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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
Agenda Item No.: 4.B.
Mtg. Date: 3/22/99
DATE: MARCH 22,1999
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 99-7: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT
AN ENTRYWAY ADDITION, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A
DINING ROOM ADDITION AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE THAT WILL REQUIRE GRADING IN ZONING CASE
NO. 590.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Perrault, 10 Eastfield Drive (Lot 64-A-EF)
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission adopted the attached Resolution No. 99-7 on March 16, 1999
at their regular meeting granting a Variance to permit encroachments into the front
yard setback to construct an entryway addition, granting a Variance to permit
encroachments into the front yard setback to construct a dining room addition and
granting Site Plan Review approval for the construction of additions to a single family
residence that will require grading. The vote was 5-0.
2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit encroachments of 15 feet and 11 feet
into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct entry and dining room additions. The
existing residence encroaches up to 20 feet into the front yard setback. The applicants
propose to add a 42 square foot addition at the front porch beneath the eaves that will
encroach up to 15 feet into the front yard setback and add a 126 square foot addition to
the dining room under a new roof area that will encroach up to 11 feet into the front
yard setback.
The applicants also request Site Plan Review for a total of 824 square feet of additions to
a 2,082 square foot residence and 686 square foot garage; 624 square feet at the rear of
the residence at the northeast that will include a basement and terrace that will require
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grading cuts an.o 3 foot retaining walls. The hill.. will be filled at the southeast
to expand the driveway turnaround area and which will require 3 foot retaining walls.
Excess soil will be spread at the base of the hill and the horse corral. The total
residential additions will be 824 square feet.
3. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1950. Additions were made in
1969 and a swimming pool was added in 1973.
4. The structural lot coverage proposed is 4,776 square feet or 12.05% (20% maximum
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 10,618 square feet or 26.79% (35%
maximum permitted).
5. The residential building pad coverage beyond allowable setbacks proposed for the
project will be 86.99% of the 4,306 square foot pad. The residence is situated on a small
building pad and almost 50% of the residence encroaches into the front yard setback.
The future stable and pool pad coverage will be 15.07% of the 6,836 square foot pad.
Total building pad coverage (2 pads) will be 42.25% of the 11,302 square foot building
pads (Planning Commission Guideline maximum of 30%).
6. 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. 99-7.
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VAIiANE: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;
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed;
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.
NEARBY PROPERTIES ' ..
RESIDENCE
.ADDRESS,.::.',LOT NO OWNER :. ` (SQ.FT.) .'
5 Eastfield Drive 57-EF Banker (Approved) 3094
7 Eastfield Drive 56-EF Surprenant 4242
9 Eastfield Drive 55-EF Margolis 2918
11 Eastfield Drive 54-EF Strawn 2626
13 Eastfield Drive 53-EF Farinsky 4293
15 Eastfield Drive 52-EF Gordon 2336
17 Eastfield Drive 51-EF Barak 4060
119 Eastfield Drive 50-EF Cannom 3530
6 Eastfield Drive 62-EF Haueisen 6621
8 Eastfield Drive 63-EF Johnson 4187
10 Eastfield Drive 64-A-EF Perrault (Existing) 2082
12 Eastfield Drive 65-A-EF Leeuwenburgh 2809
2 Roundup Road 65-B-EF Fischer 3051
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l OT SIZE
ACRES, (GROSS)
1.19
3.04
3.59
2.19
3.29
1.64
1.29
1.24
1.44
1.22
1.42
0.95
0.89
AVERAGE 3526 I 1.79
PROPOSED 2906 1.42
CRITERIA & MAJOR' IMPACTS
RA-S-1 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line feet into the front yard setback.
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
EXISTING �� , 'PROPOSED:
Existing residence encroaches up to 20
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Service Yard
Porches
TOTAL
Grading N/A
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded building
pad area, any remedial grading
(temporary disturbance), any graded 20.9%
slopes and building pad areas, any
nongraded area where impervious
surfaces exist)
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential Building Pad Coverage
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
Pool & Stable Building Pad Coverage
Total Building Pad Coverage
Roadway Access
Stable & Corral
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
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9.98%
20.89%
3,957 sq.ft.
