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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
ZONING CASE NO. 806
XX SITE PLAN REVIEW XX VARIANCE XX CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
I (We) the undersigned state
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
17 CREST ROAD EAST, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 9-FT)
This property is the subject of the above numbered case and conditions of approval
I am (We are) aware of, and accept, all the stated conditions in said ZONING CASE NO. 806
XX SITE PLAN REVIEW XX VARIANCE XX CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
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t.--(declare) under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Ann L. Johnson, Trustee
Name typed or printed Name typed or printed
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Address 17 Crest Road East
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
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See Attached Exhibit "A", RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL NO. 1116
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County of Los Angeles )
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person(s , or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES,
GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED GRADING
QUANTITIES FOR A SPORTS COURT AND GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED GARAGE AND A SPORTS COURT IN
ZONING CASE NO. 806, AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST, (LOT 9-FT), (JOHNSON).
PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
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 Ms. Ann L Johnson with respect to real property
located at 17 Crest Road East, Rolling Hills (Lot 9-FT) requesting a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use
Permit and a Variance. The project entails grading of total of 12,703 cubic yards of dirt (cut and fill), to
construct a new 8,796 square foot residence with 702 square foot attached garage and 1,139 square foot
basement; 2,087 square feet covered porches at the main residence, 527 square feet porte cochere, 1,045
square foot detached garage, 4,700 square foot sports court, 240 feet long retaining wall which would
range in height from 0' to 5 feet, 648 square foot covered porch at the existing stable and a 745-square
foot detached trellis by the existing swimming pool. A 125 square feet water feature and 158 square foot
service yard and a small barbeque are also proposed.
The applicant also seeks a Variance to allow 3,632 c.y. when compacted (4,273 c.y. before compaction)
grading for the sports court.
Section 2. Following Planning Commission's approval of the project the City Council took
jurisdiction of the project. Pursuant to Section 17.54.015 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, a review
hearing for cases taken under jurisdiction by the City Council shall be conducted as de novo hearings.
Section 3. The City Council conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application
on January 3, 2012 in the field and at an adjourned meeting on January 9, 2012. Neighbors within 1,000-
foot radius were notified of the public hearings and a notice was published in the Daily Breeze on
December 1, 2011. The applicant was notified of the public hearings in writing by first class mail.
Evidence was heard and presented from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from
members of the City staff, neighbors and applicant's engineers and the City Council having reviewed,
analyzed and studied said proposal.
Section 4. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 9.64 acres. The net lot area
for development purposes is 9.08 acres or 395,840 square feet. The lot fronts on Crest Road East and a
small portion backs up to Portuguese Bend Road. The stable and the riding ring are located in the front
yard and the existing house is located in the rear of the property. The existing house will be demolished
and the proposed house will be located in the general location of the existing house, on an enlarged
building pad. The stable and riding ring are considered legal nonconforming.
Section 5. The City Council finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3 Exemption, and is
therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality
Act.
Section 6. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for Site Plan
Review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit or 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 at least 1,000 square
feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the building by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in
any thirty-six (36) month period. With respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting grading
and construction of a new residence and accessory structures, 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 structures comply with the General Plan requirement of low
profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures.
The project is located on a large lot, over 9 acres, and will not look overdeveloped. The homes in the
neighborhood are similar in size to the proposed home on smaller lots. The project conforms to Zoning
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Code lot coverage requirements, and specifically the coverage of the lot by structures is much less than
the maximum permitted. The net lot area of the lot is 395,840 square feet, (9.08 acres). The structural
net lot coverage is proposed at 21,829 square feet or 5.5%, which includes all the structures, except the
800 sq.ft. detached ancillary structures, (20% max. permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed will
be 54,569 square feet or 13.8%, (35% max. permitted). This includes both motor courts, open courtyard
in the rear of the residence, the driveway, pool decking and other hardscape as well as the structures.
The proposed project will be screened from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the
development by the existing trees and the stable and riding ring that are already located in the front.
B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot
by minimizing building coverage because the new structure will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped.
Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space on the property. The
applicants propose utilizing the majority of the existing building pad in addition to grading for an
extended building pad. The lot is steep and the natural topography of the sloped areas will remain. The
nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the
lot have been considered, and the construction of the new house will not adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structure will
be constructed on a portion of the lot which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened
and landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the
proposed structures will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will substantially
utilize the existing building pad.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site,
the natural terrain and surrounding residences. The lot larger than those in the vicinity and the proposed
house is not excessive for the size of the lot. The project observes all of the setback requirements. The
structure is proposed to be located behind the existing stable and riding ring and the building pad will be
lowered to get closer to bedrock, and therefore much of the house and other structures will not be visible
from the road.
D. The development plan incorporates existing trees and is screened from other properties
and the road by existing mature vegetation, which will be preserved. The applicant is proposing to keep
the trees lining the driveway, however, they may have to be removed if the Fire Department requires a
wider driveway.
