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ZONING CASE NO. 931 (SEE EXHIBIT A - ATTACHED)
XX SITE PLAN REVIEW XX CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
I (We) the undersigned state
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
7 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 249-A-UR)
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. 931
XX SITE PLAN REVIEW XX CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL GARAGE ADDITION AND
NEW STABLE AND CORRAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 931 AT 7 MIDDLERIDGE
LANE SOUTH, LOT 249-A-UR, (MCCARTHY/CHENG).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Kimberly McCarthy and Benjamin Cheng with
respect to real property located at 7 Middleridge Lane South, Rolling Hills (Lot 249-A-UR) requesting a
Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a residential garage addition of
475 square feet and a new 1,608 square foot, two-story stable (including a 688 square foot loft) with 520
square feet of covered porches and a 2,875 square foot corral.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings held on August
15, 2017. The Planning Commission viewed the project in the field, opened the hearing to enable brief
public testimony and continued the meeting to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission. At the
August 15, 2017 evening meeting, the Planning Commission provided direction to staff to prepare a
resolution of approval for the proposed project.
Neighbors within 1,000-foot radius were notified of the public hearings and a notice was published in
the Peninsula News on August 4, 2017. The applicants and their agents were notified of the public
hearings in writing by first class mail and the applicants and agents were in attendance at the hearings
evidence was heard and presented from all person interested in affecting said proposal, and from
members of the City staff.
Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 3.48 acres (excluding the
roadway easement). The net lot area is 3.4 acres or 148,104 square feet. The existing property is
currently developed with a 4,095 square foot residence (including the approved addition) with an
existing 472 square foot garage, and an existing 336 square foot stable. There is also an existing
swimming pool on the property which will be partially filled in with the remaining portion of existing
pool excavation being used for a newly approved pool. (The newly approved pool enables lap
swimming).
Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA) pursuant to Class 3, Section 15303 (a) and (3) of the CEQA
guidelines.
Section 5. Site Plan Review, With respect to the Plans submitted for the development, the
Planning Commission hereby approves the request for Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 931 to
build the proposed project and makes the following findings:
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
and maintaining sufficient setbacks to provide buffers between residential uses. The net lot area of the
property is 3.4 acres which is within the requirements of the RAS-2 zone. None of the proposed new
structures are in setbacks.
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The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements. The net lot area of the property is
148,104 square feet. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 6.5%, which includes all of the
structures, with allowance for permitted deductions, (20% max. permitted); and the total lot coverage
proposed, including the driveway would be 20.6%, (35% max. permitted). The disturbed area of the lot
is proposed to be 20.8% which is below the 40% maximum disturbance.
B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by
minimizing building coverage. The configuration of the lot has been considered, and it was determined
that the proposed development will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses,
buildings, or structures, because the proposed location of structures on the lot are consistent with
surrounding development, and are of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that it will not impact
the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will allow the owners to enjoy their property without
deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners.
The project proposed to construct a new stable and corral and thereby promotes equestrian uses,
furthering the City's goal to remain an equestrian community.
C. The proposed development, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, and is
consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to new residences in the vicinity of said
lot. The development plan takes into consideration the visibility from all roadway easements with the
garage addition being located in one of the least visible portions of the property.
D. If landscaping is introduced , it must be compatible with and enhance the rural character
of the community, and the landscaping should provide a buffer or transition area between private and
public areas.
E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety
of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because there will be no change to the existing driveway
apron. There is ample parking in the garage and there is parking for guests on site.
Section 6. Conditional Use Permit. Sections 17.18.060 and 17.18.090 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code permit approval of a stable over 200 square feet and corral over 550 square feet with a
Conditional Use Permit. The proposed 1,608 square foot stable and 2,875 square foot corral comply with
all requirements of these sections. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the
Planning Commission finds as'follows:
A. Conditionally permitted uses are not outright permitted by the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code. The Planning Commission must consider applications for a Conditional Use Permit and may, with
such conditions as are deemed necessary, approve a conditional use which will not jeopardize, adversely
affect, endanger or to otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare or be
materially detrimental to the property of other persons located in the vicinity of such use.
B. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the stable and corral 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 meets all the applicable code development standards for such
uses, and they are located in the areas on the property that are adequately sized to accommodate such
uses. The proposed uses are appropriately located in that they will be sufficiently separated from nearby
structures used for habitation or containing sleeping quarters. The stable/corral will be constructed in
furtherance of the General Plan goal of promoting and encouraging equestrian uses.
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C. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent structures have been considered, and
the project will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or
structures because the proposed stable/corral use is located mostly in the middle of a 3.4 acre lot and the
general location is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so as to not impact the view or privacy
of surrounding neighbors. The proposed stable is to be located adjacent to the corral and access
roughened for equestrian uses that runs from the stable to the road is separate from the other outdoor
living areas on the property.
D. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and
surrounding residences because the proposed uses comply with the low profile residential development
pattern of the community and will not give the property an over -built look, and areas will remain open
and unobstructed. The lot is 3.4 acres net in size and is sufficiently large to accommodate the proposed
uses.
The stable will be compatible with the uses in the surrounding area because Rolling Hills is an
equestrian community and stables are encouraged. The stable will look like a stable and with the corral
will promote open space on the pad.
E. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the
zone district and requires Conditional Use Permits pursuant to Sections 17.18.060 and 17.18.090 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
F. The proposed conditional uses are consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles County
Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to 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 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, and the evidence in the record, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Zoning Case No. 931 request for the construction of garage addition of
475 square feet and a new stable and corral, subject to the following conditions:
A. The Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire within two years
from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.46.080 and 17.41.070 unless otherwise
extended pursuant to the requirements of these sections.
B. If any condition of this resolution is violated, the entitlement granted by this resolution
shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse and upon receipt of written notice
from the City, all construction work being performed on the subject property shall immediately cease,
other than work determined by the City Manager or his/her designee required to cure the violation. The
suspension and stop work order will be lifted once the Applicant cures the violation to the satisfaction of
the City Manager or his/her designee. In the event that the Applicant disputes the City Manager or
his/her designee's determination that a violation exists or disputes how the violation must be cured, the
Applicant may request a hearing before the City Council. The hearing shall be scheduled at the next
regular meeting of the City Council for which the agenda has not yet been posted; the Applicant shall be
provided written notice of the hearing. The stop work order shall remain in effect during the pendency of
the hearing. The City Council shall make a determination as to whether a violation of this Resolution has
occur ed. If the City Council determines that a violation has not occurred or has been cured by the time
of the hearing, the City Council will lift the suspension and the stop work order. If the City Council
determines that a violation has occurred and has not yet been cured, the City Council shall provide the
Applicant with a deadline to cure the violation; no construction work shall be performed on the property
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until and unless the violate.... is cured by the deadline, other than wo.ic. designated by the City Council to
accomplish the cure If the violation is not cured by the deadline, the City Council may either extend the
deadline at the Applicant's request or schedule a hearing for the revocation of the entitlements granted
by this Resolution pursuant to Chapter 17.58 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC).
C. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and
of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in
this permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. Construction fencing may be required.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan
on file received on July 26, 2017 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. The working
drawings submitted to the Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the
approved development plan. All conditions of the Site Plan Review approval shall be incorporated into
the building permit working drawings, and where applicable complied with prior to issuance of a
grading or building permit from the building department.
The conditions of approval of this Resolution shall be printed onto building plans submitted to the
Building Department for review and shall be kept on site at all times.
Any modifications and/or changes to the approved project, including resulting from field conditions,
shall be discussed and approved by staff prior to implementing the changes.
E. Prior to submittal of final working drawings to Building and Safety Department for
issuance of building permits, the plans for the project shall be submitted to City staff for verification that
the final plans are in compliance with the plans approved by the Planning Commission.