81.44% of 4,306 sq.ft. pad
9.45% of 6,836 sq.ft. pad
32.07%
Existing at southwest off Eastfield Drive
66 sq.ft. tack room
>550 sq.ft. corral
Accessible from Eastfield Drive with
less than a 25% slope.
N/A
N/A
Proposed additions will encroach up
to 15 feet and 11 feet into the front
yard setback. Existing residence
encroaches up to 20 feet into the
front yard setback.
2,082 sq.ft. Residence 2,906 sq.ft.
686 sq.ft. Garage 686 sq.ft.
580 sq.ft. Swim Pool 580 sq.ft.
70 sq.ft. Future Stable 450 sq.ft.
89 sq.ft. Service Yard 70 sq.ft.
Porches 84 sq.ft.
TOTAL 4,576 sq.ft.
362.93 cu. yds cut soil
362.93 cu. yds fill soil
40.0%
12.05%
26.79%
86.99% of 4,306 sq.ft. pad
15.07% of 6,836 sq.ft. pad
42.25%
No change
450 sq.ft. stable
>550 sq.ft. corral
No change
Accessible from Eastfield Drive with
Tess than a 25% slope.
Planning Commission Review
Planning Commission Review
RESOLUTION NO. 99-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO
CONSTRUCT AN ENTRYWAY ADDITION, GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE FRONT
YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A DINING ROOM ADDITION AND
GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
THAT WILL REQUIRE GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO. 590.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Perrault with
respect to real property located at 10 Eastfield Drive, Rolling Hills (Lot 64-A-EF)
requesting a Variance to permit encroachment into the front yard setback to
construct additions that will not exceed existing encroachments and request for Site
Plan Review to permit the construction of room additions, a basement, an expanded
driveway turnaround area and retaining walls that . will require grading at an
existing single family residence.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the applications on January 19, 1999 and February 16, 1999, and at
a field trip visit on February 6, 1999. The applicants were notified of the public
hearing in writing by first class mail and through the City's newsletter. Evidence
was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and
from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed,
analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicants were in attendance at the
hearing.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a
Class 1 Exemption (State CA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)) and is therefore
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 4. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code permit approval of a Variance from the standards and
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary
circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar
properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of
property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity.
Section 17.16.110 requires the front yard setback for every residential parcel to be fifty
(50) feet. The applicant is requesting to encroach up to a maximum 15 feet into the
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50 foot front yard setback to construct a 42 square foot addition at the entryway
beneath the existing eaves. With respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning
Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the
other property or class of use in the same zone because of the irregular shape of the
lot. The existing legal nonconforming residence was built with the front yard
setback and the existing building pad located close to the street. The addition will not
encroach beyond existing encroachments and is limited in area so as to leave nearly
all of the existing open space near the front of the residence unaffected.
B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone,
but which is denied to the property in question. The setback was increased after the
home was already constructed and the encroachments permit the use of the lot to
the extent allowed for other properties in the vicinity. The Variance will permit the
development of the property in a manner similar to development patterns on
surrounding properties.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity
and zone in which the property is located. Development on the pad will allow a
substantial portion of the lot to remain undeveloped.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 590 to permit the construction of
an addition that will encroach a maximum of fifteen (15) feet into the front yard
setback, as indicated on the development plan submitted with this application and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions specified in
Section 10 of this Resolution.
Section 6. Section 17.16.110 requires the front yard setback for every
residential parcel to be fifty (50) feet. The applicant is requesting to encroach up to a
maximum 11 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct a 126 square foot
addition to the dining room under a new roof area. With respect to this request for
a Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the
other property or class of use in the same zone because of the irregular shape of the
lot. The existing legal nonconforming residence was built with the front yard
setback and the existing building pad located close to the street. The addition will not
encroach beyond existing encroachments and is limited in area so as to leave nearly
all of the existing open space near the front of the residence unaffected.
