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DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 1998
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377.1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
Agenda Jia°`fo°I°A
Mtg. Date: 2/25/98
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 98-1: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO
CONSTRUCT RETAINING WALLS, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
ENCROACH INTO THE SIDE YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT
RETAINING WALLS, AND GRANTING A REQUEST FOR SITE
PLAN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 568.
Mr. and Mrs. William Powers, 18 Crest Road East (Lot 193-1-MS)
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 98-1 on February 17, 1998
at their regular meeting granting a Variance to encroach into the front yard
setback to construct retaining walls, granting a Variance to encroach into the
side yard setback to construct retaining walls and granting Site Plan Review
approval to construct a new single family residence. The vote was 4-1.
Commissioner Margeta voted against the project as he was opposed to the
necessity for encroaching retaining walls for the driveway. The Planning
Commission directed staff to forward Resolution No. 98-1 to the Community
Association with a request to consider allowing the Powers' to grade within
the easements for the driveway to avoid the need for encroaching retaining
walls.
2. William and Tamara Powers are requesting a Variance to encroach 19 feet
into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct retaining walls. The applicants
are requesting a Variance to encroach 25 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback
to construct retaining walls. The proposed total 138 feet of retaining walls
that will encroach into the front and side yard setbacks will begin at 1 foot
within the west front yard setback 10 feet from and parallel to the property
RESOLUTION NO. 98-1
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line for 19 feet, continue to increase for 89 feet to 4 feet in height within the
west side yard setback 10 feet from and parallel to the property line, continue
to increase for 30 feet to 5 feet in height within the west side yard setback 10
feet from and perpendicular to the property line -to meet the residential
building structure. The applicants state that the retaining walls are necessary
in order to provide a safer driveway, a driveway that is less steep, a driveway
with a 12% slope, and to save the existing mature oak tree at the western
portion of the building pad.
The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of a new
3,735 square foot single family dwelling, a 680 square foot garage, a 1,740
square foot swimming pool, and a 450 square foot stable. Tables outlining
Variance Requirements, Site Plan Review Requirements and the sizes of
homes on neighboring properties are attached. The new site development is
limited to the existing building pad.
The applicants are also proposing a new driveway access at the western
portion of the lot off Crest Road. The new 20 foot wide driveway will be 41
feet east of the previous driveway apron that was within the easements at the
western boundary line and was 35 feet in width. The new driveway will
have a 45 foot wide apron. The proposed driveway was reviewed by the
Traffic Commission on December 11, 1997 and recommended the following
condition of approval:
The landscape plan submitted by the applicant shall include the clearance of
shrubs along the roadway that impair the line of sight for vehicular ingress or
egress in a westerly and easterly direction from the driveway location.
3. Mr. Brent Harris, 1 Crest Road East, expressed support for the project at the
December 16, 1997 Planning Commission meeting.
4. A previous 2,135 square foot residence and 500 square foot garage owned by
Mr. Flavio Bisignano was demolished in July, 1997 at the site.
5. A 650 square foot basement is proposed for the project with the grading
quantities included in the balanced cut and fill.
6. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot corral is proposed for the
project at the northwest juncture of the lot. Access to the stable is available
from the western easement at Crest Road East and then north at a slope that is
not greater than 25%.
7.' The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,605 square feet or 5.5% (20%
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 23,235 square feet or 19.3%
(35% permitted).
RESOLUTION NO. 9.1
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8. The 21,006 square foot residential building pad will have proposed coverage
of 6,645.5 square feet or 29.3%. The 45,340 square foot stable pad coverage will
be 450 square feet or 1.0%. Total building pad coverage will be 10%.
9. The new grading is limited to improving the drainage of the building pad.
Grading for the project site will require 2,020 cubic yards of cut soil and 1,900
cubic yards of fill soil. The architects report that the cut and fill will be
balanced and have allowed for shrinkage of the soil when it is compacted.
10. The disturbed area of the lot will be 37,828 square feet or 31.5% (40%
maximum permitted; 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. The majority of the
landscaping will not be removed. The existing oak tree at the western portion
of the lot has been the focus of the design.
11. 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. 98-1.
VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and
B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property
rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the
property in question; and
C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare
or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous
Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and
G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-1
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SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S-2 ZONE SETBACK
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 35 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases
by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing
the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-
month period.
