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Planning Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting 04-19-2016n� MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 19, 2016 FIELD TRW PRESENT: Chairman Chelf, Commissioners Kirkpatrick and Smith Commissioners Cardenas and Gray were absent and excused Raymond Cruz, City Manager Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Wendy Starks, Associate Planner A. ZONING CASE NO. 900. Request for a Variance to encroach into the rear yard setback for the construction of a swimming pool, pool equipment, and attached trellis and exceed the maximum total coverage of the lot at 71 Crest Road East, (Lot 69 E-1 MS), Rolling Hills, CA (Brazy & Luchini). Also present at this field trip were: Criss Gunderson, Architect and representative Andrea Brown, Resident Mr. and Mrs. Jankovich, Residents Jim Aichele, Resident Commissioner Cardenas met Planning Department staff on -site before the Field Trip to tour the project and discuss. Chairman Chelf recused himself due to proximity to the proposed application. Chairperson Smith called the meeting to order at 7:35 a.m. at 71 Crest Road East. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request for Variances. Mr. Gunderson explained that the 2 driveway easements create a large portion of the disturbance, and the flag shape of the lot further constrains the development opportunities. Neighbor, Ms. Brown expressed concern about construction vehicles on the shared driveway. The group walked the proposed stable access. Director Schwartz pointed to the future proposed stable and corral and Mr. Gunderson stated that the property owners do not plan on building a stable or the access and it is a set aside area. Director Schwartz confirmed that the proposed pool, trellis, and equipment are not in the RHCA easement but the proposed project does encroach into the setback. Ms. Brown, resident of the adjacent property expressed concerns that the existing planting around the proposed pool will be removed, as it now screens the property. Director Schwartz stated that a condition could be included in 1 the approval to require screening of the pool from Ms. Brown's house. Director Schwartz indicated where the pool equipment is proposed to be located. Mr. Gunderson advised that three sides will be screened for noise abatement with walls and one side with a gate. Director Schwartz advised that as there is no quorum, no decisions can be made on this project at this time. B. ZONING CASE NO. 897 -REVISED. Request for a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Variances for grading for a new building pad, for walls over 3 feet in height, and which will not average out to 2.5' in height, a pool, trellis, construction of an 705 square foot recreation room and to locate the structures in the front yard of the lot and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbance of the lot. Also proposed is an 800 square foot addition to the residence and widening of the driveway in Zoning Case No. 897 at 2 Hillside Lane, (Lot 60-RH), Rolling Hills, CA (Elkin). The project has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15303. Also present at this field trip were: Carole Hoffman, Resident David and Diane Lesser, Residents Jim Aichele, Resident Sarah Elkin, Property Owner Tavisha Nicholson, Engineer Scott Martin, Landscape Designer Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's proposed project and the revisions to the project. Chairman Chelf asked the attending residents if they had specific objections to the project. Ms. Hoffman said no, her only concern is usability of the stable and the access to the stable/corral. Mr. and Mrs. Lesser also said no, their only concern is that the widened driveway does not encroach onto their property. Ms. Nicholson walked through the staked project and described the proposals to the group. Mr. and Mrs. Lesser expressed concern about construction vehicles and access to the site during construction and discussion ensued about options during construction, and a recommendation was made for the applicant to provide photographic evidence of existing conditions of roads, and easements and restoring to existing conditions if damage occurs. The group moved to the stable/corral area where Director Schwartz and Ms. Nicholson described how the existing structure is proposed to be converted into a stable that complies with the code. Ms. Hoffman stated she feels it is impractical and unfeasible even though it complies with the code. Ms. Nicholson described the stable access. Discussion ensued about truck access to the stable. There being no further discussion, the public hearing was continued to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission at 6:30 PM. 2 Respectfully Submitted, Y nta Schwartz P ; ng Director 500 Date CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING STATE OF CALIFORNIA ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I am a citizen of the United States. I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within proceeding; my business address is 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California. On the 15' day of April, 2016, I serve the within Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Adjourned Regular Meeting - 04/19/2016 a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the person, or persons, named below by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelope with postage thereon fully prepaid, in the United