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B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone,
but which is denied to the property in question. The setback was increased after the
home was already constructed and the encroachments permit the use of the lot to
the extent allowed for other properties in the vicinity. The Variance will permit the
development of the property in a manner similar to development patterns on
surrounding properties.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity
and zone in which the property is located. Development on the pad will allow a
substantial portion of the lot to remain undeveloped.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 590 to permit the construction of
an addition that will encroach a maximum of eleven (11) feet into the front yard
setback, as indicated on the development plan submitted with this application and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions specified in
Section 10 of this Resolution.
Section 8. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted
for site plan review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit or
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 by more than twenty-five percent
(25%) in any thirty-six (36) month period. With respect to the Site Plan Review
application to add 824 square feet to the proposed residence, 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
Variances approved in Sections 5 and 7 of this Resolution. The lot has a net square
foot area of 39,630 square feet. The proposed residence (2,906 sq.ft.), garage (686 sq.ft.),
swimming pool (580 sq.ft.), future stable (450 sq.ft.), service yard (70 sq.ft.) and porch
(84 sq.ft.) will have 4,776 square feet which constitutes 12.05% of the lot which is
within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot
coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 10,618 square feet which equals
26.79% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage
requirement. The proposed project is screened from the road so as to reduce the
visual impact of the development.
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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). The lot slopes downward at the rear and
most of the mature trees will not be removed. Grading will be done to provide
approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed residence and existing
neighboring residences.
C. 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. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to
the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity.
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 and supplements it with landscaping that
is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community.
E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and
undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new
structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded.
Although the building structure is located within the front yard setback, the
additions will not effect a major change to the existing residence. The development
plans as proposed will minimize impact on Eastfield Drive. Most of the additions
proposed will not be visible from Eastfield Drive. Significant portions of the lot will
be left undeveloped so as to maintain scenic vistas across portions of the property.
F. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to
minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at
the east side (rear) of this lot.
G. The development plan preserves surrounding native vegetation and
mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping
which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and
landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas.
H. 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 Eastfield Drive for access.
I. The project conforms with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental
review.
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Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 590 for
proposed residential additions as indicated on the development plan incorporated
herein as Exhibit A and subject to the conditions contained in Section 10.
Section 10. The Variances to the front yard setback approved in Sections 5
and 7 and the Site Plan Review approved in Section 9 of this resolution are subject
to the following conditions:
A. The Variance and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within one
year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.38.070(A) and
17.46.080(A) unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of those
sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance 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, the opportunity for
a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the
applicant fails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the
date of the City's determination.
C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the
Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be
complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an
approved plan.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated February 10, 1999, except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of
Building and Safety for plan check review must conform to the development plan
approved with this application.
F. Any retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not exceed 5
feet in height, averaging no more than 2-1/2 feet.
G. The residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 86.99%, the pool
and stable pad shall not exceed 15.07%, and total building pad coverage shall not
exceed 42.25%.
H. Maximum disturbed area shall not exceed 40.0% of the net lot area.
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I. Grading shall not exceed 362.93 cubic yards of cut soil and 362.93 cubic
yards of fill soil and shall be balanced on site.
J. Any grading shall preserve the existing topography, flora, and natural
features to the greatest extent possible.
K. An Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section
7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be prepared to
minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater
pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
L. 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.
M. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the maximum
extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes
automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones,"
considers slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to
reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section
17.27.020 (Water efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code.
N. An Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section
7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be prepared to
minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater
pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
O. Prior to the 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 must conform to the
City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio.
P. 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.
Q. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional
structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by
the Planning Commission.
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R. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all
conditions of this Variance and Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.38.060, or
the approval shall not be effective.
S. All conditions of these Variance 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 THIS 16TH DA MA 1999.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MARILYN N, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 99-7 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE FRONT
YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT AN ENTRYWAY ADDITION, GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO
CONSTRUCT A DINING ROOM ADDITION AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE THAT WILL REQUIRE GRADING IN ZONING CASE NO. 590.
was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission an March 16,
1999 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 CITY CLERK
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City 0/ leoffin9.
