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640B, Variance for encroachment in , Staff ReportsCity opeoffin9. INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 AC;ENDA ITEM 4-A NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 MEETING DATE 8/23/93 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 460B Dr. James Scharffenberger, 5 Appaloosa Lane (Lot 106-D-RH) RESOLUTION NO. 93-26: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL, APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 92-27 IN ZONING CASE NO. 460B. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission approved the subject resolution on August 17, 1993. 2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit encroachment into the front yard to construct a stable and corral, and Site Plan Review of a proposed new residence. 3. On February 1, 1992, the Commission approved a similar request in Zoning Case No. 460. On February 10, 1992, the City Council took the case under jurisdiction and after a public hearing, remanded the case back to the Planning Commission to address the two issues of (1) easement access for roadway purposes across adjacent property and (2) the approval by the Traffic Commission of the proposed driveway access. 4. Then, in November, 1992 the Commission approved a similar request in Zoning Case No. 460A. At that time, the City Council took the case under jurisdiction and at a public hearing the applicant withdrew the proposed plans and requested review of new plans. The City Council remanded the case back to the Planning Commission to review the new proposal and expressed concerns over the large area of grading. 5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 8.4% and the total lot coverage proposed is 19.8%. 6. The residential building pad coverage will not exceed 35%. Printed on Recycled Paper. ZONING CASE NO. 460B PAGE 2 7. Grading for the project will require 1,590 cubic yards of cut and 1,590 cubic yards of fill. The totality of the graded area was reduced as can be seen by a comparison of the plans of the prior proposal and the current proposal that will be displayed at the Council meeting, although numerically they are the same. 8. During the hearing process, the Planning Commission considered surveys conducted by the applicant and staff relating to residence sizes within the area, residence sizes of new proposals, and grading required for a new residence. These surveys are attached for your information. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 93-26. • • • • • • Cuy e/ le. PP•,.9 Jd,�PP INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 COMPARISON BETWEEN PREVIOUS AND PROPOSED REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) NOV.1992 PROPOSED Residence 4,550 sq.ft. Garage 600 sq.ft. Pool/Spa 450 sq.ft. Stable 450 sq.ft. Service Yard Res.Bldg.Pad 19,573 sq.ft. %Res.Bldg.Pad Coverage 28.6% Tot.Bldg.Pads 20,573 sq.ft. Tot.Structures 6,050 sq.ft. %Tot. Structures 6.9% Tot.Lot Coverage 16,010 sq.ft. %Tot.Lot Coverage 18.3% 5,615 sq.ft. 875 sq.ft. 308 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 72 sq.ft. 19,620 sq.ft. 35.0% 20,620 sq.ft. 7,320 sq.ft. 8.4% 17,210 sq.ft. 19.7% Grading CUT 1591.66 cu.yds. 1590 cu.yds. FILL 1591.66 cu.yds. 1590 cu.yds. 8/23/93 LMU Printed on Recycled Paper, • • • Sircar Residence 7 Quailridge North 6276 sq. ft. Sollima Residence 8 Quailridge North 6607 sq. ft. Taus Residence 3 Quailridge North 7733 sq. ft. Borden Residence 5 Quailridge North 5980 sq. ft. + 800 sq. ft. Guest House Janura/Anderson Residence 4 Buggywhip 8240 sq. ft. Chung Residence 28 Portuguese Bend 6362 sq. ft. Lo/Kao Residence 1 Quailrigge North 6737 sq. ft. Hanke Residence 7 Crest West 6708 sq. ft. Truyello Residence 7 Wagon Lane 6416 sq. ft. Colich Residence 5 Wagon Lane • 7007 sq. ft. Graziadio Residence 11 Wagon Lane 7800 sq. ft. Felton Residence 14 Blackwater Canyon 5860 sq. ft. Farrow Residence 12 Blackwater Canyon 4500 sq. ft. + 1000 sq. ft. Servant Quarters Scharfenberger Residence 4 Appaloosa 7000 + sq. ft. Greenhut Residence 1 Appaloosa 5500 sq. ft. Pasant Residence 15 Blackwater Canyon 5918 sq. ft. Schmidt Residence 2 Buggywhip 5240 sq. ft. + Tennis Court Langer Residence 6 Possum Ridge 10,219 sq. ft. Mehlig Residence 16 Buggywhip 5549 sq. ft. 253 5th Street, Suite C, Seal Beach, California 90740 Tel: (310) 594.9157 Fax: (310) 594.5553 • • ANALYSIS OF LAST 10 SITE PLAN REVIEWS/GRADING APPROVALS GRANTED BY THE ROLLING HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION FOR NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES (SFR) ZC #484 - Owner: Sheng, #1 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road - Replace SFR, Grading - 3800/3800 cubic yards cut/fill ZC #476 - Owner: Smith, 10 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road - New SFR Grading - 2180/2180 cubic yards cut/fill ZC #420 - Owner: Marrone, 17 Southfield Drive - New SFR, Grading - 2950/2950 cubic yards cut/fill ZC #458 - Owner: Colyear, 0 Chestnut Lane - New SFR, Grading - 4000/4000 cubic yards cut/fill ZC #472 - Owner: Straub, 7 Packsaddle Road - Replace SFR, Grading - 180/180 cubic yards cut/fill ZC #402 - Owner: Mackay, 4 Buggy Whip Drive - New SFR, Grading - 4000/4000 cubic yards cut/fill ZC #403 - Owner: Calhoun, 2864 P.V.D.N. - New SFR, Grading = 800/800 cubic yards cut/fill (?) ZC #459 - Owner: Ruth, 5 Outrider Road - Replace SFR, Grading - No grading ZC #442 - Owner: Turpanjian 22 Portuguese Bend Road, New SFR, Grading - 3300/3300 cubic yards cut/fill ZC #435 - Owner: Boyd, 5 Williamsburg Lane North, New SFR, Grading - 657/657 cubic yards cut/fill ZC #460B - Owner: Scharffenberger, 5 Appaloosa Lane, New SFR Grading 2590/2590 cubic yards cut/fill • • • • City op2 Pf,.9 Jh/i INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 GRADING QUANTITIES FOR APPROVED NEW RESIDENCES (FROM APRIL, 1991 TO PRESENT) ZC ADDRESS/OWNER RESIDENCE+GARAGE GRADING OUANTITIES 402 4 Buggy Whip Drive (MacKay) 8,240 sq.ft. 4,000 cu.yds. cut 4,000 cu.yds. fill 432A 6 Ringbit Rd. W. (E.S.Dev.) 3,559 sq.ft. No grading 434 24 Outrider Road (Wallace) 5,758 sq.ft. 4,075 cu.yds. cut 4,075 cu.yds. fill 438 16 Crest West (Shaikh) 9,100 sq.ft. 2,875 cu.yds. cut 2,875 cu.yds. fill 442 22 Portuguese Bend Road 7,898 sq.ft. 3,300 cu.yds. cut (Turpanjian) 3,300 cu.yds. fill 454 3 Middleridge Lane S.