States mail at Rolling Hills, California addressed as follows: Emailed MAILED DROPBOX DELIVERED Assistant City Manager RH ListSery NONE City Attorney Planning Commission Also posted at City Hall and at www.Rolling-Hills.org 1 certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 15`" day of April, 2016 at Rolling Hills, California. Ewa Nikodem Administrative Assistant ger9 el Reek, gieea INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 AGENDA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF ROLLING HILLS 7:30 AM TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2016 MEET AT 71 CREST ROAD EAST 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 4. FIELD TRIPS A. ZONING CASE NO. 900. Request for Variances for the construction of a swimming pool, pool equipment area, and attached trellis which would encroach into the rear yard setback and to exceed the maximum permitted total coverage of the lot in Zoning Case No. 900 at 71 Crest Road East, (Lot 69 E-1 MS), Rolling Hills, CA (Brazy & Luchini). The project has been determined to be categorically exempt (Class 3) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15303. B. ZONING CASE NO. 897 -REVISED. Request for a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Variances for grading for a new building pad, for walls over 3 feet in height, and which will not average out to 2.5' in height, a pool, trellis, construction of an 800 square foot recreation room and to locate the structures in the front yard of the lot and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbance of the lot. Also proposed is an 800 square foot addition to the residence and widening of the driveway in Zoning Case No. 897 at 2 Hillside Lane, (Lot 60-RH), Rolling Hills, CA (Elkin). The project has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15303. 5. ADJOURNMENT Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. -1- MEMORANDUM TO RECUSE TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Heidi Luce, City Clerk SUBJECT: Zoning Case No. 900, 71 Crest Road East DATE: April 19, 2016 Due to the proximity of his property to the subject property, Chairman Chelf should recuse himself from consideration of Zoning Case No. 900 at 71 Crest Road East. He may however, take a seat in the audience and participate as a resident. INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 4A Mtg. Date: 4-19-16FT TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR WENDY STARKS, ASSOCIATE PLANNER APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: DATE PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 900 71 CREST ROAD EAST (69E-1 MS) RA -S-2, 2.37 ACRES (GROSS) MR. BRAZY AND MS. LUCHINI CRISS GUNDERSON, ARCHITECT APRIL 7, 2016 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The applicants Mr. Brazy and Ms. Luchini request a variance to locate a 375 square foot pool with infinity edge walls and a 288 square foot attached trellis entirely in the rear yard setback, and to exceed total lot coverage on the lot (maximum permitted is 35%). 2. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, view the project in the field, open the public hearing, take public testimony and continue the meeting to the evening Planning Commission meeting on April 19, 2016. BACKGROUND 3. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 2.37 acres. The net lot area is 1.54 acres or 67,431 square feet. The lot is irregular in shape at it starts 450 feet south of Crest Road East at a very narrow point that then flares out into a triangle. The property line then bends to the east where the building pad is located. The property is constrained by two easements. There is a 25 -foot wide RHCA easement along the entire western property line of the lot and a 30 -foot wide driveway easement for access to 73 Z.C. No. 900 Crest Road East that runs through the lot. A separate driveway leads to the residence for 71 Crest Road East. 4. The property is currently developed with a 2,075 square foot residence and a 455 square foot garage. In February, 2015 a 999 square foot addition to the residence was approved administratively as less than 50% of the walls were proposed to be demolished for the renovation, per Municipal Code 17.44.020C. That administrative approval included: a 579 square foot addition to the residence, and a new 420 square foot garage. The existing 455 square foot garage is proposed to be converted to living space. Also approved administratively was a breezeway, trellises (229 square foot attached trellis and 458 square foot detached), a 40 square foot outdoor kitchen, a 130 square foot water feature, and a 96 square foot service yard. A 450 square foot stable and 550 square foot corral, and stable access set aside were shown on the property. However, to ensure compliance with the code requirement in case more than 50% of the exterior walls need to be demolished, the applicant staked the proposed addition/renovation on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 and staff provided notice to all residents within 1,000 foot radius of the project to inform them of the potential demolition of more than 50% of the existing residence and addition of 999 square feet. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 17.44.020E should an otherwise over the counter approvable addition include 50% or more demolition of the existing residence, neighbors within 1,000 foot radius are notified and a silhouette of the project must be constructed. The noticed residents are provided 14 days to comment on the project. Should there be an objection from more that one noticed property, staff would not be able to approve the addition administratively and the project would be referred to the Planning Commission for a Site Plan Review. No neighbors came forward regarding the addition, where more than 50% of the residence will be demolished, therefore the applicant may proceed. 5. With the 999 square foot addition the property will be developed with a 3,109 square foot residence, 420 square foot garage, attached to the main house by a 70 square foot breezeway, 375 square foot swimming pool, 20 square foot pool equipment area, 517 square foot attached trellis, 458 square feet detached trellis and other miscellaneous structures. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 6. The structural lot coverage on the lot, with the previously approved addition, will be 5,685 square feet or 8.4%; and with the allowable deduction 7.5%. The proposed total lot coverage will increase from 23,449 square feet or 34.8% (with the 999 square foot addition) to 24,042 square feet or 35.7%, with the allowable deduction; where maximum permitted is 35% (Municipal Code 17.16.070A2). 7. Coverage on the residential building pad of 13,924 square feet will be 29.4%. Coverage on the future stable pad of 1,094 square feet will be 41.1 %. Z.C. No. 900 8. The disturbance on the lot is currently at 69%, which is higher than the maximum permitted of 40% and is legal non -conforming (Municipal Code 17.16.070B). The pool, trellis, and future stable access will not increase disturbance as the areas have been disturbed previously. The driveway easement for access to 73 Crest Road East accounts for much of the disturbance. The grading will consist of 70 cubic yards of cut/excavation for the pool and catchment basin, which will be exported. 25 cubic yards cut and 25 cubic yards of fill will be needed for the future stable access, which is not proposed at this time. 9. The proposed pool, catchment basin, pool equipment area and attached trellis encroach into the rear yard setback. Rear yard setbacks are to be no less than 50 feet from the rear property line and must remain free of structures, therefore a variance is requested. (Municipal Code 17.16.130A.) The proposed pool catchment basin wall is 2' in height and visible aboveground and the proposed pool wall is 3' in height above the 2' high proposed catchment basin wall. 10. Future access to the stable is proposed from the existing property's driveway and will require 30" maximum walls. The future stable will require a Conditional Use Permit when it is constructed and the stable access, walls, and associated grading will be reviewed at that time. 11. The resident at 73 Crest Road East reviewed the plans and requested that the pool equipment be relocated east of the existing residence and away from their property. The applicant's representative stated that although the applicants agreed to relocate the pool equipment, there isn't an area that is accessible and mostly flat to place the pool equipment elsewhere and would therefore like to keep the pool equipment where it was originally proposed. 12. In response to justification for the variance to locate the trellis and the swimming pool in the rear setback, the applicant's agent states that due to the existing location of the residence, very close to the rear setback line, and the configuration of the lot there is no other reasonable area to construct other improvements. Regarding the variance to exceed the total structural coverage he states that the lot is constrained with a developed driveway that leads to another property and the area of the easement for this driveway is deducted from the net lot area for the lot; therefore significantly reducing the size of the subject property. 13. Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 14. When reviewing a development application the Planning Commission must consider whether the proposed project meets the criteria for a Variance and must find that the proposed uses are consistent with the General Plan and development standards of the City, including provision for open space and maintaining rural environment and that the uses will not adversely affect adjacent properties. Z.C. No. 900 15. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 3. ZC. NO. 900 SITE PLAN REVIEW EXISTING PROPOSED RA -S- 2 ZONE SETBACKS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH GARAGE & TRELLISES TRELLIS, POOL/SPA, Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear property line STRUCTURES Residence Garage Pool Pool equipment Stable Att. Trellis Breezeway Det. Trellis Outdoor Kitchen Water feature Service yard 3109 sq.ft. 420 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft. 229 sq.ft. 70 sq.ft. 458 sq.ft 40 sq.ft 130 sq.ft 96 sq.ft. Residence Garage Pool Pool equipment Stable (future) Att. Trellis Breezeway Det. Trellis Outdoor Kitchen Water feature Service yard 3109 sq.ft. 420 sq.ft. 375 sq.ft. 20 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 517 sq.ft. 70 sq.ft. 458 sq.ft 40 sq.ft 130 sq.ft 96 sq.ft (Variance required for structures in setback and disturance TOTAL 4,552 sq.ft. TOTAL 5,685 sq.ft STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE 5.8% 5,067 sq.ft. w/allowances or 7.5°h of 67,431 sq.ft. net lot area (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 34.8% 24,042 sq.ft. w/allowances or 35.7% of 67,431.ft. net lot area (35% maximum) BUILDING PADS (30% guideline) Pad 1 - Residence- 28.3% Pad 2 - future stable Pad 1 - 29.4% of 13,924 sf. pad Pad 2 - 41.1% of 1,094 sf. pad GRADING N/A 70 cubic yards of cut/excavation for the pool to be exported 25 cubic yards for future proposed stable access 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 69.0% of the net lot area 69.0% of the net lot 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. N/A 450 sq.ft. stable 550 sq.ft corral & 550 SO.