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948, Construct a parking pad within, Staff ReportsTO: FROM: al Rollie, gee6 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No. 5-B Mtg. Date: 02-11-19 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL JULIA STEWART, SENIOR PLANNER YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR THROUGH: ELAINE JENG, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2019-01. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR VARIANCES TO CREATE A PARKING PAD WITHIN 30 FEET OF THE ROADWAY EASEMENT AND CONSTRUCT A TRASH ENCLOSURE WITHIN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK IN ZONING CASE NO. 948 AT 15 GEORGEFF ROAD, LOT 29-GF, (LAURA HATCH). APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ATTACHMENT: ZONING CASE NO. 948 15 GEORGEFF ROAD (LOT 29-GF) RAS-1, 1.18 ACRES (GROSS) LAURA HATCH DEBORAH RICHIE-BRAY, ARCHITECT October 11, 2018 Resolution No. 2019-01 RECOMMENDATION AND PROTECT DESCRIPTION Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report or provide other direction to staff. Proposed Project The applicant is proposing a modified driveway to accommodate a new parking pad and relocation of the trash area. The improvements and new trash area require variances due to location. ZC NO. 948 15 Georgeff Road 1 • • Variances The applicant requests the following variances for the proposed project: 1) a new 200 square foot parking pad to be located within 30 feet of the roadway easement, and 2) the new trash area to encroach into the front yard setback. The existing trash area is 140 square feet. The proposed new trash area is smaller at 120 square feet. Administrative Review and Other Non -discretionary Project Elements The applicant is requesting to modify the on -site driveway where when combined, the modified driveway and the new parking pad will add a total of 513 square feet of flatwork to the site. The modified driveway and parking pad will be designed with pervious areas thereby reducing the overall square footage of impervious flatwork on the subject property. The creation of the parking pad include 51 cubic yards of cut with the dirt to be balanced on site. This small amount of dirt does not meet the full threshold triggering Site Plan Review for grading. The project will also include a modified walkway and new planting areas with low walls (all not to exceed 3 feet high) once the front walkway is modified. These are allowable within the City's code and do not require a discretionary review. Special Condition of Approval A special condition of approval is included in the resolution that maintains the code requirements for outdoor storage of recreational vehicles. This means the extra parking pad will not be eligible for storage of recreational vehicles. The condition is as follows: "The occupant of the subject property shall not, at any time, place, store or park recreational vehicles in the parking pad area nor use the area for any other type of outdoor storage." Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission initially reviewed the project at the regular evening Planning Commission meeting on October 23, 2018. It then continued the public hearing and viewed the project in the field, opened the hearing to enable brief public testimony and continued the meeting to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission on December 12, 2018. During the December 12th Planning Commission meeting, the Commission, with one dissenting vote, directed staff to prepare a resolution of approval for the project with the special condition of approval. The resolution was approved at the regular Planning Commission meeting held on January 15, 2019 by a 4-1 vote. No communication from the public has been received on this project. Commissioner Seaburn expressed concerns about the close proximity of the parking pad to the roadway and the necessity of additional parking spaces when the property already contains a 4-car garage. ZC NO. 948 15 Georgeff Road 2 • • BACKGROUND Demolition The existing trash area on the west side of the property is to be demolished. Some portion of the walls in the pathway area will be demolished. Zoning, Land Size and Existing Conditions The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 1.18 acres. For development purposes the net lot area of the lot is 37,338 square feet or 0.86 acres, which is below the minimum net lot area for the zone but considered legal nonconforming. Currently, the property is improved with an existing 3,753 square foot house with a 778 square foot garage, a 677 square foot swimming pool & spa, and a 240 square foot stable. Driveway and Motor Court The applicants propose to modify the existing driveway but not the driveway apron, therefore Traffic Commission review is not required. The proposed parking pad area will come off of the existing driveway directly adjacent to the existing garage. The short rubble walls providing less than 1-foot "curb" improvements are 19,18, and 17 feet to the roadway pavement, respectively. Past Approval for the Property In 1951, a building permit was granted for a residence and a barn. In 1953, a building permit was granted for the existing porch. In 1961, a permit was issued for construction of an 805 square foot bedroom addition to the house. In 1963, a permit was issued for construction of a 2,247 square foot addition to the residence. In 1967, a permit was issued for construction of a 221 square foot addition to the residence. In 1971, a 675 square foot swimming pool was issued a final permit. In 1998, a building permit was issued for remodeling and a 191 square foot addition extending the bedroom. A remodel permit was issued to alter 560 square feet of the interior in 2014. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE Grading and Stabilization The proposed project requires only cut for a total of 51 cubic yards. The dirt from the cut is proposed to be balanced on site. Disturbance The total existing disturbed area for the project site is 39.74% or 14,839 square feet. The proposed project is to be conducted entirely within the existing disturbed area. Height Other than the walls that are less than 3' in height, no structures are proposed. ZC NO. 948 15 Georgeff Road 3 • • Drainage The drainage and erosion control plans, if required, will be reviewed by Los Angeles County prior to the issuance of any building permits. Lot Coverage The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 6,054 square feet or 16.21% (with stable expansion to meet the minimum set aside requirement the square footage would be 6,264 square feet or 16.78 %) (20 % max. permitted). The total lot coverage proposed (structural and flatwork) is proposed at 11,885 square feet or 31.83% (35% max. permitted). When all deductions allowable by the code are taken into account, the total lot coverage is unchanged from the previously approved coverage at 11,885 square feet or 31.83%. The modified driveway and parking pad will be designed with pervious areas thereby reducing the overall square footage of impervious flatwork on the subject property. The building pad coverage on the main residence pad is proposed to be 6,665 square feet or 73.82%, with deductions. Walls All additional walls for the proposed project are to be located on the perimeter of the new parking pad area and the modified walkway area. No new walls are proposed to exceed 3 feet in height. Stable and Corral Set Aside The existing stable and corral areas are sufficient in size to accommodate an expanded stable to meet the set -aside requirements of minimum of 450 sq.ft. stable. A corral area exists on the property. There are not plans included in the proposal to increase the stable size but the potential to do so exists based on the specifications outlined in RHMC Section 17.18.020 A. Utility Lines/ Septic Tank No new structures, additions, or change out of electrical panel are proposed so any changes to the utility lines or septic tank are not applicable. General The applicant is attempting to keep the existing pedestrian entrances to the residence largely intact while expanding the ability to park additional vehicles for the adult children in the family. A special condition of approval would be included in any resolution for the project that maintains the code requirements for outdoor storage of recreational vehicles. This means the extra parking pad would not be eligible for storage of recreational vehicles unless the Planning Commission or City Council grants a variance to do so. No request for such a variance is included in the current proposal. Rolling Hills Community Association Review Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. ZC NO. 948 15 Georgeff Road 4 • • Planning Commission Responsibilities When reviewing a development application, the Planning Commission must consider whether the proposed project meets the criteria for Variances, as attached below. Environmental Review The project has been determined to be categorically exempt (Classes 3 and 4) pursuant to Sections 15303 and 15304 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. SPR,CUP&VR RA-S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from side property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear property line Variance is required for encroachment into front yard. GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft. ft.) must be balanced on -site. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (30% maximum -guideline) Residential Project Summary EXISTING PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, GARAGE, POOL, BARN Residence Garages Pool/spa Pool equip. Stable/Barn Attach porch - Breezeways Attach.Trells Shed Service yard TOTAL Unknown 3,753 s.f. 778 s.f. 677 s.f. 68 s.f. 240 s.f. 393 s.f. 75 s.f. 342 s.f. 65 s.f. 140 s.f. 6,566 s.f. 16.21 % of 37,338 s.f. net lot area NEW PARKING PAD Residence Garages Pool/ spa Pool equip. Stable/ Barn Attach porch - Breezeways Attach. Trellis Shed Service yard TOTAL 3,753 s.f. 778 s.f. 677 s.f. 68 s.f. 450 s.f. 393 s.f. 75 s.f. 342 s.f. 65 s.f. 120 s.f. 6,756 s.f. (includes stable set aside area) 51 cy of cut (to be used in landscaping areas on the property in order to balance the grading) 16.21. % of 37,338 s.f. net lot area 31.8% of 37,338 s.f. net lot area 31.8% of 37,338 s.f. net lot area 74.1 % of 7,944 s.f. pad 73.82% of 5,864 s.f. pad (with deductions) ZC NO. 948 15 Georgeff Road 5 • DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any non -graded area where impervious surfaces exist.) STABLE (min. 450 S.F. & 550 S.F. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS 39.7% or 14,839 s.f. 39.7% or 14,839 s.f. 240 s.f. Existing approach ROADWAY ACCESS Existing driveway approach VIEWS I PLANTS AND ANIMALS CRITERIA FOR VARIANCE N/A N/A 450 s.f. (set -aside) Existing approach Modified driveway; existing approach Planning Commission Planning Commission 17.38.050 Required findings. In granting a variance, the Commission (and Council on appeal) must make the following 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; 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; C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; E. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant; 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. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance ZC NO. 948 15 Georgeff Road 6 Rai&t, qe..(6 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No. 6A Mtg. Date: 01-15-19 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: JULIA STEWART, SENIOR PLANNER THRU: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 948 15 GEORGEFF ROAD (LOT 29-GF) RAS-1, 1.18 ACRES (GROSS) LAURA HATCH DEBORAH RICHIE-BRAY, ARCHITECT October 11, 2018 REQUEST AND PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Applicant Request The applicant is proposing a modified driveway to accommodate a new parking pad and relocation of the trash area. The improvements and new trash area require variances due to location. Variances The applicant requests the following variances for the proposed project: 1) a new 200 square foot parking pad to be located within 30 feet of the roadway easement, and 2) the new trash area to encroach into the front yard setback. The existing trash area is 140 square feet. The proposed new trash area is smaller at 120 square feet. Administrative Review and Other Non -discretionary Project Elements The applicant is requesting to modify the on -site driveway where when