(Lynn) 9,170 sq.ft. 2,900 cu.yds. cut 2,900 cu.yds.fill 458 0 Chestnut Lane (Colyear) 2,024 sq.ft. 4,000 cu.yds. cut 4,000 cu.yds. fill 460A 3 Appaloosa Lane 5,150 sq.ft. 1,592 cu.yds. cut (Scharffenberger) 1,592 cu.yds. fill 470 17 Southfield Dr. (Marrone) 7,165 sq.ft. 2,950 cu.yds. cut 2,950 cu.yds. fill 476 10 Upper Blackwater (Smith) 4,216 sq.ft. 2,180 cu.yds. cut 2,180 cu.yds. fill 484 1 Lower Blackwater (Sheng) 8,545 sq.ft. 3,800 cu.yds. cut 3,800 cu.yds. fill 5/18/93 LMU ®0•?rT d inn Pry:yr:or! P;f Cyr.. • • RESOLUTION NO. 93-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL, APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 92-27 IN ZONING CASE NO. 460B. THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Dr. James Scharffenberger with respect to real property located at 5 Appaloosa Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 106-D-RH) requesting: (1) A Variance to permit encroachment into the front yard to construct a stable and corral, and (2) Site Plan Review of a proposed new residence. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on December 17, 1991 and January 21, 1992, and at a field trip visit on January 11, 1992. Section 2. The Commission approved Resolution No. 92-10 in Zoning Case No. 460 on February 1, 1992. The City Council took the subject zoning case under jurisdiction on February 10, 1992 and conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the appeal of the applications on February 24, 1992. The City Council remanded the subject case back to the Planning Commission to address the two issues of: (1) The necessity to provide a title report for 3 Appaloosa Lane (Lot 106-D-RH) which shows that there is an easement for roadway purposes across property known as 2 Appaloosa Lane (Lot 106-C-RH) and across Lot 246-MS, and (2) The approval by the Traffic Commission of the proposed accessway to the subject site. Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on March 17, 1992,, April 28, 1992, May 19, 1992, June 16, 1992, and July 21, 1992 while awaiting the title report. Under Section 65957 of the Government Code the applicant requested a 90 day extension of time on August 17, 1992 and the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on August 18, 1992, September 15, 1992, and October 20, 1992. Section 4. Following the resolution of these matters, the Commission approved Resolution No. 92-27 in Zoning Case No. 460A on November 21, 1992. The City Council took the subject zoning case under jurisdiction on November 23, 1992 and conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the appeal of the applications on January 11, 1993. On that date, the applicant withdrew the proposed plans and requested review of new plans. The City Council remanded the subject case back to the Planning Commission to review the new proposal and the large area of grading. RESOLUTION NO. 93-26 PAGE 2 Section 5. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the applications on February 16, 1993, March 16, 1993, April 27, 1993, May 18, 1993, June 15, 1993, and July 20, 1993, and at field trip visits on April 17, 1993 and July 15, 1993. Section 6. 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 7. Section 17.38.050(A) through (G) 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 Sections 17.16.200(A)(3) is required because this section states that corrals or pens may not be located in the front yard. The applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach up to 28.feet into the .122 foot irregular front yard setback to construct a 450 square fool stable and a 550 square foot corral. With respect to this request, the Planning Commission finds as follows: A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the property and the intended use that do not apply generally to the other property in the same vicinity and zone. The Variance for the stable and corral is necessary because the topography of the site prevents the construction of a stable. corral, and retaining walls in the rear yard. The proper and logical location for the stable and corral is below the proposed building pad because of the topographical nature of the lot. The proposed building pad for the residence will be located at the southwest portion of the lot where the ground is mostly level. The northwest side yard slopes down to the canyon which precludes the creation of a flat area for a stable and corral in the rear yard. The area proposed for the stable and corral is the only place available on this property for this use. 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 the property in question. The Variance is necessary because the General Plan encourages and the Zoning Ordinance requires the delineation of stables and corrals on properties in the City of Rolling Hills and a stable and corral could not be feasibly located in the rear yard. • • • • RESOLUTION NO. 93-26 PAGE 3 C. The granting of the Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. The Variance will permit the construction of a stable and corral which will not impact the street or neighboring properties because they will be nestled into the hillside. Also, the building pad for the stable is located along a long driveway so that it will not be visible from the street. Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance to permit the construction of a 450 square foot stable and a 550 square foot corral in the front yard as shown on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions specified in Section 12. Section 9. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any building or structure may be, constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes, to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building or structure by more than 25% in any 36-month period. Section 10. With respect to the Site Plan Review application, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 87,152 square feet. The proposed residence (5,615 sq.ft.), garage (875 sq.ft.), swimming pool (308 sq.ft.), service,yard (72 sq.ft.), and future stable (450 sq.ft.) will have 7,320 square feet which constitutes 8.4% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 17,210 square feet which equals 19.8% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed 'project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed structures located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development. The pad is similar in size to several neighboring developments. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because a minimum amount of grading is RESOLUTION NO. 93-26 PAGE 4 proposed and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed residence and existing neighboring residences. C. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because grading will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away from the proposed residence and existing neighboring residences. D. The proposed development preserves and integrates into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls) because grading will conform with the existing land contours which are varied. E. The development plan follows the natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the north side of this lot. F. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and, with the conditions attached to this approval, supplements it with landscaping that is .compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. G. 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. Further, the proposed project will have a buildable pad coverage of 35%. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain trail access near the western property line and scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property. H. The proposed development 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. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. I. 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 Appaloosa Lane for access. Also, the proposed driveway is near the RESOLUTION NO. 93-26 PAGE 5 end of a cul-de-sac street which will therefore create little interference with traffic. J. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 11. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 460B for a proposed residential development as indicated on the development plan incorporated herein as Exhibit A and subject to the conditions contained in Section 12. Section 12. The Variance to permit the construction of a stable, corral, and retaining walls that will encroach into the front yard approved in Section 8, and the Site Plan Review for residential development approved in Section 11 are subject to the following conditions: A. The Variance shall expire unless used within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.38.070 of the Municipal Code. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.46.080(A). B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance and the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days. C. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise approved by Variance. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. Grading shall not exceed 1,590 cubic yards of cut soil and 1,590 cubic yards of fill soil. F. Graded slopes shall be contoured to 2:1, 2-1/2:1, and 3 : 1 slopes. G. All retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not be greater than 5 feet in height at any one point. RESOLUTION NO. 93-26 PAGE 6 H. The driveway access apron shall be twenty-four (24) feet wide. I. The driveway access apron shall be roughened to assist equestrian crossing. J. To minimize the visibility of buildings on the pad, the structures, driveway, graded slopes and retaining walls shall be screened and shielded from view with native drought -resistant vegetation and other vegetation that is compatible with the surrounding vegetation of the community. Special emphasis shall be incorporated into the landscaping plan to obscure the house from riders on the Glory Trail at the western property line by way of large native plants or plants that are compatible with the surrounding vegetation of the community. K. A landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. L. 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. M. 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. N. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review and must. conform to the development plan approved with this application. • • RESOLUTION NO. 93-26 PAGE 7 0. The building pad coverage shall not exceed 35%. P. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Variance and Site Plan Review, or the approval shall not be effective. Q. All conditions of this Variance and Site Plan Review 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 17TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1993. A EVeiANKIS, KCING CHAIR ATTEST: MARILYN K RN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK The foregoing Resolution No. 93-26 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT AN ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD TO CONSTRUCT A STABLE AND CORRAL, APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 92-27 IN ZONING CASE NO. 460B. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on August 17, 1993, 1992 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner Raine and Acting Chairman Hankins NOES: Commissioner Frost ABSENT: Commissioner Lay and Chairman Roberts ABSTAIN: None DEPUTY CITY CLERK • ofie eling wee HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 JULY 20, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7286 ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) RAS-2, 2.40 ACRES DR. JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER MR. GARY WYNN, DAVID C. BREIHOLZ AND COMPANY FEBRUARY 6, 1993 The applicant requests a modification to a request for a Variance to permit the encroachment of a stable and corral in the front yard and a request for Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission will have viewed a silhouette of the proposed residence at a field trip on July 15, 1993. 