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Planning Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting 06-21-2016MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2016 FIELD TRIP PRESENT: Chairman Chelf, Commissioners Cardenas, Gray, and Smith Commissioner Kirkpatrick absent and excused Raymond Cruz, City Manager Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Wendy Starks, Associate Planner A. ZONING CASE NO. 906, Request for a Site Plan Review for grading and a 1,375 square foot pool/spa, pool equipment, and a Variance to exceed 2.5' high average for associated retaining walls at 27 Crest Road West (Lot 174 -B -MS) Rolling Hills, CA, (Goldenberg). Also present at this field trip were: Jim Aichele, resident 14 Crest Road West Leah Mirsch, resident 4 Cinchring Road Thomas Dobos, Architect Chairman Chelf called the meeting to order at 7:36 a.m. at 27 Crest Road West. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request for approval of a 1,375 square foot pool/spa with associated walls, fire pit, wall for master bathroom courtyard, and pool equipment enclosure. Following brief discussion and there being no objections, the Commissioners requested that staff draft a Resolution of Approval. Commissioner Smith joined the group and was toured through the project. In response to Commissioner Smith regarding the location of future stable, corral and access to it, Mr. Dobos pointed out the location and access, which is to the east of the tennis court. Commissioner Smith voiced no objections to the previous motion to approve. B. ZONING CASE NO. 904, Request for a Site Plan Review and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 976 square foot stable with 767 square feet of covered porches, and a maximum 5' high retaining wall, and grading at 34 Saddleback Road (Lot 102-RH) Rolling Hills, CA, (Delgado). Also present at this field trip were: Ms. Eddy Delgado, Property Owner Richard Gastelun, representative for Russ Barto, Architect 1 ry Mark Walters, construction project manager for property owner Dr. Ralph Black, resident 36 Saddleback Road Leah Mirsch, resident 4 Cinchring Road Jim Aichele, resident 14 Crest Road West Associate Planner Wendy Starks reviewed the applicant's proposed project for a 976 square foot stable with 767 square feet of porches adjacent to the existing riding ring. Ms. Starks explained that the Planning Department visited the site last week to preview the staking and realized that as it is staked there is not 35' distance between the guesthouse and the proposed stable. The applicant then subsequently requested a Variance from the 35' use separation requirement that was submitted to the Planning Department after the agenda and staff reports were completed. Discussion ensued about the location of the stable and the subsequent request for a variance. Commissioners provided suggestions for various alternatives that would remove the need for a Variance that included: moving the stable closer to the equestrian trail which would require more grading and a retaining wall at the trail, reducing the portion of the porch that encroaches, shifting the stable closer to the riding ring, or allowing the variance and the stable as is currently proposed. Commissioners voiced concerns about the variance as to recollection of staff, one of this nature has not been requested before and alternatives are available to negate the need for a Variance. Following further discussion Commissioners suggested that the applicant consider the alternatives for discussion when the Planning Commission reconvenes in the evening meeting. Dr. Black inquired about the 2 utility poles between 34 Saddleback and the neighboring property and Ms. Delgado stated that one of the poles will be removed with the cost shared between her and her neighbor. 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. anta Schwartz a Date lanning Director Date 2 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 21, 2016 FIELD TRIP PRESENT: Chairman Chelf, Commissioners Cardenas, Gray, and Smith Commissioner Kirkpatrick absent and excused Raymond Cruz, City Manager Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Wendy Starks, Associate Planner A. ZONING CASE NO. 906, Request for a Site Plan Review for grading and a 1,375 square foot pool/spa, pool equipment, and a Variance to exceed 2.5' high average for associated retaining walls at 27 Crest Road West (Lot 174 -B -MS) Rolling Hills, CA, (Goldenberg). Also present at this field trip were: Jim Aichele, resident 14 Crest Road West Leah Mirsch, resident 4 Cinchring Road Thomas Dobos, Architect Chairman Chelf called the meeting to order at 7:36 a.m. at 27 Crest Road West. