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571, Shore up hillside with a retai, Staff Reports4 Ci1y ` Roiling Jh/I 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.: 5.B. Mtg. Date: 2/25/98 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 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 98-2: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ENCROACH INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK TO CONSTRUCT A RETAINING WALL AND GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE IN ZONING CASE NO. 571. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rosen, 7 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road (Lot 83-RH) BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 98-2 on February 17, 1998 at their regular meeting granting a Variance to encroach into the front yard setback to construct a retaining wall and granting Site Plan Review approval of substantial additions to an existing residential structure. The vote was unanimous (5-0). 2. Applicants, Lee and Linda Rosen, request a Variance to construct a 285 foot long, up to 5 foot high retaining wall alongside the driveway access area that will encroach up to 50 feet into the 50 foot front setback area. The applicants state that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions that do not apply to other property because previous requests were approved for a Variance to construct a retaining wall, work was begun but, permits expired and the work was not completed, The applicants also maintain that the Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity : and zone where the property is located because the wall will strengthen the hillside and control sluff, and the proposed driveway that will be widened to 15 feet will allow better access by the Fire Department. RESOLUTION NO. 98-2 PAGE 1 Printed on Recycled Paper. 3. Plans were also modified to add 144 square feet to accommodate Community Association review that changed certain architectural features of the residence and garage. 4. During the public hearing process, Mr. Dave Breiholz, 6 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road, expressed concern about the lack of a cul-de-sac turnaround in front of the subject property on Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. 5. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of 2,324 square feet of additions to be added to the northwest of the existing 4,986 square foot residence for a total of 7,310 square feet and the construction of an 891 square foot attached garage at the southeast. The applicants also propose to remove the existing tennis court at the west of the residence and build a pool at the north side of that area. A retaining wall that is approximately 131 feet long will be required south of the garage area. The retaining wall will be up to 5 feet in height at the trash yard only. At the present time, the existing residence has fallen into disrepair. Site Plan Review and Nearby Properties tables are attached. 6. The existing dwelling was constructed in 1955, a garage was constructed in 1968, and additions were constructed in 1978. A 1,440 square foot barn and garage was completed in 1982. Additions were completed in 1992 by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long. It is unknown when the 1,440 square foot garage and stable with loft was illegally converted to garage and office space, with three garage spaces and one office space on the ground floor and 1,440 square feet of office space above. Reconversion was required for the last approvals requested by Mrs. Beiler-Hozumi. 7. In June, 1992, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long received Variance approval to encroach into the front yard setback to construct a retaining wall and were granted Site Plan Review approval for substantial additions that would result in a 7,096 square foot residence, 721 square foot garage, a 314 square foot swimming pool, 6,600 square foot tennis court, a 1,440 square foot stable, and a 135 square foot service yard in Zoning Case No. 477. A similar garage and retaining wall to this project were approved at that time. Except for the southwest children's wing, none of the other additions were constructed. 