588, for development and grading fo, Staff Reports•C'ity 0/ leolliny Jhfid
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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
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2000
TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 588
Mrs. Tamara Torino, 6 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 255-UR)
Request for a one year time extension.
BACKGROUND
Attached is a request from Mrs. Tamara Torino requesting a one year time extension
to a previously approved Site Plan Review to construct a new and to authorize
previously illegally conducted and limited grading for a corral in Zoning Case No.
588 that was approved by the Planning Commission on February 16, 1999 by
Resolution No. 99-5.
Mrs. Torino says the time extension is necessary in order to comply with Los
Angeles County requirements.
Draft Resolution No. 2000-03 is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the request.
Printed on Recycled Paper.
LOLA UNGAR PLANNING DIRECTOR
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
DEAR MRS UNGAR
PrOEMpj--)
JAN 1 2 2000
CITY OF ROLLING RILLS
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I AM REQUESTING A ONE YEAR EXTENDTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MY
BARN AT 6 MIDDLERIDGE SO
THIS DELAY WAS DUE TO L.A. COUNTY PLANNING DEPT.
PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED MY CHECK FOR TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS, ($200.00).
SINCERELY
TAMARA TORINO
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-5 AND
APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE
PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BARN AND TO
AUTHORIZE PREVIOUSLY ILLEGALLY CONDUCTED AND LIMITED
GRADING FOR A CORRAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 588.
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 Mrs. Tamara Torino with respect to
real property located at 6 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 255-UR), Rolling Hills,
requesting an extension to a previously approved Site Plan Review for the
development of a barn and to authorize previously illegally conducted and limited
grading for a corral.
Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on
February 15, 2000 at which time information was presented indicating that the
extension of time is necessary is necessary in order to comply with Los Angeles
County requirements.
Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning
Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 5 of Resolution No. 99-5,
dated February 16,1999, to read as follows:
"A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within two years of
the approval of this Resolution."
Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No. 99-5
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2000.
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. 2000-03 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 99-5 AND
APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE
PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BARN AND TO
AUTHORIZE PREVIOUSLY ILLEGALLY CONDUCTED AND LIMITED
GRADING FOR A CORRAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 588.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission
on February 15, 2000 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
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CityOf leoffin f LL`6 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 & B
Mtg. Date: 2/22/99
DATE: FEBRUARY 22,1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: A. RESOLUTION NO. 99-4: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A
VARIANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE RETENTION OF A PREVIOUSLY
ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED TRELLIS THAT ENCROACHES INTO
THE SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK IN ZONING CASE NO. 588.
Mrs. Tamara Torino, 6 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 255-UR)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 99-5: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A
REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A BARN AND TO AUTHORIZE PREVIOUSLY ILLEGALLY
CONDUCTED AND LIMITED GRADING FOR A CORRAL IN
ZONING CASE NO. 588.
Mrs. Tamara Torino, 6 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 255-UR)
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission adopted the attached Resolution Nos. 99-4 and 99-5
on February 16, 1999 at their regular meeting denying a Variance to retain an
illegal trellis and granting Site Plan Review approval for a barn and corral to
authorize previously illegally conducted and limited grading. The vote was 5-0
to deny the trellis and the vote was 5-0 to approve the Site Plan Review for the
development of a barn and to authorize previously illegally conducted and
limited grading for a corral.
2. During the hearing process, concerns expressed by neighbors involving the proposed
barn included grading, drainage, proximity to the northern neighbors' residence, and
odors. Plans were amended to reflect movement of the fence at the north
property line to the 25 foot easement line at the corral area and proposed
landscaping of a 7± foot wide strip with rye grass or suitable native vegetation to
attempt to contain loose material within the corral area. The attached letter from
Mr. Michael A. Nichols, President of Lanco Engineering, does not propose any
additional drainage facilities and it his opinion that "there will be minimal
Printed on Recycled Paper.
erosion due to *grading grading as it is planned and thaieere will be no adverse
effect on any downstream property."
Letters from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schmoller, 4 Middleridge Lane South, and Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Cigliano, 1 Middleridge Lane South, expressing their concerns
about the project are also attached.
3. The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit an existing illegal trellis that
encroaches 28 feet into the 35 foot required south side yard setback.
The applicant also requests Site Plan Review Modification to permit the
construction of a proposed 450 square foot barn that requires grading at the
north side of the property. A portion of the grading has taken place without
benefit of permits; that portion was 20 cubic yards of cut soil and 20 cubic yards
of fill soil. Further grading will require 25 cubic yards of cut soil and 25 cubic
yards of fill soil. The total cut and fill for the barn project will require 45 cubic
yards of cut soil and 45 cubic yards of fill soil.
4. On September 30, 1998, staff was informed that the hillside on the north side of
the subject property was being graded. Upon inspection by Senior Building
Engineering Inspector Rafael Bernal and staff, we observed that indeed, there
was a cut in the hillside and a wood, railroad tie retaining wall had been
constructed in that area. A new trellis was also observed attached to the south
side of the residence within the side yard setback as staff attempted to contact
Mrs. Torino at the residence.
On October 1, 1998, staff discussed the illegal grading and construction that took
place without the benefit of permits with Mr. Richard Huddleson, Architect, and
forwarded a letter to Mrs. Torino. The letter stated that all grading work must be
stopped immediately until appropriate permits/Planning Commission
approvals have been obtained. Required applications were filed on October 20,
1998.
5. Previously, on June 16,1998, the Planning Commission granted Site Plan Review
approval to authorize previous illegally conducted and limited grading for an
on -site guest driveway and parking area at the residence. A permit to legally
grade the guest driveway and parking area was issued on November 6, 1998.
6. A Variance is required because, in accordance with Section 17.16.120 (B) (RA-S-2) (Side
yards) and Section 17.16.150 (Structures and driveways permitted within required yards
and easements), required yards are to be maintained unoccupied and unobstructed by any
structures except for certain circumstances that include a 3-rail boundary fence,
driveways, uncovered parking areas, and walkways, steps, mailboxes, security lighting
and irrigation systems. A trellis is specifically defined as a structure in the Municipal
Code.
Rolling Hills Municipal Code Section 15.04.010 and Los Angeles County Building Code
Section 106 (Permits Required) require that, "No person shall erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve, remove, connect, convert, demolish, or equip any building,
structure or portion thereof, or automatic fire -extinguishing system regulated by Chapter
9, perform any grading, or perform landscaping as regulated by Chapter 71, or cause the
same to be done, without first obtaining a separate permit for each such building,
structure, automatic fire -extinguishing system, grading or landscaping from the building
official."
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A grading permit is required for a cut that is more than three feet or a fill that is more
than three feet or covers more than 2,000 square feet in accordance with Section 15.04
(Building Code) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Site Plan Review is also required
for any grading that requires a grading permit in accordance with Section 17.46 (Site
Plan Review) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code).
7. The existing residence and a detached garage were constructed in 1953 and a
barn was constructed east of the residence in 1957. The stable (now called a
"barn") was demolished and replaced with a new 280 square foot stable with
covered porch in 1969. A garage was added to the existing residence in 1975.
On August 21, 1979, Mr. Harold Heideman was granted a Variance to the south
side yard setback for the extension of the nonconforming building for a
residential addition (maid's room) in Zoning Case No. 234. On December 18,
1979, Mr. Heideman was granted a Conditional Use Permit to convert the stable
with covered porch to a 450 square foot guest house in Zoning Case No. 242.