F. A licensed professional preparing construction plans for this project for Building
Department review shall execute a Certificate affirming that the plans conform in all respects to this
Resolution approving this project and all of the conditions set forth therein and the City's Building Code
and Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the person obtaining a building and/or grading permit for this project shall execute a
Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according to this Resolution and
any plans approved therewith.
G. Structural lot coverage of the lot shall not exceed 8,365 square feet (with deductions) or
5.65% of the net lot area, in conformance with lot coverage limitations (20% maximum).
The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork, shall not exceed 29,248
square feet (with deductions) or 19.8%, of the net lot area, in conformance with lot coverage limitations
(35% max).
H. No grading shall take place for the proposed project. The disturbed area of the lot,
including the approved stable and corral shall not exceed 20.8%.
I. A minimum of five-foot level path and/or walkway, which does not have to be paved,
shall be provided around the entire perimeter of all structures, or as otherwise required by the Fire
Department.
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J. The applica... shall comply with all requirements of t,.,. Lighting Ordinance of the City of
Rolling Hills (RHMC 17.16.190 E), pertaining to lighting on said property, roofing and material
requirements of properties in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
K. All utility lines to the residence, stable, and garage shall be placed underground, subject
to all applicable standards and requirements.
L. A drainage plan, if required by the Building Department, shall be prepared and approved
by City Staff prior to issuance of a construction permit. Such plan shall be subject to LA County Code
requirements.
M. If applicable, the new landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of the City's
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, (Chapter 13.18of the RHMC).
N. The setback lines and roadway easement lines in the vicinity of the construction for this
project shall remain marked throughout the construction.
O. Perimeter easements, including roadway easements and trails, if any, shall remain free
and clear of any improvements including, but not be limited to fences -including construction fences, any
hardscape, driveways, landscaping, irrigation and drainage devices, except as otherwise approved by the
Rolling Hills Community Association.
P. Minimum of 65% of any construction materials must be recycled or diverted from
landfills. The hauler of the materials shall obtain City's Construction and Demolition permits for waste
hauling prior to start of work and provide proper documentation to the City.
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, and objectionable
odors shall be required.
R. 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, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere
with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills.
S. 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.noagov/kodrnain,pljp?suite=safety&pagig=hazard definitions#FIRE. It is the
sole responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her contractor to monitor the red flag warning
conditions. Should a red flag warning be declared and if work is to be conducted on the property, the
contractor shall have readily available fire distinguisher.
T. 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) requirements
related to solid waste, drainage and storm water drainage facilities management. Further the property
owners shall be required to conform to the County Health Department requirements for a septic system,
if a new septic system is required.
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U. Prior to finaling of the project an "as constructed" set of plans and certifications,
including certifications of ridgelines of the structures, shall be provided to the Planning Department and
the Building Department to ascertain that the completed project is in compliance with the approved
plans. In addition, any modifications made to the project during construction, shall be depicted on the
"as built" plan.
V. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this permit
pursuant to Zoning Ordinance, or the approval shall not be effective. The affidavit shall be recorded
together with the resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2017.
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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.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2017-16 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL GARAGE ADDITION AND
NEW STABLE AND CORRAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 931 AT 7 MIDDLERIDGE
LANE SOUTH, LOT 249-A-UR, (MCCARTHY/CHENG).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on September 19, 2017, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Cooley, Kirkpatrick, Seaburn and Chair Chelf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Cardenas.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
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ZONING CASE NO. 931 (SEE EXHIBIT A - ATTACHED)
XX SITE PLAN REVIEW XX CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
I (We) the undersigned state
I am (We are) the owner(s) of the real property described as follows:
7 MIDDLERIDGE LANE SOUTH, ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (LOT 249-A-UR)
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. 931
XX SITE PLAN REVIEW XX CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of
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executedthe same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their
signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL GARAGE ADDITION AND
NEW STABLE AND CORRAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 931 AT 7 MIDDLERIDGE
LANE SOUTH, LOT 249-A-UR, (MCCARTHY/CHENG).