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's request for approval of a 1,375 square foot pool/spa with associated walls, fire pit, wall for master bathroom courtyard, and pool equipment enclosure. Following brief discussion and there being no objections, the Commissioners requested that staff draft a Resolution of Approval. Commissioner Smith joined the group and was toured through the project. In response to Commissioner Smith regarding the location of future stable, corral and access to it, Mr. Dobos pointed out the location and access, which is to the east of the tennis court. Commissioner Smith voiced no objections to the previous motion to approve. B. ZONING CASE NO. 904, Request for a Site Plan Review and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 976 square foot stable with 767 square feet of covered porches, and a maximum 5' high retaining wall, and grading at 34 Saddleback Road (Lot 102-RH) Rolling Hills, CA, (Delgado). Also present at this field trip were: Ms. Eddy Delgado, Property Owner Richard Gastelun, representative for Russ Barto, Architect 1 Mark Walters, construction project manager for property owner Dr. Ralph Black, resident 36 Saddleback Road Leah Mirsch, resident 4 Cinchring Road Jim Aichele, resident 14 Crest Road West Associate Planner Wendy Starks reviewed the applicant's proposed project for a 976 square foot stable with 767 square feet of porches adjacent to the existing riding ring. Ms. Starks explained that the Planning Department visited the site last week to preview the staking and realized that as it is staked there is not 35' distance between the guesthouse and the proposed stable. The applicant then subsequently requested a Variance from the 35' use separation requirement that was submitted to the Planning Department after the agenda and staff reports were completed. Discussion ensued about the location of the stable and the subsequent request for a variance. Commissioners provided suggestions for various alternatives that would remove the need for a Variance that included: moving the stable closer to the equestrian trail which would require more grading and a retaining wall at the trail, reducing the portion of the porch that encroaches, shifting the stable closer to the riding ring, or allowing the variance and the stable as is currently proposed. Commissioners voiced concerns about the variance as to recollection of staff, one of this nature has not been requested before and alternatives are available to negate the need for a Variance. Following further discussion Commissioners suggested that the applicant consider the alternatives for discussion when the Planning Commission reconvenes in the evening meeting. Dr. Black inquired about the 2 utility poles between 34 Saddleback and the neighboring property and Ms. Delgado stated that one of the poles will be removed with the cost shared between her and her neighbor. 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, %6Tanta Schwartz lanning Director Appro; Date elf, 'Shairman Date 2 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 17ih day of Junel, 2016, I serve the within Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Adjourned Regular Meeting - 06/21/2016 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 1 certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the I7'" day of June, 2016 at Rolling Hills, California. Ewa Nikodem Administrative Assistant 84 al zate4 gela 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, JUNE 21, 2016 MEET AT 27 CREST ROAD WEST 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. 906, Request for a Site Plan Review for grading and a 1,375 square foot pool/spa, pool equipment, and a Variance to exceed 2.5' high average for associated retaining walls at 27 Crest Road West (Lot 174 -B -MS) Rolling Hills, CA, (Goldenberg). The project has been determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. B. ZONING CASE NO. 904, Request for a Site Plan Review and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 976 square foot stable with 767 square feet of covered porches, and a maximum 5' high retaining wall, and grading at 34 Saddleback Road (Lot 102-RH) Rolling Hills, CA, (Delgado). The project has been determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. 5. ADJOURNMENT Documents pertaining to an agenda item received after the posting of the agenda are available for review in the City Clerk's office or at the meeting at which the item will be considered. -1- a/Ram ra=il¢ INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 4-A Mtg. Date: 6-21-16FT 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: DATE PUBLISHED: ZONING CASE NO. 906 27 CREST ROAD WEST (174 -B -MS) RA -S-2, 4.5 ACRES (GROSS) MR. & MRS. GOLDENBERG THOMAS G. DOBOS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT MAY 5, 2016 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The Planning Commission held a public hearing in this matter on May 17th and scheduled a field trip to the property on June 21, 2016. The applicants Mr. and Mrs. Goldenberg request a Site Plan Review and Variance for a 1,375 square foot pool/spa with infinity edge, with several terraced retaining walls ranging from 1' to 4'8" high for pool area, associated grading totaling 388 cubic yards, 64 square feet of pool equipment enclosed with 5' high maximum wall, and a 5' high wall to enclose a master bath courtyard for privacy. A new 68 square foot barbecue structure and a 40 square foot fire pit are also proposed. The privacy wall will not average out to 2.5' in height, thus the variance request. 2. 