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503, Construct 2 trellis, one on th, Staff ReportsCity 0/ l2 PP.•ny Jd,�ff INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 AGENDA ITEM 4—A MEETING DATE 2/14/94 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND' ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 503 Mr. and Mrs. James Dodson, 7 Morgan Lane (Lot 170- 4-MS) RESOLUTION NO. 94-5: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SEPARATE TRELLISES, ONE AT THE EAST END OF THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY, WITH EACH TRELLIS ENCROACHING INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACKS IN ZONING CASE NO. 503. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission approved the subject Resolution denying the request for Variances to construct two separate trellises on February 5, 1994. 2. The Commission found the Variances were not necessary because (a) most of the residence is not constructed within required setbacks, the two separate trellises as proposed would create a visual impact from easements and trails, and there is ample space outside of setback areas to construct a trellis; (b) most surrounding properties are developed within required setbacks and trellis structures in side yard setbacks are not a predominant development pattern in the City. In addition, the proposed trellis additions would result in a building pad coverage of 45% that the Planning Commission found to be excessive; and (c) would allow the proposed trellis additions to be closer to other existing residences than appropriate for the required setbacks and leaves even less open space between easements and structures. 3. The applicants are requesting Variances to permit a 320 square foot trellis at the east end of the residence that will encroach up to 15 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback and to permit a 190 square foot trellis at the west end of the building pad and pool area that will encroach up to 17 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback. ®Pn nrr��1 nn Pr, ;� I d P;inr r • • ZONING CASE NO. 503 PAGE 2 4. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,443 square feet or 8.5% and the total lot coverage proposed is 13,432 square feet or 15.34%. 5. The coverage on the 15,909 square foot building pad is currently 41.8% and as proposed is 45.0%. The total building pad coverage is 41.38%. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 94-5. • • RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SEPARATE TRELLISES, ONE AT THE EAST END OF THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY, WITH EACH TRELLIS ENCROACHING INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACKS IN ZONING CASE NO. 503. 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. James Dodson with respect to real property located at 7 Morgan Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 170-4-MS) requesting Variances to construct two separate trellises, one at the east end of the existing single-family residence and one at the west side of the property. The east trellis would be attached to the house and encroach 15 feet into the side yard setback. The west trellis would be detached from the house and encroach 17 feet into the side yard setback. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for a Variance on December 21, 1993 and January 18, 1994, and at a field trip visit on January 15, 1994. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. Section 17.38.010(A) permits 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. A Variance to Section 17.16.120(B)(1) is required to construct a trellis addition to the residence in the thirty-five (35) foot side yard setback along the east side of the property. The applicant is requesting a 320 square foot trellis addition at the east end of the residence that will encroach up to a maximum of 15 feet into the east side yard setback. The Planning Commission finds: A. There are no exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property and the intended use that apply generally to the other property in the same vicinity and zone. The Variance is not necessary because most of the residence is not constructed within required setbacks, the trellis addition as proposed would create a visual impact from easements and trails, • • RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 PAGE 2 and there is ample space outside of setback areas to construct a trellis. 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 most surrounding properties are developed within required setbacks and trellis structures in side yard setbacks are not a predominant development pattern in the City. In addition, the proposed trellis addition would result in a building pad coverage of 45% that the Planning Commission finds to be excessive. C. The granting of this Variance will be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity or zone in which the property is located because the proposed additions do not minimize structural encroachments. The proposed Variance would allow the proposed trellis addition to be closer to other existing residences than appropriate for the required setbacks and leaves even less open space between easements and structures. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby denies the request for a Variance approval for a 320 square foot trellis addition at the east end of the residence that will encroach up to a maximum of 15 feet into the east side yard setback. Section 6. A Variance to Section 17.16.120(B)(1) is required to construct a free-standing trellis in the thirty-five (35) foot side yard setback along the west side of the property. The applicant is requesting a 190 square foot trellis at the west end of the pool deck that will encroach up to a maximum of 17 feet into the west side yard setback. The Planning Commission finds: A. There are no exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property and the intended use that apply generally to the other property in the same vicinity and zone. The Variance is not necessary because most of the residence is constructed within required setbacks, the trellis as proposed would visually impact the adjacent easement and trail, and would be visible from the street. There is ample space outside the setback areas to construct a trellis. 