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Planning Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting 07-19-2016MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 19, 2016 FIELD TRIP PRESENT: Chairman Chelf, Commissioners Cardenas, Gray, and Kirkpatrick Raymond Cruz, City Manager Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Wendy Starks, Associate Planner A. ZONING CASE NO. 902. Request for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 11,100 square foot residence, with 11,100 square foot basement, 1,540 square feet attached garages, 2,654 square feet covered porches, 864 square foot swimming pool and spa, trellises, a new driveway and an outdoor kitchen and grading for a total of 51,625. cubic yards of dirt, which includes over -excavation and re -compaction, i of which 785 cubic yards will be exported; Conditional Use Permits to construct an 800 square foot guest house, and a 1,300 square foot stable with a 792 square foot loft in Zoning Case No. 902, at 23 Crest Road East, (Lot 132A -MS), Rolling Hills, CA (Hynes). Also present at this field trip were: Tavisha Nicholson, Engineer Anthony Inferrera, Architect Mr. and Mrs. Hynes, Property Owners Mr. and Mrs. Mackenbach, residents 56 Portuguese Bend Road Carmen Schaye, resident 58 Portuguese Bend Road Charles Raine, resident 2 Pinto Road William Hadley, resident 26 Crest Road East Lucy Agid, resident 60 Portuguese Bend Road Brenda Akuma, resident 2 Buckboard Lane Linda Loo, visitor Chairman Chelf called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. at 23 Crest Road East. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's revised project, advised a letter was received from an attorney representing a collective of residents, and explained that Tavisha Nicholson will present information about how the drainage will be contained at the evening meeting, although the information is included in the staff report for the field trip meeting. Commissioner Gray asked questions regarding cut/fill and export of dirt and asked if the City can require that the County engineers be the reviewing agency 1 for this project. Commissioner Kirkpatrick asked about the cut on the bottom pad and Tavisha Nicholson and Director Schwartz responded to their questions that there is no fill proposed on that pad. In response to Commissioner Chelf, Tavisha Nicholson addressed the key and benching method of grading. Director Schwartz advised that the applicant's soils engineer will be present on -site for the duration of the grading and will prepare daily reports which will be submitted to City's building department engineers for review. In response to Charlie Raine why a dissipater and not a cistern is proposed on the lower pad, Ms. Nicholson stated that is something they can look at if directed to by the Planning Commissioners. Lucy Agid voiced her strong objections to the project. Ms. Nicholson walked the group through the site and in particular pointed out the two new cisterns that will be 4' below finished grade. In response to Mr. Raine, Ms. Nicholson explained that the cisterns would hold 66,000 gallons of water, 33,000 gallons each. Commissioner Gray asked if there are other projects in the City that have cisterns and City Staff explained that the project next door at 29 Crest Road East has a cistern. Charlie Raine asked if the proposed drainage catches all of the run-off from impervious surfaces including roofs and Tavisha Nicholson stated that it does. Discussion ensued about calculations of impervious surface of the proposed project. The group toured the lower pad and Tavisha Nicholson pointed out the proposed structures, the guest house, stable, corral and the dissipater, which has been relocated away from homes below. Tavisha Nicholson pointed out the access to the stable and will be permeable and per zoning code. Hearing no other comments, Chairman Chelf adjourned the public hearing to the evening meeting. B. ZONING CASE NO. 904 -REVISED. Request for a Site Plan Review, a Conditional Use Permit and a Variance for grading and construction of an 1,140 square foot stable with 1,032 square feet of covered porches, 1,950 square foot corral and 5,500 square foot riding ring, to encroach with the riding ring into the front and side setbacks and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbance of the lot at 34 Saddleback Road (Lot 102- RH) Rolling Hills, CA, (Delgado). Also present at this field trip were: Ms. Eddy Delgado, Property Owner Russ Barto, Architect Mark Walters, construction project manager for property owner Carole Hoffman, resident 3 Hillside Lane Associate Planner Wendy Starks reviewed the applicant's revised project which includes a Variance to locate the 5,500 square foot riding ring in the front yard and in the front setback and advised that disturbance of the lot will increase from 63.3% to 68.8%. Director Schwartz stated that a neighbor inquired about the grading and whether or not a retaining wall is required. Mark Walters explained that a retraining wall is not needed. Some discussion about grading ensued and the group proceeded to 2 i the stable where Associate Planner Starks stated the stable is now at least 35' from the guesthouse. Mark Walters and Russ Barto explained the ridgeline is coming down by 1' to 14' in height to accommodate views from the guesthouse. There being no further questions Commissioner Gray made a motion for staff to bring a Resolution of Approval for August, Commissioner Cardenas seconded. 