EXISTING
No encroachments
Vacant Lot
STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE N/A
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE N/A
(35% maximum)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
STABLE AND CORRAL BUILDING PAD, N/A
COVERAGE
TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A
GRADING N/A
Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or
combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth
and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft. must be balanced on
site.
DISTURBED AREA
40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any
remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area
where impervious surfaces exist.
STABLE (450 SO.FT.
& 550 SO.FT. CORRAL).
STABLE ACCESS
ROADWAY ACCESS
ZONING CASE NO. 568
PAGE 4
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PROPOSED
Encroachment into front and
side yard setbacks for retaining
walls
for driveway
Residence 3,735 sq.ft.
Garage 680 sq.ft.
SwimPool/Spa 1.740 sq.ft.
Stable 450 soft.
Total
5.5%
6,605 sq.ft.
19.3%
29.3% of 6,645.5 sq.ft. pad
1.0% of 45,340 sq.ft. pad
10%
2,020 cu.yds cut soil
1,900 cu.yds fill soil
(Balanced with allowance for
soil shrinkage)
31.5% or 37,828 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft. stable and more than
550 sq.ft. corral at the
northwest portion of the lot
Proposed from easement off
Crest Road East to stable with a
slope that does not exceed 25%.
Proposed at the southwest
portion of the lot off Crest
Road Fast, 50 feet from the
western property line.
VIEWS N/A Planning Commission review
PLANTS AND ANIMALS.
ADDRESS LOT NO.
2 CREST ROAD EAST 125-RH
N/A Planning Commission review
NEARBY PROPERTIES
OWNER
CASHMAN
6 CREST ROAD EAST 192-A-2-MS CLAESSENS
12 CREST ROAD EAST 192-A-1-MS BELLEVI LLE
16 CREST ROAD EAST 193-2-MS KRAUS
18 CREST ROAD EAST 193-1-MS POWERS
22 CREST ROAD EAST 194-MS POWERS
26 CREST ROAD EAST 57-E-MS HADLEY
30 CREST ROAD EAST 57-D-MS FOURNIER
34 CREST ROAD EAST 57-C-MS OCCHIPINTI
1 CREST ROAD EAST 1-FT HARRIS
5 CREST ROAD EAST 2-FT LUNA
7 CREST ROAD EAST 3-FT JOHNSON, Alan
17 CREST ROAD EAST 9-FT JOHNSON, Ann
23 CREST ROAD EAST 132-A-MS HYNES
29 CREST ROAD EAST 133-A-MS SEVERY
33 CREST ROAD EAST 70-A-MS-1 POPOOLA
AVERAGE
PROPOSED
ZONING CASE NO. 568
PAGES
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RESIDENCE (SQ.FT.)
3599
6159
7237
5460
Vacant Lot
1
LOT SI7F. -
ACRES
(GROSS)
5.048
6.522
4.433
2.000
3.840
8306 5.008
3904 5.002
5377 5.015
6387 I 5.287
4680 2.860
4188 3.575
4332 3.999
2994 10.235
Vacant Lot ! 7.055
2271 J 7.410
4748 2.020
4974 4.96
3735 1 3.84
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•Ciiy 0/ Roiling JUL
HEARING DATE: JANUARY 20, 1998
TO:
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 568
18 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 193-1-MS)
RA-S-2, 3.84 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM POWERS
MS. CHARLENE DEKKER, MARMOL & RADZINER
ARCHITECTS
DECEMBER 6, 1997
Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to construct retaining
walls, request for a Variance to encroach into the side yard setback to construct
retaining walls and request for Site Plan Review to construct a new single family
residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission will have viewed the proposed project on January
17, 1998. Mr. Brent Harris, 1 Crest Road East, expressed support for the project
at the December 16, 1997 Planning Commission meeting.
2. William and Tamara Powers are requesting a Variance to encroach 19 feet
into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct retaining walls. The applicants
are requesting a Variance to encroach 25 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback
to construct retaining walls. The proposed total 138 feet of retaining walls
that will encroach into the front and side yard setbacks will begin at 1 foot
within the west front yard setback 10 feet from and parallel to the property
line for 19 feet, continue to increase for 89 feet to 4 feet in height within the
west side yard setback 10 feet from and parallel to the property line, continue
to increase for 30 feet to 5.5 feet in height within the west side yard setback 10
feet from and perpendicular to the property line to meet the residential
building structure. The applicants state that the retaining walls are necessary
in order to provide a safer driveway, a driveway that is less steep, a driveway
with a 12%. slope, and to save the existing mature oak tree at the western
portion of the building pad.