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 most surrounding properties are developed within required setbacks and trellis structures in side yard setbacks are not a predominant development atterbin the City. In addition, the proposed trellis would result in a building • • RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 PAGE 3 pad coverage of 45% that the Planning Commission finds to be excessive. C. The granting of this Variance will be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity or zone in which the property is located because the proposed additions do not minimize structural encroachments. The proposed Variance would allow the proposed trellis to be closer to other existing residences than appropriate for the required setbacks and leaves even less open space between easements and structures. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby denies the request for a Variance to permit the construction of a trellis at the west side of the property within the side yard setback and denies a request for a Variance to permit the construction of a trellis addition at the east end of the residence within the side yard setback in Zoning Case No. 503. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THI: T' DAY OFFEBRUARY, 1994. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ss I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 94-5 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SEPARATE TRELLISES, ONE AT THE EAST END OF THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY, WITH EACH TRELLIS ENCROACHING INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACKS IN ZONING CASE NO. 503. • • RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 PAGE 4 was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning Commission on February 5, 1994 by the following roll call vote: AYES: f% & c f fJ�-'` `-'; ea NOES: /V/ ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ga-epei and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST • City ol ie0iit4 • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 JANUARY 18, 1994 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 503 7 MORGAN LANE (LOT 170-4-MS) RA-S-2, 2.47 ACRES GROSS MR. AND MRS. JAMES DODSON MR. RUDY ALEGRE, ARCHITECT DECEMBER 11, 1993 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274' (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 The applicants are requesting Variances to permit two separate trellises to be constructed, one at the end of the existing single- family residence, with each trellis encroaching into the side yard setbacks. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission will have viewed a silhouette of the proposed trellises on Saturday, January 15, 1994. 2. The applicant is requesting Variances to permit a 320 square foot trellis at the east end of the residence that will encroach up to 15 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback and to permit a 190 square foot trellis at the west end of the building pad and pool area that will encroach up to 17 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback. 3. The existing house and attached garage were built in 1989. 4. Grading for the project site will not be required. 5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,443 square feet or 8.5% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 13,432 square feet or 15.34% (35% permitted). 6. The coverage on the 15,909 square foot building pad is currently 41.8% and as proposed is 45.0%. The total building pad coverage is 41.38%. 7. The proposed requests will not affect ingress or egress to the property. 8. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Printed on Recycled Paper. • • ZONING CASE NO. 503 PAGE 2 RECOMMENDATION It is recommendedthatthe Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST City 0/ Rotlin INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 DECEMBER 21, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 503 7 MORGAN LANE (LOT 170-4-MS) RA-S-2, 2.47 ACRES GROSS MR. AND MRS. JAMES DODSON MR. RUDY ALEGRE, ARCHITECT DECEMBER 11, 1993 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 The applicants are requesting Variances to permit two separate trellises to be constructed, one at the end of the existing single- family residence, with each trellis encroaching into the side yard setbacks. DISCUSSION In reviewing the applicant's request under Title 17 (Zoning), staff would identify the following issues for evaluation: 1. The applicant is requesting Variances to permit a 320 square foot trellis at the east end of the residence that will encroach up to 15 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback and to permit a 190 square foot trellis at the west end of the building pad and pool area that will encroach up to 17 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback. 2. The existing house and attached garage were built in 1989. 3. Grading for the project site will not be required. 4. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,443 square feet or 8.5% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 13,432 square feet or 15.34% (35% permitted). 5. The coverage on the 15,909 square foot building pad is currently 41.8% and as proposed is 45.0%. The total building pad coverage is 41.38%. 6. The proposed requests will not affect ingress or egress to the property. 7. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Printed on Recycled Pa • • ZONING CASE NO. 503 PAGE 2 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and take public testimony. • • eity ol Rolling Jii INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 AGENDA ITEM 4-A MEETING DATE 2/14/94 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 503 Mr. and Mrs. James Dodson, 7 Morgan Lane (Lot 170- 4-MS) RESOLUTION NO. 94-5: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SEPARATE TRELLISES, ONE AT THE EAST END OF THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY, WITH EACH TRELLIS ENCROACHING INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACKS IN ZONING CASE NO. 503. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission approved the subject Resolution denying the request for Variances .to construct two separate trellises on February 5, 1994. 2. The Commission found the Variances were not necessary because (a) most of the residence is not constructed within required setbacks, the two separate trellises as proposed would create a visual impact from easements and trails, and there is ample space outside of setback areas to construct a trellis; (b) most surrounding properties. are developed within required setbacks and trellis structures in side yard setbacks are not a predominant development pattern in the City. In addition, the proposed trellis additions would result in a building pad coverage of 45% that the Planning Commission found to be excessive; and (c) would allow the proposed trellis additions to be closer to other existing residences than appropriate for the required setbacks and leaves even less open space between easements and structures. 