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582, Construct pool with encroachme, ApplicationC'1; o k'o//n, Jh// PROPERTY OWNER: OWNER'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO.: PROPERTY ADDRESS: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: VARIANCE REQUEST FOR HEARING 1.,4 14),) 4/ a rA(.4Abp.1—, z— S�� - 055 ) LOT NO. '4 9- 'Poilfi)D� /, 23 • INCORPORATGO JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BENO ROAO ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (3101377.1821 FAX (310) 377.7288 ASSESSOR'S BOOK NO. 5% PAGE g -P PARCEL AGENTS NAME: M1-55 P)2/f"-7-/ AA%t4"/ AGENTS ADDRESS: &S127 LM/Yan) f2'Yp, 7'ine,Ot5%5r15 TELEPHONE NO.: 57A -)29s� Describe in detail the nature of the proposed use, including what aspects of the project require a Variance. The proposed swimming pool will be used by the residents of the accompanying new house. Both new house and swimming pool were previously approved by the Planning Commission. The Owner desires a greater separation between house and swimming pool which necessitates a 4 foot encroachment into the required 20' sideyard setback for the length of the pool, the only difference from the previously approved plans. This encroachment triggers the request for a variance. Criteria to be satisfied for Brant 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. The lot is "pie shaped" due to the curved line of Packsaddle Road East/West and so the measurement of the rear yard radiates from a single point as opposed to running parallel to a rear lot line. Consequently, the applicants have an extremely minimal rear yard, and a large amount of side yard area. The unusual shape of the applicant's lot deprives them of the ability to place a swimming pool in a normal backyard --which is allowed by the City. An examination of the required 1000 foot radius map which includes 50 adjoining properties indicates that the applicant's property is the only one to have this lot shape. • • • 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 pool will encroach 4' into the required 20' sideyard setback only for the 32' length of the pool. The total side yard property line is 298.5'. The pool has been oriented as close to the small rear yard as possible while maintaining a grove of existing trees. This orientation will minimize the proximity to the westerly neighbor's house, which is substantially lower than the proposed top of pool elevation. The pool is also located in an area that previously was used as recreational area by the applicants. Consequently, there should be no material detriment to the public welfare or injury to the applicant's. and neighbor's properties and improvements. FILING FEE A filing fee must accompany the application. Make check payable to: THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS. REOUEST FOR HEARING .FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW PROPERTY OWNER: OWNER'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO: PROPERTY'S ADDRESS:-. i 1.61 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT NO. '� t P ASSESSORS BOOK NO. 4 • PAGE D -10 PARCEL AGENT'S NAME: AGENT'S ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NO: NATURE OF PROPOSED PROTECT Describe in detail the nature of the proposed project, including what aspects of the project require a Site Plan Review: The applicant is requesting a modification to the previously granted Site Plan Review. The change to the previous approval is to allow the proposed pool to encroach 4' into the side yard setback. The Owners are applying for a variance for this. Shifting the pool causes minor increases in grading cut and fill, which is balanced, and a slight increase in the disturbed area ( from 39.5% to 39.73%. Other than these adjustments, there are no additional modifications to the previously approved Site Plan Review. • • SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA Site plan review criteria upon which the Planning Commission must make an affirmative finding. Describe in detail the project's conformance with the criteria below: A. Is the project compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses? Explain how it compares to the sizes, setbacks and other characteristics of neighboring houses. Shifting the pool does not alter the previously approved house, driveway relocation and other characteristics that were previously approved by the Planning Commission. Total balanced cut and fill increases slightly ( from 472C/F to 485C/F) and maximum disturbed area increase slightly. Except for the issue of encroachment which covered in the variance application, there are no significant changes to the previously approved project. Except for the side yard variance, the project conforms with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. B. How does the project preserve and integrate into the site design, to the maximum extent feasible, existing natural topographic features of, the lot including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses, and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls)? Explain how the project preserves and integrates existing natural features. As was the case before, there will be limited modifications to the existing site. Areas of modification will occur at the rear of the house, within the front entry courtyard, the building pad itself, and the relocation of the driveway to provide greater landscaped area in front of the house. Six trees will be removed, 42 trees will remain. The pool slides westerly 4' from the previously approved location. C. How does the site development plan follow natural contours of the site to minimize grading? Extensive grading and recontouring of