ZONING CASE NO. 568
PAGE 1
Printed on Recycled Paper.
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The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of a new
3,735 square foot single family dwelling, a 680 square foot garage, a 2,230.5
square foot swimming pool, and a 450 square foot stable. Tables outlining
Variance Requirements, Site Plan Review Requirements and the sizes of
homes on neighboring properties are attached. The new site development is
limited to the existing building pad.
The applicants are also proposing a new driveway access at the western
portion of the lot off Crest Road. The new 20 foot wide driveway will be 41
feet east of the previous driveway apron that was within the easements at the
western boundary line and was 35 feet in width. The new driveway will
have a 45 foot wide apron. The proposed driveway was reviewed by the
Traffic Commission on December 11, 1997 and recommended the following
condition of approval:
The landscape plan submitted by the applicant shall include the clearance of
shrubs along the roadway that impair the line of sight for vehicular ingress or
egress in a westerly and easterly direction from the driveway location.
3. A previous 2,135 square foot residence and 500 square foot garage owned by
Mr. Flavio Bisignano was demolished in July, 1997 at the site.
4. A 650 square foot basement is proposed for the project with the grading
quantities included in the balanced cut and fill.
5. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot corral is proposed for the
project at the northwest juncture of the lot. Access to the stable is available
from the western easement at Crest Road East and then north at a slope that is
not greater than 25%.
6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,095.5 square feet or 5.9% (20%
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 23,535.5 square feet or 19.5%
(35% permitted).
7. The 21,006 square foot residential building pad will have proposed coverage
of 6,645.5 square feet or 31.0%. The 45,340 square foot stable pad coverage will
be 450 square feet or 1.0%. Total structural building pad coverage will be
10.7%.
8. The new grading is limited to improving the drainage of the building pad.
Grading for the project site will require 2,020 cubic yards of cut soil and 1,900
cubic yards of fill soil. The architects report that the cut and fill will be
balanced and have allowed for shrinkage of the soil when it is compacted.
9. The disturbed area of the lot will be 37,828 square feet or 31.5% (40% maximum
permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary
disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area
ZONING CASE NO. 568
PAGE 2
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where impervious surfaces exist. The majority of the landscaping will not be
removed. The existing oak tree at the western portion of the lot has been the
focus of the design.
10. 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 proposed plans and take
public testimony.
VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and
B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property
rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the
property in question; and
C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare
or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous
Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and
G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills.
ZONING CASE NO. 568
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RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by
at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the
size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month
period.
SITE PLAN REVIEW I EXISTING
No encroachments
Vacant Lot
STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE N/A
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE N/A
(35% maximum)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
STABLE AND CORRAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A
TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A
GRADING N/A
Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or
combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and
covers more than 2,000 sq.ft. must be balanced on site.
DISTURBED AREA N/A
40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and
building pad areas, and any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist.
STABLE (450 SO.FT. N/A
& 550 SO.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS N/A
ROADWAY ACCESS N/A
VIEWS N/A
PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A
PROPOSED
Encroachment into front and side
yard setbacks for retaining walls
Residence 3,735 sq.ft.
Garage 680 sq.ft.
SwimPool/Spa 2,230.5 sq.ft.
Stable 450 sa.ft.
Total
7,095.5 sq.ft.
5.9%
19.5%
31.0% of 6,645.5 sq.ft. pad
1.0% of 45,340 sq.ft. pad
10.7%
2,020 cu.yds cut soil
1,900 cu.yds fill soil
(Balanced with allowance for soil
shrinkage)
31.5% or 37,828 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft. stable and more than
550 sq.ft. corral at the northwest
portion of the lot
Proposed from easement off Crest
Road East to stable with a slope
that does not exceed 25%.
Proposed at the southwest portion
of the lot off Crest Road East, 50
feet from the western property
line.
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
ZONING CASE NO. 568
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ADDRESS LOT NO.