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 or provide other direction to staff. Z.C. No. 906 BACKGROUND 3. The property is zoned RAS-2 and the gross lot area is 4.5 acres. The net lot area is 3.81 acres or 165,986 square feet. The property is currently developed with a 14,683 square foot residence and a 1,173 square foot garage, a 7,000 square foot recreation court, 1,690 square feet of entryways, 624 square feet of trellises, and a 200 square foot service yard. In 2004 the previous owner was granted an administrative approval to convert the then existing 996 square foot stable into part of the residence (used now as recreation room) and attached it via a solid roof breezeway to the main residence. As this was an addition of under 25% of the size of the then residence, it was approved administratively. At that time the previous property owner elected to set aside an area on the property for a future stable/corral. In 2007, an approval was granted for remodel of the recreation room, which was also approved administratively. In August 2015 the applicants were approved for an extensive interior remodel with no demolition of exterior walls and no additions, with some windows and doors being replaced. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 4. Pools with more than 800 square feet of surface water area require a Site Plan Review per Section 17.16.200.G.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed pool/spa is 1,375 square feet and is not in any setbacks. The tiered walls range in height from 1' to 4'8" high for the pool area and will average out to 2'6". The tiered walls are being introduced to avoid having 5' high retaining walls around the pool and at the back of the infinity edge. There is a 5' high maximum wall proposed to screen the master bathroom, and a 5' high maximum wall to screen the pool equipment, which will not average out to 2'6" and require a variance, (Section 17.16.190.F). 5. The structural lot coverage on the lot, with the proposed new pool and spa will be 27,373 square feet or 16.5%; and with the allowable deduction 16.1%. The proposed total lot coverage will increase from 42,710 square feet or 25.7% to 50,464 square feet or 30.4%, with the allowable deductions; where maximum permitted is 35% (Municipal Code 17.16.070A2). 6. Coverage on the residential building pad of 74,316 square feet will be 25.8%. Coverage on the future stable pad of 2,120 square feet will be 21.5%. 7. The disturbance on the lot is currently at 25.8%. The pool/spa, barbecue, fire pit, walls, and future proposed stable/corral will increase disturbance to 33.9%, where maximum permitted is 40%. The grading will be 388 cubic yards and consist of 324 cubic yards of cut/excavation for the pool and catchment basin, walls and yards, and 64 cubic yards of fill for the retaining walls and recompaction with 260 cubic yards being exported. Z.C. No. 906 8. Future access to the stable is proposed from an existing walkway and will be comprised of decomposed granite. The future stable will require a Conditional Use Permit when it is constructed and the stable access, walls, and associated grading will be reviewed at that time. 9. In response to justification for the variance for the walls to not to average out to 2.5', the applicant's representative states that a 5' high maximum wall is required to adequately provide privacy for the master bath area and associated courtyard. There was an existing 5-6' high wall to create a privacy courtyard but the enclosed space was too large. The proposed 5' high maximum wall encloses a reduced sized privacy courtyard. The new privacy wall will be softened with layers of landscaping per the submitted landscape planting plan. 10. Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 11. When reviewing a development application the Planning Commission must consider whether the proposed project meets the criteria for a Variance and must find that the proposed uses are consistent with the General Plan and development standards of the City, including provision for open space and maintaining rural environment and that the uses will not adversely affcct adjacent properties. 12. The project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 3. ZC. NO. 906 SITE PLAN REVIEW EXISTING PROPOSED RA -S- 2 ZONE SETBACKS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH GARAGE, TRELLISES POOL/SPA, FIRE PIT, ASSOCIATED WALLS Front: 50 ft. from front easement line Side: 35 ft. from property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear property line STRUCTURES Residence Garage Pool Pool equipment Stable Recreation Court Breezeway Det. Trellis Barbecue Fire pit Service yard 14,683 sq.ft. 1173 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft. 0 sq.ft 0 sq. ft. 7000 sq.ft. 1690 sq.ft. 624 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 0 sq.ft 200 sq.ft. Residence Garage Pool Pool equipment Stable (future) Recreation Court Breezeway Det. Trellis Barbecue Fire pit Service yard 14,683 sq.ft. 1173 sq.ft. 1375 sq.ft. 64 sq.ft. 456 sq.ft. 7000 sq.ft. 1690 sq.ft. 624 sq.ft 68 sq.ft 40 sq.ft 200 sq.ft Site Plan Review Variance required for walls that average out to more than 2'6" in height TOTAL 25,370 sq.ft. TOTAL 27,373 sq.ft STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE 14.9% 26,641 sq.ft. w/allowances or 16.1% of 165,986 sq.ft. net lot area (20% maximum) Z.C. No. 906 TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 25.7% 50,464 sq.ft. w/allowances or 30.4% of 165,986.ft. net lot area (35% maximum) BUILDING