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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
Agenda Item No.: 5.A.
Mtg. Date: 7/27/98
DATE: JULY 27, 1998
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY' COUNCIL
ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 98-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CABANA AND APPROVING A
REQUEST FOR MODIFICATIONS TO AN APPROVED SITE PLAN
REVIEW APPLICATION TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
CABANA THAT REQUIRES INCREASED GRADING AT A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ZONING CASE NO. 579.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cole Shoemaker, 18 Eastfield Drive (Lot 69-A-EF)
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission adopted the attached Resolution No. 98-14 on July
21, 1998 at their regular meeting granting a Conditional Use Permit for a
cabana and approving a request for modifications to an approved Site Plan
Review application to permit the construction of a cabana that requires
increased grading at a single family residential development. The vote was 4-
0-0-1. Commissioner Witte abstained as he had been absent from the
previous meeting.
2. During the planning process plans were revised by the applicants when the
silhouette for the proposed cabana was being erected and took into
consideration remediation of any possible view obstruction to adjacent
neighbors, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Diamond, 16 Eastfield Drive.
3. The applicants are requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the
construction of a 220 square foot cabana on a lower building pad, east of the
existing residential building pad. A Conditional Use Permit is required for a
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cabana and conditions required for a cabana or recreation room are that there
be no sleeping quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities permitted.
The applicants are also requesting Site Plan Review modification for the
construction of the new cabana structure that will require grading. Grading
for the project will require 85 cubic yards of cut soil and 85 cubic yards of fill
soil at the northeastern portion of the building pad.
4. The existing residential development was approved by the Planning
Commission on December 17, 1996 by Resolution No. 96-21 in Zoning Case
No. 546. The following are under construction at the present time: a 5,079
square foot residence, 1,192 square foot garage, 624 square foot swimming
pool/spa, 324 square foot existing stable and 96 square foot service yard to
replace a previous residence. The existing stable was constructed in 1958.
5. The proposed project will disturb 24,926 square feet or 39.9% of the net lot area
(40% maximum permitted).
6. The applicants are proposing to expand the building pad by 845 square feet.
Coverage of structures on the 26,786 square foot building pad will be 28.1%.
7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,531 square feet or 11.7% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 18,571 square feet
or 29.7% (35% maximum permitted).
8. Access to the residence will continue from Eastfield Drive with two
accessways from the street that are 20 and 24 feet wide, north to south,
respectively, that narrow to 10 feet in a circular pattern. Access to the stable
and corral will be from the southernmost driveway and will have a
maximum slope of 16% (25% maximum permitted).
9. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 98-14.
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z:'MAJOR iM1
RA-S-1 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential & Total Building Pad
Coverage
(30% maximum recommended)
Grading
Disturbed Area
[40% maximum; any graded building
ad area, any remedial grading
((temporary disturbance), graded
slopes and building pad areas, and
any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist ].
Roadway Access
Stable & Corral
(minimum 450 sq.ft. stable & 550 sq.ft.
corral)
Access to Stable and Corral
[Accessibility and maximum 4:1
(25%) slope required ONLY for new
residence or additions that require
Site Plan Review]
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
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No encroachments
Residence 5,079 sq.ft.
Garage 1,192 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 624 sq.ft.
Service Yard 96 sq,ft,
Existing Stable 320 sq.ft.
& Corral
TOTAL 7,311 sq.ft.
11.7%
28.4%
28.5% of 25,653 sq.ft. pad
480 cubic yards cut soil
480 cubic yards fill soil
39.4%
Continue from Eastfield Drive with
two accessways from the street that
are 20 and 24 feet wide, north to
south, respectively, that narrow to
10 feet in a circular pattern.
Previously existing 320 sq.ft. stable
and corral constructed in 1958.
Maximum slope of 16% from
southernmost driveway
N/A
N/A
c3)
No encroachments
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Cabana
Service Yard
Existing Stable
& Corral
TOTAL
12.1%
29.7%
5,079 sq.ft.
1,192 sq.ft.
624 sq.ft.
220 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
320 sq.ft.
7,531 sq.ft.
28.1% of 26,786 sq.ft. pad
85 cubic yards cut soil
85 cubic yards fill soil
39.9%
No change
No change
No change
Planning Commission Review
Planning Commission Review
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A CABANA AND APPROVING A REQUEST FOR
MODIFICATIONS TO AN APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPLICATION TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CABANA
THAT REQUIRES INCREASED GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ZONING CASE NO. 579.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cole
Shoemaker with respect to real property located at 18 Eastfield Drive (Lot 69-A-EF),
Rolling Hills requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a
cabana and request for Site Plan Review modification to permit the construction of a
cabana that requires increased grading at a single family residential development.