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS N/A Future proposed from exst. drwy ROADWAY ACCESS Existing driveway approach Existing driveway approach VIEWS N/A Planning Commission review PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A Planning Commission review Z.C. No. 900 CRITERIA FOR VARIANCES 17.38.050 Required findings. In granting a variance, the Commission (and Council on appeal) must make the following findings: A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; E. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the general plan of the City of Rolling Hills. Z.C. No. 900 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.:4B Mtg. Date: 4-19-16 FT HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR WENDY STARKS, ASSOCIATE PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 897 2 HILLSIDE LANE (LOT 60-RH) RA -S-1, 1.97 ACRES (EXCL. ROAD EASEMENT) MS. SARAH ELKIN THE (W)ORKSHOP & BOLTON ENGINEERING CORP. FEBRUARY 4, 2016 APRIL 7, 2016 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The Planning Commission held public hearings in this case on February 16, and March 15 and viewed the project in the field on March 15, 2016. 2. At the field trip and at the evening meeting, following discussion, the applicants requested continuance of the case so that they could revise the project based on the feedback they received from the Planning Commission and residents. Two letters were received from residents. One resident expressed concern about the height and location of the proposed recreation room; about the stable, access to the stable and how amenable the current structure is to horse keeping. 3. The applicants submitted a revised plan showing a reduced size of the recreation room by 95 square feet and revised the project's orientation. The project is proposed to be tilted in a northeasterly direction and slightly further into the front yard area at the northwestern corner but away from the driveway. The height of the recreation room will be 2 inches less than previously proposed and by tilting the building pad, the recreation room will be located closer to the slope with an 8' walkway around the structure, which on the south side of the structure will be 5' higher than the finished surface of the ZC NO. 897 2 Hillside Lane remaining walkway. A set of stairs is proposed to access the lower part of the area surrounding the recreation room and the recreation room itself. A retaining wall that was previously proposed along the northern limits of the pool -building pad is no longer proposed. The applicants have also revised the access to the stable. They show the horse access to the stable and corral from Saddleback Road and the rubble curbs currently existing by the corral will be cleared. The access path will range in slope from 10% to 25%. A vehicular access to the stable will be taken via the existing paved driveway that leads to the tack room of the stable. As a condition of approval all access areas to the stable including by the tack room will be required to be decomposed granite or other pervious material. 4. The applicants request a Conditional Use Permit for an 705 square foot recreation room, and Variances to locate all of the accessory structures, including various walls in the front yard area of the lot, (pursuant to City's Zoning Ordinance, no structures are permitted in front of the leading edge of the residence), where the walls would not average out to 2.5' in height, and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbance of the lot, from the existing 52.33% to 64.3%. A Site Plan Review is also required for the construction of retaining walls, for grading consisting of 4,610 cubic yards of cut and fill for the new building pad where the applicant proposes a 680 square foot pool, and a 72 square foot spa along with the recreation room, a 30 square foot outdoor fire place, a 220 square foot attachcd trellis, and 1,450 square feet of pool decking. The pool equipment will be tucked under the stairs. All dirt will be balanced on site. Also proposed is an 800 square foot addition to the existing 2,450 square foot single-family residence, and 1,050 square feet of concrete for patios and stairs. 780 square feet of concrete will be removed in the corral area and adjacent to the stable, and an existing 52 square foot shed is also being removed. These improvements could be approved administratively and do not require Planning Commission action. 5. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, view the revised project in the field, take public testimony and continue deliberation to the evening meeting on April 19, 2016. BACKGROUND 6. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 1.97 acres. The net lot area is 1.45 acres or 63,160 square feet. The existing property was developed primarily towards the rear of the lot with most of the garage, and all of a small shed, and a two-story tack house in the rear setback. 