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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
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Agenda Item No.: 4.A.
Mtg. Date: 8/28/2000
DATE: AUGUST 28, 2000
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-17: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL LOT
COVERAGE PERMITTED AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 15 EAS MELD DRIVE IN ZONING CASE NO.
614.
Mr. and Mrs. Errol Gordon, 15 Eastfield Drive (Lot 52-EF)
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2000-17 that is attached on
August 15, 2000 at their regular meeting granting a request for a Variance to
construct a 212 square foot addition that would exceed the 20% maximum
structural lot coverage permitted at an existing single family residence. The vote
was 5-0.
2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to exceed the maximum structural lot
coverage to construct a 212 square foot residential addition at the north side of the
residence. The existing residence is 2,405 square feet and the proposed size will be
2,617 square feet. Other structures on the lot are: a 610 square foot garage, a 740
square foot swimming pool/spa, a 6,845 square foot tennis court, a 1,175 square
foot stable, a 256 square foot art studio, and a 96 square foot service yard. The
existing structural lot coverage totals 12,177 square feet or 21.6% and the proposed
structural lot coverage will be 12,389 square feet or 22.0% (20% maximum
permitted).
Total lot coverage will be 19,512 square feet or 34.7% (35% maximum permitted).
3. Disturbed area of the lot will be 19,512 square feet or 34.7% (40% maximum
permitted).
4. The entire interior area of the lot beyond the setback areas constitutes the
building pad and is 34,166 square feet. Coverage on the pad will be 12,293
square feet or 36.3% (30% maximum Planning Commission guideline).
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5. The existing residence and attached garage was built in 1949. In 1960, a horse
stable was constructed. In 1961, the kitchen was remodeled and a swimming
pool and pool equipment shed was constructed. In 1962, the stable was doubled
in size. In 1965, the existing garage was converted to a bedroom and bath and a
new garage was added.
On November 15, 1977, a Conditional Use Permit in Zoning Case No. 201 was
granted for a 6,895 tennis court that required retaining walls and construction
was completed in 1980. The tennis court encroaches 10 feet into the 20 foot side
yard setback and 40 feet into the rear yard setback with certain conditions.
(Ordinance No. 150 requiring a Conditional Use Permit for a tennis court but, no
specific conditions, was adopted on April 25, 1977 and Ordinance No. 215
requiring fourteen (14) specific conditions was adopted later on June 6, 1987).
On June 18, 1996, a Variance was granted to permit an encroachment for a
previously constructed art studio/hobby shop into the side yard setback, a
Variance was granted to exceed the maximum permitted structural lot coverage,
a Variance was granted to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area, and
Site Plan Review approval was granted to permit a previously constructed art
studio/hobby shop in Zoning Case No. 538 by Resolution No. 96-11.
Previously approved calculations vary from current calculations because subsequent City
ordinances redefined "net lot area" so that instead of excluding entire side yard, rear
yard, and roadway easements that sometimes vary, a ten foot perimeter of the lot plus the
roadway easement was excluded to determine net lot area on November 12,.1996 by
Ordinance No. 263 and landscaped areas were deleted from "disturbed area" on
November 12,1996 by Ordinance No. 264.
6. Access to the property will remain the same from the existing driveway off
Eastfield Drive to the garage at the southern portion of the lot. Stable access will
also remain the same through the easements at the east off Eastfield Drive.
7. Grading will not be required for the project.
8. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 2000-17.
Zoning Case No. 614
Page 2
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. 614
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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
(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
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary disturbance),
any graded slopes and building
pad areas, and any nongraded
area where impervious surfaces
exist.
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Building Pad Coverage
(30% maximum Planning
Commission guideline)
Roadway Access
Access to Stable and Corral
[Accessibility and maximum 4:1
(25%) slope required ONLY for
new residence or additions that
require Site Plan Review].
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
Zoning Case No. 614
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A Variance was approved for the
"as built" art studio/hobby shop
that encroaches 5.5 feet into the
20' side yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Tennis Ct.
Stable
Service Yard
Art Studio
TOTAL
None
2,405 sq.ft.
610 sq.ft.