PADS (30% guideline) Pad 1 - Residence- 24.5% Pad 2 - future stable - 0% Pad 1 - 25.8% of 74,316 sf. pad Pad 2 - 21.5% of 2,120 sf. pad GRADING N/A 324 cubic yards of cut/excavation for the pool, walls, stable, yard 64 cubic yards of fill total grading = 388 cubic yards 260 c.y. to be exported 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 25.8% of the net lot area 33.9% 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 456 sq.ft. stable (future) 550 sq.ft corral (future) & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS N/A Future proposed conversion of existing path on property ROADWAY ACCESS Existing driveway approach Existing driveway approach VIEWS N/A Planning Commission review PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A Planning Commission review SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA 17.46.010 Purpose. The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 17.46.050 Required findings. A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application. B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made: 1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance; 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; Z.C. No. 906 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; B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone but which is denied the property in question; C. That the granting of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity; D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be observed; E. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant; F. That the variance is consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; and G. That the variance request is consistent with the general plan of the City of Rolling Hills. Z.C. No. 906 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 TO: FROM: APPLICATION NO. SITE LOCATION: ZONING AND SIZE: APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: NOTICE PUBLISHED: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CA 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item: 4-B Mtg. Date: 6/21/16FT HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR WENDY STARKS, AICP, ASSOCIATE PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 904 34 SADDLEBACK ROAD (Lot 13-RH) RAS-1 - 2.71 ACRES (EXCL. ROAD EASEMENT) MS. DELGADO RUSS BARTO, ARCHITECT MAY 5, 2016 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application on May 17, 2016 and scheduled a field trip to the site for June 21, 2016. The applicant, Ms. Delgado, requests a Site Plan Review and a Conditional Use Permit for a 976 square foot stable with 767 square feet of covered porches, and a maximum 5' high retaining wall that averages to 2'6" and for grading for the stable and wall. The applicant reduced the stable from 1,300 square feet to 976 square feet and increased the porches from 750 square feet to 767. 2. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, view the project in the field, take public testimony and continue the hearing to the evening meeting on June 21, 2016 or provide other direction to staff. BACKGROUND 3. The property is zoned RAS-1 and the gross lot area is 2.71 acres. The net lot area is 2.32 acres or 101,040 square feet. The existing property is currently developed with a 3,420 square foot residence, a 640 square foot garage, a 780 square foot swimming pool/spa, 50 square foot pool equipment, 663 square foot guest house, 510 square feet of ZC NO. 904 attached covered porches, 600 square feet of sheds (a 500 square foot storage shed and a 100 square foot shed), and a 350 square foot service yard. A 959 square foot addition to the residence and a 35 square foot barbecue were approved administratively in October, 2015. With the addition, the residence will be 4,379 square feet. All existing structures are legal and permitted. 4. In 1989 a Conditional Use Permit was granted to convert the existing stable into a guest house (Resolution 89-30) and area was set aside for the stable at that time adjacent to the 6,200 square foot riding ring that exists today. The existing 500 sq.ft. storage shed was approved and permitted in 1969 as a detached garage. Grading is required for the stable but there will not be additional disturbance for the stable in the proposed location, as the area was previously disturbed. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 5. This proposal is subject to the stable ordinance, adopted in 2011 which requires that all new stables over 200 sq. ft. and corrals over 550 sq. ft. require a Conditional Use Permit and are subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.18 of the Zoning Ordinance. The new proposed stable will be 976 square feet at a maximum height of 12'6" with additional grille ventilation vents above it and along the entire center isle bringing the height to 16'. The floor plan provides for 4 horse stalls, a feed room and, across from the breezeway/center aisle, a 192 square foot tack room, and a 74 square foot muck room. 767 square feet of covered porches for the stable are proposed along with a new 5' high maximum retaining wall that will average out to 2'6" to buffer the stable and the existing horse ring from the existing guesthouse. An existing path that is at a minimum 6' wide comprised of decomposed granite leads from the driveway to the horse ring and will provide access to the stable. 