Permits were finalled for a 2,600 square foot residential remodel and
construction of a 1,001 square foot room addition, an 800 square foot swimming
pool and 850 feet of retaining walls in 1981. A 2,000 gallon diesel tank was also
installed underground in 1981.
In 1985, in response to a complaint regarding the guest house being used as a
second house, Mr. Harry Kondo, District Engineer, confirmed in a letter that
there was no evidence of a kitchen range and found no violations of the building
code. In 1991, there was a bathroom alteration.
In 1997, Mrs. Tamara Torino, was issued building permits for a new roof, new
277 square foot bathroom and 22 new windows. In October, 1998, plans for a 332
square foot addition to the existing garage were stamped "For Plan Check Only."
8. It should be noted that three trellises were constructed after May 20,1998 and are
considered "structural." The areas beneath the trellises were deleted from the
flatwork calculations so that the trellises and the flatwork beneath would not be
double counted in the total coverages.
9. The structural lot coverage is 7,335 square feet or 4.7% (20% maximum
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 14,649 square feet or 9.5% (35%
maximum permitted).
10. The lot will be disturbed to construct and complete the proposed grading. The
total disturbed area of the lot will be 27,484 square feet or 17.7% (40% maximum
permitted).
11. Structural coverage for the 13,860 square foot residential building pad will be
4,946 square feet or 35.3%, structural coverage for the 5,040 square foot pool
building pad will be 1,209 square feet or 24.0%, structural coverage for the 1,232
square foot guest house pad will be 730 square feet or 59.3%, and structural
coverage for the 950 square foot barn building pad will be 450 square feet or
47.4%. Total building pad coverage will be 7,335 or 34.8%.
12. Section 15304 (b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) permits
Minor Alterations to Land as a Class 4 exemption. This exemption consists of
minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or
vegetation which do not involve removal of mature, scenic trees except for
forestry and agricultural purposes. Thus, staff has determined the project to be
categorically ex0pt pursuant to the California E*onmental Quality Act
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution Nos. 99-4 and 99-5.
A.That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not
apply generally bnother properties in the same vicinity and zone; and
B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment ofsubstantial 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 ofsuch variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
properties orimprovements inthe vicinity; and
D.lhat 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,nonoiotont with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous VVeote Management
Plan relating tositing 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.
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
(Site Plan Review required if
size of structure increases by at
least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the
effect of increasing the size of
the structure by more than 25%
in a 36-month period).
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if
excavation and/or fill or
combination thereof that is
more than 3 feet in depth and
covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.)
must be balanced on site.
DISTURBED AREA
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary
disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas,
andany nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist)
STRUCTURAL LOT
COVERAGE
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE
(35% maximum)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE (Guideline
maximum of 30%)
POOL BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE
GUEST HOUSE BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
BARN BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE
TOTAL BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE
BARN (450 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
BARN ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
PREVIOUS APPROVAL
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up to
5 feet into the south side
yard setback.
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 474 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Barn(Fut.)450 sa.ft.
TOTAL 6,052 sq.ft.
700 cubic yards cut
700 cubic yards fill
14.1%
3.9%
8.7%
33.1%
15.9%
36.5%
N/A
26.6%
450 sq.ft. future barn
550 sq.ft. corral
Access available from
Middleridge Lane South.
Existing access to site is at
western portion of lot at
Middleridge Lane South
Planning Commission
reviewed
Planning Commission
reviewed
EXISTING
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up to
5 feet into the south side
yard setback and an
existing illegal trellis
encroaches up to 28 feet
into the 35 foot south side
yard setback..
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 474 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Barn(Fut.) 450 sq.ft,
3 Trellises 951 sa.ft.
TOTAL 7,003 sq.ft
Permit issued for:
700 cubic yards cut soil
700 cubic yards fill soil
Illegal Grading at northern
portion of lot:
20 cubic yards of cut soil
20 cubic yards of fill soil
17.7%
4.5%
9.2%
33.3% (w/Trellis)
24.0% (w/Trellis)
59.3% (w/Trellis)
N/A
34.1%
450 sq.ft. future barn
550 sq.ft. corral
Illegally graded for access
from easement off
Middleridge Lane South.
No change
N/A
N/A
PROPOSED
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up to
5 feet into the south side
yard setback and an
existing illegal trellis
encroaches up to 28 feet
into the 35 foot south side
yard setback.
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 806 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Barn(Fut.) 450 sq.ft,
3 Trellises 951 sa.ft.
TOTAL 7,335 sq.ft
Illegally graded:
20 cubic yards of cut soil
20 cubic yards of fill soil
Plus Additional:
25 cubic yards cut soil
25 cubic yards fill soil
Total:
45 cubic yards cut soil
45 cubic yards fill soil
17.7%
4.7%
9.5%
35.3% (w/Trellis and
Garage Addition))
24.0% (wfTrellis)
59.3% (w/Trellis)
47.4%
34.8%
450 sq.ft. barn
550 sq.ft. corral
Illegally graded for access
from easement off
Middleridge Lane South.
No change.
Planning Commission
review
Planning Commission
review
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CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Mr. Allan Roberts
Planning Commission Chairman
1 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
4 Middleridge Lane South
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
January 15, 1999
Dear -Mr. Roberts;
Mrs. Unger, Planning Director, suggested I write you concern-
ing this matter for documentation.
One of the issues with 6 Middleridge Lane South is drainage
from the corral area. While this has not been accomplished nor,
as far as we know, no plans have been submitted and approved, a
horse has been quartered on this illegally graded and undrained
area.
The horse has been there off and on prior to the December
meeting and subsequent to that meeting, there full time to the
present.
The easement has been used for ingress and egress to facilitate
equestrian management and the loose soil is being moved about. En-
closed please find pictures of some of the problems that will have
to be addressed as to the use of the easement in this manner.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Ralph
chmoller
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LANCO ENGINEERING
Ms. Lola nger, Planning Director
City of Rolling Hills
Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
RE: NO. 6 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH
January 12, 1999
Dear Ms. Unger:
As the Civil Engineer retained by Tamara Torino to prepare the
necessary grading and drainage plans for the corral and barn
improvements, I have purposely designed the grading of the area to
minimize the blockage of the original flow pattern. This minimizes
the amount of concentrated runoff exiting the barn pad and
continuing downhill offsite. As runoff that does leave the pad
will do so at a point where the Uniform Building Code require no
special measures to de -energize the flow in order to prevent the
possibility of erosion, and as the concentrated flow is minimal, it
is my opinion that there will be minimal erosion due to the grading
as it is planned and that. there will be no adverse effect on any
downstream property.
After a recent site visit by the planning commission, concern was
based about the need for drainage modified by the work performed by
the original landscape contractor in the site.
I compared my current topographic survey with the. old South Bay
Engineering grading plan. I determined that no substantial changes
occurred, except for the recently approved turnaround grade and the
minimal grading shown on the application.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should have any
questions or require further information.
Sincerely,
LANCO ENGINEERING
Michael A. Nichols
President
(WP.LOLAUNGER)
1010 CRENSHAW BLVD. • SUITE°200 • TORRANCE, CA 90501 • (310) 533-4955 • FAX (310) 533-0320
December 10, 1998
Mr. Allan Roberts
Planning Commission Chairman
Rolling Hills City Hall
#1 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, Ca. 90274
Dear Mr. Roberts,
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DEC 111998
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
We have just become aware of Mrs. Torino's proposal to construct a barn on the north side of her property,
although we did not receive a public notice in the mail. Our property is located across the street and one house
down from Mrs. Torino.
