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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: 07/09/01
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 630
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED
AREA, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH AN
ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 11 CABALLEROS ROAD (INMAN) IN
ZONING CASE NO. 630.
DATE: JULY 9, 2001
BACKGROUND
At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, June 25, 2001, members of the City
Council continued consideration of the above Resolution to this evening's meeting in an
effort to determine the location of the utility poles and lines on the property and to
determine the extent that the applicable Municipal Code Sections or other discretionary
authority of the City Council could be considered in the undergrounding of utilities on
this property.
Pursuant to Section 17.27.030, Paragraph B, of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, as
amended in August, 2000, utilities to the residential structure on the property would be
required to be undergrounded in this case because the applicant is enlarging the
residential structure. However, electrical and cable service lines are underground to
this property and enforcement of the Municipal Code Section in this case is limited to
the undergrounding of telephone services.
The applicant has identified the utility poles on the map that will be available for
inspection at this evening's meeting. City Attorney Mike Jenkins is prepared to provide
comments regarding the City Council's discretionary authority in this case as well as
the ability to potentially amend the Municipal Code regarding pole removal and
undergrounding.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that members of the City Council provide appropriate direction to
staff.
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City oi
DATE: JUNE 25, 2001
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
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. 4B
Mtg. Date: 6/25/01
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING A VARIANCE REQUEST TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA, AND GRANTING
A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH AN ADDITION INTO THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT
11 CABALLEROS ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 630.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2001-12, which is attached, on
June 19, 2001 at their regular meeting granting a request for variances to exceed the
maximum permitted disturbed area and to encroach into the front yard setback with an
addition. The Vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Margeta abstaining, due to the
proximity Commissioner Margeta's property to subject site.
2. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the proposed project at the
site on Saturday, May 5, 2001 and held public hearings on April 17, 2001 and May 15,
2001.
3. The applicant is proposing to construct 386 square feet of residential addition to
an existing 3,966 square foot residence for a total of 4,352 square feet. A Variance
application is required to permit encroachment into the front yard setback with
approximately 288 square feet of the addition. The applicant is also requesting a
Variance to exceed the 40% maximum allowed disturbed area. A portion of the
existing house, approximately 500 square feet, currently encroaches into the front yard
setback. The disturbed lot area, which include the residential and the stable pads is
proposed at 51.7%. The existing disturbed lot area, plus the pad that is required to be
provided for a future stable is currently at 50.9%. No grading is proposed. The
applicant's representative provided the following justification for the Variance.
ZC No. 630 1
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The engineer states in part, that the variance is justified because exceptional conditions
exist on the site, whereby the existing house already encroaches into the front yard setback, and
the proposed addition into the front yard is so minor that it will have no effect. Further, "as this
is a corner lot, a large amount of property is sacrificed to the streets. When the front yard setback
(requirement) was revised it placed inordinate burden on the RAS-1 zone".
4. Pursuant to Section 7.16.060 B 3 of the Zoning Ordinance, for corner lots, the lot
line with the smallest linear feet of lot frontage shall be considered the front lot line,
except that the measurement shall not include any footage within the side street
eaement. Further, every lot in the RAS-1 zone shall have a side yard of not less than 20
feet from the side property line, except if a RHCA easement, located along the side -
property line, is improved with a roadway, then the side yard shall be no less than 10
feet from the interior edge of that easement. In this case Caballeros Road is the front of
the property. The side yard setback on Maverick Lane is ten feet from the interior edge,
of RHCA easement, and meets the City requirements. Access to the property is taken
from Caballeros Road and Maverick Lane.
5. The proposed disturbed area will be 25,785 square feet or 51.7% of the 49,869
square foot net lot area and exceeds the maximum 40% of the net lot area permitted by
the Zoning Code. Currently, the disturbed area of the lot exceeds the 40% maximum by
10.9%. No grading is proposed for this project.
6. The original house was constructed in 1968. The pool was constructed in 1971. A
comparison table showing the net lot area and size of structures of nearby properties is
attached. Site Plan and Variance review criteria are also included.
7. An area adequate for a stable and corral has been reserved on a separate
building pad consisting of 2,304 square feet. Access to the stable, when constructed,
will be provided from Caballeros Road.
8 The total net lot area of this lot is 49,868 square feet. The structural lot coverage
proposed is 6,267 square feet or 12.6%, (20% permitted), and the total lot coverage
proposed, including all structures and paved areas is 14,173 square feet or 28.4%, (35%
permitted).
9. The 17,485 square foot residential building pad will have coverage of 5,817
square feet, (4,352 sq. ft. residence, 704 sq. ft. garage, 665 sq. ft. pool and 96 sq. ft. service
yard) or 33.3%. The stable pad is 2,304 square feet with proposed pad coverage of 450
square feet or 19.5%. The combined pad coverage is proposed at 31.7%, which exceeds
the 30% Planning Commission guideline.
10. 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. 2001-12.
ZC No. 630 2
ZONING CASE NO. 630
SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Corner side: 10 ft. from easement
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required for grading
requiring a grading permit, any new
structure or 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 & TOTAL BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof 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 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
(maximum 25% slope)
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
ZC No. 630
Ping. Comm. 4/17/01
EXISTING
Existing residence
encroaches 12-16 feet,
(approx. 500 sq. ft.) into the
front yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Basement
Total
10.9%
26.7%
27.4%
N/A
50.9%
none
none
PROPOSED
Additional 288 sq.ft.
encroachment into the front
yard setback.
3,966 sq.ft. Residence
704 sq.ft. Garage
665 sq.ft. Swim Pool/Spa
96 sq.ft. Service Yard
Stable
0 Basement
5,481 sq.ft. Total
Existing from Caballeros
Road and Maverick Lane
N/A
N/A
12.6%
28.4%
31.7%
None
51.7%
450 sq.ft.
4,352 sq.ft.
704 sq.ft.
665 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450sa.ft.
0
6,267 sq.ft.
When constructed will be at 7%
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
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.
ZC NO. 630,11 CABALLEROS ROAD -NEARBY PROPERTIES
ADDRESS
8 Caballeros Road
10 Caballeros
12 Caballeros
13 Caballeros
15 Caballeros
1 Maverick Lane
3 Maverick Lane
4 Maverick Lane
I 11 Caballeros Road
OWNER
Moen
Crane
Letts
Bethencourt
Babbit
Mirsaidi
Makita
Virtue
AVERAGE
EXISTING
PROPOSED
Above sizes include the residences only.
