%) slope required ONLY for new residence or additions that require Site Plan Review). Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals Planning Commission will review Will not encroach into setbacks. Residence 5,205 sq.ft. Garage 494 sq.ft. Swim Pool 644 sq.ft. Seri/ice Yard_ 96 sq.ft. Stable 450 sa.ft. TOTAL 6.919 sq.ft. N/A N/A 6.7% (6,919 square feet) 20. % (20,859 sq.ft.) 29.4% N/A 24.4% Existing Existing N/A N/A1 Will not encroach into setbacks. Residence 5,205 sq.ft. Garage (1) 494 sq.ft. Garage (2) 1,044 sq.ft. Swim Pool 644 sq.ft. Servic Yard_ 96 sq.ft. Stable 450 sa.ft. TOTAL 7.963 sa.ft. 15 cubiic yards cut soil 15 cubic yards fill soil 21. % or 22,601 sq.ft. 7.7% (',963 sq.ft.) 21.2% '(21,903 sq.ft.) 29.4% (No change) 20% 28.1%1 No 'cha'nge No change Planning Commission Review Planning Commission Review ROBERT K. BARTH 29 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90274 September 16, 1998 Ms. Lola Ungar, Director of Planning CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 RE: 29 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD GARAGE Dear Lola: I received a conditional use permit last June for my new garage. Since that time, the project has been nothing but headaches. As per niy conversation with Bob DeMo,,s,1 have outlined below a short lit -tiny. I. am requesting a six month extension on the conditional use permit. June 17, 1997 Oct. 2 Oct. 7 Nov. 17 Dec. 1997 April 1998 May 1 July 21 July -August August 11 Aug. -Sept. Sept. 11 Presently Per Bo plea Conditional Use Permit granted for Garage. Completed Plans submitted to Rolling Hills Community Association. . Plans submitted to Los Angeles County, Lomita Office for Plan Check. Plans plan -checked by Los Angeles County Bldg. Dept. #9710070012. Plan -Checker requesting Soils Report. Obtained Bids for Soils Report. Soils Report Ordered. Western Laboratories, Torrance. Soils test done on Site. Soils report Delivered to Drafting Service. Questions clarifying Soils Report Requirements. Soils Engineer extremely back logged with work, took extra Time to have report prepared. Drafting service needs to Study report, consult with Soils Engineer. Had to have Structural Engineering redone, Original Engineer retired earlier this year. Structural had to be redone per Soils Report Requirements and additional requirements requested by Building Dept. Plan Check. Additional Consultations between Drafting Service, Soils Engineer and Structural Engineering to control costs. Several options needed to be clarified. Drafting Service extremely overloaded with work, could not devote full time to Project. Consulted with Building Dept. Plan -Checker. Can extend Permit application For Six Months. Original Permit application expires Oct. 7, 1998 Plans being revised per Soils and Structural Engineering. Need to have Plans Restamped by Architect, Soils Engineer and Structural Engineer, along with Rolling Hills Community Association prior to resubmitting to Building Dept. With work load of Drafting Service, would like an Extension until March 1999 to obtain Building Permit. eMoss, I have also sent a copy of this letter to Craig Nealis. Should you have any questions, e me a call. rt'IC Barth RKB:nv cc: Craig Nealis 0@:12211VE SEpi71998 CITY OF ROLLING HHUU PM RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE AND APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAME DETACHED GARAGE AND GARAGE AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 585. I � THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A. Applications were duly filed by Mr. Robert K. Barth with respect to real property at 29 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 92-1-RH) requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit construction of a detached garage and requesting Site Plan Review for the development of the same garage and garage area that requires grading at an existing single family residence. These requests were consistent with previously approved but now expired Zoning Case No. 551. B. Zoning Case No. 1 551 was originally approved by the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 197-9 on June 17, 1997. The approvals involved the construction of a 1,044 square foot detached garage on an existing lot that has one residential unit. The approvals expired on June 17, 1998 because the applicant did not request a time extension prior to that date in accordance with the Zoning Code. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on October 20, 1998. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303(e) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 4. Sections 17.16.210(A)(4) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code conditionally permits approval of a detached garage with no specific conditions unless imposed by the discretionary review process. The applicants are requesting to construct a 1,044 square foot detached garage at the northeastern portion of the lot. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a detached garage would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and would be desirable for the public convenience and welfare because the use is consistent with similar uses in the community, and the RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 1 OF 6 area proposed for the detached garage would be located in an area on the property where such use would not change the existing configuration of structures on the lot. B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the construction of a detached garage would not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed detached garage would be constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad and is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the detached garage would not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors. C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and surrounding residences because the detached garage would comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community and is located on a 2.8 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to accommodate such use. D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone district because the 1,044 square foot size of the detached garage does not encroach into any setback areas. E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List. F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of the Zoning Code because there is an existing stable and corral on the lot. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 1,044 square foot detached garage in accordance with the Development Plan dated October 8, 1998 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 585 subject to the conditions contained in Section 8. Section 6. Section 17.46.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit and any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building or structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. The applicants request Site Plan Review for the construction of a detached garage that requires grading on a lot developed with an existing single family residence, an attached garage, swimming pool, stable and service yard. With RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 2 OF 6 • • • respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile„ low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements with the Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage approved in Section 5 of this Resolution. The lot has a net square foot area of 103,005 square feet. The residence (5,205 sq.ft.), attached garage (494 sq.ft.), detached garage (1,044 sq.ft.), swimming pool (644 sq.ft.), stable (480 sq.ft.), and service yard (96 sq.ft.) will have 7,963 square feet which constitutes 7.7% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 21,903 square feet which equals 21.2% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed structure located above and away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. The building pad coverage proposed for the 23,187 square foot residential building pad is 29.4% and the building pad coverage proposed for the 5,200 square foot pad for the detached garage is 20%. The total building pad coverage will be 28.1%. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because a minimum amount of grading is proposed and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed detached garage, residence and existing neighboring residences. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the northwestern side (rear) of this lot. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan preserves several mature trees and shrubs. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structure will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Further, the proposed project is designed to minimize grading. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property. F. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 3 OF 6 indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to this irregular -shaped lot. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the natural slope of the property. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize an existing driveway at the northeast portion of the property of Portuguese Bend Road for access. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for the development of a detached garage that requires grading at an existing single family residence, attached garage, swimming pool, stable and service yard, as indicated on the Development Plan dated October 8, 1998 and marked Exhibit A, subject to the conditions specified in Section 8. Section 8. The Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage approved in Section 5 and the Site Plan Review application approved in Section 7 of this Resolution are subject to the following conditions: A. The Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.42.070 and 17.46.080. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. C. All requirements of the 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 dated October 8, 1998 and marked Exhibit A, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 4 OF 6 • • E. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 29.4% and the building pad coverage for the detached garage shall not exceed 20%. The total building pad coverage shall not exceed 28.1%. 'I F. Grading for the proposed detached garage shall not exceed 15 cubic yards of cut soil and 15 cubic yards of fill soil and shall not be allowed unless and until detached garage plans are approved and a permit is issued by the County of Los Angeles. G. Landscaping for any exposed foundation of the garage shall be landscaped and maintained to obscure the detached garage from neighboring residences, to the maximum extent feasible. H. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening surrounding the proposed building pad. I. No sleeping quarters, temporary occupancy, or kitchen/cooking facilities or equipment shall be permitted in any portion of the detached garage. J. Prior to submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. K. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. L. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.42.060, or the approval shall not be effective. M. All conditions of these Conditional Use Per: nit and Site Plan Review 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 ON THE 20TH DA O CTOBER, 1998. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 5 OF 6 ATTEST: lf• •kitt MARILYN RN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 98-21 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE AND APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAME DETACHED GARAGE AND GARAGE AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 585. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 20,1998 by the following roll call vote: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and Chairman Roberts. AYES: NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None . and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY TY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 6 OF 6 •City ./ Ailing _AA HEARING DATE: OCTOBER 20, 1998 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, PRINCIPAL PLANNER APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST ZONING CASE NO. 585 29 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 92-1-RH) RAS-2, 2.8 ACRES MR. ROBERT K. BARTH MR. ROBERT DEMOSS, RESIDENTIAL DRAFTING SERVICE, INC. OCTOBER 10,1998 Request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a detached garage and a request for Site Plan Review for the development of the garage and garage area that requires grading at an existing single family residence. These requests are consistent with previously approved but now expired Zoning Case No. 551. BACKGROUND 1. On June 17, 1997, Mr. Barth's requests were approved by the Planning Commission but expired on June 17, 1998 because he did not request a time extension prior to that date in accordance with the Zoning Code. The plans had been approved for plan check by the City on October 2, 1997 but as Mr. Barth catalogues in the attached letter, there were many steps required to complete the plan check process. Should the Planning Commission wish to approve the applicant's requests, staff has prepared the attached draft resolution of approval consistent with the previously approved requests. 2. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a 1,044 square foot detached garage at the eastern portion of the lot. There is an existing 494 square foot attached garage at the western portion of the residence on the residential building pad at the southern portion of the lot off Portuguese Bend Road. The Zoning Code requires a ZONING CASE NO. 585 PAGE 1 Printed on Recycled Paper. • • Conditional Use Permit but, there are no specific conditions required for garages unless imposed by the discretionary review process. The applicant is also requesting Site Plan Review for the development of the garage and garage area that requires grading. Grading quantities will be 145 cubic yards of cut soil and 145 cubic yards of fill soil. An access road and parking area exist at the eastern portion of the site. There is a "common driveway" that is within the two 10-foot easements between Parcels 1 and 2 (29 and 27 Portuguese Bend Road, respectively) that was reserved by document upon the approval of Subdivision No. 48, finalled on January 8, 1973. 3. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1938. Building permits show that in 1948, a new swimming pool was constructed; in 1949, a new stable was built; in 1951, there was residence repair of fire damage; in 1956, a bedroom was enlarged and a laundry was enclosed; in 1961, a playroom and bath were added; and finally, in 1976, interior alterations were made and a wood deck was added. The residence at the adjacent 27 Portuguese Bend Road was completed in 1978. 4. The building pad coverage proposed for the 5,200 square foot garage area pad will be 20%. 5. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 22,601 square feet or 21.9% of the net lot area (40% maximum permitted). 6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,963 square feet or 7.7% (20% maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 21,903 square feet or 21.2% (35% maximum permitted). 7. A basement is not proposed for this project. 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. ZONING CASE NO. 585 PAGE 2 4. DETACHED GARAGE No specific conditions unless imposed by discretionary review process. SITE PLAN REVIEW 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 Coveraae (35% maximum) Residential Building Pad Coverage (Guideline maximum of 30%) Garage Building Pad Coverage Total Building Pad Coverage Roadway Access Access to Stable and Corral (Accessibility and maximum 4:1 (25%) slope required ONLY for new residence or additions that require Site Plan Review). Preserve Views Preserve Plants and Animals PROPOSED Planning Commission will review EXISTING Will not encroach into setbacks. Residence 5,205 sq.ft. Garage 494 sq.ft. Swim Pool 644 sq.ft. Service Yard_ 96 sq.ft. Stable 450 sa.ft. TOTAL 6.919 sa.ft. N/A N/A PROPOSED Will not encroach into setbacks. Residence 5,205 sq.ft. Garage (1) 494 sq.ft. Garage (2) 1,044 sq.ft. Swim Pool 644 sq.ft. Service Yard_ 96 sq.ft. Stable 450 sa.ft. TOTAL 7.963 sa.ft. 15 cubic yards cut soil 15 cubic yards fill soil 21.9% or 22,601 sq.ft. 6.7% (6,919 square feet) 7.7% (7,963 sq.ft.) 20.2% (20,859 sq.ft.) 29.4% N/A 24.4% Existing Existing N/A N/A 21.2% (21,903 sq.ft.) 29.4% (No change) 20% 28.1% No change No change Planning Commission Review Planning Commission Review ZONING CASE NO. 585 PAGE 3 ROBERT K. BARTH 29 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90274 September 16, 1998 Ms. Lola Ungar, Director of Planning CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, California 90274 RE: 29 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD GARAGE Dear Lola: I received a conditional use permit last June for my new garage. Since that time, the project lias been notlurig but headaches. As per niy conversation with Bob DeMobs, I have outlined below a short iittany. 1, am requesting a six month extension on the conditional use permit. June 17, 1997 Oct. 2 Oct. 7 Nov. 17 Dec. 1997 April 1998 May 1 July 21 July -August August 11 Aug. -Sept. Sept. 11 Presently Per Bo plea RKB:nv Conditional Use Permit granted for Garage. Completed Plans submitted to Rolling Hills Community Association. Plans submitted to Los Angeles County, Lomita Office for Plan Check. Plans plan -checked by Los Angeles County Bldg. Dept. #9710070012. Plan -Checker requesting Soils Report. Obtained Bids for Soils Report. Soils Report Ordered. Western Laboratories, Torrance. Soils test done on Site. Soils report Delivered to Drafting Service. Questions clarifying Soils Report Requirements. Soils Engineer extremely back logged with work, took extra Time to have report prepared. Drafting service needs to Study report, consult with Soils Engineer. Had to have Structural Engineering redone, Original