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Planning Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting 05-17-2016MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 17, 2016 FIELD TRIP PRESENT: Chairman Chelf, Commissioners Cardenas, Gray, Kirkpatrick, and Smith Raymond Cruz, City Manager Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Wendy Starks, Associate Planner A. ZONING CASE NO. 905. Request for a Site Plan Review for a proposed porch addition on a property with restricted development condition in Zoning Case No. 905 at an existing residence located at 13 Outrider Road, (Lot 94-A-EF), Rolling Hills, CA, (Hang Ja Yoo). Also present at this field trip were: Myung C. Chung, Project Architect Chairman Chelf called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. at 13 Outrider Road. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request for approval of a 244 square foot porch that would normally be approvable over-the-counter, but because there is a condition on the property that any development must come before the Planning Commission, a Site Plan Review is required. In addition, she stated that the RHCA Architectural Committee required a covered porch on the house. Following brief discussion and there being no objections, the Commissioners requested that staff draft a Resolution of Approval for the evening meeting when the public hearing resumes. B. ZONING CASE NO. 903. Request for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a detached trellis at 37 Chuckwagon, on a property with a condition that any construction or development on the property be reviewed by the Planning Commission, in Zoning Case No. 903, (Lot 19 -CF), Rolling Hills, CA (Van Nortwick). Also present at this field trip were: Michael Maynez, Designer Mr. and Mrs. Van Nortwick, Property Owners Jim Aichele, resident 14 Crest Road West Associate Planner Wendy Starks reviewed the applicant's proposed project for a 701 square foot trellis above existing outdoor amenities and stated that there is a Restricted 1 Development Condition on the property. There was discussion about where the setback was and it was confirmed that the proposed development is outside of the setback and complies with municipal code's height restriction. Following brief discussion and there being no objections, the Commissioners requested that staff draft a Resolution of Approval for the evening meeting when the public hearing resumes. C. ZONING CASE NO. 895. Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a new 6,269 square foot single family residence, 848 square foot garage, 6,000 square foot basement, 640 square foot swimming pool, 550 square feet of covered porches, 98 square foot entry porch, various heights, but not to exceed 5' high retaining walls, new driveway, other ancillary amenities and a total of 8,248 cubic yards of grading. Variances are requested for a portion of the house, service yard, two light wells and retaining walls to encroach into the rear and front setbacks; future stable and corral location in the front yard and partially in the front setback; exceedance of the maximum permitted total lot coverage and of disturbed area; retaining walls that exceed an average height of 2.5', and to exceed the maximum permitted coverage with a driveway of the front setback, in Zoning Case No. 895, at 10 Bowie Road, (Lot 4-CRA), Rolling Hills, CA (Pang Jui Yiu). Also present for this field trip were: Criss Gunderson, Project Architect Jack Ng, Property Manager Marsha Kulpa, resident 1 Bowie Road Ross Smith, resident 4 Bowie Road Mr. and Mrs. Hsu, residents 6 Bowie Road Mr. and Mrs. Tsai, residents 8 Bowie Road Jeanne Bishop, resident 12 Bowie Road Allen Lay, resident 19 Caballeros Road Jim Aichele, resident 14 Crest Road West Planning Director Yolanta Schwartz described the project and Criss Gunderson distributed a Proposed Project Layout detailing the staking. Director Schwartz explained how the project was revised to address previous concerns. Specifically, the house was "slid" back, porches at the front were removed, and trees will be added to the front to provide screening. She stated that the driveway apron is proposed to be widened and that the Traffic Commission will review it on May 26th. Chairman Chelf asked if the project's pad could be lowered and was concerned about the long driveway. Mr. Gunderson responded that the driveway cannot be reconfigured and still meet the fire department requirements. Discussion ensued and Jeanne Bishop expressed concerns about the proposed trees at the front of the proposed project as they may block her views from her property. Chairman Chelf explained a landscape plan must be submitted and approved and Mr. Gunderson said the trees will be respectful of her view. Mr. Lay asked about the existing retaining wall that runs the length of the project to the west of the property and wondered if it was built with permits when it was built 2 about 20 years ago. Director Schwartz advised that the building permits are unclear and more investigation needs to be done. Some of the residents present inquired about the location of the project in relationship to the setbacks and discussion ensued regarding the amount and height of the fill necessary to create the larger building pad. Commissioners expressed concerns with the height of the pad and encouraged the architect to lower the building pad. Director Schwartz queried the number of light wells. The residents expressed concerns about parking of vehicles during construction. Director Schwartz stated that a condition could be included if the project is approved, which would require that construction vehicles park on site or on Bowie Rd. easement adjacent to the site. Mr. Gunderson advised that the first thing to be built would be the new driveway to help accommodate construction vehicles. D. ZONING CASE NO. 902. Request for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 11,500 square foot residence, with 11,500 square foot basement, 1,540 square feet garages, 2,555 square feet covered porches, 900 square foot swimming pool and spa, trellises, driveway and an outdoor kitchen and grading for a total of 64,020 cubic yards of dirt, which includes over -excavation and re -compaction; Conditional Use Permits to construct a 770 square foot detached garage and 7,150 square foot tennis court; Variances to exceed the maximum permitted grading quantities and area of grading for the tennis court and to exceed the maximum permitted coverage of the front setback withthe proposed driveway in Zoning Case No. 902, at 23 Crest Road East, (Lot 132A -MS), Rolling Hills, CA (Hynes). Also present for this field trip were: Tavisha Nicholson, Engineer Tony Inferrera, Architect Kit Bagnell, Los Angeles County Public Works Engineer Mr. and Mrs. Hynes, Property Owners Jim Aichele, resident 14 Crest Road West Mr. and Mrs. Mackenbach, residents 56 Portuguese Bend Road Gordon Schaye, resident 58 Portuguese Bend Road Chris Reinsch, Project Manager 27 Crest Road East Charles Raine, resident 2 Pinto Road Lauren Sharng, resident 5 Pine Tree Lane Planning Director Schwartz described the project and explained that the applicant removed the guesthouse, previously proposed in the front yard, in order to respond to previously expressed concerns. Ms. Nicholson walked the group through the project and explained the staking. Chairman Chelf asked if the driveway could be reconfigured and Ms. Nicholson advised she would look into it but is constrained by Fire Department requirements for a turn -around area and the slope from the street further east of the proposed apron. Several residents and Commissioners asked questions about grading and hydrology, and Director Schwartz explained that County drainage engineer will be on hand at the evening public hearing to answer questions 3 and that the Supervising engineer is present at the field trip. Commissioner Chelf asked if the house could be lowered. Ms. Nicholson said that this would have to be studied further. All present then walked to the back of the development to view the pool, stable set aside area, the proposed tennis court and biofiltration unit. Commissioner Chelf expressed concerns about the proposed development in the rear (the tennis court and trellis), as there would be a lot of fill required for the tennis court and stated that it doesn't seem to be respectful towards the neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Mackenbach expressed concerns about how far down, below the building pad, grading would have to start for benching and where the bedrock is and asked if the applicants are aware of the history of landslides in the City, and about the drainage in this area. Commissioner Chelf asked that Ms. Nicholson be prepared to address those questions during the evening meeting. Commissioner Kirkpatrick expressed concerns about the tennis court in general and inquired how important it is to the project overall. In response to Commissioner Smith, Ms. Nicholson stated that the stable and corral set aside area could not be staked because of the dense vegetation and pointed out the general area of where it is proposed, which had limited stakes in the ground. E. ZONING CASE NO. 901. Request for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 5,250 square foot residence, with 5,250 square foot basement, 1,155 square feet detached garages, covered porches, including at stable, 964 square foot swimming pool, spa, entryway, retaining walls, driveway and outdoor kitchen and grading for a total of 46,090 cubic yards of dirt, which includes over -excavation and re -compaction; a Conditional Use Permit to construct an 800 square foot guest house, the detached garages, and 1,810 square foot stable with 481 square foot loft; and Variances to exceed the maximum permitted average height of retaining walls and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot in Zoning Case No. 901, at 5 Pine Tree Lane, (Lot 94-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. (Sharng). Others present for this field trip were: Tavisha Nicholson, Engineer Tony Inferrera, Architect Paul Mckeown of Mckeown Construction Inc. Lauren Sharng, Property Owner Mr. and Mrs. Hynes, property owners 23 Crest Road East Jim Aichele, Resident 14 Crest Road West William Hassoldt, 10 Pine Tree Lane Planning Director Schwartz described the project and explained that the portion of the existing driveway located on the property will need to be abandoned or a conditional use permit would be required to retain it. She stated that the driveway apron must remain on the project site as it serves the adjacent property at 3 Pine Tree Lane. Ms. Nicholson walked the group through the project and explained the staking. Planning Director Schwartz stated that in an effort to address some of the concerns the Planning Commission had at the previous meeting, the applicant's removed the proposed tennis 4 court, reduced the size of the house and made the swimming pool and outdoor kitchen smaller and relocated the outdoor kitchen towards the back wall. She explained that a new driveway apron is proposed and that the Traffic Commission will review it at their May 26th meeting. Mr. Hassoldt expressed concerns about the ridge height as it can be seen from his property, especially once brush and trees are cleared. Discussion ensued about elevations, grading, and slopes for the project. The property owner explained that she desires a long flat driveway for horse trailers and for parking on -site for her guests as there is limited parking available on Pine Tree Lane. Commissioner Chelf inquired why at least one of the garages couldn't be attached to the house. Ms. Sharng stated that architecturally the design works best for her and the future use of the property. It was pointed out that the two-story stable would be seen from across the canyon and responding to Commissioner's questions Planning Director Schwartz advised there were no inquiries about the stable or about the project in general by any residents, except for Mr. Hassoldt and Mr. Podell, the property owner at 3 Pine Tree Lane who expressed concerns regarding the use of the common driveway. Following brief discussion regarding the landscaping and grading of the project, and discussion about lowering the building pad, the group walked over to Mr. Hassoldt's property at 10 Pine Tree Lane to view the staking from his perspective and noticed from the driveway that some of the ridgeline of the proposed house was visible through the trees. There being no further discussion, the public hearing was continued to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission beginning at 6:30 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Y O Tanta Schwartz P ng Director Approved: .4 6 -zz—/& Date f, C airman Date 5 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 17, 2016 FIELD TRW PRESENT: Chairman Chelf, Commissioners Cardenas, Gray, Kirkpatrick, and Smith Raymond Cruz, City Manager Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Wendy Starks, Associate Planner A. ZONING CASE NO. 905. Request for a Site Plan Review for a proposed porch addition on a property with restricted development condition in Zoning Case No. 905 at an existing residence located at 13 Outrider Road, (Lot 94-A-EF), Rolling Hills, CA, (Hang Ja Yoo). Also present at this field trip were: Myung C. Chung, Project Architect Chairman Chelf called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. at 13 Outrider Road. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request for approval of a 244 square foot porch that would normally be approvable over-the-counter, but because there is a condition on the property that any development must come before the Planning Commission, a Site Plan Review is required. In addition, she stated that the RHCA Architectural Committee required a covered porch on the house. Following brief discussion and there being no objections, the Commissioners requested that staff draft a Resolution of Approval for the evening meeting when the public hearing resumes. B. ZONING CASE NO. 903. Request for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a detached trellis at 37 Chuckwagon, on a property with a condition that any construction or development on the property be reviewed by the Planning Commission, in Zoning Case No. 903, (Lot 19 -CF), Rolling Hills, CA (Van Nortwick). Also present at this field trip were: Michael Maynez, Designer Mr. and Mrs. Van Nortwick, Property Owners Jim Aichele, resident 14 Crest Road West Associate Planner Wendy Starks reviewed the applicant's proposed project for a 701 square foot trellis above existing outdoor amenities and stated that there is a Restricted 1 Development Condition on the property. There was discussion about where the setback was and it was confirmed that the proposed development is outside of the setback and complies with municipal code's height restriction. Following brief discussion and there being no objections, the Commissioners requested that staff draft a Resolution of Approval for the evening meeting when the public hearing resumes. C. ZONING CASE NO. 895. Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a new 6,269 square foot single family residence, 848 square foot garage, 6,000 square foot basement, 640 square foot swimming pool, 550 square feet of covered porches, 98 square foot entry porch, various heights, but not to exceed 5' high retaining walls, new driveway, other ancillary amenities and a total of 8,248 cubic yards of grading. Variances are requested for a portion of the house, service yard, two light wells and retaining walls to encroach into the rear and front setbacks; future stable and corral location in the front yard and partially in the front setback; exceedance of the maximum permitted total lot coverage and of disturbed area; retaining walls that exceed an average height of 2.5', and to exceed the maximum permitted coverage with a driveway of the front setback, in Zoning Case No. 895, at 10 Bowie Road, (Lot 4-CRA), Rolling Hills, CA (Pang Jui Yiu). Also present for this field trip were: Criss Gunderson, Project Architect Jack Ng, Property Manager Marsha Kulpa, resident 1 Bowie Road Ross Smith, resident 4 Bowie Road Mr. and Mrs. Hsu, residents 6 Bowie Road Mr. and Mrs. Tsai, residents 8 Bowie Road Jeanne Bishop, resident 12 Bowie Road Allen Lay, resident 19 Caballeros Road Jim Aichele, resident 14 Crest Road West Planning Director Yolanta Schwartz described the project and Criss Gunderson distributed a Proposed Project Layout detailing the staking. Director Schwartz explained how the project was revised to address previous concerns. Specifically, the house was "slid" back, porches at the front were removed, and trees will be added to the front to provide screening. She stated that the driveway apron is proposed to be widened and that the Traffic Commission will review it on May 26th. Chairman Chelf asked if the project's pad could be lowered and was concerned about the long driveway. Mr. Gunderson responded that the driveway cannot be reconfigured and still meet the fire department requirements. Discussion ensued and Jeanne Bishop expressed concerns about the proposed trees at the front of the proposed project as they may block her views from her property. Chairman Chelf explained a landscape plan must be submitted and approved and Mr. Gunderson said the trees will be respectful of her view. Mr. Lay asked about the existing retaining wall that runs the length of the project to the west of the property and wondered if it was built with permits when it was built 2 about 20 years ago. Director Schwartz advised that the building permits are unclear and more investigation needs to be done. Some of the residents present inquired about the location of the project in relationship to the setbacks and discussion ensued regarding the amount and height of the fill necessary to create the larger building pad. Commissioners expressed concerns with the height of the pad and encouraged the architect to lower the building pad. Director Schwartz queried the number of light wells. The residents expressed concerns about parking of vehicles during construction. Director Schwartz stated that a condition could be included if the project is approved, which would require that construction vehicles park on site or on Bowie Rd. easement adjacent to the site. Mr. Gunderson advised that the first thing to be built would be the new driveway to help accommodate construction vehicles. D. ZONING CASE NO. 902. Request for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 11,500 square foot residence, with 11,500 square foot basement, 1,540 square feet garages, 2,555 square feet covered porches, 900 square foot swimming pool and spa, trellises, driveway and an outdoor kitchen and grading for a total of 64,020 cubic yards of dirt, which includes over -excavation and re -compaction; Conditional Use Permits to construct a 770 square foot detached garage and 7,150 square foot tennis court; Variances to exceed the maximum permitted grading quantities and area of grading for the tennis court and to exceed the maximum permitted coverage of the front setback with the proposed driveway in Zoning Case No. 902, at 23 Crest Road East, (Lot 132A -MS), Rolling Hills, CA (Hynes). Also present for this field trip were: Tavisha Nicholson, Engineer Tony Inferrera, Architect Kit Bagnell, Los Angeles County Public Works Engineer Mr. and Mrs. Hynes, Property Owners Jim Aichele, resident 14 Crest Road West Mr. and Mrs. Mackenbach, residents 56 Portuguese Bend Road Gordon Schaye, resident 58 Portuguese Bend Road Chris Reinsch, Project Manager 27 Crest Road East Charles Raine, resident 2 Pinto Road Lauren Sharng, resident 5 Pine Tree Lane Planning Director Schwartz described the project and explained that the applicant removed the guesthouse, previously proposed in the front yard, in order to respond to previously expressed concerns. Ms. Nicholson walked the group through the project and explained the staking. Chairman Chelf asked if the driveway could be reconfigured and Ms. Nicholson advised she would look into it but is constrained by Fire Department requirements for a turn -around area and the slope from the street further east of the proposed apron. Several residents and Commissioners asked questions about grading and hydrology, and Director Schwartz explained that County drainage engineer will be on hand at the evening public hearing to answer questions 3 and that the Supervising engineer is present at the field trip. Commissioner Chelf asked if the house could be lowered. Ms. Nicholson said that this would have to be studied further. All present then walked to the back of the development to view the pool, stable set aside area, the proposed tennis court and biofiltration unit. Commissioner Chelf expressed concerns about the proposed development in the rear (the tennis court and trellis), as there would be a lot of fill required for the tennis court and stated that it doesn't seem to be respectful towards the neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Mackenbach expressed concerns about how far down, below the building pad, grading would have to start for benching and where the bedrock is and asked if the applicants are aware of the history of landslides in the City, and about the drainage in this area. Commissioner Chelf asked that Ms. Nicholson be prepared to address those questions during the evening meeting. Commissioner Kirkpatrick expressed concerns about the tennis court in general and inquired how important it is to the project overall. In response to Commissioner Smith, Ms. Nicholson stated that the stable and corral set aside area could not be staked because of the dense vegetation and pointed out the general area of where it is proposed, which had limited stakes in the ground. E. ZONING CASE NO. 901. Request for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 5,250 square foot residence, with 5,250 square foot basement, 1,155 square feet detached garages, covered porches, including at stable, 964 square foot swimming pool, spa, entryway, retaining walls, driveway and outdoor kitchen and grading for a total of 46,090 cubic yards of dirt, which includes over -excavation and re -compaction; a Conditional Use Permit to construct an 800 square foot guest house, the detached garages, and 1,810 square foot stable with 481 square foot loft; and Variances to exceed the maximum permitted average height of retaining walls and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot in Zoning Case No. 901, at 5 Pine Tree Lane, (Lot 94-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. (Sharng). Others present for this field trip were: Tavisha Nicholson, Engineer Tony Inferrera, Architect Paul Mckeown of Mckeown Construction Inc. Lauren Sharng, Property Owner Mr. and Mrs. Hynes, property owners 23 Crest Road East Jim Aichele, Resident 14 Crest Road West William Hassoldt, 10 Pine Tree Lane Planning Director Schwartz described the project and explained that the portion of the existing driveway located on the property will need to be abandoned or a conditional use permit would be required to retain it. She stated that the driveway apron must remain on the project site as it serves the adjacent property at 3 Pine Tree Lane. Ms. Nicholson walked the group through the project and explained the staking. Planning Director Schwartz stated that in an effort to address some of the concerns the Planning Commission had at the previous meeting, the applicant's removed the proposed tennis 4 court, reduced the size of the house and made the swimming pool and outdoor kitchen smaller and relocated the outdoor kitchen towards the back wall. She explained that a new driveway apron is proposed and that the Traffic Commission will review it at their May 26th meeting. Mr. Hassoldt expressed concerns about the ridge height as it can be seen from his property, especially once brush and trees are cleared. Discussion ensued about elevations, grading, and slopes for the project. The property owner explained that she desires a long flat driveway for horse trailers and for parking on -site for her guests as there is limited parking available on Pine Tree Lane. Commissioner Chelf inquired why at least one of the garages couldn't be attached to the house. Ms. Sharng stated that architecturally the design works best for her and the future use of the property. It was pointed out that the two-story stable would be seen from across the canyon and responding to Commissioner's questions Planning Director Schwartz advised there were no inquiries about the stable or about the project in general by any residents, except for Mr. Hassoldt and Mr. Podell, the property owner at 3 Pine Tree Lane who expressed concerns regarding the use of the common driveway. Following brief discussion regarding the landscaping and grading of the project, and discussion about lowering the building pad, the group walked over to Mr. Hassoldt's property at 10 Pine Tree Lane to view the staking from his perspective and noticed from the driveway that some of the ridgeline of the proposed house was visible through the trees. There being no further discussion, the public hearing was continued to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission beginning at 6:30 PM. Respectfully Submitted, `2z -I& Y . Tanta Schwartz ) Date P ng Director Date 5 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 13ih day of Mayl, 2016, I serve the within Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Adjourned Regular Meeting - 05/17/2016 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 RH ListSery Interested City Attorney Parties Also posted at City Hall and at www.Rolling-Hills.org City Manager Planning Commission I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the 13`h day of May, 2016 at Rolling Hills, California. Ewa Nikodem Administrative Assistant 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, MAY 17, 2016 MEET AT 13 OUTRIDER ROAD 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. 905. Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a 244 square foot covered porch on a property with a Restricted Development Condition at 13 Outrider Road, (Lot 94-A-EF), Rolling Hills, Ca, (Hang Ja Yoo). The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). B. ZONING CASE NO. 903. Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a 701 square foot detached trellis, on a property with a Restricted Development Condition at 37 Chuckwagon Road, (Lot 19 -CF), Rolling Hills, CA (Van Nortwick). The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). C. ZONING CASE NO. 895. Request for a Site Plan Review to construct a new 6,269 square foot single family residence, 848 square foot garage, 6,000 square foot basement, 640 square foot swimming pool, 550 square feet of covered porches, 98 square foot entry porch, various heights, but not to exceed 5' high retaining walls, new driveway, other ancillary amenities and a total of 8,248 cubic yards of grading. Variances are requested for a portion of the house, service yard, two light wells and retaining walls to encroach into the rear and front setbacks; future stable and corral location in the front yard and partially in the front setback; exceedance of the maximum permitted total lot coverage and of disturbed area; retaining walls that exceed an average height of 2.5', and to exceed the maximum permitted coverage with a driveway of the front setback, at 10 Bowie Road, (Lot 4-CRA), Rolling Hills, CA (Pang -1- Jui Yiu). The project has been determined to be categorically exempt (Class 3) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. D. ZONING CASE NO. 902. Request for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 11,500 square foot residence, with 11,500 square foot basement, 1,540 square feet garages, 2,555 square feet covered porches, 900 square foot swimming pool and spa, trellises, driveway and an outdoor kitchen and grading for a total of 64,020 cubic yards of dirt, which includes over -excavation and re -compaction; Conditional Use Permits to construct a 770 square foot detached garage and 7,150 square foot tennis court; Variances to exceed the maximum permitted grading quantities and area of grading for the tennis court and to exceed the maximum permitted coverage of the front setback with the proposed driveway in Zoning Case No. 902, at 23 Crest Road East, (Lot 132A -MS), Rolling Hills, CA (Hynes). The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 exemption Guidelines. E. ZONING CASE NO. 901. Request for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 5,250 square foot residence, with 5,250 square foot basement, 1,155 square feet of detached garages, 1,445 covered porches, including at guest house and stable, 964 square foot swimming pool/spa, entryway, retaining walls, driveway, 350 square foot outdoor kitchen and grading for a total of 48,150 cubic yards of dirt, which includes over -excavation and re - compaction; a Conditional Use Permit to construct an 800 square foot guest house, the detached garages, and a 1,810 square foot stable with 481 square foot loft; and Variances to exceed the maximum permitted average height of retaining walls and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot in Zoning Case No. 901, at 5 Pine Tree Lane, (Lot 94-RH), Rolling Hills, CA. (Sharng). The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 exemption Guidelines. 5. ADJOURNMENT Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the CihI Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. -2- TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: OWNER: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: 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: 05-17-16 FT HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR ZONING CASE NO. 905 13 OUTRIDER ROAD, (LOT 94-A-EF) RA -54, 1.3 ACRES (GROSS) MRS. HANG JA YOO MYUNG C. CHUNG, A.I.A, ARCHITECT MAY 5, 2016 BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission on December 15, 2015 adopted Resolution No. 2015-23 approving a Site Plan Review to construct a 245 square foot addition to the residence, a 96 square foot pool equipment area and for grading of 26 cubic yards of dirt to construct a parking area for 5 guest cars adjacent to the driveway; and variances to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot (51.4%), to locate the pool equipment in the front yard area of the site and to locate a portion of a not to exceed 36" high retaining wall in the north side yard setback. A 2009 approval by the City for an addition to the house included a Variance to waive the requirement for a set aside area for a stable and corral on the property. A Variance approval, once implemented, runs with the land. The stable set -aside Variance remains in effect for this proposal as well. The 2009 and 2015 approvals received a "No further development" condition on the property, meaning that any construction requires a Site Plan Review. 2. Following the December 2015 Planning Commission review and approval, the applicant submitted the project to the Rolling Hills Community Association ZC NO. 905 13 Outrider Architectural Committee. The Committee required that the applicant construct a porch along the proposed addition in the front to keep the characteristic of a ranch style home on the property. 3. The applicant is therefore proposing to add 244 square foot covered porch along the front of the residence. Pursuant to Section 17.46.040 C the Commission may require a Site Plan Review on projects that would normally be approvable administratively, as follows: C. The Commission shall act to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application. The Commission may impose such conditions on an approval as it deems necessary to assure compliance with the requirements of this title. The Commission may condition approval to require site plan review for any future construction on the lot, regardless of whether site plan review would ordinarily be applicable to such construction. Notwithstanding any such condition, if future construction requires a variance or a conditional use permit, a site plan review is not also required. Further, notwithstanding any such condition on a discretionary plan review, the City Manager or designee may, without site plan review, approve the following construction provided that such construction meets the development standards of this title and no discretionary review is otherwise required under this title: 1. Structures ancillary to the primary residence such as trellises, barbecues, fireplaces, fountains, and similar minor amenities where the cumulative total of all such improvements does not exceed three hundred square feet; 2. Hardscape improvements, walkways and pathways that do not exceed standards in this title; 3. Garden and decorative walls not to exceed three feet in height; 4. Play areas (excluding sport courts) not to exceed one thousand square feet in area and which do not require more than a total of fifhy cubic yards of dirt; 5. Similar minor improvements determined by the Cihy Manager or designee to not have greater impacts on the properhj than those enumerated above. The above exceptions do not list a covered porch, where the concern would be the bulk of the structure. 4. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, view the project in the field, open the public hearing and take brief public testimony, and continue the public hearing to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission. 5. The property is zoned RAS-1 and consists of 1.3 acres gross (58,000 sq. ft.) and 42,176 sq. ft. net lot area for development purposes. The property is located towards the end of a cul-de-sac and has two street frontages, on Eastfield Drive to the west (rear) and on Outrider Road to the east (front). The property is accessed from Outrider Road via a long, curving driveway. ZC NO. 905 13 Outrider 6. With the previous approval the property will be developed with a 3,252 square foot residence, 435 square foot garage, 376 square feet covered porches (132 sq.ft. existing and 244 sq.ft. proposed), 553 square foot swimming pool, pool equipment area and 5 guest parking spaces, which will be located along the long driveway. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 7. The net lot area of the lot is 42,176 square feet. The structural lot coverage is proposed at 4,808 square feet or 11.4% of the net lot area, which includes all of the structures (20% permitted). The total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork is 10,915 square feet or 25.9% of the net lot area, (35% permitted). The existing driveway encompasses almost 4,200 square feet, which contributes to the total lot coverage. The proposed guest parking area will encompass 3,105 square feet, but because it is to be finished with permeable pavers is not counted towards flatwork coverage. 8. The previously approved disturbed area of the net lot will be 51.4% and will not be affected by the construction of the porch. No grading is required for the construction of the porch. 9. The residential building pad is 8,267 square feet. Coverage on the building pad will be 4,808 square feet or 58.2% (previously approved 4,564 square feet pad coverage or 55.2%). The building pad will not be enlarged to accommodate the covered porch. CONCLUSION 10. The request for the covered porch resulted from the RHCA Architectural Committee requirement and will add to the bulk of the structure. However, no development standards exceedances will result, except as previously approved, and the building pad coverage will increase by 3%. 11. When reviewing a development application the Planning Commission should consider the Site Plan Review criteria for granting this modification. 12. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). ZC NO. 905 13 Outrider ZONING CASE NO. 905 SITE PLAN REVIEW RECENTLY APPROVED PROPOSED RA -S-1 ZONE SETBACKS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, POOL & ENCLOSURE AND GRADING VARIANCES: FRONT YARD, WALL HEIGHT, DISTURBED AREA COVERED PORCH Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft from property line STRUCTURES (Site Plan Review required for new structures, grading and if size of the residence increases by more than 999 sq. ft. in a 36 -month period). Residence Garage Stable Service Pool Pool eqp. Porches 3252 sq.ft 435 sq.ft 0 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft 553 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 132 sq. ft.. Residence Garage Stable Service Pool/spa Pool eqpm. Porches 3252 sq.ft. 435 sq.ft. 0 96 sq.ft. 553 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 376 sq. ft.. TOTAL 4,564 sq.ft TOTAL 4,808 sq.ft. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE 10.8% 11.4% of 42, 76 sq.ft. net lot area (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 25.9% 25.9% of 42,176 sq.ft. net lot area (35% maximum) BUILDING PAD COVERAGE 55.2% of 8,267 sq.ft. pad 4,808 sq.ft. or 58.2% of 8,267 sq.ft. pad (30% maximum guideline) GRADING 69 cubic yards cut and 69 cubic yards fill, to be balanced on site None Site plan review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq. ft., must be balanced on site DISTURBED AREA 21,675sq.ft. — 51.4% of lot 21,675 sq.ft. — 51.4% of lot (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 (minimum 450 sq. ft.) and VARIANCE GRANTED RESO. 2009-04 VARIANCE GRANTED RESO. 2009-04 CORRAL minimum 550 sq. ft.1 STABLE ACCESS N/A N/A ACCESSWAY Existing from Outrider Existing from Outrider VIEWS N/A Planning Commission review PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A Planning Commission review ZC NO. 905 13 Outrider 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: I. 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. 905 13 Outrider • get ajZatal,qii& INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 4B -FT Mtg. Date: 5-17-16 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR WENDY STARKS, AICP, ASSOCIATE PLANNER APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 903 37 CHUCKWAGON ROAD (19 -CF) RA -S-1, 1.56 ACRES (GROSS) MR. AND MRS. VAN NORTWICK MICHAEL MAYNEZ/DESIGNER MAY 5, 2016 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The applicants Mr. and Mrs. Van Nortwick request a Site Plan Review to construct a 701 square foot detached trellis over an existing outdoor barbecue and pool deck area. 