ZC No. 630 4
Ping. Comm. 4/17/01
RESIDENCE
(SQ.FT.)
4,066
2,824
2,642
2,210
4,818
3,081
2,855
5,392
3,486
3,966
4,352
LOT SIZE
SQ. FT. (NET)
48,046
56,541
51,300
49,092
56,411
108,595
111,514
47,916
66,177
49,869
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED. THE MAXIMUM
PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
ENCROACH WITH AN ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK
AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 11 CABALLEROS ROAD, IN
ZONING CASE NO. 630.
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. Inman with respect to real
property located at 11 Caballeros Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 23-SK) requesting a Variance
to exceed the maximum disturbed lot area and a Variance to encroach into the front
yard setback with an addition.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the applications on April 17, 2001, May 15, 2001 and at a field trip visit on
May 5, 2001. The applicant was notified of the public hearing in writing by first class
mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said
proposal and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having
reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicant was in attendance at the
hearing.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class
1 Exemption, Existing Facilities, 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. A Variance to Section 17.16.110 is required because it states that every
lot shall have a front yard of not less than 50 feet from the front easement line. The
applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach 17 feet by 17 feet or (289 square feet) into
the front yard setback to construct a total of 386 square feet additionat an existing
single family residential development. 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 that do not apply generally to the other property or class of
use in the same zone because the lot is small in size in comparison to the average lots in
the City, and there are two bordering roadways at the southern and eastern sides of the
property that reduce the size of the lot area. The lot size and configuration, together
with the existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in meeting this Code
requirement.
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The existing legal nonconforming residence was built with the residence encroaching
up to 17 feet into the front yard setback. The existing residence and proposed addition
are modest in size.
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. Strict application of the Zoning
Ordinance would deprive the property owner of the right and benefits enjoyed by
similarly situated properties in the same vicinity and zone. The encroachment permits
the use of the lot to the extent allowed for other properties in the vicinity. The Variance
will permit the development of the property in a manner similar to development
patterns on surrounding properties.
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. Development in the front yard will allow the
remaining portion of the lot to remain undeveloped. The structural lot coverage and the
total impervious lot coverage are within the requirements of the City. The residential
building pad coverage exceeds the City's guidelines of 30%.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 630 to encroach into the front yard
setback, (west side), to construct. a 386 square foot addition at an existing single family
residential development, of which 289 will encroach into the front yard setback, as
indicated on the development plan dated May 16, 2001, submitted with this application
and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, and subject tothe conditions
specified in Section 8 of this Resolution.
Section 6. A Variance to Section 17.16.070 (B) is required because it states that
disturbance shall be limited to 40% of the net lot area. The applicant is requesting a
Variance because total disturbance will be 51.7% of the net lot area. With respect to this
request fora 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. The Variance for the total disturbance is
necessary because the lot is relatively small in size in comparison to the average lots in
the City, and there are two bordering roadways at the southern and eastern sides of the
property that reduce the size of the net lot area. The lot size and configuration, together
with the existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in meeting this Code
requirement.
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 of
the unusual size and configuration of the lot together with the City's development
standards result in more severe restrictions on the development of the subject property
than occurring on other lots in the vicinity.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
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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. All development will be adequately screened to
prevent adverse visual impact to surrounding properties.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 630 to permit a disturbed area of
51.7%, as indicated on the development plan dated May 16, 2001, submitted with this
application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions
specified in Section 8. .
Section 8. The Variance regarding the front yard encroachment approved in
Section 5 of this Resolution and the Variance regarding the percentage of the disturbed
net lot approved in Sections 7, are subject to the following conditions:
A. The Variances approvals shall expire within one year from the effective
date of approval as defined in Section 17.38.070(A), unless otherwise extended pursuant
to the requirements of this sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variances, that if any conditions
thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted
thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to
cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested,
has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period -
of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination.
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.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated May 16, 2001, except as otherwise
provided in these conditions..
E. The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of
minimum of 1000 square feet to provide an area meeting all standards for a stable (450
square feet) and corral (550 square feet) with vehicular access thereto.
F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 6,267 square feet or 12.6% in
conformance with lot coverage limitations.
G. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 14,173
square feet or 28.4% in conformance with lot coverage limitations.
H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 25,785 square feet or 51.7% in
conformance with lot coverage Iimitations, as approved in Section. 7 of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
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I. Residential building pad coverage on the 17,485 square foot residential
building pad shall not exceed 5,817 square feet or 33.3%, coverage on the 2,304 square
foot stable pad shall not exceed 450 square feet or 19.5%, and total building pad coverage
shall not exceed 31.7% which exceeds the Planning Commission guideline of 30%.
J. There shall be no grading of the site.
K. The existing topography, flora and natural features of the lot shall be
retained to the greatest extent feasible.
L. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the
soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by
construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management
District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices.
M. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering
practices so than people or property are not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion,
or land subsidence shall be required.
N. During construction, conformance 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 shall be required.
O. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set
forth in Section 7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be
followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater
pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
P. 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.
Q. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site
and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway
easements.
R. 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.
S. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any
drainage, building or grading permit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
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T. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building
and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in
Condition D.
U. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
these Variances approvals, pursuant to Section 17.38.060, or the approval shall not be
effective.
V. All conditions of these Variances approvals, that apply, must be complied
with prior to the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles.
W. Due to the fact that the project exceeds the maximum permitted disturbed
area, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional structural
development or additional lot disturbance shall require the filing of a new application
for discretionary review and approval by the Planning Commission.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY
Al LEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
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ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS)
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
DISTURBED AREA, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH AN
ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
AT 11 CABALLEROS ROAD, IN ZONING CASE NO. 630. •
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June
19th, 2001 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hankins, Sommer, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Margeta.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
DEPUTY CITtCLERK
6
DATE:
TO:
ATTN:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
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JUNE 25, 2001
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
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. 4B 3
Mtg. Date: 6/25/01
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING A VARIANCE REQUEST TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA, AND GRANTING
A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH AN ADDITION INTO THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT
11 CABALLEROS ROAD IN ZONING CASE NO. 630.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2001-12, which is attached, on
June 19, 2001 at their regular meeting granting a request for variances to exceed the
maximum permitted disturbed area and to encroach into the front yard setback with an
addition. The Vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Margeta abstaining, due to the
proximity Commissioner Margeta's property to subject site.
2. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouette of the proposed project at the
site on Saturday, May 5, 2001 and held public hearings on April 17, 2001 and May 15,
2001.
3. The applicant is proposing to construct 386 square feet of residential addition to
an existing 3,966 square foot residence for a total of 4,352 square feet. A Variance
application is required to permit encroachment into the front yard setback with
approximately 288 square feet of the addition. The applicant is also requesting a
Variance to exceed the 40% maximum allowed disturbed area. A portion of the
existing house, approximately 500 square feet, currently encroaches into the front yard
setback. The disturbed lot area, which include the residential and the stable pads is
proposed at 51.7%. The existing disturbed lot area, plus the pad that is required to be
provided for a future stable is currently at 50.9%. No grading is proposed. The
applicant's representative provided the following justification for the Variance.
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The engineer states in part, that the variance is justified because exceptional conditions
exist on the site, whereby the existing house already encroaches into the front yard setback, and
the proposed addition into the front yard is so minor that it will have no effect. Further, "as this
is a corner lot, a large amount of property is sacrificed to the streets. When the front yard setback
(requirement) was revised it placed inordinate burden on the RAS-1 zone".
4. Pursuant to Section 7.16.060 B 3 of the Zoning Ordinance, for corner lots, the lot
line with the smallest linear feet of lot frontage shall be considered the front lot line,
except that the measurement shall not include any footage within the side street
easement. Further, every lot in the RAS-1 zone shall have a side yard of not less than 20
feet from the side property line, except if a RHCA easement, located along the side
property line, is improved with a roadway, then the side yard shall be no less than 10
feet from the interior edge of that easement. In this case Caballeros Road is the front of
the property. The side yard setback on Maverick Lane is ten feet from the interior edge
of RHCA easement, and meets the City requirements. Access to the property is taken
from Caballeros Road and Maverick Lane.
5. The proposed disturbed area will be 25,785 square feet or 51.7% of the 49,869
square foot net lot area and exceeds the maximum 40% of the net lot area permitted by
the Zoning Code. Currently, the disturbed area of the lot exceeds the 40% maximum by
10.9%. No grading is proposed for this project.
6. The original house was constructed in 1968. The pool was constructed in 1971. A
comparison table showing the net lot area and size of structures of nearby properties is
attached. Site Plan and Variance review criteria are also included.
7. An area adequate for a stable and corral has been reserved on a separate
building pad consisting of 2,304 square feet. Access to the stable, when constructed,
will be provided from Caballeros Road.
8 The total net lot area of this lot is 49,868 square feet. The structural lot coverage
proposed is 6,267 square feet or 12.6%, (20% permitted), and the total lot coverage
proposed, including all structures and paved areas is 14,173 square feet or 28.4%, (35%
permitted).
9. The 17,485 square foot residential building pad will have coverage of 5,817
square feet, (4,352 sq. ft. residence, 704 sq. ft. garage, 665 sq. ft. pool and 96 sq. ft. service
yard) or 33.3%. The stable pad is 2,304 square feet with proposed pad coverage of 450
square feet or 19.5%. The combined pad coverage is proposed at 31.7%, which exceeds
the 30% Planning Commission guideline.
10. 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. 2001-12.
ZC No. 630 2
ZONING CASE NO. 630
SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Corner side: 10 ft. from easement
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required for grading
requiring a grading permit, any new
structure or 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 & TOTAL BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof 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 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
(maximum 25% slope)
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
i
EXISTING
Existing residence
encroaches 12-16 feet,
(approx. 500 sq. ft.) into the
front yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Basement
Total
10.9%
26.7%
27.4%
N/A
50.9%
none
I none
PROPOSED
Additional 288 sq.ft.
encroachment into the front
yard setback.
3,966 sq.ft. Residence
704 sq.ft. Garage
665 sq.ft. Swim Pool/Spa
96 sq.ft. Service Yard
Stable
0 Basement
5,481 sq.ft. Total
Existing from Caballeros
Road and Maverick Lane
IN/A
IN/A
ZC No. 630 3
Ping. Comm. 4/17/01
28.4%
31.7%
None
51.7%
450 sq.ft.
4,352 sq.ft.
704 sq.ft.
665 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450sa.ft.
0
6,267 sq.ft.
IWhen constructed will be at 7%
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
IPlanning Commission review
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.
ZC NO. 630,11 CABALLEROS ROAD -NEARBY PROPERTIES
ADDRESS RESIDENCE LOT SIZE
OWNER (SQ.FT.) SQ. FT. (NET)
1 8 Caballeros Road Moen 4,066 48,046
1 10 Caballeros Crane 2,824 56,541
12 Caballeros Letts 2,642 51,300
13 Caballeros Bethencourt 2,210 49,092
15 Caballeros Babbit 4,818 56,411
I 1 Maverick Lane Mirsaidi 3,081 108,595
3 Maverick Lane Makita 2,855 111,514
I 4 Maverick Lane Virtue 5,392 47,916
I AVERAGE 3,486 66,177
1 11 Caballeros Road EXISTING 3,966 49,869
PROPOSED 4,352
Above sizes include the residences only.
ZC No. 630
Ping. Comm. 4/17/01
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
ENCROACH WITH AN ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK
AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 11 CABALLEROS ROAD, IN
ZONING CASE NO. 630.
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. Inman with respect to real
property located at 11 Caballeros Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 23-SK) requesting a Variance
to exceed the maximum disturbed lot area and a Variance to encroach into the front
yard setback with an addition.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the applications on April 17, 2001, May 15, 2001 and at a field trip visit on
May 5, 2001. The applicant was notified of the public hearing in writing by first class
mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said
proposal and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having
reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicant was in attendance at the
hearing.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class
1 Exemption, Existing Facilities, 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. A Variance to Section 17.16.110 is required because it states that every
lot shall have a front yard of not less than 50 feet from the front easement line. The
applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach 17 feet by 17 feet or (289 square feet) into
the front yard setback to construct a total of 386 square feet addition. at an existing
single family residential development. 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 that do not apply generally to the other property or class of
use in the same zone because the lot is small in size in comparison to the average lots in
the City, and there are two bordering roadways at the southern and eastern sides of the
property that reduce the size of the lot area. The lot size and configuration, together
with the existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in meeting this Code
requirement.
