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706, Addition to SFR, Staff Reports4 • 011i%Z L�L3 INCORPORATED 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 - 2007 DATE: JULY 17, 2007 TO: HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION IN ZONING CASE NO. 706 RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310)377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the request and consider Resolution No. 2007-11 for adoption, which is attached. BACKGROUND 1. Attached is a letter from Mr. Anthony Inferrera, Architect, on behalf of Mrs. Johnson requesting two year time extension for a previously approved project at 17 Crest Road East, for a Site Plan Review for grading and substantial addition to a single family residence, which included a basement. 2. The applicant is proposing to scale down the project, by eliminating the basement and decreasing the size of the addition. The conditions of approval in the original resolution would still apply. 3. The Planning Commission approved this project by Resolution 2005-22 on August 16, 2005. Pursuant to the Zoning Ordinance, approvals are valid for two years and are effective 30-days after Planning Commission adoption of a Resolution. The Planning Commission may grant up to a maximum of two -years extension. 4. If granted, the new expiration date would be September 16, 2009, by which time the work would have to start. ® Printed on Recycled Paper A. F. INFE A.iA.• RR�RA ARCHITECT JULY 9,2.0o7 CITY Cyr Rot-.L.I N6 141L4..S 4$2.. PoRTU &te i f t 1D R.OLLtrJ C4L1F YoL,a,rr7,a. ScHWAQTZ P -A1J pl NG Ol gec fag: At4t4 .JOi-liJanN RESI uc_e. LL-zPG HI 4 CA. `et)1.ANTA We AP-& gE4uesT IN6 , 4J E E14 tenv '-sivoLvT1 ' 42 M05 • Z2 vt.t -ram APx.ve r2F02.enceo pP', c WE Aria .ELOc I t 7 E-koc.t5E To we NET 1 i UD 'T . 7 �O ' . f T= E As men T- ^no -t E VegU to Lor24421 rya w ILL_ Fc 6 M area A VV`7EO si-re. f2L,01, JIuDIC,AT11U/ TEE ,A.6iVE Ctf nrEf f SGPJM I?`(D `ro W 17 fat- !c" i `��✓- � ice. GAt� 7ige QuE57ron d / tnz+v4ct f I nFEr E:12A A. f -A- A Ir cr 1967 Upland St , Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (310) 617-2145 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2005-22 A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 706 AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST, (LOT 9-FT), (JOHNSON). 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. Anthony Inferrera, Architect, on behalf of the property owner, with respect to real property located at 17 Crest Road E., Rolling Hills, CA requesting a two-year time extension for a previously approved Site Plan Review, including basement, in Zoning Case No. 706. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on July 17, 2007 at which time information was presented indicating that additional time is needed to process the development application and to revise certain aspects of the proposed development. Section 3. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission does hereby amend Paragraph A, Section 6 of Resolution No. 2005-22, dated August 16, 2005, to read as follows: "A. The Site Plan Review approval shall expire within four 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 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code". Section 4. Except as herein amended, the provisions and conditions of Resolution No. 2005-22 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th DAY OF JULY 2007. ARVEL WITTE, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the RESOLUTION NO. 2007-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS APPROVING MODIFICATION TO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2005-22 A RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR GRADING AND CONSTRUCTION OF SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 706 AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST, (LOT 9-FT), (JOHNSON). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on July 17, 2007 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK • • MEMORANDUM JULY 17, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ZONING CASE NO. 706 (TIME EXTENSION). 17 CREST ROAD EAST. ROLLING HILLS. (JOHNSON) DUE TO PROXIMITY OF COMMISSIONER DEROY'S PROPERTY TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, (WITHIN 500-FEET), COMMISSIONER DEROY SHOULD ABSTAIN FROM DELIBERATING AND VOTING IN ZONING CASE NO. 706. COMMISSIONER DEROY MAY PARTICIPATE AS A RESIDENT. - u.. i _ r NC- �i a-O70 a v • City ofinPen9 • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com Agenda Item No.: 4A Mtg. Date: 8/22/05 DATE: AUGUST 22, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ATTN: CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-22. 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 SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 706, AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT), (JOHNSON). BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2005-22, which is attached, on August 16, 2005 at their regular meeting granting approval in Zoning Case No. 706. The vote was 4-0-1. (Commissioner Hanke abstained). 2. The applicant requests a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of 3,381 square foot addition to a 5,579 square foot existing house, for a total of 8,960 square foot residence, to add 4,160 square feet of covered porches along the rear of the residence, to add 216 square feet to the existing garage for a total of 1,008 square foot garage, and to construct a 7,350 square foot basement. 3. The property is currently developed with a 5,579 square foot residence, 792 square foot garage, 2,720 square foot stable, 320 square foot swimming pool with pool equipment, a 7,200 square foot turnout and a service yard. 4. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 10.23 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 backs up to Portuguese Bend Road. The stable and the turnout are located in the front yard and the house is located in the rear of the property. 5. The original house, garage and stable were built in 1956. An addition to the residence was constructed in 1989. The swimming pool was constructed in 1973. ZC NO. 706 ePnn!ect on l-kt:, itv7 I',q n. i 6. Grading for this project is proposed to be 2,994 cubic yards of cut and 2,994 cubic yards of fill and includes the excavated material from the proposed basement. The dirt will be used to improve and widen the driveway to the property. All of the dirt will be generated from the basement, as the basement is proposed to be located under the proposed addition and under the existing residence. The depth of excavation for the basement will be 11 feet. 7. There are two building pads on the property. The existing residential building pad is 62,400 square feet, and will be increased by 2,100 square feet for a total of 64,500 square feet. The swimming pool pad is 11,940 square feet and will not be affected by this proposal. 8. Building pad coverage on the 64,500 square foot residential building pad is proposed to be 16,944 square feet or 26.3%, which includes the residence, garage, covered porches, service yard and stable. 4,160 square feet of covered porches is proposed. (Currently covered porches are included in the building pad coverage. Recently the Planning Commission reconzmended to the City Council an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow covered porches having an area of 10% or less of the size of the residence to not be counted towards the building pad coverage. The City Council introduced the ordinance at the July 11, 2005 meeting and is scheduled for consideration at tonight's meeting. Therefore, allowing 896 square feet of the 4,160 sq ft. porches [10% of 8,960 sq.ft. residence] not to be included in the residential building pad calculation, the coverage would be 16,048 square feet or 24.9%). The existing building pad coverage is 14.7%. The existing swimming pool pad coverage is 3.0%. Combined coverage is proposed at 22.6% including all of the covered porches, and 21.4% not including 896 salt. of the covered porches. 9. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 17,306 square feet or 4.4%, which includes the residence, garage, porches, stable, swimming pool, pool equipment and service yard (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the structures and paved areas will be 37,084 square feet or 9.4%, (35% permitted). 10. Disturbed area of the lot is proposed to be 80,960 square feet or 20.4%, (40% permitted), of the net lot area. Disturbance includes any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces will remain or are proposed to be added. Currently the disturbed area is 18.7%. 11. It will be required that the utility lines be placed underground. 12. Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 13. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RECOMMENDATION ZC NO. 706 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report or provide other direction to staff. Zoning Case No. 706 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S- 2 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear easement line STRUCTURES (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period). STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD, COVERAGE (30% maximum -guideline) Swimming Pool Pad Combined ' GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist.) STABLE (min. 450 SQ.FT. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS ZC NO. 706 p EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Residence Garage Stable Service yard Pool/equip. Porches TOTAL 2.4% 7.4% 14.7% 3.0% of 11,940 sq.ft. pad N/A 18.7% Existing — 2,720 sq.ft. Existing from Crest Rd. PROPOSED ADDITION TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE 5579 sq.ft. Residence 792 sq.ft Garage 2720 sq.ft Stable 96 sq.ft Service yard 362 sq.ft Pool/equip. Porches Basement 9,549 sq.ft. TOTAL Existing driveway approach from Crest Rd. N/A N/A 8960 sq.ft. 1008 sq.ft. 2720 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 362 sq.ft 4160 sq.ft 7350 sq.ft 17,306 sq.ft 4.4% of 395,840 sq.ft. net lot area 9.4% of 395,840 sq.ft. net lot area 26.3% of 64,500 sq.ft. pad area 24.9% not including 896s.f. porches 3.0% of 11,940 sq.ft. pad 22.6% with porches and 21.4% wfo 896s.f. of porches (10% of the size of the residence) 2,994 cubic yards of cut 2,994 cubic yards of fill, all of it generated from the basement 20.4% (80,960 sq.ft.) Existing — 2,720 sq.ft. Existing from Crest Rd. Existing driveway approach from Crest Rd. Planning Commission condition Planning Commission condition ZC NO. 706 NEARBY PROPERTIES NEARBY PROPERTIES (For information only) Address Owner House size 6 Crest Road E. Cleassens 1 12 Crest Road E. I Belleville I 16 Crest Road E. I Kraus 18 Crest Road E. Slusher (under construction) 7 Crest Road E. Johnson Alan 22 Crest Road E. Martin (under construction) (AVERAGE 17 Crest Road. E I Johnson 6,159 J 7,235 15,460 6,700 6,604 10,367 7,087 I 8,960 Proposed NOTE: SOURCES: Assessors' records and City's records. The above do not include garages. ZC NO. 706 Lot Area (gross acres) 5.70 I 3.89 1.51 3.84 3.67 5.34 I 3.4 10.23 • • RESOLUTION NO. 2005-22 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 SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 706, AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT), (JOHNSON). 