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960, 330 sf addition to garage, Staff Reports>ra&. gice41 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 12A Mtg. Date: 10/15/2019 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF EQUESTRIAN USES. At the June 25, 2019 Planning Commission meeting, Kathleen McGowan the City's consultant made a presentation to the Planning Commission regarding guidelines for the implementation of storm water pollution prevention measures when constructing a stable and other equestrian uses. The Planning Commission asked that this topic be further developed taking into consideration the equestrian character and flavor of the City; and what effect and/or constraints the proposed guidelines would present for construction of stables. The Planning Commission also had some questions regarding the State storm water pollution prevention requirements in general. At the September 19, 2019 Planning Commission meeting, Ms. McGowan made a presentation on the State requirements for storm water management and prevention of runoff from washing harmful pollutants into local surface waters, which are applicable to all construction. The consultant also reviewed the City's and adjacent jurisdictions' on -going efforts to comply with the storm water management requirements. The Planning Commission asked that staff coordinate the efforts with the other cities on the Peninsula and determine if what is being proposed, as design guidelines for Rolling Hills is also being proposed/implemented in the other cities having equestrian uses. The Planning Commission also requested that an educational component be included prior to development of the proposed guidelines. Staff offered to update the Commissioners on the coordination efforts and development of the guidelines with other cities. -1- Below is our first monthly update on the status of the development of stormwater design guidelines for equestrian uses. • Ms. McGowan and her staff had a conference call on October 3rd with RHE Planning Manager, Jeannie Naughton wherein they discussed long term strategy and near term next steps for outreach to the equestrian community on stormwater source control measures that are appropriate for equestrian facilities of all sizes. Key consensus was the need to engage the equestrian community throughout the process in a collaborative manner. • Next step is to develop an outline of the suggested equestrian source control measures to minimize pollutant loading in stormwater while creating a healthy environment for horses (no mention of biofilters going forward). This outline will be used to engage the equestrian community and solicit their input on the approach and feasibility of these measures in a collaborative manner, and to gather their ideas and expertise. • Rolling Hills and RHE staff will discuss if this engagement could be done in a joint community meetings where we would invite the Rolling Hills Estates Equestrian Committee, Rolling Hills' Los Caballeros members, and possibly other interested individuals, or in small groups, individually for each City. • After we gather input and ideas from the equestrian community, then the next step would be to develop outreach modes and materials, such as website posting, newsletter articles, brochures and others. • This program may need to be rolled out over a couple of fiscal years. Staff should have more information to report next month regarding the timing and forum for the community engagement. We will also circle back to you to obtain your input on the outreach and review of the outline for the community engagement when it is ready and to get your input if there are other community members besides Los Caballeros that you think could provide valuable input to this discussion/engagement so that we can include them. -2- Ree4e9 gee4 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 9B Mtg. Date: 10/15/2019 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE COMMITTEE ON TREES AND VIEWS RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that members of the Planning Commission appoint two new members to the Committee on Trees and Views. COMMITTEE ON TREES AND VIEWS, (CTV) Pursuant to Section 17.26.20 of the Municipal Code, "the Committee on Trees and Views is composed of three members of the Planning Commission appointed by the Commission annually at the same time as the Commission selects its officers, or whenever a vacancy occurs." In 2015 Chairman Chelf was selected to serve on the Committee with Commissioners Smith and Gray (following Commissioner's Mirsch departure). Since Commissioners Smith and Gray are no longer serving on the Planning Commission, it is necessary to appoint two new members of the Commission to the CTV, or entirely re -organize. Staff received an application for a view obstruction case, which will be scheduled for a hearing before the CTV in the near future. Appoint CTV member 1 r &tf Rd/iv qt INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 9A Mtg.. Date: 10/15/2019 