1. New plans were submitted that reduce grading to initial grading amounts and with slopes contoured to 2:1, 2.5:1, and 3:1 slopes. The new plans show the residence moved southwest approximately 6 feet. Also, grading will not take place on the southeast upslope of the driveway. The parking turnaround area has been relocated to the front of the garage, requiring less paving. Grading for the project has been reduced from 2,480 cubic yards of cut/fill from the last submittal to 1,590 cubic yards of cut/fill. The residential building pad size has been reduced to 19,620 square feet, and the pool has been reduced by 56 square feet. All other structures on the lot remain the same. A list showing the comparison between the previous and proposed request is attached. 2. Access to the proposed project will be from the northeast portion of the lot off Appaloosa Lane. The Traffic Commission viewed the previous proposal which had the same access and approved it with the requirement that the driveway apron be 24 feet wide and roughened to assist equestrian crossing. 3. Most recently, a letter of support was received from Mr. George Graziado, 11 Wagon Lane (attached). Other letters of support for the project were received from Dr. H. Lawrence Amberg, 1 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Robert - A. Schmit, 2 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Bernard Weiss, 11 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Donald D. %rs Printed on Recycled Paper. ZONING CASE NO 460E PAGE 2' Jin, owner of the vacant lot at 3 Appaloosa Lane adjacent to the subject property; Dr. Gary J. Chang, 17 Buggy Whip Drive; Mr. Donald Mehlig, 15 Buggy Whip Drive; and Mr. Ben Kazarian, Jr., 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road in support of the project. Mrs. Perkins, 5 Buggy Whip Drive called on February 8, 1993 to inquire about the project and voice her concerns about the size of the house and possible fire hazard. 4. 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. • • La.C1i 0/I'0/'/'tng �° =�n INCORPORATED JANUARY 24 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 MEETING DATE: JULY 20, 1993 TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: COMPARISON BETWEEN PREVIOUS AND PROPOSED REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) DR. JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER NOV.1992 APRIL 1993 MAY 1993 PROPOSED Residence 4,550 sq.ft. 5,615 sq.ft. 5,615 sq.ft. 5,615 sq.ft. Garage 600 sq.ft. 875 sq.ft. 875 sq.ft. 875 sq.ft. Pool/Spa 450 sq.ft. 364 sq.ft. 364 sq.ft. 308 sq.ft. Stable 450 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. Service Yard 55 sq.ft. 72 sq.ft. 72 sq.ft. Res.Bldg.Pad 19,573 sq.ft. 23,498 sq.ft. 23,220 sq.ft. 19,620 sq.ft. %Res.Bldg.Pad Coverage 28.6% 29.4% 29.8% 35.0% Tot.Bldg.Pads 20,573 sq.ft. 24,498 sq.ft. 24,220 sq.ft. 20,620 sq.ft. Tot.Structures 6,050 sq.ft. 7,359 sq.ft. 7,376 sq.ft. 7,320 sq.ft. %Tot.Structures 6.9% 8.4% 8.5% 8.4% Tot.Lot Coverage %Tot.Lot Coverage 16,010 sq.ft. 19,344 sq.ft. 17,461 sq.ft. 17,210 sq.ft. 18.3% 22.2% 20.0% 19.7% Grading CUT 1591.66 cu.yds. 2590 cu.yds. 2480 cu.yds. 1590 cu.yds, FILL 1591.66 cu.yds. 2590 cu.yds. 2480 cu.yds. 1590 cu.yds. Printed on Recycled Paper. GEORGE L. GRAZIADIO Imperial Bank Building P. 0. Box 92991 Los Angeles, California 90009 (310 June 22, 1993 Ms. Lola M. Ungar Principal Planner City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Reference #: Zoning Case 460-A Concerning: Lot #106-D-RH#5 Appaloosa Lane Dear Ms. Ungar: 15•/gaVq) J U N 2 5 lgg3 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 8y.......ed. .._.............._.._.. My name is George L. Graziadio and I reside at 11 Wagon Lane, Rolling Hills, where I have been a homeowner for over 19 years. I am writing to you today in support of the application of James N. Scharffenberger, M.D. I have reviewed the plan for the proposed residence and have talked to Dr. Scharffenberger and his wife who, by the way, is the 'daughter of a former Rolling Hills resident, Dr. Ed Weisenheimer. I have also discussed this matter with David C. Brieholz of the engineering firm for this project. From the information that I have seen and discussed, I am totally in support of the proposed Scharffenberger residence. My home at 11 Wagon Lane is on about 2+ acres of land and the square footage of the house is in excess of 7000 square feet. The Scharffenberger residence is smaller in size than that on a site of similar size, as I understand it. In addition to my support of this case as a resident and property owner, in business I am the President and Chief Executive Officer of Imperial Bancorp which owns Imperial Bank, a $3 billion financial institution that has participated in over the past 30 years literally thousands of residential construction projects. Dr. Scharffenberger's mother and father, George and Marian, who are friends of ours, have resided in Rolling Hills over 30 years and, I believe, that their son and his wife would be excellent residents of our community. I trust that you and your associates in the City agree and will help bring their residency to fruition. GLG/mja HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST • City opeollinv _WA INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 JUNE 15, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) RAS-2, 2.40 ACRES DR. JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER MR. GARY WYNN, DAVID C. BREIHOLZ AND COMPANY FEBRUARY 6, 1993 The applicant requests a modification to a request for a Variance to permit the encroachment of a stable and corral in the front yard and a request for Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. New plans have been submitted that reduce grading to initial grading amounts and with the grading contoured to 2:1, 2.5:1, and 3:1 slopes. Also, grading will not take place on the southeast upslope of the driveway. The parking turnaround area has been relocated to the front of the garage, requiring less paving. Grading for the project has been reduced from 2,480 cubic yards of cut/fill from the last submittal to 1,590 cubic yards of cut/fill. The residential building pad size has been reduced to 19,620 square feet, and the pool has been reduced by 56 square feet. All other structures on the lot remain the same. A list showing the comparison between the previous and proposed request is attached. 