7. The property is currently developed with a 2,450 square foot residence, a 535 square foot garage, a 52 square foot shed, a 96 square foot service yard, and a previously permitted 751 square foot two story stable/tack house, of which the second story has been ZC NO. 897 2 Hillside Lane converted to a guest house (376 square foot stable on the first story, and a 375 square foot guest house). The applicant proposes to convert the guesthouse portion to a stable tack room/storage use. As part of this application process the Planning Commission visited the stable/guest house structure to verify that it can be converted to a stable use and such condition will be placed on the development, should this project be approved. 8. Records indicate that the residence was constructed in the late 1930's, early 1940's. A permit for a tool house/tack house was approved in 1941, and a permit for a workshop was approved in 1944. In 1969 a variance was approved to build a tennis court in the front yard of the lot, which was not constructed. The reoriented pool, recreation room, and associated pool decking and structures are now being proposed where the tennis court was approved in 1969. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 9. A variance is requested to exceed the disturbance of the lot from the current 52.3% to 64.3%. The cut for the pool -building pad will be 805 cubic yards and overexcavation will be 1,500 cubic yards; the fill will be 805 cubic yards and recompaction will be 1,500 cubic yards, and all dirt will be balanced on site. 10. The structural coverage on the lot will be 6,583 square feet or 10.42% and the total coverage (structures and hardscape) will be 19,597 square feet or 31.03%, both in compliance with the code, with allowable deductions. 11. The 800 square foot addition to the existing 2,450 square foot residence will result in a 3,250 square foot house. The adjacent homes are 5,168 square feet (to the north), 4,473 square feet (to the south), and 5,534 square feet (to the east) and the proposed house will be compatible in size. The residential addition will be at least 35 feet from the stable to comply with the Municipal Code (17.18.040.5c). The coverage on the residential building pad will increase by 800 square feet and will be 4,532 square feet or 28%; and with the allowed deductions, 4,131 square feet or 26%. 12. The 680 square foot pool, 72 square foot spa, 705 square foot recreation room, 50 square feet of pool equipment, 220 square foot attached trellis, and 1,450 square foot decking are proposed to be located in the front yard of the residence, not in a setback. As the proposed pool/spa and structures are located in the front yard, a variance is needed but otherwise all are compliant with the Municipal Code. The recreation room is proposed to be 15'6" high. The pool pad improvements are located 136 feet away from Saddleback Road and 56 feet from Hillside Lane roadway easements. The new pool -building pad will be 4,300 square feet and will have coverage of 1,757 or 40.9% and with deductions 1,507 square feet or 35.04% ZC NO. 897 2 Hillside Lane 13. The existing 16' driveway is proposed to be widened to 20' to comply with Fire Department requirements. 18 -inch maximum curb walls are proposed along the perimeter of the driveway leading to the 32' radius Fire Department Turn -around area. The Traffic Commission reviewed the driveway apron at their March 24, 2016 meeting and recommended approval. 14. Proposed is approximately 14 -foot difference in elevation between the residential building pad and the proposed accessory structures on the second pad. Stairs and various walls will connect the building pads. A 2.5 -foot high maximum wall is proposed along the south side of the pool decking along the pool building pad and up to 4' high retaining walls along the recreation room pathway south of the recreation room. A 3 -foot high retaining wall is proposed along the west side of the pool -building pad. 15. The 751 square foot two-story existing structure in the southeast portion of the site, and in the rear and side yard setbacks was previously approved and is currently used as a guest house on the second level and storage on the first level. It is proposed to be used as a stable and a tack room on the second level and as a condition of approval will have to be converted to such use. The applicants submitted a plan showing that they will remove one of the interior walls in the lower part to accommodate a large stall and will install a door suitable for a horse. Pursuant to Section 17.18.060(D) the first story of the stable must conform with the requirements of an agricultural space including entry doors and access to the stable. Pursuant to Section 17.18.060(C), the tack room space cannot be used for sleeping. The applicant has set aside a 1,100 square feet corral outside of the setbacks. A condition of approval will be to remove the concrete from the proposed corral area and replace it with decomposed granite and provide for an access to the stable. A 6' wide access path to the stable and corral from Saddleback Road is proposed. The existing stable pad (not in setback) is 660 square feet and has coverage of 57%. 16. A 52 square foot shed in the southeast portion of the site is located in the side setback and will be demolished. 