740 sq.ft.
6,895 sq.ft.
1,175 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
256 sa.ft..
12.177sq,ft.
46.2%
(included landscaped areas
which were later deleted from
disturbed area definition).
21.7% % (net lot area was later
redefined).
34.8% (net lot area was later
redefined).
35.6%
Existing off Eastfield Drive'
Existing w/a slope of 7% off
Eastield Drive
No new encroachments.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Tennis Ct.
Stable
Service Yard
Art Studio
TOTAL
None
34.7%
22.0%
34.7%
36.3%
No change
No change
2,617 sq.ft.
610 sq.ft.
740 sq.ft.
6,895 sq.ft.
1,175 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
256 sa.ft..
12.389 sa.ft.
Planning Commission will review Planning Commission will review
Planning Commission will review Planning Commission will review
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM . STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE PERMt t thy AT AN
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 15 EASTFIELD
DRIVE IN ZONING CASE NO. 614.
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 Mr. and Mrs. Errol Gordon with
respect to real property located at 15. Eastfield Drive (Lot 52-EF), Rolling Hills,
requesting a Variance to 'exceed the maximum structural lot coverage permitted at
an existing single family residence.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the applications on June 20, 2000 and July 18, 2000, and at a field
trip visit on July 15, 2000. The applicants were notified; of the public hearing, in
writing by first class mail and through the City's newsletter. , Evidence was heard and
presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal ,and from members of
the City staff and the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied .
said proposal. The applicants and their representative were in attendance at the
hearing.
Section 3. The Planning Commission findsthat the project qualifies as' a
Class 1 Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)] and is therefore
categorically exempt from environmental review under the. California
Environmental Quality Act. '
Section 4. Sections 17.38.010 through . 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code permit approval of a Variance from the standards and
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional . ,or , extraordinary
circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to .othersimilar
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 a front yard of fifty feet (50') from the front easement line.
The applicant is requesting to add 212 square feet for an expansion at the north of
the residence. Section 17.16.070(A)(1) states that coverage by structures shall not be
more than 20 percent of the net lot area. The applicant is requesting a Variance
because coverage by structures will cover 22.0% of the net lot 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 that do not apply generally to the other property or class of
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use in the same zone. The Variance for the structural lot coverage is necessary
because the lot is 1.63 acres, however net lot area is 1.3 acres, and the lot is long and
narrow. The lot size and configuration, together with the existing development on
the lot creates a difficulty in meeting this Code requirement..
B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone,
but which is denied to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because
the home is relatively small and modest, and the applicants are requesting a modest
residential addition.
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. All development will occur within
existing setbacks and will be adequately screened to prevent adverse:visual impact to
surrounding properties. Development on the site will be limited to 22.0% which
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. 614 to permit lot coverage by
structures of 22.0%, subject to the following conditions:
A. The Variance . approval shall expire within one year from 'the effective
date of approval if applicants have not pulled the appropriate building permits and
commenced work as defined in Sections 17.38.070(A) unless otherwise extended
pursuant to the requirements of that section. '
,B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance:approval, that if any
conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges
granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicants have been given
written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity . for . 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 May '12,' 2000, except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
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• E. The property on which the project is located contains a stable and corral
area of sufficient size that meets all standards for vehicular access thereto in
conformance with site plan review limitations.
F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 12,389 square feet or 22.0% in
conformance with lot coverage limitations approved in this Section.
G. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 19,512
square feet or 34.75% in conformance with 35% lot coverage limitations.
H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 19,512 square feet or 34.7%
in conformance with 40% lot coverage limitations.
I. Residential and total building pad coverage on the 34,166 square foot
building pad shall not exceed 12,389 square feet or :36.3%.
J. There shall be no grading for the project:
K. Landscaping shall be designed using mature trees and shrubs so as not
to obstruct views of neighboring properties but, to obscure the residence.
L. 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.
M. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize
the soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable -odorsgenerated by
construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management
District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices.
N. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and
engineering practices so that people or property are ,not exposed to landslides,
mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required:
O. During construction, conformance with the air quality management
district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local
ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to
undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion,
or land subsidence shall be required.