combined, the modified driveway and the new parking pad will add a total of 513.02 square feet of flatwork to the site. The modified driveway and parking pad will be designed with pervious areas thereby reducing the overall square footage of impervious flatwork on the subject property. ZC NO. 948 15 Georgeff Road 1 • • The creation of the parking pad include 51 cubic yards of cut with the dirt to be balanced on site. This small amount of dirt does not meet the full threshold triggering Site Plan Review for grading. The project will also include a modified walkway and new planting areas with low walls (all not to exceed 3feet high) once the front walkway is modified. There will also be new walls added to the area surrounding the proposed parking pad (all less than 3 feet high). These are allowable within the City's code and do not require a discretionary review. Special Condition of Approval A special condition of approval is included in the resolution that maintains the code requirements for outdoor storage of recreational vehicles. This means the extra parking pad will not be eligible for storage of recreational vehicles. The condition is as follows: "The occupant of the subject property shall not, at any time, place, store or park recreational vehicles in the parking pad area nor use the area for any other type of outdoor storage." Planning Commission Review The Planning Commission initially reviewed the project at the regular evening Planning Commission meeting on October 23, 2018. It then continued the public hearing and viewed the project in the field, opened the hearing to enable brief public testimony and continued the meeting to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission on December 12, 2018. During the December 12th Planning Commission meeting, the Commission, with one dissenting vote, directed staff to prepare a resolution of approval for the project with the special condition of approval. No neighbors attended the field visit to the subject property. No written communication from the public has been received by City staff. The discussion amongst Commissioners at the December 12, 2018 evening Planning Commission meeting included concerns expressed about the close proximity of the parking pad to the roadway. Discussion included questions about the necessity of additional parking spaces when the property already contains a 4-car garage. Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission review and consider the attached Resolution 2019-01 for adoption. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE Disturbance The total existing disturbed area for the project site is 39.74% or 14,839 square feet. The proposed project is to be conducted entirely within the existing disturbed area. ZC No. 94815 Georgeff Road 2 • • Lot Coverage The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 6054 square feet or 16.21% (with stable expansion to meet the minimum set aside requirement the square footage would be 6,264 square feet or 16.78%)(20% max. permitted). The total lot coverage proposed (structural and flatwork) is proposed at 11,885 square feet or 31.83% (35% max. permitted). When all deductions allowable by the code are taken into account, the total lot coverage is unchanged from the previously approved coverage at 11,885 square feet or 31.83%. The modified driveway and parking pad will be designed with pervious areas thereby reducing the overall square footage of impervious flatwork on the subject property. The building pad coverage on the main residence pad is proposed to be 6,665 square feet or 73.82%, with deductions. Environmental Review The project has been determined to be categorically exempt (Classes 3 and 4) pursuant to Sections 15303 and 15304 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. SPR,CUP&VR RA-S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from side property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear property line Variance is required for encroachment into front yard. Project Summary EXISTING PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, GARAGE, POOL, BARN Residence Garages Pool/spa Pool equip. Stable/Barn Attach porch - Breezeways Attach.Trells Shed Service yard Fire Wall TOTAL 3,753 s.f. 778 s.f. 677 s.f. 68 s.f. 240 s.f. 393 s.f. 75 s.f. 342 s.f. 65 s.f. 140 s.f. 35 s.f. 6,566 s.f. NEW PARKING PAD Residence Garages Pool/ spa Pool equip. Stable/Barn Attach porch - Breezeways Attach. Trellis Shed Service yard Fire Wall TOTAL 3,753 s.f. 778 s.f. 677 s.f. 68 s.f. 450 s.f. 393 s.f. 75 s.f. 342 s.f. 65 s.f. 120 s.f. 35 s.f. 6,756 s.f. (includes stable set aside area) ZC No. 94815 Georgeff Road 3 GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/ or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft. ft.) must be balanced on -site. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (30% maximum -guideline) Residential DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any non -graded area where impervious surfaces exist.) STABLE (min. 450 S.F. & 550 S.F. CORRA L) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS Unknown 16.21. % of 37,338 s.f. net lot area 51 cy of cut (to be used in landscaping areas on the property in order to balance the grading) 16.21% of 37,338 s.f. net lot area 31.8% of 37,338 s.f. net lot area 31.8% of 37,338 s.f. net lot area 74.1% of 7,944 s.f. pad 39.7% or 14,839 s.f. 240 s.f. Existing approach Existing driveway approach N/A N/A CRITERIA FOR VARIANCES 73.82% of 5,864 s.f. pad (with deductions) 39.7% or 14,839 s.f. 450 s.f. (set -aside) Existing approach Modified driveway approach Planning Commission review Planning Commission review 17.38.050 Required findings. In granting a variance, the Commission (and Council on appeal) must make the following 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; 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; C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; E. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant; 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 ZC No. 94815 Georgeff Road 4 • • G. That the variance request is consistent with the general plan of the City of Rolling Hills. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance ZC No. 94815 Georgeff Road 5