Engineer retired earlier this year. Structural had to be redone per Soils Report Requirements and additional requirements requested by Building Dept. Plan Check. Additional Consultations between Drafting Service, Soils Engineer and Structural Engineering to control costs. Several options needed to be clarified. Drafting Service extremely overloaded with work, could not devote full time to Project. Consulted with Building Dept. Plan -Checker. Can extend Permit application For Six Months. Original Permit application expires Oct. 7, 119g% Plans being revised per Soils and Structural Engineering. Need to have Plans Restamped by Architect, Soils Engineer and Structural Engineer, along with Rolling Hills Community Association prior to resubmitting to Building Dept. With work load of Drafting Service, would like an Extension until March 1999 to obtain Building Permit. eMoss, I have also sent a copy of this letter to Craig Nealis. Should you have any questions, e me a call. Barth cc: Craig Nealis SEP 1 71998 CITY OF ROLLING Hli,! .� • • DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE AND APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAME DETACHED GARAGE AND GARAGE AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 585. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. A. Applications were duly filed by Mr. Robert K. Barth with respect to real property at 29 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 92-1-RH) requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit construction of a detached garage and requesting Site Plan Review for the development of the same garage and garage area that requires grading at an existing single family residence. These requests were consistent with previously approved but now expired Zoning Case No. 551. B. Zoning Case No. 551 was originally approved by the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 97-9 on June 17, 1997. The approvals involved the construction of a 1,044 square foot detached garage on an existing lot that has one residential unit. The approvals expired on June 17, 1998 because the applicant did not request a time extension prior to that date in accordance with the Zoning Code. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on October 20, 1998. Section. 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303(e) and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 4. Sections 17.16.210(A)(4) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code conditionally permits approval of a detached garage with no specific conditions unless imposed by the discretionary review process. The applicants are requesting to construct a 1,044 square foot detached garage at the northeastern portion of the lot. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a detached garage would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan and would be desirable for the public convenience and welfare because the use is consistent with similar uses in the community, and the RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 1 OF 6 • • DRAFT area proposed for the detached garage would be located in an area on the property where such use would not change the existing configuration of structures on the lot. B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have been considered, and the construction of a detached garage would not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed detached garage would be constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad and is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the detached garage would not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors. C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and surrounding residences because the detached garage would comply with the low profile residential development pattern of the community and is located on a 2.8 acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to accommodate such use. D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone district because the 1,044 square foot size of the detached garage does not encroach into any setback areas. E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List. F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of the Zoning Code because there is an existing stable and corral on the lot. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 1,044 square foot detached garage in accordance with the Development Plan dated October 8, 1998 and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 585 subject to the conditions contained in Section 8. Section 6. Section 17.46.020 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit and any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building or structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. The applicants request Site Plan Review for the construction of a detached garage that requires grading on a lot developed with an existing single family residence, an attached garage, swimming pool, stable and service yard. With RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 2 OF 6 • • DRAFT respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile„ low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements with the Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage approved in Section 5 of this Resolution. The lot has a net square foot area of 103,005 square feet. The residence (5,205 sq.ft.), attached garage (494 sq.ft.), detached garage (1,044 sq.ft.), swimming pool (644 sq.ft.), stable (480 sq.ft.), and service yard (96 sq.ft.) will have 7,963 square feet which constitutes 7.7% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 21,903 square feet which equals 21.2% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed structure located above and away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. The building pad coverage proposed for the 23,187 square foot residential building pad is 29.4% and the building pad coverage proposed for the 5,200 square foot pad for the detached garage is 20%. The total building pad coverage will be 28.1%. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because a minimum amount of grading is proposed and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed detached garage, residence and existing neighboring residences. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the northwestern side (rear) of this lot. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan preserves several mature trees and shrubs. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structure will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Further, the proposed project is designed to minimize grading. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property. F. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. As RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 3 OF 6 • • DRAFT indicated in Paragraph A, the lot coverage maximum will not be exceeded and the proposed project is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to this irregular -shaped lot. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the natural slope of the property. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize an existing driveway at the northeast portion of the property of Portuguese Bend Road for access. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for the development of a detached garage that requires grading at an existing single family residence, attached garage, swimming pool, stable and service yard, as indicated on the Development Plan dated October 8, 1998 and marked Exhibit A, subject to the conditions specified in Section 8. Section 8. The Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage approved in Section 5 and the Site Plan Review application approved in Section 7 of this Resolution are subject to the following conditions: A. The Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.42.070 and 17.46.080. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. C. All requirements of the 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 dated October 8, 1998 and marked Exhibit A, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 4 OF 6 • • DRAFT E. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 29.4% and the building pad coverage for the detached garage shall not exceed 20%. The total building pad coverage shall not exceed 28.1%. F. Grading for the proposed detached garage shall not exceed 15 cubic yards of cut soil and 15 cubic yards of fill soil and shall not be allowed unless and until detached garage plans are approved and a permit is issued by the County of Los Angeles. G. Landscaping for any exposed foundation of the garage shall be landscaped and maintained to obscure the detached garage from neighboring residences, to the maximum extent feasible. H. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening surrounding the proposed building pad. I. No sleeping quarters, temporary occupancy, or kitchen/cooking facilities or equipment shall be permitted in any portion of the detached garage. J. Prior to submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio. K. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit. L. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.42.060, or the approval shall not be effective. M. All conditions of these Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review 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 ON THE 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1998. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 5 OF 6 • • ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §§ I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 98-21 entitled: DRAFT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE AND APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SAME DETACHED GARAGE AND GARAGE AREA THAT REQUIRES GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 585. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 20, 1998 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 98-21 PAGE 6 OF 6 CL1f Qt I�Q>LLt?l i Jh/ INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 STATUS OF APPLICATION & MEETING NOTIFICATIONmail: cityofrh@aol.com October 8, 1998 Mr. Robert K. Barth 29 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 585, a request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit the Construction of a detached garage and a request for a Site Plan Review for the development of the garage and garage area that requires grading at an existing single family residence at 29 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 92-1-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. These requests are consistent with previously approved but now expired Zoning Case No. 551. Dear Mr. Barth: Pursuant to state law the City's staff has completed a preliminary review of the application noted above and finds that the information submitted is: X Sufficiently complete as of the date indicated above to allow the application to be processed. Please note that the City may require further information in order to clarify, amplify, correct, or otherwise supplement the application. If the City requires such additional information, it is strongly suggested that you supply that information promptly to avoid any delay in the processing of the application. Your application for Zoning Case No. 585 has been set for public hearing consideration by the Planning Commission at their meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 1998. The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Rolling Hills City Hall Administration Building, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills. You or your designated representative must attend to present your project and to answer questions. The staff report for this project will be available at the City Hall after 3:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 1998. We will forward a copy to you. Please call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions. Sincerely, LOLA M. UNGAR PRINCIPAL PLANNER cc: Mr. Robert DeMoss Printed on Recycled Paper.