We were most concerned with grading on the north side of her property as we have had severe drainage
problems in the past eight years plus, that we have resided here. The water comes down Middleridge South
with such force that it crosses the street and floods us out every year. The Association has, on two occasions,
hired Hawthorne Paving to try to direct more of the flow into the drain, which is above the proposed grading
site. Grading on the north side of the subject property will cause more of a down flow towards our property.
We are not opposed to horse keeping on the subject property as we have horses ourselves, but the selected barn
site does not enhance the aesthetics of our larger parcels in this area. The barn site is far too close to the
neighbors on the north side. Being horse owners, we are aware of the disadvantage of uncontrollable odors and
flies. The proposed site for the barn would make feed deliveries and manure removal accessible only through
the easement, which could be difficult during the winter months.
We strongly feel by allowing this structure to be built so close to the edge of the property, and so close to the
neighbors on the north side, that the beauty and rural feeling on our two acre minimum zoned area would be
diminished and endangered.
S i� cerely, ,
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Robert and 1ind�a �igliano
#1 Middleridge'South
Rolling Hills, ea.. 90274
Mr. Allan Roberts
Planning Commission Chairman
Rolling Hills City Hall
I Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Mr. Roberts,
4 Middleridge Lane South
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
December 7, 1998
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DEC 0 81998
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Our property is directly south of Mrs. Torrino's property. We moved into Rolling Hills because of its rural
atmosphere in the middle of a megatropolis. In doing so, we were very careful in the selection of our
property as to the preservation of this atmosphere and with the full knowledge that this was horse country.
To guarantee the continuance of the rural atmosphere we purchased in the two -acre zone. As we were well
versed in the joys and obligations of owning horses, we took into consideration the placement of barns and
corrals of all our future neighbors and also on our own property. Therefore, we moved into the two -acre
zone with existing barns and corrals on all adjacent properties.
We are not opposed to Mrs. Torrino having horses. We are opposed to the relocation of her barn and
corral.
Listed below are our reasons:
-There is an existing barn on her property —no matter what it has been called in the past, nor how it has
been modified.
-Where has been significant grading and placement of retaining walls in order to relocate the new barn.
-There has been grading for the new corral.
-We are directly down wind from the relocated barn and corral.
-The relocated corral is directly adjacent to our dining room and kitchen.
-Our bedrooms and back yard are downwind from the proposed relocated barn.
-What provisions have been made for drainage?
-What about possible slope slippage?
-We are very concerned about flies, smell, and noise.
We feel that our quality of living will be greatly diminished. We will have all the disadvantages of Mrs.
Torrino's horse ownership, where as she will have none. There are other areas to locate horses on this
property, including the existing barn, so that the horses and barn management will be easier to maintain
and the care of the horses will be ensured in case of an emergency in the night.
Respectively yours,
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Mr. @ Mrs. Ralph Schmoller
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-4
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A VARIANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE
RETENTION OF A PREVIOUSLY ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED
TRELLIS THAT ENCROACHES INTO THE SOUTH SIDE YARD
SETBACK IN ZONING CASE NO. 588.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mrs. Tamara Torino with
respect to real property located at 6 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 255-UR), Rolling
Hills requesting a Variance to permit a previously constructed illegal trellis to
encroach into the south side yard setback.
Section 2. On September 30, 1998, staff was informed that the hillside on
the north side of the subject property was being graded. Upon inspection by Senior
Building Engineering Inspector Rafael Bernal and staff, it was observed that there
was a cut in the hillside and a wood, railroad tie retaining wall had been constructed
in that area. The application was submitted after staff determined that a new trellis
was observed attached to the south side of the residence within the side yard setback.
Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the application on November 17, 1998, December 15, 1998, and
January 19, 1999, and at a field trip visit on December 12, 1998.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a
Class 3 Exemption [State CA Guidelines, Section 15303 (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.
Section 17.16.120(B) requires a side yard setback for every residential parcel in the
RA-S-2 zone to be thirty-five (35) feet. The applicant is requesting to maintain a 262
square foot trellis that encroaches a maximum of twenty-eight (28) feet into the
south side yard setback. With respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning
Commission finds as follows:
A. There are no exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and
conditions applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply
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generally to the other property in the same vicinity and zone. The variance is not
necessary because authorization of the illegally constructed trellis would not allow
sufficient setbacks and easements to provide buffers between residential uses. In
addition, the building pad coverage for this project would be 35.3% which the
Commission finds excessive and exceeds the building pad coverage of most
properties in the vicinity so that the proposed expansion is not appropriate for the
property.
B. The Variance is not 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 because a portion of the residence,
garden walls and a water feature already encroach into the south side yard setback,
and additional encroachments would exacerbate the amount of residential structure
within setback areas, and further construction within setbacks is not required to use
the site for residential uses.
C. The granting of the Variance will 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 because the proposed project does not
minimize structural coverage on the pad, leaves little open space between property
lines, would result in further overdevelopment of the building pad and exceeds the
recommended coverage of 30%. The encroachment also makes the illegally
constructed trellis more visually prominent on the building pad than appropriate
for the existing development pattern of the City.
Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby denies the request for a Variance to authorize the retention of a previously
constructed illegal trellis to encroach into the south side yard setback in Zoning Case
No. 588.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 16 DAY, RUARY, 1999.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MARILYN I N, DEPU CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 99-4
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 99-4 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A VARIANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE
RETENTION OF A PREVIOUSLY ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED
TRELLIS THAT ENCROACHES INTO THE SOUTH SIDE YARD
SETBACK IN ZONING CASE NO. 588.
was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning
Commission on February 16, 1999 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
None.
None.
ABSTAIN: None .
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
MARILYN KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 99-4
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-5
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BARN AND TO
AUTHORIZE PREVIOUSLY ILLEGALLY CONDUCTED AND LIMITED
GRADING FOR A CORRAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 588.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mrs. Tamara Torino with
respect to real property located at 6 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 255-UR), Rolling
Hills requesting a Variance to permit a previously constructed illegal trellis to
encroach into the south side yard setback and Site Plan Review Modification to
permit the construction of a proposed barn that requires grading at the north side of
the property, a portion of which had been illegally graded, at a single family
residence. During the hearing process, the Planning Commission denied the
request for a Variance to authorize the retention of a previously illegally constructed
trellis that encroaches into the south side yard setback.
Section 2. A. On September 30, 1998, staff was informed that the hillside
on the north side of the subject property was being graded. Upon inspection by
Senior Building Engineering Inspector Rafael Bernal and staff, it was observed that
there was a cut in the hillside and a wood, railroad tie retaining wall had been
constructed in that area.
B. On October 1, 1998, staff discussed the illegal grading and construction
that took place without the benefit of permits with Mr. Richard Huddleson,
Architect, and forwarded a letter to Mrs. Torino. The letter stated that all grading
work must be stopped immediately until appropriate permits/Planning
Commission approvals have been obtained. Required applications were filed on
October 20,1998.
C. Previously, on June 16, 1998, the Planning Commission granted Site
Plan Review approval to authorize previous illegally conducted and limited grading
for an on -site guest driveway and parking area at the residence. A permit to legally
grade the guest driveway and parking area was issued on November 6, 1998.
Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the applications on November 17, 1998, December 15,
1998, and January 19, 1999, and at a field trip visit on December 12, 1998. Concerns
expressed by neighbors involving the proposed barn included grading, drainage,
proximity to the northern neighbors' residence, and odors.