existing terrain to maximize buildable area shall not be approved. Graded slopes shall be rounded and contoured so as to blend with existing terrain. Grading shall not modify existing drainage redirect drainage flow unless into an existing drainage course. Explain the nature and extent of the impact of grading and proposed minimization on lots. The new development utilizes the flat pad area of the existing house, front and rear terraces and driveway in order to minimize grading. The swimming pool will continue to contain contour modifications to the immediate area of the new residence as will the new low stone wall. As was the case before existing drainage courses will remain. D. To what extent does the site development plan preserve surrounding native vegetation and supplement it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community? Landscaping should provide a buffer and transition zone between private and public areas. Explain how the project preserves native vegetation, integrates landscaping and creates buffers. No native vegetation exists in the area of development. As indicated before, 42 of a total of 48 mature trees will remain on the lot. 12 of 13 mature trees will remain at the southerly property line adjoining #3 Packsaddle Road East to maintain the visual screen between the two properties. The existing driveway is being removed and shifted to the south in order to increase the landscaped area and provide a buffer between the house and Packsaddle Road. The use of the low wall will limit disturbing the site at the westerly border, and maintain the existing landscaping. • • E. How does the site development plan preserve the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage? Lot coverage requirements shall be regarded as maximums and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted should depend upon the existing buildable area of the lot. Explain how the lot coverage proposed compares with lot coverage square footage and percentages on neighboring lots. The previously approved site development plan limits development to areas that are currently developed or landscaped with lawn and other non-native plantings. The modified pool location will also fall in an area that is currently developed with non-native vegetation. The lot coverage does not change significantly from the previously approved plan. F. Is the site development plan harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences? Setbacks shall be regarded as minimums and more restrictive setbacks shall be imposed where necessary to assure proportionality and openness. Explain how the proposed project setbacks compare with the existing setbacks of neighboring properties. The proposed development will be harmonious withthe surrounding residences and the site. The new residence will be located in the same area as the existing, utilizing the level . area created for the existing residence. The proposed development -will maintain large setbacks consistent with the existing neighborhood, as per the vicinity plan on sheet C-1. The modified pool location will move into an area that is currently lawn and used for the enjoyment of the Owners. The pool located in this area will continue an established recreational usage. While the pool does encroach into the side yard setback by 4' for a length of 32', the location is consistent with pools located in rear yards on normal shaped lots. G. Is the site development plan sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles? Explain how the number and types of vehicles relate to the driveway location, design, trip data, landscaping and other on -site parking or storage areas. The modified pool location will not change the recently approved change in driveway location. The new driveway will be located away from the intersection of Southfield and Packsaddle Road in order to avoid traffic conflicts. This new location is closer to the driveway entrance at #3 Packsaddle Road East, consolidating driveway entrances and improving the safety and circulation of vehicles. H. Does the site development. plan conform with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act? Explain how the project impacts the environment, e.g. significant impact, proposed mitigation measures. The site development plan conforms with the requirements of CEQA. • • I hereby certify that the statements furnished above, and in attached exhibits, presents the data and information required for the site plan review criteria evaluation to the best of my ability; and, that the facts, statements and other information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date: )124)q / Signaiur For: Applicant iiiismo Date: 5/7/98 Zoning Case No. REV 1/12/98,12/5/97 BUILDING AREAS NET LOT AREA BUILDING PAD RESIDENCE GARAGE SWIMMING POOUSPA STABLE RECREATION COURT SERVICE YARD OTHER TOTAL STRUCTURES % STRUCTURAL COVER. TOTAL PAD COVERAGE DRIVEWAY PAVED WALKS AND PATIO AREAS POOL DECKING TOTAL FLATWORK %TOTAL FLATWORK COVERAGE TOTAL STRUCT & FLATWORK COVERAGE % TOTAL COVERAGE Address: #1 Packsaddle East Applicant: Dr. and Mrs. Todd Lanman CALCUATION OF LOT COVERAGE EXISTING PROPOSED TOTAL 56455 sq.ft. 37005 sq.ft. 2728 sq.ft. 690 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 470 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 120 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 4008 sq.ft. 7.10% 10.83% 4761 sq.ft. 1356 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 6117 sq.ft. 10.84% 56455 37005 7634 1007 648 0 0 120 0 9409 16.67% 26.70% 3576 4991 0 8567 15.17% sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq .ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq .ft. sq .ft. sq .ft. sq .ft. sq.ft. sq .ft. 56455 37005 7634 1007 648 470 0 120 0 9879 17.50% 26.70% 2981 4991 0 7972 14.12% 17851 31.62% sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq .ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq .ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq .ft. sq.ft. Page 1 • Date: 11/11/97 Zoning Case No. REV 1/12/98,12/5/97 PAD NO. 1 BUILDABLE PAD AREA RESIDENCE GARAGE STABLE (BARN) POOL RECREATION COURT ( ) SERVICE YARD TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO. 1 % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE PAD NO. 2 BUILDABLE PAD AREA RESIDENCE GARAGE STABLE (BARN) POOL RECREATION COURT ( ) OTHER TOTAL STRUCTURES ON PAD NO.2 % BUILDING PAD COVERAGE Address: #1 Packsaddle East Applicant: Dr. and Mrs. Todd Lanman CALCUATION OF LOT COVERAGE 37005 7634 1007 470 sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. 648 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 120 sq.ft. 5 26.70% sq.ft. % sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. Page 1 Date Filed • City ofi2elin9�u�e ENV1RONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM (To Be Completed By Applicant) • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 Zoning Case No. NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX (310) 377.7288 E•mait cityofrheaol.com GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Applicant(s) ,e ts.5- 0 /' Tel. ( 41.o) g • 2,?3b Address 2 �i 12 I i'ibLV (�} i�c l51.42 `roi;' 1 GL 55" 2. Legal Owner(s) -1-671 a'It4- L JkL N Address - " ! r4..Gk "-:.5, ''i:''V1-E. E✓!&�T" 3. Project Address Assessor's Book No. - - I o • Tel. (4I9) Lot No. 2 1r 4. Other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: GDPt�)1J�1It ��'-��G-i lif Gr af-d-11•1br `I' 1-05,44-16 5. Existing zoning district 6. Proposed project/use of site PROJECT DESCRIPTION I. 7. Site size 7',I - - - - - 8. Net lot area =� �✓ . "Net Lot Area" means the total area included within the lot lines of a.lot or parcel of property, exclusive of: (a) the entire area within a recorded roadway easement plus the area within ten (10) feet measured perpendicular to the edge of the roadway easement; (b) the ten (10) foot perimeter of the lot perpendicular to the properly lines; (c) any private drive or driveway that provides access to any other lot or parcel; and (d) the access strip portion of a flag lot." 9. Total square footage of structures - 10: Number of floors of construction 11. Basement square footage --- - 12. Total combined flatwork and structural lot coverage 17 13. Will any exterior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls? NO 14. Will any interior walls be removed or relocated? Which walls? N I) 15. Will the entire building structure require a new roof?----- ---- - N4 ` ra{- 4-15-97 -1- 110• , 16. Will the existing roof remain intact, with less than 200 square feet added? W%A 17. Grading quantites shall be balanced. Amount cut Amount fill (Include any basement cut in grading quantities.) 18. Area of disturbance. 40% maximum; any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces will remain or are proposed to be added. Square feet 2.2, 4 5 Percentage of Net Lot Area SI. % % 19. If residential, include the unit size. Square feet 1-10-- 20. If commercial, indicate the type of project, whether neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, estimated employment per shift and loading facilities. 21. If industrial, indicate the type of project, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities. 22. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project. 23. Attach plans. 1 24. Proposed scheduling.— `.J1)1'\/ i FI1 "1 . `/� 25. If the project involves a site plan review, variance, conditional use or rezoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required. P i HT� zit (p Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES l`IQ 26. Change in existing features of any bays, tidelands, beaches, lakes or hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. 27. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. 28. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. - 2 - 29. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. iC 30. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes, or odors in vicinity. —X 31. Change in ocean, bay, lake, stream or ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing draining patterns. 32. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. 33. Site on filled land or on slope of 10 percent or more. 34. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. i, 35. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). 36. Substantially increased fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). x 37. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. , ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, 38. 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. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. The existing site will consist of a new one-story house and attached garage (previously approved by the Planning Commission) sitting on a generally level pad, with an unobstructed view of the coast and ocean. The proposed pool will be sited parallel to the new house and the west property line. The soil is stable. Little if any native vegetation remains on the site. Trees have been planted by previous owners. There are no known cultural or historic aspects associated with this property. Please see the attached photographs. 39. 