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The existing legal nonconforming residence was built with the residence encroaching
up to 17 feet into the front yard setback. The existing residence and proposed addition
are modest in size.
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. Strict application of the Zoning
Ordinance would deprive the property owner of the right and benefits enjoyed by
similarly situated properties in the same vicinity and zone. The encroachment permits
the use of the lot to the extent allowed for other properties in the vicinity. The Variance
will permit the development of the property in a manner similar to development
patterns on surrounding properties.
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. Development in the front yard will allow the
remaining portion of the lot to remain undeveloped. The structural lot coverage and the
total impervious lot coverage are within the requirements of the City. The residential
building pad coverage exceeds the City's guidelines of 30%.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 630 to encroach into the front yard
setback, (west side), to construct a 386 square foot addition at an existing single family
residential development, of which 289 will encroach into the front yard setback, as
indicated on the development plan dated May 16, 2001, submitted with this application
and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, and subject tothe conditions
specified in Section 8 of this Resolution.
Section 6. A Variance to Section 17.16.070 (B) is required because it states that
disturbance shall be limited to 40% of the net lot area. The applicant is requesting a
Variance because total disturbance will be 51.7% of the net lot area. 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. The Variance for the total disturbance is
necessary because the lot is relatively small in size in comparison to the average lots in
the City, and there are two bordering roadways at the southern and eastern sides of the
property that reduce the size of the net lot area. The lot size and configuration, together
with the existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in meeting this Code
requirement.
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 of
the unusual size and configuration of the lot together with the City's development
standards result in more severe restrictions on the development of the subject property
than occurring on other lots in the vicinity.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
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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. All development will be adequately screened to
prevent adverse visual impact to surrounding properties.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 630 to permit a disturbed area of
51.7%, as indicated on the development plan dated May 16, 2001, submitted with this
application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions
specified in Section 8. .
Section 8. The Variance regarding the front yard encroachment approved in
Section 5 of this Resolution and the Variance regarding the percentage of the disturbed
net lot approved in Sections 7, are subject to the following conditions:
A. The Variances approvals shall expire within one year from the effective
date of approval as defined in Section 17.38.070(A), unless otherwise extended pursuant
to the requirements of this sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variances, that if any conditions
thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted
thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to
cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested,
has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period.
of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination.
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.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated May 16, 2001, except as otherwise
provided in these conditions.
E. The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of
minimum of 1000 square feet to provide an area meeting all standards for a stable (450
square feet) and corral (550 square feet) with vehicular access thereto.
F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 6,267 square feet or 12.6% in
conformance with lot coverage limitations.
G. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 14,173
square feet or 28.4% in conformance with lot coverage limitations.
H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 25,785 square feet or 51.7% in
conformance with lot coverage limitations, as approved in Section 7 of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
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I. Residential building pad coverage on the 17,485 square foot residential
building pad shall not exceed 5,817 square feet or 33.3%, coverage on the 2,304 square
foot stable pad shall not exceed 450 square feet or 19.5%, and total building pad coverage
shall not exceed 31.7% which exceeds the Planning Commission guideline of 30%.
J. There shall be no grading of the site.
K. The existing topography, flora and natural features of the lot shall be
retained to the greatest extent feasible.
L. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the
soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by
construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management
District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices.
M. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering
practices so that people or property are not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion,
or land subsidence shall be required.
N. During construction, conformance 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 shall be required.
O. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set
forth in Section 7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be
followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater
pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
P. 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.
Q. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site
and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway
easements.
R. 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.
S. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any
drainage, building or grading permit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
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T. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building
and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in
Condition D.
U. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
these Variances approvals, pursuant to Section 17.38.060, or the approval shall not be
effective.
V. All conditions of these Variances approvals, that apply, must be complied
with prior to the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles.
W. Due to the fact that the project exceeds the maximum permitted disturbed
area, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional structural
development or additional lot disturbance shall require the filing of a new application
for discretionary review and approval by the Planning Commission.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
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ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
AYES:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS)
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
DISTURBED AREA, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH AN
ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
AT 11 CABALLEROS ROAD, IN ZONING CASE NO. 630.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June
19th, 2001 by the following roll call vote:
Commissioners Hankins, Sommer, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
NOES: None .
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Margeta.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
DEPUTY CITY' CLERK
6
i
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
APPLICATION NO.:
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
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C1i ofi2Pf.•..yJJ,P�
JUNE 19, 2001
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
ZONING CASE NO. 630
11 CABALLEROS ROAD (LOT 23-SK)
RA-S-1, 1.3 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. GORDON INMAN
MR. DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON
ENGINEERING
APRIL 7, 2001
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
REOUEST
Request for a Variance to construct a 386 square foot addition to a single family
residence of which approximately 288 square feet will encroach into the front
yard setback, and request for a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted
disturbed area at 11 Caballeros Road.
BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission at their May 15, 2001 meeting approved variances
applications in Zoning Case No. 630 and directed staff to prepare Resolution of
approval. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Margeta abstaining, due to the
proximity of Commissioner's Margeta property to the subject site.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2001-12,
which is attached, approving Zoning Case No. 630.
Pririted can Recycled Paper.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
ENCROACH WITH AN ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK
AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 11 CABALLEROS ROAD, IN
ZONING CASE NO. 630.