Section 2. On December 17, 1996, the Planning Commission approved a
request for Site Plan Review application by Resolution No. 96-21 in Zoning Case No.
546 for the construction of a new single family residence, and other improvements
to replace an existing single family residence.'
Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the applications on May 19, 1998 and June 16, 1998, and at a field
trip visit on June 9, 1998.
Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a
Class 3 Exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15303(e) and is therefore
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 5. Section 17.16.210(A)(2) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code
permits approval of a Cabana or detached recreation room with a Conditional Use
Permit under certain conditions. The applicant is requesting to construct a 220
square foot cabana. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the
Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the cabana would be
consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General
Plan and will be desirable for the public convenience and welfare because the use is
consistent with similar uses in the community, and the area proposed for the cabana
would be located in an area on the property where such use will not change the
existing configuration of structures on the lot.
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B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and the construction of cabana will not adversely
affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures
because the proposed cabana structure will be 90 feet from the residential structure
and is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the cabana will not impact
the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural
terrain, and surrounding residences because the cabana will comply with the low
profile residential development pattern of the community and is located on a 1.74
acre parcel of property that is adequate in size, shape and topography to
accommodate such use.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district because the 220 square foot size of the cabana is less
than the 800 square foot maximum permitted for similar accessory buildings and the
cabana does not encroach into any setback areas.
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los
Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting criteria for
hazardous waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current State of
California Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List.
F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of
the Zoning Code because the cabana will be adjacent to the pool.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a cabana in
accordance with the Development Plan attached hereto in Zoning Case No. 579
subject to theconditions contained in Section 9.
Section 7. Section 17.46.010 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code 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 twenty-five
percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. In addition, a condition of Resolution
No. 96-21 required that any modifications to the project which would constitute
additional structural development requires the filing of a new application for Site
Plan Review approval by the Planning Commission. The applicant is requesting to
modify the approved Site Plan by constructing a cabana that requires increased
grading. The applicant's latest proposal submitted on April 6, 1998, includes
additional grading of 85 cubic yards of cut soil and 85 cubic yards of fill soil for a total
of 565 cubic yards of cut soil and 565 cubic yards of fill soil. With respect to this
request, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact:
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A. The development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning
Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed grading together with the
other improvements on the property complies with the General Plan requirement
of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space
between surrounding structures. The project as modified conforms to Zoning Code
setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has' a net square foot area of 62,471
square feet. The residence (5,079 sq.ft.), attached garage (1,192 sq.ft.), swimming pool
(624 sq. ft.), existing stable (320 sq.ft.), service yard (96 sq.ft.); and cabana (220 sq.ft.)
will have 7,531 square feet which constitutes 12.1% of the lot which is within the
maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage
including paved areas and driveway will be 18,571 square feet which equals 29.7% of
the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The
proposed project is on a relatively large lot with the proposed structures located
away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is
similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. The building pad
is 26,786 square feet and structural coverage on the building pad is 28.1%.
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
proposed and will only be done to provide approved drainage that will flow away
from the proposed residence and existing neighboring residences.
C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to
minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at
the east side (rear) of this lot.
D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native
vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. Specifically, the development plan
preserves several mature trees and shrubs.
E. 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. The
residential and total lot coverage will not exceed the Planning Commission's
established guideline. Further, the proposed project is designed to minimize
grading. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain
scenic vistas across the northerly portions of the property.
F. The proposed development, as conditioned, 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 when compared to this
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irregular -shaped lot. Grading shall be permitted only to restore the natural slope of
the property.
G. 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 the same driveway to Eastfield Drive for access.
H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental
review.
Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves a modification to an approved Site Plan Review application to
allow the proposed increased grading on the site for a cabana. The modifications are
shown on the Development Plan and marked Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 579.
These approved modifications are subject to the conditions contained in Section 9 of
this Resolution.
Section 9. The Conditional Use Permit for a cabana approved in Section 6
and the modification to permit the increased grading for the cabana from the
amount previously approved in the Site Plan Review application, that is approved
in Section 8, as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A in Zoning Case No. 579, are subject to the following
list of conditions. These conditions include applicable conditions of approval
previously imposed on the Site Plan Review application by Resolution No. 96-21 on
December 17, 1996. To the extent these conditions duplicate prior conditions
imposed on this project, the conditions set forth herein shall be considered as
continuations of those prior requirements:
A. The Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approvals shall
expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections
17.42.070(A) and 17.46.080(A).