HEARING DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 1999
TO:
FROM:
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INCORPORATED JAfhARY 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:
REPRESENTATIVES:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 590
10 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 64-A-EF)
RAS-1, 1.13 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. RAY PERRAULT
MR. FRANK POLITEO, AIA
JANUARY 9, 1999
Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to construct additions
that will not exceed existing encroachments and request for Site Plan Review to
permit the construction of room additions, a basement, an expanded driveway
turnaround area and retaining walls that will require grading at an existing single
family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. Following the Planning Commission field trip on February 6, 1999, plans
were revised to reduce the size of the basement so as not to extend beyond the
structure.
This resulted in a reduction of grading of 95.51 cubic yards of cut and 95.51
cubic yards of fill soil. Grading will require 362.93 cubic yards of cut soil or
excavations for the basement and foundations and 362.93 cubic yards of fill
soil for the terrace, expansion of the driveway turnaround area, base of the
hill, and corral.
The reduction of basement size and grading also influenced the disturbed area
of the lot which will be approximately 15,852 square feet or 40.0% of the net
lot area and in compliance with the Zoning Code (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).
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2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit encroachments of 15 feet
and 11 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct entry and dining
room additions. The existing residence encroaches up to 20 feet into the front
yard setback. The applicants propose to add a 42 square foot addition at the
front porch beneath the eaves that will encroach up to 15 feet into the front
yard setback and add a 126 square foot addition to the dining room under a
new roof area that will encroach up to 11 feet into the front yard setback.
The applicants also request Site Plan Review for a total of 824 square feet of
additions to a 2,082 square foot residence and 686 square foot garage; 624
square feet at the rear of the residence at the northeast that will include a
basement and terrace that will require grading cuts and two 3 foot retaining
walls. The hillside will be filled at the southeast to expand the driveway
turnaround area and which will require 3 foot retaining walls. Excess soil
will be spread at the base of the hill and the horse corral. The total residential
additions will be 824 square feet.
3. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1950. Additions were
made in 1969 and a swimming pool was added in 1973.
4. The structural lot coverage proposed is 4,776 square feet or 12.05% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 10,618 square feet
or 26.79% (35% maximum permitted).
5. The residential building pad coverage beyond allowable setbacks proposed for
the project will be 86.99% of the 4,306 square foot pad. The residence is
situated on a small building pad and almost 50% of the residence encroaches
into the front yard setback. The future stable and pool pad coverage will be
15.07% of the 6,836 square foot pad. Total building pad coverage (2 pads) will
be 42.25% of the 11,302 square foot building pads (Planning Commission
Guideline maximum of 30%).
6. 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.
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VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGSH
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;
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed;
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.
ADDRESS
5 Eastfield Drive
7 Eastfield Drive
9 Eastfield Drive
11 Eastfield Drive
13 Eastfield Drive
15 Eastfield Drive
17 Eastfield Drive
19 Eastfield Drive
6 Eastfield Drive
8 Eastfield Drive
10 Eastfield Drive
12 Eastfield Drive
2 Roundup Road
NEARBY PROPERTIES
LOT SIZE
RESIDENCE ACRES (GROSS)
LOT NO. C13 :(SQ.FT.)
57-EF Banker (Approved) 3094 1.19
56-EF Surprenant 4242 3.04
55-EF Margolis 2918 3.59
54-EF Strawn 2626 2.19
53-EF Farinsky 4293 3.29
52-EF Gordon 2336 1.64
51-EF Barak 4060 1.29
50-EF Cannom 3530 1.24
62-EF Haueisen 6621 1.44
63-EF Johnson 4187 1.22
64-A-EF Perrault (Existing) 2082 1.42
65-A-EF Leeuwenburgh 2809 0.95
65-B-EF Fischer 3051 0.89
AVERAGE 3526 I 1.79
PROPOSED 2906 I 1.42
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ICRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS I
RA-S-1 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
Grading
EXISTING II
Existing residence encroaches up to
20 feet into the front yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Service Yard_
Porches
TOTAL
N/A
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded building
pad area, any remedial grading
(temporary disturbance), any graded 20.9%
slopes and building pad areas, any
nongraded area where impervious
surfaces exist)
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential Building Pad Coverage
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
9.98%
20.89%
2,082 sq.ft.