P. During and after construction, all soil preparation, drainage, and
landscape sprinklers shall protect the building pad from. erosion and direct surface
water to the rear of the lot at the west.
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Q. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements
set forth in Section 7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code
shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control
stormwater pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
R. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the
project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take: place within nearby
roadway easements.
S. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule
and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the
hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and
mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet
residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills.
T. The drainage plan system shall be modified and approved by the
Planning Department and City Engineer, to include any water from any site
irrigation systems and that all. drainage from the site shall be conveyed in an
approved manner to the rear or northeast of the lot.
U. 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.
V. The property, owners shall be required to conformwith the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements . for the
installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities:
W . The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best
Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste.
X. A detailed drainage plan that conforms to the development plan as
approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills
Planning Department staff for their review.
Y. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior, tothe issuance of
any drainage, building or grading permit.
Z. . The working drawings submitted to the County . Department of
Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform... to the , development plan
described in Condition. D.
AA. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional
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structural development or grading shall require the filing of 'a new application for
approval by the Planning Commission.
AB. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final building plan to the County
of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed drainage plan with related geology, soils
and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as approved by the
Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department
staff for their review.
AC. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all
conditions of this Variance approval, pursuant to Section 17.38.060, or the approval
shall not be effective.
AD. All conditions of this Variance approval 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 15TH DAY O 5..�, 2000.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MARILYN K 2N, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-17 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE PERMITTED AT AN
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 15 EASTFIELD
DRIVE IN ZONING CASE NO. 614.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
August 15, 2000 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.
n't-N t) , h I'? . o1,r
DEPUTY CITY CL�
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-17
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Ci1y o/ RO/AL JUL
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
HEARING DATE: JULY 18, 2000 FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 614
15 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 52-EF)
RAS-1, 1.63 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. ERROL GORDON
THOMAS A. BLAIR, THOMAS A. BLAIR ASSOCIATES
JUNE 10, 2000
Request for a Variance to exceed the maximum structural lot coverage to construct a
residential addition.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission will have viewed the site on Saturday, July 15,
2000.
2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to exceed the maximum structural
lot coverage to construct a 212 square foot residential addition at the north
side of the residence. The existing residence is 2,405 square feet and the
proposed size will be 2,617 square feet. Other structures on the lot are: a 610
square foot garage, a 740 square foot swimming pool/spa, a 6,845 square foot
tennis court, a 1,175 square foot stable, a 256 square foot art studio, and a 96
square foot service yard. The existing structural lot coverage totals 12,177
square feet or 21.6% and the proposed structural lot coverage will be 12,389
square feet or 22.0% (20% maximum permitted).
Total lot coverage will be 19,512 square feet or 34.7% (35% maximum
permitted.
3. Disturbed area of the lot will be 19,512 square feet or 34.7% (40% maximum
permitted).
4. The entire interior area of the lot beyond the setback areas constitutes the
building pad and is 34,166 square feet. Coverage on the pad will be 12,293
square feet or 36.3% (30% maximum Planning Commission guideline).
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5. The existing. residence and attached garage was built in49. In 1960, a horse
g g
stable was constructed. In 1961, the kitchen was remodeled and a swimming
pool and pool equipment shed was constructed. In 1962, the stable was
doubled in size. In 1965, the existing garage was converted to a bedroom and
bath and a new garage was added.
On November 15, 1977, a Conditional Use Permit in Zoning Case No. 201 was
granted for, a 6,895 tennis court that required retaining walls and construction
was completed in 1980. The tennis court encroaches 10 feet into the 20 foot
side yard setback and 40 feet into the rear yard setback with certain conditions.
(Ordinance No. 150 requiring a Conditional Use Permit for a tennis court but,
no specific conditions, was adopted on April 25, 1977 and Ordinance No. 215
requiring fourteen (14) specific conditions was adopted later on June 6, 1987).