3. The applicants are requesting Variances to permit a 320 square foot trellis at the east end of the residence that will encroach up to 15 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback and to permit a 190 square foot trellis at the west end of the building pad and pool area that will encroach up to 17 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback. ®Printed on Pocycic.l Prrnnr • • ZONING CASE NO. 503 PAGE 2 4. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,443 square feet or 8.5% and the total lot coverage proposed is 13,432 square feet or 15.34%. 5. The coverage on the 15,909 square foot building pad is currently 41.8% and as proposed is 45.0%. The total building pad coverage is 41.38%. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 94-5. RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SEPARATE TRELLISES, ONE AT THE EAST END OF THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY, WITH EACH TRELLIS ENCROACHING INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACKS IN ZONING CASE NO. 503. 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. James Dodson with respect to real property located at 7 Morgan Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 170-4-MS) requesting Variances to construct two separate trellises, one at the east end of the existing single-family residence and one at the west side of the property. The east trellis would be attached to the house and encroach 15 feet into the side yard setback. The west trellis would be detached from the house and encroach 17 feet into the side yard setback. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for a Variance on December 21, 1993 and January 18, 1994, and at a field trip visit on January 15, 1994. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. Section 17.38.010(A) permits 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. A Variance to Section 17.16.120(B)(1) is required to construct a trellis addition to the residence in the thirty-five (35) foot side yard setback along the east side of the property. The applicant is requesting a 320 square foot trellis addition at the east end of the residence that will encroach up to a maximum of 15 feet into the east side yard setback. The Planning Commission finds: A. There are no exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property and the intended use that apply generally to the other property in the same vicinity and zone. The Variance is not necessary because most of the residence is not constructed within required setbacks; the trellis addition as proposed would create a visual impact from easements and trails, RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 PAGE 2 and there is ample space outside of setback areas to construct a trellis. 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 most surrounding properties are developed within required setbacks and trellis structures in side yard setbacks are not a predominant development pattern in the City. In addition, the proposed trellis addition would result in a building pad coverage of 45% that the Planning Commission finds to be excessive. C. The granting of this Variance will be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity or zone in which the property is located because the proposed additions do not minimize structural encroachments. The proposed Variance would allow the proposed trellis addition to be closer to other existing residences than appropriate for the required setbacks and leaves even less open space between easements and structures. Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby denies the request for a Variance approval for a 320 square foot trellis addition at the east end of the residence that will encroach up to a maximum of 15 feet into the east side yard setback. Section 6. A Variance to Section 17.16.120(B)(1) is required to construct a free-standing trellis in the thirty-five (35) foot side yard setback along the west side of the property. The applicant is requesting a 190 square foot trellis at the west end of the pool deck that will encroach up to a maximum of 17 feet into the west side yard setback. The Planning Commission finds: A. There are no exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property and the intended use that apply generally to the other property in the same vicinity and zone. The Variance is not necessary because most of the residence is constructed within required setbacks, the trellis as proposed would visually impact the adjacent easement and trail, and would be visible from the street. There is ample space outside the setback areas to construct a trellis. 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 most surrounding properties are developed within required setbacks and trellis structures in side yard setbacks are not a predominant development pattern it the City. In addition, the proposed trellis would result in a building s • • RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 PAGE 3 pad coverage of 45% that the Planning Commission finds to be excessive. C. The granting of this Variance will be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity or zone in which the property is located because the proposed additions do not minimize structural encroachments. The proposed Variance would allow the proposed trellis to be closer to other existing residences than appropriate for the required setbacks and leaves even less open space between easements and structures. Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby denies the request for a Variance to permit the construction of a trellis at the west side of the property within the side yard setback and denies a request for a Variance to permit the construction of a trellis addition at the east end of the residence within the side yard setback in Zoning Case No. 503. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THI,.S 5TINDAY OFFEBRUARY, 1994. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) ) ) ss I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 94-5 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SEPARATE TRELLISES, ONE AT THE EAST END OF THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ONE ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE PROPERTY, WITH EACH TRELLIS ENCROACHING INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACKS IN ZONING CASE NO. 503. RESOLUTION NO. 94-5 PAGE 4 was approved and adopted at an adjourned Planning Commission on February 5, 1994 by vote: regular meeting of the the following roll call 7t. �-w� vi�•n~C.�a fr& S / / /*"" ��{�l o.t...,...t a,� • AYES: ,.,// NOES: /V ABSENT: ABSTAIN: NUS and in compliance with the laws of California was posted following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK at the