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. Inman with respect to real
property located at 11 Caballeros Road, Rolling Hills (Lot 23-SK) requesting a Variance
to exceed the maximum disturbed lot area and a Variance to encroach into the front
yard setback with an addition.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the applications on April 17, 2001, May 15, 2001 and at a field trip visit on
May 5, 2001. The applicant was notified of the public hearing in writing by first class
mail. Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said
proposal and from members of the City staff and the Planning Commission having
reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The applicant was in attendance at the
hearing.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class
1 Exemption, Existing Facilities, 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. A Variance to Section 17.16.110 is required because it states that every
lot shall have a front yard of not less than 50 feet from the front easement line. The
applicant is requesting a Variance to encroach 17 feet by 17 feet or (289 square feet) into
the front yard setback to construct a total of 386 square feet addition at an existing
single family residential development. 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 that do not apply generally to the other property or class of
use in the same zone because the lot is small in size in comparison to the average lots in
the City, and there are two bordering roadways at the southern and eastern sides of the
property that reduce the size of the lot area. The lot size and configuration, together
with the existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in meeting this Code
requirement.
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DRAFT
The existing legal nonconforming residence was built with the residence encroaching
up to 17 feet into the front yard setback. The existing residence and proposed addition
are modest in size.
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. Strict application of the Zoning
Ordinance would deprive the property owner of the right and benefits enjoyed by
similarly situated properties in the same vicinity and zone. The encroachment permits
the use of the lot to the extent allowed for other properties in the vicinity. The Variance
will permit the development of the property in a manner similar to development
patterns on surrounding properties.
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. Development in the front yard will allow the
remaining portion of the lot to remain undeveloped. The structural lot coverage and the,
total impervious lot coverage .are within the requirements of the City. The residential
building pad coverage exceeds the City's guidelines of 30%.
Section 5. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 630 to encroach into the, front yard
setback, (west side), to construct a 386 square foot addition at an existing single family
residential development, of which 289 will encroach into the front yard setback, as
indicated on the development plan dated May 16, 2001, submitted with this application
and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, and subject to the conditions
specified in Section 8 of this Resolution.
Section 6. A Variance to Section 17.16.070 (B) is required because it states that
disturbance shall be limited to 40% of the net lot area. The applicant is requesting a
Variance because total disturbance will be 51.7% of the net lot area. 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. The Variance for the total disturbance is
necessary because the lot is relatively small in size in comparison to the average lots in
the City, and there are two bordering roadways at the southern and eastern sides of the
property that reduce the size of the net lot area. The lot size and configuration, together
with the existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in meeting this Code
requirement.
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 of
the unusual size and configuration of the lot together with the City's development
standards result in more severe restrictions on the development of the subject property
than occurring on other lots in the vicinity.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
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DRAFT
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. All development will be adequately screened to
prevent adverse visual impact to surrounding properties.
Section 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 630 to permit a disturbed area of
51.7%, as indicated on the development plan dated May 16, 2001, submitted with this
application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, subject to the conditions
specified in Section 8.
Section 8. The Variance regarding the front yard encroachment approved in
Section 5 of this Resolution and the Variance regarding the percentage of the disturbed
net lot approved in Sections 7, are subject to the following conditions:
A. The Variances approvals shall expire within one year from the effective
date of approval as defined in Section 17.38.070(A), unless otherwise extended pursuant
to the requirements of this sections.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the Variances, that if any conditions
thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted
thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written notice to
cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested,
has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period
of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination.
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.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated May 16, 2001, except as otherwise
provided in these conditions.
E. The property on which the project is located shall contain an area of
minimum of 1000 square feet to provide an area meeting all standards for a stable (450
square feet) and corral (550 square feet) with vehicular access thereto.
F. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 6,267 square feet or 12.6% in
conformance with lot coverage limitations.
G. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 14,173
square feet or 28.4% in conformance with lot coverage limitations.
H. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 25,785 square feet or 51.7% in
conformance with lot coverage limitations, as approved in Section 7 of this resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
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DRAFT
I. Residential building pad coverage on the 17,485 square foot residential
building pad shall not exceed 5,817 square feet or 33.3%, coverage on the 2,304 square
foot stable pad shall not exceed 450 square feet or 19.5%, and total building pad coverage
shall not exceed 31.7% which exceeds the Planning Commission guideline of, 30%.
J. There shall be no grading of the site.
K. The existing topography, flora and natural features of the lot shall be
retained to the greatest extent feasible.
L. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the
soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by
construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management
District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices.
M. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering
practices so that people or property are not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion,
or land subsidence shall be required.
N. During construction, conformance 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 shall be required.
O. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set
forth in Section 7010 of the 1996 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be
followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater
pollution as required by the County of Los Angeles.
P. 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.
Q. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site
and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway
easements.
R. 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.
S. The project must be. reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any
drainage, building or grading permit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
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DRAFT
T. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building
and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in
Condition D.
U. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
these Variances approvals, pursuant to Section 17.38.060, or the approval shall not be
effective.
V. All conditions of these Variances approvals, that apply, must be complied
with prior to the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles.
W. Due to the fact that the project exceeds the maximum permitted disturbed
area, any modifications to the project which would constitute additional structural
development or additional lot disturbance shall require the filing of a new application
for discretionary review and approval by the Planning Commission.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19TH DAY OF JUNE 2001.
ATTEST:
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
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DRAFT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS)
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-12 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED
DISTURBED AREA, AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH WITH AN
ADDITION INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
AT 11 CABALLEROS ROAD, IN ZONING CASE NO. 630.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June
19th, 2001 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
6
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
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Ci1 0/RJ/4 JUL
JUNE 18, 2002
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
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR
ZONING CASE NO. 63011 CABALLEROS ROAD (LOT 23-SK) MR.
AND MRS. GORDON INMAN. REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR TIME
EXTENSION.
BACKGROUND
Attached is a request from Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Inman, requesting a one-year time
extension for a previously approved request for a Variance to encroach with a proposed
addition into the front yard setback and a Variance to exceed the total permitted
disturbed area at a single family residence in Zoning Case No. 630 that was approved by
the Commission on June 19, 2001 by Resolution No. 2001-12.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission consider the request and adopt
Resolution No. 2002-11 granting the extension.
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Gordon and Nancy Inman
11 : Caballeros Road
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
June 5, 2002
Yolanda
Planning commission
Re: 11 Caballeros Road
Dear Yolanda}
:This: letter is to request an extension for our residential addition. Personal
matters have caused this delay. We hope we have not caused any
inconvenience to the city.