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, Yolaffta Schwartz Pla ng Director Approv, Da e Brad Chelf, Chairman Date 3 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 19, 2016 FIELD TRIP PRESENT: Chairman Chelf, Commissioners Cardenas, Gray, and Kirkpatrick Raymond Cruz, City Manager Yolanta Schwartz, Planning Director Wendy Starks, Associate Planner A. ZONING CASE NO. 902. Request for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 11,100 square foot residence, with 11,100 square foot basement, 1,540 square feet attached garages, 2,654 square feet covered porches, 864 square foot swimming pool and spa, trellises, a new driveway and an outdoor kitchen and grading for a total of 51,625 cubic yards of dirt, which includes over -excavation and re -compaction, of which 785 cubic yards will be exported; Conditional Use Permits to construct an 800 square foot guest house, and a 1,300 square foot stable with a 792 square foot loft in Zoning Case No. 902, at 23 Crest Road East, (Lot 132A -MS), Rolling Hills, CA (Hynes). Also present at this field trip were: Tavisha Nicholson, Engineer Anthony Inferrera, Architect Mr. and Mrs. Hynes, Property Owners Mr. and Mrs. Mackenbach, residents 56 Portuguese Bend Road Carmen Schaye, resident 58 Portuguese Bend Road Charles Raine, resident 2 Pinto Road William Hadley, resident 26 Crest Road East Lucy Agid, resident 60 Portuguese Bend Road Brenda Akuma, resident 2 Buckboard Lane Linda Loo, visitor Chairman Chelf called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. at 23 Crest Road East. Planning Director Schwartz reviewed the applicant's revised project, advised a letter was received from an attorney representing a collective of residents, and explained that Tavisha Nicholson will present information about how the drainage will be contained at the evening meeting, although the information is included in the staff report for the field trip meeting. Commissioner Gray asked questions regarding cut/fill and export of dirt and asked if the City can require that the County engineers be the reviewing agency 1 for this project. Commissioner Kirkpatrick asked about the cut on the bottom pad and Tavisha Nicholson and Director Schwartz responded to their questions that there is no fill proposed on that pad. In response to Commissioner Chelf, Tavisha Nicholson addressed the key and benching method of grading. Director Schwartz advised that the applicant's soils engineer will be present on -site for the duration of the grading and will prepare daily reports which will be submitted to City's building department engineers for review. In response to Charlie Raine why a dissipater and not a cistern is proposed on the lower pad, Ms. Nicholson stated that is something they can look at if directed to by the Planning Commissioners. Lucy Agid voiced her strong objections to the project. Ms. Nicholson walked the group through the site and in particular pointed out the two new cisterns that will be 4' below finished grade. In response to Mr. Raine, Ms. Nicholson explained that the cisterns would hold 66,000 gallons of water, 33,000 gallons each. Commissioner Gray asked if there are other projects in the City that have cisterns and City Staff explained that the project next door at 29 Crest Road East has a cistern. Charlie Raine asked if the proposed drainage catches all of the run-off from impervious surfaces including roofs and Tavisha Nicholson stated that it does. Discussion ensued about calculations of impervious surface of the proposed project. The group toured the lower pad and Tavisha Nicholson pointed out the proposed structures, the guest house, stable, corral and the dissipater, which has been relocated away from homes below. Tavisha Nicholson pointed out the access to the stable and will be permeable and per zoning code. Hearing no other comments, Chairman Chelf adjourned the public hearing to the evening meeting. B. ZONING CASE NO. 904 -REVISED. Request for a Site Plan Review, a Conditional Use Permit and a Variance for grading and construction of an 1,140 square foot stable with 1,032 square feet of covered porches, 1,950 square foot corral and 5,500 square foot riding ring, to encroach with the riding ring into the front and side setbacks and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbance of the lot at 34 Saddleback Road (Lot 102- RH) Rolling Hills, CA, (Delgado). Also present at this field trip were: Ms. Eddy Delgado, Property Owner Russ Barto, Architect Mark Walters, construction project manager for property owner Carole Hoffman, resident 3 Hillside Lane Associate Planner Wendy Starks reviewed the applicant's revised project which includes a Variance to locate the 5,500 square foot riding ring in the front yard and in the front setback and advised that disturbance of the lot will increase from 63.3% to 68.8%. Director Schwartz stated that a neighbor inquired about the grading and whether or not a retaining wall is required. Mark Walters explained that a retraining wall is not needed. Some discussion about grading ensued and the group proceeded to 2 a C. the stable where Associate Planner Starks stated the stable is now at least 35' from the guesthouse. Mark Walters and Russ Barto explained the ridgeline is coming down by 1' to 14' in height to accommodate views from the guesthouse. There being no further questions Commissioner Gray made a motion for staff to bring a Resolution of Approval for August, Commissioner Cardenas seconded. 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, Yo .; a Schwartz Pla ng Director Approv, �(P Da e Brad Chelf, Chairman Date 3 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 15th day of July, 2016,1 serve the within Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Adjourned Regular Meeting - 07/19/2016 a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the person, or persons, named below by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelope with postage thereon fully prepaid, in the United States mail at Rolling Hills, California addressed as follows: Emailed MAILED DROPBOX DELIVERED Assistant 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 15th day of July, 2016 at Rolling Hills, California. Ewa Nikodem Administrative Assistant Sr al Rodeo gib¢ 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, JULY 19, 2016 MEET AT 23 CREST ROAD EAST 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 4. FIELD TRIPS A. ZONING CASE NO. 902. Request for a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 11,100 square foot residence, with 11,100 square foot basement, 1,540 square feet attached garages, 2,654 square feet covered porches, 864 square foot swimming pool and spa, trellises, a new driveway and an outdoor kitchen and grading for a total of 51,625 cubic yards of dirt, which includes over - excavation and re -compaction, of which 785 cubic yards will be exported; Conditional Use Permits to construct an 800 square foot guest house, and a 1,300 square foot stable with a 792 square foot loft; 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. B. ZONING CASE NO. 904 -REVISED. Request for a Site Plan Review, a Conditional Use Permit and a Variance for grading and construction of an 1,140 square foot stable with 1,032 square feet of covered porches, 1,950 square foot corral and 5,500 square foot riding ring, to encroach with the riding ring into the front and side setbacks and to exceed the maximum permitted disturbance of the lot 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- al Ram Wida 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.: 4-A Mtg. Date: 07-19-16 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 JUNE 9, 2016 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 19, 2016, visited the site in the morning of May 17, 2016 and continued the public hearing until later that same evening. More recently, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 21, 2016. 