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 hearing to the evening Planning Commission meeting on May 17, 2016. BACKGROUND 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 1.56 acres. The net lot area is 1.34 acres or 58,458 square feet. The property is currently developed with a 3,107 square foot residence, 528 square foot garage, 528 square foot pool/spa, 75 square foot pool equipment, 96 square foot service yard, and 104 square foot barbecue and fireplace area. Z.C. No. 903 4. In February, 2001 the Planning Commission approved a request for a variance to permit construction of a 224 square foot addition to the west -side of the residence that encroached up to 4 feet into the west side yard setback. The residence already encroached 8.5 feet into the west -side setback and the approved addition did not create any further encroachment. However, a Restricted Development Condition "Q" in Resolution No. 2001-02 was placed on the property requiring filing of a new application for approval by the Planning Commission for any additional structural development. In December, 2001 the Planning Commission approved Resolution 2001-25, a request for a modification to Resolution 2001-02, to add a 28 square foot outdoor fireplace, with the same restrictive condition. 5. The request to add a 701 square foot trellis above the existing outdoor fireplace and barbecue requires review and approval by the Planning Commission per Condition Q on Resolution 2001-02, Restricted Development Condition. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 6 The structural lot coverage will be 5,589 square feet or 9.6%, and with the allowable deductions 9.2%. The proposed total lot coverage will increase from 9,748 square feet or 16.7% to 10,899 square feet or 18.6%, (with the allowable deductions 18.3%); where maximum permitted is 35%. 7. Coverage on the residential building pad of 14,803 square feet will be 33.2%. Coverage on the future stable pad of 3,198 square feet will be 14%. 8. The disturbance on the lot is currently at 30.8%, which complies with the maximum permitted of 40%. The addition of the proposed trellis and future stable will not change the disturbance. There is no grading required for the trellis or the future stable as this area was previously graded. 9. Neither the proposed trellis, nor the proposed future stable encroach into any setbacks or easements. 10. The proposed trellis is 701 square feet and 10' in height. The existing fireplace is 2' higher than the proposed trellis. 11. Future access to the future stable is proposed from the existing property's driveway and will consist of decomposed granite. 12. Up to 300 square feet of the 701 square foot trellis (for a total ancillary structures of 300 sq.ft.) could be approved administratively over the counter and do not require Planning Commission discretionary approval even though there is a Restricted Development Condition per Section 17.46.040C1-5, which reads: Z.C. No. 903 C. The Commission shall act to approve, conditionally approve or deny the application. The Commission may impose such conditions on an approval as it deems necessary to assure compliance with the requirements of this title. The Commission may condition approval to require site plan review for any future construction on the lot, regardless of whether site plan review would ordinarily be applicable to such construction. Notwithstanding any such condition, if future construction requires a variance or a conditional use permit, a site plan review is not also required. Further, notwithstanding any such condition on a discretionary plan review, the City Manager or designee may, without site plan review, approve the following construction provided that such construction meets the development standards of this title and no discretionany review is otherwise required under this title: 1. Structures ancillany to the primacy residence such as trellises, barbecues, fireplaces, fountains, and similar minor amenities where the cumulative total of all such improvements does not exceed three hundred square feet; 2. Hardscape improvements, walkways and pathways that do not exceed standards in this title; 3. Garden and decorative walls not to exceed three feet in height; 4. Play areas (excluding sport courts) not to exceed one thousand square feet in area and which do not require more than a total of fifty cubic yards of dirt; 5. Similar minor improvements determined by the City Manager or designee to not have greater impacts on the property than those enumerated above. 13. In response to justification for the site plan review to locate the trellis above the existing structures and hardscape, the applicant's agent states that the trellis is proposed within the buildable area (outside of setbacks) and within the 12' maximum height limit per section 17.16.200.H1. 14. Rolling Hills Community Association has approved the trellis. 15. When reviewing a development application the Planning Commission must consider whether the proposed project meets the criteria for Site Plan Review 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. 16. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 3. Z.C. No. 903 ZC. NO. 903 SITE PLAN REVIEW EXISTING PROPOSED RA -S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH GARAGE TRELLIS OVER EXISTING STRUCTURES Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 20 ft. from rear property line STRUCTURES Residence Garage Pool Pool equipment Stable Det. Trellis BBQ & Fireplace Service yard 3,107 sq.ft. 528 sq.ft. 528 sq.ft. 75 sq.ft 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 104 sq.ft 96 sq.ft. Residence Garage Pool Pool equipment Stable (future) Det. Trellis BBQ & Fireplace Service yard 3,107 sq.ft. 528 sq.ft. 528 sq.ft. 75 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 701 sq.ft. 104 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft (Site Plan Review due to Restricted Development Condition) TOTAL 4,438 sq.ft. TOTAL 5,589 sq.ft STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE 7.4% 5,365 sq.ft. w/allowances or 9.2% of 58,458 sq.ft. net lot area (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 16.5% 10,675 sq.ft. w/ allowances or 18.3% of 58,458 sq.ft. net lot area (35% maximum) BUILDING PADS (30% guideline) Pad 1- Residence/pool 29.3% Pad 2 - future stable Pad 1 - 33.2% of 14,803 sf. pad Pad 2 - 14% of 3,198 sf. pad GRADING N/ A N/ A Site Plan Review required if excavation and/or fill or combination thereof that is more than 3 feet in depth and covers more than 2,000 sq.ft.) must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA 30.8% 30.8% 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 (future proposed) 550 sq.ft corral (future proposed) & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS N/A Future proposed as shown on plans 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. 903 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. Z.C. No. 903 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 TO: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No. 4C Mtg. Date: 5-17-16 FT HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PUBLISHED: PROJECT RE -NOTICED: ZONING CASE NO. 895 10 BOWIE ROAD (LOT 4-CRA) RA -S-1, 1.6 ACRES (EXCL. ROADWAY EASEMENT) PANG JUI YIU CRISS GUNDERSON, ARCHITECT DECEMBER 3, 2015 MAY 5, 2016 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The Planning Commission held a public hearing in this case on December 15, 2015 and scheduled a field visit to the site on January 19, 2016, which at the request of the applicants was continued for several months to May 17, 2016. 2. At the December 15 meeting the property owner at 11 Bowie Road, Mr. Picar, expressed concern with the proposed height of the house and general redevelopment of the lot. The project architect met with Mr. Picar and prepared a sight line illustration to show how much of the development would be visible from the street and from Mr. Picar's residence. The architect is proposing to rotate the house slightly to the east and move it back (south). This configuration would cause 934 square feet of the proposed residence to encroach between 2' to 24' into the required 50' rear yard setback, (previously proposed at bt. 2'-21' encroachment). The architect has also removed the covered porches previously proposed in the front, (reduction of 519 square feet) moved the side porch outside of the side setback, reduced the garage from 983 square feet to 848 square feet and removed a short wall at the west side of the driveway by Bowie Road. The grading will also be adjusted to reduce the export of dirt to 134 cubic yards. The building pad will increase by 711 square feet. The set aside for future stable and ZC NO. 895 10 Bowie Rd. corral is not proposed to be graded. The swimming pool will be relocated further south - towards the house to be in line with the leading edge of the house. Per Mr. Picar's request, the applicant agreed to plant trees along the slope in the front and side. RHCA approval will be required for planting, if in the easement. 3. With the proposed changes, the applicant, Mr. Pang Jui Yiu, requests a Site Plan Review to construct a new 6,269 square foot single family residence with 6,000 square foot basement, 848 square foot garage, (reduced from 983 sf), 550 square feet covered porches, (reduced from 1,066 sf), 98 square foot entry, 640 square foot swimming pool, several retaining walls of various heights, but not to exceed 5' in height, service yard, pool equipment area and outdoor kitchen. A total of 8,248 cubic yards of grading is proposed: 4,209 cubic yards of cut including basement and pool excavation and 4,075 cubic yards of fill for the building pad, turn around area and driveway. A new 400' long, 20'wide driveway will be constructed. Multiple variances are requested for: 1) portion of the house, service yard and two light wells to encroach into the rear setback; 2) a future stable and corral location in the front yard and the corral partially in the front setback; 3) to exceed the maximum permitted total lot coverage and the disturbed area of the lot; 4) construction of retaining walls that encroach into the front and rear setbacks and that exceed an average height of 2.5 feet and 5) to exceed the maximum permitted coverage with a driveway of the front setback; 24.8% of the front setback will be covered by a driveway, whereas 20% is permitted. 4. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, view the project in the field, take public testimony and continue the meeting to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission, beginning at 6:30 PM. BACKGROUND 5. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the lot area excluding the roadway easement is 1.6 acres. For development purposes the net lot area of the lot is 59,376 square feet or 1.36 acres. 6. The existing 3,506 square foot house and 703 square foot detached garage and a gazebo will be demolished. The existing house encroaches 1,110 square feet and up to 28' into the rear yard. There are some existing retaining walls that will remain including a 7 -foot tall wall that is within the rear yard setback and which has nonconforming status. That wall will not be altered or extended but will be maintained at the existing height. As stated above, the architect revised the project and removed two covered porches and decreased the size of the garage. The pool is proposed to be larger, 640 square feet vs. 548 square feet previously proposed. A new driveway is proposed that will access the ZC No. 895 10 Bowie Road site from Bowie Road, utilizing a slightly reconfigured existing apron. The Traffic Commission will review the proposed apron at their May 26, 2016 meeting. 7. The applicant has designated a future stable and corral location between the proposed house and Bowie Road. A variance is required for the stable and corral because they would be located within the front yard and setback. Access to a future stable is planned off the proposed new driveway. 8. The applicants conducted and prepared a geotechnical engineering and geology investigation (including soils and slope stability). 6 test pits were investigated. The report indicates that the property is suitable for the proposed development. The report will be reviewed by the City's engineer during the plan check review process, and if more information or explorations are requested, the applicant will have to provide it. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 9. The grading for this project will consist of a total of 8,284 cubic yards of dirt. 4,209 cubic yards of cut will be generated from basement and pool excavation and a cut for the driveway. 4,075 cubic yards of fill will be used for the building pad and yard areas. The total amount of exported earth from grading (excavation) is expected to be 134 cubic yards. 