Sincerely, • (. > '
Gordon Inman
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2001-12 AND APPROVING AN
EXTENSION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCES TO
ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK WITH AN ADDITION
AND TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA IN
ZONING CASE NO. 630. (INMAN)
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. and Mrs. Gordon Inman with
respect to real property located at 11 Caballeros Road, Rolling Hills, requesting an
extension to previously approved Variances for an addition which would encroach into
the front yard setback and a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted lot disturbance.
Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on June 18, 2002,
at which time information was presented indicating that the extension of time is
necessary in order to complete plan check processing.
Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning
Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 8 of Resolution No. 2001-12,
dated June 19, 2001, to read as follows:
"A. The Variances approvals shall expire within two years from the effective
date of this approval as defined in Section 17.38.070(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. 2001-12
shall continue to be in full force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF JUNE 2002.
EVIE HANKINS, VICE CHAIR
ATTEST:
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. 2002-11 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-12 AND APPROVING AN
EXTENSION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VARIANCES TO
ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK WITH AN ADDITION
AND TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DISTURBED AREA IN
ZONING CASE NO. 630. (INMAN)
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on June 18,
2002 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
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Ci1y ol RO/A
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
DATE: MAY 15, 2001
TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
APPLICATION NO.: ZONING CASE NO. 630
SITE LOCATION: 11 CABALLEROS ROAD (LOT 23-SK)
ZONING AND SIZE: RA-S-1, 1.3 ACRES
APPLICANT: MR. AND MRS. GORDON INMAN
REPRESENTATIVE: MR. DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON
ENGINEERING
PUBLISHED: APRIL 7, 2001
REOUEST
Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback with a portion of
an addition, and request for a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted
disturbed area at 11 Caballeros Road.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission viewed the site and silhouette for the proposed
project on Saturday, May 5, 2001. The Commissioners observed a corral and the
presence of horses on the property and discussed the need for a barn. The City's
Zoning Ordinance and the RHCA regulations do not contain a provision
requiring that a stable be constructed in conjunction with a corral. The City
requires that an area be set aside for a future stable and corral, and that setback
requirements be observed.
2. The applicant is proposing to construct 386 square feet of residential
addition to an existing 3,966 square foot residence for a total of 4,352 square feet.
A Variance application is required to permit encroachment into the front yard
setback with approximately 288 square feet of the addition. The applicant is also
requesting a Variance to exceed the 40% maximum allowed disturbed area. A
portion of the existing house, approximately 500 square feet, currently
encroaches into the front yard setback. The disturbed lot area, which include the
residential and the stable pads is proposed at 51.7%. The existing disturbed lot
area, plus the pad that is required to be provided for a future stable is currently
at 50.9%. The applicant's representative provided the following justification for
the Variance.
The engineer states in part, that the variance is justified because exceptional
conditions exist on the site, whereby the existing house already encroaches into the front
yard setback, and the proposed addition into the front yard is so minor that it will have
no effect. Further, "as this is a corner lot, a large amount of property is sacrificed to the
ZC No. 630
5/15/01
Printed on Recycled Paper.
streets. When the front yard setback (requirement) was revised it placed inordinate
burden on the RAS-1 zone".
3. Pursuant to Section 7.16.060 B 3 of the Zoning Ordinance, for corner lots,
the lot line with the smallest linear feet of lot frontage shall be considered the
front lot line, except that the measurement shall not include any footage within
the side street easement. Further, every lot in the RAS-1 zone shall have a side
yard of not less than 20 feet from the side property line, except if a RHCA
easement, located along the side property line, is improved with a roadway, then
'the side yard shall be no less than 10 feet from the interior edge of that easement.
In this case Caballeros Road is the front of the property. The side yard setback on
Maverick Lane is ten feet from the interior edge of RHCA easement, and meets
the City requirements. Access to the property is taken from Caballeros Road and
Maverick Lane through existing driveways, two of which form a circular drive.
4. The proposed disturbed area will be 25,785 square feet or 51.7% of the
49,869 square foot net lot area and exceeds the maximum 40% of the net lot area
permitted by the Zoning Code. Currently, thedisturbed area of the lot exceeds
the 40% maximum by 10.9%. No grading is proposed for this project.
5. The original house was constructed in 1968. The pool was constructed in
1971. A comparison table showing the net lot area and size of structures of
nearby properties is attached. Site Plan and Variance review criteria are also
included.
6. An area adequate for a stable and corral has been reserved on a separate
building pad consisting of 2,304 square feet. Access to the stable, when
constructed, will be provided from Caballeros Road.
7. The total net lot area of this lot is 49,868 square feet. The structural lot
coverage proposed is 6,267 square feet or 12.6%, (20% permitted), and the total
lot coverage proposed, including all structures and paved areas is 14,173 square
feet or 28.4%, (35% permitted).
8. The 17,485 square foot residential building pad will have coverage of 5,817
square feet, (4,352 sq.ft. residence, 704 sq.ft. garage, 665 sq.ft. pool and 96 sq.ft.
service yard) or 33.3%. The stable pad is 2,304 square feet with proposed pad
coverage of 450 square feet or 19.5%. The combined pad coverage is proposed at
31.7%, which exceeds the 30% Planning Commission guideline.
9. 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 staff report, take
public testimony and direct staff to prepare a Resolution.
ZC No. 630
5/15/01
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ZONING CASE NO. 630
SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Corner side: 10 ft. from easement
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required for grading
requiring a grading permit, any new
structure or 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 & TOTAL BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof 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 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
(maximum 25% slope)
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
EXISTING
Existing residence
encroaches 12-16 feet,
(approx. 500 sq. ft.) into the
front yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Basement
Total
10.9%
26.7%
27.4%
N/A
50.9%
none
none
PROPOSED
Additional 288 sq.ft.
encroachment into the front
yard setback.
3,966 sq.ft. Residence
704 sq.ft. Garage
665 sq.ft. Swim Pool/Spa
96 sq.ft. Service Yard
Stable
0 Basement
5,481 sq.ft. Total
Existing from Caballeros
Road and Maverick Lane
N/A
N/A
12.6%
28.4%
31.7%
None
51.7%
450 sq.ft.
4,352 sq.ft.
704 sq.ft.
665 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450sa.ft.
0
6,267 sq.ft.
When constructed will be at 7%
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
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REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR VARIANCE
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.
