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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF ZONING CASE NO. 24-074 FOR
A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR A
RECREATIONAL GAME COURT, STABLE WITH LOFT GREATER THAN 200
SQUARE FEET, CORRAL GREATER THAN 550 SQUARE FEET, AND AN
EXISTING BUILDING TO BE CONVERTED TO A MIXED USE BUILDING; AND
VARIANCES FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE FRONT AND REAR YARD
SETBACKS, AND DEVIATIONS FROM THE CONDITIONS FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PER ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 17.16.210(A) FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2 POSSUM RIDGE
ROAD, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 123-RH) (WHITCOMBE)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES HEREBY FIND,
RESOLVE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. On September 4, 2024, an application was duly filed by Megan Campbell,
Campbell Architects Inc. (“Applicant”), on behalf of the property owner, John D. Whitcombe, with
respect to real property located at 2 Possum Ridge Road, Rolling Hills (LOT 123-RH ) requesting:
Site Plan Review for construction, grading, stable access, and other improvements; Conditional
Use Permits for a recreational game court (tennis court), stable with loft greater than 200 square
feet, corral greater than 550 square feet, and an existing building to be converted to a mixed use
building (guest house/recreation room); and Variances for construction in the front and rear yard
setbacks, and deviations from the conditions for a conditional use permit per Rolling Hills
Municipal Code Section 17.16.210(a).
Section 2. The lot is unusually shaped being traversed by Possum Ridge Road and
having frontage on Crest Road West and Portuguese Bend Road. The net lot area is 3.49 acres
(151,990 square feet), which excludes roadway easements and ten feet along property lines.
Possum Ridge Road has a 50-foot-wide roadway easement which divides the property into two
parts. The western part is developed and the eastern part is vacant. The lot has one 47,900-
square-foot building pad (Pad 1) developed with the main residence, stable, and other
improvements. A second building pad (Pad 2) is proposed for a new stable and corral on the
eastern part of the property. The property is developed with a main residence, detached garage,
stable with loft, enclosed cabana, accessory structures used for storage, and a service yard.
Section 3. On April 16, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-
05 approving a Phase 1 project for an addition to the main residence and other improvements.
The tennis court and new stable were part of the Phase 1 project, but removed for consideration
at a later date. Phase 2 is for the project contained herein.
Section 4. The Planning Commission conducted duly noticed public hearings to
consider the application at its field trip meeting and regular meeting on October 15, 2024.
Neighbors within a 1,000-foot radius were notified of the public hearings and a notice was
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published in the Daily Breeze on October 4, 2024. The applicants were notified of the public
hearings in writing by first class mail and the applicants were in attendance at the hearings.
Section 5. The Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures), which exempts the construction and location of a limited number of new, small
facilities or structures, including accessory structures, including but not limited to garages,
carports, patios, swimming pools and fences. Here, the proposed Project includes a new stable,
corral, recreational game court, and related improvements. Accordingly, the Project qualifies for
the exemption pursuant to Section 15303. Further, no exceptions to the exemption apply; there
is no reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due
to unusual circumstances. Much of the site has already been graded and developed.
Section 6. Site Plan Review. Site Plan Review is required for construction of any new
building or structure pursuant to Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC) Section 17.46.020(A). The
Project is for a new stable, corral, recreational game court, and related improvements. With
respect to the Site Plan Review for the development, the Planning Commission hereby makes
the following findings:
A. The Project complies with and is consistent with the goals and policies of
the General Plan and all requirements of the zoning ordinance.
The proposed development is compatible with the General Plan and Zoning ordinance.
The proposed structures comply with the General Plan requirement of low profile, low-density
residential development with sufficient open space between surrounding structures. The
development is located on the existing building pad, which will reduce the visual impact from
neighboring properties.
The Project conforms to Zoning Code lot coverage requirements. The net lot area of the
lot is 151,990 square feet (3.49 acres) per RHMC Section 17.16.060(A). The structural net lot
coverage is proposed at 20,282 square feet or 13.34% (20% max. permitted) excluding exempt
structures; and the total lot coverage proposed, including flatwork, would be 36,979 square feet
or 24.33% (35% max. permitted). The disturbed area is 73,800 square feet or 48.56% (50% max
permitted provided that no more than fifty percent of the slopes resulting from the grading are
greater (steeper) than 3:1, or three units horizontal (run) to one unit vertical (rise)). The area for
the tennis court and new barn will be less than 3:1 while certain portions of 2:1 slope are needed
to transition to natural grade.
