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359, A 3 ft. encroachment into the , ApplicationREQUEST FOR HEARING FOR ZONE VARIANCE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS The undersigned Carol Curto (Mrs. Renato) Name 6 Chesterfield Road, Rolling Hills (213) 541-4309 Street Address Telephone Number (1) is/are the. owner (s) xorx>i sfektomxiaoxxka'wtkvoixlero e n of (2IxxIiiitXWAta(ggimixOfxtlutxxlvonow Legal description of property situated at A portion of Lot 11 and all Lot 12 of R.S.73/12-14 Lot Tract 6 Chesterfield Road, Rolling Hills Street Address Describe in detail the nature of the proposed use, including what aspects of the project require a Variance. The proposed use shall be a single family residence. A minor setback variance is required on the east sideyard, south front yard and west sideyard, each encroachment not exceeding 10'-0". Criteria to be satisfied for grant of Variance Such change is based upon the following described exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions that do not apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and zone. Variances at the South and East setbacks are necessary in order to fill in between portions of the existing house which currently encroach into these setbacks due to an increase in the setback subsequent to the original construction. A 6'-10" encroachment to the west is necessary to preserve existing slopes and comply with Section 17.16.050 of the Zoning Ordinance, as approved by the Architectural Committee. Such change will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone where property.is located because - The proposed encroachments on all three sides are farther from the oronerty line than the existing building; 12'-6" is proposed on the east vs. current 7'-6" and 9'-1", 46'-0" is proposed on the southvs. current 21'-0" and 13'-2" is proposed on the west vs. the exist- ing 11'-2". Due to orientation of the house, these proposed dimensions are the closest corners to the property line, but the walls of the addition angle away from the property line. Thus any impact will be less than that of the existing conditions. FILING FEE A filing fee e.iswaw I- must accompany the application. Make check payable to: THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS OWNER'S DECLARATION I, (We), declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at this (9 Rolling Hills day of California, Address 6.Ch.esterfle.ld Rd{ Bolling Ni;lls,? CA , 1988 NOTE: The Owner's Declaration can only be used if this application is signed in California. If this application is signed outside of California, the applicant should acknowledge before a Notary Public of the State where the signature is affixed, or before another officer of that State authorized by its laws to take acknowledgments, that he (it) owns the property described herein, and that the information in the accompanying this application is true to the best of his (its) knowledge and belief. Attach appropriate acknowledgment here. FORMS ISSUED TO: NAME ORGANIZATION JOB ADDRESS E*NcMI DATE. DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION FILED FEE $ RECEIPT NO, , 19 The action of the Planning Commission will be final unless within twenty (20) days following the notice to the applicant of the decision, an appeal in writing is filed with the City Clerk by: A. The applicant;. B. Any person who protested, either orally or in writing, as a matter of record, prior to the final vote of the Planning Commission on the matter and who, in addition, received or was entitled to receive the written notice specified in subdivision 2 of subsection A of Section 17.40.060; or C. The City Council, upon the affirmative vote of three members of the Council. In order to obtain a building permit, it will be necessary for the applicant to sign a copy of the findings that they understand and accept the conditons of approval. Renato Curto 6 Chesterfield, Rolling Hills 10/29/87 COMPUTATION OF LOT COVERAGE Rev. 3/17/88 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS LOT COVERAGE (Ordinance No. 188) Main buildings, accessory buildings, structures, tennis courts, swimming pools, service yards (enclosed or unenclosed), stables, or an area of not less than 200 square feet for the construction of a stable (with vehicle access thereto) shall not cover more than twenty (20%) percent of the netlot area; provided further that in addition to the above described improvements, the areas included within driveways, parking space, walks, patios, decks and asphalt or concrete paving of any kind excepting roads maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association, shall not cover more than thirty-five (35%) percent of the net lot area. For the purposes of this Section 'net area' shall exclude all perimeter easements to a maximum of ten feet and that portion of the lot or parcel of land which is used for roadway purposes, and shall also exclude any private drive or driveway which pro- vides ingress and egress to any other lot or parcel of land, and access strip portion of any flag lot. BUILDING AREA CALCULATIONS NET LOT AREA lots 1 1 A and 12 8 5, 5 3-7 . 6 8 s q. f t. RESIDENCE 5,537,36 sq. ft. GARAGE 594.93 sq. ft. SWIMMING POOL 500.86 sq. ft. STABLE (portion on property) 663.27 sq. ft. TENNIS COURT 0.00 sq. ft. % COVERED (MAY NOT EXCEED 20% OF NET LOT AREA) DRIVEWAY PAVED WALKS AND PATIO AREA POOL DECKING 4,521 308 TOTAL SQUARE FEET 7,,296.42 8,53 sq. ft. sq. ft. 1,113.77 sq. ft. TOTAL SQUARE FEET 5,942.77 6.94 TOTAL COVERAGE (MAY NOT EXCEED 35% OF NET LOT AREA) 15.47 MLW9-16A* v (rev'd 1980) • • APPENDIX B ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND CHECKLIST FORM (Initial Study) Date Submitted: No. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Name •and address of developer or project sponsor: Mr. and Mrs, Renato Curto 6 Chesterfield Road, Rolling fii,lls,:, CA 90274 2. Address of project: 6. Chesterfield Road Rolling N_i11s a CA Assessor's Block and Lot Number Parcels 14 and 15, Lots 12 and 11A 3. Name, address, and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: Robert Stewart (Architect) 3550 Linden Avenue, Ste. 4, Long Beach, CA 90807 (213) 595-0078 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: Minor Yard Variance, General Building Permit 5. Existing zoning district: RAS1 6. Proposed use of site (Project for which this form is filed): Single Family Residence PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7. Site size: 85,537.68 S.F. 8. Square footage: 6401 residence including basement 9. Number of floors of construction: one + basement 10. Amount of off-street parking provided: 3 car garage 11. (Attach plans.) 