17. In response to justification for the project, the applicant's agents advise that the proposed residential addition will be on a previously constructed pad where little to no grading will be required. The pool pad will be located largely on a previously disturbed area as well but will require some grading. Not to exceed 4 foot high retaining walls and gentler than 2:1 slopes on the upper part of the new building pad will minimize the development impact on the property. The remaining grading will have 2:1 slopes to blend with existing contours. The agents also advise the property was previously developed mostly at the rear of the lot, with the garage and stable being in the rear setback. The existing house pad is proposed to be developed on the southeast side and due to the 35' ZC NO. 897 2 Hillside Lane clearance required from stables, the only other area for a recreation room and pool is in the front yard. The pool and associated pool pad improvements are proposed to be out of all setbacks and as far away from Saddleback Road as possible. 18. Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 19. When reviewing a development application the Planning Commission must consider whether the proposed project meets the criteria for a Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance and must find that the proposed uses are consistent with the General Plan and development standards of the City, including provision for open space and maintaining a rural environment and that the uses will not adversely affect adjacent properties. 20. Fuel modification review and approval from the Fire Department is also required. This project will be required to comply with all zoning requirements, including undergrounding of utility lines and Health Department requirements for a septic system. 21. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 3. ZC 897 NEARBY PROPERTIES For information onl Address House size in sq.ft. (built/add or remodel) Lot Area sq.ft. (excl. roadway easements) 4 Hillside Lane 4,473 ((1999)* 92,350 49 Saddleback Road 5,534 (1998) * 75,790 48 Saddleback Road 5,168 (1972/1976) 38,770 46 Saddleback Road 7,832 (2013)* 105,420 3 Hillside Lane 2,634 (1938/1950) 98,710 93 Saddleback Road 4,441 (1949) 255,262 20 Portuguese Bend Road 4,193 (1939/1947) 192,100 2 Hillside Lane Proposed 3,250 85,760 NOTE: The above do not include garages, basements and other accessory structures. SOURCES: Assessors' records * City Records ZC NO. 897 2 Hillside Lane ZONING CASE NO. 897 SITE PLAN REVIEW/CUP/VR EXISTING PROPOSED RA -S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, GARAGE, GUEST HOUSE/STABLE, SHED ADDITION, SWIMMING POOL/SPA, RECREATION ROOM, LEGALIZE STABLE Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from side property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear property line CUP required for recreation room in Residence Garage Swimming Pool Spa Recreation Rm Pool equip. Stable/Guest h. Shed Service yard Attch porches Entryway Attached trellis Fireplace 2450 sq.ft. 535 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft 376 sq.ft. 52 sq.ft 96 sq.ft. 198 sq.ft. 250 sq.ft. 203 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft Residence Garage Swimming Pool Spa Recreation Rm Pool equip. Stable Shed Service yard Attch porches Entryway Attached Trellis Fireplace 3250 sq.ft. 535 sq.ft. 680 sq.ft. 72 sq.ft. 705 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 376 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft 96 sq.ft. 198 sq.ft. 250 sq.ft. 423 sq.ft 30 sq.ft. the front yard; SPR required for grading, pool, spa, recreation room, new decking and retaining walls. Variance is required for locating the structures in the front yard (pool, spa, pool equipment, and rec rm), walls over 2.5' average, and for exceeding disturbed area. TOTAL 4,160 sq.ft. TOTAL 6,665 sq.ft GRADING N/A 805 c.y. cut & 805 c.y. fill 1,500 c.y. over -ex and 1,500 c.y. recompaction dirt balanced on site 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.) STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE 6.5% 10.4% of 63,160 s.f. net lot area (6,583 s.f. excl/allowances) (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 21.62 % 31.03% of 63,160 s.f. net lot area (19,597 s.f. excl/allowances) (35% maximum) BUILDING PAD COVERAGE (30% 22.02% of 15,129 sq.ft. pad n/a 64.85% of 660 sq.ft. pad 25.5% of 16,175 sq.ft. pad 35.04% of 4,300 sq.ft. pad 57% of 660 sq.ft. pad maximum -guideline) Residential Pool pad Stable pad DISTURBED AREA 52.33% or 33,052 sq. ft. (63,160 sq. ft. net lot area) 64.3% or 40,600 sq.ft. (63,160 sq. ft. net lot area) (40% maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any nongraded area where impervious surfaces exist.) STABLE (min. 450 SQ.FT. 375 sq.ft. existing 0 sq ft. corral 751 sq.ft. proposed 2 -story 1,100 s.f. corral & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS Existing Proposed off Saddleback Road. ZC NO. 897 2 Hillside Lane ROADWAY ACCESS Existing driveway approach Existing driveway approach with widened driveway to 20' from 16' VIEWS N/A Planning Commission review PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A Planning Commission review 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. ZC NO. 897 2 Hillside Lane 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; 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 CRITERIA FOR VARIANCES 17.38.050 Required findings. In granting a variance, the Commission (and Council on appeal) must make the following findings: A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity and zone; B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; E. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the general plan of the City of Rolling Hills.. ZC NO. 897 2 Hillside Lane