E. The development plan follows to the maximum extent practicable contours of the site to
minimize grading and retain the natural drainage courses. The project utilizes most of the existing
building pad area, however the pad will be lowered by 2-3 feet to be closer to bedrock. The dirt from the
excavation of the pad will be utilized to construct the sports court, so that grading will be balanced on
site. The graded areas will be landscaped.
F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety
of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the existing driveway will be utilized and two large
motor courts are proposed to take any cars off the street easements.
G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
and is exempt.
Section 7. Section 17.16.210(A)(7) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code allows for the
construction of a sports court with certain conditions provided the Rolling Hills Planning Commission
approves a Conditional Use Permit for such use. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use
Permit, the City Council finds as follows:
A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 4,700 square foot
sports court would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General
Plan and will be desirable for the public convenience and welfare because the use is consistent with
similar and appropriately located uses in the community, and the area proposed for the sports court
would be located in an area on the property that is on an area that would not require a cut and is
sufficient distance from other residences so that it will not be visible from any neighbor or roadway, and
will not have a material impact on that property. The sports court will be screened with shrubs and
trees. By granting of the CUP, the sports court would absorb the dirt that would be generated from other
grading on the lot and therefore, the cut and fill would be balanced, with no export of dirt from the
property being necessary.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have
been considered, and the construction of a 4,700 square foot sports court will not adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed sports court
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will be constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad, will be the least intrusive to surrounding
properties, will be screened and landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, is of sufficient distance from
nearby residences so that the sports court will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors
and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of
surrounding property owners.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and
surrounding residences because the sports court will comply with the low profile residential
development pattern of the community and is located on property that is adequate in size, shape and
topography to accommodate such use.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the
zone district, except when approved by a Variance (exceeds the maximum permitted cubic yardage of
dirt for grading).
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the. Los Angeles County
Hazardous Waste Management Plan related to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities
because the project site is not listed on the current State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances
Sites List.
F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of the Zoning
Code because the lot is developed with a stable and corral/riding ring.
Section 8. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code
permit approval of a Variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance when
exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable to other similar
properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of property to the same
extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity. A Variance to Section 17.16.210A.7(h) is
required because it states that a maximum permitted grading for a tennis court shall not exceed 750
cubic yards of dirt. The applicant is requesting a Variance to utilize the dirt from the grading for other
improvements on the property for the sports court in the amount of 4,273 cubic yards of loose dirt and
when compacted would be 3,632 c.y. With respect to this request for a Variance, the City Council finds
as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable to the
property that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same zone because the
size of the lot is large enough to accommodate a sports court and the project will utilize the dirt
generated from elsewhere on the lot. The pad of the new house will be lowered a few feet to actually
reduce the depth/amount of fill required at the west side of the house plus the added benefit providing
for a stable foundation by moving the finish floor elevation closer to the bedrock strata as well as
providing a more economic solution than an exorbitant quantity of deep caissons. The resulting
excavation will produce a quantity of fill material that would either have to be (i) disposed of
somewhere in the front yard, (ii) exported from the site, or (iii) used for fill by locating a sports court
near the southeast motor court.
B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property
right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied to the property in
question. Strict application of the Zoning Ordinance would deprive the property owner of the right and
benefits enjoyed by similarly situated properties in the same vicinity and zone. The lot size and
configuration, together with the existing development on the lot creates a difficulty in locating the sports
court elsewhere on the property. In addition the City strives to balance grading on lots, which will be
accomplished with the construction of the sports court by utilizing the fill.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the property is located. The
sports court will be screened from the adjacent properties and the road, as required by the conditions of
this approval. It will be constructed on a portion of the secondary building pad, will be the least intrusive
to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, is of sufficient
distance from nearby residences so that the sports court will not impact the view or privacy of
surrounding neighbors and will permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious
infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners.
Section 9. Section 17.16.210(A)(4) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits approval of
a detached garage under certain conditions, provided the Planning Commission approves a Conditional
Use Permit. The applicant is requesting to construct a 1,045 square foot detached garage. With respect to
this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
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A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for construction of the garage structure would
be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan because the
use is consistent with similar uses in the community and is a permitted use with a CUP. The area
proposed for such structure would not require substantial grading, and such use will not make the lot
overdeveloped. The proposed detached garage would not interfere with the location of the existing
stable, corral and riding ring.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and structures have
been considered, and the detached structure will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to
these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed use will be screened from the road and
is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the structure will not impact the view or privacy
of surrounding neighbors.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and
surrounding residences because the detached garage structure will comply with the low profile
residential development pattern of the community and there is adequate area on the property to construct
such a use and the project would not take away an area for equestrian development in the future.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the
zone district as approved by this Resolution, because it is a permitted use under the Municipal Code.
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles County
Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities
because the project site is not listed on the current State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances
Sites List.