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Conditional Use Permit and
Site Plan Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, these
approvals 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 Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the
Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be
complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an
approved plan.
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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. The cabana shall not exceed 220 square feet.
F. No sleeping quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities shall be
provided within the cabana or detached recreation room.
G. No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within 50
feet of the cabana.
H. The basement door of the residence shall be solid (without windows)
and shall be subject to City staff approval.
I. Renting of the cabana is prohibited.
J. Any retaining walls incorporated into the project shall not exceed 5 feet
in height, averaging no more than 2-1/2 feet.
K. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 28.1%.
L. Maximum disturbed area shall not exceed 39.9% of the net lot area.
M. Grading shall not exceed 565 cubic yards of cut soil and 565 cubic yards
of fill soil.
N. Landscaping shall incorporate and preserve, to the maximum extent
feasible, the existing mature trees and shrubs and the natural landscape screening
surrounding the proposed building pad.
O. Two copies of a landscape plan must be submitted for review by the
Planning Department and include native drought -resistant vegetation that will not
disrupt the impact of the views of neighboring properties prior to the issuance of
any building or grading 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
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pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly
established and in good condition.
P. 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.
Q. 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.
R. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all
conditions of this Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review, pursuant to
Section 17.42.060, or the approval shall not be effective.
S. Notwithstanding Section 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code,
any modifications to the project which would constitute additional development
shall require the filing of a new application for Site Plan Review approval by the
Planning Commission.
T. All conditions of these Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review
approvals must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading
permit from the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 21ST D
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
) §§
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 98-14 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR • A CABANA AND 'APPROVING A REQUEST FOR
MODIFICATIONS TO AN APPROVED SITE PLAN REVIEW
APPLICATION TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CABANA
THAT REQUIRES, INCREASED GRADING AT A SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ZONING CASE NO. 579.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
July 21, 1998 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer and
Chairman Roberts.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: NOne .
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Witte.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
MARILYN KERI<f, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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HEARING DATE: JUNE 16, 1998
TO:
FROM:
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 579
18 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 69-A-EF)
RA-S-1, 1.74 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. RUSSELL SHOEMAKER
MR. THOMAS A. BLAIR, AIA
MAY 9, 1998
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a cabana and
request for Site Plan Review modification to permit the construction of a cabana
that requires, grading at a single family residential development.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the proposed project on
Tuesday, June 9, 1998. Plans were revised by the applicants when the
silhouette for the proposed cabana was being erected and took into
consideration remediation of any possible view obstruction to adjacent
neighbors, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Diamond, 16 Eastfield Drive. The revised
plans show the proposed cabana 10 feet west of the previously proposed
cabana.
2. The applicants are requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the
construction of a 220 square foot cabana on a lower building pad, east of the
existing residential building pad. A Conditional Use Permit is required for a
cabana and conditions required for a cabana or recreation room are that there
be no sleeping quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities permitted.
The applicants are also requesting Site Plan Review modification for the
construction of the new cabana structure that will require grading. Grading
for the project will require 85 cubic yards of cut soil and 85 cubic yards of fill
soil at the northeastern portion of the building pad.
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3. The existing residential development was approved by the Planning
Commission on December 17, 1996 by Resolution No. 96-21 in Zoning Case
No. 546. The following are under construction at the present time: a 5,079
square foot residence, 1,192 square foot garage, 624 square foot swimming
pool/spa, 324 square foot existing stable and 96 square foot service yard to
replace a previous residence. The existing stable was constructed in 1958.
4. The proposed project will disturb 24,926 square feet or 39.9% of the net lot area
(40% maximum permitted).
5. The applicants are proposing to expand the building pad by 845 square feet.
Coverage of structures on the 26,786 square foot building pad will be 28.1%.
6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,531 square feet or 11.7% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 18,571 square feet
or 29.7% (35% maximum permitted).
7. Access to the residence will continue from Eastfield Drive with two
accessways from the street that are 20 and 24 feet wide, north to south,
respectively, that narrow to 10 feet in a circular pattern. Access to the stable
and corral will be from the southernmost driveway and will have a
maximum slope of 16% (25% maximum permitted).
8. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and
take public testimony.