12. Proposed scheduling: To be built upon Building Dept. approval. 13. Associated projects: None 14. Anticipated incremental development: None 15. If residential, indicate the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household size expected: Single family residence addition whi"ch, will increase total living area to 5,537 square feet plus a 864 square foot basement. Sale price range is $1,000,000 plus. Household will be 5 members. 16. If commercial, indicate the type, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities: N.A. • 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: N,A, 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: N,A. • MLW9-18A . • 19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: A variance is required in order to fill in between portions of the existing house which currently encroach into the front and side setbacks due to an increase to the setbacks subsequent to construction. A 6'-10" encroachment to the west is necessary to preserve existing slopes and the existing one story environmental setting. ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 20. On a separate page, describe the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals., and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. 21. On a separate page, describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and animals and any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use, and scale of development (height, frontage, set -back, rear yard, etc.).. Attach photographs of the vicinity. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.) 22. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, com- paction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? YES MAYBE NO X X X e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? X • f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? YES MAYBE NO X g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earth- quakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? X 23. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? X c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? X 24. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? X d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? X e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? X f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct addi- tions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? -4- X • MLW9-20A* YES MAYBE NO h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? _X i. Exposure of people or property to water -related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? j. Significant changes in the temperature, flow, or chemical content of surface thermal springs? 25. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and of plants? b. A reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenish- ment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? 26. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 27. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? -5- JIL MLW9-21A* • • b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 28. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 29. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alter- ation of the present or planned land use of an area? 30. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 31. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve: YES MAYBE NO X X X a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or up- set conditions? X b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emer- gency evacuation plan? 32. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, 'or .growth rate of the human population of an area? 33. Housing. Will the proposal af- fect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 34. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial addi- tional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? X .�L MLW9-22A* d. klterations to present patterns of circulation or move- ment of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 35. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? 36. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use -of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 37. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? -7- YES MAYBE NO X X X X X iL X X X X X X X X MLW9-23A* 38. Human Health. Will the.proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to poten- tial health hazards? 39. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal re- sult in the creation of an aesthet- ically offensive site open to public view? 40. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 41. Cultural Resources. YES MAYBE NO X X a. Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archeological site? X b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthet- ic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? X c. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural •values? d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? 42. Mandatory Findings of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal commun- ity, reduce the number or restrict X MLW9-24A* • the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate impor- tant examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term environ- mental goals? (a short term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, defin- itive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) YES MAYBE NO c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A ,project may impact on two or more separate re- sources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the ef- fect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) d. Does the project have environ- mental effects which will cause sub- stantial adverse effect on human be- ings, either directly or indirectly? CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and infor- mation required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date ia (Signature) For Mr. and Mrs. Renato Curto (Applicant) X X X • • Environmental Information Form Supplemental Page Curto, 6 Chesterfield. 