Section 10. Based upon the foregoing findings in Sections 6, 7, 8 and 9, the City Council
hereby approves the Site Plan Review application, Conditional Use Permit and a Variance in Zoning
Case No. 806 for grading and construction of a new residence with attached garage and basement, a
detached garage, a detached trellis and a sports court as shown on the Site Plan dated August 25, 2011
subject to the following conditions:
A. The conditions of approval specified herein shall be printed on all construction plans and
shall be at all times available at the construction site.
B. The Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Variance approvals shall expire
within two years from the effective date of approval if construction pursuant to this approval has not
commenced within that time period, as required by Sections 17.46.080(A), 17.42.070(A) and
17.38.070(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, or the approval granted is otherwise extended
pursuant to the requirements of those sections.
C. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any conditions thereof are
violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that
the applicants have been given written notice to cease such violation, the opportunity for a hearing has
been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter the applicant fails to correct the violation
within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the City's determination.
D. All requirements of the Building and Construction Code, the Zoning Code, and of the
zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in this
approval, or shown otherwise on an approved plan.
E. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan
on file dated August 25, 2011.
F. The working drawings submitted to the Department of Building and Safety (either
County or Willdan Engineering), for plan check and construction review must conform to the
development plan approved with this application. In addition, prior to submittal of final plans to the
Building Department for issuance of building permits, the plans for the project shall be submitted to
staff for verification that the final plans are in compliance with the plans approved by the City.
G. The project shall be reviewed and approved by the RHCA Architectural Committee.
H. Grading shall not exceed a total of 12,703 cubic yard of cut and fill, which includes
excavation of the basement, and shall be balanced on site. Only excavated material may be exported.
Cut and fill slopes shall not exceed steepness as shown on the development plan dated August 25, 2011.
To the greatest extent practicable, effort should be made to create gentler slopes than 2:1, without
exceeding the approved disturbance of the lot.
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I. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 21,829 square feet or 5.5% of the net lot area,
(excluding 800 sq.ft. allowed ancillary detached structures).
J. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 54,569 square feet,
including the widened driveway, if required, and both motor courts or 13.8% in conformance with lot
coverage limitations.
K. The retaining wall along the motor courts may not exceed 3 feet in height at any one
point from the finished grade. The retaining walls along the driveway and the north limits of the
residential building pad may not exceed 5 feet in height for approximately 60 feet and then slope to 0
feet.
L. The disturbance of the net lot shall not exceed 128,370 square feet of surface area or
32.4%.
M. Residential building pad coverage on the 39,905 square feet residential building pad shall
not exceed 31.2% (not including portion of the covered porches). The pool pad shall remain at 6,163
square feet with coverage of 5.9% (excluding the detached trellis). The stable/riding ring building pad
shall remain at 9,522 square feet with coverage of 32.5% (excluding a portion of the covered porch) and
the sports court pad shall not exceed 7,661 square feet for the 4,700 square foot sports court or 61.3%.
N. A minimum of four -foot level path and/or walkway, which does not have to be paved,
shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the residence and garages.
O. There shall be no sleeping quarters, temporary occupancy or any cooking facilities in the
detached garage. The detached garage shall not exceed 1,045 square feet as measured from the outside
walls, and may contain a toilet and a sink.
P. Should the detached garage as specified on the approved plan be converted to another
use, without required approvals, the permit granting the detached garage may be revoked, pursuant to
Chapter 17.58, and the structure may have to be removed at the cost of the property owner.
Q. The applicant shall be required to conform to the City of Rolling Hills Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance, Chapter 13.18 of the Municipal Code. The applicant shall submit to the City two
copies of a landscaping and irrigation plan and water usage certification prior to obtaining grading
permits. Within 90-days of completion of the construction of the project, the applicant shall submit a
landscaping compliance certification.
R. A fuel modification plan, a landscape plan, and an irrigation plan prepared by a registered
landscape architect, landscape designer, landscape contractor, or an individual with expertise acceptable
to the forestry division of the fire department shall be submitted and approved. After the forestry
division of the fire department has approved such final plan, a signed copy of a Covenant and
Agreement for maintenance shall be recorded at the registrar-recorder/county clerk's office.
S. Court lighting shall not be permitted.
T. Noise from sports court use shall not create a nuisance to owners of surrounding
properties.
U. The sports court shall be screened on all four sides with drought -resistant mature trees
and shrubs, subject to Fire Department approval for fuel modification and meeting the requirement of
the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Trees and shrubs shall be planted so as not to result in a
hedge like configuration, impair views of neighboring properties but to screen the court
V. An Erosion Control Plan per Building Department requirements shall be prepared to
minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control storm water pollution as required by the
Code.
W. All graded areas shall be vegetated utilizing to the greatest extent feasible mature native
and drought resistant plants. Plants shall be utilized, which are consistent with the rural character of the
community and meet the fire department requirements for fire resistant plants. Any trees and shrubs
used in the landscaping scheme for this project shall be planted in a way that will not result in a hedge
like screening and as not to impair views of neighboring properties but to screen the project site.