6. The stable/corral is proposed in the southeast corner of the parcel near the side easement with a portion of the proposed retaining wall near to, but outside of the side setback where nothing currently exists. The closest structure to the proposed stable is the existing guesthouse which is 35' away to comply with Zoning Code. 7. Pursuant to the zoning code requirements, the following is applicable to this request: REQUIREMENTS PROPOSED Stable access -way minimum 6' wide with roughened surface 6'wide minimum access -way exists joining existing driveway with the riding ring Stable, corral, riding ring not to be located on slopes greater than 4:1 Grading includes 500 c.y. total (250 c.y. cut for the retaining wall and stable, and 250 c.y. fill for the riding ring) ZC NO. 904 2 Stable, corral, riding ring - not in front yard; min. 35 ' from side prop line; may be located up to 25' in rear setback. Proposal complies with all. Stable and riding ring are towards the rear of the property and not in any setbacks. Stable, riding ring, turnout min. 35' from any residential structure Distances from nearest residential structure (guest house): Stable. 35 -ft.; Riding ring: 30 ft. (riding ring and guest house are existing and are legal nonconforming) Stable building to be designed for rural and agricultural uses only, but may include storage for vehicles, household items Stable is proposed to be for horse keeping and associated uses. Stable size to include the entire footprint including loft, if any 976 square foot stable is comprised of 4 horse stalls, tack room, muck room, and a feed room. Stable minimum of 60% shall be maintained for agricultural uses Agricultural spaces, incl. stalls, muck room, and shower comprise 80% Stable maximum of 40% not to exceed 800 s.f. may be maintained for a tack room use Tack use area comprises 192 square feet or 20%. Stable tack area may have sanitary and kitchen amenities It will be a condition of approval that the stable may have one sanitary facility and a kitchenette. However, neither is being proposed at this time. Stable tack area may have glazed openings Allowed, but not shown currently Stable agricultural space entry doors to be min. 4'wide & 8' high; appearance of a stable door Entry doors conforming with the code; will be a condition of approval. Stable loft permitted No loft is proposed. Stable loft plate height may not exceed 7' No loft is proposed. Stable exterior area may not 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) Existing 6,200 sq. ft. fenced riding ring. Stable access slope not to exceed 25% Compliant stable access is existing. 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, and riding rings as well as to all other regulations including, but not be limited to undergrounding of utility lines to the structure, lighting, roof material, Fire Department requirements and others. 8. Grading in the amount of 500 cubic yard (250 cy. cut and 250 cy. fill) is proposed, with cut for the stable and wall, and fill for the riding ring, for a total of 500 cy. of grading. 9. The addition of the stable and retaining wall will not increase the total disturbance of the net lot area as it remains unchanged at 63.3% or 64,000 square feet of the 101,040 square feet net lot area, which is legal non -conforming. ZC NO. 904 3 10. There are two building pads on the property (not in setbacks): one for or the existing home (28,000 square feet) and the other for the proposed stable (11,700 square feet). The residential building pad coverage will remain at 28.6%, and the proposed stable pad coverage will be 14.9%. 11. The structural lot coverage is proposed at 9,750 sf. or 9.7% of the net lot area, (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage including the structures and paved areas is proposed to be 23,170 square feet, or 22.9%, (35% permitted). 12. The following table lists stables /sizes approved since 2011. Location Square Feet / No. of Stories 11 Blackwater Cyn. Rd. 890 sq. ft. one story 5 Buggy Whip 890 sq. ft. one story 0 Chestnut 900 sq. ft. one story 9 Chuckwagon Rd. 1,296 sq. ft. first floor / 792 sq. ft. loft 2,088 sq.ft. total 10 Crest Rd. W. 735 sq. ft. first floor / 453 sq. ft. loft 1,188 sq.ft. total 49 Eastfield 600 sq. ft. one story 12 Johns Cyn. Rd. 735 sq. ft. one story 3 Meadowlark 480 sf. first floor / 360 sf. loft 840 sq.ft. total 29 Middleridge Rd. S. 2,160 sq. ft. first floor / 800 sf. loft with center aisle; 2,960 sq.ft. total 6 Portuguese Bend Rd. 450 sq. ft. one story 77 Crest Rd. E 3,456 sq. ft. first floor/ 235 sq.ft. loft with center isle; 3,691 sq.ft. total 1 Pine Tree Lane 2,976 sq. ft. one story 11 Saddleback 2,415 sq. ft. with 625 sq. ft. loft with center isle; 3,040 sq.ft. total 34 Saddleback Rd. Proposed 976 sq.ft. - one story 13. When reviewing a stable development application the Planning Commission should consider whether the proposed project meets the criteria for a Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review and Chapter 17.18 of the Zoning Code pertaining to stable requirements and must find that the use is consistent with General Plan policies and goals such as maintenance of the City's rural environment and open space, complies with the specific applicable development standards of the Municipal Code, and also determine that the use, with appropriate conditions, will not adversely affect adjacent or nearby properties. 