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Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a
Class 3 Exemption [State CA Guidelines, Section 15303 (e)] and is therefore
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 4. 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 applicant requests Site Plan Review for the construction of a
barn and corral that requires grading at the north side of the property, a portion of
which had been illegally graded on a lot developed with an existing single family
residence, an attached garage, guest house, swimming pool, and trellises. With
respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings of fact:
A. The proposed development of a barn and corral is compatible with the
General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed
structurecomplies 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 conditions approved in Section 5 of this Resolution. The lot has a net square
foot area of 154,899 square feet. The residence (3,878 sq.ft.), attached garage (806 sq.ft.),
swimming pool (800 sq.ft.), guest house (450 sq.ft.), future barn (450 sq.ft.), and
trellises (689 square feet) will total 7,073 square feet which constitutes 4.7% of the lot
which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total
lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 14,715 square feet which
equals 9.5% 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 950 square foot building pad proposed for the new barn and
corral will be 450 square feet or 47.4%. The total building pad coverage will be 33.5%.
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 barn, residence and existing neighboring residences.
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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 northeastern 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 northeasterly
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
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 southwestern portion of the
property off Middleridge Lane South for access.
H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental
review.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for the development of a barn
that requires grading and to authorize previously illegally conducted and limited
grading for a corral, as indicated on the Development Plan dated January 12, 1999
and marked Exhibit A, that is subject to the following conditions:
A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the
effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.46.080.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval,
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.
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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 January 12, 1999 and marked Exhibit A, except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. The 3-rail fence at the northern property line shall be relocated to the
25-foot easement line.
F. Any garden or retaining walls shall not exceed 3 feet in height.
G. Any structures within required setbacks require a Variance and
Planning Commission review and approval.
H. The 262 square foot trellis within the southern side yard setback shall
be removed within 60 days of the approval of this resolution if the denial of the
Variance in Zoning Case No. 588 becomes effective.
I. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 4.7% and total lot coverage
shall not exceed 9.5%.
J. Disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 27,484 square feet or 17.7%.
K. Completion of grading for the proposed barn and corral shall not
exceed 45 cubic yards of cut soil and 45 cubic yards of fill soil and shall not be
permitted unless and until barn plans are approved and a permit is issued by the
County of Los Angeles.
L. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 33.8%, pool pad
coverage shall not exceed 24.0%%, guest house pad coverage shall not exceed 59.3%,
and the building pad coverage for the barn shall not exceed 47.4%. The total
building pad coverage shall not exceed 33.5%.
M. The existing topography, flora and natural features of the lot shall be
retained to the greatest extent possible.
N. Landscaping with rye grass or other suitable native vegetation shall be
provided in a 7± foot wide strip to attempt to contain loose material within the
corral area following the 3-rail fence relocation to the 25-foot easement line as
shown on the site plan on file dated January 12, 1999 and marked Exhibit A.
O. Landscaping to obscure any garden walls, retaining walls, or residence
shall be maintained so as not to block views in the northeastern and western
corridors of the lot.
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P. Landscaping to obscure retaining walls and residence shall be
maintained so as not to exceed the ridge line of the residence.
Q. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent
feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening
surrounding the proposed barn and corral building pad.
R. Plans to be submitted for grading and drainage plan check shall include
Los Angeles County Flood Control District Plan No. 6650-RW2, dated 5/21/73, this
Resolution No. 99-5, and shall take into consideration improvement of grading and
drainage and that includes effects on property at 4 Middleridge Lane South (Lot 256-
UR) as well as the Middleridge Lane South roadway between Lots 255-UR and 256-
UR.
S. 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.
T. 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.
U. The applicant shall execute
of this Site Plan Review or the approval
V. All conditions of this Site
with prior to the issuance of a building
Angeles.
an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions
shall not be effective.
Plan Review approval must be complied
or grading permit from the County of Los
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 16
ATTEST:
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MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 99-5
PAGE 5 OF 6
DAY FEAR JARY, 1999.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
) §§
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 99-5 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN
REVIEW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BARN AND TO
AUTHORIZE PREVIOUSLY ILLEGALLY CONDUCTED AND LIMITED
GRADING FOR A CORRAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 588.
was approved and adopted . at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
February 16, 1999 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None .
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
P k ,,t
DEPUTY CI' CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 99-5
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HEARING DATE: JANUARY 19, 1999
TO:
FROM:
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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
LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 588
6 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH (LOT 255-UR)
RAS-2, 3.556 ACRES
MRS. TAMARA TORINO
MR. RICHARD HUDDLESON
NOVEMBER 7, 1998
Request for a Variance to permit an existing illegal trellis to encroach into the south
side yard setback and Site Plan Review Modification to permit the construction of a
proposed barn that requires grading at the north side of the property, a portion of
which has been illegally graded, at a single family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. Following the December 15, 1998 meeting, plans were amended to reflect
movement of the fence at the north property line to the 25 foot easement line
at the corral area and proposed landscaping of a 7± foot wide strip with rye
grass or suitable native vegetation to attempt to contain loose material within
the corral area. The attached letter from Mr. Michael A. Nichols, President of
Lanco Engineering, does not propose any additional drainage facilities and it
his opinion that "there will be minimal erosion due to the grading as it is
planned andthat there will be no adverse effect on any downstream
property."
Letters from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schmoller, 4 Middleridge Lane South, and
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cigliano, 1 Middleridge Lane South, expressing their
concerns about the project are also attached.
2. The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit an existing illegal trellis that
encroaches 28 feet into the 35 foot required south side yard setback.
ZONING CASE NO. 588
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The applicant also requests Site Plan Review Modification to permit the
construction of a proposed 450 square foot barn that requires grading at the
north side of the property. A portion of the grading has taken place without
benefit of permits; that portion was 20 cubic yards of cut soil and 20 cubic yards
of fill soil. Further grading will require 25 cubic yards of cut soil and 25 cubic
yards of fill soil. The total cut and fill for the barn project will require 45 cubic
yards of cut soil and 45 cubic yards of fill soil.
3. On September 30, 1998, staff was informed that the hillside on the north side
of the subject property was being graded. Upon inspection by Senior Building
Engineering Inspector Rafael Bernal and staff, we observed that indeed, there
was a cut in the hillside and a wood, railroad tie retaining wall had been
constructed in that area. A new trellis was also observed attached to the south
side of the residence within the side yard setback as staff attempted to contact
Mrs. Torino at the residence.
On October 1, 1998, staff discussed the illegal grading and construction that
took place without the benefit of permits with Mr. Richard Huddleson,
Architect, and forwarded a letter to Mrs. Torino. The letter stated that all
grading work must be stopped immediately until appropriate
permits/Planning Commission approvals have been obtained. Required
applications were filed on October 20, 1998.
4. Previously, on June 16, 1998, the Planning Commission granted Site Plan
Review approval to authorize previous illegally conducted and limited
grading for an on -site guest driveway and parking area at the residence. A
permit to legally grade the west driveway and parking area was issued o n
November 6,1998.
5. A Variance is required because, in accordance with Section 17.16.120 (B) (RA-
S-2) (Side yards) and Section 17.16.150 (Structures and driveways permitted
within required yards and easements), required yards are to be maintained
unoccupied and unobstructed by any structures except for certain
circumstances that include a 3-rail boundary fence, driveways, uncovered
parking areas, and walkways, steps, mailboxes, security lighting and irrigation
systems. A trellis is specifically defined as a structure in the Municipal Code.