X. Prior to the issuance of grading permit two copies of a preliminary landscape and
irrigation plan shall be submitted for review by the Planning Department. A security in the amount of
the cost estimate of the implementation of the landscaping plan (including irrigation), plus 15% shall be
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required to be posted prior to issuance of a grading permit and shall be retained with the City for not less
than two years after landscape installation. The retained security 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.
Y. All utility lines to the new structures on the lot shall be placed underground.
Z. The proposed basement shall not exceed 1,139 square feet and shall meet all
requirements of the Los Angeles County Building Code for basements, including exit doors and
provision for light and ventilation. The basement light well walls shall be screened from view from the
neighbors.
AA. The property owners shall be required to conform to the City of Rolling Hills and RHCA
roofing material standards, Outdoor Lighting Standards, as well as all other requirements of the
Municipal Code.
AB. Minimum of 50% of the construction material spoils shall be recycled and diverted. The
hauler must be licensed by the City, must have the appropriate insurance and must provide the
appropriate documentation to the City.
AC. There shall be no dumping of any debris, trash, soil spoils, construction materials or any
other matter into the canyons.
AD. The property lines, easement lines and setbacks, where possible, in the vicinity of the
areas of construction, shall be delineated during the entire duration of the construction and no grading,
construction or storage of any objects including building materials shall take place in the easement,
unless approved by the RHCA.
AE. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and regulate
construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM, Monday
through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to
interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills.
AF. During grading and construction operations, trucks shall not park, queue and/or idle at the
project site or in the adjoining right-of-way before or after the permitted hours of operations. To the
maximum extent possible, staging of equipment and parking of vehicles during construction shall be on
site.
AG. The contractors and subcontractors are to encourage their employees to car-pool into the
City.
AH. As part of the soils and geology report, location for a future septic tank to serve the new
single family residence will be established. All applicable State and County requirements, including
County Health Department, pertaining to septic tanks construction and maintenance shall be complied
with.
AI. The applicant shall comply with grading requirements relative to submitting grading and
construction reports on a bi-weekly basis, or as otherwise required by the Building and Grading
engineer.
AJ. The applicant shall comply with requirements for bonding for grading and all other
requirements resulting from the review of the soils and geology reports.
AK. The applicant shall submit a detailed drainage plan including hydrology study to the
drainage engineer. The drainage plan shall address the water flow from the street. To the maximum
extent practicable, additional drainage generated from the development shall be retained and dissipated
on site. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for this project such approved plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for review and filing.
AL. No drainage device may be located in such a manner as to contribute to erosion or in any
way affect an easement, trail or adjacent properties. The energy dissipaters shall be designed in such a
manner as to not cross over any equestrian trails or easements. The drainage system(s) shall not
discharge water onto a trail, shall incorporate earth tone colors, including in the design of the dissipater
and shall be screened from any trail and neighbors views to the maximum extent practicable, without
impairing the function of the drainage system.
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AM. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality Control
Board and County Public Works Department requirements for the installation and post construction
maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities.
AN. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements
shall be complied with, so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, and
objectionable odors. The grading activities shall be watered on a daily basis, or more often, if necessary.
AO. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality
Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMPs) related to
solid waste and storm management.
AP. The property owner and/or his/her contractor/applicant shall be responsible for
compliance with the no -smoking provisions in the Municipal Code.
AQ. The contractor shall not use tools that could produce a spark, including for clearing and
grubbing, during red flag warning conditions. Weather conditions can be found at:
httn://www.wrh.noaa.gov/lox/main.ohn?suite=safety&naee=hazard definitions#FIRE. It is the
sole responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her contractor to monitor the red flag warning
conditions.
AR. Until the applicants execute and record an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of
this Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Variance approvals, as required by the Municipal
Code, the approvals shall not be effective.
AS. All conditions of the Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variance approvals, that
apply, shall be complied with prior to the issuance of grading or building permit.
AT. Any modification to the project, including but not be limited to increase in grading
quantities, limits of grading or disturbed area on the property that varies from this approval and which
would be within the purview of staffs approval, shall be reviewed and approved by staff and reported to
the Planning Commission.
AU. The applicant shall pay all of the applicable Building and Safety and Public Works
Department fees, including City's Parks and Recreation Fees and Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified
School District fees for new residence.
AV. Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the public
hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Section 17.54.070 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF JANUARY 2012.
B. ALLEN LAY
MAYOR
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HEIDI LUCE
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 1116 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE AND ACCESORY STRUCTURES,
GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED GRADING
QUANTITIES FOR A SPORTS COURT AND GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED GARAGE AND A SPORTS COURT IN
ZONING CASE NO. 806, AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST, (LOT 9-FT), (JOHNSON).
PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
was approved and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the City Council on January 9, 2012 by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Hill, Pemell, Mayor Pro Tem Black and Mayor Lay.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
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HEIDI LUCE
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO. 2011-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE AND
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMI 1.1 ED GRADING QUANTITIES FOR A SPORTS COURT
AND GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT A
DETACHED GARAGE AND A SPORTS COURT IN ZONING CASE NO. 806,
AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST, (LOT 9-FT), (JOHNSON). PROJECT HAS BEEN
DETERMINED TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
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 Ms. Arm L. Johnson with respect to real
property located at 17 Crest Road East, Rolling Hills (Lot 9-FT) requesting a Site Plan Review,
Conditional Use Permit and a Variance for grading of total of 12,703 cubic yards of dirt (cut
and fill), to construct a new 8,796 square foot residence with 702 square foot attached garage
and 1,139 square foot basement; 2,087 square feet covered porches at the main residence, 527
square feet porte cochere, 1,045 square foot detached garage, 4,700 square foot sports court,
240 feet long retaining wall which would range in height from 0' to 5 feet, 648 square foot
covered porch at the existing stable and a 745-square foot detached trellis by the existing
swimming pool. A 125 square feet water feature and 158 square foot service yard and a small
barbeque are also proposed.
The applicant also seeks a Variance to allow 3,632 c.y. when compacted (4,273 c.y. before
compaction) grading for the sports court.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to
consider the application at a regular meeting on September 20 and October 18, 2011 and at a
field trip to the property on October 18, 2011. Several neighbors were present at the meetings
including the field trip and provided testimony regarding this project. The applicant was
notified of the public hearings in writing by first class mail. Evidence was heard and presented
from all persons interested in affecting said proposal and from members of the City staff and
the Planning Commission having reviewed, analyzed and studied said proposal. The
applicant's representatives were in attendance at the hearings.
Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 9.64 acres. The net
lot area for development purposes is 9.08 acres or 395,840 square feet. The lot fronts on Crest
Road East and a small portion backs up to Portuguese Bend Road. The stable and the riding
ring are located in the front yard and the existing house is located in the rear of the property.
The existing house will be demolished and the proposed house will be located in the general
location of the existing house, on an enlarged building pad. The stable and riding ring are
considered legal nonconforming.
Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 3
Exemption, and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the
California Environmental Quality Act.
Section 5. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for Site
Plan Review and approval before any grading requiring a grading permit or 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 at least 1,000 square feet and has the effect of increasing the size of the
building by more than twenty-five percent (25%) in any thirty-six (36) month period. With
respect to the Site Plan Review application requesting grading and construction of a new
residence and accessory structures, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of
fact:
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A. The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan, the Zoning
Ordinance and surrounding uses because the proposed structures comply with the General
Plan requirement of low profile, low -density residential development with sufficient open
space between surrounding structures. The project is located on a large lot, over 9 acres, and
will not look overdeveloped. The homes in the neighborhood are similar in size to the
proposed home on smaller lots. The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage
requirements, and specifically the coverage of the lot by structures is much less than the
maximum permitted. The net lot area of the lot is 395,840 square feet, (9.08 acres). The
structural net lot coverage is proposed at 21,829 square feet or 5.5%, which includes all the
structures, except the 800 sq.ft. detached ancillary structures, (20% max. permitted); and the
total lot coverage proposed will be 54,569 square feet or 13.8%, (35% max. permitted). This
includes both motor courts, open courtyard in the rear of the residence, the driveway, pool
decking and other hardscape as well as the structures. The proposed project will be screened
from the road so as to reduce the visual impact of the development by the existing trees and
the stable and riding ring that are already located in the front.
B. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state
of the lot by minimizing building coverage because the new structure will not cause the lot to
look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain
open space on the property. The applicants propose utilizing the majority of the existing
building pad in addition to grading for an extended building pad. The lot is steep and the
natural topography of the sloped areas will remain. The nature, condition, and development of
adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and the topography of the lot have been considered,
and the construction of the new house will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to
the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed structure will be constructed
on a portion of the lot which is least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and
landscaped with trees and shrubs, is a sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the
proposed structures will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will
substantially utilize the existing building pad.
C. The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass
with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences. The lot larger than those in the
vicinity and the proposed house is not excessive for the size of the lot. The project observes all
of the setback requirements. The structure is proposed to be located behind the existing stable
and riding ring and the building pad will be lowered to get closer to bedrock, and therefore
much of the house and other structures will not be visible from the road.
D. The development plan incorporates existing trees and is screened from other
properties and the road by existing mature vegetation, which will be preserved. The applicant
is proposing to keep the trees lining the driveway, however, they may have to be removed if
the Fire Department requires a wider driveway.
E. The development plan follows to the maximum extent practicable contours of the
site to minimize grading and retain the natural drainage courses. The project utilizes most of
the existing building pad area, however the pad will be lowered by 2-3 feet to be closer to
bedrock. The dirt from the excavation of the pad will be utilized to construct the sports court,
so that grading will be balanced on site. The graded areas will be landscaped.
F. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience
and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the existing driveway will be
utilized and two large motor courts are proposed to take any cars off the street easements.
G. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act and is exempt.