2. At the April 19, May 17, and June 21, 2016 meetings, several residents expressed concerns regarding 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 the meeting on May 17, 2016. The City's grading/drainage engineer and a building official from LA County Public Works Dept. both visited the site and attended the evening meeting to address concerns about grading and drainage in general and specifically for the project. They advised that they will review and assess the plan once it has been submitted to them to ensure that proposed stormwater devices, whether dissipaters, biofiltration, cisterns or other method, (currently proposed cisterns and dissipaters), would adequately ensure that ZC NO. 902, 23 Crest E. the proposed project does not generate more sheet flow or storm water to the properties below then exists at present day with a vacant lot. 3. The applicant revised the submittal to remove all requests for variances, and eliminated the tennis court proposal. Also, they removed all fill from the lower pad by reconfiguring the proposed structures on the pad. Overall disturbance for the project decreased from 39.78% to 38.53%. 4. Following the June 21, 2016 meeting, in response to additional questions from the Planning Commission regarding the handling of the run-off from the property and retention of the water on site, the applicants' engineer prepared a hydrology analysis for the proposed method of storage system (cisterns) for 1 year storm, 2 year storm, 5 year storm, 10 year storm 25 year storm, 50 year storm and 100 year storm. The proposed storage system is designed for a 25 -year storm to store the difference in stormwater runoff volume between the pre and post development conditions. These terms mean the frequency of run off occurring from a storm falling on a saturated watershed. A 25 -year frequency design storm has a probability of 1/25 (4%) of being equaled or exceeded in any year. Meaning that there is a 4% probability of a 25 year storm and anything greater occurring in any year. The terms are a statistical designation; any storm can occur in any year regardless of what happened the previous year. The hydrology analysis for 23 Crest Rd E. is included in the Planning Commission packet for the evening meeting of July 19, 2016. The engineers have also provided for Commissioners' information a Summary of Hydrologic Procedures and Analysis for Projects in LA County, which provides some basic background on Hydrology and terminology and calculations for designing retention systems based on the LA County Building Codes. This summary is also included in the Planning Commission packet for the evening meeting. 5. With the previously proposed changes, the applicants request a Site Plan Review for the construction of a new 11,100 square foot residence and 11,100 square foot basement (was 11,500 square foot residence, 11,500 square foot basement), two garages totaling 1,540 square feet (both are now attached), 2,654 square feet of covered porches including for the stable (previously was 2,430 square feet), a new pool and spa totaling 864 square feet (was 900 square feet) with a 50 square foot pool equipment area, a 96 square foot service yard, a 270 square foot outdoor kitchen (was 510 square feet), a 400 square foot trellis near the 800 square foot guesthouse, a two-story stable with 1,300 square foot on the first level and a 792 square foot loft, a new driveway and turnaround access. Grading will entail a total of 51,625 cubic yards of dirt (12,455 c.y. cut and 11,670 c.y. fill; and 13,750 c.y. over -excavation and 13,750 c.y. recompaction) with 785 cubic yards to be exported. ZC No. 902 l 2 6. It is recommended that the Planning Commission review the staff report, view the revised project in the field, take brief public testimony and continue the meeting to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission. 'BACKGROUND 7. 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. 8. 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 an application for a subdivision. 9. 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 Geotechnical Hazardous 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) is about 230 feet west of the southwestern portion of the lot. 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 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 10. The new residence is proposed at 11,100 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 18.5' above the finished floor, plus chimneys. The attached garages will have a maximum ridge height of 13' from finished floor. The basement is proposed to be 11,100 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. 11. The lot drains to the south west and south east of the property and the run-off is proposed to be collected and stored in two cisterns that are 50' long and 10' in diameter and located on the upper northeast portion of the lot under the driveway. A dissipater is proposed just southeast of the cisterns and the residence to help filter stormwater from the residential building pad. ZC No. 902 A second dissipater is located southeast of the guesthouse/stable pad to filter stormwater on the second pad. The dissipater has been repositioned from the previous submittal to point away from the residence directly below and to the south of the proposed project. During the Planning Commission proceedings for the subdivision, several letters were received from neighbors expressing their concern regarding drainage. Further, on the site visit and during the public hearings in May and June residents continued to express their concerns about drainage from the site. The applicant responded by providing 2 cisterns, removing the biofiltration unit, and repositioning the dissipater on guesthouse pad as described above. 