Rolling Hills Municipal Code Section 15.04.010 and Los Angeles County
Building Code Section 106 (Permits Required) require that, "No person shall
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, connect,
convert, demolish, or equip any building, structure or portion thereof, o r
automatic fire -extinguishing system regulated by Chapter 9, perform any
grading, or perform landscaping as regulated by Chapter 71, or cause the same
to be done, without first obtaining a separate permit for each such building,
structure, automatic fire -extinguishing system, grading or landscaping from
the building official."
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A grading permit is required for a cut that is more than three feet or a fill that
is more than three feet o r covers more than 2,000 square feet in accordance
with Section 15.04 (Building Code) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Site
Plan Review is also required for any grading that requires a grading permit in
accordance with Section 17.46 (Site Plan Review) of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code).
6. The existing residence and a detached garage were constructed in 1953 and a
barn was constructed east of the residence in 1957. The barn (now called a
"stable") was demolished and replaced with a new 280 square foot stable with
covered porch in 1969. A garage was added to the existing residence in 1975.
On August 21, 1979, Mr. Harold Heideman was granted a Variance to the
south side yard setback for the extension of the nonconforming building for a
residential addition (maid's room) in Zoning Case No. 234. On December 18,
1979, Mr. Heideman was granted a Conditional Use Permit to convert the
stable with covered porch to a 450 square foot guest house in Zoning Case No.
242.
Permits were finalled for a 2,600 square foot residential remodel and
construction of a 1,001 square foot room addition, an 800 square foot
swimming pool and 850 feet of retaining walls in 1981. A 2,000 gallon diesel
tank was also installed underground in 1981.
In 1985, in response to a complaint regarding the guest house being used as a
second house, Mr. Harry Kondo, District Engineer, confirmed in a letter that
there was no evidence of a kitchen range and found no violations of the
building code. In 1991, there was a bathroom alteration.
In 1997, Mrs. Tamara Torino, was issued building permits for a new roof,
new 277 square foot bathroom and 22 new windows. In October, 1998, plans
for a 332 square foot addition to the existing garage were stamped "For Plan
Check Only."
7. It should be noted that three trellises were constructed after May 20, 1998 and
are considered "structural." The areas beneath the trellises were deleted from
the flatwork calculations so that the trellises and the flatwork beneath would
not be double counted in the total coverages.
8. The structural lot coverage is 7,335 square feet or 4.7% (20% maximum
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 14,649 square feet or 9.5%
(35% maximum permitted).
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9. The lot will be disturbed to construct and complete the proposed grading. The
total disturbed area of the lot will be 27,484 square feet or 17.7% (40%
maximum permitted).
10. Structural coverage for the 13,860 square foot residential building pad will be
4,946 square feet or 35.3%, structural coverage for the 5,040 square foot pool
building pad will be 1,209 square feet or 24.0%, structural coverage for the
1,232 square foot guest house pad will be 730 square feet or 59.3%, and
structural coverage for the 950 square foot stable building pad will be 450
square feet or 47.4%. Total building pad coverage will be 7,335 or 34.8%.
11. Section 15304 (b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) permits
Minor Alterations to Land as a Class 4 exemption. This exemption consists of
minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or
vegetation which do not involve removal of mature, scenic trees except for
forestry and agricultural purposes. Thus, staff has determined the project 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. 588
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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
(Site Plan Review required if size of
structure increases by at least 1,000
sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing
the size of the structure by more than
25% in a 36-month period).
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if
excavation and/or fill or combination
thereof that is more than 3 feet in
depth and covers more than 2,000
sq.ft.) must be balanced on site.
DISTURBED AREA
(40% maximum; any graded building
pad area, any remedial grading
(temporary disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas, andany
nongraded area where impervious
surfaces exist)
STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE
(35% maximum)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of
30%)
POOL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE
GUEST HOUSE BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE
STABLE BUILDING PAD COVERAGE
TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE
STABLE (450 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
I PREVIOUS APPROVAL
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up
to 5 feet into the south side
yard setback.
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 474 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Stable(Fut.1450 sa.ft.
TOTAL 6,052 sq.ft.
700 cubic yards cut
700 cubic yards fill
14.1%
3.9%
8.7%
33.1 %
15.9%
36.5%
N/A
26.6%
450 sq.ft. future stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Access available from
Middleridge Lane South.
Existing access to site is
at western portion of lot at
Middleridge Lane South
EXISTING
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up
to 5 feet into the south side
yard setback and an
existing illegal trellis
encroaches up to 28 feet
into the 35 foot south side
yard setback. .
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 474 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Stable(Fut.)450 sq.ft_
3 Trellises 951 sa.ft.
TOTAL 7,003 sq.ft
Permit issued for:
700 cubic yards cut soil
700 cubic yards fill soil
Illegal Grading at northern
portion of lot:
20 cubic yards of cut soil
20 cubic yards of fill soil
17.7%
4.5%
9.2%
33.3% (wfTrellis)
24.0% (w/Trellis)
59.3% (w/Trellis)
N/A
34.1%
450 sq.ft. future stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Illegally graded for access
from easement off
Middleridqe Lane South.
No change
PROPOSED
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up
to 5 feet into the south
side yard setback and an
existing illegal trellis
encroaches up to 28 feet
into the 35 foot south side
yard setback.
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 806 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Stable(Fut.)450 sq.ft_
3Trellises 951 sa.ft.
TOTAL 7,335 sq.ft
Illegally graded:
20 cubic yards of cut soil
20 cubic yards of fill soil
Plus Additional:
25 cubic yards cut soil
25 cubic yards fill soil
Total:
45 cubic yards cut soil
45 cubic yards fill soil
17.7%
4.7%
9.5%
35.3% (w/Trellis and
Garage Addition))
24.0% (w/Trellis)
59.3% (w/Trellis)
47.4%
34.8%
450 sq.ft. stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Illegally graded for access
from easement off
Middleridge Lane South.
No change.
ZONING CASE NO. 588
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VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Planning Commission
reviewed
Planning Commission
reviewed
N/A
N/A
Planning Commission
review
Planning Commission
review
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LANCO ENGINEERING
Ms. Lola Tiger, Planning Director
City of Rolling Hills
Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
RE: NO. 6 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH
Dear Ms. Unger:
January 12, 1999
As the Civil Engineer retained by Tamara Torino to prepare the
necessary grading and drainage plans for the corral and barn
improvements, I have purposely designed the grading of the area to
minimize the blockage of the original flow pattern. This minimizes
the amount of concentrated runoff exiting the barn pad and
continuing downhill offsite. As runoff that does leave the pad
will do so at a point where the Uniform Building Code require no
special measures to de -energize the flow in order to prevent the
possibility of erosion, and as the concentrated flow is minimal, it
is my opinion that there will be minimal erosion due to the grading
as it is planned and that there will be no adverse effect on any
downstream property.
After a recent site visit by the planning commission, concern was
based about the need for drainage modified by the work performed by
the original landscape contractor in the site.
I compared my current topographic survey with the. old South Bay
Engineering grading plan. I determined that no substantial changes
occurred, except for the recently approved turnaround grade and the
minimal grading shown on the application.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you should have any
questions or require further information.