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION ZONING CASE NO. 926: Conditional Use Permit for construction of a new 779 square foot stable and 3,290 square foot corral. BACKGROUND Attached is a request from Mr. Michael Dunlap, for a two-year time extension to commence construction of a previously approved project consisting of construction of a stable and corral in Zoning Case No. 926. The Planning Commission approved this project on August 15, 2018 by Resolution No. 2017-14. Section 5 (A) of the Resolution requires that the project construction commences within two years from the effective date of the resolution, (30 days following adoption of a Resolution or by September 15, 2019). Pursuant to Section 17.42.070 of the Zoning Ordinance, approvals are valid for the time period specified by the Planning Commission, but not to exceed two years from the effective date of a resolution of approval. The Planning Commission may extend the approval for up to maximum two years. The applicant states that the extension is necessary due to unanticipated requirements from the Building and Safety Department. The applicant had a similar project approved in 1997 and submitted the soils reports and plans from the previous approval. The Building Department requires updated reports and plans. -1- 1/5 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission consider the request and adopt Resolution No. 2019-15 granting a two-year extension to commence construction of this project. If granted, the project would expire in September 2021. -2- 2/5 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ZONING CASE NO. 926, AT 6 MEADOWLARK LANE, (DUNLUP). 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. Michael Dunlap with respect to real property located at 6 Meadowlark Lane requesting a two-year time extension to comply with the requirements of Resolution No. 2017-14 to commence construction of the approved project. Section 2. The Commission considered this item at a meeting on October 15, 2019 at which time information was presented by the applicants indicating that additional time is needed to commence the project. Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that pursuant to RHMC Section 17.46.080 the expiration would constitute an undue hardship upon the property owner; and the continuation of the approval would not be materially detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the public. Section 4. Based upon information and evidence submitted, the Planning Commission grants two year time extension and does hereby amend Paragraph A of Section 5 of Resolution No. 2017-14, dated August 15, 2017, to read as follows: A. The Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire within four years from the effective date of approval as defined in Sections 17.42.070 of the RHMC. Section 5. Except as herein amended, the provisions and conditions of Resolution No. 2017-14 shall continue to be in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OF OCTOBER 2019. ATTEST: YOHANA CORONEL CITY CLERK BRAD CHELF, CHAIRMAN 3/5 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2019-15 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS GRANTING TIME EXTENSION FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ZONING CASE NO. 926, AT 6 MEADOWLARK LANE, (DUNLUP). was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on October 15, 2019 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 YOHANA CORONEL CITY CLERK 4/5 July 25, 9019 Re: Resolution No. 2017-14 Conditional Use Permit To:. Members of the Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills I hereby request extension of Resolution No. 2017-14 Conditional Use Permit for construction of a 779 square foot stable and 3,290 square foot corral in zoning case no. 926 at 6 Meadowlark lane, Lot 20-RH..The original deadline is August 15th, 2019. I would like to request a two-year extension for this project up to the date of August 15th, 2021. This extension is necessary to provide additional time to fulfill unanticipated requirements from the building and safety office including repeat soils evaluation and report as well as redrafting and updating of original plans. Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Michael Dunlap JUL1-62019 :.tryi rio'iiing Hills Reiff, qeek INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 8A Mtg. Date: 10/15/2019 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 960 13 EASTFIELD DRIVE (LOT 53-EF) RAS-1, 3.21 ACRES (EXCL. ROADWAY EASEMENT) MR. AND MRS. BIRKETT DMHA, ARCHITECTS OCTOBER 3, 2019 REQUEST. Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a 2,116 square foot house and garage addition, and to attach an existing 978 square foot guest house and 1,200 square foot detached garage to the residence for a total addition of 3,091 square feet for grading of 50 cubic yards of dirt; and a Conditional Use permit (CUP) to construct a 799 square foot guest house. The project includes associated major remodel and demolition of portions of the existing residence to accommodate the proposed additions on an existing building pad and widening of the driveway and driveway apron. LOCATION AND LOT DESCRIPTION Zoning and Land Size The property is zoned RAS-1 and excluding roadway easement the lot is 3.21 acres in size. For development purposes the net lot area is 2.89 acres, (125,971 sq.ft.). The lot is vacant. The lot is long and narrow, having a narrow frontage along Eastfield Drive. In addition to the residence and swimming pool, the lot is developed with previously approved stable, corral, tennis court and detached garage located in the front yard area, and a guest house in the rear. Lower Willow Springs Trail crosses the lot in the rear. ZC NO. 960 13 Eastfield 1 i PROTECT DESCRIPTION Site Plan Review The applicants propose to construct a 2,116 square foot house and garage addition, including filling in the area between the residence and the guest house and between the detached garage and the residence for a total addition of 3,094 square feet with 264 square feet trellis and 2134 square feet entryway; resulting in a 7,519 square foot residence and 1,030 square foot attached garage and grading of 50 cubic yards of dirt. The project includes associated major remodel, construction of a barbeque, arbor in the rear of the development and demolition of portions of the existing residence to accommodate the proposed additions on an existing building pad and widening of the driveway and driveway apron. Conditional Use Permit A Condition Use Permit is requested to construct a 799 square foot guest house with 85 square foot attached trellis. TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW Driveway The applicants propose to widen the existing 15'10" driveway with approximately 20' wide apron to a 20' wide driveway with 29' apron. No grading is required for the driveway. The Traffic Commission will review this request at their November 21, meeting. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE Lot Coverage The proposed structural coverage on the 125,971 square foot net lot will be 18,987 sq.ft. or 15.1% in conformance with the lot coverage limitations, (20% max. permitted); the proposed total coverage, (structures and flatworks) will be 32,120 sq.ft. or 25.5% in conformance with the lot coverage limitations, (35% max. permitted). The residential building pad exists and is 61,679 square feet; it will have coverage of 29.5%. Height The height of the structures will vary. The main residence is proposed to be between 18'-2" high at the maximum to about 14'-3"high at the garage. Several chimneys and a cupola is proposed as well. The highest point of the cupola is proposed at 19'-6" and for the chimneys 19'-2". The guest house is proposed to be 15'-5" high, plus a chimney at a maximum height to 16'-9" and the arbor will be 9'-3". ZC No. 96013 Eastfield 2 Walls No walls are proposed. An existing wall in the rear of the garage will remain and connect to a new service yard. Grading and disturbance Grading is proposed at 50 cubic yards in the area of the proposed guesthouse. The lot was previously disturbed and all the additions and improvements will take place on the existing building pad. The disturbance of the lot is 56.8%, which is legal nonconforming, and no variance is required. Drainage The lot currently drains to the rear. No new drainage scheme is proposed for this project, as the elevations will stay the same, and the water will drain down the slope as is currently. The Building Department will review the project for drainage. Landscaping A preliminary landscaping plan has been submitted with this application. This project is subject to meeting the requirement of the Water Efficient Landscape ordinance, which require the use of low water usage plans and a prescribed water budget. Following construction, the planting and irrigation will be inspected by a City hired arborist and the applicants will be required to submit a Certificate of Compliance. Guest house Section 17.16.210 (5) of the RH Zoning Ordinance allows guest homes with a Conditional Use Permit with the following restrictions. • Shall not exceed 800 sq.ft. • Shall not be located in the front yard or any setback • A kitchenette and sanitary facility of shower, sink, toilet shall be permitted • No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within fifty feet of the guest house • Renting of a guest house is prohibited • Occupancy of the guesthouse shall be limited to persons employed on the premises, the immediate family of the occupants of the main residence or by the temporary guests of the occupants of the main residence. No temporary guest may remain in occupancy for more than thirty days in any six-month period. • All requirements of this title must be complied with unless otherwise set forth in the permit or approved plan. • A landscaping plan shall be submitted to the City of Rolling Hills Planning Department staff or Planning Commission, if requested, for approval. The plan submitted must comply with the purpose and intent of site plan review as specified in Chapter 17.16. of this