B. 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.
The topography and the configuration of the lot have been considered, and the project
will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to adjacent uses, buildings, or structures;
the project will be on an existing building pad which enables project elements to be the least
intrusive to surrounding properties. Further, the project will be a sufficient distance from nearby
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residences so views and privacy of surrounding neighbors will not be impacted. The lot has an
existing building pad which is disturbed with the remaining area either landscaped or left in a
natural state. The proposed stable will be located at a southeastern portion of the site below
adjacent roadways.
C. The project is harmonious in scale and mass with the site, the natural terrain
and surrounding residences.
The proposed development, as conditioned, is harmonious in scale and mass with the
site, and is consistent with the scale of the neighborhood when compared to new residences in
the vicinity of said lot. The development plan takes into consideration the visibility of the project
from Portuguese Bend Road, Crest Road West, and Possum Ridge Road. Significant portions
of the lot will be left undeveloped or landscaped.
D. 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).
There will be no significant changes to the overall drainage features on the lot. The
proposed project is located on an existing building pad with a new pad being created for the barn
and corral. Grading will be balanced on site. There will be minimal impact to site design,
vegetation, and mature trees. The property will be landscaped in accordance with the approved
landscape plan.
E. Grading has been designed to follow natural contours of the site and to
minimize the amount of grading required to create the building area.
Grading will be balanced on site. The project has been designed to follow natural contours to
the extent feasible.
F. Grading will not modify existing drainage channels nor redirect drainage
flow, unless such flow is redirected into an existing drainage course.
Grading will be balanced on site. Existing drainage channels will not be affected nor
redirected. Additional hardscape will direct stormwater toward existing drainage channels.
G. 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.
Surrounding native vegetation and mature trees will not be affected or will be replaced.
New vegetation will be installed in accordance with the approved landscape plan. The
development will be considerate of the environment and will enhance the rural character of the
community. As such, the rural character of the community is maintained and privacy is
maintained with neighbors.
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H. The project is sensitive and not detrimental to the convenience and safety of
circulation for pedestrians and vehicles.
There are no changes to the existing circulation patterns for pedestrians or vehicles. The
driveway will be widened and motor court enlarged to provide better vehicular circulation and
more off-street parking.
I. The project conforms to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
The Project is exempt from the CEQA Guidelines pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3
(New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), which exempts the construction and
location of a limited number of new, small facilities or structures, including single family residence
and accessory structures, including but not limited to garages, carports, patios, swimming pools
and fences. Here, the Project includes a new stable, corral, recreational game court, and an
existing barn to be converted into a mixed-use building. Accordingly, the Project qualifies for the
exemption pursuant to Section 15303. Further, no exceptions to the exemption apply; there is
no reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to
unusual circumstances. Much of the site has already been graded and developed.
Section 7. Conditional Use Permit Findings. RHMC Section 17.16.040(A)(3, 5-7) require
a Conditional Use Permit for a mixed-use structure, recreational game court, stable over 200
square feet, and corral over 550 square feet, respectively. A mixed-use building is subject to the
requirements in Section 17.16.210; a stable over 200 square feet is subject to the requirements
in Section 17.18.060; and a corral over 550 square feet is subject to the requirements in Section
17.18.090. The Applicant is proposing to convert an existing stable to a mixed-use building to
be used as a guest house and recreation room, construct a 6,000-square-foot recreational game
court on the southwestern portion of the lot, and a 3,380-square-foot stable and corral on the
southeastern portion of the lot. Given the foregoing, in accordance with RHMC Section
17.42.050, the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
A. That the proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan.
The granting of a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed uses is consistent with the purposes
and objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan because the use is consistent with
similar uses in the community, and meets all the applicable code development standards for
such use. The Project is compatible with existing land uses as other properties in the same zone
have such accessory uses. The Project is consistent with Open Space and Conservation
Element Goal 2, which aims for expanded opportunities for outdoor recreation.
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.
The nature, condition, and development of adjacent structures have been considered, and the
Project will not adversely affect or be materially detrimental to these adjacent uses, buildings, or
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structures because the proposed uses are located on a developed property with sufficient
proximity to neighboring buildings and structures.
C. That the site for the proposed conditional use is of adequate size and shape
to accommodate the uses and buildings proposed.
The proposed conditional uses comply with all applicable development standards in the
RAS-2 Zone. The net lot area is 151,990 square feet and is adequate to support the proposed
uses. The property is developed and adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed
uses and buildings.