2 CREST ROAD EAST 125-RH
NEARBY PROPERTIES
OWNER
CASHMAN
6 CREST ROAD EAST 192-A-2-MS CLAESSENS
12 CREST ROAD EAST 192-A-1-MS BELLEVILLE
16 CREST ROAD EAST 193-2-MS KRAUS
18 CREST ROAD EAST 193-1-MS POWERS
22 CREST ROAD EAST 194-MS POWERS
26 CREST ROAD EAST 57-E-MS HADLEY
30 CREST ROAD EAST 57-D-MS FOURNIER
34 CREST ROAD EAST 57-C-MS OCCHIPINTI
1 CREST ROAD EAST 1-FT HARRIS
5 CREST ROAD EAST 2-FT LUNA
7 CREST ROAD EAST 3-FT JOHNSON, Alan
17 CREST ROAD EAST 9-FT JOHNSON, Ann
23 CREST ROAD EAST 132-A-MS HYNES
29 CREST ROAD EAST 133-A-MS SEVERY
33 CREST ROAD EAST 70-A-MS-1 POPOOLA
AVERAGE I
PROPOSED
RESIDENCE (SQ.FT.)
3599
6159
7237
5460
Vacant Lot
8306
3904
5377
6387
4680
4188
4332
2994
Vacant Lot
2271
4748
4974
3735
LOT SIZE
ACRES
(GROSS)
5.048
6.522
4.433
2.000
3.840
5.008
5.002
5.015
5.287
2.860
3.575
3.999
10.235
7.055
7.410
2.020
4.96
3.84
ZONING CASE NO. 568
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Ci1y ol R0f/L4 Afro
HEARING DATE: JANUARY 17, 1998
TO:
FROM:
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INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 568
18 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 193-1-MS)
RA-S-2, 3.84 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM POWERS
MS. CHARLENE DEKKER, MARMOL & RADZINER
ARCHITECTS
DECEMBER 6,1997
Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to construct retaining
walls, request for a Variance to encroach into the side yard setback to construct
retaining walls and request for Site Plan Review to construct a new single family
residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission will view the proposed project on Saturday,
January 17, 1998 at 7:30 AM.
2. William and Tamara Powers are requesting a Variance to encroach 19 feet
into the 50 foot front yard setback to construct retaining walls. The applicants
are requesting a Variance to encroach 25 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback
to construct retaining walls. The proposed total 138 feet of retaining walls
that will encroach into the front and side yard setbacks will begin at 1 foot
within the west front yard setback 10 feet from and parallel to the property
line for 19 feet, continue to increase for 89 feet to 4 feet in height within the
west side yard setback 10 feet from and parallel to the property line, continue
to increase for 30 feet to 5.5 feet in height within the west side yard setback 10
feet from and perpendicular to the property line to meet the residential
building structure. The applicants state that the retaining walls are necessary
in order to provide a safer driveway, a driveway that is less steep, a driveway
with a 12% slope, and to save the existing mature oak tree at the western
portion of the building pad.
ZONING CASE NO. 568
PAGE 1
Printed on Recycled Paper.
The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of a new
3,735 square foot single family dwelling, a 680 square foot garage, a 2,230.5
square foot swimming pool, and a 450 square foot stable. Tables outlining
Variance Requirements, Site Plan Review Requirements and the sizes of
homes on neighboring properties are attached. The new site development is
limited to the existing building pad.
The applicants are also proposing a new driveway access at the western
portion of the lot off Crest Road. The new 20 foot wide driveway will be 41
feet east of the previous driveway apron that was within the easements at the
western boundary line and was 35 feet in width. The new driveway will
have a 45 foot wide apron. The proposed driveway was reviewed by the
Traffic Commission on December 11, 1997 and recommended the following
condition of approval:
The landscape plan submitted by the applicant shall include the clearance of
shrubs along the roadway that impair the line of sight for vehicular ingress or
egress in a westerly and easterly direction from the driveway location.
3. A previous 2,135 square foot residence and 500 square foot garage owned by
Mr. Flavio Bisignano was demolished in July, 1997 at the site.
4. A 650 square foot basement is proposed for the project with the grading
quantities included in the balanced cut and fill.
5. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot corral is proposed for the
project at the northwest juncture of the lot. Access to the stable is available
from the western easement at Crest Road East and then north at a slope that is
not greater than 25%.
6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,095.5 square feet or 5.9% (20%
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 23,535.5 square feet or 19.5%
(35% permitted).
7. The 21,006 square foot residential building pad will have proposed coverage
of 6,645.5 square feet or 31.0%. The 45,340 square foot stable pad coverage will
be 450 square feet or 1.0%. Total structural building pad coverage will be
10.7%.
