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482, Construct a pool and hobby sho, Staff ReportsCuy ol k0f4, ,AIL • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 AGENIDA ITEM c—u MEETIING DATE 1/11/93 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND ?MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITE MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 482 Mr. and Mrs. Russell :Gilbertson, 10 Williamsburg Lane (Lot 36-RH) An appeal of a requeest for a Site Plan Review to permit the constructicon of a master bedroom addition to an existing single family residence, a swimming pool, a detached hobby shop, and a future stable. 1. The City Council will have made axn inspection of the silhouette of the proposed project earlier -_today. 2. The Council took jurisdiction off the subject case on November 23, 1992 because of the size of -the lot coverage proposed. 3. The Planning Commission approvedi the attached Resolution No. 92-28 on November 21, 1992. 4. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a 904 square foot✓ master bedroom to be added to a 2,975 square foot residence amid 548 square foot attached garage, an 850 square foot swimming pool, a 600 square foot hobby shop, and a 450 square foot future stable. The new residence will total 3,879 sgquare feet and the existing 63 square foot spa will be removed.. 5. On June 16, 1992, permits were issued to add 87 square feet to the kitchen, a 106 square foot arrcade and a 548 square foot attached garage. These addition's were under 25% of the existing residential structure aand so, did not require Site Plan Review at that time. 6. The existing house was built in :1941. 7. Grading for the project site wil=1 require 350 cubic yards of cut and 350 cubic yards of fill. 8. The structural lot coverage propzosed is 6,443 square feet or 18.38%.and the total lot coverage proposed is 12,214 square feet or 34.84%. a. Printed on Recycled Paper. • • ZONING CASE NO. 482 PAGE 2 9. The- residential building pad coverage is 24..54% and the stable paste coverage is 37.6%. The overall buildiing pad coverage is 26..9%. RECOMMEENDATION It is :recommended that the City Council review -the proposed plans and to to public testimony. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. 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 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertson with respect to real property located at 10 Williamsburg Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 36-RH) requesting Site Plan Review for substantial residential additions. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for Site Plan Review on August 18, 1992, and September 15, 1992, October 20, 1992, and at a field trip on September 3, 1992. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. 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 percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. Section 5. The Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 35,057 square feet. The proposed residence (3,879 sq.ft.), garage (548 sq.ft.), swimming pool (850 sq.ft.), hobby shop (600 sq.ft.), future stable (470 sq.ft.), and service yard (96 sq.ft.), will have 6,443 square feet which constitutes 18.38% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 12,214 square feet which equals 34.84% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed additions located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. • RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 2 B. The proposed devlopment preserves and integrates 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) maid grading will be minimal to minimize building coverage on the J.building pad itself. C. The development pplan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and tine natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the reaar of this lot. D. The development pilan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structuress will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceedied. Significant portions of the lot, will be left undevelopeed so as to minimize the impact of development. F. The proposed deveelopment is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the naturral terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated in Pairagraph A, lot coverage maximums will not be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood, thereby srading will be required only to restore the natural slope of the, property. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage .is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinityy. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the progrosed project will utilize the existing vehicular access, thereby Yhaving no further impact on the roadway. H. The project comf orms with the requirements of the California Environmental Duality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review.. Section 6. Based upcon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approve the Site Plan Review for residential additions as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 7.. 1RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 3 Section 7. The Site Plan Review for residential additions approved in Section 6 as indicated on_ the Development Plan attached :-hereto and incorporated herein as 3?xhibit A, is subject to the ollowing conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year d:rom the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.34.080.A. B. It is declared and made ae condition of the Site Plan 3Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit shall be suspended and the zrrivileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the applicant has been given written :notice to cease such violation and hsn failed to do so for a period o,f thirty (30) days. C. All requirements of the= Building and Construction ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, amri of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise aapproved by Variance. D. The lot shall be developed a3nd maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A except as a otherwise provided in these conditiams. E. A landscape plan must be submnitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Degmartment staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan Submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan gteview Ordinance, shall incorporates existing mature trees and etive vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent Feasible, plants that are native to tine area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community.. NI bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall hEe required to be posted prior, to issuance of a grading and building hermit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two tears after landscape installation. The retained bond wi21 be released by the City Manager after the City Manager determ±tnes that the landscaping was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and that sxuch landscaping is properly established and in good condition. F. The landscape plan shall be designed so as to screen and msinimize the detached hobby shop and pool area. G. The hobby shop shall not be used for habitation. • RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 4 H. 