10. The lot currently is nonconforming for disturbed area (maximum 40% of net lot area permitted). There is a total existing disturbed area of 54,320 square feet (91.5% of net lot area) that is proposed to be increased mostly due to the driveway construction, to 57,392 square feet (increase by 3,072 square feet) to 96.6%, which requires a variance. The architect states that the front of the lot and most of the west side of the property was graded previously when Bowie Road was constructed and is included in the disturbed area. 11. The roof ridgeline at the highest point of the residence will not exceed 17'6" from the finished grade. The lowest finished grade elevation over the span of the project will be at 1045.5 -feet and the ridge height at the highest elevation will be at 1063' height. The house will have a full living area basement with a depth of approximately 11 feet, at finished floor elevation 1034.34. Proposed are eight light wells, or shafts external and adjoining the building that allow mainly for access of light and air to the basement. Four of the wells are 8' wide. Two light wells and one set of stairs for emergency egress, as well as the service yard are to be located in the rear yard setback and are subject to a variance. All wells will have a 42 -inch high solid wall on the exterior to shield view and access into the wells. Although the design of the light wells are under the purview of the RHCA Architectural Committee, and the requirement for ingress and egress and for light and ventilation for basements are reviewed by the Building Department, the ZC No. 895 10 Bowie Road Planning Commission may regulate the massing of structures, number and height of walls, compatibility of the structure in relationship to the lot and other aspects of the development. Therefore, staff would recommend, and the Commission could require, that the applicant consult with the Building Department on how many light wells would be necessary based on the floor plan of the basement and that only the minimum amount required by the Building Code be constructed. 12. The residential building pad (outside of setbacks) will be increased by 6,527 square feet to 16,882 square feet. A maximum 30" retaining wall is proposed to be constructed along the building pad that would extend past the swimming pool. The coverage on this pad is proposed at 47.4%, which includes all of the structures, but excludes permissible deductions of 120 square feet and the porch. This is an increase from 41.6% from the existing condition. The code provides a guideline of 30% maximum coverage. The future stable building pad is proposed at 2,073 square feet in area, and coverage of 21.7%, assuming a minimum 450 square foot stable is built. 13. The structural lot coverage proposed is 9,115 square feet or 15.3%; with the allowed deductions the structural coverage will be 8,995 or 15.1%, which is in compliance with the 20% maximum permitted of net lot area. However, when factoring in the additional flatwork that is proposed, including the new driveway, the total lot coverage will be 23,345 square feet or 39.3%, which exceeds the maximum permitted of 35%, (of net lot area). Currently, the total coverage is 38.8%, as the entire rear/front areas around the house have hard surface. A variance is requested from the total lot coverage requirement. The new building pad will have several pockets of landscaping, which will soften the massing and, therefore the total lot coverage will increase by less than 1% from the existing. 14. A new 400' long driveway with a motor court and turnaround area to meet Fire Department standards is proposed, which adds a net increase in flatwork of 3,954 square feet (total 11,240 square feet). The driveway will be paved, (impervious surface). 24.8% of the front yard setback will be covered by the driveway, (approx. 5,000 sq.ft. of the 20,175 sq.ft. front yard setback), which requires a variance. Pursuant to Section 17.16.150 of the Zoning Ordinance, driveways may not cover more than twenty percent of the area of the setback in which they are located. In addition, all driveways shall have a roughened driveway apron and the first twenty feet of a driveway shall have a maximum grade of seven percent. No driveway shall exceed a maximum grade of twelve percent, unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission. The proposed driveway varies in slope. 15. The architect consulted with the Fire Department regarding the driveway requirement. The Fire Department requires a 20' wide driveway and a turnaround or "hammerhead" at the motor court up near the home. To achieve this, the existing ZC No. 895 10 Bowie Road driveway location on the east side will be abandoned in favor of a new approach that crosses the front and wraps towards the garage and motor court on the west side. The topography of this portion of the lot includes a steep upward grade. To accommodate the 400' long driveway, a series of retaining walls are proposed along the entire driveway, which range from 3.0 feet in height to a maximum of 5 -feet. Two sections of the driveway walls will be flanked by another set of 5' high retaining walls, set back 5', in order to keep the retaining wall along the driveway to 5' maximum, rather than construct much higher retaining walls. Portions of the proposed driveway retaining walls will be located in the RI-ICA easements, and will require their approval. The existing driveway will be abandoned and blended back into the hillside. In the rear, at the southeast corner, two new walls (approximately 40 -feet in length each), are proposed within the rear setback at a height ranging from 1 to 5 feet. They will tie into an existing 7 -foot high retaining wall. The retaining walls will not average out to 2.5 feet in height and the service yard is proposed to be located in the rear setback; both conditions require a variance. 16. Routine conditions of approval will require that utility lines to the residence be placed underground and a new septic tank installed in compliance with all applicable standards. 17. The project will be required to comply with storm water management requirements, and will be subject to the City's Low Impact Development (LID) ordinance, which has the purpose of ensuring that building and landscape features are designed to control storm water runoff. Lastly, the project will be subject to the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance where the applicants must implement low water usage planting and devices and certify compliance. The site will maintain its existing drainage patterns. The new driveway surface will drain to Bowie Road, to be collected in an existing storm drain catch basin adjacent to the site. 18. In describing the application the applicant's agent states that the main constraint on this lot is the steepness of the lot at the front, which at places has 1:1 slope, which disallows use of the existing driveway in meeting Fire Department standards for access. The need to build a new longer driveway to meet fire standards in turn constrains the ability to meet the lot coverage requirement. The new driveway, especially the large motor court and hammerhead area, adds a net of 3,954 square feet of paved surface, which increases the already nonconforming total lot coverage from 38.8% to 39.3% (35% maximum allowed). The applicant's agent states further that the project will preserve the existing topography with only minor grading, and will preserve mature trees and drainage courses. ZC No. 895 10 Bowie Road He states that the existing house encroaches 28 feet into the rear setback for a total of 1,110 square feet, and the new construction will diminish this condition, therefore providing for a greater rear yard. 19. While the disturbed area proportionate to net lot area remains high (96.6%), the net increase is a relatively minor amount (5.1%) considering the extent of retaining walls that are needed to construct the driveway. Retaining walls are kept to a minimum, generally a maximum of 5 -feet along the driveway, and approximately 30 -inches in other areas. 20. The Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 21. When reviewing a development application the Planning Commission must consider whether the proposed project meets the criteria for a Site Plan Review and Variances 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. 22. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 3 exemption in that the project is a new single family residence. ZC NO. 895 NEARBY PROPERTIES For information onl Address House size in sq.ft. (built/add or remodel) Lot Area sq.ft. (excl. roadway easements) 2 Bowie 4,965 (1964) 38,986 4 Bowie 2,957 (1960/04) 64,338 6 Bowie 3,592 (1972/77) 102,370 8 Bowie 4,742 (1966/68) 73,790 9 Bowie 1,916 (1961) 79,410 12 Bowie 4,805 (1960/80) 61,120 AVERAGE 3,663 70,000 10 Bowie Proposed 6,269 70,567 NOTE: The above do not include garages, basements and other accessory structures. SOURCES: Assessors' records ZC No. 895 10 Bowie Road SITE PLAN REVIEW EXISTING PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH GARAGE , GAZEBO, TO BE DEMOLISHED NEW RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT, POOL, OUTDOOR KITCHEN, SET -ASIDE STABLE/CORRAL LOCATION RA -S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 20 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear property line STRUCTURES Residence Garage Gazebo Service yard 3506 sq.ft. 702 sq.ft 128 sq.ft. 96 sq. ft. Residence Garages Stable (future) Service yard Pool Pool Equipment Outdoor kitchen Attched covered porches Entry Basement 6269 sq.ft. 848 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft. 640 sq.ft. 20 sq.ft. 144 sq.ft 550 sq.ft. 98 sq.ft. 6000sq. ft. (Site Plan Review required for new residence and if size of structure increases by more than 999 s.f. in a 36 -month period). TOTAL 4,432 sq.ft TOTAL 9,115 sq.ft STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE 7.2% (with allowances) 8,995 sq.ft. w/allowed deductions or 15.1% of 59,376 sq.ft. net lot area (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 38.8% 23,345 sq.ft. w/allowances or 39.3% of 59,376 sq.ft. net lot area (35% maximum) BUILDING PADS (30% guideline) 41.6% (to be demolished) None existing 47.4% of 16,882 sq.ft. residential pad 21.7% on future 2,073 sq.ft. pad Residence, garage, gazebo Stable (minimum 450 sq. ft.) GRADING N/A 4,209 c.y. cut and 4,075 c.y. fill 134 c.y. from basement (export) 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 (except basement) DISTURBED AREA 91.5% 96.6% 59,376 sq.ft of 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 SO.FT. N/A 450 sq. ft. future proposed 550 sq. ft. future corral & 550 Se.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS N/A Off main private driveway ROADWAY ACCESS Existing , Existing driveway approach, slightly reconfigured. VIEWS N/A ., Planning Commission review PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A r Planning Commission review ZC No. 895 10 Bowie Road 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. 895 10 Bowie Road 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. 895 10 Bowie Road INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: DATE PUBLISHED: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No. 4D Mtg. Date: 05-17-16FT HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR WENDY STARKS, AICP, ASSOCIATE PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 902 23 CREST ROAD EAST (LOT 132A -MS) RA -S-2, 6.02 ACRES (EXCL. ROADWAY EASEMENT) MR. JIM HYNES TAVISHA NICHOLSON, BOLTON ENGINEERING APRIL 7, 2016 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this project on April 19, 2016 and scheduled a field visit to the site for May 17, 2016. 2. At the April 19 public hearing the Planning Commission and several residents expressed concerns regarding the water run-off from the proposed project and its impact, if any, on the downhill properties. Therefore, the Planning Commission requested that the City's grading/drainage engineer be present at a future meeting. The City's grading/drainage engineer from LA County Public Works Dept. will be present at the evening meeting of the Planning Commission on 5/17/16 and they will visit the site beforehand. The applicants request a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 11,500 square foot residence, 11,500 square foot basement, two garages totaling 1,540 square feet (one detached -770 square feet and another attached -770 square feet), 410 square feet covered entry, 2,430 square feet covered porches —predominantly in the rear, a new pool and spa ZC NO. 902, 23 Crest E. totaling 900 square feet with a 50 square foot pool equipment area, a 510 square foot outdoor kitchen, a 400 square foot trellis at the tennis court, a 7,150 square foot tennis court, a new driveway and turnaround access. Grading will entail a total of 64,020 cubic yards of dirt (12,510 c.y. cut and 12,510 c.y. fill; and 19,500 c.y. over -excavation and 19,500 c.y. recompaction). The applicants request Variances for the tennis court grading as it exceeds 750 cubic yards and to exceed the maximum permitted 10,000 square feet graded area for the tennis court by 4,000 square feet (the tennis court is proposed to have 1,675 cubic yards of grading, and the graded area would be 14,000 square feet); and to exceed the maximum permitted 20% coverage of the setback with a driveway, which is proposed to have 27.9% coverage. The requests for Conditional Use Permit are for the 7,150 square foot tennis court and for 770 square foot detached garage. The applicants withdrew the CUP and Variance request for an 800 square foot guest house and reduced the covered porches. 3. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, view the site in the field, take brief public testimony and continue the meeting to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission. BACKGROUND 4. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 7.05 acres. The net lot area for development purposes is 6.02 acres or 262,368 square feet. The existing property is currently vacant and has never been developed. 5. In 2015 the applicant requested to subdivide the existing vacant lot known as 23 Crest Road East, totaling 7.055 acres (gross) into 2 parcels. In February 2016 the applicant withdrew the application for the subdivision. 6. A natural drainage course is located along the western portion of the lot and a blue line stream, which is a part of the Klondike Canyon System is located approximately 200 feet south of the southern property line of the lot. The lot is also located in proximity to the Geotechnically Hazard area of the City, known as the Flying Triangle. A geotechnical and geological report prepared for the subdivision states that the crown of a landslide (Flying Triangle) lies about 230 feet west of the western most portion of the property line. The single-family residence on the lot as it is currently proposed is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 3. However, the ZC NO. 902 Planning Commission may require additional information to aid them in the decision making process and place conditions on the development, which are site specific. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 7. The new residence is proposed at 11,500 square feet and the first floor level will be about 15' below Crest Road East. The proposed residence will have a maximum ridge height of 20' above the finished floor, plus 3' high chimneys. The garages will have a maximum ridge height of 13' from finished floor. The basement is proposed to be 11,500 square feet and be contained entirely within the footprint of the new residence and will be 14' in depth. Per the applicant, the residence is proposed on the shallowest sloped area with a basement being added to increase the residence size while reducing the footprint. None of the proposed structures are in setbacks. 8. The lot drains to the south west and south east of the property and the run-off is proposed to be collected via underground pipes in one 500 square foot biofiltration unit with maximum 3' high walls. The proposed biofiltration unit is located south of the proposed tennis court and all other proposed structures and positioned to collect and filter stormwater from the proposed project. During the Planning Commission proceedings for the subdivision, several letters were received from neighbors expressing their concern regarding drainage. In the previously proposed request to subdivide the lot (since withdrawn), the applicant proposed containment cisterns as a method of controlling water run-off. Willdan Engineering, City's contracted engineering firm, reviewed the proposed containment system and deemed it adequate to protect the down hill properties from water run-off from the site. The proposed system for the subdivision would have stored all new volume of water in underground cisterns, which would have been located under the driveway of each property. The run-off would have first passed through a pre- treatment system and then entered into the cisterns. An overflow system would have been installed to address times when the volume exceeded the capacity in the tanks, such as a pump, which would have released the excess volume, possibly for irrigation. As the request for Subdivision has been withdrawn and one residence is being proposed on the lot, the applicant is proposing a 500 square foot biofiltration unit to filter and slow down stormwater run-off. As stated, LA County grading/drainage engineer will be present at the evening Planning Commission meeting to answer questions regarding the proposed drainage on the property and they will be visiting the site beforehand. The proposed drainage method will have to meet building code requirements. This project is subject to the City's Low Impact Development Ordinance, due to land development activities for construction of a new single-family residence where one acre or more of land is ZC NO. 902 disturbed, and where the project adds 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface. (Chapter 8.32 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). 9. The applicant also proposes a new driveway off of Crest Road East. Per the Fire Department requirement, the driveway will be 20' wide and include a turn -around area to accommodate fire truck access. The proposed driveway is 10,650 square feet and covers 27.93% of the front setback. Per Section 17.16.150B driveways shall not cover more than 20% of the area of the setback in which they are located. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a Variance. The Traffic Commission will review the driveway access at their May 26th meeting, and staff will report their findings to the Planning Commission at that time. A not to exceed 3' high retaining wall is proposed along the north side of the driveway, which will connect to the east wall of the detached garage. A 750 square foot parking pad in front of the residence, and adjacent to the driveway is proposed to accommodate guest parking. Both meet Zoning Code provisions. 10. A 510 square foot outdoor kitchen, 2,430 square feet of patios, 1,500 pool deck, 2,430 square feet of attached covered porches, mostly along the rear of the residence, a 900 square foot pool/spa, a 50 square foot pool equipment area, a 400 square foot trellis by the tennis court and 96 square foot service yard are also proposed. A 1,000 square foot future stable and corral set aside area is proposed as part of the tennis court building pad that will be accessed by both a 6' wide future stable access on a 25% slope, and via a proposed (for pedestrians) 770 square foot stairway with 3' high maximum walls that join the residence pad and the sports court pad. 11. Also proposed is a 7,150 square foot sports court with a 4' high maximum retaining wall along the north and east side of the court. Section 17.16.210 (A)(7) of the Zoning Ordinance contains conditions for recreational game courts, subject to approval of a conditional use permit. These conditions, listed below, are intended to ensure that such structures: are ancillary recreational uses, do not eliminate an existing or future development for a stable, do not create visual or other impacts and blend in with the existing topography and landscape or views. Recreational Game Courts are defined as: tennis, racquetball and squash courts, and any other fenced, enclosed, paved or hard -surfaced areas used for recreational purposes. They shall adhere to the following conditions: REQUIREMENTS: PROPOSED: A legally required and accessible stable and corral area shall be provided; There is proposed future stable and corral A game court shall not be located in the front yard or any setback; Proposed project is not in setback or front yard. A game court shall not be located Proposed project is not located within ZC NO. 902 within fifty feet of any paved road or street easements; Retaining walls constructed for a game court shall not exceed four feet in height at any point along the wall; retaining walls shall not be exposed to the exterior; and if necessary to minimize the visual impact, the game court surface shall be inset or sunken below grade; The construction of a game court shall conform to the lot coverage limitations as set forth in Section 17.16.070; A game court shall not be located on a slope that exceeds a 2:1 grade; A game court shall not be located on the side or bottom of a canyon or in the path of a natural drainage course; fifty feet of any paved road or street easements. A 4 foot high maximum retaining wall is proposed along the north and east side of the tennis court only. All development standards for coverage are within the permitted standards. Existing slope in court location does not exceed 2:1 gradient. Location of proposed court is not in a canyon or in a natural drainage course. The proposed court is partially on an existing knoll Grading is proposed to be balanced on site; however a Variance is requested because total grading will be greater than 750 c.y. of dirt. It is proposed at 3,050 c.y. of cut and 475 c.y of fill with 1,000 c.y. for over -excavation and 1,000 c.y. for compaction for a total of 5,525 c.y. Graded area for the proposed court does exceed 10,000 sq.ft. at 14,000 square feet and a variance is requested. When grading is required for a game court, cutting and filling shall be balanced on site and shall not exceed a total cut and fill of 750 cubic yards; When grading is required for a game court, cutting and filling shall be balanced on site and shall not exceed 10,000 square feet; The existing topography, flora and natural features of the site shall be retained to the greatest extent possible; Drainage systems shall be incorporated into the game court and shall be approved by the City Engineer; This is a large lot and much of the lot will remain undisturbed. Drainage will be submitted to Building and Safety for review and approval. The court slopes towards the rear and will drain into the biofiltration unit. Conceptual plan showing screening must be submitted prior to approval of the project. Standard condition of approval to require that the applicant submit detailed plans and a bond or similar financial deposit for landscaping prior to obtaining A game court shall be adequately screened on all four sides; Landscape screening shall include native or other drought -tolerant mature trees and shrubs, which shall be maintained in a healthy condition. The landscape ZC NO. 902 screening shall not exceed the mature height determined by the Planning Commission or City Council grading permit. Landscaping shall not interfere with the viewscape of surrounding properties or pursuant to Chapter 17.26; Landscaping to be planted around court perimeter to be designed to screen the perimeter fencing. RHCA regulates height of sport court fences. Game court lighting shall not be permitted; Standard condition to be placed in resolution prohibiting lighting. Design and construction of a game court shall include methods to mitigate visual and noise impacts. Landscaping plan to be required buffering the development. Daytime use only will minimize noise. 12. A 770 square foot detached garage s proposed. Section 17.16.210 (A)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance contains conditions for a detached garage, subject to approval of a conditional use permit. These conditions, listed below, are intended to ensure that such structures are ancillary uses, do not eliminate an existing or future development for a stable and are not converted to other than permitted uses. REQUIREMENTS PROPOSED Shall not be located in the front yard or any setback Not located in front yard or setback A sink and toilet are permitted Not proposed A kitchen or kitchenette shall not be permitted Not proposed No sleeping quarters or renting of the structure shall be permitted Standard condition The Planning Commission shall have the ability to limit the size of the detached garage in relationship to the size of the residence, topography, size of the lot and other conditions Planning Commission may limit the size 13. The proposed disturbed area of the lot will be 104,915 square feet or 39.99%, of the net lot area which at the maximum allowed disturbance of 40% (Municipal Code 17.16.070B). Grading for this project is proposed to be 12,510 cubic yards of cut and 12,510 cubic yards of fill, 19,500 cubic yards of over -excavation, and 19,500 cubic yards of recompaction, for a total of 64,020 cubic yards of dirt and will be balanced on site. The cut/excavation will occur at the driveway, yard areas, and 4,800 cubic yards from the basement excavation. The fill will primarily be placed at the south side of the residential pad with 11,510 cubic yards accounting for yard areas, and 18,500 cubic yards recompaction. The tennis court pad requires a cut of 4,050 cubic yards and fill of 1,475 cubic yards (including over -excavation and recompaction) and a Variance is ZC NO. 902 required as the graded area for the court is proposed at 14,000 square feet and the total dirt quantities exceed the maximum permitted at 750 cubic yards. Maximum fill will be 11' at the west side of the proposed residence, 5' fill at the east side of the driveway, 11' fill south of the residence for pool decking and staircase terraced area, and 11'fill south of the guest house. Maximum cut will be 12' at the west side of the proposed residence, 14.5' cut at the west side of the tennis court, 12' cut at the east side near the driveway, 12' cut for the terraced staircase leading to the tennis court and 11' cut leading to the stable area. 14. Two building pads are proposed. The residential building pad is proposed at 48,780 square feet and will have coverage of 16,636 square feet or 34.1% with allowed deductions. This pad includes all the structures minus the tennis court, future stable and allowances for deduction. Pad 2 for the sports court and future stable is proposed at 10,650 square feet with 8,000 square feet of coverage or 71.4% with allowed deductions for the trellis. 15. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 25,436 square feet or 9.7%, and with allowed deductions would be 24,916 or 9.5%, (20% max. permitted); and the total lot coverage including the structures and all hardscape and flatwork will be 44,841 square feet or 17.1% (35% max. permitted) excluding allowable deductions. 16. In describing the criteria to be satisfied for a variance to exceed the maximum permitted grading quantity and area for the sports court, the applicant's representative states that the future stable set -aside is on this pad and the area would have to be graded for the stable in the future, as there is no location on the upper pad for the stable and they are utilizing the flattest areas of the remaining lot to locate the tennis court while also having it out of the view shed of the residence and the neighbors. They advise it is sunk further into the hillside to create this effect, which increases the grading to above 750 cubic yards over a larger area. As for the 27.9% of the driveway located in the front setback, the applicant's representative states in part that the driveway will stay higher in elevation closest to Crest Road, so that the flattest pad further down could be utilized for the residence. Although the driveway will be closer to Crest Rd., it will still be 10' lower than the road. 17. It will be required that the utility lines to the residence and garages be placed underground. 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 Variances, and must find that the proposed uses are consistent with the General Plan and development standards of the City, including ZC NO. 902 o provision for open space and maintaining rural environment and that the uses will not adversely affect adjacent properties. ZC NO. 902 SITE PLAN REVIEW EXISTING PROPOSED RA -S- 2 ZONE SETBACKS VACANT LOT NEW RESIDENCE ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, SPORTS COURT, GARAGE, POOL WITH Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear easement line DETACHED STRUCTURES Residence Basement Garage attached Garage detached Pool/spa Pool Equip. Stable Recreation Court Att. Cov. Porches Entryway Trellis Outdoor Kitchen 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft Residence *Basement 14' Garage attached Garage detached Pool/spa Pool Equip. Stable (future) Recreation Court Att. Cov. Porches Entryway Trellises Outdoor Kitchen Service Yard 11,500 sq.ft. 11,500 sq.ft. 770 sq.ft. 770 sq.ft. 900 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 450 sq.ft 7,150 sq.ft 2,430 sq.ft. 410 sq.ft. 400 sq.ft. 510 sq.ft. 96 sq.ft (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36 -month period). TOTAL 0 sq.ft. TOTAL 25,436 sq.ft STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE 0% 24,916 sf w/allowances 9.5% of 262,368 sq.ft. net lot area (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 0% 44,841 w/allowances or 17.1% of 262,368 sq.ft. net lot area (35% maximum) BUILDING PADS (30% guideline) N/A N/A 34.1% of 48,780 sq.ft. pad 71.36% of 10,650 sq.ft pad Residential Tennis Court GRADING N/A 12,510 cy cut, 12,510 cy fill, 19,500 cy overexcavation, 19,500 cy recompaction = balanced on site. I 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 N/A 39.99% (104,915sq.ft. 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. 550 sq. ft. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS N/A Proposed from Residence Pad ROADWAY ACCESS N/A Off Crest Road East VIEWS N/A Planning Commission condition PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A Planning Commission condition *Basements are not included in calculation for structural square footage. ZC NO. 902 ZC NO. 902 NEARBY PROPERTIES (For information only) Address House size in sq.ft. Lot Area (gross acres) 16 Crest Road E. 5,460* 1.51 17 Crest Road E. 8,796* (under construction) 9.64 18 Crest Road E. 6,700* 3.84 22 Crest Road E. 10,367* 5.34 26 Crest Road E. 3,904 4.76 29 Crest Road E. 4,766* 6.57 30 Crest Road E. 6,572* 4.72 34 Crest Road E. 6,387 4.87 56 Portuguese Bend Road 2,270 3.21 58 Portuguese Bend Road 2,166 6.96 Average 5,739 5.14 23 Crest Road. E 11,500 Proposed 7.05 NOTE: The above do not include garages, basements or accessory structures. SOURCES: Assessors' records * City records 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; ZC NO. 902 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. 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; ZC NO. 902 EN) 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 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. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance ZC NO. 902 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: DATE PUBLISHED: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No. 4E Mtg. Date: 05-17-16FT HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR WENDY STARKS, AICP, ASSOCIATE PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 901 5 PINE TREE LANE (LOT 94-RH) RA -S-2, 5.15 ACRES (EXCL. ROADWAY EASEMENT) MS. LAUREN SHARNG TAVISHA NICHOLSON, BOLTON ENGINEERING APRIL 7, 2016 REQUEST AND PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 1. The Planning Commission reviewed this case at their April 19, 2016 meeting and scheduled a field trip for May 17th. 2. At the April 19th meeting, the Planning Commission expressed concerns with the project and specifically the crowding of the structures on the building pad, the long driveway and walls, grading, and the proposed tennis court in the front yard area. 3. The applicants revised the project and are requesting a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 5,250 square foot residence, with 5,250 square foot basement, (previously 5,975 square foot residence with 5,000 square foot basement) 1,155 square feet detached garages- (714 and 441 square feet each), 1,445 square feet covered porches, including 520 sq.ft. at the stable - (previously 1,360 sq.ft. of covered porches), 964 square foot swimming pool and spa (previously 1,152 sq.ft. pool/spa), 50 square foot pool equipment, 300 square foot service yard, 275 square foot entryway (was 100 ZC NO. 901, 5 Pine Tree Lane previously), retaining walls, new driveway and 350 square foot outdoor kitchen - (previously 460 sq.ft.) and grading for a total of 48,150 cubic yards of dirt (11,775 c.y. cut, 12,300 c.y. over -excavation, and 11,775 c.y. fill and 12,300 c.y. re -compaction). The applicants also request a Conditional Use Permit to construct an 800 square foot guest house, the detached garages, and 1,810 square foot stable with 481 square foot loft; and Variances to exceed the maximum permitted average height of retaining walls and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbed area of the lot. The applicants withdrew the request for a CUP and several Variances for the previously proposed tennis court. The applicants have also removed the previously proposed two bathrooms in the guest house (and are now proposing one bathroom which complies with the Municipal Code), an out of grade porch at the north-west corner of the house has been decreased and some of the hardscape and stairs to provide more landscaped areas and a less crowded condition on the building pad. 4. It is recommended that the Planning Commission view the project in the field, take public testimony and continue the meeting to the evening meeting beginning at 6:30 PM. BACKGROUND 5. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 515 acres. The net lot area is 4.3 acres or 187,196 square feet. The existing property is currently developed with a single -family residence, garage, and swimming pool, which will be demolished. Access to the property is taken from a joint driveway approach with 3 Pine Tree Lane. 6. A previous property owner was granted an approval to subdivide the property into a two -lots. The approval expired on January 12, 2013. In 2004 approval was granted to separate the driveway access to 3 and 5 Pine Tree Lane and construct two new driveways, one on each property, however the driveways were not constructed. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 7. The new residence is proposed at 5,250 square feet and the floor level will be about 10' lower than the existing residence on the lot removing potential view issues from neighbors. The proposed residence will have a maximum ridge height of 176" above the finished floor, plus 3' high chimneys. The maximum ridge height of the residence with the out of grade condition is 19'6" which will be softened by a 2'6" high planter wall on the northwest corner where the out of grade condition is the biggest at the front of the house. Most of the north face of the residence except for the front entrance is proposed to have an out -of -grade condition . A 4' maximum out -of -grade condition around the rear side continues from the planter box all the way to the pool deck stairs where the house returns to an on -grade condition. The adjacent grade then returns to a 4' maximum out of grade condition from the termination of the concrete ZC NO. 901 stairs until the concrete entryway adjacent to the garage where the entryway is on - grade, then continues to 2.5' maximum out of grade condition. The garages are proposed to have a maximum ridge height of 14'. The guest house will have a maximum ridge height of 15'6" above finished floor plus 3' high chimney. The stable ridge will be 25' from the finished floor. Viewing from the driveway, the stable loft is proposed to be 11'4" in height. As a condition of approval all access areas for the stable including by the loft will be required to be decomposed granite or other pervious material. The basement is proposed to be 5,250 square feet and be contained entirely within the footprint of the new residence with 4 light wells proposed. The residence is proposed on the shallowest sloped area with a basement being added to increase the residence size while reducing the footprint. None of the proposed structures are in setbacks or easements. 8. The lot drains to the north of the property and the run-off from the proposed structures is proposed to be collected in underground pipes that will flow into a 360 square foot bio-filtration unit with maximum 3' high walls, which will filter the water and disperse into a dissipater, located just below it with maximum 4' high walls. 9. The applicant is proposing a new driveway off of Pine Tree Lane. Per the Fire Department requirement, the driveway will be 20' wide and include a turn -around area to accommodate fire truck access. The proposed driveway is 10,400 square feet of which 8.1% is in the front setback and complies with Section 17.16.150B that states that driveways shall not cover more than 20% of the area of the setback in which they are located. The driveway apron is proposed to be relocated north of the existing driveway off of Pine Tree Lane. The Traffic Commission will review the driveway access at their May 26th meeting. Staff will report their findings to the Planning Commission at that time. An 850 square foot guest parking pad is proposed in front, but below the residence, and adjacent to the circular driveway. The front of the house will be accessed by stairs from the guest parking. The applicant is proposing a 3' to 5' high maximum retaining walls along the entire perimeter of the building pad. A 3' high max retaining wall along the northern portion of the driveway is proposed and a 4' high maximum wall is proposed along the guest parking area. A 3'-5' high retaining wall is proposed along the southern perimeter of the building pad. The walls will not average out to 2.5' in height, and the applicants request a variance. A 500 square foot upper landscaped patio with 2' high curb seat wall is proposed adjacent to the southern -most portion of the project and next to the guest house and pool (previously proposed as an impervious patio). 