2. Access to the proposed project will be from the northeast portion of the lot off Appaloosa Lane. The Traffic Commission viewed the previous proposal which had the same access and approved it with the requirement that the driveway apron be 24 feet wide and roughened to assist equestrian crossing. 3. Letters of support for the project were received from Dr. H. Lawrence Amberg, 1 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Robert A. Schmit, 2 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Bernard Weiss, 11 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Donald D. Jin, owner of the vacant lot at 3 Appaloosa Lane adjacent to the subject property; Dr. Gary J. Chang, 17 Buggy Whip Drive; Mr. Donald Mehlig, 15 Buggy Whip Drive; and Mr. Ben Kazarian, Jr., 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road in support of the project. Mrs. Perkins, 5 Buggy Whip Drive called on February 8, 1993 to inquire about the project and voice her concerns about the size of the house and possible fire hazard. Printed on Recycled Pa • • ZONING CASE NO 460B PAGE 2 4. 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. MEETING DATE: JUNE 15, 1993 T0: • 0 /E'of/tni�� INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: COMPARISON BETWEEN PREVIOUS AND PROPOSED REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) DR, JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER Residence Garage Pool/Spa Stable Service Yard NOV.1992 APRIL 1993 4,550 sq.ft. 5,615 sq.ft. 600 sq.ft. 875 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 364 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 55 sq.ft. Res.Bldg.Pad 19,573 sq.ft, %Res.Bldg.Pad Coverage 28.6% Tot.Bldg.Pads Tot.Structures %Tot,Structures 20,573 sq.ft. 6,050 sq.ft. 6,9% 23,498 sq.ft. 29.4% 24,498 sq.ft. 7,359 sq.ft. 8.4% Tot.Lot Coverage 16,010 sq.ft. 19,344 sq.ft. %Tot.Lot Coverage 18.3% 22.2% Grading CUT 1591.66 cu.yds. 2590 cu.yds. FILL 1591.66 cu.yds. 2590 cu.yds. MAY 1993 5,615 sq.ft. 875 sq.ft, 364 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 72 sq.ft. 23,220 sq.ft, 29.8% 24,220 sq.ft, 7,376 sq.ft. 8.5% 17,461 sq.ft. 20.0% 2480 cu.yds. 2480 cu.yds. NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 JUNE 1993 5,615 sq.ft. 875 sq.ft. 308 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 72 sq.ft. 19,620 sq.ft. 35.0% 20,620 sq.ft. 7,320 sq.ft. 8.4% 17,210 sq.ft. 19.7% 1590 cu.yds. 1590 cu.yds. Printed on Recycled Paper. • City oi RO/A Jh/h HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 MAY 18, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER • NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) RAS-2, 2.40 ACRES DR. JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER MR. GARY WYNN, DAVID C. BREIHOLZ AND COMPANY FEBRUARY 6, 1993 The applicant requests a modification to a request for a Variance to permit the encroachment of a stable and corral in the front yard and a request for Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. New plans have been submitted with the grading contoured to 2:1 and 3:1 slopes. Also, grading will not take place on the southeast upslope of the driveway. The parking turnaround area has been relocated to the front of the garage, requiring less paving. Grading for the project has been reduced from 2,590 cubic yards of cut/fill from the last submittal to 2,480 cubic yards of cut/fill and total lot coverage has been reduced from 22.2% to 20%. The residential building pad size has increased by 1,000 square feet and other figures increased slightly because the service yard was enlarged from 55 sq.ft. to 72 sq.ft. All other structures on the lot remain the same except for the retaining wall to the rear of the garage which was removed. Comparison lists are attached. 2. The Commission requested that the amounts of grading for recent new homes be compiled. That list is also attached. 3. The applicant is preparing a listing of the sizes of homes in the 1,000-foot radius map area. 4. On November 21, 1992, the Planning Commission approved a previous request to permit a 450 square foot stable and a 550 square foot corral in the front yard and Site Plan Review for a proposed 4,550 square foot residence, 600 square foot garage, and a 450 square foot swimming pool in Zoning Case No. 460A at the subject site. On November 23, 1992, the City Council took jurisdiction of the case because of the large area of grading shown on the plot plan. On January 11, 1993, Printed on Recycled P. e • • PAGE 2 the applicant withdrew Zoning Case No. 460A and has submitted new plans for Zoning Case No. 460B. 5. Access to the proposed project will be from the northeast portion of the lot off Appaloosa Lane. The Traffic Commission viewed the previous proposal which had the same access and approved it with the requirement that the driveway apron be 24 feet wide and roughened to assist equestrian crossing. 6. Letters of support for the project were received from Dr. H. Lawrence Amberg, 1 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Robert A. Schmit, 2 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Bernard Weiss,,11 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Donald D. Jin, owner of the vacant lot at 3 Appaloosa Lane adjacent to the subject property; Dr. Gary J. Chang, 17 Buggy Whip Drive; Mr. Donald Mehlig, 15 Buggy Whip Drive; and Mr. Ben Kazarian, Jr., 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road in support of the project. Mrs. Perkins, 5 Buggy Whip Drive called on February 8, 1993 to inquire about the project and voice her concerns about thesize of the house and possible fire hazard. 10. 