Sincerely,
LANCO ENGINEERING
Michael A. Nichols
President
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December 10, 1998
Mr. Allan Roberts
Planning Commission Chairman
Rolling Hills City Hall
#1 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, Ca. 90274
Dear Mr. Roberts,
DEC•
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1 1 1998
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
We have just become aware of Mrs. Torino's proposal to construct a barn on the north side of her property,
although we did not receive a public notice in the mail. Our property is located across the street and one house
down from Mrs. Torino.
We were most concerned with grading on the north side of her property as we have had severe drainage
problems in the past eight years plus, that we have resided here. The water comes down Middleridge South
with such force that it crosses the street and floods us out every year. The Association has, on two occasions,
hired Hawthorne Paving to try to direct more of the flow into the drain, which is above the proposed grading
site. Grading on the north side of the subject property will cause more of a down flow towards our property.
We are not opposed to horse keeping on the subject property as we have horses ourselves, but the selected barn
site does not enhance the aesthetics of our larger parcels in this area. The barn site is far too close to the
neighbors on the north side. Being horse owners, we are aware of the disadvantage of uncontrollable odors and
flies. The proposed site for the barn would make feed deliveries and manure removal accessible only through
the easement, which could be difficult during the winter months.
We strongly feel by allowing this structure to be built so close to the edge of the property, and so close to the
neighbors on the north side, that the beauty and rural feeling on our two acre minimum zoned area would be
diminished and endangered.
Sincerely,
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Robert and Lindd tigliano
#1 Middleridge'South
Rolling Hills, ea. 90274
Mr. Allan Roberts
Planning Commission Chairman
Rolling Hills City Hall
1 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Mr. Roberts,
4 Middleridge Lane South
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
December 7, 1998
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DEC 0 8 1998
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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Our property is directly south of Mrs. Torrino's property. We moved into Rolling Hills because of its rural
atmosphere in the middle of a megatropolis. In doing so, we were very careful in the selection of our
property as to the preservation of this atmosphere and with the full knowledge that this was horse country.
To guarantee the continuance of the rural atmosphere we purchased in the two -acre zone. As we were well
versed in the joys and obligations of owning horses, we took into consideration the placement of barns and
corrals of all our future neighbors and also on our own property. Therefore, we moved into the two -acre
zone with existing barns and corrals on all adjacent properties.
We are not opposed to Mrs. Torrino having horses. We are opposed to the relocation of her barn and
corral.
Listed below are our reasons:
-There is an existing barn on her property —no matter what it has been called in the past, nor how it has
been modified.
-There has been significant grading and placement of retaining walls in order to relocate the new barn.
-There has been grading for the new corral.
-We are directly down wind from the relocated barn and corral.
-The relocated corral is directly adjacent to our dining room and kitchen.
-Our bedrooms and back yard are downwind from the proposed relocated barn.
-What provisions have been made for drainage?
-What about possible slope slippage?
-We are very concerned about flies, smell, and noise.
We feel that our quality of living will be greatly diminished. We will have all the disadvantages of Mrs.
Torrino's horse ownership, where as she will have none. There are other areas to locate horses on this
property, including the existing barn, so that the horses and barn management will be easier to maintain
and the care of the horses will be ensured in case of an emergency in the night.
Respectively yours,
Mr. @ Mrs. Ralph Schmoller
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HEARING DATE: DECEMBER 15,1998
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. 588
6 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH (LOT 255-UR)
RAS-2, 3.556 ACRES
MRS. TAMARA TORINO
MR. RICHARD HUDDLESON
NOVEMBER 7, 1998
Request for a Variance to permit an existing illegal trellis to encroach into the south
side yard setback and Site Plan Review Modification to permit the construction of a
proposed barn that requires grading at the north side of the property, a portion of
which has been illegally graded, at a single family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the proposed project on
Saturday, December 12, 1998. A letter from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schmoller, 4
Middleridge Lane South, expressing their concerns about the proposed project
is attached.
2. The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit an existing illegal trellis that
encroaches 28 feet into the 35 foot required south side yard setback.
The applicant also requests Site Plan Review Modification to permit the
construction of a proposed 450 square foot barn that requires grading at the
north side of the property. A portion of the grading has taken place without
benefit of permits; that portion was 20 cubic yards of cut soil and 20 cubic yards
of fill soil. Further grading will require 25 cubic yards of cut soil and 25 cubic
yards of fill soil. The total cut and fill for the barn project will require 45 cubic
yards of cut soil and 45 cubic yards of fill soil.
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3. On September 30, 1998, staff was informed that the hillside on the north side
of the subject property was being graded. Upon inspection by Senior Building
Engineering Inspector Rafael Bernal and staff, we observed that indeed, there
was a cut in the hillside and a wood, railroad tie retaining wall had been
constructed in that area. A new trellis was also observed attached to the south
side of the residence within the side yard setback as staff attempted to contact
Mrs. Torino at the residence.
On October 1, 1998, staff discussed the illegal grading and construction that
took place without the benefit of permits with Mr. Richard Huddleson,
Architect, and forwarded a letter to Mrs. Torino. The letter stated that all
grading work must be stopped immediately until appropriate
permits/Planning Commission approvals have been obtained. Required
applications were filed on October 20, 1998.
4. Previously, on June 16, 1998, the Planning Commission granted Site Plan
Review approval to authorize previous illegally conducted and limited
grading for an on -site guest driveway and parking area at the residence. A
permit to legally grade the guest driveway and parking area was issued on
November 6.1998.
5. A Variance is required because, in accordance with Section 17.16.120 (B) (RA-
S-2) (Side yards) and Section 17.16.150 (Structures and driveways permitted
within required yards and easements), required yards are to be maintained
unoccupied and unobstructed by any structures except for certain
circumstances that include a 3-rail boundary fence, driveways, uncovered
parking areas, and walkways, steps, mailboxes, security lighting and irrigation
systems. A trellis is specifically defined as a structure in the Municipal Code.
Rolling Hills Municipal Code Section 15.04.010 and Los Angeles County
Building Code Section 106 (Permits Required) require that, "No person shall
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, connect,
convert, demolish, or equip any building, structure or portion thereof, or
automatic fire -extinguishing system regulated by Chapter 9, perform any
grading, or perform landscaping as regulated by Chapter 71, or cause the same
to be done, without first obtaining a sevarate permit for each such building,
structure, automatic fire -extinguishing system, grading or landscaping from
the building official."
A grading permit is required for a cut that is more than three feet or a fill that
is more than three feet or covers more than 2,000 square feet in accordance
with Section 15.04 (Building Code) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Site
Plan Review is also required for any grading that requires a grading permit in
accordance with Section 17.46 (Site Plan Review) of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code).
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6. The existing residence and a detached garage were constructed in 1953 and a
barn was constructed east of the residence in 1957. The barn (now called a
"stable") was demolished and replaced with a new 280 square foot stable with
covered porch in 1969. A garage was added to the existing residence in 1975.
On August 21, 1979, Mr. Harold Heideman was granted a Variance to the
south side yard setback for the extension of the nonconforming building for a
residential addition (maid's room) in Zoning Case No. 234. On December 18,
1979, Mr. Heideman was granted a Conditional Use Permit to convert the
stable with covered porch to a 450 square foot guest house in Zoning Case No.
242.
Permits were finalled for a 2,600 square foot residential remodel and
construction of a 1,001 square foot room addition, an 800 square foot
swimming pool and 850 feet of retaining walls in 1981. A 2,000 gallon diesel
tank was also installed underground in 1981.
