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400, Addition to existing barn with, Resolutions & Approval Conditions• RESOLUTION NO. 89-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AND SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 400 THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. David Clark with respect to real property located at 11 Packsaddle Road East, Rolling Hills (Lots 29 and 30-SF) requesting a variance to construct residential additions in the front yard setback and site plan review approval for proposed residential development on the site. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application on June 20, 1989, July 18, 1989, August 15, 1989 and September 19, 1989, and conducted a field site review on July 8, 1989. Section 3. Sections 17.32.010 through 17.32.030 permit approval of a variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties. Pursuant to these Sections, the Planning Commission finds that: A. The existing residential structure already encroaches into the front yard setback of the subject property at the terminus of a cul-de-sac roadway. The proposed minor expansions will not adversely impact surrounding properties. B. The existing development pattern and unusual shape of the property create hardships for the applicant in constructing additions on the existing residence. C. In view of the topographical situation and shape of the property, there exists unique circumstances not generally applicable to other properties in the same zone that justify the continued encroachment. D. The grant of a variance under these circumstances will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and will be compatible with surrounding properties and will be consistent with the goals of the Zoning Ordinance. • • Section 4. Based on the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Variance for Case No. 400 to permit the construction of residential additions in the front yard setback as indicated in the Development Plan submitted with this application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A. Section 5. Section 17.34.010 requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any building or structure may be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of the building or structure by more than twenty-five (25%) percent in any thirty-six (36) month period. Section 6. The Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed residential structure is compatible with the low density, rural character requirements of the General Plan. This project is compatible with the Zoning Ordinance because the project complies with the Zoning Ordinance lot coverage requirements. The net square footage of the lot is approximately 226,995 square feet. The proposed residential structures including garage equals 7,959 square feet which represents 3.51% structural lot coverage, which is within the 20% maximum coverage that is permitted. The total lot coverage is approximately 22,653 square feet which represents a proposed total lot coverage of 9.98%, which is within the 35% maximum coverage that is permitted. The proposed project is compatible with surrounding residential structures. The proposed project includes a residence, swimming pool, gazebo and proposed future stable, which structures are similar to surrounding residential land use patterns. B. The proposed development preserves the natural topographic features of the lot to the maximum extent possible because all construction will occur on the existing building pad area, leaving a large portion of the lot undeveloped. C. The proposed project follows the natural contours of the site to minimize grading to the maximum extent possible, in that all construction will occur on the existing building pad area of the lot. Existing drainage patterns will be preserved so that drainage will be channeled into existing drainage courses and engineered and constructed within the requirements of the building codes. D. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation to the maximum extent possible, by limiting building to the existing building pad area. 890925 eh 1680043 (1) -2- • • E. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage in that the residential structure will cover only 3.51% of the lot, which is less than the 20% of coverage that is permitted. The total structural lot coverage including driveways, and hard surfaces will equal approximately 9.98% of the lot, which is less than the 35% of coverage that is permitted. F. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site as indicated in paragraph E above because the proposed development will be substantially similar to the existing site development. G. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of pedestrians and circulation of vehicles in that the driveway will remain in the same location as it presently exists. H. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 7. Based as to foregoing findings, the Commission hereby approves the site plan review application for a proposed residential development on the property located at 11 Packsaddle Road East as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A and subject to the following conditions: A. The existing barn on the subject property which was constructed without a building permit, and is located approximately six (6) feet from the property line and encroaches into the front yard setback, shall be removed and become open space prior to the granting of a building permit for the residential additions. B. The proposed building plan must be approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee before the applicant receives a grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. C. The variance to the front yard setback shall expire if not used in one year from the effective date of approval as defined and specified in Section 17.32.110 of the Municipal Code. D. Prior to the submittal of a final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles, the grading plan shall be submitted to the Rolling Hills Planning Department Staff for their review, along with related geology, soils and hydrology reports. This grading plan must conform to the Development Plan as approved by the Planning Commission. 890925 eh 1680043 (1) — 3 — • • E. A landscape plan must be submitted to the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department Staff for approval. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance. The landscaping plan shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate for the landscaping plus 15% shall be posted and retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City after the City Manager determines that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that such landscaping is properly established and in good condition. F. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check must conform to the Development Plan approved with this site plan review. G. Any modifications to the Development Plan as approved by the Planning Commission shall require the filing of an application for modification of the Development Plan and must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 17.34.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 30th day of September , 1989. /s/ Allan Roberts Chairman ATTEST: 8,7`tt Deputy t Clerk 890925 eh 1680043 (1) — 4 — RESOLUTION NO. 89-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DENYING A VARIANCE TO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK IN ZONING CASE NO. 400 THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Applications were duly filed by Mr. David Clark with respect to real property located at 11 Packsaddle Road East, Rolling Hills (Lots 29 and 30-SF) requesting a variance to the front yard setback requirement to construct an addition to the existing barn. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application on June 20, 1989, July 18, 1989, and August 15, 1989, and conducted a field site review on July 8, 1989. Section 3. Sections 17.32.010 through 17.32.030 permit approval of a variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties. Pursuant to these Sections, the Planning Commission finds that: A. The existing barn on the subject property was not constructed with a building permit, is located approximately six (6) feet from the property line and encroaches forty-four (44) feet into the front yard setback. B. Due to the shape and topography of the lot and the existing developmental pattern, the barn can be relocated on other portions of the lot. C. In view of the unauthorized construction of the barn, the substantial incursion of the barn into the front yard setback, and the topographical situation of the lot, unique circumstances do not exist to justify the continued encroachment. D. The grant of a variance under these circumstances would be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare and would not be compatible with surrounding properties and would be inconsistent with the goals of the Zoning Ordinance. • Section 4. Based on the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby denies the Variance for Case No. 400 with respect to real property located at 11 Packsaddle Road East to permit an encroachment of forty-four (44) feet into the front yard setback to construct an addition to an existing barn as indicated in the Development Plan submitted with this application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of :-September , 1989. /s/ Allan 13nhart-s Chairman ATTEST: Deputy Ci; y "lerk -2- 890911 eh 1680036 (0)