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. • • Ci OIRotting. i�3 �INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 d T c,% rr % IaI NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 MEETING DATE: MAY 18, 1993 TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR,PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: COMPARISON BETWEEN PREVIOUS AND PROPOSED REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) DR. JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER NOV.1992 APRIL 1993 MAY 1993 Residence 4,550 sq.ft. 5,615 sq.ft. 5,615 sq.ft. Garage 600 sq.ft. 875 sq.ft. 875 sq.ft. Pool/Spa 450 sq.ft. 364 sq.ft. 364 sq.ft. Stable 450 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. Service Yard 55 sq.ft. 72 sq.ft. Total Bldg. Pad Size 20,573 sq.ft. 23,498 sq.ft. 24,220 sq.ft. Res. Bldg. Pad Size 19,573 sq.ft. 22,498 sq.ft. 23,220 sq.ft. Residential Bldg. Coverage 28.6% 29.4% 29.8% Total Structures 6,050 sq.ft. 7,359 sq.ft. 7,376 sq.ft. Percent Total Structures 6.9% 8.4% 8.5% Total Lot Coverage 16,010 sq.ft. 17,461 sq.ft. 19,344 sq.ft. Percent Total Lot Coverage 18.3% 22.2% 20.0% Grading CUT 1591.66 cu.yds. 2590 cu.yds. 2480 cu.yds. FILL 1591.66 cu.yds. 2590 cu.yds. 2480 cu.yds. Printed on Recycled Paper. HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST • o/ R0/IL �aee INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 APRIL 27, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) RAS-2, 2.40 ACRES DR. JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER MR. GARY WYNN, DAVID C. BREIHOLZ AND COMPANY FEBRUARY 6, 1993 The applicant requests a modification to a request for a Variance to permit the encroachment of a stable and corral in the front yard and a request for Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission will have viewed a silhouette of the proposed project on Saturday, April 17, 1993. 2. On November 21, 1992, the Planning Commission approved a previous request to permit a 450 square foot stable and a 550 square foot corral in the front yard and Site Plan Review for a proposed 4,550 square foot residence, 600 square foot garage, and a 450 square foot swimming pool in Zoning Case No. 460A at the subject site. On November 23, 1992, the City Council took jurisdiction of the case because of the large area of grading shown on the plot plan. On January 11, 1993, the applicant withdrew Zoning Case No. 460A and has submitted new plans for Zoning Case No. 460B. 3. The modification to the request shows a reconfiguration of the proposed residential structure, garage, pool, and retaining walls. 4. The revised plans show a future site for a 450 square foot stable and 500 square foot corral in the front yard that requires 75 feet of retaining walls, and a revised proposal for a new 5,615 square foot residence, 875 square foot garage, 364 square foot swimming pool and spa, and a 55 square foot service yard. Approximately 284 feet of curvilinear retaining walls with a maximum height of 5 feet, and an average height of 2 feet 6 inches, are proposed near the southern setback line. These new plans also show a 50 foot long 2.5 foot Printed on Roc ZONING CASE NO. 460B PAGE 2 retaining wall that encroaches 10 feet into the rear yard setback that would require a Variance. 5. Access to the proposed project will be from the northeast portion of the lot off Appaloosa Lane. The Traffic Commission viewed the previous proposal which had the same access and approved it with the requirement that the driveway apron be 24 feet wide and roughened to assist equestrian crossing. 6. Grading for the project site will require 2,590 cubic yards of cut and 2,590 cubic yards of fill soil. (Formerly 1,592 cut/1,592 fill). 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,359 square feet or 8.4% and the total lot coverage proposed is 19,344 square feet or 22.2%. (Previous structural lot coverage was 6.9% and total lot coverage was 18.3%). 8. The residential building pad coverage proposed is 6,909 square feet or 29.4% on a 23,498 square foot pad and the total structural coverage on both the residential and horsekeeping pads equals 30%. (Previous building pad size was approximately 20,410 square feet). 9. Attached are letters from Dr. H. Lawrence Amberg, 1 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Robert A. Schmit, 2 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Bernard Weiss, 11 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Donald D. Jin, owner of the vacant lot at 3 Appaloosa Lane adjacent to the subject property; Dr. Gary J. Chang, 17 Buggy Whip Drive; Mr. Donald Mehlig, 15 Buggy Whip Drive; and Mr. Ben Kazarian, Jr., 20 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road in support of the project. Mrs. Perkins, 5 Buggy Whip Drive called on February 8, 1993 to inquire about the project and voice her concerns about the size of the house and possible fire hazard. 10. 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. s • City oRolling VA INCORPORATED JANUARY 24 1957 � G 11EETING DATE: APRIL 27, 1993 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: COMPARISON BETWEEN PREVIOUS AND PROPOSED REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) DR. JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER On November 21, 1992, the Planning Commission approved a Variance for a stable and corral in the front yard at the subject site in Zoning Case No. 460A. Then, the City Council took jurisdiction of the case because of the large area of the lot affected by grading. At the public hearing, when a second design was proposed and the original withdrawn, the Council remanded the case back to the Planning Commission for review. The new plan shows an enlarged residence, garage and building pad size and the grading increased. The following table shows the comparison between the applicant's previous request (November 21, 1992) and. the proposed request before you today. PREVIOUS REQUEST Residence 4,550 sq.ft. Garage 600 sq.ft. Pool/Spa 450 sq.ft. Stable 450 sq.ft. Service Yard Building Pad Size 19,573 sq.ft. Residential Bldg. Coverage 28.6% Total Structures 6,050 sq.ft. Percent Total Structures 6.9% Total Lot Coverage 16,010 