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CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS
RA-S-1 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential & Total Building Pad
Coverage
(30% maximum recommended)
Grading
Disturbed Area
[40% maximum; any graded building
pad area, any remedial grading
(temporary disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas, and
any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist ].
Roadway Access
Stable & Corral
(minimum 450 sq.ft. stable & 550 sq.ft.
corral)
Access to Stable and Corral
[Accessibility and maximum 4:1
(25%) slope required ONLY for new
residence or additions that require
Site Plan Review]
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
EXISTING II PROPOSED
No encroachments
Residence 5,079 sq.ft.
Garage 1,192 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 624 sq.ft.
Service Yard 96 sq,ft,
Existing Stable 320 sq.ft.
& Corral
TOTAL 7,311 sq.ft.
11.7%
28.4%
28.5% of 25,653 sq.ft. pad
480 cubic yards cut soil
480 cubic yards fill soil
39.4%
Continue from Eastfield Drive with
two accessways from the street that
are 20 and 24 feet wide, north to
south, respectively, that narrow to
10 feet in a circular pattern.
Previously existing 320 sq.ft. stable
and corral constructed in 1958.
Maximum slope of 16% from
southernmost driveway
N/A
N/A
No encroachments
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Cabana
Service Yard
Existing Stable
& Corral
TOTAL
12.1%
29.7%
5,079 sq.ft.
1,192 sq.ft.
624 sq.ft.
220 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
320 sq.ft.
7,531 sq.ft.
28.1% of 26,786 sq.ft. pad
85 cubic yards cut soil
85 cubic yards fill soil
39.9%
No change
No change
No change
Planning Commission Review
Planning Commission Review
ZONING CASE NO. 579
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REVISED STAFF REPORT
HEARING DATE: JUNE 9, 1998
TO:
FROM:
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 579
18 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 69-A-EF)
RA-S-1, 1.74 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. RUSSELL SHOEMAKER
MR. THOMAS A. BLAIR, AIA
MAY 9, 1998
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a cabana and
request for Site Plan Review modification to permit the construction of a cabana
that requires grading at a single family residential development.
BACKGROUND
1. Plans were revised by the applicants when the silhouette for the proposed
cabana was being erected and took into consideration remediation of any
possible view obstruction to adjacent neighbors, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur
Diamond, 16 Eastfield Drive. The revised plans show the proposed cabana 10
feet west of the previously proposed cabana. The Planning Commission will
view a silhouette of the proposed project on Tuesday, June 9, 1998 following a
visit to 8 Possum Ridge Road at 6:00 PM.
2. The applicants are requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the
construction of a 220 square, foot cabana on a lower building pad, east of the
existing residential building pad. A Conditional Use Permit is required for a
cabana and conditions required for a cabana or recreation room are that there
be no sleeping quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities permitted.
The applicants are also requesting Site Plan Review modification for the
construction of the new cabana structure that will require grading. Grading
for the project will require 85 cubic yards of cut soil and 85 cubic yards of fill
soil at the northeastern portion of the building pad.
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3. The existing residential development was approved by the Planning
Commission on December 17, 1996 by Resolution No. 96-21 in Zoning Case
No. 546. The following are under construction at the present time: a 5,079
square foot residence, 1,192 square foot garage, 624 square foot swimming
pool/spa, 324 square foot existing stable and 96 square foot service yard to
replace a previous residence. The existing stable was constructed in 1958.
4. The proposed project will disturb 24,926 square feet or 39.9% of the net lot area
(40% maximum permitted).
5. The applicants are proposing to expand the building pad by 845 square feet.
Coverage of structures on the 26,786 square foot building pad will be 28.1%.
6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,531 square feet or 11.7% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 18,571 square feet
or 29.7% (35% maximum permitted).
7. Access to the residence will continue from Eastfield Drive with two
accessways from the street that are 20 and 24 feet wide, north to south,
respectively, that narrow to 10 feet in a circular pattern. Access to the stable
and corral will be from the southernmost driveway and will have a
maximum slope of 16% (25% maximum permitted).
8. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposed plans and
take public testimony.
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CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS EXISTING
RA-S-1 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential & Total Building Pad
Coverage
(30% maximum recommended)
Grading
Disturbed Area
[40% maximum; any graded building
pad area, any remedial grading
temporary disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas, and
any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist ].
Roadway Access
Access to Stable and Corral
[Accessibility and maximum 4:1
(25%) slope required ONLY for new
residence or additions that require
Site Plan Review]
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
No encroachments
Residence 5,079 sq.ft.