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 must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. I. 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. J. The overall building pad coverage shall not exceed 26.9%. K. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective.. L. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K of this Site Plan Review 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 -' I S'r DAY OF N o " ``b"&f , 1992. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 92-22 PAGE 5 The foregoing Rescl:=tion No. 92-28 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILL..=S GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL. ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. was approved and adcgpted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on u pn1,PT 71 _ 1992 by the following roll . call vote: AYES: Commissioners FFrost, Lay, Raine and Chairman Roberts NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Hankins ABSTAIN: None k DEPUTY CIT CLERK • c 0/eo ffiny .�•�� INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 AGENDA ITEM 5-B MEETING DATE 12/14/92 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 482 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertson, 10 Williamsburg Lane (Lot 36-RH) An appeal of a request for a Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a master bedroom addition to an existing single family residence, a swimming pool, a detached hobby shop, and a future stable. 1. The City Council took jurisdiction of the subject case on November 23, 1992 because of the lot coverage proposed. (At the time, it was noted that there was a discrepancy between the approved plans and the Council members' copies. The difference was that staff's plans did not show the calculation of pad coverage for the two pads separately; just the overall building pad coverage of 26.9%. The Council's copies also show the calculation for the residential building pad coverage as 24.54% and the stable pad coverage as 37.6%). 2. The Planning Commission approved the attached Resolution No. 92-28 on November 21, 1992. 3. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a 904 square foot master bedroom to be added to a 2,975 square foot residence and 548 square foot attached garage, an 850 square foot swimming pool, a 600 square foot hobby shop, and a 450 square foot future stable. The new residence will total 3,879 square feet and the existing 63 square foot spa will be removed. 4. On June 16, 1992, permits were issued to add 87 square feet to the kitchen, a 106 square foot arcade and a 548 square foot attached garage. These additions were under 25% of the existing residential structure and so, did not require Site Plan Review at that time. 5. The existing house was built in 1941. 6. Grading for the project site will require 350 cubic yards of cut and 350 cubic yards of fill. Printed on Recycled Paper. ZONING CASE NO. 484 PAGE 2 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,443 square feet or 18.38% and the total lot coverage proposed is 12,214 square feet or 34.84%. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council review the proposed plans and take public testimony. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. 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 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertson with respect to real property located at 10 Williamsburg Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 36-RH) requesting Site Plan Review for substantial residential additions. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for Site Plan Review on August 18, 1992, and September 15, 1992, October 20, 1992, and at a field trip on September 3, 1992. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. 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 percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. Section 5. The Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the. General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 35,057 square feet. The proposed residence (3,879 sq.ft.), garage (548 sq.ft.), swimming pool (850 sq.ft.), hobby shop (600 sq.ft.), future stable (470 sq.ft.), and service yard (96 sq.ft.), will have 6,443 square feet which constitutes 18.38% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage- including paved areas and driveway will be 12,214 square feet which equals 34.84% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed additions located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 2 B. The proposed development preserves and integrates 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) and grading will be minimal to minimize building coverage on the building pad itself. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the rear of this lot. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Significant portions of the lot, will be left undeveloped so as to minimize the impact of development. F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated in Paragraph A, lot coverage maximums will not be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood, thereby grading will be required only to restore the natural slope ofthe property. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the existing vehicular access, thereby having no further impact on the roadway. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review'for residential additions as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 7,. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 3 Section 7. The Site Plan Review for residential additions approved in Section 6 as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, is subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.34.080.A. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit 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 Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise approved by Variance. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A except as otherwise provided in these conditions. • E. A landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager 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 landscape plan shall be designed so as to screen and minimize the detached hobby shop and pool area. G. The hobby shop shall not be used for habitation. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 4 H. 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 must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. I. 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. J. The overall building pad coverage shall not exceed 26.9%. K. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective. L. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K of this Site Plan Review 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 ." 1 S'r DAY OF N o 4 ``"'"g&f 1992. ATTEST: ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN MARILYN RN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 5 The foregoing Resolution No. 92-28 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on Nnvemhar 71. iea? by the following roll call vote.: AYES: Commissioners Frost, Lay, Raine and Chairman Roberts NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Hankins ABSTAIN: None DEPUTY CIT CLERK Li. City / e ti �/L Q Q �%j� INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 r T v NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 AGENDA ITEM 3-CS FAX: (310) 377-7288 MEETING DATE 11/23/92 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 482 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertson, 10 Williamsburg Lane (Lot 36-RH) RESOLUTION NO. 92-28: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. 1. The Planning Commission approved the project in the subject case on October 20, 1992. 2. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a 904 square foot master bedroom to be added to a 2,975 square foot residence and 548 square foot attached garage, an 850 square foot swimming pool, a 600 square foot hobby shop, and a 450 square foot future stable. The new residence will total 3,879 square feet and the existing 63 square foot spa will be removed. 3. On June 16, 1992, permits were issued to add 87 square feet to the kitchen, a 106 square foot arcade and a 548 square foot attached garage. These additions were under 25% of the existing residential structure and so, did not require Site Plan Review at that time. 4. The existing house was built in 1941. 5. Grading for the project site will require 350 cubic yards of cut and 350 cubic yards of, fill. 6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,443 square feet or 18.38% and the total lot coverage proposed is 12,214 square feet or 34.84%. 7. The overall building pad coverage proposed is 26.9%. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council receive and file Resolution No. 92-28. Printed on Recycled Paper. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. 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 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertson with respect to real property located at 10 Williamsburg Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 36-RH) requesting Site Plan Review for substantial residential additions. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for Site Plan Review on August 18, 1992, and September 15, 1992, October 20, 1992, and at a field trip on September 3, 1992. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. 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 increas4 to the size of the building or structure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. Section 5. The Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 35,057 square feet. The proposed residence (3,879 sq.ft.), garage (548 sq.ft.), swimming pool (850 sq.ft.), hobby shop (600 sq.ft.), future stable (470 sq.ft.), and service yard (96 sq.ft.), will have 6,443 square feet which constitutes 18.38% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 12,214 square feet which equals 34.84% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed additions located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 2 B. The proposed development preserves and integrates 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) and grading will be minimal to minimize building coverage on the building pad itself. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the rear of this lot. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Significant portions of the lot, will be left undeveloped so as to minimize the impact of development. F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated in Paragraph A, lot coverage maximums will not be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood, thereby grading will be required only to restore the natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the existing vehicular access, thereby having no further impact on the roadway. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review for residential additions as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 7,. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 3 Section 7. The Site Plan Review for residential additions approved in Section 6 as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, is subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.34.080.A. B. It is declared andmade a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit 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 Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise approved by Variance. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A except as otherwise provided in these conditions. • E. A landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall/ incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager 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 landscape plan shall be designed so as to screen and minimize the detached hobby shop and pool area. G. The hobby shop shall not be used for habitation. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 4 H. 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 must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. I. 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. J. The overall building pad coverage shall not exceed 26.9%. K. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective. L. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K of this Site Plan Review 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 DAY OF 1992. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 5 The foregoing Resolution No. 92-28 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: by the following roll call DEPUTY CITY CLERK HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REOUEST • City ie0m4 JUL • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, OCTOBER 20, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 482 10 WILLIAMSBURG LANE (LOT 36-RH) RAS-1, 1.199 ACRES MR. AND MRS. RUSSELL GILBERTSON MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING AUGUST 8, 1992 The applicants request Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a master bedroom addition to the existing single family residence, a swimming pool, a detached hobby shop, and a future stable. BACKGROUND 1. The applicants revised their plans and relocated the future stable and corral at the northwest portion of the lot that is 41 feet away from the proposed hobby shop and 53 feet away from the proposed pool in the rear yard. The future stable is also 26 feet away from the side property line and more than 68 feet away from the rear property line. The proposed future stable will be approximately 22 feet below the proposed hobby shop and will be accessed by an access road with a 4:1 slope that is parallel to the north property line. 2. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a 904 square foot master bedroom to be added to a 2,975 square foot residence and 548 square foot attached garage, an 850 square foot swimming pool, a 600 square foot hobby shop, and a 450 square foot future stable. The new residence will total 3,879 square feet and the existing 63 square foot spa will be removed. 3. On June 16, 1992, permits were issued to add 87 square feet to the kitchen, a 106 square foot arcade and a 548 square foot attached garage. These additions were under 25% of the existing residential structure and so, did not require Site Plan Review at that time. 4. The existing house was built in 1941. fej Printed on Recycled Paper. • • ZONING CASE NO. 482 PAGE 2 5. Grading for the project site will require 350 cubic yards of cut and 350 cubic yards of fill. 6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,443 square feet or 18.38% and the total lot coverage proposed is 12,214 square feet or 34.84%. 7. The overall building pad coverage proposed is 26.9%. 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. HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST Cuy (Pelting �.ee INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 SEPTEMBER 15, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 482 10 WILLIAMSBURG LANE (LOT 36-RH) RAS-1, 1.199 ACRES MR. AND MRS. RUSSELL GILBERTSON MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING AUGUST 8, 1992 The applicants request Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a master bedroom addition to the existing single family residence, a swimming pool, a detached hobby shop, and a future stable. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission viewed a silhouetee of the proposed additions on September 3, 1992. 2. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a 904 square foot master bedroom to be added to a 2,975 square foot residence and 548 square foot attached garage, an 850 square foot swimming pool, a 600 square foot hobby shop, and a 470 square foot future stable. The new residence will total 3,879 square feet and the existing 63 square foot spa will be removed. 3. On June 16, 1992, permits were issued to add 87 square feet to the kitchen, a 106 square foot arcade and a 548 square foot attached garage. These additions were under 25% of the existing residential structure and so, did not require Site Plan Review at that time. 4. The existing house and attached garage were originally built in 1941. 5. Grading for the project site will require 270 cubic yards of cut and 270 cubic yards of fill. 6. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,443 square feet or 18.38% and the total lot coverage proposed is 12,214 square feet or 34.84%. ZONING CASE NO. 482 PAGE 2 7. The overall building pad coverage proposed is 26.9%. 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. HEARING DATE: TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING & SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST • ./ INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 AUGUST 18, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION LOLA UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (213) 377-1521 FAX: (213) 377-7288 ZONING CASE NO. 482 10 WILLIAMSBURG LANE (LOT 36-RH) RAS-1, 1.199 ACRES MR. AND MRS. RUSSELL GILBERTSON MR. DOUGLAS MCHATTIE, SOUTH BAY ENGINEERING AUGUST 8, 1992 The applicants request of a master bedroom residence, a swimming stable. DISCUSSION Site Plan Review to permit the construction addition to the existing single family pool, a detached hobby shop, and a future In reviewing the applicants' request under Title 17 (Zoning), staff would identify the following issues for evaluation: 1 The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a 904 square foot master bedroom to be added to a 2,975 square foot residence and 548 square foot attached garage, an 850 square foot swimming pool, a 600 square foot hobby shop, and a 470 square foot future stable. The new residence will total 3,879 square feet and the existing 63 square foot spa will be removed. 2 On June 16, 1992, permits were issued to add 87 square feet to the kitchen, a 106 square foot arcade and a 548 square foot attached garage. These additions were under 25% and did not require Site Plan Review. 3 The existing house and attached garage were originally built in 1941. 4 Grading for the project site will require 270 cubic yards of cut and 270 cubic yards of fill. 5. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,443 square feet or 18.38% (20% permitted) and the total lot coverage proposed is 12,214 square feet or 34.84% (35% permitted). 6 The overall building pad coverage proposed is 26.9%. ZONING CASE NO. 482 PAGE 2 7. 