THE PLANNING COMMISSION DOES HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was duly filed by Kimberly McCarthy and Benjamin Cheng with
respect to real property located at 7 Middleridge Lane South, Rolling Hills (Lot 249-A-UR) requesting a
Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a residential garage addition of
475 square feet and a new 1,608 square foot, two-story stable (including a 688 square foot loft) with 520
square feet of covered porches and a 2,875 square foot corral.
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings held on August
15, 2017. The Planning Commission viewed the project in the field, opened the hearing to enable brief
public testimony and continued the meeting to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission. At the
August 15, 2017 evening meeting, the Planning Commission provided direction to staff to prepare a
resolution of approval for the proposed project.
Neighbors within 1,000-foot radius were notified of the public hearings and a notice was published in
the Peninsula News on August 4, 2017. The applicants and their agents were notified of the public
hearings in writing by first class mail and the applicants and agents were in attendance at the hearings
evidence was heard and presented from all person interested in affecting said proposal, and from
members of the City staff.
Section 3. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 3.48 acres (excluding the
roadway easement). The net lot area is 3.4 acres or 148,104 square feet. The existing property is
currently developed with a 4,095 square foot residence (including the approved addition) with an
existing 472 square foot garage, and an existing 336 square foot stable. There is also an existing
swimming pool on the property which will be partially filled in with the remaining portion of existing
pool excavation being used for a newly approved pool. (The newly approved pool enables lap
swimming).
Section 4. The Planning Commission finds that the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA) pursuant to Class 3, Section 15303 (a) and (3) of the CEQA
guidelines.
Section 5. Site Plan Review. With respect to the Plans submitted for the development, the
Planning Commission hereby approves the request for Site Plan Review in Zoning Case No. 931 to
build the proposed project and makes the following findings:
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
and maintaining sufficient setbacks to provide buffers between residential uses. The net lot area of the
property is 3.4 acres which is within the requirements of the RAS-2 zone. None of the proposed new
structures are in setbacks.
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The project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements. The net lot area of the property is
148,104 square feet. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 6.5%, which includes all of the
structures, with allowance for permitted deductions, (20% max. permitted); and the total lot coverage
proposed, including the driveway would be 20.6%, (35% max. permitted). The disturbed area of the lot
is proposed to be 20.8% which is below the 40% maximum disturbance.
B. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by
minimizing building coverage. The configuration of the lot has been considered, and it was determined
that the proposed development will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses,
buildings, or structures, because the proposed location of structures on the lot are consistent with
surrounding development, and are of sufficient distance from nearby residences so that it will not impact
the view or privacy of surrounding neighbors, and will allow the owners to enjoy their property without
deleterious infringement on the rights of surrounding property owners.
The project proposed to construct a new stable and corral and thereby promotes equestrian uses,
furthering the City's goal to remain an equestrian community.
C. The proposed development, is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, and is
consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to new residences in the vicinity of said
lot. The development plan takes into consideration the visibility from all roadway easements with the
garage addition being located in one of the least visible portions of the property.
D. If landscaping is introduced , it must be compatible with and enhance the rural character
of the community, and the landscaping should provide a buffer or transition area between private and
public areas.
E. The proposed development is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety
of circulation for pedestrians and vehicles because there will be no change to the existing driveway
apron. There is ample parking in the garage and there is parking for guests on site.
Section 6. Conditional Use Permit. Sections 17.18.060 and 17.18.090 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code permit approval of a stable over 200 square feet and corral over 550 square feet with a
Conditional Use Permit. The proposed 1,608 square foot stable and 2,875 square foot corral comply with
all requirements of these sections. With respect to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, the
Planning Commission finds asfollows:
A. Conditionally permitted uses are not outright permitted by the Rolling Hills Municipal
Code. The Planning Commission must consider applications for a Conditional Use Permit and may, with
such conditions as are deemed necessary, approve a conditional use which will not jeopardize, adversely
affect, endanger or to otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare or be
materially detrimental to the property of other persons located in the vicinity of such use.
B. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the stable and corral 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 meets all the applicable code development standards for such
uses, and they are located in the areas on the property that are adequately sized to accommodate such
uses. The proposed uses are appropriately located in that they will be sufficiently separated from nearby
structures used for habitation or containing sleeping quarters. The stable/corral will be constructed in
furtherance of the General Plan goal of promoting and encouraging equestrian uses.
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C. The nature, condition, and development of adjacent structures have been considered, and
the project will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or
structures because the proposed stable/corral use is located mostly in the middle of a 3.4 acre lot and the
general location is of sufficient distance from nearby residences so as to not impact the view or privacy
of surrounding neighbors. The proposed stable is to be located adjacent to the corral and access
roughened for equestrian uses that runs from the stable to the road is separate from the other outdoor
living areas on the property. '
D. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain, and
surrounding residences because the proposed uses comply with the low profile residential development
pattern of the community and will not give the property an over -built look, and areas will remain open
and unobstructed. The lot is 3.4 acres net in size and is sufficiently large to accommodate the proposed
uses.
The stable will be compatible with the uses in the surrounding area because Rolling Hills is an
equestrian community and stables are encouraged. The stable will look like a stable and with the corral
will promote open space on the pad.
E. The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the
zone district and requires Conditional Use Permits pursuant to Sections 17.18.060 and 17.18.090 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
F. The proposed conditional uses are consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles County
Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to 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 7. Based upon the foregoing findings, and the evidence in the record, the Planning
Commission hereby approves Zoning Case No. 931 request for the construction of garage addition of
475 square feet and a new stable and corral, subject to the following conditions:
A. The Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire within two years
from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.46.080 and 17.41.070 unless otherwise
extended pursuant to the requirements of these sections.
B. If any condition of this resolution is violated, the entitlement granted by this resolution
shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse and upon receipt of written notice
from the City, all construction work being performed on the subject property shall immediately cease,
other than work determined by the City Manager or his/her designee required to cure the violation. The
suspension and stop work order will be lifted once the Applicant cures the violation to the satisfaction of
the City Manager or his/her designee. In the event that the Applicant disputes the City Manager or
his/her designee's determination that a violation exists or disputes how the violation must be cured, the
Applicant may request a hearing before the City Council. The hearing shall be scheduled at the next
regular meeting of the City Council for which the agenda has not yet been posted; the Applicant shall be
provided written notice of the hearing. The stop work order shall remain in effect during the pendency of
the hearing. The City Council shall make a determination as to whether a violation of this Resolution has
occurred. If the City Council determines that a violation has not occurred or has been cured by the time
of the hearing, the City Council will lift the suspension and the stop work order. If the City Council
determines that a violation has occurred and has not yet been cured, the City Council shall provide the
Applicant with a deadline to cure the violation; no construction work shall be performed on the property
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until and unless the violate... is cured by the deadline, other than wuii< designated by the City Council to
accomplish the cure If the violation is not cured by the deadline, the City Council may either extend the
deadline at the Applicant's request or schedule a hearing for the revocation of the entitlements granted
by this Resolution pursuant to Chapter 17.58 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC).
C. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, and
of the zone in which the subject property is located must ,be complied with unless otherwise set forth in
this permit, or shown otherwise on an approved plan. Construction fencing may be required.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site plan
on file received on July 26, 2017 except as otherwise provided in these conditions. The working
drawings submitted to the Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the
approved development plan. All conditions of the Site Plan Review approval shall be incorporated into
the building permit working drawings, and where applicable complied with prior to issuance of a
grading or building permit from the building department.