On June 18, 1996, a Variance was granted to permit an encroachment for a
previously constructed art studio/hobby shop into the side yard setback, a
Variance was granted to exceed the maximum permitted structural lot
coverage, a Variance was granted to exceed the maximum permitted
disturbed area, and Site Plan Review approval was granted to permit a
previously constructed art studio/hobby shop in Zoning Case No. 538 by
Resolution No. 96-11.
Previously approved calculations vary from current calculations because
subsequent City ordinances redefined "net lot area" so that instead o f
excluding entire side yard, rear yard, and roadway easements that sometimes
vary, a ten foot perimeter of the, lot plus the roadway ,easement was excluded
to determine net lot area on November 12, 1996 by Ordinance No. 263 a n d
landscaped areas were deleted from "disturbed area" on November 12, 1996 by
Ordinance No. 264.
6. Access to the property will remain the same from the existing driveway off
Eastfield Drive to the garage at the southern portion of the lot. Stable access
will also remain the same through the easements at the east off Eastfield
Drive.
7. Grading will not be required for the project.
8. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and
take public testimony.
ZONING CASE NO. 614
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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; 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. 614
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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
(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
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any
remedial grading (temporary
disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas,
and any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist.
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Building Pad Coverage
(30% maximum Planning
Commission guideline)
Roadway Access
Access to Stable and Corral
[Accessibility and maximum
4:1 (25%) slope required ONLY
for new residence or additions
that require Site Plan Review].
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
6/18/96
A Variance was approved for
the "as built" art studio/hobby
shop that encroaches 5.5 feet
into the 20' side yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Tennis Ct.
Stable
Service Yard
Art Studio
TOTAL
None
2,405 sq.ft.
610 sq.ft.
740 sq.ft.
6,895 sq.ft.
1,175 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
256 sa.ft..
12.177sa.ft.
46.2%
(included landscaped areas
which were later deleted from
disturbed area definition).
21.7% % (net lot area was later
redefined).
34.8% (net lot area was later
redefined).
3.5.6%
Existing off Eastfield Drive
Existing w/a slope of 7% off
Eastield Drive
Planning Commission will
review
Planning Commission will
review
No new encroachments.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Tennis Ct.
Stable
Service Yard
Art Studio
TOTAL
None
34.7%
22.0%
34.7%
36.3%
No change
No change
2,617 sq.ft.
610 sq.ft.
740 sq.ft.
6,895 sq.ft.
1,175 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
256 sa.ft..
12.389 sa.ft.
Planning Commission will
review
Planning Commission will
review
ZONING CASE NO. 614
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Ci1y 0/ ie0m Jh/i,
•
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
HEARING DATE: JULY 15, 2000 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:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REQUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 614
15 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 52-EF)
RAS-1, 1.63 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. ERROL GORDON
THOMAS A. BLAIR, THOMAS A. BLAIR ASSOCIATES
JUNE 10, 2000
Request for a Variance to exceed the maximum structural lot coverage to construct a
residential addition.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission will view the site on Saturday, July 15, 2000
following a visit to Storm Hill Lane at 8 AM.
2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to exceed the maximum structural
lot coverage to construct a 212 square foot residential addition at the north
side of the residence. The existing residence is 2,405 square feet and the
proposed size will be 2,617 square feet. Other structures on the lot are: a 610
square foot garage, a 740 square foot swimming pool/spa, a 6,845 square foot
tennis court, a 1,175 square foot stable, a 256 square foot art studio, and a 96
square foot service yard. The existing structural lot coverage totals 12,177
square feet or 21.6% and the proposed structural lot coverage will be 12,389
square feet or 22.0% (20% maximum permitted).
Total lot coverage will be 19,512 square feet or 34.7% (35% maximum
permitted.
3. Disturbed area of the lot will be 19,512 square feet or 34.7% (40% maximum
permitted).
4. The entire interior area of the lot beyond the setback areas constitutes the
building pad and is 34,166 square feet. Coverage on the pad will be 12,293
square feet or 36.3% (30% maximum Planning Commission guideline).
ZONING CASE NO. 614
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5. The existing reside and attached garage was built inn49. In 1960, a horse
stable was constructed. In 1961, the kitchen was remodeled and a swimming
pool and pool equipment shed was constructed. In 1962, the stable was
doubled in size. In 1965, the existing garagewas converted to a bedroom and
bath and a new garage was added.