14. Should this request be approved, the applicant would have to meet all of the conditions of the permitted uses/construction specified in the Zoning Ordinance for stables and corrals as well as all imposed conditions of approval, including maintaining ZC NO. 904 4 the structure in accordance with the approved floor plan and specified amount and location of agricultural uses. 15. Other required approvals include the RHCA (Architectural Committee), and ultimately Building and Safety plan checking for building permits. At this time, the applicant has not reviewed the project with the RHCA. 16. The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines, Sec.15303). ZONING CASE NO. 904 SITE PLAN REVIEW EXISTING PROPOSED RA -S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, GARAGE, GUEST HOUSE, SERVICE YARD, POOL STABLE, RETAINING WALL Front: 50 ft. from front easemnt line Sides: 20 ft. from side property line Rear: 50 ft. from rear property line Residence 4379 sq.ft. Residence 4379 sq.ft. Garages Pool/ spa Pool equip. Stable Attach. porch Service yard Guesthouse Sheds BBQ , _ 640 sq.ft. 780 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 0 sq. ft. 510 sq. ft. 350 sq.ft. 663 sq.ft. 600 sq.ft. 35 sq.ft. Garages Pool/spa Pool equip. Stable Attach. porch Service yard Guesthouse Sheds BBQ 640 sq.ft. 780 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 976 sq.ft. 1277 sq.ft. 350 sq.ft. 663 sq.ft. 600 sq.ft. 35 sq ft. TOTAL^ 8,007 sq.ft. TOTAL 9,750 sq. ft. GRADING N/A'' 2' 500 cubic yards (250 cy. cut, 250 cy.fill) balanced on -site 250 cy. for new stable and wall, and 250 cy. for riding ring 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. STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE 7.9% 9.7% or 9,750 sf of 101,040 s.f. net lot area (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 20.3% 22.9% or 23,170 sq.ft. of 101,040 sq.ft. net lot area (35% maximum) BUILDING PAD COVERAGE 28.6% N/A 28.6% of 28,000 sq.ft. pad 14.9% of 11,700 sq.ft. pad (30% maximum -guideline) Residential Stable ZC NO. 904 5 DISTURBED AREA (40% 63.3% (legal nonconforming) 63.3% (legal nonconforming) maximum; any graded building pad area, any remedial grading (temporary disturbance), any graded slopes and building pad areas, and any non -graded area where impervious surfaces exist.) STABLE (min. 450 SQ.FT. N/A 976 sq.ft & 6,200 sq.ft. riding ring/corral & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS Existing Existing RIDING RING (CUP Required) 6,200 6,200 sq. ft. not in any setback or required yard ROADWAY ACCESS Existing driveway approach Existing driveway approach VIEWS N/A Planning Commission review PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A Planning Commission review SITE PLAN REVIEW CRITERIA 17.46.010 Purpose. The site plan review process is established to provide discretionary review of certain development projects in the City for the purposes of ensuring that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan; incorporates environmentally and aesthetically sensitive grading practices; preserves existing mature vegetation; is compatible and consistent with the scale, massing and development pattern in the immediate project vicinity; and otherwise preserves and protects the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rolling Hills. 17.46.050 Required findings. A. The Commission shall be required to make findings in acting to approve, conditionally approve, or deny a site plan review application. B. No project which requires site plan review approval shall be approved by the Commission, or by the City Council on appeal, unless the following findings can be made: 1. The project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of the general plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance; 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; 4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls); 5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area; 6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course; 7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible ZC NO. 904 6 with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas; 8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and 9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 17.42.050 Basis for approval or denial of conditional use permit. The Commission (and Council on appeal), in acting to approve a conditional use permit application, may impose conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure the project is consistent with the General Plan, compatible with surrounding land use, and meets the provisions and intent of this title. In making such a determination, the hearing body shall find that the proposed use is in general accord with the following principles and standards: A. That the proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan; 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 uses observes the spirit and intent of this title. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance ZC NO. 904 7