Section 6. Section 17.16.210(A)(7) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code allows for the
construction of a sports court with certain conditions provided the Rolling Hills Planning
Commission approves a Conditional Use Permit for such use. With respect to this request for a
Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
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A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a 4,700 square
foot sports court would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning
Ordinance and General Plan and will be desirable for the public convenience and welfare
because the use is consistent with similar and appropriately located uses in the community,
and the area proposed for the sports court would be located in an area on the property that is
on an area that would not require a cut and is sufficient distance from other residences so that
it will not be visible from any neighbor or roadway, and will not have a material impact on
that property. The sports court will be screened with shrubs and trees. By granting of the
CUP, the sports court would absorb the dirt that would be generated from other grading on
the lot and therefore the cut and fill would be balance, with no export of dirt from the property
being necessary.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and the construction of a 4,700 square foot sports court will
not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures
because the proposed sports court will be constructed on a portion of the secondary building
pad, will be the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened and landscaped
with mature trees and shrubs, is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the sports
court will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors and will permit the
owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding
property owners.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and
surrounding residences because the sports court will comply with the low profile residential
development pattern of the community and is located on property that is adequate in size,
shape and topography to accommodate such use.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district, except when approved by a Variance (exceeds the maximum
permitted cubic yardage of dirt for grading).
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles
County Hazardous Waste Management Plan related to siting and siting criteria for hazardous
waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current State of California
Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List.
F. The proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of Title 17 of the
Zoning Code because the lot is developed with a stable and corral/riding ring.
Section 7. Sections 17.38.010 through 17.38.050 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code
permit approval of a Variance from the standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
when exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property and not applicable
to other similar properties in the same zone prevent the owner from making use of a parcel of
property to the same extent enjoyed by similar properties in the same vicinity. A Variance to
Section 17.16.210A.7(h) is required because it states that a maximum permitted grading for a
tennis court shall not exceed 750 cubic yards of dirt. The applicant is requesting a Variance to
utilize the dirt from the grading for other improvements on the property for the sports court in
the amount of 4,273 cubic yards of loose dirt and when compacted would be 3,632 c.y. With
respect to this request for a Variance, the Planning Commission finds as follows:
A. There are exceptional and extraordinary circumstances and conditions applicable
to the property that do not apply generally to the other property or class of use in the same
zone because the size of the lot is large enough to accommodate a sports court and the project
will utilize the dirt generated from elsewhere on the lot. The pad of the new house will be
lowered a few feet to actually reduce the depth/amount of fill required at the west side of the
house plus the added benefit providing for a stable foundation by moving the finish floor
elevation closer to the bedrock strata as well as providing a more economic solution than an
exorbitant quantity of deep caissons. The resulting excavation will produce a quantity of fill
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material that would either have to be (i) disposed of somewhere in the front yard, (ii) exported
from the site, or (iii) used for fill by locating a sports court near the southeast motor court.
B. The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and zone, but which is denied
to the property in question. Strict application of the Zoning Ordinance would deprive the
property owner of the right and benefits enjoyed by similarly situated properties in the same
vicinity and zone. The lot size and configuration, together with the existing development on
the lot creates a difficulty in locating the sports court elsewhere on the property. In addition
the City strives to balance grading on lots, which will be accomplished with the construction of
the sports court by utilizing the fill.
C. The granting of the Variance would not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such vicinity and zone in which the
property is located. The sports court will be screened from the adjacent properties and the
road, as required by the conditions of this approval. It will be constructed on a portion of the
secondary building pad, will be the least intrusive to surrounding properties, will be screened
and landscaped with mature trees and shrubs, is of sufficient distance from nearby residences
so that the sports court will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors and will
permit the owners to enjoy their property without deleterious infringement on the rights of
surrounding property owners.
Section 8. Section 17.16.210(A)(4) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code permits
approval of a detached garage under certain conditions, provided the Planning Commission
approves a Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is requesting to construct a 1,045 square foot
detached garage. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning
Commission finds as follows:
A. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for construction of the garage structure
would be consistent with the purposes and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General
Plan because the use is consistent with similar uses in the community and is a permitted use
with a CUP. The area proposed for such structure would not require substantial grading, and
such use will not make the lot overdeveloped. The proposed detached garage would not
interfere with the location of the existing stable, corral and riding ring.
B. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent uses, buildings, and
structures have been considered, and the detached structure will not adversely affect or be
materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or structures because the proposed
use will be screened from the road and is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that
the structure will not impact the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and
surrounding residences because the detached garage structure will comply with the low
profile residential development pattern of the community and there is adequate area on the
property to construct such a use and the project would not take away an area for equestrian
development in the future.
D. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district as approved by this Resolution, because it is a permitted use
under the Municipal Code.
E. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles
County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous
waste facilities because the project site is not listed on the current State of California
Hazardous Waste and Substances
Sites List.
Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings in Sections 5, 6, 7 and 8, the Planning
Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review application, Conditional Use Permit and a
Variance in Zoning Case No. 806 for grading and construction of a new residence with
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attached garage and basement, a detached garage, a detached trellis and a sports court as
shown on the Site Plan dated August 25, 2011 subject to the following conditions:
A. The conditions of approval specified herein shall be printed on all construction
plans and shall be at all times available at the construction site.