ZC NO. 630,11 CABALLEROS ROAD -NEARBY PROPERTIES
ADDRESS RESIDENCE LOT SIZE
OWNER (SQ.FT.) SQ. FT. (NET)
8 Caballeros Road Moen 4,066 48,046
10 Caballeros Crane 2,824 56,541
12 Caballeros Letts 2,642 51,300
13 Caballeros Bethencourt 2,210 49,092
15 Caballeros Babbit 4,818 56,411
1 Maverick Lane Mirsaidi 3,081 108,595
3 Maverick Lane Makita 2,855 111,514
4 Maverick Lane Virtue 5,392 47,916
AVERAGE 3,486 66,177
11 Caballeros Road EXISTING 3,966 49,869
PROPOSED 4,352
Above sizes include the residences only.
ZC No. 630 . 4
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43)A
edy opeo eenS JUL
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
DATE: MAY 5, 2001
TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
APPLICATION NO.: ZONING CASE NO. 630
SITE LOCATION: 11 CABALLEROS ROAD (LOT 23-SK)
ZONING AND SIZE: RA-S-1, 1.3 ACRES
APPLICANT: MR. AND MRS. GORDON INMAN
REPRESENTATIVE: MR. DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON
ENGINEERING
PUBLISHED: APRIL 7, 2001
REQUEST
Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback with a portion of
an addition, and request for a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted
disturbed area at 11 Caballeros Road.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission will view the site and silhouette for the
proposed project on Saturday, May 5, 2001.
2. The applicant is proposing to construct 386 square feet of residential
addition to an existing 3,966 square foot residence for a total of 4,352 square feet.
A Variance application is required to permit encroachment into the front yard
setback with approximately 288 square feet of the addition. The applicant is also
requesting a Variance to exceed the 40% maximum allowed disturbed area. A
portion of the existing house, approximately 500 square feet, currently
encroaches into the front yard setback. The disturbed lot area, which include the
residential and the stable pads is proposed at 51.7%. The existing disturbed lot
area, plus the pad that is required to be provided for a future stable is currently
at 50.9%. The applicant's representative provided the following justification for
the Variance.
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The engineer states in part, that the variance is justified because exceptional
conditions exist on the site, whereby the existing house already encroaches into the front
yard setback, and the proposed addition into the front yard is so minor that it will have
no effect. Further, "as this is a corner lot, a large amount of property is sacrificed to the
streets. When the front yard setback (requirement) was revised it placed inordinate
burden on the RAS-1 zone".
3. Pursuant to Section 7.16.060 B 3 of the Zoning Ordinance, for corner lots,
the lot line with the smallest linear feet of lot frontage shall be considered the
front lot line, except that the measurement shall not include any footage within
the side street easement. Further, every lot in the RAS-1 zone shall have a side
yard of not less than 20 feet from the side property line, except if a RHCA
easement, located along the side property line, is improved with a roadway, then
the side yard shall be no less than 10 feet from the interior edge of that easement.
In this case Caballeros Road is the front of the property. The side yard setback on
Maverick Lane is ten feet from the interior edge of RHCA easement, and meets
the City requirements. Access to the property is taken from Caballeros Road and
Maverick Lane through existing driveways, two of which form a circular drive.
4. The proposed disturbed area will be 25,785 square feet or 51.7% of the
49,869 square foot net lot area and exceeds the maximum 40% of the net lot area
permitted by the Zoning Code. Currently, the disturbed area of the lot exceeds
the 40% maximum by 10.9%. No grading is proposed for this project.
5. The original house was constructed in 1968. The pool was constructed in
1971. A comparison table showing the net lot area and size of structures of
nearby properties is attached. Site Plan and Variance review criteria are also
included.
6. An area adequate for a stable and corral has been reserved on a separate
building pad consisting of 2,304 square feet. Access to the stable, when
constructed, will be provided from Caballeros Road.
7. The total net lot area of this lot is 49,868 square feet. The structural lot
coverage proposed is 6,267 square feet or 12.6%, (20% permitted), and the total
lot coverage proposed, including all structures and paved areas is 14,173 square
feet or 28.4%, (35% permitted).
8. The 17,485 square foot residential building pad will have coverage of 5,817
square feet, (4,352 sq.ft. residence, 704 sq.ft. garage, 665 sq.ft. pool and 96 sq.ft.
service yard) or 33.3%. The stable pad is 2,304 square feet with proposed pad
coverage of 450 square feet or 19.5%. The combined pad coverage is proposed at
31.7%, which exceeds the 30% guideline.
9. 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 view the site and silhouette for
the proposed project.
ZC No.630
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ZONING CASE NO. 630
SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Corner side: 10 ft. from easement
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required for grading
requiring a grading permit, any new
structure or 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 & TOTAL BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof 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 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
(maximum 25% slope)
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
EXISTING
Existing residence
encroaches 12-16 feet,
(approx. 500 sq. ft.) into the
front yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Stable
Basement
Total
10.9%
26.7% •
27.4%
N/A
50.9%
none
none
3,966 sq.ft.
704 sq.ft.
665 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450 sa.ft.
0
5,881 sq.ft.
Existing from Caballeros
Road and Maverick Lane
N/A
N/A
PROPOSED
Additional 288 sq.ft.
encroachment into the front
yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Stable
Basement
Total
12.6%
28.4%
31.7%
None
51.7%
450 sq.ft.
4,352 sq.ft.
704 sq.ft.
665 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft.
450sa.ft.
0
6,267 sq.ft.
When constructed will be at 7%
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
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REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR VARIANCE
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.
ZC NO. 630,11 CABALLEROS ROAD -NEARBY PROPERTIES
ADDRESS RESIDENCE LOT SIZE
OWNER ' (SQ.FT.) SQ. FT. (NET)
8 Caballeros Road Moen 4,066 48,046
10 Caballeros Crane 2,824 56,541
12 Caballeros Letts 2,642 51,300
13 Caballeros Bethencourt 2,210 49,092
15 Caballeros Babbit 4,818 56,411
1 Maverick Lane Mirsaidi 3,081 108,595
3 Maverick Lane Makita 2,855 111,514
4 Maverick Lane Virtue 5,392 47,916
AVERAGE 3,486 66,177
11 Caballeros Road EXISTING 3,966 49,869
PROPOSED 4,352
Above sizes include the residences only.