686 sq.ft.
580 sq.ft.
70 sq.ft.
89 sa.ft..
3.957 sq.ft.
81.44% of 4,306 sq.ft. pad
Pool & Stable Building Pad Coverage 9.45% of 6,836 sq.ft. pad
Total Building Pad Coverage
Roadway Access
Stable & Corral
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
32.07%
Existing at southwest off Eastfield
Drive
66 sq.ft. tack room
>550 sq.ft. corral
Accessible from Eastfield Drive with
less than a 25% slope.
N/A
N/A
PROPOSED
Proposed additions will encroach up
to 15 feet and 11 feet into the front
yard setback. Existing residence
encroaches up to 20 feet into the front
yard setback.
Residence 2,906 sq.ft.
Garage 686 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 580 sq.ft.
Future Stable 450 sq.ft.
Service Yard_ 70 sq.ft.
Porches 84 sa.ft..
TOTAL 4,576 sq.ft.
362.93 cu. yds cut soil
362.93 cu. yds fill soil
40.0%
12.05%
26.79%
86.99%of 4,306 sq.ft. pad
15.07% of 6,836 sq.ft. pad
42.25%
No change
450 sq.ft. stable
>550 sq.ft. corral
No change
Accessible from Eastfield Drive with
less than a 25% slope.
Planning Commission Review
Planning Commission Review
ZONING CASE NO. 590
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Ci1y 0/eoee $
HEARING DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 1999
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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
TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVES:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 590
10 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 64-A-EF)
RAS-1, 1.13 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. RAY PERRAULT
MR. FRANK POLITEO, AIA
JANUARY 9, 1999
Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to construct additions
that will not exceed existing encroachments and request for Site Plan Review to
permit the construction of room additions, a basement, an expanded driveway
turnaround area and retaining walls that will require grading at an existing single
family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission will view the site on Saturday, February 6, 1999 at
7:30 AM following a visit to 28 Portuguese Bend Road.
2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit encroachments of 15 feet
and 11 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct entry and dining
room additions. The existing residence encroaches up to 20 feet into the front
yard setback. The applicants propose to add a 42 square foot addition at the
front porch beneath the eaves that will encroach up to 15 feet into the front
yard setback and add a 126 square foot addition to the dining room under a
new roof area that will encroach up to 11 feet into the front yard setback.
The applicants also request Site Plan Review for a total of 824 square feet of
additions to a 2,082 square foot residence and 686 square foot garage; 624
square feet at the rear of the residence at the northeast that will include a
basement that extends beyond the residence and terrace that will require
grading cuts and two 3 foot retaining walls. The hillside will be filled at the
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southeast to expand the driveway turnaround area and which will require 3
foot retaining walls. Excess soil will be spread at the base of the hill and the
horse corral. The total residential additions will be 824 square feet.
Grading will include 458.44 of cut soil or excavations for the basement and
foundations and 458.54 of fill soil for the terrace, expansion of the driveway
turnaround area, base of the hill, and corral.
3. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1950. Additions were
made in 1969 and a swimming pool was added in 1973.
4. The structural lot coverage proposed is 4,776 square feet or 12.05% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 10,618 square feet
or 26.79% (35% maximum permitted).
5. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 16,734 square feet or 42.2% of
the net lot area which will require a Variance. (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).
6. The residential building pad coverage beyond allowable setbacks proposed for
the project will be 86.99% of the 4,306 square foot pad. The residence is
situated on a small building pad and almost 50% of the residence encroaches
into the front yard setback. The future stable and pool pad coverage will be
15.07% of the 6,836 square foot pad. Total building pad coverage (2 pads) will
be 42.25% of the 11,302 square foot building pads (Planning Commission
Guideline maximum of 30%).
7. 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. 590
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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;
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed;
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.