B. The Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Variance approvals shall
expire within two years from the effective date of approval if construction pursuant to this
approval has not commenced within that time period, as required by Sections 17.46.080(A),
17.42.070(A) and 17.38.070(A) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, or the approval granted is
otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of those sections.
C. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any conditions thereof
are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall
lapse; provided that the applicants have been given written notice to cease such violation, the
opportunity for a hearing has been provided, and if requested, has been held, and thereafter
the applicant fails to correct the violation within a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
the City's determination.
D. All requirements of the Building and Construction Code, the Zoning Code, and
of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise
set forth in this approval, or shown otherwise on an approved plan.
E. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the
site plan on file dated August 25, 2011.
G. The working drawings submitted to the Department of Building and Safety
(either County or Willdan Engineering), for plan check and construction review must conform
to the development plan approved with this application. In addition, prior to submittal of final
plans to the Building Department for issuance of building permits, the plans for the project
shall be submitted to staff for verification that the final plans are in compliance with the plans
approved by the Planning Commission.
H. Grading shall not exceed a total of 12,703 cubic yard of cut and fill, which
includes excavation of the basement, and shall be balanced on site. Cut and fill slopes shall not
exceed steepness as shown on the development plan dated August 25, 2011. To the greatest
extent practicable, effort should be made to create gentler slopes than 2:1, without exceeding
the approved disturbance of the lot.
I. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 21,829 square feet or 5.5% of the net lot
area, (excluding 800 sq.ft. allowed ancillary detached structures).
J Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 54,569 square
feet, including the widened driveway and both motor courts or 13.8% in conformance with lot
coverage limitations.
K. The retaining wall along the motor courts may not exceed 3 feet in height at any
one point from the finished grade. The retaining walls along the driveway and the north limits
of the residential building pad may not exceed 5 feet in height for approximately 60 feet and
then slope to 0 feet.
L. The disturbance of the net lot shall not exceed 128,370 square feet of surface area
or 32.4%.
M. Residential building pad coverage on the 39,905 square feet residential building
pad shall not exceed 31.2% (not including portion of the covered porches). The pool pad shall
remain at 6,163 square feet with coverage of 5.9% (excluding the detached trellis). The
stable/riding ring building pad shall remain at 9,522 square feet with coverage of 32.5%
(excluding a portion of the covered porch) and the sports court pad shall not exceed 7,661
square feet for the 4,700 square foot sports court or 61.3%.
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N. A minimum of four -foot level path and/or walkway, which does not have to be
paved, shall be provided around the entire perimeter of the residence and garages.
P. There shall be no sleeping quarters, temporary occupancy or any cooking
facilities in the detached garage. The detached garage shall not exceed 1,045 square feet as
measured from the outside walls, and may contain a toilet and a sink.
Q. Should the detached garage as specified on the approved plan be converted to
another use, without required approvals, the permit granting the detached garage may be
revoked, pursuant to Chapter 17.58, and the structure may have to be removed at the cost of
the property owner.
R. The applicant shall be required to conform to the City of Rolling Hills Water
Efficient Landscape Ordinance, Chapter 13.18 of the Municipal Code. The applicant shall
submit to the City two copies of a landscaping and irrigation plan and water usage
certification prior to obtaining grading or building permits. Within 90-days of completion of
the construction of the project, the applicant shall submit a landscaping compliance
certification.
S. A fuel modification plan, a landscape plan, and an irrigation plan prepared by a
registered landscape architect, landscape designer, landscape contractor, or an individual with
expertise acceptable to the forestry division of the fire department shall be submitted and
approved. After the forestry division of the fire department has approved such final plan, a
signed copy of a Covenant and Agreement for maintenance shall be recorded at the registrar-
recorder/county clerk's office.
T. Court lighting shall not be permitted.
U. Noise from sports court use shall not create a nuisance to owners of surrounding
properties.
V. The sports court shall be screened on all four sides with drought -resistant mature
trees and shrubs, subject to Fire Department approval for fuel modification and meeting the
requirement of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Trees and shrubs shall be planted so
as not to result in a hedge like configuration, impair views of neighboring properties but to
screen the court
W. All, graded areas shall be vegetated utilizing to the greatest extent feasible
mature native and drought resistant plants. Plants shall be utilized, which are consistent with
the rural character of the community and meet the fire department requirements for fire
resistant plants. Any trees and shrubs used in the landscaping scheme for this project shall be
planted in a way that will not result in a hedge like screening and as not to impair views of
neighboring properties but to screen the project site.
X. Prior to the issuance of any building or grading permit two copies of a
preliminary landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review by the Planning
Department. A security in the amount of the cost estimate of the implementation of the
landscaping plan (including irrigation), plus 15% shall be required to be posted prior to
issuance of a grading and building permits and shall be retained with the City for not less than
two years after landscape installation. The retained security 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.
