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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2000-07,
APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT
YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL ADDITION
AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION TO A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 7 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD IN
ZONING CASE NO. 612.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A request has been filed by Mr. Howard Hall with respect to
real property located at 7 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 41-RH), Rolling Hills,
requesting a one year time extension for a previously approved Variance to
encroach into the front yard setback and a Site Plan Review to permit the
construction of substantial additions at a single family residence that was
approved by the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 2000-07 on March 21,
2000.
Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on March
20, 2001, at which time information was presented indicating that the extension
of time is necessary because the applicant was unable to find a qualified
contractor to perform the work.
Section 3. Based on information and evidence submitted, the Planning
Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 8 of Resolution No. 2000-
07, dated March 21, 2000, to read as follows:
"The Variance and Site Plan approvals shall expire within two years from
the effective date of approval, as defined in Sections 17.38.070 (A) and 17.46.080
(A), unless construction on the applicable portions of the structure have
commenced within that time period."
Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions of Resolution No.
2000-07 shall continue to be in full force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 20T DAY F S CH 2001.
ALLAN ROERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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MARIL i' I RN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-08 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2000-07, APPROVING AN EXTENSION TO
A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCE TO PERMIT ENCROACHMENT
INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL
ADDITION AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE AT 7 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 612.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
March 20, 2001 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and
Chairman Robers.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
DEPUTY CITY CiERK
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND MAIL'
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274
(310) 377-1521
(310) 377-7288 FAX
The Registrar -Recorder's Office requires that the form be notarized before recordation.
AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE FORM
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
ZONING CASE NO.612
SITE PLAN REVIEW
VARIANCE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
I (We) the undersigned state:
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
7 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 41-RH), Rolling Hills, CA.
This property is the subject of the above numbered case.
I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said
ZONING CASE NO. 612
SITE PLAN REVIEW
VARIANCE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
I (We) certify (or declare) un r tWnalty of pe j that the foregoing is true and correct.
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the entity upon behalf of which the personkacted, executed the instrument.
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RESOLUTION N0. 2000-07
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENT INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO
CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL ADDITION AND GRANTING SITE
PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN
ZONING CASE NO. 612.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A. Applications were duly filed by Mr. Howard H. Hall with
respect to real property located at 7 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 41-RH)
requesting a Variance to permit encroachment into the front yard setback to construct a
residential addition and Site Plan Review for the construction of substantial additions to
a single family residence for a 5,085 square foot residence and a 1,380 square foot
attached garage. The request is consistent with previously approved but now expired
Zoning Case No. 563.
B. Zoning Case No. 563 was originally approved by the Planning;
Commission by Resolution No. 97-24 on October 21, 1997. The previous approval.
involved a 4,980 square foot residence and 1,380square foot attached garage on an
..existing lot.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the application on March 21, 2000. The applicant was notified of the hearing
in writing by first class mail. The applicant was in attendance at the hearings.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class
1 Exemption (State of CA Guidelines, Section 15301(e) and is therefore categorically
exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 4. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code permit 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 in
the same vicinity. Section 17.16.110 requires the front yard setback for every residential
parcel to be fifty (50) feet. The applicant is requesting to encroach up to amaximum 4
feet into the 50 foot front yard setback to permit the encroachment of a 199 square foot
enclosure of a portion of an existing porch. With respect to this request for a Variance,
the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the other
property or class of use in the same zone because the lot is at the corner of two streets,
one of which is the main thoroughfare Portuguese Bend Road, and the building pad is
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located close to both streets. The existing residence encroaches up to 5 feet into the front
yard setback.
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 to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because the
development and use of the subject property in a manner consistent with the shape of
the lot and development of other property on this street justifies this additional small
incursion into the front yard setback. There will not be any greater incursion into the
front yard setback than already exists.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and
zone in which the property is located. Allowing the proposed incursion into the front
yard setback will not allow any greater incursion than already exists. In addition,
development on this portion of the pad will allow a substantial portion of the more
environmentally significant rear portions of the lot to remain undeveloped.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 612 to permit the encroachment of a
105 square foot enclosure of a portion of an existing porch that will encroach a maximum
of 4 feet into the fifty foot (50') front yard setback, as indicated on the development, plan
submitted with this applicationand incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A,
subject to the conditions specified in Section 8 of this Resolution.:
Section 6. 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 by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six (36) month period.