ADDRESS
5 Eastfield Drive
7 Eastfield Drive
9 Eastfield Drive
11 Eastfield Drive
13 Eastfield Drive
15 Eastfield Drive
17 Eastfield Drive
19 Eastfield Drive
6 Eastfield Drive
8 Eastfield Drive
10 Eastfield Drive
12 Eastfield Drive
2 Roundup Road
• NEARBY PROPERTIES
LOT NO OWNER
57-EF Banker (Approved)
56-EF Surprenant
55-EF Margolis
54-EF Strawn
53-EF Farinsky
52-EF Gordon
51-EF Barak
50-EF Cannom
62-EF Haueisen
63-EF Johnson
64-A-EF Perrault (Existing)
65-A-EF Leeuwenburgh
65-B-EF Fischer
AVERAGE
PROPOSED
LOT SIZE
RESIDENCE ACRES (GROSS)
(SQ.FT.)
3094 1.19
4242 3.04
2918 3.59
2626 2.19
4293 3.29
2336 1.64
4060 1.29
3530 1.24
6621 1.44
4187 1.22
2082 1.42
2809 0.95
3051 0.89
3526 I 1.79
2906 I 1 .42
ZONING CASE NO. 590
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CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS II EXISTING
RA-S-1 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
Grading
Existing residence encroaches up to
20 feet into the front yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Service Yard_
Porches
TOTAL
N/A
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded building
pad area, any remedial grading
(temporary disturbance), any graded 20.9%
slopes and building pad areas, any
nongraded area where impervious
surfaces exist)
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential Building Pad Coverage
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
9.98%
20.89%
2,082 sq.ft.
686 sq.ft.
580 sq.ft.
70 sq.ft.
89 sa.ft..
3.957 sq.ft.
81.44% of 4,306 sq.ft. pad
Pool & Stable Building Pad Coverage 9.45% of 6,836 sq.ft. pad
Total Building Pad Coverage
Roadway Access
Stable & Corral
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
32.07%
Existing at southwest off Eastfield
Drive
66 sq.ft. tack room
>550 sq.ft. corral
Accessible from Eastfield Drive with
less than a 25% slope.
N/A
N/A
PROPOSED
Proposed additions will encroach up
to 15 feet and 11 feet into the front
yard setback. Existing residence
encroaches up to 20 feet into the front
yard setback.
Residence 2,906 sq.ft.
Garage 686 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 580 sq.ft.
Future Stable 450 sq.ft.
Service Yard_ 70 sq.ft.
Porches 84 so.ft..
TOTAL 4,576 sq.ft.
458.44 cu. yds cut soil
458.54 cu. yds fill soil
42.2%
12.05%
26.79%
86.99%of 4,306 sq.ft. pad
15.07% of 6,836 sq.ft. pad
42.25%
No change
450 sq.ft. stable
>550 sq.ft. corral
No change
Accessible from Eastfield Drive with
less than a 25% slope.
Planning Commission Review
Planning Commission Review
ZONING CASE NO. 590
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HEARING DATE: JANUARY 19, 1999
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:
REPRESENTATIVES:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 590
10' EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 64-A-EF)
RAS-1, 1.13 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. RAY PERRAULT
MR. FRANK POLITEO, AIA
JANUARY 9, 1999
Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to construct additions
that will not exceed existing encroachments and request for Site Plan Review to
permit the construction of room additions, a basement, an expanded driveway
turnaround area and retaining walls that will require grading at an existing single
family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit encroachments of 15 feet
and 11 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct entry and dining
room additions. The existing residence encroaches up to 20 feet into the front
yard setback. The applicants propose to add a 42 square foot addition at the
front porch beneath the eaves that will encroach up to 15 feet into the front
yard setback and add a 126 square foot addition to the dining room under a
new roof area that will encroach up to 11 feet into the front yard setback.
The applicants also request Site Plan Review for a total of 824 square feet of
additions to a 2,082 square foot residence and 686 square foot garage; 624
square feet at the rear of the residence at the northeast that will include a
basement and terrace that will require grading cuts and two 3 foot retaining
walls. The hillside will be filled at the southeast to expand the driveway
turnaround area and with 3 foot retaining walls. Excess soil will be spread at
the base of the hill and the horse corral. The total residential additions will be
824 square feet.