8. The new grading is limited to improving the drainage of the building pad.
Grading for the project site will require 2,020 cubic yards of cut soil and 1,900
cubic yards of fill soil. The architects report that the cut and fill will be
balanced and have allowed for shrinkage of the soil when it is compacted.
9. The disturbed area of the lot will be 37,828 square feet or 31.5% (40% maximum
permitted; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary
disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area
ZONING CASE NO. 568
PAGE 2
where impervious surfaces exist. The majority of the landscaping will not be
removed. The existing oak tree at the western portion of the lot has been the
focus of the design.
10. 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 proposed plans and take
public testimony.
VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS,
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and
B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property
rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the
property in question; and
C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare
or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous
Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and
G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills.
ZONING CASE NO. 568
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SITE PLAN REVIEW I EXISTING
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS No encroachments
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by
at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the
size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month
period.
Vacant Lot
STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE N/A
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE N/A
(35% maximum)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
STABLE AND CORRAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A
TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A
GRADING N/A
Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or
combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and
covers more than 2,000 sq.ft. must be balanced on site.
DISTURBED AREA N/A
40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and
building pad areas, and any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist.
STABLE (450 SO.FT. N/A
& 550 SOFT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS N/A
ROADWAY ACCESS
VIEWS
ZONING CASE NO. 568
PAGE 4
N/A
N/A
PROPOSED
Encroachment into front and side
yard setbacks for retaining walls
Residence 3,735 sq.ft.
Garage 680 sq.ft.
SwimPool/Spa 2,230.5 sq.ft.
Stable 450 sa.ft.
Total
7,095.5 sq.ft.
5.9%
19.5%
31.0% of 6,645.5 sq.ft. pad
1.0% of 45,340 sq.ft. pad
10.7%
2,020 cu.yds cut soil
1,900 cu.yds fill soil
(Balanced with allowance for soil
shrinkage)
31.5% or 37,828 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft. stable and more than
550 sq.ft. corral at the northwest
portion of the lot
Proposed from easement off Crest
Road East to stable with a slope
that does not exceed 25%.
Proposed at the southwest portion
of the lot off Crest Road East, 50
feet from the western property
line.
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PLANTS AND ANIMALS
ADDRESS LOT NO.
2 CREST ROAD EAST 125-RH
IN/A Planning Commission review
NEARBY PROPERTIES,
OWNER
CASHMAN
LOT SIZE
RESIDENCE (SQ.FT.) : ACRES
(GROSS)
3599 5.048
6 CREST ROAD EAST 192-A-2-MS CLAESSENS 6159
12 CREST ROAD EAST 192-A-1-MS BELLEVILLE 7237
16 CREST ROAD EAST 193-2-MS KRAUS 5460
18 CREST ROAD EAST 193-1-MS POWERS Vacant Lot
22 CREST ROAD EAST 194-MS POWERS 8306
26 CREST ROAD EAST 57-E-MS HADLEY 3904
30 CREST ROAD EAST 57-D-MS FOURNIER 5377
34 CREST ROAD EAST 57-C-MS OCCHIPINTI 6387
1 CREST ROAD EAST 1-FT HARRIS 4680
5 CREST ROAD EAST 2-FT LUNA 4188
7 CREST ROAD EAST 3-FT JOHNSON, Alan 4332
17 CREST ROAD EAST 9-FT JOHNSON, Ann 2994
23 CREST ROAD EAST 132-A-MS HYNES Vacant Lot
29 CREST ROAD EAST 133-A-MS SEVERY 2271
33 CREST ROAD EAST 70-A-MS-1 POPOOLA 4748
AVERAGE I 4974
PROPOSED I 3735
6.522
4.433
2.000
3.840
5.008
5.002
5.015
5.287
2.860
3.575
3.999
10.235
7.055
7.410
2.020
4.96
3.84
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City ol ieii
HEARING DATE: DECEMBER 16,1997
TO:
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVE:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 568
18 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 193-1-MS)
RA-S-2, 3.84 ACRES
MR. WILLIAM AND MRS. TAMARA POWERS
MS. CHARLENE DEKKER, MARMOL & RADZINER
ARCHITECTS
DECEMBER 6,1997
Request for a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to construct retaining
walls, request for a Variance to encroach into the side yard setback to construct
retaining walls and request for Site Plan Review to construct a new single family
residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The applicants are requesting a Variance to encroach 19 feet into the 50 foot
front yard setback to construct retaining walls. The applicants are requesting
a Variance to encroach 25 feet into the 35 foot side yard setback to construct
retaining walls. The proposed total 138 feet of retaining walls that will
encroach into the front and side yard setbacks will begin at 1 foot within the
west front yard setback 10 feet from and parallel to the property line for 19
feet, continue to increase for 89 feet to 4 feet in height within the west side
yard setback 10 feet from and parallel to the property line, continue to increase
for 30 feet to 5.5 feet in, height within the west side yard setback 10 feet from
and perpendicular to the property line to meet the residential building
structure. The applicants state that the retaining walls are necessary in order
to provide a safer driveway, a driveway that is less steep, a driveway with a
12% slope, and to save the existing mature oak tree at the western portion of
the building pad.
