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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
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 1998
TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: LOLA UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 563
Mr. Howard H. Hall, 7 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 41-RH)
Request for a one-year time extension.
BACKGROUND
Attached is a request from Mr. Howard H. Hall requesting a one year time extension
for the following previously approved requests: a Variance to permit a portion of a
residence to encroach into the front yard setback and Site Plan Review to construct
substantial additions to an existing single family residence in Zoning Case No. 563
that was approved by the Commission on October 21, 1997 by Resolution No. 97-24.
The extension of time is necessary in order to comply with both the City and
Community Association requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the request.
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HOWARD H. HALL
7 Portuguese Bend
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
September 2, 1998
SEP 0319,9,8
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
Ms. Lola Ungar
City of Rolling Hills
No. 2 Portuguese Bend Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Re: Case No. 563; Howard H. Hall - 7 Portuguese Bend
Dear Ms. Ungar:
This is in response to your letter of August 20, 1998
regarding the above application.
This is my written request for a one (1) year extension.
My check for $200.00 payable to the City of Rolling Hills
is enclosed.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Very truly yours,
0/Wge 77
HOWARD H. HALL
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Enclosure
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DRAFT
RESOLUTION NO. 98-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-24 AND APPROVING AN
EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCE TO
PERMIT A PORTION OF A RESIDENCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK AND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE
PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO
AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO.
563.
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 H. Hall with respect to
real property located at 7 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 41-RH), Rolling Hills,
requesting an extension to a previously approved Variance to permit a portion of a
residence to encroach into the front yard setback and a previously approved Site
Plan Review to construct substantial additions to an existing single family residence.
Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on
September 15, 1998. The extension of time is necessary in order to comply with both
the City and Community Association requirements.
Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning
Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 8 of Resolution No. 97-24,
dated October 21, 1997, to read as follows:
"A. The Variance and Site Plan Review approvals shall expire within two
years of the approval of this Resolution 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. 97-
24 shall continue to be in full force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1998.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 98-20
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DRAFT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
§§
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 98-20 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-24 AND APPROVING A N
EXTENSION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCE TO
PERMIT A PORTION OF A RESIDENCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK AND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SITE
PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO
AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO.
563.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on
September 15, 1998 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 98-20
PAGE 2 OF 2
City 0/ /E'0f/n INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX (310) 377-7288
m I: cityofch@ao!.com
Agendaitem Nr� o.: 4.B.
Mtg. Date: 10/27/97
DATE: OCTOBER 27, 1997
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 97-24: 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. 563.
Mr. Howard H. Hall, 7 Portuguese Bend Road (Lot 41-RH)
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 97-24 on October 21, 1997
at their regular meeting granting a Variance to permit encroachment into the
front yard setback to construct a residential addition to enclose a portion of
the existing front porch and granting Site Plan Review approval for the
construction of substantial additions to a single family residence. The
approvals were unanimous.
2. The applicant is requesting a minor Variance to permit a portion of the
residence to encroach up to 4 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. A
Variance is considered minor when the encroachment does not exceed 5 feet
and is attached to the residential structure. The applicant proposes to enclose
105 square feet of the existing porch that currently encroaches into the front
yard setback. Reasons stated for satisfying the Variance criteria are: The
existing porch is in line with the existing walls of the residence and that the
existing roof structure, columns and beam are existing in the front porch area.
The applicant is requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of 2,008
square feet of residential additions and 533 square feet of garage additions (3-
cars) to an existing 2,972 square foot residence and 847 square foot garage. The
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new residence will be 4,980 square feet and have 1,380 square feet of garage
space.
3. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot corral is proposed for the
project at the rear of the building pad to the west. Access to the stable is
available from Blackwater Canyon Road to the southwest at a slope that is not
greater than 25%.
4. Building permits show that the residence was built in 1939. In 1953, a
breakfast room, den, covered porch, garage and workshop were added to the
residence. In 1980, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths were added to the residence.
5. Criteria for a Variance, Site Plan Review, and a table of Nearby Properties are
attached.
6. There will not be any grading required for the project.
7. A basement is not proposed for the project.
8. There are two driveway entrances to the property, one from Blackwater
Canyon Road at the southwest and one from Portuguese Bend Road at the
southeast. The two driveway entrances will not be changed but will be
reconfigured within the lot to allow for a 24 foot wide turnaround area in
front of the redesigned garage portion of the residence at the southwest.
9. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,340 square feet or 15.1% (20%
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 12,117 square feet or 24.9%
(35% permitted).
10. The 19,698 square foot residential building pad will have a proposed total
building pad coverage (that includes a stable) of 7,100 square feet or 37.2%.