ZC No. 630 4
Ping. Comm. 5/5/01
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
• 7C.
O� /0ffifli JhISL— 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
APRIL 17, 2001
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
APPLICATION NO.:
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REQUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 630
11 CABALLEROS ROAD (LOT 23-SK)
RA-S-1, 1.3 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. GORDON INMAN
MR. DOUGLAS McHATTIE, BOLTON ENGINEERING
APRIL 7, 2001
Request for a Site Plan Review to construct residential addition at an existing single
family residence; request for a Variance to encroach with the addition into the front
yard setback., and request for a Variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed
area at 11 Caballeros Road.
BACKGROUND
1. The applicant is requesting Site Plan Review to construct 386 square feet of
residential addition to an existing 3,966 square foot residence for a total of 4,352
square feet. A Variance application is also requested to encroach into the front
yard setback with approximately 288 square feet of the addition and a Variance
to exceed the 40% maximum allowed disturbed area. A portion of the existing
house, approximately 500 square feet, currently encroaches into the front yard
setback. The disturbed lot area, which include the residential and the stable pads
is proposed at 51.7%. The existing disturbed lot area, plus the pad which is
required to be provided for a future stable is currently at 50.9%. The applicant's
representative provided the following justification for the Variance.
The applicant's engineer states in part, that the variance is justified because exceptional
conditions exist on the site, whereby the existing house already encroaches into the front
yard setback, and the proposed addition into the front yard is so minor that it will have
no effect. Further, "as this is a corner lot, a large amount of property is sacrificed to the
streets. When the front yard setback (requirement) was revised it placed inordinate
burden on the RAS-1 zone".
ZC No. 630 1
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Printed on Recycled Paper.
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2. Pursuant to Section 7.16.060 B 3 of the Zoning Ordinance, for corner lots, the lot
line with the smallest linear feet of lot frontage shall be considered the front lot
line, except that the measurement shall not include any footage within the side
street easement. Further, every lot in the RAS-1 zone shall have a side yard of not
less than 20 feet from the side property line, except if a RHCA easement, located
along the side property line, is improved with a roadway, then the side yard
shall be no less than 10 feet from the interior edge of that easement.
In this case Caballeros Road is the front of the property. The side yard setback on
Maverick Lane is ten feet from the interior edge of RHCA easement,, and meets
the City requirements. Access to the property is taken from Caballeros Road and
Maverick Lane through existing driveways, two of which form a circular drive.
3. The applicant is also requesting a Variance to exceed the Maximum Disturbed
Area to construct the addition. The proposed disturbed area will be 25,785
square feet or 51.7% of the 49,869 square foot net lot area and exceeds the
maximum 40% of the net lot area permitted by the Zoning Code. Currently, the
disturbed area of the lot exceeds the 40% maximum by 10.9%. No grading is
proposed for this project.
4. The original house was constructed in 1968. The pool was constructed in 1971. A
comparison table showing the net lot area and size of structures of nearby
properties is attached. Site. Plan and Variance review criteria are also included.
5. An area adequate for a stable and corral has been reserved on a separate building
pad consisting of 2,304 square feet. Access to the stable, when constructed, will
be provided from Caballeros Road.
6. The total net lot area of this lot is 49,868 square feet. The structural lot coverage
proposed is 6,267 square feet or 12.6%, (20% permitted), and the total lot coverage
proposed, including all structures and paved areas is 14,173 square feet or 28.4%,
(35% permitted).
7. The 17,485 square foot residential building pad will have proposed coverage of
5,817 square feet, (4,352 sq.ft. residence, 704 sq.ft. garage, 665 sq.ft. pool and 96
sq.ft. service yard) or 33.3%. The stable pad is 2,304 square feet with proposed pad
coverage of 450 square feet or 19.5%. The combined pad coverage is proposed at
31.7%, which exceeds the 30% guideline.
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 request for a Site Plan
Review and the Variances and take public testimony.
ZC No. 630 2
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ZONING CASE NO. 630
SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Corner side: 10 ft. from easement
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required for grading
requiring a grading permit, any new
structure or 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 & TOTAL BUILDING
PAD COVERAGE
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
GRADING
Site Plan Review required if excavation
and/or fill or combination thereof 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 SQ.FT.
& 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS
(maximum 25% slope)
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
PLANTS AND ANIMALS
EXISTING
Existing residence
encroaches 12-16 feet,
(approx. 500 sq. ft.) into the
front yard setback.
Residence
Garage
Swim Pool/Spa
Service Yard
Stable
Basement
Total
10.9%
26.7%
27.4%
N/A
50.9%
none
none
PROPOSED
Additional 288 sq.ft.
encroachment into the front
yard setback.
3,966 sq.ft. Residence 4,352 sq.ft.
704 sq.ft. Garage 704 sq.ft.
665 sq.ft. Swim Pool/Spa 665 sq.ft.
96 sq.ft. Service Yard 96 sq.ft.
450 sa.ft. Stable 450sa.ft.
0 Basement 0
5,881 sq.ft. Total 6,267 sq.ft.
Existing from Caballeros
Road and Maverick Lane
N/A
N/A
12.6%
28.4%
31.7%
None
51.7%
450 sq.ft.
When constructed will be at 7%
No change is proposed
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
ZC No. 630 3
Ping. Comm. 4/17/01
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REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR VARIANCE
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.
ZC NO. 630,11 CABALLEROS ROAD -NEARBY PROPERTIES
ADDRESS RESIDENCE LOT SIZE
OWNER (SQ.FT.) SQ. FT. (NET)
8 Caballeros Road Moen 4,066 48,046
10 Caballeros Crane 2,824 56,541
12 Caballeros Letts 2,642 51,300
13 Caballeros Bethencourt 2,210 49,092
15 Caballeros Babbit 4,818 56,411
1 Maverick Lane Mirsaidi 3,081 108,595
3 Maverick Lane Makita 2,855 111,514
4 Maverick Lane Virtue 5,392 47,916
AVERAGE 3,486 66,177
11 Caballeros Road EXISTING 3,966 49,869
PROPOSED 4,352
Above sizes include the residences only.
ZC No. 630 ' 4
Ping. Comm. 4/17/01