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 Mrs. Ann Johnson with respect to real property located at 17 Crest Road East (Lot 9-FT), Rolling Hills, requesting a Site Plan Review to construct a 3,381 square foot addition to the existing residence, 216 square foot addition to the garage, 4,160 square feet of covered porches at an existing single family residence for a total of 8,960 square foot residence and 1,008 square foot garage. A 7,350 square foot basement is also proposed. Section 2 The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application on June 14, 2005, July 19, 2005 and at a field trip visit on July 19, 2005. The applicants were 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 applicants' representatives were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The property is currently developed with a 5,579 square foot residence, 792 square foot garage, 320 square foot swimming pool, 2,720 square foot stable and 7,200 square foot turnout area. Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)] and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 5. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any development 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 (excavation for the basement) in the amount of 2,994 cubic yards of dirt for the 7,350 square foot basement, and the additions to the residence and covered porches, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: Reso. 2005-22 inhncnn 1 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 conforms to Zoning Code setbacks, lot coverage requirements, disturbed area requirements and all other development standards. The construction of the additions and covered porches on a 9.08 net acre lot would not created an overcrowded or overbuilt condition. B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot. The proposed additions will be constructed on an existing building pad and will utilize for most part already existing impervious surfaces. The project is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the additions 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 proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site. The proposed project is located out of sight of any residences or the street and is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to properties in the vicinity. The site was previously disturbed and only a minimal additional disturbance (less than 2%) will result from the proposed project. D. The development plan incorporates existing vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot and the new additions will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space. E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will not change the existing circulation pattern and will utilize an existing driveway. The driveway will be improved and widened at some spots. The excavated material from the basement will be utilized for the driveway. F. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings of this Resolution, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 706 to permit additions subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval if work has not commenced as defined in Section 17.46.080 of the Zoning Ordinance, unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of this section. Reso. 2005-22 Inhncnn • • B. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the 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. C. All requirements of the Building and Construction Codes, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. This shall include, but not be limited to, the requirements of the Lighting Ordinance, Roof Covering Ordinance, Undergrounding of utilities Ordinance and others. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated June 8, 2005, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. The applicant shall submit for the case file cross sections of the proposed development including the driveway. E. The height of the residence shall conform to the height of the silhouette erected for the field trip, and shall not exceed 19 feet to the highest ridge line from finished floor. F. The second story shall be removed and may not be reconstructed. G. All utility lines serving the residence shall be placed underground. H. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 17,306 square feet or 4.4% in conformance with lot coverage limitations of the Zoning Ordinance. I. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 37,084 square feet or 9.4% in conformance with lot coverage limitations of the Zoning Ordinance. J. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 80,960 square feet or 20.4% in conformance with 40% maximum lot disturbance limitations. K. Residential building pad coverage on the 64,500 square foot building pad shall not exceed 16,944 square feet or 26.3%, which includes the covered porches. The coverage on the 11,940 square foot swimming pool building pad shall not exceed 3.0%. L. Grading for this project shall not exceed 2,994 cubic yards of excavation for the basement and shall be balanced on site and used as fill including for driveway improvements. M. Prior to issuance of a grading permit a landscaping plan for the project shall be submitted to staff for review and approval. Landscaping shall be Reso. 2005-22 !ratnc,,n • • designed using mature trees and shrubs so as not to impede views of neighboring properties but to screen the residence. Any new trees and shrubs planned to be planted in conjunction with this project shall, at maturity, not be higher than the ridge height of the residence. Landscaping along the front of the property shall preserve the open vistas of the property as currently seen from Crest Road East. N. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. O. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices. P. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required. Q. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required. R. During and after construction, all soil preparation, drainage, and landscape sprinklers shall protect the building pad from erosion and surface water shall be directed to the rear of the lot and be dissipated on the property. S. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 2001 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution, if required by the County of Los Angeles Public Works Department. T. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. U. 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. Reso. 2005-22 Tnhncnn 4 ("D V. If an above ground drainage design is utilized, it shall be designed in such a manner as not to cross over any equestrian trails. Any drainage system shall not discharge water onto a trail, shall incorporate earth tone colors, including in the design of the dissipater and be screened from any trail and neighbors views to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the function of the drain system. W. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities. X. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste. Y. The project shall be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any permit. Z. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in Condition D. AA. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan approval, or the approval shall not be effective. AB. All conditions of this Site Plan approval, which apply, must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2005. LL ..�� ROGER SOMMER, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2005-22 fnhncnn 5 • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2005-22 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 SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 706, AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT), (JOHNSON). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on August 16, 2005 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners DeRoy, Hankins, Witte and Chairman Sommer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Commissioner Henke. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. Reso. 2005-22 Johnson DEPUTY CITY CLERK 6 @ DATE: TO: FROM: • City o/ r� eeng � ee • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com AUGUST 16, 2005 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 706 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT) RA-S-2, 10.23 ACRES (GROSS) MS. ANN L. JOHNSON BOLTON ENGINEERING JUNE 4, 2005 Request for a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a substantial addition to an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. At the July 19, 2005 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission directed staff to prepare a Resolution of approval in Zoning Case No. 706. The vote was 4-0- 1. Commissioner Henke was excused. 2. The attached Resolution No. 2005-22 contains standard findings of facts and conditions, including that a landscaping plan be submitted for staff's review and approval prior to issuance of a grading permit. In addition, as directed by the Planning Commission, the applicant's representative submitted cross section for the project including the improvements to the driveway. The plan is on file in the zoning case file. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2005-22 approving this development. ®F'r r 1t,l on R,.cyclad Po; �a 3 • RESOLUTION NO. 2005-22 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 SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 706, AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT), (JOHNSON). 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 Mrs. Ann Johnson with respect to real property located at 17 Crest Road East (Lot 9-FT), Rolling Hills, requesting a Site Plan Review to construct a 3,381 square foot addition to the existing residence, 216 square foot addition to the garage, 4,160 square feet of covered porches at an existing single family residence for a total of 8,960 square foot residence and 1,008 square foot garage. A 7,350 square foot basement is also proposed. Section 2 The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to consider the application on June 14, 2005, July 19, 2005 and at a field trip visit on July 19, 2005. The applicants were 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 applicants' representatives were in attendance at the hearings. Section 3. The property is currently developed with a 5,579 square foot residence, 792 square foot garage, 320 square foot swimming pool, 2,720 square foot stable and 7,200 square foot turnout area. Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Exemption [State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301(e)] and is therefore categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 5. Section 17.46.030 requires a development plan to be submitted for site plan review and approval before any development 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 (excavation for the basement) in the amount of 2,994 cubic yards of dirt for the 7,350 square foot basement, and the additions to the residence and covered porches, the Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact: Reso. 2005-22 Tnhnenn • • 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 conforms to Zoning Code setbacks, lot coverage requirements, disturbed area requirements and all other development standards. The construction of the additions and covered porches on a 9.08 net acre lot would not created an overcrowded or overbuilt condition. B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot. The proposed additions will be constructed on an existing building pad and will utilize for most part already existing impervious surfaces. The project is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that the additions 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 proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site. The proposed project is located out of sight of any residences or the street and is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to