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Grading will include 458.44 of cut soil or excavations for the basement and
foundations and 458.54 of fill soil for the terrace, expansion of the driveway
turnaround area, base of the hill, and corral.
2. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1950. Additions were
made in 1969 and a swimming pool was added in 1973.
3. The structural lot coverage proposed is 4,776 square feet or 12.05% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 10,618 square feet
or 26.79% (35% maximum permitted).
4. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 16,734 square feet or 42.2% of
the net lot area which will require a Variance. (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).
5. The residential building pad coverage beyond allowable setbacks proposed for
the project will be 86.99% of the 4,306 square foot pad. The residence is
situated on a small building pad and almost 50% of the residence encroaches
into the front yard setback. The future stable and pool pad coverage will be
15.07% of the 6,836 square foot pad. Total building pad coverage (2 pads) will
be 42.25% of the 11,302 square foot building pads (Planning Commission
Guideline maximum of 30%).
6. 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. 590
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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;
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed;
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.
ADDRESS
5 Eastfield Drive
7 Eastfield Drive
9 Eastfield Drive
11 Eastfield Drive
13 Eastfield Drive
15 Eastfield Drive
17 Eastfield Drive
19 Eastfield Drive
6 Eastfield Drive
8 Eastfield Drive
10 Eastfield Drive
12 Eastfield Drive
2 Roundup Road
LOT NO.
57-EF
56-EF
55-EF
54-EF
53-EF
52-EF
51-EF
50-EF
62-EF
63-EF
64-A-EF
65-A-EF
65-B-EF
NEARBY PROPERTIES
OWNER
Banker (Approved)
Surprenant
Margolis
Strawn
Farinsky
Gordon
Barak
Cannom
Haueisen
Johnson
Perrault (Existing)
Leeuwenburgh
Fischer
LOT SIZE
RESIDENCE ACRES (GROSS)
(SQ.FT.)
3094 1.19
4242 3.04
2918 3.59
2626 2.19
4293 3.29
2336 1.64
4060 1.29
3530 1.24
6621 1.44
4187 1.22
2082 1.42
2809 0.95
3051 0.89
AVERAGE 3526
PROPOSED I 2906
1.79
1 .42
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CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS
RA-S-1 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
Grading
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded building
pad area, any remedial grading
(temporary disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas, any
nongraded area where impervious
surfaces exist)
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential Building Pad Coverage
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
EXISTING PROPOSED
Existing residence encroaches up to
20 feet into the front yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Service Yard_
Porches
TOTAL
N/A
20.9%
9.98%
20.89%
2,082 sq.ft.
686 sq.ft.
580 sq.ft.
70 sq.ft.
89 sa.ft..
3.957 sq.ft.
81.44% of 4,306 sq.ft. pad
Pool & Stable Building Pad Coverage 9.45% of 6,836 sq.ft. pad
Total Building Pad Coverage
Roadway Access
Stable & Corral
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
32.07%
Existing at southwest off Eastfield
Drive
66 sq.ft. tack room
>550 sq.ft. corral
Accessible from Eastfield Drive with
less than a 25% slope.
N/A
N/A
Proposed additions will encroach up
to 15 feet and 11 feet into the front
yard setback. Existing residence
encroaches up to 20 feet into the front
yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Future Stable
Service Yard_
Porches
2,906 sq.ft.
686 sq.ft.
580 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft.
70 sq.ft.
84 sa.ft..
TOTAL 4,576 sq.ft.
458.44 cu. yds cut soil
458.54 cu. yds fill soil
42.2%
12.05%
26.79%
86.99%of 4,306 sq.ft. pad
15.07% of 6,836 sq.ft. pad
42.25%
No change
450 sq.ft. stable
>550 sq.ft. corral
No change
Accessible from Eastfield Drive with
less than a 25% slope.
Planning Commission Review
Planning Commission Review
ZONING CASE NO. 590
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