D. That the proposed conditional use complies with all applicable development
standards of the zone district.
The proposed conditional uses comply with all applicable development standards of the
RAS-2 Zone, with exception to the variances requested herein.
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. That
the proposed uses are consistent with the portions of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste
Management Plan relating to siting and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities because the
Project site is not listed on the current State of California Hazardous Waste and Substances
Sites List.
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.
Granting the proposed conditional use for the project will be consistent with the applicable
portions of the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan related to siting criteria
for hazardous waste facilities. The project site is not listed on the current State of California
Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List. The proposed project would not constitute a
hazardous waste facility.
F. That the proposed conditional use observes the spirit and intent of this title.
The proposed project allows the Applicant the ability to enjoy rights enjoyed by other
residents in the City. The proposed uses are consistent with the residential character of the City.
Section 8. Variance Findings. Section 17.38.050 sets forth the required findings for
granting Variances for a portion of the proposed project to be constructed in the front and rear
yard setbacks for the recreational game court, stable and corral. Section 17.16.040(A)(3, 5-7)
permits conditional uses subject to certain requirements. The applicant is seeking relief from the
conditions for conditional use permits found in Section 17.16.210(A), including: subsection 7(b),
locating the recreational game court in the front yard setback; subsection 7(c), locating the
recreational game court within 50 feet from a street easement; and subsection 7(h) exceeding a
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total cut and fill of 750 cubic yards. With respect to this request for Variances, the Planning
Commission finds as follows:
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.
There are extraordinary circumstances applicable to this property. Unlike most properties
in the RAS-2 Zone, the subject property is traversed by a roadway easement creating two
smaller sections each with front yard setbacks along the easement. The existing residence
already encroaches into the front yard setback, and the existing accessory buildings already
encroach into the rear yard setback. The proposed project would encroach into the required
front and rear yard setbacks; however, these areas are already developed and disturbed. The
proposed stable would encroach into the front and rear yard setbacks due to the narrowness of
the site caused by the roadway easement. The main residence and accessory structures on
the western portion of the property is accessible from a driveway on Possum Ridge Road.
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.
The proposed project is consistent with the existing development on the site which
already encroaches into the front yard setback. The proposed stable is located in a narrow
portion on the eastern side of the lot, which is traversed by a road. Thus, encroachment into the
front and rear yard setbacks is necessary. The variance requests are necessary for preservation
and enjoyment of property rights consistent with other properties in the same vicinity and zone.
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.
Granting a variance for encroachment into the front and rear yard setbacks will not be
detrimental to the public welfare and will not be injurious to properties in the vicinity because it
is consistent with the encroachments by the existing residence and structures. Further, the
project will improve the appearance of the property by connecting buildings into a larger mass.
Landscaping will be provided to screen structures from Crest Road West.
D. That in granting the variance, the spirit and intent of this title will be
observed.
The granting of the variance will allow for a development that is harmonious in scale
and mass with the site, the proposed project is visually harmonious with adjacent
properties and in scale with adjacent residential development.
E. That the variance does not grant special privilege to the applicant.
The variance does not grant special privileges for the Applicant; the proposed project
is an expansion of the existing development which already encroaches into the front and
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rear yard setbacks. The sports court requires a variance to encroach into the front and rear
yard setbacks because of the narrowness of the eastern section of the property caused by
the roadway easement which traverses the property. The project, together with the
variance, will be compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs
specified in the General Plan.
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.
Granting a variance for the project will be consistent with the applicable portions of
the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan related to siting criteria for
hazardous waste facilities. The project site is not listed on the current State of California
Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites List. The proposed project would not constitute a
hazardous waste facility.
G. That the variance request is consistent with the General Plan of the City of
Rolling Hills.
Approvals granting the variance to allow encroachments into the front and rear yard
setbacks will be consistent with the General Plan of the City of Rolling Hills, which
encourages residential uses.
Section 9. Based upon the foregoing findings, and the evidence in the record, the
Planning Commission hereby approves Zoning Case No. 24-074 subject to the following
conditions:
A. Approval for the Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permits, and Variances shall
expire within two years from the effective date of approval as defined in RHMC Section
17.38.070 of the Zoning Ordinance unless otherwise extended pursuant to the requirements of
this section.