The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of a new
3,735 square foot single family dwelling, a 680 square foot garage,, a 2,230.5
square foot swimming pool, and a 450 square foot stable. Tables outlining
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Variance Requirements, Site Plan Review Requirements and the sizes of
homes on neighboring properties are attached. The new site development is
limited to the existing building pad.
The applicants are also proposing a new driveway access at the western
portion of the lot off Crest Road. The new 20 foot wide driveway will be 41
feet east of the previous driveway apron that was within the easements at the
western boundary line and was 35 feet in width. The new driveway will
have a 45 foot wide apron. The proposed driveway was reviewed by the
Traffic Commission on December 11, 1997 and recommended the following
condition of approval:
The landscape plan submitted by the applicant shall include the clearance of
shrubs along the roadway that impair the line of sight for vehicular ingress or
egress in a westerly and easterly direction from the driveway location.
2. A previous 2,135 square foot residence and 500 square foot garage owned by
Mr. Flavio Bisignano was demolished in July, 1997 at the site.
3. A 650 square foot basement is proposed for the project with the grading
quantities included in the balanced cut and fill.
4. A 450 square foot future stable and 550 square foot corral is proposed for the
project at the northwest juncture of the lot. Access to the stable is available
from the western easement at Crest Road East and then north at a slope that is
not greater than 25%.
5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,095.5 square feet or 5.9% (20%
permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 23,535.5 square feet or 19.5%
(35% permitted).
6. The 21,006 square foot residential building pad will have proposed coverage
of 6,645.5 square feet or 31.0%. The 45,340 square foot stable pad coverage will
be 450 square feet or 1.0%. Total structural building pad coverage will be
10.7%.
7. The new grading is limited to improving the drainage of the building pad.
Grading for the project site will require 2,020 cubic yards of cut soil and 1,900
cubic yards of fill soil. The architects report that the cut and fill will be
balanced and have allowed for shrinkage of the soil when it is compacted.
8. The disturbed area of the lot will be 37,828 square feet or 31.5% (40% maximum
permitted; 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. The majority of the landscaping will not be
removed. The existing oak tree at the western portion of the lot has been the
focus of the design.
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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 proposed plans and take
public testimony.
VARIANCE REQUIRED FINDINGS
A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the
property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; and
B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property
rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the
property in question; and
C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare
or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; and
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; and
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege;
F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous
Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and
G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills.
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SITE PLAN REVIEW
RA-S-1 ZONE SETBACKS
Front: 50 ft. from front easement line
Side: 20 ft. from property line
Rear: 50 ft. from property line
STRUCTURES
Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by
at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the
size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month
period.
EXISTING
No encroachments
Vacant Lot
STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE N/A
(20% maximum)
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE N/A
(35% maximum)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
STABLE AND CORRAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A
TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE N/A
GRADING N/A
Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or
combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and
covers more than 2,000 sq.ft. must be balanced on site.
DISTURBED AREA N/A
40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial
grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and
building pad areas, and any nongraded area where
impervious surfaces exist.
STABLE (450 SO.FT. N/A
& 550 SO.FT. CORRAL)
STABLE ACCESS N/A
ROADWAY ACCESS N/A
VIEWS N/A
PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A
IPROPOSED 1
Encroachment into front and side
yard setbacks for retaining walls
Residence 3,735 sq.ft.
Garage 680 sq.ft.
SwimPool/Spa 2,230.5 sq.ft.
Stable 450 sq.ft.
Total 7,095.5 sq.ft.
5.9%
19.5%
31.0% of 6,645.5 sq.ft. pad
1.0% of 45,340 sq.ft. pad
10.7%
2,020 cu.yds cut soil
1,900 cu.yds fill soil
(Balanced with allowance for soil
shrinkage)
31.5% or 37,828 sq.ft.