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. With the cistern method all new volume of water will be stored. The run- off would first pass through a pre-treatment system and then would enter into the cisterns. An overflow system will be installed to address times when the volume exceeds the capacity in the tanks, such as a pump, which will release the excess volume, possibly for irrigation, and will be collected in the dissipater to slowly be distributed into the canyon. As stated, LA County grading/drainage engineer and the building official were present at the Planning Commission meeting on 5/17 and answered questions. 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 disturbed, and where the project adds 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface. (Chapter 8.32 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code). 12. 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 apron was shifted by approximately 20 feet to the east, moved further back, away from Crest Road and is 9,875 square feet (was 10,650 square feet previously, and covers 17.48% of the front setback (was 27.9%). Per Section 17.16.150B driveways shall not cover more than 20% of the area of the setback in which they are located. The Traffic Commission reviewed and approved the previously proposed driveway access at their May 26th meeting. The Traffic Commission will review the newly revised and proposed apron on July 28, 2016 and their recommendation will be communicated to the Planning Commission. A not to exceed 3' high retaining wall with a swale is proposed along the north and east sides of the driveway. A 600 square foot parking pad (was 750 square feet) in front of ZC No. 902 the residence, and adjacent to the driveway is proposed to accommodate guest parking. Both meet Zoning Code provisions. 13. A stable with 1,300 square feet on the first floor and a 792 square foot loft with a 264 square foot covered porch and 2,250 square foot corral is proposed as part of the guesthouse building pad that will be accessed by both a 10' wide stable access on a 25% slope, accessed from Crest Road. A proposed (for pedestrians) 780 square foot stairway with 3' high maximum walls joins the residence pad and the guesthouse pad. A 3' high retaining wall is required just north of the stable and will have a swale behind it to collect drainage. Pursuant to the zoning code requirements the following is applicable to this request: UQUIREMENTS PROPOSED Minimum 6' wide access with roughened surface 10 'wide access -way from Crest Road with roughened surface (not paved) Stable, corral not to be located on slopes greater than 4:1 Grading with 3' retaining wall; 2,500 cubic yards cut , 0 cubic yards fill, 750 cubic yards over -excavation and 750 cubic yards recompaction. 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 4 stalls, 400 sf of agricultural storage, 73 sf feed room, and tack space in the Loft (792 sf) which is 37.9% of the structure Size to include the entire footprint including loft, if any Ground floor (1,300 sf.): 593 sf stalls, 234 sf center aisle, 73 sf feed room, 400 sf agricultural storage; Loft (792 sf is tack room) Minimum of 60% shall be maintained for agricultural uses Agricultural uses: 1,300 sf (ground floor) 62.1% Maximum of 40% not to exceed 800 s.f. may be maintained for a tack room use Tack use area comprises 792 sf. or 37.9% Includes tack room/storage & bathroom Tack area may have sanitary and kitchen amenities Bathroom proposed; no kitchen Tack area may have glazed openings Shall be a condition of approval. 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 tack room purposes Loft plate height may not exceed 7' The total height of the structure at its highest peak is proposed to be 21' with a 7' ZC No. 902 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 2,250 sq. ft. corral enclosed with 3 high wall on north side Access slope not to exceed 25% From main driveway and Crest Road with 25% 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. 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 5 Pine Tree Lane 1,810 sq. ft. with 611 sq. ft. loft; 2,421 sq.f.t total 34 Saddleback Rd. Proposed 1,140 sq.ft. - one story 23 Crest Rd. E. Proposed 1,300 sq.ft. with 792 sq.ft. loft; total - 2,092 sq.ft. ZC No. 902 14. An 800 square foot guesthouse is proposed with a 14.6' high maximum ridgeline plus chimneys. Section 17.16.210 (A)(5) of the Zoning Ordinance contains conditions for a guesthouse, 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 exceed eight hundred square feet An 800 square foot guesthouse is proposed. Shall not be located in the front yard or any setback. The guesthouse 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 a kitchenette and a sanitary facility No vehicular access or paved parking area shall be developed within fifty feet of the guesthouse. The driveway is more than fifty feet away. Occupancy of the guesthouse shall be limited to persons employed on the premises, the immediate family of the occupants of the main residence or by the temporary guests of the occupants of the main residence. No temporary guest may remain in occupancy for more than thirty days in any six- month period. This is a standard condition of approval. Renting of a guesthouse is prohibited. This is a standard condition of approval. 15. The proposed disturbed area of the lot will be 101,090 square feet or 38.53%, 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 12,455 cubic yards of cut and 11,670 cubic yards of fill, 13,750 cubic yards of over -excavation, and 13,750 cubic yards of recompaction, for a total of 51,625 cubic yards of dirt and with 785 cubic yards to be exported. 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 10,800 cubic yards accounting for yard areas, and 13,000 cubic yards recompaction. The guest house pad requires a cut of 3,250 cubic yards and fill of 750 cubic yards for recompaction. There is no fill on this lower pad. Maximum cut will be 16.75' for the basement excavation, 11.25' for the north driveway, 11' for the northeast corner, 11.25' for the northwest portion of the corral, and 11.5' for the north west stable. ZC No. 902 1 - . ) 16. Two building pads are proposed. The residential building pad is proposed at 47,325 square feet and will have coverage of 15,405 square feet or 32.55% with allowed deductions, (30% max. guideline). This pad includes all the structures minus the guesthouse, stable and trellis. Pad 2 for the guesthouse and stable is proposed at 11,100 square feet with 2,389 square feet of coverage or 21.5% with allowed deductions for the trellis. 