8. In February, 1995, Mrs. Doris Beiler-Hozumi received Variance approval to construct a retaining wall within the front yard setback, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a cabana and Site Plan Review approvals for substantial additions in Zoning Case No. 524 that required certain specific conditions that included the requirement that a barn that was illegally converted to three garage spaces and one office space on the ground floor and office space above at the northern portion of the property be reconverted to a barn for animal keeping and tack room with a loft to be used solely for animal keeping materials; that the existing tennis court at the west side of the existing RESOLUTION NO. 98-2 PAGE 2 residence be removed and replaced with a pool cabana, a pool, and native drought -resistant vegetation; that the barn, stable, and animal shelters, and any animals in those structures be maintained in a manner that complies with all applicable animal control ordinances of the City and County, including Sections 6.04 through 6.60 of Title 6 (Animals) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code; that the animal -keeping structures and animals be maintained in a manner that does not constitute a nuisance or otherwise detrimentally affect the surrounding properties; that the horse trail at the north and eastern boundary line of the property be cleared and restored; that Lower Blackwater Canyon Road be kept open for vehicular access at all times during future grading and construction of the project; and that the property owner repair, correct and restore the private roadway from .the driveway at 3 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road to the subject driveway in the event the private roadway becomes deteriorated or damaged due to construction on the subject property. No permits were issued. 9. Access to the proposed residence will remain the same at the northeast off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. The property is located at the end of a private road that does not have a turnaround area. 10. There is an existing 1,500 square foot barn and garage with a corral that is larger than 550 square feet on the property with stable access. 11. The structural lot coverage proposed is 10,901 square feet or 22.1% (20% permitted). The total lot coverage proposed is 27,211 square feet or 11.6% (35% permitted). 12. The 46,157 square foot residential building pad coverage proposed is 9,301 square feet or 20.2%. Coverage on the 3,180 square foot barn and garage pad is 1,500 square feet or 47.2%. Total building pad coverage is 22.1%. 13. Grading for the entire project will consist of 85 cubic yards of cut soil and 85 cubic yards of fill soil. The area to be cut to a 2:1 slope is at the southeast garage area. The soil will be spread at the west where the tennis court will be removed. 14. Disturbed area of the lot will be 36,500 square feet or 14.8% overall (40% maximum). 15. 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. 98-2. RESOLUTION NO. 98-2 PAGE 3 CD 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. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) STABLE AND CORRAL BUILDING 47.2% of 3,180 sq.ft. pad PAD COVERAGE TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE GRADING 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 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS RESOLUTION NO. 98-2 PAGE 4 27.3% N/A 14.8% or 36,500 sq.ft. Existing 1,500 sq.ft. barn/garage and more than 550 sq.ft. corral at northern portion of lot Existing from driveway that does not exceed 25%. EXISTING No encroachments Residence 4,986 sq.ft. Garage ---- sq.ft. SwimPool/Spa ---- sq.ft. Service Yard ---- sq.ft. Tennis Court 7,000 sq.ft. Stable 1,500 sq.ft. Total 13,486 sq.ft. 5.5% 12.2% PROPOSED Encroachment into front and side yard setbacks for retaining walls Residence 7,310 sq.ft. Garage 891 sq.ft. SwimPool/Spa1,100 sq.ft. Service Yard 100 sq.ft. Stable 1,500 sq.ft. Total 10,901 sq.ft. 4.4% 11.6% 26% of 46,157 sq.ft. pad 20.2% of 46,157 sq.ft. pad 47.2% of 3,180 sq.ft. pad 22.1% 85 cu.yds cut soil 85 cu.yds fill soil 14.8% or 36,500 sq.ft. Existing 1,500 sq.ft. barn/garage and more than 550 sq.ft. corral at northern portion of lot Existing from driveway that does not exceed 25%. ROADWAY ACCESS Existing off Lower Existing off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. Blackwater Canyon Road. VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS ADDRESS: 3 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road 5 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road 7 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road RESOLUTION NO. 98-2 PAGE 5 N/A N/A NEARBY PROPERTIES : LOT NO:. OWNER 47-RH FOXX 82-RH 83-RH BEILER-HOZUMI ROSEN (Existing) AVERAGE I PROPOSED I Planning Commission review Planning Commission review RESIDENCE (SQFT.) 3,200 2,547 4,986 3,577 7,111 9 LOT SIZE ACRES (GROSS) 2.557 5.621 6.166 4.781 6.166 • City / Rolling HEARING DATE: JANUARY 20, 1998 TO: FROM: • 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. 571 7 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 83-RH) RA-S-2, 6.166 ACRES MR. AND MRS. LEE ROSEN MR. CRISS GUNDERSON, ARCHITECT DECEMBER 6,1997 Request for a Variance to construct a retaining wall that will encroach into the front yard setback and request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions to an existing single family dwelling. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission will have viewed the proposed project on Saturday, January 17, 1998. 