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DATE: JULY 9-, 1990
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: STAFF
SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 431; Request for Variance to encroach into the
side yard setback to construct a retaining wall, and Site Plan
Review for a proposed stable and deck; 28 Caballeros Road, Lot
12-SK; Owner: Rodriguez
DISCUSSION
The Planning Commission, at their regular meeting of June 19, 1990,
continued the request to an adjourned meeting to conduct a field
inspection of the subject site and surrounding properties. At the field
inspection, the proposed site modifications to include stable access
requiring a retaining wall encroaching 17 feet into the required 20 foot
setback, a 1,152 square foot stable and a 1,120 square foot raised deck
structure were evaluated.
Issues addressed from the previous meetings are as follows:
1. Access to the stable requiring a variance to construct a retaining
wall within the side yard setback and perimeter easement. It was noted
that the Association has previously approved the stable footprint and
access road as submitted.
2. Potential grading impacts to the natural terrain, natural vegetation
and drainage of the site.
3. Adequacy of the stable design for the functional purpose.
RECOMMENDATION
The Commission must closely examine the proposed project and potential
impacts inaccordance with zoning requirements addressing yard standards
and development compatibility. In order before a variance may be granted
and site plan review approved, the Commission must determine that the
findings as specifed in the code are satisfied.
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DATE: June 11, 1990
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION NO.:
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
PRIOR CITY ACTIONS:
PROPERTY SIZE/
CONFIGURATION:
PRESENT DEVELOPMENT:
REQUEST:
ZONING CASE NO. 431
28 Caballeros Road, Lot 12-SK
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Mr. F. C. Rodriguez
Doug McHattie, South Bay Engineering
June 9, 1990
1.383 acres gross; Irregular shape
Single family residence, swimming pool
A Variance to encroach into the side yard setback to
construct a retaining wall, and Site Plan Review for a
proposed stable and deck
REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF ISSUES
In reviewing the applicant's request under Title 17 (Zoning), staff would
identify the following issues for evaluation:
1. The applicant desires a variance to construct a retaining wall
within the side yard setback in order to develop vehicular access to a
proposed stable; and Site Plan Review to construct a 1,152 squarefoot
stable and 1,120 square foot deck.
2. The project calls for 350 cubic yards of cut/fill earth movement
to develop the pads for the stable, deck and access path. The Commission
must address those impacts as they pertain to modifications of the natural
terrain and alterations of on -site and perimeter drainage courses.
Cross -sections have been provided to show the proposed development and
recontouring of the property.
3. Landscaping requirements should be addressed regarding retention
and/or replacement of vegetation.
4. Lot coverage totals are not to exceed code limits (12.2%
structure, 20.1% total).
5. The proposed access path and stable footprint has been previously
approved by the Community Association Architectural Committee.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission closely examine the proposed
project and potential impacts in accordance with the zoning requirements
addressing yard standards and development compatibility. In order before
a variance may be granted, the Commission must determine that there are
special circumstances applicable to the property, special privileges are
not granted, and it would not be detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to other property. The Commission must also determine that the
findings required for site plan review approval as set forth by the
ordinance are satisfied. The Commission should receive public testimony
and continue the matter to an adjourned meeting so as to inspect the site
and surrounding properties.
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