17. The structural net lot coverage is proposed at 19,074 square feet or 7.3%, and with allowed deductions would be 18,554 or 7.1%, (20% max. permitted); and the total lot coverage including the structures and all hardscape and flatwork will be 36,684 square feet or 14.0% (35% max. permitted) excluding allowable deductions. 18. It will be required that the utility lines to the residence and garages be placed underground. 19. Rolling Hills Community Association will review this project at a later date. 20. When reviewing a development application the Planning Commission must consider whether the proposed project meets the criteria for a Site Plan Review, and Conditional Use Permit, 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. ZC NO. 902 NEARBY PROPERTIES For information onl 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 11,100 Proposed 7.05 NOTE: The above do not include garages, basements or accessory structures. SOURCES: Assessors' records * City records ZC No. 902 CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 17.42.050 Basis for approval or denial of conditional use permit. The Commission (and Council on appeal), in acting to approve a conditional use permit application, may impose conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure the project is consistent with the General Plan, compatible with surrounding land use, and meets the provisions and intent of this title. In making such a determination, the hearing body shall find that the proposed use is in general accord with the following principles and standards: A. That the proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan; B. That the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures have been considered, and that the use will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, building or structures; C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and shape to accommodate the use and buildings proposed; D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development standards of the zone district; E. That the proposed use is consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities; F. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this title. 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; ZC No. 902 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. SOURCE: City of Rolling Hills Zoning Ordinance ZC No. 902 10- ZONING CASE NO. 902 23 Crest Road East SITE PLAN REVIEW EXISTING PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED May 17, 2016 PROPOSED July 19, 2016 RA -S- 2 ZONE SETBACKS VACANT LOT NEW RESIDENCE WITH ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, SPORTS COURT, DETACHED GARAGE, GUEST HOUSE NEW RESIDENCE WITH ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, GUEST HOUSE, ATTACHED GARAGES, POOL AND 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 attached Pool/spa Pool Equip. Stable Recreation Court Att. Cov. Porches Trellis Outdoor Kitchen Service yard 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 Residence *Basement 14' Garage attached Garage attached Pool/spa Pool Equip. Stable Guest House AttCov.Porches Trellises Outdoor Kitchen Service Yard 11,100 sq.ft. 11,100 sq.ft. 770 sq.ft. 770 sq.ft. 864 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 1,300 sq.ft 800 sq.ft 2,654 sq.ft. 400 sq.ft. 270 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 s .ft. TOTAL 25,436 s .ft. TOTAL 19,074 s .ft STRUCTURAL LOT COVERAGE 0% 24,916 sf w/allowances 9.5% of 262,368 sq.ft. net lot area 18,554 sf w/allowances 7.1% 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 36,684 w/allowances or 14.0% 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 32.55% of 47,325 sq.ft. pad 21.5% of 11,100 sq.ft pad Residential Guesthouse GRADING N/A 12,510 cy cut, 12,510 cy fill, 19,500 cy overexcavation, 19,500 cy recompaction = balanced on site. 51,625 c.y. total; 12,455 cy cut, 11,670 cy fill, 13,750 cy overexcavation, 13,750 cy recompaction = 785 cy to be 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. exported DISTURBED AREA N/A 39.99% (104,915sq.ft. of the net lot area) 38.5% (101,090 sq.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. 1,300 sq. ft. (with 792 sq. ft. loft) 2,250 sq. ft. & 550 SQ.FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS N/A Proposed from Residence Pad Proposed from Crest Road ROADWAY ACCESS N/A Off Crest Road East Off Crest Road East VIEWS N/A Planning Commission condition Planning Commission condition PLANTS AND ANIMALS N/A Planning Commission condition Planning Commission condition *Basements are not included in calculation for structural square footage. SPIERER 1 WOODWARD I CORBALIS 1 GOLDBERG ATTORNEYS AT LAW A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 0 PLEASE RESPOND TO. 707 TORRANCE BOULEVARD SUITE 200 REDONDO BEACH. CALIFORNIA 90277-3400 TELEPHONE (310) 540-3199 TELECOPIER (310) 316-1823 July 14, 2016 www.practicallawyer.com ORIGINAL VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL COPY VIA EMAIL (WHERE INDICATED) James Hynes 20252 Bancroft Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Email: jimphynes@gmail.com Rolling Hills Community Association Attn: Board of Directors/ Architectural Committee, Kristen Raig, Mgr. 1 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Email: kraig@rhca.net Willdan Engineering 13191 Crossroads Parkway N., Suite 405 Industry, CA 91746-3443 Email: ekiepke@willdan.com Anthony Inferrera and Associates 401 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach. CA 90802 RECEIVED JUL 14 2016 City of Rolling Hills By Re: 23 Crest Road East, Rolling Hills, California Greetings, ❑ PLEASE RESPOND TO: 2 INVERNESS DRIVE EAST SUITE 200 ENGLEWOOD. COLORADO 80112 TELEPHONE (303) 792-3456 TELECOPIER (303) 792-9092 Raine/Hvnes (I 60841/02 ) Bolton Engineering 25834 Narbonne Ave. Suite 210 Lomita, CA 90717 Email: office@boltonengineering.com City of