The coverage on the building pad would be 34.97% if the stable were not
included.
11. The disturbed area of the lot will be 12,117 square feet or 24.97% (40%
permitted).
12. 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 plan and take public
testimony.
ZONING CASE NO. 563
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VARIANCE REQUIRED 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; and
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; and
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; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
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.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
EXISTING 1 PROPOSED -
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS Portions of the existing residence Propose to encroach up to 4 feet
Front: 50 ft. from front easement encroach up to 5.5 feet into front into the front yard setback to
line yard setback. enclose portion of porch.
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from projerr line
STRUCTURES Residence 2,972
(Site Plan Review required if Garage 847
size of structure increases by at Stable 0
least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the Porch 231
effect of increasing the size of Service Yd. 0
the structure by more than 25%
in a 36-month period). Total 4,050
STRUCTURAL LOT 8.3%
COVERAGE
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 14.4%
(35% maximum)
RESIDENTIAL & STABLE 20.6%
BUILDING PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
ZONING CASE NO. 563
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Residence 4,980
Garage 1,380
Stable 450
Porch 430
Service Yd. 100
Total 7,340
15.1%
24.9%
37.2%
(34.9% without stable)
1
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.) 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 (450 SO.FT.
& 550 SO.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
ADDRESS
1 Acacia Lane
2 Acacia Lane
7 Portuguese Bend Road
19 Portuguese Bend Road
1 11 Portuguese Bend Road
13 Portuguese Bend Road
4 Portuguese Bend Road
6 Portuguese Bend Road
2 Eucalyptus Lane
10 Portuguese Bend Road
14 Portuguese Bend Road
16 Portuguese Bend Road
ZONING CASE NO. 563
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N/A
14.4%
None
N/A
Existing 12' driveway off
Portuguese Bend Road and
existing 16' driveway off
Blackwater Canyon Road
N/A
N/A
LOT NO.
25-RH
33-RH
41-RH
74-RH
76-RH
77-RH
21-RH
22-RH
51-RH
52-RH
56-A-RH
56-B-RH
NEARBY PROPERTIES
OWNER
Oberman
Okada
Hall (Existing)
Storm
Gebhard
Friedman
Keesal
Banta
Demucci
Hwung
Macleod
Walton
IAVERAGE
IPROPOSED
None
24.97%
450 sq.ft. stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Proposed from Blackwater
Canyon Road
Existing 12' driveway off
Portuguese Bend Road and
existing 16' driveway off
Blackwater Canyon Road
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
ASSESSOR'S
0 GROSS LOT AREA
(ACRES)
2.4
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.4
2.4
2.4
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.7
3.2
1.7
1.4
ASSESSOR'S
RESIDENCE SIZE
(SQUARE FEET)
4,650
2,496
2,972
3,287
3,790
3,436
4,958
1,887
5,110
2,304
2,769
3,343
3,417
4,980
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-24
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. 563.
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. 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.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the applications on August 19, 1997 and September 16, 1997, and
at a field trip visit on September 13, 1997.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a
Class 3 Exemption (State 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 a maximum 4 feet into the 50
foot front yard setback to permit the encroachment of a 105 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 located close to both streets. The existing residence encroaches up to
5 feet into the front yard setback.
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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. 563 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 application and 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 (4,980 sq.ft.), garage (1,380 sq.ft.), porch
(430 sq.ft.), and service yard (100 sq.ft.) will have 7,340 square feet which constitutes
15.1% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage
requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be
12,117 square feet which equals 24.9% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum
overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot
RESOLUTION NO. 97-24
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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 (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.
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
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 driveways and replace and relocate a garage
entrance for vehicular access that will have less of an impact on Portuguese Bend
Road.
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H. The project conforms with the requirements 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. 563 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:
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.
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I. Residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 37.2%.
J. 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 shall not exceed a
steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio.
K. 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.
L. 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.
M. All conditions of these Variance 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.
N. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions
of these Variance and Site Plan Review approvals, or the approvals shall not be
effective.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY F OCIEIU997.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
-.,. .
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 97-24
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
)
) §§
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 97-24 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. 563.
was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning
Commission on October 21, 1997 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None .
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
1< iliA->
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 97-24
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City 0/ RJiL 9.WA
HEARING DATE: SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
TO:
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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
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 563
7 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 41-RH)
RA-S-1, 1.424 ACRES
MR. HOWARD H. HALL
MR. RICHARD LINDE, ARCHITECT
AUGUST 9, 1997
Request for a minor Variance to permit a portion of a residence to encroach into the
front yard setback and request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions
to an existing single family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission will have visited the proposed project site on
Saturday, September 13, 1997.
