none, Install satelite antenna, Resolutions & Approval Conditions• •
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING SITE PLAN
REVIEW APPROVAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 383
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. James Robel with respect to real property located at 60 Crest
Road East, Rolling Hills (Lot 12-2-EF) requesting site plan
review approval for a proposed residential development on the
site.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the application on March 14,
1989, and March 21, 1989 and conducted a field site review on
March 18, 1989.
Section 3. Section 17.34.010 requires a development
plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any
building or structure may be constructed or any expansion,
addition, alteration or repair to existing buildings may be made
which involve changes to grading or an increase to the size of
the building or structure by more than twenty-five (25%) percent
in any thirty-six (36) month period.
of fact:
Section 4. The Commission makes the following findings
A. 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 the Zoning Code setback and lot
coverage requirements. The lot has a net square
foot area of 93,227 square feet. The proposed
residential structure will be 8,925 square feet
which constitutes 9.57% of the lot, which is
within the maximum 20% lot coverage requirement.
The total structural lot coverage including paved
areas, swimming pool, stables and garage will be
17,925 square feet which equals 19.22% of the lot,
which is within the 35% maximum structural lot
coverage requirement. The proposed project is
similar and compatible with surrounding land use
patterns. Although the proposed residential
structure is larger than an adjacent house, its
percentage of the total lot coverage is less than
half what is permitted.
• •
B. The subdivision creating this lot requires a
maximum building pad height of 1,365 feet above
sea level and a maximum roof ridge line of 1,385
feet above sea level. Given these restrictions,
the proposed development preserves and integrates
into the site design, to the maximum extent
feasible, the natural topographic features of the
lot.
C. The project follows the natural contours of the
site, given the height restrictions imposed and
described in paragraph B, above. Grading is
minimized by placing approximately 70 caissons on
the northerly side of the building, instead of
cutting more slopes and using more fill to create
a larger building pad. Graded slopes will be
rounded and contoured and all drainage flow will
be channeled into existing drainage courses.
D. To the maximum extent possible, native vegetation
will be preserved and the landscape buffer within
the street easement will be maintained and
preserved in its current state.
E. The project substantially preserves the natural
and undeveloped state of the lot in that the
proposed structure is approximately one-half of
the size that is allowable on that lot and 60% of
what is allowable for total lot coverage. The
project also substantially exceeds the required
setbacks.
F. The project is harmonious in scale and mass for
the site in that the project is located on a two -
acre parcel of land and will have a lower
structural lot coverage than adjacent existing
residences.
G. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to
the convenience and safety of circulation for
pedestrians and vehicles in that the new driveway
for this site has been approved by the Traffic
Commission based upon the recommendation from the
City's Traffic Engineer.
H. The project conforms to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act and is
categorically exempt from environmental review.
Section 5. Based as to foregoing findings, the
Commission hereby approves the site plan review application for
the proposed residential project on the property located at 62
-2-
890419 sas A408.KGE (4)
• •
Crest Road East as indicated on the development plan attached
hereto as Exhibit A and subject to the following conditions:
A. As required by the final subdivision map for
this parcel, the building shall have a
'maximum height of 1,365 feet above sea level
and the roof ridge line of the proposed
structure shall have a maximum height of
1,385 feet above sea level.
B. Prior to the submittal of a final grading plan to
the County of Los Angeles for plan check, a
detailed grading plan, that conforms to the
development plan as approved by the Planning
Commission shall be submitted to the Rolling Hills
Planning Department staff for its review, along
with related geology, soils and hydrology reports.
C. The proposed building plan must be approved by the
Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural
Review Committee before any grading permit is
issued.
D. The working drawing submitted to the County
Department of Building and Safety for plan check
review must conform to the development plan
approved with this site plan review.
E. The existing landscape buffer between the proposed
residential structure and Crest Road East shall be
retained in its current state and any removal of
trees in that buffer shall be made only with the
prior approval of the City Manager.
F. A landscaping plan must be submitted to the City
of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff for
approval. The plan submitted must comply with the
purpose and intent of the Site Plan Review
Ordinance. The landscaping plan shall
incorporate existing mature trees and native
vegetation. A bond in the amount of the cost
estimate for the landscaping plus 15% shall be
posted and retained with the City for not less
than two years after landscape installation. The
retained bond will be released by the City after
the City Manager determines that the landscaping
was installed pursuant to the landscaping plan as
approved, and that such landscaping is properly
established and in good condition.
-3-
890419 sas A408.KGE (4)
G. Any modifications to the project which would
constitute a modification to the development plan
as approved by the Planning Commission, shall
require the filing of an application for
modification of the development plan pursuant to
Section 17.34.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED 18th day of
April , 1989.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
-4-
890419 sas A408.KGE (4)
Chairman