In 1985, in response to a complaint regarding the guest house being used as a
second house, Mr. Harry Kondo, District Engineer, confirmed in a letter that
there was no evidence of a kitchen range and found no violations of the
building code. In 1991, there was a bathroom alteration.
In 1997, Mrs. Tamara Torino, was issued building permits for a new roof,
new 277 square foot bathroom and 22 new windows. In October, 1998, plans
for a 332 square foot addition to the existing garage were stamped "For Plan
Check Only."
7. It should be noted that three trellises were constructed after May 20, 1998 and
are considered "structural." The areas beneath the trellises were deleted from
the flatwork calculations so that the trellises and the flatwork beneath would
not be double counted in the total coverages.
8. The structural lot coverage is 7,335 square feet or 4.7% (20% maximum
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 14,649 square feet or 9.5%
(35% maximum permitted).
9. The lot will be disturbed to construct and complete the proposed grading. The
total disturbed area of the lot will be 27,484 square feet or 17.7% (40%
maximum permitted).
10. Structural coverage for the 13,860 square foot residential building pad will be
4,946 square feet or 35.3%, structural coverage for the 5,040 square foot pool
building pad will be 1,209 square feet or 24.0%, structural coverage for the
1,232 square foot guest house pad will be 730 square feet or 59.3%, and
structural coverage for the 950 square foot stable building pad will be 450
square feet or 47.4%. Total building pad coverage will be 7,335 or 34.8%.
ZONING CASE NO. 588
PAGE 3
11. Section 15304 (b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) permits
Minor Alterations to Land as a Class 4 exemption. This exemption consists of
minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or
vegetation which do not involve removal of mature, scenic trees except for
forestry and agricultural purposes. Thus, staff has determined the project 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. 588
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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
(Site Plan Review required if
size of structure increases by
at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has
the effect of increasing the size
of the structure by more than
25% in a 36-month period).
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if
excavation and/or fill or
combination thereof that is
more than 3 feet in depth and
covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.)
must be balanced on site.
DISTURBED AREA
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary
disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas,
andany nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist)
STRUCTURAL LOT
COVERAGE
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE
(35% maximum)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE (Guideline
maximum of 30%)
POOL BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE
GUEST HOUSE BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE
STABLE BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE
TOTAL BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE
IPREVIOUS APPROVAL I
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up
to 5 feet into the south side
yard setback.
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 474 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Stable(Fut.1450 sa.ft.
TOTAL 6,052 sq.ft.
700 cubic yards cut
700 cubic yards fill
14.1%
3.9%
8.7%
33.1%
15.9%
36.5%
N/A
26.6%
EXISTING
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up
to 5 feet into the south side
yard setback and an
existing illegal trellis
encroaches up to 28 feet
into the 35 foot south side
yard setback. .
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 474 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Stable(Fut.)450 sq.ft_
3 Trellises 951 sa.ft.
TOTAL 7,003 sq.ft
Permit issued for:
700 cubic yards cut soil
700 cubic yards fill soil
Illegal Grading at northern
portion of lot:
20 cubic yards of cut soil
20 cubic yards of fill soil
17.7%
4.5%
9.2%
33.3% (w/Trellis)
24.0% (w/Trellis)
59.3% (w/Trellis)
N/A
34.1%
PROPOSED
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up
to 5 feet into the south
side yard setback and an
existing illegal trellis
encroaches up to 28 feet
into the 35 foot south side
yard setback.
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 806 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Stable(Fut.)450 sq.ft_
3 Trellises 951 sa.ft.
TOTAL 7,335 sq.ft
Illegally graded:
20 cubic yards of cut soil
20 cubic yards of fill soil
Plus Additional:
25 cubic yards cut soil
25 cubic yards fill soil
Total:
45 cubic yards cut soil
45 cubic yards fill soil
17.7%
4.7%
9.5%
35.3% (w/Trellis and
Garage Addition))
24.0% (w/Trellis)
59.3% (w/Trellis)
47.4%
34.8%
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PAGE 5
STABLE (450 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
450 sq.ft. future stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Access available from
Middleridge Lane South.
Existing access to site is
at western portion of lot at
Middleridge Lane South
Planning Commission
reviewed
Planning Commission
reviewed
450 sq.ft. future stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Illegally graded for access
from easement off
Middleridqe Lane South.
No change
N/A
N/A
450 sq.ft. stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Illegally graded for access
from easement off
Middleridqe Lane South.
No change.
Planning Commission
review
Planning Commission
review
ZONING CASE NO. 588
PAGE 6
Mr. Allan Roberts
Planning Commission Chairman
Rolling Hills City Hall
1 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Dear Mr. Roberts,
4 Middleridge Lane South
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
December 7, 1998
DEC 0 8 1998
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
RV
Our property is directly south of Mrs. Torrino's property. We moved into Rolling Hills because of its rural
atmosphere in the middle of a megatropolis. In doing so, we were very careful in the selection of our
property as to the preservation of this atmosphere and with the full knowledge that this was horse country.
To guarantee the continuance of the rural atmosphere we purchased in the two -acre zone. As we were well
versed in the joys and obligations of owning horses, we took into consideration the placement of barns and
corrals of all our future neighbors and also on our own property. Therefore, we moved into the two -acre
zone with existing barns and corrals on all adjacent properties.
We are not opposed to Mrs. Torrino having horses. We are opposed to the relocation of her barn and
corral.
Listed below are our reasons:
-There is an existing barn on her property —no matter what it has been called in the past, nor how it has
been modified.
-There has been significant grading and placement of retaining walls in order to relocate the new barn.
-There has been grading for the new corral.
-We are directly down wind from the relocated barn and corral.
-The relocated corral is directly adjacent to our dining room and kitchen.
-Our bedrooms and back yard are downwind from the proposed relocated barn.
-What provisions have been made for drainage?
-What about possible slope slippage?
-We are very concerned about flies, smell, and noise.
We feel that our quality of living will be greatly diminished. We will have all the disadvantages of Mrs.
Torrino's horse ownership, where as she will have none. There are other areas to locate horses on this
property, including the existing barn, so that the horses and barn management will be easier to maintain
and the care of the horses will be ensured in case of an emergency in the night.
Respectively yours, Z/1.42
Mr. @ Mrs. Ralph Schmoller
Apad&
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City 0/ Rolling
HEARING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 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, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 588
6 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH (LOT 255-UR)
RAS-2, 3.556 ACRES
MRS. TAMARA TORINO
MR. RICHARD HUDDLESON
NOVEMBER 7, 1998
Request for a Variance to permit an existing illegal trellis to encroach into the south
side yard setback and Site Plan Review Modification to permit the construction of a
proposed barn that requires grading at the north side of the property, a portion of
which has been illegally graded, at a single family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The applicant is requesting a Variance to permit an existing illegal trellis that
encroaches 28 feet into the 35 foot south side yard setback.
The applicant also requests Site Plan Review Modification to permit the
construction of a proposed 450 square foot barn that requires grading at the
north side of the property. A portion of the grading has taken place without
benefit of permits; that portion was 20 cubic yards of cut soil and 20 cubic yards
of fill soil. Further grading will require 25 cubic yards of cut soil and 25 cubic
yards of fill soil. The total cut and fill for the barn project will require 45 cubic
yards of cut soil and 45 cubic yards of fill soil.
2. On September 30, 1998, staff was informed that the hillside on the north side
of the subject property was being graded. Upon inspection by Senior Building
Engineering Inspector Rafael Bernal and staff, we observed that indeed, there
was a cut in the hillside and a wood, railroad tie retaining wall had been
constructed in that area. A new trellis was also observed attached to the south
ZONING CASE NO. 588
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Printed on Recycled Paper.