Rolling Hills ATTN: Planning Commission/ City Council Planning Director, Yolanda Schwartz City Manager, Ray Cruz 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Email: ys@cityofrh.net; rcruz@cityofrh.net Hamilton & Associates, Inc. 1641 Border Avenue Torrance, CA 90501 Email: information@Hamilton-Associates.net Ann L. Johnson 461 W. 6ih St. Suite 300 San Pedro, CA 90731 We are the attorneys for Charlie and Pia Raine, Lucy Agid, Joseph and Erna Johnson, Paige Lademan, John and Heidi Mackenbach, Randa Marin, Duncan and Michelle McBride, Paul Mitchell, Catherine Neel, Robert O'Shea, Damoder and Soumitri Reddy, Terry and Lynne James Hynes, et al. Re: Charlie and Pia Raine, et al. July 14, 2016 Page 2 of 5 Rhodes, Gordon and Carmen Schaye. Constance Schwartzman, Greg and Heidi Stager, Ali Tashakori. and Mark and Paula Thomas, with respect to the proposed development of the property located at 23 Crest Road East, Rolling Hills, California (hereinafter referred to as the Subject Property). Those parties have engaged this law office to protect and perhaps later to redress rights which they have. and rights which they may acquire in the future, against the City of Rolling Hills, against the owners of the Subject Properly (hereinafter referred to as "Ownership"), against their advisors, experts, advocates, representatives and against any other potentially responsible parties or entities with respect to Ownership's intentions to attempt construction, to conduct water management, to engage in debris management or to perform any earth movement or any other activity that may result. directly or indirectly, in property damage and physical injury. The Flying Triangle Landslide was first visible in 1980 as a small crack on Portuguese Bend Road immediately below what is now the Mackenbach home. The most likely trigger of the Hying Triangle Landslide was the 1980 construction of a new home at 62 Portuguese Bend Road, directly below the "crack" in the road. This home required grading of 775 cubic yards of' earth. What eventually followed was a devastation of the neighborhood, both in financial terms and in the huge emotional toll on those whose homes were affected and whose lives were dislocated. Enclosed is a map that will help everyone understand the geography. The landslide eventually affected all but a few homes in the Flying Triangle. Four of the as yet unaffected homes lie directly below or adjacent to the proposed construction project at the Subject Property. Grading decisions and water management choices have proven to be the actions that, together with inherent geologic conditions, triggered the Flying Triangle Landslide. The proposal for development at the Subject Property calls for 51,625 cubic yards of grading (compared with the 775 cubic yards that collapsed The Flying Triangle in the first place). This grading would occur all directly above an active landslide. During grading, "benching" the lot will require a redistribution of weight, directly above a home with no movement but whose rear and west side yard are severely affected by the slide. If the Mackenbach home moves, the two others, with no historic movement, that share its slide affected driveway may or may not be accessible. You will be held responsible for making decisions that may damage or destroy their homes or prevent access to them. The Little Klondike Canyon watershed is fed mainly by a drain at the foot of 18 Crest Road East, collecting water from other properties on the North side of Crest Road East as well as the road itself. That drain continues to lubricate the slide and needs to be removed. Little Klondike Canyon is the only natural drainage course for the Subject Property, but the canyon does not flow to the ocean. It is blocked just below the Mackenbach property due to slide debris. More James Flynes, et al. Re: Charlie and Pia Raine. et al. July 14, 2016 Page 3of5 water in the canyon is begging for disaster. You must be certain that no drainage contributions will be made into the landslide area in any proposed plans. The decisions you make in the approval process for this home can have catastrophic results on those living below. Every square foot of lot coverage adds additional concentrations of water to other parts of the property. Every cubic yard of soil moved for this project adds to the possibility that unintended consequences may affect nearby homeowners. In hindsight, with knowledge today of an active landslide, would your predecessors have chosen to reject the approval of some of the homes in the Flying Triangle or would they have chosen to minimize the impact on the land through less grading, smaller structures and careful consideration of drainage? Of course they would. Their decisions were made without the knowledge you now possess; That below the proposed development you are faced with an active landslide that encompasses 70 acres and affects the hotnes of 27 families whose geologic instability and unpredictability has been tragically proven. Responsible development would necessarily entail minimal earth movement and no contribution of water to the properties below, including those already affected by land movement. We know that. as good people, you will want to do that. For our clients' part, we will settle for nothing less. The following excerpts are from a manual titled "Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan" published November 2nd, 2004 as an emergency preparedness manual for the city and are offered to assist in decision -making. Landslide Conditions: Landslides are often triggered by periods of heavy rainfall. Earthquakes, subterranean water flow and excavations may also trigger landslide. Certain geologic formations are more susceptible to landslide than others. Human activities, including locating development near steep slopes, can increase susceptibility to landslide events. Landslides on steep slopes are more dangerous because movements can be rapid. Although landslides are a natural geologic process, the incidence of landslide and their impacts on people can be exacerbated by human activities. Grading for road construction and development can increase slope steepness. Grading and construction can decrease the stability of a hill slope by adding weight to the top of the slope, removing support at the base of the slope, and increasing water content. Other human activities effecting landslide include: excavation. drainage and groundwater alterations, and changes in vegetation. Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (11/04), Page 104. What is a Debris Flow? A debris or mud flow is a river of rock, earth and other materials, including vegetation that is saturated with water. This high percentage of water gives the debris flow a very rapid rate of movement down a slope. Debris flows often with speeds greater than 20 mile per hour, and can often move much faster. This high rate of speed makes debris flows extremely dangerous to people (IS James Hynes, et al. Re: Charlie and Pia Raine. et al. July 14, 2016 Page 4 of 5 and property in its path. Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (11/04), Page 103. (This provision is cited in regards to any future flow in Little Klondike, directly above the Lademan, Stager and Raine properties. Slope modification during grading can render slopes unstable. Slope instability occurs when bedding planes intersect the slope face of either natural slopes or designed cut slopes. Site specific investigations are necessary to determine potential slope instability problems at specific sites. Landslide are considered "potentially active", meaning they could be reactivated in the future, either by excessive rainfall, introduction of artificial water in the slope (landscaping irrigation/broken water or septic systems), or improper site design or grading practices. Grading activities must consider these geologic constraints as a condition of project approval. Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (11/04), Page 106. All of the clients represented by this law office in this matter are determined to do two things: 1) They intend to be good neighbors and to participate in good faith in support of allowing the owners of the Subject Property to utilize their property in a completely responsible way, and 2) They intend to hold responsible all parties who proceed in any manner that results or may result in property damage or physical injury. Actions taken on the Subject Property could have significant and potentially catastrophic consequences for our clients. The current lack of a responsible and specific water management plan for the proposed improvements on the Subject Property combined with 51,625 cubic yards of grading is irresponsible and unnecessarily puts our clients at risk. The purpose of this letter is to place its recipients on notice of some of the risks and responsibilities they undertake if any change in the Subject Property results in property damage or personal injury of any kind, to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Sincerely, SPIERER. WOODWARD, CORBALIS & GOLDBERG Attorneysa A Proys• or.tion Sven rSp. SFS:bjw Enclosure cc: Charlie and Pia Raine Lucy Agid Joseph and Erna Johnson Robert O'Shea Damoder and Soumitri Reddy Terry and Lynne Rhodes James Hynes. et al. Re: Charlie and Pia Raine. et al. July 14, 2016 Page 5 of 5 Paige Lademan John and Heidi Mackenbach Randa Marin Duncan and Michelle McBride Paul Mitchell Catherine Neel Gordon and Carmen Schaye Constance Schwartzman Greg and Heidi Stager Ali Tashakori Mark and Paula Thomas ® Drain shared d riveway RHC P nto Rn under Crack theaFlyi nTrias start g e La Slide 000000 Little Klondike 81 dews Liftleltondike Y �.�..e BigKlondikeCYon ^ls RepresentedPPerties „v 6 eer, el Rag", qeek 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 FT Mtg. Date: 7/19/16 HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR WENDY STARKS, AICP, ASSOCIATE PLANNER ZONING CASE NO. 904 -REVISED 34 SADDLEBACK ROAD (Lot 13-RH) RAS-1 - 2/1 ACRES (EXCL. ROAD EASEMENT) MS. DELGADO RUSS BARTO, ARCHITECT MAY 5, 2016 JULY 7, 2016 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION 1. The Planning Commission at their June 21, 2016 field visit and at their evening meeting expressed concerns regarding the location of the proposed stable and in particular the need for a variance for the proximity of the stable (covered porch) to the existing guest house. The Planning Commission suggested that the project be revised to eliminate the variance request and consider providing a more open area for the equestrian facilities. They also suggested that the applicant consider placing the riding ring in the front of the property. 2. The applicant, Ms. Delgado, revised the project and is requesting a Site Plan Review, a Conditional Use Permit and Variances for a 1,140 square foot single story stable with 1,032 square feet of covered porches with 1,950 square foot adjacent corral, and 5,500 square feet riding ring, 400 cubic yards of grading for the ring, to encroach with the riding ring into the front setback by 2,150 square feet, and to exceed the already non -conforming disturbance of the net lot area to 68.8% (max. permitted disturbance is 40% and existing is at 63.3%). ZC NO. 904 3. It is recommended that the Planning Commission view the revised project in the field, open the public hearing and take public testimony and continue the meeting to the evening meeting of the Planning Commission on July 19, 2016. BACKGROUND 4. 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 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 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 and the addition is currently under construction. With the addition, the residence will be 4,379 square feet. All existing structures are legal and permitted. 