813, Demo and construct a new garag, Staff ReportsAgenda Item No: 6-A
Mtg. Date: 03-20-12
MEMORANDUM TO RECUSE
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 813 -13 Portuguese Bend Road
ZONING CASE NO. 813. Mr. and Mrs. Sean Cardenas, (lot 77-RH).
Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct an 1,213 square
foot detached garage to repalce an existing 778 square foot garage on a lot
developed with a single family residence and accessory structures.
DATE: March 20, 2012
Due to the proximity of his property to the subject property, Chairman Pieper should
recuse himself from considering Case No. 813 at 13 Portuguese Bend Road. Chairman
Pieper may however, take a seat in the audience and participate as a resident.
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Agenda Item No: 6-A
Mtg. Date: 03-20-12
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN . AND MEMBERS OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
DATE:
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR
ZONING CASE NO. 813
13 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 77-RH)
RA-S-1, 2.42 ACRES GROSS
MR. AND MRS. SEAN CARDENAS
WILLIAM HOWE, CONSTRUCTION
MARCH 8, 2012
MARCH 20, 2012
RECOMMENDATION AND REOUEST
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1. It is recommended that having viewed the project in the field earlier in the
morning, the Planning Commission continue the public hearing, take public testimony
and provide direction to staff.
The applicants request a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct a 1212.5 square foot
detached garage to replace an existing 778 square foot garage. The garage would have a
an 8' overhang projection along the entire front and along the entire rear of the garage,
for a total of 776 square feet overhang, 388 sq.ft. along the front and 388 sq.ft. along the
rear of the garage. No grading is proposed, as the project will be located on an existing
building pad and utilize existing driveway. The lot is developed with a single-family
residence and accessory structures.
BACKGROUND
2. The subject property is zoned RAS-1 and is 2.42 acres gross and 80,637 square
feet or 1.85 acres net lot area for development purposes. The lot is currently developed
with a 3,975 square foot residence, 778 square foot detached garage, 592 square foot
swimming pool, 1626 square foot stable with adjacent corral, a shed, service yard and a
water feature.
3. Building records show that in 1959 a large addition (1,280 sq.ft.) was added to the
house and the house was remodeled. The swimming pool was constructed in 1969 and a
re -roof permit obtained in 1995. In 2009 an over-the-counter permission was granted to
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renovate and add to the pool and construct a waterslide and a spa and re -landscape and
improve the area around the pool. This work was completed.
MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE
4. The applicants propose to construct a 1212.5 square foot detached garage to
replace the existing garage and to align it parallel to the residence. The garage will be
25' by 48'6" with an 8' overhang projection along the front and along the rear of the
garage, for a total of 776 square feet overhang, 388 sq.ft. along the front and 388 sq.ft.
along the rear. There will be no grading, and access to the garage will be taken over the
existing driveway. No widening of the driveway approach or the driveway is proposed.
The highest portion of the garage will be 15' high, with 9' plate height.
5. The existing stable and coral area will remain.
6. Detached structures over 200 square feet require Conditional Use Permit
approval by the Planning Commission. Section 17.16.210(4) of the Zoning Ordinance
contains the following requirements for a detached garage larger than 200 sq.ft.
4. Detached Garage providing that the following conditions are met:
a. Shall not be located in the front yard or any setback
b. A sink and toilet may be permitted
c. A kitchen or kitchenette shall not be permitted
d. No sleeping quarters or renting of the structure shall be permitted
e. The Planning Commission shall have the ability to limit the size of the
detached garage in relationship to the size of the residence, topography, size of the lot
and other conditions.
7. There is one 38,400 sq.ft. building pad on the property. The proposed structural
coverage on this pad will be 8,254 square feet or 21.5%, with the allowed deductions.
The existing coverage is 19.4%.
8. The net lot area for development purposes of the lot is 80,637 square feet. The
structural net lot coverage is proposed at 8,662 square feet or 10.7%, which includes all
structures, (20% permitted); and the total net lot coverage including the structures and
paved areas is proposed to be 16,970 square feet or 21.0%, (35% permitted).
9. The lot has been previously disturbed and the disturbed area is 72.7% (58,637
sq.ft.) of the net lot area, which is a legal nonconforming condition. The applicants are
not proposing to disturb additional area; therefore no variance for disturbance is
required.