The conditions of approval of this Resolution shall be printed onto building plans submitted to the
Building Department for review and shall be kept on site at all times.
Any modifications and/or changes to the approved project, including resulting from field conditions,
shall be discussed and approved by staff prior to implementing the changes.
E. Prior to submittal of final working drawings to Building and Safety Department for
issuance of building permits, the plans for the project shall be submitted to City staff for verification that
the final plans are in compliance with the plans approved by the Planning Commission.
F. A licensed professional preparing construction plans for this project for Building
Department review shall execute a Certificate affirming that the plans conform in all respects to this
Resolution approving this project and all of the conditions set forth therein and the City's Building Code
and Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the person obtaining a building and/or grading permit for this project shall execute a
Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according to this Resolution and
any plans approved therewith.
G. Structural lot coverage of the lot shall not exceed 8,365 square feet (with deductions) or
5.65% of the net lot area, in conformance with lot coverage limitations (20% maximum).
The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork, shall not exceed 29,248
square feet (with deductions) or 19.8%, of the net lot area, in conformance with lot coverage limitations
(35% max).
H. No grading shall take place for the proposed project. The disturbed area of the lot,
including the approved stable and corral shall not exceed 20.8%.
I. A minimum of five-foot level path and/or walkway, which does not have to be paved,
shall be provided around the entire perimeter of all structures, or as otherwise required by the Fire
Department.
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J. The applica,__ shall comply with all requirements of t,... Lighting Ordinance of the City of
Rolling Hills (RHMC 17.16.190 E), pertaining to lighting on said property, roofing and material
requirements of properties in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
K. All utility lines to the residence, stable, and garage shall be placed underground, subject
to all applicable standards and requirements.
L. A drainage plan, if required by the Building Department, shall be prepared and approved
by City Staff prior to issuance of a construction permit. Such plan shall be subject to LA County Code
requirements.
M. If applicable, the new landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of the City's
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance, (Chapter 13.18of the RHMC).
N. The setback lines and roadway easement lines in the vicinity of the construction for this
project shall remain marked throughout the construction.
O. Perimeter easements, including roadway easements and trails, if any, shall remain free
and clear of any improvements including, but not be limited to fences -including construction fences, any
hardscape, driveways, landscaping, irrigation and drainage devices, except as otherwise approved by the
Rolling Hills Community Association.
P. Minimum of 65% of any construction materials must be recycled or diverted from
landfills. The hauler of the materials shall obtain City's Construction and Demolition permits for waste
hauling prior to start of work and provide proper documentation to the City.
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, and objectionable.
odors shall be required.
R. 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, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is permitted, so as not to interfere
with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills.
S. 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.noajgov/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. Should a red flag warning be declared and if work is to be conducted on the property, the
contractor shall have readily available fire distinguisher.
T. . 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) requirements
related to solid waste, drainage and storm water drainage facilities management. Further the property
owners shall be required to conform to the County Health Department requirements for a septic system,
if a new septic system is required.
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U. Prior to finalingof the project an "as constructed" set of plans and certifications,
including certifications of ridgelines of the structures, shall be provided to the Planning Department and
the Building Department to ascertain that the completed project is in compliance with the approved
plans. In addition, any modifications made to the project during construction, shall be depicted on the
"as built" plan.
V. The applicant shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of this permit
pursuant to Zoning Ordinance, or the approval shall not be effective. The affidavit shall be recorded
together with the resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2017.
ATTEST:
YVtTTE HALL, INTERIM CITY CLERK
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.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
).
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I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2017-16 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL GARAGE ADDITION AND
NEW STABLE AND CORRAL IN ZONING CASE NO. 931 AT 7 MIDDLERIDGE
LANE SOUTH, LOT 249-A-UR, (MCCARTHY/CHENG).
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on September 19, 2017, by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Cooley, Kirkpatrick, Seaburn and Chair Chelf.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Cardenas.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
YVETTE HALL, INTERIM CITY CLERK
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