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 with the Variance approved in Section 5 of
this Resolution. The lot has a net square foot area of 48, 522 square feet. The proposed
residence (5,085 sq.ft.), garage (1,380 sq.ft.), porch (430 sq.ft.), and service yard (100 sq.ft.)
will have 7,445 square feet which constitutes 15.3% of the lot which is within the
maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a
relatively large lot with most of the proposed structures located below the road so as to
reduce the visual impact of the development.
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
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(such as hillsides.and knolls). The lot is relatively flat, grading will not be required, and
most of the mature trees will not be removed. Grading 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
west 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 and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible
with and enhances the rural character of the community.
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. Although
the project will have a buildable pad coverage of 37.2%, the project will be located on a
relatively flat lot where significant portions . of the lot will be left undeveloped. The
development plans will minimize impact, on ;Portuguese Bend Road. The.
reconfiguration of the doors to the garage/workshop , that currently faces Portuguese
Bend Road will face Blackwater Canyon Road and will minimize impact of the residence
from,Portuguese Bend Road. Significant portions of. the lot will be left undeveloped;: ,
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 irregular -shaped °
lot. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on
several properties in the vicinity.
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 use existing driveway and replace and relocate a garage entrance for
vehicular access that will have less of an impact on Portuguese Bend Road.
H. The project conforms with the requirement of the California
Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Site Plan Review application for Zoning Case No. 612z for a
proposed residential development as indicated on the development plan incorporated
herein as Exhibit A and subject to the conditions contained in Section 8.
Section 8. The Variance to the front yard setback approved in Section 5
and the Site Plan Review approved in Section 7 of this Resolution are subject to the
following conditions:
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A. The Variance and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within
one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.38.070(A) and
17.46.080(A), unless construction on the applicable portions of the structure have
commenced within that time period.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variance and Site Plan
Review approvals, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the approval shall be
suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall be subject to revocation;
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 and has been provided additional notice
and a hearing prior to the revocation of the Permit.
C. All requirements ;of the Buildings Code of the City of Rolling Hills
and the Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance must be complied with unless otherwise set
forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan.
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 be permitted for the proposed project
F. The existing trees and shrubs along Blackwater Canyon :Road shall
be trimmed and maintained for sight visibility and to screen the garage/workshop.
G. Landscaping shall be designed so as not to obstruct '.views of
neighboring properties'but, to -obscure structures. Tall trees such as Eucalyptus and
'Sequoia shall not be planted.
H. 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.
I. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, to the
maximum extent feasible, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes
automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers
slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste
resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water
efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code.
J. Residential and total building pad coverage shall not exceed 37.8%.
K. The property owners shall be required to conform with the air quality
management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county
and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not
exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows,
erosion, or land subsidence.
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L. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule
and regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the
hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and
mechanical equipment noise is permitted so as not to interfere with the quiet residential
environment of the City of Rolling Hills.
site.
M. All parking, during and after construction, shall take place on the project
N. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the
installation and maintenance of septic tanks.
O. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the
installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities.
P. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional
Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management
Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste.
Q. An Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010
of :the °1996' County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be prepared - to'
minimize erosion and to protect slopes and.channels to, control stormwater pollution as'
required by the County of Los Angeles.
R.-Prior, to the, submittal of an applicable final buildingplanto 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 shall not exceed a steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio.
S. 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.
T. Notwithstanding Sections 17.46.020 and 17.46.070 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional
structural development shall require the filing of a new application for approval by the
Planning Commission.
U. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
the Site Plan approval, or the approvals shall not be effective.
V. All conditions of these Variance and Site Plan approvals that apply must
be complied with prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County
of Los Angeles.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIRCH, 2000.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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MARILLYN-
KERN,RNDEPUTY CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
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I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000-07 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO PERMIT
ENCROACHMENT . INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO
CONSTRUCT A RESIDENTIAL ADDITION AND GRANTING SITE
PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF.
SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN.
ZONING CASE :NO. 612.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on`
March 21, 2000 by the following roll call vote:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte
and Chairman Roberts.
None.
AYES:'
NOES:
ABSENT: None .
ABSTAIN: None .
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-07
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