On November 15, 1977, a Conditional Use Permit in Zoning Case No. 201 was
granted for a 6,895 tennis court that required retaining walls and construction
was completed in 1980. The tennis court encroaches 10 feet into the 20 foot
side yard setback and 40 feet into the rear yard setback with certain conditions.
(Ordinance No. 150 requiring a Conditional Use Permit for a tennis court but,
no specific conditions, was adopted on April 25, 1977 and Ordinance No. 215
requiring fourteen (14) specific conditions was adopted later on June 6, 1987).
On June 18, 1996, a Variance was granted to permit an encroachment for a
previously constructed art studio/hobby shop into the side yard setback, a
Variance was granted to exceed the maximum permitted structural lot
coverage, a Variance was granted to exceed the maximum permitted
disturbed area, and Site Plan Review approval was granted to permit a
previously constructed art studio/hobby shop in Zoning Case No. 538 by
Resolution No. 96-11.
Previously approved calculations vary from current calculations because
subsequent City ordinances redefined "net lot area" so that instead o f
excluding entire side yard, rear yard, and roadway easements that sometimes
vary, a ten foot perimeter of the lot plus the roadway easement was excluded
to determine net lot area on November 12, 1996 by Ordinance No. 263 and
landscaped areas were deleted from "disturbed area" on November 12, 1996 by
Ordinance No. 264.
6. Access to the property will remain the same from the existing driveway off
Eastfield Drive to the garage at the southern portion of the lot. Stable access
will also remain the same through the easements at the east off Eastfield
Drive.
7. Grading will not be required for the project.
8. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and
take public testimony.
ZONING CASE NO. 614
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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; 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. 614
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CRITERIA PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
& MAJOR' IMPACTS 6/18/96"
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
(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
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any
remedial grading (temporary
disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas,
and any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist.
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Building Pad Coverage
(30% maximum Planning
Commission guideline)
Roadway Access
Access to Stable and Corral
[Accessibility and maximum
4:1 (25%) slope required ONLY
for new residence or additions
that require Site Plan Review].
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
A Variance was approved for
the "as built" art studio/hobby
shop that encroaches 5.5 feet
into the 20' side yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Tennis Ct.
Stable
Service Yard
Art Studio
TOTAL
None
2,405 sq.ft.
610 sq.ft.
740 sq.ft.
6,895 sq.ft.
1,175 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
256 sa.ft..
12.177sa.ft.
46.2%
(included landscaped areas
which were later deleted from
disturbed area definition).
No new encroachments.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Tennis Ct.
Stable
Service Yard
Art Studio
TOTAL
None
34.7%
21.7% % (net lot area was later
redefined). 22.0%
34.8% (net lot area was later
redefined).
35.6%
Existing off Eastfield Drive
Existing w/a slope of 7% off
Eastield Drive
Planning Commission will
review
Planning Commission will
review
34.7%
36.3%
No change
No change
2,617 sq.ft.
610 sq.ft.
740 sq.ft.
6,895 sq.ft.
1,175 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
256 sa.ft..
12.389 sa.ft.
Planning Commission will
review
Planning Commission will
review
ZONING CASE NO. 614
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Cry 0/2 PP.,.S JJ.•?P,
HEARING DATE: JUNE 20, 2000
TO:
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REQUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 614
15 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 52-EF)
RAS-1, 1.63 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. ERROL GORDON
THOMAS A. BLAIR, THOMAS A. BLAIR ASSOCIATES
JUNE 10, 2000
Request for a Variance to exceed the maximum structural lot coverage to construct a
residential addition.
BACKGROUND
1. The applicants are requesting a Variance to exceed the maximum structural
lot coverage to construct a 212 square foot residential addition at the north
side of the residence. The existing residence is 2,405 square feet and the
proposed size will be 2,617 square feet. Other structures on the lot are: a 610
square foot garage, a 740 square foot swimming pool/spa, a 6,845 square foot
tennis court, a 1,175 square foot stable, a 256 square foot art studio, and a 96
square foot service yard. The existing structural lot coverage totals 12,177
square feet or 21.6% and the proposed structural lot coverage will be 12,389
square feet or 22.0% (20% maximum permitted).