Title. The proposed guest house meets these conditions. ZC No. 96013 Eastfield 3 i Utility Lines / Septic Tank All utility lines for the development are already placed underground. The Los Angeles County Public Health department will review the septic system. There are two systems on the property and the applicant intends to keep both. Stable/corral There is an existing 495 square foot stable 550 square foot corral on the property accessible from the driveway. Planning Commission Responsibilities When reviewing a development application, the Planning Commission must consider whether the proposed project meets the criteria for a Site Plan Review and Conditional Use Permit as included below. Environmental Review The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 3, Section 15303. Rolling Hills Community Association Review Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Notices of the hearing were mailed to residents within 1,000'-radius of the site and published in the newspaper. As of the writing of this report, no comments or inquiries were received. NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES Address Lot Size In Acres- Size In Sq.Ft. Excl. Roadway House; Easement 11 Eastfield 2.11 3,166 9 Eastfield 3.49 5,040 17 Eastfield 1.27 5,255 6 Eastfield 1.05 8,214 8 Eastfield 1.06 4,187 10 Eastfield. 1.18 2,906 15 Eastfield 1.56 3,257 Proposed: 13 Eastfield 3.21 7,519 ZC No. 96013 Eastfield 4 REVIEW RA-S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear easement line Construction of a new residence/garage requires a SPR; Guest house requires a CUP; STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE (35% maximum) BUILDING PADS (30% guideline) GRADING Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3' 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 SO.FT. & 550 SO.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS ROADWAY ACCESS - VIEWS PLANTS AND ANIMALS Project Summary 11 EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, GARAGE, POOL, GUEST HOUSE Residence Garage Pool/spa Pool eqpm. Guest house Stable Porches Service yard Tennis Court Entry TOTAL 13% 25.5% 25.6% N/A 4,752 sq.ft. 706 sq.ft. 964 sq.ft. 109 sq.ft. 978 sq.ft. 495 sq.ft. 553 sq.ft. 265 sq.ft. 7200sq.ft. 291 sq.ft. 11 PROPOSED MAJOR ADDITION, GUEST HOUSE, WIDENED DRIVEWAY Residence Garage Pool/spa Pool eqpm. Guest house Stable Entry Attch. Trellis Outdoor kitchen Service yard Tennis Court Arbor 162 sq 16,313 TOTAL 18,987 sq 18,987 sq.ft. 15.1 or % of 125,971 sq.ft. net lot area 32,120 sq.ft. 25.5% of 125,971 sq.ft. net lot area 61,679 sq.ft. coverage - 29.5% (w/ deductions) 50 c.y. to be balanced on site 7519 sq.ft. 1030 sq.ft. 964 sq.ft. 109 sq.ft 799 sq.ft. 495 sq.ft. 213 sq.ft. 349 sq.ft. 34 sq.ft. 113 sq.ft. 7200 sq.ft. .ft. .ft. 71,527 sq.ft. or 56.8% of the net 71,527 sq.ft. or 56.8% of the net lot Legal -non -conforming lot Legal -non -conforming 495 sq.ft. stable 550 sq.ft. corral From drwy Existing 495 sq.ft. stable 550 sq.ft. corral From drwy Proposed widened driveway approach Planning Commission review Planning Commission review ZC No. 96013 Eastfield 5 SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA 17.46.010 Purpose. The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 17.46.050 Required findings. A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application. B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made: 1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance; 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; 4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls); 5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area; 6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course; 7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas; 8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and 9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 17.42.050 Basis for approval or denial of conditional use permit. The Commission (and Council on appeal), in acting to approve a conditional use permit application, may impose conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure the project is consistent with the General Plan, compatible with surrounding land use, and meets the provisions and intent of this title. In making such a determination, the hearing body shall find that the proposed use is in general accord with the following principles and standards: A. That the proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan; ZC No. 96013 Eastfield 6 B. That the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures have been considered, and that the use will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, building or structures; C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the use and buildings proposed; D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone district; E. That the proposed 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; F. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this title. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance. ZC No. 96013 Eastfield 7