properties in the vicinity. The site was previously disturbed and only a minimal additional disturbance (less than 2%) will result from the proposed project. D. The development plan incorporates existing vegetation to the maximum extent feasible. The development plan substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot and the new additions will not cause the lot to look overdeveloped. Significant portions of the lot will be left undeveloped so as to maintain open space. E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because the proposed project will not change the existing circulation pattern and will utilize an existing driveway. The driveway will be improved and widened at some spots. The excavated material from the basement will be utilized for the driveway. F. The project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 6. Based upon the foregoing findings of this Resolution, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 706 to permit additions subject to the following conditions: A. The Site Plan approval shall expire within two years from the effective date of approval if work has not commenced as defined in Section 17.46.080 of the Zoning Ordinance, unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of this section. Reso. 2005-22 Tnhnenn zg • • B. It is declared and made a condition of the approval, that if any conditions thereof are violated, this approval shall be suspended and the privileges granted thereunder shall lapse; provided that the 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. C. All requirements of the Building and Construction Codes, the Zoning Ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the Permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. This shall include, but not be limited to, the requirements of the Lighting Ordinance, Roof Covering Ordinance, Undergrounding of utilities Ordinance and others. D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan on file marked Exhibit A and dated June 8, 2005, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. The applicant shall submit for the case file cross sections of the proposed development including the driveway. E. The height of the residence shall conform to the height of the silhouette erected for the field trip, and shall not exceed 19 feet to the highest ridge line from finished floor. F. The second story shall be removed and may not be reconstructed. G. All utility lines serving the residence shall be placed underground. H. Structural lot coverage shall not exceed 17,306 square feet or 4.4% in conformance with lot coverage limitations of the Zoning Ordinance. I. Total lot coverage of structures and paved areas shall not exceed 37,084 square feet or 9.4% in conformance with lot coverage limitations of the Zoning Ordinance. J. The disturbed area of the lot shall not exceed 80,960 square feet or 20.4% in conformance with 40% maximum lot disturbance limitations. K. Residential building pad coverage on the 64,500 square foot building pad shall not exceed 16,944 square feet or 26.3%, which includes the covered porches. The coverage on the 11,940 square foot swimming pool building pad shall not exceed 3.0%. L. Grading for this project shall not exceed 2,994 cubic yards of excavation for the basement and shall be balanced on site and used as fill including for driveway improvements. M. Prior to issuance of a grading permit a landscaping plan for the project shall be submitted to staff for review and approval. Landscaping shall be Reso. 2005-22 fnhnenn • • designed using mature trees and shrubs so as not to impede views of neighboring properties but to screen the residence. Any new trees and shrubs planned to be planted in conjunction with this project shall, at maturity, not be higher than the ridge height of the residence. N. Landscaping shall include water efficient irrigation, that incorporates a low gallonage irrigation system, utilizes automatic controllers, incorporates an irrigation design using "hydrozones," considers slope factors and climate conditions in design, and utilizes means to reduce water waste resulting from runoff and overspray in accordance with Section 17.27.020 (Water efficient landscaping requirements) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code. O. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the soil from wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by construction activities in accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County and local ordinances and engineering practices. P. During construction, conformance with local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required. Q. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district requirements, stormwater pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise, dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required. R. During and after construction, all soil preparation, drainage, and landscape sprinklers shall protect the building pad from erosion and surface water shall be directed to the rear of the lot and be dissipated on the property. S. During construction, the Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in Section 7010 of the 2001 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control stormwater pollution, if required by the County of Los Angeles Public Works Department. T. During and after construction, all parking shall take place on the project site and, if necessary, any overflow parking shall take place within nearby roadway easements. U. 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. Reso. 2005-22 Tnhncnn • • V. If an above ground drainage design is utilized, it shall be designed in such a manner as not to cross over any equestrian trails. Any drainage system shall not discharge water onto a trail, shall incorporate earth tone colors, including in the design of the dissipater and be screened from any trail and neighbors views to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing the function of the drain system. W. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance of stormwater drainage facilities. X. The property owners shall be required to conform with the Regional Water Quality Control Board and County Public Works Department Best Management Practices (BMP's) related to solid waste. Y. The project shall be reviewed and approved by the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Review Committee prior to the issuance of any permit. Z. The working drawings submitted to the County Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the development plan described in Condition D. AA. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this Site Plan approval, or the approval shall not be effective. AB. All conditions of this Site Plan approval, which apply, must be complied with prior to the issuance of a building permit from the County of Los Angeles. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2005. ROGER SOMMER, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2005-22 Inhncnn • • STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2005-22 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 SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE IN ZONING CASE NO. 706, AT 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT), (JOHNSON). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on August 16, 2005 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices. DEPUTY CITY CLERK Reso. 2005-22 Inhncnn 61 I DATE: TO: FROM: • C ofiePens �uee • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityotrh@aol.com JULY 19, 2005 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 706 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT) RA-S-2, 10.23 ACRES (GROSS) MS. ANN L. JOHNSON BOLTON ENGINEERING JUNE 4, 2005 Request for a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a substantial addition to an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission visited the property earlier today. 2. The applicant requests a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of 3,381 square foot addition to a 5,579 square foot existing house, for a total of 8,960 square foot residence, to add 4,160 square feet of covered porches along the rear of the residence, to add 216 square feet to the existing garage for a total of 1,008 square foot garage, and to construct a 7,350 square foot basement. 3. The property is currently developed with a 5,579 square foot residence, 792 square foot garage, 2,720 square foot stable, 320 square foot swimming pool with pool equipment, a 7,200 square foot turnout and a service yard. 4. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 10.23 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 backs up to Portuguese Bend Road. The stable and the turnout are located in the front yard and the house is located in the rear of the property. 5. The original house, garage and stable were built in 1956. An addition to the residence was constructed in 1989. The swimming pool was constructed in 1973. ZC NO. 706 Plno ('nmm '7/1QRK 6. Grading for this project is proposed to be 2,994 cubic yards of cut and 2,994 cubic yards of fill and includes the excavated material from the proposed basement. The dirt will be used to improve and widen the driveway to the property. All of the dirt will be generated from the basement, as the basement is proposed to be located under the proposed addition and under the existing residence. The depth of excavation for the basement will be 11 feet. 7. There are two building pads on the property. The existing residential building pad is 62,400 square feet, and will be increased by 2,100 square feet for a total of 64,500 square feet. The swimming pool pad is 11,940 square feet and will not be affected by this proposal. 8. Building pad coverage on the 64,500 square foot residential building pad is proposed to be 16,944 square feet or 26.3%, which includes the residence, garage, covered porches, service yard and stable. 4,160 square feet of covered porches is proposed. (Currently covered porches are included in the building pad coverage. Recently the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow covered porches having an area of 10% or less of the size of the residence to not to be counted towards the building pad coverage. The City Council introduced the ordinance at their July 11, 2005 meeting and it is anticipated that it will be adopted on July 25, 2005. Therefore, allowing 896 square feet of the 4,160 sq ft. porches [10% of 8,960 sq.ft. residence] not to be included in the residential building pad calculation, the coverage would be 16,048 square feet or 24.9%). The existing building pad coverage is 14.7%. The existing swimming pool pad coverage is 3.0%. Combined coverage is proposed at 22.6% including all of the covered porches, and 21.4% not includine 896 sa.ft. of the covered porches. 9. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 17,306 square feet or 4.4%, which includes the residence, garage, porches, stable, swimming pool, pool equipment and service yard (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the structures and paved areas will be 37,084 square feet or 9.4%, (35% permitted). 10. Disturbed area of the lot is proposed to be 80,960 square feet or 20.4%, (40% permitted), of the net lot area. Disturbance includes any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces will remain or are proposed to be added. Currently the disturbed area is 18.7%. 11. It will be required that the utility lines be placed underground. 12. Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 13. 