Y. All utility lines to the new structures on the lot shall be placed underground.
Z. The proposed basement shall not exceed 1,139 square feet and shall meet all
requirements of the Los Angeles County Building Code for basements, including exit doors
and provision for light and ventilation. The basement light well walls shall be screened from
view from the neighbors.
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AA. The property owners shall be required to conform to the City of Rolling Hills and
RHCA roofing material standards, Outdoor Lighting Standards, as well as all other
requirements of the Municipal Code.
AB. Minimum of 50% of the construction material spoils shall be recycled and
diverted. The hauler must be licensed by the City, must have the appropriate insurance and
must provide the appropriate documentation to the City.
AC. There shall be no dumping of any debris, trash, soil spoils, construction materials
or any other matter into the canyons.
AD. The property lines, easement lines and setbacks, where possible, in the vicinity of
the areas of construction, shall be delineated during the entire duration of the construction and
no grading, construction or storage of any objects including building materials shall take place
in the easement, unless approved by the RHCA.
AE. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and
regulate construction and related traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM
and 6•PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment
noise is permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of
Rolling Hills.
AF. During grading and construction operations, trucks shall not park, queue and/or
idle at the project site or in the adjoining right-of-way before or after the permitted hours of
operations. To the maximum extent possible, staging of equipment and parking of vehicles
during construction shall be on site.
AG. The contractors and subcontractors are to encourage their employees to car-pool
into the City.
AH. As part of the soils and geology report, location for a future septic tank to serve
the new single family residence will be established. All applicable State and County
requirements, including County Health Department, pertaining to septic tanks construction
and maintenance shall be complied with.
AI. The applicant shall comply with grading requirements relative to submitting
grading and construction reports on a bi-weekly basis, or as otherwise required by the
Building and Grading Code.
AJ. The applicant shall comply with requirements for bonding for grading and all
other requirements resulting from the review of the soils and geology reports.
AK. The applicant shall submit a detailed drainage plan including hydrology study to
the drainage engineer. To the maximum extent practicable, additional drainage generated
from the development shall be retained and dissipated on site. Prior to issuance of any grading
permits and/or a building permit for the construction such approved plan shall be submitted
to the Planning Department for review and filing.
AL. No drainage device may be located in such a manner as to contribute to erosion
or in any way affect an easement, trail or adjacent properties. The energy dissipaters shall be
designed in such a manner as to not cross over any equestrian trails or easements. The
drainage system(s) shall not discharge water onto a trail, shall incorporate earth tone colors,
,including in the design of the dissipater and shall be screened from any trail and neighbors
views to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the function of the drainage
system. The drainage plan shall address the water flow from the street.
AM. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality
Control Board and County Public Works Department requirements for the installation and
post construction maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities.
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AN. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district
requirements shall be complied with, so that people or property are not exposed to undue
vehicle trips, noise, dust, and objectionable odors. The grading activities shall be watered on a
daily basis, or more often, if necessary.
AO. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices
(BMPs) related to solid waste and storm management.
AP. An Erosion Control Plan per Building Code requirements shall be prepared to
minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control storm water pollution as
required by the Code.
AQ. The property owner and/or his/her contractor/applicant shall be responsible
for compliance with the no -smoking provisions in the Municipal Code.
AR. The contractor shall not use tools that could produce a spark, including for
clearing and grubbing, during red flag warning conditions. Weather conditions can be found
at: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/lox/main.php?suite=safety&page=hazard definitions#FIRE. It
is the sole responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her contractor to monitor the red
flag warning conditions.
AS. Until the applicants execute and record an Affidavit of Acceptance of all
conditions of this Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Variance approvals, as
required by the Municipal Code, the approvals shall not be effective.
AT. All conditions of the Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variance
approvals, that apply, shall be complied with prior to the issuance of grading or building
permit.
AU. Any modification to the project, including but not be limited to increase in
grading quantities, limits of grading or disturbed area on the property that varies from this
approval and which would be within the purview of staff's approval, shall be reviewed and
approved by staff and reported to the Planning Commission.
AV. The applicant shall pay all of the applicable Building and Safety and Public
Works Department fees, including City's Parks and Recreation Fees and Palos Verdes
Peninsula Unified School District fees for new residence.
AW. Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the
public hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Section
17.54.070 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6
AX. The RHCA Architectural Committee shall review the project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOI'1 ED THIS 15th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2011.
ATTEST:
HEIDI LUCE, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2011-11 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR
GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW RESIDENCE AND ACCESORY
STRUCTURES, GRANTING A VARIANCE TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
PERMI I I ED GRADING QUANTITIES FOR A SPORTS COURT AND
GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO CONSTRUCT A DETACHED
GARAGE AND A SPORTS COURT IN ZONING CASE NO. 806, AT 17 CREST
ROAD EAST, (LOT 9-FT), (JOHNSON). PROJECT HAS BEEN DETERMINED
TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on November
15, 2011 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Henke, Vice Chairman Chelf and Chairman Pieper.
NOES: Commissioner Smith.
ABSENT: Commissioner De Roy (recused).
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
4p.teto()A ti,a)
HEIDI LUCE
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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