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. I lb It was noted that the statement "Commissioner Hankins was excused from the Planning Commission field trip at this point" be placed after agenda item no. 1D. 3. ZONING CASE PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ZONING CASE NO. 482 MR. AND MRS. RUSSELL GILBERTSON 10 WILLIAMSBURG LANE (LOT 36-RH) REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MASTER BEDROOM ADDITION TO THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, A SWIMMING POOL, A DETACHED HOBBY SHOP, AND A FUTURE STABLE. Principal Planner Ungar reviewed the request (as per agenda material), advising that the proposed structural lot coverage will be 18.38%; proposed total lot coverage 34.84%; proposed overall building pad coverage 26.9%, which includes the proposed, swimming pool; that the future stable would be attached to the garage via the proposed 4' wide arcade; and that a stable structure must be located 35' from its residence and 25' from the property line. Commissioner Lay noted some concern relative to the location of the stable and its proposed attachment; -via the arcade, to the existing residence. Further addressing the location of the future stable, Mr. Keith Palmer, architect, advised that/the Gilbertsons do not intend to build a stable and, therefore, suggested that the Commission condition the approval of the future stable location subject to the elimination of the proposed 4' wide arcade. He further noted that the Gilbertsons would prefer a detached garage and that the proposed detached garage will be an oversized two -car garage. Additional discussion ensued relative to the future location of the stable, driveway accessibility to the stable, and location of the garage. THERE BEING NO OBJECTION, CHAIRMAN ROBERTS ORDERED TO CONTINUE ZONING CASE NO. 482 TO THE SEPTEMBER 3, 1992, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 18, 1992 2 7 _/ f City o/R0f& Jd.P1 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 AGENDA ITEM 5-A MEETING DATE 1/25/93 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 482 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertson, 10 Williamsburg Lane (Lot 36-RH) An appeal of a request for a Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a master bedroom addition to an existing single family residence, a swimming pool, a detached hobby shop, and a future stable. BACKGROUND 1. At the January 11, 1993 City Council meeting, Councilmembers considered the modification of the Development Plan which included a reduction in total lot coverage of up to 6% and the relocation of a future stable and corral. Staff was also asked to prepare a draft resolution of approval (attached). 2. The applicant has provided three new plans showing the stable and corral in various locations in the rear yard (enclosed). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council review the proposed plans, Draft Resolution No. 697, and take public testimony. n ti Printed on Recycled Paper. • • DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 697 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertson with respect to real property located at 10 Williamsburg Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 36-RH) requesting Site Plan Review approval for substantial residential additions. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for Site Plan Review on August 18, 1992, September 15, 1992, and October 20, 1992, and at a field trip on September 3, 1992. Section 3. The Commission approved Resolution No. 92-28 in Zoning Case No. 482 on November 21, 1992. Section 4. The City Council took the subject zoning case under jurisdiction on November 23, 1992 and conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the appeal of the application on December 14, 1992, January 11, 1993, and January 25, 1993 and at a field trip visit on January 11, 1993. At the hearings, the City Council considered the modification of the Development Plan which included a reduction in total lot coverage and the relocation of a future stable and corral related to the application for Site Plan Review for substantial residential additions. Section 5. The Planning Commission found that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 6. Section 17.34.010 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code 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 percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. Section 7. The City Council makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to RESOLUTION NO. 697 PAGE 2 Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 35,057 square feet. The proposed residence (3,879 sq.ft.), garage (548 sq.ft.), swimming pool (850 sq.ft.), hobby shop (600 sq.ft.), future stable (470 sq.ft.), and service yard (96 sq.ft.), will have 6,443 square feet which constitutes 18.38% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be square feet which equals % of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed additions located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. B. The proposed development preserves and integrates 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) and grading will be minimal to minimize building coverage on the building pad itself. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the rear of this lot. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Significant portions of the lot, will be left undeveloped so as to minimize the impact of development. F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated in Paragraph A, lot coverage maximums will not be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood, thereby grading will be required only to restore the natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the existing vehicular access, thereby having no further impact on the roadway. • • RESOLUTION NO. 697 PAGE 3 H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 8. Based upon the foregoing findings, the City Council hereby approves the Site Plan Review for residential additions as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 9. Section 9. The Site Plan Review for residential additions approved in Section 8 as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, is subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.34.080.A. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit 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 Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise approved by Variance. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. A landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager 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. • • RESOLUTION NO. 697 PAGE 4 F. The landscape plan shall be designed so as to screen and minimize the detached hobby shop and pool area. G. The hobby shop shall not be used for habitation. H. 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 must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. I. 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. J. The residential building pad coverage shall not exceed 24.5% and the total overall building pad coverage shall not exceed 26.9%. K. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective. L. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K of this Site Plan Review 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 25TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1993. MAYOR GORDANA SWANSON ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK • • City 0/ /Ot/ifli LLfj INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA ITEM c-rt MEETING DATE 1/11/93 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 482. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertson, 10 Williamsburg Lane (Lot 36-RH) An appeal of a request for a Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a master bedroom addition to an existing single family residence, a swingeing pool, a detached hobby shop, and a future stable. 1. The City Council will have made an inspection of the silhouette of the proposed project earlier today. 2. The Council took jurisdiction of the subject case on November 23, 1992 because of the size of the lot coverage proposed. 3. The Planning Commission approved the attached Resolution No. 92-28 on November 21, 1992. 4. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a 904 square foot master bedroom to be added to a 2,975 square foot residence and 548 square foot attached garage, an 850 square foot swimming pool, a 600 square foot hobby shop, and a 450 square foot future stable. The new residence will total 3,879 square feet and the existing 63 square foot spa will be removed. 5. On June 16, 1992, permits were issued to add 87 square feet to the kitchen, a 106 square foot arcade and a 548 square foot attached garage. These additions were under 25% of the existing residential structure and so, did not require Site Plan Review at that time. 6. The existing house was built in 1941. 7. Grading for the project site will require 350 cubic yards of cut and 350 cubic yards of fill. 8. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,443 square feet or 18.38% and the total lot coverage proposed is 12,214 square feet or 34.84%. Printed on Recycled Paper. • • ZONING CAE NO. 482 PAGE 2 9. The r9sidential building pad coverage is 24.54% and the stable pad coverage is 37.6%. The overall building pad coverage is 26. 9%.. RECOMMENEMT I ON It is reczommended that the City Council review the proposed plans and take public testimony. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 A RESOLUTIO3N OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF 'THE CITY OF ROLLING SILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW ?APPROVAL FOR SUBSTAR4TIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SIINGLE FAMILY RESIIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. THE PLANNINCG COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF R01I LING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND, RESa'OLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. An application was duly filed by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertsaon with respect to real property located at 10 Williamsburg Lanes, Rolling Hills (Lot 36-RH) requfesting Site Plan Review for substantial residential additions. Section 2. The Planning Commission conductesd a duly noticed public hearing ts• consider the application for Sitr-e Plan Review on August 18, 1992, and September 15, 1992, October 20, 1992, and at a field trip on September 3, 1992. Section 3. the Planning Commission finds thaat the project is categorically exeempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quility Act pursuant to a Class 3 exxeemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. erection 17.34.010 requires a deveelopment plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any building or structure maw be constructed or any expansion, addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings mar be made which involve changes -to grading or an increase to the size of the building or stru±ure by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. Section 5. The Planning Commission makess the following findings of fact:: A. The praaosed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zonincg Ordinance and surrounding users because the proposed structurne complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The pra ject conforms to Zoning Code setbaaxk and lot coverage requirements.. The lot has a net square foot area of 35,057 square feet. The prooposed residence (3,879 sq.ft.), azarage (548 sq.ft.), swimming poaal (850 sq.ft.), hobby shop (600 sq.ft.), future stable (470 sq.ft.), and service yard (96 sq.ft.),. will have 6,443 square feet whzich constitutes 18.38% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requiremnt. The total lot coverage incluaiing paved areas and driveway will be 12,214 square feet which equals 34.84% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall! lot coverage requirement. Thes proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed additions located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 2 B. The proposed development preserves and integrates 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) and grading will be minimal to minimize building coverage on the building pad itself. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the rear of this lot. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Significant portions of the lot, will be left undeveloped so as to minimize the impact of development. F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated in Paragraph A, lot coverage maximums will not be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood, thereby grading will be required only to restore the natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the existing vehicular access, thereby having no further impact on the roadway. H. The project conforms with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review for residential additions as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section 7.. • • RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 RAGE 3 Section 7. The Site Plan :Review for residential additicons approved in Section 6 as indicated on the Development Plan attachned !-hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, is subject to tthe following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review apprroval shall expire within one yeear ffrom the effective date of approval as defined in Sectiion .7.34.080.A. B. It is declared and male a condition of the Site Pisan ?Review approval, that if any condiitions thereof are violated, tthe Paermit shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereundier shall lapse; provided that the aapplicant has been given writtz,en :notice to cease such violation and has failed to do so for a perixod oaf thirty (30) days. C. All requirements of the Building and Constructiron ©rdinance, the Zoning Ordinance., and of the zone in which tthe Subject property is located must bbe complied with unless otherwise aapproved by Variance. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantiaal conformance with the site plan on: file marked Exhibit A except aas ortherwise provided in these condtions. • E. A landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by thhe city of Rolling Hills Planning department staff prior to thhe issuance of any grading and buildiing permit. The landscaping plaan s3ubmitted must comply with the pui pose and intent of the Site Plaan AFeeview Ordinance, shall incorporrate existing mature trees arnd rma tive vegetation, and shall util=ize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native tzo the area and/or consistent witth t±e rural character of the comrnuriity. A. bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation oof tr.he landscaping plan plus 15% sha:;l be required to be posted pricer t o issuance of a grading and buildii-ng permit and shall be retained• Edith the City for not less than two years after landscape irnstallation. The retained bond:. will be released by the City Mmnager after the City Manager determines that the landscaping wags irnstalied pursuant to the landscaping plan as approved, and thaat suach landscaping is properly esta olished and in good condition. F. The landscape plan shall Jae designed so as to screen anzd minimize the detached hobby shop arnd pool area. G. The hobby shop shall not 'doe used for habitation. RESOLUTICON NO. 92-28 PAGE 4 H. Pricr to the submittal of an applicable final grading plan to the County of Los Angeles for plan cheeck, a detailed grading and drainage plan with related geology, scails and hydrology reports that conform to the development plan ass approved by the Planning Comm:ssicon rust be submitted tc the Rolling Hills Planning Departmernt staff for their review. but and fill slopes must conform tto the City of Rolling Halls standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. I. 'The project must be reviewed arid approved by the Rolling Hills Comnnun_ity Association Architectural! Review Committee prior to the issuance of any building or grading _permit. J. "The overall building pad c_Jeragge shall not exceed 26.9%. K. 'The applicant shall execute an -Affidavit of Acceptance of all coonditions of this Site P1a'r. Revview, pursuant to Section 17.32.08T, or the approval shall nct be,effective. L. aConditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K of this Site Plan Review approval must be complied witth prior to the issuance of a building; or grading permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS ;.2'' DAY OF N o 4 ```-4&t , 1992. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: afth7s:2i, DEPUTY CITY CLERK • RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 5 The foregoing Resol•_sti_or. No. 92-28 entitled: A RESOLUTION Oil' THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL.:, ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. was approved and adcapted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on me-rvPmr,P - 21. 19.97 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners =Frost, Lay, Raine and Chairman Roberts NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner ffaankins ABSTAIN: None ro DEPUTY CIT CLERK V • City 0/ leoffi,1 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No: 2-B Mtg. Date: 1/11/93 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 482: AN APPEAL OF A REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MASTER BEDROOM ADDITION TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, A SWIMMING POOL, A DETACHED HOBBY SHOP, AND A FUTURE STABLE FOR PROPERTY AT 10 WILLIAMSBURG LANE, ROLLING HILLS, CA. OWNER: MR. & MRS. RUSSELL GILBERTSON, (LOT 36- RH). DATE: JANUARY 11, 1993 BACKGROUND On November 23, 1992, the City Council took jurisdiction of the subject case because of the of the lot coverage proposed and scheduled a Public Hearing for December 14, 1992. After hearing public testimony on December 14, 1992, the City Council continued the Public Hearing to January 11, 1993 to conduct a field inspection. Attached is a report outlining the history of this case. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council view the proposed site and continue the Public Hearing to the Regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council at 7:30 P.M. this evening. CRN:nilk corres.cc\zc460a.sta ®Printed on Recycled Paper. • • City ofieo e�;ns JII//,� INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE 12/14/92 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTENTION: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: LOLA M. UNGAR, PRINCIPAL PLANNER SUBJECT: ZONING CASE NO. 482, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertson, 10 Williamsburg Lane (Lot 36-RH) An appeal of a request for a Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a master bedroom addition to an existing single family residence, a swimming pool, a detached hobby shop, and a future stable. 1. The City Council took jurisdiction of the subject case on November 23, 1992 because of the lot coverage proposed. (At the time, it was noted that there was a discrepancy between the approved plans and the Council members' copies. The difference was that staff's plans did not show the calculation of pad coverage for the two pads separately, just the overall building pad coverage of 26.9%. The Council's copies also show the calculation for the residential building pad coverage as 24.54% and the stable pad coverage as 37.6%). 2. The Planning Commission approved the attached Resolution No. 92-28 on November 21, 1992. 3. The applicants are requesting Site Plan Review to permit the construction of a 904 square foot master bedroom to be added to a 2,975 square foot residence and 548 square foot attached garage, an 850 square foot swimming pool, a 600 square foot hobby shop, and a 450 square foot future stable. The new residence will total 3,879 square feet and the existing 63 square foot spa will be removed. 4. On June 16, 1992, permits were issued to add 87 square feet to the kitchen, a 106 square foot arcade and a 548 square foot attached garage. These additions were under 25% of the existing residential structure and so, did not require Site Plan Review at that time. 5. The existing house was built in 1941. 6. Grading for the project site will require 350 cubic yards of cut and 350 cubic yards of fill. ®Printed on Recycled Paper. ZONING CASE NO. 482 PAGE 2 7. The structural lot coverage proposed is 6,443 square feet or 18.38% and the total lot coverage proposed is 12,214 square feet or 34.84%. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council review the proposed plans and take public testimony. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. 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 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gilbertson with respect to real property located at 10 Williamsburg Lane, Rolling Hills (Lot 36-RH) requesting Site Plan Review for substantial residential additions. Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application for Site Plan Review on August 18, 1992, and September 15, 1992, October 20, 1992, and at a field trip on September 3, 1992. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 3 exemption provided by Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Section 4. 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 percent (25%) in any thirty-six month period. Section 5. The Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structure complies with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The project conforms to Zoning Code setback and lot coverage requirements. The lot has a net square foot area of 35,057 square feet. The proposed residence (3,879 sq.ft.), garage (548 sq.ft.), swimming pool (850 sq.ft.), hobby shop (600 sq.ft.), future stable (470 sq.ft.), and service yard (96 sq.ft.), will have 6,443 square feet which constitutes 18.38% of the lot which is within the maximum 20% structural lot coverage requirement. The total lot coverage including paved areas and driveway will be 12,214 square feet which equals 34.84% of the lot, which is within the 35% maximum overall lot coverage requirement. The proposed project is on a relatively large lot with most of the proposed additions located away from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development and is similar and compatible with several neighboring developments. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 2 B. The proposed development preserves and integrates 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) and grading will be minimal to minimize building coverage on the building pad itself. C. The development plan follows natural contours of the site to minimize grading and the natural drainage courses will continue to the canyons at the rear of this lot. D. The development plan incorporates existing large trees and native vegetation to the maximum extent feasible and supplements it with landscaping that is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community. E. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structures will not cause the structural and total lot coverage to be exceeded. Significant portions of the lot, will be left undeveloped so as to minimize the impact of development. F. The proposed development is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences because as indicated in Paragraph A, lot coverage maximums will not be exceeded and the proposed project is of consistent scale with the neighborhood,. thereby grading will be required only to restore the natural slope of the property. The ratio of the proposed structure to lot coverage is similar to the ratio found on several properties in the vicinity. G. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will utilize the existing vehicular access, thereby having no further impact on the roadway. H. The project conforms with the requirementsof the California Environmental Quality Act and is categorically exempt from environmental review. Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review for residential additions as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A subject to the conditions contained in Section T. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 3 Section 7. The Site Plan Review for residential additions approved in Section 6 as indicated on the Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, is subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within one year from the effective date of approval as defined in Section 17.34.080.A. B. It is declared and made a condition of the Site Plan Review approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, the Permit 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 Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise approved by Variance.- D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A except as otherwise provided in these conditions. E. A landscape plan must be submitted to and approved by the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff prior to the issuance of any grading and building permit. The landscaping plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review Ordinance, shall incorporate existing mature trees and native vegetation, and shall utilize to the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area and/or consistent with the rural character of the community. A bond in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading and building permit and shall be retained with the City for not less than two years after landscape installation. The retained bond will be released by the City Manager 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 landscape plan shall be designed so as to screen and minimize the detached hobby shop and pool area. G. The hobby shop shall not be used for habitation. RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 4 H. 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 must conform to the City of Rolling Hills standard of 2 to 1 slope ratio. I. 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. J. The overall building pad coverage shall not exceed 26.9%. K. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this. Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 17.32.087, or the approval shall not be effective. L. Conditions A, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K of this Site Plan Review 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 1 s4 DAY OF Nis ``�� 1992. ALLAN ROBERTS, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: all,creZitN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK RESOLUTION NO. 92-28 PAGE 5 The foregoing Resolution No. 92-28 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONS TO THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 482. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on Novemhar 11. ig91 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Frost, Lay, Raine and Chairman Roberts NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Hankins ABSTAIN: None K -t5 -) DEPUTY CIT CLERK