2. Plans were revised by Lee and Linda Rosen to reflect a request for a Variance to construct a 285 foot long, up to 5 foot high retaining wall alongside the driveway access area that will encroach up to 50 feet into the 50 foot front setback area. The applicants state that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions that do not apply to other property because previous requests were approved for a Variance to construct a retaining wall, work was begun but, permits expired and the work was not completed, The applicants also maintain that the Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone where the property is located because the wall will strengthen the hillside and control sluff, and the proposed driveway that will be widened to 15 feet will allow better access by the Fire Department. ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE1 Printed on Recycled Paper. • • 3. Plans were also modified to add 144 square feet to accommodate Community Association review that changed certain architectural features of the residence and garage. 4. Mr. Dave Breiholz, 6 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road, expressed concern about the lack of a cul-de-sac turnaround in front of the subject property on Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. 5. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of 2,324 square feet of additions to be added to the northwest of the existing 4,986 square foot residence for a total of 7,310 square feet and the construction of an 891 square foot attached garage at the southeast. The applicants also propose to remove the existing tennis court at the west of the residence and build a pool at the north side of that area. A retaining wall that is approximately 131 feet long will be required south of the garage area. The retaining wall will be up to 5 feet in height at the trash yard only. At the present time, the existing residence has fallen into disrepair. Site Plan Review and Nearby Properties tables are attached. 6. The existing dwelling was constructed in 1955, a garage was constructed in 1968, and additions were constructed in 1978. A 1,440 square foot barn and garage was completed in 1982. Additions were completed in 1992 by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long. It is unknown when the 1,440 square foot garage and stable with loft was illegally converted to garage and office space, with three garage spaces and one office space on the ground floor and 1,440 square feet of office space above. Reconversion was required for the last approvals requested by Mrs. Beiler- Hozumi. 7. In June, 1992, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long received Variance approval to encroach into the front yard setback to construct a retaining wall and were granted Site Plan Review approval for substantial additions that would result in a 7,096 square foot residence, 721 square foot garage, a 314 square foot swimming pool, 6,600 square foot tennis court, a 1,440 square foot stable, and a 135 square foot service yard in Zoning Case No. 477. A similar garage and retaining wall to this project were approved at that time. Except for the southwest children's wing, none of the other additions were constructed. 8. In February, 1995, Mrs. Doris Beiler-Hozumi received Variance approval to construct a retaining wall within the front yard setback, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a cabana and Site Plan Review approvals for substantial additions in Zoning Case No. 524 that required certain specific conditions that included the requirement that a barn that was illegally converted to three garage spaces and one office space on the ground floor and office space above at the northern portion of the property be reconverted to a barn for animal keeping and tack room with a loft to be used solely for animal keeping materials; that the existing tennis court at the west side of the existing residence be removed and replaced with a pool cabana, a pool, and native drought -resistant vegetation; that the barn, stable, and animal ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE 2 • shelters, and any animals in those structures be maintained in a manner that complies with all applicable animal control ordinances of the City and County, including Sections 6.04 through 6.60 of Title 6 (Animals) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code; that the animal -keeping structures and animals be maintained in a manner that does not constitute a nuisance or otherwise detrimentally affect the surrounding properties; that the horse trail at the north and eastern boundary line of the property be cleared and restored; that Lower Blackwater Canyon Road be kept open for vehicular access at all times during future grading and construction of the project; and that the property owner repair, correct and restore the private roadway from the driveway at 3 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road to the subject driveway in the event the private roadway becomes deteriorated or damaged due to construction on the subject property. No permits were issued. 