Garage 1,192 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 624 sq.ft.
Service Yard 96 sq.ft,
Existing Stable 320 sq.ft.
Corral
TOTAL 7,311 sq.ft.
11.7%
28.4%
28.5% of 25,653 sq.ft. pad
480 cubic yards cut soil
480 cubic yards fill soil
39.4%
Continue from Eastfield Drive with
two accessways from the street that
are 20 and 24 feet wide, north to
south, respectively, that narrow to
10 feet in a circular pattern.
Maximum slope of 16% from
southernmost driveway
N/A
N/A
•
II
PROPOSED
No encroachments
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Cabana
Service Yard
Existing Stable
Corral
TOTAL
12.1%
29.7%
5,079 sq.ft.
1,192 sq.ft.
624 sq.ft.
220 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
320 sq.ft.
7,531 sq.ft.
28.1% of 26,786 sq.ft. pad
85 cubic yards cut soil
85 cubic yards fill soil
39.9%
No change
No change
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HEARING DATE: MAY 19, 1998
TO:
FROM:
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 579
18 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 69-A-EF)
RA-S-1, 1.74 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. RUSSELL SHOEMAKER
MR. THOMAS A. BLAIR, AIA
MAY 9, 1998
Request for a Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a cabana and
request for a Site Plan Review modification to permit the construction of a cabana
that requires grading at a single family residential development.
BACKGROUND
1. The applicants are requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit the
construction of a 220 square foot cabana on a lower building pad, east of the
existing residential building pad. A Conditional Use Permit is required for a
cabana and conditions required for a cabana or recreation room are that there
be no sleeping quarters or kitchen or other cooking facilities permitted.
The applicants are also requesting Site Plan Review modification for the
construction of the new cabana structure that will require grading. Grading
for the project will require 85 cubic yards of cut soil and 85 cubic yards of fill
soil at the northeastern portion of the building pad.
2. The existing residential development was approved by the Planning
Commission on December 17, 1996 by Resolution No. 96-21 in Zoning Case
No. 546. The following are under construction at the present time: a 5,079
square foot residence, 1,192 square foot garage, 624 square foot swimming
pool/spa, 324 existing stable and 96 square foot service yard to replace a
previous residence. The existing stable was constructed in 1958.
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3. The proposed project will disturb 24,926 square feet or 39.9% of the net lot area
(40% maximum permitted).
4. The applicants are proposing to expand the building pad by 845 square feet.
Coverage of structures on the 26,786 square foot building pad will be 28.1%.
5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,531 square feet or 11.7% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 18,571 square feet
or 29.7% (35% maximum permitted).
6. Access to the residence will continue from Eastfield Drive with two
accessways from the street that are 20 and 24 feet wide, north to south,
respectively, that narrow to 10 feet in a circular pattern. Access to the stable
and corral will be from the southernmost driveway and will have a
maximum slope of 16% (25% maximum permitted).
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.
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CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS II
RA-S-1 Zone Setbacks:
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
Structures
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
Residential & Total Building Pad
Coverage
(30% maximum recommended)
Grading
Disturbed Area
[40% maximum; any graded building
pad area, any remedial grading
temporary disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas, and
any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist ].
Roadway Access
Access to Stable and Corral
[Accessibility and maximum 4:1
(25%) slope required ONLY for new
residence or additions that require
Site Plan Review]
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
EXISTING II PROPOSED
No encroachments
Residence 5,079 sq.ft.
Garage 1,192 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 624 sq.ft.
Service Yard 96 sq,ft,
Existing Stable 320 sq.ft.
Corral
TOTAL 7,311 sq.ft.
11.7%
28.4%
28.5% of 25,653 sq.ft. pad
480 cubic yards cut soil
480 cubic yards fill soil
39.4%
Continue from Eastfield Drive with
two accessways from the street that
are 20 and 24 feet wide, north to
south, respectively, that narrow to
10 feet in a circular pattern.
Maximum slope of 16% from
southernmost driveway
N/A
N/A
No encroachments
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool
Cabana
Service Yard
Existing Stable
Corral
TOTAL
12.1%
29.7%
5,079 sq.ft.
1,192 sq.ft.
624 sq.ft.
220 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
320 sq.ft.
7,531 sq.ft.
28.1% of 26,786 sq.ft. pad
85 cubic yards cut soil
85 cubic yards fill soil
39.9%
No change
No change
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