10. An 800 square foot guest house is proposed. Section 17.16.210 (A)(5) of the Zoning Ordinance contains conditions for a guest house, subject to approval of a ZC NO. 901 3- J conditional use permit. These conditions, listed below, are intended to ensure that such structures are ancillary uses, do not eliminate an existing or future development for a stable and are not converted to other than permitted uses. REQUIREMENTS PROPOSED Shall not exceed eight hundred square feet An 800 square foot guest house is proposed. Shall not be located in the front yard or any setback. The guest house is not proposed to be in the front yard or any setback. A kitchenette and sanitary facility consisting of a shower, sink and toilet shall be permitted. Applicant proposes and will be a condition of approval to meet the requirement No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within fifty feet of the guest house. The driveway is more than fifty feet away. Occupancy of the guest house 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. This is a standard condition of approval. Renting of a guest house is prohibited. This is a standard condition of approval. 11. Two detached garages are proposed (714 square feet and 441 square feet). Section 17.16.210 (A)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance contains conditions for a detached garage(s), subject to approval of a conditional use permit. These conditions, listed below, are intended to ensure that such structures are ancillary uses, do not eliminate an existing or future development for a stable and are not converted to other than permitted uses. REQUIREMENTS PROPOSED Shall not be located in the front yard or any setback Not located in front yard or setback A sink and toilet are permitted Not proposed A kitchen or kitchenette shall not be permitted Not proposed No sleeping quarters or renting of the Standard condition ZC NO. 901 structure shall be permitted The Planning Commission shall have the ability to limit the size of the detached garage in relationship to the size of the residence, topography, size of the lot and other conditions Planning Commission may limit the size 12. A 1,810 square foot stable is proposed with a 481 square foot loft above that will be accessed directly from the main driveway. Two 260 square foot attached porches on either end of the stable are also proposed (total porches 520 square feet). Pedestrian access to the lower stable area will be provided via stairway south of the stable, and for horses from the lower corral area north of the stable, via a 10' wide path extending directly from the driveway and which will have decomposed granite surface. The corral is proposed at 3,900 square feet. A 100 square foot open horse wash rack is also proposed in the south-eastern most portion of the con -al area. A 5' high maximum retaining wall runs the perimeter of the corral. Pursuant to the zoning code requirements the following is applicable to this request: R QUIREMENTS PROPOSED Minimum 6' wide access with roughened surface 10 'wide access -way joining existing driveway with roughened surface (not paved) Stable, corral not to be located on slopes greater than 4:1 Grading with 5' retaining wall; 1,450 cubic yards (550 cy cut; 900 cy. fill) Not in front yard or side or front setback. May be located up to 25' in rear setback. Not proposed in any setback Stable min. 35' from any residential structure Proposed stable more than 35' from any residential structure. Stable building to be designed for rural and agricultural uses only, but may include storage for vehicles, household items Stable is proposed with 5 stalls, tack space that is 15.5% of the structure, and a 611 square foot feed/ loft area, all designed for rural and agricultural uses. Size to include the entire footprint including loft, if any Ground floor (1,810 sf.): 1,010 sf. stalls; 425 sf center aisle; 375 sf. tack room Loft (611 sf.) - feed/hay storage area Minimum of 60% shall be maintained for agricultural uses Agricultural uses 84.5% Maximum of 40% not to exceed 800 s.f. may be maintained for a tack room use Tack use area comprises 375 sf. or 15.5% Includes tack room/storage & bathroom Tack area may have sanitary and kitchen amenities Bathroom proposed; no kitchen Tack area may have glazed openings Will install ZC NO. 901 Agricultural space entry doors to be min. 4'wide & 7.5' high; appearance of a stable door Shall be a condition of approval. Loft is permitted Loft; proposed for feed/hay storage Loft plate height may not exceed 7' The total height of the structure at its highest peak is proposed to be 25' with a 7' plate height shown for the loft. (Plate heights per condition of approval.) Exterior area of stables may not to be paved Dirt or D.G. (condition of approval) Corral minimum 550 sf.; fenced and contiguous to stable. (Planning Commission may determine the size of a corral) Proposed 3,900 sq. ft. corral enclosed with 5 high maximum retaining walls Access slope not to exceed 25% From main driveway at 16% maximum slope Commercial uses or sleeping is not allowed Applicant is not proposing any commercial uses or sleeping in the stable The applicant must comply with all other requirements of Chapter 17.18 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to stables, as well as to all other regulations including, but not be limited to undergrounding of utility lines to the structures, lighting, roof material, Fire Department requirements and others. 13. The proposed disturbed area will be 45.2%, which exceeds the maximum allowed disturbance of 40% (Municipal Code 17.16.070B). Grading for this project is proposed to be 11,775 cubic yards of cut and 11,775 cubic yards of fill, 12,300 cubic yards of over -excavation, and 12,300 cubic yards of recompaction and will be balanced on site. The cut/excavation is for the guest house, driveway, front of the lot, north horse access, and south portion of the lot primarily, and 1,300 cubic yards is for the basement excavation. The fill is primarily for the north side of the house, the driveway, and southwest corner of the area behind the new driveway approach, and 12,300 cubic yards recompaction. The stable pad has a total cut of 550 cubic yards, and 900 cubic yards of fill. 14. There are two building pads proposed. The residential building pad is proposed at 44,100 square feet and will have coverage of 9,344 square feet or 21.2% with allowed deductions, (previously with the tennis court -38.6%). The stable pad is proposed at 5,720 square feet with 2,149 square feet of coverage or 37.6% with allowed deductions. 15. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 12,279 square feet or 6.56% with allowed deductions (previously with tennis court - 10.7%), (20% max. permitted); and the total lot coverage is proposed at 29,074 square feet or 15.5%, (previously with tennis court -20.8%), (35% max. permitted). 16. In describing the criteria to be satisfied for a variance to exceed the maximum permitted disturbance and walls that exceed 2.5' average height the applicant states: the ZC NO. 901 existing house on the property is located partially in the setback and has structures in the easement. The proposed project complies with development standards and moves all proposed structures out of setbacks and more centrally on the lot, including the residence, which creates a large front yard. Every effort has been made to keep the development centrally located on one main pad to further limit the increase in disturbance. The disturbed area is proposed to be above the development standards due to the existing topography of the site. The lot is sloped in nature and in order to provide a building pad that meets the development guidelines, additional grading and disturbance is required; the proposed retaining walls will help to limit this disturbance. However, a variance is required due to their average height. When looking at the breakdown of site disturbance, approximately 15% of the overall disturbance comes from equestrian uses, (i.e. the stable and corral), and if these items were not being proposed the development would not require a variance for disturbed area. The applicant believes that the addition of these equestrian facilities help to further the Cihy of Rolling Hills as an equestrian communihij and therefore the variance should be granted. At the recommendation of the Planning Commission, alternative lot configurations were also analyzed however the number of walls and disturbance was lowest with the currently proposed plan 17. Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 18. 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 Variances, 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. 19. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). ZC NO. 901 Zoning Case No. 901 SITE PLAN REVIEW EXISTING PROPOSED RA -S- 2 ZONE SETBACKS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, to be demolished NEW RESIDENCE WITH ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, DETACHED GARAGES, STABLE Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear easement line STRUCTURES Residence Basement Garage attached Garage detached Pool/spa Pool Equip. Guest House Stable Loft for Stable Recreation Court Att. Cov. Porches Entryway Service yard Outdoor Kitchen 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft Residence *Basement Garage detached Garage detached Pool/spa Pool Equip. Guest House Stable *Loft for Stable Att. Cov. Porches Entryway Service yard Outdoor Kitchen 5,250 sq.ft. 5,250 sq.ft. 714 sq.ft. 441 sq.ft. 964 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 800 sq.ft 1,810 sq.ft 481 sq.ft 1,445 sq.ft. 275 sq.ft. 300 sq.ft 350 sq.ft. (Site Plan Review required if size of structure increases by at least 1,000 sq.ft. and has the effect of increasing the size of the structure by more than 25% in a 36 -month period). TOTAL 0 sq.ft. TOTAL 12,399sq.ft STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE 0% 12,279 sf w/allowances 6.56% of 187,196 sq.ft. net lot area (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 0% 29,074 w/allowances or 15.53% of 187,196 sq.ft. net lot area (35% maximum) BUILDING PADS (30% guideline) N/A N/A 21.2% of 44,100 sq.ft. pad 37.6% of 5,720 sq.ft pad Residential Stable GRADING N/A 11,775 cut, 11,775 cy fill, 12,300 cy overexcavation, 12,300 cy recompaction = 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.) must be balanced on site. DISTURBED AREA N/A 45.2% (84,550 sq. ft.) (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 1,810 sq. ft. with 481 sq. ft. loft- 3,900 sq. ft. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS N/A Proposed from Residence Pad ROADWAY ACCESS N/A New off Pine Tree Lane VIEWS N/A Planning Commission condition PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A Planning Commission condition ZC NO. 901 *Loft for stable and basement are not included in the calculations for structural coverage ZC NO. 901 NEARBY PROPERTIES (For information only) Address House size in sq.ft. Lot Area (gross acres) 1 Pine Tree *6,516 4.66 2 Pine Tree *6,211 2.24 3 Pine Tree *4,674 5.13 4 Pine Tree *8,961 4.38 6 Pine Tree 6,148 1.31 7 Pine Tree 3,912 5.64 8 Pine Tree 2,812 2.23 10 Pine Tree 3,253 2.49 23 Portuguese Bend Road *3,348 2.42 2 Pheasant Lane 5,651 5.0 Average 5,149 3.9 5 Pine Tree Lane 5,250 Proposed 5.15 NOTE: The above do not include garages, basements or accessory structures. SOURCES: Assessors' records * City records CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 1142.050 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. ZC NO. 901 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 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; ZC NO. 901 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. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance ZC NO. 901 Tuesday, April 19, 2011 ,5:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time Subject: 5 Pine Tree Lane Date: Monday, April 18, 2016 10:08:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time From: Tony Podell <awpodell@gmail.com> To: Yolanta Schwartz <ys@cityofrh.net> CC: Wendy Starks <wstarks@cityofrh.net> Yolanta, In reference to Tuesday, April 19th's meeting regarding 5 Pine Tree we challenge the approval of all permit applications until we see the staking and all reports and approvals relevant to construction of the house, outlying buildings, pool and tennis court. Per the plans you showed me for #5 Pine Tree the driveway has been relocated further down Pine Tree, that and no construction trucks or vehicles of any type using #3's driveway ever is our number one priority. Thank you for your help, Mary and Tony Podell P.S. Would you please email me that you received this email. RECEIVED APR 1 9 2016 City of Rolling Hills By Page 1 of 1