9. Access to the proposed residence will remain the same at the northeast off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. The property is located at the end of a private road that does not have a turnaround area. 10. There is an existing 1,500 square foot barn and garage with a corral that is larger than 550 square feet on the property with stable access. 11. The structural lot coverage proposed is 10,901 square feet or 22.1% (20% permitted). The total lot coverage proposed is 27,211 square feet or 11.6% (35% permitted). 12. The 46,157 square foot residential building pad coverage proposed is 9,301 square feet or 20.2%. Coverage on the 3,180 square foot barn and garage pad is 1,500 square feet or 47.2%. Total building pad coverage is 22.1%. 13. Grading for the entire project will consist of 85 cubic yards of cut soil and 85. cubic yards of fill soil. The area to be cut to a 2:1 slope is at the southeast garage area. The soil will be spread at the west where the tennis court will be removed. 14. Disturbed area of the lot will be 36,500 square feet or 14.8% overall (40% maximum). 15. 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. 571 PAGE 3 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. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) STABLE AND CORRAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE GRADING 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 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) EXISTING No encroachments Residence 4,986 sq.ft. Garage ---- sq.ft. SwimPool/Spa ---- sq.ft. Service Yard ---- sq.ft. Tennis Court 7,000 sq.ft. Stable 1,500 sq.ft. Total 13,486 sq.ft. 5.5% 12.2% PROPOSED Encroachment into front and side yard setbacks for retaining walls Residence 7,310 sq.ft. Garage 891 sq.ft. SwimPool/Spa1,100 sq.ft. Service Yard 100 sq.ft. Stable 1,500 sq.ft. Total 10,901 sq.ft. 4.4% 11.6% 26% of 46,157 sq.ft. pad 20.2% of 46,157 sq.ft. pad 47.2% of 3,180 sq.ft. pad 27.3% N/A 14.8% or 36,500 sq.ft. Existing 1,500 sq.ft. barn/garage and more than 550 sq.ft. corral at northern portion of lot 47.2% of 3,180 sq.ft. pad 22.1% 85 cu.yds cut soil 85 cu.yds fill soil 14.8% or 36,500 sq.ft. Existing 1,500 sq.ft. barn/garage and more than 550 sq.ft. corral at northern portion of lot ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE 4 STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS ADDRESS:.:.: 3 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road 5 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road 7 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road Existing from driveway that does not exceed 25%. Existing off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. N/A N/A NEARBY PROPERTIES LOT NO.: OWNER 47-RH FOXX 82-RH 83-RH BEILER-HOZUMI ROSEN (Existing) AVERAGE PROPOSED Existing from driveway that does not exceed 25%. Existing off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. Planning Commission review Planning Commission review RESIDENCE (SQ.$T,) 3,200 2,547 4,986 3,577 7,111 LOT SIZE ACRES (GROSS) 2.557 5.621 6.166 4.781 6.166 ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE 5 • Cuy ol Roffini -WA HEARING DATE: JANUARY 17, 1998 TO: FROM: • 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. 571 7 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 83-RH) RA-S-2, 6.166 ACRES MR. AND MRS. LEE ROSEN MR. CRISS GUNDERSON, ARCHITECT DECEMBER 6,1997 Request for a Variance to construct a retaining wall that will encroach into the front yard setback and request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions to an existing single family dwelling. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission will view the proposed project on Saturday, January 17, 1998 at 7:30 AM. 2. Plans were revised by Lee and Linda Rosen to reflect a request for a Variance to construct a 285 foot long, up to 5 foot high retaining wall alongside the driveway access area that will encroach up to 50 feet into the 50 foot front setback area. The applicants state that there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions that do not apply to other property because previous requests were approved for a Variance to construct a retaining wall, work was begun but, permits expired and the work was not completed, The applicants also maintain that the Variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone where the property is located because the wall will strengthen the hillside and control sluff, and the proposed driveway that will be widened to 15 feet will allow better access by the Fire Department. ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE 1 Printed on Recycled Paper. • • 3. Plans were also modified to add 144 square feet to accommodate Community Association review that changed certain architectural features of the residence and garage. 4. Mr. Dave Breiholz, 6 Upper Blackwater Canyon Road, expressed concern about the lack of a cul-de-sac turnaround in front of the subject property on Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. 5. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of 2,324 square feet of additions to be added to the northwest of the existing 4,986 square foot residence for a total of 7,310 square feet and the construction of an 891 square foot attached garage at the southeast. The applicants also propose to remove the existing tennis court at the west of the residence and build a pool at the north side of that area. A retaining wall that is approximately 131 feet long will be required south of the garage area. The retaining wall will be up to 5 feet in height at the trash yard only. At the present time, the existing residence has fallen into disrepair. Site Plan Review and Nearby Properties tables are attached. 6. The existing dwelling was constructed in 1955, a garage was constructed in 1968, and additions were constructed in 1978. A 1,440 square foot barn and garage was completed in 1982. Additions were completed in 1992 by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long. It is unknown when the 1,440 square foot garage and stable with loft was illegally converted to garage and office space, with three garage spaces and one office space on the ground floor and 1,440 square .feet of office space above. Reconversion was required for the last approvals requested by Mrs. Beiler- Hozumi. 7. In June, 1992, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long received Variance approval to encroach into the front yard setback to construct a retaining wall and were granted Site Plan Review approval for substantial additions that would result in a 7,096 square foot residence, 721 square foot garage, a 314 square foot swimming pool, 6,600 square foot tennis court, a 1,440 square foot stable, and a 135 square foot service yard in Zoning Case No. 477. A similar garage and retaining wall to this project were approved at that time. Except for the southwest children's wing, none of the other additions were constructed. 8. In February, 1995, Mrs. Doris Beiler-Hozumi received Variance approval to construct a retaining wall within the front yard setback, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a cabana and Site Plan Review approvals for substantial additions in Zoning Case No. 524 that required certain specific conditions that included the requirement that a barn that was illegally converted to three garage spaces and one office space on the ground floor and office space above at the northern portion of the property be reconverted to a barn for animal keeping and tack room with a loft to be used solely for animal keeping materials; that the existing tennis court at the west side of the existing residence be removed and replaced with a pool cabana, a pool, and native drought -resistant vegetation; that the barn, stable, and animal ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE 2 • • shelters, and any animals in those structures be maintained in a manner that complies with all applicable animal control ordinances of the City and County, including Sections 6.04 through 6.60 of Title 6 (Animals) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code; that the animal -keeping structures and animals be maintained in a manner that does not constitute a nuisance or otherwise detrimentally affect the surrounding properties; that the horse trail at the north and eastern boundary line of the property be cleared and restored; that Lower Blackwater Canyon Road be kept open for vehicular access at all times during future grading and construction of the project; and that the property owner repair, correct and restore the private roadway from the driveway at 3 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road to the subject driveway in the event the private roadway becomes deteriorated or damaged due to construction on the subject property. No permits were issued. 9. Access to the proposed residence will remain the same at the northeast off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. The property is located at the end of a private road that does not have a turnaround area. 10. There is an existing 1,500 square foot barn and garage with a corral that is larger than 550 square feet on the property with stable access. 11. The structural lot coverage proposed is 10,901 square feet or 22.1% (20% permitted). The total lot coverage proposed is 27,211 square feet or 11.6% (35% permitted). 