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City 0/ Rollin
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
Agenda Item No.: 8.A.
Mtg. Date: 4/28/97
DATE: APRIL 28, 1997
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 97-7: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE REAR YARD SETBECK TO
CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 552.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fuller, 2 Packsaddle Road East (Lot 32-SF)
BACKGROUND
1. The Planning Commission approved the attached Resolution of Approval on
April 15, 1997 at a regular meeting.
2. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit a minor encroachment
into the rear yard setback. The Variance is considered a minor deviation
because it is attached to the main residential structure and will not project
more than 5 feet from the structure.
The existing residence encroaches up to 32 feet into the rear yard setback to
the south. The applicants propose to add a 23 square foot addition at the
southwestern portion of the residence that will be 2 feet by 11-1/2 feet and
encroach from 3 feet to 14.5 feet within the rear yard setback. The applicants
also propose to add 231 square feet at the eastern portion of the residence for a
total of 254 square feet of additions. The eastern additions are permitted
ministerially under Site Plan Review (Section 17.46 of the Zoning Code)
because they total less than 1,000 square feet and are less than 25% of the
existing dwelling.
ZONING CASE NO. 552
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3. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1954. Additions were
constructed in 1969; kitchen additions, interior alterations, and a swimming
pool were constructed in 1975; and a sewing room was added in 1976.
On April 16, 1991, the Planning Commission granted a Variance for the
continued encroachment into the rear yard setback of a former stable that was
converted to a guest house, granted a Conditional Use Permit for the guest
house and granted Site Plan Review approval for substantial additions in
Zoning Case No. 445. These additions were finalled on January 10, 1992. The
existing residence has a floor area of 5,163 square feet and the garage is 600
square feet.
4. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,636 square feet or 13.9% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 12,167 square feet
or 22.2% (35% maximum permitted).
5. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 12,167 square feet or 22.2% of
the net lot area. (40% maximum permitted).
6. The' residential building pad coverage proposed for the project will be 31.8%
of the 24,011 square foot pad.
7. Grading for the project will not be required.
8. A basement is not proposed for this project.
9. 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. 97-7.
ZONING CASE NO. 552
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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.
CRITERIA & MAJOR IMPACTS
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
Grading
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded building
pad area, any remedial grading
((temporary disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas, any
nongraded area where impervious
surfaces exist)
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
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Existing residence encroaches up to
27.5 feet into the rear yard setback.
Residence 5,163 sq.ft.
Garage 600 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 296 sq.ft.
Service Yard 80 sq,ft,
Guest House 793 sq.ft..
Future Stable 450 sq.ft.
TOTAL 7,382 sq.ft.
N/A
N/A
13.5% (7,382 sq.ft.)
PROPOSED
Proposed addition will encroach
flout 3 to 14.5 feet within the rear
yard setback.
Residence 5,417 sq.ft.
Garage 600 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 296sq.ft.
Service Yard 80 sq,ft,
Guest House 793 sq.ft..
Future Stable 450 sq.ft.
TOTAL 7,636 sq.ft.
None
22.2% or 12,167 sq.ft.
13.9% (7,636 sq.ft.)
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
21.7% (11,913 sq.ft.)
Residential and Total Building Pad
Coverage 30.7%
(Guideline maximum of 30%)
Roadway Access
22.2% (12,167 sq..ft.)
31.8%
Existing at west off Packsaddle Road Existing at west off Packsaddle Road
Access to Stable and Corral
(Accessibility and maximum 4:1
(25%) slope required ONLY for new
residence or additions that require N/A
Site Plan Review).
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
ZONING CASE NO. 552
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N/A
N/A
N/A
Planning Commission Review
Planning Commission Review
RESOLUTION NO. 97-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH
INTO THE REAR YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION
AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE
NO. 552 .
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY
FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Fuller
with respect to real property located at 2 Packsaddle Road (Lot 32-SF), Rolling
requesting a Variance to encroach into the rear yard setback to construct an addition
at an existing single family residence.
Section 2. On April 16, 1991, the Planning Commission granted a Variance
for the continued encroachment into the rear yard setback of a former stable that
was converted to a guest house, granted a Conditional Use Permit for the guest
house and granted Site Plan Review approval for substantial additions in Zoning
Case No. 445. These additions were completed on January 10, 1992.
Section 3. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the Variance application on March 18, 1997.
Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as .a
Class 1 Exemption (State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)) and is therefore
categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 5. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code 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 a parcel of
property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity.
Section 17.16.130 requires a rear yard setback for every residential parcel to be fifty
(50) feet. The existing residence encroaches up to 32 feet into the rear yard setback to
the south. The applicant is requesting to construct a 23 square foot addition at the
southwestern portion of the residence that will be 2 feet by 11-1/2 feet and encroach
from 3 feet to 14.5 feet within the rear yard setback. With respect to this request for a
Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions
applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to the
other property or class of use in the same zone because much of the building pad is
located within the rear yard. The existing development pattern on the lot and the
RESOLUTION NO. 97-7
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sloping front portion precludes continued expansion of the residence on the lot
other than into the rear yard setback.
B. The Variance is necessary for the ,preservation and enjoyment of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone,
but which is denied to the property in question. The Variance is necessary because
development of the site in a manner comparable to other properties in the vicinity
will require some incursion into the setback on this site.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to
the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity
and zone in which the property is located. Development on the pad will allow a
substantial portion of the lot to remain undeveloped and the extent of the incursion
is no greater than what already exists.
Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves the Variance for Zoning Case No. 552 to permit the encroachment
of a residential addition into the rear yard setback, to a maximum encroachment of 3
to 14.5 feet into the rear yard setback, as indicated on the development plan
submitted with this application and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A,
subject to the conditions specified in Section 7 of this Resolution.