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 (one -family, guest house, office use, etc.) and scale of development (height, frontage, set -back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or polaroid photos will be accepted. The surrounding properties are single family dwellings, one story, with associated garage and stable structures. Existing vegetation appears to be non-native. No known cultural or historic aspects exist with these properties. Lots 23 and 25 have scenic views, which will not be effected by the proposed development. Please see the attached photographs. -3- LNVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Please explain all 'yes" and "maybe' answers on separate sheets.) 40. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction 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? e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? 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? g• YES MAYBE j!1Q Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? �( 41. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 42. 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 or flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? X -4- • • .YFs MAYBE .NQ f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? 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? 43. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including tress, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. 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 replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? 44. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any 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? 45. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 46. Lieht and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 47. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? x -5- • • 48. Natural Resource3. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any nonrenewable natural resource? 49. Risk of Uosgt. Will the proposal involve: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemical or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? 50. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an. area? 51. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 52. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles? 53. 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? YE. MAYBE iQ -6- • • 54.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? 55. 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? 56. 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 potential health hazards? 57. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? 58. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? 59. Cultural Resources. a. : Will the proposal result in the alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archeological site? Will the proposal result in adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? 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? MAYBI� liQ 5< -7- • 60. 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 community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important 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, environmental goals? (A short- term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may affect two or more separate resources where the impact is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverseeffect on human beings, either directly or indirectly? YES MAYBE BSI \A. -8 Environmental Information Form for: #1 Packsaddle East Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Explanation of Responses to Environmental Impacts: 40.c As indicated on the plot plan, there will be some minor modifications to topography. All cut and fill will be balanced. 43.a Some existing trees and plants will be removed, and additional trees and plants will be added to the site. Note that no natural native plants or trees will be disturbed or removed. 43.c As indicated above, new species of plants may be introduced as a part of the landscape plan. • • NOTE: Before the Lead Agency can accept this application as complete, the applicant must consult the lists prepared pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code and submit a signed statement indicating whether the project and any alternatives are located on a site which is included on any such list, and shall specify any list. HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES STATEMENT The development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are contained on the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Accordingly, the project applicant is required to submit a signed statement which contains the following information: 1. Name of applicant: fioP A 2. Address: 4 ( 1 *.L- R9LLit\I 3. Phone Number: 4. Address of Site (street name and number if available, and ZIP code): 5. Local Agency (city/county): 6. Assessor's book, page, and parcel number: L 't 2 f fr g ( D 7. Specify any list pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code: STATE OF CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SUBSTANCES SITES LIST (available at City Hall). 8. Regulatory identification number: 9. Date of List: DULY 1992 Date Signature For TZ ,f 1 6)).)4 L-24i/Y Applicant -9- • • NOTE: In the event that the project site and any alternatives arc not listed on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code, then the applicant must certify that fact as provided below. I have consulted the lists compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code and hereby certify that the development project and any alternatives proposed in this application are rj contained on these lists. Date 51461�$ 1 Signature For--D Applicant CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information 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 ) 4 "n J forms\emironm.app For 1).- G14Lowyrilo Applicant =10-