20. The project site consists of 85,537 square feet of land generally sloping downhill from south to north. The Northerly 150 feet of the property is generally flat and serves as a building pad for the exist- ing residence. The next 100 feet consists of a 6 foot slope to an asphalt paved paddle tennis court and a 5 to 6 foot slope to its north leading to access to a stable area. The remaining property to the north consists of natural terrain dropping 180 feet in elevation, and is covered with natural plant material and 3 trees. The soil appears to be stable. Due to the downhill topography, there is an obstructed view of the city from the house pad. The existing structures consist of a one-story single family residence with attached garage and an empty one-story stable building, 21. The surrounding properties are developed as single family residential properties consisting of minimum one acre lots, Chesterfield Road is located along a crest of a hill and the properties all slope down- hill away from the street, similar to the subject property. All structures are limited to one-story in height with the exception of stables which are allowed hay lofts. With the exception of the residence just completed at the corner of Chesterfield and Chuckwagon, the adjacent properties were constructed within the original 20'-0" front yard, and 10'-0" sideyard setbacks. The subject and surrounding properties generally have natural plant material on the lower sloping portions of the property and have been landscaped with imported plant types in the vicinity of the houses and Chesterfield Road. 22b & c. The proposed development includes a basement under the new master bedroom wing which will require escavation of approximately 260 cubic yards of existing soil. The proposed development also includes the addition of a swimming pool and deck which will require fill and compaction of approximately 105 cu. yards and cut of approximately 255 cubic yards, The surplus 410 cu. yards shall be distributed on site in a manor approved by the City. 25a. New landscaping may introduce new species of plants. 40. The proposal provides a private swimming pool for the owners. STATE OF CALIFORNIA)ss. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) I, CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ZONING CASE CERTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS' LIST Robert Stewart 'AFFIDAVIT declare under penalty of perjury that the attached list contains the -names and addresses of all persons. to whom all property is assessed as they appear on the latest available assessment roll of the County within the area described and for a distance of one thousand (1,000) feet from the exterior boundaries of property legally described as: A portion of Lot 11 and all of Lot 12 of R,S, 73/12-14 in th.e. City of.Rolli,nq Hills, County of Los Angeles, CA,. Executed at Rolling Rills day of 9 Conditional Use Permit 0 Variance 0 Zone Change , California, this • VARIANCE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. VARIANCE A variance is a form of permit which is required of any property owner who seeks to vary from the provisions of the City't zoning ordinance in the development of property in the City. In order to obtain a variance, the applicant must be able to demonstrate that practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships result through the strict and literal interpretation and enforcement of the zoning provisions. Variances are considered and decided upon by the Planning Commission following a public hearing. APPLICATION AND REQUEST FOR HEARING In order to obtain a variance, a property owner or his or her agent must submit an appli- cation and request a hearing before the Planning Commission. To do so, the applicant should complete the requirements enumerated herein, assemble the necessary application documents and call to make an appointment at (213) 377-1521. Making an appointment will assure that someone is available to explain the necessary procedures and review the case material for completeness and accuracy. PLAN SUBMITTAL INFORMATION Complete and submit for each application: 1. "Request.for Hearing" Application. 2. Owner's Declaration Fifteen copies of plan MUST accompany application 3. Plan submittal using the "Checklist" as guide. Each plan must have computation of lot coverage printed on the plot plan. 4. Ownership List: Prepare a complete list of names and mailing addresses of all property owners of each parcel, within or partially within a 1,000 foot radius of the exterior boundaries of the property under consideration, including the owner of the subject property. Assign a number to each name on the list. This information must be as it appears on the latest available assessment roll of the Los Angeles County Assessor. This list shall be certified to be true and correct (complete Certified Property Owner': Affidavit). An inaccurate or incomplete list is cause for removal of the case from the agenda or to require a rehearing of the case. Type Self -Adhesive Mailing Labels: In addition to the Ownership List required, submit one complete set of typed self-adhesive mailing labels for all property owners listed on the Ownership List. 5. Certified Property Owners List Affidavit 6. Filing fee - Resolution #494 attached. REGULAR MEETINGS Once an application has been accepted as complete by the City, a hearing will be set before the Planning Commission. Applications are considered at the regular meetings of the Plan- ning Commission, which are held the third Tuesday of each month. Applications must be submitted to the Planning Commission Secretary no later than the last Monday of the month immediately preceding the regular meeting at urhich the matter shall be considered. Provide sufficient time in your plans to attend at least two meetings to allow the Planning Com- mission to study the facts presented and to make a field trip review of the physical conditions. The applicant or a representative must appear at the meeting. AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY In reviewing a request, the Planning Commission must consider the following: 1. The Planning Commission shall consider all matters presented to it fairly and impar- tially, recognizing the rights of the applicant as well as its obligation to enforce all zoning ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills. 2. The development and use of all land within the City of Rolling Hills should be directed to the continuation of the existing rural open areas surrounding the existing residences in the City, and each new improvement or use of land should be carefully examined to determine what effect the proposed improvement or use of land will have on the terrain, trees and natural flora in the City. 3. The granting of variances shall be carefully scrutinized to protect bridle trails, and provide the proper spacing of residences and accessory building so as to prevent overconstruction of the lot or parcel to be improved.