2. The applicant is requesting a minor Variance to permit a portion of the
residence to encroach up to 4 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. A
Variance is considered minor when the encroachment does not exceed 5 feet
and is attached to the residential structure. The applicant proposes to enclose
105 square feet of the existing porch that currently encroaches into the front
yard setback. Reasons stated for satisfying the Variance criteria are: The
existing porch is in line with the existing walls of the residence and that the
existing roof structure, columns and beam are existing in the front porch area.
The applicant is requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of 1,768
square feet of residential additions and 533 square feet of garage additions (3-
cars) to an existing 2,972 square foot residence and 847 square foot 4-car garage.
The new residence will be 4,740 square feet and have 1,380 square feet of
garage space.
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3. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot corral is proposed for the
project at the rear of the building pad to the west. Access to the stable is
available from Blackwater Canyon Road to the southwest at a slope that is not
less 25%.
4. Building permits show that the residence was built in 1939. In 1953, a
breakfast room, den, covered porch, garage and workshop were added to the
residence. In 1980, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths were added to the residence.
5. Criteria for a Variance, Site Plan Review, and a table of Nearby Properties are
attached.
6. There will not be any grading required for the project.
7. A basement is not proposed for the project.
8. There are two driveway entrances to the property, one from Blackwater
Canyon Road at the southwest and one from Portuguese Bend Road at the
southeast. The two driveway entrances will not be changed but will be
reconfigured within the lot to allow for a 24 foot wide turnaround area in
front of the redesigned garage portion of the residence at the southwest.
9. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,100 square feet or 14.6% (20%
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 11,877 square feet or 24.4%
(35% permitted).
10. The 19,698 square foot residential building pad will have a proposed total
building pad coverage (that includes a stable) of 7,100 square feet or 36.0%.
The coverage on the building pad would be 33.8% if the stable were not
included.
11. The disturbed area of the lot will be 11,877 square feet or 24% (40% permitted).
12. 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 plan and take public
testimony.
ZONING CASE NO. 563
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VARIANCE REQUIRED 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; and
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; and
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; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
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.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
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
(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 & STABLE
BUILDING PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
EXISTING
Portions of the existing residence
encroach up to 5.5 feet into front
yard setback.
Residence 2,972
Garage 847
Stable 0
Porch 231
Service Yd. 0
Total 4,050
8.3%
14.4%
20.6%
PROPOSED`
Propose to encroach up to 4 feet
into the front yard setback to
enclose portion of porch.
Residence 4,740
Garage 1,380
Stable 450
Porch 430
Service Yd. 100
Total 7,100
14.6%
24.4%
36.0%
(33.8% without stable)
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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.) 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 (450 SO.FT.
& 550 SO.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
1 Acacia Lane
2 Acacia Lane
7 Portuguese Bend Road
9 Portuguese Bend Road
11 Portuguese Bend Road
13 Portuguese Bend Road
4 Portuguese Bend Road
6 Portuguese Bend Road
2 Eucalyptus Lane
10 Portuguese Bend Road
14 Portuguese Bend Road
16 Portuguese Bend Road
N/A
14.4%
None
N/A
Existing 12' driveway off
Portuguese Bend Road and
existing 16' driveway off
Blackwater Canyon Road
N/A
N/A
NEARBY PROPERTIES
LOT OWNER
25-RH Oberman
33-RH Okada
41-RH Hall (Existing)
74-RH Storm
76-RH Gebhard
77-RH Friedman
21-RH Keesal
22-RH Banta
51-RH Demucci
52-RH Hwung
56-A-RH Macleod
56-B-RH Walton
IAVERAGE
IPROPOSED
None
24.4%
450 sq.ft. stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Proposed from Blackwater
Canyon Road
Existing 12' driveway off
Portuguese Bend Road and
existing 16' driveway off
Blackwater Canyon Road
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
ASSESSOR'S.
GROSS LOT AREA
(ACRES)
2.4
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.4
2.4
2.4
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.7
3.2
1.7
1.4
ASSESSOR'S
RESIDENCE SIZE
(SQUARE FEET)
4,650
2,496
2,972
3,287
3,790
3,436
4,958
1,887
5,110
2,304
2,769
3,343
3,417
4,740
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City 0/eo le S JhI?I'
HEARING DATE: SEPTEMBER 13, 1997
TO:
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
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
ZONING CASE NO. 563
7 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 41-RH)
RA-S-1, 1.424 ACRES
MR. HOWARD H. HALL
MR. RICHARD LINDE, ARCHITECT
AUGUST 9, 1997
REOUEST
Request for a minor Variance to permit a portion of a residence to encroach into the
front yard setback and request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions
to an existing single family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission will visit the proposed project site on Saturday,
September 13, 1997 following a visit to 11 Eastfield Drive.