B. If any condition of this resolution is violated, the entitlement granted by this
resolution shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse and upon receipt
of written notice from the City, all construction work being performed on the subject property
shall immediately cease, other than work determined by the City Manager or his/her designee
required to cure the violation. The suspension and stop work order will be lifted once the
Applicant cures the violation to the satisfaction of the City Manager or his/her designee. In the
event that the Applicant disputes the City Manager or his/her designee’s determination that a
violation exists or disputes how the violation must be cured, the Applicant may request a hearing
before the City Council. The hearing shall be scheduled at the next regular meeting of the City
Council for which the agenda has not yet been posted; the Applicant shall be provided written
notice of the hearing. The stop work order shall remain in effect during the pendency of the
hearing. The City Council shall make a determination as to whether a violation of this Resolution
has occurred. If the Council determines that a violation has not occurred or has been cured by
the time of the hearing, the Council will lift the suspension and the stop work order. If the Council
determines that a violation has occurred and has not yet been cured, the Council shall provide
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the Applicant with a deadline to cure the violation; no construction work shall be performed on
the property until and unless the violation is cured by the deadline, other than work designated
by the Council to accomplish the cure. If the violation is not cured by the deadline, the Council
may either extend the deadline at the Applicant’s request or schedule a hearing for the
revocation of the entitlements granted by this Resolution pursuant to Chapter
17.58 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code (RHMC).
C. All requirements of the Building and Construction Ordinance, the Zoning
ordinance, and of the zone in which the subject property is located must be complied with unless
otherwise a variance to such requirement has been approved.
D. The lot shall be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the site
plan on file at City Hall and approved by the Planning Commission on March 19, 2024 and
October 15, 2024, except as otherwise provided in these conditions. The working drawings
submitted to the Department of Building and Safety for plan check review shall conform to the
approved development plan. All conditions of the Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permits,
and Variance approvals shall be incorporated into the building permit working drawings, and
where applicable complied with prior to issuance of a grading or building permit from the building
department.
The conditions of approval of this Resolution shall be printed onto a separate sheet and
included in the building plans submitted to the Building Department for review and shall be kept
on site at all times.
Any proposed modifications and/or changes to the approved project, including resulting
from field conditions, shall be discussed with staff so that staff can determine whether the
modification is minor or major in nature. Minor modifications are subject to approval by the City
Manager or his or her designee. Major modifications are subject to approval by the Planning
Commissioner after a public hearing. Applicant shall not implement modifications or changes to
the approved project without the appropriate approval from the City Manager or designee or the
Planning Commission, as required.
E. Prior to submittal of final working drawings to Building and Safety Department for
issuance of building and grading permits, the plans for the project shall be submitted to City staff
for verification that the final plans are in compliance with the plans approved by the Planning
Commission.
F. A licensed professional preparing construction plans for this project for Building
Department review shall execute a Certificate affirming that the plans conform in all respects to
this Resolution approving this project and all of the conditions set forth herein and the City’s
Building Code and Zoning Ordinance.
Further, the person obtaining a building and/or grading permit for this project shall execute
a Certificate of Construction stating that the project will be constructed according to this
Resolution and any plans approved therewith.
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G. Structural lot coverage of the lot shall not exceed 20,282 square feet or 13.34% of
the net lot area (20% maximum). The flatwork coverage is 16,697 square feet or 10.99%. The
total lot coverage proposed, including structures and flatwork, shall not exceed 36,979 square
feet or 24.33% (35% maximum).
H. The lot is already developed and the total disturbed area will be 73,800 square feet
or 48.56% (maximum 50% permitted provided that no more than fifty percent of the slopes
resulting from the grading are greater (steeper) than 3:1, or three units horizontal (run) to one
unit vertical (rise)). Grading for this project shall not exceed 2,113 cubic yards of cut and 2,113
cubic yards of fill for a total of 4,226 cubic yards balanced on site.
I. The total proposed building pad coverage for the residential main pad is 16,479
square feet or 31.86%, which exceeds the 30% maximum guideline. The total proposed building
pad coverage for the stable pad will be 3,380 or 41.96%, which exceeds the maximum 30%
guideline.
J. A driveway access shall be provided per the Fire Department requirements and
the driveway shall be roughened and the first 20 feet of the driveway shall not exceed 7% in
slope.
K. Access to the stable and to the corral shall be decomposed granite or 100%
pervious roughened material; it shall not be wider than 12 feet.
L. A minimum of five-foot level path and/or walkway, which does not have to be
paved, shall be provided around the entire perimeter of all of the proposed structures, including
the detached garage and stable, or as otherwise required by the Fire Department.
M. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Low Impact Development
requirements for storm water management on site (RHMC Chapter 8.32).