sq.ft. Percent Total Lot Coverage 18.3% Grading CUT 1591.66 cu.yds. FILL 1591.66 cu.yds. PROPOSED 5,615 sq.ft. 875 sq.ft. 364 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 55 sq.ft. 23,498 sq.ft. 29.4% 7,359 sq.ft. 8.4% 19,344 sq.ft. 22.2% 2590 cu.yds. 2590 cu.yds. Printed on Recycled Paper. HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST • Ci1y 0/ INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 APRIL 17, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) RAS-2, 2.40 ACRES DR. JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER MR. GARY WYNN, DAVID C. BREIHOLZ AND COMPANY FEBRUARY 6, 1993 The applicant requests a modification to a request for a Variance to permit the encroachment of a stable and corral in the front yard and a request for Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. On November 21, 1992, the Planning Commission approved a previous request to permit a 450 square foot stable and a 550 square foot corral in the front yard and Site Plan Review for a proposed 4,550 square foot residence, 600 square foot garage, and a 450 square foot swimming pool in Zoning Case No. 460A at the subject site. On November 23, 1992, the City Council took jurisdiction of the case because of the large area of grading shown on the plot plan. On January 11, 1993, the applicant withdrew Zoning Case No. 460A and has submitted the attached plans for Zoning Case No. 460B. 2. The modification to the request shows a reconfiguration of the proposed residential structure, garage, pool, and retaining walls. 3. The revised plans show a future site for a 450 square foot stable and 500 square foot corral in the front yard that requires 75 feet of retaining walls, and a revised proposal for a new 5,615 square foot residence, 875 square foot garage, 364 square foot swimming pool and spa, and a 55 square foot service yard. Approximately 284 feet of curvilinear retaining walls with a maximum height of 5 feet, and an average height of 2 feet 6 inches, are proposed near the southern setback line. These new plans also show a 50 foot long 2.5 foot retaining wall that encroaches 10 feet into the rear yard setback that would require a Variance. Printed on Recycled Paper. • • ZONING CASE NO. 460B PAGE 2 4. Access to the proposed project will be from the northeast portion of the lot off Appaloosa Lane. The Traffic Commission viewed the previous proposal which had the same access and approved it with the requirement that the driveway apron be 24 feet wide and roughened to assist equestrian crossing. 5. Grading for the project site will require 2,590 cubic yards of cut and 2,590 cubic yards of fill soil. (Formerly 1,592 cut/1,592 fill). 6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,359 square feet or 8.4% and the total lot coverage proposed is 19,344 square feet or 22.2%. (Previous structural lot coverage was 6.9% and total lot coverage was 18.3%). 7. The residential building pad coverage proposed is 6,909 square feet or 29.4% on a 24,498 square foot pad and the total structural coverage on both the residential and horsekeeping pads equals 30%. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission view the proposed plans and the silhouette of the proposed project at the field trip. • C�4f ie0iit4 Jh/16 HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 MARCH 16, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) RAS-2, 2.40 ACRES DR. JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER MR. GARY WYNN, DAVID C. BREIHOLZ AND COMPANY FEBRUARY 6, 1993 The applicant requests a modification to permit the encroachment of a stable and a request for Site Plan Review for residence. BACKGROUND to a request for a Variance and corral in the front yard a proposed new single family 1 The Planning Commission will have viewed a silhouette of the proposed project on Saturday, March 13, 1993. 2 On November 21, 1992, the Planning Commission approved a previous request to permit a 450 square foot stable and a 550 square foot corral in the front yard and Site Plan Review for a proposed 4,550 square foot residence, 600 square foot garage, and a 450 square foot swimming pool in Zoning Case No. 460A at the subject site. On November 23, 1992, the City Council took jurisdiction of the case because of the large area of grading shown on the plot plan. On January 11, 1993, the applicant withdrew Zoning Case No. 460A and has submitted the attached plans for Zoning Case No. 460B. 3 The modification to the request shows a reconfiguration of the proposed residential structure, garage, pool, and retaining walls. 4. Plans show a future site for a 450 square foot stable and 500 square foot corral in the front yard that requires 75 feet of retaining walls, and a revised proposal for a new 5,615 square foot residence, 875 square foot garage, 364 square foot swimming pool and spa, and an 84 square foot service yard. Approximately 284 feet of curvilinear retaining walls with a maximum height of 5 feet, and an average height of 2 feet�6 inches, are proposed near the southern setback line. Printed on Recycle ape • • ZONING CASE NO. 460B. PAGE 2 5. Access to the proposed project will be from the northeast ,portion of the lot off Appaloosa Lane. The Traffic Commission viewed the previous proposal which had the same access and approved it with the requirement that the driveway apron be 24 feet wide and roughened to assist equestrian crossing. 6. Grading for the project site will require 4,060 cubic yards of cut and 4,060 cubic yards of fill soil. (Formerly 1,592 cut/1,592 fill). 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,388 square feet or 8.5% and the total lot coverage proposed is 19,373 square feet or 22.2%. (Previous structural lot coverage was 6.9% and total lot coverage was 18.3%). 8. The residential building pad coverage proposed is 6,938 square feet or 30.2% on a 22,938 square foot pad, and the stable/corral pad coverage is 450 feet or 450 on a 1,000 square foot pad. The overall building pad coverage proposed is 31%. 