2. The applicant is requesting a minor Variance to permit a portion of the
residence to encroach up to 4 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. A
Variance is considered minor when the encroachment does not exceed 5 feet
and is attached to the residential structure. The applicant proposes to enclose
105 square feet of the existing porch that currently encroaches into the front
yard setback. Reasons stated for satisfying the Variance criteria are: The
existing porch is in line with the existing walls of the residence and that the
existing roof structure, columns and beam are existing in the front porch area.
The applicant is requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of 1,768
square feet of residential additions and 533 square feet of garage additions (3-
cars) to an existing 2,972 square foot residence and 847 square foot 4-car garage.
The new residence will be 4,740 square feet and have. 1,380 square feet of
garage space.
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3. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot corral is proposed for the
project at the rear of the building pad to the west. Access to the stable is
available from Blackwater Canyon Road to the southwest at a slope that is not
less 25%.
4. Building permits show that the residence was built in 1939. In 1953, a
breakfast room, den, covered porch, garage and workshop were added to the
residence. In 1980, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths were added to the residence.
5. Criteria for a Variance, Site Plan Review, and a table of Nearby Properties are
attached.
6. There will not be any grading required for the project.
7. A basement is not proposed for the project.
8. There are two driveway entrances to the property, one from Blackwater
Canyon Road at the southwest and one from Portuguese Bend Road at the
southeast. The two driveway entrances will not be changed but will be
reconfigured within the lot to allow for a 24 foot wide turnaround area in
front of the redesigned garage portion of the residence at the southwest.
9. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,100 square feet or 14.6% (20%
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 11,877 square feet or 24.4%
(35% permitted).
10. The 19,698 square foot residential building pad will have a proposed total
building pad coverage (that includes a stable) of 7,100 square feet or 36.0%.
11. The disturbed area of the lot will be 11,877 square feet or 24% (40% permitted).
12. 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 plan and take public
testimony.
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VARIANCE REQUIRED 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; and
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; and
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; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
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.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
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
(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 & STABLE
BUILDING PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
EXISTING
Portions of the existing residence
encroach up to 5.5 feet into front
yard setback.
Residence 2,972
Garage 847
Stable 0
Porch 231
Service Yd. 0
Total 4,050
8.3%
14.4%
20.6%
PROPOSED
Propose to encroach up to 4 feet
into the front yard setback to
enclose portion of porch.
Residence 4,740
Garage 1,380
Stable 450
Porch 430
Service Yd. 100
Total
14.6%
24.4%
36.0%
7,100
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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.) 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 (450 SO.FT.
& 550 SO.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
ADDRESS
1 Acacia Lane
2 Acacia Lane
7 Portuguese Bend Road
9 Portuguese Bend Road
11 Portuguese Bend Road
13 Portuguese Bend Road
4 Portuguese Bend Road
6 Portuguese Bend Road
2 Eucalyptus Lane
10 Portuguese Bend Road
14 Portuguese Bend Road
16 Portuguese Bend Road
N/A
14.4%
None
N/A
Existing 12' driveway off
Portuguese Bend Road and
existing 16' driveway off
Blackwater Canyon Road
N/A
N/A
25-RH
33-RH
41-RH
74-RH
76-RH
77-RH
21-RH
22-RH
51-RH
52-RH
56-A-RH
56-B-RH
NEARBY PROPERTIES
`OWNER
Oberman
Okada
Hall (Existing)
Storm
Gebhard
Friedman
Keesal
Banta
Demucci
Hwung
Macleod
Walton
AVERAGE
PROPOSED
None
24.4%
450 sq.ft. stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Proposed from Blackwater
Canyon Road
Existing 12' driveway off
Portuguese Bend Road and
existing 16' driveway off
Blackwater Canyon Road
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
ASSESSOR'S'
GROSS LOT AREA
(ACRES)
2.4
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.4
2.4
2.4
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.7
3.2
1.7
1.4
ASSESSOR'S
RESIDENCE 'SIZE
(SQUARE FEET)
4,650
2,496
2,972
3,287
3,790
3,436
4,958
1,887
5,110
2,304
2,769
3,343
3,417
4,740
ZONING CASE NO. 563
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City op JUL
HEARING DATE: AUGUST 19, 1997
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. 563
7 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD (LOT 41-RH)
RA-S-1, 1.424 ACRES
MR. HOWARD H. HALL
MR. RICHARD LINDE, ARCHITECT
- AUGUST 9, 1997
Request for a minor Variance to permit a portion of a residence to encroach into the
front yard setback and request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions
to an existing single family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The applicant is requesting a minor Variance to permit a portion of the
residence to encroach up to 4 feet into the 50 foot front yard setback. A
Variance is considered minor when the encroachment does not exceed 5 feet
and is attached to the residential structure. The applicant proposes to enclose
105 square feet of the existing porch that currently encroaches into the front
yard setback. Reasons stated for satisfying the Variance criteria are: The
existing porch is in line with the existing walls of the residence and that the
existing roof structure, columns and beam are existing in the front porch area.