N. Hydrology, soils, geology and other reports, as required by the Building and Public
Works Departments, and as may be required by the Building Official, shall be prepared.
O. Prior to issuance of a final construction approval of the project, all graded slopes
shall be landscaped. Prior to issuance of building permit, the landscaping plan shall meet the
requirements of the City, shall be submitted to the City in conformance with Fire Department
Fuel Modification requirements, and shall be approved by the City’s landscape consultant.
P. The project shall be landscaped, and continually maintained in substantial
conformance with the landscaping plan on file approved by the City’s landscape consultant. A
detailed landscaping plan shall provide that any trees and shrubs used in the landscaping
scheme for this project shall be planted in a way that screens the project development from
adjacent streets and neighbors, such that shrubs and trees as they mature do not grow into a
hedge or impede any neighbors’ views and the plan shall provide that all landscaping be
maintained at a height no higher than the roof line of the nearest project structure. In addition,
the landscaping plan shall provide for screening of development with vegetation not to exceed
10 feet in height, and that the vegetation used for screening shall be planted in an off-set manner,
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so as to prevent it, as it grows from forming a solid hedge. The landscaping plan shall utilize to
the maximum extent feasible, plants that are native to the area, are water-wise and are
consistent with the rural character of the community. Plants listed as high hazardous plants
under RHMC Section 8.30.015 are prohibited.
Q. The applicant shall submit a landscaping performance bond or other financial
obligation, to be kept on deposit by the City, in the amount of the planting plus irrigation plus
15%. The bond shall be released no sooner than two years after completion of all plantings,
subject to a City staff determination that the plantings required for the project are in substantial
conformance with approved plans and are in good condition.
A Certificate of Completion shall be submitted by the project designer or contractor prior
to final landscape installation inspection.
R. The landscaping shall be subject to the requirements of the City’s Water Efficient
Landscape Ordinance, (Chapter 13.18 of the RHMC).
S. Pursuant to Chapter 8.30 of the RHMC, the property shall at all times be
maintained free of dead trees and vegetation.
T. The setback lines and roadway easement lines in the vicinity of the construction
for this project shall remain staked throughout the construction. A construction fence may be
required.
U. Perimeter easements, including roadway easements and trails, if any, shall remain
free and clear of any improvements to advance equestrian use and emergency preparedness
for evacuation within the City. Where RHCA has demonstrated authority over the easement, the
City’s Planning Director may grant relief from this condition upon satisfactory proof of permission
from RHCA and a legitimate showing that there is no need for the condition to advance
equestrian uses and emergency preparedness.
V. Minimum of 65% of any construction materials must be recycled or diverted from
landfills. The hauler of the materials shall obtain City’s Construction and Demolition permits for
waste hauling prior to start of work and provide proper documentation to the City.
W. During construction, conformance with the air quality management district
requirements, storm water pollution prevention practices, county and local ordinances and
engineering practices so that people or property are not exposed to undue vehicle trips, noise,
dust, objectionable odors, landslides, mudflows, erosion, or land subsidence shall be required.
X. During construction, to the extent feasible, all parking shall take place on the
project site, on the new driveway and, if necessary, any overflow parking may take place within
the unimproved roadway easements along adjacent streets, and shall not obstruct neighboring
driveways, visibility at intersections or pedestrian and equestrian passage. During construction,
to the maximum extent feasible, employees of the contractor shall car-pool into the City. To the
extent feasible, a minimum of 4’ wide path, from the edge of the roadway pavement, for
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pedestrian and equestrian passage shall be available and be clear of
vehicles, construction materials and equipment at all times.
Y. During construction, the property owners shall be required to schedule and
regulate construction and relate traffic noise throughout the day between the hours of 7 AM and
6 PM, Monday through Saturday only, when construction and mechanical equipment noise is
permitted, so as not to interfere with the quiet residential environment of the City of Rolling Hills.
Z. Prior to demolition of the existing structures, an investigation shall be conducted
for the presence of hazardous chemicals, lead-based paints or products, mercury and asbestos-
containing materials (ACMs). If hazardous chemicals, lead-based paints or products, mercury or
ACMs are identified, remediation shall be undertaken in compliance with California
environmental regulations and policies.
AA. The property owner and/or his/her contractor/applicant shall be responsible for
compliance with the no-smoking provisions in the Municipal Code. The contractor shall not use
tools that could produce a spark, including for clearing and grubbing, during red flag warning
conditions. Weather conditions can be found at:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/lox/main.php?suite=safety&page=hazard_definitions#FIRE. It is
the sole responsibility of the property owner and/or his/her contractor to monitor the red flag
warning conditions.