Section 7. The Variance to the rear yard setback approved in Section 6 of
this Resolution is subject to the following conditions:
A. The Variance approval shall expire within one year from the effective
date of approval as defined in Section 17.38.070.
B. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any
conditions thereof are violated, this approval. shall be suspended and the privileges
granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written
notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a period of thirty (30) days.
C. All requirements of the Buildings and Construction Ordinance, the
Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be
complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an
approved plan.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance
with the site plan on file dated March 20, 1997 and marked Exhibit A, except as
otherwise provided in these conditions.
E. The project must be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills
Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of
any building or grading permit.
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F. Prior to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County
of Los Angeles for plan check, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related
geology, soils and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan as
approved by the Planning Commission must be submitted to the Rolling Hills
Planning Department staff for their review. Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed a
steepness of a 2 to 1 slope ratio.
G. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions
of this Variance approval or the approval shall not be effective.
H. All conditions of this Variance approval must be complied with prior
to the issuance of a building or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF AFRII,1997.
ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
r\ J g .
MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 97-7
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
) §§
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 97-7 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH
INTO THE REAR YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION
AT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE
NO. 552 .
was approved and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the Planning
Commission on April 15, 1997 by the following roll call vote:
Commissioners Hankins, Margeta, Sommer, Witte and
Chairman Roberts.
None.
None.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
DEPUTY CITY LERK
RESOLUTION NO. 97-7
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•City ol leolling ,llited
HEARING DATE: MARCH 18, 1997
TO:
FROM:
REVISED
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, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
APPLICATION NO.
SITE LOCATION:
ZONING AND SIZE:
APPLICANT:
REPRESENTATIVES:
PUBLISHED:
REOUEST
ZONING CASE NO. 552
2 PACKSADDLE ROAD EAST (LOT 32-SF)
RAS-1, 1.38 ACRES
MR. AND MRS. LEONARD . FULLER
MR. CRISS GUNDERSON
MARCH 8, 1997
Request for a Variance to permit a minor encroachment into the rear yard setback at
an existing single family residence.
BACKGROUND
1. The applicants are requesting a Variance to permit a minor encroachment
into the rear yard setback. The Variance is considered a minor deviation
because it is attached to the main residential structure and will not project
more than 5 feet from the structure.
The existing residence encroaches up to 32 feet into the rear yard setback to
the south. The applicants propose to add a 23 square foot addition at the
southwestern portion of the residence that will be 2 feet by 11-1/2 feet and
encroach from 3 feet to 14.5 feet within the rear yard setback. The applicants
also propose to add 231 square feet at the eastern portion of the residence for a
total of 254 square feet of additions. The eastern additions are permitted
ministerially under Site Plan Review (Section 17.46 of the Zoning Code)
because they total less than 1,000 square feet and are less than 25% of the
existing dwelling.
2. The existing house with attached garage was built in 1954. Additions were
constructed in 1969; kitchen additions, interior alterations, and a swimming
pool were constructed in 1975; and a sewing room was added in 1976.
ZONING CASE NO. 552
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REVISED
On April 16, 1991, the Planning Commission granted a Variance for the
continued encroachment into the rear yard setback of a former stable that was
converted to a guest house, granted a Conditional Use Permit for the guest
house and granted Site Plan Review approval for substantial additions in
Zoning Case No. 445. These additions were finalled on January 10, 1992. The
existing residence has a floor area of 5,163 square feet and the garage is 600
square feet.
3. The structural lot coverage proposed is 7,636 square feet or 13.9% (20%
maximum permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 12,167 square feet
or 22.2% (35% maximum permitted).
4. Disturbed area of the lot will be approximately 12,167 square feet or 22.2% of
the net lot area. (40% maximum permitted).
5. The residential building pad coverage proposed for the project will be 31.8%
of the 24,011 square foot pad.
6. Grading for the project will not be required.
7. A basement is not proposed for this project.
8. 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.
ZONING CASE NO. 552
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REVISED
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.
CRITERIA &„MAJOR IMPACTS
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
Grading
Disturbed Area
(40% maximum; any graded building
pad area, any remedial grading
temporary disturbance), any graded
slopes and building pad areas, any
nongraded area where impervious
surfaces exist)
Structural Lot Coverage
(20% maximum)
EXISTING
Existing residence encroaches up to Proposed addition will encroach
27.5 feet into the rear yard setback. from 3 to 14.5 feet within the rear
yard setback.
Residence 5,163 sq.ft.
Garage 600 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 296 sq.ft.
Service Yard 80 sq,ft,
Guest House 793 sq.ft..
Future Stable 450 sq.ft.
TOTAL 7,382 sq.ft.
N/A
N/A
13.5% (7,382 sq.ft.)
Residence 5,417 sq.ft.
Garage 600 sq.ft.
Swim Pool 296sq.ft.
Service Yard 80 sq,ft,
Guest House 793 sq.ft..
Future Stable 450 sq.ft.
TOTAL 7,636 sq.ft.
None
22.2% or 12,167 sq.ft.
13.9% (7,636 sq.ft.)
ZONING CASE NO. 552
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REVISED
Total Lot Coverage
(35% maximum)
21.7% (11,913 sq.ft.)
Residential and Total Building Pad
Coverage 30.7%
(Guidehne maximum of 30%)
Roadway Access
Access to Stable and Corral
(Accessibility and maximum 4:1
(25%) slope required ONLY for new
residence or additions that require
Site Plan Review).
Preserve Views
Preserve Plants and Animals
22.2% (12,167 sq..ft.)
31.8%
Existing at west off Packsaddle Road Existing at west off Packsaddle Road
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Planning Commission Review
Planning Commission Review
ZONING CASE NO. 552
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