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side of the residence within the side yard setback as staff attempted to contact
Mrs. Torino at the residence.
On October 1, 1998, staff discussed the illegal grading and construction that
took place without the benefit of permits with Mr. Richard Huddleson,
Architect, and forwarded a letter to Mrs. Torino. The letter stated that all
grading work must be stopped immediately until appropriate
permits/Planning Commission approvals have been obtained. Required
applications were filed on October 20, 1998.
3. Previously, on June 16, 1998, the Planning Commission granted Site Plan
Review approval to authorize previous illegally conducted and limited
grading for an on -site guest driveway and parking area at the residence. A
permit to legally grade the guest driveway and narking area was issued on
November 6,1998.
4. A Variance is required because, in accordance with Section 17.16.120 (B) (RA-
S-2) (Side yards) and Section 17.16.150 (Structures and driveways permitted
within required yards and easements), required yards are to be maintained
unoccupied and unobstructed by any structures except for certain
circumstances that include a 3-rail boundary fence, driveways, uncovered
parking areas, and walkways, steps, mailboxes, security lighting and irrigation
systems. A trellis is specifically defined as a structure in the Municipal Code.
Rolling Hills Municipal Code Section 15.04.010 and Los Angeles County
Building Code Section 106 (Permits Required) require that, "No person shall
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, connect,
convert, demolish, or equip any building, structure or portion thereof, or
automatic fire -extinguishing system regulated by Chapter 9, perform any
grading, or perform landscaping as regulated by Chapter 71, or cause the same
to be done, without first obtaining a separate permit for each such building,
structure, automatic fire -extinguishing system, grading or landscaping from
the building official."
A grading permit is required for a cut that is more than three feet or a fill that
is more than three feet or covers more than 2,000 square feet in accordance
with Section 15.04 (Building Code) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Site
Plan Review is also required for any grading that requires a grading permit in
accordance with Section 17.46 (Site Plan Review) of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code).
5. The existing residence and a detached garage were constructed in 1953, a barn
was constructed in 1957, a stable was built in 1969, and a garage was added to
the existing residence in 1973. On August 21, 1979, Mr. Harold Heideman was
granted a Variance to the side yard setback for the extension of the
nonconforming building for a residential addition in Zoning Case No. 234.
ZONING CASE NO. 588
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On December 18, 1979, Mr. Heideman was granted a Conditional Use Permit
for a guest house remodel that was originally a barn and converted legally to
an accessory building years before in Zoning Case No. 242. There was a
residential remodel and construction of a room addition, a swimming pool
and retaining walls in 1981. On August 19, 1997, Mrs. Tamara Torino, was
issued a building permit by the City and the County to construct a 277 square
foot residential addition at the property at 6 Middleridge Lane South. On
October 1, 1998, plans for a 240 square foot addition to the existing garage were
stamped "For Plan Check Only." Since review by the Community
Association, the garage addition has changed and will be 332 square feet.
6. Staff's calculations include the three trellises as "structural" although Mr.
Huddleson, applicant's representative, did not. Mr. Huddleson did provide
the attached calculations for the shade structures. The areas beneath the
trellises are included in the flatwork calculations, thus, staff did not double
count the three trellises constructed after May 20, 1998 in the total coverages.
Calculations are being revised.
7. The structural lot coverage is 7,335 square feet or 4.7% (20% maximum
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 14,649 square feet or 9.5%
(35% maximum permitted).
8. The lot will be disturbed to construct and complete the proposed grading. The
total disturbed area of the lot will be 27,484 square feet or 17.7% (40(3/0
maximum permitted).
9. Structural coverage for the 13,860 square foot residential building pad will be
4,946 square feet or 35.3%, structural coverage for the 5,040 square foot pool
building pad will be 1,209 square feet or 24.0%, structural coverage for the
1,232 square foot guest house pad will be 730 square feet or 59.3%, and
structural coverage for the 950 square foot stable building pad will be 450
square feet or 47.4%. Total building pad coverage will be 7,335 or 34.8%.
10. Section 15304 (b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) permits
Minor Alterations to Land as a Class 4 exemption. This exemption consists of
minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or
vegetation which do not involve removal of mature, scenic trees except for
forestry and agricultural purposes. Thus, staff has determined the project 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.
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ISITE 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
(Site Plan Review required
if size of structure
increases by at least 1,000
sq.ft. and has the effect of
increasing the size of the
structure by more than
25% in a 36-month period).
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if
excavation and/or fill or
combination thereof that is
more than 3 feet in depth
and covers more than
2,000 sq.ft.) must be
balanced on site.
DISTURBED AREA
(40% maximum; any
graded building pad area,
any remedial grading
(temporary disturbance),
any graded slopes and
building pad areas, andany
nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist)
STRUCTURAL LOT
COVERAGE
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE
(35% maximum)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of
30%)
POOL BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE
GUEST HOUSE BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
STABLE BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE
IIPREVIOUS APPROVAL II
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up
to 5 feet into the south side
yard setback.
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 474 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Stable(Fut.1450 sa.ft.
TOTAL 6,052 sq.ft.
700 cubic yards cut
700 cubic yards fill
14.1%
3.9%
8.7%
33.1%
15.9%
36.5%
N/A
EXISTING II
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up
to 5 feet into the south side
yard setback and an
existing illegal trellis
encroaches up to 28 feet
into the 35 foot south side
yard setback. .
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 474 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Stable(Fut.)450 sq.ft_
3 Trellises 951 sa.ft.
TOTAL 7,003 sq.ft
Permit issued for:
700 cubic yards cut soil
700 cubic yards fill soil
Illegal Grading at northern
portion of lot:
20 cubic yards of cut soil
20 cubic yards of fill soil
17.7%
4.5%
9.2%
33.3% (w/Trellis)
24.0% (w/Trellis)
59.3% (w/Trellis)
N/A
PROPOSED I
A portion of the existing
residence encroaches up
to 5 feet into the south
side yard setback and an
existing illegal trellis
encroaches up to 28 feet
into the 35 foot south side
yard setback.
Res. 3,878 sq.ft.
Garage 806 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 800 sq.ft.
Guest Hse. 450 sq.ft.
Stable(Fut.)450 sq.ft_
3 Trellises 951 sq.ft.
TOTAL 7,335 sq.ft
Illegally graded:
20 cubic yards of cut soil
20 cubic yards of fill soil
Plus Additional:
25 cubic yards cut soil
25 cubic yards fill soil
Total:
45 cubic yards cut soil
45 cubic yards fill soil
17.7%
4.7%
9.5%
35.3% (wlTrellis and
Garage Addition))
24.0% (w/Trellis)
59.3% (w/Trellis)
47.4%
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SITE PLAN REVIEW
TOTAL BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE
STABLE (450 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
IPREVIOUS APPROVAL
26.6%
450 sq.ft. future stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Access available from
Middleridge Lane South.
Existing access to site is
at western portion of lot at
Middleridge Lane South
Planning Commission
reviewed
Planning Commission
reviewed
EXISTING
34.1%
450 sq.ft. future stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Illegally graded for access
from easement off
Middleridge Lane South.
No change
N/A
N/A
PROPOSED
34.8%
450 sq.ft. stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Illegally graded for access
from easement off
Middleridge Lane South.
No change.
Planning Commission
review
Planning Commission
review
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