12. The 46,157 square foot residential building pad coverage proposed is 9,301 square feet or 20.2%. Coverage on the 3,180 square foot barn and garage pad is 1,500 square feet or 47.2%. Total building pad coverage is 22.1%. 13. Grading for the entire project will consist of 85 cubic yards of cut soil and 85 cubic yards of fill soil. The area to be cut to a 2:1 slope is at the southeast garage area. The soil will be spread at the west where the tennis court, will be removed. 14. Disturbed area of the lot will be 36,500 square feet or 14.8% overall (40% maximum). 15. 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. 571 PAGE 3 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. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) STABLE AND CORRAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE GRADING 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 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) EXISTING No encroachments Residence 4,986 sq.ft. Garage ---- sq.ft. SwimPool/Spa ---- sq.ft. Service Yard ---- sq.ft. Tennis Court 7,000 sq.ft. Stable 1,500 sq.ft. Total 13,486 sq.ft. 5.5% 12.2% PROPOSED Encroachment into front and side yard setbacks for retaining walls Residence 7,310 sq.ft. Garage 891 sq.ft. SwimPool/Spa1,100 sq.ft. Service Yard 100 sq.ft. Stable 1,500 sq.ft. Total 10,901 sq.ft. 4.4% 11.6% 26% of 46,157 sq.ft. pad 20.2% of 46,157 sq.ft. pad 47.2% of 3,180 sq.ft. pad 27.3% N/A 14.8% or 36,500 sq.ft. Existing 1,500 sq.ft. barn/garage and more than 550 sq.ft. corral at northern portion of lot 47.2% of 3,180 sq.ft. pad 22.1% 85 cu.yds cut soil 85 cu.yds fill soil 14.8% or 36,500 sq.ft. Existing 1,500 sq.ft. barn/garage and more than 550 sq.ft. corral at northern portion of lot ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE4 STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS ADDRESS 3 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road 5 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road 7 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road LOT NO. 47-RH 82-RH 83-RH Existing from driveway that does not exceed 25%.. Existing off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. N/A N/A NEARBY PROPERTIES OWNER FOXX BEILER-HOZUMI ROSEN (Existing) AVERAGE PROPOSED Existing from driveway that does not exceed 25%. Existing off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. Planning Commission review Planning Commission review RESIDENCE (SQ.ET.) 3,200 2,547 4,986 LOT SIZE ACRES (GROSS) 2.557 5.621 6.166 3,577 I 4.781 7,111 6.166 ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE 5 • • Cli, oy leo ee.�nS �ut� HEARING DATE: DECEMBER 16,1997 TO: FROM: 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. 571 7 LOWER BLACKWATER CANYON ROAD (LOT 83-RH) RA-S-2, 6.166 ACRES MR. LEE AND MRS. LINDA ROSEN MR. CRISS GUNDERSON, ARCHITECT DECEMBER 6,1997 Request for Site Plan Review to construct substantial additions to an existing single family dwelling. BACKGROUND 1. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review for the construction of 2,125 square feet of additions to be added to the northwest of the existing 4,986 square foot residence for a total of 7,111 square feet and the construction of a 946 square foot attached garage at the southeast. The applicants also propose to remove the existing tennis court at the west of the residence and build a pool at the north side of that area. A 5 foot retaining wall that is approximately 131 feet long will be required south of the garage area. At the present time, the existing residence has fallen into disrepair. Site Plan Review and Nearby Properties tables are attached. 2. The existing dwelling was constructed in 1955, a garage was constructed in 1968, and additions were constructed in 1978. A 1,440 square foot barn and garage was completed in 1982. Additions were completed in 1992 by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long. It is unknown when the 1,440 square foot garage and stable with loft was illegally converted to garage and office space, with three garage spaces and one office space on the ground floor and 1,440 square feet of office space above. Reconversion was required for the last approvals requested by Mrs. Beiler- Hozumi. ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE1 Printed on Recycled Paper. • • 3. In June, 1992, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Long received Variance approval to encroach into the front yard setback to construct a retaining wall and were granted Site Plan Review approval for substantial additions that would result in a 7,096 square foot residence, 721 square foot garage, a 314 square foot swimming pool, 6,600 square foot tennis court, a 1,440 square foot stable, and a 135 square foot service yard in Zoning Case No. 477. A similar garage and retaining wall to this project were approved at that time. Except for the southwest children's wing, none of the other additions were constructed. 