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 open the continued public hearing, take public testimony and provide direction to staff. ZC NO. 706 P1no f nmm 7/1Q/(1S "0, DATE: TO: FROM: • Ci1y R0fiL • INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377.1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com JUNE 14, 2005 HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: REQUEST ZONING CASE NO. 706 17 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 9-FT) RA-S-2, 10.23 ACRES (GROSS) MS. ANN L. JOHNSON BOLTON ENGINEERING JUNE 4, 2005 Request for a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of a substantial addition to an existing single family residence. BACKGROUND 1. The applicant requests a Site Plan Review for grading and construction of 3,381 square foot addition to a 5,579 square foot existing house, for a total of 8,960 square foot residence, to add 4,160 square feet of covered porches, to add 216 square feet to the existing garage for a total of 1,008 square foot garage, and to 'construct a 7,350 square foot basement. 2. The property is currently developed with a 5,579 square foot residence, 792 square foot garage, 2,720 square foot stable, 320 square foot swimming pool with pool equipment, a 7,200 square foot turnout and a service yard. 3. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 10.23 acres. The net lot area for construction purposes is 9.08 acres or 395,840 square feet. The lot fronts on Crest Road East and backs up to Portuguese Bend Road. The stable and the turnout are located in the front yard and the house is located in the rear of the property. 4. The original house, garage and stable were built in 1956. An addition to the residence was constructed in 1989. The swimming pool was constructed in 1973. 5. Grading for this project is proposed to be 2,994 cubic yards of cut and 2,994 cubic yards of fill and includes the excavated material from the proposed basement. The dirt will be used to improve and widen the driveway to the property. ZC NO. 706 Plno rnorm Aild/fIS ®Pnnttd on Hocyr.ICd 6. There are two building pads on the property. The existing residential building pad is 62,400 square feet, and will be increased by 2,100 square feet for a total of 64,500 square feet. The swimming pool pad is 11,940 square feet and will not be affected by this proposal. 7. Building pad coverage on the 64,500 square foot residential building pad is proposed to be 16,944 square feet or 26.3%, which includes the residence, garage, covered porches, service yard and stable. Without the 4,160 square feet of covered porches, the residential building pad coverage would be 12,784 square feet or 19.8%. The existing building pad coverage is 14.7%. The existing swimming pool pad coverage is 3.0%. Combined coverage is proposed at 22.6% including the covered porches, and 17.2% without the covered porches. 8. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 17,306 square feet or 4.4%, which includes the residence, garage, stable, swimming pool, pool equipment and service yard (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage proposed including the structures and paved areas is 37,084 square feet or 9.4%, (35% permitted). 9. Disturbed area of the lot is proposed to be 80,960 square feet or 20.4%, (40% permitted), of the net lot area. Disturbance includes any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces will remain or are proposed to be added. Currently the disturbed area is 18.7%. 10. It will be required that the utility lines be placed underground. 11. Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 12. 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 staff report, open the public hearing, take public testimony and provide direction to staff. ZC NO. 706 Plno Cnmm t /1d/(1G Zoning Case No. 706 SITE PLAN REVIEW RA-S- 2 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear easement line STRUCTURES (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36-month period). STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PAD Swimming Pool Pad Combined EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE PROPOSED ADDITION TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE Residence 5579 sq.ft. Residence 8960 sq.ft. Garage 792 sq.ft Garage 1008 sq.ft. Stable 2720 sq.ft Stable 2720 sq.ft. Service yard 96 sq.ft Service yard 96 sq.ft. Pool/equip. 362 sq.ft Pool/equip. 362 sq.ft Porches Porches 4160 sq.ft Basement 7350 sq.ft TOTAL 9,549 sq.ft. I TOTAL 17,306 sq.ft 2.4% 14.4% of 395,840 sq.ft. net lot area 7.4% 19.4% of 395,840 sq.ft. net lot area 14.7% 3.0% of 11,940 sq.ft. pad COVERAGE (30% maximum -guideline) GRADING N/A Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA 18.7% (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist.) STABLE (min. 450 SQ.FT. Existing —2,720 sq.ft. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS ZC NO. 706 Plno Cnmm F.l1difl Existing from Crest Rd. 26.3% of 64,500 sq.ft. pad area w/o porches 19.8% 3.0% of 11,940 sq.ft. pad 22.6% with porches and 17.2% w/o porches 2,994 cubic yards of cut 2,994 cubic yards of fill, includes basement 20.4% (80,960 sq.ft.) Existing — 2,720 sq.ft. Existing from Crest Rd. Existing driveway approach from Existing driveway approach from Crest Rd. I Crest Rd. I N/A I Planning Commission will review. N/A I Planning Commission will review. e • ZC NO. 706 NEARBY PROPERTIES NEARBY PROPERTIES (For information only) Address Owner House size Lot Area (gross acres) 6 Crest Road E. Cleassens 6,159 5.70 12 Crest Road E. Belleville 7,235 3.89 16 Crest Road E. Kraus 5,460 1.51 18 Crest Road E. Slusher (under 6,700 3.84 construction) 7 Crest Road E. Johnson Alan 6,604 3.67 22 Crest Road E. Martin (under 10,367 5.34 construction) AVERAGE 7,087 I 3.4 17 Crest Road. E Johnson 8,960 Proposed 110.23 NOTE: SOURCES: Assessors' records and City records. The above do not include garages. ZC NO. 706 Plno Cnmrn h/Id/(K a ioi