9. Attached are letters from Dr. H. Lawrence Amberg, 1 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Robert A. Schmit, 2 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr,. Bernard Weiss, 11 Buggy Whip Drive; Dr. Donald D. Jin, owner of the vacant lot at 3 Appaloosa Lane adjacent to the subject property; Dr. Gary J. Chang, 17 Buggy Whip Drive; and Mr. Donald Mehlig, 15 Buggy Whip Drive in support of the project. Mrs. Perkins, 5 Buggy Whip Drive called on February 8, 1993 to inquire about the project and voice her concerns about the size of the house and possible fire hazard. 10 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. • C14 0/Y1 Pf..g Jl,PP HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 FEBRUARY 16, 1993 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 460B 5 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) RAS-2, 2.40 ACRES DR. JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER MR. GARY WYNN, DAVID C. BREIHOLZ AND COMPANY FEBRUARY 6, 1993 The applicant requests a modification to a request for a Variance to permit the encroachment of a stable and corral in the front yard and a request for Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. On November 21, 1992, the Planning Commission approved a previous request to permit a 450 square foot stable and a 550 square foot corral in the front yard and Site Plan Review for a proposed 4,550 square foot residence, 600 square foot garage, and a 450 square foot swimming pool in Zoning Case No. 460A at the subject site. On November 23, 1992, the City Council took jurisdiction of the case because of the large area of grading shown on the plot plan. On January 11, 1993, the applicant withdrew Zoning Case No. 460A and has submitted the attached plans for Zoning Case No. 460B. 2. The modification to the request shows a reconfiguration of the proposed residential structure, garage, pool, and retaining walls. 3. Plans show a future site for a 450 square foot stable and 500 square foot corral in the front yard that requires 75 feet of retaining walls, and a revised proposal for a new 5,615 square foot residence, 875 square foot garage, 364 square foot swimming pool and spa, and an 84 square foot service yard. Approximately 284 feet of curvilinear retaining walls with a maximum height of 5 feet, and an average height of 2 feet 6 inches, are proposed near the southern setback line. Access to the proposed project will be from the northeast portion of the lot off Appaloosa Lane. The Traffic Commission viewed the previous proposal which had the same access and Printed on Recycled Pap ZONING CASE NO. 460B PAGE 2 approved it with the requirement that the driveway apron be 24 feet wide and roughened to assist equestrian crossing. 5. Grading for the project site will require 4,060 cubic yards of cut and 4,060 cubic yards of fill soil. (Formerly 1,592 cut/1,592 fill). 6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,388 square feet or 8.5% and the total lot coverage proposed is 19,373 square feet or 22.2%. (Previous structural lot coverage was 6.9% and total lot coverage was 18.3%). 7. The residential building pad coverage proposed is 6,938 square feet or 30.2% on a 22,938 square foot pad, and the stable/corral pad coverage is 450 feet or 45% on a 1,000 square foot pad. The overall building pad coverage proposed is 31%. 8. Attached are letters from Dr. H. Lawrence Amberg, 1 Buggy Whip Drive and Dr. Robert A. Schmit, 2 Buggy Whip Drive, in support of the project. Mrs. Perkins, 5 Buggy Whip Drive called on February 8, 1993 to inquire about the project and voice her concerns about the size of the house and possible fire hazard. 9. 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. o HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST • O Rolling •i//b INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NOVEMBER 17, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 460B 3 APPALOOSA LANE (LOT 106-D-RH) RAS-2, 2.40 ACRES DR. JAMES SCHARFFENBERGER MR. GARY WYNN, DAVID C. BREIHOLZ AND COMPANY NOVEMBER 7, 1992 The applicant requests a modification to a request for a Variance to permit the encroachment of a stable in the front yard and a request for Site Plan Review for a proposed new single family residence and attached three -car garage. BACKGROUND 1. On October 20, 1992, the Planning Commission approved the applicant's request to permit a 450 square foot stable and a 550 square foot corral in the front yard and Site Plan Review for a proposed 4,550 square foot residence, 600 square foot garage, and a 450 square foot swimming pool in Zoning Case No. 460A. 2. The applicant now requests a modification of the approvals and has submitted revised plans. These plans show a reconfiguration of the proposed residential structure, garage, pool, and retaining walls. 3. Plans show a 450 square foot stable and 500 square foot corral for the Variance request, and a revised proposal for a new 5,615 square foot residence, 875 square foot garage, 364 square foot swimming pool/spa, and an 84 square foot service yard. Approximately, 284 feet of retaining walls with a maximum height of 5 feet, and an average height of 2 feet 6 inches, near the southern setback line have been redesigned from a rectilinear pattern to a curvilinear pattern. (The previous plan had more than twice the retaining wall footage). 4. Grading for the project site will require 4,060 cubic yards of cut and 4,060 cubic yards of fill soil (Formerly 3,800/3,800). Ilk Printed on Recycled Paper. • ZONING CASE NO. 460B PAGE 2 5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,231 square feet or 8.5% and the total lot coverage proposed is 19,216 square feet or 22.2%. (Previous structural lot coverage was 6.9% and total lot coverage was 18.3%). 6. The residential building pad coverage proposed is 6,781 square feet or 30.2% on a 22,938 square foot pad and the overall building pad coverage proposed (including the stable) is 31% (The residential building pad has been enlarged by approximately 3,360 square feet on the modified plan. Previous building pad coverage was 28.6% on a 19,578 square foot pad). 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.