4. In February, 1995, Mrs. Doris Beiler-Hozumi received Variance approval to construct a retaining wall within the front yard setback, a Conditional Use Permit to construct a cabana and Site Plan Review approvals for substantial additions in Zoning Case No. 524 that required certain specific conditions that included the requirement that a barn that was illegally converted to three garage spaces and one office space on the ground floor and office space above at the northern portion of the property be reconverted to a barn for animal keeping and tack room with a loft to be used solely for animal keeping materials; that the existing tennis court at the west side of the existing residence be removed and replaced with a pool cabana, a pool, and native drought -resistant vegetation; that the barn, stable, and animal shelters, and any animals in those structures be maintained in a manner that complies with all applicable animal control ordinances of the City and County, including Sections 6.04 through 6.60 of Title 6 (Animals) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code; that the animal -keeping structures and animals be maintained in a manner that does not constitute a nuisance or otherwise detrimentally affect the surrounding properties; that the horse trail at the north and eastern boundary line of the property be cleared and restored; that Lower Blackwater Canyon Road be kept open for vehicular access at all times during future grading and construction of the project; and that the property owner repair, correct and restore the private roadway from the driveway at 3 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road to the subject driveway in the event the private roadway becomes deteriorated or damaged due to construction on the subject property. No permits were issued. 5. Access to the proposed residence will remain the same at the northeast off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. The property is located at the end of a private road that does not have a turnaround area. 6. There is an existing 1,500 square foot barn and garage with a corral that is larger than 550 square feet on the property with stable access. 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 10,757 square feet or 4.4% (20% permitted). The total lot coverage proposed is 27,067 square feet or 11.6% (35% permitted). 8. The 46,157 square foot residential building pad coverage proposed is 9,157 square feet or 19.8%. Coverage on the 3,180 square foot barn and garage pad is 1,500 square feet or 47.2%. Total building pad coverage is 21.3%. ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE 2 • 9. Grading for the entire project will consist of 85 cubic yards of cut soil and 85 cubic yards of fill soil. The area to be cut to a 2:1 slope is at the southeast garage area. The soil will be spread at the west where the tennis court will be removed. 10. Disturbed area of the lot will be 36,500 square feet or 14.8% overall (40% maximum). 11. 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. 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. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (Guideline maximum of 30%) STABLE AND CORRAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE TOTAL BUILDING PAD COVERAGE EXISTING No encroachments Residence 4,986 sq.ft. Garage ---- sq.ft. SwimPool/Spa ---- sq.ft. Service Yard ---- sq.ft. Tennis Court 7,000 sq.ft. Stable 1,500 sq.ft. Total 13,486 sq.ft. 5.5% 12.2% 26% of 46,157 sq.ft. pad 47.2% of 3,180 sq.ft. pad 27.3% PROPOSED Encroachment into front and side yard setbacks for retaining walls Residence 7,111 sq.ft. Garage 946 sq.ft. SwimPool/Spa1,100 sq.ft. Service Yard 100 sq.ft. Stable 1,500 sq.ft. Total 10,757 sq.ft. 4.4% 11.6% 19.8% of 46,157 sq.ft. pad 47.2% of 3,180 sq.ft. pad 21.8% ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE 3 • GRADING 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 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS ADDRESS, 3 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road 1 5 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road 7 Lower Blackwater Canyon Road LOT NO 47-RH 82-RH 83-RH N/A 85 cu.yds cut soil 85 cu.yds fill soil 14.8% or 36,500 sq.ft. Existing 1,500 sq.ft. barn/garage and more than 550 sq.ft. corral at northern portion of lot Existing from driveway that does not exceed 25%. Existing off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. N/A N/A 'NEARBY PROPERTIES OWNER' FOXX BEILER-HOZUMI ROSEN (Existing) AVERAGE PROPOSED 14.8% or 36,500 sq.ft. Existing 1,500 sq.ft. barn/garage and more than 550 sq.ft. corral at northern portion of lot Existing from driveway that does not exceed 25%. Existing off Lower Blackwater Canyon Road. Planning Commission review Planning Commission review RESIDENCE (SQ.FT,) 3,200 2,547 4,986 3,577 7,111 LOT SIZE ACRES (GROSS) 2.557 5.621 6.166 4.781 6.166 ZONING CASE NO. 571 PAGE 4