Total lot coverage will be 19,512 square feet or 34.7% (35% maximum
permitted.
2. Disturbed area of the lot will be 19,512 square feet or 34.7% (40% maximum
permitted).
3. The entire interior area of the lot beyond the setback areas constitutes the
building pad and is 34,166 square feet. Coverage on the pad will be 12,293
square feet or 36.3% (30% maximum Planning Commission guideline).
4. The existing residence and attached garage was built in 1949. In 1960, a horse
stable was constructed. In 1961, the kitchen was remodeled and a swimming
pool and pool equipment shed was constructed. In 1962, the stable was
ZONING CASE NO. 614
PAGE 1
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doubled in size. In 1�165, the existing garage was converd to a bedroom and
bath and a new garage was added.
On November 15, 1977, a Conditional Use Permit in Zoning Case No. 201 was
granted for a 6,895 tennis court that required retaining walls and construction
was completed in 1980. The tennis court encroaches 10 feet into the 20 foot
side yard setback and 40 feet into the rear yard setback with certain conditions.
(Ordinance No. 150 requiring a Conditional Use Permit for a tennis court but,
no specific conditions, was adopted on April 25, 1977 and Ordinance No. 215
requiring fourteen (14) specific conditions was adopted later on June 6, 1987).
On June 18, 1996, a Variance was granted to permit an encroachment for a
previously constructed art studio/hobby shop into the side yard setback, a
Variance was granted to exceed the maximum permitted structural lot
coverage, a Variance was granted to exceed the maximum permitted
disturbed area, and Site Plan Review approval was granted to permit a
previously constructed art studio/hobby shop in Zoning Case No. 538 by
Resolution No. 96-11.
Previously approved calculations vary from current calculations because
subsequent City ordinances redefined "net lot area" so that instead of
excluding entire side yard, rear yard, and roadway easements that sometimes
vary, a ten foot perimeter of the lot plus the roadway easement was excluded
to determine net lot area on November 12, 1996 by Ordinance No. 263 and
landscaped areas were deleted from "disturbed area" on November 12, 1996 by
Ordinance No. 264.
5. Access to the property will remain the same from the existing driveway off
Eastfield Drive to the garage at the southern portion of the lot. Stable access
will also remain the same through the easements at the east off Eastfield
Drive.
6. Grading will not be required for the project.
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. 614
PAGE 2
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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; 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. 614
PAGE 3
I
CRITERIA PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
MAJOR IMPACT 6/18/96
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
(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
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any
remedial grading (temporary
disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas,
and any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist.
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Building Pad Coverage
(30% maximum Planning
Commission guideline)
Roadway Access
Access to Stable and Corral
[Accessibility and maximum
4:1 (25%) slope required ONLY
for new residence or additions
that require Site Plan Review].
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
A Variance was approved for
the "as built" art studio/hobby
shop that encroaches 5.5 feet
into the 20' side yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Tennis Ct.
Stable
Service Yard
Art Studio
TOTAL
None
2,405 sq.ft.
610 sq.ft.
740 sq.ft.
6,895 sq.ft.
1,175 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
256 sa.ft..
12.177sa.ft.
46.2%
(included landscaped areas
which were later deleted from
disturbed area definition).
PROPOSED
No new encroachments.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Tennis Ct.
Stable
Service Yard
Art Studio
TOTAL
None
34.7%
21.7% % (net lot area was later
redefined). 22.0%
34.8% (net lot area was later
redefined).
35.6%
Existing off Eastfield Drive
Existing
Eastield
34.7%
36.3%
No change
w/a slope of 7% off No change
Drive
Planning Commission will
review
Planning Commission will
review
2,617 sq.ft.
610 sq.ft.
740 sq.ft.
6,895 sq.ft.
1,175 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
256 sa.ft..
12.389 sa.ft.
Planning Commission will
review
Planning Commission will
review
ZONING CASE NO. 614
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