450 sq.ft. stable and more than
550 sq.ft. corral at the northwest
portion of the lot
Proposed from easement off Crest
Road East to stable with a slope
that does not exceed 25%.
Proposed at the southwest portion
of the lot off Crest Road East, 50
feet from the western property
line.
Planning Commission review
Planning Commission review
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ADDRESS LOT NO.
2 CREST ROAD EAST 125-RH
6 CREST ROAD EAST 192-A-2-MS
12 CREST ROAD EAST 192-A-1-MS
16 CREST ROAD EAST 193-2-MS
18 CREST ROAD EAST 193-1-MS
22 CREST ROAD EAST 194-MS
26 CREST ROAD EAST 57-E-MS
30 CREST ROAD EAST 57-D-MS
34 CREST ROAD EAST 57-C-MS
1 CREST ROAD EAST 1-FT
5 CREST ROAD EAST 2-FT
7 CREST ROAD EAST 3-FT
17 CREST ROAD EAST 9-FT
23 CREST ROAD EAST 132-A-MS
29 CREST ROAD EAST 133-A-MS
33 CREST ROAD EAST 70-A-MS-1
NEARBY PROPERTIES
OWNER
CASHMAN
CLAESSENS
BELLEVILLE
KRAUS
POWERS
POWERS
HADLEY
FOURNIER
OCCHIPINTI
HARRIS
LUNA
JOHNSON, Alan
JOHNSON, Ann
HYNES
SEVERY
POPOOLA
AVERAGE
PROPOSED
RESIDENCE (SQ.FT.)
3599
6159
7237
5460
Vacant Lot
8306
3904
5377
6387
4680
4188
4332
2994
Vacant Lot
2271
4748
4974
3735
LOT SIZE
ACRES..
(GROSS)
5.048
6.522
4.433
2.000
3.840
5.008
5.002
5.015
5.287
2.860
3.575
3.999
10.235
7.055
7.410
2.020
4.96
3.84
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
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City opeollinF
HONORABLE CHAIR
COMMISSION
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377-7288
E-mail: cityotrh@aol.com
Agenda Item No.: 7-B
Mtg. Date: 12/11/97
AND MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A NEW DRIVEWAY
LOCATION FOR A NEW RESIDENCE AT 18 CREST ROAD EAST
(LOT 193-0-MS) -- MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM POWERS
DATE: DECEMBER 11, 1997
BACKGROUND
The applicants in this case are requesting to build a new residential structure at 18
Crest Road East. The applicants are proposing to modify the previous driveway
access from Crest Road, East in conjunction with this development.
The applicants propose to relocate the driveway access easterly for a distance of
approximately 41 feet from its existing location. The attached plans depict a 45 foot
wide driveway apron.
RECOMMENDATION
It would be in order for members of the Traffic Commission to consider this request,
and adjourn to the field for review of the proposed driveway location, and make an
appropriate recommendation.
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City ol RO/& JUL
B. ALLEN LAY
Mayor
FRANK E. HILL
Mayor Pro Tem
THOMAS F. HEINSHEIMER
Counclimember
JODY MURDOCK
Councilmember
GODFREY PERNELL, D.D.S.
Councilmember
December 4, 1997
Mr. and Mrs. William Powers
207 North Dianthus Street
Manhattan Beach, CA 90277
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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
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Powers:
As you know, the Planning Commission will be considering your proposed
residential development at 18 Crest Road West. Your development proposes to
relocate your driveway access onto Crest Road.
Members of the Rolling Hills Traffic Commission will consider the driveway access
component of your project at their regular meeting on Thursday, December 11, 1997,
beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Rolling Hills City Council Chambers, 2 Portuguese
Bend Road. You or your representative are welcome to attend that meeting.
It is anticipated that the Traffic Commission will adjourn to review your proposed
driveway location in the field. I have spoken to your representative, Ms. Charlene
Dekker, and she indicated that she will provide appropriate marking for the
Commission to identify the proposed driveway location.
Members of the Traffic Commission will make a recommendation regarding any
conditions for this driveway proposal to the Planning Commission. Any
recommendation will be incorporated into any action of the Planning Commission.
We appreciate your cooperation. Should you wish to discuss the further, please do
not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
raig R. Nealis
City Manager
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cc: Bob Stahelski, Traffic Engineer
Charlene Dekker, Marmol & Radziner
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