AB. Development shall drain in accordance with the approved grading and drainage
plan. Drainage dissipaters shall be constructed outside of any easements. The drainage system
shall be approved by the Department of Building and Safety. If an above ground swale and/or
dissipater is required, it shall be designed in such a manner as not to cross over any equestrian
trails or discharge water onto a trail, shall be stained in an earth tone color, and shall be screened
from any trail, road and neighbors’ view to the maximum extent practicable, without impairing
the function of the drainage system.
AC. During construction, dust control measures shall be used to stabilize the soil from
wind erosion and reduce dust and objectionable odors generated by construction activities in
accordance with South Coast Air Quality Management District, Los Angeles County and local
ordinances and engineering practices.
AD. During construction, an Erosion Control Plan containing the elements set forth in
Section 7010 of the 2022 County of Los Angeles Uniform Building Code shall be followed to
minimize erosion and to protect slopes and channels to control storm water pollution.
AE. The property owners shall be required to conform to the Regional Water Quality
Control Board and County Health Department requirements for the installation and maintenance
of storm water drainage facilities and septic tank.
AF. The applicant shall pay all of the applicable Building and Safety and Public Works
Department fees and Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District fees, if any.
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AG. Prior to final inspection of the project, “as graded” and “as constructed” plans and
certifications shall be provided to the Planning Department and the Building Department to
ascertain that the completed project is in compliance with the Planning Commission approved
plans. In addition, any modifications made to the project during construction, shall be depicted
on the “as built/as graded” plan.
AH. The applicants shall execute an Affidavit of Acceptance of all conditions of the
Variance approval, or the approval shall not be effective.
AI. All conditions of this Resolution, when applicable, must be complied with prior to
the issuance of a grading or building permit from the Building and Safety Department.
AJ. Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the public
hearing on this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Section 17.54.070 of
the Rolling Hills Municipal Code and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
AK. To the extent permitted by law, Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the City of Rolling Hills, its City Council, its officers, employees and agents (the
“indemnified parties”) from and against any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party
against the indemnified parties and the applicant to attack, set aside, or void any permit or
approval for this project authorized by the City, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City
its actual attorney’s fees and costs in defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion,
elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its choice. The permittee shall reimburse the
City for any court and attorney's fees which the City may be required to pay as a result of any
claim or action brought against the City because of this permit. Although the permittee is the real
party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense
in the defense of the action, but such participation shall not relieve the permittee of any obligation
under this condition.
AL. The recreational game court (sports court) shall comply with all requirements in
Section 17.16.210, unless otherwise approved herein. Lighting for the sports court is prohibited.
The walkway leading to the recreational game court is for pedestrians only and not for vehicles.
The walkway shall have a maximum width of 6 feet and shall have obstructions such as steps,
posts or raised curbs to prevent vehicular access.
AM. The stable and corral shall comply with all requirements in Sections 17.18.060 and
17.18.090, unless otherwise approved herein.
AN. New landscaping in the Rolling Hills Community Association (RHCA) easement is
prohibited unless previously approved by RHCA. Landscaping not approved by RHCA in the
easement shall be removed from the final landscape plan.
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Resolution No. 2024-14
2 Possum Ridge Road (Whitcombe)
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024.
BRAD CHELF, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
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CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK
Any action challenging the final decision of the City made as a result of the public hearing on
this application must be filed within the time limits set forth in Section 17.54.070 of the Rolling
Hills Municipal Code and Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
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Resolution No. 2024-14
2 Possum Ridge Road (Whitcombe)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2024-14 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROLLING HILLS GRANTING APPROVAL OF ZONING CASE NO. 24-074 FOR
A SITE PLAN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR A
RECREATIONAL GAME COURT, STABLE WITH LOFT GREATER THAN 200
SQUARE FEET, CORRAL GREATER THAN 550 SQUARE FEET, AND AN
EXISTING BUILDING TO BE CONVERTED TO A MIXED USE BUILDING; AND
VARIANCES FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE FRONT AND REAR YARD
SETBACKS, AND DEVIATIONS FROM THE CONDITIONS FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PER ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 17.16.210(A) FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2 POSSUM RIDGE
ROAD, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (LOT 123-RH) (WHITCOMBE)
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission on March 19, 2024,
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices.
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CHRISTIAN HORVATH, CITY CLERK