The applicant is requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of 1,768
square feet of residential additions and 533 square feet of garage additions (3-
cars) to an existing 2,972 square foot residence and 847 square foot 4-car garage.
The new residence will be 4,740 square feet and have 1,380 square feet of
garage space.
2. A 450 square foot future stable and- 550 square foot corral is proposed for the
project at the rear of the building pad to the west. Access to the stable is
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available from Blackwater Canyon Road to the southwest at a slope that is not
less 25%.
3. Building permits show that the residence was built in 1939. In 1953, a
breakfast room, den, covered porch, garage and workshop were added to the
residence. In 1980, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths were added to the residence.
4. Criteria for a Variance, Site Plan Review, and a table of Nearby Properties are
attached.
5. There will not be any grading required for the project.
6. A basement is not proposed for the project.
7. There are two driveway entrances to the property, one from Blackwater
Canyon Road at the southwest and one from Portuguese Bend Road at the
southeast. The two driveway entrances will not be changed but will be
reconfigured within the lot to allow for a 24 foot wide turnaround area in
front of the redesigned garage portion of the residence at the southwest.
8. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,100 square feet or 14.6% (20%
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 11,877 square feet or 24.4%
(35% permitted).
9. The 19,698 square foot residential building pad will have a proposed total
building pad coverage (that includes a stable) of 7,100 square feet or 36.0%.
10. The disturbed area of the lot will be 11,877 square feet or 24% (40% permitted).
11. 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 plan and take public
testimony.
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VARIANCE REQUIRED 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; and
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; and
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; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
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.
SITE PLAN, REVIEW I ;, 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
(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 & STABLE
BUILDING PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
Portions of the existing residence
encroach up to 5.5 feet into front
yard setback.
Residence 2,972
Garage 847
Stable 0
Porch 231
Service Yd. 0
Total 4,050
8.3%
14.4%
20.6%
PROPOSED:
Propose to encroach up to 4 feet
into the front yard setback to
enclose portion of porch.
Residence 4,740
Garage 1,380
Stable 450
Porch 430
Service Yd. 100
Total 7,100
14.6%
24.4%
36.0%
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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.) 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 (450 SO.FT.
& 550 SO.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
ADDRESS
1 Acacia Lane
2 Acacia Lane
7 Portuguese Bend Road
1 9 Portuguese Bend Road
11 Portuguese Bend Road
113 Portuguese Bend Road
1 4 Portuguese Bend Road
6 Portuguese Bend Road
2 Eucalyptus Lane
10 Portuguese Bend Road
14 Portuguese Bend Road
16 Portuguese Bend Road
N/A '
14.4%
None
N/A
Existing 12' driveway off
Portuguese Bend Road and
existing 16' driveway off
Blackwater Canyon Road
N/A
N/A
LOT NO.
25-RH
33-RH
41-RH
74-RH
76-RH
77-RH
21-RH
22-RH
51-RH
52-RH
56-A-RH
56-B-RH
Oberman
Okada
Hall (Existing)
Storm
Gebhard
Friedman
Keesal
Banta
Demucci
Hwung
Macleod
Walton
IAVERAGE
IPROPOSED
NEARBY
None
24.4%
450 sq.ft. stable
550 sq.ft. corral
Proposed from Blackwater
Canyon Road
Existing 12' driveway off
Portuguese Bend Road and
existing 16' driveway off
Blackwater Canyon Road
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
PROPERTIES
ASSESSOR'S
OWNER GROSS LOT AREA
(ACRES);,,;,
2.4
1.2
1.4
1.7
2.4
2.4
2.4
1.7
1.6
1.6
1.7
3.2
1.7
1.4
ASSESSOR'S
RESIDENCE SIZE
(SQUARE FEET)
4,650
2,496
2,972
3,287
3,790
3,436
4,958
1,887
5,110
2,304
2,769
3,343
3,417
4,740
ZONING CASE NO. 563
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