10. If this project is approved, there will be a requirement added that the utility lines
to the garage be placed underground, that the roof meet City and RHCA material
requirements for roofs, that the outdoor lighting fixtures be approved by the RHCA and
that the applicant meet City's requirements for lighting on the property.
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11. RECENTLY APPROVED GARAGES
6 SADDLEBACK
1 ACACIA LANE
24 CINCHRING
5 WAGON LANE
CONCLUSION
2,000 SQ.FT. GARAGE (ATTACHED VIA BREEZEWAY)
(under construction)
3,450 SQ.FT. DETACHED GARAGE —(under construction)
1,400 SQ.FT. DETACHED MIXED USE STRUCTURE
(not constructed)
1,850 SQ. FT. GARGE- (not constructed)
12. When reviewing a development application the Planning Commission must
consider whether the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan;
incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; is
compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the
immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. The criteria for approval of a CUP are included.
13. The applicants' representative states that the project consists of demolishing of
an old structure and replacing it with a new one and align with the residence. He
further states that the proposed garage will be compatible with the surrounding area by
providing a new garage and improve the appearance of the property.
14. The project meets the City's development standards and is located behind
required setbacks.
15. Stable and corral including access exist on the lot.
16. Approval of this project is also required from the Rolling Hills Community
Association.
17. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:
17.42.050 Basis for approval or denial of conditional use permit.
The Commission (and Council on appeal), in acting to approve a conditional use
permit application, may impose conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure the
project is consistent with the General Plan, compatible with surrounding land use, and
meets the provisions and intent of this title. In making such a determination, the
hearing body shall find that the proposed use is in general accord with the following
principles and standards:
A. That the proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan;
B. That the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings
and structures have been considered, and that the use will not adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, building or structures;
C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and
shape to accommodate the use and buildings proposed;
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D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable
development standards of the zone district;
E. That the proposed use is consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles
County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for
hazardous waste facilities;
F. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this
title.
SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Case No. 813
1 SITE PLAN REVIEW �I
RA-S1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from side property line
Rear: 50 ft. from rear property line
STRUCTURES
(Site Plan Review required if size of
structure increases by at least 1,000
sq.ft. and has the effect of
increasing the size of the structure
by more than 25% in a 36-month
period).
STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE
(35% maximum)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD
COVERAGE (30% maximum -
guideline). Includes existing stable.
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.) and must be balanced on
site.
DISTURBED AREA
(40% maximum; any graded
building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary disturbance),
any graded slopes and building pad
areas, and any nongraded area
where impervious surfaces exist.)
STABLE (min. 450 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Z.C. NO. 813
EXISTING 11 PROPOSAL
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
WITH DETACHED GARAGE DETACHED GARAGE
AND ACCESSORY USES
Residence
Entryway
Garage
Stable
Service yard
Pool
Pool equipment
Porch
Shed
Water feature
TOTAL
9.4%
9.1% w/allowed deductions
3975 sq.ft.
45 sq.ft.
778 sq.ft
1 628 sq.ft.
55 sq.ft.
592 sq.ft
90 sq.ft
288 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft
62 sq.ft.
19.5%
7,609 sq. ft.
19.4% of 38,400 sq.ft. residential
building pad
N/A
72.7% existing
1,628 sq.ft.-existing
From driveway
Existing driveway approach from
Portuguese Bend Rd.
N/A
N/A
Residence
Entryway
Garage
Stable
Service yard
Pool
Pool eqpm.
Porch(new)
Porch —home
Shed
3975 sq.ft.
45 sq.ft.
1213 sq.ft.
1628 sq.ft.
55 sq.ft.
592 sq.ft
90 sq.ft.
776 sq.ft
288 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
Water feature 62 sq.ft.
TOTAL 8,820 sq.ft
10.9% of 87,637 sq.ft. net lot
area; 10.74% w/allowed
deductions
21.0% (16,970 sq. ft.of 87,637
sq.ft. net lot area)
21.5% or 38,400 sq.ft. of
residential building pad
NONE
72.7% existing
11,628 sq.ft. existing
From driveway
Existing driveway approach from
Portuguese Bend Rd.
Planning Commission review.
Planning Commission review