5. In 1989 a Conditional Use Permit was granted to convert the then 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. MUNICIPAL CODE COMPLIANCE 6. This proposal is subject to the stable ordinance, adopted in 2011 which requires that all new stables over 200 sq. ft. and corrals/riding rings over 550 sq. ft. require a Conditional Use Permit and are subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.18 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed stable will be 1,140 square feet at a maximum height of 15' to the ridgeline. The stable structure is proposed to be located where the riding ring currently is. The floor plan provides for 3 horse stalls, a feed room, muck room and a 300 square foot tack room. 1,032 square feet of covered porches will extend from the stable. Access to the stable will be provided from the existing driveway through a pathway, which will have a D.G. surface. The stable structure will be located 40' from the guesthouse (as measured from the edge of the guesthouse porch to the edge of the stable structure). The stable structure will be developed with 73.7% agricultural uses and a 300 sq.ft. or 26.3% tack room. The 5,500 square foot riding ring is proposed to be located in the front of the lot and encroach into the front setback by 2,150 square feet, thus the variance requests. ZC NO. 904 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 A short 6'wide minimum access -way exists joining existing driveway and will be lengthened to the stable. Stable, corral, riding ring not to be located on slopes greater than 4:1 Grading includes 400 c.y. total (200 c.y. cut and 200 c.y. fill for the riding ring). Stable, corral, riding ring - not in front yard; min. 35 ' from side prop line; may be located up to 25' in rear setback. Riding ring requires a variance for front setback encroachment. Stable is 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 40'; Riding ring: 75' to the residence) 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 induding loft, if any 1,140 square foot stable is comprised of 3 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 feed room comprise 73.7% Stable maximum of 40% not to exceed 800 s.f. may be maintained for a tack room use Tack use area comprises 300 square feet or 26.3%. 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) 1,950 sq.ft. corral Sr 5,500 sq.ft. 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 will be required to 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. O ZC NO. 904 8. Grading in the amount of 400 cubic yard (200 c.y. cut and 200 c.y. fill) is proposed, for the riding ring. 9. Currently the lot is disturbed at 63.3%, which is legal non -conforming. Additional disturbance is required for the riding ring, for a total disturbance of the net lot area of 68.8%, requiring a variance. 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 (11,640 square feet). The residential building pad coverage will remain at 28.6%, and the proposed stable pad coverage will be 18.7%. 11. The structural lot coverage is proposed at 10,179 sf. or 10.07% of the net lot area, (20% permitted); and the total lot coverage including the structures and paved areas is proposed to be 23,599 square feet, or 23.4%, (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 Eastfie ld 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 witl- 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 5 Pine Tree Lane 1,810 sq. ft. with 611 sq. ft. loft; 2,421 sq.ft total 23 Crest Rd. East Proposed: 1,300 sq.ft. first floor; 782 sq.ft loft 34 Saddleback Rd. Proposed 1,140 sq.ft. - one story 13. When reviewing a stable development application the Planning Commission should consider whether the proposed pr6ect meets the criteria for a Conditional Use ZC NO. 904 4 Permit, Site Plan Review and Variance 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 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 PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED RA -S- 1 ZONE SETBACKS SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, GARAGE, GUEST HOUSE, SERVICE YARD, POOL STABLE, RIDING RING, CORRAL Front: 50 ft. from front easement 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 Att. 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 12'6" high 640 sq.ft. 780 sq.ft. 50 sq.ft. 1,140 sq.ft. 1,542 sq.ft. 350 sq.ft. 663 sq.ft. 600 sq.ft. 35 sq ft. TOTAL 8,007 sq.ft. TOTAL 10,179 sq. ft. GRADING N/A 400 cubic yards (200 cy. cut, 200 cy.fill) balanced on -site 200 cy. for new riding ring, (Sr 200 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.). ZC NO. 904 0 Must be balanced on -site. STRUCTURAL LOT 7.9% 10.07% or 10,179 sf of 101,040 s.f. net lot area COVERAGE (20% maximum) TOTAL LOT COVERAGE 20.3% 23.4% or 23,599 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 18.7% of 11,640 sq.ft. pad (30% maximum -guideline) Residential Stable DISTURBED AREA (40% 63.3% (legal nonconforming) °. °i - , -: 68.8% (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 1,140 sq.ft & 1,950 sq.ft. corral & 550 S .FT. CORRAL) STABLE ACCESS Existing Existing RIDING RING (CUP 6,200 5,500 sq. ft. partially in front setback Required) 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; ZC NO. 904 CD 2. The project substantially preserves the natural and undeveloped state of the lot by minimizing building coverage. Lot coverage requirements are regarded as maximums, and the actual amount of lot coverage permitted depends upon the existing buildable area of the lot; 3. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain and surrounding residences; 4. The project preserves and integrates into the site design, to the greatest extent possible, existing topographic features of the site, including surrounding native vegetation, mature trees, drainage courses and land forms (such as hillsides and knolls); 5. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area; 6. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course; 7. The project preserves surrounding native vegetation and mature trees and supplements these elements with drought -tolerant landscaping which is compatible with and enhances the rural character of the community, and landscaping provides a buffer or transition area between private and public areas; 8. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenient and safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles; and 9. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: 17.42.050 Basis for approval or denial of conditional use permit. The Commission (and Council on appeal), in acting to approve a conditional use permit application, may impose conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure the project is consistent with the General Plan, compatible with surrounding land use, and meets the provisions and intent of this title. In making such a determination, the hearing body shall find that the proposed use is in general accord with the following principles and standards: A. That the proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan; 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. CRITERIA FOR VARIANCES ZC NO. 904 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. 904